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'''Peter Steiner-Davion''' was the third of [[Hanse Davion]] and [[Melissa Steiner]]'s five children. He was born on 2 February [[3035]].<ref>''20-Year Update''</ref> As such, he was to be the regent on [[Tharkad]] and of the [[Lyran Commonwealth|Lyran]] half of the [[Federated Commonwealth]] while [[Victor Steiner-Davion|Victor]] was holding court on [[New Avalon]]. Due to his sister [[Katherine Steiner-Davion|Katherine]]'s manipulations, however, this did not work out. | '''Peter Steiner-Davion''' was the third of [[Hanse Davion]] and [[Melissa Steiner]]'s five children. He was born on 2 February [[3035]].<ref>''20-Year Update''</ref> As such, he was to be the regent on [[Tharkad]] and of the [[Lyran Commonwealth|Lyran]] half of the [[Federated Commonwealth]] while [[Victor Steiner-Davion|Victor]] was holding court on [[New Avalon]]. Due to his sister [[Katherine Steiner-Davion|Katherine]]'s manipulations, however, this did not work out. | ||
== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
| − | Peter, following in his older brother's footsteps, attended the [[Nagelring]], the premier Lyran military academy. | + | ===Early Life=== |
| + | Peter, following in his older brother's footsteps, attended the [[Lyran Alliance Armed Forces#Nagelring|Nagelring]], the premier Lyran military academy. It was quickly realized that he was quite a [[MechWarrior (pilot)|MechWarrior]], which was not a surprise given his parentage. | ||
| + | ===Military Career=== | ||
| + | Peter took a series of hard lessons in the early part of his military career, as he heritage attracted a lot of attention. First, when stationed on [[Lyons]] (a world in the [[Skye March]]), Peter was the apparent target of an assassin's bomb. Allegedly perpetrated by [[Free Skye]], Peter pounced when he heard rumors that those responsible were in Bellerive, a hamlet populated by a religious group. Leftenant Peter led his lance to the village, not realizing that they had walked into a trap laid by [[Ryan Steiner]]. Missiles began firing from the church, and when Peter attempted to disable them, prearranged explosives brought down the largest building in town and started a fire that reduced the whole community to ashes. Fortunately for Peter, [[ComStar]] intercepted the vid footage that Steiner's agents took and repackaged it as a trailer.<ref>''Shattered Sphere'', pg. 37</ref> | ||
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| + | Going into damage control, Archon-Prince Victor removed Peter from his posting and assigned him to [[Tormano Liao]], ostensibly as a liaison. Liao manipulated Peter into leading an attack on a Capellan-aligned [[mercenary unit]] on [[Shiloh]] that would have almost certainly resulted in his death. Only the timely intervention of [[Kai Allard-Liao]] averted the disaster that likely would have forced Victor into a war against the [[Capellan Confederation]] to avenge his brother's death.<ref>''Shattered Sphere'', pg. 37</ref> | ||
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| + | In addition to the dawning realization that he was a pawn in the schemes of others, as well as the knowledge of its consequences in the form of collateral damage, he was manipulated by his older sister and sent away by his brother, so he went into an exile of sorts. Unbeknown to Katherine, he retired to a monastery for ex-MechWarriors on [[Zaniah]] III that had been the home of [[Morgan Kell]].<ref>''Shattered Sphere'', pg. 37</ref> | ||
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| + | ===To be an Archon=== | ||
Peter was pulled from his exile by Morgan in [[3067]] when it became clear that the [[Lyran Alliance]] would need a new Archon to bring an end to the [[Lyran Alliance#FedCom Civil War|FedCom Civil War]]. Peter led a pan-Lyran coalition to [[Tharkad]], though he attempted to convince his great-aunt [[Nondi Steiner|Nondi]] to retire peacefully before landing his troops. Peter's forces gradually pushed Nondi's Loyalists back to the capital, where he killed her in single combat amid bitter street-to-street fighting in his new ''[[Fafnir]]''.<ref>Coleman, Loren L. ''Endgame''</ref> | Peter was pulled from his exile by Morgan in [[3067]] when it became clear that the [[Lyran Alliance]] would need a new Archon to bring an end to the [[Lyran Alliance#FedCom Civil War|FedCom Civil War]]. Peter led a pan-Lyran coalition to [[Tharkad]], though he attempted to convince his great-aunt [[Nondi Steiner|Nondi]] to retire peacefully before landing his troops. Peter's forces gradually pushed Nondi's Loyalists back to the capital, where he killed her in single combat amid bitter street-to-street fighting in his new ''[[Fafnir]]''.<ref>Coleman, Loren L. ''Endgame''</ref> | ||
