Karl Sonntag
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Karl Sonntag | |
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| Affiliation | Federated Suns |
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| Profession | Technician |
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History[edit]
Karl Sonntag was a Chief Engineer serving during the FedCom Civil War on the side of the Federated Suns. He served with Eric Dresari, and later his son. He would be responsible for helping Ian freeing Kentares from the forces of House Steiner. Karl would also give Ian tactical advice on certain missions based on their climate and describe various salvaged mechs and equipment he acquired over the campaign. Karl would also be Ian's moral figure, guiding him to do the right thing so he won't end up like William.[1]
Rebellion[edit]
Following the death of Ian's sister Joanna, he joined the Kentares Free Army to oppose his former master's rule. As a consequence, he ended up getting arrested with other political prisoners and was sent to a remote prison. His salvation would come in the form of the Black Knight Legion mercenary unit (who were also targeting Dresari due to being a contracted target and the deal of betrayal made between him and House Steiner) at the time. Sonntag met and thanked McClair for rescuing him from Ian's "dungeon" and detailed his life and separation from his former Duke. Sonntag offered tactical advice to Colonel McClair about assaulting Ian's firebase and what equipement he would need. Satisfied, McClair offered transport to Karl to rejoin his comrades and thanked the Legion commander for his kindness.[2]
Fate[edit]
As Ian's campaign to liberate Kentares drew to a close, he would be pressured between taking his late father's armory or rescuing his sister:
Rescue Sister[edit]
| “ | You are your father's son, young Duke, and more. | ” |
-- Karl commending Ian for his selfless act.
Should Ian decide to go after his sister, Damon Squire will help and successfully rescue Joanna. After the mission, Karl will let Ian know how proud he is of him for his actions. After William's death on Kentares, Joanna will be confirmed as the Duchess with Karl proposing a toast in her honor in the palace.
Raid Supplies[edit]
| “ | I hope your weapons serve you well. For I no longer will. | ” |
-- Karl parting ways with Ian after being disappointed with his actions.
Should Ian decide to go after the Armory, Joanna will die and Damon Squire will not join Ian after the mission, presumed to be dead. After the mission, Karl will show Ian a holovid of Joanna's fate after he secured the armory. Karl later expresses his frustration and disappointment in him, telling Ian that he is no better than his cousin for allowing his family to be killed by House Steiner, all for the sake of power. After wishing Ian luck in his final battle, Karl later decides to part ways with him. After William's death on Kentares, Ian will be confirmed as the Duke with Karl absent from the palace, due to his disgust and disappointment in Ian. (This is the canon ending.)
Behind the Scenes[edit]
In the live-action cutscenes, he is portrayed by actor Terrance Stone. In the expansion pack, Mechwarrior 4: Black Knight, he is voiced by George Ledoux.
References[edit]
Bibliography[edit]
- MechWarrior 4: Black Knight video game
- MechWarrior 4: Vengeance video game