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Line 20: ==History== ==History== ===Early Life=== ===Early Life=== − Against his father's wishes, Janos attended [[Princefield Academy]] in [[Oriente]], the first time in decades that a Marik did not receive his or her training at one of the League's military training centers on [[New Olympia]]. During his time there, his outspoken and easily offended nature showed, which led to six separate honor duels. He graduated in [[2979]], shortly after his twenty-first birthday. He received both his commission as a lieutenant in the [[Free Worlds Guards]] and a ''[[Rifleman]]'' from his father. Janos later left the Guards to take over command of the [[Atrean Hussars|1st Atrean Hussars]]. His time as commander of this unit did nothing to improve the pedigree of the unit, and in battle, usually stayed far from the front lines, using his 'mech as a command unit, mainly in antiaircraft role.<ref name=H:BWp11/><ref name=BT:Lp51>''BattleTech: Legends'', p. 51</ref> + Against his father's wishes, Janos attended [[Princefield Academy]] in [[Oriente]], the first time in decades that a Marik did not receive his or her training at one of the League's military training centers on [[New Olympia]]. During his time there, his outspoken and easily offended nature showed, which led to six separate honor duels. He graduated in [[2979]], shortly after his twenty-first birthday. He received both his commission as a lieutenant in the [[Free Worlds Guards]] and a ''[[Rifleman]]'' from his father. Janos later left the Guards to take over command of the [[Atrean Hussars|1st Atrean Hussars]]. His time as commander of this unit did nothing to improve the pedigree of the unit, and in battle, usually stayed far from the front lines, using his 'mech as a command unit, mainly in antiaiaircraft role.<ref name=H:BWp11/><ref name=BT:Lp51>''BattleTech: Legends'', p. 51</ref> In [[2988]], an officer in the [[Orloff Grenadiers]] attempted to entangle Janos in a plot against his father. The military coup was crushed in its infancy, resulting in the death of Duchess [[Morgaine Humphreys]] in [[2989]].<ref name=H:BWp11/><ref name=HB:HMp43>''Handbook: House Marik'', p. 43</ref> In [[2988]], an officer in the [[Orloff Grenadiers]] attempted to entangle Janos in a plot against his father. The military coup was crushed in its infancy, resulting in the death of Duchess [[Morgaine Humphreys]] in [[2989]].<ref name=H:BWp11/><ref name=HB:HMp43>''Handbook: House Marik'', p. 43</ref> Line 33:
Line 31: Tragedy struck him in [[2994]] when his wife, Hilda Lauber Marik, died. The entire League would mourn with Janos, even his staunchest opponent from [[Andurien]], [[Catherine Humphreys]], would attend the funeral.<ref name="HM(TFWL)p49"/> Tragedy struck him in [[2994]] when his wife, Hilda Lauber Marik, died. The entire League would mourn with Janos, even his staunchest opponent from [[Andurien]], [[Catherine Humphreys]], would attend the funeral.<ref name="HM(TFWL)p49"/> − Janos ordered a celebration of the Fourth Millennium on New Year's Eve of [[2999]] lasting for twelve months and ending on New Year's Day of [[3001]], to commemorate mankind's achievements. This decision was met with some dissent, markedly by [[Enrique Kim]] and Dame Catherine Humphreys, Duchess of Andurien, believing the expenses would be too high. Throughout the League however, the celebration was welcomed.<ref name="HM(TFWL)p49">''House Marik (The Free Worlds League)'', p. 49: "The New Captain-General"</ref> During the celebrations in April of [[3000]], the [[Federated Suns]] would mount a raid on the 'Mech production facility on [[Kalidasa]], taking with them a collection of partially constructed 'Mechs.<ref name="HM(TFWL)p51">''House Marik (The Free Worlds League)'', p. 51: "The Great Celebration"</ref> This would spark a six-year hidden war conducted by [[SAFE]] against the Federated Suns.<ref name=HB:HMp44>''Handbook: House Marik'', p. 44</ref> + Janos ordered a celebration of the Fourth Millennium on New Year's Eve of [[2999]] lasting for 12 months and ending on New Year's Day of [[3001]], to commemorate mankind's achievements. This decision was met with some dissent, markedly by [[Enrique Kim]] and Dame Catherine Humphreys, Duchess of Andurien, believing the expenses would be too high. Throughout the League however, the celebration was welcomed.