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Line 16: In the closing days of the Refusal War, a battle took place on [[Wotan]] between the Clans, with Wolf Star Colonel and former ilKhan [[Ulric Kerensky]] seeking to engage [[saKhan]] [[Vandervahn Chistu]] of the Jade Falcons in single combat. However, Chistu laid a trap for Ulric, and when the final confrontation took place on 10 December [[3057]] Ulric Kerensky was killed via artillery bombardment. Having secured the "honor" of killing the Ulric Kerensky, Chistu knew he would be in a good position to win the next [[ilKhan]] election. With both Clans badly hurt and both Ulric and [[Natasha Kerensky]] dead, Chistu made overtures to the remaining Wolf warriors, arguing that when their entire Clan was bid into the Refusal War it had become a [[Trial of Possession]] and they were now members of Clan Jade Falcon. The survivors, seeing some logic in his statements and knowing that only together could the two depleted Clans survive, accepted this pronouncement. Only those Wolves who had followed [[Phelan Kell]] to [[Morges]] remained defiant, but in this matter Chistu again worked quickly to initiate the [[Ritual of Abjuration]] against them and (against the objections of his senior Khan) sent forces to destroy the [[Clan Wolf-in-Exile|exiles]].<ref name=MI1-2>''Malicious Intent'', ch. 1-2</ref><ref name=MI5>''Malicious Intent'', ch. 5</ref> In the closing days of the Refusal War, a battle took place on [[Wotan]] between the Clans, with Wolf Star Colonel and former ilKhan [[Ulric Kerensky]] seeking to engage [[saKhan]] [[Vandervahn Chistu]] of the Jade Falcons in single combat. However, Chistu laid a trap for Ulric, and when the final confrontation took place on 10 December [[3057]] Ulric Kerensky was killed via artillery bombardment. Having secured the "honor" of killing the Ulric Kerensky, Chistu knew he would be in a good position to win the next [[ilKhan]] election. With both Clans badly hurt and both Ulric and [[Natasha Kerensky]] dead, Chistu made overtures to the remaining Wolf warriors, arguing that when their entire Clan was bid into the Refusal War it had become a [[Trial of Possession]] and they were now members of Clan Jade Falcon. The survivors, seeing some logic in his statements and knowing that only together could the two depleted Clans survive, accepted this pronouncement. Only those Wolves who had followed [[Phelan Kell]] to [[Morges]] remained defiant, but in this matter Chistu again worked quickly to initiate the [[Ritual of Abjuration]] against them and (against the objections of his senior Khan) sent forces to destroy the [[Clan Wolf-in-Exile|exiles]].<ref name=MI1-2>''Malicious Intent'', ch. 1-2</ref><ref name=MI5>''Malicious Intent'', ch. 5</ref> − Unfortunately, Chistu had not counted on Vlad, a member of Ulric's command [[Star]], surviving the bombardment. Trapped and injured in his damaged ''[[Timber Wolf]]'', Vlad would finally be located by salvage crews on 13 December and learned of what had transpired since his Khan's death. As the only Wolf who had neither accepted Chistu's offer or fled with Phelan, Vlad was the only one in position to challenge the Jade Falcon saKhan over the Absorption. He would need some assistance in the matter and sought an audience with Elias Crichell the next day, confronting Crichell with the truth about Ulric's murder, and offered the Falcon Khan a way to counter his subordinate's maneuverings. Vlad intended to challenge Chistu over the details of Ulric's death, but because he lacked a [[Bloodname]] Vlad would need the permission of a Khan to sanction this honor duel. In exchange for giving his sanction to legally kill a political rival, Crichell would only have to honor two requests of Vlad: the granting of a Ward Bloodname, and another favor to be carried out after Chistu's death.<ref name=MI1-2/><ref name=MI5/> + Unfortunately, Chistu had not counted on Vlad, a member of Ulric's command [[Star]], surviving the bombardment. Trapped and injured in his damaged ''[[Timber Wolf]]'', Vlad would finally be located by salvage crews on 13 December and learned of what had transpired since his Khan's death. As the only Wolf who had neither accepted Chistu's offer or fled with Phelan, Vlad was the only one in position to challenge the Jade Falcon saKhan over the Absorption. He would need some assistance in the matter and sought an audience with Elias Crichell the next day, confronting Crichell with the truth about Ulric's murder, and offered the Falcon Kahn a way to counter his subordinate's maneuverings. Vlad intended to challenge Chistu over the details of Ulric's death, but because he lacked a [[Bloodname]] Vlad would need the permission of a Khan to sanction this honor duel. In exchange for giving his sanction to legally kill a political rival, Crichell would only have to honor two requests of Vlad: the granting of a Ward Bloodname, and another favor to be carried out after Chistu's death.