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==Character History== | ==Character History== | ||
===Early Life=== | ===Early Life=== | ||
| − | Paul Masters was the son of Free Worlds League hero [[Jean Masters]], who served as [[Force Commander]] in [[1st Marik Militia]] prior to the [[Fourth Succession War]]. He grew up on tales of his mother's bravery and courage in the cockpit of a [[BattleMech]], which | + | Paul Masters was the son of Free Worlds League hero [[Jean Masters]], who served as [[Force Commander]] in [[1st Marik Militia]] prior to the [[Fourth Succession War]]. He grew up on tales of his mother's bravery and courage in the cockpit of a [[BattleMech]], which led him to attend the [[Allison MechWarrior Institute]], graduating with honors in [[3030]]. |
| − | After graduating he received a posting with the 1st Marik Militia as a Lieutenant. During his time in the Militia, he was assigned as aide to [[Captain-General]] [[Thomas Marik]] which resulted in Masters and Marik becoming life long friends. | + | After graduating he received a posting with the 1st Marik Militia as a Lieutenant. During his time in the Militia, he was assigned as an aide to [[Captain-General]] [[Thomas Marik]] which resulted in Masters and Marik becoming life long friends. |
===Formation of the Knights of the Inner Sphere=== | ===Formation of the Knights of the Inner Sphere=== | ||
| − | In [[3054]] was brought to [[Atreus (FWL)|Atreus]] by Thomas Marik, where he approached him in forming a new military unit based on ideals of Chivalry. To get more understanding of what Thomas wanted, he was asked to read the ancient novel, ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le_Morte_d%27Arthur Le Morte d'Arthur]'' by Sir Thomas Malory. After reading the entire book in one sitting, he became enthusiastic on what Thomas was trying to do, and became one of its founding Knights. | + | In [[3054]] Masters was brought to [[Atreus (FWL)|Atreus]] by Thomas Marik, where he approached him in forming a new military unit based on ideals of Chivalry. To get more understanding of what Thomas wanted, he was asked to read the ancient novel, ''[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le_Morte_d%27Arthur Le Morte d'Arthur]'' by Sir Thomas Malory. After reading the entire book in one sitting, he became enthusiastic on what Thomas was trying to do, and became one of its founding Knights. |
| − | He was among the hundred and fifty [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] whom attended the ceremony of activation of [[Knights of the Inner Sphere]] on January 1st, [[3055]]. After the ceremony, Thomas | + | He was among the hundred and fifty [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarriors]] whom attended the ceremony of activation of [[Knights of the Inner Sphere]] on January 1st, [[3055]]. After the ceremony, Thomas introduced Paul to [[Word of Blake]] [[Precentor]] [[William Blane]], an old friend of the Captain-General during his [[ComStar]] days. Blane told Thomas and Masters during the meeting about trouble on [[Gibson]], where his Word of Blake settlers were facing rebellion against them. Thomas decided to send Masters with Blane back to Gibson to investigate the situation. |
| − | On Gibson, Masters soon | + | On Gibson, Masters soon discovered a number of conspiracies among between Principal of Principality of Gibson & Countess Dystar, locals and Word of Blake settlers. With each of the sides fighting among themselves and individuals attempting to take control for themselves, Masters became a fugitive on the planet. Blane was arrested by Assistant Precentor Starling, during this time as well. Masters with assistance of some locals, managed to have Duchess Dystar and her Principle, Hsien, war among themselves with their mercenaries. Masters and other locals rescued Blane from captivity. |
| − | By February, Thomas Marik and entire | + | By February, Thomas Marik and the entire Knights of the Inner Sphere regiment arrived on planet, try resolve the situation. During this time, Masters was given the lands and title as Count of Gibson. Citing Dystar poor actions that lead to the volatile situation on the planet. |