<ref name="HM(TFWL)p49">''House Marik (The Free Worlds League)'', p. 49: "The New Captain-General"</ref> During the celebrations in April of [[3000]], the [[Federated Suns]] would mount a raid on the 'Mech production facility on [[Kalidasa]], taking with them a collection of partially constructed 'Mechs.<ref name="HM(TFWL)p51">''House Marik (The Free Worlds League)'', p. 51: "The Great Celebration"</ref> This would spark a six-year hidden war conducted by [[SAFE]] against the Federated Suns.<ref name=HB:HMp44>''Handbook: House Marik'', p. 44</ref> With Janos Marik's recovery efforts during the early years of his tenure the preparation for an offensive against the League's neighbors, the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] and the [[Capellan Confederation]], could begin. In March of [[3002]] the world of [[Loric]] would become the first target in the Captain-General's war against the Lyrans. Somehow, information of this impending attack had leaked in advance to the Lyrans, which resulted in the world being fortified and the two committed Marik Militia regiments found themselves in a meat grinder. Even the mercenary command hired for their experience fighting against the Lyrans—[[Cady's Regiment]]—would also struggle. After eight long months the FWLM would ultimately admit defeat and withdraw from the world.<ref name="HM(TFWL)p51ch2">''House Marik (The Free Worlds League)'', p. 51: "Seizing the Offensive"</ref> With Janos Marik's recovery efforts during the early years of his tenure the preparation for an offensive against the League's neighbors, the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] and the [[Capellan Confederation]], could begin. In March of [[3002]] the world of [[Loric]] would become the first target in the Captain-General's war against the Lyrans. Somehow, information of this impending attack had leaked in advance to the Lyrans, which resulted in the world being fortified and the two committed Marik Militia regiments found themselves in a meat grinder. Even the mercenary command hired for their experience fighting against the Lyrans—[[Cady's Regiment]]—would also struggle. After eight long months the FWLM would ultimately admit defeat and withdraw from the world.<ref name="HM(TFWL)p51ch2">''House Marik (The Free Worlds League)'', p. 51: "Seizing the Offensive"</ref> Line 69:
Line 67: ===Post–Anton Marik's Revolt=== ===Post–Anton Marik's Revolt=== − {{Incomprehensible|small=left|section=yes|reason=it has multiple spelling, grammar, POV and sentence issues|machine=yes}}+ In recognition for the losses the Dragoons suffered on [[Wyatt]] in [[3016]], [[Captain-General]] [[Janos Marik]] sent [[Jaime Wolf]] a gold and firestone right engraved with "In memory of Sendalor". The ''[[Sendalor]]'' was an ''[[Overlord]]''-class [[DropShip]] that was shot down by Lyran fighters while evacuating Dragoons. A battalion of troops was on the ''Sendalor'' when it crashed.<ref name=WDsp22>''Wolf's Dragoons'', p. 22: "Raid and Counter-Raid"</ref> − − In recognition for the losses the Dragoons suffered on [[Wyatt]] in [[3016]], Captain-General [[Janos Marik]] sent [[Jaime Wolf]] a gold and firestone right engraved with "In memory of Sendalor". The ''[[Sendalor]]'' was an ''[[Overlord]]''-class [[DropShip]] that was shot down by Lyran fighters while evacuating Dragoons. A battalion of troops was on the ''Sendalor'' when it crashed.<ref name=WDsp22>''Wolf's Dragoons'', p. 22: "Raid and Counter-Raid"</ref> In [[3018]], he attended the first live-fire exercise of the unsuccessful ''[[Liberator (BattleMech)|Liberator]]'' BattleMech.<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Boondoggles'', p. 4</ref> In [[3018]], he attended the first live-fire exercise of the unsuccessful ''[[Liberator (BattleMech)|Liberator]]'' BattleMech.<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Boondoggles'', p. 4</ref> − − The next year, he sent a personal message to Jaime Wolf, ordering the Dragoons to launch their most daring raid: an attack to [[Hesperus II]], targeting their 'Mechs factories. The Dragoons launched a deep raid inside the Commonwealth space headed for Hesperus. In the ''[[Thirteenth Battle of Hesperus]]'' they came closer than anybody to win, but eventually they had to admit defeat and retreat. Janos was so disappointed by their failure than, when House Steiner began negotiating with the Dragoonsto to hire them after their five-year contract expired, he didn't bother to make a counter-offer. In the spring of [[3020]], the Dragoons left the League's service.<ref>''Wolf's Dragoons'', p. 22-26</ref> ===Later rule and Fourth Succession War=== ===Later rule and Fourth Succession War=== Line 84:
