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− | The '''Archon''' is the ruler and leader of the [[Lyran Commonwealth]]. [[House Steiner]] holds a firm grasp upon the office, which currently resembles a constitutional monarchy. The heir | + | The '''Archon''' is the ruler and leader of the [[Lyran Commonwealth]]. [[House Steiner]] holds a firm grasp upon the office, which currently resembles a constitutional monarchy. The heir apparent, usually the eldest child or closest relative of the current Archon, is named [[Archon-Designate]]. |
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
− | The position is open to both sexes and the Archon is the commander | + | The position is open to both sexes and the Archon is the commander in chief of the [[Lyran Commonwealth Armed Forces]] and head of state holding full authority to make any and all decisions relating to domestic and foreign policy. Most, but not all, Archons-Designate have served in the Lyran military. Most Archons of House Steiner have traditionally been rather liberal rulers, granting the people the right of assembly, freedom of speech, and freedom of the press. Indeed, the rare occasions in which these rights have been suspended have led to major internal political crisis. |
==The Estates General== | ==The Estates General== | ||
− | A new Archon has to be | + | A new Archon has to be confirmed by the [[Estates General]], which was originally created in [[2376]] by [[Robert Marsden]] as a means to legitimize his coup d'état. From its humble beginning as a rubberstamp organization, the Estates General has slowly acquired a considerable degree of political influence in determining a new Archon. At least in theory, the powers of the Archon are limited by the Estates General which can ''de jure'' depose a ruling Archon and chose a suitable replacement. This was done only once in [[3007]] when the Estates General successfully passed a no-confidence resolution upon the unpopular and reckless [[Alessandro Steiner]], paving the way for his niece [[Katrina Steiner|Katrina]].<ref>''House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)'', pp. 88-90</ref> Such an act is never taken lightly; it will obviously cause a major constitutional crisis which may even lead to a full-fledged civil war. Realistically, the deciding factor will be the allegiance of the officers of the Lyran Commonwealth Armed Forces whose loyalty will tested to the utmost. |
− | ==List of | + | ==List of Archons of the Lyran Commonwealth== |
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
− | |- | + | |- |
! scope="col" width="175" style="background: #dedede;" | Name | ! scope="col" width="175" style="background: #dedede;" | Name | ||
! scope="col" width="150" style="background: #dedede;" | Reign | ! scope="col" width="150" style="background: #dedede;" | Reign | ||
! scope="col" style="background: #dedede;" | Descent | ! scope="col" style="background: #dedede;" | Descent | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | colspan="3" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Archon Basileus of the Lyran Commonwealth [[2346]] | + | | colspan="3" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Archon Basileus of the Lyran Commonwealth [[2346]] – [[2395]]''' |
+ | |- | ||
+ | | [[The Nine Archons]] || [[2346]] – [[2375]] || | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | [[Robert Marsden]] || [[2375]] – [[2395]] || | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | | + | | colspan="3" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Archon of the Lyran Commonwealth [[2395]] – [[2501]]''' |
|- | |- | ||
− | | [[ | + | | [[Alistair Marsden]] || [[2395]] – [[2408]] || Brother of Robert |
|- | |- | ||
− | | | + | | [[Katherine Steiner|Katherine Steiner-Marsden]] || [[2408]] – [[2445]] || Wife of Alistair |
|- | |- | ||
− | | [[Alistair Marsden]] || [[ | + | | [[Alistair Steiner|Alistair Marsden-Steiner]] || [[2445]] – [[2467]] || Son of Katherine and Alistair |
|- | |- | ||
− | | [[ | + | | [[Michael Steiner (25th c.)|Michael I]] || [[2467]] – [[2472]] || Son of Alistair Marsden-Steiner |
|- | |- | ||
− | | [[ | + | | [[Steven Steiner|Steven]] || [[2472]] – [[2501]] || Brother of Michael |
