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Line 18: ===Early Life and Career=== ===Early Life and Career=== [[File:Subhash Indrahar (1).jpg|right|thumb|[[Subhash Indrahar]], Ninyu's adoptive father]] [[File:Subhash Indrahar (1).jpg|right|thumb|[[Subhash Indrahar]], Ninyu's adoptive father]] − Very little is known of the early life of '''Ninyu Kerai'''. It may be speculated that Subhash Indrahar had his early history carefully erased to help make him a more effective intelligence operative. Even by the early 3060s when he was already ISF Director, foreign intelligence agencies still knew next to nothing about his past.<ref>''Shattered Sphere'', p. 62</ref> + Very little is known of the early life of '''Ninyu Kerai'''. It may be speculated that Subhash Indrahar had his early history carefully erased to help make him a more effective intelligence operative. Even by the early 3060's when he was already ISF Director, foreign intelligence agencies still knew next to nothing about his past.<ref>''Shattered Sphere'', p. 62</ref> − What is known is that he joined the ISF at a relatively young age, and by [[3018]] he had already been chosen by Indrahar for his ''[[Musukosan No Ryu]]'' ("Sons of the Dragon"), a group within the ISF completely loyal to the Director that performed missions unknown even to the rest of the agency. It was during that year and in that capacity that he first met Theodore Kurita, heir to the [[Coordinator|throne]] of the [[Draconis Combine]]. He participated in an exercise on [[Kagoshima]] whereby Subhash had his agents test the mettle of the young Kurita before formally inducting Theodore into the group.<ref>''Heir to the Dragon'', pp. 25–28</ref> + What is known is that he joined the ISF at a relatively young age, and by [[3018]] he had already been chosen by Indrahar for his ''[[Ryu no Musukosan]]'' ("Sons of the Dragon"), a group within the ISF completely loyal to the Director that performed missions unknown even to the rest of the agency. It was during that year and in that capacity that he first met Theodore Kurita, heir to the [[Coordinator|throne]] of the [[Draconis Combine]]. He participated in an exercise on [[Kagoshima]] whereby Subhash had his agents test the mettle of the young Kurita before formally inducting Theodore into the group.<ref>''Heir to the Dragon'', pp. 25–28</ref> At some point during this time, Kerai apparently assisted Theodore Kurita again during a "commando scare" on [[Al Na'ir]].<ref>''Heir to the Dragon'', p. 105</ref> At some point during this time, Kerai apparently assisted Theodore Kurita again during a "commando scare" on [[Al Na'ir]].<ref>''Heir to the Dragon'', p. 105</ref> Line 27:
Line 27: By [[3025]], Ninyu officially held the rank of ''[[Tai-i]]'' in the [[DCMS]] and assigned to the [[11th Legion of Vega]] on [[Marfik]]. Unofficially, he was tasked with keeping tabs on the various "malcontents and undesirables" typical to the Legion at that time. So it was that he would again serve with Theodore Kurita when the newly minted ''[[Tai-Sa]]'' was appointed commander of the unit.<ref>''Heir to the Dragon'', pp. 104–105</ref> During this period, he assisted Kurita in concealing Theodore's marriage to [[Tomoe Sakade]], and helped him safely withdraw his children from the border-world.<ref>''Heir to the Dragon'', pp. 114–117</ref> By [[3025]], Ninyu officially held the rank of ''[[Tai-i]]'' in the [[DCMS]] and assigned to the [[11th Legion of Vega]] on [[Marfik]]. Unofficially, he was tasked with keeping tabs on the various "malcontents and undesirables" typical to the Legion at that time. So it was that he would again serve with Theodore Kurita when the newly minted ''[[Tai-Sa]]'' was appointed commander of the unit.<ref>''Heir to the Dragon'', pp. 104–105</ref> During this period, he assisted Kurita in concealing Theodore's marriage to [[Tomoe Sakade]], and helped him safely withdraw his children from the border-world.