Comrade

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Alexei "Comrade" Svyatopolk
Bio
Faction	Blue Moon
Age	23
Rank/Position	Commanding Officer
First Post	-
Last Post	-
Hit	Old Rebel Ballads, People
Miss	Apathy
Skills
Specialism	Defence
Weaknesses	Offence

Alexei Svyatopolk, or Comrade to his supporters and soldiers is a newly promoted Commanding Officer of Blue Moon. He is controlled by Fauxlosophe.

History

Early Life

Son of a Farmer and Partisan, Alexei was raised into the life of a soldier. His father saved what money he could to send him to a military academy which he graduated from with honours. He excelled in the guerrilla and infantry tactics his father taught him. He deeply believed in the Blue Moon doctrine and propaganda, holding that socialism is the only way forward for Cosmoland.

Service

Commanded a small infantry corps during the Dakota war under Petr whom he respected a great deal. He quickly learnt that those who charged forward rarely walked back. He focused more on advancing where he was confident of victory and holding the line when he was not. His corps earned some fame for their ability to hold positions until receiving reinforcements or receiving the order to retreat, regardless of the circumstances.

During the war, he had a poor sense of command structure, treating his subordinates as equals and squabbling and even going so far as to disobey his higher ups when it was not in the interest of his infantry. Earning him both the ire of some of his superiors and the nickname Comrade by the infantry he treated as equals. Regardless, his competence, his genuine respect for Petr, and the adoration of his soldiers kept him for facing any serious punishment, and soon enough he came to outrank the Officers who criticized his command style.

Outlook

Alexei is a supporter of Blue Moon's party, but will be the first to complain when they compromise on dogma or turn the other cheek on fellow socialists. He was particularly inspired by Gaul, and even now supports funding the revival of the Green Earth Communist Party.

He believes strongly in the fundamental value of human life and is willing to do anything he can to help others, believing that Blue Moon's socialism is the only way that man can truly be equal and valued rather than cast aside in both at war and peace as acceptable losses by uncaring superiors. He tends to act rashly when he believes that lives can be saved and is willing to do whatever it takes.

Skills

	Description	Cost
Day-to-Day Strengths	Alexei spares no expense on the welfare of his soldiers boasting some of the best defence, both bought and improvised in the whole Blue Moon Army. Alexei spends whatever budget he has on acquiring the best armour, training and supplies money can buy, granting his units x1.1 defence.	-
Day-to-Day Weaknesses	However, because of this, expenses are often cut on weapons [and also some of the tastier foods, nicer uniforms, and shinier belt buckles but that is aside from the point] reducing the offensive power of his forces to x.95.	-
CO Power Hold the Line!	Infantry gain an additional x1.1/x1.1 in addition to the standard x1.1/1.1 modifier.
Super CO Power Not One Inch Back!	Infantry gain an additional x1.2/1.2 bonus, in addition to the standard x1.1/x1.1 modifier. All Infantry gain +4 HP.