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Line 16: | children = | children = }} }} + '''Trent Arian''' was the first [[Precentor Martial of the Word of Blake]] and helped to plan [[Operation ODYSSEUS]], the Blakists' capture of [[Terra]]. '''Trent Arian''' was the first [[Precentor Martial of the Word of Blake]] and helped to plan [[Operation ODYSSEUS]], the Blakists' capture of [[Terra]]. ==History== ==History== ===Early Life=== ===Early Life=== − Born on the [[Draconis Combine]] world of [[Otho]], Trent Arian joined [[ComStar]] shortly before the outbreak of the [[Fourth Succession War]]. After attending the [[Sandhurst Military College]] on Terra from [[3027]] to [[3030]], he entered service with the still hidden and secret Com Guards. When ComStar officially revealed the existence of their military, Arian was posted to a unit that saw action in the [[Periphery]] and by [[3040]] he had risen to commanded of a [[Level III]] in the [[83rd Division (ComStar)|83rd Division (The White Cyclones)]], successfully mediating unrest sparked by religious hatred on the [[Federated Commonwealth]] world of [[Islamabad]].<ref name=FOTp66/> + Born on the [[Draconis Combine]] world of [[Otho]], Trent Arian joined [[ComStar]] shortly before the outbreak of the [[Fourth Succession War]]. After attending the [[Sandhurst Military College]] on Terra from [[3027]] to [[3030]], he entered service with the still hidden and secret Com Guards. When ComStar officially revealed the existence of their military, Arian was posted to a unit that saw action in the [[Periphery]] and by [[3040]] he had risen to commanded of a [[Level III]] in the [[83rd Division (ComStar)|83rd Division (The White Cyclones)]], successfully mediating unrest sparked by religious hatred on the [[Federated Commonwealth]] world of [[Islamabad]].<ref name=TFOT2>''The Fall of Terra'', p. 66</ref> ===Tukayyid and ComStar Schism=== ===Tukayyid and ComStar Schism=== − When the Com Guards were called to battle the [[Clans]] on [[Battle of Tukayyid (3052)|Tukayyid]], Arian received a promotion to [[Precentor]] and was given command of the [[85th Division (ComStar)|85th Division (Lions of the Periphery)]].<ref name=FOTp66/> The 85th was among those forces deployed for the defense of Kozice Prime, one of the targets assigned to [[Clan Diamond Shark]]. After several days of intense fighting, the 85th was mauled with a third of the division destroyed, though the Shark force was reduced to only two survivors. The surviving units of the 85th managed to disrupt the supply lines of the Sharks' [[Gamma Galaxy (Clan Diamond Shark)|Gamma Galaxy]], but were wiped out in the process, despite the arrival of the [[2nd Army (ComStar)|2nd]] and [[5th Army (ComStar)|5th Armies]].<ref name=T>''Tukayyid'', p. 69: "Campaign: Clan Diamond Shark"</ref> Precentor Arian was shot out of his [[BattleMech]] twice during the battle and badly wounded, but steadfastly refused to retire from the field until last of Diamond Sharks withdrew from the planet. Arian won the [[Precentor's Sword]] for his actions.<ref name=FOTp66/> + When the Com Guards were called to battle the [[Clans]] on [[Battle of Tukayyid (3052)|Tukayyid]], Arian received a promotion to [[Precentor]] and was given command of the [[85th Division (ComStar)|85th Division (Lions of the Periphery)]].<ref name=TFOT2/> The 85th was among those forces deployed for the defense of Kozice Prime, one of the targets assigned to [[Clan Diamond Shark]]. After several days of intense fighting, the 85th was mauled with a third of the division destroyed, though the Shark force was reduced to only two survivors. The surviving units of the 85th managed to disrupt the supply lines of the Sharks' [[Gamma Galaxy (Clan Diamond Shark)|Gamma Galaxy]], but were wiped out in the process, despite the arrival of the [[2nd Army (ComStar)|2nd]] and [[5th Army (ComStar)|5th Armies]].<ref name=T>''Tukayyid'', p. 69: "Campaign: Clan Diamond Shark"</ref> Precentor Arian was shot out of his [[BattleMech]] twice during the battle and badly wounded, but steadfastly refused to retire from the field until last of Diamond Sharks withdrew from the planet. Arian won the [[Precentor's Sword]] for his actions.