|- | |- | ||
− | | | + | | colspan="3" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Acting Archon of the Lyran Commonwealth [[2501]] – [[2506]]''' |
|- | |- | ||
− | | [[ | + | | [[Margaret Olsen|Margaret Olsen-Steiner]] || [[2501]] – [[2503]] || Wife of Steven, never confirmed as Archon |
|- | |- | ||
− | | [[ | + | | [[Robert Steiner|Robert I]] || [[2503]] – [[2506]] || Nephew of Steven |
|- | |- | ||
− | | | + | | colspan="3" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Archon of the Lyran Commonwealth [[2506]] – [[2849]]''' |
|- | |- | ||
− | | [[ | + | | [[Robert Steiner|Robert I]] || [[2506]] – [[2528]] || Confirmed by the Estates Geenral |
|- | |- | ||
− | | [[ | + | | [[Craig Steiner|Craig]] || [[2528]] – [[2555]] || Son of Robert |
|- | |- | ||
− | | [[ | + | | [[Tracial Steiner|Tracial]] || [[2555]] – [[2570]] || Niece of Craig |
|- | |- | ||
− | | [[ | + | | [[Viola Steiner-Dinesen]] || [[2570]] – [[2596]] || Daughter of Tracial |
|- | |- | ||
− | | [[ | + | | [[Kevin Steiner-Dinesen]] || [[2596]] – [[2647]] || Son of Viola |
|- | |- | ||
− | | [[ | + | | [[Sarah Steiner-Dinesen]] || [[2647]] – [[2672]] || Sister of Kevin |
|- | |- | ||
− | | [[ | + | | [[William Steiner|William]] || [[2672]] – [[2704]] || Son of Sarah |
|- | |- | ||
− | | [[ | + | | [[Jonathan Steiner|Jonathan]] || [[2704]] – [[2729]] || Son of William |
|- | |- | ||
− | | [[ | + | | [[Michael Steiner (27th c.)|Michael II]] || [[2729]] – [[2760]] || Brother of Jonathan |
|- | |- | ||
− | | [[ | + | | [[Robert Steiner II|Robert II]] || [[2760]] – [[2781]] || Son of Michael II |
|- | |- | ||
− | | [[ | + | | [[Jennifer Steiner|Jennifer]]||[[2781]] – [[2791]] || Daughter of Michael II<ref name=FSWp132>''First Succession War'', p. 132</ref> |
|- | |- | ||
− | | [[ | + | | [[Richard Steiner (29th c.)|Richard]]||2791 – [[2823]] || Son of Jennifer<ref name=FSWp132/> |
|- | |- | ||
− | | [[ | + | | [[Marcus Steiner (29th c.)|Marcus]] || [[2823]] – [[2844]] || Son of Richard<ref name=HBHSp96>''Handbook: House Steiner'', p. 96: "Lyran Leadership Profile"</ref> |
|- | |- | ||
− | | [[ | + | | [[Melissa Nin|Melissa Nin-Steiner]] || [[2845]] || Spouse of Marcus |
|- | |- | ||
− | | | + | | [[Claudius Steiner|Claudius "the Cruel"]] || [[2845]] – [[2849]] || Son of Jennifer, brother of Marcus |
|- | |- | ||
− | | [[ | + | | colspan="3" style="background: #efefef;" | '''[[Triumvirate Regency]] of the Lyran Commonwealth [[2849]] – [[2859]]''' |
|- | |- | ||
− | | | + | | [[Rebecca Morgan|Rebecca Morgan]] || || Spouse of Claudius "the Cruel" and mother of Elizabeth |
|- | |- | ||
− | | [[ | + | | [[Henry DeCalidore]] || || [[Speaker of the Assembly|Speaker of the Estates General]] |
|- | |- | ||
− | | | + | | [[Ilysa Aten]] || || Duchess of [[Tamar]] and [[Skye]] |
|- | |- | ||
− | | | + | | colspan="3" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Archon of the Lyran Commonwealth [[2859]] – [[3055]]''' |
|- | |- | ||
− | | [[ | + | | [[Elizabeth Steiner (29th c.)|Elizabeth]] || [[2859]] – [[2895]] || Daughter of Claudius and Rebecca |
|- | |- | ||
− | | [[ | + | | [[Eric Steiner|Eric]] || [[2895]] – [[2913]] || Son of Elisabeth<ref name=HBHSp97>''Handbook: House Steiner'', p. 97: "Lyran Leadership Profile"</ref> |
|- | |- | ||
− | | [[Tatyana Steiner|Tatyana]]|| [[2914]] | + | | [[Tatyana Steiner (30th c.)|Tatyana]]|| [[2914]] – [[2937]] || Daughter of Eric |
|- | |- | ||
− | | [[Marco Steiner|Marco]] || [[2937]] | + | | [[Marco Steiner|Marco]] || [[2937]] – [[2952]] || Son of Tatyana |
|- | |- | ||
− | | [[Giovanni Steiner|Giovanni]] || [[2952]] | + | | [[Giovanni Steiner|Giovanni]] || [[2952]] – [[2980]] || Son of Marco |
|- | |- | ||
− | | [[Alessandro Steiner|Alessandro]] || [[2980]] | + | | [[Alessandro Steiner|Alessandro]] || [[2980]] – [[3007]] || Son of Giovanni |
|- | |- | ||
− | | [[Katrina Steiner|Katrina]] || [[3007]] | + | | [[Katrina Steiner|Katrina]] || [[3007]] – [[3039]] || Niece of Alessandro |
|- | |- | ||
− | | [[Melissa Steiner-Davion]] || [[3039]] | + | | [[Melissa Steiner-Davion]] || [[3039]] – [[3055]] || Daughter of Katrina |
|- | |- | ||
