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| − | Marotta's hopes to calm the Dragoons' fury were in vain: During the Dragoons gathering on [[Savannah]], Colonel [[Henry Kincaid]], the commander of the only two intact battalions, ordered the arrest of all other officers, accused of betrayal, | + | Marotta's hopes to calm the Dragoons' fury were in vain: During the Dragoons gathering on [[Savannah]], Colonel [[Henry Kincaid]], the commander of the only two intact battalions, ordered the arrest of all other officers, accused of betrayal, including Marotta.<ref>''Redemption Rites'' p. 6</ref> As Marotta wasn't a Dragoon, he wasn't judged... which saved his life. Unfortunately for Brubaker, after being declared guilty, he commited suicide, while Crews was executed. But Marotta didn't enjoy his stay: he was put in the brig for months on the DropShip ''[[Chieftain]]'', alone. Nobody visited him until Kincaid did on 17th August. Despite the fact that Marotta didn't ask for forgiveness and was initially proud of his actions, he admitted to being unable to understand Alaric's plan to the Dragoons. Kincaid laughed at him, calling him a fool before leaving.<ref>''Redemption Rites'' p. 245-246</ref> |
| − | As Marotta wasn't a Dragoon, he wasn't judged... which saved his life | ||
| − | The second and last visit of Kincaid happened in July 3152. By then, Marotta was on [[Nockatunga]]'s nadir jump point station, with his clothes worn, very pale and thin after such long imprisonment. The Colonel explained to him the recent raid on [[Gienah]] by [[Zeta Battalion]]. Marotta refused to believe that Alaric had abandoned his empire, but Kincaid told him that soon he could see it for himself, as he was to be released and sent to Gienah.<ref>''Redemption Rites'' p. 331</ref> | + | The second and last visit of Kincaid happened in July 3152. By then, Marotta was on [[Nockatunga]]'s nadir jump point station, with his clothes worn, very pale and thin after such long imprisonment. The Colonel explained to him about the recent raid on [[Gienah]] by [[Zeta Battalion]]. Marotta refused to believe that Alaric had abandoned his empire, but Kincaid told him that soon he could see it for himself, as he was to be released and sent to Gienah.<ref>''Redemption Rites'' p. 331</ref> |
| − | Only then did Kincaid reveal why he had kept Kerensky prisoner: to punish him indirectly, sending him home a defeated man, to tell Alaric that the Dragoons had stolen a ''sibko'' of his own blood, distributing them to all other independent Inner Sphere Clans, and incorporated some into the Dragoon ranks. Marotta was horrified, but Hank | + | Only then did Kincaid reveal why he had kept Kerensky prisoner: to punish him indirectly, sending him home a defeated man, to tell Alaric that the Dragoons had stolen a ''sibko'' of his own blood, distributing them to all other independent Inner Sphere Clans, and incorporated some into the Dragoon ranks. Marotta was horrified, but Hank wasn't finished with him: he wanted to insult Kerensky further by showing Alaric what the Dragoons had done with his progeny, and he swore future revenge against the ilKhan, using his own blood against him. After promising that he would kill Marotta on sight if he saw him again, Hank liberated him.<ref>''Redemption Rites'' p. 333</ref> |
==Personality== | ==Personality== | ||
Revision as of 22:19, 17 July 2022
Marotta Kerensky | |
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| Affiliation | Clan Wolf Wolf's Dragoons |
| Profile | |
| Rank | Star Captain |
| Profession | MechWarrior |
Marotta Kerensky was a trueborn MechWarrior of Clan Wolf during the mid-thirty-second century.