<ref name=TFOT2/> − Upon returning to Terra for rest and refit, he learned of the death of [[Myndo Waterly]] and the reformation and secularization of the Order. He promptly took a [[Level III]] of 'Mechs when he defected to [[Gibson]], in the [[Free Worlds League]], where he pledged his loyalty to the Word of Blake.<ref name=FOTp66/> Despite their philosophical differences, all Word of Blake factions realized that the number of refugees coming from the ranks of the Com Guards made a Precentor Martial necessary for their organization, as nominal commander of the largest single group of refugees Arian was promoted to that position.<ref name=CS>''ComStar'', p. 94: "Blake Guard/Word of Blake Militia"</ref><ref name=FMC35>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 35: "85th Division"</ref> + Upon returning to Terra for rest and refit, he learned of the death of [[Myndo Waterly]] and the reformation and secularization of the Order. He promptly took a [[Level III]] of 'Mechs when he defected to [[Gibson]], in the [[Free Worlds League]], where he pledged his loyalty to the Word of Blake.<ref name=TFOT2/> Despite their philosophical differences, all Word of Blake factions realized that the number of refugees coming from the ranks of the Com Guards made a Precentor Martial necessary for their organization, as nominal commander of the largest single group of refugees Arian was promoted to that position.<ref name=CS>''ComStar'', p. 94: "Blake Guard/Word of Blake Militia"</ref><ref name=FMC35>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 35: "85th Division"</ref> ===Word of Blake Militia and Operation ODYSSEUS=== ===Word of Blake Militia and Operation ODYSSEUS=== − One of his first actions was to order the mass production of several new BattleMech designs to provide equipment for the large number of 'Mech-less warriors flocking to their banner, including the ''[[Grand Crusader]]'' which was to become his signature 'Mech.<ref name=CS/> Many in the Inner Sphere attributed the success and quick expansion of the [[Word of Blake Militia]] to Arian's direction.<ref name=FOTp66/> + One of his first actions was to order the mass production of several new BattleMech designs to provide equipment for the large number of 'Mech-less warriors flocking to their banner, including the ''[[Grand Crusader]]'' which was to become his signature 'Mech.<ref name=CS/> Many in the Inner Sphere attributed the success and quick expansion of the [[Word of Blake Militia]] to Arian's direction.<ref name=TFOT2/> His skill and determination bore fruit in [[3058]], when the Word of Blake was strong enough to launch Operation ODYSSEUS: the invasion and conquest of Terra. Through deception and military skill, the Blakists' successful assault on the cradle of humanity took a mere nine days, with Arian himself participating in the final stages of battle at Sandhurst Military Academy. Trent Arian was named governor of Terra and proceeded to reverse the many changes instituted by the secular ComStar as the Word of Blake moved increasing numbers of troops and personnel to the planet.<ref name=TFOT1>''The Fall of Terra'', pp. 7–11</ref> His skill and determination bore fruit in [[3058]], when the Word of Blake was strong enough to launch Operation ODYSSEUS: the invasion and conquest of Terra. Through deception and military skill, the Blakists' successful assault on the cradle of humanity took a mere nine days, with Arian himself participating in the final stages of battle at Sandhurst Military Academy. Trent Arian was named governor of Terra and proceeded to reverse the many changes instituted by the secular ComStar as the Word of Blake moved increasing numbers of troops and personnel to the planet.<ref name=TFOT1>''The Fall of Terra'', pp. 7–11</ref> Line 45:
