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==History==
 
==History==
Oliver won a [[Howell (Bloodname)|Howell Bloodname]] and fought on [[Huntress]] during [[Operation SERPENT]]. He was one of his Clan's survivors but wasn't taken ''bondsmen''. He joined his former commander [[Russou Howell]], aka "The Jaguar," as part of a guerrilla group [[The Jaguar (group)|The Jaguar]]{{Verify spelling}}, which fought against [[Second Star League]] forces garrisoning Huntress, becoming one of Russou's most trusted lieutenants. As such, on 22 June [[3060]] along with another warrior, "Jester," he escorted Russou to a meeting inside the Jungle with [[Paul Moon]], ''bondsman'' of the Star League. He wanted to ensure his Clan's survival, but Moon and Russsou didn't reach common ground. Howell, offended by Moon's hard words, wanted to kill him, but Russou didn't allow it.<ref name=FFc16>''Forever Faithful'', ch. 16</ref>
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Oliver won a [[Howell (Bloodname)|Howell Bloodname]] and fought on [[Huntress]] during [[Operation SERPENT]]. He was one of his Clan's survivors but was not taken as a ''bondsman''. He joined his former commander [[Russou Howell]], aka "the Jaguar," to fight a guerrilla against [[Second Star League]] forces garrisoning Huntress, becoming one of Russou's most trusted lieutenants. As such, on 22 June [[3060]] along with another warrior, "Jester," he escorted Russou to a meeting inside the Jungle with [[Paul Moon]], ''bondsman'' of the Star League. He wanted to ensure his Clan's survival, but Moon and Russou did not reach common ground.<ref name=FFc16>''Forever Faithful'', ch. 16</ref>
  
On 13 August, Howell and Jester escorted Russou to another meeting with Moon and [[Trent (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|Baldur]]. Both wanted to make an Exodus with part of their Clan to [[Wayside V]] to preserve its essence, and needed Russou's help. Though Russou and his men didn't accept to join his Exodus, both groups agreed to cooperate.<ref name=FFc29>''Forever Faithful'', ch. 29</ref>
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On 13 August, Howell and Jester escorted Russou to another meeting with Moon and [[Trent (Clan Smoke Jaguar)|Baldur]]. Both wanted to make an Exodus with part of their Clan to [[Wayside V]] to preserve its essence, and needed Russou's help. Though Russou and his men didn't agree to join his Exodus, both groups agreed to cooperate.<ref name=FFc29>''Forever Faithful'', ch. 29</ref>
  
The escape became a success, but Oliver didn't join Moon's group. The [[Clan Goliath Scorpion]] Watch had identified him as one of the Jaguar's trusted advisors, and Galactic Commander [[Rik Myers]], obsessed with taking the Jaguars as ''isorla'' for his Clan, had him captured. Howell was surprised in a bar, and three Scorpions beat him until he fell unconscious. He awakened on 10 May [[3061]] into a Goliath command post. Myers wanted to know the fleeing Jaguars' destination. He threatened to torture Howell with [[necrosia]], but the Jaguar refused to say a single word, and defied Myers to torture him. Three days later, Howell died, but Myers had managed to extract the information from him. However, his persecution ended in disaster, so Myers didn't benefit for his actions.<ref name=FFc32/>
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The escape was successful, but Oliver did not join Moon's group. The [[Watch#Clan_Goliath_Scorpion|Clan Goliath Scorpion Watch]] had identified him as one of the Jaguar's trusted advisors, and Galaxy Commander [[Rik Myers]], obsessed with taking the Jaguars as ''isorla'' for his Clan, had him captured. Howell was surprised in a bar, and three Scorpions beat him until he fell unconscious. He awakened on 10 May [[3061]] in a Goliath command post. Myers wanted to know the fleeing Jaguars' destination. He threatened to torture Howell with [[necrosia]], but Howell refused to divulge the information, and defied Myers to torture him. Three days later, Howell was dead, but Myers had extracted the information from him.<ref name=FFc32/>
  
 
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Latest revision as of 11:48, 6 January 2024

Oliver Howell
Personal
DiedMay 3061[1]
AffiliationClan Smoke Jaguar
Career
ProfessionMechWarrior

Oliver Howell was a trueborn member of Clan Smoke Jaguar which survived its annihilation.

History[edit]

Oliver won a Howell Bloodname and fought on Huntress during Operation SERPENT. He was one of his Clan's survivors but was not taken as a bondsman. He joined his former commander Russou Howell, aka "the Jaguar," to fight a guerrilla against Second Star League forces garrisoning Huntress, becoming one of Russou's most trusted lieutenants. As such, on 22 June 3060 along with another warrior, "Jester," he escorted Russou to a meeting inside the Jungle with Paul Moon, bondsman of the Star League. He wanted to ensure his Clan's survival, but Moon and Russou did not reach common ground.[2]

On 13 August, Howell and Jester escorted Russou to another meeting with Moon and Baldur. Both wanted to make an Exodus with part of their Clan to Wayside V to preserve its essence, and needed Russou's help. Though Russou and his men didn't agree to join his Exodus, both groups agreed to cooperate.[3]

The escape was successful, but Oliver did not join Moon's group. The Clan Goliath Scorpion Watch had identified him as one of the Jaguar's trusted advisors, and Galaxy Commander Rik Myers, obsessed with taking the Jaguars as isorla for his Clan, had him captured. Howell was surprised in a bar, and three Scorpions beat him until he fell unconscious. He awakened on 10 May 3061 in a Goliath command post. Myers wanted to know the fleeing Jaguars' destination. He threatened to torture Howell with necrosia, but Howell refused to divulge the information, and defied Myers to torture him. Three days later, Howell was dead, but Myers had extracted the information from him.[1]

References[edit]

  1. 1.0 1.1 Forever Faithful, ch. 32
  2. Forever Faithful, ch. 16
  3. Forever Faithful, ch. 29

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