Name: Dimitri Kharlan
Date of Birth: January 1st, 2791
Attributes (B)
3 Strength (-1)
4 Body
5 Dexterity
5 Reflexes
7 Intelligence (+1)
4 Willpower
4 Charisma
2 Edge (-1)
Skills: (A Priority)
• Piloting/Mech (+6)
• Gunnery/Mech (+6)
• Tactics/Land (+6)
• Leadership (+5)
• Strategy (+3)
• Career/Soldier (+2)
• History (+1)
• Mathematics (+1)
Traits (C- 200 + 100 XP)
• (200) Custom Mech: Pillager 3Z
• (100) Assault Mech
• (-100) Stephan Cage (Ice Hellion Khan)
• (-100) TDS
Born: Northern Circe
Background:
Born in 2791 and raised on Circe, Dimitri is perhaps the oddest of those selected to be among Nickolas’ 800 Clan founders. His parents were not only civilians, but hadn’t previously been in service. His military ties were through his grandfather and his uncles. While his grandfather and one uncle came with Nickolas’ Exodus from the Pentagon worlds, the larger O’Neil family remained behind. Like his parents though, Dimitri was brilliant. Had he remained in the Inner Sphere he would have been enrolled in college years ahead of his peers. At the request of his grandfather the Admiral, he was given permission to take the entrance test to the Katyusha Military Academy on Strana Mechty. An early growth spurt had him of a similar size to those several years his senior. His test scores were the best of the recruiting class. More importantly he showed an aptitude for the military.
His Transit Disorientation Syndrome (TDS) made following his grandfather into the Navy impractical. It was a bitter disappointment. Instead he would train as a Mechwarrior. At the Academy once again he excelled. He pushed hard and by midway through his second year had advanced into the class from the year before. His advancement disgruntled some and upset the balance. He requested placement at the bottom of the class and worked his way up. He didn’t command the room with his presence as other cadets did. He was quiet and introspective. Others though learned to listen when he spoke as his ideas were clear and well thought out. He adapted to his audience, presenting the information and arguments most needed to inspire the desired action. He didn’t demand their respect or their trust. He earned it. Moving up the ranks of the cadets was simply a reflection of how things worked out. By the time graduation rolled around he was first in his class. He had beaten every cadet and every instructor in the field at least once.
Colonel Cage as the colony liaison from Kerensky’s command had heard of Kharlan’s feats and wanted to see them for himself. During an exercise in which Kharlan had already beaten two instructors the Colonel decided to put him in his place. Unannounced he joined the Opfor against Kharlan. Though unexpected, the cadet adapted quickly to the situation. Though his ‘Mech sustained heavy damage, he bested Colonel Cage.
On June 12th, 2807, Kharlan was named one of the 800. His testing had placed him among the best. His grasp of tactics and strategy superb. His ability to lead, amply demonstrated. Colonel Cage however was incensed. For all of Kharlan’s talents and promise, he was still a boy of 16 who had never been to war. To place him ahead of seasoned vets near equal his skill, but proven in combat grated. And the Colonel suspected that Kharlan’s victory over Cage in the field helped cement his place in the Clans.
Note: Remaining history will be written once we're through the trials of position. Also, from a personality perspective Dimitri's not arrogant, just brilliant and driven.
Relatives:
Mother: Dr. Erin O’Neil Kharlan – Journalist, historian and author
Father: Dr. Viktor Kharlan – Former professor of Biochemistry
Grandfather: Admiral Kelly O’Neil who commanded the Duke of York (McKenna class) through the Liberation of Terra after Admiral Taro Marrkgrae was killed in action early in Operation Chieftain.
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