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Line 11: | rank = | rank = | title = | title = − | position = [[Prime Minister of New Avalon]]<br>[[President of the Federated Suns]] + | position = [[President of the Federated Suns]] | profession = | profession = − | parents = [[Jerome Davion]]<ref name=HBHDp20>''Handbook: House Davion'', p. 17</ref> (father)<br/>[[Jennifer DuVall]]<ref name=HBHDp20/> (mother) + | parents = [[Jerome Davion]]<ref name=HBHDp17>''Handbook: House Davion'', p. 17</ref> (father)<br/>[[Jennifer DuVall]]<ref name=HBHDp17/> (mother) | siblings = [[Louis Davion (23rd c.)|Louis Davion]]<br/>[[Charles Davion (23rd c.)|Charles Davion]] | siblings = [[Louis Davion (23rd c.)|Louis Davion]]<br/>[[Charles Davion (23rd c.)|Charles Davion]] | spouse = [[Marie Fabier]] | spouse = [[Marie Fabier]] | children = [[Reynard Davion]] | children = [[Reynard Davion]] }} }} − + '''Lucien Davion''' was a pre-[[Age of War]] [[New Avalon]] politician who later became the first President of the [[Federated Suns]].<ref name=HBHDp106>''Handbook: House Davion'', p. 106, "Leaders of the Federated Suns"</ref> − '''Lucien Davion''' was a pre–[[Age of War]] [[New Avalon]] politician who later became the first President of the [[Federated Suns]].<ref name=HBHDp106>''Handbook: House Davion'', p. 106: "Leaders of the Federated Suns"</ref> ==Character Personality and Traits== ==Character Personality and Traits== − Lucien was unlike other members of his family up to this time, as he was soft-spoken and intensely idealistic. He had talent for charming people with his charisma, the skills for maneuvering politically his opponents when in his arena of exercises, and for politics. He was noted for having unusual eyes adding to his charm; one was colored blue and the other green.<ref>''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 21: "Delegate From New Avalon"</ref> + Lucien was unlike other members of his family up to this time, as he was soft-spoken and intensely idealistic. He had talent for charming people with his charisma, the skills for maneuvering politically his opponents when in his arena of exercises, and for politics. He was noted for having unusual eyes adding to his charm; one was colored blue and the other green.<ref>''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 23, "Delegate From New Avalon"</ref> ==History== ==History== ===Early life and political career=== ===Early life and political career=== − The son of [[New Avalon]] Ambassador Jerome Davion and Jennifer DuVall (daughter of Prime Minister Nathan DuVall), Lucien entered the family tradition of politics.<ref name=HDFS20>''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', pp. 20–21: "Hidden Counsel, Birth of a Federation, The Crucis Pact"</ref> His trajectory in that career path was assisted by his family's influence in the planet's agricultural industry.<ref name=JTPNA5>''Jihad Turning Points: New Avalon'', p. 5: "New Avalon" (atlas)</ref> + The son of [[New Avalon]] Ambassador Jerome Davion and Jennifer DuVall (daughter of Prime Minister Nathan DuVall), Lucien entered the family tradition of politics.<ref name=HDFS20>''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', pp. 20-21, "Hidden Counsel, Birth of a Federation, The Crucis Pact"</ref> His trajectory in that career path was assisted by his family's influence in the planet's agricultural industry.<ref name=JTPNA5>''Jihad Turning Points: New Avalon'', p. 5, "New Avalon" (atlas)</ref> − Lucien's younger brother, [[Louis Davion|Louis]], proposed that he should marry a woman from the politically connected Fabler family; the marriage was designed by Louis to assist his older brother in becoming Deputy Prime Minister. Lucien married [[Marie Fabler]] and the couple gave birth to their son, [[Reynard Davion|Reynard]].<ref name=HDFS20/> + Lucien's younger brother, [[Louis Davion|Louis]], proposed that he should marry a woman from the politically-connected Fabler family; the marriage was designed by Louis to assist his older brother in becoming Deputy Prime Minister. Lucien married [[Marie Fabler]] and the couple gave birth to their son, [[Reynard Davion|Reynard]].<ref name=HDFS20/> − In [[2307]], Lucien was appointed Deputy Prime Minister by his childless uncle, Prime Minister [[Martin DuVall]], who educated him in the [[Ministry of New Avalon]]. After the accidental death of his uncle in [[2309]], Lucien was elected to the office of Prime Minister of New Avalon within a week.