<ref>''Heir to the Dragon'', pp. 114–117</ref> − In [[3028]], [[Hanse Davion]] launched the [[Fourth Succession War]] with an invasion of the [[Capellan Confederation]]. To support this move, the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] launched [[Operation GÖTTERDÄMMERUNG]], a full-scale invasion of the Combine. As part of this operation, the [[4th Skye Rangers]] attacked Marfik. Though committed to taking the planet, the Rangers had the equally important goal of capturing the Heir-Designate. Despite the Legion being hopelessly outclassed, under Theodore's leadership the unit waged an effective guerrilla campaign. As the Legion was slowly pushed towards the inevitable, Kerai's skills would be critical in evacuating Kurita and his command staff from the planet, stealing a Lyran [[JumpShip]] in the process.<ref>''Heir to the Dragon'', pp. 160–163</ref> They then traveled to [[Vega]], which also faced invasion. With a campaign of sabotage and misinformation, Kerai was critical in helping Kurita drive the [[3rd Lyran Guards]] from the planet.<ref>''Heir to the Dragon'', p. 193</ref> + In [[3028]], [[Hanse Davion]] launched the [[Fourth Succession War]] with an invasion of the [[Capellan Confederation]]. To support this move, the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] launched [[Operation GÖTTERDÄMMERUNG]], a full-scale invasion of the Combine. As part of this operation, the [[4th Skye Rangers]] attacked Marfik. Though committed to taking the planet, the Rangers had the equally important goal of capturing the Heir-Designate. Despite the Legion being hopelessly outclassed, under Theodore's leadership the unit waged an effective guerrilla campaign. As the Legion was slowly pushed towards the inevitable, Kerai's skills would be critical in evacuating Kurita and his command staff from the planet, stealing a Lyran [[JumpShip]] in the process.<ref>''Heir to the Dragon'', pp. 160–163</ref> They then travelled to [[Vega]], which also faced invasion. With a campaign of sabotage and misinformation, Kerai was critical in helping Kurita drive the [[3rd Lyran Guards]] from the planet.<ref>''Heir to the Dragon'', p. 193</ref> Kerai remained on Kurita's command staff for the remainder of the war, serving as an unofficial liaison from the ISF and continuing to use his exceptional abilities as needed. Kerai remained on Kurita's command staff for the remainder of the war, serving as an unofficial liaison from the ISF and continuing to use his exceptional abilities as needed. Line 44:
Line 44: ===Later Career=== ===Later Career=== − After the war's end, Ninyu continued to serve Subhash Indrahar and the ISF, eventually legally changing his name to '''Ninyu Kerai-Indrahar'''. Sometime prior to [[3054]], he was named Indrahar's heir and successor, an appointment approved by both Takashi and Theodore Kurita.<ref>''Intelligence Operations Handbook'', pp. 54, 64</ref><ref>''Wolf Pack'', pp. 72–73</ref> + After the war's end, Ninyu continued to serve Subhash Indrahar and the ISF, eventually formally changing his name to '''Ninyu Kerai-Indrahar'''. Sometime prior to [[3054]], he was named Indrahar's heir and successor, an appointment approved by both Takashi and Theodore Kurita.<ref>''Intelligence Operations Handbook'', pp. 54, 64</ref><ref>''Wolf Pack'', pp. 72–73</ref> When Takashi Kurita's obsession with [[Wolf's Dragoons]] again threatened the Combine, father and adopted son resigned themselves to action. On the morning of the day the Coordinator was scheduled to face [[Jaime Wolf]] in single combat on Luthien, they made their move. Originally, they planned to use Michi Noketsuna as a cat's paw to assassinate the Coordinator. When Takashi's reasoning turned Noketsuna from his vendetta, Ninyu ordered his operatives to strike down Takashi. The Coordinator's skill and the impending arrival of the ''[[Otomo]]'' foiled this plan. Nevertheless, Ninyu escaped, and Noketsuna's sacrifice convinced Takashi to secretly commit ''seppuku'' to preserve the Combine's honor.