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|type = Baron | |type = Baron | ||
| − | |name = von Ericsson | + | |name = Arabella von Ericsson |
| − | |where= Delcambre in [[Vincennes (De 1122) (world)|Vincennes]] | + | |where= Delcambre Fiefdom in [[Vincennes (De 1122) (world)|Vincennes]] |
| − | + | |pre = (Founder) | |
| − | |pre = | ||
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|adate= [[1110]] | |adate= [[1110]] | ||
|bdate= [[1060]] | |bdate= [[1060]] | ||
| + | |rank=Fleet Admiral | ||
| + | |allegiance=[[Third Imperium]] | ||
| + | |unit=[[212th Fleet]] | ||
| + | |commands=[[61st Fleet]] | ||
| + | |serviceyears=1082-1113 | ||
| + | |awards=Medal for Conspicuous Gallantry | ||
| + | |spouse=Garmukir Kugaii | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | Baron of Delcambre | + | '''[[Fleet Admiral]] The Lady Arabella von Ericsson''', [[Baron]] of Delcambre on [[Vincennes (De 1122) (world)|Vincennes]], <small>[[MCG]]</small>, <small>[[IN]] (Retd.)</small>. |
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== Description (Character) == | == Description (Character) == | ||
| − | Arabella von Ericsson is one of the outstanding characters of the late {{Imperium}} and early [[Regency]] in the [[Domain of Deneb]] having excelled in her roles in the {{Imperial}} and [[Regency]] [[Navy|Navies]]. | + | [[Arabella von Ericsson]] is one of the outstanding characters of the late {{Imperium}} and early [[Regency]] in the [[Domain of Deneb]] having excelled in her roles in the {{Imperial}} and [[Regency]] [[Navy|Navies]]. |
== History & Background (Biography) == | == History & Background (Biography) == | ||
| − | Arabella von Ericsson has a Sword-Worlds lineage steeped in family military tradition. Her ancestors moved to Jewell in [[848]]. Her father, Sir Richard Ericsson joined the IN and was knighted in the [[Fourth Frontier War]] for his actions in combat. | + | [[Arabella von Ericsson]] has a Sword-Worlds lineage steeped in family military tradition. Her ancestors moved to Jewell in [[848]]. Her father, Sir Richard Ericsson joined the IN and was knighted in the [[Fourth Frontier War]] for his actions in combat. |
| − | She | + | She graduated the [[Imperial Naval Academy]] in [[1082]] and by the [[Fifth Frontier War]] was a [[Commodore]] of a Cruiser Squadron in [[212th Fleet]] (The squadron being later known as the Avenging Rocs) in a detachment under [[Admiral]] [[Elphinstone]]. In major actions at [[Heya (world)|Heya]] and in detached operations hunting down [[Vargr]] stragglers, [[Commodore]] [[Arabella von Ericsson|von Ericsson]] displayed 'both outstanding tactical finesse and courage under fire'. She was awarded the [[Medal for Conspicuous Gallantry|MCG]] and promoted to [[Fleet Admiral]] by Duke [[Norris Aella Aledon|Noris]] of [[Regina (world)|Regina]] - and granted the fief of Delcambre on [[Vincennes (De 1122) (world)|Vincennes]] with the title of [[Baroness]]. He also employed her as his [[Naval Attaché]]. |
In early [[1113]] she announced her retirement and founded the [[Rocs Talons]], a mercenary squadron. | In early [[1113]] she announced her retirement and founded the [[Rocs Talons]], a mercenary squadron. | ||
| − | Arabella is married to Garmukir Kugaii. He was [[Elphinstone]]'s Fleet Logistics Officer during the [[Fifth Frontier War]] and, later, the chief logistics officer of the [[Rocs Talons]]. | + | [[Arabella von Ericsson|Arabella]] is married to Garmukir Kugaii. He was [[Elphinstone]]'s [[Fleet Logistics Officer]] during the [[Fifth Frontier War]] and, later, the chief logistics officer of the [[Rocs Talons]]. |
| − | Arabella is noted as having hobbies of [[Ja-kaat]], Target Shooting with Handguns and collecting [[Vargr]] and [[Zhodani]] [[Art|art]]. "The baroness also has a life-long interest in the history of the [[Third Imperium]] and the career of the [[Emperors of the Third Imperium|Empress]] [[Arbellatra]] in particular, viewing her as a role model for all female naval officers." | + | [[Arabella von Ericsson|Arabella]] is noted as having hobbies of [[Ja-kaat]], Target Shooting with Handguns and collecting [[Vargr]] and [[Zhodani]] [[Art|art]]. "The baroness also has a life-long interest in the history of the [[Third Imperium]] and the career of the [[Emperors of the Third Imperium|Empress]] [[Arbellatra]] in particular, viewing her as a role model for all female naval officers." |
== References & Contributors (Sources) == | == References & Contributors (Sources) == | ||
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[[Category: People|von Ericsson, Arabella]] | [[Category: People|von Ericsson, Arabella]] | ||
[[Category: Imperial Nobles|von Ericsson, Arabella]] | [[Category: Imperial Nobles|von Ericsson, Arabella]] | ||
[[Category: Barons|von Ericsson, Arabella]] | [[Category: Barons|von Ericsson, Arabella]] | ||
[[Category: Deneb nobles]] | [[Category: Deneb nobles]] | ||
Latest revision as of 06:23, 23 March 2025
| Arabella von Ericsson | |
| Incumbent | |
| Assumed office 1110 | |
| Preceded by | (Founder) |
|---|---|
| Born | 1060 |
| Spouse | Garmukir Kugaii |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Third Imperium |
| Years of service | 1082-1113 |
| Rank | Fleet Admiral |
| Unit | 212th Fleet |
| Commands | 61st Fleet |
| Awards | Medal for Conspicuous Gallantry |
Fleet Admiral The Lady Arabella von Ericsson, Baron of Delcambre on Vincennes, MCG, IN (Retd.).
Description (Character)[edit]
Arabella von Ericsson is one of the outstanding characters of the late Imperium and early Regency in the Domain of Deneb having excelled in her roles in the Imperial and Regency Navies.
History & Background (Biography)[edit]
Arabella von Ericsson has a Sword-Worlds lineage steeped in family military tradition. Her ancestors moved to Jewell in 848. Her father, Sir Richard Ericsson joined the IN and was knighted in the Fourth Frontier War for his actions in combat.
She graduated the Imperial Naval Academy in 1082 and by the Fifth Frontier War was a Commodore of a Cruiser Squadron in 212th Fleet (The squadron being later known as the Avenging Rocs) in a detachment under Admiral Elphinstone. In major actions at Heya and in detached operations hunting down Vargr stragglers, Commodore von Ericsson displayed 'both outstanding tactical finesse and courage under fire'. She was awarded the MCG and promoted to Fleet Admiral by Duke Noris of Regina - and granted the fief of Delcambre on Vincennes with the title of Baroness. He also employed her as his Naval Attaché.
In early 1113 she announced her retirement and founded the Rocs Talons, a mercenary squadron.
Arabella is married to Garmukir Kugaii. He was Elphinstone's Fleet Logistics Officer during the Fifth Frontier War and, later, the chief logistics officer of the Rocs Talons.
Arabella is noted as having hobbies of Ja-kaat, Target Shooting with Handguns and collecting Vargr and Zhodani art. "The baroness also has a life-long interest in the history of the Third Imperium and the career of the Empress Arbellatra in particular, viewing her as a role model for all female naval officers."
References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]
- Contributor: BackworldTraveller
- Rob Caswell. MegaTraveller Journal 2 (Digest Group Publications, 1991), 21-23.