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Line 1: − {{Update Needed|[[Land of Dreams]]}}+ '''Gerek Tchernovkov''' (born [[2777]]<ref name=FM:WCp39>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 39, "Gerek Tchernovkov"</ref> - died 28??) was a warrior of [[Clan Coyote]] who would go alone to negotiate the surrender of the city of Versailles on [[Babylon]] during [[Operation Klondike]]. The first Loremaster of his Clan, he would eventually rise to the position of [[saKhan]] and then Khan of the [[Clan Coyote|Coyotes]], overseeing the introduction of the [[OmniMech]] into their [[Clan Coyote Touman|Touman]]. − {{InfoBoxCharacter − | image = − | caption = − | name = Gerek Tchernovkov − | birthdate = January [[2777]]<ref name=FM:WCp39>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 39: "Gerek Tchernovkov"</ref> − | died = − | othernames = − | affiliation = [[Clan Coyote]] − | rank = [[Khan of Clan Coyote|Khan]] − | title = − | position = − | profession = − | parents = − | siblings = [[Richard Tchernovkov]]<ref name=FM:WCp39/> − | spouse = − | children = − }} − Khan '''Gerek Tchernovkov''' was a warrior of [[Clan Coyote]] who would go alone to negotiate the surrender of the city of Versailles on [[Babylon]] during [[Operation KLONDIKE]]. The first Loremaster of his Clan, he would eventually rise to the position of [[saKhan]] and then Khan of the [[Clan Coyote|Coyotes]], overseeing the introduction of the [[OmniMech]] into their [[Clan Coyote Touman|''touman'']]. − ==History== + + ==Biography== ===Early Life=== ===Early Life=== − Gerek Tchernovkov was born on [[Tikonov]] in the [[Capellan Confederation]]. As a descendant of General [[Ivan Tchernovkov]], the first SLDF division commander to not be a [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]], his family's tradition of service in the Armor Corps of the [[Star League Defense Force]] was long-standing. The twin brother of [[Richard Tchernovkov]], their father died during the Liberation of [[Terra]], leaving their mother to take them both on the [[Operation Exodus|Exodus]].<ref name=FM:WCp39/> + Gerek Tchernovkov was born on [[Tikonov]] in the [[Capellan Confederation]]. As a descendant of General [[Ivan Tchernovkov]], the first SLDF division commander to not be a [[MechWarrior]], his family's tradition of service in the Armor Corps of the [[Star League Defense Force]] was long-standing. The twin brother of [[Richard Tchernovkov]], their father died during the Liberation of [[Terra]], leaving their mother to take them both on the [[Operation Exodus|Exodus]].<ref name=FM:WCp39/> ===Life on the Exodus Road=== ===Life on the Exodus Road=== Line 28:
Line 11: On Strana Mechty, Kerensky reorganized the Regular Army into twenty [[Clan]]s. The Coyotes, who were to be led by [[Khan]] [[Dana Kufahl]] and saKhan [[Kesar Jerricho]], were assigned Gerek Tchernovkov to assist them in the leadership of the new Clan. He was elected by his troops to be the Coyote's first Pack Master, a position that would soon evolve into the position of Clan [[Loremaster]], recording events of the Clan from the earliest days.<ref name=FM:WCp39/> On Strana Mechty, Kerensky reorganized the Regular Army into twenty [[Clan]]s. The Coyotes, who were to be led by [[Khan]] [[Dana Kufahl]] and saKhan [[Kesar Jerricho]], were assigned Gerek Tchernovkov to assist them in the leadership of the new Clan. He was elected by his troops to be the Coyote's first Pack Master, a position that would soon evolve into the position of Clan [[Loremaster]], recording events of the Clan from the earliest days.<ref name=FM:WCp39/> − ===Operation KLONDIKE=== + ===Operation Klondike=== − When the Clans returned to the Pentagon Worlds in [[2821]], Gerek Tchernovkov held the rank of [[Star Captain]], in addition to holding a position equal to Loremaster. Clan Coyote would be chosen to hit the world of [[Babylon]] along with three other Clans. Their force was almost totally comprised of heavy and assault BattleMechs.