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Michael Hasek-Davion (born [[2985]]<ref>'''House Davion (The Federated Suns)''', Michael Hasek-Davion's profile at age 40 in 3025.</ref> - died February 14th, [[3029]])- Early [[31st Century]] [[House Davion]] nobleman and March Lord of the [[Capellan March]]. | Michael Hasek-Davion (born [[2985]]<ref>'''House Davion (The Federated Suns)''', Michael Hasek-Davion's profile at age 40 in 3025.</ref> - died February 14th, [[3029]])- Early [[31st Century]] [[House Davion]] nobleman and March Lord of the [[Capellan March]]. | ||
| − | He was an ambitious and cunning politician, | + | He was an ambitious and cunning politician, who secretly plotted to take the throne of the Federated Suns for himself. He was the arch rival to [[Hanse Davion]] during the first part of his reign as [[First Prince]]. |
[[File:Michael Hasek-Davion.jpg|right|thumb|At Age of 49]] | [[File:Michael Hasek-Davion.jpg|right|thumb|At Age of 49]] | ||
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===Early Character History=== | ===Early Character History=== | ||
| − | Son of Duke [[George Hasek I]], Michael had tried to live up to his father's ambitious shadow after his death. He served as officer with [[Syrtis Fusiliers]] in his late twenties, until he lost his hand in battle with a Capellan ''[[BattleMaster]]''. He was ejected from his ''[[Marauder]]'' into a lake, where he nearly drowned; he suffered a severe injury to his left hand from the ejection. His left hand was amputated and replaced by a bionic replacement. This event left him psychologically scarred with the fear of large bodies of water and ''BattleMasters''.<ref>''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', Michael Hasek-Davion's early military career</ref> | + | Son of Duke [[George Hasek I]], Michael had tried to live up to his father's ambitious shadow after his death. He served as an officer with [[Syrtis Fusiliers]] in his late twenties, until he lost his hand in battle with a Capellan ''[[BattleMaster]]''. He was ejected from his ''[[Marauder]]'' into a lake, where he nearly drowned; he suffered a severe injury to his left hand from the ejection. His left hand was amputated and replaced by a bionic replacement. This event left him psychologically scarred with the fear of large bodies of water and ''BattleMasters''.<ref>''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', Michael Hasek-Davion's early military career</ref> |
After his career with the Fusiliers ended, he continued to build on his father's political power building, and married [[Marie Davion-St. Claire]] in [[3003]]. This put him into succession to the throne of the Federated Suns. He added the Davion name to his own to add more political clout. His marriage resulted in one son with Marie, [[Morgan Hasek-Davion]]. | After his career with the Fusiliers ended, he continued to build on his father's political power building, and married [[Marie Davion-St. Claire]] in [[3003]]. This put him into succession to the throne of the Federated Suns. He added the Davion name to his own to add more political clout. His marriage resulted in one son with Marie, [[Morgan Hasek-Davion]]. | ||
| − | He also had his younger sister, [[Rebecca Hasek-Davion|Rebecca]]<ref>''House Davion (Federated Suns)'' - Ministry of Capellan March - Sister named as stand in as Minister</ref> change her last name. He entrusts his sister stand-in for him as Minister of the Capellan March since he un-interested in the role. | + | He also had his younger sister, [[Rebecca Hasek-Davion|Rebecca]]<ref>''House Davion (Federated Suns)'' - Ministry of Capellan March - Sister named as stand in as Minister</ref> change her last name. He entrusts his sister stand-in for him as Minister of the Capellan March since he is un-interested in the role. |
He cultivated a large network of spies inside and outside the Federated Suns. He received secret emissaries from [[House Liao]] offering to help him with his ambitions.<ref>'''House Davion (The Federated Suns)''', p. 113, Federated Sun Nobility article</ref> | He cultivated a large network of spies inside and outside the Federated Suns. He received secret emissaries from [[House Liao]] offering to help him with his ambitions.<ref>'''House Davion (The Federated Suns)''', p. 113, Federated Sun Nobility article</ref> | ||