Contents
History
Trueborn of Clan Wolf, during the formation of Wolf Empire, Marotta fought in at least four battles, but only against the Lyran Commonwealth, distinguishing himself. Later he won a Trial of Position obtaining the rank of Star Captain.[1]
On planet Zosma he won a Kerensky Bloodname in 3149, after a duel in a desert. Marotta easily defeated his opponent, a female warrior named Frenz, by goading her with subtle taunts; using her own aggressiveness to overheat her 'Mech, a Timber Wolf. The Wolf Khan Alaric Ward assisted in the Trial, and felt impressed by Marotta's cunning and calmness.[2]
The next year, on New Earth, the Khan assigned a task to Marotta: to oversee the plan the imminent battle for Terra. Marotta did not think the Wolves can take and hold Terra against the other Clans... specifically the biggest threat: Clan Jade Falcon. Marotta had studied a lot about history, and his suggestion to obtain more troops, armed and trained, was unexpected, at least: convince the mercenary group Wolf's Dragoons, ancient Wolf Clan descendants, to return with his Clan or at least fight alongside them.[3] Khan Ward not only accepted his proposal: he also sent him to recruit the Dragoons. During the trip, Marotta learned the arts of diplomacy and negotiations with a Merchant Caste member named Byrne. When Marotta arrived at Parma, in Draconis Combine space, he found a difficult situation. The Dragoons had been working loyally for the Kuritans but the relations between both were worsening, in part due to the disdain the Kuritans feel for mercenaries.
Marotta received a mixed reception: the Dragoons showed him great respect as a Wolf representative. Alaric's presents (a full company of brand-new BattleMechs) was accepted, but even his impressive negotiation skills were not initially enough to make his invitation to the Dragoons break contract with the Kuritans and join the battle of Terra. The Dragoon leader, General Thomas Brubaker refused to decide initially, but the leader of Gamma Regiment, Colonel Nicholas Crews agreed immediately. Brubaker and Crews have a dispute, because several of Crews' men had been arrested and put to in jail by the Kuritans, and the general relieved Crews of his command.[4] But this only precipitated things: Crews and his men decided to mutiny, leave the planet and join the battle of Terra. Marotta began helping them, and even helped lead the assault on the prison to liberate the Dragoons. These later took Marotta's 'Mechs and formed a new company, the Black Wolves Company. Marotta insisted on joining the imminent civil war with Brubaker's people, and Crews gave him a temporary place inside the Black Wolves, effectively joining the Dragoons.[5]
Marotta participated in the short but brutal battle against Brubaker's Dragoons, perfectly adopting the un-Clanlike Dragoons style of fighting. After Brubaker was defeated and captured, Marotta used his negotiation skills again to avoid a bigger Dragoons fight, and brokered a deal with Brubaker.
Later Marotta assisted a ceremony of Dragoons that were killed in the fighting. All the Dragoons would participate to do so in time before their departure to Terra.[6]
ilClan Trial and Afterwards
During the ilClan Trial, Marrotta would fight alongside his allies in Clan Wolf-in-Exile. He would take command with General Brubaker, with whom he has built his trust during his time with the Dragoons. Kerensky would continue to lend support to his Wolf brethren until Malvina was spotted by Alaric. Under orders from Alaric, he would order all Dragoons to fall back, allowing Anastasia Kerensky to defeat her in combat.