<ref>''Historical: Operation Klondike'', p. 62: "Primary Forces Committed to Babylon"</ref> + When the Clans returned to the Pentagon Worlds in [[2821]], Gerek Tchernovkov held the rank of [[Star Captain]], in addition to to holding a position equal to Loremaster. Clan Coyote would be chosen to hit the world of [[Babylon]] along with three other Clans. Their force was almost totally comprised of heavy and assault BattleMechs.<ref>''Historical:Operation Klondike'', p. 62, ''Primary Forces Committed to Babylon''</ref> ====Babylon: Abyssinia==== ====Babylon: Abyssinia==== − The Coyotes carried out their assault on the continent of Abyssinia with a three pronged effort in order to subdue the multitude of small settlements that dotted the desolate, mountainous landscape. Tchernovkov commanded a [[Binary]] detached from the rest of his Clan. After victories by [[Khan]] [[Dana Kufahl]] at Ponomia, and [[saKhan]] [[Kesar Jerricho]] at Luyden,<ref name=H:OKp67>''Historical: Operation Klondike'', p. 67: "Over the Hills"</ref> he would receive an invitation to meet with the leaders of the city of Versailles, high in the mountains. The invitation was directed specifically to Gerek Tchernovkov. A bit puzzled by the invitation - and quietly suspicious of the intent - Tchernovkov led his Binary to the city to listen to what their negotiators had to say.<ref name=H:OKp67,68>''Historical: Operation Klondike'', pp. 67–68: "Celebration Day"</ref> + The Coyotes carried out their assault on the continent of Abyssinia with a three pronged effort in order to subdue the multitude of small settlements that dotted the desolate, mountainous landscape. Tchernovkov commanded a [[Binary]] detached from the rest of his Clan. After victories by [[Khan]] [[Dana Kufahl]] at Ponomia, and [[saKhan]] [[Kesar Jerricho]] at Luyden,<ref name=H:OKp67>''Historical: Operation Klondike'', p. 67, "Over the Hills"</ref> he would receive an invitation to meet with the leaders of the city of Versailles, high in the mountains. The invitation was directed specifically to Gerek Tchernovkov. A bit puzzled by the invitation - and quietly suspicious of the intent - Tchernovkov led his Binary to the city to listen to what their negotiators had to say.<ref name=H:OKp67,68>''Historical: Operation Klondike'', p. 67, 68, "Celebration Day"</ref> ====Babylon: Reunion==== ====Babylon: Reunion==== − Upon reaching the city, Gerek Tchernovkov was unexpectedly greeted by his long-lost brother [[Richard Tchernovkov|Richard]], the leader of Versailles. The brothers would talk all that day and all the next. The negotiations yielded total surrender of the scientific and technological enclave on the condition that they were to be treated as equals. On the third day, Gerek sent an invitation to his Khans to come and tour the city.<ref name=H:OKp67,68/> + Upon reaching the city, Gerek Tchernovkov was unexpectedly greeted by his long-lost brother [[Richard Tchernovkov|Richard]], the leader of Versailles. The brothers would talk all that day and all the next. The negotiations yielded total surrender of the scientific and technological enclave on the condition that they were to be treated as equals. On the third day, Gerek sent an invitation to his Khans to come and tour the city.<ref name=H:OKp67,68/> + {{Quote|'''''I bid one warrior, unaugmented with BattleMech or other machine, to secure the city of Versailles.''''' {{Quote|'''''I bid one warrior, unaugmented with BattleMech or other machine, to secure the city of Versailles.''''' Line 42:
Line 26: ====Aftermath==== ====Aftermath==== − In the wake of [[Operation KLONDIKE]], Khan Dana Kufahl was negatively impacted by the tragic death of her love, [[Andery Kerensky]], cycling between depression and mania in her grief. Her saKhan, Kesar Jerricho, realized the effect this was having on the Clan, and challenged her to a [[Trial of Position]] for the Khanship of Clan Coyote. After his success, Gerek Tchernovkov would be elevated to the vacated position of saKhan.<ref>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 40: "Making of an Empire"</ref> + In the wake of [[Operation Klondike]], Khan Dana Kufahl was negatively impacted by the tragic death of her love, [[Andery Kerensky]], cycling between depression and mania in her grief. Her saKhan, Kesar Jerricho, realized the effect this was having on the Clan, and challenged her to a [[Trial of Possession]] for the Khanship of Clan Coyote. After his success, Gerek Tchernovkov would be elevated to the vacated position of saKhan.