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=== Political Intrigue === | === Political Intrigue === | ||
| − | After his father & Prince [[Ian Davion]]'s in [[ | + | After his father & Prince [[Ian Davion]]'s in [[3013]], Michael became Duke of New Syrtis and Field Marshal of Capellan March. He immediately attempted to usurp Hanse Davion's authority numerous times. He considered his Capellan March his own private realm on to its own which he felt Hanse was attempting to take away. At the time of the [[Third Succession War]], The Capellan March was considered bigger than the Capellan Confederation.<ref>'''Warrior: Riposte''' page 20-21- Michael admires his realm and considered a message from Hanse Davion regarding his upcoming marriage to be threat to his rule.</ref> With a military command consisting of over 12 [[Regimental Combat Team|Regimental Combat Teams]], Michael believed he was invincible. |
| − | In January [[3027]], he | + | In January [[3027]], he sends security men, lawyers, and his aide Count [[Anton Vitio]] to [[New Avalon]] to "assist" Intelligence Head Quintus Allard with security matters. He also sends a private message to Hanse Davion where he indirectly threatens him with Civil War if he does not allow charges of treason against [[Justin Allard|Justin Xiang Allard]] stand. He accused him of working with local [[Kittery]] Liao crime syndicates, sighting the recent battle on that world was staged and Justin's injuries were caused by his failed fight. He has Justin successfully exiled & stripped of everything including his name from the Federated Suns. Michael begans in secret to work with Liao Chancellor [[Maximilian Liao]] to take the throne from Hanse.<ref>'''Warrior: En Garde''' page 329 - Michael dines on Sian with Maximilian Liao.</ref> As check against him, Hanse transfers Michael's son Morgan to [[Davion Heavy Guard]] on New Avalon as a political hostage. |
| − | By October, Michael | + | By October, Michael begins to feel the pressure of Hanse Davion's power when he receives word from the Prince about his up coming marriage to [[Archon-Designate]] [[Melissa Steiner-Davion|Melissa Steiner]], which includes an official invitation to his wedding on [[Terra]], feeling the invitation was a means to destroy his dreams of massing power. Michael personally believes Hanse will deny him troops he needs to conqueror the Capellan Confederation. He secretly wishes to do this for himself, but now he secretly plots with Maximilian Liao to take over the Suns.<ref>'''Warrior: Riposte''' page 20-22 - Michael thinks Hanse has ended his bid for the throne & is angery over Hanse not giving him the troops he needs conquer the Capellans.</ref> He then conceives a plan to help him to conqueror Capellan Confederation and take the throne of the FedSun for himself. He decides to send secret messages to Maxmilian Liao of Davion strengths (devaluing his own forces) and warn Liao of Hanse's upcoming marriage.<ref>'''Warrior: Riposte''' page 23-24 - Michael calls for an ambassador to pass his Davion intelligence to Maxmilian Liao.</ref> |
| − | Duke Michael and his party | + | Duke Michael and his party arrive in [[Terra]]'s system in August 14, [[3028]] for Hanse Davion's wedding. On his arrival, his Dropship races Hanse Davion's ship at high gravity. On the journey to Terra, Michael talks with his aide, Count [[Anton Vitio]], about his plans for Hanse Davion and Federated Suns. He reveals to the Count, that the Capellan Chancellor supports his effort to usurp throne from Hanse Davion. However, he tells him how he is going to use the Chancellor's lust for power to throw off Hanse Davion's plans. He warns Vitio not to take advantage of the situation and not to attempt no kill or harm anyone during this rare meeting of Great House leaders.<ref>''Warrior: Riposte'' page 157-158 - Michael orders Count Vitio not to do anything foolish on Terra.</ref> |
=== Fourth Succession War === | === Fourth Succession War === | ||