<ref name=HB:HD1620>''Handbook: House Davion'', pp. 16, 19–20: "A New Era in Avalon, The Crucis Pact, Muskegon and Chesterton, Marlette and Tikonov, Capellan Zone Border Wars, End of a Reign, Beginning of a Dynasty"</ref> His ascendance to office marked the end of the DuVall family's dominance in planetary leadership and marked the beginning of the Davion dynasty. Lucien then began the rapid industrialization of the planet. + In [[2307]], Lucien was appointed Deputy Prime Minister by his childless uncle, Prime Minister [[Martin DuVall]], who educated him in the [[Ministry of New Avalon]]. After the accidental death of his uncle in [[2309]], Lucien was elected to the office of Prime Minister of New Avalon within a week.<ref name=HB:HD1620>''Handbook: House Davion'', pp. 16, 19-20, "A New Era in Avalon, The Crucis Pact, Muskegon and Chesterton, Marlette and Tikonov, Capellan Zone Border Wars, End of a Reign, Beginning of a Dynasty"</ref> His ascendance to office marked the end of the DuVall family's dominance in planetary leadership and marked the beginning of the Davion dynasty. Lucien then began the rapid industrialization of the planet. Within a week of gaining office, Lucien consolidated his position. Through his years in politics, he had established a reputation of being honorable and having strong principles, earning him respect among allies and foes alike. (Even his strongest critics and those who hated him did not suggest he had something to do with his uncle's unfortunate death.<ref name=HDFS20/>) He put forth an agenda to cement treaties and trade agreements with regional worlds, which were collectively called at "The [[Crucis Reach]]".<ref name=HDFS20/> Within a week of gaining office, Lucien consolidated his position. Through his years in politics, he had established a reputation of being honorable and having strong principles, earning him respect among allies and foes alike. (Even his strongest critics and those who hated him did not suggest he had something to do with his uncle's unfortunate death.<ref name=HDFS20/>) He put forth an agenda to cement treaties and trade agreements with regional worlds, which were collectively called at "The [[Crucis Reach]]".<ref name=HDFS20/> Line 35:
Line 35: However, in [[2314]], the [[Terran Alliance|Terran Alliance's]] election turned to violence, which echoed through space as the [[Terran Alliance Civil War]]. It came to an end in [[2316]] when the Alliance Global Militia’s Fleet Admiral [[James McKenna]] seized control of the nation flung into chaos. After he was elected as [[Director-General]], he declared the formation of the [[Terran Hegemony]] and began a military campaign to rein in worlds that were once part of now defunct Terran Alliance. This prompted Lucien to begin a whirlwind tour of the Crucis Reach, proposing mutual trade and defense pacts among the worlds near New Avalon. Using the threat of Terran aggression and the possibility of falling under dictatorship, he traveled to numerous worlds, including the seven worlds of the [[Muskegon Empire]], calling on all to join his [[Crucis Pact]] summit.<ref name=HB:HD1620/><ref name=HDFS20/> However, in [[2314]], the [[Terran Alliance|Terran Alliance's]] election turned to violence, which echoed through space as the [[Terran Alliance Civil War]]. It came to an end in [[2316]] when the Alliance Global Militia’s Fleet Admiral [[James McKenna]] seized control of the nation flung into chaos. After he was elected as [[Director-General]], he declared the formation of the [[Terran Hegemony]] and began a military campaign to rein in worlds that were once part of now defunct Terran Alliance. This prompted Lucien to begin a whirlwind tour of the Crucis Reach, proposing mutual trade and defense pacts among the worlds near New Avalon. Using the threat of Terran aggression and the possibility of falling under dictatorship, he traveled to numerous worlds, including the seven worlds of the [[Muskegon Empire]], calling on all to join his [[Crucis Pact]] summit.