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Line 17: | children = | children = }} }} − '''Grieg Samsonov''' was an early-[[thirty-first-century]] [[Draconis Combine]] MechWarrior, Military Officer, Politician, and [[Tai-shu|Warlord]] of the [[Galedon Military District]].<ref>''Wolf's Dragoons'' pp.32</ref> + '''Grieg Samsonov''' - (Born [[2970]] - Died [[3030]]) was an early 31st Century [[Draconis Combine]] MechWarrior, Military Officer, Politician, and [[Tai-shu|Warlord]] of the [[Galedon Military District]].{{cn}} ==Character Description== ==Character Description== − Samsonov was known for being a tall and handsome man, despite signs of age from wrinkles and a sagging jowl. Notable traits include having a very good sense of judgment and an aptitude for interrogation. Combined with a direct and often emotionally charged attitude, personal interactions with him could easily become difficult for anyone he disagreed with or disapproved of.<ref>''Wolves on the Border'' ch.15</ref> + Samsonov was a handsome tall man, despite signs of age from wrinkles and a sagging jowl. He has known to have very good sense of judgment of individual. ==History== ==History== ===Early Life=== ===Early Life=== − Grieg was born and raised from a poor family on [[Tinaca]]. Despite their low status, the Samsonovs underwent state-sponsored education as schooling was guaranteed for all Draconis citizens. During this period, Grieg used his deductive abilities to discover a local [[ISF]] agent placed there. Soon afterwards, and unbeknownst to this agent, he would utilize the spy's resources to set himself on career to become a [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]].{{cn}}+ Born and raised from a poor family on world of [[Tinaca]]. While attending school, he used his judgement abilities to discover local [[ISF]] placed there. He utilized the spy's resources enable him to set him on career to become a [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] without him knowing. ===Career as Military Officer=== ===Career as Military Officer=== − While attending [[Wisdom of the Dragon]], he learned a reasonable degree of leadership skills while excelling in administrative abilities. After graduating, he began his service in the DCMS and became involved in its political dealings. Using his administrative skills, Grieg worked within the military bureaucracy to keep whatever command he was assigned to well supplied, making him an extremely valuable officer as most Combine units at the time suffered from logistical dysfunction. His success earned the enmity of other officers, especially those of higher rank whom he regularly outperformed. + While attending [[Wisdom of the Dragon]], he learned reasonable leadership skills, but was also able to develop excellent administrative skills. After graduating from military school, entered the DCMS and its political realms. He used his administrative skills within the military bureaucracy to keep whatever military command he was with well supplied, unlike many Combine units at the time. He earned the enmity of other officers for outperforming higher-ranking officers and officials. − He eventually ascended to become commanding officer of the [[Nineteenth Galedon Regulars]]. While in command, his unit conducted a successful series of raids against border worlds of the [[Federated Suns]] during the later years of the [[Third Succession War]]. Targeting [[Elidere]], [[McGehee]], [[Errai]], and [[Kesai IV]], his unit did not always win, but it usually did better than any other DCMS regiments in the area.<ref name=HK:DCp173 /> + He eventually ascended to become commanding officer of the [[19th Galedon Regulars]]. While in command, his unit conducted a successful series of raids against border worlds into the [[Federated Suns]] during the later years of the [[Third Succession War]], targeting [[Elidere]], [[McGehee]], [[Errai]], and [[Kesai IV]], and though his unit did not always won, it usually did better than any other DCMS regiments in the area.<ref name=HKDCp173>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 173 "Grieg Samsonov"</ref> − ===Warlord of the Galedon Military District=== + ===As Warlord of Galedon Military District=== − In [[3018]], Coordinator [[Takashi Kurita]] asked Samsonov to become the new Warlord of the Galedon Military District. He accepted the post and, as his military reign progressed, he increasingly gained both wealth and prestige. However, since the position was one of true politics and less so of actual military operations, he also became more petty. Furthermore, his antics would more often include subterfuge to further his goals, often at the cost of others.