| − | On January 15th [[3029]], CID agents arrest Liao ambassador Serge Korigyn on [[New Syrtis]] for espionage. Agents | + | On January 15th [[3029]], CID agents arrest Liao ambassador Serge Korigyn on [[New Syrtis]] for espionage. Agents reveal to Michael that military information that was being passed to him is false and that the ambassador was somehow acquiring the information. |
| − | + | The next day, he goes into seclusion from the public, fearing he had been found out by Hanse, he decides to take rash action. He secretly takes a small shuttle craft to meet with teh departing Liao Ambassador and heads to Sian.<ref>'''Warrior: Riposte''' page 292 - Hanse Davion receives word of Michael Hasek-Davion's secret departure for Sian.</ref> | |
By the 14th of February, (Valentines Day), he arrived on Sian to present his plans to rebound from Liao and his own latest setback. | By the 14th of February, (Valentines Day), he arrived on Sian to present his plans to rebound from Liao and his own latest setback. | ||
| − | He | + | He presentes to Chancellor Liao his plans for a jointed attack of their forces. Taking his [[5th Syrtis Fusiliers]] & Liao’s [[Sung's Cuirassiers]] regiments and attack [[Tikonov]]'s only Davion defenders, the [[8th Crucis Lancers]].<ref>''Warrior: Riposte'' page 297 - Michael Hasek-Davion explains his plans to Maximilian Liao.</ref> The Chancellor pretends to agree with his plans and then turns to his Maskirovka agents and tells them to burn the Duke's plans. He accuses him of trying to lure his forces into a trap. Stating that the Duke was undermining his forces strengths and giving false information on FedSun forces. When Michael tries to protest himself, Justin takes him down easily with his bionic arm. Maximilian Liao then orders him to execute the Duke.<ref>'''Warrior: Riposte''' page 298 - Justin shoots Michael Hasek-Davion in the head with his pistol.</ref> |
| − | Later [[Justin Xiang]] prevails on Chancellor to allow ComStar to transfer the body back to FedSuns | + | Later [[Justin Xiang]] prevails on the Chancellor to allow ComStar to transfer the body back to the FedSuns, which he accompanies the body via ComStar's provided transportation to [[Spica]].<ref>'''Warrior: Coupe''' - page 10-11 Morgan plays a recording he received from Comstar of Duke Michael's body exchange.</ref> |
==Character Notes== | ==Character Notes== | ||
| − | Michael was noted for his political savvy and ambitions for total power over the Federated Suns. When in active | + | Michael was noted for his political savvy and ambitions for total power over the Federated Suns. When in active service, he was known to pilot a Marauder BattleMech. His left hand, which was ambulated during his brief military service, was enhanced by Capellan scientist with an electronic recording/transmitting device. Allowing him to secretly pass messages to local Capellan ambassador who had an artificial leg with the device's receiver in it.<ref>''Warrior: Riposte'' page 23-24 - Michael records messages with his artificial left hand for Liao.</ref> His means to communicate with Liao were suspected by Quintus Allard, but was never proven. |
| − | + | Though not specified, in the novel ''[[Warrior: En Garde]],'' Michael tells Hanse Davion that he gives his sister Andrea's love to him.<ref>''[[Warrior: En Garde]]'', p. 53</ref> It is unclear if this was done in error, since early publications are known for their errors. | |
| − | Also, its unclear the fate of Michael's younger sister Rebecca Hasek-Davion. Though mentioned in the original House Book that she runs Ministry of the Capellen March in his name. However, in novel ''Warrior: Coupe'' his wife Marie, Hanse Davion's half-sister, takes over the ministry. | + | Also, its unclear the fate of Michael's younger sister Rebecca Hasek-Davion. Though mentioned in the original House Book that she runs the Ministry of the Capellen March in his name. However, in novel ''Warrior: Coupe'' his wife Marie, Hanse Davion's half-sister, takes over the ministry. |
==Quotes== | ==Quotes== | ||
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Michael Hasek-Davion (born 2985[1] - died February 14th, 3029)- Early 31st Century House Davion nobleman and March Lord of the Capellan March.
