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| − | As Khan, he has pursued to uphold the status quo that the previous Khan has set in place; it has hurt his personal honor, but it has kept his Clan strong. In the relative calm of the ''Pax Republica'', he found his political skills most successful than his unexceptional | + | As Khan, he has pursued to uphold the status quo that the previous Khan has set in place; it has hurt his personal honor, but it has kept his Clan strong. In the relative calm of the ''Pax Republica'', he found his political skills most successful than his unexceptional talents as warrior, avoiding major conflicts unless victory seemed assured. His fearful capitulation to [[Malvina Hazen]] cost him the respect of other Clan leaders and strained his Clan's internal support.<ref>''Tamar Rising'', p. 93</ref> |
Gottfried believed that the alliance between the Hell's Horses and the [[Clan Jade Falcon|Jade Falcons]] has been a travesty that he is wanting to get away from. Malvina's blunders in the invasion of the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] have given Gottfried what he desires, being able to extract his Clan from dealing with the Falcons.<ref name=ER3145/> | Gottfried believed that the alliance between the Hell's Horses and the [[Clan Jade Falcon|Jade Falcons]] has been a travesty that he is wanting to get away from. Malvina's blunders in the invasion of the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] have given Gottfried what he desires, being able to extract his Clan from dealing with the Falcons.<ref name=ER3145/> | ||
| − | The 17 August [[3150]], he was planning [[Operation STAMPEDE]], and decided to attempt to recruit the '' | + | The 17 August [[3150]], he was planning [[Operation STAMPEDE]], and decided to attempt to recruit the ''ristar'' [[Star Captain]] [[Peter Cobb]].<ref>''Elements of Treason: Honor'', ch. 5</ref> |
The 21 September, he had a loud discussion which Fulk, about Stampede's execution, which was cut short by Loremaster [[Sachiko Ravenwater]]. Two days later, during and officers' meeting, Peter Cobb suggested to obtain intel in a Trial with [[Clan Sea Fox]], but Gottfried rejected his proposal.<ref>''Elements of Treason: Honor'', ch. 7-9</ref> | The 21 September, he had a loud discussion which Fulk, about Stampede's execution, which was cut short by Loremaster [[Sachiko Ravenwater]]. Two days later, during and officers' meeting, Peter Cobb suggested to obtain intel in a Trial with [[Clan Sea Fox]], but Gottfried rejected his proposal.<ref>''Elements of Treason: Honor'', ch. 7-9</ref> | ||
| − | In November, after a series of attacks in the ''Barrens'', Gottfried | + | In November, after a series of attacks in the ''Barrens'', Gottfried authorized a reconnaissance in force there.<ref>''Tamar Rising'', p. 39</ref> |
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But before arriving, on [[Rigil Kentarus]] Gottfried was received by the Wolf [[Enzi Kerensky]], which invited the Horses to [[Terra]] by [[Alaric Ward]] after the [[IlClan Trial]]. Despite enraged for Ward's conditions, he agreed.<ref>''Elements of Treason: Honor'', ch. 20</ref> | But before arriving, on [[Rigil Kentarus]] Gottfried was received by the Wolf [[Enzi Kerensky]], which invited the Horses to [[Terra]] by [[Alaric Ward]] after the [[IlClan Trial]]. Despite enraged for Ward's conditions, he agreed.<ref>''Elements of Treason: Honor'', ch. 20</ref> | ||
