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[[3009]] - d. ?) was the second leader of the [[Brotherhood of Randis]], notable for changing the unit from a cult of personality into an effective and chivalrous fighting team.<ref name=P96-76>''[[The Periphery (sourcebook) (1996)]]'', p 76</ref> − | image = − | caption = − | name = Galahad Frews − | birthdate = [[3009]]<ref>''The Periphery, 2nd Edition'', p. 76, "Galahad Frews": the determination of Frews' birth year comes from the statement that he is fifty years old in [[3059]], the year the [[ComStar]] report was released.</ref> − | died = − | affiliation = [[Brotherhood of Randis]] − | rank = − | title = [[Grand Knight of the Brotherhood of Randis|Grand Knight]] − | position = − | profession = [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] − | parents = − | siblings = − | spouse = − | children = − }} − '''Galahad Frews''' was the second leader of the [[Brotherhood of Randis]], notable for changing the unit from a cult of personality into an effective and chivalrous fighting team.<ref name=P96-76>''The Periphery, 2nd Edition'', p. 76, "Galahad Frews"</ref> − ==History== ==History== Galahad Frews taught at the [[Kilbourne Military Academy]] prior to departing the [[Federated Suns]] for [[Randis IV]].<ref name=ISP2-40/> Galahad Frews taught at the [[Kilbourne Military Academy]] prior to departing the [[Federated Suns]] for [[Randis IV]].<ref name=ISP2-40/> − He came to prominence in [[3037]] when he successfully challenged [[Erdelmaine Randis]] for control of the Brotherhood of Randis, and assumed the title of Grand Knight. Within the first few months following his accession, he initiated a reform of the cadre's training program, including its initiation rituals, and began a concerted effort to improve the quality of life within the [[Fiefdom of Randis]] by developing the infrastructure of Randis IV. His reforms resulted in a much more effective fighting force than the Brotherhood had been previously, as evidenced by their first known off-world victory fighting [[Fuchida's Fusiliers]] for a [[Star League]]-era cache on [[Antallos (Port Krin)|Antallos]].<ref name=P96-76/><ref name=ISP2-40>''Jihad Conspiracies: Interstellar Players 2'', p. 40-44, </ref> + He came to prominence in [[3037]] when he successfully challenged [[Erdelmaine Randis]] for control of the Brotherhood of Randis, and assumed the title of Grand Knight. Within the first few months following his accession, he initiated a reform of the cadre's training program, including its initiation rituals, and began a concerted effort to improve the quality of life within the [[Fiefdom of Randis]] by developing the infrastructure of Randis IV. His reforms resulted in a much more effective fighting force than the Brotherhood had been previously, as evidenced by their first known off-world victory fighting [[Fuchida's Fusiliers]] for a [[Star League]]-era cache on [[Antallos (Port Krin)|Antallos]].<ref name=P96-76/><ref name=ISP2-40>''[[Jihad Conspiracies: Interstellar Players 2]]'', p 40-44</ref> − Frews was himself succeeded as Grand Knight by [[Lucas Beckett]], a former [[Clans|Clansman]], in [[3062]], when he was dismissed by the Council, under pressure from Beckett. Though he continued to wield considerable influence within the Brotherhood, and with the population of Randis IV, he distanced himself from calls for his return to the leadership position, indicating he did not wish to take any actions that would not benefit the unit; he did, however, express a desire to lead again. He remained an active member, with the title of Brother Galahad and acts as the titular head of Randis IV, where he is credited with improving the standard of living.<ref name=ISP2-40/><ref name=FMP-116>''Field Manual: Periphery'', p. 116</ref><ref name=MMSD>''Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers'', p. 234, "Lucas Beckett"</ref> + Frews was himself succeeded as Grand Knight by [[Lucas Beckett]], a former [[Clans|Clansman]], in [[3062]], when he was dismissed by the Council, under pressure from Beckett. Though he continued to wield considerable influence within the Brotherhood, and with the population of Randis IV, he distanced himself from calls for his return to the leadership position, indicating he did not wish to take any actions that would not benefit the unit; he did, however, express a desire to lead again. He remained an active member, with the title of Brother Galahad.<ref name=FMP-116>''[[Field Manual: Periphery]]'', p 116</ref><ref name=ISP2-40/> − ==Personal description== + ==Personal Description== Frews was known for keeping himself physically fit through an intense practice of martial arts and other forms of exercise. He was considered a master of a large number of combat forms, and was well-educated in the subjects of history, literature, philosophy and economics.<ref name=P96-76/> Frews was known for keeping himself physically fit through an intense practice of martial arts and other forms of exercise. He was considered a master of a large number of combat forms, and was well-educated in the subjects of history, literature, philosophy and economics.<ref name=P96-76/> + + + ==Source Analysis== + *The determination of Frews' birthyear comes from the statement in ''[[The Periphery (sourcebook) (1996)|The Periphery (1996)]]'' that he is fifty years old in [[3059]], the year the [[ComStar]] report was released.<ref name=P96-76/> + + + ==See Also== + *[[Brotherhood of Randis]] + *[[Erdelmaine Randis]] + *[[Fiefdom of Randis]] + *[[Lucas Beckett]] + *[[Randis IV]] + ==References== ==References== <references/> <references/> − ==Bibliography== − * ''[[Field Manual: Periphery]]'' − * ''[[Jihad Conspiracies: Interstellar Players 2]]'' − * ''[[Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers]]'' − * ''[[The Periphery, 2nd Edition (sourcebook)|The Periphery, 2nd Edition]]'' − [[Category:Federated Suns Characters|Frews, Galahad]] + [[Category: People|Frews, Galahad]] − [[Category:Fiefdom of Randis Characters|Frews, Galahad]]
