Alexander McCarthy - Revision history

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	==Justification==		==Justification==
	:''See also: [[The McCarthy ~~Trials~~]]''		:''See also: [[The McCarthy trials]]''
	At the time of his theft, the existence of the [[Shivans]] was not common knowledge among the Terran population. McCarthy apparently knew of the Shivans' existence and shared this information with his loyalist pilots—during the capture operation, McCarthy's pilots alluded to the events at [[Ross 128]] and claimed that "the Vasudans are the least of our worries." It is possible that McCarthy hoped to strengthen the Vasudans so that they would be better able to face the Shivans.		At the time of his theft, the existence of the [[Shivans]] was not common knowledge among the Terran population. McCarthy apparently knew of the Shivans' existence and shared this information with his loyalist pilots—during the capture operation, McCarthy's pilots alluded to the events at [[Ross 128]] and claimed that "the Vasudans are the least of our worries." It is possible that McCarthy hoped to strengthen the Vasudans so that they would be better able to face the Shivans.

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	==Stealing the Avenger==		==Stealing the Avenger==
	:''Main Article:'' [[Heist of the Avenger Prototype]]		:''Main Article: [[Heist of the Avenger Prototype]]''

	In the final days of the [[Terran-Vasudan War]], the [[Galactic Terran Alliance]] discovered that McCarthy had defected to the [[Vasudans]] along with several fighters and personnel. McCarthy had somehow obtained a copy of the plans for the new Avenger cannon, which he intended to sell to the Vasudans. The [[GTD Galatea\|GTD ''Galatea'']] was assigned to capture McCarthy and retrieve the stolen plans.		In the final days of the [[Terran-Vasudan War]], the [[Galactic Terran Alliance]] discovered that McCarthy had defected to the [[Vasudans]] along with several fighters and personnel. McCarthy had somehow obtained a copy of the plans for the new Avenger cannon, which he intended to sell to the Vasudans. The [[GTD Galatea\|GTD ''Galatea'']] was assigned to capture McCarthy and retrieve the stolen plans.
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	==Justification==		==Justification==
			:''See also: [[The McCarthy Trials]]''
	At the time of his theft, the existence of the [[Shivans]] was not common knowledge among the Terran population. McCarthy apparently knew of the Shivans' existence and shared this information with his loyalist pilots—during the capture operation, McCarthy's pilots alluded to the events at [[Ross 128]] and claimed that "the Vasudans are the least of our worries." It is possible that McCarthy hoped to strengthen the Vasudans so that they would be better able to face the Shivans.		At the time of his theft, the existence of the [[Shivans]] was not common knowledge among the Terran population. McCarthy apparently knew of the Shivans' existence and shared this information with his loyalist pilots—during the capture operation, McCarthy's pilots alluded to the events at [[Ross 128]] and claimed that "the Vasudans are the least of our worries." It is possible that McCarthy hoped to strengthen the Vasudans so that they would be better able to face the Shivans.

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	McCarthy was tracked down and captured while he was transfering the plans to his Vasudan contact aboard the PVT ''Rasputin''. All of McCarthy's loyalist pilots were killed by the GTA, and McCarthy himself was captured and put on trial.		McCarthy was tracked down and captured while he was transfering the plans to his Vasudan contact aboard the PVT ''Rasputin''. All of McCarthy's loyalist pilots were killed by the GTA, and McCarthy himself was captured and put on trial.

	It remains unknown what became of McCarthy after his capture, though it is implied in ''[[Portal:FreeSpace 2\|FreeSpace 2]]'' that his [[~~trials\|~~The McCarthy Trials]] were well-publicized.		It remains unknown what became of McCarthy after his capture, though it is implied in ''[[Portal:FreeSpace 2\|FreeSpace 2]]'' that his [[The McCarthy Trials\|trials]] were well-publicized.

	==Justification==		==Justification==

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	McCarthy was tracked down and captured while he was transfering the plans to his Vasudan contact aboard the PVT ''Rasputin''. All of McCarthy's loyalist pilots were killed by the GTA, and McCarthy himself was captured and put on trial.		McCarthy was tracked down and captured while he was transfering the plans to his Vasudan contact aboard the PVT ''Rasputin''. All of McCarthy's loyalist pilots were killed by the GTA, and McCarthy himself was captured and put on trial.

	It remains unknown what became of McCarthy after his capture, though it is implied in ''[[Portal:FreeSpace 2\|FreeSpace 2]]'' that his trials were well-publicized.		It remains unknown what became of McCarthy after his capture, though it is implied in ''[[Portal:FreeSpace 2\|FreeSpace 2]]'' that his [[trials\|The McCarthy Trials]] were well-publicized.

