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In [[3030]], Emma had steadly climbed the ranks of MAF.  She however, caught her mothers political workings when Kyalla revealed she was to marry Duchess [[Catherine Humphreys|Catherine Humphreys']] fifth son, Richard in political alliance with [[Duchy of Andurien]].  Emma knew of Richard's hedonistic ways and rejected him.  Her mother was upset with this, since it was to seal their alliance between the Duchy of Andurien and Canopus.  So she transfered her to command the newly formed [[2nd Canopian Cuirassiers]] which was stationed on the Liao/Canopus border.
 
In [[3030]], Emma had steadly climbed the ranks of MAF.  She however, caught her mothers political workings when Kyalla revealed she was to marry Duchess [[Catherine Humphreys|Catherine Humphreys']] fifth son, Richard in political alliance with [[Duchy of Andurien]].  Emma knew of Richard's hedonistic ways and rejected him.  Her mother was upset with this, since it was to seal their alliance between the Duchy of Andurien and Canopus.  So she transfered her to command the newly formed [[2nd Canopian Cuirassiers]] which was stationed on the Liao/Canopus border.
  
When the Andurien-Canopus War began late that year, the 2nd Canopian lead Task Force Duo contained two other RCTs as part of Canopus first wave of the Andurien-Canopus War.  First striking world of [[Repulse]], the task force forced elements of the [[Kincade's Rangers]] to surrender.  However, majority of the unit started its gurellia war against 2nd Capanius and its allied forces through assassination, bombing and others things to roase its Emma's forces parionia.<ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'' page 54 - 3030 Repulse (September-October) - Emma's forces take Repulse but suffer from Liao insurrection.</ref>  
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When the Andurien-Canopus War began late that year, the 2nd Canopian lead Task Force Duo contained two other RCTs as part of Canopus first wave of the Andurien-Canopus War.  First striking world of [[Repulse]], the task force fought elements of the [[Kincade's Rangers]] to surrender.  However, majority of the unit started its gurellia war against 2nd Capanius and its allied forces through assassination, bombing and others things to roase its Emma's forces parionia.<ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'' page 54 - 3030 Repulse (September-October) - Emma's forces take Repulse but suffer from Liao insurrection.</ref>  
  
 
Emma was noted for saving her task force from destruction at the end of the War on [[New Roland]].  She with her forces fought against [[Warrior House Dai Da Chi|House Dai Da Chi]] & Kamakura’s Hussars for three months until they withdrew from the planet in February of early [[3035]].<ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'' page 66 - New Roland (November-February 3035) - Emma leads Canopian forces of New Roland.</ref>
 
Emma was noted for saving her task force from destruction at the end of the War on [[New Roland]].  She with her forces fought against [[Warrior House Dai Da Chi|House Dai Da Chi]] & Kamakura’s Hussars for three months until they withdrew from the planet in February of early [[3035]].<ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'' page 66 - New Roland (November-February 3035) - Emma leads Canopian forces of New Roland.</ref>

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File:Emma Centrellla (At age 53).jpg
Emma Centrella at age 53.

Emma Centrella (Born 3008, Died 30??) - 31st Century Periphery noblewoman & MechWarrior whom later rose to the position of Magestrix of Magistracy of Canopus in 3040.

Character Description

Emma is a small woman, she kept herself in excellent shape due to special exercise program. She has a dusty complexion, with gray eyes and curly hair.

Emma Centrella at age 17

Chracter History

Early History

Born on Luxen in the palace of Diana by her mother Kyalla Centrella, Emma became the holder of the title of Duchess of Luxen. Her father, (Kyalla's second husband) died by order her mother for treason. Her though her father was guilty of attempting over throw his wife, she knows her mother's infidelities drove him such extreme measures. Her mother's actions force her to keep true feeling of wanting to avenge her father death beneath facade of loyalty and support to her mother. He mother taught her the skills of games of politics and how handle the court.

At age 15, she begun training to become MechWarrior and to serve with Magistracy's Royal Guard. By age 17 she had earn rank as Ensign in MAF's military.[1]

During this time, she made inroads with political circles and military personnel. Getting herself estiblished as force in Canopus's government.[2]

Canopian-Andurien Alliance

In 3030, Emma had steadly climbed the ranks of MAF. She however, caught her mothers political workings when Kyalla revealed she was to marry Duchess Catherine Humphreys' fifth son, Richard in political alliance with Duchy of Andurien. Emma knew of Richard's hedonistic ways and rejected him. Her mother was upset with this, since it was to seal their alliance between the Duchy of Andurien and Canopus. So she transfered her to command the newly formed 2nd Canopian Cuirassiers which was stationed on the Liao/Canopus border.

