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Line 16: ==History== ==History== − Kurt enlisted into the Northwind Highlanders and rose to the rank of Major, commanding a battalion on [[Stirling's Fusiliers]]. On that regiment, under Major McFranklin's command, the unit become too little specialized. By [[3058]], McFranklin's death and replacement by the former Capellan [[Loren Jaffray]] caused trouble, both to Craif and to Major [[Cullen Craig]]. Jaffray wanted to turn the regiment into a better trained one, and his complete overhaul disgusted both Majors, which complained soundly, both to Jaffray and to his superior, [[Andrea Stirling]], resisting the changes.<ref>''Impetus of War'', prologue</ref> − ===Wayside V=== ===Wayside V=== − In 3058 Kurt was serving as the commanding officer of [[Stirling's Fusiliers]], Second Battalion in [[3058]].<ref name=IoWc4>''Impetus of War'', ch. 4</ref> + In 3058 Kurt wasserving as the commanding officer of [[Stirling's Fusiliers]], Second Battallion in [[3058]].<ref name=IoWc4>''Impetus of War'', Ch. 4</ref> − − After the Fusiliers had been contracted to take [[Wayside V]] from the [[Clan Smoke Jaguar]], he, along with Craig, the 14 May, had a meeting with Loren and the unit's Chief Technician. Jaffray discussed with them the changes to the unit, incorporating all available Jump Jets 'Mechs to the regiment. Craig loudly protested it, but Jaffray refused to change his orders. The same day, Craig went to protest directly against colonel Stirling, but she refused to change Loren's orders and gave him all his support.<ref>''Impetus of War'', ch. 4-5</ref> − Once the [[Battle of Wayside (3058)]] had began, he assisted at a meeting the 3 July. he suggested to make a guerrilla war, but the other officers said than that was impossible. When Jaffray suggested to create a force to draw the [[Clan Nova Cat]] forces there, he didn't oppose it, unlike Craig, but seriously studied it.<ref>''Impetus of War'', ch. 4-5</ref> − The 9 July, during the battle of the Isthmus, he led his force to a flank maneuver, while the rest of the Highlanders hold the main line. Craig called him repeatedly, but Kurt didn't answer or move until colonel Stirling called him. His charge broke the Jaguars' back.<ref>''Impetus of War'', ch. 26</ref> − The 22 July, Stirling talked with Kurt about Craig. She feared Craig may have cracked, but he violently argued against it when Blackie gave him his orders to command a rear guard action.<ref>''Impetus of War'', ch. 39</ref> − − Kurt remained with the Fusiliers' main force, fighting the Jaguars until Jaffray arrived with Nova Cats on their tail, saving them all.<ref>''Impetus of War'', ch. 46</ref> − After the campaign, the Assembly of Warriors, recognizing Kurt's contribution to the victory, promoted him and put him into Jaffray's former place, while Loren was promoted and put on command of his own regiment, the [[Northwind Hussars]].<ref>''Impetus of War'', epilogue</ref> ===3067=== ===3067=== − By 3067 Kurt was still [[Lieutenant Colonel]] and commanding officer of the Fusiliers command company.<ref name=MSp55>''Mercenaries Supplemental'', p. 55: "Stirling's Fusiliers Profile"</ref> + By 3067 Kurt would be a [[Lieutenant Colonel]] commanding the Fusiliers command company.<ref name=MSp55>''Mercenaries Supplemental'', p. 55, "Stirling's Fusiliers Profile"</ref> ==Notes== ==Notes== − The spelling of Kurt's name varies between sources with both Blakadar and Blakader being used. + The spelling of Kurts bame varies between sources with both Blakadar and Blakader being used. ==References== ==References== Line 44:
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| − | By 3067 Kurt | + | By 3067 Kurt would be a [[Lieutenant Colonel]] commanding the Fusiliers command company.<ref name=MSp55>''Mercenaries Supplemental'', p. 55, "Stirling's Fusiliers Profile"</ref> |
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| − | The spelling of | + | The spelling of Kurts bame varies between sources with both Blakadar and Blakader being used. |
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* ''[[Impetus of War]]'' (novel) | * ''[[Impetus of War]]'' (novel) | ||
* ''[[Mercenaries Supplemental]]'' | * ''[[Mercenaries Supplemental]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Northwind Highlanders Characters|Blakadar, Kurt]] | [[Category:Northwind Highlanders Characters|Blakadar, Kurt]] | ||