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| name                = Heather Alexander
 
| name                = Heather Alexander
| birthdate          = [[3012]]
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| birthdate          = [[3012]]<ref name=SSp82>''Shattered Sphere'', p. 82, "Admiral Heather Alexander"</ref>
 
| died                = 9 August [[3069]]
 
| died                = 9 August [[3069]]
 
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| affiliation        = [[Free Worlds League]]
 
| affiliation        = [[Free Worlds League]]
| profession          = Minister of Defense
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| rank                = [[Admiral]]<ref name=FM:FWLp13>''Field Manual: Free Worlds League'', p. 13: "League Central Coordination and Command"</ref><ref name=FWLA/>
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| children            = [[Mira Alexander]]
 
| children            = [[Mira Alexander]]
 
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'''Heather Alexander''' (b. [[3012]]<ref name=SS>''Shattered Sphere'', p. 82, "Admiral Heather Alexander"</ref> - d. [[3069]]) was a trusted adviser to [[Captain-General]] [[Thomas Marik]]. She served the [[Free Worlds League]] as Director of Military Intelligence and Minister of Defense.
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'''Heather Alexander''' was a trusted adviser to [[Captain-General of the Free Worlds League|Captain-General]] [[Thomas Marik]]. She served the [[Free Worlds League]] as [[Director of Military Intelligence]] and [[Minister of Defense]].
  
==Biography==
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==History==
=== Early Life ===
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===Early Life===
Heather Alexander was a career intelligence operative. She began as a field operative in her teens and worked her way up the ranks. She earned a reputation for being both intelligent and crafty.<ref name=SS /> Heather's military career began with a posting to the staff of the [[Fusiliers of Oriente]] as an intelligence officer; advancing swiftly into Federal service, Heather worked initially as an operative and then later as an analyst. Heather worked her way up to the position of operations officer in charge of the liberation units, those irregular units maintained by the Free Worlds League; appointed to the post in [[3051]], she subsequently caught the eye of the [[Captain-General]].<ref name="ER:3062p85">''Era Report: 3062'', p. 85, "Heather Alexander"</ref>
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Heather Alexander was a career intelligence operative. She began as a field operative in her teens and worked her way up the ranks. She earned a reputation for being both intelligent and crafty.<ref name=SSp82/> Heather's military career began with a posting to the staff of the [[Fusiliers of Oriente]] as an intelligence officer; advancing swiftly into Federal service, Heather worked initially as an operative and then later as an analyst. Heather worked her way up to the position of operations officer in charge of the liberation units, those irregular units maintained by the Free Worlds League; appointed to the post in [[3051]], she subsequently caught the eye of the [[Captain-General of the Free Worlds League|Captain-General]].<ref name=ER:3062p85>''Era Report: 3062'', p. 85, "Heather Alexander"</ref>
[[File:HeatherAlexander.png|thumb|right|Heather Alexander in [[3062]] at the age of 50]]
 
  
=== LCCC ===
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===LCCC===
Appointed to the post of head of Military Intelligence in [[3057]], Heather hadn't been in post long enough by the time [[Operation GUERRERO]] began to do much more than continue the policies put in place by her predecessor.<ref name="ER:3062p85"/> As head of MI, she oversaw intelligence-gathering efforts in foreign nations and counterintelligence within the League. A member of the [[League Central Coordination and Command]], Admiral Alexander wielded power beyond that of her position alone.<ref>''Field Manual: Free Worlds League'', p. 13, "League Central Coordination and Command"</ref> Her first year in post was spent directing extensive reviews of the performance displayed by the various liberation units, with a view to identifying where they would benefit from updated training or equipment.<ref name="ER:3062p85"/>
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Appointed to the post of head of Military Intelligence in [[3057]], Heather hadn't been in post long enough by the time [[Operation GUERRERO]] began to do much more than continue the policies put in place by her predecessor.<ref name="ER:3062p85"/> As head of Military Intelligence, she oversaw intelligence-gathering efforts in foreign nations and counterintelligence within the League. A member of the [[League Central Coordination and Command]], Admiral Alexander wielded power beyond that of her position alone.<ref name=FM:FWLp13/> Her first year in post was spent directing extensive reviews of the performance displayed by the various liberation units, with a view to identifying where they would benefit from updated training or equipment.<ref name=ER:3062p85/>
  
In [[3061]], Heather was promoted to the Minister of Defense. In this position she was Thomas Marik's military deputy, chairing LCCC meetings when he was unavailable and directing the entire [[Free Worlds League Military]], subject to his approval.<ref>''Handbook: House Marik'', p. 98, "Minister of Defense"</ref> Heather's rise to the post of Minister of Defense was a reward for her loyalty; during her tenure as head of MI she was approached by a number of Thomas' political opponents, who viewed her as an important cog within the [[Free Worlds League Military]], but each found her to be immovably loyal to Thomas.<ref name="ER:3062p85"/>
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In [[3061]], Heather was promoted to the Minister of Defense. In this position she was Thomas Marik's military deputy, chairing LCCC meetings when he was unavailable and directing the entire [[Free Worlds League Military]], subject to his approval.<ref>''Handbook: House Marik'', p. 98, "Minister of Defense"</ref> Heather's rise to the post of Minister of Defense was a reward for her loyalty; during her tenure as head of Military Intelligence she was approached by a number of Thomas' political opponents, who viewed her as an important cog within the [[Free Worlds League Military]], but each found her to be immovably loyal to Thomas.<ref name=ER:3062p85/>
  