<ref name=MI1-2/><ref name=MI5/> Seeing the wisdom in such a bargain and thinking the second favor would only be to take Chistu's place as saKhan, Crichell agreed. Later that afternoon, Vlad met with Chistu in Crichell's office with the senior Khan, [[Kael Pershaw]] and [[Marthe Pryde]] present. Vlad issued two challenges to Chistu, not only over the killing of Ulric Kerensky but on the entire matter of the Absorption itself. Crichell reeled at this alteration of their deal, realizing what the second favor Vlad intended was for Clan Wolf's absorption to be reversed, and revoked his permission. Chistu saw it differently however: even the act of fighting a duel over the conduct of his "slaying" of Ulric could besmirch his standing within such an honor-bound Clan, but a challenge over the Absorption was more a technical dispute over legal interpretations. He accepted Vlad's second challenge and, as the challenged party, chose to fight an augmented duel in [[BattleMech]]s, with Vlad choosing Government Hill (the site of Ulric's ambush) as their battlefield.<ref name=MI5/> In the duel which followed, Vlad, piloting a borrowed ''[[Warhawk]]'', succeeded in defeating Chistu and rendered his ''[[Executioner]]'' helpless. On a personal radio frequency Vlad began to mock the fallen saKhan and promised the rebirth of Wolf Clan. Chistu, for his part, pleaded that he survive and be made a [[bondsman]] to help Vlad confront Crichell in turn. Disgusted by such willing treachery, Vlad's answer was to fire his [[Large Pulse Laser]]s into the stricken 'Mech's cockpit.<ref>''Malicious Intent'', ch. 6</ref> Seeing the wisdom in such a bargain and thinking the second favor would only be to take Chistu's place as saKhan, Crichell agreed. Later that afternoon, Vlad met with Chistu in Crichell's office with the senior Khan, [[Kael Pershaw]] and [[Marthe Pryde]] present. Vlad issued two challenges to Chistu, not only over the killing of Ulric Kerensky but on the entire matter of the Absorption itself. Crichell reeled at this alteration of their deal, realizing what the second favor Vlad intended was for Clan Wolf's absorption to be reversed, and revoked his permission. Chistu saw it differently however: even the act of fighting a duel over the conduct of his "slaying" of Ulric could besmirch his standing within such an honor-bound Clan, but a challenge over the Absorption was more a technical dispute over legal interpretations. He accepted Vlad's second challenge and, as the challenged party, chose to fight an augmented duel in [[BattleMech]]s, with Vlad choosing Government Hill (the site of Ulric's ambush) as their battlefield.<ref name=MI5/> In the duel which followed, Vlad, piloting a borrowed ''[[Warhawk]]'', succeeded in defeating Chistu and rendered his ''[[Executioner]]'' helpless. On a personal radio frequency Vlad began to mock the fallen saKhan and promised the rebirth of Wolf Clan. Chistu, for his part, pleaded that he survive and be made a [[bondsman]] to help Vlad confront Crichell in turn. Disgusted by such willing treachery, Vlad's answer was to fire his [[Large Pulse Laser]]s into the stricken 'Mech's cockpit.<ref>''Malicious Intent'', ch. 6</ref>
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In the closing days of the Refusal War, a battle took place on [[Wotan]] between the Clans, with Wolf Star Colonel and former ilKhan [[Ulric Kerensky]] seeking to engage [[saKhan]] [[Vandervahn Chistu]] of the Jade Falcons in single combat. However, Chistu laid a trap for Ulric, and when the final confrontation took place on 10 December [[3057]] Ulric Kerensky was killed via artillery bombardment. Having secured the "honor" of killing the Ulric Kerensky, Chistu knew he would be in a good position to win the next [[ilKhan]] election. With both Clans badly hurt and both Ulric and [[Natasha Kerensky]] dead, Chistu made overtures to the remaining Wolf warriors, arguing that when their entire Clan was bid into the Refusal War it had become a [[Trial of Possession]] and they were now members of Clan Jade Falcon. The survivors, seeing some logic in his statements and knowing that only together could the two depleted Clans survive, accepted this pronouncement. Only those Wolves who had followed [[Phelan Kell]] to [[Morges]] remained defiant, but in this matter Chistu again worked quickly to initiate the [[Ritual of Abjuration]] against them and (against the objections of his senior Khan) sent forces to destroy the [[Clan Wolf-in-Exile|exiles]].<ref name=MI1-2>''Malicious Intent'', ch. 1-2</ref><ref name=MI5>''Malicious Intent'', ch. 5</ref> | In the closing days of the Refusal War, a battle took place on [[Wotan]] between the Clans, with Wolf Star Colonel and former ilKhan [[Ulric Kerensky]] seeking to engage [[saKhan]] [[Vandervahn Chistu]] of the Jade Falcons in single combat. However, Chistu laid a trap for Ulric, and when the final confrontation took place on 10 December [[3057]] Ulric Kerensky was killed via artillery bombardment. Having secured the "honor" of killing the Ulric Kerensky, Chistu knew he would be in a good position to win the next [[ilKhan]] election. With both Clans badly hurt and both Ulric and [[Natasha Kerensky]] dead, Chistu made overtures to the remaining Wolf warriors, arguing that when their entire Clan was bid into the Refusal War it had become a [[Trial of Possession]] and they were now members of Clan Jade Falcon. The survivors, seeing some logic in his statements and knowing that only together could the two depleted Clans survive, accepted this pronouncement. Only those Wolves who had followed [[Phelan Kell]] to [[Morges]] remained defiant, but in this matter Chistu again worked quickly to initiate the [[Ritual of Abjuration]] against them and (against the objections of his senior Khan) sent forces to destroy the [[Clan Wolf-in-Exile|exiles]].<ref name=MI1-2>''Malicious Intent'', ch. 1-2</ref><ref name=MI5>''Malicious Intent'', ch. 5</ref> | ||
