Rudolph Chapman
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Rudolph Chapman | |
|---|---|
| Personal | |
| Affiliation | Federated Commonwealth (until 3062) Federated Suns (3062 to present) |
| Career | |
| Rank | General |
| Position(s) | Commanding Officer of First Federated Suns Armored Cavalry |
| Profession | MechWarrior |
Rudolph Chapman was a general officer in the Armed Forces of the Federated Commonwealth, and later the Armed Forces of the Federated Suns, and led the First Federated Suns Armored Cavalry.
History
Rudolph Chapman inherited command of the First Federated Suns Armored Cavalry in 3047, replacing Todd Revons, who had been promoted after the War of 3039. He led the Armored Cavalry in many successful deniable operations against the Capellan Confederation and consequently rose quickly through the ranks, being promoted to Leftenant General by 3050 and Hauptmann General by 3054. In 3057, he was appointed Director of Operations for the Capellan March's Edgeward Combat Theater and took charge of the region's overall defense. By 3062, he had obtained the rank of full General and had earned his unit a place at the very top of AFFC supply priority lists.[1]
Chapman was a highly decorated soldier, having received the Gold Sunburst and the Order of Steiner-Davion for his performance in battle, and was held in high regard by his peers. He was known to many as a master of maneuver warfare, being adept at feints, deception, and quick, cunning troop movements.[1]