<ref>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 40, "Making of an Empire"</ref> ===Ahead of the Pack=== ===Ahead of the Pack=== − After the reclaiming of the Pentagon Worlds, the Coyotes raced ahead of most [[Clans]] with growth in all areas under the guidance of their leaders. The Coyote Khans backed their allies [[Clan Wolf]] against the [[Not-Named Clan]], and again in the [[Trial of Absorption|Absorption]] of [[Clan Widowmaker]]. All the while they developed a booming industrial base, and fought many trials against other Clans to defend their gains and expand their holdings, producing or taking the resources required to support a robust ''[[touman]]''.<ref name=FM:WCp40,41>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', pp. 40–41: "Birth of the Titans"</ref> + After Operation Klondike, the Coyotes raced ahead of most [[Clans]] with growth in all areas under the guidance of their leaders. The Coyote Khans backed their allies [[Clan Wolf]] against the [[Not-Named Clan]], and again in the [[Trial of Absorption|Absorption]] of [[Clan Widowmaker]]. All the while they developed a booming industrial base, and fought many trials against other Clans to defend their gains and expand their holdings, producing or taking the resources required to support a robust [[Touman]].<ref name=FM:WCp40,41>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 40, 41, "Birth of the Titans"</ref> − Coyote Khans would keep their Clan's ''touman'' active with raids and trials conducted against many of their rival Clans. The Coyotes displayed a talent for finding the perfect timing to exploit weakened foes. They would attack the [[Clan Cloud Cobra|Cloud Cobras]] throughout the early decades of the Golden Century for their scientific facilities and technologies.<ref>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 21: "Raised in Revolution"</ref> After being elected to the position of Khan in [[2845]], Tchernovkov hit the [[Clan Star Adder|Star Adders]] as a target of opportunity, reeling as they were from losses to the hyperaggressive [[Clan Mongoose]].<ref name=FM:CCp112,113>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'', pp. 112–113: "Into the Golden Century"</ref> + Coyote Khans would keep their Clan's Touman active with raids and trials conducted against many of their rival Clans. The Coyotes displayed a talent for finding the perfect timing to exploit weakened foes. They would attack the [[Clan Cloud Cobra|Cloud Cobras]] throughout the early decades of the Golden Century for their scientific facilities and technologies.<ref>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 21 - "Raised in Revolution"</ref> After being elected to the position of Khan in [[2845]], Tchernovkov hit the [[Clan Star Adder|Star Adders]] as a target of opportunity, reeling as they were from losses to the hyper-aggressive [[Clan Mongoose]].<ref name=FM:CCp112,113>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'' p. 112, 113 - "Into the Golden Century"</ref> ===Golden Century Challenges=== ===Golden Century Challenges=== − In recognition of the need for new technologies to aid this growth, Khans Jerricho and Tchernovkov would commission new BattleMech designs often. The first of their Clan's new designs came in [[2829]], but these were little more than upgrades or reconfigurations of existing models. By the time Tchernovkov became Khan in [[2845]] more had been added, but still they would strive to improve designs to meet their warrior's demands for more flexibility in both their 'Mechs and Aerospace Fighters. Two years later, Khan Tchernovkov's brother, now called Scientist Richard (Remer),<ref name=FM:WCp41,42>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', pp. 41–42: "Crusade of the Valiant"</ref> made a tremendous breakthrough: A '[[Mech]] with fully interchangeable weaponry and equipment. The [[OmniMech]] was born. After seven more years of further development, aided by [[Clan Sea Fox]], the revolutionary design was unveiled in [[2854]], allowing a new wave of expansion and growth for the Clan. By [[2859]] the OmniMech was in full use throughout the Coyote ''touman'', with second generation designs already entering production.