Howard Long

Howard Long
Character Profile
Died August 3072[1]
Affiliation House Long
Rank Duke of Wasat[1]
Position Planetary Governor of Wasat[1]
Profession Noble


History[edit]

Howard Long was the Duke of Wasat between 3068 (maybe even earlier) and when he was assassination in August 3072.[1][2]

In November of 3068, the Blackhearts deployed on Wasat for training exercises. DropShips carrying Raymond's Armored Cavalry and the HeavyHell Raisers landed in the planetary capital of Wasat Prime. Duke Howard Long, the governor of Wasat, summoned Colonel Marcus Johnson to an urgent meeting. At the meeting, also attended by a Word of Blake Demi-Precentor, the Blackhearts were instructed to stand down or Raymond's ACR and the HeavyHell Raisers would be forced to attack them. Colonel Johnson refused, stating that the Blackhearts' contract with the LCCC did not allow the Governor or Blakists to alter their orders. An argument ensued, during which both Colonel Johnson and the Blakist Demi-Precentor were killed, but not before Johnson was able to relay the wiretapped conversation to his XO, Major Glen Stryker, who enacted Operation BLACK FURY: an emergency protocol in case of betrayal by an employer.[1]

He sided with the Word of Blake and continued serving them even when Precentor Fellers nuked Wasat Prime when most of the Blackhearts retreated off Wasat in 3071.[2]

He was assassinated by a Blackhearts SAS units led by Elissa Waverly in August 3072 in a well-planned strike. His death severely disrupted the civilian government.[2]

References[edit]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Mercenaries Supplemental Update, p.34
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 Unit Digest: Wasat Avengers

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