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| − | '''Hanse Davion''' ([[2983]] – 17 June, [[3052]], aged 69 years) was the [[First Prince]] of the [[Federated Suns]] from [[3013]] until his death in 3052. He was the second child of Prince [[Andrew Davion]] and his wife [[Jennifer Campbell]]. He was known by his nickname of "The Fox", for his shrewd and cunning military and political strategies.<ref name="Sourcebook, p179">'' | + | '''Hanse Davion''' ([[2983]] – 17 June, [[3052]], aged 69 years) was the [[First Prince]] of the [[Federated Suns]] from [[3013]] until his death in 3052. He was the second child of Prince [[Andrew Davion]] and his wife [[Jennifer Campbell]]. He was known by his nickname of "The Fox", for his shrewd and cunning military and political strategies.<ref name="Sourcebook, p179">''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 179</ref> |
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After a raid obtaining thousands of books in the early 31st century, he founded the [[New Avalon Institute of Science]], the first new college of science in the [[Inner Sphere]] in centuries. In [[3022]], he signed the [[Federated Suns]]-[[Lyran Commonwealth]] Alliance, or [[Federated Commonwealth|FedCom Accords]], with [[Katrina Steiner]], laying the foundation for the union of the [[Federated Suns]] with the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] and his marriage to Katrina's daughter, [[Melissa Steiner|Melissa]]. | After a raid obtaining thousands of books in the early 31st century, he founded the [[New Avalon Institute of Science]], the first new college of science in the [[Inner Sphere]] in centuries. In [[3022]], he signed the [[Federated Suns]]-[[Lyran Commonwealth]] Alliance, or [[Federated Commonwealth|FedCom Accords]], with [[Katrina Steiner]], laying the foundation for the union of the [[Federated Suns]] with the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] and his marriage to Katrina's daughter, [[Melissa Steiner|Melissa]]. | ||
| − | During the marriage ceremony, he announced the [[Fourth Succession War]], and conquered much of the [[Capellan Confederation]]. During the course of the war, he and his Intelligence minster Quintus Allard ordered a series of deadly espionage operations against various powers, to ensure the war swings their way.<ref>''Warrior: Coupé'' | + | During the marriage ceremony, he announced the [[Fourth Succession War]], and conquered much of the [[Capellan Confederation]]. During the course of the war, he and his Intelligence minster Quintus Allard ordered a series of deadly espionage operations against various powers, to ensure the war swings their way.<ref>''Warrior: Coupé'', pp. 131-134: Hanse briefs his top military staff on reports of a FedSun-funded FWL insurgency and the deliberate destruction of the mostly traitorous [[5th Syrtis Fusiliers]].</ref> Including tricking Michael Hasek-Davion to reveal his leaking of classified materials to [[Maximilian Liao|Chancellor Liao]].<ref>''Warrior: Riposte'', p. 292: Hanse Davion receives word of Michael Hasek-Davion's secret departure for Sian.</ref> |
| − | In September [[3029]], Hanse realizes a DropShip heading for the [[NAIS]] Campus is being attacked. He himself alerts his people, and pilots his ''[[Battlemaster]]'' with members of ''[[Team Banzai]]''. He and others manage to fend off brutal suicidal assault to try obtain or destroy the [[Star League]] [[Helm Memory Core|Memory Core]].<ref>''Warrior: Coupé'' | + | In September [[3029]], Hanse realizes a DropShip heading for the [[NAIS]] Campus is being attacked. He himself alerts his people, and pilots his ''[[Battlemaster]]'' with members of ''[[Team Banzai]]''. He and others manage to fend off brutal suicidal assault to try obtain or destroy the [[Star League]] [[Helm Memory Core|Memory Core]].<ref>''Warrior: Coupé'', pp. 256-264: Hanse pilots his ''BattleMaster'' with Team Banazi, in order to repel ComStar's fake ''Death Commando'' raiding force. </ref> |
In [[3039]], he turned the might of the united armies of the [[Federated Commonwealth]] against the [[Draconis Combine]]. His assaults, however, were undermined by [[ComStar]]'s covert aid to the [[DCMS]] and a tactically brilliant counter-attack, directed by [[Theodore Kurita]] that lead to the loss of critical logistical centers, most notably the [[BattleMech]] factories on the planet [[Quentin]]. This disastrous turn of events brought the assault on the Combine to a premature halt, led to a stalemate between the [[Federated Commonwealth]] and the [[Draconis Combine]], and resulted in a cease-fire that became official in [[3051]]. | In [[3039]], he turned the might of the united armies of the [[Federated Commonwealth]] against the [[Draconis Combine]]. His assaults, however, were undermined by [[ComStar]]'s covert aid to the [[DCMS]] and a tactically brilliant counter-attack, directed by [[Theodore Kurita]] that lead to the loss of critical logistical centers, most notably the [[BattleMech]] factories on the planet [[Quentin]]. This disastrous turn of events brought the assault on the Combine to a premature halt, led to a stalemate between the [[Federated Commonwealth]] and the [[Draconis Combine]], and resulted in a cease-fire that became official in [[3051]]. | ||