<ref>''Wolf Pack'', pp. 194–207</ref> Despite Theodore learning of Ninyu's actions, out of his dedication for acting in the best interests of the Dragon, he did not move against his former friend. When Takashi Kurita's obsession with [[Wolf's Dragoons]] again threatened the Combine, father and adopted son resigned themselves to action. On the morning of the day the Coordinator was scheduled to face [[Jaime Wolf]] in single combat on Luthien, they made their move. Originally, they planned to use Michi Noketsuna as a cat's paw to assassinate the Coordinator. When Takashi's reasoning turned Noketsuna from his vendetta, Ninyu ordered his operatives to strike down Takashi. The Coordinator's skill and the impending arrival of the ''[[Otomo]]'' foiled this plan. Nevertheless, Ninyu escaped, and Noketsuna's sacrifice convinced Takashi to secretly commit ''seppuku'' to preserve the Combine's honor.<ref>''Wolf Pack'', pp. 194–207</ref> Despite Theodore learning of Ninyu's actions, out of his dedication for acting in the best interests of the Dragon, he did not move against his former friend. Line 51:
Line 51: ===Director=== ===Director=== − Around [[3056]], Ninyu became involved in a conflict between the [[9th Ghost|Ninth Ghost Regiment]] and the mercenary unit [[Camacho's Caballeros]] employed by [[Chandrasekhar Kurita]]'s [[Tanadi Computers]] based on [[Hachiman (system)|Hachiman]]. He was apparently manipulating the situation to his own ends.<ref>''Close Quarters''</ref> + Around [[3056]], Ninyu became involved in a conflict between the [[9th Ghost|Ninth Ghost Regiment]] and the mercenary unit [[Camacho's Caballeros]] employed by [[Chandrasekhar Kurita]]'s [[Tanadi Computers]] based on [[Hachiman (planet)|Hachiman]]. He was apparently manipulating the situation to his own ends.<ref>''Close Quarters''</ref> By [[3058]], he had finally replaced Subhash Indrahar as director of the ISF.<ref>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine''</ref> He also ostensibly took over as the nominal leader of the ''Sons of the Dragon''.<ref>''A Guide to Covert Ops'', pp. 50, 52</ref> Kerai was a known opponent of Theodore's plan to unite any sort of multi-House effort to find and attack the [[Clan Homeworlds]], a plan that eventually resulted in the [[Second Star League]].<ref>''Explorer Corps'', p. 24</ref> By [[3058]], he had finally replaced Subhash Indrahar as director of the ISF.<ref>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine''</ref> He also ostensibly took over as the nominal leader of the ''Sons of the Dragon''.<ref>''A Guide to Covert Ops'', pp. 50, 52</ref> Kerai was a known opponent of Theodore's plan to unite any sort of multi-House effort to find and attack the [[Clan Homeworlds]], a plan that eventually resulted in the [[Second Star League]].<ref>''Explorer Corps'', p. 24</ref> Line 57:
Line 57: It was during this year that the ''[[Kokuryu-kai]]'' organization plotted to assassinate Theodore Kurita on his 61st birthday. Again manipulating matters behind the scenes, Kerai would see the plot defeated using the Caballeros and the 9th Ghost. Tomoe Sakade herself would kill the assassin. Naturally, this entire incident was concealed from the public.<ref>''Black Dragon''</ref> It was during this year that the ''[[Kokuryu-kai]]'' organization plotted to assassinate Theodore Kurita on his 61st birthday. Again manipulating matters behind the scenes, Kerai would see the plot defeated using the Caballeros and the 9th Ghost. Tomoe Sakade herself would kill the assassin. Naturally, this entire incident was concealed from the public.<ref>''Black Dragon''</ref> − In early [[3062]], he prepared a report to [[Star League]] intelligence on the current state of affairs of the Combine, including biographical information on key members of the Kurita family. When it was received by [[Star League Defense Force]] Intelligence Head [[Jerrard Cranston]], he forwarded it to [[Precentor Martial of ComStar|Precentor Martial]] [[Victor Steiner-Davion]], noting the omission of Victor's lover, [[Omiko Kurita|Omi Kurita]], from the report. Cranston speculated that Ninyu was attempting to send them a message with that omission.