Born to Charlotte and Xavier Leclerc, Bartholomieu Fabrice Leclerc is the oldest of three children. The Leclerc is a traditional military family following strict codes of duty and often acting as shields of the Royal family for generations; it was no surprise that Bartholomieu and his siblings inherited these familial customs as well. Leclerc families were groomed for military service from a young age; strict conditioning and special sessions resulted in an almost fanatical loyalty to the Royal family. Their loyalty had been tested a number of times, and in each circumstance the family was willing to make the ultimate sacrifice for their liege. Bartholomieu did not consider himself an exception to the family tradition.
At the age of 19 Bartholomieu joined the Royal Navy with rank of Sous-lieutenant. He was assigned to the Carcassonne battlegroup during the Second Gallic war and at the beginning of his career he was tasked with reconnaissance missions in the Burgundy and Champagne systems. With invasion and loss of Languedoc, Leclercs went on to participate in numerous battles, probably the most known battle they joined was the skirmish for Gap station. Bartholomieu and his kin were mostly successful and the family enjoyed climbing the rank ladder quite fast. Bartholomieu however peaked, due to his missing relevant academy qualifications. This obstacle however did not stop him and he sought permission to leave on study. Permission was granted as his superiors noticed his potential, and wished to cultivate it further.
Bartholomieu missed several important events in Gallic crusade into Taus, but his studies permitted him to join Carcassonne battlegroup again shortly before the Leeds offensive. Now with the ability to climb higher, Bartholomieu commanded a small squadron of fighters into Leeds and took part in the Glasgow offensive; turned out to be a success for the Royal Navy against Armed Forces.
There was no time for celebration however because Armed forces didn't want to give up Glasgow so easily and Bartholomieu was tasked to defend the perimeter at all costs while other Royal battlegroups were assembling in Tau-31 for the large offensive. After all battlegroups entered Leeds, there was a plan to attack LD-14 in which Bartholomieu was assigned to lead a small taskforce to probe the LD-14 defences. LD-14 fell a few days later with Bartholomieu’s taskforce taking part. Later he took part in the New London offensive with Le Cendre battlegroup, but after partial success and news about Ile-de-France assaulted by Republican forces, everyone was ordered to retreat back to Leeds and eventually to Edinburgh. A great sight appeared in front of him and his men as soon as they entered Leeds. The planet was being glassed by Triumphs. While some found this disturbing and against just warfare, the Leclerc's fanaticism saw a greater purpose, show of strength and raw power of the Royal Navy, scorched earth of the industrial heart of Bretonia to make sure they will not be able to rebuild their fleets soon.
Leclercs made a crucial decision and joined the so-called Gallic Enclave in Edinburgh, few battlegroups of soldiers with the same loyalty, with the same purpose, serving the Royal family through these unexpected events. During the reorganisation of the royal forces, Bartholomieu was posted within the Dax battlegroup whose primary task was the safeguarding of the Aquaintaine system.
For several months the isolated Royal Navy was fighting on several fronts, but their time would come soon. Through their political maneuvering and combined service record the Leclercs were entrusted by the then Director-Regent trust. Bartholomieu rose in the ranks again, but the situation was turned on its head when the turmoil within the Royal Enclave bubbled over into a coup. The Director-Regent was disposed of during the rather quiet shift in those controlling seats. However his position remained still, thanks to the cooperation the Leclercs had with De Lusignan and his Enclave Defence Authority
During the period after the coup, and later the Kusari Gallia war, Bartholomieu became trusted by De Lusignan as a reliable commander. The Leclercs were a major proponent of assisting Gallia immediately against the Kusari aggressors. Luckily they weren't alone in that thinking. Bartholomieu led several wings of Royal squadrons into Languedoc where they tried to defend Gallic people against the Kusari menace. It was a clever move as the people of Gallia would view the men and women of the Royal Enclave as their saviours… It was deemed important as it could play well in their favour for the future of Gallia. Bartholomieu was aware of this one and tried his best to make the best image about Royalists in Languedoc.
When the war between Confederacy and Kusari was over, it became all too clear that the Confederacy was inept and Sirius could not be trusted to leave Gallia in peace. The Confederacy was dissolved and a new state of Gallia was born from its short existence. The Gallic Union. a united and militarised government with high command officers playing the role of local system governors was established. That was something Leclercs have never been able to achieve, neither think about it. With all wars gone, the most war afflicted system needed a very strong hand and authority. Bartholomieu was surprised by a sudden message from his Enclave colleague and trusted individual, Director Antonin de Lusignan. Antonin wished to position a preferred candidate to be in line to become the Seigneur of Languedoc, and offered to assist Bartholomieu to achieve the post. It would play into cards of both Leclerc and de Lusignan. Bartholomieu would have control over the system, a position of great power and prestige in the new regime. Lusignan would then have a friend in a very high place, and perhaps a system in which he would be permitted to operate clandestinely. Bartholomieu's mind of a strategist had to give it a proper thought, yet he couldn't come up with a clear decision for two days. He was skilled in military oriented strategy, however this one had almost nothing to do with it. Two days later, after the final consultation with the rest of family, he agreed and shared his final decision with de Lusignan, awaiting further instructions for his possibly brighter future.
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