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Line 18: }} }} − '''Ragnar Magnusson''' was a [[saKhan]] of [[Clan Ghost Bear]] and the elected prince ''in absentia'' of the remnants of the [[Free Rasalhague Republic]]. + '''Ragnar Magnusson''' (born [[3034]]<ref name=M&Mp103>''Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers'', p. 103, "Ragnar Magnusson Profile"</ref> – died 31??) is a [[saKhan]] of [[Clan Ghost Bear]] and the elected prince ''in absentia'' of the remnants of the [[Free Rasalhague Republic]]. ==History== ==History== − ===Early history=== ===Early history=== − Magnusson, the son of the original [[Elected Prince]] of the Republic [[Haakon Magnusson]], went to [[Outreach]] with his father at the summons of [[Jaime Wolf]] in the year [[3051]]. There he trained along with the sons and daughters of the other [[Successor States|Great House]] leaders.<ref name=ACtA012>''Blood Legacy'', pp. 60–183</ref> + Magnusson, the son of the original [[Elected Prince]] of the Republic [[Haakon Magnusson]], went to [[Outreach]] with his father at the summons of [[Jaime Wolf]] in the year [[3051]]. There he trained along with the sons and daughters of the other [[Successor States|Great House]] leaders.<ref name=ACtA012>''Blood Legacy'', p. 60-183</ref> ===Clan Invasion=== ===Clan Invasion=== − Ragnar was serving as a military officer in the Rasalhague region when the [[Clans]] struck. During the invasion of [[Satalice]] beginning November [[3051]], Ragnar was serving as a ''[[Kapten]]'' with the [[3rd Drakøns]]. In later the stages of the invasion he was given command of an ad hoc company of BattleMechs, which had been given the name of '''Ragnar's ''Vargjagare''''' ("Wolf Hunter") Company. He conducted a series of harassment hits against the [[13th Wolf Guards (Clan Wolf)|13th Wolf's Guards]] and became a thorn in [[Natasha Kerensky]]'s side for a time. In January [[3052]], he would eventually end up facing [[Phelan Kell|Phelan Wolf]] in combat and ended up being captured.<ref name=MToBWp43/> + Ragnar was serving as a military officer in the Rasalhague region when the [[Clans]] struck. During the invasion of [[Satalice]] beginning November [[3051]], Ragnar was serving as a [[Kapten]] with the [[3rd Drakøns]]. In later the stages of the invasion he was given command of ad-hoc company of BattleMechs, which had given the name of '''Ragnar's Vargjagare''' (aka "Wolf Hunter") Company. He conducted a series of harassment hits against the [[13th Wolf Guards (Clan Wolf)|13th Wolf's Guards]] and became a thorn in [[Natasha Kerensky]]'s side for a time. In January [[3052]], he would eventually end up facing [[Phelan Kell|Phelan Wolf]] in combat and ended up being captured.<ref name=MToBWp43/> ===Clan Wolf=== ===Clan Wolf=== − He would be interned and made a [[bondsman]] of [[Clan Wolf]].<ref>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', pp. 42–43, 65: Outline information for the battle for Satalice and Ragnar's part in it with the Third Drakøns and the planet's two Armored Divisions</ref><ref name=MToBWp43>''More Tales of Black Widow'', p. 43: Campaign: Capture a Prince - Scenario setup for Ragnar's fight again Clan Wolf and his capture</ref><ref>''Era Report: 3052'', pp. 15, 18, 33: passing reference to his capture by Clan wolf by Phelan, reaffirming his status as company commander with the Third Drakøns</ref> + He would be interned and made a [[Bondsman]] of [[Clan Wolf]].