Klara Savinkova

Lieutenant General Klara Savinkova
Клара Савинкова
Secretary of State for Defence
Incumbent
Assumed office 19 November 2021 (2021-11-19)
President	Oswald Mosley
Commander-in-Chief	Christopher Fairfax
Preceded by	Pablo Badoglio
Personal details
Born	Klara Pavlovna Savinkova (1984-12-03) 3 December 1984 Karsnomirsk
Political party	Independent
Children	Natalia Savinkova (2019)
Military service
Nickname(s)	Artillery Devil, Princess from Taiga (Принцесса из тайги)
Allegiance	Eulabian Union (2002–2008) Commonwealth of Eulabia (since 2008)
Branch/service	Eulabian Army
Years of service	2002–present
Rank	Lieutenant General
Battles/wars	Eulabian Civil War Battle of Konstanse Siege of Syracuse

Klara Pavlovna Savinkova (Krasnomirskian: Клара Павловна Савинкова, born 3 December 1984) is an Eulabian military officer and politician, currently serving as the Secretary of State for Defence since November 2021. Initially an officer in the Eulabian Army, Savinkova rose to prominence during the Eulabian Civil War where her brutal but effective contribution earned her the moniker "The Artillery Devil".

Early life and education

Savinkova was born on 3 December 1984 in eastern Krasnomirsk to Yulia Savinkova, who worked at a local shoe factory. In 1996, seeking a better future, Savinkova and her mother emigrated to Eulabia.

According to Krasnomirskian sources Savinkova was actually born as Klara Mikoyanova in 1986, and is the daughter of Nikolai Mikoyanov, a prominent KGB agent from Rostovia. Mikoyanov allegedly significantly influenced Savinkova's upbringing, introducing her to military concepts and personally guiding her early education in the field. These allegations have been consistently denied by Savinkova and official Eulabian channels, which call them politically motivated slanders.

From a young age, Savinkova exhibited a profound interest in military history and tactics, an interest that was nurtured by her studies in Eulabia. This passion for military strategy was complemented by her academic excellence, culminating in her graduation from military school in 2001 with a gold medal. In 2002 Savinkova was admitted to the [Eulabian Military Academy] for officer training.

Military Career

Upon graduating from the Eulabian Military Academy in 2005, Savinkova was initially assigned to the Strategic Artillery Corps, where she specialised in advanced artillery tactics. Her early career was distinguished by her adept use of technology in enhancing artillery precision, which quickly garnered attention from her superiors.

Eulabian Civil War and rise to prominence

Savinkova's military prowess became evident during the early stages of the Eulabian Civil War. In 2008, as a junior officer, she led an artillery battalion during the Battle of Konstanse. Her unconventional use of artillery, supplemented by advanced reconnaissance technologies, was instrumental in halting the separatist forces' advance toward crucial industrial area in the Konstanse suburbs. This battle demonstrated her capability to blend traditional military tactics with modern technological advancements, setting a new standard in warfare strategy within the Eulabian military.

By early 2009, Savinkova had been promoted to Colonel and took command of the 5th Independent Artillery Brigade. Under her leadership, the brigade played a decisive role in the Siege of Syracuse, employing a relentless bombardment strategy that was both effective and controversial. The siege significantly weakened the separatist movement and helped Eulabia end the civil war that would have otherwise lasted for months.

During this operation, Savinkova earned the moniker "Artillery Devil" from a Nifonese journalist, highlighting her fearsome reputation. However, it was the events following the siege that would mark the most controversial chapter of her career.

War crimes accusation and military trial

Following the successful negotiation of a ceasefire agreement with the separatist forces, which would have allowed for their safe passage out of Syracuse, Savinkova allegedly made a contentious decision to disobey orders. She justified her actions with a stark proclamation about the nature of treason and punishment:

Did they lose their f****** minds? Do they really think that traitors can escape justice and hide in the mountains to continue their guerrilla?! Screw them! The only punishment for treason is death. Those who betray their country and comrades have no place in this world.

Under her directive, the 5th Brigade launched an artillery strike on the departing separatist convoy, resulting in heavy casualties among the separatists and their families. Additionally, survivors who attempted to flee the scene encountered a minefield, leading to further loss of life.

This action led to Savinkova's immediate suspension and a highly publicised series of military trials. She faced serious charges related to the unauthorised continuation of hostilities and for the resultant civilian casualties. The first trial scrutinised the legality of her bombardment during the siege, where she was acquitted. The court recognised her actions as being within the boundaries of military conduct, albeit severe, and crucial in effectively ending the civil war. The subsequent trial focused on her disobedience of the ceasefire orders. Although initially planning the strike, she purportedly rescinded her command, a move that was either ignored or miscommunicated to her subordinates. She was ultimately found not guilty.

Post war

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Defence Secretary (2021–present)

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Personal Life

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