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===Death=== | ===Death=== | ||
| − | The constant pressure he was under during the Clan Invasion eventually proved too much and he died from a stress-related heart attack on 17 June, 3052<ref>'' | + | The constant pressure he was under during the Clan Invasion eventually proved too much and he died from a stress-related heart attack on 17 June, [[3052]]<ref>''Lost Destiny''</ref>. |
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==Philosophical and Political Views== | ==Philosophical and Political Views== | ||
Since the fall of the [[Star League]], most Great House leaders desired to be First Lord. While Hanse certainly did as well, he was also realistic enough to acknowledge that he would not be able to attain such a goal. Instead, he set about establishing a dynasty in the hopes that that would allow such a feat to be accomplished by his descendants. | Since the fall of the [[Star League]], most Great House leaders desired to be First Lord. While Hanse certainly did as well, he was also realistic enough to acknowledge that he would not be able to attain such a goal. Instead, he set about establishing a dynasty in the hopes that that would allow such a feat to be accomplished by his descendants. | ||
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==Awards== | ==Awards== | ||
When he was 28, Hanse received the title of "Marksman", the [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] equivalent of an Ace. | When he was 28, Hanse received the title of "Marksman", the [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]] equivalent of an Ace. | ||
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==Family tree== | ==Family tree== | ||
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{{familytree | | SN1 | | SN2 | | DA1 | | DA2 | | SN3 |SN1=[[Victor Ian Steiner-Davion|Victor Ian<br />Steiner-Davion]]|SN2=[[Peter Steiner-Davion|Peter<br />Steiner-Davion]]|DA1=[[Katherine Steiner-Davion|Katherine<br />Steiner-Davion]]|DA2=[[Yvonne Steiner-Davion|Yvonne<br />Steiner-Davion]]|SN3=[[Arthur Steiner-Davion|Arthur<br />Steiner-Davion]]}} | {{familytree | | SN1 | | SN2 | | DA1 | | DA2 | | SN3 |SN1=[[Victor Ian Steiner-Davion|Victor Ian<br />Steiner-Davion]]|SN2=[[Peter Steiner-Davion|Peter<br />Steiner-Davion]]|DA1=[[Katherine Steiner-Davion|Katherine<br />Steiner-Davion]]|DA2=[[Yvonne Steiner-Davion|Yvonne<br />Steiner-Davion]]|SN3=[[Arthur Steiner-Davion|Arthur<br />Steiner-Davion]]}} | ||
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==Succession== | ==Succession== | ||
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For most of his career as a Mech Warrior, Hanse piloted a ''[[Battlemaster]]''. He used this most famously to prove his identity with [[Ardan Sortek]]'s help when [[Maximillian Liao]] tried to replace him with an impostor. | For most of his career as a Mech Warrior, Hanse piloted a ''[[Battlemaster]]''. He used this most famously to prove his identity with [[Ardan Sortek]]'s help when [[Maximillian Liao]] tried to replace him with an impostor. | ||
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| + | *''[[20-Year Update]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Blood Legacy]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[House Davion (The Federated Suns)]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Lethal Heritage]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Lost Destiny]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Warrior: En Garde]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Warrior: Coupe]]'' | ||
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Hanse Davion (2983 – 17 June, 3052, aged 69 years) was the First Prince of the Federated Suns from 3013 until his death in 3052. He was the second child of Prince Andrew Davion and his wife Jennifer Campbell. He was known by his nickname of "The Fox", for his shrewd and cunning military and political strategies.[1]
Contents
Biography
Early life
As the second child of the Prince, Hanse was expected to be a powerful individual, but never to inherit the throne. Because of this, he was freed from many of the pressures that faced his brother Ian. He attended Albion Military Academy and graduated with honors, earning him a spot in the 3rd Davion Guards RCT. Here he showed a penchant for unconventional tactics, often to the exclusion of more practiced maneuvers. It was only with experience that he discovered that traditional tactics have their place as well.[1] Upon the death in battle of his brother, Ian, who was without issue, Hanse succeeded to the throne in 3013.
