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-====== General Leopold Dieppe (Emberstone Foreign Legion) ======
+====== General Leopold Dieppe (Royal Emberstone Foreign Legion) ======
-**General Leopold Dieppe** (b. ca. 1640s) is the legendary commander of the Emberstone Foreign Legion, a pivotal figure in both the Industrial War (“WW1” analog) and the Second War (“WW2” analog) in Astenet. Originally a Felderian officer, Dieppe defected after the Saffronalia Massacre and became a hero of Emberstone, ultimately leading the Foreign Legion through the bloodiest battles of the Second War.
+**General Leopold Dieppe** (b. ca. 1640s) is the legendary commander of the Royal Emberstone Foreign Legion, a pivotal figure in both the Industrial War (“WW1” analog) and the Five-Year-War (“WW2” analog) in Astenet. Originally a Felderian officer, Dieppe defected after the Saffronalia Massacre and became a hero of Emberstone, ultimately leading the Foreign Legion through the bloodiest battles of the Second War.
 ===== Early Life and Felderian Service =====
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 ===== The Saffronalia Massacre and Defection =====
-During the Industrial War, a spontaneous Saffronalia truce occurred along the trenches between Felderian and Emberstonian forces. Both sides fraternized, exchanged gifts, and shared food in No Man’s Land. The truce was shattered when a junior Felderian officer opened fire on Emberstonian soldiers, triggering a massacre in which many Felderians were killed due to being unarmed and unprepared. He held no hate against Emberstone for this, understanding they reacted the way a soldier would and should react to a threat. He blamed high command for interfering in things they were out of the loop on and didn't understand.
+During the Industrial War, a spontaneous Saffronalia truce occurred along the trenches between Felderian and Emberstonian forces. Both sides fraternized, exchanged gifts, and shared food in No Man’s Land. The truce was shattered when a junior Felderian officer opened fire on Emberstonian soldiers, triggering a massacre in which many Felderians were killed due to being unarmed and unprepared. Dieppe held no hate against Emberstone for this, understanding they reacted the way a soldier would and should react to a threat. He blamed high command for interfering in things they were out of the loop on and didn't understand.
-Disgusted by Felderia’s leadership and unwilling to see more of his men sacrificed, Dieppe purged his company of loyalists and defected with those who wished to follow. He and his men were accepted by Lord High Protector Masdrin, who respected Dieppe’s actions and values.
+Disgusted by Felderia’s leadership and unwilling to see more of his men sacrificed, Dieppe was ordered to go over the top in a suicidal push against Emberstone. Instead, he purged his company of loyalists and defected with those who wished to follow. He and his men were accepted by Lord High Protector Masdrin, who respected Dieppe’s actions and values.
+Dieppe’s decision was driven entirely by Felderian incompetence and disregard for their own troops; he understood that, in the same situation, Emberstone would have suffered the same fate. The final order to sacrifice his men was the last straw—Dieppe knew their best chance for survival was with the enemy.
 ===== Founding of the Emberstone Foreign Legion =====
-Dieppe’s defection led directly to the founding of the **Emberstone Foreign Legion** (EFL) in 1678, after the Industrial War. The EFL became a full branch of the Royal Emberstone Armed Forces (REAF), known for taking on the most dangerous and politically sensitive missions.
+Dieppe’s defection led directly to the founding of the **Royal Emberstone Foreign Legion** (REFL) in 1678, after the Industrial War. The REFL became a full branch of the Royal Emberstone Armed Forces (REAF), known for taking on the most dangerous and politically sensitive missions.
 * **Membership:** Entirely foreign-born volunteers seeking redemption, refuge, or a clean slate. Emberstonians may join, but typically serve elsewhere in REAF.
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 ===== The Second War and Legendary Command =====
-By the Second War, Dieppe had risen to command the entire EFL. Now a hardened, autonomous special forces branch, the Legion fielded its own coastal boats, a small air force, and participated in the most dangerous operations, including liberation of Brynn Bladeshard’s thrall camps.
+By the Second War, Dieppe had risen to command the entire REFL. Now a hardened, autonomous special forces branch, the Legion fielded its own coastal boats, a small air force, and participated in the most dangerous operations, including liberation of Brynn Bladeshard’s thrall camps.
 * **Command Style:** Dieppe led from a custom STARAH (Stealth Tactical Armored Rotary Aircraft Hybrid), escorted by SHARAs. He maintained overwatch and direct radio command, but would “roll up in a tank” if necessary.
-* **Reputation:** The EFL, under Dieppe, earned a reputation for being “harder than a coffin nail,” always volunteering for high-risk missions and consistently delivering results.
+* **Reputation:** The REFL, under Dieppe, earned a reputation for being “harder than a coffin nail,” always volunteering for high-risk missions and consistently delivering results.
 ===== Namesake and Major Battles =====
-Dieppe’s name is drawn from two major WWII battles: the **Dieppe Raid** and the **Battle of the Leopold Canal**—both bloody, pivotal engagements for Canadian forces. In-universe, these allusions foreshadow his role in leading the Legion through the most costly and decisive battles of the Second War, with his name becoming synonymous with the EFL’s legendary resilience.
+Dieppe’s name is drawn from two major WWII battles: the **Dieppe Raid** and the **Battle of the Leopold Canal**—both bloody, pivotal engagements for Canadian forces. In-universe, these allusions foreshadow his role in leading the Legion through the most costly and decisive battles of the Second War, with his name becoming synonymous with the REFL’s legendary resilience.
 ===== Legacy and Postwar Life =====