Heather's appointment to the post of Minister of Defense brought with it increased contact with the [[Word of Blake]]; while the specifics of her relationship with the Blakists is unknown, that relationship was reported to be cool, and records show that during her time as head of MI Heather had drafted a number of memoranda that defined possible threats posed to the FWLM by the Blakists. These memoranda were ignored.<ref name="ER:3062p85"/>
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Heather's appointment to the post of Minister of Defense brought with it increased contact with the [[Word of Blake]]; while the specifics of her relationship with the Blakists is unknown, that relationship was reported to be cool, and records show that during her time as head of MI Heather had drafted a number of memoranda that defined possible threats posed to the FWLM by the Blakists. These memoranda were ignored.<ref name=ER:3062p85/>
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In [[3068]], after several incidents in the FWL Admiralty, Alexander created a special investigation council to look into the recent failures in the chain of command and to recommend paths of correction. Those issues included the inexplicable loss of communication with the ''[[Eagle (WarShip class)|Eagle]]''-class frigate FWLS ''[[Percival]]'' during her shakedown cruise and the subsequent allegations by [[Duke]] [[Robert Kelswa-Steiner]] that the ship and a full regiment sporting [[Sirian Lancers]] was used in the mysterious attack on [[Skye]] and the recall of most of the Eagle-class WarShips due to the failure of the Admiralty to properly defend key worlds along the Lyran border.<ref name=FWLA>''BattleCorps: INN Newscast (Solaris Broadcasting Co. section), news item published [15/07/3068]: "FWL Admiralty 'Under Scrutiny'"''</ref>
  
 
===Death===
 
===Death===
On 9 August [[3069]], amid the [[Jihad]], [[Paul Marik (31st c.)|Paul Marik]] engineered a coup and placed his daughter [[Corinne Marik|Corinne]] on the throne. In the process of deposing the false Thomas Marik, Paul and his Blakist allies and sympathizers killed Heather and General [[Cassie Blake]].<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3070'', p. 6 & ''Blake Ascending'', p. 166</ref>
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On 9 August [[3069]], amid the [[Jihad]], [[Paul Marik (31st c.)|Paul Marik]] engineered a coup and placed his daughter, [[Corinne Marik|Corinne]], on the throne. In the process of deposing the false Thomas Marik, Paul and his Blakist allies and sympathizers executed Heather and General [[Cassandra Blake]].<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3070'', p. 6 & ''Blake Ascending'', p. 166</ref>
  
 
===Marriage and children===
 
===Marriage and children===
 
Heather Alexander is known to have one daughter, [[Mira Alexander]].
 
Heather Alexander is known to have one daughter, [[Mira Alexander]].
*Mira - Mira Alexander became a [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] and piloted an ''[[Assassin]]''. She had a reputation for pulling off daring maneuvers. In [[3058]], Mira held the rank of [[Force Commander]] and commanded the second [[battalion]] of the [[30th Marik Militia]].<ref>''Field Manual: Free Worlds League'', p. 67</ref> Mira later wed and changed her surname to "Alexander-Jorge". She was also promoted to the rank of [[Colonel#Free Worlds League Military|Colonel]] and given command of the 30th. Mira had a child and returned to command of the 30th in [[3067]], whereupon she used her family connections to improve her unit's supply situation.<ref>''Field Manual: Update'', p. 149, "30th Marik Militia" & p. 160, "Marik Militia"</ref>
 
  
==Positions and Titles==
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==Notes==
{{S-start}}
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*''Field Manual: Updates'' erroneously identifies Admiral Heather Alexander as the director of the Free Worlds League Navy on page 149.
{{S-bef|before  = [[Harrison Kalma]]}}
 
{{S-title|title =Director of Military Intelligence|years=[[3057]] to [[3061]]}}
 
{{S-aft|after  = [[Paul Marik]]}}
 
{{S-bef|before  = }}
 
{{S-title|title = Minister of Defence|years=[[3061]] to [[3069]]}}
 
{{S-aft|after  = }}
 
{{S-end}}
 
  
==Notes==
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==Gallery==
*''Field Manual: Update'' erroneously identifies Admiral Heather Alexander as the director of the Free Worlds League Navy on page 149.
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Heather Alexander ER3062.jpg|Heather at age 49 from ''[[Era Report: 3062|ER:3062]]''
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Heather Alexander ShSphere.jpg|Heather Alexander at age 50 from ''[[Shattered Sphere]]''
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</gallery>
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
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* ''[[List of Solaris Broadcasting Co. articles#Official: FWL Admiralty .E2.80.98Under Scrutiny.E2.80.99|BattleCorps Solaris Broadcasting Co. 15/07/3068: "FWL Admiralty 'Under Scrutiny'"]]''
 