<ref name=HB:HD1620/><ref name=HDFS20/> − In [[2317]], leaders from twenty-three worlds journeyed to New Avalon where they heard Davion propose a new federation of nations, with all members as partners. This [[Crucis Pact]] would provide protection against threats abroad and increase trade between worlds. Twenty of the worlds' leaders agreed to join on the same day and Lucien was elected president of the newborn [[Federated Suns]].<ref name=HB:HD1620/> + In [[2317]], leaders from 23 worlds journeyed to New Avalon where they heard Davion propose a new federation of nations, with all members as partners. This [[Crucis Pact]] would provide protection against threats abroad and increase trade between worlds. Twenty of the worlds' leaders agreed to join on the same day and Lucien was elected president of the newborn [[Federated Suns]].<ref name=HB:HD1620/> ===President of the Federated Suns and Chesterton Conflict=== ===President of the Federated Suns and Chesterton Conflict=== Within one year of the formation of the Suns, President Lucien received word from his associates in the Muskegon Empire, that [[Jehan Achmeed]], Commander of Muskegon, would have his nation join the Suns. However, not all went as planned, as the Achmeed family's iron-fisted rule of the realm did not sit well with many. In response to Muskegon joining the Suns, the worlds of [[Beten Kaitos]] and [[Emerson]] joined their empire's trading partner, the [[Chesterton Trade League|Chesterton Trade Federation]].<ref name=HDFS20/><ref name=HB:HD1620/> Within one year of the formation of the Suns, President Lucien received word from his associates in the Muskegon Empire, that [[Jehan Achmeed]], Commander of Muskegon, would have his nation join the Suns. However, not all went as planned, as the Achmeed family's iron-fisted rule of the realm did not sit well with many. In response to Muskegon joining the Suns, the worlds of [[Beten Kaitos]] and [[Emerson]] joined their empire's trading partner, the [[Chesterton Trade League|Chesterton Trade Federation]].<ref name=HDFS20/><ref name=HB:HD1620/> − President Lucien ordered peacekeeping troops to the rebellious worlds, but the Chesterton government was determined to maintain control. With aid from their allies in the [[Tikonov Grand Union]], Chesterton troops landed and easily pushed the untested Suns troops from the worlds, triggering the [[Federated Suns–Chesterton Trade League Conflict]], the Federated Suns' first interstellar war as a nation. During the conflict, Lucien's lack of skill in military leadership became apparent, as was the lack of readiness of the Suns' troops. For three year, the campaign to take control of the two worlds raged, with both changing hands several times. In the end, the war gave the Federated Suns its first defeat, highlighting their weak military despite the nation's economic might.<ref name=HDFS20/><ref name=HB:HD1620/> + President Lucien ordered peacekeeping troops to the rebellious worlds, but the Chesterton government was determined to maintain control. With aid from their allies in the [[Tikonov Grand Union]], Chesterton troops landed and easily pushed the untested Suns troops from the worlds, triggering the [[Federated Suns-Chesterton Trade League Conflict]], the Federated Suns' first interstellar war as a nation. During the conflict, Lucien's lack of skill in military leadership became apparent, as was the lack of readiness of the Suns' troops. For three year, the campaign to take control of the two worlds raged, with both changing hands several times. In the end, the war gave the Federated Suns its first defeat, highlighting their weak military despite the nation's economic might.<ref name=HDFS20/><ref name=HB:HD1620/> In [[2324]], a small coalition of worlds located in the Crucis Reach called the [[Marlette|Marlette Association]] joined the Federated Suns. The Associates felt the pressures of two powerful nations: the Terran Hegemony and the Tikonov Grand Union. The small coalition's fusion with the Suns emboldened Lucien's nation, but the inherited problems with the Tikonov Union became the Suns' war. The battle for [[Almach]], [[Mesartim]], and [[Mira]] ended in a Union victory, and again Lucien's wartime leadership ability reinforced the nation's negative reputation of weak fighters. In [[2324]], a small coalition of worlds located in the Crucis Reach called the [[Marlette|Marlette Association]] joined the Federated Suns. The Associates felt the pressures of two powerful nations: the Terran Hegemony and the Tikonov Grand Union. The small coalition's fusion with the Suns emboldened Lucien's nation, but the inherited problems with the Tikonov Union became the Suns' war. The battle for [[Almach]], [[Mesartim]], and [[Mira]] ended in a Union victory, and again Lucien's wartime leadership ability reinforced the nation's negative reputation of weak fighters. Line 52:
