Charisma and knowledge of war are the two main traits of Amiral Gérald de Monet. His undying spirit and will to strive forward and improve made him what he is today. Starting from an above average Economics student, Gérald's place in the military wasn't something he was expecting to happen as his view on his future self was a lot different.
Gérald de Monet had a rather happy childhood. His mother and father raised him on Planet Marne where he was born. The area where they lived wasn't as populated. This was mainly the reason because the military his father was a part of gave him various benefits, one of which was the ability of choosing where him and his family wanted to live. Sadly, Gérald's mother passed away when he was just a boy, he was 6 at the time, yet she was long enough in his life for him to remember her and face. Gérald had the ability to choose his schooling, although his father pressured him into choosing the military life, Gérald went with the more peaceful solution - economics.
School for young Gérald was rather a fun experience, but he would often find himself arguing with teachers that he considered them to be obstacles in his progression. Constant arguing meant a lot of trouble, yet even then he would receive scholarships and recognitions for his knowledge. The plan was to continue studying the Economy branch even further, but all that was interrupted when his father began pressuring him once again into becoming a part of the military. The two of them argued for a very long time. At the end Gérald came to realize that his father was right. Even with all the knowledge that he had, Marne couldn't, in any way, meet his potential and given the fact where he's from, the Monarchy would most likely reject any of his potential applications for any jobs possible. Upon agreeing to join the military, Gérald was transferred from Marne to Chalons-en-Champagne Station. At the time Chalons was a much more enjoyable place to be than it is today. Gérald didn't care much of where he was stationed as long as he had the ability to improve. Status quo was unacceptable for him.
Being a newbie in the military is tough, luckily for young Gérald, his branch wasn't as intense as it focused on brain power rather than muscles. The main goal of the branch he was in was to improve Marne's economic state and increase production of Naval ships for the military for which he needed materials. Marne, being an industrial giant, couldn't support military i.e. Council's needs hence why additional materials had to be imported. Importing materials during the civil war that Gallia was in, between the Monarchy and the rebel forces such as the Council, was a very difficult task.
Gérald, even in his early military stages, was a very Liberal person. The enemy of my enemy is my friend. It was proven before that two entities can indeed work together to bring their common enemy down. Such case was with the Junkers of Sirius, low lives that in the long run, have proven to be a good choice for the Council.
Once the contact was made, the Junkers began importing valuable scrap metals to Champagne where they were later processed and used for ship building. Gérald understood that Junkers were a temporary solution, much like the Maquis, who at that time, were the evil that could be contained.
A few years have passed, the civil war is raging on and Council forces are getting stronger and stronger each day. Materials were being shipped by the allied forces on a daily basis and Gérald was appointed to oversee such operations.
One day, aboard the newly constructed Council Cruiser, Gérald was sent on an escort mission within the Champagne system. His father. who was the Amiral of the said ship, was having him by his side, wanting for his son to learn the art of commanding.
Eventually their ship reached the destination where they met in secret with the GMS transports who were hauling valuable metals. The plan was to silently escort GMS ships to Planet Marne but the convoy was intercepted mid-way by the Monarchists, namely Gallic Royal Intelligence Cruiser and bombers. Their Council Cruiser withstood heavy fire, but miraculously defeated the enemy. Unfortunately one of three GMS transports have gotten destroyed by the GRI's bombers. Thanks to Gérald, who took command of the ship, as most of the commanders, including his father were unconscious. Recognizing his efforts, the Council officials promoted Gérald to a rank of Lieutenant.
A few years later...
Following the assault on New London, the Royalist forces were too far way from Gallia to hold everything together. They were stretched on so many fronts, which was something Council had to take the advantage of. Having the rank of Colonel, Gérald was a part of Picardy liberation fleet. Being on board of a Redemption massively improved Council chances of success in the said system.
After days of fighting, the Council fleet finally reached Planet Amiens. Freeing Amiens and its people from the Monarchist forces wasn't as difficult given the fact that a lot of its people had rallied behind the Council. With Amiens falling into Council hands, Picardy was freed.
Council officials appointed Gérald to take command of the Redemption as he was promoted to an Amiral. His task was to maintain peace in Picardy as well as improve living standards on Planet Amiens. Gérald wasn't happy how the Monarchy treated Amiens and its people. How they've dealt with its climate is criminal, but it was too late to reverse the damage. The plan was laid out later on to the Council officials who were on board with it.
Some time later...
The King's presumed dead, the Gallic Union has been formed and finally Gallic people could rejoice. Even though many ex-Council personnel could be in the same room as the ex-Monarchists, Gérald was extremely open minded, yet careful. His opinion was that in order for Gallia to prosper all sides must commit to the same cause - making Gallia better again.
By unanimous vote, Amiral Gérald de Monet was appointed to be Seigneur of the system he liberated himself - Picardy. On board of his flagship - Chateau de Peronne he oversees all that's happening in Picardy with high interest in Zurich and its connections.
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