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Line 9: | affiliation = [[House Kell]] | affiliation = [[House Kell]] | rank = [[Colonel]] | rank = [[Colonel]] − | title = + | title = [[Grand Duke of Arc-Royal]]<br/>[[Prefect von Warlock]]<br>[[Baron von Arc-Royal]]<br/>[[Member of the Order of the Tamar Tigers]]<br/>[[Margrave of Arc-Royal Theater]]<ref name=FCCWp182>''FedCom Civil War'', p. 182</ref> − [[Grand Duke of Arc-Royal]] − ---- − [[Prefect von Warlock]] − ---- − [[Baron von Arc-Royal]] − ---- − [[Member of the Order of the Tamar Tigers]]<ref name=WRc13>''Warrior: Riposte'', ch. 13</ref> − ---- − [[Knight Defender of the Draconis March]]<ref name=WRc13/> − ---- − [[Margrave of Arc-Royal Theater]]<ref name=FCCWp182>''FedCom Civil War'', p. 182</ref> | position = | position = | profession = [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] | profession = [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] Line 31:
Line 20: ==History== ==History== − ===Academy=== + ===Succession Wars=== + ====Academy==== Morgan graduated from the [[Nagelring]] academy in [[3004]] after attaining stunning marks.<ref name=TKHp14>''The Kell Hounds'', p. 14: "Service Timeline"</ref> While there he formed close ties with fellow [[Cadet]] [[Steven Merriam]] which would persist for decades.<ref name=FMLAp41>''Field Manual: Lyran Alliance'', p. 41: "Pandora College of Military Sciences Profile"</ref> Morgan graduated from the [[Nagelring]] academy in [[3004]] after attaining stunning marks.<ref name=TKHp14>''The Kell Hounds'', p. 14: "Service Timeline"</ref> While there he formed close ties with fellow [[Cadet]] [[Steven Merriam]] which would persist for decades.<ref name=FMLAp41>''Field Manual: Lyran Alliance'', p. 41: "Pandora College of Military Sciences Profile"</ref> − ===Early career=== + ====Early career==== − After graduation, Morgan deferred his service in the LCAF for a year in favor of touring the Commonwealth with his cousin, the powerful Duke of [[Donegal]], [[Arthur Luvon]]. LCAF officials hoped Morgan would return from this excursion a more mature and seasoned soldier.<ref name=kh16>''Kell Hounds (sourcebook)'', p. 16: "Morgan Finn Kell"</ref> + After graduation, Morgan deferred his service in the LCAF for a year in favor of touring the Commonwealth with his cousin, the powerful Duke of [[Donegal]], [[Arthur Luvon]]. LCAF officials hoped Morgan would return from this excursion a more mature and seasoned soldier.<ref name=kh16>''Kell Hounds (sourcebook)'', p. 16</ref> In [[3004]], Morgan, Arthur and Arthur's future wife [[Katrina Steiner]] were attacked by [[LIC]] and [[Loki (Intelligence agency)|Loki]] on [[Poulsbo]]. Archon [[Alessandro Steiner]] had sent forces to assassinate Katrina due to her opposition to his [[Operation CONCENTRATED WEAKNESS]]. Members of the loyal opposition force, [[Heimdall_(organization)|Heimdall]], saved them and allowed them to flee to the [[Periphery]]. As a cover, they took on the personae of the Red Corsair and her henchmen. Acting as undisclosed pirates through the Periphery, they reentered the Inner Sphere through the [[Free Worlds League]]'s border. Leading to Katrina's return to Tharkad and helping her to "retire" Alessandro.<ref>''Warrior: Riposte'', pp. 99–101: Morgan Kell and Katrina Steiner remember their adventures of twenty years ago as "Red Corsair"</ref> During this time Morgan met a woman named "Tempest", who is believed to be his first love.<ref name=FM:Mp65>''Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 65</ref> In [[3004]], Morgan, Arthur and Arthur's future wife [[Katrina Steiner]] were attacked by [[LIC]] and [[Loki (Intelligence agency)|Loki]] on [[Poulsbo]]. Archon [[Alessandro Steiner]] had sent forces to assassinate Katrina due to her opposition to his [[Operation CONCENTRATED WEAKNESS]]. Members of the loyal opposition force, [[Heimdall_(organization)|Heimdall]], saved them and allowed them to flee to the [[Periphery]]. As a cover, they took on the personae of the Red Corsair and her henchmen. Acting as undisclosed pirates through the Periphery, they reentered the Inner Sphere through the [[Free Worlds League]]'s border. Leading to Katrina's return to Tharkad and helping her to "retire" Alessandro.<ref>''Warrior: Riposte'', pp. 99–101: Morgan Kell and Katrina Steiner remember their adventures of twenty years ago as "Red Corsair"</ref> During this time Morgan met a woman named "Tempest", who is believed to be his first love.<ref name=FM:Mp65>''Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 65</ref> − Following Alessandro's resignation, Morgan returned to the LCAF. He was assigned to the [[Tenth Skye Rangers]], where he served for three years. In August 3010, he resigned his commission to form a new mercenary unit with his brother.<ref name=kh16/> + Following Alessandro's resignation, Morgan returned to the LCAF. He was assigned to the [[10th Skye Rangers]], where he served for three years. In August 3010, he resigned his commission to form a new mercenary unit with his brother.