Phillip Drummond

Phillip Drummond (b 2746 – d. 2858) Originally from the Rim Worlds Republic, Phillip Drummond is better known as the first Khan of Clan Nova Cat, and as the father of Sandra Rosse.

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At Age of 75

Biography

Early life

While early accounts of his life are relatively 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. While he originally took great pride in serving under Stefan Amaris, the execution of First Lord Richard Cameron shattered the officer's loyalty to the Rim Worlds Republic, which he quickly transfered 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 when they landed at the Rim World Republic's capital of Apollo. Surrendering to Kerensky's security detachment in person, Drummond offered his services and an oath of loyalty to Kerensky. Kerensky accepted, recognising Drummond as a kindred spirit, and Phillip Drummond was commisioned 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 Drummon was decorated by Kerensky for his efforts, and was often used an example to inspire Kerensky's troops during his speeches.

Exodus

When Aleksandr Kerensky made his decision to leave the Inner Sphere, Phillip Drummond was one of those who followed him into self imposed exile. Believing that he owed his life to Kerensky, and that Kerensky was the only man worth his loyalty, Drummond left the Inner Sphere with nothing but the equipment assigned to him as a member of the SLDF.

Phillip Drummond was one of those who tested out during the general demobilization of the SLDF. Assigned work as a scientist, Drummond was part of team tasted with developing Streak SRM technology

Marriage and children

While visiting friends on Circe, Phillip Drummond met Anna Rosse. While the traumatized woman at first resisted his attempts at friendship, she eventually warmed to his efforts. This friendship eventually deepened into love. While they never officially married, Phillip settled with her on Circe. There they had three children, two sons (unnamed) and a daughter.

• Sandra Ross (b Unknown - d. 2823)

Civil War

With the outbreak of the Pentagon Civil War, Anna and Phillip, fearing for children, fled with others into the wilds of Circe. This proved a futile effort as an attack on their community resulted in the death of two of their children, leaving only young Sandra alive. Feeling the need for vengeance, Phillip and Ann joined forces loyal to the planetary government.

While Phillip once again became a warrior, the acts of violence committed by all sides sickened him. When Nicholas Kerensky called for the Second Exodus, Phillip and Anna leapt at the chance, taking their daughter with them.

Khan

Phillip Drummond, his warrior skills reawakened by the campaign on Circe, easily tested into a command position, and he was elected by his fellow Nova Cats as Khan. There are hints that Nicholas Kerensky influenced this choice, both as a means to reward Phillip for his loyalty to Nicholas' father, as well as a way to further show his desire to erase previous factional lines. Phillip also continued to see secretly maintain his relationship with Anna, despite Kerensky's new laws against intercaste relationships.

During the Nova Cats invasion of Circe, Drummond lead the Nova Cats to victory. With his superior leadership skills, and his knowledge of the terrain, the Nova Cats defeated their opponents through a combination of superior strategy, equipment, and skill.

After the Pentagon campaign, Phillip Drummond learned he had developed a degenerative nerve disease. While he had resigned himself to an ignominous end, he learned from Anna Ross that their daughter, Sandra had tested as a Star Captain in Clan Nova Cat. Drummond revealed his condition to his daughter. Sandra developed a plan and decided to replace her father as Khan. Sandra Rosse, after winning her Bloodname, challenged Phillip to a Trial of Grievance, calling for Phillip to voluntarily step down as Khan. Phillip accepted and walked away from the position, leaving Sandra Rosse as Khan of Clan Nova Cat.

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