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Line 2: | image = Marcus Kurita.jpg | image = Marcus Kurita.jpg | name = | name = − | birthdate = (see Notes) + | birthdate = (see text) − | died = 24 May [[3034]]<ref name=HD63>''Heir to the Dragon'', p. 63</ref><ref name=H:BWp110>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 110: "Predlitz"</ref> + | died = 24 May [[3034]]<ref name=HD63>''Heir to the Dragon'', p. 63</ref> | othernames = | othernames = | affiliation = [[House Kurita]] | affiliation = [[House Kurita]] − | rank = ''[[Tai-shu]]'' + | profession = [[Warlord]] of [[Rasalhague Military District|Rasalhague]]<br />[[Warlord]] of [[Pesht Military District|Pesht]] − | title = [[Warlord of Rasalhague]]<br/>[[Warlord of Pesht]]+ | parents = [[Undell Kurita]] (father)<ref name=HKDCLS>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', "The Draconis Combine's Line of Succession and Partial Kurita Family Tree" (foldout pages in the back of the book)</ref><ref name=HttDch13>''Heir to the Dragon'', Ch. 13</ref> − | position = − | profession = Noble − | parents = [[Undell Kurita]] (father)<ref name=HKDCLS>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', foldout: "The Draconis Combine's Line of Succession and Partial Kurita Family Tree"</ref><ref name=HttDch13>''Heir to the Dragon'', ch. 13</ref> | siblings = [[Akiro Kurita]]<ref name=HKDCLS/><br/>[[Elija Kurita]]<ref name=HKDCLS/> | siblings = [[Akiro Kurita]]<ref name=HKDCLS/><br/>[[Elija Kurita]]<ref name=HKDCLS/> | spouse = | spouse = − | children = [[Constance Kurita]]<ref name=HKDCLS/><ref name=HD63/><br/>[[Alexander Kurita]],<ref name=HKDCLS/><br/>[[Donal Kurita]],<ref name=HKDCLS/><ref name=BDp269>''Black Dragon'', p. 269</ref> + | children = [[Constance Kurita]]<ref name=HKDCLS/><ref name=HD63/><br/>[[Alexander Kurita]]<ref name=HKDCLS/><br/>[[Donal Kurita]]<ref name=HKDCLS/><ref name=BDp269>''Black Dragon'', p. 269</ref> }} }} − '''Marcus Kurita''' was a thirty-first-century [[Draconis Combine]] noble particularly known for several plots to undermine the authority of [[Takashi Kurita]]. + Born on [[Kagoshima]],<ref name=BW95>''Brush Wars'', p. 95</ref> '''Marcus Kurita''' was the son of [[Undell Kurita]], and thus nephew of ruling [[Coordinator]] [[Hohiro Kurita I]] (and later cousin to Hohiro's successor, [[Takashi Kurita]]). + + The name of his mother is unknown. Some sources name his aunt [[Florimel Kurita]],<ref>''Combat Manual: Kurita'', Page 49.</ref> his father's sister, as his mother but this is presumably in error. + + Similarly, there is conflicting information about the year of his birth: The [[House Kurita]] tree in the back of the ''[[House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)]]'' sourcebook states his year of birth as [[2965]],<ref name=HKDCLS/> while a more recent source<ref>''Brush Wars'', p. 95</ref> describes him as 58 years old in [[3034]], suggesting a birth year of [[2976]]. Newer sources are usually considered to trump earlier sources, but the fact remains that Marcus's daughter [[Constance Kurita]] was born in [[2990]]. ==History== ==History== − Born on [[Kagoshima]],<ref name=H:BWp95>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 95: "Marcus Kurita profile"</ref> Marcus Kurita was the son of [[Undell Kurita]], and thus nephew of ruling [[Coordinator]] [[Hohiro Kurita I]] (and cousin to Hohiro's successor, [[Takashi Kurita]]).+ Driven by a desire to become Coordinator, Marcus Kurita spun many intrigues and enacted many schemes, culminating in his role in the [[Ronin Wars]]. − Driven by a desire to become Coordinator, Marcus Kurita spun many intrigues and enacted many schemes, culminating in his role in the [[Ronin War]].+ ===Startreader plot=== + In 3019, a [[Council of Gems|group of conspirators]] including the District Governor, Jarl [[Ottar Sjovold]], tried to kill [[Coordinator]] [[Takashi Kurita]] on the eve of his son [[Theodore Kurita]]'s wedding to [[Anastasi Sjovold]], by sabotaging the DropShip ''[[Startreader]]'' so that it would crash into the military command center of the starport on [[Rasalhague]] and kill all aboard as well as all attendants. Marcus seemed to be in on the plot and apparently double-crossed the conspirators by sending messages calling Theodore Kurita and co-conspirator Duke [[Hassid Ricol]] to the command center shortly before the crash; this in turn forced Ottar Sjovold to take action to rescue his future son-in-law and Coordinator, thereby revealing his complicity in the plot. − ===''Startreader'' plot===+ Ultimately, the attempt failed. Takashi Kurita survived and subsequently publicly announced that all conspirators would be put to death along with their offspring and parents. Although Marcus Kurita was strongly suspected of having played a role, no actual proof could be found. Instead of indicting Marcus, Takashi Kurita promoted him to Chief of Strategies for the [[DCMS]], removing him from his position as Warlord of the [[Rasalhague Military District]] and recalling him to [[Luthien]] where the Coordinator could keep him at a very short leash.