| − | Colonel Nathen Roush of the Regulan Hussars, | + | Colonel Nathen Roush of the Regulan Hussars, pledged his forces to support Dystar's attempt to regain her lands and joined [[Precentor Martial]] [[Trent Arian]] in their fight against Masters and the Knights. |
| − | When renegade Blakist forces and Knights | + | When renegade Blakist forces and Knights faced off on the battlefield of one of the capital city, where members of the Gibson Freedom League whom were denied their assistance to help in the battle for their world. They fire off their two Regulan Davey Crockett nuclear weapons against Regulans/Blakist forces on the battlefield. Reeling from the damage inflicted on them, Arian surrendered to Marik rather than fighting in the city.<ref>''Ideal War'', p.{{cn}}</ref> |
===Task Force Serpent=== | ===Task Force Serpent=== | ||
| − | In [[3058]] Inner Sphere factions came together to reform the [[2nd Star League|Star League]] | + | In [[3058]] Inner Sphere factions came together to reform the [[2nd Star League|Star League]]. Captain-General Thomas Marik agreed to submit troops as part of the two-pronged [[Trial of Annihilation]] against one of the Clans to end the Clan threat. Masters by then had become a Colonel and commanding officer of the [[1st Knights of the Inner Sphere]]. His regiment was assigned as the [[FWLM]] contribution to [[Task Force Serpent]], also selected by Thomas Marik to serve as the task force's conscience to keep them from becoming mindless killers. |
He and his troops helped the Task Force troops sharpen their skills against the [[ComStar Invader Galaxy]] on the [[FedCom]] world of [[Defiance (planet)|Defiance]]. | He and his troops helped the Task Force troops sharpen their skills against the [[ComStar Invader Galaxy]] on the [[FedCom]] world of [[Defiance (planet)|Defiance]]. | ||
| − | During the year-long journey to [[Huntress]] the capital world of the Jaguars, the task force encountered pirate band which were defeated their leadership executed. This upset Masters and his people due to their beliefs of honorable conduct. A short time later, the Task Force fought a small flotilla of WarShips and a JumpShip from [[Clan Ghost Bear]] travelling to the Inner Sphere. Serpent's forces had defeated them, only to discover that the Bears' lone civilian JumpShip had been carrying thousands of civilians. Task Force commander, [[Morgan Hasek-Davion]], ordered that the Clansmen would either swear bondmanship to the Task Force, or be marooned on a habitable world. Again Masters, and others among the [[Eridani Light Horse]] were at odds with task force decision. Masters offered take in a number of the bondsman civilians as the most civilized way to handle the situation. | + | During the year-long journey to [[Huntress]] the capital world of the Jaguars, the task force encountered a pirate band which were defeated and their leadership executed. This upset Masters and his people due to their beliefs of honorable conduct. A short time later, the Task Force fought a small flotilla of WarShips and a JumpShip from [[Clan Ghost Bear]] travelling to the Inner Sphere. Serpent's forces had defeated them, only to discover that the Bears' lone civilian JumpShip had been carrying thousands of civilians. Task Force commander, [[Morgan Hasek-Davion]], ordered that the Clansmen would either swear bondmanship to the Task Force, or be marooned on a habitable world. Again Masters, and others among the [[Eridani Light Horse]] were at odds with task force decision. Masters offered to take in a number of the bondsman civilians as the most civilized way to handle the situation. |
| − | In March 5th, [[3060]], the Task Force arrived at Huntress. Masters' 1st Knights and [[House Liao]]'s [[Kingston's Legionnaires]] were directed to take Jaguars' training base at city of New Andery. There Master's Knights and his allies encountered large | + | In March 5th, [[3060]], the Task Force arrived at Huntress. Masters' 1st Knights and [[House Liao]]'s [[Kingston's Legionnaires]] were directed to take the Jaguars' training base at the city of New Andery. There Master's Knights and his allies encountered large numbers of never before seen [[ProtoMech|ProtoMechs]], which inflicted considerable amounts of damage to them. During the fanatical assault cost Masters his ''[[Anvil]]'' BattleMech. |