<ref>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', pp. 42-43, 65 - Outline information for the battle for Satalice and Ragnar's part in it with the Third Drakøns and planet's two Armored Divisions</ref><ref name=MToBWp43>''More Tales of Black Widow'', p. 43 - Campaign: Capture a Prince - Scenario setup for Ragnar's fight again Clan Wolf and his capture</ref><ref>''Era Report: 3052'', pp. 15, 18, 33 - passing reference to his capture by Clan wolf by Phelan, reaffirming his status as company commander with the Third Drakøns</ref> He followed Khan Kell to exile and hence became a member of [[Clan Wolf-in-Exile]]. He followed Khan Kell to exile and hence became a member of [[Clan Wolf-in-Exile]]. ====Operation BULLDOG==== ====Operation BULLDOG==== − He eventually became a warrior of [[Clan Wolf]] after a period of serving as bondsman and during his days in Clan Wolf he rose to the rank of [[Star Captain]] in the Exiled Wolves. He participated in the assault on [[Labrea]] and was present when [[Khan]] [[Phelan Kell]] declared a formal [[Trial of Possession]] in the ''[[zellbrigen]]'' style for the [[6th Jaguar Dragoons (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|6th Jaguar Dragoons]] as a means of allowing [[Logan Moon]] to save their honor rather than foolishly sacrifice their lives for Khan Osis' benefit.<ref name=TDR-30>''The Dragon Roars'', pp. 30–31: "Scenario 5: ''Zellbrigen''"</ref> + He eventually became a warrior of [[Clan Wolf]] after a period of serving as [[bondsman]] and during his days in Clan Wolf he rose to the rank of [[Star Captain]] in the Exiled Wolves. He participated in the assault on [[Labrea]] and was present when [[Khan]] [[Phelan Kell]] challenge declared a formal [[Trial of Possession]] in the ''[[zellbrigen]]'' style for the [[6th Jaguar Dragoons (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|6th Jaguar Dragoons]] as a means of allowing [[Logan Moon]] to save their honor rather than foolishly sacrifice their lives for Khan Osis's benefit.<ref name=TDR-30>''The Dragon Roars'', pp. 30-31 - "Scenario 5: Zellbrigen"</ref> − In a simple three-on-three Trial in Colodney Valley, Phelan Kell pushed his [[Executioner (Gladiator)#Alternate Configurations|''Executioner'' A]]'s heat limit early to quickly damage Moon's heavier ''[[Dire Wolf (Daishi)|Dire Wolf]]'' A before relying on distance and maneuvering to defeat him.<ref>''Grave Covenant'', p. 267</ref> [[Ranna Kerensky]] however relied on superior targeting in her [[Warhawk (Masakari)#Alternate Configurations|''Warhawk'' C]] to defeat Wimmer's ''[[Turkina|Turkina B]]'' at range, while Ragnar favored the reverse, immediately closing his [[Ice Ferret (Fenris)#Alternate Configurations|''Ice Ferret'' D]] with Showers' longer-ranged [[Shadow Cat#Alternate Configurations|''Shadow Cat'' A]] where he had the advantage.<ref name=TDR-30/> + In a simple three-on-three Trial in Colodney Valley, Phelan Kell pushed his [[Executioner (Gladiator)#Alternate Configurations|''Executioner'' A]]'s heat limit early to quickly damage Moon's heavier ''[[Dire Wolf (Daishi)|Dire Wolf]]'' A before relying on distance and maneuvering to defeat him. <ref>''Grave Covenant'', p. 267</ref> [[Ranna Kerensky]] however relied on superior targeting in her [[Warhawk (Masakari)#Alternate Configurations|''Warhawk'' C]] to defeat Wimmer's ''[[Turkina|Turkina B]]'' at range, while Ragnar favored the reverse, immediately closing his [[Ice Ferret (Fenris)#Alternate Configurations|''Ice Ferret'' D]] with Showers' longer ranged [[Shadow Cat#Alternate Configurations|''Shadow Cat'' A]] where he had the advantage.<ref name=TDR-30/> − The entire 6th Jaguar Dragoons were taken ''[[isorla]]'' only for Phelan Kell declare them ''[[abtakha]]'' before even leaving Labrea. The Sixth Jaguar Dragoons were renamed to the 6th Wolf Guards.<ref name=TDR-24>''The Dragon Roars'', p. 24: "Wave Two: Driving Forward"</ref><ref name=TDR-30/><ref name=FMWC-158>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 158: "Clan Wolf (In Exile) - Alpha Galaxy: The Dire Wolves"</ref> + The entire 6th Jaguar Dragoons were taken ''[[isorla]]'' only for Phelan Kell declare them ''[[abtakha]]'' before even leaving Labrea. The Sixth Jaguar Dragoons were renamed to the 6th Wolf Guards.