When the Andurien-Canopus War began late that year, the 2nd Canopian lead Task Force Duo contained two other RCTs as part of Canopus first wave of the Andurien-Canopus War. First striking world of Repulse, the task force fought elements of the Kincade's Rangers to surrender. However, majority of the unit started its gurellia war against 2nd Capanius and its allied forces through assassination, bombing and others things to roase its Emma's forces parionia.[3]

Emma was noted for saving her task force from destruction at the end of the War on New Roland. She with her forces fought against House Dai Da Chi & Kamakura’s Hussars for three months until they withdrew from the planet in February of early 3035.[4]

Taskforce Duo withdrew to Canopus IV to recover from their order deal of the failed campaign against the Capellans. However, the conflict had not been completely resolved. In May, a reprisal raid in the form of 2 battalions of the 4th McCarron's Armored Cavalry aka Leo's Demons arrived on Canopus's doorsteps. The fighting surprised the defending forces. However, Emma organized a counter-assault against elite Liao mercenaries to force them quit the planet after three days of fighting.[5]

Emma Ascending to the Throne & the Fall of Kyalla

After the war, the Emma became more vocal about her mother's actions that lead to the war. By 3039, she had become very popular with public whom did not like the light that current Magestrix had casted Magistracy.[6] With her paranoia every growing, Kyalla order her daughter's arrest and would be assassination. Emma was saved in time and she fled to the world of Hardcore. There her allies gathered to formulate a plan to take throne from standing Magestrix. One their allies arriving on orders to arrest her, allow them opportunity to confront Kyalla. In May, 3040 Emma arrived under escort to her mother's chambers in chains, secretly unlocked. Her mother gloated over her and Emma simply removed her chains. Her mother ordered the traitor to be shot, but instead had Emma's guards arrest her instead. After Kyalla's arrest, several psychiatrists’ exams, she was declared paranoid and unfit rule. The Canopian electorate quickly ratified Emma ascension to throne, becoming the 17th Magestrix.[7]

Marriage & Family

She had six children with mercenary Nicolas Ramilie; daughters Danai, Naomi, and Erde. Which all three were under assumed names as boys, during reign of her mother to protect them any political threats. She has one son, Newton Ramilie II, whom joined his father Mercenary unit when it departed ways with MoC.[8] It unclear if the later two children mentioned existed due to heavy security measures taken to protect Emma's children.[9]

Character Notes

In the 20 Year Update, Emma originally had total of six children with her husband. Named; Sandra, Joseph, Mitchell, Newton, Albert, and Carol.[10] Unclear what happen to them other two. Danai, Naomi and Erde were under assumed names list as her children.

Positions and Titles

Preceded by Magestrix of the Magistracy of Canopus
3040306?
Succeeded by
Preceded by Duchess of Luxen
3040306?
Succeeded by

References

  1. The Periphery (1988) page 102 - Emma Centralla's earlier life and info what makes her tick.
  2. Shattered Sphere page 124 - Emma Centrella - Emma builds a power base that leads to her being able to take throne from unstable mother.
  3. Historical: Brush Wars page 54 - 3030 Repulse (September-October) - Emma's forces take Repulse but suffer from Liao insurrection.
  4. Historical: Brush Wars page 66 - New Roland (November-February 3035) - Emma leads Canopian forces of New Roland.
  5. Historical: Brush Wars page 67 & 138 - Object Lessons & The Inner Sphere in Flames Forces Table (Andurien Wars). Emma organized counter-attack on Canopus IV and force table shows only 2 battalions belong to Leo's Demons.
  6. Historical: Brush Wars page 84 - Magistracy of Canopus - short-version of Kyalla-Emma coup.
  7. Handbook: Major Periphery States page 43-46 Emma Rising - Detail story of the raising star of Emma to throne.
  8. Field Manual: Mercenaries Revised page 96 - Ramilie's Raiders - Update history of Father and Son of Emma current history.
  9. Battletech Writers signal what is known about canon children.
  10. 20 Year Update page 86 - Emma Centrella profile