Born in 3012 to the same Mattlov-Pryde sibko as the legendary Aidan Pryde, and trained by the now celebrated Falconer Joanna, Khan Marthe Pryde typifies Jade Falcon ristars. Testing out as Star Commander in 3030, she advanced rapidly, earning the rank of Star Captain and a Bloodname within five years. She lead the Second Falcon Jaegers for almost a dozen years, one of the longest and most celebrated command in the history of the Jade Falcons, before being selected for the post of saKhan in the wake of the Refusal War. Within two weeks she became senior Khan, promoted after the ascension and death of Khan Elias Crichell.

Widely respected, Pryde seeks to steer her Clan away from the politics that brought it to the brink of destruction, masterminding the assault on Coventry to prove the viability of the Falcons. Her pragmatic approach to commanding the Falcons has led her to conclude an alliance with Khan Ward of the Wolves, ensuring cooperation between the two Best Inner Sphere Crusader Clans.

More than most Clansmen, Marthe lives for battle. Unwilling or unable to communicate in anything but the precise language of command, she spends most of her time between battles in simulators, studying previous engagements or picking fights with subrodinates to "keep her sharp." Most of her unit is terrified of her off the field, but in battle she is one of the most powerful allies a MechWarrior could hope to have. Were it not for her lethal ferocity, Marthe would have been reassigned to a training unit long ago.

Tall and slender, with short dark hair, and blue eyes, Khan Pryde looks younger than her forty-seven years. Her trademark cool gaze reflects her intelligence and force of will, projecting the impression of a forthright individual. While disliking politics, Khan Pryde is not naive in such matters, handling internal and Grand Council matters with cool efficiency. Many of her opponents find her near unflappable reaction to situations unnerving.

On Tukayyid, Star Colonel Marthe Pryde and her warriors fought together alongside Star Colonel Aidan Pryde and his Falcon Guards, along with Joanna, Horse and Diana. After the death of Vandervahn Chistu, Elias Crichell nominated Star Colonel Marthe Pryde as his choice for new saKhan. Star Colonel Marthe Pryde had a distinguished battle record and would make a formidable Khan.

Khan Marthe Pryde has served with distinction throughout her military career, and has led her unit to several impressive victories. Subconsciously, she continues to measure her accomplishments against those of her legendary sibling, Aidan Pryde of the Falcon Guards, whose memory still haunts her years after his death. The Khan is widely respected, but rarely forms friendships even with her peers. In recent years, she has grown somewhat disenchanted with the previous Falcon Khans' emphasis on Byzantine political maneuvering and believes that they have subtly neglected military achievements. Pryde is determined to set the imbalance to rights by doing everything she can to re-establish her battered Clan's military prowess and prestige. Marthe Pryde proved a herself an enterprising Kahn although she hates politics. In the Trail of Refusal against the Invasion of the SLDF on Strana Mechty Marthe Pryde's Binary crushed the ComStar company they fought against, but she allowed them an honorable withdrawal from the battlefield.

Marthe Pryde's favorite 'Mech to pilot is the Summoner.