"Yes, I would. I would sacrifice every drop of blood in my body, I would sacrifice every man in the galaxy. Every woman, every child, and every awful thing orbiting every star in every galaxy in every time and place. I would blast apart every atom, no quark would be safe if it had to be sacrificed for freedom. I would rather see the galaxy die an ignoble atomic death and be erased forever than live as a slave."
Early Life and Unification of Mars
Born Cordelia Neamhan, Antimony was the daughter of the visionary leader who united
Mars under one rule. Her strategic-yet-enthusiastic marriage to the prince of the Neaman Clan cemented the alliance that tipped the balance of power, paving the way for
Martian unification. As queen, Cordelia embarked on a campaign to consolidate power, using a combination of diplomacy and military might to bring rival clans under her control. Her self-education in the legendary
Library of Steel equipped her with the ideological, strategic, and philosophical foundations necessary to forge a unified
Martian state.
Penance Knight and Rebirth
However,
Earth's intervention shattered
Martian triumph. Charged with genocide and war crimes, Cordelia was sentenced to serve as a Penance Knight,
Condemned to wear power armor and fight for the Commonwealth. Renaming herself Antimony, she fought alongside fellow
Martian Clan leaders in the Second
Reptid War. The survivors, harboring deep resentment toward the Commonwealth, conspired to overthrow their oppressors. Antimony's contacts procured a sample of the
Lucifuge virus, a potent bioweapon from the Great Timocracy of Mankind Era. She assembled a team of exceptional individuals, including John and Maggie Fitch, Victor Sabazein, Vasilisa Petrova, and 'Bunnyfoot' Songmuli, to execute a daring plan.
Liberation and Legacy
Antimony's crew armed the Waxies and weaponized the
Lucifuge, sparking a
Clone rebellion that toppled the Premier of the Commonwealth. With the clones' free will restored, Antimony emerged as a hero and a symbol of resistance. As the first
Rifanid of the
Martian Militia, she played a pivotal role in shaping the new order. Her subsequent involvement in historic events cemented her status as a legendary figure in human history. Antimony Neamhan's transformation from queen to Penance Knight to liberator exemplifies her unwavering dedication to freedom, justice, and humanity's potential. Her legacy inspires generations, serving as a testament to the power of resilience and determination in the face of overwhelming adversity. In many ways, she's considered the ideal
Martian.
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