<ref>''Heir to the Dragon'', chapters 9 through 13</ref> This was due to Marcus' popularity with the troops and people of the district being seen as a threat to Takashi's rule.<ref name="HKp90">''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 90, "Internal Squabbles"</ref> − In 3019, a [[Council of Gems|group of conspirators]] including the District Governor, Jarl [[Ottar Sjovold]], tried to kill [[Coordinator]] [[Takashi Kurita]] on the eve of his son [[Theodore Kurita]]'s wedding to [[Anastasi Sjovold]], by sabotaging the DropShip ''[[Startreader]]'' so that it would crash into the military command center of the starport on [[Rasalhague]] and kill all aboard as well as all attendants. Marcus seemed to be in on the plot and apparently double-crossed the conspirators by sending messages calling Theodore Kurita and coconspirator Duke [[Hassid Ricol]] to the command center shortly before the crash; this in turn forced Ottar Sjovold to take action to rescue his future son-in-law and Coordinator, thereby revealing his complicity in the plot. − Ultimately, the attempt failed. Takashi Kurita survived and subsequently announced that all conspirators would be put to death along with their children and parents. Although Marcus Kurita was strongly suspected of having played a role, no actual proof could be found. Instead of indicting Marcus, Takashi Kurita promoted him to Chief of Strategies for the [[DCMS]], removing him from his position as Warlord of the [[Rasalhague Military District]] and recalling him to [[Luthien]] where the Coordinator could keep him at a very short leash.<ref>''Heir to the Dragon'', chs. 9–13</ref> This was due to Marcus' popularity with the troops and people of the district being seen as a threat to Takashi's rule.<ref name="HKp90">''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 90: "Internal Squabbles"</ref>+ He was eventually installed as commander of the [[Otomo]]<ref name=BW95/> and later made Warlord of the [[Pesht Military District]] in the (false) belief he had tired of court games. − He was eventually installed as commander of the [[Otomo]]<ref name=H:BWp95/> and later made Warlord of the [[Pesht Military District]] in the (false) belief he had tired of court games.+ When the [[Free Rasalhague Republic]] was formed in [[3034]], Marcus Kurita immediately became one of the rogue leaders who would be labelled [[Ronin (faction)|Ronin]]. He was found and arrested on Rasalhague when he was supposed to be on [[Pesht]]. Eventually, Theodore Kurita ordered his death. Marcus Kurita was killed in his HQ on [[Predlitz]] on 24 May 3034 by [[Ninyu Kerai]] on Theodore Kurita's orders, though false evidence left behind by Kerai led to the public perception that a [[Lyran Commonwealth]] agent had killed Marcus Kurita.<ref name=HD63/> − ===Ronin Wars=== + ==Titles and Positions== − When the [[Free Rasalhague Republic]] was formed in [[3034]], Marcus Kurita immediately became one of the rogue leaders who would be labeled [[Ronin (Faction)|Ronin]]. He was found and arrested on Rasalhague when he was supposed to be on [[Pesht]]. Eventually, Theodore Kurita ordered his death. Marcus Kurita was killed in his HQ on [[Predlitz]] on 24 May 3034 by [[Ninyu Kerai]] on Theodore Kurita's orders, though false evidence left behind by Kerai led to the public perception that a [[Lyran Commonwealth]] agent had killed Marcus Kurita.<ref name=HD63/><ref name=H:BWp110/>+ {{s-start}} − + {{s-bef|before=Likely [[Richard Sorenson]]}} − ==Behind the Scenes== + {{s-title|title=[[Warlord]] of the [[Rasalhague Military District]]|years=[[3007]]-[[3019]]<ref name="HKp90">''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 90, "Internal Squabbles"</ref>}} − In [[MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries#Rise of Rasalhague|''MechWarrior 5: Rise of Rasalhague'']], Marcus Kurita was voiced by [[Nejc Kozmos]].