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The '''First Prince''' is the head-of-state of the [[Federated Suns]] and the commander-in-chief of the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns]] as Supreme Marshal.<ref name="HD103">''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 103, "Pricipality"</ref><ref name="FMFS14FP">''Field Manual: Federated Suns'', p. 14 "First Prince"</ref> The office is firmly in the hands of [[House Davion]] and is best described as a constitutional hereditary monarchy with certain limits placed upon the monarch's powers. The office is open to both sexes; the title remains "First Prince" in either case. Every heir-apparent is required to serve for five years in the military in a branch of his or her choosing. This tradition solidifies the loyalty and support from the armed forces. <ref name="FMFS14FP"/><ref name="HBHD FP">''Handbook: House Davion'', pp. 105-106 "First Prince"</ref><ref name="FCCW LatP">''FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)'', pp. 9-10, "Law and the Principality"</ref>
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The '''First Prince''' is the head of state of the [[Federated Suns]] and the commander-in-chief of the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns]] as Supreme Marshal.<ref name="HD103">''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 103: "Pricipality"</ref><ref name="FMFS14FP">''Field Manual: Federated Suns'', p. 14: "First Prince"</ref> The office is firmly in the hands of [[House Davion]] and is best described as a constitutional hereditary monarchy with certain limits placed upon the monarch's powers. The office is open to both sexes; the title remains "First Prince" in either case. Every heir apparent is required to serve for five years in the military in a branch of his or her choosing. This tradition solidifies the loyalty and support from the armed forces. <ref name="FMFS14FP"/><ref name="HBHD FP">''Handbook: House Davion'', pp. 105–106: "First Prince"</ref><ref name="FCCW LatP">''FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)'', pp. 9–10: "Law and the Principality"</ref>
  
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In theory, the First Prince has to submit his proposals to the [[High Council]], an assembly of representatives of the member-worlds of the Federated Suns. In reality, the High Council is largely a glorified rubberstamp organization.<ref name="HBHD107HC">''Handbook: House Davion'', p. 107: "High Council"</ref>
  
In theory the First Prince has to submit his proposals to the [[High Council]], an assembly of representatives of the member-worlds of the Federated Suns. In reality the High Council is largely a glorified "rubber stamp" organization.<ref name="HBHD107HC">''Handbook: House Davion'', p. 107 "High Council"</ref>
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The First Prince is advised by the [[Dictionary#P|Privy Council]], a group of high-ranking military officers, government ministers, and elected officials. They are extremely important in the running of the day-to-day affairs of the state.<ref name="HBHD107PC">''Handbook: House Davion'', p. 107: "Privy Council"</ref>
 
 
The First Prince is advised by the [[Dictionary#P|Privy Council]], a group of high-ranking military officers and government ministers. They are extremely important in the running of the day-to-day affairs of the state.<ref name="HBHD107PC">''Handbook: House Davion'', p. 107 "Privy Council"</ref>
 
  
 
The citizens of the realm also have several basic rights protected by law and custom. These include the freedom of speech, freedom of press, freedom of religion and the right of appeal to the central government in order to have oppressive or incompetent noblemen removed from office.
 
The citizens of the realm also have several basic rights protected by law and custom. These include the freedom of speech, freedom of press, freedom of religion and the right of appeal to the central government in order to have oppressive or incompetent noblemen removed from office.
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Only a foolish First Prince will attempt to suspend and/or remove these liberties; those who do tend not to keep their throne for long.{{cn}}
 
Only a foolish First Prince will attempt to suspend and/or remove these liberties; those who do tend not to keep their throne for long.{{cn}}
  