Line 78: In [[3024]], in direct response to the [[FedCom Accords]], [[Takashi Kurita]] brought together unlikely allies Janos and [[Maximilian Liao]] to sign the [[Concord of Kapteyn]]. The initial idea of producing better trade deals with the [[Draconis Combine]] greatly appealed to Janos; when he later found out that the concord would include Maximilian Liao and his Confederation, he was ready to walk out on the negotiations but Takashi was able to persuade Janos to stay. The concord was an agreement of mutual support against their common enemies, [[House Davion]] and [[House Steiner]].<ref name=HB:HMp46>''Handbook: House Marik'', p. 46</ref> Though some back-and-forth raids continued between the Confederation and the Free Worlds League, the agreement held in principle. As policy, however, it proved ineffective during the [[Fourth Succession War]], due primarily to incompetent maneuvering by the [[FWLM]]. In [[3024]], in direct response to the [[FedCom Accords]], [[Takashi Kurita]] brought together unlikely allies Janos and [[Maximilian Liao]] to sign the [[Concord of Kapteyn]]. The initial idea of producing better trade deals with the [[Draconis Combine]] greatly appealed to Janos; when he later found out that the concord would include Maximilian Liao and his Confederation, he was ready to walk out on the negotiations but Takashi was able to persuade Janos to stay. The concord was an agreement of mutual support against their common enemies, [[House Davion]] and [[House Steiner]].<ref name=HB:HMp46>''Handbook: House Marik'', p. 46</ref> Though some back-and-forth raids continued between the Confederation and the Free Worlds League, the agreement held in principle. As policy, however, it proved ineffective during the [[Fourth Succession War]], due primarily to incompetent maneuvering by the [[FWLM]]. − Janos Marik was caught by surprise in [[3028]] when reports of the invasions of the Capellan Confederation and Draconis Combine reached him. Janos refused to support his allies and decided that getting confirmation from his troops posted on the Lyran border, that no attack on the Free Worlds League would occur, was more important. Assured that no invasion was coming, Janos issued the order to simply wait and let the Capellans and Combine fight their own wars.<ref name=FSW-MAVol1p62>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 62: "Reluctant Marik"</ref> Three weeks after the invasion of the Capellan Confederation, Chancellor Maximilian Liao sent a strongly worded message directly to Janos Marik, demanding material and humanitarian aid, if he could not spare his troops. On 16 October 3028, Janos responded in a sarcastic manner that he would of course honor the concord. Some of the items in the supplies sent were soap, toilet paper, tires, .22 caliber air gun pellets and medical supplies consisting of a single bottle of Prozac,<ref name=HB:HMp49>''Handbook: House Marik'', p. 49</ref> although Janos reluctantly agreed to the Capellan use of his medical facilities.<ref name=FSW-MAVol1p62 /> + Janos Marik was caught by surprise in [[3028]] when reports of the invasions of the Capellan Confederation and Draconis Combine reached him. Janos refused to support his allies and decided that getting confirmation from his troops posted on the Lyran border, that no attack on the Free Worlds League would occur, was more important. Assured that no invasion was coming, Janos issued the order to simply wait and let the Capellans and Combine fight their own wars.<ref name=FSW-MAVol1p62>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 62: "Reluctant Marik"</ref> Three weeks after the invasion of the Capellan Confederation, Chancellor Maximilian Liao sent a strongly worded message directly to Janos Marik, demanding material and humanitarian aid, if he could not spare his troops. On 16 October 3028 Janos responded in a sarcastic manner that he would of course honor the concord. Some of the items in the supplies sent were soap, toilet paper, tires, .22 caliber air gun pellets and medical supplies consisting of a single bottle of Prozac,<ref name=HB:HMp49>''Handbook: House Marik'', p. 49</ref> although Janos reluctantly agreed to the Capellan use of his medical facilities.