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'''Phillip Drummond''' was the first [[Khan]] of [[Clan Nova Cat]], founder of the [[Drummond (Bloodname)|Drummond Bloodline]], and father of [[Sandra Rosse]].
 
'''Phillip Drummond''' was the first [[Khan]] of [[Clan Nova Cat]], founder of the [[Drummond (Bloodname)|Drummond Bloodline]], and father of [[Sandra Rosse]].
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==History==
 
==History==
 
===Early life===
 
===Early life===
While early accounts of his life are unclear, it is known that Phillip Drummond was originally a [[major]] of the [[Rim Worlds Republic]], serving as an officer in the [[832nd Amaris Dragoons]]. Stationed on [[Apollo (system)|Apollo]] when [[Stefan Amaris]] murdered [[First Lord of the Star League|First Lord]] [[Richard Cameron]], Drummond was among the [[Rim Worlds Army]] officers who expected [[Aleksandr Kerensky|Aleksandr Kerensky's]] forces to begin their assault upon the Republic in August [[2767]], or for raiders to appear in late June at the earliest. Instead, around 0300 on June 3rd, Drummond awoke to learn that two squadrons of [[Star League Defense Force]] vessels had mounted a surprise attack that destroyed Amaris' Palace and the military sector of the spaceport before establishing a blockade that effectively paralyzed the regency of [[Mohammed Selim]].<ref>''First Succession War'', p. 103: "Black Buck"</ref>
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While early accounts of his life are unclear, it is known that Phillip Drummond was originally a [[Major]] of the [[Rim Worlds Republic]], serving as an officer in the [[832nd Amaris Dragoons]]. Stationed on [[Apollo (system)|Apollo]] when [[Stefan Amaris]] murdered [[First Lord]] [[Richard Cameron]], Drummond was among the [[Rim Worlds Army]] officers who expected [[Aleksandr Kerensky|Aleksandr Kerensky's]] forces to begin their assault upon the Republic in August [[2767]], or for raiders to appear in late June at the earliest. Instead, around 0300 on June 3rd, Drummond awoke to learn that two squadrons of [[SLDF]] vessels had mounted a surprise attack that destroyed Amaris' Palace and the military sector of the spaceport before establishing a blockade that effectively paralyzed the regency of [[Mohammed Selim]].<ref>''First Succession War'', p. 103: "Black Buck"</ref>
  
While he had originally taken great pride in serving the Rim Worlds Republic, Amaris' treachery and abandonment of his nation shattered the officer's loyalty to his government, which he quickly transferred to General Aleksandr Kerensky, a man he still respected. In an effort to prove his new dedication to General Kerensky, and to show his resourcefulness and dedication, Drummond penetrated the defenses of the SLDF headquarters when they landed on Apollo. Surrendering to Kerensky's security detachment in person, Drummond offered his services and an oath of loyalty to Kerensky. Kerensky accepted, recognizing Drummond as a kindred spirit, and Phillip Drummond was commissioned into the SLDF as a [[lieutenant]].
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While he had originally taken great pride in serving the Rim Worlds Republic, Amaris' treachery and abandonment of his nation shattered the officer's loyalty to his government, which he quickly transferred to General Aleksandr Kerensky, a man he still respected. In an effort to prove his new dedication to General Kerensky, and to show his resourcefulness and dedication, Drummond penetrated the defenses of the [[SLDF]] headquarters when they landed on Apollo. Surrendering to Kerensky's security detachment in person, Drummond offered his services and an oath of loyalty to Kerensky. Kerensky accepted, recognizing Drummond as a kindred spirit, and Phillip Drummond was commissioned into the SLDF as a [[Lieutenant]].
  
Drummond proved to be an excellent source of intelligence on Rim World Republic troop movements and tactics, earning the respect of his initially suspicious fellow officers in Intelligence Command. Phillip Drummond was decorated by Kerensky for his efforts, and was often used as an example to inspire Kerensky's troops during his speeches.<ref name=ICp101-102>''Invading Clans'', pp. 101–102</ref><ref name=HOKp108/>
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Drummond proved to be an excellent source of intelligence on Rim World Republic troop movements and tactics, earning the respect of his initially suspicious fellow officers in Intelligence Command. Phillip Drummond was decorated by Kerensky for his efforts, and was often used an example to inspire Kerensky's troops during his speeches.<ref name=ICp101-102>''Invading Clans'', pp. 101–102</ref><ref name=HOKp108/>
 
[[File:Phillip-Drummond-IC.jpg|right|thumb|Phillip Drummond]]
 
[[File:Phillip-Drummond-IC.jpg|right|thumb|Phillip Drummond]]
  
