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| + | '''Stephen McKenna''' (b. November 21st [[2744]]<ref name=H:OKp115,116>''Historical: Operation Klondike'', p. 115, 116 - "Stephen McKenna Profile"</ref> - ???) a [[Star League]] Admiral who went on to become the first [[Khan]] of [[Clan Snow Raven]]. A gifted pilot and naval tactician, as well as a canny politician who was capable of ruthless action if cornered, McKenna was a distant relative of Admiral [[James McKenna]], Founder and first [[Director-General]] of the [[Terran Hegemony]]. | ||
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| − | ' | + | ==Biography== |
| + | A distant descendant of the legendary [[Admiral]] James McKenna, Stephen McKenna's direct familial roots are humble, echoing the beginnings of his great predecessor. Like the great Admiral before him, Stephen possessed the McKenna blasted-back unruly hair, but more importantly, he also inherited the McKenna grasp of naval tactics and strategies that brought his family to prominence.<ref name=H:OKp115,116/> | ||
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| + | ===Star League Service=== | ||
| + | Born on the world of [[Tamar]] in the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] and noted for maintaining a strong work ethic throughout his life, McKenna joined the [[Star league Defense Force]] upon reaching majority. He saw action against [[the Usurper]] during the [[Liberation of Terra]], commanding the air wing of the ''SLS Mountbatton [[Texas]]'' class Battleship. McKenna achieved the rank of Colonel by the age of 24, in a ceremony presided over by Commanding General [[Aleksandr Kerensky]] himself. As a devoted follower of the Great General, Stephen McKenna was invited to the first meeting of Kerensky and his most trusted commanders on [[New Earth]] in February of [[2784]], the very same meeting in which plans for [[Operation Exodus]] were unveiled for the first time. He would cast his vote with the General, leaving with the majority of the Regular Army for the relative unknown of the [[Deep Periphery]] later that year, faithfully supporting Kerensky throughout the tumultuous journey.<ref name=H:OKp115,116/><ref name=FM:WCp118,119>''Field Manual: Warden Clans'', p. 118, 119 - "Looking Into the Abyss"(2784 - 2785)</ref> | ||
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| + | ===The Exodus Years=== | ||
| + | Retaining his command through the massive draw down of military forces that occurred after the settling of the [[Pentagon Worlds]], Stephen McKenna would be promoted to admiral and placed in charge of the Star League in Exile's exploration efforts, charting the stars and worlds of the [[Kerensky Cluster]]. He was exploring the surface of what would one day be known as [[Tamaron]] when he recieved news of Aleksandr Kerensky's death. Acutely aware of the political situation, the now-Admiral McKenna pulled his expeditionary forces from the surface and brought them back to the Pentagon, in order to support the claims of General [[Nicholas Kerensky]] to leadership of the exiled Star League forces. He would soon find himself combating the forces of Kerensky's rival claimants to the title of Commanding General, while taking charge of the effort to protect and evacuate those who were still loyal to Nicholas during the [[Second Exodus]] from the Pentagon Worlds to [[Strana Mechty]].<ref name=H:OKp115,116/><ref name=FM:WCp118,119/> | ||
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| + | ===The Clans: Snow Raven Rising=== | ||
| + | After the Second Exodus, Nicholas Kerensky began to form the nascent Clans from his group of loyalists and followers. In [[2807]], he announced his plan and named several Khans as well, steadily forming each of the 20 [[Clan]]s. Documentation indicates that Stephen McKenna was chosen to be Khan of Clan Snow Raven in 2810. His knowledge of aerospace and naval warfare unquestioned, the ilKhan would recognize his lack of experience in ground combat, selecting General [[Joyce Merrell]] of the [[183rd Royal Mechanized Infantry Division]] to be his [[saKhan]]. Though their backgrounds were meant to be complimentary, but disagreements and miscommunications regarding training held their Clan back, becoming the last Clan to be combat certified for the eventual campaign to retake the Pentagon Worlds.<ref name=H:OKp115,116/><ref name=FM:WCp118,119/> | ||
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| + | ===Operation Sable Sun=== | ||
