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Line 1: − {{Update Needed|[[Field Manual: 3085]]|[[Field Manual: 3145]]}} + {{Update Needed|[[Field Manual: 3085]], [[Field Manual: 3145]]}} {{refimprove}} {{refimprove}} − {{Otheruses|the Republic of the Sphere title|other uses|Paladin}} + {{Otheruses|the Republic of the Sphere military rank|the BattleMech|Paladin (BattleMech)}} + [[File:RotS Paladin emblem.jpg|thumb|Emblem of the Paladins]] − [[File:RotS Paladin emblem.png|thumb|Emblem of the Paladins]]+ A '''Paladin''' is one of the elite leaders of the [[Republic of the Sphere]], answering only to the [[Exarch]] himself. There are no more than eighteen Paladins at any one time and the Exarch is elected from their number. They vote on Republic policy, lead the Republic's military, and direct the promotion of Republic [[The Republic of the Sphere#Knights|Knights]]. The Paladins, along with the Exarch, are ultimately responsible for the survival of the Republic of the Sphere. − − A '''Paladin''' is one of the elite leaders of the [[Republic of the Sphere]], answering only to the [[Exarch]] himself. There are no more than eighteen Paladins at any given time and the Exarch is elected from their number. They vote on Republic policy, lead the Republic's military, and direct the promotion of Republic [[The Republic of the Sphere#Knights|Knights]]. The Paladins, along with the Exarch, see themselves as ultimately responsible for the survival of the Republic of the Sphere. Paladins are chosen by the [[Exarch]] from the ranks of the Knights as a candidate when a slot becomes available, through retirement, promotion to Exarch, or death. They are thoroughly tested by their fellow Knights after being chosen. They are knighted to Paladin rank in a ceremony using [[Devlin Stone]]'s sword by the Exarch. Paladins are chosen by the [[Exarch]] from the ranks of the Knights as a candidate when a slot becomes available, through retirement, promotion to Exarch, or death. They are thoroughly tested by their fellow Knights after being chosen. They are knighted to Paladin rank in a ceremony using [[Devlin Stone]]'s sword by the Exarch. − Of the eighteen Paladins, seventeen of are known public figures, while the remaining Paladin, known as the [[Ghost Paladin]], runs the Intelligence Service of the Republic, the men and women known as the [[Ghost Knight]]s. The current Ghost Paladin at the time of the election of Exarch Levin is Paladin [[Emil (Ghost Paladin)|Emil]], who works undercover as the concierge of the [[Hotel Duquesne]], the hotel of choice for the Republic in housing its dignitaries and high-ranking personnel. Known Ghost Knights include [[Reo Jones]], undercover as a disgraced Knight-to-be, and [[Mason Dunne]], the man behind the [[Battle of Basalt]], which restored that planet to Republic rule. + Of the eighteen Paladins, seventeen of are known public figures, while the remaining Paladin, known as the [[Ghost Paladin]], runs the Intelligence Service of the Republic, the men and women known as the [[Ghost Knight]]s. The current Ghost Paladin at the time of the election of Exarch Levin is Paladin [[Emil]], who works under the cover of the concierge of the [[Hotel Duquesne]], the hotel of choice for the Republic in housing its dignitaries and high ranking personnel. Known Ghost Knights include [[Reo Jones]], under the cover of a disgraced Knight-to-be, and [[Mason Dunne]], the man behind the [[Battle of Basalt]], which restored that planet to Republic rule. − Among the Paladins, a notable figure is the "Black Paladin" was [[Daniel Peterson]], also known as Ezekiel Crow. A Paladin of the Republic, he betrayed the very Republic he had sworn to defend, on the planet [[Northwind]]. Countess [[Tara Campbell]] of Northwind and leader of the [[Northwind Highlanders|Highlanders]], unknowing of his intentions, had fallen for him. Shortly after his betrayal on Northwind, he attempted to assassinate Paladin [[Jonah Levin]] on [[Terra]], and interfered with Terra's planetary defense against the [[Steel Wolves]]. He was foiled when Countess Northwind defeated him and destroyed his 'Mech. Unbeknownst to her, he did not die. In an attempt to redeem himself, he ended up on the Republican world of [[Liao]], fighting a [[Capellan Confederation]] assault and dying there. + Among the Paladins, a notable figure is the "Black Paladin" was [[Daniel Peterson]], also known as Ezekiel Crow. A Paladin of the Republic, he betrayed the very Republic he had sworn to defend, on the planet [[Northwind]]. Countess [[Tara Campbell]] of Northwind and leader of the [[Northwind Highlanders|Highlanders]], unknowing of his intentions, had fallen for him. Shortly after his betrayal on