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| + | | position = [[Magestrix of the Magistracy of Canopus|Magestrix]] | ||
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| parents = [[Crystalla Centrella]] (mother) | | parents = [[Crystalla Centrella]] (mother) | ||
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| − | '''Rinalla Centrella''' was the first [[Magestrix]] to rule the [[Magistracy of Canopus]] after the [[Reunification War]]. | + | '''Rinalla Centrella''' was the first [[Magestrix of the Magistracy of Canopus|Magestrix]] to rule the [[Magistracy of Canopus]] after the [[Reunification War]]. |
==History== | ==History== | ||
| − | Described as pretty and doll-like, Rinalla Centrella was the daughter of [[Crystalla Centrella]] and the direct descendant of the founding ruler of the [[Magistracy of Canopus]], [[Kossandra Centrella]]. Born in 2563, Rinalla hadn't yet celebrated her fourteenth birthday when the [[Star League]] declared war on the nations of the [[Periphery]].<ref name="H:RWp58"/> Although the Star League went to war with the [[Taurian Concordat]] first, on | + | Described as pretty and doll-like, Rinalla Centrella was the daughter of [[Crystalla Centrella]] and the direct descendant of the founding ruler of the [[Magistracy of Canopus]], [[Kossandra Centrella (26th c.)|Kossandra Centrella]]. Born in 2563, Rinalla hadn't yet celebrated her fourteenth birthday when the [[Star League]] declared war on the nations of the [[Periphery]].<ref name="H:RWp58"/> Although the Star League went to war with the [[Taurian Concordat]] first, on 14 May [[2577]] the formal declaration of war was delivered to Rinalla's mother<ref name="H:RWp97">''Historical: Reunification War'', p. 97: "Over The Edge (2577)"</ref>—nine days before Rinalla's birthday.<ref name="H:RWp58">''Historical: Reunification War'', p. 58: "Rinalla Centrella"</ref> |
| − | Although Rinalla displayed a coquettish attitude, she was keenly intelligent and the [[Reunification War]] framed both her childhood and education; too short to undergo the [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] training<ref name="H:RWp58"/> her mother had undertaken<ref name="H:RWp57">''Historical: Reunification War'', | + | Although Rinalla displayed a coquettish attitude, she was keenly intelligent and the [[Reunification War]] framed both her childhood and education; too short to undergo the [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] training<ref name="H:RWp58"/> her mother had undertaken<ref name="H:RWp57">''Historical: Reunification War'', pp. 57–58: "Crystalla Centrella"</ref> Rinalla trained as both a medical orderly and as an ambulance mechanic.<ref name="H:RWp58"/> The invasion of [[Canopus IV]] in April [[2584]]<ref name="H:RWp103">''Historical: Reunification War'', pp. 103–105: "Canopus (March–April 2584)"</ref> exposed Rinalla to the horrors of war firsthand, working in a makeshift medical station that had been set up in the grounds of the palace<ref name="H:RWp58"/> in Delphi.<ref name="H:RWp103"/> |
| − | The war continued after Crystalla was | + | The war continued after Crystalla was captured—the deposed Magestrix famously refused to assist with efforts to force the [[Magistracy Armed Forces]] to surrender<ref name="H:RWp105">''Historical: Reunification War'', p. 105: "Mopping Up (2584–2588)"</ref>—and during the occupation of Canopus Rinalla returned to her favorite pursuit: hedonism. Rinalla came to regard the officers of the occupying [[Star League Defense Force]] and [[Free Worlds League Military]] as playthings for her amusement, although her subsequent friendship with future [[Captain-General of the Free Worlds League|Captain-General]] [[Rhean Marik]] exposed a more serious side to Rinalla's character. While Rhean was the perfect foil to Rinalla, Rhean being academic and socially repressed in contrast to the happy-go-lucky Rinalla, they remained friends,<ref name="H:RWp58"/> and as the 2590s went on<ref name="H:RWp187">''Historical: Reunification War'', p. 187: "Rinalla Centrella"</ref> Rinalla demonstrated both determination and steely resolve to improve the lives of her people.<ref name="H:RWp58"/> |
| − | Sixteen years after the occupation of the Magistracy began, it was judged appropriate to withdraw the occupying forces and restore civil law; Crystalla was approached by [[Melissa Humphreys]] | + | Sixteen years after the occupation of the Magistracy began, it was judged appropriate to withdraw the occupying forces and restore civil law; Crystalla was approached by [[Melissa Humphreys]]—the Star League's civilian administrator responsible for the Magistracy—to take up the title and role of Magestrix again<ref name="H:RWp58"/> with the restoration of the government in [[2604]],<ref name="H:RWp187"/> but Crystalla refused, arguing that it was time for the next generation to rule.<ref name="H:RWp57"/> Rinalla was both the natural choice and a popular choice to become Magestrix and became a dynamic leader, whose reign was greatly beneficial to the Magistracy.<ref name="H:RWp58"/> Rinalla continued the economic policies enacted by Melissa Humphreys that had proven so successful when the Magistracy was rebuilding, and once Rinalla had taken up a spot on the Star League High Council she also pledged troops to the SLDF - a far greater percentage of the MAF than the size of the Magistracy dictated, thereby allowing her to build up her armed forces through the SLDF.<ref name="TP1Ep44">''The Periphery'', p. 44: "'Good Neighbor' Policy"</ref> |
