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}}'''Yuri Grom''' is the | }} | ||
{{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>}} | |||
'''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. | |||
==Biography== | |||
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" /> | |||
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" /> | |||
==Timeline== | ==Timeline== | ||
22 MAR 3304 | 22 MAR 3304 | ||
* Yuri Grom announces an initiative to construct a shipyard in the CPC 20 6743 system. The shipyard will provide new [[Farragut Battle Cruiser]]s to bolster humanity's defenses against the [[Thargoid]]s.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5ab3831fb7097848e4581ed1 GalNet: EG Union Campaign]</ref> | *Yuri Grom announces an initiative to construct a shipyard in the CPC 20 6743 system. The shipyard will provide new [[Farragut Battle Cruiser]]s to bolster humanity's defenses against the [[Thargoid]]s.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/en/galnet/uid/5ab3831fb7097848e4581ed1 GalNet: EG Union Campaign]</ref> | ||
27 OCT 3302 | 27 OCT 3302 | ||
* With the EG Pilots victorious in the Dangerous Games, Yuri Grom becomes the latest [[Powerplay|Power]] in the galaxy. Formerly an admiral in the [[Federation]], Grom left the faction and later came into conflict with them at [[Euryale]]. He has since become dictator of the fiercely loyal EG Pilots.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/5811d0f29657badc4b76ebaa Galactic News: Yuri Grom Takes the Stage]</ref> | *With the EG Pilots victorious in the Dangerous Games, Yuri Grom becomes the latest [[Powerplay|Power]] in the galaxy. Formerly an admiral in the [[Federation]], Grom left the faction and later came into conflict with them at [[Euryale]]. He has since become dictator of the fiercely loyal EG Pilots.<ref>[https://community.elitedangerous.com/galnet/uid/5811d0f29657badc4b76ebaa Galactic News: Yuri Grom Takes the Stage]</ref> | ||
==Quotes== | ==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 - Dictator of Euryale}} | {{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}} | ||
{{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}} | {{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}} | ||
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{{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|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}} | {{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}} | ||
== Trivia == | == Trivia == | ||
* Yuri Grom is the first player- | *Yuri Grom is the first player-created [[Power]] in ''Elite Dangerous''. | ||
*Yuri Grom was named after legendary soviet cosmonaut and the first human in space - Yuri Alekseevich Gagarin. | |||
* Yuri Grom was named after legendary soviet cosmonaut and the first human in space - Yuri Alekseevich Gagarin | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 02:01, 2 May 2019
Template:CharacterInfobox Template:Quote 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 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.
Biography
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.[1]
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.[1]
While Grom has gained a measure of respect among the Empire and the Alliance, he is publicly reviled by 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.[1]
Timeline
22 MAR 3304
- Yuri Grom announces an initiative to construct a shipyard in the CPC 20 6743 system. The shipyard will provide new Farragut Battle Cruisers to bolster humanity's defenses against the Thargoids.[2]
27 OCT 3302
- With the EG Pilots victorious in the Dangerous Games, Yuri Grom becomes the latest Power in the galaxy. Formerly an admiral in the Federation, Grom left the faction and later came into conflict with them at Euryale. He has since become dictator of the fiercely loyal EG Pilots.[3]
Quotes
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Trivia
- Yuri Grom is the first player-created Power in Elite Dangerous.
- Yuri Grom was named after legendary soviet cosmonaut and the first human in space - Yuri Alekseevich Gagarin.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Cite error: Invalid
<ref>tag; no text was provided for refs namedKBYG - ↑ GalNet: EG Union Campaign
- ↑ Galactic News: Yuri Grom Takes the Stage