| − | After landing on [[Unity City]] the 25 May [[3151]]. After meeting, he acused Ward of claimed to have denied his Clan the chance to fight at Terra. Ward | + | After landing on [[Unity City]] the 25 May [[3151]]. After meeting, he acused Ward of claimed to have denied his Clan the chance to fight at Terra. Ward told him that a ''true'' Clan would have found a way to Terra. Amirault defied him to a Circle of Equals, but Alaric simply said he' as [[IlKhan]], had no equals, and the Horses stormed off. Later, Ravenwater scolded Gottfried for his actions, but he refused to change his decision.<ref>''Elements of Treason: Honor'', ch. 21</ref> |
The same day, when Clan Wolf was recognized as [[IlClan]], the Horses' Khans were the only ones to don't recognize him, leaving the stage.<ref>''IlClan (sourcebook)'', p. 107-109</ref> | The same day, when Clan Wolf was recognized as [[IlClan]], the Horses' Khans were the only ones to don't recognize him, leaving the stage.<ref>''IlClan (sourcebook)'', p. 107-109</ref> | ||
| − | Refusing to recognize Alaric as IlKhan and adopt a subordinate status, decided to transform Operation Stampede into a operation to seize the abandoned Jade Falcon Holdings to strengthen his clan, but quickly proved to be lacking the talents of a true warrior, and his hesitancy costed him | + | Refusing to recognize Alaric as IlKhan and adopt a subordinate status, decided to transform Operation Stampede into a operation to seize the abandoned Jade Falcon Holdings to strengthen his clan, but quickly proved to be lacking the talents of a true warrior, and his hesitancy costed him dearly, especially during the [[Battle of Sudeten (3152)]]: refusing to give the [[Clan Jade Falcon Remnants]] Clan honors, and believing in a quick and easy victory, instead found the Horses fighting a guerrilla war, and Amirault's excessive prudence slowed the advance, and when the cost had become too high, he ordered the retreat.<ref>''Tamar Rising'', p. 65-93</ref><ref>''Elements of Treason: Honor'', ch. 35</ref> |
===Death=== | ===Death=== | ||
| − | The defeat costed everything to Gottfried: the 13 May, in [[Colmar]], Fulk, blaming him for the defeats of Sudeten and [[Butler]], accused him, presenting proofs than most of the Falcon's 'Mechs were, in fact, holograms. After presenting charges, the Clan Council supported Fulk's call to a [[Trial of Position]], which both Khans fought on the island Tolson Atoll. Gottfried fought to the end, but underestimated Fulk, believing his fighter was damaged, which killed him in a shot to his | + | The defeat costed everything to Gottfried: the 13 May, in [[Colmar]], Fulk, blaming him for the defeats of Sudeten and [[Butler]], accused him, presenting proofs than most of the Falcon's 'Mechs were, in fact, holograms. After presenting charges, the Clan Council supported Fulk's call to a [[Trial of Position]], which both Khans fought on the island Tolson Atoll. Gottfried fought to the end, but underestimated Fulk, believing his fighter was damaged, which killed him in a shot to his cockpit.<ref>''Tamar Rising'', p. 68</ref> |
After Gottfried's death' a medical team confirmed his death and retrieved his ''giftake'' from his body. Fulk became the new Horses' Khan.<ref>''Elements of Treason: Honor'', ch. 37</ref> | After Gottfried's death' a medical team confirmed his death and retrieved his ''giftake'' from his body. Fulk became the new Horses' Khan.<ref>''Elements of Treason: Honor'', ch. 37</ref> | ||
Revision as of 23:12, 1 September 2023
Gottfried Amirault | |
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| Born | 3083[1] |
| Died | 3152[2] |
| Affiliation | Clan Hell's Horses |
| Profile | |
| Rank | Khan |
Gottfried Amirault was a Khan of Clan Hell's Horses during the thirty-second century. More of a politician than a warrior, he was able to maintain both his position and his Clan's strength for several years through cautious leadership. However, his opportunistic alliance with Malvina Hazen and then the failure of Operation STAMPEDE ultimately led to Amirault's downfall and death in 3152.
