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| name = Andrei Shostokovitch | | name = Andrei Shostokovitch | ||
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| affiliation = [[Wolf's Dragoons]] | | affiliation = [[Wolf's Dragoons]] | ||
| − | | profession = [[ | + | | rank = [[Colonel]] |
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| + | | profession = [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] | ||
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| − | Colonel Andrei Shostokovitch was [[Beta Regiment (Wolf's Dragoons)|Beta Regiment]]'s second commander. He was an extremely popular leader, having | + | Colonel '''Andrei "Shos" Shostokovitch''' was an officer in [[Wolf's Dragoons]] during the early [[thirty-first century]] and [[Beta Regiment (Wolf's Dragoons)|Beta Regiment]]'s second commander.<ref name=WDsp59>''Wolf's Dragoons'', pp. 55, 59</ref> |
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| + | ==History== | ||
| + | ===Early Career=== | ||
| + | Shostokovitch was reputed to be a large man with a hearty laugh, and a quick if not always appreciated sense of humor, paired with intense loyalty to those close to him. He was also a highly intelligent and intuitive officer, whose tactical sense allowed him to locate the weak spots of his enemies. | ||
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| + | As commander of Beta regiment he was an extremely popular leader, having rose through the ranks of Beta Regiment's MechWarriors, taking over from its initial commander [[Jeremy Ellman]] on his retirement in [[3016]]. Shostokovitch sometimes posed as [[Jaime Wolf]] for visitors, delighting in embarrassing those caught unawares by his gruff, authoritarian affectations.<ref name=WDsp59/> | ||
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| + | Individuals who fell for this joke included [[Augustus Davis]], the [[Baron of Batan]] on [[Quentin IV]] as of [[3023]], a [[Federated Suns]] noble asked by Colonel Wolf to declare his holdings a combat free-zone during an objective raid for the [[Draconis Combine]].<ref name=WOTB>''Wolves on the Border'', ch. 6</ref> | ||
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| + | While on Quentin IV Shostokovitch also acted as a liaison for the Dragoons with [[Minobu Tetsuhara]], who was another person who found "Shos" humor off-putting.<ref name=WOTB7>''Wolves on the Border'', ch. 7</ref> | ||
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| + | ===Misery=== | ||
| + | Andrei Shostokovitch participated in the [[Battle of Misery (3028)|Battle of Misery]], where his assault 'Mech was badly damaged. After this battle, his injured Lancemate [[Captain]] [[Noah Grimm]] convinced him to take over his smaller 'Mech, so that he could continue fighting even as Grimm retired from service.<ref name=WDSB/> | ||
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| + | ===Crossing=== | ||
| + | During the [[Battle of Crossing (3029)|Battle of Crossing]], Shostokovitch was killed, his new smaller 'Mech falling when other Dragoons nearby were still fighting.<ref name=WDSB /> Captain [[John Umaio]] attempted to save Shostokovitch's life, but despite a valiant attempt, Shostokovitch had little hope and Umaio was lucky to escape with his own life.<ref name=WDSB>''Wolf's Dragoons'', p. 61</ref> | ||
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| + | ==BattleMech== | ||
| + | Shostokovitch initially piloted a ''[[BattleMaster]]'' [[BattleMech]]. After this was damaged on [[Misery]], Shostokovitch switched to a smaller ''[[Dervish]]'', until his death on [[Crossing]].<ref name=WDsp59/> | ||
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| + | ==Notes== | ||
| + | Andrei Shostokovitch name is sometimes misspelled as Andrei Shostoko'''vich'''.<ref name=HTPM>''Historical Turning Points: Misery'', pp. 8, 12</ref><ref name=OTPDM>''Operational Turning Points: Death to Mercenaries'', p. 13</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | * ''[[Wolf's Dragoons (sourcebook)]]'' | + | * ''[[Historical Turning Points: Misery]]'' |
| + | * ''[[Operational Turning Points: Death to Mercenaries]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Wolf's Dragoons (sourcebook)|Wolf's Dragoons]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Wolves on the Border]]'' (novel) | ||
[[Category:Wolf's Dragoons Characters|Shostokovitch, Andrei]] | [[Category:Wolf's Dragoons Characters|Shostokovitch, Andrei]] | ||
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Andrei Shostokovitch | |
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| Also known as | Shos |
| Died | 3029 |
| Affiliation | Wolf's Dragoons |
| Profile | |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Profession | MechWarrior |
Colonel Andrei "Shos" Shostokovitch was an officer in Wolf's Dragoons during the early thirty-first century and Beta Regiment's second commander.[1]
Contents
History[edit]
Early Career[edit]
Shostokovitch was reputed to be a large man with a hearty laugh, and a quick if not always appreciated sense of humor, paired with intense loyalty to those close to him. He was also a highly intelligent and intuitive officer, whose tactical sense allowed him to locate the weak spots of his enemies.
As commander of Beta regiment he was an extremely popular leader, having rose through the ranks of Beta Regiment's MechWarriors, taking over from its initial commander Jeremy Ellman on his retirement in 3016. Shostokovitch sometimes posed as Jaime Wolf for visitors, delighting in embarrassing those caught unawares by his gruff, authoritarian affectations.[1]
Individuals who fell for this joke included Augustus Davis, the Baron of Batan on Quentin IV as of 3023, a Federated Suns noble asked by Colonel Wolf to declare his holdings a combat free-zone during an objective raid for the Draconis Combine.[2]
While on Quentin IV Shostokovitch also acted as a liaison for the Dragoons with Minobu Tetsuhara, who was another person who found "Shos" humor off-putting.[3]
Misery[edit]
Andrei Shostokovitch participated in the Battle of Misery, where his assault 'Mech was badly damaged. After this battle, his injured Lancemate Captain Noah Grimm convinced him to take over his smaller 'Mech, so that he could continue fighting even as Grimm retired from service.[4]
Crossing[edit]
During the Battle of Crossing, Shostokovitch was killed, his new smaller 'Mech falling when other Dragoons nearby were still fighting.[4] Captain John Umaio attempted to save Shostokovitch's life, but despite a valiant attempt, Shostokovitch had little hope and Umaio was lucky to escape with his own life.[4]
BattleMech[edit]
Shostokovitch initially piloted a BattleMaster BattleMech. After this was damaged on Misery, Shostokovitch switched to a smaller Dervish, until his death on Crossing.[1]
Notes[edit]
Andrei Shostokovitch name is sometimes misspelled as Andrei Shostokovich.[5][6]