Line 52: Lucien stepped down from the presidential post in [[2332]], handing the reins of office to his brother [[Charles Davion|Charles]]. Within three months, he grew ill with guilt over the difficult decisions he had made and what could have been. On his deathbed, he sent a letter to his son, [[Reynard Davion|Reynard]], who was serving in the Federated Suns' expeditions into the [[St. Ives]] frontier. In his letter, he warned his son that the family's method of domination and the machines they had used to control New Avalon would not work for rest of the nation. He suggested things must change if anything of value was to be achieved, the letter historically being noted as prophetic.<ref name=HDFS20/> Lucien stepped down from the presidential post in [[2332]], handing the reins of office to his brother [[Charles Davion|Charles]]. Within three months, he grew ill with guilt over the difficult decisions he had made and what could have been. On his deathbed, he sent a letter to his son, [[Reynard Davion|Reynard]], who was serving in the Federated Suns' expeditions into the [[St. Ives]] frontier. In his letter, he warned his son that the family's method of domination and the machines they had used to control New Avalon would not work for rest of the nation. He suggested things must change if anything of value was to be achieved, the letter historically being noted as prophetic.<ref name=HDFS20/> − The name of Lucien was later given to two Federated Suns spacecraft, both [[WarShip]]s: the first was of an [[Lucien Davion (Individual WarShip)|of undetermined class]] in the [[twenty-sixth century]] and the [[Lucien Davion (Individual Avalon-class WarShip)|second]] was a late [[thirty-first century]] ''[[Avalon]]''-class cruiser.<ref>''FedCom Civil War'', p. 170: "New Avalon"</ref> + The name of Lucien was later given to two Federated Suns spacecraft, both [[WarShip]]s: the first was of an [[Lucien Davion (Individual WarShip)|of undetermined class]] in the [[26th century]] and the [[Lucien Davion (Individual Avalon-class WarShip)|second]] was a late [[31st century]] ''[[Avalon]]''-class cruiser.<ref>''FedCom Civil War'', p. 170, "New Avalon"</ref> ==Quotes== ==Quotes== − {{Quote|''Our one world cannot stand alone any longer; we must reach out, forge new bonds, and seek friends among the stars, so that our children can stay strong and free.''|Lucien Davion in a speech in support of the Crucis Pact, 2317<ref name="HD(TFS)p19">''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 19: "The Crucis Pact"</ref>}} + {{Quote|''Our one world cannot stand alone any longer; we must reach out, forge new bonds, and seek friends among the stars, so that our children can stay strong and free.''|Lucien Davion in a speech in support of the Crucis Pact, 2317<ref name="HD(TFS)p19">''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 19, "The Crucis Pact"</ref>}} − {{Quote|''I see a day when the Mother of Worlds will acknowledge that her children have surpassed her, when the Children of the Stars shall claim a rightful place as equals — rather than as colonial subjects — alongside the Children of Earth. I see a time of peace and prosperity embracing not one world, but a thousand worlds. Most of all, I see a day when unity in the common cause of freedom will create an age when no world need suffer from hardships or famines or internal strife, because a thousand brother-worlds [''sic''] will be standing by to provide the support needed to weather the bad times or to enjoy the good.''|Lucien Davion, from a speech to the New Avalon Chamber of Deputies, 2317<ref name="HD(TFS)p21">''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 21: "A Dream Fulfilled"</ref>}} + {{Quote|''I see a day when the Mother of Worlds will acknowledge that her children have surpassed her, when the Children of the Stars shall claim a rightful place as equals-rather than as colonial subjects-alongside the Children of Earth. I see a time of peace and prosperity embracing not one world, but a thousand worlds. Most of all, I see a day when unity in the common cause of freedom will create an age when no world need suffer from hardships or famines or internal strife, because a thousand brother-worlds will be standing by to provide the support needed to weather the bad times or to enjoy the good.''