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Alex Caselnes rose to Vice Admiral in the Free Planets Alliance military, specializing in logistics and administration. His career intertwined significantly with Yang Wen-li's, beginning in 788 UC when, as a Commander, he assigned the young Yang to investigate the Tuesday Correspondence regarding Bruce Ashbey's death. This professional start blossomed into a close friendship.
He married Hortense Milbelle, daughter of a former superior, in February 789 UC. They had two daughters: Charlotte Phyllis and another unnamed child. Caselnes later arranged for orphan Julian Mintz to be adopted by Yang, expressing a long-term hope that Julian would marry Charlotte. Associates characterized his family life as happy and stable, an ideal requiring initial adjustment.
Achieving flag rank by 796 UC, Caselnes played a pivotal role supporting Yang's newly formed 13th Fleet. He facilitated the acquisition of the Rosen Ritter unit for the capture of Iserlohn Fortress and served as chief rear staff officer during the Alliance's invasion of Imperial Territory. When the invasion failed due to Reinhard von Lohengramm's tactics, Caselnes bore responsibility for supply shortages and was reassigned to a frontier base. Yang secured his transfer to Iserlohn Fortress as chief administrator in early 797 UC.
During Yang's absences, Caselnes acted as interim fortress commander. This included the Alliance Civil War (March–April 797 UC), Yang's summons to Heinessen for a government inquiry (March 798 UC), and the Geiersburg Fortress offensive (April 798 UC). Initially advocating defense at Iserlohn, he adopted more aggressive measures under Walter von Schönkopf's influence, holding the fortress until Yang's return and Geiersburg's destruction.
Following the Alliance's defeat at Vermillion and subjugation, Caselnes remained with the rump Alliance Fleet as acting secretary of logistics. He participated in covert planning to preserve military resistance under Admiral Merkatz, maintaining contact with Yang during the latter's retirement. However, he abandoned his post in summer 799 UC during the Lennenkampf affair, rejecting a promotion from Admiral Rockwell to join Yang's loyalists after Yang fled Heinessen. He later assisted evacuating personnel from Heinessen and debated strategies concerning El Facil's independence declaration, though Yang opted against immediate involvement.
Personally efficient, uncompromising, and sharp-tongued, these traits drew dislike from authoritative superiors but respect from subordinates. He maintained consistently friendly interactions across social strata. His logistical expertise made him indispensable to Yang's operations, managing organizational tasks Yang neglected. He frequently encouraged Yang to marry and find familial happiness, reflecting his own contentment. He was born May 1, 761 SC.
He married Hortense Milbelle, daughter of a former superior, in February 789 UC. They had two daughters: Charlotte Phyllis and another unnamed child. Caselnes later arranged for orphan Julian Mintz to be adopted by Yang, expressing a long-term hope that Julian would marry Charlotte. Associates characterized his family life as happy and stable, an ideal requiring initial adjustment.
Achieving flag rank by 796 UC, Caselnes played a pivotal role supporting Yang's newly formed 13th Fleet. He facilitated the acquisition of the Rosen Ritter unit for the capture of Iserlohn Fortress and served as chief rear staff officer during the Alliance's invasion of Imperial Territory. When the invasion failed due to Reinhard von Lohengramm's tactics, Caselnes bore responsibility for supply shortages and was reassigned to a frontier base. Yang secured his transfer to Iserlohn Fortress as chief administrator in early 797 UC.
During Yang's absences, Caselnes acted as interim fortress commander. This included the Alliance Civil War (March–April 797 UC), Yang's summons to Heinessen for a government inquiry (March 798 UC), and the Geiersburg Fortress offensive (April 798 UC). Initially advocating defense at Iserlohn, he adopted more aggressive measures under Walter von Schönkopf's influence, holding the fortress until Yang's return and Geiersburg's destruction.
Following the Alliance's defeat at Vermillion and subjugation, Caselnes remained with the rump Alliance Fleet as acting secretary of logistics. He participated in covert planning to preserve military resistance under Admiral Merkatz, maintaining contact with Yang during the latter's retirement. However, he abandoned his post in summer 799 UC during the Lennenkampf affair, rejecting a promotion from Admiral Rockwell to join Yang's loyalists after Yang fled Heinessen. He later assisted evacuating personnel from Heinessen and debated strategies concerning El Facil's independence declaration, though Yang opted against immediate involvement.
Personally efficient, uncompromising, and sharp-tongued, these traits drew dislike from authoritative superiors but respect from subordinates. He maintained consistently friendly interactions across social strata. His logistical expertise made him indispensable to Yang's operations, managing organizational tasks Yang neglected. He frequently encouraged Yang to marry and find familial happiness, reflecting his own contentment. He was born May 1, 761 SC.