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Line 1: − {{Update Needed|[[Black Dragon (novel)]]|[[Handbook: House Kurita]]}} + {{Update Needed|[[Black Dragon (novel)]]}} − {{InfoBoxCharacter+ [[File:Franklin Sakamoto.jpg|right]] − | image = Franklin Sakamoto.jpg − | caption = Franklin Sakamoto − | name = Franklin Sakamoto − | birthdate = [[3019]]<ref name=HB:HKp118>''Handbook: House Kurita'', p. 118</ref> − | died = − | othernames = Franklin Kurita − | affiliation = [[House Sakamoto]]<br/>[[House Kurita]] − | rank = − | title = − | position = − | profession = − | parents = [[Theodore Kurita (31st c.)|Theodore Kurita]] (father)<br/>[[Kathleen Palmer]] (mother) − | siblings = [[Hohiro Kurita (31st c.)|Hohiro]] (half-brother)<br />[[Omiko Kurita|Omiko]] (half-sister)<br />[[Minoru Kurita (31st c.)|Minoru]] (half-brother) − | spouse = − | children = One son (name not known) − }} − '''Franklin Sakamoto''' was the illegitimate son of [[Theodore Kurita]] and [[ISF]] agent [[Kathleen Palmer]].<ref name=1SS-054>''1st Somerset Strikers'', p. 54</ref> + '''Franklin Sakamoto''' (b. 30?? - d. 3???) was the illegitimate son of [[Theodore Kurita]] and [[ISF]] agent [[Kathleen Palmer]]. <ref name=1SS-054>''1st Sommerset Strikers'', p. 54</ref> − ==History== + ==Biography== − Born the illegitimate son of [[Theodore Kurita]] and [[Kathleen Palmer]], Franklin was still tracked by the [[Internal Security Force]] to ensure the Kuritan line of succession. After Theodore's son [[Hohiro Kurita (31st c.)|Hohiro Kurita]] was formally recognized August 18, 3033, ISF Director [[Subhash Indrahar]] ordered Franklin's death as a "loose end".<ref>''Heir to the Dragon'', ch. 48</ref> Mother and son fled, only to be tracked down and killed September 21 on Wolcott. Unknown to the ISF, the child killed was not Franklin, who had been sent to [[Marcus Kurita]] earlier that day.<ref>''Heir to the Dragon'', ch. 49</ref> As of May 3034, Franklin was living on [[Lucerne]] as indicated by a cadency mark on Marcus Kurita's map.<ref>''Heir to the Dragon'', ch. 53</ref>+ While working for [[Draconis Combine]] shipping conglomerate [[Isesaki Shipping]], Sakamoto was arrested in [[3050]] by [[FedCom]] Intelligence agents for smuggling (it is unknown if the company knew of Sakamoto's smuggling activities). The rest of the crew of the [[JumpShip]] ''[[Katana]]'' and [[DropShip]] ''[[Kwaidon]]'' were also arrested during the same raid which apprehended Sakamoto, and which also saw the vessels impounded. Shortly after, then-Major [[Adam Steiner]] commandeered the impounded vessels and offered their crews amnesty and the eventual return of the vessels in exchange for providing transport for an intelligence gathering mission behind [[Clan]] lines. Franklin overcame his distrust of Adam Steiner to become one of the most valuable members of Steiner's [[1st Somerset Strikers]]. It is rumored that Sakamoto rescued Prince [[Victor Steiner-Davion]] from an assassination attempt during his time with the Strikers. Sakamoto was also the first [[Inner Sphere]] [[Battle Armor]] trooper to destroy a Clan [[BattleMech]] (while piloting [[Sloth]] BattleArmor). Sakamoto has also demonstrated skill in [[BattleMech]] and [[AeroSpace Fighter]] piloting, in addition to some proficiency in demolitions. During his time with the 1st Somerset Strikers he was caught up, against his will, in an attempted coup against [[Takashi Kurita]] by the [[Black Dragon Society]] . The plot failed, Franklin renounced his claim to the Draconis throne, and rejoined the Strikers.<ref name=1SS-054/> − While working for [[Draconis Combine]] shipping conglomerate [[Isesaki Shipping]], Sakamoto was arrested in [[3050]] by [[FedCom]] Intelligence agents for smuggling (it is unknown if the company knew of Sakamoto's smuggling activities). The rest of the crew of the [[JumpShip]] ''[[Katana (Individual Invader-class JumpShip)|Katana]]'' and [[DropShip]] ''[[Kwaidan]]'' were also arrested during the same raid which apprehended Sakamoto, and which also saw the vessels impounded. Shortly after, then-Major [[Adam Steiner]] commandeered the impounded vessels and offered their crews amnesty and the eventual return of the vessels in exchange for providing transport for an intelligence gathering mission behind [[Clan]] lines. Franklin overcame his distrust of Adam Steiner to become one of the most valuable members of Steiner's [[1st Somerset Strikers]]. It is rumored that Sakamoto rescued Prince [[Victor Steiner-Davion]] from an assassination attempt during his time with the Strikers. Sakamoto was also the first [[Inner Sphere]] [[battle armor]] trooper to destroy a Clan [[BattleMech]] (while piloting [[Sloth]] battle armor). Sakamoto has also demonstrated skill in [[BattleMech]] and [[aerospace fighter]] piloting, in addition to some proficiency in demolitions. During his time with the 1st Somerset Strikers he was caught up, against his will, in an attempted coup against [[Takashi Kurita]] by the [[Black Dragon Society]]. The plot failed, Franklin renounced his claim to the Draconis throne, and rejoined the Strikers.<ref name=1SS-054/>+ Years later, Franklin Sakamoto and his father would finally meet, with Theodore publically recognizing his son. Franklin became an officer in the ''[[Otomo]]''. <ref>''Black Dragon (novel)'', p.??