<ref name=FM:WCp40,41/><ref name=FM:WCp41,42/> + In recognition of the need for new technologies to aid this growth, Khans Jerricho and Tchernovkov would commission new BattleMech designs often. The first of their Clan's new designs came in [[2829]], but these were little more than upgrades or reconfigurations of existing models. By the time Tchernovkov became Khan in [[2845]] more had been added, but still they would strive to improve designs to meet their warrior's demands for more flexibility in both their 'Mechs and Aerospace Fighters. Two years later, Khan Tchernovkov's brother, now called Scientist Richard (Remer),<ref name=FM:WCp41,42>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 41, 42, ''Crusade of the Valiant''</ref> made a tremendous breakthrough: A '[[Mech]] with fully interchangeable weaponry and equipment. The [[OmniMech]] was born. After seven more years of further development, aided by [[Clan Sea Fox]], the revolutionary design was unveiled in [[2854]], allowing a new wave of expansion and growth for the Clan. By [[2859]] the OmniMech was in full use throughout the Coyote Touman, with second generation designs already entering production.<ref name=FM:WCp40,41/><ref name=FM:WCp41,42/> − In [[2858]] the [[Grand Council]] elected [[Zenos Danforth]] to the vacant office of ilKhan, to arbitrate the glut of [[Trial of Possession|Trials of Possession]] for the new technology.<ref>''Era Digest: Golden Century'', p. 10: "Early Clan History: A Comparative Timeline, cont."</ref> New laws enacted would limit challenges from other Clans to one each per year. Khan Tchernovkov would often have to oversee the defense of his Clan's new invention over the next five years. Despite their vigorous defense of this technology, in [[2863]], [[Clan Jade Falcon]] would wrest control of the design from Coyote in a Trial of Possession. Khan Tchernovkov took that opportunity to inform Clan Wolf of the unit that had obtained the plans, allowing their Wolf allies to procure the designs for themselves. The Wolf Khans repaid his favor in kind later after their development of [[Elemental]] [[battle armor]], when again the loathed Jade Falcons were first to win the design, this time from Clan Wolf. The information provided by the Wolf Khans allowed their Coyote allies to win the design without having to challenge their Wolf allies for it.<ref>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 41: "The Renaissance Spreads"</ref> + In [[2858]] the [[Grand Council]] elected [[Zenos Danforth]] to the vacant office of ilKhan, to arbitrate the glut of [[Trial of Possession|Trials of Possession]] for the new technology.<ref>''Era Digest: Golden Century'', p. 10, ''Early Clan History: A Comparative Timeline, cont.''</ref> New laws enacted would limit challenges from other Clans to one each per year. Khan Tchernovkov would often have to oversee the defense of his Clan's new invention over the next five years. Despite their vigorous defense of this technology, in [[2863]], [[Clan Jade Falcon]] would wrest control of the design from Coyote in a Trial of Possession. Khan Tchernovkov took that opportunity to inform Clan Wolf of the unit that had obtained the plans, allowing their Wolf allies to procure the designs for themselves. The Wolf Khans repaid his favor in kind later after their development of [[Elemental]] [[Battle Armor]], when again the loathed Jade Falcons were first to win the design, this time from Clan Wolf. The information provided by the Wolf Khans allowed their Coyote allies to win the design without having to challenge their Wolf allies for it.<ref>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 41, "The Renaissance Spreads"</ref> ==Legacy== ==Legacy== − As the Khan that helped to usher in the [[OmniMech]], Gerek Tchernovkov's legacy extends to all Clans and has affected billions and billions of lives. But on a practical note, he would also work hard to expand the Coyote ''touman'', such as his forming of [[Lambda_Galaxy_(Clan_Coyote)|Lamda Galaxy]] in [[2855]].