Duncan Liao
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Duncan Liao (Born 2433 - Died 2452[1]) - House Liao nobility, Politician, 5th Duke of Liao, and 6th Chancellor of the Capellan Confederation.
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Character History
As Chancellor & Hostage
The son of Stephen Edward Liao, Duncan Liao was elevated to the Chancellorship of the Capellan Confederation when his father died of pneumonia.
His father had elevated many of his military officers into positions of power and influence during his extreme fascination and buildup of the armed forces.
Chancellor Duncan moved to curb the Turkish General Merik's political and military influence. He reduced the regiment's size by half. General Merik and his Merik's Grenadiers rebelled and seized the winter palace, capturing Duncan.
First Time of Tribulation
After taking Chancellor Liao captive, General Merik appointed himself ruler of the Capellan Confederation. Along with keeping his allies close to him in order to maintain his position and prevent others from acting against him and forced all those beneath him to bestow on him and his men, the title of the 'Time of Protectors of the State.' His era of rule soon became known as the 'Time of Tribulation.'
In February of 2452, seven months into his captivity, Duncan Liao had decided he was unable find way out, need to sacrifice himself for sake of his people. He rigged electrical system of his small room, to catch fire and killed himself in process, freeing his people to act against General Merik.[2]
Family and Legacy
At the time of his death, Duncan was survivedonly by his sister, Jasmine.