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==General==
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[[Image:McCarthy.JPG|thumb|right|Lieutenant Alexander McCarthy in 2335.]]
Nothing is known about the biography or service to the [[GTA]] prior to his appearance in FreeSpace: The Great War.
 
  
==Betrayal of the GTA==
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'''Lieutenant Alexander McCarthy''' was a [[Terran]] officer stationed aboard the GTD ''Intrepid'' in 2335.  He is remembered primarily for his theft of the plans for the [[Avenger]] cannon.
:''Main Article:'' [[Heist of the Avenger Prototype]]
 
  
Lieutenant Alexander McCarthy stole the prototype of the [[GTW Avenger]] Laser cannon on the 15th January of 2335 while [[Galactic Terran Alliance|GTA]] forces were raiding the Vasudan cargo depot the prototypes were stored. He used a hijacked transport, designated as the GTT Omega to carry out his plans. After the mission, [[Galactic Terran Intelligence]] found proof that the GTT Omega did not follow its orders. Capturing McCarthy and retrieving the stolen plans became a primary objective for the [[Galactic Terran Alliance|GTA]] to complete.
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==Stealing the Avenger==
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:''Main Article: [[Heist of the Avenger Prototype]]''
  
The adamant traitor was tracked down and captured while he was transfering the [[GTW Avenger]] technology to his Vasudan contact, the PVFr Rasputin. During the fight, Terran pilots disabled his transport's engines, disallowing McCarthy from escapingAll of McCarthy's loyalist pilots were killed by the [[GTA]] and McCarthy himself was captured.
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In the final days of the [[Terran-Vasudan War]], the [[Galactic Terran Alliance]] discovered that McCarthy had defected to the [[Vasudans]] along with several fighters and personnelMcCarthy had somehow obtained a copy of the plans for the new Avenger cannon, which he intended to sell to the Vasudans.  The [[GTD Galatea|GTD ''Galatea'']] was assigned to capture McCarthy and retrieve the stolen plans.
  
<i>No canon information is known about the future of McCarthy, other than the fact that his trials were highly publicized. See [[Heist of the Avenger Prototype]] for details.</i>
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McCarthy was tracked down and captured while he was transfering the plans to his Vasudan contact aboard the PVT ''Rasputin''. All of McCarthy's loyalist pilots were killed by the GTA, and McCarthy himself was captured and put on trial.
  
==Associates==
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It remains unknown what became of McCarthy after his capture, though it is implied in ''[[Portal:FreeSpace 2|FreeSpace 2]]'' that his [[The McCarthy Trials|trials]] were well-publicized.
McCarthy tried to carry out his betrayal with the following force: <br>
 
<i>Based on what is displayed in the game</i>
 
*GTT Omega, crew wholly loyal to McCarthy. [[GTT Elysium|Elysium-class]] transport
 
*8 [[GTF Apollo|Apollo-class fighters]]
 
*PVFr Rasputin, [[GVT Isis|Isis-class]] transport
 
  
 
==Justification==
 
==Justification==
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:''See also: [[The McCarthy trials]]''
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At the time of his theft, the existence of the [[Shivans]] was not common knowledge among the Terran population. McCarthy apparently knew of the Shivans' existence and shared this information with his loyalist pilots&mdash;during the capture operation, McCarthy's pilots alluded to the events at [[Ross 128]] and claimed that "the Vasudans are the least of our worries." It is possible that McCarthy hoped to strengthen the Vasudans so that they would be better able to face the Shivans.
  
At the time of his theft, the existence of the [[Shivans]] was not common knowledge amongst the Terran population, but McCarthy claimed to be doing it to strengthen the Vasudans so that they could both face a far greater foe, now recognized to have been the Shivans, which were indeed a much more dangerous enemy than the Vasudans had ever been. Though history likely exonerated McCarthy,, in light of his motivations and the eventual alliance with the Vasudans, it is unlikely he was prematurely released as a result.
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==Knowledge==
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Given his knowledge of the truth behind the Ross 128 attack, his knowledge of the existence of the Avenger prototype, and his ability to carry out his theft of the plans from the depot at just the right time, it is quite likely that McCarthy had connections with high-ranking military authorities, perhaps even in Terran Intelligence.
  
==Misc notes==
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==Miscellenaeous notes==
In FreeSpace 2, McCarthy was implied in the Command briefing of the [[The Sixth Wonder|Sixth Wonder]] mission. It was clarified that the [[242nd Suicide Kings]] were responsible for his capture and the fact that it was their first combat assignment.
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In ''FreeSpace 2'', McCarthy was mentioned in the command briefing introducing the player to the [[242nd Suicide Kings]]. It was stated that the capture of McCarthy was the Suicide Kings' first mission.
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[[Category:Characters|McCarthy, Alexander]]

Latest revision as of 09:08, 27 June 2011

Lieutenant Alexander McCarthy in 2335.

Lieutenant Alexander McCarthy was a Terran officer stationed aboard the GTD Intrepid in 2335. He is remembered primarily for his theft of the plans for the Avenger cannon.

Stealing the Avenger

Main Article: Heist of the Avenger Prototype

In the final days of the Terran-Vasudan War, the Galactic Terran Alliance discovered that McCarthy had defected to the Vasudans along with several fighters and personnel. McCarthy had somehow obtained a copy of the plans for the new Avenger cannon, which he intended to sell to the Vasudans. The GTD Galatea was assigned to capture McCarthy and retrieve the stolen plans.

McCarthy was tracked down and captured while he was transfering the plans to his Vasudan contact aboard the PVT Rasputin. All of McCarthy's loyalist pilots were killed by the GTA, and McCarthy himself was captured and put on trial.

It remains unknown what became of McCarthy after his capture, though it is implied in FreeSpace 2 that his trials were well-publicized.

Justification

See also: The McCarthy trials

At the time of his theft, the existence of the Shivans was not common knowledge among the Terran population. McCarthy apparently knew of the Shivans' existence and shared this information with his loyalist pilots—during the capture operation, McCarthy's pilots alluded to the events at Ross 128 and claimed that "the Vasudans are the least of our worries." It is possible that McCarthy hoped to strengthen the Vasudans so that they would be better able to face the Shivans.

Knowledge

Given his knowledge of the truth behind the Ross 128 attack, his knowledge of the existence of the Avenger prototype, and his ability to carry out his theft of the plans from the depot at just the right time, it is quite likely that McCarthy had connections with high-ranking military authorities, perhaps even in Terran Intelligence.

Miscellenaeous notes

In FreeSpace 2, McCarthy was mentioned in the command briefing introducing the player to the 242nd Suicide Kings. It was stated that the capture of McCarthy was the Suicide Kings' first mission.