<ref name=FSW-MAVol1p62 /> One week later, Janos Marik received an equally angry letter from the Draconis [[Coordinator]], Takashi Kurita, forcing Marik into action against the Lyrans. Quickly forming plans, Janos initiated [[Operation DAGGER]] but the effort was half-hearted at best.<ref name=FSW-MAVol1p62 /> One week later, Janos Marik received an equally angry letter from the Draconis [[Coordinator]], Takashi Kurita, forcing Marik into action against the Lyrans. Quickly forming plans, Janos initiated [[Operation DAGGER]] but the effort was half-hearted at best.<ref name=FSW-MAVol1p62 /> Line 94:
Line 88: When [[Thomas Marik]] reappeared in January [[3031]], Janos Marik stalled any attempts to appoint a new regent until a [[Verigraph|verigraph]] confirming Thomas as his successor could be produced. Thomas took on all the responsibilities of Janos's position, but Janos kept the title of Captain-General until his death.<ref name=HB:HMp49 /> When [[Thomas Marik]] reappeared in January [[3031]], Janos Marik stalled any attempts to appoint a new regent until a [[Verigraph|verigraph]] confirming Thomas as his successor could be produced. Thomas took on all the responsibilities of Janos's position, but Janos kept the title of Captain-General until his death.<ref name=HB:HMp49 /> − ===Death=== + ===Death and Afterward=== He, along with his son [[Duggan Marik|Duggan]], were assassinated via an explosion in [[3035]] by his nephew, [[Duncan Marik|Duncan]], during a strategy session concerning the [[Andurien Secession]]. His son and heir, Thomas, was also thought to have been killed in the explosion, which allowed Duncan to briefly seize the throne.<ref name=HB:HMpp49-50>''Handbook: House Marik'', pp. 49–50</ref> He, along with his son [[Duggan Marik|Duggan]], were assassinated via an explosion in [[3035]] by his nephew, [[Duncan Marik|Duncan]], during a strategy session concerning the [[Andurien Secession]]. His son and heir, Thomas, was also thought to have been killed in the explosion, which allowed Duncan to briefly seize the throne.<ref name=HB:HMpp49-50>''Handbook: House Marik'', pp. 49–50</ref> ==BattleMech== ==BattleMech== − Janos Marik' only known 'Mech was a [[Rifleman|RFL-3N ''Rifleman'']] given by his father, which some people believed it was an indirect way to get rid of him. However, Janos refused to change the 'Mech, stripping it of its medium lasers and switching the AC/5s for AC/2s. After ascending to Captain-General, he piloted it only on ceremonial occasion. He eventually gave it to the new commander of [[Atrean Hussars]], until his destruction in the debacle of [[Shiro III]], in the [[Andurien Secession]].<ref name=BT:Lp51/> + Janos' only known 'Mech was a [[Rifleman|RFL-3N ''Rifleman'']] given by his father, which some people believed it was an indirect way to get rid of him. However, Janos refused to change of 'Mech, stripping it of the medium lasers and switching the AC/5s for AC/2s. After ascending to Captain-General, he piloted it only on ceremonial occasion. He eventually gave it to the new commander of [[Atrean Hussars]], until his destruction in the debacle of [[Shiro III]], in the [[Andurien Secession]].<ref name=BT:Lp51/> ==Quotes== ==Quotes==
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| − | Against his father's wishes, Janos attended [[Princefield Academy]] in [[Oriente]], the first time in decades that a Marik did not receive his or her training at one of the League's military training centers on [[New Olympia]]. During his time there, his outspoken and easily offended nature showed, which led to six separate honor duels. He graduated in [[2979]], shortly after his twenty-first birthday. He received both his commission as a lieutenant in the [[Free Worlds Guards]] and a ''[[Rifleman]]'' from his father. Janos later left the Guards to take over command of the [[Atrean Hussars|1st Atrean Hussars]]. His time as commander of this unit did nothing to improve the pedigree of the unit, and in battle, usually stayed far from the front lines, using his 'mech as a command unit, mainly in | + | Against his father's wishes, Janos attended [[Princefield Academy]] in [[Oriente]], the first time in decades that a Marik did not receive