<ref>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 53: "Lamda Galaxy"</ref> + As the Khan that helped to usher in the [[OmniMech]], Gerek Tchernovkov's legacy extends to all Clans and has affected billions and billions of lives. But on a practical note, he would also work hard to expand the Coyote Touman, such as his forming of [[Lambda_Galaxy_(Clan_Coyote)|Lamda Galaxy]] in [[2855]].<ref>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 53 - "Lamda Galaxy"</ref> + + As the founder of the Tchernovkov [[Bloodname]] House, his genetic legacy produces outstanding warriors in all branches of the warrior caste. His most famous descendent by far was [[Corian Tchernovkov]], a renowned warrior who became her Clan's Khan before ascending to the station of [[ilKhan]]. She would be secretly murdered by [[Tobias Khatib]] of the [[Clan Cloud Cobra|Cloud Cobras]], who then succeeded her as ilKhan. Eventually, evidence would come to light of his misdeed, leading to his execution for Treason and a long-standing feud with his Clan.<ref>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 42, "Righteous Vengeance"</ref> + + ==Title and Position== + {{s-start}} + {{s-bef|before= None}} + {{s-title|title= Loremaster of [[Clan Coyote]]|years=28??-[[2822]]}} + {{s-aft|after= ????}} + {{s-bef|before= [[Kesar Jerricho]]}} + {{s-title|title= saKhan of [[Clan Coyote]]|years=[[2822]]-[[2845]]}} + {{s-aft|after= ????}} + {{s-bef|before= [[Kesar Jerricho]]}} + {{s-title|title= Khan of [[Clan Coyote]]|years=[[2845]]-28??}} + {{s-aft|after= [[Manfred Hollifield]]}} + {{s-end}} − As the founder of the Tchernovkov [[Bloodname]] House, his genetic legacy produces outstanding warriors in all branches of the warrior caste. His most famous descendant by far was [[Corian Tchernovkov]], a renowned warrior who became her Clan's Khan before ascending to the station of [[ilKhan]]. She would be secretly murdered by [[Tobias Khatib]] of the [[Clan Cloud Cobra|Cloud Cobras]], who then succeeded her as ilKhan. Eventually, evidence would come to light of his misdeed, leading to his execution for Treason and a long-standing feud with his Clan.<ref>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 42: "Righteous Vengeance"</ref> ==References== ==References== <references/> <references/> + + ==See Also== + * [[Richard Tchernovkov]] + * [[Dana Kufahl]] + * [[Kesar Jerricho]] + * [[OmniMech]] + * [[Clan Coyote]] ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== Line 66:
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| − | + | '''Gerek Tchernovkov''' (born [[2777]]<ref name=FM:WCp39>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 39, "Gerek Tchernovkov"</ref> - died 28??) was a warrior of [[Clan Coyote]] who would go alone to negotiate the surrender of the city of Versailles on [[Babylon]] during [[Operation Klondike]]. The first Loremaster of his Clan, he would eventually rise to the position of [[saKhan]] and then Khan of the [[Clan Coyote|Coyotes]], overseeing the introduction of the [[OmniMech]] into their [[Clan Coyote Touman|Touman]]. | |
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===Early Life=== | ===Early Life=== | ||
| − | Gerek Tchernovkov was born on [[Tikonov]] in the [[Capellan Confederation]]. As a descendant of General [[Ivan Tchernovkov]], the first SLDF division commander to not be a [[ | + | Gerek Tchernovkov was born on [[Tikonov]] in the [[Capellan Confederation]]. As a descendant of General [[Ivan Tchernovkov]], the first SLDF division commander to not be a [[MechWarrior]], his family's tradition of service in the Armor Corps of the [[Star League Defense Force]] was long-standing. The twin brother of [[Richard Tchernovkov]], their father died during the Liberation of [[Terra]], leaving their mother to take them both on the [[Operation Exodus|Exodus]].<ref name=FM:WCp39/> |
===Life on the Exodus Road=== | ===Life on the Exodus Road=== | ||