+ Coordinator [[Takashi Kurita]] in [[3018]], asked Samsonov to become new Warlord of the Galedon Military District. He accepted, enter realm of true politics, gaining wealth and prestige. However, in course of his military reign, he became petty. − During the Galtor III campaign, it was discovered that Samsonov was blackmailing mercenary companies within his district. These manipulations would cause significant problems during the fighting as they fueled a general distrust for the Combine Military among mercenary units. A notable consequence of this was Warlord Yoriyoshi's troops coming to suffer hardships due to their mercenary support regularly loading up with Combine-furnished supplies ahead of his house troops.<ref>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 175: Grieg Samsonov/profile - Basic history of character</ref> + During Galtor III campaign, it was discovered that Samsonov was blackmailing mercenary companies within his district, which caused significant problems during fighting on planet. His actions, caused fellow Warlord Yoriyoshi's troops go through hardships as their mercenary support loaded up with supplies prior to they did. <ref>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 175 Grieg Samsonov/profile - Basic history of character.</ref> − By [[3025]] there had been many scandals in the [[Hachiman (system)|Hachiman]] government, some of which pointed to Warlord Samsonov. These eventually triggered an [[ISF]] response that included several agents being sent to infiltrate the planetary government.<ref name=HKDCp182>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 182: "Hachiman"</ref> + By [[3025]] there had been many scandals in the [[Hachiman]] government, some of which pointed to Warlord Samsonov, and [[ISF]] sent several agents there to infiltrate the planetary government.<ref name=HKDCp182>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 182 "Hachiman"</ref> − Arguably, his greatest political endeavor took place from [[3023]] to [[3028]] with his conspiracy against the [[Wolf's Dragoons]] mercenary unit during their five-year contract with [[House Kurita]].<ref>''Wolf's Dragoons'' pp.32-35</ref>+ His manipulations against [[Wolf's Dragoons]] when they where under [[DCMS]] ended in failure and with the lost of several DCMS units during the [[Battle of Misery]] and the actions during the [[Fourth Succession War]].<ref>''Wolf's Dragoons (sourcebook)''</ref> − In [[3025]], after the defeat at ''Galtor campaign'', asked the Coordinator the right to commit [[Seppuku]], but Takahashi refused it, though in a later gathering, also refused his petition to take direct command of [[Wolf's Dragoons]].<ref>''Wolves on the Border'' ch.15</ref>+ He was eventually killed in [[3030]] by [[Michi Noketsuna]] (under the guise of the [[Bounty Hunter]]) after being declared rogue by Takashi Kurita for his actions against Wolf's Dragoons.<ref>''Heir to the Dragon'' pp. 223-232</ref> − ===The Dragoon Conspiracy=== + ==Titles and Positions== − Initially, Samsonov was directed by the Coordinator to cause just enough discredit to the Dragoons to justify a decreased performance rating with the Mercenary Review Board. With reduced marketability among the other Houses, the likelihood of the Dragoons being hired elsewhere would become uncertain and possibly force a renewal of their contract to the Combine for a longer timeframe.<ref>''Wolf's Dragoons'' pp.36</ref>+ {{s-start}} − + {{s-bef|before=Unknown}} − Ultimately, this plan would not only fail but backfire due to the nature of Samsonov’s methods. Under the premise of enforcing policy, he sent representatives to embed themselves with the Dragoons to report on contract fulfillment, often with intrusive and overbearing implications. Samsonov would also administratively adjust and increasingly restrict Dragoon resourcing. Eventually, he sent officers personally loyal to him to engage in espionage and sabotage against Dragoon operations.+ {{s-title|title=[[Warlord]] of the [[Galedon Military District]]|years=[[3018]]-[[3028]]}} − + {{s-aft|after=[[Kester Hsiun Chi]]}} − Throughout all of this, he would openly voice his disdain for mercenaries, berate Dragoon leadership for incompetence, and regularly express his intent to have all Dragoon regiments placed under his direct control. His ire would also be directed at anyone who formed a positive relationship with the Dragoons, including the DCMS Mercenary Liaison Officer, [[Minobu Tetsuhara]]. Indeed, Minobu’s professionalism was often key to Dragoon success, which only served to hamper Samsonov’s efforts.<ref>''Wolf's Dragoons'' pp.32</ref>+ {{s-end}} − − Instrumental to Samsonov's plans was [[Jerry Akuma]], an officer without any scruples which deeply hated Tetsuhara. He nominated Jerry the Dragoons' PSL, but ignored whhich, in fact, Akuma had his own plans and was manipulating him. Samsonov made everything he could to discredit the Dragoons: delay their supplies, send Tetsuhara far away from [[Jaime Wolf]], and even faking atrocitities to blame the Dragoons.