<ref>''Shattered Sphere'', pp. 57–63</ref> + In early [[3062]], he prepared a report to [[Star League]] intelligence on the current state of affairs of the Combine, including biographical information on key members of the Kurita family. When it was received by [[Star League Defense Force]] Intelligence Head [[Jerrard Cranston]], he forwarded it to [[Precentor Martial of ComStar|Precentor Martial]] [[Victor Steiner-Davion]], noting the omission of Victor's lover, [[Omi Kurita]], from the report. Cranston speculated that Ninyu was attempting to send them a message with that omission.<ref>''Shattered Sphere'', pp. 57–63</ref> ===Jihad and Death=== ===Jihad and Death=== When the [[Word of Blake]] launched its [[Jihad]] against the Inner Sphere at the same time the ''Kokuryu-kai'' made its move to seize Luthien, the ISF was as unprepared as any. During the fighting on [[Dieron]], the Director was seriously wounded when [[Light of Mankind]] units attempted to cut off his escape.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', p. 146</ref> When the [[Word of Blake]] launched its [[Jihad]] against the Inner Sphere at the same time the ''Kokuryu-kai'' made its move to seize Luthien, the ISF was as unprepared as any. During the fighting on [[Dieron]], the Director was seriously wounded when [[Light of Mankind]] units attempted to cut off his escape.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', p. 146</ref> − In December of 3068, reports confirmed that Ninyu had escaped Dieron, and was being treated at a medical facility on [[Benjamin]]. The report indicates that the facility in question was destroyed during an AFFS raid, and that the Director could be considered killed.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3070'', p. 28</ref><ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3072'', p. 11</ref><ref name="J:FRp46">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 46: "The Jihad in Review"</ref> Conflicting reports indicate that he was killed during an attack by the Blakists' [[28th Division (Word of Blake)|28th Division]] and [[45th Shadow Division]].{{cn}} Benjamin was defended by the [[6th Ghost]] at the time, which was effectively dissolved as a fighting force due to their losses.<ref>''Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers'', p. 30</ref> He was succeeded as the head of the ISF by [[Shakir Jerrar]].<ref>''Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers'', p. 18</ref> + In December of 3068, reports confirmed that Ninyu had escaped Dieron, and was being treated at a medical facility on [[Benjamin]]. The report indicates that the facility in question was destroyed during an AFFS raid, and that the Director could be considered killed.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3070'', p. 28</ref><ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3072'', p. 11</ref><ref name="J:FRp46">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 46: "The Jihad In Review"</ref> Conflicting reports indicate that he was killed during an attack by the Blakists' [[28th Division (Word of Blake)|28th Division]] and [[45th Shadow Division]].{{cn}} Benjamin was defended by the [[6th Ghost]] at the time, which was effectively dissolved as a fighting force due to their losses.<ref>''Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers'', p. 30</ref> He was succeeded as the head of the ISF by [[Shakir Jerrar]].<ref>''Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers'', p. 18</ref> ==Personality and Traits== ==Personality and Traits== Line 72:
