User blog:JackDarksteel/Top 10 POTCO RP Spanish Military Leaders

I'm copying off of some of Pearson's and Joseph's blogs here. This is my take on the Top 10. :)

10.) Prince Ferdinand Clemente (Cadet)

Ferdinand Clemente, or Cadet, was one of the most ambitious Spanish military leaders, but didn't posses a single strategic thought. He acted foolishly on more than one occassion. He was very good at bringing people together and rallying them into a rebellious state. However, his rebellions often quickly collapsed under their own weight and vanished into nothing. From 1701 to 1745, Cadet led 3 major rebellions against Phillipe V Clemente (his father), all which in the end failed. Cadet has been branded by many Spaniards as a "traitor", and a "Momma's boy" (Referring to his mother Duchess/Grace Goldtimbers), and the one mainly responsible for the break up of Caribbean Rangers since that is where he led his first rebellion. Cadet served as second in command of Pearson's first official rebellion guild against United Empire, "Freedom Empire". He also served as second in command of "~Freedom Empire~" and third in command of Caribbean Rangers. Despite his rebellious acts, Pearson forgave him and allowed him to continue to serve throughout his guilds particularly during The Deltan Wars and The Paradoxian War as a general. However, Cadet is rarely honored in Spanish histories.

9.) General Simon Treasurehawk

Simon Treasurehawk was the GM of Marauder's Militia and was a major player in the first revolutionary front against Spartan Petalbee. In the beginning of the rebellion, Treasurehawk fought alongside Dog O'Hawk and Nate Raidhawk from 1695 until 1697 when Phillipe V Clemente joined up with him. In 1699, Treasurehawk and his guild were defeated by Samuel Ironshot, Spartan Petalbee's top general. Treasurehawk vanished after this and returned to POTCO on only a few seperate brief occassions whereafter he denounced Phillipe V Clemente for turning on Nate Raidhawk and reinstalling the Monarchy.

8.) Lord Lunius Sargento (Luuluu)

Lunius Sargento (Luuluu) is considered by many to have been the most loyal and distinguished follower of Pearson Wright. He joined Spain in "~Freedom Empire~" the second edition of "Freedom Empire". There he served as the third in command behind Cadet. Luuluu, along with Hector Wildhayes, is considered to be one of the three founding fathers of "Caribbean Rangers" as well as "The Ranger Code" and "The Ranger Lords Council". He created the "Ranger Knights" division of The Spanish military, and also established "The King's Guard" (unofficially). Luuluu turned the tides of war in Pearson's favor on numerous occassions, in defeating Benjamin Macmorgan in United Empire, defeating Francis Bluehawk in Francis Brigade, and stopping two separate rebellions under Cadet. Luuluu became inactive shortly after Caribbean Rangers, and returned only briefly during The Delta Empire and The Paradox.

7.) King Spartan Petalbee (Spartan)

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6.) General Samuel Ironshot (Keeper of The Dead)

Samuel Ironshot was the most loyal and strategic general during The Petalbee Dynasty under Spartan and Pearl Petalbee. He was fourth in command of Spartans Savvy. He quelled Simon Treasurehawk's initial rebellion at the Battle of Cordoba but was later defeated by Phillipe V Clemente and Nate Raidhawk. Following the end of the war, he fled to "Thirsy Souls" where he served under Estella Heartlight, an unofficial Spanish Duchess. At the outbreak of The Paradoxian War, Phillipe defeated "Thirsty Souls" and convinced Samuel Ironshot to come over to his side. In return, Phillipe returned his former status as a general of The Spanish Army.

5.) TIE ~ General Nate Raidhawk and Grand Lord Admiral William Sharkskull

General Nate Raidhawk

Nate Raidhawk was one of the most honorable Spanish warlords, who valued honor and a just cause over victory. Raidhawk was the GM of "Los Bandidos" and "Bandidos are Back". He was a prominent member of the revolutionary front against Spatan Petalbee and helped to win several victories for the rebellion on more than one occassion. Raidhawk was betrayed by Phillipe V Clemente in 1700 and his men were slaughtered, along with all of the members of his guild (booted). Following this, he pursued a life of piracy and took leave from World RP. He is however, considered to be a founding father of Spain. 

Grand Lord Admiral William Sharkskull

William Sharkskull joined Spain at the beginning of The Paradox and quickly rose through the ranks to become head of The Spanish Navy after a demonstration of his skill at sea. During The Paradoxian War, he was virtually unstoppable, and considered by some to even be an equal to Spadus Ignacio. He repelled Johnny Coaleaston's invasion into Spain in 1742, and also wrecked The Palladin Empire, Thirsty Souls, and INFERNO in SvS. He was, for a long time, considered to be a very loyal follower of Pearson. However, following the collapse of The Paradox and the outbreak of The Post Paradoxian War during The Delta Republic, Sharkskull, like many other Spaniards, simply cracked under pressure and betrayed Pearson due to fear of being on the losing side and losing his reputation as a distinguished commander at sea.