<ref name=MW5Mc>''MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries'', closing credits</ref>+ {{s-aft|after=[[Ivan Sorenson]]}} + {{s-bef|before=[[Kester Hsiun Chi]]}} + {{s-title|title=[[Warlord]] of the [[Pesht Military District]]|years=[[3028]]-[[3034]]}} + {{s-aft|after=unknown}} + {{s-end}} ==Notes== ==Notes== − The name of his mother is unknown. Some sources name his aunt [[Florimel Kurita]],<ref>''Combat Manual: Kurita'', p. 49</ref> his father's sister, as his mother but this is presumably in error.+ It is likely that Marcus replaced [[Richard Sorenson]] as Warlord of Rasalhague in [[3007]] but this has not been confirmed.<ref>''Sorenson’s Sabres (scenario pack)'', p. 16 Daniel Sorenson character profile - Original detailed background included.</ref> − − Similarly, there is conflicting information about the year of his birth: The [[House Kurita]] tree in the back of the ''[[House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)]]'' sourcebook states his year of birth as [[2965]],<ref name=HKDCLS/> while a more recent source<ref>''Historical: Brush Wars'', p. 95</ref> describes him as 58 years old in [[3034]], suggesting a birth year of [[2976]]. Newer sources are usually considered to trump earlier sources, but the fact remains that Marcus's daughter [[Constance Kurita]] was born in [[2990]]. − − It is likely that Marcus replaced [[Richard Sorenson]] as Warlord of Rasalhague in [[3007]] but this has not been confirmed.<ref>''Sorenson’s Sabres'', p. 16: Daniel Sorenson character profile - Original detailed background included</ref> − − ==Gallery== − <gallery> − Marcus Kurita MW5.png|Marcus Kurita in ''MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries'' − </gallery> ==References== ==References== Line 51:
Line 47: ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − * ''[[Black Dragon (novel)|Black Dragon]]'' (novel) + * ''[[Black Dragon (novel)|Black Dragon]]'' (Novel) − * ''[[Combat Manual: Kurita]]'' * ''[[Heir to the Dragon]]'' * ''[[Heir to the Dragon]]'' − * ''[[Historical: Brush Wars]]'' + * ''[[Historical: Brush Wars]]'' * ''[[House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)]]'' * ''[[House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)]]'' − * ''[[MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries]]'' (video game) + * ''[[Combat Manual: Kurita]]'' − [[Category:Draconis Combine Characters|Kurita, Marcus]] [[Category:Draconis Combine Characters|Kurita, Marcus]]
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| − | | died = 24 May [[3034]]<ref name=HD63>''Heir to the Dragon'', p. 63 | + | | died = 24 May [[3034]]<ref name=HD63>''Heir to the Dragon'', p. 63</ref> |
| othernames = | | othernames = | ||
| affiliation = [[House Kurita]] | | affiliation = [[House Kurita]] | ||
| − | | | + | | profession = [[Warlord]] of [[Rasalhague Military District|Rasalhague]]<br />[[Warlord]] of [[Pesht Military District|Pesht]] |
| − | + | | parents = [[Undell Kurita]] (father)<ref name=HKDCLS>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', "The Draconis Combine's Line of Succession and Partial Kurita Family Tree" (foldout pages in the back of the book)</ref><ref name=HttDch13>''Heir to the Dragon'', Ch. 13</ref> | |
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| − | | parents = [[Undell Kurita]] (father)<ref name=HKDCLS>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', | ||
| siblings = [[Akiro Kurita]]<ref name=HKDCLS/><br/>[[Elija Kurita]]<ref name=HKDCLS/> | | siblings = [[Akiro Kurita]]<ref name=HKDCLS/><br/>[[Elija Kurita]]<ref name=HKDCLS/> | ||
| spouse = | | spouse = | ||
| − | | children = [[Constance Kurita]]<ref name=HKDCLS/><ref name=HD63/><br/>[[Alexander Kurita]] | + | | children = [[Constance Kurita]]<ref name=HKDCLS/><ref name=HD63/><br/>[[Alexander Kurita]]<ref name=HKDCLS/><br/>[[Donal Kurita]]<ref name=HKDCLS/><ref name=BDp269>''Black Dragon'', p. 269</ref> |
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| − | '''Marcus Kurita''' was | + | Born on [[Kagoshima]],<ref name=BW95>''Brush Wars'', p. 95</ref> '''Marcus Kurita''' was the son of [[Undell Kurita]], and thus nephew of ruling [[Coordinator]] [[Hohiro Kurita I]] (and later cousin to Hohiro's successor, [[Takashi Kurita]]). |
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| + | The name of his mother is unknown. Some sources name his aunt [[Florimel Kurita]],<ref>''Combat Manual: Kurita'', Page 49.</ref> his father's sister, as his mother but this is presumably in error. | ||