<ref name=kh16/> − ===The Kell Hounds=== + ====The Kell Hounds==== The Kell Hounds were born even before Morgan and Patrick had thoughts of running their own mercenary command. Arthur Luvon, future husband of Lyran [[Archon]] Katrina Steiner and Morgan and Patrick's cousin, dubbed the two brothers the Kell Hounds after witnessing them as young boys running around and terrorizing a neighbor's flock of sheep. Arthur drew up the Kell Hounds' crest and predicted that the two would grow up to become great MechWarriors. When Arthur died, Morgan and Patrick used the money left to them to form the Kell Hounds mercenary unit, which they created in [[3010]]. Though initially mocked as rich boys playing mercenary, the two made quite the impression with their surprisingly advanced grasp of strategy and tactics, as well as a top-notch technical support staff. The Kell Hounds were born even before Morgan and Patrick had thoughts of running their own mercenary command. Arthur Luvon, future husband of Lyran [[Archon]] Katrina Steiner and Morgan and Patrick's cousin, dubbed the two brothers the Kell Hounds after witnessing them as young boys running around and terrorizing a neighbor's flock of sheep. Arthur drew up the Kell Hounds' crest and predicted that the two would grow up to become great MechWarriors. When Arthur died, Morgan and Patrick used the money left to them to form the Kell Hounds mercenary unit, which they created in [[3010]]. Though initially mocked as rich boys playing mercenary, the two made quite the impression with their surprisingly advanced grasp of strategy and tactics, as well as a top-notch technical support staff. − In a battle on [[Mallory's World]] in [[3016]], Morgan saved his unit by using the [[Phantom ’Mech]] skill in single combat against the commander of the [[2nd Sword of Light]], [[Yorinaga Kurita]]. + In a battle on [[Mallory's World]] in [[3016]], Morgan saved his unit by using the [[Phantom 'Mech]] skill in single combat against the commander of the [[2nd Sword of Light]], [[Yorinaga Kurita]]. − After that incident, Morgan reduced the Kell Hounds to a single battalion and went to a MechWarrior monastery, the [[St. Marinus House]] on the planet [[Zaniah]]. Eleven years later, following the death of Patrick Kell at the hands of Yorinaga Kurita, he rebuilt the Kell Hounds into a full regiment to defeat Kurita. He traveled to [[Tharkad]] at New Year's Eve of [[3027]] to ask Archon Katrina Steiner to release the unit's contract so he could pursue Yorinaga. He was asked by Melissa Steiner to give her away in place of her father.<ref>''Warrior: Riposte'', pp. 114–115: "Melissa asks Morgan to give her away to Hanse Davion, which he accepts"</ref> As his unit rebuilt and trained he and Captain Daniel Allard traveled to [[Terra]] for his cousin's wedding in August [[3028]]. In the course of the events of the wedding, he briefly allied with [[Wolf's Dragoons]] commander [[Jaime Wolf]] and archenemy Yorinaga Kurita to rescue Yorinaga's son after he discovered hidden [[Star League]] era BattleMechs under ComStar's compound on [[Hilton Head]] Island.<ref>''Warrior: Riposte'', pp. 198–202: "[[Chu-sa]]'' [[Akira Brahe]] reveals to Morgan, Jaime Wolf, at the urging of his father of his discovery of Star League era BattleMechs being maintained under ComStar Compound"</ref> + After that incident, Morgan reduced the Kell Hounds to a single battalion and went to a MechWarrior monastery, the [[St. Marinus House]] on the planet [[Zaniah]]. Eleven years later, following the death of Patrick Kell at the hands of Yorinaga Kurita, he rebuilt the Kell Hounds into a full regiment to defeat Kurita. He traveled to [[Tharkad]] at New Year's Eve of [[3027]] to ask Archon Katrina Steiner to release the unit's contract so he could pursue Yorinaga. He was asked by Melissa Steiner to give her away in place of her father.<ref>''Warrior: Riposte'', pp. 114–115: "Melissa asks Morgan to give her away to Hanse Davion, which he accepts"</ref> As his unit rebuilt and trained he and Captain Daniel Allard traveled to [[Terra]] for his cousin's wedding in August [[3028]]. In the course of the events of the wedding, he briefly allied with [[Wolf's Dragoons]] commander [[Jaime Wolf]] and archenemy Yorinaga Kurita to rescue Yorinaga's son after he discovered hidden [[Star League]] era BattleMechs under ComStar's compound on [[Hilton Head]] Island.<ref>''Warrior: Riposte'', pp. 198–202: "[[Chu-sa]]'' [[Akira Brahe]] reveals to Morgan, Jaime Wolf, at urging of his father of his discovery of Star League era BattleMechs being maintained under ComStar Compound"</ref> By January [[3029]] Morgan had his forces destroy the [[Genyosha|Genyosha's]] base on [[Nashira]]<ref>''Warrior: Riposte'', p. 281: "Akira Brahe is told of the destruction of their base at hands of the Kell Hounds"</ref> and create a makeshift map out of the ruins of the base to direct the Genyosha to a world on which to meet. By January [[3029]] Morgan had his forces destroy the [[Genyosha|Genyosha's]] base on [[Nashira]]<ref>''Warrior: Riposte'', p. 281: "Akira Brahe is told of the destruction of their base at hands of the Kell Hounds"</ref> and create a makeshift map out of the ruins of the base to direct the Genyosha to a world on which to meet. ===Clan Invasion=== ===Clan Invasion=== − During the [[Clan invasion]] he received word of the loss of his son [[Phelan Kell|Phelan]] to what was later discovered to be [[Clan Wolf]] on [[The