TO Halberg
Theodore Orville Halberg, nicknamed "TO Halberg", was a bully good Esperian General and national hero. He was nicknamed "The Last Romantic", as even during the grim times of war he retained an air of heroism and honor. He is one of the most iconic figures of Esperian nationalism.
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TO Halberg was a native of Maranda. In the NAMAC Conflict, Halberg led a cavalry regiment out of Maranda, which was allied with the Tasnica Republic. However, his disagreement with Rolf Julian's brutal methods convinced that his city wanted no more part of the alliance. However, he would later serve with distinction in the Grand Army.
A proud 'Esperian', when the Esper Union was formed, Halberg joined the army. He was already a famous, charismatic, influential individual, partly due to his vast fortune, but more due to his forceful and garrulous personality. He was appointed leader of the elite Esperian unit, the STORMs or Sorcerous Tactical Operations Reconnaissance Magicians. The STORMs are battlesuit infantry given magitek implants to allow them to cast spells. Halberg led the STORMs in the Battle of Atlanatis, later describing it as "a bully good time."
After the New Wraith and the death of Regent Ceriz Altrega, Halberg served as de facto head of state of the Esper Union, though he did not himself take the title of Regent. He introduced many social and political reforms to the Union. In foreign policy he strengthened his countries ties with the Tasnica Republic and distanced the country from tis old fascistic aggression. Although prepared for a Second Leviathan War with the Scandian League, he did not seek it. He was received and feted by Kenny Brackhaven and Khalid Morris, and was in Egmont in time to help defend it from the Reklar.
His daughter, Alice Halberg, was known for being headstrong, but cooled off in later years. When Alice threw herself into the fray at a key Leviathan War battle, Halberg lamented, "I can save the country, or I can control my daughter. I cannot do both."
He wielded the magic sword, Ragnarok.
His anticlimactic death in an accident has lead to a period of political uncertainty in the Esper Union. Dignitaries from including Rhodes Palmerston attended his funeral, mourning the passing of one of the Web's great men.