Line 72: * After his adoption by Subhash Indrahar, his name appears both as ''"Ninyu Kerai Indrahar"'' and ''"Ninyu Kerai-Indrahar"'' depending on the publication. * After his adoption by Subhash Indrahar, his name appears both as ''"Ninyu Kerai Indrahar"'' and ''"Ninyu Kerai-Indrahar"'' depending on the publication. * In his final confrontation with Kathleen Palmer, it is made clear that she knew Ninyu well, and implied they may have even been close. * In his final confrontation with Kathleen Palmer, it is made clear that she knew Ninyu well, and implied they may have even been close. − * While on [[Hachiman (system)|Hachiman]], Kerai developed a secret attraction to [[Camacho's Caballeros|Camacho's Caballeros']] deadly scout, [[Cassie Suthorn]] after her getting the upper hand while proving her unit's innocence.<ref>''Close Quarters'', pp. 374–375: Ninyu's encounter with Cassie Suthorn</ref><ref>''Heart of Chaos'', pp. 33–34: Chairman's Day Ball, Ninyu "observes" Cassie Suthorn dancing, but also ignoring his own feelings towards her</ref> + * While on [[Hachiman (planet)|Hachiman]], Kerai developed a secret attraction to [[Camacho's Caballeros|Camacho's Caballeros']] deadly scout, [[Cassie Suthorn]] after her getting the upper hand while proving her unit's innocence.<ref>''Close Quarters'', pp. 374–375: Ninyu's encounter with Cassie Suthorn</ref><ref>''Heart of Chaos'', pp. 33–34: Chairman's Day Ball, Ninyu "observes" Cassie Suthorn dancing, but also ignoring his own feelings towards her</ref> ==References== ==References==
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===Early Life and Career=== | ===Early Life and Career=== | ||
[[File:Subhash Indrahar (1).jpg|right|thumb|[[Subhash Indrahar]], Ninyu's adoptive father]] | [[File:Subhash Indrahar (1).jpg|right|thumb|[[Subhash Indrahar]], Ninyu's adoptive father]] | ||
| − | Very little is known of the early life of '''Ninyu Kerai'''. It may be speculated that Subhash Indrahar had his early history carefully erased to help make him a more effective intelligence operative. Even by the early | + | Very little is known of the early life of '''Ninyu Kerai'''. It may be speculated that Subhash Indrahar had his early history carefully erased to help make him a more effective intelligence operative. Even by the early 3060's when he was already ISF Director, foreign intelligence agencies still knew next to nothing about his past.<ref>''Shattered Sphere'', p. 62</ref> |
| − | What is known is that he joined the ISF at a relatively young age, and by [[3018]] he had already been chosen by Indrahar for his ''[[Musukosan | + | What is known is that he joined the ISF at a relatively young age, and by [[3018]] he had already been chosen by Indrahar for his ''[[Ryu no Musukosan]]'' ("Sons of the Dragon"), a group within the ISF completely loyal to the Director that performed missions unknown even to the rest of the agency. It was during that year and in that capacity that he first met Theodore Kurita, heir to the [[Coordinator|throne]] of the [[Draconis Combine]]. He participated in an exercise on [[Kagoshima]] whereby Subhash had his agents test the mettle of the young Kurita before formally inducting Theodore into the group.<ref>''Heir to the Dragon'', pp. 25–28</ref> |
At some point during this time, Kerai apparently assisted Theodore Kurita again during a "commando scare" on [[Al Na'ir]].<ref>''Heir to the Dragon'', p. 105</ref> | At some point during this time, Kerai apparently assisted Theodore Kurita again during a "commando scare" on [[Al Na'ir]].<ref>''Heir to the Dragon'', p. 105</ref> | ||
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By [[3025]], Ninyu officially held the rank of ''[[Tai-i]]'' in the [[DCMS]] and assigned to the [[11th Legion of Vega]] on [[Marfik]]. Unofficially, he was tasked with keeping tabs on the various "malcontents and undesirables" typical to the Legion at that time. So it was that he would again serve with Theodore Kurita when the newly minted ''[[Tai-Sa]]'' was appointed commander of the unit.<ref>''Heir to the Dragon'', pp. 104–105</ref> During this period, he assisted Kurita in concealing Theodore's marriage to [[Tomoe Sakade]], and helped him safely withdraw his children from the border-world.<ref>''Heir to the Dragon'', pp. 114–117</ref> | By [[3025]], Ninyu officially held the rank of ''[[Tai-i]]'' in the [[DCMS]] and assigned to the [[11th Legion of Vega]] on [[Marfik]]. Unofficially, he was tasked with keeping tabs on the various "malcontents and undesirables" typical to the Legion at that time. So it was that he would again serve with Theodore Kurita when the newly minted ''[[Tai-Sa]]'' was appointed commander of the unit.<ref>''Heir to the Dragon'', pp. 104–105</ref> During this period, he assisted Kurita in concealing Theodore's marriage to [[Tomoe Sakade]], and helped him safely withdraw his children from the border-world.<ref>''Heir to the Dragon'', pp. 114–117</ref> | ||
