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Robert Kurita assassinated [[Werner Von Rohrs]] in [[2395]].<ref name="HKp105">''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 105, "The First Keeper"</ref> Robert himself was assassinated in [[2412]]<ref name="HKp105b">''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 105, "The Third Keeper"</ref>
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| name                = Robert Kurita
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| birthdate          = [[2371]]<ref name=HKDCLS>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', "The Draconis Combine's Line of Succession and Partial Kurita Family Tree"</ref>
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| died                = [[2412]]<ref name=HKDCLS/>
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| affiliation        = [[House Kurita]]
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| profession          = [[Coordinator]] of the [[Draconis Combine]]
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| parents            = [[Nihongi Kurita]] (father)
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| siblings            = [[Marika Kurita]]<br/>[[Sanyu Kurita]]<br/>[[Parker Kurita]]<br/>[[Saigo Kurita]]<br/>[[Lenore Kurita]]
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| children            = [[Jason Kurita (25th c.)|Jason Kurita]]<br>[[Philip Kurita]]
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'''Robert Kurita''' (b. [[2371]] - d. [[2412]]) was the fourth [[Coordinator]] of the [[Draconis Combine]].
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==History==
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===Early Life===
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More energetic and impatient than his father [[Nihongi Kurita|Nihongi]], Robert was among those dissatisfied with Nihongi's irresponsible neglect of his duties in favor of his horse-riding and -breeding. His father's stables also created a more personal problem for Robert when his sister [[Marika Kurita|Marika]] became pregnant by one of the stable hands, [[Werner Von Rohrs]]. When he learned of this, the furious Robert killed Werner with a shovel but was unable to interfere with the birth of his illegitimate nephew, [[Nihongi Von Rohrs]], in May [[2394]].
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Nihongi Kurita's indifference about the whole incident only spurred Robert's anger, and he was preparing to have his father assassinated when the elder Kurita abruptly died in a riding accident. In April [[2396]] Robert succeeded Nihongi Kurita as Coordinator.<ref name=HK29>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 29</ref>
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===Reign===
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Two years after his reign began, the [[Age of War]] erupted. Disappointed at not having been the first to begin a war, Robert devised his own plans for an assault upon the [[Tamar Pact|Tamar]] and [[Federation of Skye|Skye]] provinces of the [[Lyran Commonwealth]]. Reluctantly acknowledging that the [[DCMS]] would require more powerful weapons to fight the better-equipped [[LCAF]], he postponed military action for several years until his armies were ready.
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During this tiresome waiting period Robert became obsessed with war, frequently revising his plans until he finally settled for an attack upon Skye. Robert's strategy consisted of a pincer attack: one prong would strike across the Tamar/Skye border deep into Skye territory, while the other would smash through the [[Kessel]]-[[Dromini VI|Dromini]] area. Once the two prongs linked up a large portion of Skye would be isolated and fall to the Combine.
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The operation was launched in November [[2407]]. After nearly two years of continuous advances on both fronts, a major defeat on [[Meachem]] and a destructive raid on a supply depot on [[Vega]] halted the Combine's advance permanently. Three years later Robert Kurita signed the [[Ares Conventions]] regulating the conduct of war.<ref name=HK31>''House Kurita (The Draconis Combine)'', p. 31</ref>
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===Death===
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Robert Kurita's personality - impetuous, aggressive and overly emotional - made him a poor leader in war, though with time and age he might have grown more skilled as a general. Robert's nature likely contributed to his premature demise; his life was ended in December [[2412]] when he was shot dead by an assassin. While her involvement was never proven, many believed that Robert's sister Marika had arranged the assassination as revenge for the murder of her lover Werner. Robert was succeeded by his sycophantic brother [[Parker Kurita|Parker]], who attempted to follow Robert's will even after his death.<ref name=HK31/>
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Revision as of 10:53, 28 March 2019

Robert Kurita
Character Profile
Born 2371[1]
Died 2412[1]
Affiliation House Kurita
Profession Coordinator of the Draconis Combine
Parents Nihongi Kurita (father)
Siblings Marika Kurita
Sanyu Kurita
Parker Kurita
Saigo Kurita
Lenore Kurita
Children Jason Kurita
Philip Kurita

Robert Kurita (b. 2371 - d. 2412) was the fourth Coordinator of the Draconis Combine.

History

Early Life

More energetic and impatient than his father Nihongi, Robert was among those dissatisfied with Nihongi's irresponsible neglect of his duties in favor of his horse-riding and -breeding. His father's stables also created a more personal problem for Robert when his sister Marika became pregnant by one of the stable hands, Werner Von Rohrs. When he learned of this, the furious Robert killed Werner with a shovel but was unable to interfere with the birth of his illegitimate nephew, Nihongi Von Rohrs, in May 2394.

Nihongi Kurita's indifference about the whole incident only spurred Robert's anger, and he was preparing to have his father assassinated when the elder Kurita abruptly died in a riding accident. In April 2396 Robert succeeded Nihongi Kurita as Coordinator.[2]

Reign

Two years after his reign began, the Age of War erupted. Disappointed at not having been the first to begin a war, Robert devised his own plans for an assault upon the Tamar and Skye provinces of the Lyran Commonwealth. Reluctantly acknowledging that the DCMS would require more powerful weapons to fight the better-equipped LCAF, he postponed military action for several years until his armies were ready.

During this tiresome waiting period Robert became obsessed with war, frequently revising his plans until he finally settled for an attack upon Skye. Robert's strategy consisted of a pincer attack: one prong would strike across the Tamar/Skye border deep into Skye territory, while the other would smash through the Kessel-Dromini area. Once the two prongs linked up a large portion of Skye would be isolated and fall to the Combine.

The operation was launched in November 2407. After nearly two years of continuous advances on both fronts, a major defeat on Meachem and a destructive raid on a supply depot on Vega halted the Combine's advance permanently. Three years later Robert Kurita signed the Ares Conventions regulating the conduct of war.[3]

Death

Robert Kurita's personality - impetuous, aggressive and overly emotional - made him a poor leader in war, though with time and age he might have grown more skilled as a general. Robert's nature likely contributed to his premature demise; his life was ended in December 2412 when he was shot dead by an assassin. While her involvement was never proven, many believed that Robert's sister Marika had arranged the assassination as revenge for the murder of her lover Werner. Robert was succeeded by his sycophantic brother Parker, who attempted to follow Robert's will even after his death.[3]

Titles and Positions

Preceded by Coordinator of the Draconis Combine
2396 - 2412
Succeeded by

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), "The Draconis Combine's Line of Succession and Partial Kurita Family Tree"
  2. House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), p. 29
  3. 3.0 3.1 House Kurita (The Draconis Combine), p. 31

Bibliography