	==Justification==		==Justification==

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			[[Image:McCarthy.JPG\|thumb\|right\|Lieutenant Alexander McCarthy in 2335.]]

	'''Lieutenant Alexander McCarthy''' was a [[Terran]] officer stationed aboard the GTD ''Intrepid'' in 2335. He is remembered primarily for his theft of the plans for the [[Avenger]] cannon.		'''Lieutenant Alexander McCarthy''' was a [[Terran]] officer stationed aboard the GTD ''Intrepid'' in 2335. He is remembered primarily for his theft of the plans for the [[Avenger]] cannon.

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	:''Main Article:'' [[Heist of the Avenger Prototype]]		:''Main Article:'' [[Heist of the Avenger Prototype]]

	In the final days of the Terran-Vasudan War, the [[Galactic Terran Alliance]] discovered that McCarthy had defected to the [[Vasudans]] along with several fighters and personnel. McCarthy had somehow obtained a copy of the plans for the new Avenger cannon, which he intended to sell to the Vasudans. The [[GTD Galatea\|GTD ''Galatea'']] was assigned to capture McCarthy and retrieve the stolen plans.		In the final days of the [[Terran-Vasudan War]], the [[Galactic Terran Alliance]] discovered that McCarthy had defected to the [[Vasudans]] along with several fighters and personnel. McCarthy had somehow obtained a copy of the plans for the new Avenger cannon, which he intended to sell to the Vasudans. The [[GTD Galatea\|GTD ''Galatea'']] was assigned to capture McCarthy and retrieve the stolen plans.

	McCarthy was tracked down and captured while he was transfering the plans to his Vasudan contact aboard the PVT ''Rasputin''. All of McCarthy's loyalist pilots were killed by the GTA, and McCarthy himself was captured and put on trial.		McCarthy was tracked down and captured while he was transfering the plans to his Vasudan contact aboard the PVT ''Rasputin''. All of McCarthy's loyalist pilots were killed by the GTA, and McCarthy himself was captured and put on trial.

	It remains unknown what became of McCarthy after his capture, though it is implied in ''[[Portal:~~Freespace~~ 2\|FreeSpace 2]]'' that his trials were well-publicized.		It remains unknown what became of McCarthy after his capture, though it is implied in ''[[Portal:FreeSpace 2\|FreeSpace 2]]'' that his trials were well-publicized.

	==Justification==		==Justification==
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	Given his knowledge of the truth behind the Ross 128 attack, his knowledge of the existence of the Avenger prototype, and his ability to carry out his theft of the plans from the depot at just the right time, it is quite likely that McCarthy had connections with high-ranking military authorities, perhaps even in Terran Intelligence.		Given his knowledge of the truth behind the Ross 128 attack, his knowledge of the existence of the Avenger prototype, and his ability to carry out his theft of the plans from the depot at just the right time, it is quite likely that McCarthy had connections with high-ranking military authorities, perhaps even in Terran Intelligence.

	==~~Misc~~ notes==		==Miscellenaeous notes==
	In ''FreeSpace 2'', McCarthy was mentioned in the command briefing introducing the player to the [[242nd Suicide Kings]]. It was stated that the capture of McCarthy was the Suicide Kings' first mission.		In ''FreeSpace 2'', McCarthy was mentioned in the command briefing introducing the player to the [[242nd Suicide Kings]]. It was stated that the capture of McCarthy was the Suicide Kings' first mission.

	[[Category:Characters\|McCarthy, Alexander]]		[[Category:Characters\|McCarthy, Alexander]]

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	==Misc notes==		==Misc notes==
	In ''FreeSpace 2'', McCarthy was mentioned in the command briefing introducing the player to the [[242nd Suicide Kings]]. It was stated that the capture of McCarthy was the Suicide Kings' first mission.		In ''FreeSpace 2'', McCarthy was mentioned in the command briefing introducing the player to the [[242nd Suicide Kings]]. It was stated that the capture of McCarthy was the Suicide Kings' first mission.

			[[Category:Characters\|McCarthy, Alexander]]

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	McCarthy was tracked down and captured while he was transfering the plans to his Vasudan contact aboard the PVT ''Rasputin''. All of McCarthy's loyalist pilots were killed by the GTA, and McCarthy himself was captured and put on trial.		McCarthy was tracked down and captured while he was transfering the plans to his Vasudan contact aboard the PVT ''Rasputin''. All of McCarthy's loyalist pilots were killed by the GTA, and McCarthy himself was captured and put on trial.