Rock]] in [[3049]]. Near the end of the war, he led the Kell Hounds on [[Luthien]] alongside [[Wolf's Dragoons]] against the [[Clan Smoke Jaguar|Smoke Jaguars]] and [[Clan Nova Cat|Nova Cats]]. + During the [[Clan invasion]] he received word of the loss of his son [[Phelan Kell|Phelan]] to what was later discovered to be [[Clan Wolf]] on [[The Rock]] in [[3049]]. Near the end of the war he led the Kell Hounds on [[Luthien]] alongside [[Wolf's Dragoons]] against the [[Clan Smoke Jaguar|Smoke Jaguars]] and [[Clan Nova Cat|Nova Cats]]. − After the battle, Morgan talked with [[Jason Youngblood]], commander of the [[Crescent Hawks]]. As he had lost his Mech on Luthien, a [[Phoenix Hawk LAM]], he gave him a brand-new [[Phoenix Hawk]]. He attempted to convince him to stay, and the Haws, as part of the Hounds. After asking to step back from active duty to spend more time with his son, Jason agreed.<ref>''Yesterday's Enemy'' </ref> − On June 19th, [[3055]] Morgan was caught in an explosion that killed his cousin Archon [[Melissa Steiner]] and his wife, Salome. The explosion also tore his right arm off, requiring him to wear a bionic replacement prosthetic, but he seldom wore the device, because he disliked it. He learned later that his cousin's daughter [[Katherine Steiner-Davion|Katherine Steiner]] had arranged for the assassination of her mother to make way for her ascension as the new Archon. As he gathered evidence he also began to isolate his patrol region along the Lyran-Clan border, beginning what he later called the [[Arc-Royal Defense Cordon]]. + On June 19th, [[3055]] Morgan was caught in an explosion which killed his cousin Archon [[Melissa Steiner]] and his wife, Salome. The explosion also tore his right arm off, requiring him to wear a bionic replacement prosthetic, but he seldom wore the device, because he disliked it. He learned later that his cousin's daughter [[Katherine Steiner-Davion|Katherine Steiner]] had arranged for the assassination of her mother to make way for her ascension as the new Archon. As he gathered evidence he also began to isolate his patrol region along the Lyran-Clan border, beginning what he later called the [[Arc-Royal Defense Cordon]]. After the [[Refusal War]] between the Wolves and [[Clan Jade Falcon|Falcons]] he created the Arc-Royal Defense Cordon on the border area with Clan Jade Falcon. During this time, the Cordon was technically part of the Lyran Commonwealth, but was, for all intents and purposes, under the authority of the Kell Hounds. His son, Phelan Kell, later relocated to Arc-Royal with the remaining [[Warden]] Wolves as [[Clan Wolf-in-Exile]]. Notable units in the Cordon were the [[4th Skye Rangers]], [[17th Skye Rangers]], the entire Clan Wolf-in-Exile ''[[touman]]'', [[The Blue Star Irregulars]], the [[Dioscuri]], and the [[Kell Hounds]]. After the [[Refusal War]] between the Wolves and [[Clan Jade Falcon|Falcons]] he created the Arc-Royal Defense Cordon on the border area with Clan Jade Falcon. During this time, the Cordon was technically part of the Lyran Commonwealth, but was, for all intents and purposes, under the authority of the Kell Hounds. His son, Phelan Kell, later relocated to Arc-Royal with the remaining [[Warden]] Wolves as [[Clan Wolf-in-Exile]]. Notable units in the Cordon were the [[4th Skye Rangers]], [[17th Skye Rangers]], the entire Clan Wolf-in-Exile ''[[touman]]'', [[The Blue Star Irregulars]], the [[Dioscuri]], and the [[Kell Hounds]]. Line 60:
Line 49: During the [[3058]] [[Whitting Conference|First Whitting Conference]] there was parliamentary debate about Kell's standing to be present for political discussions on the Star League's creation. In order to proceed with the agenda, [[Candace Liao]] proposed marriage to Morgan, bestowed upon him the world of [[Warlock]], the title of Prefect of Warlock, and named him a Peer of the Realm. While the proposal was never deemed serious, a closer relationship between the two eventually developed.<ref>''Grave Covenant'', chs. 6 & 11</ref><ref>''Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 64</ref><ref>''Prince of Havoc'', chs. 26 & 28</ref><ref>''Storms of Fate'', ch. 15</ref> During the [[3058]] [[Whitting Conference|First Whitting Conference]] there was parliamentary debate about Kell's standing to be present for political discussions on the Star League's creation. In order to proceed with the agenda, [[Candace Liao]] proposed marriage to Morgan, bestowed upon him the world of [[Warlock]], the title of Prefect of Warlock, and named him a Peer of the Realm. While the proposal was never deemed serious, a closer relationship between the two eventually developed.