Haakon Magnusson
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Haakon Magnusson | |
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| Personal | |
| Also known as | Silver Fox of Alshain[1] |
| Born | 2991[1] |
| Affiliation | House Magnusson |
| Career | |
| Rank | Elected Prince[1] |
| Family | |
| Children | Ragnar Magnusson |
Haakon Magnusson was originally a Rasalhagian freedom fighter, and became the first Elected Prince of the Free Rasalhague Republic.
History
Early Life
Magnusson was born in 2991 in the city of Scandislum on Rasalhague, capital of the Rasalhague Military District of the Draconis Combine.[1]
As a young man, he opposed the repressive ways of the Combine towards his fellow people, who share Scandinavian blood. He first would join a nonviolent movement to fight for his people's rights. After a time, of being violently repressed by the government he joined the militant resistance movement known as the Scandinavian People's Army or SPA. However, he was captured on his first mission and spent several years in a Kuritan prison.
Resistance and formation of the Republic
When he was freed, he returned to SPA. He later joined another another militant organization known as the Tyr. He excelled in the group, and became its leader, gaining the nickname "Silver Fox of Alshain."[1]
After the Fourth Succession War, he was approached by both Draconis Combine and ComStar representatives. They proposed to him their plans to create the Free Rasalhague Republic from the Rasalhague Military District. At first he feared this could be one of so many traps he faced in the past, but they won him over. In 3034 he declared himself Prince of the newly formed Republic. He then used his street savvy, other political skills gained his climbing various political movements to bring his nation together.[1]
Behind the Scenes
In MechWarrior 5: Rise of Rasalhague, Haakon Magnusson was voiced by Nicolas Greco.[2]
Notes
- As of the 3050s, Magnusson was of medium build with silver and blue eyes. He is noted for a scar that runs down over his right eye, caused by the laser rifle butt of a Kurita infantryman.[1] He was known to dress expensively in his early years as Elected Prince. In private, however, he was more known to be down-to-earth, intelligent and had a keen sense of street savvy.
| “ | If he lives, the Republic lives. If the Republic lives, then our sacrifice is not in vain. | ” |
| — Överste Siggurson, 1st Drakøns, Rasalhague, 12 July 3050 | ||
Portrait Gallery
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At age 43 in 3034 -
Haakon Magnusson at age 59 -
Magnusson CCG card -
In MechWarrior 5: Mercenaries