	It remains unknown what became of McCarthy after his capture, though it is implied in ''[[FreeSpace 2]]'' that his trials were well-publicized.		It remains unknown what became of McCarthy after his capture, though it is implied in ''[[Portal:Freespace 2\|FreeSpace 2]]'' that his trials were well-publicized.

	==Justification==		==Justification==

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	:''Main Article:'' [[Heist of the Avenger Prototype]]		:''Main Article:'' [[Heist of the Avenger Prototype]]

	In the final days of the Terran-Vasudan War, [[~~GTA~~]] discovered that McCarthy had defected to the [[Vasudans]] along with several fighters and personnel. McCarthy had somehow obtained a copy of the plans for the new [[Avenger]] cannon, which he intended to sell to the Vasudans. The GTD ''Galatea'' was assigned to capture McCarthy and retrieve the stolen plans.		In the final days of the Terran-Vasudan War, the [[Galactic Terran Alliance]] discovered that McCarthy had defected to the [[Vasudans]] along with several fighters and personnel. McCarthy had somehow obtained a copy of the plans for the new Avenger cannon, which he intended to sell to the Vasudans. The [[GTD Galatea\|GTD ''Galatea'']] was assigned to capture McCarthy and retrieve the stolen plans.

	McCarthy was tracked down and captured while he was transfering the plans to his Vasudan contact aboard the PVT ''Rasputin''. All of McCarthy's loyalist pilots were killed by the [[GTA]] and McCarthy himself was captured and put on trial.		McCarthy was tracked down and captured while he was transfering the plans to his Vasudan contact aboard the PVT ''Rasputin''. All of McCarthy's loyalist pilots were killed by the GTA, and McCarthy himself was captured and put on trial.

	It remains unknown what became of McCarthy after his capture, though it is implied in FreeSpace 2 that his trials were well-publicized.		It remains unknown what became of McCarthy after his capture, though it is implied in ''[[FreeSpace 2]]'' that his trials were well-publicized.

	==Justification==		==Justification==
	At the time of his theft, the existence of the [[Shivans]] was not common knowledge among the Terran population. McCarthy apparently knew of the Shivans' existence and shared this information with his loyalist pilots -- during the capture operation, McCarthy's pilots alluded to the events at [[Ross 128]] and claimed that "the Vasudans are the least of our worries". It is possible that McCarthy hoped to strengthen the Vasudans so that they would be better able to face the Shivans.		At the time of his theft, the existence of the [[Shivans]] was not common knowledge among the Terran population. McCarthy apparently knew of the Shivans' existence and shared this information with his loyalist pilots—during the capture operation, McCarthy's pilots alluded to the events at [[Ross 128]] and claimed that "the Vasudans are the least of our worries." It is possible that McCarthy hoped to strengthen the Vasudans so that they would be better able to face the Shivans.

	==Knowledge==		==Knowledge==
	Given his knowledge of the truth behind the [[Ross 128]] attack, his knowledge of the existence of the Avenger prototype, and his ability to carry out his theft of the plans from the depot at just the right time, it is quite likely that McCarthy had connections with high-ranking military authorities, perhaps even in Terran Intelligence.		Given his knowledge of the truth behind the Ross 128 attack, his knowledge of the existence of the Avenger prototype, and his ability to carry out his theft of the plans from the depot at just the right time, it is quite likely that McCarthy had connections with high-ranking military authorities, perhaps even in Terran Intelligence.

	==Misc notes==		==Misc notes==
	In ''FreeSpace 2'', McCarthy was mentioned in the command briefing introducing the player to the [[242nd Suicide Kings]]. It was stated that the capture of McCarthy was the Suicide Kings' first mission.		In ''FreeSpace 2'', McCarthy was mentioned in the command briefing introducing the player to the [[242nd Suicide Kings]]. It was stated that the capture of McCarthy was the Suicide Kings' first mission.

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	'''Lieutenant Alexander McCarthy''' was a [[Terran]] officer ~~most famous~~ for ~~stealing the prototype~~ of the ~~Avenger laser cannon during~~ the [[~~Great War~~]] ~~in 2335~~.		'''Lieutenant Alexander McCarthy''' was a [[Terran]] officer stationed aboard the GTD ''Intrepid'' in 2335. He is remembered primarily for his theft of the plans for the [[Avenger]] cannon.