<ref>''Grave Covenant'', chs. 6 & 11</ref><ref>''Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 64</ref><ref>''Prince of Havoc'', chs. 26 & 28</ref><ref>''Storms of Fate'', ch. 15</ref> − In [[3059]], Kell met with his cousin [[Victor Steiner-Davion]], and secretly gave him the support of his forces should they ever be needed to retake his place as [[Archon-Prince]] of a reunited [[Federated Commonwealth|FedCom]]. While on Tharkad during the [[Whitting Conference]], he had a private meeting with Katherine/Katrina Steiner-Davion and his son Phelan Kell. The meeting started amicably at first, where she tried to court him to her side. He soundly refused, stating boldly that he knew she had ordered the murder of her mother, which led to his wife's death. In a fit of rage, she threatened his life, only to be threatened herself--as Phelan Kell began strangling her on the spot. Morgan calmly called off Phelan to spare her life, while Phelan warned her that his Wolves would come for revenge should anything happen to him or his father. This latter part of the incident was a ploy to deceive Katherine in the hopes that she would slip up and reveal any incriminating evidence she was hiding. + In [[3059]], Kell met with his cousin [[Victor Steiner-Davion]], and secretly gave him the support of his forces should they ever be needed to retake his place as [[Archon-Prince]] of a reunited [[Federated Commonwealth|FedCom]]. While on Tharkad during the [[Whitting Conference]], he had a private meeting with Katherine/Katrina Steiner-Davion and his son Phelen Kell. The meeting started amicably at first, where she tried to court him to her side. He soundly refused, stating boldly that he knew she had ordered the murder of her mother, which led to his wife's death. In a fit of rage, she threatened his life, only to be threatened herself--as Phelan Kell began strangling her on the spot. Morgan calmly called off Phelan to spare her life, while Phelan warned her that his Wolves would come for revenge should anything happen to him or his father. This latter part of the incident was a ploy to deceive Katherine in the hopes that she would slip up and reveal any incriminating evidence she was hiding. ===Civil War=== ===Civil War=== − After the outbreak of the [[FedCom Civil War]], Morgan helped to plan some of the campaigns of the war and took over as leader of the allied forces for Victor when his lover [[Omiko Kurita]] was murdered. + After the outbreak of the [[FedCom Civil War]], Morgan helped to plan some of the campaigns of the war, and took over as leader of the allied forces for Victor when his lover [[Omiko Kurita]] was murdered. He was also a key leader in the retrieval of [[Peter Steiner-Davion]] from [[Zaniah|Zaniah III]]'s St. Marinus House to lead the assault on Tharkad. He was also a key leader in the retrieval of [[Peter Steiner-Davion]] from [[Zaniah|Zaniah III]]'s St. Marinus House to lead the assault on Tharkad. Line 74:
Line 63: Despite the many momentous political events of Kell's storied life, he was also recognized as a truly legendary [[MechWarrior]]. Despite the many momentous political events of Kell's storied life, he was also recognized as a truly legendary [[MechWarrior]]. − ==Honors and Titles== + ===Marriage and Children=== − *[[Awards#Robinson Medal of Valor|Knight Defender]] of the [[Draconis March]]+ He was married to [[Salome Ward]] who bore him a son, Phelan Kell, as well as a daughter, Caitlin Kell. He also had an illegitimate daughter, [[Megan Kell]], who ended up marrying [[Dan Allard]]. He helped raise his nephew [[Christian Kell]], whom he met in [[3042]] at age 16.{{cn}} − * [[Awards#Order of Tamar Tigers|Order of the Tamar Tigers]]<ref name=WRc13/> − * Peer of the Realm, St. Ives Compact<ref>''Grave Covenant’’, ch. 6</ref> − *[[Awards#Sword of St. George|Regimental Holder of St. George]]<ref name=WRc13/> ==BattleMech== ==BattleMech== Kell was noted as being an elite pilot of the ''[[Archer]]'' BattleMech,<ref>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 296: "Archer notable pilots"</ref> and he continued to pilot his distinctive red-and-black-painted machine until his "final" retirement from active military service in [[3055]]. He was reputed to be "unkillable" on the field of battle, and his proficiency with the ''Archer'' led him to be considered as one of the greatest MechWarriors of his age, second only to [[Natasha Kerensky]].<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 10'', p. 8: "Archer: Notable 'Mechs and MechWarriors - Colonel Morgan Kell"</ref> Kell was noted as being an elite pilot of the ''[[Archer]]'' BattleMech,<ref>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 296: "Archer notable pilots"</ref> and he continued to pilot his distinctive red-and-black-painted machine until his "final" retirement from active military service in [[3055]]. He was reputed to be "unkillable" on the field of battle, and his proficiency with the ''Archer'' led him to be considered as one of the greatest MechWarriors of his age, second only to [[Natasha Kerensky]].<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 10'', p. 8: "Archer: Notable 'Mechs and MechWarriors - Colonel Morgan Kell"</ref> − ==Quote== + ==Honors and Titles== − {{quote|''What they say about Kell? It’s all true. I was there on Luthien. I saw the Clanners accumulate around him like some mythical warrior’s enemies heaped about him, as he fought on unscathed.<ref name=PC>''BattleTech: Legendary MechWarriors Pack'', Pilot Cards: "Morgan Kell"</ref>}}+ *[[Awards#Robinson Medal of Valor|Knight Defender]] of the [[Draconis March]]<ref name=WR13>''Warrior: Riposte'', ch. 13</ref> + * [[Awards#Order of Tamar Tigers|Order of the Tamar Tigers]]<ref name=WR13/> + * Peer of the Realm, St. Ives Compact<ref>''Grave Covenant’’, ch. 6</ref> + *[[Awards#Sword of St. George|Regimental Holder of St. George]]<ref name=WR13/> ==Notes== ==Notes== Line 99:
