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'''Roderick (Frost) Steiner''' was a Mid-[[32nd Century]] [[House Steiner|Lyran]] officer and cousin to both [[Trillian Steiner-Davion|Trillian Steiner]] and [[Archon]] [[Melissa Steiner]].
 
'''Roderick (Frost) Steiner''' was a Mid-[[32nd Century]] [[House Steiner|Lyran]] officer and cousin to both [[Trillian Steiner-Davion|Trillian Steiner]] and [[Archon]] [[Melissa Steiner]].
  
He was an honorable man, with keen military mind. He also good sense of humor. He works hard for his soldiers under his command.
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He was an honorable man, with a keen military mind. He also possessed good sense of humor. He works hard for his soldiers under his command.
  
His family changed its surname from Steiner to Frost by the urging of his grandfather, Archon [[Adam Steiner]] and always had always turned his back on Steiner family heritage. He is resentful about the Steiner family, and politics. He avoids revealing his family name at all costs, despite his cousins wanting him to take on burdens of family.
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His family changed its surname from Steiner to Frost by the urging of his grandfather, Archon [[Adam Steiner]] and had always turned his back on his Steiner family heritage. He is resentful about the Steiner family, and politics. He avoids revealing his family name at all costs, despite his cousins wanting him to take on burdens of family.
  
 
==Character History==  
 
==Character History==  
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He grew up and was raised with his cousins Trillian and Melissa.  
 
He grew up and was raised with his cousins Trillian and Melissa.  
  
His grandfather ,"[[Adam Steiner|the general]]", taught extensively many things to him which included politics and military tactics when he was young.  
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His grandfather ,"[[Adam Steiner|the general]]", privately educated him in many things,including politics and military tactics.
  
 
He attended and graduated from the [[War College of Buena]] in [[3135]]. <ref>''Fire at Will'', p.60, 82</ref> at rank of Hauptmann.
 
He attended and graduated from the [[War College of Buena]] in [[3135]]. <ref>''Fire at Will'', p.60, 82</ref> at rank of Hauptmann.
  
 
===Early Military Career===  
 
===Early Military Career===  
In April 3136, his unit under the command of Colonel Drew Quentin, had participating in joint military exercise with [[Republic of the Sphere|Republic]] forces on [[Algorab]]. There [[Clan Jade Falcon]] expeditionary invaded the planet while the exercise was accruing.
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In April 3136, his unit, under the command of Colonel Drew Quentin, participated in joint military exercise with [[Republic of the Sphere|Republic]] forces on [[Algorab]]. During the exercises, [[Clan Jade Falcon]] expeditionary forces invaded the planet.
  
On orders of Colonel Quentin, Roderick was forced to fall back to a location that he felt was a bad tactical decision. He then disobeyed Quentin's orders to save the lives of his men and command. He later took blame for the his tactical decision, without passing it to his commanding officer. The Military Court, reducing him in rank from Hauptmann to Lieutenant. The general public sympathized with his story, as anyone who followed the news who knew the real story. His steadfast insisting to defend his people at price of his reputation and career was considered by some as stuff of legend. Instead of profiting over fame he gained from his court trial, he shunned it. Resulting in making him more popular.<ref>''Fire at Will'', p. 40</ref> After his court-marshal, he was shunned by potential commanding officers not wanting him in his command.  
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On orders of Colonel Quentin, Roderick was forced to fall back to a location that he felt was a bad tactical decision. He then disobeyed Quentin's orders to save the lives of his men and command. He later took the blame for his decision, without passing it to his commanding officer. The Military Court, reduced him in rank from Hauptmann to Lieutenant. The general public sympathized with him, as anyone who followed the news knew the real story. His steadfast insisting to defend his people at the price of his reputation and career was considered by some the stuff of legend. Instead of profiting over the fame he gained from his court trial, he shunned it. This resulted in making him even more popular.<ref>''Fire at Will'', p. 40</ref> After his court-marshal, he was shunned by potential commanding officers.
  
 
He was later assigned to LCAF Staging Base Boelck on Cavanaugh II for [[Operation Hammerfall]].
 