==Rulers.<ref name="HBHD LotFS">''Handbook: House Davion'', pp. 107-114, "Leaders of the Federated Suns"</ref>==
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The First Prince usually holds the title of [[Duke of New Avalon]].
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==List of First Princes of the Federated Suns==
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
|-  
 
|-  
! scope="col" width="150" style="background: #dedede;" | Name
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! scope="col" width="225" 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
 
 
|-
 
|-
| colspan="3" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Prime Ministers of New Avalon 2255 - 2317<ref name="HD FPM">''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', pp. 14-15, "First Prime Ministers"</ref>'''
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| colspan="3" style="background: #efefef;" | '''First Princes of the Federated Suns (2417 - 2512)'''
 
|-
 
|-
| [[Jason Hasek]]<ref name="HD12">''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 12, "Brave New Government"</ref>||2239 - 2240<ref name="HD12"/>||
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| [[Simon Davion]] || 2417 - [[2457]] <ref name=HBHDp108>''Handbook: House Davion'', p. 108: "Leaders of the Federated Suns"</ref>
 
|-
 
|-
| [[Sandra Lockhart]]||2255 - 2261||
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| [[James Davion]] || 2457 - [[2467]] <ref name=HBHDp109>''Handbook: House Davion'', p. 109: "Leaders of the Federated Suns"</ref>
 
|-
 
|-
| [[Joseph Cartwright]]||2261 - 2280||
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| [[Ellen Davion]] || 2467 - [[2502]] <ref name=HBHDp109/>
 
|-
 
|-
| [[Nathan DuVall]]||2280 - 2282||
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| [[William Davion]] || 2502 - [[2512]] <ref name=HBHDp109/>
 
|-
 
|-
| [[Martin DuVall]]||2282 - 2309||Son of Nathan DuVall
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| colspan="3" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Council of Regents of the Federated Suns (2512 - 2527)'''
 
|-
 
|-
| [[Lucien Davion]]||2309 - 2317||Son of Martin DuVall's sister
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| [[Laura Davion]] ||<ref name=HBHDp110>''Handbook: House Davion'', p. 110: "Leaders of the Federated Suns"</ref>
 
|-
 
|-
| colspan="3" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Davion Presidents of the Federated Suns 2317 - 2417'''
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| [[Cassandra Davion]] || <ref name=HBHDp110/>
 
|-
 
|-
| [[Lucien Davion|Lucien]]||2317 - 2332||
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| [[David Varnay]] || <ref name=HBHDp110/>
 
|-
 
|-
| [[Charles Davion|Charles]]||2332 - 2340||Brother of Lucien
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| Dowager Princess [[Carmen Estevez]] || 2512 - [[2518]] <ref name=HBHDp110/>
 
|-
 
|-
| [[Reynard Davion|Reynard]]||2340 - 2371||Son of Lucien
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| General [[Nikolai Rostov]] || <ref name=HBHDp110/>
 
|-
 
|-
| [[Etien Davion|Etien]]||2371 - 2378||Son of Reynard
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| colspan="3" style="background: #efefef;" | '''First Princes of the Federated Suns (2512 - current)'''
 
|-
 
|-
| [[Paul Davion I|Paul I]] || 2378 - 2394 || Son of Reynard
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| [[Alexander Davion]] || 2512 - [[2600]] <ref name=HBHDp110/>
 
|-
 
|-
| [[Marie Davion|Marie]] || 2394 - 2402 || Daughter of Reynard
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| [[Zane Davion]] || 2600 - [[2659]] <ref name=HBHDp110/>
 
|-
 
|-
| [[Edmund Davion|Edmund]] || 2402 - 2415 || Son of Etien
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| [[Sarah Davion]] || 2659 - [[2681]] <ref name=HBHDp110/>
 
|-
 
|-
| [[Edward Davion|Edward]] || 2415 - 2417 || Son of Etien
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| [[Samuel Davion]] || 2681 - [[2696]] <ref name=HBHDp111>''Handbook: House Davion'', p. 111: "Leaders of the Federated Suns"</ref>
 
|-
 
|-
| colspan="3" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Davion First Princes of the Federated Suns [[2417]] - [[2512]]'''
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| [[Roger Davion (27th c.)|Roger Davion]] || 2696 - [[2703]] <ref name=HBHDp111/>
 