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Line 57: * ''[[Interstellar Players]]'' * ''[[Interstellar Players]]'' * ''[[Tukayyid (scenario pack)|Tukayyid]]'' (scenario pack) * ''[[Tukayyid (scenario pack)|Tukayyid]]'' (scenario pack) + [[Category: Draconis Combine Characters|Arian, Trent]] [[Category: Draconis Combine Characters|Arian, Trent]] [[Category: ComStar Characters|Arian, Trent]] [[Category: ComStar Characters|Arian, Trent]] [[Category: Word of Blake Characters|Arian, Trent]] [[Category: Word of Blake Characters|Arian, Trent]]
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| died = 6 June [[3061]]<ref name=FMC1>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 4: "Voice of the Resistance"</ref> | | died = 6 June [[3061]]<ref name=FMC1>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 4: "Voice of the Resistance"</ref> | ||
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| − | | position = | + | | position = [[Precentor Martial of the Word of Blake]] |
| profession = [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] | | profession = [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] | ||
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'''Trent Arian''' was the first [[Precentor Martial of the Word of Blake]] and helped to plan [[Operation ODYSSEUS]], the Blakists' capture of [[Terra]]. | '''Trent Arian''' was the first [[Precentor Martial of the Word of Blake]] and helped to plan [[Operation ODYSSEUS]], the Blakists' capture of [[Terra]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===Early Life=== | ===Early Life=== | ||
| − | Born on the [[Draconis Combine]] world of [[Otho]], Trent Arian joined [[ComStar]] shortly before the outbreak of the [[Fourth Succession War]]. After attending the [[Sandhurst Military College]] on Terra from [[3027]] to [[3030]], he entered service with the still hidden and secret Com Guards. When ComStar officially revealed the existence of their military, Arian was posted to a unit that saw action in the [[Periphery]] and by [[3040]] he had risen to commanded of a [[Level III]] in the [[83rd Division (ComStar)|83rd Division (The White Cyclones)]], successfully mediating unrest sparked by religious hatred on the [[Federated Commonwealth]] world of [[Islamabad]].<ref name= | + | Born on the [[Draconis Combine]] world of [[Otho]], Trent Arian joined [[ComStar]] shortly before the outbreak of the [[Fourth Succession War]]. After attending the [[Sandhurst Military College]] on Terra from [[3027]] to [[3030]], he entered service with the still hidden and secret Com Guards. When ComStar officially revealed the existence of their military, Arian was posted to a unit that saw action in the [[Periphery]] and by [[3040]] he had risen to commanded of a [[Level III]] in the [[83rd Division (ComStar)|83rd Division (The White Cyclones)]], successfully mediating unrest sparked by religious hatred on the [[Federated Commonwealth]] world of [[Islamabad]].<ref name=TFOT2>''The Fall of Terra'', p. 66</ref> |
===Tukayyid and ComStar Schism=== | ===Tukayyid and ComStar Schism=== | ||
| − | When the Com Guards were called to battle the [[Clans]] on [[Battle of Tukayyid (3052)|Tukayyid]], Arian received a promotion to [[Precentor]] and was given command of the [[85th Division (ComStar)|85th Division (Lions of the Periphery)]].<ref name= | + | When the Com Guards were called to battle the [[Clans]] on [[Battle of Tukayyid (3052)|Tukayyid]], Arian received a promotion to [[Precentor]] and was given command of the [[85th Division (ComStar)|85th Division (Lions of the Periphery)]].<ref name=TFOT2/> The 85th was among those forces deployed for the defense of Kozice Prime, one of the targets assigned to [[Clan Diamond Shark]]. After several days of intense fighting, the 85th was mauled with a third of the division destroyed, though the Shark force was reduced to only two survivors. The surviving units of the 85th managed to disrupt the supply lines of the Sharks' [[Gamma Galaxy (Clan Diamond Shark)|Gamma Galaxy]], but were wiped out in the process, despite the arrival of the [[2nd Army (ComStar)|2nd]] and [[5th Army (ComStar)|5th Armies]].<ref name=T>''Tukayyid'', p. 69: "Campaign: Clan Diamond Shark"</ref> Precentor Arian was shot out of his [[BattleMech]] twice during the battle and badly wounded, but steadfastly refused to retire from the field until last of Diamond Sharks withdrew from the planet. Arian won the [[Precentor's Sword]] for his actions.<ref name=TFOT2/> |