his or her training at one of the League's military training centers on [[New Olympia]]. During his time there, his outspoken and easily offended nature showed, which led to six separate honor duels. He graduated in [[2979]], shortly after his twenty-first birthday. He received both his commission as a lieutenant in the [[Free Worlds Guards]] and a ''[[Rifleman]]'' from his father. Janos later left the Guards to take over command of the [[Atrean Hussars|1st Atrean Hussars]]. His time as commander of this unit did nothing to improve the pedigree of the unit, and in battle, usually stayed far from the front lines, using his 'mech as a command unit, mainly in antiaiaircraft role.<ref name=H:BWp11/><ref name=BT:Lp51>''BattleTech: Legends'', p. 51</ref> |
In [[2988]], an officer in the [[Orloff Grenadiers]] attempted to entangle Janos in a plot against his father. The military coup was crushed in its infancy, resulting in the death of Duchess [[Morgaine Humphreys]] in [[2989]].<ref name=H:BWp11/><ref name=HB:HMp43>''Handbook: House Marik'', p. 43</ref> | In [[2988]], an officer in the [[Orloff Grenadiers]] attempted to entangle Janos in a plot against his father. The military coup was crushed in its infancy, resulting in the death of Duchess [[Morgaine Humphreys]] in [[2989]].<ref name=H:BWp11/><ref name=HB:HMp43>''Handbook: House Marik'', p. 43</ref> | ||
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Tragedy struck him in [[2994]] when his wife, Hilda Lauber Marik, died. The entire League would mourn with Janos, even his staunchest opponent from [[Andurien]], [[Catherine Humphreys]], would attend the funeral.<ref name="HM(TFWL)p49"/> | Tragedy struck him in [[2994]] when his wife, Hilda Lauber Marik, died. The entire League would mourn with Janos, even his staunchest opponent from [[Andurien]], [[Catherine Humphreys]], would attend the funeral.<ref name="HM(TFWL)p49"/> | ||
| − | Janos ordered a celebration of the Fourth Millennium on New Year's Eve of [[2999]] lasting for | + | Janos ordered a celebration of the Fourth Millennium on New Year's Eve of [[2999]] lasting for 12 months and ending on New Year's Day of [[3001]], to commemorate mankind's achievements. This decision was met with some dissent, markedly by [[Enrique Kim]] and Dame Catherine Humphreys, Duchess of Andurien, believing the expenses would be too high. Throughout the League however, the celebration was welcomed.<ref name="HM(TFWL)p49">''House Marik (The Free Worlds League)'', p. 49: "The New Captain-General"</ref> During the celebrations in April of [[3000]], the [[Federated Suns]] would mount a raid on the 'Mech production facility on [[Kalidasa]], taking with them a collection of partially constructed 'Mechs.<ref name="HM(TFWL)p51">''House Marik (The Free Worlds League)'', p. 51: "The Great Celebration"</ref> This would spark a six-year hidden war conducted by [[SAFE]] against the Federated Suns.<ref name=HB:HMp44>''Handbook: House Marik'', p. 44</ref> |
With Janos Marik's recovery efforts during the early years of his tenure the preparation for an offensive against the League's neighbors, the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] and the [[Capellan Confederation]], could begin. In March of [[3002]] the world of [[Loric]] would become the first target in the Captain-General's war against the Lyrans. Somehow, information of this impending attack had leaked in advance to the Lyrans, which resulted in the world being fortified and the two committed Marik Militia regiments found themselves in a meat grinder. Even the mercenary command hired for their experience fighting against the Lyrans—[[Cady's Regiment]]—would also struggle. After eight long months the FWLM would ultimately admit defeat and withdraw from the world.<ref name="HM(TFWL)p51ch2">''House Marik (The Free Worlds League)'', p. 51: "Seizing the Offensive"</ref> | With Janos Marik's recovery efforts during the early years of his tenure the preparation for an offensive against the League's neighbors, the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] and the [[Capellan Confederation]], could begin. In March of [[3002]] the world of [[Loric]] would become the first target in the Captain-General's war against the Lyrans. Somehow, information of this impending attack had leaked in advance to the Lyrans, which resulted in the world being fortified and the two committed Marik Militia regiments found themselves in a meat grinder. Even the mercenary command hired for their experience fighting against the Lyrans—[[Cady's Regiment]]—would also struggle. After eight long months the FWLM would ultimately admit defeat and withdraw from the world.<ref name="HM(TFWL)p51ch2">''House Marik (The Free Worlds League)'', p. 51: "Seizing the Offensive"</ref> | ||