Line 88: Morgan Kell MMTSD.jpg|Morgan at age 90 from ''[[Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers|Masters & Minions]]'' Morgan Kell MMTSD.jpg|Morgan at age 90 from ''[[Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers|Masters & Minions]]'' Morgan Kell BTLegends.jpg|Morgan from ''[[BattleTech: Legends|BT:Legends]]'' Morgan Kell BTLegends.jpg|Morgan from ''[[BattleTech: Legends|BT:Legends]]'' − Battle of Luthien (35).jpg|Morgan Kell's ''[[Archer]]'' at the [[Battle of Luthien (3052)|Battle of Luthien]] + Battle of Luthien (35).jpg|Morgan Kell's ''[[Archer]]'' at the [[Battle of Luthien (Clan Invasion)|Battle of Luthien]] Archer (Morgan Kell) BTLegends.jpg|Morgan's ARC-2W ''Archer'' from ''BT:Legends'' Archer (Morgan Kell) BTLegends.jpg|Morgan's ARC-2W ''Archer'' from ''BT:Legends'' Morgan_Kell_CCG_CommandersEdition_Photo.jpg|Morgan Kell CCG Card portrait Morgan_Kell_CCG_CommandersEdition_Photo.jpg|Morgan Kell CCG Card portrait Line 124:
Line 113: * ''[[Warrior: Coupé]]'' (novel) * ''[[Warrior: Coupé]]'' (novel) * ''[[Warrior: Riposte]]'' (novel) * ''[[Warrior: Riposte]]'' (novel) − * ''[[Yesterday's Enemy]] (short story)+ [[Category: Lyran Commonwealth Characters|Kell, Morgan]] [[Category: Lyran Commonwealth Characters|Kell, Morgan]] + [[Category: Mercenary Characters|Kell, Morgan]] [[Category: Kell Hounds Characters|Kell, Morgan]] [[Category: Kell Hounds Characters|Kell, Morgan]] − [[Category:Nagelring Alumni|Kell, Morgan]] + [[Category: Characters with Pilot Cards|Kell, Morgan]] [[Category: Notable Archer Pilots|Kell, Morgan]] [[Category: Notable Archer Pilots|Kell, Morgan]] − [[Category: Characters with Pilot Cards|Kell, Morgan]]
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==History== | ==History== | ||
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Morgan graduated from the [[Nagelring]] academy in [[3004]] after attaining stunning marks.<ref name=TKHp14>''The Kell Hounds'', p. 14: "Service Timeline"</ref> While there he formed close ties with fellow [[Cadet]] [[Steven Merriam]] which would persist for decades.<ref name=FMLAp41>''Field Manual: Lyran Alliance'', p. 41: "Pandora College of Military Sciences Profile"</ref> | Morgan graduated from the [[Nagelring]] academy in [[3004]] after attaining stunning marks.<ref name=TKHp14>''The Kell Hounds'', p. 14: "Service Timeline"</ref> While there he formed close ties with fellow [[Cadet]] [[Steven Merriam]] which would persist for decades.<ref name=FMLAp41>''Field Manual: Lyran Alliance'', p. 41: "Pandora College of Military Sciences Profile"</ref> | ||
| − | ===Early career=== | + | ====Early career==== |
| − | After graduation, Morgan deferred his service in the LCAF for a year in favor of touring the Commonwealth with his cousin, the powerful Duke of [[Donegal]], [[Arthur Luvon]]. LCAF officials hoped Morgan would return from this excursion a more mature and seasoned soldier.<ref name=kh16>''Kell Hounds (sourcebook)'', p. 16 | + | After graduation, Morgan deferred his service in the LCAF for a year in favor of touring the Commonwealth with his cousin, the powerful Duke of [[Donegal]], [[Arthur Luvon]]. LCAF officials hoped Morgan would return from this excursion a more mature and seasoned soldier.<ref name=kh16>''Kell Hounds (sourcebook)'', p. 16</ref> |
In [[3004]], Morgan, Arthur and Arthur's future wife [[Katrina Steiner]] were attacked by [[LIC]] and [[Loki (Intelligence agency)|Loki]] on [[Poulsbo]]. Archon [[Alessandro Steiner]] had sent forces to assassinate Katrina due to her opposition to his [[Operation CONCENTRATED WEAKNESS]]. Members of the loyal opposition force, [[Heimdall_(organization)|Heimdall]], saved them and allowed them to flee to the [[Periphery]]. As a cover, they took on the personae of the Red Corsair and her henchmen. Acting as undisclosed pirates through the Periphery, they reentered the Inner Sphere through the [[Free Worlds League]]'s border. Leading to Katrina's return to Tharkad and helping her to "retire" Alessandro.<ref>''Warrior: Riposte'', pp. 99–101: Morgan Kell and Katrina Steiner remember their adventures of twenty years ago as "Red Corsair"</ref> During this time Morgan met a woman named "Tempest", who is believed to be his first love.<ref name=FM:Mp65>''Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 65</ref> | In [[3004]], Morgan, Arthur and Arthur's future wife [[Katrina Steiner]] were attacked by [[LIC]] and [[Loki (Intelligence agency)|Loki]] on [[Poulsbo]]. Archon [[Alessandro Steiner]] had sent forces to assassinate Katrina due to her opposition to his [[Operation CONCENTRATED WEAKNESS]]. Members of the loyal opposition force, [[Heimdall_(organization)|Heimdall]], saved them and allowed them to flee to the [[Periphery]]. As a cover, they took on the personae of the Red Corsair and her henchmen. Acting as undisclosed pirates through the Periphery, they reentered the Inner Sphere through the [[Free Worlds League]]'s border. Leading to Katrina's return to Tharkad and helping her to "retire" Alessandro.<ref>''Warrior: Riposte'', pp. 99–101: Morgan Kell and Katrina Steiner remember their adventures of twenty years ago as "Red Corsair"</ref> During this time Morgan met a woman named "Tempest", who is believed to be his first love.<ref name=FM:Mp65>''Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 65</ref> | ||
