Elias von Richter
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Elias von Richter | |
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| Personal | |
| Affiliation | House von Richter |
| Profile | |
| Rank | Duke of Penobscot[1] |
| Profession | Noble |
| Family | |
| Siblings | Emil von Richter[1] |
Elias von Richter was a Lyran Commonwealth noble.[1]
History[edit]
Elias von Richter, the Duke of Penobscot, had no heirs but was focused on his legacy. Normally upon his passing, his title and possessions would have passed to his younger brother Emil; however, he saw him as ill-suited to rule an entire planet and took steps to ensure he would not inherit anything from his estate.[1]
In 3027, rumors began spreading around the royal court that Emil was amassing a large mercenary force intending to claim what he believed was rightfully his. Out of concern for his well-being, the House Richter Honor Guard pleaded with Elias to hire an independent party to investigate.[1]
Elias hired a mercenary outfit to attack the forces assembling on Emil's land and eliminate some of the lieutenants in order to gather information about them—as Elias could not move against his brother without proof—and their BattleMechs' gun camera footage and sensor readings identified them as belonging to the Free Worlds League. Having been exposed, the League troops quickly mobilized and moved on Elias' estate, only to be repelled attempting to ford the Verona River by the combined resistance of the Honor Guard and entire Penobscot militia. Emil retreated to his villa in the Prospect Mountains while the FWL forces prepared their defenses along the only road that travels through the area. Even with the terrain and artillery support, they were unable to withstand the ensuing siege; Emil surrendered and the League abandoned him, having taken on too many casualties.[1]
Despite his treachery, Elias could not have his brother executed. Emil was remanded to house arrest in his villa for the rest of Elias' life, at which point Archon Katrina Steiner had permission to do with him as she wished. Upon Elias' death, all of his titles, wealth, land grants, and possessions were to be returned to the Commonwealth and donated to the people of Penobscot.[1]
Behind the Scenes[edit]
Elias von Richter was voiced by Micah Mason.[2]
References[edit]
Bibliography[edit]
- MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries (video game)