|Lucien Davion, from a speech to the New Avalon Chamber of Deputies, 2317<ref name="HD(TFS)p21">''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 21, "A Dream Fulfilled"</ref>}} ==Title and Positions== ==Title and Positions== {{s-start}} {{s-start}} {{s-bef|before=[[Martin DuVall]]}} {{s-bef|before=[[Martin DuVall]]}} − {{s-title|title=Prime Minister of [[New Avalon]]|years=[[2309]]–[[2317]]<ref name=HBHDp106/><ref name=HBHDp106/>}} + {{s-title|title=Prime Minister of [[New Avalon]]|years=[[2309]]<ref name=HBHDp106/> – [[2317]]<ref name=HBHDp106/>}} {{s-aft|after=[[Charles Davion (23rd c.)|Charles Davion]]|rows=2}} {{s-aft|after=[[Charles Davion (23rd c.)|Charles Davion]]|rows=2}} {{s-bef|before=none}} {{s-bef|before=none}} − {{s-title|title=President of the [[Federated Suns]]|years=[[2317]]–[[2332]]<ref name=HBHDp106/><ref name=HBHDp106/>}} + {{s-title|title=President of the [[Federated Suns]]|years=[[2317]]<ref name=HBHDp106/> – [[2332]]<ref name=HBHDp106/>}} {{s-end}} {{s-end}}
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| − | | parents = [[Jerome Davion]]<ref name= | + | | parents = [[Jerome Davion]]<ref name=HBHDp17>''Handbook: House Davion'', p. 17</ref> (father)<br/>[[Jennifer DuVall]]<ref name=HBHDp17/> (mother) |
| siblings = [[Louis Davion (23rd c.)|Louis Davion]]<br/>[[Charles Davion (23rd c.)|Charles Davion]] | | siblings = [[Louis Davion (23rd c.)|Louis Davion]]<br/>[[Charles Davion (23rd c.)|Charles Davion]] | ||
| spouse = [[Marie Fabier]] | | spouse = [[Marie Fabier]] | ||
| children = [[Reynard Davion]] | | children = [[Reynard Davion]] | ||
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| − | + | '''Lucien Davion''' was a pre-[[Age of War]] [[New Avalon]] politician who later became the first President of the [[Federated Suns]].<ref name=HBHDp106>''Handbook: House Davion'', p. 106, "Leaders of the Federated Suns"</ref> | |
| − | '''Lucien Davion''' was a | ||
==Character Personality and Traits== | ==Character Personality and Traits== | ||
| − | Lucien was unlike other members of his family up to this time, as he was soft-spoken and intensely idealistic. He had talent for charming people with his charisma, the skills for maneuvering politically his opponents when in his arena of exercises, and for politics. He was noted for having unusual eyes adding to his charm; one was colored blue and the other green.<ref>''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. | + | Lucien was unlike other members of his family up to this time, as he was soft-spoken and intensely idealistic. He had talent for charming people with his charisma, the skills for maneuvering politically his opponents when in his arena of exercises, and for politics. He was noted for having unusual eyes adding to his charm; one was colored blue and the other green.<ref>''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 23, "Delegate From New Avalon"</ref> |
==History== | ==History== | ||
===Early life and political career=== | ===Early life and political career=== | ||
| − | The son of [[New Avalon]] Ambassador Jerome Davion and Jennifer DuVall (daughter of Prime Minister Nathan DuVall), Lucien entered the family tradition of politics.<ref name=HDFS20>''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', pp. | + | The son of [[New Avalon]] Ambassador Jerome Davion and Jennifer DuVall (daughter of Prime Minister Nathan DuVall), Lucien entered the family tradition of politics.<ref name=HDFS20>''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', pp. 20-21, "Hidden Counsel, Birth of a Federation, The Crucis Pact"</ref> His trajectory in that career path was assisted by his family's influence in the planet's agricultural industry.<ref name=JTPNA5>''Jihad Turning Points: New Avalon'', p. 5, "New Avalon" (atlas)</ref> |