	==~~Betrayal of~~ the ~~GTA~~==		==Stealing the Avenger==
	:''Main Article:'' [[Heist of the Avenger Prototype]]		:''Main Article:'' [[Heist of the Avenger Prototype]]

	~~Lieutenant Alexander McCarthy stole~~ the ~~prototype~~ of the [[~~GTW Avenger~~]] ~~laser cannon on 15th January of 2335 while~~ [[~~Galactic Terran Alliance\|GTA~~]] ~~forces were raiding the Vasudan cargo depot the prototypes were stored~~. ~~He used~~ a ~~hijacked transport, designated as~~ the ~~GTT ''Omega'' to carry out his~~ plans~~. After~~ the ~~mission,~~ [[~~Galactic Terran Intelligence~~]] ~~found proof that~~ the ~~GTT~~ ''~~Omega~~'' ~~did not follow its orders. Capturing~~ McCarthy and ~~retrieving~~ the stolen plans ~~became a primary objective for the [[Galactic Terran Alliance\|GTA]] to complete~~.		In the final days of the Terran-Vasudan War, [[GTA]] discovered that McCarthy had defected to the [[Vasudans]] along with several fighters and personnel. McCarthy had somehow obtained a copy of the plans for the new [[Avenger]] cannon, which he intended to sell to the Vasudans. The GTD ''Galatea'' was assigned to capture McCarthy and retrieve the stolen plans.

	~~The adamant traitor~~ was tracked down and captured while he was transfering the ~~[[GTW Avenger]] technology~~ to his Vasudan contact, the ~~PVFr~~ ''Rasputin''. ~~During the fight, Terran pilots disabled his transport's engines, disallowing McCarthy from escaping.~~ All of McCarthy's loyalist pilots were killed by the [[GTA]] and McCarthy himself was captured and put on trial.		McCarthy was tracked down and captured while he was transfering the plans to his Vasudan contact aboard the PVT ''Rasputin''. All of McCarthy's loyalist pilots were killed by the [[GTA]] and McCarthy himself was captured and put on trial.

	It remains unknown what ~~has become~~ of McCarthy after his capture.		It remains unknown what became of McCarthy after his capture, though it is implied in FreeSpace 2 that his trials were well-publicized.

	~~==Associates==~~
	~~McCarthy tried to carry out~~ his ~~betrayal with the following force: <br>~~
	*GTT ''Omega'', crew wholly loyal to McCarthy. ~~[[GTT Elysium\|''Elysium''-class]] transport~~
	*8 [[GTF Apollo\|A''pollo''-class fighters]]
	*PVFr Rasputin, [[GVT Isis\|''Isis''-class]] transport

	==Justification==		==Justification==
	At the time of his theft, the existence of the [[Shivans]] was not common knowledge ~~amongst~~ the Terran population, ~~but~~ McCarthy alluded to ~~them when he~~ claimed "the Vasudans are the least of our worries." It is ~~probable~~ that he hoped to strengthen the Vasudans so that they would be better able to face the Shivans.		At the time of his theft, the existence of the [[Shivans]] was not common knowledge among the Terran population. McCarthy apparently knew of the Shivans' existence and shared this information with his loyalist pilots -- during the capture operation, McCarthy's pilots alluded to the events at [[Ross 128]] and claimed that "the Vasudans are the least of our worries". It is possible that McCarthy hoped to strengthen the Vasudans so that they would be better able to face the Shivans.

	==Knowledge==		==Knowledge==
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	==Misc notes==		==Misc notes==
	In ''FreeSpace 2'', McCarthy was ~~implied~~ in the ~~Command~~ briefing of the [[~~The Sixth Wonder\|Sixth Wonder~~]] ~~mission~~. It was ~~clarified~~ that the ~~[[242nd~~ Suicide Kings~~]] were responsible for his capture and the fact that it was their~~ first ~~combat assignment~~.		In ''FreeSpace 2'', McCarthy was mentioned in the command briefing introducing the player to the [[242nd Suicide Kings]]. It was stated that the capture of McCarthy was the Suicide Kings' first mission.

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	~~==General==~~		'''Lieutenant Alexander McCarthy''' was a [[Terran]] officer most famous for stealing the prototype of the Avenger laser cannon during the [[Great War]] in 2335.
	~~Nothing is known about~~ the ~~biography or service to~~ the [[~~GTA~~]] ~~prior to his appearance~~ in ~~FreeSpace: The Great War~~.

