Deneth Aleski

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Wilhelm Deneth Aleski
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Origin	Federal Republic of Rheinland
Occupation	Fighter pilot and aerobatic display pilot
Affiliation	Bretonian Armed Forces
Bretonian Armed Forces	817 - present day
Rank	Lieutenant
Born	793 A.S., Planet New Berlin (age 25)

Deneth Aleski (born Wilhelm Deneth Aleski) is a decorated member of the Bretonian Armed Forces. He is a fighter pilot and holds the rank of Lieutenant. Aleski is also a member of the prestigious Bretonian Red Arrows, the BAF's aerobatic display team.

History

Childhood and adolescence

Born in 793 A.S. to Eckhard Aleski and Jeannette Aleski (nee Ramstein-Schrödinger), Wilhelm was the youngest of three other boys, Mark Alexander and Axel, both aged 27. Raised in the upper middle-class and aristocratic town of Wolfsburg in the outskirts of New Berlin's capital city, Wilhelm enjoyed a comfortable and relatively worry-free childhood, despite the Nomad War of 800 A.S. and the already weakened state of the Rheinlandish economy. His father is a highly ranked and prominent member of Rheinland's defense forces, while his mother is the Head Nurse of the Wolfsburg General Hospital.

Generally characterized as a very introverted and withdrawn child during his youth, Deneth showed tremendous prowess in academics. As well as finishing with top grades in all but one year of his pre-college education, he showed exceptional aptitude in English studies. By the age of 10, he could read, write and speak fluently in English.

As time passed, Deneth started exhibiting leadership aptitudes, becoming the captain of his high school's soccer club and taking up extracurricular activities. He had his first romantic relationship at the age of 17, however. It lasted four months.

Early adulthood

At the age of 18, at the recommendation of his father Eckhard and according to family tradition, Deneth was invited to attend the prestigious Militärische Hochschule des Rheinland, or Military College of Rheinland. The institution serves as the leading producer of commissioned officers within the ranks of Rheinland military forces and only the best and brightest are invited to attend the school.

After a three-year course in which he was taught the rudiments of warfighting, tactics & strategies, military doctrine, piloting skills alongside a civilian collegiate degree, Deneth graduated with the commissioned rank of Officer Cadet, a position that would put him in charge of a regular-sized battleship fighter squadron. His first deployment orders soon followed.

Service in the Rheinwehr

In 814 A.S., Offiziertanwerter Wilhelm Aleski accepted his first deployment orders. He was put in command of the 120th "Thor's Hammer" fighter squadron, a newly formed fighter/bomber wing based on the Battleship Regensburg, which has recently been moved to the Munich system. His deployment was slated to end in 816 A.S. with a customary promotion to the rank of Hauptmann. For him, it was the beginning to the career he had always aspired to, following the footsteps of his father, grandfather and forefathers bearing the Aleski name.

However, things would not go smoothly at all. The Battleship Regensburg, recently moved to Munich to ward off Unioner raids and protect shipping lanes, simply could not meet strategic and tactical expectations. Additionally, due to the war with Liberty, reinforcements to the Regensburg were scarce. Fighter wings were often ill-equipped and the pilots sent out to fend off Unioner strikes lacked proper training and experience. As CO of the 120th, Aleski was appalled at the conditions in which the men and women of the Regensburg had to fight. All of this was taking place while Kanzler Reinhardt took office, promising massive budget increases for defense. The young officer simply could not believe it.

Unfortunately for Aleski, few of the officers on board the Regensburg shared the young man's concerns. Every time the Officer Cadet attempted to bring up the obvious lack of attention and resources given to the enlisted ranks, his superiors would simply find a way to silence or censor him. Be it during officer debriefings, reports and so forth. Eventually, Aleski's superior officers (notably the Regensburg HC) were actively seeking to isolate and rid the ship of him once and for all. Bogus informal warnings of improper service conduct would soon become official performance complaints, then ill-founded disciplinary sanctions and even un-paid suspensions.