| − | Lucien's younger brother, [[Louis Davion|Louis]], proposed that he should marry a woman from the politically connected Fabler family; the marriage was designed by Louis to assist his older brother in becoming Deputy Prime Minister. Lucien married [[Marie Fabler]] and the couple gave birth to their son, [[Reynard Davion|Reynard]].<ref name=HDFS20/> | + | Lucien's younger brother, [[Louis Davion|Louis]], proposed that he should marry a woman from the politically-connected Fabler family; the marriage was designed by Louis to assist his older brother in becoming Deputy Prime Minister. Lucien married [[Marie Fabler]] and the couple gave birth to their son, [[Reynard Davion|Reynard]].<ref name=HDFS20/> |
| − | In [[2307]], Lucien was appointed Deputy Prime Minister by his childless uncle, Prime Minister [[Martin DuVall]], who educated him in the [[Ministry of New Avalon]]. After the accidental death of his uncle in [[2309]], Lucien was elected to the office of Prime Minister of New Avalon within a week.<ref name=HB:HD1620>''Handbook: House Davion'', pp. 16, | + | In [[2307]], Lucien was appointed Deputy Prime Minister by his childless uncle, Prime Minister [[Martin DuVall]], who educated him in the [[Ministry of New Avalon]]. After the accidental death of his uncle in [[2309]], Lucien was elected to the office of Prime Minister of New Avalon within a week.<ref name=HB:HD1620>''Handbook: House Davion'', pp. 16, 19-20, "A New Era in Avalon, The Crucis Pact, Muskegon and Chesterton, Marlette and Tikonov, Capellan Zone Border Wars, End of a Reign, Beginning of a Dynasty"</ref> His ascendance to office marked the end of the DuVall family's dominance in planetary leadership and marked the beginning of the Davion dynasty. Lucien then began the rapid industrialization of the planet. |
Within a week of gaining office, Lucien consolidated his position. Through his years in politics, he had established a reputation of being honorable and having strong principles, earning him respect among allies and foes alike. (Even his strongest critics and those who hated him did not suggest he had something to do with his uncle's unfortunate death.<ref name=HDFS20/>) He put forth an agenda to cement treaties and trade agreements with regional worlds, which were collectively called at "The [[Crucis Reach]]".<ref name=HDFS20/> | Within a week of gaining office, Lucien consolidated his position. Through his years in politics, he had established a reputation of being honorable and having strong principles, earning him respect among allies and foes alike. (Even his strongest critics and those who hated him did not suggest he had something to do with his uncle's unfortunate death.<ref name=HDFS20/>) He put forth an agenda to cement treaties and trade agreements with regional worlds, which were collectively called at "The [[Crucis Reach]]".<ref name=HDFS20/> | ||
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However, in [[2314]], the [[Terran Alliance|Terran Alliance's]] election turned to violence, which echoed through space as the [[Terran Alliance Civil War]]. It came to an end in [[2316]] when the Alliance Global Militia’s Fleet Admiral [[James McKenna]] seized control of the nation flung into chaos. After he was elected as [[Director-General]], he declared the formation of the [[Terran Hegemony]] and began a military campaign to rein in worlds that were once part of now defunct Terran Alliance. This prompted Lucien to begin a whirlwind tour of the Crucis Reach, proposing mutual trade and defense pacts among the worlds near New Avalon. Using the threat of Terran aggression and the possibility of falling under dictatorship, he traveled to numerous worlds, including the seven worlds of the [[Muskegon Empire]], calling on all to join his [[Crucis Pact]] summit.<ref name=HB:HD1620/><ref name=HDFS20/> | However, in [[2314]], the [[Terran Alliance|Terran Alliance's]] election turned to violence, which echoed through space as the [[Terran Alliance Civil War]]. It came to an end in [[2316]] when the Alliance Global Militia’s Fleet Admiral [[James McKenna]] seized control of the nation flung into chaos. After he was elected as [[Director-General]], he declared the formation of the [[Terran Hegemony]] and began a military campaign to rein in worlds that were once part of now defunct Terran Alliance. This prompted Lucien to begin a whirlwind tour of the Crucis Reach, proposing mutual trade and defense pacts among the worlds near New Avalon. Using the threat of Terran aggression and the possibility of falling under dictatorship, he traveled to numerous worlds, including the seven worlds of the [[Muskegon Empire]], calling on all to join his [[Crucis Pact]] summit.<ref name=HB:HD1620/><ref name=HDFS20/> | ||