	==Betrayal of the GTA==		==Betrayal of the GTA==
	:''Main Article:'' [[Heist of the Avenger Prototype]]		:''Main Article:'' [[Heist of the Avenger Prototype]]

	Lieutenant Alexander McCarthy stole the prototype of the [[GTW Avenger]] ~~Laser~~ cannon on ~~the~~ 15th January of 2335 while [[Galactic Terran Alliance\|GTA]] forces were raiding the Vasudan cargo depot the prototypes were stored. He used a hijacked transport, designated as the GTT Omega to carry out his plans. After the mission, [[Galactic Terran Intelligence]] found proof that the GTT Omega did not follow its orders. Capturing McCarthy and retrieving the stolen plans became a primary objective for the [[Galactic Terran Alliance\|GTA]] to complete.		Lieutenant Alexander McCarthy stole the prototype of the [[GTW Avenger]] laser cannon on 15th January of 2335 while [[Galactic Terran Alliance\|GTA]] forces were raiding the Vasudan cargo depot the prototypes were stored. He used a hijacked transport, designated as the GTT ''Omega'' to carry out his plans. After the mission, [[Galactic Terran Intelligence]] found proof that the GTT ''Omega'' did not follow its orders. Capturing McCarthy and retrieving the stolen plans became a primary objective for the [[Galactic Terran Alliance\|GTA]] to complete.

	The adamant traitor was tracked down and captured while he was transfering the [[GTW Avenger]] technology to his Vasudan contact, the PVFr Rasputin. During the fight, Terran pilots disabled his transport's engines, disallowing McCarthy from escaping. All of McCarthy's loyalist pilots were killed by the [[GTA]] and McCarthy himself was captured.		The adamant traitor was tracked down and captured while he was transfering the [[GTW Avenger]] technology to his Vasudan contact, the PVFr ''Rasputin''. During the fight, Terran pilots disabled his transport's engines, disallowing McCarthy from escaping. All of McCarthy's loyalist pilots were killed by the [[GTA]] and McCarthy himself was captured and put on trial.

	~~<i>No canon information is known about the future~~ of McCarthy~~, other than the fact that~~ his ~~trials were highly publicized~~. ~~See [[Heist of the Avenger Prototype]] for details.</i>~~		It remains unknown what has become of McCarthy after his capture.

	==Associates==		==Associates==
	McCarthy tried to carry out his betrayal with the following force: <br>		McCarthy tried to carry out his betrayal with the following force: <br>
	~~<i>Based on what is displayed in the game</i>~~		*GTT ''Omega'', crew wholly loyal to McCarthy. [[GTT Elysium\|''Elysium''-class]] transport
	*GTT Omega, crew wholly loyal to McCarthy. [[GTT Elysium\|Elysium-class]] transport		*8 [[GTF Apollo\|A''pollo''-class fighters]]
	*8 [[GTF Apollo\|~~Apollo~~-class fighters]]		*PVFr Rasputin, [[GVT Isis\|''Isis''-class]] transport
	*PVFr Rasputin, [[GVT Isis\|Isis-class]] transport

	==Justification==		==Justification==

	At the time of his theft, the existence of the [[Shivans]] was not common knowledge amongst the Terran population, but McCarthy alluded to them when he claimed "the Vasudans are the least of our worries." It is probable that he hoped to strengthen the Vasudans so that they would be better able to face the Shivans.		At the time of his theft, the existence of the [[Shivans]] was not common knowledge amongst the Terran population, but McCarthy alluded to them when he claimed "the Vasudans are the least of our worries." It is probable that he hoped to strengthen the Vasudans so that they would be better able to face the Shivans.

	==Knowledge==		==Knowledge==
			Given his knowledge of the truth behind the [[Ross 128]] attack, his knowledge of the existence of the Avenger prototype, and his ability to carry out his theft of the plans from the depot at just the right time, it is quite likely that McCarthy had connections with high-ranking military authorities, perhaps even in Terran Intelligence.
	Given his knowledge of the truth behind the Ross 128 attack, his knowledge of the existence of the Avenger prototype, and his ability to carry out his theft of the plans from the depot at just the right time, it is quite likely ~~(though not explicitly canon)~~ that McCarthy had connections with high-ranking military authorities, perhaps even in Terran Intelligence.

	==Misc notes==		==Misc notes==
	In FreeSpace 2, McCarthy was implied in the Command briefing of the [[The Sixth Wonder\|Sixth Wonder]] mission. It was clarified that the [[242nd Suicide Kings]] were responsible for his capture and the fact that it was their first combat assignment.		In ''FreeSpace 2'', McCarthy was implied in the Command briefing of the [[The Sixth Wonder\|Sixth Wonder]] mission. It was clarified that the [[242nd Suicide Kings]] were responsible for his capture and the fact that it was their first combat assignment.