<ref name=TDR-24>''The Dragon Roars'', p. 24 - "Wave Two: Driving Forward"</ref><ref name=TDR-30/><ref name=FMWC-158>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 158 - "Clan Wolf (In Exile) - Alpha Galaxy: The Dire Wolves"</ref> ===Clan Ghost Bear=== ===Clan Ghost Bear=== − However in 3060, Ragnar was captured in a [[Trial of Possession|Trial]] in [[Utrecht]] when Clan Wolf-in-Exile Trialed for a ''[[Leviathan]]'' that contained prefab factories and production machinery against [[Clan Ghost Bear]], and he was captured and made bondsman by [[Sarah DelVillar]]. In Clan Ghost Bear he rose to become a Star Colonel.<ref>''The Purview of Warriors''</ref> By [[3061]] he was in command of the [[1st Rasalhague Bears (Rasalhague Dominion)|1st Rasalhague Bears]], a Cluster that contained at least one former [[KungsArmé]] soldier in each [[Star]], with those soldiers having been claimed as ''[[isorla]]'' and subsequently regaining their warrior status.<ref name=FMWC88>''Field Manual: Warden Clans, p. 88: "1st Rasalhague Bears Profile"</ref> + However in 3060, Ragnar was captured in a [[Trial of Possession|Trial]] in [[Utrecht]] when Clan Wolf-in-Exile trialed for a ''[[Leviathan]]'' that contained prefab factories and production machinery against [[Clan Ghost Bear]], and he was captured and made bondsman by [[Sarah DelVillar]]. In Clan Ghost Bear he rose to become a Star Colonel.<ref>''The Purview of Warriors''</ref> − − Following the death of saKhan [[Roberto Snuka]] in early [[3075]], the Ghost Bear Council granted Ragnar the [[Bloodname]] of Magnusson and elected him as saKhan.<ref name=M&MTSDp104-05>''Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers'', pp. 104–105</ref> ===Jihad and the Ghost Bear Dominion=== ===Jihad and the Ghost Bear Dominion=== − In a surprising move, the people of the remnants of the Free Rasalhague Republic, when polled, overwhelmingly chose him to be their new Elected Prince. Due to his unique status as a Clansman, he could not accept, and [[Christian Månsdottir]], the long-standing leader of the Rasalhagian military, was elected Regent in his stead.<ref name=FM:CSp63>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 63 "A New Leader"</ref> + In a surprising move, the people of the remnants of the Free Rasalhague Republic, when polled, overwhelmingly chose him to be their new Elected Prince. Due to his unique status as a Clansman, he could not accept, and the long-standing leader of the Rasalhagian military was elected Regent in his stead. − Ragnar journeyed to [[Orestes]] in [[3070]], and on 21 August he spoke to the Free Rasalhague Republic government on behalf of Clan Ghost Bear and the [[Ghost Bear Dominion]], beginning negotiations on what would hopefully be an accord "for all Rasalhagian peoples."<ref name="J:FRp48">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 48: "The Jihad in Review"</ref> + Ragnar journeyed to [[Orestes]] in [[3070]], and on 21 August he spoke to the Free Rasalhague Republic government on behalf of Clan Ghost Bear and the [[Ghost Bear Dominion]], beginning negotiations on what would hopefully be an accord "for all Rasalhagian peoples."<ref name="J:FRp48">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 48, "The Jihad In Review"</ref> − {{Quote|''The road ahead is filled with an evil that can only be cleansed with the fires of Annihilation. The road behind us is littered with the bodies of our fallen, given to that cause. As you fight today, know that each of us who dies this day will have spent our lives in the name of honor, in the name of Kerensky, in the names of [[Sandra Tseng]] and [[Hans Jorgensson]]! But above all this, know that we shall forever purge these nameless monsters in the name of that which is above what makes us trueborn or freeborn, Clan or Sphere. Follow me — for Rasalhague!''