He was later assigned to LCAF Staging Base Boelck on Cavanaugh II for [[Operation Hammerfall]].
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===Operation Hammerfall===  
 
===Operation Hammerfall===  
  
Was assigned by Trillian Steiner, and meet with her in May, [[3137]]. Notifying him that he would be taking command of special unit which would carry out military operations with some actions being carried for political reasons. He would be answering directly to her as his command authority. Roderick insists that he hand pick his people, mainly people who would need "redemption" and won't not necessary be given second chance. Roderick regains his rank of Hauptmann for his stink as new unit commander.  
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Was assigned to Trillian Steiner, and met with her in May, [[3137]]. Trillian informed him that he would be taking command of special unit which would carry out military operations with some being carried for out for political reasons. He would be answering directly to her as his command authority. Roderick insists that he hand pick his people, mainly people who would need "redemption" and wouldn't necessary be given second chance. Roderick regains his rank of Hauptmann for his stint as new unit commander.  
  
In late July he brings together the newly chosen members of his Battalion, whom come from various colorful backgrounds including prison to form the what the Roderick named as the [[1st Steiner Strikers|Broken Swords]].
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In late July, he brings together the new members of his Battalion, who come from various colorful backgrounds including prison, to form what Roderick calls the [[1st Steiner Strikers|Broken Swords]].
  
He points out in conference with Trillian, that [[Silver Hawk Irregulars]] are being used to bleed Lyran forces in the Commonwealth and beginning to assemble resistance cells on captured worlds.  
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He points out,in a meeting with Trillian, that the [[Silver Hawk Irregulars]] are being used to bleed Lyran forces in the Commonwealth and are beginning to assemble resistance cells on captured worlds.  
  
On Sword's first combat deployment to the [[Duchy of Tamarind-Abbey]] world of [[Labouchere]] in September of 3137. On Labourgiere, they faced militia unit called ''Fangs of Marik''. Roderick consider the unit a third rate unit, anyone could defeated. He was given a silver laser pistol by the Fang's commanding officer as sign of his unit's surrender, it Co handed his silver laser pistol as sign of surrendered.
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The Broken Sword's first combat deployment is to the [[Duchy of Tamarind-Abbey]] world of [[Labouchere]] in September of 3137. On Labourgiere, they faced a militia unit called ''Fangs of Marik''. Roderick considers them a third rate unit, that anyone could defeat. Following the battle an eventual defeat of the ''Fangs'', Roderick is given a silver laser pistol by the Fang's commanding officer as sign of his unit's surrender.
  
His unit arrived on [[Millungera]] after receiving word from Trillian Steiner about his next operation. He meet with her on 31st of October and discussed her plans. She plans to meet with Duke [[Fontaine Marik]] to convince him to surrender and to have him and battalion arrive few days later as show of force. Feeling his dear cousin maybe getting into more trouble that she believes, he hands her the silver laser pistol that was given to him by the Fang's CO.
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His unit then arrives on [[Millungera]] after receiving word from Trillian Steiner about his next operation. He meets with her on 31st of October and she  discusses her plans. She plans to meet with Duke [[Fontaine Marik]] to convince him to surrender and to have Roderick and his battalion arrive few days later as a show of force. Feeling his dear cousin maybe getting into more trouble that she believes, he hands her the silver laser pistol that was given to him by the Fang's CO.
  
November 29th, 3137, Broken Sword battalion arrives in Orbit of Tamarind, and signal from Trillian Steiner to Sword's that negotiations have failed.  The unit landed its three Union Class DropShips, Sandpiper, Archon's Pride and Rogue Star on Tamarind.
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November 29th, 3137, the Broken Sword battalion arrives in Orbit of Tamarind, and a receives a signal from Trillian Steiner that negotiations have failed.  The unit landed its three Union Class DropShips, Sandpiper, Archon's Pride and Rogue Star on Tamarind.
  