On September 4th, 816 A.S., during preparations for for a general scramble, Aleski got into a physical altercation with the Chief of Flight Operations, Major Bach. Immediately, Militär Polizei soldiers arrested the Officer Cadet and locked him in the Regensburg Brig, despite Major Bach being the actual instigator of the fight. He would be released only three weeks later, after his father "persuaded" certain individuals to let him go free of charges. However, this was simply too much for Deneth. Two weeks later, the officer did not report back from a routine patrol. His wingmen claimed that he was shot down.

As a matter of fact, according to ship maintenance logs, it was discovered that the transponder and IFF transmitter on Aleski's famed Wraith were disabled "as a cautionary measure" by engineers before he even took off. As such, it was impossible to track the ship's location or its status. Deneth Aleski had simply vanished. Whether or not the act was deliberate remained a mystery and Deneth was put as Missing in Action.

Switching sides

Deneth Aleski had actually switched sides, in a fit of disillusioned rage at having been lied to and getting stepped on for doing the right thing- protecting the men and women under his authority. Initially defecting to the Unioners, the latter decided he would be a better fit for the Red Hessians. With their help, he made his way to the Dresden system, the Vogtland Base to be more specific.

Things did not feel right, however. Aleski could not bear the idea of fighting, among other people, the people with whom he served just a few months prior. His opposition was not specifically towards Kanzler Reinhardt (though he was by no means appreciated by Deneth), but towards the lack of understanding the government maintained towards those who oppose them. In the summer if 817 A.S., he would leave Rheinland for good, seeking a new place to live. A place where, hopefully, different ideals would be respected. That place would be Bretonia.

Personal life

Outside of official duties, Aleski seems surprisingly open and easy-going, seriously contrasting his rather cold and focused demeanor in space. He is known for his antics during parties, which include taking his shirt off "because the roof is on fire, we don't need no water, let the crazy sucker burn". In spite of this, he claims to detest drunkenness.

Despite his relatively introverted nature, Aleski has a handful of good friends, most notably Martin Bridge.

His hobbies include reading books about philosophy, listening to music, relaxing at the Battleship Derby Pub and keeping up with news of Rheinland.

Quotes

• "Never be comfortable around intelligence-type people. Ever."
• "I know exactly when, where and how I will die. I have some time left. That's why I take the time to savor the thrills of warfighting."
• "I swore an oath to fight for Her Majesty and the Kingdom. Bretonia is my home, but the blood in my veins is that of Rheinland's forefathers. I cannot deny it."
• "Stay frosty."

Ships

Current ships

• Templar - B-1290 Bretonia Very Heavy Fighter: BAF-issued fighter. Deneth's second favourite, only to the Wraith. He often remarks that the Templar "is the embodiment of the Bretonian people and spirit in machine form; unyielding and bold." Two confirmed kills.
• Falcon - CTE-3000 Civilian Heavy Fighter: Personal ship used outside of BAF duty. Currently stripped of weapons and external systems. Stored in a shed near Deneth's apartment on Planet New London.

Former ships

• Wraith - 90-ARKM-N45 Rheinland Very Heavy Fighter: Rheinwehr-issued. When asked about his opinion of the fighter, he responded: "The Wraith is a vicious, incomprehensibly well-calibrated and cruel machine. There is no match for the Wraith." Nine confirmed kills, several dozens more unconfirmed.
• Odin - RH-GM40 Red Hessian Very Heavy Fighter: RHA-issued fighter. Well-appreciated by Aleski but often criticized it for its weak power core. No kills confirmed. Handed over to Bretonian authorities when he defected there.

Decorations

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Distinguished Service Cross: Awarded by the Fleet Admiral to Bretonian Armed Forces officers for Extraordinary Service to the Crown in Non-Combat Fields.

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Courageous Action Medal: Awarded by the Fleet Admiral to Bretonian Armed Forces officers who defeat a greatly superior enemy force.

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Good Conduct Award: Awarded by the Fleet Admiral to Bretonian Armed Forces officers whose actions enhance the reputation of the BAF at home or abroad.