| − | In [[3028]], [[Hanse Davion]] launched the [[Fourth Succession War]] with an invasion of the [[Capellan Confederation]]. To support this move, the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] launched [[Operation GÖTTERDÄMMERUNG]], a full-scale invasion of the Combine. As part of this operation, the [[4th Skye Rangers]] attacked Marfik. Though committed to taking the planet, the Rangers had the equally important goal of capturing the Heir-Designate. Despite the Legion being hopelessly outclassed, under Theodore's leadership the unit waged an effective guerrilla campaign. As the Legion was slowly pushed towards the inevitable, Kerai's skills would be critical in evacuating Kurita and his command staff from the planet, stealing a Lyran [[JumpShip]] in the process.<ref>''Heir to the Dragon'', pp. 160–163</ref> They then | + | In [[3028]], [[Hanse Davion]] launched the [[Fourth Succession War]] with an invasion of the [[Capellan Confederation]]. To support this move, the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] launched [[Operation GÖTTERDÄMMERUNG]], a full-scale invasion of the Combine. As part of this operation, the [[4th Skye Rangers]] attacked Marfik. Though committed to taking the planet, the Rangers had the equally important goal of capturing the Heir-Designate. Despite the Legion being hopelessly outclassed, under Theodore's leadership the unit waged an effective guerrilla campaign. As the Legion was slowly pushed towards the inevitable, Kerai's skills would be critical in evacuating Kurita and his command staff from the planet, stealing a Lyran [[JumpShip]] in the process.<ref>''Heir to the Dragon'', pp. 160–163</ref> They then travelled to [[Vega]], which also faced invasion. With a campaign of sabotage and misinformation, Kerai was critical in helping Kurita drive the [[3rd Lyran Guards]] from the planet.<ref>''Heir to the Dragon'', p. 193</ref> |
Kerai remained on Kurita's command staff for the remainder of the war, serving as an unofficial liaison from the ISF and continuing to use his exceptional abilities as needed. | Kerai remained on Kurita's command staff for the remainder of the war, serving as an unofficial liaison from the ISF and continuing to use his exceptional abilities as needed. | ||
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===Later Career=== | ===Later Career=== | ||
| − | After the war's end, Ninyu continued to serve Subhash Indrahar and the ISF, eventually | + | After the war's end, Ninyu continued to serve Subhash Indrahar and the ISF, eventually formally changing his name to '''Ninyu Kerai-Indrahar'''. Sometime prior to [[3054]], he was named Indrahar's heir and successor, an appointment approved by both Takashi and Theodore Kurita.<ref>''Intelligence Operations Handbook'', pp. 54, 64</ref><ref>''Wolf Pack'', pp. 72–73</ref> |
When Takashi Kurita's obsession with [[Wolf's Dragoons]] again threatened the Combine, father and adopted son resigned themselves to action. On the morning of the day the Coordinator was scheduled to face [[Jaime Wolf]] in single combat on Luthien, they made their move. Originally, they planned to use Michi Noketsuna as a cat's paw to assassinate the Coordinator. When Takashi's reasoning turned Noketsuna from his vendetta, Ninyu ordered his operatives to strike down Takashi. The Coordinator's skill and the impending arrival of the ''[[Otomo]]'' foiled this plan. Nevertheless, Ninyu escaped, and Noketsuna's sacrifice convinced Takashi to secretly commit ''seppuku'' to preserve the Combine's honor.