|-
 
|-
| [[Simon Davion|Simon]] || 2417 - 2457 || Son of Paul
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| [[Joseph Davion (27th c.)|Joseph Davion I]] || 2703 - [[2729]] <ref name=HBHDp111/>
 
|-
 
|-
| [[James Davion|James]] || 2457 - 2467 || Son of Simon
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| [[Richard Davion]] || 2729 - [[2745]] <ref name=HBHDp111/>
 
|-
 
|-
| [[Ellen Davion|Ellen]] || 2467 - 2502 || Daughter of Simon
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| [[John Davion]] || 2745 - [[2797]] <ref name=HBHDp111/>
 
|-
 
|-
| [[William Davion|William]] || 2502 - 2512 || Son of Ellen's brother
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| [[Paul Davion II]] || 2797 - [[2842]] <ref name=HBHDp112>''Handbook: House Davion'', p. 112: "Leaders of the Federated Suns"</ref>
 
|-
 
|-
| colspan="3" style="background: #efefef;" | '''[[Council of Regents]] of the Federated Suns [[2512]] - [[2527]]'''
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| [[Michael Davion]] || 2842 - [[2873]] <ref name=HBHDp112/>
 
|-
 
|-
| [[Laura Davion]] || || Daughter of William
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| [[Carl Davion]] || 2873 - [[2876]] <ref name=HBHDp112/>
 
|-
 
|-
| [[Cassandra Davion-Varnay]] || || Daughter of William
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| [[Melissa Davion]] || 2876 - [[2892]] <ref name=HBHDp112/>
 
|-
 
|-
| [[David Varnay]] || || Husband of Cassandra
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| [[Joseph Davion (29th c.)|Joseph Davion II]] || 2892 - [[2931]] <ref name=HBHDp113>''Handbook: House Davion'', p. 113: "Leaders of the Federated Suns"</ref>
 
|-
 
|-
| Dowager Princess [[Carmen Estevez Davion]] || [[2512]] - [[2518]] || Wife of William
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| [[Peter Davion (30th c.)|Peter Davion]] || 2931 - [[2961]] <ref name=HBHDp113/>
 
|-
 
|-
| General [[Nikolai Rostov]] || ||
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| [[Andrew Davion]] || 2961 - [[2999]] <ref name=HBHDp113/> 
 
|-
 
|-
| colspan="3" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Davion First Princes of the Federated Suns [[2512]] - [[3052]]'''
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| [[Ian Davion]] || 2999 - [[3013]] <ref name=HBHDp113/> 
 
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|-
| [[Alexander Davion|Alexander]] || 2512 - 2600 || Grandchild of William
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| [[Hanse Davion]] || 3013 - [[3052]] <ref name=HBHDp113/> 
 
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|-
| [[Zane Davion|Zane]] || 2600 - 2659 || Great-grandchild of Alexander
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| Regent Archon [[Melissa Steiner-Davion]]|| 3052 - [[3055]] <ref name=HBHDp113/>
 
|-
 
|-
| [[Sarah Davion|Sarah]] || 2659 - 2681 || Daughter of Zane
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| [[Victor Ian Steiner-Davion]] || 3052 - [[3060]] <ref name=HBHDp113/> 
 
|-
 
|-
| [[Samuel Davion|Samuel]] || 2681 - 2696 || Son of Zane
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| Princess Regent [[Yvonne Steiner-Davion]] || 3060 <ref name=HBHDp113/> 
 
|-
 
|-
| [[Roger Davion|Roger]] || 2696 - 2703 || Son of Samuel
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| [[Katherine Steiner-Davion]] || 3060 - [[3067]]
 
|-
 
|-
| [[Joseph Davion|Joseph I]] || 2703 - 2729 || Son of Roger
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| [[Yvonne Steiner-Davion]] || 3067 - [[3099]] <ref name=FCCWp180>''FedCom Civil War'', p. 180: "Genesis"</ref><ref name=HBHDp113/><ref name=HWOTRp41>''Historical Wars of the Republic'', p.41 "The Victoria War"</ref>
 
