Torstensson Lenart
| Biological | |
| Full name: | Torstensson Lenart |
|---|---|
| Born: | 47 WB |
| Birthplace: | Vector, Esper Dimension |
| Sex: | Male |
| Race: | Human |
| Hair: | White, what's left of it anyway |
| Eyes: | Blue |
| Height: | 5' 7" |
| Weight: | 110 lbs |
| Personal | |
| Marital Status: | No |
| Family/Relationships: | {{{family}}} |
| Religion: | Web Pantheonism |
| Title: | Lieutenant General, Grand Army; recipient of multiple military awards, including being made Hero of the Grand Army. Formerly Imperial Marshal of Gestahlan Empire. |
| Nicknames: | Cole's Right Arm, the Old Man |
| Hobbies: | On days when he's able to enjoy it, a nice wine. |
| Known skills: | Torstensson is considered one the greatest field commanders of the Grand Army, second only to Celiose Cole. Torstensson is particularly known for his stern, imposing discipline. |
| Favorite color: | |
| Inspiration: | General Leo |
| Motto: | “Discipline is the soul of an army.” |
This article is about the GA commander; for the article about the vehicle named for the commander, see Lenart Grenadier Fighting Vehicle.
Torstensson Lenart is currently second-in-command of the Grand Army, and widely regarded as the most capable GA commander besides Celiose Cole himself. Torstensson's skill and accomplishments are such that he is occasionally mentioned as a possible Generalissimo, should Celiose ever retire. However, Torstensson's encroaching age and health problems make it unlikely. Torstensson suffers from Tuvin's Syndrome, causing neuromotor dysfunction. By the time he joined the Grand Army, he was already essentially crippled, and today he is a virtual quadriplegic.
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As Commander
Torstensson is perhaps best-known for his unbending discipline. Some commanders promote an air of informality; not so with Torstensson, who insists on the greatest respect for order, structure, and regulations. He was known to have men flogged for such minor offenses as swearing or tardiness. This made Torstensson unpopular with his soldiers, but war is not a popularity contest; what counted is that his soldiers respected him, and followed orders, and did not break discipline, ever. Torstensson's forces in the war, when forced to retreat, always did so in good order, and were never routed, even in Arderine Pass. Said Rimmel Coward, who served under him, "We were much, MUCH more afraid of Torstensson then we were of the enemy."
Torstensson is also well-known for his ability to handle mobile forces. An early pioneer of Magitek armor tactics in the Empire, Torstensson applied that experience to tanks in the Great War. His Second Army, "Heavy Metal", is a key armored spearhead for the GA.
