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| nationality = Yuktobanian
|name=Seryozha Nikanor
 
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| rank = Prime Minister<br>([[Yuktobania|Union of Yuktobanian Republics]])<br>Commander-in-chief<br>(Yuktobanian Military)
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| gender = Male
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| hair = Black
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| eyes = Green
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| skin = Caucasian
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| affiliations = Union of Yuktobanian Republics<br>President [[Vincent Harling]]<br>Major [[Nastasya Vasilievna Obertas|Nastasya Obertas]]<br>Captain [[Jack Bartlett]]<br>Captain [[Nicholas A. Andersen]]
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| appearances = ''[[Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War]]''
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| voiceactor-en = [[Paul St. Peter]]
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| voiceactor-jp = [[Masashi Ebara]]
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{{Quote|To those who still dare to hide behind the power of their hateful weapons. Bring yourself {{Sic}} before the light of peace and harmony.|Nikanor{{Ref|AC5-Cut26|Cutscene 26, ''[[Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War]]''.}}}}
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'''Seryozha Viktrovich Nikanor'''{{Ref|AC5-EndCredits|Ending credits, ''[[Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War]]''.}} was the serving Prime Minister of the [[Yuktobania|Union of Yuktobanian Republics]] around the turn of the 21st century. He was a strong proponent of peace and a central figure in both the escalation and resolution of the 2010 [[Circum-Pacific War]].
|notable= Kidnapped by the [[Grey Men]]
 
Prime Mininster of [[Yuktobania]]
 
|affiliation= Yuktobania, Osea, [[OFS Kestrel]]}}
 
   
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==Biography==
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===Pre-war administration===
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Nikanor took office sometime after the end of Prime Minister Samanov's time in office (after 1991{{Ref|Follow|''FOLLOW'', [http://acecombat.jp/ace5/top.htm ACES WEB]. Retrieved July 17, 2018.}}); it is unknown whether or not Nikanor's term immediately followed Samanov's.
   
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Prior to 2010, it is presumed that his administration worked to strengthen Yuktobania's diplomatic relations with the [[Osea|Osean Federation]] and supported the nuclear disarmament initiatives proposed by Osea's president, [[Vincent Harling]].{{Ref|GAZE-5|"[[Arkbird Declaration: Summit 2008#Arkbird Declaration|Arkbird Declaration]]", ''[[Arkbird Declaration: Summit 2008]]''. ''[[GAZE]]''. Retrieved July 17, 2018.}} It is also possible that Nikanor's administration took part in the cooperative construction of Osea's [[Basset Space Center]].{{Ref|AC5-M06-CutPrior|Cutscene prior to [[White Bird (Part I)]], ''[[Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War]]''.}}
'''Seryozha Nikanor''' was the prime minister of [[Yuktobania]] in 2005, and possibly through other years as well, though this is not confirmed. Nikanor supposedly began and fought a hard-line war, as did [[Vincent Harling|Harling]], during the [[Circum-Pacific War]].
 
   
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===Circum-Pacific War (2010)===
Before the war, Nikanor possibly led the Yuktobanian forces alongside the [[Osea]]ns during the [[Belkan War]], but this is speculation. He later worked on the [[Arkbird]] project with Harling, "Building a Bridge of Peace that would span into Outer Space."
 
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{{Main|Circum-Pacific War|2010 Osean airspace intrusions}}
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Sometime in mid-2010, an unspecified series of events led Nikanor and the Yuktobanian leadership to begin spying on the Oseans. After a [[Yuktobanian Air Force|Yuktobanian squadron]] engaged a large formation of [[Osean Air Defense Force|Osean aircraft]] near [[Cape Landers]] on September 23,{{Ref|AC5-Cut02|Cutscene 02, ''[[Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War]]''.}} Nikanor authorized the deployment of a [[SR-71 Blackbird|reconnaissance aircraft]] to the Osean mainland. The spy plane was ultimately lost, and a number of responding Yuktobanian fighters were also shot down by [[Wardog Squadron]].{{Ref|AC5-M01|[[Shorebirds]], ''[[Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War]]''.}}
   
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====Removal from office and imprisonment====
He was imprisoned by the [[Belka]]n aggressors for much, possibly all of the war, but was broken out by Osean and Yuktobanian intellectuals working as a resistance movement (led by [[Jack Bartlett]], "Heartbreak One"). He then worked for peace with Osean Federation President Vincent Harling by presenting a live T.V broadcast of himself and President Vincent Harling shaking hands, which led to Yuktobanian and Osean units joining forces to attack and destroy [[Grunder Industries]] main facility housing the [[SOLG]] control systems.
 