| − | On the 19th, two | + | On the 19th, two makeshift [[Galaxy|Galaxies]] of Smoke Jaguar forces arrived from the desperate fight from their now former Occupation Zone. Masters and his Knights were assigned with the Northwind Highlanders posted southwest of Lake Osis. They became known as the Southern Army for the SLDF forces. A second force of Jaguar reinforcements arrived, lead by saKhan [[Brandon Howell]]. These forces drove the Knights and Highlanders into Dhuan Swamp, with Master's Knights being reduced to only one quarter their original strength.<ref>''Twilight of the Clans'', p. 12 - "The Conquest Continues - Master's knights get clobbered by Clan reinforcements".</ref> Half of the Southern Army is routed and killed. However, during Clan attacks the Knights lead to rescue [[1st Kathil Uhlans]] and help Southern army fight off Clan forces. |
| − | After the remains of First Prince [[Victor Steiner-Davion|Victor Steiner-Davion's]] Task Force Bulldog arrives and assists Serpent forces cleanup Huntress. After conducting a [[Trial of Refusal]] to end the invasion of the Clans, Steiner-Davion | + | After the remains of First Prince [[Victor Steiner-Davion|Victor Steiner-Davion's]] Task Force Bulldog arrives and assists Serpent forces cleanup Huntress. After conducting a [[Trial of Refusal]] to end the invasion of the Clans, Steiner-Davion returned to Huntress and spoke with Masters. He designated Masters as Star League liaison to the Clans, despite Master's misgivings of the Prince's ambitions.<ref>''Twilight of the Clans'', p. 13 - "A Blow to Morale/Deep into the Jaguar's Fangs/On To Strana Mechty"</ref><ref>''Prince of Havoc'' - Victor Steiner-Davion chats with Paul Masters on Huntress to become SLDF Liaison to the Clans. He told Victor, prior to his departure to send a replacement as soon possible, not wanting to remain as permanent ambassador.</ref> |
===3060s & the Jihad=== | ===3060s & the Jihad=== | ||
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Sir Paul Masters (b. 3012[1]- d. ????) - House Marik military commander, nobleman, and Knight of the Inner Sphere.
Contents
Character History
Early Life
Paul Masters was the son of Free Worlds League hero Jean Masters, who served as Force Commander in 1st Marik Militia prior to the Fourth Succession War. He grew up on tales of his mother's bravery and courage in the cockpit of a BattleMech, which led him to attend the Allison MechWarrior Institute, graduating with honors in 3030.
After graduating he received a posting with the 1st Marik Militia as a Lieutenant. During his time in the Militia, he was assigned as an aide to Captain-General Thomas Marik which resulted in Masters and Marik becoming life long friends.
Formation of the Knights of the Inner Sphere
In 3054 Masters was brought to Atreus by Thomas Marik, where he approached him in forming a new military unit based on ideals of Chivalry. To get more understanding of what Thomas wanted, he was asked to read the ancient novel, Le Morte d'Arthur by Sir Thomas Malory. After reading the entire book in one sitting, he became enthusiastic on what Thomas was trying to do, and became one of its founding Knights.
He was among the hundred and fifty MechWarriors whom attended the ceremony of activation of Knights of the Inner Sphere on January 1st, 3055. After the ceremony, Thomas introduced Paul to Word of Blake Precentor William Blane, an old friend of the Captain-General during his ComStar days. Blane told Thomas and Masters during the meeting about trouble on Gibson, where his Word of Blake settlers were facing rebellion against them. Thomas decided to send Masters with Blane back to Gibson to investigate the situation.
On Gibson, Masters soon discovered a number of conspiracies among between Principal of Principality of Gibson & Countess Dystar, locals and Word of Blake settlers. With each of the sides fighting among themselves and individuals attempting to take control for themselves, Masters became a fugitive on the planet. Blane was arrested by Assistant Precentor Starling, during this time as well. Masters with assistance of some locals, managed to have Duchess Dystar and her Principle, Hsien, war among themselves with their mercenaries. Masters and other locals rescued Blane from captivity.