He was an ambitious and cunning politician, who secretly plotted to take the throne of the Federated Suns for himself. He was the arch rival to Hanse Davion during the first part of his reign as First Prince.
Contents
Brief Character History
Early Character History
Son of Duke George Hasek I, Michael had tried to live up to his father's ambitious shadow after his death. He served as an officer with Syrtis Fusiliers in his late twenties, until he lost his hand in battle with a Capellan BattleMaster. He was ejected from his Marauder into a lake, where he nearly drowned; he suffered a severe injury to his left hand from the ejection. His left hand was amputated and replaced by a bionic replacement. This event left him psychologically scarred with the fear of large bodies of water and BattleMasters.[2]
After his career with the Fusiliers ended, he continued to build on his father's political power building, and married Marie Davion-St. Claire in 3003. This put him into succession to the throne of the Federated Suns. He added the Davion name to his own to add more political clout. His marriage resulted in one son with Marie, Morgan Hasek-Davion. He also had his younger sister, Rebecca[3] change her last name. He entrusts his sister stand-in for him as Minister of the Capellan March since he is un-interested in the role.
He cultivated a large network of spies inside and outside the Federated Suns. He received secret emissaries from House Liao offering to help him with his ambitions.[4]
Political Intrigue
After his father & Prince Ian Davion's in 3013, Michael became Duke of New Syrtis and Field Marshal of Capellan March. He immediately attempted to usurp Hanse Davion's authority numerous times. He considered his Capellan March his own private realm on to its own which he felt Hanse was attempting to take away. At the time of the Third Succession War, The Capellan March was considered bigger than the Capellan Confederation.[5] With a military command consisting of over 12 Regimental Combat Teams, Michael believed he was invincible.
In January 3027, he sends security men, lawyers, and his aide Count Anton Vitio to New Avalon to "assist" Intelligence Head Quintus Allard with security matters. He also sends a private message to Hanse Davion where he indirectly threatens him with Civil War if he does not allow charges of treason against Justin Xiang Allard stand. He accused him of working with local Kittery Liao crime syndicates, sighting the recent battle on that world was staged and Justin's injuries were caused by his failed fight. He has Justin successfully exiled & stripped of everything including his name from the Federated Suns. Michael begans in secret to work with Liao Chancellor Maximilian Liao to take the throne from Hanse.[6] As check against him, Hanse transfers Michael's son Morgan to Davion Heavy Guard on New Avalon as a political hostage.
By October, Michael begins to feel the pressure of Hanse Davion's power when he receives word from the Prince about his up coming marriage to Archon-Designate Melissa Steiner, which includes an official invitation to his wedding on Terra, feeling the invitation was a means to destroy his dreams of massing power. Michael personally believes Hanse will deny him troops he needs to conqueror the Capellan Confederation. He secretly wishes to do this for himself, but now he secretly plots with Maximilian Liao to take over the Suns.[7] He then conceives a plan to help him to conqueror Capellan Confederation and take the throne of the FedSun for himself. He decides to send secret messages to Maxmilian Liao of Davion strengths (devaluing his own forces) and warn Liao of Hanse's upcoming marriage.[8]
Duke Michael and his party arrive in Terra's system in August 14, 3028 for Hanse Davion's wedding. On his arrival, his Dropship races Hanse Davion's ship at high gravity. On the journey to Terra, Michael talks with his aide, Count Anton Vitio, about his plans for Hanse Davion and Federated Suns. He reveals to the Count, that the Capellan Chancellor supports his effort to usurp throne from Hanse Davion. However, he tells him how he is going to use the Chancellor's lust for power to throw off Hanse Davion's plans. He warns Vitio not to take advantage of the situation and not to attempt no kill or harm anyone during this rare meeting of Great House leaders.[9]
Fourth Succession War
