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I'm getting all of this from Mackay's dissertation. I just wanted to make a Tumblr post of it since I find info easily digestible in bullet points. Correct me if I mess up on any of this!

The Tempest: though he had a fiery temper, he wasn't one to hold a grudge. He was both brave and quick to anger, which is where his nickname came from

MacKay directly calls him a "young reckless rake" since he enjoyed drinking, gambling(blackjack specifically), women, and other aspects of army camraderie in the camps

Chilvarious and honest; he would take accountability for his actions and act professionally. His education positivel6 influenced his manners

Sought glory and was protective over his military reputation (would lead to jealousy)

Extremely loyal to his friends, and Napoleon as we all know lol

Materialistic; loved "fine wine, books, art, horses, fancy clothes, and architecture"

Vain and proud of it

Artistic; "he could dance, act, and draw", alongside comedy, poetry, performing speeches, and beautiful handwriting

Shared revolutionary ideas; against the church, agreed with the ideas of equality and merit

1. Don’t refer to Marshal Murat’s uniform as “peacock wear” within earshot of him.

2. When Napoleon pulls out a map, don’t ask, “Are we lost?”

3. If your cannonball doesn’t quite reach the enemy lines, just blame the wind. Or Berthier.

4. Don’t accidentally toast “To King Louis” at an officers’ dinner. Ever.

5. Avoid playing cards with Marshal Lannes – unless you enjoy losing your entire month’s pay.

6. Foraging in enemy territory: Always ask what’s in the stew before you eat it.

7. If you’re sent to negotiate peace, don’t open with, “Our emperor said this would be easy.”

8. During winter campaigns, remember: snowballs do not replace musket balls.

9. Don’t try to outdo Napoleon in recalling historical battles. You’ll lose.

10. If Napoleon is inspecting the troops, resist the urge to ask, “Is it true you’re shorter than Murat?”

11. Never, under any circumstances, suggest that Wellington’s redcoats “don’t look so tough.”

12. If Marshal Ney orders a charge, just assume it’s going to last until nightfall.

13. Do not ask Marshal Davout if his nickname Iron Marshal comes from his cooking.

14. If your bayonet charge fails, remember: retreat is just “advancing in the opposite direction.”

15. If someone says “This mission is simple,” expect nothing but complications.

16. In case of defeat, remember: it’s always the Austrians’ fault. Even if they aren’t there.

17. During peace negotiations, “bombing their latrines” is not considered a formal strategy.

18. If you happen to capture a British officer, refrain from gloating by saying, “See you in Paris!”

19. When bivouacked near rivers, don’t bet on crossing without some form of disaster.

21. If you see Marshals Massena or Augereau looting, no, you didn't.

22. Any and all paintings are property of Marshal Soult, no takesy-backseys.

23. One does not ask Marshal Berthier to tell one about the rabbits.

24. Try not to look Marshal Bessieres in the wandering eye, he gets touchy about it.

25. All dishes of haricots must be left out of the direct throwing range of Marshal Oudinot.

26. All mentions of "don't run with sharp objects, you could put out an eye!" must NOT be said within hearing range of Marshal Massena.

27. What happens in bivouac, stays in the bivouac.

28. Do not, under any circumstances, put your tongue on a cannon during the Russian campaign, even on a dare.

29. If Marshal Lannes says you're going the wrong fucking way, you are going, the, wrong, fucking, way.

32. If General Desaix wants to befriend you, don’t question it. He is actually friendly and doesn’t have an agenda.

33. Do not sign up for Desaix’s pranks though, even if you are buddies. You don’t want Larrey to have to save TWO people.

34. Do not get alarmed if Oudinot gets wounded. He will live.

35. DO NOT invade the Russian Empire under ANY circumstances. You will not manage to get out before winter.

38. If there is a wanted criminal on the loose in your home village, DO NOT report the local priest (you will not get the reward money)

39. If anything bad happens, ever, it's the Austrians fault

41. Keep Kleber the hell away from brothels and Bonaparte in that order.

42. Spain is right out, Portugal too.

43. If things don't work out with the Navy, blame Villeneuve.

44. If you absolutely must take that bridge, by all means necessary, Marshal Lannes and Murat can be convinced to work together for this.

45. Never, under any circumstances, try to force Bernadotte to work with Davout. Hell, don't force ANYONE to work with Davout. His work ethic frightens even the Germans.

46. Obvious but - do not start a war on two fronts. Berthier may self-destruct if this is attempted.

47. Do NOT let Davout, Mortier and Oudinot get drunk together in a hotel. The Department of Finance cannot handle it.

48. Do not put Lasalle in charge of guarding the booze. Ever.

49. Never ever ever ask Nansouty how his pond is doing.

51. Don't ask Lasalle how many sabres he's broken, he will be counting for a while.

52. Under no circumstances should the 6th Hussars and the 8th Chasseurs be allowed anywhere near each other. What the fuck do you mean you've brigaded them together?

53. If your regiment of hussars is adopted by Murat, just go with it. You'll find your brigade again eventually, I think. Probably.

54. If you invite any of Lasalle's ADCs to dinner, they will get drunk and start singing.

55. Don't brag continuously about being one of only 140 men in the regiment to have a barrel sash, the others will get annoyed and someone will probably challenge you to a duel over it eventually.

56. Don't ask Oudinot about the time he stabbed that horse in the neck, unless you'd like to be stabbed in the neck yourself. Or stab yourself in the neck if he starts talking about obedience or something.

57. You're perfectly welcome to try to convince your General or Marshal not to burn down that Spanish village, but don't get your hopes up.

58. What happens in Spain, stays in Spain. Probably better that way.

59. Just because it grows out of the ground does not mean it's edible.

62. Don’t ask Larrey why he came to the treatment he’s using on the wounded. It’s all the right things for all the wrong reasons.

63. It’s not worth being neutral. Believe me, cities have been bombed horrendously for being neutral. If you do plan on it doing it anyways, just beat the British to it and blow up your own ships.

64. If involved in an affair with the Danish king, don’t bother cheating on him or try to run off. You may get exiled. But why should you? He pays well, and any kids with the guy will live richly.

65. Don’t speak badly of religion or the monarchy in Denmark. You may find yourself permanently exiled.

66. Don’t ask the Danish monarch about the lack of mailboxes in his kingdom. Just don’t.

67. What happens Danish officer parties stays in the Officers parties.

68. Please don't put the French and Russian Peacocks in a room. we don't need to watch that.

Let me add to it.

70. Francois-Etienne de Damas and Francois-Auguste de Damas are not the same man. One is much smaller than the other, and younger. And less.... attached to Kleber than the other one. 71. One should absolutely check one's boots for scorpions in Egypt. Berthier has written an order regarding this. 72. Do not swim in the Nile unless you want to become crocodile chow.

73. Do not hold your breath in 1796 if you are waiting for supplies to come - be that bullocks, clothing, munitions or back pay.

74. Don't ask where any of that is, and don't write to the Directory about it or you will be put on A List and no-one wants to be on A List when it pertains to the Directory.

75. It's Monsieur in the Armee du Rhin and Citizen in the Armee de l'Italie. Do not confuse the two. It will end badly.

76. Under no circumstances ask Hoche about Kleber or Pichegru and vice-versa.

77. Do not try to understand what Houchard just said. Just nod, smile and agree. None of us know what he said and that is partially because of his horrible accent and partially because of his horrible accident.

78. Do not call Soult Roi Nicolas within his range of hearing. Ever.

79. Do not tell Bessieres to charge home, LANNES.

The art style comes from《NIPPON SANGOKU: The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun》(Please do not use commercially.)