4.) Prince Ben Squidskull (Dandandragon)

Ben Squidskull, also known as "Dandandragon" was the bastard son of Pearson Wright, but surprisingly the only son of Pearson's who managed to gain any real power in Spain during its Golden Age. He was despised by his brothers Cadet and John Macbatten, as well as his stepmother Duchess/Grace Goldtimbers. Often, Grace threatened to divorce Pearson if Squidskull was given a higher rank than her own son, Cadet. Squidskull initially joined Pearson during Caribbean Rangers as a level 12 on a pirate named "Dandandragon". Pearson at first wanted him out of the guild for not meeting the requirements (Level 30 and full uniform). However, Luuluu convinced him to let him stay as he saw potential in him. Squidskull followed Pearson out of Caribbean Rangers and through all of his guilds that followed. During The Paradox, Squidskull served as guildmaster for a month while Pearson was on leave. Upon Pearson's return, he noticed that Squidskull had allowed the guild to drop from 500 to 450 members and had Squidskull and all of his subordinates booted from the guild. In response, Squidskull created "The Complex" alongside his chief companions Davy Gunfish/Gman and Rainbow Unicorn and openly rebelled against Pearson in a month long "behind the scenes" war. However, Squidskull turned out to be no match for the full might of The Spanish Empire under Phillipe V Clemente and Augustine Clemente and was eventually defeated. Squidskull returned to The Paradox a month later and stole the account "Ben Squidskull" from a member of INFERNO under Pearson's command. This is where he got the name "Ben Squidskull". Squidskull served as head of The Spanish Navy during The Post Paradoxian War and is also glorified for helping bring the legendary SvS guild, "The Scurvy" into the fold. Squidskull is considered to be the Spanish equal of "Sven Daggersteel" (Although also technically Spanish). 

3.) Admiral Spadus Ignacio XI (Spade)

Put lighty, Spade changed everything. He was Pearson's "Kraken" at sea and was the "last resort" for Spain for a very long time. Seemingly, no other SvSer or group of SvSers was ever able to overcome him. Spade was with Pearson at the very beginning of Caribbean Rangers as a level 30 and played a major role in helping to retrain The Spanish Military from using battles on Kingshead via bayonet line as a means of warfare to SvS and PvP type warfare. This gave Spain an upperhand against Benjamin Macmorgan and is what made Caribbean Rangers such a lethal and legendary guild. Only one other used these tactics at this time, that being Francis Brigade. Spade obliterated Pearson's enemies during The Delta Empire, and The Paradoxian War and gave Spain a reputation of being a force to be far more than simply reckoned with at sea. Spade was terminated at the climax of The Paradoxian War which was the determining factor for Pearson to abandon The Paradox and create The Delta Republic having concluded that he no longer had enough manpower to continue in The Paradox since the GM position had been compromised due to Francis Chiphawk's termination, as well as Hector Wildhaye's termination, Hippie's termination, and Pearson's own termination on Sir Carlos Clemente. Spade will forever be remembered as the most distinguished and talented admiral in Spanish history.

2.) Overlord Augustine Clemente (Hippie)

Hippie is to land, as Spade is to sea. Augustine Clemente, also commonly referred to simply as "Hippie" was the most ruthless and intimidating figure in Spanish military history. Under him, nobody dared to question Spanish authority, or that of King Phillipe V Clemente. Hippie was an intimidating factor on two fronts, one against his own men, which kept them disciplined and in line, and even moreso towards the British. Often, the very sight of Hippie's tall, burly, and dark~hooded figure was enough to frighten the British into submission. Hippie joined Spain during The Delta Empire, and quickly rose through the ranks to become head of The Spanish Army/Overlord at the outbreak of The Paradoxian War. He was tasked with the protection of The Spanish Heartland, and was commander of The Spanish Southern Flank. Hippie was an exceptional PvPer, and was often able to take on 3 or 4 British opponents at a time and still win an overwhelming victory. Hippie was terminated near the end of The Paradox following the chaos that followed Francis Chiphawk's termination. However, he continued to loyally serve Pearson on the accounts: Capt. Grace Redskull and Geoffrey Hexbones. He helped Pearson to maintain his territories across Europe during The Post Paradoxian War, and repel Britain from advancing too far. He was on Pearson's side all the way up until Imperio De Espana where following its deletion, he was dismissed from service and honorably discharged. Shortly thereafter, POTCO was closed.

1.) King Phillipe V Clemente (Pearson Wright)

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