| − | Following Alessandro's resignation, Morgan returned to the LCAF. He was assigned to the [[ | + | Following Alessandro's resignation, Morgan returned to the LCAF. He was assigned to the [[10th Skye Rangers]], where he served for three years. In August 3010, he resigned his commission to form a new mercenary unit with his brother.<ref name=kh16/> |
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The Kell Hounds were born even before Morgan and Patrick had thoughts of running their own mercenary command. Arthur Luvon, future husband of Lyran [[Archon]] Katrina Steiner and Morgan and Patrick's cousin, dubbed the two brothers the Kell Hounds after witnessing them as young boys running around and terrorizing a neighbor's flock of sheep. Arthur drew up the Kell Hounds' crest and predicted that the two would grow up to become great MechWarriors. When Arthur died, Morgan and Patrick used the money left to them to form the Kell Hounds mercenary unit, which they created in [[3010]]. Though initially mocked as rich boys playing mercenary, the two made quite the impression with their surprisingly advanced grasp of strategy and tactics, as well as a top-notch technical support staff. | The Kell Hounds were born even before Morgan and Patrick had thoughts of running their own mercenary command. Arthur Luvon, future husband of Lyran [[Archon]] Katrina Steiner and Morgan and Patrick's cousin, dubbed the two brothers the Kell Hounds after witnessing them as young boys running around and terrorizing a neighbor's flock of sheep. Arthur drew up the Kell Hounds' crest and predicted that the two would grow up to become great MechWarriors. When Arthur died, Morgan and Patrick used the money left to them to form the Kell Hounds mercenary unit, which they created in [[3010]]. Though initially mocked as rich boys playing mercenary, the two made quite the impression with their surprisingly advanced grasp of strategy and tactics, as well as a top-notch technical support staff. | ||
| − | In a battle on [[Mallory's World]] in [[3016]], Morgan saved his unit by using the [[Phantom | + | In a battle on [[Mallory's World]] in [[3016]], Morgan saved his unit by using the [[Phantom 'Mech]] skill in single combat against the commander of the [[2nd Sword of Light]], [[Yorinaga Kurita]]. |
| − | After that incident, Morgan reduced the Kell Hounds to a single battalion and went to a MechWarrior monastery, the [[St. Marinus House]] on the planet [[Zaniah]]. Eleven years later, following the death of Patrick Kell at the hands of Yorinaga Kurita, he rebuilt the Kell Hounds into a full regiment to defeat Kurita. He traveled to [[Tharkad]] at New Year's Eve of [[3027]] to ask Archon Katrina Steiner to release the unit's contract so he could pursue Yorinaga. He was asked by Melissa Steiner to give her away in place of her father.<ref>''Warrior: Riposte'', pp. 114–115: "Melissa asks Morgan to give her away to Hanse Davion, which he accepts"</ref> As his unit rebuilt and trained he and Captain Daniel Allard traveled to [[Terra]] for his cousin's wedding in August [[3028]]. In the course of the events of the wedding, he briefly allied with [[Wolf's Dragoons]] commander [[Jaime Wolf]] and archenemy Yorinaga Kurita to rescue Yorinaga's son after he discovered hidden [[Star League]] era BattleMechs under ComStar's compound on [[Hilton Head]] Island.<ref>''Warrior: Riposte'', pp. 198–202: "[[Chu-sa]]'' [[Akira Brahe]] reveals to Morgan, Jaime Wolf, at | + | After that incident, Morgan reduced the Kell Hounds to a single battalion and went to a MechWarrior monastery, the [[St. Marinus House]] on the planet [[Zaniah]]. Eleven years later, following the death of Patrick Kell at the hands of Yorinaga Kurita, he rebuilt the Kell Hounds into a full regiment to defeat Kurita. He traveled to [[Tharkad]] at New Year's Eve of [[3027]] to ask Archon Katrina Steiner to release the unit's contract so he could pursue Yorinaga. He was asked by Melissa Steiner to give her away in place of her father.<ref>''Warrior: Riposte'', pp. 114–115: "Melissa asks Morgan to give her away to Hanse Davion, which he accepts"</ref> As his unit rebuilt and trained he and Captain Daniel Allard traveled to [[Terra]] for his cousin's wedding in August [[3028]]. In the course of the events of the wedding, he briefly allied with [[Wolf's Dragoons]] commander [[Jaime Wolf]] and archenemy Yorinaga Kurita to rescue Yorinaga's son after he discovered hidden [[Star League]] era BattleMechs under ComStar's compound on [[Hilton Head]] Island.<ref>''Warrior: Riposte'', pp. 198–202: "[[Chu-sa]]'' [[Akira Brahe]] reveals to Morgan, Jaime Wolf, at urging of his father of his discovery of Star League era BattleMechs being maintained under ComStar Compound"</ref> |
