Russou Howell
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Russou Howell (born 3019[1] - died ????) was the commander of the forces defending the Clan Smoke Jaguar capital of Huntress when Task Force Serpent attacked. Howell would survive the destruction of his Clan, ultimately allying himself with the Bandit Caste and The Society, operating under the name of the Jaguar during the Wars of Reaving.
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Overview
Clan Invasion to Task Force Serpent
An effective if a not particularly flashy warrior as a young man, like many Clan warriors Howell's career was revitalized by the Clan Invasion. Unfortunately in the wake of the Battle of Tukayyid and the 15 year truce the Clan loss triggered, being denied easy combat and the prospect that he would be reduced to little more than solahma status by the time the invasion resumed prompted Howell essentially to give up, turning to drink to ease the pain.[1]
Then a Star Captain, Howell experienced a personal resurgence upon discovering the treachery of his sibmate Trent. His supposed defeat of the traitor in 3058 showed a streak of character his superiors appreciated, soon promoting him to the rank of Galaxy Commander and given command of the defense of the Smoke Jaguar homeworld of Huntress. While whipping the two galaxies of solahma troops on-world into shape, Howell's reliance on alcohol only increased.[1]
Despite his efforts, the troops under his command would prove no match for the elite Inner Sphere forces of Task Force Serpent. Convinced his Clan would never let the defilement of its capital to go unchallenged, Howell led his surviving forces in an un-Clan-like guerrilla campaign until the arrival of Hang Mehta and the remaining Inner Sphere based Smoke Jaguar forces, only to fall to Task Force Seprent's own reinforcements led by Victor Steiner-Davion. While his Clan died, Russou Howell disappeared in the jungles of Huntress, seemingly never to be seen again.[1]
Wars of Reaving
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References
Bibliography
- Era Report: 3062
- Exodus Road (novel)
- Freebirth (novel)