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|Name=Jerusalem Steele
|Name=Jerusalem Steele
|Rank=Knight
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|Faction=Imperial
|Faction=Empire
|DoB=4967
|DoB=4967
|Homeworld=Lamorak
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|Height=5'11
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|Weight=180
|Weight=180
|Physical Effects=Handsome * 3
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== Capabilities==  
== Capabilities==  
Reputed to be a master of heavy cavalry, Renaud has the full backing of the County of Leon and his vassals. At least, to his face. He is rumored to speak fluent Kurgan and have some knowledge of their ways.  
A holovid actor from the lost worlds who does all his own stunts, Jerusalem is a grabbag of skills and abilities that always seem to come in handy. With no loyalties to any one house, he's unpredictable which makes him an exceedingly good agent for the Empire.
 
== Goals ==
 
Jerusalem's current project is a holovid series documenting the Crusade, called '[[Sands Of Faith]]'.  
 
[[image:Steele.jpg|center|600px]]


==Background==
==Background==
Count Renaud Germain De Moley, aged 28 (Born in 4973), is a warrior and crusader, born and bred from the line of De Moley. Eldest son of Count Joscelin De Moley, he was trained to lead and fight from an early age. The finest tutors, the best weapons and the very best training, he rose to every challenge thrown him and to incredible stature.
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=== Episode 1: Introdiction ===
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<b>FADE IN: </b>
STARSHIP COCKPIT VEIWPORT 'NIGHTBLOOM'
''JERUSALEM sits in the cockpit, looking out over Yathrib as it emerges from behind Shepard's moon. To the distance, a Kurgan cruiser engages with several smaller Crusader craft, the light from meson beams and lasers brilliant in the darkness.''
 
                              JERUSALEM (Voice-over)             
                  Yathrib. A world soaked in mysticism,
                  religion, prophecy and blood. The
                  Kurgans have come, forcing the Empire
                  of the Phoenix back to the shining gulf.  
 
                  Only recently have reinforcements from
                  the Empire arrived, stabilizing the
                  realm and ready to push forward. Crusade.                   
 
 
The Kurgan ship lists in space, its side gashed open by a strafing run by an Imperial star fighter. The fighter rotates, twin golden plumes of thrust-exhaust trailing behind it as it zooms past the NightBloom. The pilot is captured in the frame for only a moment, seen tossing a jaunty salute to the camera as he passes, Imperial Phoenix Marker's on his wings glinting in the reflected light of the sun.
 
 
 
                              JERUSALEM (Voice-over) 
                  I am Jerusalem Steele, Knight of
                  Lamorak - and I am a crusader.
                  Follow my journey of discovery as I
                  plumb the depths of what it means
                  to be a Crusader. A knight. A warrior
                  for the Pancreator. Explore local
                  cultures with me, visit exotic locales
                  and through this holovid series, come
                  to better know what Crusade is.
 
<b>FADE IN: </b>
JERUSALEM STEELE's face.
 
 
                              JERUSALEM (Voice-over) 
                  Subscribe now - 5 firebirds a month 
                  gets exclusive content. Contact your
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Called the 'Rampant Lion', his gold and blue banner was feared and respected even among the enemy by the time of his late teens. With a head of long blond hair and a frame the size of a small gracklefox, Renaud was an unholy terror on the battlefield. His roaring war cry and battle-axe swung from horseback with a terrific force that was well known among his foes. During the battles against the forces of Jalalkan in 4992, he was again and again at the head of the van, his banner flying and axe cleaving. His tactics, while not innovative, were impressive and successful enough to force Jalalkan to re-order his forces and hold cavalry in reserve to counter the Lions charge.
<b>ABRUPT SHIFT:</b>
Radar screen and instruments


It was that notoriety that served him in poor stead when he was traveling down the coastline to Joburg for a conference in 4993 (age 20). His flag was struck by a storm that blew her across the Gulf, wrecking the Lion's Pride on the rocks near Tyche. With a small group of survivors, they started to make their way back to friendly territory. They would not make it far however, due in part to the mans large stature. A local sharif recognized Renaud as he made his way through the souk of Tyche and his crew as apprehended.
                          COMPUTER WARNING (ALERT)  
                  WARNING: TWO ENEMY SPACECRAFT ON INTERCEPT VECTOR


Five years were spent in Kurgan hands as a prisoner of war. When it became clear he would not recant his faith and convert, he was sold by his captors into slavery. From Tyche, he was sold to a merchant from Dor, and from there he was sent to Gilead for the slave market. Rutger Mortimer took posession of him there, and for some time, he was held in bondage, chained in the dungeons of that betrayers keep. Renaud's back bears the deep scours and stripes of Rutger's lashings, but it is the long, straight, malicious gash down Renaud's face people notice first.