By January [[3029]] Morgan had his forces destroy the [[Genyosha|Genyosha's]] base on [[Nashira]]<ref>''Warrior: Riposte'', p. 281: "Akira Brahe is told of the destruction of their base at hands of the Kell Hounds"</ref> and create a makeshift map out of the ruins of the base to direct the Genyosha to a world on which to meet. | By January [[3029]] Morgan had his forces destroy the [[Genyosha|Genyosha's]] base on [[Nashira]]<ref>''Warrior: Riposte'', p. 281: "Akira Brahe is told of the destruction of their base at hands of the Kell Hounds"</ref> and create a makeshift map out of the ruins of the base to direct the Genyosha to a world on which to meet. | ||
===Clan Invasion=== | ===Clan Invasion=== | ||
| − | During the [[Clan invasion]] he received word of the loss of his son [[Phelan Kell|Phelan]] to what was later discovered to be [[Clan Wolf]] on [[The Rock]] in [[3049]]. Near the end of the war | + | During the [[Clan invasion]] he received word of the loss of his son [[Phelan Kell|Phelan]] to what was later discovered to be [[Clan Wolf]] on [[The Rock]] in [[3049]]. Near the end of the war he led the Kell Hounds on [[Luthien]] alongside [[Wolf's Dragoons]] against the [[Clan Smoke Jaguar|Smoke Jaguars]] and [[Clan Nova Cat|Nova Cats]]. |
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| − | On June 19th, [[3055]] Morgan was caught in an explosion | + | On June 19th, [[3055]] Morgan was caught in an explosion which killed his cousin Archon [[Melissa Steiner]] and his wife, Salome. The explosion also tore his right arm off, requiring him to wear a bionic replacement prosthetic, but he seldom wore the device, because he disliked it. He learned later that his cousin's daughter [[Katherine Steiner-Davion|Katherine Steiner]] had arranged for the assassination of her mother to make way for her ascension as the new Archon. As he gathered evidence he also began to isolate his patrol region along the Lyran-Clan border, beginning what he later called the [[Arc-Royal Defense Cordon]]. |
After the [[Refusal War]] between the Wolves and [[Clan Jade Falcon|Falcons]] he created the Arc-Royal Defense Cordon on the border area with Clan Jade Falcon. During this time, the Cordon was technically part of the Lyran Commonwealth, but was, for all intents and purposes, under the authority of the Kell Hounds. His son, Phelan Kell, later relocated to Arc-Royal with the remaining [[Warden]] Wolves as [[Clan Wolf-in-Exile]]. Notable units in the Cordon were the [[4th Skye Rangers]], [[17th Skye Rangers]], the entire Clan Wolf-in-Exile ''[[touman]]'', [[The Blue Star Irregulars]], the [[Dioscuri]], and the [[Kell Hounds]]. | After the [[Refusal War]] between the Wolves and [[Clan Jade Falcon|Falcons]] he created the Arc-Royal Defense Cordon on the border area with Clan Jade Falcon. During this time, the Cordon was technically part of the Lyran Commonwealth, but was, for all intents and purposes, under the authority of the Kell Hounds. His son, Phelan Kell, later relocated to Arc-Royal with the remaining [[Warden]] Wolves as [[Clan Wolf-in-Exile]]. Notable units in the Cordon were the [[4th Skye Rangers]], [[17th Skye Rangers]], the entire Clan Wolf-in-Exile ''[[touman]]'', [[The Blue Star Irregulars]], the [[Dioscuri]], and the [[Kell Hounds]]. | ||
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During the [[3058]] [[Whitting Conference|First Whitting Conference]] there was parliamentary debate about Kell's standing to be present for political discussions on the Star League's creation. In order to proceed with the agenda, [[Candace Liao]] proposed marriage to Morgan, bestowed upon him the world of [[Warlock]], the title of Prefect of Warlock, and named him a Peer of the Realm. While the proposal was never deemed serious, a closer relationship between the two eventually developed.<ref>''Grave Covenant'', chs. 6 & 11</ref><ref>''Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 64</ref><ref>''Prince of Havoc'', chs. 26 & 28</ref><ref>''Storms of Fate'', ch. 15</ref> | During the [[3058]] [[Whitting Conference|First Whitting Conference]] there was parliamentary debate about Kell's standing to be present for political discussions on the Star League's creation. In order to proceed with the agenda, [[Candace Liao]] proposed marriage to Morgan, bestowed upon him the world of [[Warlock]], the title of Prefect of Warlock, and named him a Peer of the Realm. While the proposal was never deemed serious, a closer relationship between the two eventually developed.<ref>''Grave Covenant'', chs. 6 & 11</ref><ref>''Field Manual: Mercenaries'', p. 64</ref><ref>''Prince of Havoc'', chs. 26 & 28</ref><ref>''Storms of Fate'', ch. 15</ref> | ||
| − | In [[3059]], Kell met with his cousin [[Victor Steiner-Davion]], and secretly gave him the support of his forces should they ever be needed to retake his place as [[Archon-Prince]] of a reunited [[Federated Commonwealth|FedCom]]. While on Tharkad during the [[Whitting Conference]], he had a private meeting with Katherine/Katrina Steiner-Davion and his son | + | In [[3059]], Kell met with his cousin [[Victor Steiner-Davion]], and secretly gave him the support of his forces should they ever be needed to retake his place as [[Archon-Prince]] of a reunited [[Federated Commonwealth|FedCom]]. While on Tharkad during the [[Whitting Conference]], he had a private meeting with Katherine/Katrina Steiner-Davion and his son Phelen Kell. The meeting started amicably at first, where she tried to court him to her side. He soundly refused, stating boldly that he knew she had ordered the murder of her mother, which led to his wife's death. In a fit of rage, she threatened his life, only to be threatened herself--as Phelan Kell began strangling her on the spot. Morgan calmly called off Phelan to spare her life, while Phelan warned her that his Wolves would come for revenge should anything happen to him or his father. This latter part of the incident was a ploy to deceive Katherine in the hopes that she would slip up and reveal any incriminating evidence she was hiding. |