Northwind, he attempted to assassinate Paladin [[Jonah Levin]] on [[Terra]], and interfered with Terra's planetary defense against the [[Steel Wolves]]. He was foiled when Countess Northwind defeated him and destroyed his 'Mech. Unbeknown to her, he did not die. In an attempt to redeem himself, he ended up on the Republican world of [[Liao]], fighting a [[Capellan Confederation]] assault and dying there. − Due to the deaths of Paladins [[Victor Steiner-Davion]] and Ezekiel Crow, the Paladin Council was now short of Paladins, which were needed for an election for the next Exarch to be held. Thus Knights [[Janella Lakewood]] and [[Gareth Sinclair]] were elevated to the position of Paladins of the Sphere. + Due to the deaths of Paladins [[Victor Steiner-Davion]] and Ezekiel Crow, the Paladin Council was now short of Paladins, which were needed for an election for the next Exarch to be held. Thus Knights [[Janella Lakewood]] and [[Gareth Sinclair]] were elevated to the position of Paladins of the Sphere. The uniform of a Paladin is gray. The dress uniform is white and gold. The uniform of a Paladin is gray. The dress uniform is white and gold. − − ==Known Paladins== − − ===Founding Paladins=== − These are the founding Paladins of the Republic<ref name=FM3085p17>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 17: "The Paladins"</ref>: − {{div col|colwidth=25em}} − * [[Alys Rousset-Marik]] − * [[Andrea Stirling]] (also first [[Paladin Exemplar of the Republic]])<ref name=FM3085p178>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 178: "Paladins"</ref> − * [[Artis Chou]] − * [[Ballade Randonee]] − * [[Brett Kline]] − * [[Caleb Downes]] − * [[Cecilia Navarrete]] − * [[Daniel Mueller]] − * [[David McKinnon]] − * [[Dirk Radick]] − * [[Edward Smith (Paladin)|Edward Smith]] − * [[Heike Jorgensson]] − * [[Karl Devalis]] − * [[Kelian Brackey]] − * [[Kelson Sorenson]] − * [[Sharon Yasuda]] − * [[Victor Steiner-Davion]] − {{div col end}} − − ===Later Paladins=== − {{div col|colwidth=25em}} − * [[Anders Kessel]]<ref>''3135 PDA Journals'', p. 22: "24 March 3135"</ref> − * [[Ariana Zou]]<ref name=ER3145>''Era Report: 3145'', p. 85: "Ariana Zou profile"</ref> − * [[Damien Redburn]]<ref name=DARoSp28>''Dark Age: Republic of the Sphere'', p. 28: "Damien Redburn"</ref> − * [[Daniel Peterson|Ezekiel Crow]]<ref>''A Silence in the Heavens'', p. 62</ref> − * [[Gareth Sinclair]]{{cn}} − * [[Gelaina Kelso]]{{cn}} − * [[Heather GioAvanti]]<ref name=TSJc>''The Scorpion Jar''</ref> − * [[Isabella Druchet]]{{cn}} − * [[Janella Lakewood]]<ref name=BTBW>''By Temptations and By War''</ref> − * [[Jonah Levin]]<ref name="ED:DAp10">''Era Digest: Dark Age'', p. 10: "Dark Age Timeline"</ref> − * [[Kaffyd Op Owens]]<ref>''Dark Age: 3132-3134 INN'', p. 29</ref> − * [[Kara Rutherford]]<ref>''Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere'', p. 6: Background information</ref> − * [[Katya Kerensky (31st c.)|Katya Kerensky]]<ref name=FM:3085p162>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 162: "Citizenship"</ref> − * [[Leonid Tereshcenko]]<ref name=FM3085p18>''Field Manual: 3085'', p. 18: "The Capellan Conflict"</ref> − * [[Maya Avellar]]<ref name="H:WotREp71">''Historical: Wars of the Republic Era'', p. 71</ref> − * [[Max Ergen]]<ref name=SFp66>''Shattered Fortress'', p. 66: "Promises Kept"</ref> − * [[Meraj Jorgensson]]<ref name=ER3145p85>''Era Report: 3145'', p. 85: "Ariana Zou profile"</ref> − * [[Nikolai Miller]]<ref name=FM:3145p135>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 135</ref> − * [[Otto Mandela]]<ref name="H:WotREp71">''Historical: Wars of the Republic Era'', p. 71</ref> − * [[Thaddeus Marik (32nd c.)|Thaddeus Marik]]<ref name=FM:3145p18>''Field Manual: 3145'', p. 18: "League Reborn"</ref> − * [[Tyrina Drummond]]<ref name=ICp31>''IlClan'', p. 31: "The Eastern Front: The Republic Strikes Back"</ref> − {{div col end}} − − ===Notes=== − * [[Bethany Barratt]] died two days before her planned elevation to the rank of Paladin.<ref name=JHST-79>''Jihad Hot Spots: Terra'', pp. 79–80: "Bethany Barratt: Oriente Hero"</ref> − − ==References== − <references/> ==Bibliography== ==Bibliography== − {{div col|colwidth=25em}} − * ''[[Dark Age: 3135 PDA Journals]]'' − * ''[[Dark Age: Republic of the Sphere]]'' − * ''[[Era Digest: Dark Age]]'' − * ''[[Era Report: 3145]]'' − * ''[[Field Manual: 3085]]'' − * ''[[Field Manual: 3145]]'' − * ''[[Historical: Wars of the Republic]]'' − * ''[[The Scorpion Jar]]'' − * ''[[A Silence in the Heavens]]'' − * ''[[Shattered Fortress]]'' * ''[[Sword of Sedition]]'' * ''[[Sword of Sedition]]'' − * ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Republic of the Sphere]]'' − {{div col end}} − [[Category:Political and Government Posts]] + [[Category: Military Ranks]]
