Difference between revisions of "Duncan Liao"

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==Character History==
 
==Character History==
 
===As Chancellor & Hostage===
 
===As Chancellor & Hostage===
Son of Stephen Liao, was elevated to Chancellorship when his father died of pneumonia.
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Son of Stephen Liao, Duncan Liao was elevated to the role of Chancellorship of the Capellan Confederation when his father died of pneumonia.
 
His father, through his military buildup and obsession, elevated many of his military officers into positions of power and influence.   
 
His father, through his military buildup and obsession, elevated many of his military officers into positions of power and influence.   
  

Revision as of 03:16, 27 December 2011

Duncan Liao (Born 2433 - Died 2452[1]) - House Liao nobility, Politician, 5th Duke of Liao, and 6th Chancellor of the Capellan Confederation.

Character History

As Chancellor & Hostage

Son of Stephen Liao, Duncan Liao was elevated to the role of Chancellorship of the Capellan Confederation when his father died of pneumonia. His father, through his military buildup and obsession, elevated many of his military officers into positions of power and influence.

On bad council, Chancellor Duncan moved to curb the Turkish General Merik's political and military influence. He had the his regiment's size reduced by half, causing the General and his Merik's Grenadiers to rebel and seize the winter palace, capturing him.

First Time of Tribulation

Duncan was now held as hostage, his captiver ,General Merik, now controlled Confederation. Duncan was left helpless as General Merik and his allies controlled his nation, with him held as hostage. This prevented nobility to act in fear of his life, this became known as Time of Tribulation. His nobles were forced bestow the title of Time of Protectors of the State on Merik and his men.

Seven months as captive, in February 2452, Duncan 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.

Titles & Positions

Preceded by Duke of the Liao
2450-2452
Succeeded by
Preceded by Chancellor of the Capellan Confederation
2450-2452
Succeeded by

References

  1. House Liao (The Capellan Confederation), PDF p. 163 Confederation's Line of Succession - Years of Duncan's birth, reign and death noted.
  2. House Liao (The Capellan Confederation), p. 34 Tribulations - Short Reign of Duncan Liao.

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