|-
 
|-
| [[Richard Davion|Richard]] || 2729 - 2745 || Son of Joseph I
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| [[Harrison Davion]]|| 3099 - [[3135]] <ref name=HWOTRp41/>
|-
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| [[John Davion|John]] || 2745 - 2797 || Son of Richard's brother
 
|-
 
| [[Paul Davion II|Paul II]] || 2797 - 2842 || Grandchild of John
 
|-
 
| [[Michael Davion|Michael]] || 2842 - 2873 || Son of Paul
 
|-
 
| [[Carl Davion|Carl]] || 2873 - 2876 || Son of Michael
 
|-
 
| [[Melissa Davion|Melissa]] || 2876 - 2892 || Daughter of Michael
 
|-
 
| [[Joseph Davion II|Joseph II]] || 2892 - 2931 || Son of Michael
 
|-
 
| [[Peter Davion|Peter]] || 2931 - 2961 || Son of Joseph II
 
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| [[Andrew Davion|Andrew]] || 2961 - 2999 || Son of Peter
 
|-
 
| [[Ian Davion|Ian]] || 2999 - 3013 || Son of Andrew
 
|-
 
| [[Hanse Davion|Hanse]] || 3013 - 3052 || Son of Andrew
 
|-
 
| colspan="3" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Steiner-Davion First Princes of the Federated Suns 3052 - ??'''
 
|-
 
| Regent Archon [[Melissa Steiner-Davion]]|| 3052-3055 || Wife of Hanse
 
|-
 
| [[Victor Ian Steiner-Davion|Victor]] || 3052 - 3060 || Son of Hanse
 
 
|-
 
|-
| Princess Regent [[Yvonne Steiner-Davion|Yvonne]] || 3060 || Sister of Victor
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| [[Caleb Davion]] || 3135 - [[3144]] <ref name=FM3145p70>''Field Manual 3145'', p. 70</ref>
 
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| [[Katherine Steiner-Davion|Katherine]] || 3060 - 3067 || Sister of Victor
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| [[Julian Davion]] || 3144 - [[3151]] <ref name=ER:3145p92>''Era Report: 3145'', p. 92: "Julian Davion profile"</ref><ref name=DDp36>''Dominions Divided'' p. 36</ref><ref name=FM3145p70/>
 
|-
 
|-
| colspan="3" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Davion First Princes of the Federated Suns ?? - '''
 
|-
 
| [[Yvonne Steiner-Davion|Yvonne]] || 3067<ref name="FCCW180">''FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)'', p. 180, "Genesis"</ref> - 3??? || Sister of Victor
 
|-
 
| [[Harrison Davion|Harrison]]|| 3??? - 3135 || Son of Yvonne
 
|-
 
| [[Caleb Davion|Caleb]] || 3135 - || Son of Harrison
 
 
|}
 
|}
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
 
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
*''[[FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)]]''
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* ''[[FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)|FedCom Civil War]]''
*''[[Field Manual: Federated Suns]]''
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* ''[[Field Manual: Federated Suns]]''
*''[[Handbook: House Davion]]''
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* ''[[Handbook: House Davion]]''
*''[[House Davion (The Federated Suns)]]''
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* ''[[House Davion (The Federated Suns)]]''
  
[[Category:Federated Suns]]
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[[Category:Noble Titles and Awards]]
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Latest revision as of 15:20, 3 February 2024

The First Prince is the head of state of the Federated Suns and the commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of the Federated Suns as Supreme Marshal.[1][2] The office is firmly in the hands of House Davion and is best described as a constitutional hereditary monarchy with certain limits placed upon the monarch's powers. The office is open to both sexes; the title remains "First Prince" in either case. Every heir apparent is required to serve for five years in the military in a branch of his or her choosing. This tradition solidifies the loyalty and support from the armed forces. [2][3][4]

In theory, the First Prince has to submit his proposals to the High Council, an assembly of representatives of the member-worlds of the Federated Suns. In reality, the High Council is largely a glorified rubberstamp organization.[5]

The First Prince is advised by the Privy Council, a group of high-ranking military officers, government ministers, and elected officials. They are extremely important in the running of the day-to-day affairs of the state.[6]

The citizens of the realm also have several basic rights protected by law and custom. These include the freedom of speech, freedom of press, freedom of religion and the right of appeal to the central government in order to have oppressive or incompetent noblemen removed from office.