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| − | + | A '''Paladin''' is one of the elite leaders of the [[Republic of the Sphere]], answering only to the [[Exarch]] himself. There are no more than eighteen Paladins at any one time and the Exarch is elected from their number. They vote on Republic policy, lead the Republic's military, and direct the promotion of Republic [[The Republic of the Sphere#Knights|Knights]]. The Paladins, along with the Exarch, are ultimately responsible for the survival of the Republic of the Sphere. | |
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| − | A '''Paladin''' is one of the elite leaders of the [[Republic of the Sphere]], answering only to the [[Exarch]] himself. There are no more than eighteen Paladins at any | ||
Paladins are chosen by the [[Exarch]] from the ranks of the Knights as a candidate when a slot becomes available, through retirement, promotion to Exarch, or death. They are thoroughly tested by their fellow Knights after being chosen. They are knighted to Paladin rank in a ceremony using [[Devlin Stone]]'s sword by the Exarch. | Paladins are chosen by the [[Exarch]] from the ranks of the Knights as a candidate when a slot becomes available, through retirement, promotion to Exarch, or death. They are thoroughly tested by their fellow Knights after being chosen. They are knighted to Paladin rank in a ceremony using [[Devlin Stone]]'s sword by the Exarch. | ||
| − | Of the eighteen Paladins, seventeen of are known public figures, while the remaining Paladin, known as the [[Ghost Paladin]], runs the Intelligence Service of the Republic, the men and women known as the [[Ghost Knight]]s. The current Ghost Paladin at the time of the election of Exarch Levin is Paladin [[ | + | Of the eighteen Paladins, seventeen of are known public figures, while the remaining Paladin, known as the [[Ghost Paladin]], runs the Intelligence Service of the Republic, the men and women known as the [[Ghost Knight]]s. The current Ghost Paladin at the time of the election of Exarch Levin is Paladin [[Emil]], who works under the cover of the concierge of the [[Hotel Duquesne]], the hotel of choice for the Republic in housing its dignitaries and high ranking personnel. Known Ghost Knights include [[Reo Jones]], under the cover of a disgraced Knight-to-be, and [[Mason Dunne]], the man behind the [[Battle of Basalt]], which restored that planet to Republic rule. |
| − | Among the Paladins, a notable figure is the "Black Paladin" was [[Daniel Peterson]], also known as Ezekiel Crow. A Paladin of the Republic, he betrayed the very Republic he had sworn to defend, on the planet [[Northwind]]. Countess [[Tara Campbell]] of Northwind and leader of the [[Northwind Highlanders|Highlanders]], unknowing of his intentions, had fallen for him. Shortly after his betrayal on Northwind, he attempted to assassinate Paladin [[Jonah Levin]] on [[Terra]], and interfered with Terra's planetary defense against the [[Steel Wolves]]. He was foiled when Countess Northwind defeated him and destroyed his 'Mech. | + | Among the Paladins, a notable figure is the "Black Paladin" was [[Daniel Peterson]], also known as Ezekiel Crow. A Paladin of the Republic, he betrayed the very Republic he had sworn to defend, on the planet [[Northwind]]. Countess [[Tara Campbell]] of Northwind and leader of the [[Northwind Highlanders|Highlanders]], unknowing of his intentions, had fallen for him. Shortly after his betrayal on Northwind, he attempted to assassinate Paladin [[Jonah Levin]] on [[Terra]], and interfered with Terra's planetary defense against the [[Steel Wolves]]. He was foiled when Countess Northwind defeated him and destroyed his 'Mech. Unbeknown to her, he did not die. In an attempt to redeem himself, he ended up on the Republican world of [[Liao]], fighting a [[Capellan Confederation]] assault and dying there. |
| − | Due to the deaths of Paladins [[Victor Steiner-Davion]] and Ezekiel Crow, the Paladin Council was now short of Paladins, which were needed for an election for the next Exarch to be held. Thus Knights [[Janella Lakewood]] and [[Gareth Sinclair]] were elevated to the position of Paladins of the Sphere. | + | Due to the deaths of Paladins [[Victor Steiner-Davion]] and Ezekiel Crow, the Paladin Council was now short of Paladins, which were needed for an election for the next Exarch to be held. Thus Knights [[Janella Lakewood]] and [[Gareth Sinclair]] were elevated to the position of Paladins of the Sphere. |
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* ''[[Sword of Sedition]]'' | * ''[[Sword of Sedition]]'' | ||
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