Charles Davion (23rd c.)

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Charles Davion - Pre-Age of War Politian and the second President of the Federated Suns.

Character Personality and Noted Traits

Charles was a power hungry, arrogant, quick-tempered, and energetic man. Who was easily manipulated by his brother Louis. He was also noted for being handsome and charismatic.

Character History

the snake in sheep's clothing and ascendance into power

Charles is son of pre-Federated Suns New Avalon ambassador Jerome Davion and Jennifer DuVall (Daughter of then Prime Minister Nathan DuVall). He is the one of three brothers whom became important in early politians in FedSun's early history.[1][2] Prior to his brother Lucien stepping down from office, he fell under tutelage of his more manipulative brother, Louis. He became as skilled and charming politician as his brother Lucien, however looks were deceiving.

Once his brother setup down in office, he with aid of Louis quickly sweeps the election for President and Prime Minister of New Avalon. Once he won the elections, he showed his true colors to dismay of many. He named his brother Louis his chief deputy of his office.

Reforms and Cementing of Power

He had begun with reformation of Federated Suns's military structure by amending the Crucis Pact. Originally in document, the Suns's member worlds would contribute troops and other resources to specify military mission where a commander is named. Due to Conflict over the Muskegon renegade worlds with Chesterton Trade Federation and other minor conflicts, Charles created permanent standing military. Calling them the Federated Peacekeeping Forces or the FPF, he had them organized, equipped, trained, and commanded from a central authority. Giving them materials and men needed to re-act to the needs of its member worlds.[2] Charles aside from instituted ranks and training, he also had his new army would undergo intensive focus the troops training and indoctrination to focus their loyalties and pride on the Federated Suns. Breaking them troops from having higher loyalties to their individual member worlds, giving sense of unity. However, Charles also through backroom politics, ensured that Avalonians were made into senior officers.

During the time of Military's reforming, Charles "other" reforms took place in backrooms. Slowly, taking over the date-to-day operations of established High Council of the Federated Suns. Creating a bureaucracy that would ensure the Davion scions would continue to rule the Suns in centuries to come.[1]

Legacy of 2nd President

During his eight year presidency, pushing for his ideas among the member worlds and settling interworld disputes. Things began slowly change as his brother Louis died in 2337. With no children of his own, and his fourth brother, Joseph's health failing. He begun to see need for heir to continue the brother's legacy. He named his late brother Lucien's son, Reynard to post be elected Deputy Prime Minister.[3]

During a meeting of the High Council, Charles, suffered a heart attack as he was informing them of sending troops to strengthen the Chesterton border.[1]

Character Notes

Positions

Preceded by President of the Federated Suns
2332-2340
Succeeded by

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 House Davion (The Federated Suns),pages 25 - CHARLES THE REFORMER
  2. 2.0 2.1 Handbook: House Davion
  3. House Davion: The Federated Suns page 26 - THE WAR LEADER - Lucien's son "elected" to post of Deputy Prime Minister of New Avalon.