On January 15th 3029, CID agents arrest Liao ambassador Serge Korigyn on New Syrtis for espionage. Agents reveal to Michael that military information that was being passed to him is false and that the ambassador was somehow acquiring the information. The next day, he goes into seclusion from the public, fearing he had been found out by Hanse, he decides to take rash action. He secretly takes a small shuttle craft to meet with teh departing Liao Ambassador and heads to Sian.[10]
By the 14th of February, (Valentines Day), he arrived on Sian to present his plans to rebound from Liao and his own latest setback. He presentes to Chancellor Liao his plans for a jointed attack of their forces. Taking his 5th Syrtis Fusiliers & Liao’s Sung's Cuirassiers regiments and attack Tikonov's only Davion defenders, the 8th Crucis Lancers.[11] The Chancellor pretends to agree with his plans and then turns to his Maskirovka agents and tells them to burn the Duke's plans. He accuses him of trying to lure his forces into a trap. Stating that the Duke was undermining his forces strengths and giving false information on FedSun forces. When Michael tries to protest himself, Justin takes him down easily with his bionic arm. Maximilian Liao then orders him to execute the Duke.[12]
Later Justin Xiang prevails on the Chancellor to allow ComStar to transfer the body back to the FedSuns, which he accompanies the body via ComStar's provided transportation to Spica.[13]
Character Notes
Michael was noted for his political savvy and ambitions for total power over the Federated Suns. When in active service, he was known to pilot a Marauder BattleMech. His left hand, which was ambulated during his brief military service, was enhanced by Capellan scientist with an electronic recording/transmitting device. Allowing him to secretly pass messages to local Capellan ambassador who had an artificial leg with the device's receiver in it.[14] His means to communicate with Liao were suspected by Quintus Allard, but was never proven.
Though not specified, in the novel Warrior: En Garde, Michael tells Hanse Davion that he gives his sister Andrea's love to him.[15] It is unclear if this was done in error, since early publications are known for their errors.
Also, its unclear the fate of Michael's younger sister Rebecca Hasek-Davion. Though mentioned in the original House Book that she runs the Ministry of the Capellen March in his name. However, in novel Warrior: Coupe his wife Marie, Hanse Davion's half-sister, takes over the ministry.
Quotes
"Decline? Why must it be a decline? Couldn't it be that the Capellans have improved their fighting skills? Why blame our soldiers for a supposed decline in their skills? Why blame me?"
-From official court transcripts, September 10, 3005[16]
Ranks and Titles
References
- ↑ House Davion (The Federated Suns), Michael Hasek-Davion's profile at age 40 in 3025.
- ↑ House Davion (The Federated Suns), Michael Hasek-Davion's early military career
- ↑ House Davion (Federated Suns) - Ministry of Capellan March - Sister named as stand in as Minister
- ↑ House Davion (The Federated Suns), p. 113, Federated Sun Nobility article
- ↑ Warrior: Riposte page 20-21- Michael admires his realm and considered a message from Hanse Davion regarding his upcoming marriage to be threat to his rule.
- ↑ Warrior: En Garde page 329 - Michael dines on Sian with Maximilian Liao.
- ↑ Warrior: Riposte page 20-22 - Michael thinks Hanse has ended his bid for the throne & is angery over Hanse not giving him the troops he needs conquer the Capellans.
- ↑ Warrior: Riposte page 23-24 - Michael calls for an ambassador to pass his Davion intelligence to Maxmilian Liao.
- ↑ Warrior: Riposte page 157-158 - Michael orders Count Vitio not to do anything foolish on Terra.
- ↑ Warrior: Riposte page 292 - Hanse Davion receives word of Michael Hasek-Davion's secret departure for Sian.
- ↑ Warrior: Riposte page 297 - Michael Hasek-Davion explains his plans to Maximilian Liao.
- ↑ Warrior: Riposte page 298 - Justin shoots Michael Hasek-Davion in the head with his pistol.
- ↑ Warrior: Coupe - page 10-11 Morgan plays a recording he received from Comstar of Duke Michael's body exchange.
- ↑ Warrior: Riposte page 23-24 - Michael records messages with his artificial left hand for Liao.
- ↑ Warrior: En Garde, p. 53
- ↑ House Davion (The Federated Suns), p. 93