− | | colspan="3" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Archon-Prince of the [[Federated Commonwealth]] [[3055]] | + | | colspan="3" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Archon-Prince of the [[Federated Commonwealth]] [[3055]] – [[3057]]''' |
|- | |- | ||
− | | [[Victor Ian Steiner-Davion|Victor]] || [[3055]] | + | | [[Victor Ian Steiner-Davion|Victor]] || [[3055]] – [[3057]] || Son of Melissa |
|- | |- | ||
− | | colspan="3" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Archon-Prince of the Lyran Alliance [[3057]] | + | | colspan="3" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Archon-Prince of the Lyran Alliance [[3057]] – [[3067]]''' |
|- | |- | ||
− | | [[Katherine Steiner-Davion|Katherine]] || | + | | [[Katherine Steiner-Davion|Katherine]] || 3057 – [[3067]] || Sister of Victor |
|- | |- | ||
− | | colspan="3" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Archon of the Lyran Alliance [[3067]] | + | | colspan="3" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Archon of the Lyran Alliance [[3067]] – [[3084]]''' |
|- | |- | ||
− | | [[Peter Steiner-Davion|Peter]] || | + | | [[Peter Steiner-Davion|Peter]] || 3067 – [[3071]] || Brother of Katherine Steiner-Davion |
|- | |- | ||
− | | [[Adam Steiner|Adam]] || [[3071]] | + | | [[Adam Steiner|Adam]] || [[3071]] – [[3072]] || Cousin of Peter |
|- | |- | ||
− | | [[Peter Steiner-Davion|Peter]] || [[3072]] | + | | [[Peter Steiner-Davion|Peter]] || [[3072]] – [[3073]]<ref name=J:FRp52>''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 52: "The Jihad in Review"</ref> |
|- | |- | ||
− | | [[Adam Steiner|Adam]] || [[ | + | | [[Adam Steiner|Adam]] || [[3073]] – [[3121]]<ref name=J:FRp52/> |
|- | |- | ||
− | | colspan="3" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Archon of the Lyran Commonwealth [[3084]] | + | | colspan="3" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Archon of the Lyran Commonwealth [[3084]] – [[3141]]''' |
|- | |- | ||
| [[Andrew Steiner|Andrew]] || [[3121]] – [[3127]]|| Son of Adam | | [[Andrew Steiner|Andrew]] || [[3121]] – [[3127]]|| Son of Adam | ||
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| [[Melissa Steiner (32nd c.)|Melissa]]||[[3127]] – [[3141]]|| Daughter of Andrew | | [[Melissa Steiner (32nd c.)|Melissa]]||[[3127]] – [[3141]]|| Daughter of Andrew | ||
|- | |- | ||
− | | [[ | + | | colspan="3" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Acting Archon of the Lyran Commonwealth [[3141]] – [[3141]]''' |
|- | |- | ||
− | | | + | | [[Vedet Brewer]]||3141 – [[3143]]|| |
|- | |- | ||
− | | [[Trillian Steiner|Trillian]] || 3143 | + | | colspan="3" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Archon of the Lyran Commonwealth [[3143]] – Present''' |
+ | |- | ||
+ | | [[Melissa Steiner (32nd c.)|Melissa Steiner]]||3143|| | ||
+ | |- | ||
+ | | [[Trillian Steiner|Trillian]] || 3143 – present|| Cousin of Melissa | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
+ | * ''[[Handbook: House Steiner]]'' | ||
* ''[[House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)]]'' | * ''[[House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)]]'' | ||
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− | [[Category:Titles and | + | [[Category:Noble Titles and Awards]] |
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The Archon is the ruler and leader of the Lyran Commonwealth. House Steiner holds a firm grasp upon the office, which currently resembles a constitutional monarchy. The heir apparent, usually the eldest child or closest relative of the current Archon, is named Archon-Designate.
Contents
Overview
The position is open to both sexes and the Archon is the commander in chief of the Lyran Commonwealth Armed Forces and head of state holding full authority to make any and all decisions relating to domestic and foreign policy. Most, but not all, Archons-Designate have served in the Lyran military. Most Archons of House Steiner have traditionally been rather liberal rulers, granting the people the right of assembly, freedom of speech, and freedom of the press. Indeed, the rare occasions in which these rights have been suspended have led to major internal political crisis.
