Larry S. Riemann

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> General Larry S. Riemann, 5 AF
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> ### Aliases
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> "Old Trusty"
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> ### Affiliation
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> Lakkos Armed Forces, United Worker's Assembly
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> ### Occupation
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> Field Officer, Engineer
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> Biographical information
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> ### Marital status
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> Emma Riemann (15 BF)
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> ### Date of birth
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> July, 47 BF
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> ### Place of birth
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> Oldtown, Lakkos
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> ### Date of death
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> February 24th, 6 AF
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> ### Place of death
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> Colony of Kundrall
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> Physical description
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> ### Height
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> 6'0
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> ### Weight
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> 210lbs
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> Appearances
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> ### Portrayed by
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> Les Grossman
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> "If your gonna' go fight a war, you go in with full bloody force...."
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## Overview

General **Larry S. Riemann** (born 26 July 47 BF) was a Lakkosian Army officer and engineer. He was decorated for his service in the Lakkosian Bush War, and commanded the 15th Infantry Regiment that played a role in repelling the "Steigart Offensive", one of the most decisive offensives of the war.

Riemann had earned a degree in engineering at Leviathan University by 1 BF and went on to work on many civil projects in Oldtown. In 5 AF, Riemann would return to military service following the start of the Dual Islands War. He would be the creator of the "Riemann Plan", a strategy leading to the end of the war. Two days following the beginning of occupation, Riemann was shot dead by Kundralli nationalists while on tour of the capital.

## Early life

Riemann was born on 26 July 47 BF in Oldtown, Lakkos, the fourth child of Pablesko S. Riemann, a Boulderov immigrant labourer, and his wife Galina. He was educated at the local PIT school before being taken on as an apprentice blacksmith in Oldtown, 33 BF. He then joined the Lakkosian Army Reserves where he underwent training, before joining the 15th Infantry Regiment. During his officer training, he would grade average if not a little lower in his class, although would go on to graduate. On 6 January 15 BF Riemann married Emma Riemann in Oldtown, Lakkos.

Riemann was known for being blunt and often times pompous despite his below average military acumen. This attitude would result in difficulty strategizing and coordinating with other officers in training, a deficiency that would plague his career in later wars.

## Lakkosian Bush War

Following the outbreak of the Lakkosian Bush War, Riemann was commissioned as a second lieutenant on 6 March 10 BF. Soon after he set sail for the neighbouring islands. After initially being posted to the 15th regiment, in March 10 BF he was transferred to the 23rd Infantry Regiment when the Lakkosian Armed Forces was reinforced with fresh recruits from Little Serenus. The regiment soon moved throughout the islands where it was thrust into the brutal fighting of the war.

By 19 July 10 BF Riemann's 23rd Regiment was involved in one of the first few major battles, notably the horrible "Battle of Chikinaw", a decisive defeat for the regiment. Hundreds were killed or taken prisoner, resulting in a memorial describing the battle as "one of the most horrific operations in Lakkosian military history."

Despite the failure during the Battle of Chikinaw, military officials praised Riemann's daring plans enacted in spite of his commanding officer, establishing himself as a promising officer.

Riemann was promoted to general in October 10 BF, and was soon known for his exceptional leadership and daring advocation for mass decisive offensives. This would come to fruition in "Operation Lead", a mass offensive proposed by Riemann, followed by modifications and enactment by the High General.

Riemann was still serving the 23rd Regiment as an occupation force when peace was declared on April of 9 BF. Having been awarded the Lakkos Cross and Distinguished Service Medal, he returned home to Oldtown in May, 9 BF.

## Inter-War Period

Riemann would return to Lakkos, working as a blacksmith before obtaining enough funds to attend Leviathan University, achieving a degree in Civil Engineering.

Riemann would stay in touch with military developments, especially as they related to the peaceful revolution in early 5 AF. During the inter-war period he would meet future High General Thomas Wilkinson at a veterans ceremony, in which Riemann would come off as rude as a result of an unknown conversation.

Riemann would begin contributing to various news agencies in the form of interviews and speeches, attempting to gain some sort of notoriety. He would remain a largely unknown figure despite his efforts.

In early 5 AF, he would declare his support for Harold Shrub's structuring of the Republic, although pivot as a result of Shrubianomics in Oldtown harming local blacksmiths. He would join the United Worker's Assembly in September of 5 AF, although describe himself as an independent overall.

## Dual Islands War

Riemann would return to military service following the outbreak of the Dual Islands War against the Kundrall Zrulenate. Riemann would be placed in command of the 3rd Infantry Regiment during the invasion. The regiment would see fierce fighting in Operation Knockback, although would persevere in good condition. Riemann had served on Thomas Wilkinson's war council since the initial landings alongside a few other generals. As of November 5 AF, Riemann seemed to be proposing a new major offensive similar to that used during the Lakkosian Bush War.

## Assassination

Riemann would tour the capital of Kundrall only two days following the Zrulenate's capitulation. Three Kundralli nationalists would fire at Riemann, killing the general, two aides, and a journalist.