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Arthur Thorne  | |
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Chief of Military Police | |
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In Office: |
10 October 1962 |
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Born: |
March 13th, 1920 |
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Died: |
Unkown |
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Deceased |
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Education: |
Miner's Certificate of Competency |
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Allegiance: |
United State of America |
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Branch:: |
West Virginia National Guard |
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Years of service: |
10 Years |
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Rank: |
Sergeant |
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Arthur Thorne
Arthur Thorne was born on the 13th of March, 1920, in Thurmond, West Virginia. Known for his Appalachian dialect, Thorne was plucked from his small West Virginia home by the Hauptmann Colt McCoy in the 50s, getting him into the newly forming Imperial War Authority Garrison in the Imperial Protectorate, where he would later become the Chief of the Military Police (MP). His short tenure as the MP Chief would spark controversy due to his uneducated past and inexperience in such a leadership position. This all caught up to him once Fieldmarshal Colt McCoy fired him on the national broadcast, making this the last time he would be seen in the city.
Early Life and Education
Arthur Thorne was born on the 13th of March, 1920, in Thurmond, West Virginia. His parents were aspiring gold miners, moving from Mississippi to the mines of West Virginia to strike it big. One problem arose, though: they were flat broke in the middle of one of the smallest towns in America, and the fact that the parents accidentally read their map wrong, as the West Coast was gold country, not West Virginia.
Thorne would grow up extremely poor, and sadly, in 1921, his father would be one of the few who died in the Battle of Blair Mountain, the largest labor uprising in US history. Throughout his childhood, Thorne and his mother would struggle to keep the candles on in their little shack. The moment he could pick up a pickaxe, he would start working in the local coal mine. In 1937, to make more money, he would enlist in the army, joining the West Virginia National Guard and just in time to help the Red Cross with the Great Ohio River Flood. Thorne would be noted for his digging capabilities during this rescue operation, saving three dogs and a rat. Though the rat was a self-admission from Thorne and was never officially reported.
World War Two
During World War Two, the West Virginia National Guard was activated; Thorne, a sergeant at the time, was sent to the Panama Canal to ensure its safety. Thorne would never see actual combat during the war and was reprimanded for his constant "random digging" on base as the locals tipped him off to possible hidden gold that could make him rich.
After the collapse and subsequent capitulation of the United States of America, Thorne and his men would return to West Virginia in 1947. Once he arrived home, his mother was nowhere to be found, with just a note left behind. Sadly, Thorne was never taught how to read, so he could not read it himself. He would never find his mother again. From that point on, Thorne decided to stay in West Virginia, going back on the search that his family started all those years ago for gold.
Finding a Friend
In 1954, a certain Hauptmann under the personal staff of the Fieldmarshal of North America would be traveling through West Virginia to inspect the West Virginia National Guard that was being set back up. As he drove through the small town of Thurmond, a rockslide would hit his car, almost burying him alive. Thorne would dig the man out after two long days, saving Hauptman Colt McCoy. The two would talk at the local hospital, where they shared their stories of the war.
Hauptman McCoy offered Thorne the chance to join him, becoming one of his officers. Thorne accepted, and from there he would be made a Militärsekretar under his command. Records show Thorne jumped up the ranks without any formal education, but historians still debate how a man with almost no education would rise so high so quickly; it's safe to say Colt McCoy called in some favors from his Office. By 1956, both Thorne and McCoy would find themselves back in New York City after surveying the countless National Guard divisions around the Imperial American Protectorate. Thorne would start his career in the Military Police, while his friend would stay in the Field Marshal's office.
In 1960, Thorne would become the Militärdirektor of the 1st Military Police Battalion in New York City after a massive bust of resistance fighters who were planning to attack a military parade. He would later be promoted to Chief of the Military Police at the rank of Generalmajor on October 10th, 1962, with the accession of his friend Colt McCoy to Fieldmarshal.
Chief of the Military Police
Arthur Thorne would serve a short but interesting term as the Chief of Military Police. With the Field Marshal, Thorne completely uprooted the MPs and turned them into a force to be reckoned with within the Garrison. Located at the Outer City Compound, the "Dreadfort," he would be integral to keeping the Garrison professional, even with how he spoke. However, issues would arise as his illiteracy would not help him in his leadership of the Military Police.
The War on Pickaxe Pirates
Within the outer city limits, a mine filled with rich resources lay open for anyone to come in and mine it. During his tenure, a bunch of muggers and thieves would start to use the mines as a hideout and grounds to steal from anyone trying to mine. Thorne found this unacceptable, and with the Field Marshal, he would start a campaign to stop these so-called "Pickaxe Pirates." His campaign would be very successful as the Garrison would stop the pirates, making the mines safe for all the miners in New York City.
The Firing of Arthur Thorne
Even with his long-lasting friendship with the Field Marshal Colt McCoy, issues would arise. From his illiteracy problems to his multiple acts within the city limits. Many of these acts are classified, but what is known is that he had a kerfuffle with the Regional Director of the NSB, Egon Krohn. Many speculate that he might have said something to upset the Germans in the city with his Appalachian straight-shooting attitude. The last broadcast made by Arthur Thorne would also confuse many historians, as he would say "Hail, Columbia" and within eight minutes be seen leaving the city in his car. The next day, on October 18th, 1962.