The Colonel
From Changeling Venue
| Seeming | Wizened Soldier |
|---|---|
| Court | West Court ••••• |
| Freehold | Freehold of Misplaced Dreams |
| Player | Harold D Hulbert |
There are men, wrote Aristotle,
so godlike,
so exceptional, that they naturally,
by right of their extraordinary gifts,
transcend all moral judgment or constitutional control
There is no law which embraces men of that calibre
they are themselves law.
Lucy Hughes-Hallett, "Heroes: Saviours, Traitors and Supermen"
Alias(es):The Colonel, Silver Eagle
Real Name:Tad Stevens
Location:Los Angeles, CA
Age:45/75
Virtue:Fortitude
Vice:Wrath
Motley:Merry Men
Character Livejournal:Harold's Tales
Contact Info:The Colonel
Contents |
Internal Review
Concept: Lost Noble Hero, Battle Commander, Protector of the Innocent
Overview: The Colonel is a man with drive and sorrow that could fill a mountain. But even with all of that sorrow, you can see the rage that burns deep inside the man. The Colonel keeps his emotions in check as much as anyone who has lost so much can. Having only returned from the Hedge 4 years ago he is one to question the direction given and debate if what someone is doing is right or not. There are definitely two sides to the Colonel, one that has a bit of a rebel in it, like he is trying to prove to the world or someone that he got it right, and the other that is the stalker, the quite man filled with sorrow. Loyal and faithful with out question to those he loves and has earned his trust. He will never commit an evil act even if the outcome can lead to something good.
Mask: The Colonel is a tall man but slightly on the thin side. His German features come though with his Blonde wavy Hair with a touch of grey and deep blue eyes. There is a look of sorrow that comes from his eyes, and his face and arms shows the scars of long ago battles. Often he is seen in black boots that are spit-shined, with blue jeans or cargo pants, a simple shirt and jacket and a cowboy hat.
Mein: Tall and skinny with polished Dark Blue skin, large eyes, and long pointed ears. The Colonel seems to portray an old man that is showing his years. His face sags in some places and his beard appears unkempt. A warm breeze seems to follow him, which seems to convey his sorrow and his anger.
DD214 Service History
Basic Timeline:
1962 Born in Newport Beach
1984 Graduates West Point with Honors as Cadet First Captain.
- During this time Complete Airborne Training and Air Assault and Mountain Warfare training.
1984 Attend Ranger training and joins the 75th Ranger Regiment as a Second Lt.
1985 Completes Training as a member of Special Forces. (First Lt)
1985-1988 Part of a ODA Team – 7th Special Forces Group ( Latin America – Captain)
1988-1990 Assigned to the Pentagon – Special Operations Command Staff Liaison.
1990-1991 SF Units serves in the Persian Gulf Crisis (Desert Shield/Storm - Captain)
1992 Accepted to Delta Force (Captain)
1992-1998 Missions in Haiti, Africa and other places (Major)
- During this time Complete Master Degree in International Relation – War College
1998-2001 Instructor at West Point.
2001-2003 Delta Force Commander Afghanistan and Iraq (Lt. Colonel)
- Toward the middle of 2003 he went on a mission with one of his teams that was lost and a village was
- destroyed in the fighting that killed them. The Colonel was the only one to survive. He was last seen
- wondering into the desert.
2003 Taken by Fae (lives there for 30 years as a Soldier, before escaping)
2003 Returned from the Hedge. Retires from the Army with full honors after spend time in a VA Hospital,
- traveles around the country before settling into Los Angeles, CA.
Current Activities:
Freehold of Misplaced Dreams
The Praesidium Centurion, Third Century (SW)
Merit Details:
Allies (Police)
Contacts (US Special Forces, CIA) 2
Background:
Please email me it you wish to read his background.
The Unit (Close Friends)
Gaius Arctorus - A truer Friend and General I could not have found elseware, now why does he worry about me so much?
Edria Meredith - A close freind and ally in the Order of The Isle, and a delight to have private conversations with.
Kalen Blazenheart - A fellow Centurion and noble warrior, the honor is all mine.
Subordinates
Cato Septimus Tag - A good solider and honored freind, what more can a person ask for?
X-Caliber-8 - Hard and fast, this guy is a delight to watch working
Golden Boys
Character Inspirations
Duncan Idaho – Dune Series
Duncan and all of the gholas show his rebellious streak, and Duncan is always a very opinionated,headstrong man.
Duncan's character is the symbol of newness and rebirth in the Dune universe.
Captain America – Marvel Superhero
Jason Bourne - as portrayed by Matt Damon
Gimli – Lord of the Rings
Grammaton Cleric John Preston - as portrayed by Christian Bale
Themes:
War
Quotes Heard from The Colonel
A man's worth is no greater than the worth of his ambitions. - Marcus Aurelius
If the enemy is to be coerced, you must put him in a situation that is even more unpleasant than the sacrifice you call on him to make. The hardships of the situation must not be merely transient - at least not in appearance. Otherwise, the enemy would not give in, but would wait for things to improve. - Karl Von Clausewitz
Wars may be fought with weapons, but they are won by men. - General George Patton Jr
He who stays on the defensive does not make war, he endures it
- Field Marshal Colmar Baron von der Goltz, 1883
The “hero” does not strike first. - Captain America / Steve Rogers(Avengers #82)
There’s a promise – a secret promise, that I never tell em about – that I make to all my friends…If somebody’s gotta get bloody…I make sure it’s me. - Captain America / Steve Rogers(Wolverine: Origins #16)
What Others Have Said about The Colonel
"Different wars, you say? Honor is timeless, boy. Never forget that about Aquila, or myself." - Gaius Arctorus
Scuttlebutt
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