Where he lead his forces against Marik's [[1st Tamarind Regulars Regiment]] on Harvison Flats near the Zanzidb river. There his unit's campaign staying ahead of the Regulars and keep his force intact long enough for reinforcement to arrive. In course of weeks of fighting, his cousin Trillian her aide had finally made their way to unit while held up in village his unit had captured.  By the 14th, his unit had been reduced to shadow of company, his people exhausted.  However, after the 4th battle to defend village Burkerville from Marik attack, [[3rd Lyran Regulars|Third Lyran Regulars]] had arrived on world with General [[Bernard Nordhoff]] in command.  Marik forces in masse attacked his two battalions and look he too was out numbered. Trillian, forced him to see he needed to live up to his family name, and reveal to them he was Steiner so that Lyrans people and not [[Vedet Brewster|Duke Vedet]] would not win. Conceding his cousins logic, he rallied his people, revealing his Steiner heritage.  He then proceeded to launch attack via dropship on 1st Tamarind's rear front as they assaulted the 3rd Lyran Regular.  Rallying both his and their units to split 1st Tamarind in two and destroy them. General Nordhoff, seeing he had betrayed Steiner, fled to his dropship with his loyal people, after ordering his battalions to link up with Broken Swords.<ref>''Fire at Will'' PP. 263, 271, 277, 281 - Tamarind Campaign & Roderick forcing reveal his true last name.</ref>  
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Roderick leads his forces against Marik's [[1st Tamarind Regulars Regiment]] on Harvison Flats near the Zanzidb river. There, the Broken Swords stay ahead of the Regulars and Roderick keeps his force intact long enough for reinforcement to arrive. Over the course of weeks of fighting, his cousin Trillian finally make their way to Roderick's unit after being  held up in village his unit had captured.  By the 14th, his unit had been reduced to a shadow of its former self, his people are exhausted.  However, after the 4th battle to defend the  village of Burkerville from Marik attack, [[3rd Lyran Regulars|Third Lyran Regulars]] arrive on world with General [[Bernard Nordhoff]] in command.  Marik forces, in masse, attack the two battalions. When it become obvious that they are out numbered, Trillian forces him to see the need to live up to his family name and to reveal that he is a Steiner so that the Lyran people, not [[Vedet Brewster|Duke Vedet]] would win. Conceding his cousins logic, he rallies his people, revealing his Steiner heritage.  He then proceeds to launch an attack via Dropship on the 1st Tamarind's rear flank as they assaulted the 3rd Lyran Regular.  Roderick orders both his and Trillians units to split the 1st Tamarind in two and destroy them. General Nordhoff, seeing he had been betrayed by Steiner, flees to his Dropship with his loyal people, and orders his battalions to link up with Broken Swords.<ref>''Fire at Will'' PP. 263, 271, 277, 281 - Tamarind Campaign & Roderick forcing reveal his true last name.</ref>  
  
Roderick, then being left as ranking officer, took command and ordered all unit refit before proceeding to the capital of Zanzibar.  The city & planet then later surrender, but not before Fontain Marik left the planet vowing he continue fight to free his people.
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Roderick, being left as ranking officer, takes command and orders all units refit before proceeding to the capital of Zanzibar.  The city & planet then surrender, but not before Fontain Marik leaves the planet vowing to continue to fight to free his people.
  
 
==Character Notes==  
 
==Character Notes==  
  
*Rodney Steiner is noted pilot of a modified Clan [[Rifleman IIC|Rifleman IIC 3]]. Armed [[Large Pulse Laser|Large Pulse Lasers]] instead of typical [[Heavy Large Laser|Heavy Large Lasers]].
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*Rodney Steiner is a noted pilot of a modified Clan [[Rifleman IIC|Rifleman IIC 3]]. Armed with a [[Large Pulse Laser|Large Pulse Lasers]] instead of a typical [[Heavy Large Laser|Heavy Large Lasers]].
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
 
*''[[Fire at Will]]'' - [[MWDA]] Novel  
 
*''[[Fire at Will]]'' - [[MWDA]] Novel  
*''[[The Last Charge]]'' - [[MWDA]] Novel
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*''[[The Last Charge]]'' - [[MWDA]] Novel grammatical
  
  
 
[[Category:House Steiner Characters|Steiner, Roderick]]  
 
[[Category:House Steiner Characters|Steiner, Roderick]]  
 
[[Category:Dark Age Characters|Steiner, Roderick]]
 
[[Category:Dark Age Characters|Steiner, Roderick]]

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Cleanup tagged articles without a reason field Roderick (Frost) Steiner was a Mid-32nd Century Lyran officer and cousin to both Trillian Steiner and Archon Melissa Steiner.

He was an honorable man, with a keen military mind. He also possessed good sense of humor. He works hard for his soldiers under his command.

His family changed its surname from Steiner to Frost by the urging of his grandfather, Archon Adam Steiner and had always turned his back on his Steiner family heritage. He is resentful about the Steiner family, and politics. He avoids revealing his family name at all costs, despite his cousins wanting him to take on burdens of family.

Character History

Early Life

He grew up and was raised with his cousins Trillian and Melissa.

His grandfather ,"the general", privately educated him in many things,including politics and military tactics.