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| + | Similarly, there is conflicting information about the year of his birth: The [[House Kurita]] tree in the back of the ''[[House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)]]'' sourcebook states his year of birth as [[2965]],<ref name=HKDCLS/> while a more recent source<ref>''Brush Wars'', p. 95</ref> describes him as 58 years old in [[3034]], suggesting a birth year of [[2976]]. Newer sources are usually considered to trump earlier sources, but the fact remains that Marcus's daughter [[Constance Kurita]] was born in [[2990]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | + | Driven by a desire to become Coordinator, Marcus Kurita spun many intrigues and enacted many schemes, culminating in his role in the [[Ronin Wars]]. | |
| − | + | ===Startreader plot=== | |
| + | In 3019, a [[Council of Gems|group of conspirators]] including the District Governor, Jarl [[Ottar Sjovold]], tried to kill [[Coordinator]] [[Takashi Kurita]] on the eve of his son [[Theodore Kurita]]'s wedding to [[Anastasi Sjovold]], by sabotaging the DropShip ''[[Startreader]]'' so that it would crash into the military command center of the starport on [[Rasalhague]] and kill all aboard as well as all attendants. Marcus seemed to be in on the plot and apparently double-crossed the conspirators by sending messages calling Theodore Kurita and co-conspirator Duke [[Hassid Ricol]] to the command center shortly before the crash; this in turn forced Ottar Sjovold to take action to rescue his future son-in-law and Coordinator, thereby revealing his complicity in the plot. | ||
| − | + | Ultimately, the attempt failed. Takashi Kurita survived and subsequently publicly announced that all conspirators would be put to death along with their offspring and parents. Although Marcus Kurita was strongly suspected of having played a role, no actual proof could be found. Instead of indicting Marcus, Takashi Kurita promoted him to Chief of Strategies for the [[DCMS]], removing him from his position as Warlord of the [[Rasalhague Military District]] and recalling him to [[Luthien]] where the Coordinator could keep him at a very short leash.<ref>''Heir to the Dragon'', chapters 9 through 13</ref> This was due to Marcus' popularity with the troops and people of the district being seen as a threat to Takashi's rule.<ref name="HKp90">''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 90, "Internal Squabbles"</ref> | |
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| − | + | He was eventually installed as commander of the [[Otomo]]<ref name=BW95/> and later made Warlord of the [[Pesht Military District]] in the (false) belief he had tired of court games. | |
| − | + | When the [[Free Rasalhague Republic]] was formed in [[3034]], Marcus Kurita immediately became one of the rogue leaders who would be labelled [[Ronin (faction)|Ronin]]. He was found and arrested on Rasalhague when he was supposed to be on [[Pesht]]. Eventually, Theodore Kurita ordered his death. Marcus Kurita was killed in his HQ on [[Predlitz]] on 24 May 3034 by [[Ninyu Kerai]] on Theodore Kurita's orders, though false evidence left behind by Kerai led to the public perception that a [[Lyran Commonwealth]] agent had killed Marcus Kurita.<ref name=HD63/> | |
| − | == | + | ==Titles and Positions== |
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| − | + | {{s-bef|before=Likely [[Richard Sorenson]]}} | |
| − | == | + | {{s-title|title=[[Warlord]] of the [[Rasalhague Military District]]|years=[[3007]]-[[3019]]<ref name="HKp90">''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 90, "Internal Squabbles"</ref>}} |
| − | + | {{s-aft|after=[[Ivan Sorenson]]}} | |
| + | {{s-bef|before=[[Kester Hsiun Chi]]}} | ||
| + | {{s-title|title=[[Warlord]] of the [[Pesht Military District]]|years=[[3028]]-[[3034]]}} | ||
| + | {{s-aft|after=unknown}} | ||
| + | {{s-end}} | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | + | It is likely that Marcus replaced [[Richard Sorenson]] as Warlord of Rasalhague in [[3007]] but this has not been confirmed.<ref>''Sorenson’s Sabres (scenario pack)'', p. 16 Daniel Sorenson character profile - Original detailed background included.</ref> | |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | * ''[[Black Dragon (novel)|Black Dragon]]'' ( | + | * ''[[Black Dragon (novel)|Black Dragon]]'' (Novel) |
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* ''[[Heir to the Dragon]]'' | * ''[[Heir to the Dragon]]'' | ||
| − | * ''[[Historical: Brush Wars]]'' | + | * ''[[Historical: Brush Wars]]'' |
* ''[[House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)]]'' | * ''[[House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)]]'' | ||
| − | * ''[[ | + | * ''[[Combat Manual: Kurita]]'' |
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[[Category:Draconis Combine Characters|Kurita, Marcus]] | [[Category:Draconis Combine Characters|Kurita, Marcus]] | ||