After the events of the ilClan Trial, he would attend a ceremony commemorating all forces who fought valiantly on Terra. After hearing the commotion between ilKhan Alaric and General Brubaker, he would witness the Dragoon general swear Alaric's slights against the Dragoons' code of honor would not go unpunished. More specifically, he swore a grudge for denying them the glory of being in the speartip of the attack on the Jade Falcons' leadership after spending their lives and units so wantonly. After the general and Dragoons cast off their BloodRibbons, Marotta tried to calm the angry leader, only to get knocked down by him. After recovering from the pain, Marotta would warn the ilKhan about making enemies of the Dragoons and suggests finding ways to compensate them. However, Alaric did not care while he stated that the Dragoons and their manipulation was part of his plan to punish the mercenaries for their betrayal of the Clans so long ago. He also did not see them as a threat as the majority of their regiments have been decimated and would take years to rebuild. Alaric would then offer Marotta the position of Loremaster of the Star League as a reward for his duty and service to Clan Wolf. However, Marotta angrily refused the position, stating that his place was with the Dragoons now. Having negotiated with them in good faith, Alaric's misuse of their prowess was a slight against not just the Dragoons' honor but his own honor as well. Hence, he must rectify his honor and mend relationships after this manipulation, even if it means leaving the Clan and turning his back on the ilKhan himself. Alaric relents and stated that if he ever decided to return to Clan Wolf, there would be a place for him here. With that, Marotta discards his BloodRibbon like the Dragoons before him and left the office.[7]
Captivity
Marotta's hopes to calm the Dragoons' fury were in vain: During the Dragoons gathering on Savannah, Colonel Henry Kincaid, the commander of the only two intact battalions, ordered the arrest of all other officers, accused of betrayal, including Marotta.[8] As Marotta wasn't a Dragoon, he wasn't judged... which saved his life. Unfortunately for Brubaker, after being declared guilty, he commited suicide, while Crews was executed. But Marotta didn't enjoy his stay: he was put in the brig for months on the DropShip Chieftain, alone. Nobody visited him until Kincaid did on 17th August. Despite the fact that Marotta didn't ask for forgiveness and was initially proud of his actions, he admitted to being unable to understand Alaric's plan to the Dragoons. Kincaid laughed at him, calling him a fool before leaving.[9]
The second and last visit of Kincaid happened in July 3152. By then, Marotta was on Nockatunga's nadir jump point station, with his clothes worn, very pale and thin after such long imprisonment. The Colonel explained to him about the recent raid on Gienah by Zeta Battalion. Marotta refused to believe that Alaric had abandoned his empire, but Kincaid told him that soon he could see it for himself, as he was to be released and sent to Gienah.[10]
Only then did Kincaid reveal why he had kept Kerensky prisoner: to punish him indirectly, sending him home a defeated man, to tell Alaric that the Dragoons had stolen a sibko of his own blood, distributing them to all other independent Inner Sphere Clans, and incorporated some into the Dragoon ranks. Marotta was horrified, but Hank wasn't finished with him: he wanted to insult Kerensky further by showing Alaric what the Dragoons had done with his progeny, and he swore future revenge against the ilKhan, using his own blood against him. After promising that he would kill Marotta on sight if he saw him again, Hank liberated him.[11]
Personality
Like many of the Kerensky bloodline, Marotta was an atypical Clan Warrior. First of all he clearly has the Kerensky Vision: a patience most Clanners lack. Also, he was very open minded, and did not distrust Freeborn or members of other castes. Instead he willingly accepted help or be taught them when needed, and accepted his own limitations openly.[12]
Additionally he clearly likes history, and sometimes called himself a poet. His patience and open mind made him a formidable opponent, as he never appeared to lose his calm, would not let insults or provocations affect him and never rush blindly into a battle. He willingly changed his fighting style to fit his unit.[13]
As a person who truly sympathized with the Dragoons and their methods, Marrota's attitudes to his Clan's Khan relative to his mercenary partners became strained once it was clear that Alaric had intended to expend the mercenaries' strength while denying them their expected honor as the tip of the spear during the thrust at the Jade Falcons. As such, Marrota refused to join the Third Star League's ranks with the ilClan and opted to remain with the Wolf's Dragoons due to Alaric's misuse of his own honor.
BattleMechs
It is unknown what class of BattleMechs he piloted regularly, but in his Trial of Bloodright piloted a heavily customized White Raven and with the Dragoons he takes a brand new Dominator.[14]
References
- ↑ Divided We Fall, p. 81
- ↑ Divided We Fall, p. 10
- ↑ Divided We Fall, p. 13
- ↑ Divided We Fall, p. 59
- ↑ Divided We Fall, p. 85
- ↑ Divided We Fall, pp. 115–118
- ↑ Hour of the Wolf, p. 359
- ↑ Redemption Rites p. 6
- ↑ Redemption Rites p. 245-246
- ↑ Redemption Rites p. 331
- ↑ Redemption Rites p. 333
- ↑ Divided We Fall, p. 19
- ↑ Divided We Fall, p. 96
- ↑ Divided We Fall, p. 72
Bibliography
- Divided We Fall (novella)
- Redemption Rites