While in Gilead he was observed for by the Queen of Zelah, Her Highness Zafirah el-Zelah. Taken by the Queen as a personal project, Renaud spent some three years with the most beautiful woman in the Pearls, in captivity. Some people use 'air quotes' when saying 'in captivity'. During a storm in 4998 (Age 25), he managed an escape assisted by rebels in Odom. He made his way on a stolen skiff, sailing back to Joburg and then onward to home.
''JERUSALEM spins the camera to look back at him.''                              


Making his way back to Leon, he found his father had died in a heroic duel just before he arrived. Renaud was shattered to have lost his father on the very eve of his return. Many looked at Renaud with suspicion and outright hostility, wondering just how faithful he had been in his five years away. Some suspect the Queen may have born Renaud a child, a child which might severely complicate succession when Renaud takes a wife and has properly baptized heirs. Not all were joyful and indeed, many a duel was fought before he was coronated the Lion Count and joined the Seven Seigneuries. Rumors swirl of secret couriers and letters in the night, but none dare challenge his faith or his loyalty too openly, much less the power of his axe.
                              JERUSALEM
                  That is all for now, space-fans!
                  It is time to go full burn, make for
                  Atmo and scream into Akko, the seat
                  of Crusade. What wonders await me?
                  Who will greet me? Who's stories will
                  I tell? Find out next week on...  


                          THE SANDS OF FAITH!
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Latest revision as of 05:00, 18 May 2013


Jerusalem Steel

Wartime Journalist

Knight of the Empire
Date of Birth: 4967
Homeworld: Lamorak
Home County: ?
Height: 5'11
Weight: 180
Physical Effects: Handsome * 3, Heroic


Appearance

Jerusalem is a man and he is really really handsome (III) and manly man. With heroic good looks ripped right out of the latest romantic holovid, Sir Jerusalem Steele of Lamorak is to put it lightly, a heart-throb. Men want to be him, women want to be with him and the camera loves him. Short, spiky black hair perfectly accentuates his angular his features, which hold expressive dark eyes. Eyes that stare longingly - or burn with fiery passion.

His long-coat flows dashingly, a black officers coat with captains insignia on the shoulders. When he moves, it is with the grace of a cat, the strength of a bull and the determination of something... really really determined. Confidence exudes from him. Knee boots are polished deep black and tooled with dark purple markings, swirling along the sides, matching the black pants that tuck into those boots. From his hips hangs a gunbelt and sword.

Capabilities

A holovid actor from the lost worlds who does all his own stunts, Jerusalem is a grabbag of skills and abilities that always seem to come in handy. With no loyalties to any one house, he's unpredictable which makes him an exceedingly good agent for the Empire.

Goals

Jerusalem's current project is a holovid series documenting the Crusade, called 'Sands Of Faith'.

Background

Episode 1: Introdiction

Episode 1 - Introdiction

FADE IN: STARSHIP COCKPIT VEIWPORT 'NIGHTBLOOM'

JERUSALEM sits in the cockpit, looking out over Yathrib as it emerges from behind Shepard's moon. To the distance, a Kurgan cruiser engages with several smaller Crusader craft, the light from meson beams and lasers brilliant in the darkness. 

                             JERUSALEM (Voice-over)              
                  Yathrib. A world soaked in mysticism, 
                  religion, prophecy and blood. The 
                  Kurgans have come, forcing the Empire 
                  of the Phoenix back to the shining gulf. 

                  Only recently have reinforcements from 
                  the Empire arrived, stabilizing the 
                  realm and ready to push forward. Crusade.


The Kurgan ship lists in space, its side gashed open by a strafing run by an Imperial star fighter. The fighter rotates, twin golden plumes of thrust-exhaust trailing behind it as it zooms past the NightBloom. The pilot is captured in the frame for only a moment, seen tossing a jaunty salute to the camera as he passes, Imperial Phoenix Marker's on his wings glinting in the reflected light of the sun. 


                             JERUSALEM (Voice-over)   
                  I am Jerusalem Steele, Knight of
                  Lamorak - and I am a crusader. 
                  Follow my journey of discovery as I 
                  plumb the depths of what it means
                  to be a Crusader. A knight. A warrior
                  for the Pancreator. Explore local 
                  cultures with me, visit exotic locales 
                  and through this holovid series, come
                  to better know what Crusade is.

FADE IN: JERUSALEM STEELE's face. 


                             JERUSALEM (Voice-over)   
                  Subscribe now - 5 firebirds a month  
                  gets exclusive content. Contact your 
                  local Masque Guild Office today to buy
                  Your licence.


ABRUPT SHIFT: Radar screen and instruments 

                         COMPUTER WARNING (ALERT) 
                  WARNING: TWO ENEMY SPACECRAFT ON INTERCEPT VECTOR


JERUSALEM spins the camera to look back at him. 

                             JERUSALEM
                  That is all for now, space-fans!
                  It is time to go full burn, make for
                  Atmo and scream into Akko, the seat
                  of Crusade. What wonders await me?
                  Who will greet me? Who's stories will
                  I tell? Find out next week on... 

                         THE SANDS OF FAITH!
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