===Civil War=== | ===Civil War=== | ||
| − | After the outbreak of the [[FedCom Civil War]], Morgan helped to plan some of the campaigns of the war and took over as leader of the allied forces for Victor when his lover [[Omiko Kurita]] was murdered. | + | After the outbreak of the [[FedCom Civil War]], Morgan helped to plan some of the campaigns of the war, and took over as leader of the allied forces for Victor when his lover [[Omiko Kurita]] was murdered. |
He was also a key leader in the retrieval of [[Peter Steiner-Davion]] from [[Zaniah|Zaniah III]]'s St. Marinus House to lead the assault on Tharkad. | He was also a key leader in the retrieval of [[Peter Steiner-Davion]] from [[Zaniah|Zaniah III]]'s St. Marinus House to lead the assault on Tharkad. | ||
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Despite the many momentous political events of Kell's storied life, he was also recognized as a truly legendary [[MechWarrior]]. | Despite the many momentous political events of Kell's storied life, he was also recognized as a truly legendary [[MechWarrior]]. | ||
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| − | + | He was married to [[Salome Ward]] who bore him a son, Phelan Kell, as well as a daughter, Caitlin Kell. He also had an illegitimate daughter, [[Megan Kell]], who ended up marrying [[Dan Allard]]. He helped raise his nephew [[Christian Kell]], whom he met in [[3042]] at age 16.{{cn}} | |
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==BattleMech== | ==BattleMech== | ||
Kell was noted as being an elite pilot of the ''[[Archer]]'' BattleMech,<ref>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 296: "Archer notable pilots"</ref> and he continued to pilot his distinctive red-and-black-painted machine until his "final" retirement from active military service in [[3055]]. He was reputed to be "unkillable" on the field of battle, and his proficiency with the ''Archer'' led him to be considered as one of the greatest MechWarriors of his age, second only to [[Natasha Kerensky]].<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 10'', p. 8: "Archer: Notable 'Mechs and MechWarriors - Colonel Morgan Kell"</ref> | Kell was noted as being an elite pilot of the ''[[Archer]]'' BattleMech,<ref>''Technical Readout: 3039'', p. 296: "Archer notable pilots"</ref> and he continued to pilot his distinctive red-and-black-painted machine until his "final" retirement from active military service in [[3055]]. He was reputed to be "unkillable" on the field of battle, and his proficiency with the ''Archer'' led him to be considered as one of the greatest MechWarriors of his age, second only to [[Natasha Kerensky]].<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 10'', p. 8: "Archer: Notable 'Mechs and MechWarriors - Colonel Morgan Kell"</ref> | ||
| − | == | + | ==Honors and Titles== |
| − | + | *[[Awards#Robinson Medal of Valor|Knight Defender]] of the [[Draconis March]]<ref name=WR13>''Warrior: Riposte'', ch. 13</ref> | |
| + | * [[Awards#Order of Tamar Tigers|Order of the Tamar Tigers]]<ref name=WR13/> | ||
| + | * Peer of the Realm, St. Ives Compact<ref>''Grave Covenant’’, ch. 6</ref> | ||
| + | *[[Awards#Sword of St. George|Regimental Holder of St. George]]<ref name=WR13/> | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
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Morgan Kell MMTSD.jpg|Morgan at age 90 from ''[[Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers|Masters & Minions]]'' | Morgan Kell MMTSD.jpg|Morgan at age 90 from ''[[Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers|Masters & Minions]]'' | ||
Morgan Kell BTLegends.jpg|Morgan from ''[[BattleTech: Legends|BT:Legends]]'' | Morgan Kell BTLegends.jpg|Morgan from ''[[BattleTech: Legends|BT:Legends]]'' | ||
| − | Battle of Luthien (35).jpg|Morgan Kell's ''[[Archer]]'' at the [[Battle of Luthien ( | + | Battle of Luthien (35).jpg|Morgan Kell's ''[[Archer]]'' at the [[Battle of Luthien (Clan Invasion)|Battle of Luthien]] |
Archer (Morgan Kell) BTLegends.jpg|Morgan's ARC-2W ''Archer'' from ''BT:Legends'' | Archer (Morgan Kell) BTLegends.jpg|Morgan's ARC-2W ''Archer'' from ''BT:Legends'' | ||
Morgan_Kell_CCG_CommandersEdition_Photo.jpg|Morgan Kell CCG Card portrait | Morgan_Kell_CCG_CommandersEdition_Photo.jpg|Morgan Kell CCG Card portrait | ||
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* ''[[Warrior: Coupé]]'' (novel) | * ''[[Warrior: Coupé]]'' (novel) | ||
* ''[[Warrior: Riposte]]'' (novel) | * ''[[Warrior: Riposte]]'' (novel) | ||
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[[Category: Notable Archer Pilots|Kell, Morgan]] | [[Category: Notable Archer Pilots|Kell, Morgan]] | ||
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