{{cn}}</ref> − Years later, Franklin Sakamoto and his father would finally meet, with Theodore publicly recognizing his son. Franklin became an officer in the ''[[Otomo]]''.<ref>''Black Dragon'', p. ??{{cn}}</ref>+ Franklin was captured during the joint [[Second Sword of Light]] ([[Kokuryu-kai]]) and [[Sathen's Snipers]] assault of the [[Imperial Palace]]'s [[Sanethia Kurita Parade Grounds]], on [[Battle for the Imperial Palace (3068)|New Year's Day]] of [[3068]].<ref name=JTPL8>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', p. 8, "Traitor's Kiss"</ref> − − Franklin was captured by forces loyal to the Black Dragon Society during the joint [[Second Sword of Light]] (''[[Kokuryu-kai]]'') and [[Sathen's Snipers]] assault of the [[Imperial Palace]]'s [[Sanethia Kurita Parade Grounds]], on [[Battle for the Imperial Palace (3068)|New Year's Day]] of [[3068]].<ref name=JTPL8>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', p. 8: "Traitor's Kiss"</ref> ===Legacy=== ===Legacy=== − While Franklin would renounce his own claim, his granddaughter [[Yori Kurita]] ascended to the throne of the Draconis Combine upon the assassination of Coordinator [[Vincent Kurita]]. Coordinator Vincent's entire family were either killed or missing at the time, leaving Yori as the only heir despite her "illegitimate" status.<ref>''Dragon Rising'', p. 296</ref><ref name=ER3145>''Era Report: 3145'', p. 89: "Yori Kurita profile"</ref> + While Franklin would renounce his own claim, his great-grandaughter [[Yori Kurita]] ascended to the throne of the Draconis Combine, upon the assassination of Coordinator [[Vincent Kurita]]. Coordinator Vincent's entire family were either killed or missing at the time, leaving Yori as the only heir despite her "illegitimate" status. <ref>''Dragon Rising (novel)'', p. 296</ref> <ref name=ER3145>''Era Report: 3145'', p. 89, "Yori Kurita profile"</ref> ==References== ==References== Line 36:
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| − | '''Franklin Sakamoto''' was the illegitimate son of [[Theodore Kurita]] and [[ISF]] agent [[Kathleen Palmer]].<ref name=1SS-054>''1st | + | '''Franklin Sakamoto''' (b. 30?? - d. 3???) was the illegitimate son of [[Theodore Kurita]] and [[ISF]] agent [[Kathleen Palmer]]. <ref name=1SS-054>''1st Sommerset Strikers'', p. 54</ref> |
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| − | + | While working for [[Draconis Combine]] shipping conglomerate [[Isesaki Shipping]], Sakamoto was arrested in [[3050]] by [[FedCom]] Intelligence agents for smuggling (it is unknown if the company knew of Sakamoto's smuggling activities). The rest of the crew of the [[JumpShip]] ''[[Katana]]'' and [[DropShip]] ''[[Kwaidon]]'' were also arrested during the same raid which apprehended Sakamoto, and which also saw the vessels impounded. Shortly after, then-Major [[Adam Steiner]] commandeered the impounded vessels and offered their crews amnesty and the eventual return of the vessels in exchange for providing transport for an intelligence gathering mission behind [[Clan]] lines. Franklin overcame his distrust of Adam Steiner to become one of the most valuable members of Steiner's [[1st Somerset Strikers]]. It is rumored that Sakamoto rescued Prince [[Victor Steiner-Davion]] from an assassination attempt during his time with the Strikers. Sakamoto was also the first [[Inner Sphere]] [[Battle Armor]] trooper to destroy a Clan [[BattleMech]] (while piloting [[Sloth]] BattleArmor). Sakamoto has also demonstrated skill in [[BattleMech]] and [[AeroSpace Fighter]] piloting, in addition to some proficiency in demolitions. During his time with the 1st Somerset Strikers he was caught up, against his will, in an attempted coup against [[Takashi Kurita]] by the [[Black Dragon Society]] . The plot failed, Franklin renounced his claim to the Draconis throne, and rejoined the Strikers.<ref name=1SS-054/> | |
| − | + | Years later, Franklin Sakamoto and his father would finally meet, with Theodore publically recognizing his son. Franklin became an officer in the ''[[Otomo]]''. <ref>''Black Dragon (novel)'', p.??{{cn}}</ref> | |
| − | + | Franklin was captured during the joint [[Second Sword of Light]] ([[Kokuryu-kai]]) and [[Sathen's Snipers]] assault of the [[Imperial Palace]]'s [[Sanethia Kurita Parade Grounds]], on [[Battle for the Imperial Palace (3068)|New Year's Day]] of [[3068]].<ref name=JTPL8>''Jihad Turning Points: Luthien'', p. 8, "Traitor's Kiss"</ref> | |
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===Legacy=== | ===Legacy=== | ||
| − | While Franklin would renounce his own claim, his | + | While Franklin would renounce his own claim, his great-grandaughter [[Yori Kurita]] ascended to the throne of the Draconis Combine, upon the assassination of Coordinator [[Vincent Kurita]]. Coordinator Vincent's entire family were either killed or missing at the time, leaving Yori as the only heir despite her "illegitimate" status. <ref>''Dragon Rising (novel)'', p. 296</ref> <ref name=ER3145>''Era Report: 3145'', p. 89, "Yori Kurita profile"</ref> |
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* ''[[Era Report: 3145]]'' | * ''[[Era Report: 3145]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Heir to the Dragon]]'' | * ''[[Heir to the Dragon]]'' | ||
* ''[[Jihad Turning Points: Luthien]]'' | * ''[[Jihad Turning Points: Luthien]]'' | ||
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