<ref>''Wolves on the Border'' ch.25</ref> − − However, the Warlord's efforts to convince his Coordinator failed: even after Takahashi called Jaime Wolf to [[Luthien]], the Coordinator mantained his full support over the Dragoons. That, however, only enraged Samsonov more, making him take even more extreme measures.<ref>''Wolves on the Border'' ch.34-35</ref> − − Eventually, tensions would reach a boiling point that caused the Dragoons to consolidate on the frozen world of [[Misery]], where they would await their contract’s expiration (April 23rd, 3028) and any Draconis forces seeking retribution. In an effort to cover his failure to merely discredit the Dragoons, Samsonov would send the now ''[[Tai-sho (rank)|Tai-sho]]'' Tetsuhara to lead a punitive campaign against the mercenaries, culminating in the [[Battle of Misery (3028)]]. Samsonov intended not only to destroy the Dragoons, but also the [[Ryuken]], lying to Tetsuhara and sabotaging any option he may have of victory. That plan would end in failure and cost the Combine substantial losses to several experienced DCMS units including Tetsuhara himself.<ref>''Wolf's Dragoons'' pp.38</ref><ref>''Wolves on the Border'' ch.49-54</ref> − − ===Demise=== − Takahashi Kurita only realized the full actions of Grieg Samsonov at the wedding of [[Hanse Davion]] and [[Melissa Steiner]] on [[Terra]] when he publicly endured a humiliating rebuke from Colonel [[Jaime Wolf]] for the pointless fighting on Misery and the loss of such an exceptional leader as Tetsuhara. Because of this, Takashi declared Samsonov a rogue and ordered his head delivered to him on a platter. The Warlord was eventually killed in [[3030]] by [[Michi Noketsuna]], a former aide and protégé of ''Tai-sho'' Tetsuhara, at the direction of Coordinator Takashi Kurita.<ref>''Wolves on the Border'' Epilogue</ref> − − Under the guise of the [[Bounty Hunter]], and accompanied by ex-Dragoon officers [[Dechan Fraser]] and [[Jenette Rand]], Noketsuna proceeded to carry out his orders. Samsonov was pursued into the [[Periphery]] before being caught and then beheaded by Noketsuna himself.<ref>''Heir to the Dragon'', pp. 223–232</ref> − − ===Legacy=== − Samsonov's actions would have a lasting legacy, prolonging the Combine-Dragoons feud for decades. When the ''Kanrei'' [[Matsuhari Toranaga]] decided to contract the Dragoons again, he was reminded the Warlord's actions, and he made sure to avoid making the same mistakes.<ref>''Redemption Rift'' Prologue</ref> ==BattleMech== ==BattleMech== − * Samsonov was a noted ''[[Atlas (BattleMech)|Atlas]]'' pilot, and used a personally modified version of that 'Mech during the Galtor Campaign.<ref>''Historical Turning Points: Galtor'', pp. 2, 19: Samsonov's Customized Atlas for Galtor campaign. Including record sheet info</ref> + * Samsonov was a noted ''[[Atlas (BattleMech)|Atlas]]'' pilot, and used a personally modified version of that 'Mech during the Galtor Campaign.<ref>''Historical Turning Points: Galtor'', pp. 2, 19 - Samsonov's Customized Atlas for Galtor campaign. Including record sheet info.</ref> ==Notes== ==Notes== − * Samsonov had what warriors call the "sixth sense", an unnatural ability to anticipate approaching danger. This was the reason he was able to get away with so much without being caught.<ref name=HK:DCp173/> + * Samsonov had what warriors call the "sixth sense", an unnatural ability to anticipate approaching danger. This was the reason he was able to get away with so much without being caught.<ref name=HKDCp173/> − * Samsonov had a natural aptitude for interrogation, which he uses on most everyone.<ref name=HK:DCp173/> + * Samsonov had a natural aptitude for interrogation, which he uses on most everyone.<ref name=HKDCp173/> ==References== ==References== Line 75:
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| image = Grieg-Samonsov-warlord.png|right|thumb|Warlord Grieg Samsonov in 3025 | | image = Grieg-Samonsov-warlord.png|right|thumb|Warlord Grieg Samsonov in 3025 | ||
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| name = Grieg Samsonov | | name = Grieg Samsonov | ||
| − | | birthdate = [[2970]]<ref name=HK:DCp173>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 173 | + | | birthdate = [[2970]]<ref name=HK:DCp173>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 173 "Grieg Samsonov profile"</ref> |
| − | | died = [[3030]] | + | | died = [[3030]] |
| affiliation = [[Draconis Combine]] | | affiliation = [[Draconis Combine]] | ||
| rank = [[Warlord of the Galedon Military District]]<ref name=HK:DCp173/> | | rank = [[Warlord of the Galedon Military District]]<ref name=HK:DCp173/> | ||
| title = [[Knight of the Dragon]]<ref name=HK:DCp173/> | | title = [[Knight of the Dragon]]<ref name=HK:DCp173/> | ||
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| − | '''Grieg Samsonov''' | + | '''Grieg Samsonov''' - (Born [[2970]] - Died [[3030]]) was an early 31st Century [[Draconis Combine]] MechWarrior, Military Officer, Politician, and [[Tai-shu|Warlord]] of the [[Galedon Military District]].{{cn}} |