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===Post–Anton Marik's Revolt=== | ===Post–Anton Marik's Revolt=== | ||
| − | + | In recognition for the losses the Dragoons suffered on [[Wyatt]] in [[3016]], [[Captain-General]] [[Janos Marik]] sent [[Jaime Wolf]] a gold and firestone right engraved with "In memory of Sendalor". The ''[[Sendalor]]'' was an ''[[Overlord]]''-class [[DropShip]] that was shot down by Lyran fighters while evacuating Dragoons. A battalion of troops was on the ''Sendalor'' when it crashed.<ref name=WDsp22>''Wolf's Dragoons'', p. 22: "Raid and Counter-Raid"</ref> | |
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| − | In recognition for the losses the Dragoons suffered on [[Wyatt]] in [[3016]], Captain-General [[Janos Marik]] sent [[Jaime Wolf]] a gold and firestone right engraved with "In memory of Sendalor". The ''[[Sendalor]]'' was an ''[[Overlord]]''-class [[DropShip]] that was shot down by Lyran fighters while evacuating Dragoons. A battalion of troops was on the ''Sendalor'' when it crashed.<ref name=WDsp22>''Wolf's Dragoons'', p. 22: "Raid and Counter-Raid"</ref> | ||
In [[3018]], he attended the first live-fire exercise of the unsuccessful ''[[Liberator (BattleMech)|Liberator]]'' BattleMech.<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Boondoggles'', p. 4</ref> | In [[3018]], he attended the first live-fire exercise of the unsuccessful ''[[Liberator (BattleMech)|Liberator]]'' BattleMech.<ref>''Experimental Technical Readout: Boondoggles'', p. 4</ref> | ||
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===Later rule and Fourth Succession War=== | ===Later rule and Fourth Succession War=== | ||
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In [[3024]], in direct response to the [[FedCom Accords]], [[Takashi Kurita]] brought together unlikely allies Janos and [[Maximilian Liao]] to sign the [[Concord of Kapteyn]]. The initial idea of producing better trade deals with the [[Draconis Combine]] greatly appealed to Janos; when he later found out that the concord would include Maximilian Liao and his Confederation, he was ready to walk out on the negotiations but Takashi was able to persuade Janos to stay. The concord was an agreement of mutual support against their common enemies, [[House Davion]] and [[House Steiner]].<ref name=HB:HMp46>''Handbook: House Marik'', p. 46</ref> Though some back-and-forth raids continued between the Confederation and the Free Worlds League, the agreement held in principle. As policy, however, it proved ineffective during the [[Fourth Succession War]], due primarily to incompetent maneuvering by the [[FWLM]]. | In [[3024]], in direct response to the [[FedCom Accords]], [[Takashi Kurita]] brought together unlikely allies Janos and [[Maximilian Liao]] to sign the [[Concord of Kapteyn]]. The initial idea of producing better trade deals with the [[Draconis Combine]] greatly appealed to Janos; when he later found out that the concord would include Maximilian Liao and his Confederation, he was ready to walk out on the negotiations but Takashi was able to persuade Janos to stay. The concord was an agreement of mutual support against their common enemies, [[House Davion]] and [[House Steiner]].<ref name=HB:HMp46>''Handbook: House Marik'', p. 46</ref> Though some back-and-forth raids continued between the Confederation and the Free Worlds League, the agreement held in principle. As policy, however, it proved ineffective during the [[Fourth Succession War]], due primarily to incompetent maneuvering by the [[FWLM]]. | ||