|saKhan Ragnar Magnusson, to his troops at the Battle of [[Dieron]], [[3077]]<ref>''Touring the Stars'', p. 46: "Volume XXIII: Standing Together"</ref>}} + {{Quote|''The road ahead is filled with an evil that can only be cleansed with the fires of Annihilation. The road behind us is littered with the bodies of our fallen, given to that cause. As you fight today, know that each of us who dies this day will have spent our lives in the name of honor, in the name of Kerensky, in the names of [[Sandra Tseng]] and [[Hans Jorgensson]]! But above all this, know that we shall forever purge these nameless monsters in the name of that which is above what makes us trueborn or freeborn, Clan or Sphere. Follow me—for Rasalhague!''|saKhan Ragnar Magnusson, to his troops at the Battle of [[Dieron]], [[3077]]<ref>''Touring the Stars'', p. 46 - "Volume XXIII: Standing Together"</ref>}} ===Second Combine-Dominion War and formation of the Rasalhague Dominion=== ===Second Combine-Dominion War and formation of the Rasalhague Dominion=== − During the [[Second Combine-Dominion War]] of [[3098]]-[[3103]], saKhan Magnusson found himself making many of the key decisions for the Dominion's war effort as Khan [[Aletha Kabrinski]] suffered from mental degradation. Following the war's end he supported Unity Council Leader "Prince" [[Jukka Heikkinen|Jukka Heikkinen's]] proposed reforms which would cede much political power to civilian members of the Dominion. When these changes led to his nation recreating itself as the [[Rasalhague Dominion]] in [[3103]], Magnusson was elected as its first Prince.<ref>''Historical: Wars of the Republic Era'', p. 39</ref> + During the [[Second Combine-Dominion War]] of [[3098]]-[[3103]], saKhan Magnusson found himself making many of the key decisions for the Dominion's war effort as Khan [[Aletha Kabrinski]] suffered from mental degradation. Following the war's end he supported Prince [[Jukka Heikkinen|Jukka Heikkinen's]] proposed reforms which would cede much political power to civilian members of the Dominion. When these changes led to his nation recreating itself as the [[Rasalhague Dominion]] in [[3103]], Magnusson was elected as its first Prince.<ref>''Historical: Wars of the Republic Era'', p. 39</ref> + + ==BattleMechs== + During the [[Clan Invasion]], Ragnar piloted an ''[[Ostsol]]''.<ref>''Glancing Blows''</ref> During [[Operation BULLDOG]] with [[Clan Wolf-in-Exile]], he piloted an ''[[Ice Ferret (Fenris)|Ice Ferret]]''.<ref>''The Dragon Roars'', p. 30</ref> In his final battle for Clan Wolf-in-Exile where he was taken bondsman by Clan Ghost Bear he piloted a ''[[Dire Wolf (Daishi)|Dire Wolf]]''. ==Legacy== ==Legacy== − Ragnar would be honored by the Ghost Bear Council who, during the [[Jihad]], created the [[Magnusson (Bloodname)|Magnusson Bloodname]].<ref>''Era Report: 3145'', p. 109: "Lars Magnusson Profile"</ref> + Ragnar would be honored by the Ghost Bear Council who, during the [[Jihad]], created the [[Magnusson (Bloodname)|Magnusson Bloodname]]. <ref>''Era Report: 3145'', p. 109 - "Lars Magnusson Profile"</ref> − ==BattleMechs== + ==Titles and Positions== − Prior to the Clan Invasion, Ragnar Magnusson would unhappily pilot a [[Jenner|JR7-D ''Jenner'']], making it a priority to swap to a heavier 'Mech at his first opportunity. Upon receiving command of the ''Vargjagare'' Company he got his wish, receiving an [[Ostsol|OTL-4D ''Ostsol'']] with the rear-firing lasers moved to forward-firing mounts to match his hot-tempered fighting style.<ref name=CMKp66>''Combat Manual: Kurita'', p. 66: "FRR-KungsArmé - Löjtnant Ragnar Magnusson"</ref> <ref>''Glancing Blows''</ref>+ {{s-start}} − + {{s-bef|before=[[Christian Månsdottir]]}} − During [[Operation BULLDOG]] with [[Clan Wolf-in-Exile]], he piloted an ''[[Ice Ferret (Fenris)|Ice Ferret]]''.<ref>''The Dragon Roars'', p. 30</ref> In his final battle for Clan Wolf-in-Exile where he was taken bondsman by Clan Ghost Bear he piloted a ''[[Dire Wolf (Daishi)|Dire Wolf]]''.+ {{s-title|title=[[Elected Prince of Free Rasalhague Republic]]|years=3070 – 3???