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{{Quote|We have portraits of all the other leaders to accompany the articles - only Grom remains. I have no idea what to expect. The man is more than half myth. Marcus and I sit in the lobby drinking tea that tastes vaguely of gunpowder and spices. The word comes through: Grom does not want to be photgraphed on the mocked-up throne we had in mind. He will stand in front of the station viewport, with EG Prime ganging in space behind him.<br/>The cameras are ready. They have been ready for an hour. Without warning, Grom strides in. The makeup crew approach but he waves them away. He glances at their creams and paints. Then he's advancing on me, angry. "I do not hide these," he says, gesturing to the medals on his chest, "so why should I hide these?" He points to his scarred face.<br/>I splutter something about not meaning to offend him, but he gives me a slap on the back that jostles my vertebrae, and lets out a laugh that could crack glass. I have never felt more out of my depth in my life.|Carmine Renarde, GalNet News Agency photographer<ref name="KBYG">''[[Elite Dangerous]]'' [[Knowledge Base]] > Individuals > Yuri Grom</ref>}}
{{Quote|We have portraits of all the other leaders to accompany the articles - only Grom remains. I have no idea what to expect. The man is more than half myth. Marcus and I sit in the lobby drinking tea that tastes vaguely of gunpowder and spices. The word comes through: Grom does not want to be photgraphed on the mocked-up throne we had in mind. He will stand in front of the station viewport, with EG Prime hanging in space behind him.<br/>The cameras are ready. They have been ready for an hour. Without warning, Grom strides in. The makeup crew approach but he waves them away. He glances at their creams and paints. Then he's advancing on me, angry. "I do not hide these," he says, gesturing to the medals on his chest, "so why should I hide these?" He points to his scarred face.<br/>I splutter something about not meaning to offend him, but he gives me a slap on the back that jostles my vertebrae, and lets out a laugh that could crack glass. I have never felt more out of my depth in my life.|Carmine Renarde, GalNet News Agency photographer<ref name="KBYG">''Elite Dangerous'' Knowledge Base > Individuals > [[Knowledge Base#Yuri Grom|Yuri Grom]]</ref>}}
'''Yuri Grom''' is the self-proclaimed Dictator of the [[EG Pilots]], an [[independent]] faction based out of [[Euryale]] that formed from breakaway elements of the [[Federation]]. Grom led the EG Pilots, then only a [[Player Minor Faction|minor faction]], to victory in the [[Dangerous Games]] of 3302, establishing himself as a major [[Power]] on the galactic stage.
'''Yuri Grom''' is the self-proclaimed Dictator of the [[EG Pilots]], an [[independent]] faction based out of [[Euryale]] that formed from breakaway elements of the [[Federation]]. Grom led the EG Pilots, then only a [[Player Minor Faction|minor faction]], to victory in the [[Dangerous Games]] of 3302, establishing himself as a major [[Power]] on the galactic stage.


Grom began his rise to prominence as an admiral in the [[Federal Navy]], but retired after becoming disillusioned with the pervasive corruption with the Federation. His departure had coattails, as a number of Federal pilots fiercely loyal to him also resigned and helped him create the EG Pilots. As a result, many within [[Federation]] leadership continue to disparage him as a traitor.
Grom began his rise to prominence as an admiral in the [[Federal Navy]], but retired after becoming disillusioned with the pervasive corruption within the Federation. His departure had coattails, as a number of Federal pilots fiercely loyal to him also resigned and helped him create the EG Pilots. As a result, many within [[Federation]] leadership continue to disparage him as a traitor.


==Biography==
==Biography==
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Yuri Grom was born in 3256. He voluntarily cut short a promising career as a Federal admiral on the path to becoming an instructor and retired on ideological grounds in 3301; though he never discussed his decision, it is widely believed that he had become disgusted with apparent corruption prevalent in the upper echelons of the [[Federation]]. Some Federal pilots resigned alongside Grom in order to continue serving under him. Grom's retirement came as a shock to Federal command, and a complete account of his departure has never been publicly released.<ref name="KBYG" />
Yuri Grom was born in 3256. He voluntarily cut short a promising career as a Federal admiral on the path to becoming an instructor and retired on ideological grounds in 3301; though he never discussed his decision, it is widely believed that he had become disgusted with apparent corruption prevalent in the upper echelons of the [[Federation]]. Some Federal pilots resigned alongside Grom in order to continue serving under him. Grom's retirement came as a shock to Federal command, and a complete account of his departure has never been publicly released.<ref name="KBYG" />


As the Dictator of the [[EG Pilots]] of [[Euryale]], Grom has developed a reputation as shrewd conqueror and highly charismatic leader who inspires deep loyalty in his subjects. This has been attributed to his penchant for negotiation, as well as his strict adherence to tenets of honor and fair rules of war. Some say that Grom has persuaded entire settlements to surrender to him without any bloodshed.<ref name="KBYG" />
As the Dictator of the [[EG Pilots]] of [[Euryale]], Grom has developed a reputation as shrewd conqueror and highly charismatic leader who inspires deep loyalty in his subjects. This has been attributed to his penchant for negotiation, as well as his strict adherence to tenets of honour and fair rules of war. Some say that Grom has persuaded entire settlements to surrender to him without any bloodshed.<ref name="KBYG" />