| − | Janos Marik was caught by surprise in [[3028]] when reports of the invasions of the Capellan Confederation and Draconis Combine reached him. Janos refused to support his allies and decided that getting confirmation from his troops posted on the Lyran border, that no attack on the Free Worlds League would occur, was more important. Assured that no invasion was coming, Janos issued the order to simply wait and let the Capellans and Combine fight their own wars.<ref name=FSW-MAVol1p62>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 62: "Reluctant Marik"</ref> Three weeks after the invasion of the Capellan Confederation, Chancellor Maximilian Liao sent a strongly worded message directly to Janos Marik, demanding material and humanitarian aid, if he could not spare his troops. On 16 October 3028 | + | Janos Marik was caught by surprise in [[3028]] when reports of the invasions of the Capellan Confederation and Draconis Combine reached him. Janos refused to support his allies and decided that getting confirmation from his troops posted on the Lyran border, that no attack on the Free Worlds League would occur, was more important. Assured that no invasion was coming, Janos issued the order to simply wait and let the Capellans and Combine fight their own wars.<ref name=FSW-MAVol1p62>''NAIS The Fourth Succession War Military Atlas Volume 1'', p. 62: "Reluctant Marik"</ref> Three weeks after the invasion of the Capellan Confederation, Chancellor Maximilian Liao sent a strongly worded message directly to Janos Marik, demanding material and humanitarian aid, if he could not spare his troops. On 16 October 3028 Janos responded in a sarcastic manner that he would of course honor the concord. Some of the items in the supplies sent were soap, toilet paper, tires, .22 caliber air gun pellets and medical supplies consisting of a single bottle of Prozac,<ref name=HB:HMp49>''Handbook: House Marik'', p. 49</ref> although Janos reluctantly agreed to the Capellan use of his medical facilities.<ref name=FSW-MAVol1p62 /> |
One week later, Janos Marik received an equally angry letter from the Draconis [[Coordinator]], Takashi Kurita, forcing Marik into action against the Lyrans. Quickly forming plans, Janos initiated [[Operation DAGGER]] but the effort was half-hearted at best.<ref name=FSW-MAVol1p62 /> | One week later, Janos Marik received an equally angry letter from the Draconis [[Coordinator]], Takashi Kurita, forcing Marik into action against the Lyrans. Quickly forming plans, Janos initiated [[Operation DAGGER]] but the effort was half-hearted at best.<ref name=FSW-MAVol1p62 /> | ||
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When [[Thomas Marik]] reappeared in January [[3031]], Janos Marik stalled any attempts to appoint a new regent until a [[Verigraph|verigraph]] confirming Thomas as his successor could be produced. Thomas took on all the responsibilities of Janos's position, but Janos kept the title of Captain-General until his death.<ref name=HB:HMp49 /> | When [[Thomas Marik]] reappeared in January [[3031]], Janos Marik stalled any attempts to appoint a new regent until a [[Verigraph|verigraph]] confirming Thomas as his successor could be produced. Thomas took on all the responsibilities of Janos's position, but Janos kept the title of Captain-General until his death.<ref name=HB:HMp49 /> | ||
| − | ===Death=== | + | ===Death and Afterward=== |
He, along with his son [[Duggan Marik|Duggan]], were assassinated via an explosion in [[3035]] by his nephew, [[Duncan Marik|Duncan]], during a strategy session concerning the [[Andurien Secession]]. His son and heir, Thomas, was also thought to have been killed in the explosion, which allowed Duncan to briefly seize the throne.<ref name=HB:HMpp49-50>''Handbook: House Marik'', pp. 49–50</ref> | He, along with his son [[Duggan Marik|Duggan]], were assassinated via an explosion in [[3035]] by his nephew, [[Duncan Marik|Duncan]], during a strategy session concerning the [[Andurien Secession]]. His son and heir, Thomas, was also thought to have been killed in the explosion, which allowed Duncan to briefly seize the throne.<ref name=HB:HMpp49-50>''Handbook: House Marik'', pp. 49–50</ref> | ||
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| − | Janos | + | Janos' only known 'Mech was a [[Rifleman|RFL-3N ''Rifleman'']] given by his father, which some people believed it was an indirect way to get rid of him. However, Janos refused to change of 'Mech, stripping it of the medium lasers and switching the AC/5s for AC/2s. After ascending to Captain-General, he piloted it only on ceremonial occasion. He eventually gave it to the new commander of [[Atrean Hussars]], until his destruction in the debacle of [[Shiro III]], in the [[Andurien Secession]].<ref name=BT:Lp51/> |
==Quotes== | ==Quotes== | ||