Kien Chen
| Chen Kien | |
|---|---|
| 2615-2655 | |
| File:Chen Kien.gif | |
| Callsign | Bossman |
| Place of birth | Kaohsiung, Taiwan (Earth) |
| Place of death | Firekka system |
| Allegiance | Terran Confederation |
| Service/branch | Terran Confederation Space Force |
| Rank | Major |
| Relations | Chen Mingxing (spouse) |
Chen Kien, aka "Bossman", was a Terran Confederation fighter pilot assigned to the TCS Tiger's Claw. He was born in Kaohsiung, Taiwan in 2615. He held a degree in Aeronautical Engineering from the Confederation Net university system. He was married to Chen Mingxing and had a daughter born in March 2654. Chen was originally known for an irreverent, spontaneous flying style which he abandoned after seeing replacement pilots killed in action attempting to imitate his success. He changed his callsign from "Ripper" to "Bossman" to reflect this appreciation. As of 2654, Kien had 17 years of service with the Terran Confederation Navy during which time, according to Sam, he had flown everything in the Terran fleet and destroyed at least one of every class ship the Kilrathi had. He was featured in Pilot Profiles in April 2654, at which time he held the rank of Major.
Bossman was a natural leader and among the most admired pilots on the Tiger's Claw. He calm and coordinated, never getting distracted on the battlefield or taking unnecessary risks. He was also known for giving out advice to his fellow pilots, most of which was reliable. His advice was so good that even his superiors looked to him for advice.
Bossman participated in some of the most important battles of the Terran-Kilrathi War. During 2654, he participated in the Vega Campaign, which resulted in the liberation of that sector during the fall of Venice. He also assisted in Operation: Thor's Hammer, which saw the destruction of the Kilrathi Fleet that destroyed the Goddard Colony.
On 2655.271, Bossman was on patrol in the Firekka System with Major Jeannette Devereaux when they were ambushed by pilots of the Kilrathi Imperial Guard during the Defense of Firekka. Hopelessly overwhelmed, Bossman fought off the attackers and was killed in action, but he bought Angel the time she needed to escape. Bossman's death was a major blow to the crew of the Tiger's Claw, and he was given a traditional space funeral.
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Chen Kien from the 2654 issue of Claw Marks