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| + | ===Operation Klondike=== | ||
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| + | ===Plotting Survival=== | ||
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| + | ==Legacy== | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | *''[[Historical: Operation Klondike]]'' | + | * ''[[Era Digest: Golden Century]]'' |
| + | * ''[[Field Manual: Warden Clans]]'' | ||
| + | * ''[[Historical: Operation Klondike]]'' | ||
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| + | [[Category:Star League Characters|McKenna, Stephen]] | ||
[[Category:Clan Characters|McKenna, Stephen]] | [[Category:Clan Characters|McKenna, Stephen]] | ||
[[Category:Khans|McKenna, Stephen]] | [[Category:Khans|McKenna, Stephen]] | ||
[[Category:Clan Snow Raven Characters|McKenna, Stephan]] | [[Category:Clan Snow Raven Characters|McKenna, Stephan]] | ||
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Stephen McKenna (b. November 21st 2744[1] - ???) a Star League Admiral who went on to become the first Khan of Clan Snow Raven. A gifted pilot and naval tactician, as well as a canny politician who was capable of ruthless action if cornered, McKenna was a distant relative of Admiral James McKenna, Founder and first Director-General of the Terran Hegemony.
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Biography
A distant descendant of the legendary Admiral James McKenna, Stephen McKenna's direct familial roots are humble, echoing the beginnings of his great predecessor. Like the great Admiral before him, Stephen possessed the McKenna blasted-back unruly hair, but more importantly, he also inherited the McKenna grasp of naval tactics and strategies that brought his family to prominence.[1]
Star League Service
Born on the world of Tamar in the Lyran Commonwealth and noted for maintaining a strong work ethic throughout his life, McKenna joined the Star league Defense Force upon reaching majority. He saw action against the Usurper during the Liberation of Terra, commanding the air wing of the SLS Mountbatton Texas class Battleship. McKenna achieved the rank of Colonel by the age of 24, in a ceremony presided over by Commanding General Aleksandr Kerensky himself. As a devoted follower of the Great General, Stephen McKenna was invited to the first meeting of Kerensky and his most trusted commanders on New Earth in February of 2784, the very same meeting in which plans for Operation Exodus were unveiled for the first time. He would cast his vote with the General, leaving with the majority of the Regular Army for the relative unknown of the Deep Periphery later that year, faithfully supporting Kerensky throughout the tumultuous journey.[1][2]
The Exodus Years
Retaining his command through the massive draw down of military forces that occurred after the settling of the Pentagon Worlds, Stephen McKenna would be promoted to admiral and placed in charge of the Star League in Exile's exploration efforts, charting the stars and worlds of the Kerensky Cluster. He was exploring the surface of what would one day be known as Tamaron when he recieved news of Aleksandr Kerensky's death. Acutely aware of the political situation, the now-Admiral McKenna pulled his expeditionary forces from the surface and brought them back to the Pentagon, in order to support the claims of General Nicholas Kerensky to leadership of the exiled Star League forces. He would soon find himself combating the forces of Kerensky's rival claimants to the title of Commanding General, while taking charge of the effort to protect and evacuate those who were still loyal to Nicholas during the Second Exodus from the Pentagon Worlds to Strana Mechty.[1][2]
The Clans: Snow Raven Rising
After the Second Exodus, Nicholas Kerensky began to form the nascent Clans from his group of loyalists and followers. In 2807, he announced his plan and named several Khans as well, steadily forming each of the 20 Clans. Documentation indicates that Stephen McKenna was chosen to be Khan of Clan Snow Raven in 2810. His knowledge of aerospace and naval warfare unquestioned, the ilKhan would recognize his lack of experience in ground combat, selecting General Joyce Merrell of the 183rd Royal Mechanized Infantry Division to be his saKhan. Though their backgrounds were meant to be complimentary, but disagreements and miscommunications regarding training held their Clan back, becoming the last Clan to be combat certified for the eventual campaign to retake the Pentagon Worlds.[1][2]