Only a foolish First Prince will attempt to suspend and/or remove these liberties; those who do tend not to keep their throne for long.[citation needed]

The First Prince usually holds the title of Duke of New Avalon.

List of First Princes of the Federated Suns[edit]

Name Reign
First Princes of the Federated Suns (2417 - 2512)
Simon Davion 2417 - 2457 [7]
James Davion 2457 - 2467 [8]
Ellen Davion 2467 - 2502 [8]
William Davion 2502 - 2512 [8]
Council of Regents of the Federated Suns (2512 - 2527)
Laura Davion [9]
Cassandra Davion [9]
David Varnay [9]
Dowager Princess Carmen Estevez 2512 - 2518 [9]
General Nikolai Rostov [9]
First Princes of the Federated Suns (2512 - current)
Alexander Davion 2512 - 2600 [9]
Zane Davion 2600 - 2659 [9]
Sarah Davion 2659 - 2681 [9]
Samuel Davion 2681 - 2696 [10]
Roger Davion 2696 - 2703 [10]
Joseph Davion I 2703 - 2729 [10]
Richard Davion 2729 - 2745 [10]
John Davion 2745 - 2797 [10]
Paul Davion II 2797 - 2842 [11]
Michael Davion 2842 - 2873 [11]
Carl Davion 2873 - 2876 [11]
Melissa Davion 2876 - 2892 [11]
Joseph Davion II 2892 - 2931 [12]
Peter Davion 2931 - 2961 [12]
Andrew Davion 2961 - 2999 [12]
Ian Davion 2999 - 3013 [12]
Hanse Davion 3013 - 3052 [12]
Regent Archon Melissa Steiner-Davion 3052 - 3055 [12]
Victor Ian Steiner-Davion 3052 - 3060 [12]
Princess Regent Yvonne Steiner-Davion 3060 [12]
Katherine Steiner-Davion 3060 - 3067
Yvonne Steiner-Davion 3067 - 3099 [13][12][14]
Harrison Davion 3099 - 3135 [14]
Caleb Davion 3135 - 3144 [15]
Julian Davion 3144 - 3151 [16][17][15]

References[edit]

  1. House Davion (The Federated Suns), p. 103: "Pricipality"
  2. 2.0 2.1 Field Manual: Federated Suns, p. 14: "First Prince"
  3. Handbook: House Davion, pp. 105–106: "First Prince"
  4. FedCom Civil War (sourcebook), pp. 9–10: "Law and the Principality"
  5. Handbook: House Davion, p. 107: "High Council"
  6. Handbook: House Davion, p. 107: "Privy Council"
  7. Handbook: House Davion, p. 108: "Leaders of the Federated Suns"
  8. 8.0 8.1 8.2 Handbook: House Davion, p. 109: "Leaders of the Federated Suns"
  9. 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 9.4 9.5 9.6 9.7 Handbook: House Davion, p. 110: "Leaders of the Federated Suns"
  10. 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 Handbook: House Davion, p. 111: "Leaders of the Federated Suns"
  11. 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 Handbook: House Davion, p. 112: "Leaders of the Federated Suns"
  12. 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 12.4 12.5 12.6 12.7 12.8 Handbook: House Davion, p. 113: "Leaders of the Federated Suns"
  13. FedCom Civil War, p. 180: "Genesis"
  14. 14.0 14.1 Historical Wars of the Republic, p.41 "The Victoria War"
  15. 15.0 15.1 Field Manual 3145, p. 70
  16. Era Report: 3145, p. 92: "Julian Davion profile"
  17. Dominions Divided p. 36

Bibliography[edit]