While Grom has gained a measure of respect among the [[Empire]] and the [[Alliance]], he is publicly reviled by [[President of the Federation|Federal President]] [[Zachary Hudson]] and Federal military leadership as a traitor and insurrectionist. The rank and file of the Federal military do not share these views, however, and although Grom's writings and broadcasts are banned, it is rumored that small groups of Grom followers persist.<ref name="KBYG" />
While Grom has gained a measure of respect among the [[Empire]] and the [[Alliance]], he is publicly reviled by [[President of the Federation|Federal President]] [[Zachary Hudson]] and Federal military leadership as a traitor and insurrectionist. The rank and file of the Federal military do not share these views, however, and although Grom's writings and broadcasts are banned, it is rumoured that small groups of Grom followers persist.<ref name="KBYG" />


===Ambush in Delta Pavonis===
===Ambush in Delta Pavonis===
After years of the Federation refusing to acknowledge Grom and his faction, the dictator had his first formal diplomatic meeting with a Federal representative on September 17, 3307, when he met with Federal [[Ambassador]] [[Delphine Dumont]] in [[Delta Pavonis]]. Grom and Dumont had traveled to Delta Pavonis to persuade the system's new ruler, Grand Duke [[Simion Petrescu]] of the [[independent]] Autocracy of Delta Pavonis, to officially align his minor faction with one of their governments.<ref name="Delta Pavonis Conference">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/6144868d80ba29040f2bbdd4 GalNet: Delta Pavonis Hosts Political Conference]</ref> By September 24, Grom and Dumont had unexpectedly developed a rapport, and negotiations had turned towards a compromise deal in which the Autocracy of Delta Pavonis would remain independent while establishing trade and political relations with both sides. Observers speculated that the potential compromise between the EG Union and the Federation was a sign that Grom's hatred of his old enemy was finally relenting.<ref name="Progress Grom">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/614dbf3b10d993146c5fbd1e GalNet: Progress Between Federation and Yuri Grom]</ref>
After years of the Federation refusing to acknowledge Grom and his faction, the dictator had his first formal diplomatic meeting with a Federal representative on September 17, 3307, when he met with Federal [[Ambassador]] [[Delphine Dumont]] in [[Delta Pavonis]]. Grom and Dumont had traveled to Delta Pavonis to persuade the system's new ruler, Grand Duke [[Simion Petrescu]] of the [[independent]] Autocracy of Delta Pavonis, to officially align his minor faction with one of their governments.<ref name="Delta Pavonis Conference">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/6144868d80ba29040f2bbdd4 GalNet: Delta Pavonis Hosts Political Conference]</ref> By September 24, Grom and Dumont had unexpectedly developed a rapport, and negotiations had turned towards a compromise deal in which the Autocracy of Delta Pavonis would remain independent while establishing trade and political relations with both sides. Observers speculated that the potential compromise between the EG Union and the Federation was a sign that Grom's hatred of his old enemy was finally relenting.<ref name="Progress Grom">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/614dbf3b10d993146c5fbd1e GalNet: Progress Between Federation and Yuri Grom]</ref>


However, the Federation upended the conference when it moved to capture Grom on September 30. Undercover Federal agents attempted to detain Grom and his delegation at gunpoint in [[Kessler City]]. Grom escaped to his megaship, the Indomitable, thanks to the sacrifice of his personal guards, and found his forces were already under assault from Federal ships. President Hudson later confirmed that the Federation had sought to use the conference to neutralise Grom. Grand Duke Petrescu denied any involvement in the Federal plot.<ref name="Grom Targeted">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/6155b717ad7f731bc054e57d GalNet: Yuri Grom Targeted by Federal Strike]</ref> The Federal Diplomatic Corps and Ambassador Dumont officially denounced Hudson's actions on October 4, and Dumont extended Grom a personal apology. Insiders within Hudson's administation suggested that the effort to capture Grom had stemmed from the president's need to recover his popularity following a [[Federal Rebellion of 3307|recent spate of rebellions]].<ref name="Ambassador Condemns">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/615aec709ec24f4f7d51a8eb GalNet: Ambassador Condemns Entrapment of Yuri Grom]</ref> Grom's forces prevailed on October 7, 3307, and the Federal flagship, Freedom's Foundation, was captured as spoils of war. In a show of mercy, Grom granted the surviving Federal troops and crewmembers safe passage out of the system, but he also issued a direct warning to President Hudson that the ambush would not be forgotten.<ref name="Grom Victorious">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/615ed9c98e209c1d44186095 GalNet: Yuri Grom Victorious Against Federation]</ref>
However, the Federation upended the conference when it moved to capture Grom on September 30. Undercover Federal agents attempted to detain Grom and his delegation at gunpoint in [[Kessler City]]. Grom escaped to his megaship, the Indomitable, thanks to the sacrifice of his personal guards, and found his forces were already under assault from Federal ships. President Hudson later confirmed that the Federation had sought to use the conference to neutralise Grom. Grand Duke Petrescu denied any involvement in the Federal plot.<ref name="Grom Targeted">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/6155b717ad7f731bc054e57d GalNet: Yuri Grom Targeted by Federal Strike]</ref> The Federal Diplomatic Corps and Ambassador Dumont officially denounced Hudson's actions on October 4, and Dumont extended Grom a personal apology. Insiders within Hudson's administration suggested that the effort to capture Grom had stemmed from the president's need to recover his popularity following a [[Federal Rebellion of 3307|recent spate of rebellions]].<ref name="Ambassador Condemns">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/615aec709ec24f4f7d51a8eb GalNet: Ambassador Condemns Entrapment of Yuri Grom]</ref> Grom's forces prevailed on October 7, 3307, and the Federal flagship, Freedom's Foundation, was captured as spoils of war. In a show of mercy, Grom granted the surviving Federal troops and crewmembers safe passage out of the system, but he also issued a direct warning to President Hudson that the ambush would not be forgotten.<ref name="Grom Victorious">[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/615ed9c98e209c1d44186095 GalNet: Yuri Grom Victorious Against Federation]</ref>


