Archduke Ferdinand
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As an Archduke, he was almost certainly at least a [[Noble]]. | As an Archduke, he was almost certainly at least a [[Noble]]. | ||
| - | If the word "Duke" | + | If the word "Duke" is taken with the [[wikipedia:Duke#United_Kingdom|British definition]] it would imply he is a [[Royal]], possibly [[King_Saline_IV]]'s sibling. |
The term "[[wikipedia:Archduke|Archduke]]" implies a sovereign ruler; which Ferdinand obviously wasn't. | The term "[[wikipedia:Archduke|Archduke]]" implies a sovereign ruler; which Ferdinand obviously wasn't. | ||
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Proposed Canon
First Appearance: TBFGK 27
Archduke Ferdinand was an uncroaked warlord for Stanley the Plaid. Along with Ensign Toast he was placed in defense of the Gobwin Knob garrison after the walls were breached, and was destroyed in the ensuing conflict.
Speculation
Social rank
As an Archduke, he was almost certainly at least a Noble.
If the word "Duke" is taken with the British definition it would imply he is a Royal, possibly King_Saline_IV's sibling.
The term "Archduke" implies a sovereign ruler; which Ferdinand obviously wasn't.
The Roman definition is for an important commander with no formal rank (or an alien rank not used by Romans).
Real World References
His name is a reference to Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria whose assassination led to the start of World War I. To this he wears a WWI era pickelhaube, and a gun range target.
| Preceded by: Sir Leeroy Jenkins | Chief Warlord of Gobwin Knob | Succeeded by: Lady Phat-Singh |