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Sometime before September 27, a group of right-wing nationalists (likely displeased with Nikanor's perceived failure and weakness) staged a coup and removed Nikanor from office;{{Ref|AC5-Cut23|Cutscene 23, ''[[Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War]]''.}} the deposed prime minister was subsequently imprisoned at Shtil Internment Camp{{Ref|AC5-M25-Brief|Briefing, [[Heartbreak One (mission)|Heartbreak One]], ''[[Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War]]''.}} in [[Pobeda Peninsula|northeastern Yuktobania]]. Without Nikanor to stay the military's response, the new regime proceeded to declare war on the Osean Federation and launch several blitz attacks against its former ally.{{Refcall|AC5-Cut23}}
   
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====Rescue====
What happened after the war to Nikanor is unknown, though he definitely survived and worked with, rather than against, Osea and [[Vincent Harling]] into the future.
 
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{{Main|Operation Crossroad|Operation Glory Horn}}
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In the early morning hours on December 23, members of the [[Yuktobanian resistance]] (led by OADF Captain [[Jack Bartlett]]) staged a rescue effort for Nikanor. Despite being heavily sedated by his captors, Nikanor was liberated from the internment camp and driven to nearby [[Krylo Airfield]]. Nikanor slowly regained consciousness and was spirited onto a commandeered [[C-1 Trader]] piloted by Bartlett. Due to the efforts of [[Razgriz Squadron]], Bartlett, and the resistance, Nikanor escaped{{Ref|AC5-M25|[[Heartbreak One (mission)|Heartbreak One]], ''[[Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War]]''.}} and was safely transported to the [[OFS Kestrel|OFS ''Kestrel'']].{{Refcall|AC5-Cut23}}
   
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[[File:Nikanor Kestrel.jpg|thumb|250px|Nikanor and Captain [[Nicholas A. Andersen]] aboard the [[OFS Kestrel|''Kestrel'']]'s bridge]]
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{{Quote|Attention, [[Yuktobanian Navy|Yuktobanian fleet]]. This is Prime Minister Nikanor, representative of your government. I am on the...''Kestrel''?|Nikanor{{Ref|AC5-Cut24|Cutscene 24, ''[[Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War]]''.}}}}
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Nearly one week later, on December 29, the ''Kestrel'' and its fleet were intercepted by a large [[Yuktobanian Navy|Yuktobanian naval armada]]. Despite Nikanor's attempts to reason with his countrymen, the fleet commander called the prime minister a traitor for joining with the enemy and ordered his fleet to sink Nikanor along with the Oseans. When the Yuktobanians began firing upon vessels that would not comply with these orders, the ''Kestrel''{{'}}s commanding officer, [[Nicholas A. Andersen]] urged Nikanor to take his leave and seek out President Harling,{{Refcall|AC5-Cut24}} who had returned to the Osean capital, [[Oured]], several days before Nikanor's rescue.{{Ref|AC5-Cut22|Cutscene 22, ''[[Ace Combat 5: The Unsung War]]''.}}
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====Ending the war====
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[[File:President Harling and Prime Minister Nikanor.png|thumb|250px|Nikanor's and Harling's televised address to their respective nations from [[Bright Hill]]]]
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{{Quote|President [[Vincent Harling|Harling]]'s words are true. The war is over, but there is one more battle that still needs to be fought.|Nikanor{{Refcall|AC5-Cut26}}}}
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{{Main|Battle of Sudentor}}
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As soon as it was possible, Nikanor departed from the ''Kestrel'' and was transported to Oured, where he met with Harling; the two leaders agreed to an immediate ceasefire. At 2200hrs on December 30, Nikanor and Harling held a joint press conference at [[Bright Hill]]. During the address, Nikanor symbolically stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Harling as a sign of solidarity between the two nations. Nikanor advised that the war's [[Grey Men|true instigators]] still remained at large, and Harling urged both Osean and Yuktobanian forces to aid the "[[Razgriz Squadron|brave pilots]]" who were "''flying east to meet the enemy''." Nikanor ended the address by challenging those who deal in violence to come "''before the light of peace and harmony''."{{Refcall|AC5-Cut26}}
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===Postwar administration===
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Nikanor was reappointed as Yuktobania's Prime Minister in April 2011, working together to restore relations with Osea, commencing a full-scale postwar nuclear weapon reduction programme.{{Ref|Frontline|''FRONTLINE'', [https://ace7.acecombat.jp/clm/column04.php]. Retrieved November 25, 2019.}}
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==Trivia==
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*"Seryozha" is the diminutive and familiar form of Sergei, a common male name in [[Russia]].
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*"Viktrovich" is a misspelling of "Viktorovich", which means "son of Viktor".
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*"Nikanor" is incorrectly used as a surname; in the correct form, it would be "Nikanorov".
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Revision as of 13:55, 17 January 2020

"To those who still dare to hide behind the power of their hateful weapons. Bring yourself [sic] before the light of peace and harmony."
― Nikanor[1]

Seryozha Viktrovich Nikanor[2] was the serving Prime Minister of the Union of Yuktobanian Republics around the turn of the 21st century. He was a strong proponent of peace and a central figure in both the escalation and resolution of the 2010 Circum-Pacific War.

