Duke of Wellington
- The Iron Duke
- The Empire's Death Knell
Dublinn(benefactor)- Grand Dukes of Victoria (formerly)
Wesley, the Duke of Wellington is an NPC in Arknights. He is a major supporting character in Act II of the Main Theme, including What the Firelight Casts.
Background[edit]
The Duke of Wellington is one of Victoria's most influential Grand Dukes whose consistent political resolve and precise execution of his power earn him the titles of Iron Duke and The Empire's Death Knell. He is also the leading Grand Duke for the siege of Londinium against the Military Commission of Kazdel. As long as Wellington does not make any order, no Grand Duke must mobilize their forces, hence escalating the situation.[1]
As a seasoned war veteran and military leader, Wellington consolidated his power before becoming a Duke, and is regarded as one of the greatest heroes of the Battle of the Four Emperors, rivaling or surpassing other famous monarchs at the time such as Kaiser Herkunftshorn, the Witch King of Leithanien, Tsar Ivan Yevgenyevich of Ursus, and even Emperor Corsica I of Gaul. On October 18, 1031, Wellington commanded his army to intercept Marshall Emmanuel de Liberi's warship fleet, successfully cutting off Corsica's reinforcements and supply line, and giving advantage to the allied forces. He later took part of the final assault on Lingones, where his army and allies tore apart the city's plates.[2] After the war, the other Grand Dukes were so afraid of him that they restricted his power for over sixty years.[3][4][5]
Due to his Taran lineage, Wellington became a pro-Draco monarchist and an ardent supporter of Dublinn.[6] He is notable for being its sponsor and often appears beside Eblana, the "Leader" of Dublinn. His collaboration with the Dublinns not only reveals his true color, but also his weariness over Victoria's disputes over the vacant throne. Furthermore, he possesses complete control over the Taran region, which was annexed to his duchy after the Battle of the Four Emperors.[7] Wellington was present during Alistair II's execution in 1072, limiting himself to watch in silence and the angry mob took him to the gallows. His dissapointment towards Victoria and the Grand Dukes also marked the start of Tara's further nationalist movements.[8]
The Duke of Wellington's flagship, the Gastrell, is considered the mightiest warship in Terra. Named after a legendary officer who once served the Draco kings, it was originally one of Lingones' main city plates that was later captured and retrofitted into a high-speed warship, equipped with the most advanced Victorian military technology. As a matter of fact, the ship's main naval guns were previously used to blast Lingones' gates open during the climax of the Battle of the Four Emperors. Over the years, Wellington employed the Gastrell on various military operations, collecting many spoils of war along the way; From the orbs of Leithanian Casters to the shields of Ursine Vanguards, and even the golden blades of Sargonian assassins.[9][10]
Story[edit]
Episode 11[edit]
Towards the end of the story, the Duke of Wellington appears beside Eblana. Some Victorian soldiers have been requesting him to meet the envoys of other dukes and ready for the siege, but he remains silent while watching the rising of the Kazdelian airship fleet. When asking Eblana her opinion about the Millitary Commission's plan, she responds that it signifies a new era for the Tarans.[11]
What the Firelight Casts[edit]
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Episode 12[edit]
Episode 13[edit]
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Ending a Grand Overture[edit]
Wellington didn't attend the secret meeting between Vina and the Grand Dukes, who believe that he won't return to Victoria after his sudden treason.[12] Days earlier, during the Londinium assault, Another news report sent by the Doctor claimed that Loughshinny was seen entering Wellington's encampment[13]
Trivia[edit]
- Wellington's power surpassing Gaulish Emperor Corsica I following the Battle of the Four Emperors is most likely a reference to how Arthur Wellesley, the 1st Duke of Wellington whom he is named after, defeated Napoleon Bonaparte's forces during the Battle of Waterloo.
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