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| − | '''History''' was the sixth [[Captain-General]] of the [[Free Worlds League]].<ref>''House Marik (The Free Worlds League)'', foldout: Family Tree</ref><ref name=CGIH>''Handbook: House Marik'', p. 83 | + | '''History''' was the sixth [[Captain-General]] of the [[Free Worlds League]].<ref>''House Marik (The Free Worlds League)'', foldout (p. 171 in PDF): "The Captains-General Line of Succession and Partial Marik Family Tree"</ref><ref name=CGIH>''Handbook: House Marik'', p. 83: "Captains-General in History"</ref> |
==History== | ==History== | ||
Geraldine's tenure as Minister of Defense was generally quiet and peaceful. She served two one-year terms as Captain-General in two decades, [[2349]] and [[2356]].<ref name=CGIH /> | Geraldine's tenure as Minister of Defense was generally quiet and peaceful. She served two one-year terms as Captain-General in two decades, [[2349]] and [[2356]].<ref name=CGIH /> | ||
| − | Despite outwardly professing loyalty, the [[House Sian-Marik|Sian-Mariks]], descendants of [[Christopher Marik (24th c.)|Christopher Marik]], plotted to assassinate Geraldine, the head of [[House Marik]]. So prevalent were these attacks that the Marik increased her personal security, including retaining the use of a food taster. In [[2363]], the taster, [[Hadji-Mohammed Kimbrough]], apparently foiled a plot to assassinate Geraldine when he was poisoned with arsenic. In reality, Kimbrough had been suborned by the Sian-Mariks and used the plot to enter the confidence of House Marik. Indeed, Kimbrough was awarded the Marik Eagle of Honor by Geraldine.<ref name=CBF>''House Marik (The Free Worlds League)'', p. 13 | + | Despite outwardly professing loyalty, the [[House Sian-Marik|Sian-Mariks]], descendants of [[Christopher Marik (24th c.)|Christopher Marik]], plotted to assassinate Geraldine, the head of [[House Marik]]. So prevalent were these attacks that the Marik increased her personal security, including retaining the use of a food taster. In [[2363]], the taster, [[Hadji-Mohammed Kimbrough]], apparently foiled a plot to assassinate Geraldine when he was poisoned with arsenic. In reality, Kimbrough had been suborned by the Sian-Mariks and used the plot to enter the confidence of House Marik. Indeed, Kimbrough was awarded the Marik Eagle of Honor by Geraldine.<ref name=CBF>''House Marik (The Free Worlds League)'', p. 13: "The Conspiracy Bears Fruit"</ref><ref name=FB>''Handbook: House Marik'', p. 14: "First Blood"</ref> |
Geraldine was again appointed Captain-General by Parliament in 2364 amid tensions on the border with the [[Lyran Commonwealth]].<ref name=CGIH /> | Geraldine was again appointed Captain-General by Parliament in 2364 amid tensions on the border with the [[Lyran Commonwealth]].<ref name=CGIH /> | ||
| − | While celebrating Marik Day, a particularly ineffective Sian-Marik assassination attempt took place against Geraldine. The Marik retinue included [[Dorian Sian-Marik]], who was present to deflect suspicion from himself, and Geraldine's son [[Allan Marik|Allan]]. Saboteurs destroyed the supports of the grandstand, causing Geraldine to fall seven meters. Though she was unharmed, a gang known as Satan Slashers attacked the Mariks. Geraldine's bodyguards easily fought the attack off, though Allan sustained light injuries.<ref>''House Marik (The Free Worlds League)'', p. 13 | + | While celebrating Marik Day, a particularly ineffective Sian-Marik assassination attempt took place against Geraldine. The Marik retinue included [[Dorian Sian-Marik]], who was present to deflect suspicion from himself, and Geraldine's son [[Allan Marik|Allan]]. Saboteurs destroyed the supports of the grandstand, causing Geraldine to fall seven meters. Though she was unharmed, a gang known as Satan Slashers attacked the Mariks. Geraldine's bodyguards easily fought the attack off, though Allan sustained light injuries.<ref>''House Marik (The Free Worlds League)'', p. 13: "Attack on Geraldine Marik"</ref> |
===Death and afterward=== | ===Death and afterward=== | ||
Revision as of 20:28, 1 April 2023
Geraldine Marik | |
|---|---|
| Personal | |
| Born | 2314 |
| Died | 2364 |
| Affiliation | House Marik |
| Profile | |
| Rank | Captain-General |
| Family | |
| Parents | Philip Marik (father) |
| Siblings | Mikhail Marik |
| Children | Allan Marik |
History was the sixth Captain-General of the Free Worlds League.[1][2]
History
Geraldine's tenure as Minister of Defense was generally quiet and peaceful. She served two one-year terms as Captain-General in two decades, 2349 and 2356.[2]
Despite outwardly professing loyalty, the Sian-Mariks, descendants of Christopher Marik, plotted to assassinate Geraldine, the head of House Marik. So prevalent were these attacks that the Marik increased her personal security, including retaining the use of a food taster. In 2363, the taster, Hadji-Mohammed Kimbrough, apparently foiled a plot to assassinate Geraldine when he was poisoned with arsenic. In reality, Kimbrough had been suborned by the Sian-Mariks and used the plot to enter the confidence of House Marik. Indeed, Kimbrough was awarded the Marik Eagle of Honor by Geraldine.[3][4]
Geraldine was again appointed Captain-General by Parliament in 2364 amid tensions on the border with the Lyran Commonwealth.[2]
While celebrating Marik Day, a particularly ineffective Sian-Marik assassination attempt took place against Geraldine. The Marik retinue included Dorian Sian-Marik, who was present to deflect suspicion from himself, and Geraldine's son Allan. Saboteurs destroyed the supports of the grandstand, causing Geraldine to fall seven meters. Though she was unharmed, a gang known as Satan Slashers attacked the Mariks. Geraldine's bodyguards easily fought the attack off, though Allan sustained light injuries.[5]
Death and afterward
The real attack came two months later. Hadji-Mohammed Kimbrough returned to work as Geraldine's taster in 2364. He wasted no time, assassinating her three weeks later. The Sian-Marik agent sprinkled glass in the Marik's food and disappeared, never to be found.[3]
Though Geraldine's son Allan ostensibly succeeded her, Allan was imprisoned while his uncle Mikhail ruled, technically as regent.[4]
References
- ↑ House Marik (The Free Worlds League), foldout (p. 171 in PDF): "The Captains-General Line of Succession and Partial Marik Family Tree"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Handbook: House Marik, p. 83: "Captains-General in History"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 House Marik (The Free Worlds League), p. 13: "The Conspiracy Bears Fruit"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Handbook: House Marik, p. 14: "First Blood"
- ↑ House Marik (The Free Worlds League), p. 13: "Attack on Geraldine Marik"