| − | Rinalla's reign was destined to be a short one, however;<ref name="H:RWp57"/> Rinalla was diagnosed with incurable brain cancer in [[2612]] and stepped down from the role of Magestrix, passing the title to her eighteen-year-old daughter, [[Carla Centrella|Carla]].<ref name="TP1Ep46">''The Periphery | + | Rinalla's reign was destined to be a short one, however;<ref name="H:RWp57"/> Rinalla was diagnosed with incurable brain cancer in [[2612]] and stepped down from the role of Magestrix, passing the title to her eighteen-year-old daughter, [[Carla Centrella|Carla]].<ref name="TP1Ep46">''The Periphery'', p. 46: "'Prince Charming'"</ref> After a brief struggle against the cancer Rinalla died on 7 January 2613,<ref name="H:RWp58"/> eighteen months after the death of her own mother.<ref name="H:RWp57"/> |
| − | == Notes == | + | ==Notes== |
| − | + | * Special rules for Rinalla Centrella can be found in ''[[Historical: Reunification War]]'' (page 187). | |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
* ''[[Historical: Reunification War]]'' | * ''[[Historical: Reunification War]]'' | ||
| − | * ''[[The Periphery (sourcebook)|The Periphery | + | * ''[[The Periphery (sourcebook)|The Periphery]]'' |
[[Category: Magistracy of Canopus Characters|Centrella, Rinalla]] | [[Category: Magistracy of Canopus Characters|Centrella, Rinalla]] | ||
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Rinalla Centrella | |
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| Personal | |
| Born | 23 May 2563 |
| Died | 7 January 2613 |
| Affiliation | House Centrella |
| Profile | |
| Position(s) | Magestrix |
| Family | |
| Parents | Crystalla Centrella (mother) |
| Children | Carla Centrella |
Rinalla Centrella was the first Magestrix to rule the Magistracy of Canopus after the Reunification War.
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History[edit]
Described as pretty and doll-like, Rinalla Centrella was the daughter of Crystalla Centrella and the direct descendant of the founding ruler of the Magistracy of Canopus, Kossandra Centrella. Born in 2563, Rinalla hadn't yet celebrated her fourteenth birthday when the Star League declared war on the nations of the Periphery.[1] Although the Star League went to war with the Taurian Concordat first, on 14 May 2577 the formal declaration of war was delivered to Rinalla's mother[2]—nine days before Rinalla's birthday.[1]
Although Rinalla displayed a coquettish attitude, she was keenly intelligent and the Reunification War framed both her childhood and education; too short to undergo the MechWarrior training[1] her mother had undertaken[3] Rinalla trained as both a medical orderly and as an ambulance mechanic.[1] The invasion of Canopus IV in April 2584[4] exposed Rinalla to the horrors of war firsthand, working in a makeshift medical station that had been set up in the grounds of the palace[1] in Delphi.[4]
The war continued after Crystalla was captured—the deposed Magestrix famously refused to assist with efforts to force the Magistracy Armed Forces to surrender[5]—and during the occupation of Canopus Rinalla returned to her favorite pursuit: hedonism. Rinalla came to regard the officers of the occupying Star League Defense Force and Free Worlds League Military as playthings for her amusement, although her subsequent friendship with future Captain-General Rhean Marik exposed a more serious side to Rinalla's character. While Rhean was the perfect foil to Rinalla, Rhean being academic and socially repressed in contrast to the happy-go-lucky Rinalla, they remained friends,[1] and as the 2590s went on[6] Rinalla demonstrated both determination and steely resolve to improve the lives of her people.[1]
Sixteen years after the occupation of the Magistracy began, it was judged appropriate to withdraw the occupying forces and restore civil law; Crystalla was approached by Melissa Humphreys—the Star League's civilian administrator responsible for the Magistracy—to take up the title and role of Magestrix again[1] with the restoration of the government in 2604,[6] but Crystalla refused, arguing that it was time for the next generation to rule.[3] Rinalla was both the natural choice and a popular choice to become Magestrix and became a dynamic leader, whose reign was greatly beneficial to the Magistracy.[1] Rinalla continued the economic policies enacted by Melissa Humphreys that had proven so successful when the Magistracy was rebuilding, and once Rinalla had taken up a spot on the Star League High Council she also pledged troops to the SLDF - a far greater percentage of the MAF than the size of the Magistracy dictated, thereby allowing her to build up her armed forces through the SLDF.[7]
Rinalla's reign was destined to be a short one, however;[3] Rinalla was diagnosed with incurable brain cancer in 2612 and stepped down from the role of Magestrix, passing the title to her eighteen-year-old daughter, Carla.[8] After a brief struggle against the cancer Rinalla died on 7 January 2613,[1] eighteen months after the death of her own mother.[3]
Notes[edit]
- Special rules for Rinalla Centrella can be found in Historical: Reunification War (page 187).
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 1.9 Historical: Reunification War, p. 58: "Rinalla Centrella"
- ↑ Historical: Reunification War, p. 97: "Over The Edge (2577)"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Historical: Reunification War, pp. 57–58: "Crystalla Centrella"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Historical: Reunification War, pp. 103–105: "Canopus (March–April 2584)"
- ↑ Historical: Reunification War, p. 105: "Mopping Up (2584–2588)"
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 Historical: Reunification War, p. 187: "Rinalla Centrella"
- ↑ The Periphery, p. 44: "'Good Neighbor' Policy"
- ↑ The Periphery, p. 46: "'Prince Charming'"