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On Strana Mechty, Kerensky reorganized the Regular Army into twenty [[Clan]]s. The Coyotes, who were to be led by [[Khan]] [[Dana Kufahl]] and saKhan [[Kesar Jerricho]], were assigned Gerek Tchernovkov to assist them in the leadership of the new Clan. He was elected by his troops to be the Coyote's first Pack Master, a position that would soon evolve into the position of Clan [[Loremaster]], recording events of the Clan from the earliest days.<ref name=FM:WCp39/> | On Strana Mechty, Kerensky reorganized the Regular Army into twenty [[Clan]]s. The Coyotes, who were to be led by [[Khan]] [[Dana Kufahl]] and saKhan [[Kesar Jerricho]], were assigned Gerek Tchernovkov to assist them in the leadership of the new Clan. He was elected by his troops to be the Coyote's first Pack Master, a position that would soon evolve into the position of Clan [[Loremaster]], recording events of the Clan from the earliest days.<ref name=FM:WCp39/> | ||
| − | ===Operation | + | ===Operation Klondike=== |
| − | When the Clans returned to the Pentagon Worlds in [[2821]], Gerek Tchernovkov held the rank of [[Star Captain]], in addition to holding a position equal to Loremaster. Clan Coyote would be chosen to hit the world of [[Babylon]] along with three other Clans. Their force was almost totally comprised of heavy and assault BattleMechs.<ref>''Historical: Operation Klondike'', p. 62 | + | When the Clans returned to the Pentagon Worlds in [[2821]], Gerek Tchernovkov held the rank of [[Star Captain]], in addition to to holding a position equal to Loremaster. Clan Coyote would be chosen to hit the world of [[Babylon]] along with three other Clans. Their force was almost totally comprised of heavy and assault BattleMechs.<ref>''Historical:Operation Klondike'', p. 62, ''Primary Forces Committed to Babylon''</ref> |
====Babylon: Abyssinia==== | ====Babylon: Abyssinia==== | ||
| − | The Coyotes carried out their assault on the continent of Abyssinia with a three pronged effort in order to subdue the multitude of small settlements that dotted the desolate, mountainous landscape. Tchernovkov commanded a [[Binary]] detached from the rest of his Clan. After victories by [[Khan]] [[Dana Kufahl]] at Ponomia, and [[saKhan]] [[Kesar Jerricho]] at Luyden,<ref name=H:OKp67>''Historical: Operation Klondike'', p. 67 | + | The Coyotes carried out their assault on the continent of Abyssinia with a three pronged effort in order to subdue the multitude of small settlements that dotted the desolate, mountainous landscape. Tchernovkov commanded a [[Binary]] detached from the rest of his Clan. After victories by [[Khan]] [[Dana Kufahl]] at Ponomia, and [[saKhan]] [[Kesar Jerricho]] at Luyden,<ref name=H:OKp67>''Historical: Operation Klondike'', p. 67, "Over the Hills"</ref> he would receive an invitation to meet with the leaders of the city of Versailles, high in the mountains. The invitation was directed specifically to Gerek Tchernovkov. A bit puzzled by the invitation - and quietly suspicious of the intent - Tchernovkov led his Binary to the city to listen to what their negotiators had to say.<ref name=H:OKp67,68>''Historical: Operation Klondike'', p. 67, 68, "Celebration Day"</ref> |
====Babylon: Reunion==== | ====Babylon: Reunion==== | ||
| − | Upon reaching the city, Gerek Tchernovkov was unexpectedly greeted by his long-lost brother [[Richard Tchernovkov|Richard]], the leader of Versailles. The brothers would talk all that day and all the next. The negotiations yielded total surrender of the scientific and technological enclave on the condition that they were to be treated as equals. On the third day, Gerek sent an invitation to his Khans to come and tour the city.<ref name=H:OKp67,68/> | + | Upon reaching the city, Gerek Tchernovkov was unexpectedly greeted by his long-lost brother [[Richard Tchernovkov|Richard]], the leader of Versailles. The brothers would talk all that day and all the next. The negotiations yielded total surrender of the scientific and technological enclave on the condition that they were to be treated as equals. On the third day, Gerek sent an invitation to his Khans to come and tour the city.<ref name=H:OKp67,68/> |