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===Marriage and children===
 
===Marriage and children===
While visiting friends on [[Circe]], Phillip Drummond met [[Anna Rosse]]. Although the traumatized woman at first resisted his attempts at friendship, she eventually warmed to his efforts and their friendship eventually developed into love. While they never officially married, Phillip settled with her on Circe where the couple had three daughters: [[Sandra Rosse|Sandra]], Lily, and Daisy.<ref name=LOD/><ref name=ICp103/>
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While visiting friends on [[Circe]], Phillip Drummond met [[Anna Rosse]]. Although the traumatized woman at first resisted his attempts at friendship, she eventually warmed to his efforts and their friendship eventually developed into love. While they never officially married, Phillip settled with her on Circe where the couple had three children, all daughters, [[Sandra Rosse|Sandra]], Lily and Daisy.<ref name=ICp103/><ref name=LOD></ref>
  
 
===Civil War===
 
===Civil War===
When the [[Pentagon Civil War]] erupted, Anna and Phillip took their children and fled with others into the wilds of Circe. But the violence followed them and an attack on their primarily [[Free Worlds League|Free Worlds]]-settled community by [[Lyran Commonwealth|Lyran]] assailants resulted in the death of two of their daughters, leaving only young Sandra alive. The vengeful couple chose to join the military forces loyal to the planetary government, but the moral degradation and brutality of both sides left them disillusioned. When [[Nicholas Kerensky]] called for the [[Second Exodus]] to [[Strana Mechty]], Phillip and Anna eagerly joined him.<ref>''Invading Clans'', pp. 103–104</ref>
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When the [[Pentagon Civil War]] erupted, Anna and Phillip took their children and fled with others into the wilds of Circe. But the violence followed them and an attack on their primarily [[Free Worlds League|Free Worlds]]-settled community by [[Lyran Commonwealth|Lyran]] assailants resulted in the death of two of their daughters, leaving only young Sandra alive. The vengeful couple chose to join the military forces loyal to the planetary government, but the moral degradation and brutality of both sides left them disillusioned. When [[Nicholas Kerensky]] called for the [[Second Exodus]] to [[Strana 'Mechty]], Phillip and Anna eagerly joined him.<ref>''Invading Clans'', pp. 103–104</ref>
  
 
''The wise Nicholas spoke to them all''<br />
 
''The wise Nicholas spoke to them all''<br />
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When the [[Operation KLONDIKE|liberation]] of the Pentagon Worlds was being planned, Clan Nova Cat was assigned to Circe. As a former resident of that world, Drummond was well suited to lead his Clan there and his firsthand knowledge proved a key factor in the Nova Cats' success. It also enabled him to serve as Kerensky's unofficial deputy among the Khans campaigning on the planet.<ref>''Historical: Operation Klondike'', p. 71: "Clan Nova Cat Cluster"</ref>
 
When the [[Operation KLONDIKE|liberation]] of the Pentagon Worlds was being planned, Clan Nova Cat was assigned to Circe. As a former resident of that world, Drummond was well suited to lead his Clan there and his firsthand knowledge proved a key factor in the Nova Cats' success. It also enabled him to serve as Kerensky's unofficial deputy among the Khans campaigning on the planet.<ref>''Historical: Operation Klondike'', p. 71: "Clan Nova Cat Cluster"</ref>
  
Clan Nova Cat paired up with [[Clan Mongoose]] for the southern theater of operations throughout [[2821]], first crushing the Emerald Kingdom in July before splitting up to target new enemies. Drummond found himself returning to his former home that August: the territory he had once lived in was now part of the [[Gant Republic]] and he and Anna had been witnesses to the early career of the Republic's president-for-life, Silas Gant. Drummond's memory of the local geography, while dulled after two decades, was still lucid enough that his warriors were able to mount hit-and-run strikes against unsuspecting Gant soldiers, demoralizing them. By mid-September, the Gant Republic was collapsing into internal warfare after Gant himself was lynched, and Drummond was faced with the disagreeable task of restoring order to the region and preventing local feuds from sparking more violence.<ref>''Historical: Operation Klondike'', pp. 76–77</ref>
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Clan Nova Cat paired up with [[Clan Mongoose]] for the southern theater of operations throughout [[2821]], first crushing the Emerald Kingdom in July before splitting up to target new enemies. Drummond found himself returning to his former home that August: the territory he had once lived in was now part of the [[Gant Republic]] and he and Anna had been witnesses to the early career of the Republic's president-for-life, Silas Gant. Drummond's memory of the local geography, while dulled after two decades, was still lucid enough that his warriors were able to mount hit-and-run strikes against unsuspecting Gant soldiers, demoralizing them. By mid-September the Gant Republic was collapsing into internal warfare after Gant himself was lynched, and Drummond was faced with the disagreeable task of restoring order to the region and preventing local feuds from sparking more violence.<ref>''Historical: Operation Klondike'', pp. 76–77</ref>
  
