Vishu Folkner
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Vishu Folkner | |
|---|---|
| Personal | |
| Affiliation | Clan Jade Falcon |
| Career | |
| Rank | Star Admiral |
| Profession | Aerospace fighter pilot WarShip Officer |
Star Admiral Vishu Folkner commanded the Jade Falcon Naval Reserve from 3052 to at least 3067.[1][2][3][4]
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History
Aerospace Fighter Pilot
Vishu was born in the Jade Falcon's Omega 5 orbital sibko, which produced many of that Clans best aerospace fighter pilots and WarShip officers. His early career was spent in aerospace fighters, where he was reputed to be one of the Falcon's greatest aces, being credited with more than 90 kills.
He earned his Folkner Bloodname at age 28, when he won a Trial of Bloodright, which he entered via being victorious in the Grand Melee.[1]
In 3035, Vishu was noted as suggesting Comitatus-class fighter carriers should be modified by adding additional fighter bays, in order to improve its ability to defend JumpPoints. While many senior officers were skeptical, the idea was supported by then Khan Elias Critchell, and the first ships so revised successfully entered service in 3036.[5]
WarShip Officer
Following these successes, Vishu was assigned to WarShip training, and took command of a troop transport named Turkina's Eyrie, after the Malthus Bloodname's fall from grace during the Clan Invasion.
By the Truce of Tukayyid, in 3052, Vishu had risen to assume command the Jade Falcon Naval Reserve.[1] While assignment to the Naval Reserve was not held in high regard, Vishu did his best to improve morale, including by rotating troops between rear-echelon and front line duties for his crews and encouraging raids against Clan Wolf, Clan Steel Viper and the Lyran Alliance.[3] Vishu retained command of the Naval Reserve for an extended period, still being in charge as of 3067.[4]
As Star Admiral, Vishu generally was generally patient, and bided his time before striking his enemies.[3]
Vehicle
Vishu's initially piloted an Avar light OmniFighter. As a JumpShip officer, he captained the Turkina's Eyrie, before taking the Congress-class frigate CJF Green Lantern as his flagship once promoted to Star Admiral.[1]
Philosophical and/or political views
Vishu was a Crusader, who rejected the Truce of Tukayyid in principle, and hoped to be part of a resumed invasion of the Inner Sphere once his Clan had recovered from its losses.[1] A contemporary of Khan Marthe Pryde, he shared many of her views, though he did object to her decision to return two Stars of Clan Snow Raven WarShips back to their owners.[3]
Notes
Vishu Folkner's name is sometimes spelled "Vishnu Folkner".
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Jade Falcon Sourcebook, p. 55, "Jade Falcon Naval Reserve"
- ↑ The Falcon and the Wolf, p. 49
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 Field Manual: Crusader Clans, p. 99, "Turkina Keshik - Officers"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Field Manual: Updates, p. 72, "Command Assets"
- ↑ Technical Readout: 3057 (Revised), p. 114, "Comitatus"