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Grieg Samsonov | |
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| Born | 2970[1] |
| Died | 3030 |
| Affiliation | Draconis Combine |
| Profile | |
| Rank | Warlord of the Galedon Military District[1] |
| Title(s) | Knight of the Dragon[1] |
Grieg Samsonov was an early 31st Century Draconis Combine MechWarrior, Military Officer, Politician, and Warlord of the Galedon Military District.[citation needed]
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Character Description
Samsonov was know for being a tall and handsome man, despite signs of age from wrinkles and a sagging jowl. Notable traits include having a very good sense of judgment and an aptitude for interrogation. Combined with an aggressive and emotionally charged attitude, personal interactions with him could easily become difficult for anyone he disagreed with or disapproved of.
History
Early Life
Grieg was born and raised from a poor family on Tinaca. Despite their low status, the Samsonovs underwent state-sponsored education as schooling was guaranteed for all Draconis citizens. During this period, Grieg used his deductive abilities to discover a local ISF agent placed there. Soon afterwards, and unbeknownst to this agent, he would utilize the spy's resources to set himself on career to become a MechWarrior.
Career as Military Officer
While attending Wisdom of the Dragon, he learned reasonable leadership skills, but was also able to develop excellent administrative skills. After graduating from military school, entered the DCMS and its political realms. He used his administrative skills within the military bureaucracy to keep whatever military command he was with well supplied, unlike many Combine units at the time. He earned the enmity of other officers for outperforming higher-ranking officers and officials.
He eventually ascended to become commanding officer of the 19th Galedon Regulars. While in command, his unit conducted a successful series of raids against border worlds into the Federated Suns during the later years of the Third Succession War, targeting Elidere, McGehee, Errai, and Kesai IV, and though his unit did not always won, it usually did better than any other DCMS regiments in the area.[1]
As Warlord of Galedon Military District
Coordinator Takashi Kurita in 3018, asked Samsonov to become new Warlord of the Galedon Military District. He accepted, enter realm of true politics, gaining wealth and prestige. However, in course of his military reign, he became petty.
During Galtor III campaign, it was discovered that Samsonov was blackmailing mercenary companies within his district, which caused significant problems during fighting on planet. His actions, caused fellow Warlord Yoriyoshi's troops go through hardships as their mercenary support loaded up with supplies prior to they did.[2]
By 3025 there had been many scandals in the Hachiman government, some of which pointed to Warlord Samsonov, and ISF sent several agents there to infiltrate the planetary government.[3]
His manipulations against Wolf's Dragoons when they were under DCMS ended in failure and with the loss of several DCMS units during the Battle of Misery and the actions during the Fourth Succession War.[4]
He was eventually killed in 3030 by Michi Noketsuna (under the guise of the Bounty Hunter) after being declared rogue by Takashi Kurita for his actions against Wolf's Dragoons.[5]
Titles and Positions
BattleMech
- Samsonov was a noted Atlas pilot, and used a personally modified version of that 'Mech during the Galtor Campaign.[6]
Notes
- Samsonov had what warriors call the "sixth sense", an unnatural ability to anticipate approaching danger. This was the reason he was able to get away with so much without being caught.[1]
- Samsonov had a natural aptitude for interrogation, which he uses on most everyone.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), p. 173: "Grieg Samsonov profile"
- ↑ House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), p. 175: Grieg Samsonov/profile - Basic history of character
- ↑ House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), p. 182: "Hachiman"
- ↑ Wolf's Dragoons
- ↑ Heir to the Dragon, pp. 223–232
- ↑ Historical Turning Points: Galtor, pp. 2, 19: Samsonov's Customized Atlas for Galtor campaign. Including record sheet info