<ref>''Wolf Pack'', pp. 194–207</ref> Despite Theodore learning of Ninyu's actions, out of his dedication for acting in the best interests of the Dragon, he did not move against his former friend. | When Takashi Kurita's obsession with [[Wolf's Dragoons]] again threatened the Combine, father and adopted son resigned themselves to action. On the morning of the day the Coordinator was scheduled to face [[Jaime Wolf]] in single combat on Luthien, they made their move. Originally, they planned to use Michi Noketsuna as a cat's paw to assassinate the Coordinator. When Takashi's reasoning turned Noketsuna from his vendetta, Ninyu ordered his operatives to strike down Takashi. The Coordinator's skill and the impending arrival of the ''[[Otomo]]'' foiled this plan. Nevertheless, Ninyu escaped, and Noketsuna's sacrifice convinced Takashi to secretly commit ''seppuku'' to preserve the Combine's honor.<ref>''Wolf Pack'', pp. 194–207</ref> Despite Theodore learning of Ninyu's actions, out of his dedication for acting in the best interests of the Dragon, he did not move against his former friend. | ||
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===Director=== | ===Director=== | ||
| − | Around [[3056]], Ninyu became involved in a conflict between the [[9th Ghost|Ninth Ghost Regiment]] and the mercenary unit [[Camacho's Caballeros]] employed by [[Chandrasekhar Kurita]]'s [[Tanadi Computers]] based on [[Hachiman ( | + | Around [[3056]], Ninyu became involved in a conflict between the [[9th Ghost|Ninth Ghost Regiment]] and the mercenary unit [[Camacho's Caballeros]] employed by [[Chandrasekhar Kurita]]'s [[Tanadi Computers]] based on [[Hachiman (planet)|Hachiman]]. He was apparently manipulating the situation to his own ends.<ref>''Close Quarters''</ref> |
By [[3058]], he had finally replaced Subhash Indrahar as director of the ISF.<ref>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine''</ref> He also ostensibly took over as the nominal leader of the ''Sons of the Dragon''.<ref>''A Guide to Covert Ops'', pp. 50, 52</ref> Kerai was a known opponent of Theodore's plan to unite any sort of multi-House effort to find and attack the [[Clan Homeworlds]], a plan that eventually resulted in the [[Second Star League]].<ref>''Explorer Corps'', p. 24</ref> | By [[3058]], he had finally replaced Subhash Indrahar as director of the ISF.<ref>''Field Manual: Draconis Combine''</ref> He also ostensibly took over as the nominal leader of the ''Sons of the Dragon''.<ref>''A Guide to Covert Ops'', pp. 50, 52</ref> Kerai was a known opponent of Theodore's plan to unite any sort of multi-House effort to find and attack the [[Clan Homeworlds]], a plan that eventually resulted in the [[Second Star League]].<ref>''Explorer Corps'', p. 24</ref> | ||
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It was during this year that the ''[[Kokuryu-kai]]'' organization plotted to assassinate Theodore Kurita on his 61st birthday. Again manipulating matters behind the scenes, Kerai would see the plot defeated using the Caballeros and the 9th Ghost. Tomoe Sakade herself would kill the assassin. Naturally, this entire incident was concealed from the public.<ref>''Black Dragon''</ref> | It was during this year that the ''[[Kokuryu-kai]]'' organization plotted to assassinate Theodore Kurita on his 61st birthday. Again manipulating matters behind the scenes, Kerai would see the plot defeated using the Caballeros and the 9th Ghost. Tomoe Sakade herself would kill the assassin. Naturally, this entire incident was concealed from the public.<ref>''Black Dragon''</ref> | ||
| − | In early [[3062]], he prepared a report to [[Star League]] intelligence on the current state of affairs of the Combine, including biographical information on key members of the Kurita family. When it was received by [[Star League Defense Force]] Intelligence Head [[Jerrard Cranston]], he forwarded it to [[Precentor Martial of ComStar|Precentor Martial]] [[Victor Steiner-Davion]], noting the omission of Victor's lover, [[ | + | In early [[3062]], he prepared a report to [[Star League]] intelligence on the current state of affairs of the Combine, including biographical information on key members of the Kurita family. When it was received by [[Star League Defense Force]] Intelligence Head [[Jerrard Cranston]], he forwarded it to [[Precentor Martial of ComStar|Precentor Martial]] [[Victor Steiner-Davion]], noting the omission of Victor's lover, [[Omi Kurita]], from the report. Cranston speculated that Ninyu was attempting to send them a message with that omission.<ref>''Shattered Sphere'', pp. 57–63</ref> |
