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| − | On | + | On January 15th [[3029]], CID agents arrest Liao ambassador Serge Korigyn on [[New Syrtis]] for espionage. Agents revealed to Michael that military information that was being passed to him false and that ambassador was somehow acquiring the information. |
| − | Next day, as he is in seclusion | + | Next day, as he is in seclusion. Michael fearing he had been found out by Hanse, decides to take rash action. He secretly takes a small shuttle craft to meet with departing Liao Ambassador.<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 arrives on Sian to present his plans to rebound from Liao and his latest setback. | By the 14th of February, (Valentines Day), he arrives on Sian to present his plans to rebound from Liao and his latest setback. | ||
| − | He comes before Chancellor Liao to presents his plans for jointed attack of his [[5th Syrtis Fusiliers]] & [[Sung's Cuirassiers]] 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> Chancellor pretends to agree with his plans and then turns his Mask agents tell them to burn the Duke's plans. He accuses him of trying to lure his forces to be trap. | + | He comes before Chancellor Liao to presents his plans for jointed attack of his [[5th Syrtis Fusiliers]] & [[Sung's Cuirassiers]] 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> Chancellor pretends to agree with his plans and then turns his Mask agents tell them to burn the Duke's plans. He accuses him of trying to lure his forces to be trap. Sitting he 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 orders him to execute the Duke.<ref>'''Warrior: Riposte''' page 298 - Justin shoots Michael Hasek-Davion in the head with pistol.</ref> |
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| + | [[Justin Xiang]] prevails on Chancellor to allow ComStar to transfer the body back to FedSuns. | ||
| + | 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== | ||
Revision as of 10:18, 31 July 2009
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, whom 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.
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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 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 Fusilers 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 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.[3]
Political Intrigue
After his father & Prince Ian Davion's in 3113, 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 relm on to its own which he felt Hanse was attempting to take away. At the time of after the Thirth Succession War, Capellan March was considerly bigger than than the Capellan Confederation.[4] With military command consisting over 12 Regimental Combat Teams, Michael believed he was invincible.
In January 3027, he had sent security men, lawyers, and aide Count Anton Vitio to New Avalon "assist" Intelligence Head Quentus Allard with security matters. Where sent message to Hanse where he indirectly theaten him with Civil War if he did not allow charges of treason against Justin Xiang Allard stand. He accused him of working with local Kittery Liao crime syndicate, sighting the recent battle on that world was staged and Justin's injuries were caused by his failed fight. Had Justin successfully exiled & stripped of everything including his name from the Federated Suns. Michael began in secret to work with Liao Chancellor Maximilian Liao to take throne from Hanse.[5] As check against him, Hanse transfers Michael's son Morgan to Davion Heavy Guard on New Avalon as political hostage.
By October, Michael began to feel the pressure of Hanse Davion's power when he received word from Hanse Davion of his up coming marriage to Archon-Designate Melissa Steiner and invitation to his wedding on Terra. Feeling the invitation was means to destroy his teams of massing power. He harbors anger with Hanse because he personally believes Hanse will deny him troops he needs to conqueror Capellan Confederation for himself, now he secretly plots with Maximilian Liao to take over the Suns.[6] He then conceives a plan to what he believes he can engineer events to will lead him to enhable to him to conqueror Capellan Confederation and take the throne of the FedSun himself. He decides to send messages Maxmilian Liao of Davion strengths (devaluing his own forces) and warn them of Hanse's upcoming marriage.[7]
Duke Michael and his party arrived in Terra's system in August 14, 3028 for Hanse Davion's wedding. His Dropship racing Hanse Davion's ship at high gravity. Michael talks with Count Anton Vitio about his plans for Hanse Davion and Federated Suns. How wishes to use Chancellor's lust for power to throw off Hanse Davion's plans. He tells Vitio not take advantage of the situation and attempt no foolish attempts to try to kill or harm anyone at this in rare meeting of Great House leaders.[8]
Fourth Succession War
On January 15th 3029, CID agents arrest Liao ambassador Serge Korigyn on New Syrtis for espionage. Agents revealed to Michael that military information that was being passed to him false and that ambassador was somehow acquiring the information. Next day, as he is in seclusion. Michael fearing he had been found out by Hanse, decides to take rash action. He secretly takes a small shuttle craft to meet with departing Liao Ambassador.[9]
By the 14th of February, (Valentines Day), he arrives on Sian to present his plans to rebound from Liao and his latest setback. He comes before Chancellor Liao to presents his plans for jointed attack of his 5th Syrtis Fusiliers & Sung's Cuirassiers attack Tikonov's only Davion defenders, the 8th Crucis Lancers.[10] Chancellor pretends to agree with his plans and then turns his Mask agents tell them to burn the Duke's plans. He accuses him of trying to lure his forces to be trap. Sitting he 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 orders him to execute the Duke.[11]
Justin Xiang prevails on Chancellor to allow ComStar to transfer the body back to FedSuns. He accompanies the body via ComStar's provided transportation to Spica.[12]
Character Notes
Michael noted for his policial savy and ambitions for total power over the Federated Suns. When active services, he as a Marauder BattleMech pilot. His left hand, which was ambulated during his brief military service was enhanced by Capellan scientist with a electronic recording/transmitting device. Allowing him to secretly pass messages to local Capellan ambassador whom had a artifical leg with the device's receiver in it.[13] He was means to communicate with Liao was suspected by Quintus Allard, but was never proven.
Character Note
Thou not specified, in the novel Warrior: En Garde, Michael tells Hanse Davion that he give his sister Andrea's love to him.[14] It is unclear if this was done in error, since early publications are known for their errors.
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 (The Federated Suns), p. 113, Federated Sun Nobility article
- ↑ Warrior: Riposte page 20-21- Michael admires realm and considers 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 throne & anger over Hanse not giving him the troops he needs conquer the Capellans.
- ↑ Warrior: Riposte page 23-24 - Michael calls for Liao ambassador pass his Davion intelligence to Liao.
- ↑ Warrior: Riposte page 157-158 - Michael order Count Vitio not foolish antics 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 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 artifical left hand for Liao.
- ↑ Warrior: En Garde, p. 53