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Harrison Bradford (Duke)

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This article is about the Duke of Coventry. For the AFFC officer, see Harrison Bradford (II).
Harrison Bradford
Harrison Bradford
Personal
Born2980[1]
DiedBy 3050[2]
AffiliationHouse Bradford
Career
ProfessionDuke of Coventry[1]
Family
ChildrenThomas Bradford

Duke Harrison Bradford was the noble ruler of the Lyran Commonwealth planet of Coventry.

History

As Duke of Coventry Bradford was noted for his intense loyalty towards Katrina Steiner.[3] He met the future Archon while serving as a battalion commander in the 10th Lyran Guards, where he befriended the unit's CO. When Katrina transferred to the Royal Guards, she requested Harrison follow her to the unit's command staff. He later introduced her to Arthur Luvon, and served as Best Man at their wedding. Though a fierce friend to the Archon, Harrison was no sycophant. He considered himself the spokesman for worlds along the Commonwealth's Periphery border, touting them as wells of untapped potential. [1]

Family

Harrison had one son, Thomas Frederick Bradford, the product of what ComStar termed a "tragic love affair".[1] Harrison's son resembled his father in many ways, being famous for his fierce loyalty to his people and family[4] as well as continuing to carry House Bradford's reputation as spokesman for the Periphery worlds.[2]

Death

By January 3050, Harrison had died and his son had taken up the mantle of Duke of Coventry.[2]

Notes

Storms of Fate depicts Harrison Bradford still holding the title of Duke of Coventry as late as 3064.

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth) - "Harrison Bradford profile", p. 154
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 20-Year Update, p. 95 - Thomas Bradford profile
  3. MechWarrior: The BattleTech Role Playing Game, p. 116, "Coventry"
  4. Shattered Sphere, p. 53

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