===Jihad and Death=== | ===Jihad and Death=== | ||
When the [[Word of Blake]] launched its [[Jihad]] against the Inner Sphere at the same time the ''Kokuryu-kai'' made its move to seize Luthien, the ISF was as unprepared as any. During the fighting on [[Dieron]], the Director was seriously wounded when [[Light of Mankind]] units attempted to cut off his escape.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', p. 146</ref> | When the [[Word of Blake]] launched its [[Jihad]] against the Inner Sphere at the same time the ''Kokuryu-kai'' made its move to seize Luthien, the ISF was as unprepared as any. During the fighting on [[Dieron]], the Director was seriously wounded when [[Light of Mankind]] units attempted to cut off his escape.<ref>''Technical Readout: 3058 Upgrade'', p. 146</ref> | ||
| − | In December of 3068, reports confirmed that Ninyu had escaped Dieron, and was being treated at a medical facility on [[Benjamin]]. The report indicates that the facility in question was destroyed during an AFFS raid, and that the Director could be considered killed.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3070'', p. 28</ref><ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3072'', p. 11</ref><ref name="J:FRp46">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 46: "The Jihad | + | In December of 3068, reports confirmed that Ninyu had escaped Dieron, and was being treated at a medical facility on [[Benjamin]]. The report indicates that the facility in question was destroyed during an AFFS raid, and that the Director could be considered killed.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3070'', p. 28</ref><ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3072'', p. 11</ref><ref name="J:FRp46">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 46: "The Jihad In Review"</ref> Conflicting reports indicate that he was killed during an attack by the Blakists' [[28th Division (Word of Blake)|28th Division]] and [[45th Shadow Division]].{{cn}} Benjamin was defended by the [[6th Ghost]] at the time, which was effectively dissolved as a fighting force due to their losses.<ref>''Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers'', p. 30</ref> He was succeeded as the head of the ISF by [[Shakir Jerrar]].<ref>''Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers'', p. 18</ref> |
==Personality and Traits== | ==Personality and Traits== | ||
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* After his adoption by Subhash Indrahar, his name appears both as ''"Ninyu Kerai Indrahar"'' and ''"Ninyu Kerai-Indrahar"'' depending on the publication. | * After his adoption by Subhash Indrahar, his name appears both as ''"Ninyu Kerai Indrahar"'' and ''"Ninyu Kerai-Indrahar"'' depending on the publication. | ||
* In his final confrontation with Kathleen Palmer, it is made clear that she knew Ninyu well, and implied they may have even been close. | * In his final confrontation with Kathleen Palmer, it is made clear that she knew Ninyu well, and implied they may have even been close. | ||
| − | * While on [[Hachiman ( | + | * While on [[Hachiman (planet)|Hachiman]], Kerai developed a secret attraction to [[Camacho's Caballeros|Camacho's Caballeros']] deadly scout, [[Cassie Suthorn]] after her getting the upper hand while proving her unit's innocence.<ref>''Close Quarters'', pp. 374–375: Ninyu's encounter with Cassie Suthorn</ref><ref>''Heart of Chaos'', pp. 33–34: Chairman's Day Ball, Ninyu "observes" Cassie Suthorn dancing, but also ignoring his own feelings towards her</ref> |
==References== | ==References== | ||