Jim Updike

Jim Updike
Personal
AffiliationFederated Suns
Career
RankLeftenant
ProfessionInfantry Commander

Leftenant Jim Updike was an infantry commander serving in the Second Ceti Hussars in 2833.[1]

History[edit]

Operation LEOPARD[edit]

In May 2833, Jim Updike was with the the Second Ceti Hussars when they returned to Tikonov for Operation LEOPARD. The Capellan Confederation troops retreated to the High Kremlin, a Star League-era fortification, after a few weeks of heavy fighting. The fortresses defenses were near impossible to defeat. However, seismic surveys found a weak spot in the defenses of the High Kremlin via an outlying firebase. Jim was part of a special detachment sent to breach the firebase and enter the fortress via underground tunnels. The team would successfully enter into the High Kremlin and all resistance was crushed within days.[2]

Infantry Squad[edit]

Jim Updike commanded a Foot Infantry Rifle Platoon.[1]

References[edit]

  1. a b Scenario: Conquer the Kremlin, p. 3: "Attacker"
  2. Scenario: Conquer the Kremlin, p. 2: "Situation"

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