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| - House von Edmundovich is a noble family on the planet Vostroya. An old, proud family, the von Edmundovichs are most famous for their military history, with many members of the family even interbreeding so more firstborn sons can be sent off to serve in Vostroyas regiments. Despite their wealth and power, the von Edmundovichs are hated by not only their peers but also the common folk as well, with accusations of nepotism and bribing military leaders all to common. Once the von Edmundovichs were considered to be the most powerful family on Vostroya, and popular among the masses. This changed when Rasputin von Edmundovich was given the position of Lord Marshal of many Vostroyan regiments, a decisions many felt unsatisfied with. Worse was Rasputins vicious personality and controversial decisions made in the Sepridon campaign, earning him the nicknames the "Executioner of Sepridon" and the "Mad Marshal". Even though Rasputin was murdered by his own family, his reputation has forever tainted the family name, with much of their previous power stripped from them. The von Edmudovichs have seamanly distanced themselves from politics, but are in fact merely waiting for another opportunity to seize power once again. The von Edmundovichs military exploits are well known. Vladimir von Edmundovich IX in particular is praised for his command over Vostroyan Firstborn forces in the Theolosses crusade of 786 M39, with some billing him as a planetary hero. Others such as Rasputin von Edmundovich are famous for their brutality and general incompetent command. The von Edmundovich family have had a grip over the 18th Vostroyan Firstborn line infantry, with the regiments generals often being members of the family. Vladimir von Edmundovich XXI also has limited control of the 25th, 46th, 48th, and 56 th line infantry regiments, and the 122 nd armoured regiment.
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