| − | In [[2317]], leaders from | + | In [[2317]], leaders from 23 worlds journeyed to New Avalon where they heard Davion propose a new federation of nations, with all members as partners. This [[Crucis Pact]] would provide protection against threats abroad and increase trade between worlds. Twenty of the worlds' leaders agreed to join on the same day and Lucien was elected president of the newborn [[Federated Suns]].<ref name=HB:HD1620/> |
===President of the Federated Suns and Chesterton Conflict=== | ===President of the Federated Suns and Chesterton Conflict=== | ||
Within one year of the formation of the Suns, President Lucien received word from his associates in the Muskegon Empire, that [[Jehan Achmeed]], Commander of Muskegon, would have his nation join the Suns. However, not all went as planned, as the Achmeed family's iron-fisted rule of the realm did not sit well with many. In response to Muskegon joining the Suns, the worlds of [[Beten Kaitos]] and [[Emerson]] joined their empire's trading partner, the [[Chesterton Trade League|Chesterton Trade Federation]].<ref name=HDFS20/><ref name=HB:HD1620/> | Within one year of the formation of the Suns, President Lucien received word from his associates in the Muskegon Empire, that [[Jehan Achmeed]], Commander of Muskegon, would have his nation join the Suns. However, not all went as planned, as the Achmeed family's iron-fisted rule of the realm did not sit well with many. In response to Muskegon joining the Suns, the worlds of [[Beten Kaitos]] and [[Emerson]] joined their empire's trading partner, the [[Chesterton Trade League|Chesterton Trade Federation]].<ref name=HDFS20/><ref name=HB:HD1620/> | ||
| − | President Lucien ordered peacekeeping troops to the rebellious worlds, but the Chesterton government was determined to maintain control. With aid from their allies in the [[Tikonov Grand Union]], Chesterton troops landed and easily pushed the untested Suns troops from the worlds, triggering the [[Federated | + | President Lucien ordered peacekeeping troops to the rebellious worlds, but the Chesterton government was determined to maintain control. With aid from their allies in the [[Tikonov Grand Union]], Chesterton troops landed and easily pushed the untested Suns troops from the worlds, triggering the [[Federated Suns-Chesterton Trade League Conflict]], the Federated Suns' first interstellar war as a nation. During the conflict, Lucien's lack of skill in military leadership became apparent, as was the lack of readiness of the Suns' troops. For three year, the campaign to take control of the two worlds raged, with both changing hands several times. In the end, the war gave the Federated Suns its first defeat, highlighting their weak military despite the nation's economic might.<ref name=HDFS20/><ref name=HB:HD1620/> |
In [[2324]], a small coalition of worlds located in the Crucis Reach called the [[Marlette|Marlette Association]] joined the Federated Suns. The Associates felt the pressures of two powerful nations: the Terran Hegemony and the Tikonov Grand Union. The small coalition's fusion with the Suns emboldened Lucien's nation, but the inherited problems with the Tikonov Union became the Suns' war. The battle for [[Almach]], [[Mesartim]], and [[Mira]] ended in a Union victory, and again Lucien's wartime leadership ability reinforced the nation's negative reputation of weak fighters. | In [[2324]], a small coalition of worlds located in the Crucis Reach called the [[Marlette|Marlette Association]] joined the Federated Suns. The Associates felt the pressures of two powerful nations: the Terran Hegemony and the Tikonov Grand Union. The small coalition's fusion with the Suns emboldened Lucien's nation, but the inherited problems with the Tikonov Union became the Suns' war. The battle for [[Almach]], [[Mesartim]], and [[Mira]] ended in a Union victory, and again Lucien's wartime leadership ability reinforced the nation's negative reputation of weak fighters. | ||
