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Line 17: ==History== ==History== ===Early life=== ===Early life=== − While early accounts of his life are unclear, it is known that Phillip Drummond was originally a [[major]] of the [[Rim Worlds Republic]], serving as an officer in the [[832nd Amaris Dragoons]]. Stationed on [[Apollo (system)|Apollo]] when [[Stefan Amaris]] murdered [[First Lord of the Star League|First Lord]] [[Richard Cameron]], Drummond was among the [[Rim Worlds Army]] officers who expected [[Aleksandr Kerensky|Aleksandr Kerensky's]] forces to begin their assault upon the Republic in August [[2767]], or for raiders to appear in late June at the earliest. Instead, around 0300 on June 3rd, Drummond awoke to learn that two squadrons of [[Star League Defense Force]] vessels had mounted a surprise attack that destroyed Amaris' Palace and the military sector of the spaceport before establishing a blockade that effectively paralyzed the regency of [[Mohammed Selim]].<ref>''First Succession War'', p. 103: "Black Buck"</ref> + While early accounts of his life are unclear, it is known that Phillip Drummond was originally a [[major]] of the [[Rim Worlds Republic]], serving as an officer in the [[832nd Amaris Dragoons]]. Stationed on [[Apollo (system)|Apollo]] when [[Stefan Amaris]] murdered [[First Lord]] [[Richard Cameron]], Drummond was among the [[Rim Worlds Army]] officers who expected [[Aleksandr Kerensky|Aleksandr Kerensky's]] forces to begin their assault upon the Republic in August [[2767]], or for raiders to appear in late June at the earliest. Instead, around 0300 on June 3rd, Drummond awoke to learn that two squadrons of [[SLDF]] vessels had mounted a surprise attack that destroyed Amaris' Palace and the military sector of the spaceport before establishing a blockade that effectively paralyzed the regency of [[Mohammed Selim]].<ref>''First Succession War'', p. 103: "Black Buck"</ref> − While he had originally taken great pride in serving the Rim Worlds Republic, Amaris' treachery and abandonment of his nation shattered the officer's loyalty to his government, which he quickly transferred to General Aleksandr Kerensky, a man he still respected. In an effort to prove his new dedication to General Kerensky, and to show his resourcefulness and dedication, Drummond penetrated the defenses of the SLDF headquarters when they landed on Apollo. Surrendering to Kerensky's security detachment in person, Drummond offered his services and an oath of loyalty to Kerensky. Kerensky accepted, recognizing Drummond as a kindred spirit, and Phillip Drummond was commissioned into the SLDF as a [[lieutenant]]. + While he had originally taken great pride in serving the Rim Worlds Republic, Amaris' treachery and abandonment of his nation shattered the officer's loyalty to his government, which he quickly transferred to General Aleksandr Kerensky, a man he still respected. In an effort to prove his new dedication to General Kerensky, and to show his resourcefulness and dedication, Drummond penetrated the defenses of the [[Star League Defense Force]] headquarters when they landed on Apollo. Surrendering to Kerensky's security detachment in person, Drummond offered his services and an oath of loyalty to Kerensky. Kerensky accepted, recognizing Drummond as a kindred spirit, and Phillip Drummond was commissioned into the SLDF as a [[lieutenant]]. Drummond proved to be an excellent source of intelligence on Rim World Republic troop movements and tactics, earning the respect of his initially suspicious fellow officers in Intelligence Command. Phillip Drummond was decorated by Kerensky for his efforts, and was often used as an example to inspire Kerensky's troops during his speeches.<ref name=ICp101-102>''Invading Clans'', pp. 101–102</ref><ref name=HOKp108/> Drummond proved to be an excellent source of intelligence on Rim World Republic troop movements and tactics, earning the respect of his initially suspicious fellow officers in Intelligence Command. Phillip Drummond was decorated by Kerensky for his efforts, and was often used as an example to inspire Kerensky's troops during his speeches.<ref name=ICp101-102>''Invading Clans'', pp. 101–102</ref><ref name=HOKp108/>
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| − | While early accounts of his life are unclear, it is known that Phillip Drummond was originally a [[major]] of the [[Rim Worlds Republic]], serving as an officer in the [[832nd Amaris Dragoons]]. Stationed on [[Apollo (system)|Apollo]] when [[Stefan Amaris]] murdered [[ | + | While early accounts of his life are unclear, it is known that Phillip Drummond was originally a [[major]] of the [[Rim Worlds Republic]], serving as an officer in the [[832nd Amaris Dragoons]]. Stationed on [[Apollo (system)|Apollo]] when [[Stefan Amaris]] murdered [[First Lord]] [[Richard Cameron]], Drummond was among the [[Rim Worlds Army]] officers who expected [[Aleksandr Kerensky|Aleksandr Kerensky's]] forces to begin their assault upon the Republic in August [[2767]], or for raiders to appear in late June at the earliest. Instead, around 0300 on June 3rd, Drummond awoke to learn that two squadrons of [[SLDF]] vessels had mounted a surprise attack that destroyed Amaris' Palace and the military sector of the spaceport before establishing a blockade that effectively paralyzed the regency of [[Mohammed Selim]].<ref>''First Succession War'', p. 103: "Black Buck"</ref> |
| − | While he had originally taken great pride in serving the Rim Worlds Republic, Amaris' treachery and abandonment of his nation shattered the officer's loyalty to his government, which he quickly transferred to General Aleksandr Kerensky, a man he still respected. In an effort to prove his new dedication to General Kerensky, and to show his resourcefulness and dedication, Drummond penetrated the defenses of the | + | While he had originally taken great pride in serving the Rim Worlds Republic, Amaris' treachery and abandonment of his nation shattered the officer's loyalty to his government, which he quickly transferred to General Aleksandr Kerensky, a man he still respected. In an effort to prove his new dedication to General Kerensky, and to show his resourcefulness and dedication, Drummond penetrated the defenses of the [[Star League Defense Force]] headquarters when they landed on Apollo. Surrendering to Kerensky's security detachment in person, Drummond offered his services and an oath of loyalty to Kerensky. Kerensky accepted, recognizing Drummond as a kindred spirit, and Phillip Drummond was commissioned into the SLDF as a [[lieutenant]]. |
Drummond proved to be an excellent source of intelligence on Rim World Republic troop movements and tactics, earning the respect of his initially suspicious fellow officers in Intelligence Command. Phillip Drummond was decorated by Kerensky for his efforts, and was often used as an example to inspire Kerensky's troops during his speeches.<ref name=ICp101-102>''Invading Clans'', pp. 101–102</ref><ref name=HOKp108/> | Drummond proved to be an excellent source of intelligence on Rim World Republic troop movements and tactics, earning the respect of his initially suspicious fellow officers in Intelligence Command. Phillip Drummond was decorated by Kerensky for his efforts, and was often used as an example to inspire Kerensky's troops during his speeches.<ref name=ICp101-102>''Invading Clans'', pp. 101–102</ref><ref name=HOKp108/> | ||