==Timeline==
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==Quotes==
== Powerplay Ethos ==
{{Quote|Freedom among the Stars.|Yuri Grom's personal slogan}}
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{{quote|To smuggle is to steal from your State, and thus from every law-abiding citizen, whose interests it protects.|Yuri Grom - Dictator of Euryale}}
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{{Quote|Freedom does not mean Anarchy. Unyielding, lawful rule is crucial to the principle that one man’s freedom ends where another man's freedom begins. |Yuri Grom - Dictator of Euryale}}
=== Acquisition ===
{{Quote|Progress in mankind's development is inevitable, but it is imperative that we prevent the lust for innovation from jeopardizing the successes of our past.|Yuri Grom - Dictator of Euryale}}
'''Covert:''' ''Yuri Grom uses undercover operatives to support insurgent forces in systems he intends to nominate as a potential ally.''<ref name=":0">Galactic Power In-Game Description</ref>
{{Quote|Though narcotics are an absolute evil, we should not fight them with prohibition, but by improving man’s quality of life. A contented, free citizen has no desire to indulge.|Yuri Grom - Dictator of Euryale}}
 
{{Quote|Slavery, the violation of our most basic right to freedom, is unacceptable in modern society. However, Imperial slaving traditions are different – their citizens choose this fate, we should respect their customs.|Yuri Grom - Dictator of Euryale}}
=== Reinforcement ===
'''Combat:''' ''Active counterintelligence helps prevent hostile entities from breaking Yuri Grom's influence in systems under his control.''<ref name=":0" />
 
=== Undermining ===
'''Covert:''' ''When a system's oppositionists receive enough support, they launch an uprising by turning to Grom for help. Yuri Grom provides military aid via his Battlefleet to establish control.''<ref name=":0" />
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1.0 (Strategy)=
=== Preparation ===
''Yuri Grom uses secret service agents to support insurgent forces in systems he is preparing.''<ref name=":0" />
 
=== Expansion ===
''When system's oppositionists receives enough support - they launch an uprising turning to Grom for help. Yuri Grom provides support sending his Battlefleet to take control.''<ref name=":0" />
 
=== Control ===
''Active counterintelligence helps prevent hostile entities from breaking Yuri Grom's influence in systems under his control.''<ref name=":0" />
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== Player Minor Factions ==
These are related [[Player Minor Faction|Player Minor Factions]]:
 
* Galactic Anarchists[GANC] <ref>[https://inara.cz/elite/minorfaction/77868/ Galactic Anarchists] - INARA</ref> - [https://discord.gg/uvvVhJPKKt Discord]
 
== Quotes ==
{{Quote|Freedom among the stars.|Yuri Grom's personal slogan}}
{{quote|To smuggle is to steal from your state, and thus from every law-abiding citizen, whose interests it protects.|Yuri Grom}}
{{Quote|Freedom does not mean Anarchy. Unyielding, lawful rule is crucial to the principle that one man’s freedom ends where another man's freedom begins. |Yuri Grom}}
{{Quote|Progress in mankind's development is inevitable, but it is imperative that we prevent the lust for innovation from jeopardizing the successes of our past.|Yuri Grom}}
{{Quote|Though narcotics are an absolute evil, we should not fight them with prohibition, but by improving man’s quality of life. A contented, free citizen has no desire to indulge.|Yuri Grom}}
{{Quote|Slavery, the violation of our most basic right to freedom, is unacceptable in modern society. However, Imperial slaving traditions are different – their citizens choose this fate, we should respect their customs.|Yuri Grom}}


== Trivia ==
== Trivia ==
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