Biography

Pre-war administration

Nikanor took office sometime after the end of Prime Minister Samanov's time in office (after 1991[3]); it is unknown whether or not Nikanor's term immediately followed Samanov's.

Prior to 2010, it is presumed that his administration worked to strengthen Yuktobania's diplomatic relations with the Osean Federation and supported the nuclear disarmament initiatives proposed by Osea's president, Vincent Harling.[4] It is also possible that Nikanor's administration took part in the cooperative construction of Osea's Basset Space Center.[5]

Circum-Pacific War (2010)

Sometime in mid-2010, an unspecified series of events led Nikanor and the Yuktobanian leadership to begin spying on the Oseans. After a Yuktobanian squadron engaged a large formation of Osean aircraft near Cape Landers on September 23,[6] Nikanor authorized the deployment of a reconnaissance aircraft to the Osean mainland. The spy plane was ultimately lost, and a number of responding Yuktobanian fighters were also shot down by Wardog Squadron.[7]

Removal from office and imprisonment

Sometime before September 27, a group of right-wing nationalists (likely displeased with Nikanor's perceived failure and weakness) staged a coup and removed Nikanor from office;[8] the deposed prime minister was subsequently imprisoned at Shtil Internment Camp[9] in northeastern Yuktobania. Without Nikanor to stay the military's response, the new regime proceeded to declare war on the Osean Federation and launch several blitz attacks against its former ally.[8]

Rescue

In the early morning hours on December 23, members of the Yuktobanian resistance (led by OADF Captain Jack Bartlett) staged a rescue effort for Nikanor. Despite being heavily sedated by his captors, Nikanor was liberated from the internment camp and driven to nearby Krylo Airfield. Nikanor slowly regained consciousness and was spirited onto a commandeered C-1 Trader piloted by Bartlett. Due to the efforts of Razgriz Squadron, Bartlett, and the resistance, Nikanor escaped[10] and was safely transported to the OFS Kestrel.[8]

Nikanor Kestrel

Nikanor and Captain Nicholas A. Andersen aboard the Kestrel's bridge

"Attention, Yuktobanian fleet. This is Prime Minister Nikanor, representative of your government. I am on the...Kestrel?"
― Nikanor[11]

Nearly one week later, on December 29, the Kestrel and its fleet were intercepted by a large Yuktobanian naval armada. Despite Nikanor's attempts to reason with his countrymen, the fleet commander called the prime minister a traitor for joining with the enemy and ordered his fleet to sink Nikanor along with the Oseans. When the Yuktobanians began firing upon vessels that would not comply with these orders, the Kestrel's commanding officer, Nicholas A. Andersen urged Nikanor to take his leave and seek out President Harling,[11] who had returned to the Osean capital, Oured, several days before Nikanor's rescue.[12]

Ending the war

President Harling and Prime Minister Nikanor

Nikanor's and Harling's televised address to their respective nations from Bright Hill

"President Harling's words are true. The war is over, but there is one more battle that still needs to be fought."
― Nikanor[1]

As soon as it was possible, Nikanor departed from the Kestrel and was transported to Oured, where he met with Harling; the two leaders agreed to an immediate ceasefire. At 2200hrs on December 30, Nikanor and Harling held a joint press conference at Bright Hill. During the address, Nikanor symbolically stood shoulder-to-shoulder with Harling as a sign of solidarity between the two nations. Nikanor advised that the war's true instigators still remained at large, and Harling urged both Osean and Yuktobanian forces to aid the "brave pilots" who were "flying east to meet the enemy." Nikanor ended the address by challenging those who deal in violence to come "before the light of peace and harmony."[1]

Postwar administration

Nikanor was reappointed as Yuktobania's Prime Minister in April 2011, working together to restore relations with Osea, commencing a full-scale postwar nuclear weapon reduction programme.[13]


Trivia

  • "Seryozha" is the diminutive and familiar form of Sergei, a common male name in Russia.
  • "Viktrovich" is a misspelling of "Viktorovich", which means "son of Viktor".
  • "Nikanor" is incorrectly used as a surname; in the correct form, it would be "Nikanorov".

References