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{{Quote|'''''I bid one warrior, unaugmented with BattleMech or other machine, to secure the city of Versailles.''''' | {{Quote|'''''I bid one warrior, unaugmented with BattleMech or other machine, to secure the city of Versailles.''''' | ||
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====Aftermath==== | ====Aftermath==== | ||
| − | In the wake of [[Operation | + | In the wake of [[Operation Klondike]], Khan Dana Kufahl was negatively impacted by the tragic death of her love, [[Andery Kerensky]], cycling between depression and mania in her grief. Her saKhan, Kesar Jerricho, realized the effect this was having on the Clan, and challenged her to a [[Trial of Possession]] for the Khanship of Clan Coyote. After his success, Gerek Tchernovkov would be elevated to the vacated position of saKhan.<ref>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 40, "Making of an Empire"</ref> |
===Ahead of the Pack=== | ===Ahead of the Pack=== | ||
| − | After | + | After Operation Klondike, the Coyotes raced ahead of most [[Clans]] with growth in all areas under the guidance of their leaders. The Coyote Khans backed their allies [[Clan Wolf]] against the [[Not-Named Clan]], and again in the [[Trial of Absorption|Absorption]] of [[Clan Widowmaker]]. All the while they developed a booming industrial base, and fought many trials against other Clans to defend their gains and expand their holdings, producing or taking the resources required to support a robust [[Touman]].<ref name=FM:WCp40,41>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 40, 41, "Birth of the Titans"</ref> |
| − | Coyote Khans would keep their Clan's | + | Coyote Khans would keep their Clan's Touman active with raids and trials conducted against many of their rival Clans. The Coyotes displayed a talent for finding the perfect timing to exploit weakened foes. They would attack the [[Clan Cloud Cobra|Cloud Cobras]] throughout the early decades of the Golden Century for their scientific facilities and technologies.<ref>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 21 - "Raised in Revolution"</ref> After being elected to the position of Khan in [[2845]], Tchernovkov hit the [[Clan Star Adder|Star Adders]] as a target of opportunity, reeling as they were from losses to the hyper-aggressive [[Clan Mongoose]].<ref name=FM:CCp112,113>''Field Manual: Crusader Clans'' p. 112, 113 - "Into the Golden Century"</ref> |
===Golden Century Challenges=== | ===Golden Century Challenges=== | ||
| − | In recognition of the need for new technologies to aid this growth, Khans Jerricho and Tchernovkov would commission new BattleMech designs often. The first of their Clan's new designs came in [[2829]], but these were little more than upgrades or reconfigurations of existing models. By the time Tchernovkov became Khan in [[2845]] more had been added, but still they would strive to improve designs to meet their warrior's demands for more flexibility in both their 'Mechs and Aerospace Fighters. Two years later, Khan Tchernovkov's brother, now called Scientist Richard (Remer),<ref name=FM:WCp41,42>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', | + | In recognition of the need for new technologies to aid this growth, Khans Jerricho and Tchernovkov would commission new BattleMech designs often. The first of their Clan's new designs came in [[2829]], but these were little more than upgrades or reconfigurations of existing models. By the time Tchernovkov became Khan in [[2845]] more had been added, but still they would strive to improve designs to meet their warrior's demands for more flexibility in both their 'Mechs and Aerospace Fighters. Two years later, Khan Tchernovkov's brother, now called Scientist Richard (Remer),<ref name=FM:WCp41,42>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 41, 42, ''Crusade of the Valiant''</ref> made a tremendous breakthrough: A '[[Mech]] with fully interchangeable weaponry and equipment. The [[OmniMech]] was born. After seven more years of further development, aided by [[Clan Sea Fox]], the revolutionary design was unveiled in [[2854]], allowing a new wave of expansion and growth for the Clan. By [[2859]] the OmniMech was in full use throughout the Coyote Touman, with second generation designs already entering production.<ref name=FM:WCp40,41/><ref name=FM:WCp41,42/> |