}} + {{s-aft|after=none}} + {{s-bef|before=??}} + {{s-title|title=[[saKhan of Clan Ghost Bear]]|years= at least [[3090]]<ref>Wars of the Republic Era, p. 25<ref> - at least [[3103]]<ref>Wars of the Republic Era, p. 15</ref>}} + {{s-aft|after=??}} + {{s-end}} ==Portrait Gallery== ==Portrait Gallery== <gallery> <gallery> − Ragnar Magnusson ShSphere.jpg|Ragnar Magnusson at age 25 from ''[[Shattered Sphere]]'' + Image:Ragnar Magnusson 2.jpg|At age of 25 − Ragnar Magnusson MM.jpg|Ragnar at age 42 from ''[[Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers|Masters and Minions]]'' </gallery> </gallery> Line 73:
Line 77: ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − * ''[[Combat Manual: Kurita]]'' * ''[[Dark Age: Touring the Stars (3130)]]'' * ''[[Dark Age: Touring the Stars (3130)]]'' − * ''[[The Dragon Roars]]'' * ''[[Glancing Blows]]'' (in: ''[[Tactical Operations]]'') * ''[[Glancing Blows]]'' (in: ''[[Tactical Operations]]'') * ''[[Historical: Wars of the Republic Era]]'' * ''[[Historical: Wars of the Republic Era]]'' Line 82:
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| − | | caption = Ragnar Magnusson | + | | caption = Ragnar Magnusson |
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| − | | birthdate = [[3034]]<ref name=M& | + | | birthdate = [[3034]]<ref name=M&Mp103/> |
| − | | died = | + | | died = 31?? |
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| − | | affiliation = [[House Magnusson]] | + | | affiliation = [[House Magnusson]],<br>[[Clan Ghost Bear]] |
| rank = [[saKhan of Clan Ghost Bear|saKhan]] | | rank = [[saKhan of Clan Ghost Bear|saKhan]] | ||
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| − | | position = [[Elected Prince of the Free Rasalhague Republic | + | | position = [[Elected Prince]] of the [[Free Rasalhague Republic]] ''in absentia''<br/> |
| profession = [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] | | profession = [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] | ||
| parents = [[Haakon Magnusson]] (father) | | parents = [[Haakon Magnusson]] (father) | ||
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| − | '''Ragnar Magnusson''' | + | '''Ragnar Magnusson''' (born [[3034]]<ref name=M&Mp103>''Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers'', p. 103, "Ragnar Magnusson Profile"</ref> – died 31??) is a [[saKhan]] of [[Clan Ghost Bear]] and the elected prince ''in absentia'' of the remnants of the [[Free Rasalhague Republic]]. |
==History== | ==History== | ||
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===Early history=== | ===Early history=== | ||
| − | Magnusson, the son of the original [[Elected Prince]] of the Republic [[Haakon Magnusson]], went to [[Outreach]] with his father at the summons of [[Jaime Wolf]] in the year [[3051]]. There he trained along with the sons and daughters of the other [[Successor States|Great House]] leaders.<ref name=ACtA012>''Blood Legacy'', | + | Magnusson, the son of the original [[Elected Prince]] of the Republic [[Haakon Magnusson]], went to [[Outreach]] with his father at the summons of [[Jaime Wolf]] in the year [[3051]]. There he trained along with the sons and daughters of the other [[Successor States|Great House]] leaders.<ref name=ACtA012>''Blood Legacy'', p. 60-183</ref> |
===Clan Invasion=== | ===Clan Invasion=== | ||
| − | Ragnar was serving as a military officer in the Rasalhague region when the [[Clans]] struck. During the invasion of [[Satalice]] beginning November [[3051]], Ragnar was serving as a | + | Ragnar was serving as a military officer in the Rasalhague region when the [[Clans]] struck. During the invasion of [[Satalice]] beginning November [[3051]], Ragnar was serving as a [[Kapten]] with the [[3rd Drakøns]]. In later the stages of the invasion he was given command of ad-hoc company of BattleMechs, which had given the name of '''Ragnar's Vargjagare''' (aka "Wolf Hunter") Company. He conducted a series of harassment hits against the [[13th Wolf Guards (Clan Wolf)|13th Wolf's Guards]] and became a thorn in [[Natasha Kerensky]]'s side for a time. In January [[3052]], he would eventually end up facing [[Phelan Kell|Phelan Wolf]] in combat and ended up being captured.<ref name=MToBWp43/> |