The final enemy Drummond and his Nova Cats faced on Circe was the honorable [[Brotherhood of Fianna]], who first attempted to reach a settlement with the Clans whereby they would serve Kerensky in the same capacity as they had before: as the armed protectors of their local communities. Unfortunately, a recent failed attempt by the [[Clan Snow Raven|Snow Ravens]] and [[Clan Wolverine|Wolverines]] to work out a similar accommodation with the [[Kerensky Dominion]] ensured that Drummond and Khan [[Mitchell Loris|Loris]] of the Mongoose refused. What followed was a series of hard-fought but honorable clashes before the Brotherhood finally capitulated on 9 December.<ref>''Historical: Operation Klondike'', p. 78</ref>
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The final enemy Drummond and his Nova Cats faced on Circe was the honorable [[Brotherhood of Fianna]], who first attempted to reach a settlement with the Clans whereby they would serve Kerensky in the same capacity as they had before: as the armed protectors of their local communities. Unfortunately a recent failed attempt by the [[Clan Snow Raven|Snow Ravens]] and [[Clan Wolverine|Wolverines]] to work out a similar accommodation with the [[Kerensky Dominion]] ensured that Drummond and Khan [[Mitchell Loris|Loris]] of the Mongoose refused. What followed was a series of hard-fought but honorable clashes before the Brotherhood finally capitulated on 9 December.<ref>''Historical: Operation Klondike'', p. 78</ref>
  
 
====Later Life====
 
====Later Life====
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While his daughter served as Khan, Drummond secretly underwent treatment at a small medical facility on Circe with Anna's help, eventually curing his disease.  After Sandra's death in [[2823]], Phillip felt he was the only one able to continue Sandra's vision for the Nova Cats. Undergoing a series of Trials of Position, Phillip Drummond regained his status as a warrior. He then spoke before the Council of the Nova Cats, his speech before the council proving persuasive, and he was again confirmed as Khan of the Nova Cats, the vote being virtually unanimous. Phillip Drummond continued to serve as Khan of the Nova Cats until his death at the age of 112, leading his Clan well into the [[Golden Century]].<ref>''Invading Clans'', p. 108</ref>
 
While his daughter served as Khan, Drummond secretly underwent treatment at a small medical facility on Circe with Anna's help, eventually curing his disease.  After Sandra's death in [[2823]], Phillip felt he was the only one able to continue Sandra's vision for the Nova Cats. Undergoing a series of Trials of Position, Phillip Drummond regained his status as a warrior. He then spoke before the Council of the Nova Cats, his speech before the council proving persuasive, and he was again confirmed as Khan of the Nova Cats, the vote being virtually unanimous. Phillip Drummond continued to serve as Khan of the Nova Cats until his death at the age of 112, leading his Clan well into the [[Golden Century]].<ref>''Invading Clans'', p. 108</ref>
  
==BattleMechs==
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==Awards==
* ''[[Thug]]'' - Drummond piloted a ''Thug'' against the Gant Republic on northern [[Circe]] during [[Operation KLONDIKE]]<ref>''Land of Dreams'', p. 228</ref>.
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While Drummond was awarded by Aleksandr Kerensky during Phillip's time with the SLDF, it is not mentioned what the award was.
* ''[[Vision Quest (BattleMech)|Vision Quest]]'' - Khan Drummond, in his later life, piloted a ''Vision Quest'', a 'Mech created to honor his deceased daughter, [[Khan]] [[Sandra Rosse]] <ref>''Technical Readout: Golden Century'', p. 30 "VQ-1NC VISION QUEST"</ref>.
 
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
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* ''[[Historical: Operation Klondike]]''
 
* ''[[Historical: Operation Klondike]]''
 
* ''[[Invading Clans]]''
 
* ''[[Invading Clans]]''
* ''[[Land of Dreams]]'' (novel)
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* ''[[Land of Dreams]]''
  
 
[[Category: Khans|Drummond, Phillip]]
 
[[Category: Khans|Drummond, Phillip]]
 
[[Category: Clan Nova Cat Characters|Drummond, Phillip]]
 
[[Category: Clan Nova Cat Characters|Drummond, Phillip]]
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[[Category: Star League Characters|Drummond, Phillip]]
 
[[Category: Rim Worlds Republic Characters|Drummond, Phillip]]
 
[[Category: Rim Worlds Republic Characters|Drummond, Phillip]]
[[Category:Notable Thug Pilots|Drummond, Phillip]]
 

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