By February, Thomas Marik and the entire Knights of the Inner Sphere regiment arrived on planet, try resolve the situation. During this time, Masters was given the lands and title as Count of Gibson. Citing Dystar poor actions that lead to the volatile situation on the planet. Colonel Nathen Roush of the Regulan Hussars, pledged his forces to support Dystar's attempt to regain her lands and joined Precentor Martial Trent Arian in their fight against Masters and the Knights.
When renegade Blakist forces and Knights faced off on the battlefield of one of the capital city, where members of the Gibson Freedom League whom were denied their assistance to help in the battle for their world. They fire off their two Regulan Davey Crockett nuclear weapons against Regulans/Blakist forces on the battlefield. Reeling from the damage inflicted on them, Arian surrendered to Marik rather than fighting in the city.[2]
Task Force Serpent
In 3058 Inner Sphere factions came together to reform the Star League. Captain-General Thomas Marik agreed to submit troops as part of the two-pronged Trial of Annihilation against one of the Clans to end the Clan threat. Masters by then had become a Colonel and commanding officer of the 1st Knights of the Inner Sphere. His regiment was assigned as the FWLM contribution to Task Force Serpent, also selected by Thomas Marik to serve as the task force's conscience to keep them from becoming mindless killers.
He and his troops helped the Task Force troops sharpen their skills against the ComStar Invader Galaxy on the FedCom world of Defiance.
During the year-long journey to Huntress the capital world of the Jaguars, the task force encountered a pirate band which were defeated and their leadership executed. This upset Masters and his people due to their beliefs of honorable conduct. A short time later, the Task Force fought a small flotilla of WarShips and a JumpShip from Clan Ghost Bear travelling to the Inner Sphere. Serpent's forces had defeated them, only to discover that the Bears' lone civilian JumpShip had been carrying thousands of civilians. Task Force commander, Morgan Hasek-Davion, ordered that the Clansmen would either swear bondmanship to the Task Force, or be marooned on a habitable world. Again Masters, and others among the Eridani Light Horse were at odds with task force decision. Masters offered to take in a number of the bondsman civilians as the most civilized way to handle the situation.
In March 5th, 3060, the Task Force arrived at Huntress. Masters' 1st Knights and House Liao's Kingston's Legionnaires were directed to take the Jaguars' training base at the city of New Andery. There Master's Knights and his allies encountered large numbers of never before seen ProtoMechs, which inflicted considerable amounts of damage to them. During the fanatical assault cost Masters his Anvil BattleMech.
On the 19th, two makeshift Galaxies of Smoke Jaguar forces arrived from the desperate fight from their now former Occupation Zone. Masters and his Knights were assigned with the Northwind Highlanders posted southwest of Lake Osis. They became known as the Southern Army for the SLDF forces. A second force of Jaguar reinforcements arrived, lead by saKhan Brandon Howell. These forces drove the Knights and Highlanders into Dhuan Swamp, with Master's Knights being reduced to only one quarter their original strength.[3] Half of the Southern Army is routed and killed. However, during Clan attacks the Knights lead to rescue 1st Kathil Uhlans and help Southern army fight off Clan forces.
After the remains of First Prince Victor Steiner-Davion's Task Force Bulldog arrives and assists Serpent forces cleanup Huntress. After conducting a Trial of Refusal to end the invasion of the Clans, Steiner-Davion returned to Huntress and spoke with Masters. He designated Masters as Star League liaison to the Clans, despite Master's misgivings of the Prince's ambitions.[4][5]
3060s & the Jihad
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Ranks and Titles
The Commanding Officer of the 1st Knights of the Inner Sphere.
References
- ↑ Twilight of the Clans, pp. 14-15
- ↑ Ideal War, p.[citation needed]
- ↑ Twilight of the Clans, p. 12 - "The Conquest Continues - Master's knights get clobbered by Clan reinforcements".
- ↑ Twilight of the Clans, p. 13 - "A Blow to Morale/Deep into the Jaguar's Fangs/On To Strana Mechty"
- ↑ Prince of Havoc - Victor Steiner-Davion chats with Paul Masters on Huntress to become SLDF Liaison to the Clans. He told Victor, prior to his departure to send a replacement as soon possible, not wanting to remain as permanent ambassador.