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| − | Daoshen grew up hearing the stories of his | + | Sheltered from public life duing his upbringing, Daoshen grew up hearing the stories of his ancestors' own exploits as well as their belief in their own divinity and destiny to rule the worlds of the [[Capellan Confederation]].<ref name=ER3145/> From these stories, he grew up differently from his father, [[Sun-Tzu Liao]], and came to believe in his father's divine status, as well as his own.<ref>''Historical: Wars of the Republic Era'', p. 43: "Celestial Distraction"</ref> This belief was reinforced by Daoshen's exemplary performance in martial education, although his father barred him from a frontline posting during his early military career.<ref>''Historical: Wars of the Republic Era'', p. 47: "Daoshen Liao"</ref> Instead, he was given the responsibility of overseeing the CCAF's [[JumpShip]] chains and supply lines, through which he gained and understanding of logistics and organization.<ref>''Historical: Wars of the Republic Era'', p. 43: "Celestial Distraction"</ref> During the [[Victoria War]], Daoshen skillfully coordinated the Confederation's troop movements and responses to the attacks of both the [[AFFS]] aggressors and the opportunistic invasion from the [[Duchy of Andurien]]. His popularity, and the belief in his godhood, continued to grow with each of his military successes, to the point where his public favor threatened to eclipse that of his father..<ref>''Historical: Wars of the Republic Era'', p. 63: "Butcher's Bill: Hasek's Invasion"</ref> This caused a visible rift among the people of the Confederation between supporters of Sun-Tzu and those enthralled by Daoshen - on several occasions, these disagreements escalated to violent confrontations between the factions.<ref>''Historical: Wars of the Republic Era'', p. 69: "End of an Era"</ref> |
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| + | Although he was the son of Naomi Centrella and therefore a claimant to the throne of the [[Magistracy of Canopus]], Daoshen did not hold the Magistracy in high esteem and never styled himself as having any relation to that realm.<ref>''Historical: Wars of the Republic Era'', p. 47: "Daoshen Liao"</ref> | ||
During the [[Capellan Crusades]], Daoshen took a more day-to-day approach to leading the campaign while his father stayed in the position of keeping morale high during the conflict. Once Sun-Tzu died in [[3113]], Daoshen officially became the [[Chancellor]] of the Capellan Confederation and negotiated an end to the conflict within a few months.<ref name=ER3145/> | During the [[Capellan Crusades]], Daoshen took a more day-to-day approach to leading the campaign while his father stayed in the position of keeping morale high during the conflict. Once Sun-Tzu died in [[3113]], Daoshen officially became the [[Chancellor]] of the Capellan Confederation and negotiated an end to the conflict within a few months.<ref name=ER3145/> | ||
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Daoshen Liao | |
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| Personal | |
| Born | 3071 |
| Affiliation | House Liao-Centrella |
| Profile | |
| Rank | Chancellor |
| Title(s) | Duke of Capella[1] Duke of Castrovia[2] |
| Profession | Noble |
| Family | |
| Parents | Sun-Tzu Liao (father)[1] Naomi Centrella (mother) |
| Siblings | Ilsa Centrella |
| Children | Danai Liao-Centrella |
Daoshen Liao (born 3071[3][4]) is the son of Sun-Tzu Liao and Naomi Centrella.
Contents
History
Sheltered from public life duing his upbringing, Daoshen grew up hearing the stories of his ancestors' own exploits as well as their belief in their own divinity and destiny to rule the worlds of the Capellan Confederation.[4] From these stories, he grew up differently from his father, Sun-Tzu Liao, and came to believe in his father's divine status, as well as his own.[5] This belief was reinforced by Daoshen's exemplary performance in martial education, although his father barred him from a frontline posting during his early military career.[6] Instead, he was given the responsibility of overseeing the CCAF's JumpShip chains and supply lines, through which he gained and understanding of logistics and organization.[7] During the Victoria War, Daoshen skillfully coordinated the Confederation's troop movements and responses to the attacks of both the AFFS aggressors and the opportunistic invasion from the Duchy of Andurien. His popularity, and the belief in his godhood, continued to grow with each of his military successes, to the point where his public favor threatened to eclipse that of his father..[8] This caused a visible rift among the people of the Confederation between supporters of Sun-Tzu and those enthralled by Daoshen - on several occasions, these disagreements escalated to violent confrontations between the factions.[9]
Although he was the son of Naomi Centrella and therefore a claimant to the throne of the Magistracy of Canopus, Daoshen did not hold the Magistracy in high esteem and never styled himself as having any relation to that realm.[10]
During the Capellan Crusades, Daoshen took a more day-to-day approach to leading the campaign while his father stayed in the position of keeping morale high during the conflict. Once Sun-Tzu died in 3113, Daoshen officially became the Chancellor of the Capellan Confederation and negotiated an end to the conflict within a few months.[4]
The opposition that Daoshen gave to the Republic was minor. It consisted of a yearly affair of sending the ambassador to Terra to demand the return of Capellan territory. That changed once the Blackout happened in 3132. Then he was able to unleash the full military might of the Confederation in order to regain ancestral worlds that belonged to the Liao Dynasty.[4]
He is not known to have married though he did have one child, Danai Liao-Centrella, with his sister Ilsa Centrella.[11] Daoshen believes that he is an extension of the Capellan state and he always wears that mantle, even with family.[12]
Gallery
At age 32 in 3103
At age 40 in 3111
At age 74 in 3145
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Historical: Wars of the Republic Era, p. 43
- ↑ Blood Will Tell, ch. 7
- ↑ Jihad Hot Spots: 3076
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 Era Report: 3145, p. 86 - "Daoshen Liao profile"
- ↑ Historical: Wars of the Republic Era, p. 43: "Celestial Distraction"
- ↑ Historical: Wars of the Republic Era, p. 47: "Daoshen Liao"
- ↑ Historical: Wars of the Republic Era, p. 43: "Celestial Distraction"
- ↑ Historical: Wars of the Republic Era, p. 63: "Butcher's Bill: Hasek's Invasion"
- ↑ Historical: Wars of the Republic Era, p. 69: "End of an Era"
- ↑ Historical: Wars of the Republic Era, p. 47: "Daoshen Liao"
- ↑ Principles of Desolation, p. 182-183
- ↑ Principles of Desolation, p. 145-150