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On May 22, [[3014]], Janos' brother, [[Anton Marik]] formally declared war against his brother's reign. Calling Janos a "madman" and "tyrant", he called upon all the provinces of the Free Worlds Leage to join his [[Marik Civil War|rebellion]]. Although many units and systems did flock to Anton's banner, it was far less than what he'd expected. Rather than be devastated by his brother's betrayal, the war seemed to raise Janos from a long torpor. The Captain-General rallied his forces, soon putting Anton's supporters on the defensive. Were it not for the services of [[Wolf's Dragoons]], all would have been lost. | On May 22, [[3014]], Janos' brother, [[Anton Marik]] formally declared war against his brother's reign. Calling Janos a "madman" and "tyrant", he called upon all the provinces of the Free Worlds Leage to join his [[Marik Civil War|rebellion]]. Although many units and systems did flock to Anton's banner, it was far less than what he'd expected. Rather than be devastated by his brother's betrayal, the war seemed to raise Janos from a long torpor. The Captain-General rallied his forces, soon putting Anton's supporters on the defensive. Were it not for the services of [[Wolf's Dragoons]], all would have been lost. | ||
| − | By February [[3015]], the rebels controlled | + | By February [[3015]], the rebels controlled only a few remaining systems. The mental strain placed on Anton was tremendous, and had started to show. At his headquarters on [[New Delos]], Anton met with [[Jaime Wolf]], ordering the mercenary commander to break his unit down into company-sized forces, and distribute them among the remaining rebel troops. Anton had hoped that this would slow the advance of Janos' forces. Wolf refused, citing the contract that had been signed. This led to a fallout between Anton and Wolf's Dragoons with devastating consequences. |
Anton promptly ordered the arrest of [[Joshua Wolf]], brother of Jaime Wolf, and 27 other Dragoon personnel and dependents. (It would not be revealed until years later that Jaime Wolf's wife and two daughters were also among those taken.) Joshua Wolf and the 27 others were soon executed. Anton then sent a message to Jaime Wolf, announcing the arrests while concealing the executions, and using the prisoners as hostages. Wolf's response was swift, as all of Wolf's Dragoons descended on [[New Delos]]. After three days of fighting, [[Natasha Kerensky]] led her [[Black Widow Company]] through a forest fire, attacking the rear of Anton's palace and ultimately killing him when a wall collapsed on him. The Dragoons promptly destroyed every remaining rebel unit on New Delos. Anton's rebellion died with him. In a twist or irony, Janos promptly offered Wolf's Dragoons employment with the Free World's League, which Jaime Wolf accepted. | Anton promptly ordered the arrest of [[Joshua Wolf]], brother of Jaime Wolf, and 27 other Dragoon personnel and dependents. (It would not be revealed until years later that Jaime Wolf's wife and two daughters were also among those taken.) Joshua Wolf and the 27 others were soon executed. Anton then sent a message to Jaime Wolf, announcing the arrests while concealing the executions, and using the prisoners as hostages. Wolf's response was swift, as all of Wolf's Dragoons descended on [[New Delos]]. After three days of fighting, [[Natasha Kerensky]] led her [[Black Widow Company]] through a forest fire, attacking the rear of Anton's palace and ultimately killing him when a wall collapsed on him. The Dragoons promptly destroyed every remaining rebel unit on New Delos. Anton's rebellion died with him. In a twist or irony, Janos promptly offered Wolf's Dragoons employment with the Free World's League, which Jaime Wolf accepted. | ||
Revision as of 23:39, 5 March 2010
Janos Ricard Thaddeus Marik (born 2957 – died 3035, aged 78 years) was the eldest son of Captain-General Stephan Marik. He succeeded his father to the Captain-Generalcy of the Free Worlds League upon Stephan's death in 2991. Janos ruled League during the Fourth Succession War. He prosecuted that war ineffectively, losing territory to the nascent Tikonov Free Republic, which was later absorbed into the Federated Commonwealth.
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Early Life
Against his father's wishes, Janos attended Princefield Academy in Oriente, the first time in decades that a Marik did not receive his or her training at one of the League's military training centers on New Olympia. During his time there, his outspoken and easily offended nature showed, which led to six separate honor duels. He graduated in 2979, shortly after his twenty-first birthday. He received both his commission as a lieutenant in the Free Worlds Guards and a Rifleman from his father. Janos later left the Guards to take over command of the 1st Atrean Hussars. Janos ordered a Year-long celebration to mark the year 3000.
Rule
When Stephan Marik died of cancer in 2991, Janos succeeded him after giving a long eulogy. He was confirmed on 2 September, at the age of 33.
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Marik Civil War
On May 22, 3014, Janos' brother, Anton Marik formally declared war against his brother's reign. Calling Janos a "madman" and "tyrant", he called upon all the provinces of the Free Worlds Leage to join his rebellion. Although many units and systems did flock to Anton's banner, it was far less than what he'd expected. Rather than be devastated by his brother's betrayal, the war seemed to raise Janos from a long torpor. The Captain-General rallied his forces, soon putting Anton's supporters on the defensive. Were it not for the services of Wolf's Dragoons, all would have been lost.
By February 3015, the rebels controlled only a few remaining systems. The mental strain placed on Anton was tremendous, and had started to show. At his headquarters on New Delos, Anton met with Jaime Wolf, ordering the mercenary commander to break his unit down into company-sized forces, and distribute them among the remaining rebel troops. Anton had hoped that this would slow the advance of Janos' forces. Wolf refused, citing the contract that had been signed. This led to a fallout between Anton and Wolf's Dragoons with devastating consequences.
Anton promptly ordered the arrest of Joshua Wolf, brother of Jaime Wolf, and 27 other Dragoon personnel and dependents. (It would not be revealed until years later that Jaime Wolf's wife and two daughters were also among those taken.) Joshua Wolf and the 27 others were soon executed. Anton then sent a message to Jaime Wolf, announcing the arrests while concealing the executions, and using the prisoners as hostages. Wolf's response was swift, as all of Wolf's Dragoons descended on New Delos. After three days of fighting, Natasha Kerensky led her Black Widow Company through a forest fire, attacking the rear of Anton's palace and ultimately killing him when a wall collapsed on him. The Dragoons promptly destroyed every remaining rebel unit on New Delos. Anton's rebellion died with him. In a twist or irony, Janos promptly offered Wolf's Dragoons employment with the Free World's League, which Jaime Wolf accepted.
Later Rule and Fourth Succession War
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Death and Afterward
He, along with his son Duggan, were assassinated in 3035 by his nephew, Duncan, during a strategy session concerning the Andurien Secession.
Marriage and Children
Janos fathered ten children, though only four survived him. He fathered Martin, Gerald, Therese, Duggan, Cartwright, Faith, and Thomas with his first wife, Hilda Lauber. The remaining three, Paul, Kristen, and Janos, he had with Ana Stewart.
References
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