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==History== | ==History== | ||
Galahad Frews taught at the [[Kilbourne Military Academy]] prior to departing the [[Federated Suns]] for [[Randis IV]].<ref name=ISP2-40/> | Galahad Frews taught at the [[Kilbourne Military Academy]] prior to departing the [[Federated Suns]] for [[Randis IV]].<ref name=ISP2-40/> | ||
| − | He came to prominence in [[3037]] when he successfully challenged [[Erdelmaine Randis]] for control of the Brotherhood of Randis, and assumed the title of Grand Knight. Within the first few months following his accession, he initiated a reform of the cadre's training program, including its initiation rituals, and began a concerted effort to improve the quality of life within the [[Fiefdom of Randis]] by developing the infrastructure of Randis IV. His reforms resulted in a much more effective fighting force than the Brotherhood had been previously, as evidenced by their first known off-world victory fighting [[Fuchida's Fusiliers]] for a [[Star League]]-era cache on [[Antallos (Port Krin)|Antallos]].<ref name=P96-76/><ref name=ISP2-40>''Jihad Conspiracies: Interstellar Players 2'', p | + | He came to prominence in [[3037]] when he successfully challenged [[Erdelmaine Randis]] for control of the Brotherhood of Randis, and assumed the title of Grand Knight. Within the first few months following his accession, he initiated a reform of the cadre's training program, including its initiation rituals, and began a concerted effort to improve the quality of life within the [[Fiefdom of Randis]] by developing the infrastructure of Randis IV. His reforms resulted in a much more effective fighting force than the Brotherhood had been previously, as evidenced by their first known off-world victory fighting [[Fuchida's Fusiliers]] for a [[Star League]]-era cache on [[Antallos (Port Krin)|Antallos]].<ref name=P96-76/><ref name=ISP2-40>''[[Jihad Conspiracies: Interstellar Players 2]]'', p 40-44</ref> |
| − | Frews was himself succeeded as Grand Knight by [[Lucas Beckett]], a former [[Clans|Clansman]], in [[3062]], when he was dismissed by the Council, under pressure from Beckett. Though he continued to wield considerable influence within the Brotherhood, and with the population of Randis IV, he distanced himself from calls for his return to the leadership position, indicating he did not wish to take any actions that would not benefit the unit; he did, however, express a desire to lead again. He remained an active member, with the title of Brother Galahad | + | Frews was himself succeeded as Grand Knight by [[Lucas Beckett]], a former [[Clans|Clansman]], in [[3062]], when he was dismissed by the Council, under pressure from Beckett. Though he continued to wield considerable influence within the Brotherhood, and with the population of Randis IV, he distanced himself from calls for his return to the leadership position, indicating he did not wish to take any actions that would not benefit the unit; he did, however, express a desire to lead again. He remained an active member, with the title of Brother Galahad.<ref name=FMP-116>''[[Field Manual: Periphery]]'', p 116</ref><ref name=ISP2-40/> |
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Frews was known for keeping himself physically fit through an intense practice of martial arts and other forms of exercise. He was considered a master of a large number of combat forms, and was well-educated in the subjects of history, literature, philosophy and economics.<ref name=P96-76/> | Frews was known for keeping himself physically fit through an intense practice of martial arts and other forms of exercise. He was considered a master of a large number of combat forms, and was well-educated in the subjects of history, literature, philosophy and economics.<ref name=P96-76/> | ||
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| + | ==Source Analysis== | ||
| + | *The determination of Frews' birthyear comes from the statement in ''[[The Periphery (sourcebook) (1996)|The Periphery (1996)]]'' that he is fifty years old in [[3059]], the year the [[ComStar]] report was released.<ref name=P96-76/> | ||
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| + | ==See Also== | ||
| + | *[[Brotherhood of Randis]] | ||
| + | *[[Erdelmaine Randis]] | ||
| + | *[[Fiefdom of Randis]] | ||
| + | *[[Lucas Beckett]] | ||
| + | *[[Randis IV]] | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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