Contents
History
Early Years
Being an average warrior, Gottfried was able to pass his Trial of Position with a single kill. After his trial, he was assigned to hunt pirates that were hiding out in The Barrens; his time hunting pirates was a good post for him to acquire powerful allies. These allies helped Gottfried by getting him nominated in the Trial of Bloodright for the Amirault Bloodname. Though he was unsuccessful the first time, a few years later another Bloodright trial was started and Gottfried was able to come out victorious.[1] As a Bloodnamed warrior, Gottfried continued making contacts and alliances with his peers which allowed him to be elected to the rank of saKhan. Five years after attaining the second highest rank within the Clan, Gottfried was elected as Khan of the Hell's Horses after the death of Teresia Cooper on Waldorff.[1]
Khan
As Khan, he has pursued to uphold the status quo that the previous Khan has set in place; it has hurt his personal honor, but it has kept his Clan strong. In the relative calm of the Pax Republica, he found his political skills most successful than his unexceptional talents as warrior, avoiding major conflicts unless victory seemed assured. His fearful capitulation to Malvina Hazen cost him the respect of other Clan leaders and strained his Clan's internal support.[3]
Gottfried believed that the alliance between the Hell's Horses and the Jade Falcons has been a travesty that he is wanting to get away from. Malvina's blunders in the invasion of the Lyran Commonwealth have given Gottfried what he desires, being able to extract his Clan from dealing with the Falcons.[1]
The 17 August 3150, he was planning Operation STAMPEDE, and decided to attempt to recruit the ristar Star Captain Peter Cobb.[4]
The 21 September, he had a loud discussion which Fulk, about Stampede's execution, which was cut short by Loremaster Sachiko Ravenwater. Two days later, during and officers' meeting, Peter Cobb suggested to obtain intel in a Trial with Clan Sea Fox, but Gottfried rejected his proposal.[5]
In November, after a series of attacks in the Barrens, Gottfried authorized a reconnaissance in force there.[6]
IlClan Era
After leading the Second Horde Cluster to claim the planet Shaula, Amirault wanted to test the Falcon's defenses, and as the Horde uncovered than the Falcon's garrison had only two 'Mechs, and than Malvina Hazen had moved her full touman to Terra, he rejected Fulk Lassenerra's call to launch a full-scale invasion into the Falcon's territories, instead decided to launch Stampede, turning it into a travel to Terra with all their Clan's Warship fleet, intending to challenge for the IlClanship, with Fulk's Lassanerra's assistance. Peter Cobb objected to taking all the Horses' touman to Terra, so Gottfried, at the end, only took two Galaxies, ignoring Peter's warnings about the futility of the attempt.[7][8][9]
But before arriving, on Rigil Kentarus Gottfried was received by the Wolf Enzi Kerensky, which invited the Horses to Terra by Alaric Ward after the IlClan Trial. Despite enraged for Ward's conditions, he agreed.[10]
After landing on Unity City the 25 May 3151. After meeting, he acused Ward of claimed to have denied his Clan the chance to fight at Terra. Ward told him that a true Clan would have found a way to Terra. Amirault defied him to a Circle of Equals, but Alaric simply said he' as IlKhan, had no equals, and the Horses stormed off. Later, Ravenwater scolded Gottfried for his actions, but he refused to change his decision.[11] The same day, when Clan Wolf was recognized as IlClan, the Horses' Khans were the only ones to don't recognize him, leaving the stage.[12]
Refusing to recognize Alaric as IlKhan and adopt a subordinate status, decided to transform Operation Stampede into a operation to seize the abandoned Jade Falcon Holdings to strengthen his clan, but quickly proved to be lacking the talents of a true warrior, and his hesitancy costed him dearly, especially during the Battle of Sudeten (3152): refusing to give the Clan Jade Falcon Remnants Clan honors, and believing in a quick and easy victory, instead found the Horses fighting a guerrilla war, and Amirault's excessive prudence slowed the advance, and when the cost had become too high, he ordered the retreat.[13][14]
Death
The defeat costed everything to Gottfried: the 13 May, in Colmar, Fulk, blaming him for the defeats of Sudeten and Butler, accused him, presenting proofs than most of the Falcon's 'Mechs were, in fact, holograms. After presenting charges, the Clan Council supported Fulk's call to a Trial of Position, which both Khans fought on the island Tolson Atoll. Gottfried fought to the end, but underestimated Fulk, believing his fighter was damaged, which killed him in a shot to his cockpit.[15]
After Gottfried's death' a medical team confirmed his death and retrieved his giftake from his body. Fulk became the new Horses' Khan.[16]
BattleMech
Gottfried's 'Mech in Sudeten and his final Trial was a Cygnus.[17]
Gallery
Amirault at age 62
Amirault at age 69
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Era Report: 3145, p. 100: "Gottfried Amirault profile"
- ↑ Tamar Rising, p. 68: "The Consequences of Caution"
- ↑ Tamar Rising, p. 93
- ↑ Elements of Treason: Honor, ch. 5
- ↑ Elements of Treason: Honor, ch. 7-9
- ↑ Tamar Rising, p. 39
- ↑ IlClan (sourcebook), p. 114-115
- ↑ Tamar Rising, p. 58
- ↑ Elements of Treason: Honor, ch. 19
- ↑ Elements of Treason: Honor, ch. 20
- ↑ Elements of Treason: Honor, ch. 21
- ↑ IlClan (sourcebook), p. 107-109
- ↑ Tamar Rising, p. 65-93
- ↑ Elements of Treason: Honor, ch. 35
- ↑ Tamar Rising, p. 68
- ↑ Elements of Treason: Honor, ch. 37
- ↑ Tamar Rising, p. 68