He attended and graduated from the War College of Buena in 3135. [1] at rank of Hauptmann.

Early Military Career

In April 3136, his unit, under the command of Colonel Drew Quentin, participated in joint military exercise with Republic forces on Algorab. During the exercises, Clan Jade Falcon expeditionary forces invaded the planet.

On orders of Colonel Quentin, Roderick was forced to fall back to a location that he felt was a bad tactical decision. He then disobeyed Quentin's orders to save the lives of his men and command. He later took the blame for his decision, without passing it to his commanding officer. The Military Court, reduced him in rank from Hauptmann to Lieutenant. The general public sympathized with him, as anyone who followed the news knew the real story. His steadfast insisting to defend his people at the price of his reputation and career was considered by some the stuff of legend. Instead of profiting over the fame he gained from his court trial, he shunned it. This resulted in making him even more popular.[2] After his court-marshal, he was shunned by potential commanding officers.

He was later assigned to LCAF Staging Base Boelck on Cavanaugh II for Operation Hammerfall.

Operation Hammerfall

Was assigned to Trillian Steiner, and met with her in May, 3137. Trillian informed him that he would be taking command of special unit which would carry out military operations with some being carried for out for political reasons. He would be answering directly to her as his command authority. Roderick insists that he hand pick his people, mainly people who would need "redemption" and wouldn't necessary be given second chance. Roderick regains his rank of Hauptmann for his stint as new unit commander.

In late July, he brings together the new members of his Battalion, who come from various colorful backgrounds including prison, to form what Roderick calls the Broken Swords.

He points out,in a meeting with Trillian, that the Silver Hawk Irregulars are being used to bleed Lyran forces in the Commonwealth and are beginning to assemble resistance cells on captured worlds.

The Broken Sword's first combat deployment is to the Duchy of Tamarind-Abbey world of Labouchere in September of 3137. On Labourgiere, they faced a militia unit called Fangs of Marik. Roderick considers them a third rate unit, that anyone could defeat. Following the battle an eventual defeat of the Fangs, Roderick is given a silver laser pistol by the Fang's commanding officer as sign of his unit's surrender.

His unit then arrives on Millungera after receiving word from Trillian Steiner about his next operation. He meets with her on 31st of October and she discusses her plans. She plans to meet with Duke Fontaine Marik to convince him to surrender and to have Roderick and his battalion arrive few days later as a show of force. Feeling his dear cousin maybe getting into more trouble that she believes, he hands her the silver laser pistol that was given to him by the Fang's CO.

November 29th, 3137, the Broken Sword battalion arrives in Orbit of Tamarind, and a receives a signal from Trillian Steiner that negotiations have failed. The unit landed its three Union Class DropShips, Sandpiper, Archon's Pride and Rogue Star on Tamarind.

Roderick leads his forces against Marik's 1st Tamarind Regulars Regiment on Harvison Flats near the Zanzidb river. There, the Broken Swords stay ahead of the Regulars and Roderick keeps his force intact long enough for reinforcement to arrive. Over the course of weeks of fighting, his cousin Trillian finally make their way to Roderick's unit after being held up in village his unit had captured. By the 14th, his unit had been reduced to a shadow of its former self, his people are exhausted. However, after the 4th battle to defend the village of Burkerville from Marik attack, Third Lyran Regulars arrive on world with General Bernard Nordhoff in command. Marik forces, in masse, attack the two battalions. When it become obvious that they are out numbered, Trillian forces him to see the need to live up to his family name and to reveal that he is a Steiner so that the Lyran people, not Duke Vedet would win. Conceding his cousins logic, he rallies his people, revealing his Steiner heritage. He then proceeds to launch an attack via Dropship on the 1st Tamarind's rear flank as they assaulted the 3rd Lyran Regular. Roderick orders both his and Trillians units to split the 1st Tamarind in two and destroy them. General Nordhoff, seeing he had been betrayed by Steiner, flees to his Dropship with his loyal people, and orders his battalions to link up with Broken Swords.[3]

Roderick, being left as ranking officer, takes command and orders all units refit before proceeding to the capital of Zanzibar. The city & planet then surrender, but not before Fontain Marik leaves the planet vowing to continue to fight to free his people.

Character Notes

References

  1. Fire at Will, p.60, 82
  2. Fire at Will, p. 40
  3. Fire at Will PP. 263, 271, 277, 281 - Tamarind Campaign & Roderick forcing reveal his true last name.

Bibliography