The Estates General
A new Archon has to be confirmed by the Estates General, which was originally created in 2376 by Robert Marsden as a means to legitimize his coup d'état. From its humble beginning as a rubberstamp organization, the Estates General has slowly acquired a considerable degree of political influence in determining a new Archon. At least in theory, the powers of the Archon are limited by the Estates General which can de jure depose a ruling Archon and chose a suitable replacement. This was done only once in 3007 when the Estates General successfully passed a no-confidence resolution upon the unpopular and reckless Alessandro Steiner, paving the way for his niece Katrina.[1] Such an act is never taken lightly; it will obviously cause a major constitutional crisis which may even lead to a full-fledged civil war. Realistically, the deciding factor will be the allegiance of the officers of the Lyran Commonwealth Armed Forces whose loyalty will tested to the utmost.
List of Archons of the Lyran Commonwealth
Name | Reign | Descent |
---|---|---|
Archon Basileus of the Lyran Commonwealth 2346 – 2395 | ||
The Nine Archons | 2346 – 2375 | |
Robert Marsden | 2375 – 2395 | |
Archon of the Lyran Commonwealth 2395 – 2501 | ||
Alistair Marsden | 2395 – 2408 | Brother of Robert |
Katherine Steiner-Marsden | 2408 – 2445 | Wife of Alistair |
Alistair Marsden-Steiner | 2445 – 2467 | Son of Katherine and Alistair |
Michael I | 2467 – 2472 | Son of Alistair Marsden-Steiner |
Steven | 2472 – 2501 | Brother of Michael |
Acting Archon of the Lyran Commonwealth 2501 – 2506 | ||
Margaret Olsen-Steiner | 2501 – 2503 | Wife of Steven, never confirmed as Archon |
Robert I | 2503 – 2506 | Nephew of Steven |
Archon of the Lyran Commonwealth 2506 – 2849 | ||
Robert I | 2506 – 2528 | Confirmed by the Estates Geenral |
Craig | 2528 – 2555 | Son of Robert |
Tracial | 2555 – 2570 | Niece of Craig |
Viola Steiner-Dinesen | 2570 – 2596 | Daughter of Tracial |
Kevin Steiner-Dinesen | 2596 – 2647 | Son of Viola |
Sarah Steiner-Dinesen | 2647 – 2672 | Sister of Kevin |
William | 2672 – 2704 | Son of Sarah |
Jonathan | 2704 – 2729 | Son of William |
Michael II | 2729 – 2760 | Brother of Jonathan |
Robert II | 2760 – 2781 | Son of Michael II |
Jennifer | 2781 – 2791 | Daughter of Michael II[2] |
Richard | 2791 – 2823 | Son of Jennifer[2] |
Marcus | 2823 – 2844 | Son of Richard[3] |
Melissa Nin-Steiner | 2845 | Spouse of Marcus |
Claudius "the Cruel" | 2845 – 2849 | Son of Jennifer, brother of Marcus |
Triumvirate Regency of the Lyran Commonwealth 2849 – 2859 | ||
Rebecca Morgan | Spouse of Claudius "the Cruel" and mother of Elizabeth | |
Henry DeCalidore | Speaker of the Estates General | |
Ilysa Aten | Duchess of Tamar and Skye | |
Archon of the Lyran Commonwealth 2859 – 3055 | ||
Elizabeth | 2859 – 2895 | Daughter of Claudius and Rebecca |
Eric | 2895 – 2913 | Son of Elisabeth[4] |
Tatyana | 2914 – 2937 | Daughter of Eric |
Marco | 2937 – 2952 | Son of Tatyana |
Giovanni | 2952 – 2980 | Son of Marco |
Alessandro | 2980 – 3007 | Son of Giovanni |
Katrina | 3007 – 3039 | Niece of Alessandro |
Melissa Steiner-Davion | 3039 – 3055 | Daughter of Katrina |
Archon-Prince of the Federated Commonwealth 3055 – 3057 | ||
Victor | 3055 – 3057 | Son of Melissa |
Archon-Prince of the Lyran Alliance 3057 – 3067 | ||
Katherine | 3057 – 3067 | Sister of Victor |
Archon of the Lyran Alliance 3067 – 3084 | ||
Peter | 3067 – 3071 | Brother of Katherine Steiner-Davion |
Adam | 3071 – 3072 | Cousin of Peter |
Peter | 3072 – 3073[5] | |
Adam | 3073 – 3121[5] | |
Archon of the Lyran Commonwealth 3084 – 3141 | ||
Andrew | 3121 – 3127 | Son of Adam |
Melissa | 3127 – 3141 | Daughter of Andrew |
Acting Archon of the Lyran Commonwealth 3141 – 3141 | ||
Vedet Brewer | 3141 – 3143 | |
Archon of the Lyran Commonwealth 3143 – Present | ||
Melissa Steiner | 3143 | |
Trillian | 3143 – present | Cousin of Melissa |