| − | In [[2858]] the [[Grand Council]] elected [[Zenos Danforth]] to the vacant office of ilKhan, to arbitrate the glut of [[Trial of Possession|Trials of Possession]] for the new technology.<ref>''Era Digest: Golden Century'', p. 10 | + | In [[2858]] the [[Grand Council]] elected [[Zenos Danforth]] to the vacant office of ilKhan, to arbitrate the glut of [[Trial of Possession|Trials of Possession]] for the new technology.<ref>''Era Digest: Golden Century'', p. 10, ''Early Clan History: A Comparative Timeline, cont.''</ref> New laws enacted would limit challenges from other Clans to one each per year. Khan Tchernovkov would often have to oversee the defense of his Clan's new invention over the next five years. Despite their vigorous defense of this technology, in [[2863]], [[Clan Jade Falcon]] would wrest control of the design from Coyote in a Trial of Possession. Khan Tchernovkov took that opportunity to inform Clan Wolf of the unit that had obtained the plans, allowing their Wolf allies to procure the designs for themselves. The Wolf Khans repaid his favor in kind later after their development of [[Elemental]] [[Battle Armor]], when again the loathed Jade Falcons were first to win the design, this time from Clan Wolf. The information provided by the Wolf Khans allowed their Coyote allies to win the design without having to challenge their Wolf allies for it.<ref>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 41, "The Renaissance Spreads"</ref> |
==Legacy== | ==Legacy== | ||
| − | As the Khan that helped to usher in the [[OmniMech]], Gerek Tchernovkov's legacy extends to all Clans and has affected billions and billions of lives. But on a practical note, he would also work hard to expand the Coyote | + | As the Khan that helped to usher in the [[OmniMech]], Gerek Tchernovkov's legacy extends to all Clans and has affected billions and billions of lives. But on a practical note, he would also work hard to expand the Coyote Touman, such as his forming of [[Lambda_Galaxy_(Clan_Coyote)|Lamda Galaxy]] in [[2855]].<ref>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 53 - "Lamda Galaxy"</ref> |
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| + | As the founder of the Tchernovkov [[Bloodname]] House, his genetic legacy produces outstanding warriors in all branches of the warrior caste. His most famous descendent by far was [[Corian Tchernovkov]], a renowned warrior who became her Clan's Khan before ascending to the station of [[ilKhan]]. She would be secretly murdered by [[Tobias Khatib]] of the [[Clan Cloud Cobra|Cloud Cobras]], who then succeeded her as ilKhan. Eventually, evidence would come to light of his misdeed, leading to his execution for Treason and a long-standing feud with his Clan.<ref>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 42, "Righteous Vengeance"</ref> | ||
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| + | ==Title and Position== | ||
| + | {{s-start}} | ||
| + | {{s-bef|before= None}} | ||
| + | {{s-title|title= Loremaster of [[Clan Coyote]]|years=28??-[[2822]]}} | ||
| + | {{s-aft|after= ????}} | ||
| + | {{s-bef|before= [[Kesar Jerricho]]}} | ||
| + | {{s-title|title= saKhan of [[Clan Coyote]]|years=[[2822]]-[[2845]]}} | ||
| + | {{s-aft|after= ????}} | ||
| + | {{s-bef|before= [[Kesar Jerricho]]}} | ||
| + | {{s-title|title= Khan of [[Clan Coyote]]|years=[[2845]]-28??}} | ||
| + | {{s-aft|after= [[Manfred Hollifield]]}} | ||
| + | {{s-end}} | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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| + | ==See Also== | ||
| + | * [[Richard Tchernovkov]] | ||
| + | * [[Dana Kufahl]] | ||
| + | * [[Kesar Jerricho]] | ||
| + | * [[OmniMech]] | ||
| + | * [[Clan Coyote]] | ||
==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
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* ''[[Historical: Operation Klondike]]'' | * ''[[Historical: Operation Klondike]]'' | ||
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