| − | Unfortunately, Chistu had not counted on Vlad, a member of Ulric's command [[Star]], surviving the bombardment. Trapped and injured in his damaged ''[[Timber Wolf]]'', Vlad would finally be located by salvage crews on 13 December and learned of what had transpired since his Khan's death. As the only Wolf who had neither accepted Chistu's offer or fled with Phelan, Vlad was the only one in position to challenge the Jade Falcon saKhan over the Absorption. He would need some assistance in the matter and sought an audience with Elias Crichell the next day, confronting Crichell with the truth about Ulric's murder, and offered the Falcon | + | Unfortunately, Chistu had not counted on Vlad, a member of Ulric's command [[Star]], surviving the bombardment. Trapped and injured in his damaged ''[[Timber Wolf]]'', Vlad would finally be located by salvage crews on 13 December and learned of what had transpired since his Khan's death. As the only Wolf who had neither accepted Chistu's offer or fled with Phelan, Vlad was the only one in position to challenge the Jade Falcon saKhan over the Absorption. He would need some assistance in the matter and sought an audience with Elias Crichell the next day, confronting Crichell with the truth about Ulric's murder, and offered the Falcon Kahn a way to counter his subordinate's maneuverings. Vlad intended to challenge Chistu over the details of Ulric's death, but because he lacked a [[Bloodname]] Vlad would need the permission of a Khan to sanction this honor duel. In exchange for giving his sanction to legally kill a political rival, Crichell would only have to honor two requests of Vlad: the granting of a Ward Bloodname, and another favor to be carried out after Chistu's death.<ref name=MI1-2/><ref name=MI5/> |
Seeing the wisdom in such a bargain and thinking the second favor would only be to take Chistu's place as saKhan, Crichell agreed. Later that afternoon, Vlad met with Chistu in Crichell's office with the senior Khan, [[Kael Pershaw]] and [[Marthe Pryde]] present. Vlad issued two challenges to Chistu, not only over the killing of Ulric Kerensky but on the entire matter of the Absorption itself. Crichell reeled at this alteration of their deal, realizing what the second favor Vlad intended was for Clan Wolf's absorption to be reversed, and revoked his permission. Chistu saw it differently however: even the act of fighting a duel over the conduct of his "slaying" of Ulric could besmirch his standing within such an honor-bound Clan, but a challenge over the Absorption was more a technical dispute over legal interpretations. He accepted Vlad's second challenge and, as the challenged party, chose to fight an augmented duel in [[BattleMech]]s, with Vlad choosing Government Hill (the site of Ulric's ambush) as their battlefield.<ref name=MI5/> In the duel which followed, Vlad, piloting a borrowed ''[[Warhawk]]'', succeeded in defeating Chistu and rendered his ''[[Executioner]]'' helpless. On a personal radio frequency Vlad began to mock the fallen saKhan and promised the rebirth of Wolf Clan. Chistu, for his part, pleaded that he survive and be made a [[bondsman]] to help Vlad confront Crichell in turn. Disgusted by such willing treachery, Vlad's answer was to fire his [[Large Pulse Laser]]s into the stricken 'Mech's cockpit.<ref>''Malicious Intent'', ch. 6</ref> | Seeing the wisdom in such a bargain and thinking the second favor would only be to take Chistu's place as saKhan, Crichell agreed. Later that afternoon, Vlad met with Chistu in Crichell's office with the senior Khan, [[Kael Pershaw]] and [[Marthe Pryde]] present. Vlad issued two challenges to Chistu, not only over the killing of Ulric Kerensky but on the entire matter of the Absorption itself. Crichell reeled at this alteration of their deal, realizing what the second favor Vlad intended was for Clan Wolf's absorption to be reversed, and revoked his permission. Chistu saw it differently however: even the act of fighting a duel over the conduct of his "slaying" of Ulric could besmirch his standing within such an honor-bound Clan, but a challenge over the Absorption was more a technical dispute over legal interpretations. He accepted Vlad's second challenge and, as the challenged party, chose to fight an augmented duel in [[BattleMech]]s, with Vlad choosing Government Hill (the site of Ulric's ambush) as their battlefield.<ref name=MI5/> In the duel which followed, Vlad, piloting a borrowed ''[[Warhawk]]'', succeeded in defeating Chistu and rendered his ''[[Executioner]]'' helpless. On a personal radio frequency Vlad began to mock the fallen saKhan and promised the rebirth of Wolf Clan. Chistu, for his part, pleaded that he survive and be made a [[bondsman]] to help Vlad confront Crichell in turn. Disgusted by such willing treachery, Vlad's answer was to fire his [[Large Pulse Laser]]s into the stricken 'Mech's cockpit.<ref>''Malicious Intent'', ch. 6</ref> | ||