| − | Upon returning to Terra for rest and refit, he learned of the death of [[Myndo Waterly]] and the reformation and secularization of the Order. He promptly took a [[Level III]] of 'Mechs when he defected to [[Gibson]], in the [[Free Worlds League]], where he pledged his loyalty to the Word of Blake.<ref name= | + | Upon returning to Terra for rest and refit, he learned of the death of [[Myndo Waterly]] and the reformation and secularization of the Order. He promptly took a [[Level III]] of 'Mechs when he defected to [[Gibson]], in the [[Free Worlds League]], where he pledged his loyalty to the Word of Blake.<ref name=TFOT2/> Despite their philosophical differences, all Word of Blake factions realized that the number of refugees coming from the ranks of the Com Guards made a Precentor Martial necessary for their organization, as nominal commander of the largest single group of refugees Arian was promoted to that position.<ref name=CS>''ComStar'', p. 94: "Blake Guard/Word of Blake Militia"</ref><ref name=FMC35>''Field Manual: ComStar'', p. 35: "85th Division"</ref> |
===Word of Blake Militia and Operation ODYSSEUS=== | ===Word of Blake Militia and Operation ODYSSEUS=== | ||
| − | One of his first actions was to order the mass production of several new BattleMech designs to provide equipment for the large number of 'Mech-less warriors flocking to their banner, including the ''[[Grand Crusader]]'' which was to become his signature 'Mech.<ref name=CS/> Many in the Inner Sphere attributed the success and quick expansion of the [[Word of Blake Militia]] to Arian's direction.<ref name= | + | One of his first actions was to order the mass production of several new BattleMech designs to provide equipment for the large number of 'Mech-less warriors flocking to their banner, including the ''[[Grand Crusader]]'' which was to become his signature 'Mech.<ref name=CS/> Many in the Inner Sphere attributed the success and quick expansion of the [[Word of Blake Militia]] to Arian's direction.<ref name=TFOT2/> |
His skill and determination bore fruit in [[3058]], when the Word of Blake was strong enough to launch Operation ODYSSEUS: the invasion and conquest of Terra. Through deception and military skill, the Blakists' successful assault on the cradle of humanity took a mere nine days, with Arian himself participating in the final stages of battle at Sandhurst Military Academy. Trent Arian was named governor of Terra and proceeded to reverse the many changes instituted by the secular ComStar as the Word of Blake moved increasing numbers of troops and personnel to the planet.<ref name=TFOT1>''The Fall of Terra'', pp. 7–11</ref> | His skill and determination bore fruit in [[3058]], when the Word of Blake was strong enough to launch Operation ODYSSEUS: the invasion and conquest of Terra. Through deception and military skill, the Blakists' successful assault on the cradle of humanity took a mere nine days, with Arian himself participating in the final stages of battle at Sandhurst Military Academy. Trent Arian was named governor of Terra and proceeded to reverse the many changes instituted by the secular ComStar as the Word of Blake moved increasing numbers of troops and personnel to the planet.<ref name=TFOT1>''The Fall of Terra'', pp. 7–11</ref> | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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* ''[[Interstellar Players]]'' | * ''[[Interstellar Players]]'' | ||
* ''[[Tukayyid (scenario pack)|Tukayyid]]'' (scenario pack) | * ''[[Tukayyid (scenario pack)|Tukayyid]]'' (scenario pack) | ||
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[[Category: Draconis Combine Characters|Arian, Trent]] | [[Category: Draconis Combine Characters|Arian, Trent]] | ||
[[Category: ComStar Characters|Arian, Trent]] | [[Category: ComStar Characters|Arian, Trent]] | ||
[[Category: Word of Blake Characters|Arian, Trent]] | [[Category: Word of Blake Characters|Arian, Trent]] | ||