===Clan Wolf=== | ===Clan Wolf=== | ||
| − | He would be interned and made a [[ | + | He would be interned and made a [[Bondsman]] of [[Clan Wolf]].<ref>''Wolf Clan Sourcebook'', pp. 42-43, 65 - Outline information for the battle for Satalice and Ragnar's part in it with the Third Drakøns and planet's two Armored Divisions</ref><ref name=MToBWp43>''More Tales of Black Widow'', p. 43 - Campaign: Capture a Prince - Scenario setup for Ragnar's fight again Clan Wolf and his capture</ref><ref>''Era Report: 3052'', pp. 15, 18, 33 - passing reference to his capture by Clan wolf by Phelan, reaffirming his status as company commander with the Third Drakøns</ref> |
He followed Khan Kell to exile and hence became a member of [[Clan Wolf-in-Exile]]. | He followed Khan Kell to exile and hence became a member of [[Clan Wolf-in-Exile]]. | ||
====Operation BULLDOG==== | ====Operation BULLDOG==== | ||
| − | He eventually became a warrior of [[Clan Wolf]] after a period of serving as bondsman and during his days in Clan Wolf he rose to the rank of [[Star Captain]] in the Exiled Wolves. He participated in the assault on [[Labrea]] and was present when [[Khan]] [[Phelan Kell]] declared a formal [[Trial of Possession]] in the ''[[zellbrigen]]'' style for the [[6th Jaguar Dragoons (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|6th Jaguar Dragoons]] as a means of allowing [[Logan Moon]] to save their honor rather than foolishly sacrifice their lives for Khan Osis' benefit.<ref name=TDR-30>''The Dragon Roars'', pp. | + | He eventually became a warrior of [[Clan Wolf]] after a period of serving as [[bondsman]] and during his days in Clan Wolf he rose to the rank of [[Star Captain]] in the Exiled Wolves. He participated in the assault on [[Labrea]] and was present when [[Khan]] [[Phelan Kell]] challenge declared a formal [[Trial of Possession]] in the ''[[zellbrigen]]'' style for the [[6th Jaguar Dragoons (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|6th Jaguar Dragoons]] as a means of allowing [[Logan Moon]] to save their honor rather than foolishly sacrifice their lives for Khan Osis's benefit.<ref name=TDR-30>''The Dragon Roars'', pp. 30-31 - "Scenario 5: Zellbrigen"</ref> |
| − | In a simple three-on-three Trial in Colodney Valley, Phelan Kell pushed his [[Executioner (Gladiator)#Alternate Configurations|''Executioner'' A]]'s heat limit early to quickly damage Moon's heavier ''[[Dire Wolf (Daishi)|Dire Wolf]]'' A before relying on distance and maneuvering to defeat him.<ref>''Grave Covenant'', p. 267</ref> [[Ranna Kerensky]] however relied on superior targeting in her [[Warhawk (Masakari)#Alternate Configurations|''Warhawk'' C]] to defeat Wimmer's ''[[Turkina|Turkina B]]'' at range, while Ragnar favored the reverse, immediately closing his [[Ice Ferret (Fenris)#Alternate Configurations|''Ice Ferret'' D]] with Showers' longer | + | In a simple three-on-three Trial in Colodney Valley, Phelan Kell pushed his [[Executioner (Gladiator)#Alternate Configurations|''Executioner'' A]]'s heat limit early to quickly damage Moon's heavier ''[[Dire Wolf (Daishi)|Dire Wolf]]'' A before relying on distance and maneuvering to defeat him. <ref>''Grave Covenant'', p. 267</ref> [[Ranna Kerensky]] however relied on superior targeting in her [[Warhawk (Masakari)#Alternate Configurations|''Warhawk'' C]] to defeat Wimmer's ''[[Turkina|Turkina B]]'' at range, while Ragnar favored the reverse, immediately closing his [[Ice Ferret (Fenris)#Alternate Configurations|''Ice Ferret'' D]] with Showers' longer ranged [[Shadow Cat#Alternate Configurations|''Shadow Cat'' A]] where he had the advantage.<ref name=TDR-30/> |