==Character Description== | ==Character Description== | ||
| − | Samsonov was | + | Samsonov was a handsome tall man, despite signs of age from wrinkles and a sagging jowl. He has known to have very good sense of judgment of individual. |
==History== | ==History== | ||
===Early Life=== | ===Early Life=== | ||
| − | + | Born and raised from a poor family on world of [[Tinaca]]. While attending school, he used his judgement abilities to discover local [[ISF]] placed there. He utilized the spy's resources enable him to set him on career to become a [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] without him knowing. | |
===Career as Military Officer=== | ===Career as Military Officer=== | ||
| − | While attending [[Wisdom of the Dragon]], he learned | + | While attending [[Wisdom of the Dragon]], he learned reasonable leadership skills, but was also able to develop excellent administrative skills. After graduating from military school, entered the DCMS and its political realms. He used his administrative skills within the military bureaucracy to keep whatever military command he was with well supplied, unlike many Combine units at the time. He earned the enmity of other officers for outperforming higher-ranking officers and officials. |
| − | He eventually ascended to become commanding officer of the [[ | + | He eventually ascended to become commanding officer of the [[19th Galedon Regulars]]. While in command, his unit conducted a successful series of raids against border worlds into the [[Federated Suns]] during the later years of the [[Third Succession War]], targeting [[Elidere]], [[McGehee]], [[Errai]], and [[Kesai IV]], and though his unit did not always won, it usually did better than any other DCMS regiments in the area.<ref name=HKDCp173>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 173 "Grieg Samsonov"</ref> |
| − | ===Warlord of | + | ===As Warlord of Galedon Military District=== |
| − | + | Coordinator [[Takashi Kurita]] in [[3018]], asked Samsonov to become new Warlord of the Galedon Military District. He accepted, enter realm of true politics, gaining wealth and prestige. However, in course of his military reign, he became petty. | |
| − | During | + | During Galtor III campaign, it was discovered that Samsonov was blackmailing mercenary companies within his district, which caused significant problems during fighting on planet. His actions, caused fellow Warlord Yoriyoshi's troops go through hardships as their mercenary support loaded up with supplies prior to they did. <ref>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 175 Grieg Samsonov/profile - Basic history of character.</ref> |
| − | By [[3025]] there had been many scandals in the [[ | + | By [[3025]] there had been many scandals in the [[Hachiman]] government, some of which pointed to Warlord Samsonov, and [[ISF]] sent several agents there to infiltrate the planetary government.<ref name=HKDCp182>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 182 "Hachiman"</ref> |
| − | + | His manipulations against [[Wolf's Dragoons]] when they where under [[DCMS]] ended in failure and with the lost of several DCMS units during the [[Battle of Misery]] and the actions during the [[Fourth Succession War]].<ref>''Wolf's Dragoons (sourcebook)''</ref> | |
| − | + | He was eventually killed in [[3030]] by [[Michi Noketsuna]] (under the guise of the [[Bounty Hunter]]) after being declared rogue by Takashi Kurita for his actions against Wolf's Dragoons.<ref>''Heir to the Dragon'' pp. 223-232</ref> | |
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==BattleMech== | ==BattleMech== | ||
| − | * Samsonov was a noted ''[[Atlas (BattleMech)|Atlas]]'' pilot, and used a personally modified version of that 'Mech during the Galtor Campaign.<ref>''Historical Turning Points: Galtor'', pp. 2, 19 | + | * Samsonov was a noted ''[[Atlas (BattleMech)|Atlas]]'' pilot, and used a personally modified version of that 'Mech during the Galtor Campaign.<ref>''Historical Turning Points: Galtor'', pp. 2, 19 - Samsonov's Customized Atlas for Galtor campaign. Including record sheet info.</ref> |
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
| − | * Samsonov had what warriors call the "sixth sense", an unnatural ability to anticipate approaching danger. This was the reason he was able to get away with so much without being caught.<ref name= | + | * Samsonov had what warriors call the "sixth sense", an unnatural ability to anticipate approaching danger. This was the reason he was able to get away with so much without being caught.<ref name=HKDCp173/> |
| − | * Samsonov had a natural aptitude for interrogation, which he uses on most everyone.<ref name= | + | * Samsonov had a natural aptitude for interrogation, which he uses on most everyone.<ref name=HKDCp173/> |
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