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Lucien stepped down from the presidential post in [[2332]], handing the reins of office to his brother [[Charles Davion|Charles]]. Within three months, he grew ill with guilt over the difficult decisions he had made and what could have been. On his deathbed, he sent a letter to his son, [[Reynard Davion|Reynard]], who was serving in the Federated Suns' expeditions into the [[St. Ives]] frontier. In his letter, he warned his son that the family's method of domination and the machines they had used to control New Avalon would not work for rest of the nation. He suggested things must change if anything of value was to be achieved, the letter historically being noted as prophetic.<ref name=HDFS20/> | Lucien stepped down from the presidential post in [[2332]], handing the reins of office to his brother [[Charles Davion|Charles]]. Within three months, he grew ill with guilt over the difficult decisions he had made and what could have been. On his deathbed, he sent a letter to his son, [[Reynard Davion|Reynard]], who was serving in the Federated Suns' expeditions into the [[St. Ives]] frontier. In his letter, he warned his son that the family's method of domination and the machines they had used to control New Avalon would not work for rest of the nation. He suggested things must change if anything of value was to be achieved, the letter historically being noted as prophetic.<ref name=HDFS20/> | ||
| − | The name of Lucien was later given to two Federated Suns spacecraft, both [[WarShip]]s: the first was of an [[Lucien Davion (Individual WarShip)|of undetermined class]] in the [[ | + | The name of Lucien was later given to two Federated Suns spacecraft, both [[WarShip]]s: the first was of an [[Lucien Davion (Individual WarShip)|of undetermined class]] in the [[26th century]] and the [[Lucien Davion (Individual Avalon-class WarShip)|second]] was a late [[31st century]] ''[[Avalon]]''-class cruiser.<ref>''FedCom Civil War'', p. 170, "New Avalon"</ref> |
==Quotes== | ==Quotes== | ||
| − | {{Quote|''Our one world cannot stand alone any longer; we must reach out, forge new bonds, and seek friends among the stars, so that our children can stay strong and free.''|Lucien Davion in a speech in support of the Crucis Pact, 2317<ref name="HD(TFS)p19">''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 19 | + | {{Quote|''Our one world cannot stand alone any longer; we must reach out, forge new bonds, and seek friends among the stars, so that our children can stay strong and free.''|Lucien Davion in a speech in support of the Crucis Pact, 2317<ref name="HD(TFS)p19">''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 19, "The Crucis Pact"</ref>}} |
| − | {{Quote|''I see a day when the Mother of Worlds will acknowledge that her children have surpassed her, when the Children of the Stars shall claim a rightful place as equals | + | {{Quote|''I see a day when the Mother of Worlds will acknowledge that her children have surpassed her, when the Children of the Stars shall claim a rightful place as equals-rather than as colonial subjects-alongside the Children of Earth. I see a time of peace and prosperity embracing not one world, but a thousand worlds. Most of all, I see a day when unity in the common cause of freedom will create an age when no world need suffer from hardships or famines or internal strife, because a thousand brother-worlds will be standing by to provide the support needed to weather the bad times or to enjoy the good.''|Lucien Davion, from a speech to the New Avalon Chamber of Deputies, 2317<ref name="HD(TFS)p21">''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 21, "A Dream Fulfilled"</ref>}} |
==Title and Positions== | ==Title and Positions== | ||
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{{s-bef|before=[[Martin DuVall]]}} | {{s-bef|before=[[Martin DuVall]]}} | ||
| − | {{s-title|title=Prime Minister of [[New Avalon]]|years=[[2309 | + | {{s-title|title=Prime Minister of [[New Avalon]]|years=[[2309]]<ref name=HBHDp106/> – [[2317]]<ref name=HBHDp106/>}} |
{{s-aft|after=[[Charles Davion (23rd c.)|Charles Davion]]|rows=2}} | {{s-aft|after=[[Charles Davion (23rd c.)|Charles Davion]]|rows=2}} | ||
{{s-bef|before=none}} | {{s-bef|before=none}} | ||
| − | {{s-title|title=President of the [[Federated Suns]]|years=[[2317 | + | {{s-title|title=President of the [[Federated Suns]]|years=[[2317]]<ref name=HBHDp106/> – [[2332]]<ref name=HBHDp106/>}} |
{{s-end}} | {{s-end}} | ||