Paul Masters
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Sir Paul Masters (Born 3012[1] Died 30??) - House Marik military commander, nobleman, and Knight of the Inner Sphere.
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Character History
Early Life
Paul Masters is the son of Free Worlds League hero, Jean Masters served as Force Commander in 1st Marik Militia prior to the Fourth Succession War. He grew up on tales of his mother's tales of bravery and courage in cockpit of a BattleMech. This leads him to attend the Allison MechWarrior Institute, which he graduated with honors in 3030.
He received a posting with the 1st Marik Militia as Lieutenant. During his time in the Militia, he was assigned as aide to Thomas Marik. Where he and Marik became life long friends.
Formation of the Knights of the Inner Sphere
In 3054 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 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 on 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 introduces Paul to Word of Blake Precentor William Blane, old friend of Captain-General during his ComStar days. Blane tells Thomas and Masters during the meeting that of trouble on Gibson, where his Word of Blake settlers facing rebellion against them. Thomas decides to send Masters with Blane back to Gibson to investigate the situation.
On Gibson, Masters soon discovers 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 becomes a fugitive on the planet. Blane is arrested by Assistant Precentor Starling, during this time as well. Masters with assistance of some locals, manages have Duchess Dystar and her Principle ,Hsien, war among themselves with their mercenaries. Masters and other locals rescue Blane from captivity.
By February, Thomas Marik and entire Knight of the Sphere regiment arrive on planet, try resolve the situation. During this time, Masters is 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, pledges his forces to support Dystar regain lands and join Precentor Martial Trent Arian in their fight against Masters and the Knights.
When renegade Blakist forces and Knights faces 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 surrenders to Marik rather than fighting in the city.[2]
Task Force Serpent
By 3058, Masters has Colonel of the 1st Knights of the Inner Sphere, is assigned to Task Force Serpent as part of annihilation of Clan Smoke Jaguar. Masters is also assigned by Thomas Marik to be the task force's conscience to keep them becoming mindless killers.
Ranks and Titles
The Commanding Officer of the 1st Knights of the Inner Sphere.