| − | The entire 6th Jaguar Dragoons were taken ''[[isorla]]'' only for Phelan Kell declare them ''[[abtakha]]'' before even leaving Labrea. The Sixth Jaguar Dragoons were renamed to the 6th Wolf Guards.<ref name=TDR-24>''The Dragon Roars'', p. 24 | + | The entire 6th Jaguar Dragoons were taken ''[[isorla]]'' only for Phelan Kell declare them ''[[abtakha]]'' before even leaving Labrea. The Sixth Jaguar Dragoons were renamed to the 6th Wolf Guards.<ref name=TDR-24>''The Dragon Roars'', p. 24 - "Wave Two: Driving Forward"</ref><ref name=TDR-30/><ref name=FMWC-158>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 158 - "Clan Wolf (In Exile) - Alpha Galaxy: The Dire Wolves"</ref> |
===Clan Ghost Bear=== | ===Clan Ghost Bear=== | ||
| − | However in 3060, Ragnar was captured in a [[Trial of Possession|Trial]] in [[Utrecht]] when Clan Wolf-in-Exile | + | However in 3060, Ragnar was captured in a [[Trial of Possession|Trial]] in [[Utrecht]] when Clan Wolf-in-Exile trialed for a ''[[Leviathan]]'' that contained prefab factories and production machinery against [[Clan Ghost Bear]], and he was captured and made bondsman by [[Sarah DelVillar]]. In Clan Ghost Bear he rose to become a Star Colonel.<ref>''The Purview of Warriors''</ref> |
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===Jihad and the Ghost Bear Dominion=== | ===Jihad and the Ghost Bear Dominion=== | ||
| − | In a surprising move, the people of the remnants of the Free Rasalhague Republic, when polled, overwhelmingly chose him to be their new Elected Prince. Due to his unique status as a Clansman, he could not accept, and | + | In a surprising move, the people of the remnants of the Free Rasalhague Republic, when polled, overwhelmingly chose him to be their new Elected Prince. Due to his unique status as a Clansman, he could not accept, and the long-standing leader of the Rasalhagian military was elected Regent in his stead. |
| − | Ragnar journeyed to [[Orestes]] in [[3070]], and on 21 August he spoke to the Free Rasalhague Republic government on behalf of Clan Ghost Bear and the [[Ghost Bear Dominion]], beginning negotiations on what would hopefully be an accord "for all Rasalhagian peoples."<ref name="J:FRp48">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 48 | + | Ragnar journeyed to [[Orestes]] in [[3070]], and on 21 August he spoke to the Free Rasalhague Republic government on behalf of Clan Ghost Bear and the [[Ghost Bear Dominion]], beginning negotiations on what would hopefully be an accord "for all Rasalhagian peoples."<ref name="J:FRp48">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 48, "The Jihad In Review"</ref> |
| − | {{Quote|''The road ahead is filled with an evil that can only be cleansed with the fires of Annihilation. The road behind us is littered with the bodies of our fallen, given to that cause. As you fight today, know that each of us who dies this day will have spent our lives in the name of honor, in the name of Kerensky, in the names of [[Sandra Tseng]] and [[Hans Jorgensson]]! But above all this, know that we shall forever purge these nameless monsters in the name of that which is above what makes us trueborn or freeborn, Clan or Sphere. Follow | + | {{Quote|''The road ahead is filled with an evil that can only be cleansed with the fires of Annihilation. The road behind us is littered with the bodies of our fallen, given to that cause. As you fight today, know that each of us who dies this day will have spent our lives in the name of honor, in the name of Kerensky, in the names of [[Sandra Tseng]] and [[Hans Jorgensson]]! But above all this, know that we shall forever purge these nameless monsters in the name of that which is above what makes us trueborn or freeborn, Clan or Sphere. Follow me—for Rasalhague!''|saKhan Ragnar Magnusson, to his troops at the Battle of [[Dieron]], [[3077]]<ref>''Touring the Stars'', p. 46 - "Volume XXIII: Standing Together"</ref>}} |
