William Bacchelaut
William Bacchelaut | |
|---|---|
| Personal | |
| Affiliation | Federated Commonwealth |
| Career | |
| Rank | Colonel[1] |
| Profession | MechWarrior |
| Family | |
| Spouse | Mary Bacchelaut[1] |
| Children | A daughter[1] |
William Bacchelaut was a Federated Commonwealth officer and decorated war hero.[1]
History
Early Life and Career
William was an officer of the AFFS for forty years.[1]
FedCom Civil War
In 3062 Count of Bluford Josiah Reese supported Katherine Steiner-Davion as the rightful ruler of the Federated Commonwealth. A portion of the Bluford Militia rebelled against this decision including Williams childhood friend Michael Otis and the unit's commanding officer, Colonel Saunders. Kommandant William commanded the remainder of the loyalist militia in an operation to eliminate the rebel forces.
On the 3rd June 3063 his forces cornered Michael, whi refused to surrender despite William's pleas, and only the destruction of Michael's BattleMaster broke the rebels' resolve, ending the battle.[1]
After the rebellion was put down William was promoted to Colonel and given command of the planetary militia.[1]
After the FedCom Civil War
Four years later, William visited the Royal Bluford Memorial Cemetary and watched Michael Otis being interred as a hero. After Katherine Steiner-Davion's arrest, the local count had affirmed his loyalty to Victor Steiner-Davion and arranged for a hero's funeral of Michael Otis. William Bacchelaut meanwhile, ended loosing all that he fought for: his wife had divorced him and he had no contact with his grandchildren (through William's daughter who is married to Michael's son).[1]
BattleMech
William was a Thunderbolt pilot[1]
References
Bibliography
- Brothers in Arms (short story)