Marriage and children
Hanse married Melissa Steiner in 3028 at a ceremony on Terra. Their union produced five children, Victor, Peter, Katherine, Yvonne, and Arthur.
Prince
After a raid obtaining thousands of books in the early 31st century, he founded the New Avalon Institute of Science, the first new college of science in the Inner Sphere in centuries. In 3022, he signed the Federated Suns-Lyran Commonwealth Alliance, or FedCom Accords, with Katrina Steiner, laying the foundation for the union of the Federated Suns with the Lyran Commonwealth and his marriage to Katrina's daughter, Melissa.
During the marriage ceremony, he announced the Fourth Succession War, and conquered much of the Capellan Confederation. During the course of the war, he and his Intelligence minster Quintus Allard ordered a series of deadly espionage operations against various powers, to ensure the war swings their way.[2] Including tricking Michael Hasek-Davion to reveal his leaking of classified materials to Chancellor Liao.[3]
In September 3029, Hanse realizes a DropShip heading for the NAIS Campus is being attacked. He himself alerts his people, and pilots his Battlemaster with members of Team Banzai. He and others manage to fend off brutal suicidal assault to try obtain or destroy the Star League Memory Core.[4]
In 3039, he turned the might of the united armies of the Federated Commonwealth against the Draconis Combine. His assaults, however, were undermined by ComStar's covert aid to the DCMS and a tactically brilliant counter-attack, directed by Theodore Kurita that lead to the loss of critical logistical centers, most notably the BattleMech factories on the planet Quentin. This disastrous turn of events brought the assault on the Combine to a premature halt, led to a stalemate between the Federated Commonwealth and the Draconis Combine, and resulted in a cease-fire that became official in 3051.
Publicly, Hanse claimed victory in the War of 3039, as the conflict became known. Indeed, he had succeeded in recapturing several worlds that had been lost to House Kurita in the First Succession War, and in fact took more worlds than he lost. Privately, however, he admitted that he had been strategically beaten and showed a genuine respect for Theodore Kurita.
Detente
In 3050, Hanse again directed the Federated Commonwealth in battle, this time against the Clan Invasion. Later, he took part in the Outreach summit that lead to a detente ceasefire among the Successor States.
His respect for Theodore Kurita, combined with strategic considerations, lead him to order the Kell Hounds and Wolf's Dragoons to Luthien, capital of the Draconis Combine, to bolster the world's defenses against the Clan assault. The Battle of Luthien ended in defeat for Clan Smoke Jaguar and Clan Nova Cat and saved the command integrity of the DCMS. That it was Hanse that ensured the survival of the Federated Suns' most hated enemy speaks tantamount to his visionary political and strategic acumen.
Death
The constant pressure he was under during the Clan Invasion eventually proved too much and he died from a stress-related heart attack on 17 June, 3052[5].
Philosophical and Political Views
Since the fall of the Star League, most Great House leaders desired to be First Lord. While Hanse certainly did as well, he was also realistic enough to acknowledge that he would not be able to attain such a goal. Instead, he set about establishing a dynasty in the hopes that that would allow such a feat to be accomplished by his descendants.
Awards
When he was 28, Hanse received the title of "Marksman", the MechWarrior equivalent of an Ace.
Family tree
Succession
BattleMechs
For most of his career as a Mech Warrior, Hanse piloted a Battlemaster. He used this most famously to prove his identity with Ardan Sortek's help when Maximillian Liao tried to replace him with an impostor.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 House Davion (The Federated Suns), p. 179
- ↑ Warrior: Coupé, pp. 131-134: Hanse briefs his top military staff on reports of a FedSun-funded FWL insurgency and the deliberate destruction of the mostly traitorous 5th Syrtis Fusiliers.
- ↑ Warrior: Riposte, p. 292: Hanse Davion receives word of Michael Hasek-Davion's secret departure for Sian.
- ↑ Warrior: Coupé, pp. 256-264: Hanse pilots his BattleMaster with Team Banazi, in order to repel ComStar's fake Death Commando raiding force.
- ↑ Lost Destiny
Bibliography
- 20-Year Update
- Blood Legacy
- House Davion (The Federated Suns)
- Lethal Heritage
- Lost Destiny
- Warrior: En Garde
- Warrior: Coupe
- Warrior: Riposte
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