===Second Combine-Dominion War and formation of the Rasalhague Dominion=== | ===Second Combine-Dominion War and formation of the Rasalhague Dominion=== | ||
| − | During the [[Second Combine-Dominion War]] of [[3098]]-[[3103]], saKhan Magnusson found himself making many of the key decisions for the Dominion's war effort as Khan [[Aletha Kabrinski]] suffered from mental degradation. Following the war's end he supported | + | During the [[Second Combine-Dominion War]] of [[3098]]-[[3103]], saKhan Magnusson found himself making many of the key decisions for the Dominion's war effort as Khan [[Aletha Kabrinski]] suffered from mental degradation. Following the war's end he supported Prince [[Jukka Heikkinen|Jukka Heikkinen's]] proposed reforms which would cede much political power to civilian members of the Dominion. When these changes led to his nation recreating itself as the [[Rasalhague Dominion]] in [[3103]], Magnusson was elected as its first Prince.<ref>''Historical: Wars of the Republic Era'', p. 39</ref> |
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| + | ==BattleMechs== | ||
| + | During the [[Clan Invasion]], Ragnar piloted an ''[[Ostsol]]''.<ref>''Glancing Blows''</ref> During [[Operation BULLDOG]] with [[Clan Wolf-in-Exile]], he piloted an ''[[Ice Ferret (Fenris)|Ice Ferret]]''.<ref>''The Dragon Roars'', p. 30</ref> In his final battle for Clan Wolf-in-Exile where he was taken bondsman by Clan Ghost Bear he piloted a ''[[Dire Wolf (Daishi)|Dire Wolf]]''. | ||
==Legacy== | ==Legacy== | ||
| − | Ragnar would be honored by the Ghost Bear Council who, during the [[Jihad]], created the [[Magnusson (Bloodname)|Magnusson Bloodname]].<ref>''Era Report: 3145'', p. 109 | + | Ragnar would be honored by the Ghost Bear Council who, during the [[Jihad]], created the [[Magnusson (Bloodname)|Magnusson Bloodname]]. <ref>''Era Report: 3145'', p. 109 - "Lars Magnusson Profile"</ref> |
| − | == | + | ==Titles and Positions== |
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| − | + | {{s-bef|before=[[Christian Månsdottir]]}} | |
| − | + | {{s-title|title=[[Elected Prince of Free Rasalhague Republic]]|years=3070 – 3???}} | |
| + | {{s-aft|after=none}} | ||
| + | {{s-bef|before=??}} | ||
| + | {{s-title|title=[[saKhan of Clan Ghost Bear]]|years= at least [[3090]]<ref>Wars of the Republic Era, p. 25<ref> - at least [[3103]]<ref>Wars of the Republic Era, p. 15</ref>}} | ||
| + | {{s-aft|after=??}} | ||
| + | {{s-end}} | ||
==Portrait Gallery== | ==Portrait Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
| − | Ragnar Magnusson | + | Image:Ragnar Magnusson 2.jpg|At age of 25 |
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
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* ''[[Dark Age: Touring the Stars (3130)]]'' | * ''[[Dark Age: Touring the Stars (3130)]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Glancing Blows]]'' (in: ''[[Tactical Operations]]'') | * ''[[Glancing Blows]]'' (in: ''[[Tactical Operations]]'') | ||
* ''[[Historical: Wars of the Republic Era]]'' | * ''[[Historical: Wars of the Republic Era]]'' | ||
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* ''[[Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers]]'' | * ''[[Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers]]'' | ||
* ''[[More Tales of the Black Widow]]'' | * ''[[More Tales of the Black Widow]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[The Dragon Roars]]'' | ||
* ''[[The Purview of Warriors]]'' | * ''[[The Purview of Warriors]]'' | ||
* ''[[Wolf Clan Sourcebook]]'' | * ''[[Wolf Clan Sourcebook]]'' | ||
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[[Category:Rasalhague Characters|Magnusson, Ragnar]] | [[Category:Rasalhague Characters|Magnusson, Ragnar]] | ||