* ''[[Blake Ascending]]''
 
* ''[[Blake Ascending]]''
 
* ''[[Era Report: 3062]]''
 
* ''[[Era Report: 3062]]''
 
* ''[[Field Manual: Free Worlds League]]''
 
* ''[[Field Manual: Free Worlds League]]''
* ''[[Field Manual: Update]]''
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* ''[[Field Manual: Updates]]''
 
* ''[[Handbook: House Marik]]''
 
* ''[[Handbook: House Marik]]''
 
* ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3070]]''
 
* ''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3070]]''

Latest revision as of 21:44, 10 February 2024

Heather Alexander
Heather Alexander
Character Profile
Born 3012[1]
Died 9 August 3069
Affiliation Free Worlds League
Rank Admiral[2][3]
Position Minister of Defense
Children Mira Alexander

Heather Alexander was a trusted adviser to Captain-General Thomas Marik. She served the Free Worlds League as Director of Military Intelligence and Minister of Defense.

History[edit]

Early Life[edit]

Heather Alexander was a career intelligence operative. She began as a field operative in her teens and worked her way up the ranks. She earned a reputation for being both intelligent and crafty.[1] Heather's military career began with a posting to the staff of the Fusiliers of Oriente as an intelligence officer; advancing swiftly into Federal service, Heather worked initially as an operative and then later as an analyst. Heather worked her way up to the position of operations officer in charge of the liberation units, those irregular units maintained by the Free Worlds League; appointed to the post in 3051, she subsequently caught the eye of the Captain-General.[4]

LCCC[edit]

Appointed to the post of head of Military Intelligence in 3057, Heather hadn't been in post long enough by the time Operation GUERRERO began to do much more than continue the policies put in place by her predecessor.[4] As head of Military Intelligence, she oversaw intelligence-gathering efforts in foreign nations and counterintelligence within the League. A member of the League Central Coordination and Command, Admiral Alexander wielded power beyond that of her position alone.[2] Her first year in post was spent directing extensive reviews of the performance displayed by the various liberation units, with a view to identifying where they would benefit from updated training or equipment.[4]

In 3061, Heather was promoted to the Minister of Defense. In this position she was Thomas Marik's military deputy, chairing LCCC meetings when he was unavailable and directing the entire Free Worlds League Military, subject to his approval.[5] Heather's rise to the post of Minister of Defense was a reward for her loyalty; during her tenure as head of Military Intelligence she was approached by a number of Thomas' political opponents, who viewed her as an important cog within the Free Worlds League Military, but each found her to be immovably loyal to Thomas.[4]

Heather's appointment to the post of Minister of Defense brought with it increased contact with the Word of Blake; while the specifics of her relationship with the Blakists is unknown, that relationship was reported to be cool, and records show that during her time as head of MI Heather had drafted a number of memoranda that defined possible threats posed to the FWLM by the Blakists. These memoranda were ignored.[4]

In 3068, after several incidents in the FWL Admiralty, Alexander created a special investigation council to look into the recent failures in the chain of command and to recommend paths of correction. Those issues included the inexplicable loss of communication with the Eagle-class frigate FWLS Percival during her shakedown cruise and the subsequent allegations by Duke Robert Kelswa-Steiner that the ship and a full regiment sporting Sirian Lancers was used in the mysterious attack on Skye and the recall of most of the Eagle-class WarShips due to the failure of the Admiralty to properly defend key worlds along the Lyran border.[3]

Death[edit]

On 9 August 3069, amid the Jihad, Paul Marik engineered a coup and placed his daughter, Corinne, on the throne. In the process of deposing the false Thomas Marik, Paul and his Blakist allies and sympathizers executed Heather and General Cassandra Blake.[6]

Marriage and children[edit]

Heather Alexander is known to have one daughter, Mira Alexander.

Notes[edit]

  • Field Manual: Updates erroneously identifies Admiral Heather Alexander as the director of the Free Worlds League Navy on page 149.

Gallery[edit]

References[edit]

  1. 1.0 1.1 Shattered Sphere, p. 82, "Admiral Heather Alexander"
  2. 2.0 2.1 Field Manual: Free Worlds League, p. 13: "League Central Coordination and Command"
  3. 3.0 3.1 BattleCorps: INN Newscast (Solaris Broadcasting Co. section), news item published [15/07/3068]: "FWL Admiralty 'Under Scrutiny'"
  4. 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 Era Report: 3062, p. 85, "Heather Alexander"
  5. Handbook: House Marik, p. 98, "Minister of Defense"
  6. Jihad Hot Spots: 3070, p. 6 & Blake Ascending, p. 166

Bibliography[edit]