Victor abdicated as Archon-Prince and decreed that Peter be his successor in the [[Lyran Alliance]], though that precluded him from ever claiming the [[Federated Suns]] throne on [[New Avalon]].<ref>''The FedCom Civil War''</ref> Peter set about rebuilding the Lyran military and much of its ruined infrastructure. | Victor abdicated as Archon-Prince and decreed that Peter be his successor in the [[Lyran Alliance]], though that precluded him from ever claiming the [[Federated Suns]] throne on [[New Avalon]].<ref>''The FedCom Civil War''</ref> Peter set about rebuilding the Lyran military and much of its ruined infrastructure. | ||
| + | ===A Hostage in His Own Home=== | ||
An opportunity arose to gain help when the [[Star League]] Council convened in late [[3067]] on [[Tharkad]]. On a personal level, Peter sought to patch up his damaged relationship with Victor before the Council convened.<ref>Coleman, Loren L. "Shadows of Faith," Volume 4</ref> Rather than ask the League for help, however, Peter decided that he would pull the Alliance out of the League. This decision would have dire consequences when the [[Word of Blake]], incensed that their interpretation of a cenuries-old prophecy was seemingly foiled, attempted to cow the Lyrans back into the League by threatening them with bombardment from the Star League-era [[Tharkad (Warship)|LCS ''Invincible'']]. When the Lyrans refused to bow to the pressure, the [[WarShip]] launched a devastating assault<ref>''Dawn of the Jihad''</ref> that ruptured an underground nuclear power plant.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3070''</ref> | An opportunity arose to gain help when the [[Star League]] Council convened in late [[3067]] on [[Tharkad]]. On a personal level, Peter sought to patch up his damaged relationship with Victor before the Council convened.<ref>Coleman, Loren L. "Shadows of Faith," Volume 4</ref> Rather than ask the League for help, however, Peter decided that he would pull the Alliance out of the League. This decision would have dire consequences when the [[Word of Blake]], incensed that their interpretation of a cenuries-old prophecy was seemingly foiled, attempted to cow the Lyrans back into the League by threatening them with bombardment from the Star League-era [[Tharkad (Warship)|LCS ''Invincible'']]. When the Lyrans refused to bow to the pressure, the [[WarShip]] launched a devastating assault<ref>''Dawn of the Jihad''</ref> that ruptured an underground nuclear power plant.<ref>''Jihad Hot Spots: 3070''</ref> | ||
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==Other Appearances== | ==Other Appearances== | ||
| − | Peter Steiner-Davion makes an appearance in the MechWarrior IV: Mercenaries PC game. He is a potential employer and ally, though in missions where he is involved he must be kept alive by the player. Accepting employment from Peter can only occur if the player chooses the pro-Victor faction in the civil war. The only Steiner-Davion with a speaking part and in-game role; his siblings are only referred to indirectly. He pilots a [[Fafnir]] in these missions, just as he did in the novel Endgame. | + | Peter Steiner-Davion makes an appearance in the MechWarrior IV: Mercenaries PC game. He is a potential employer and ally, though in missions where he is involved he must be kept alive by the player. Accepting employment from Peter can only occur if the player chooses the pro-Victor faction in the civil war. The only Steiner-Davion with a speaking part and in-game role; his siblings are only referred to indirectly. He pilots a ''[[Fafnir]]'' in these missions, just as he did in the novel Endgame. |
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
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| + | ==References== | ||
| + | *''[[20-Year Update]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Dawn of the Jihad]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[List of BattleTech novels#Endgame|Endgame]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[FedCom Civil War (sourcebook)|FedCom Civil War]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[List of BattleTech novels#Fire at Will|Fire at Will]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Shattered Sphere]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3070]]'' | ||
| + | *''[[Jihad Hot Spots: 3072]]'' | ||
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[[Category:People|Steiner-Davion, Peter]] | [[Category:People|Steiner-Davion, Peter]] | ||
Revision as of 22:15, 28 May 2008
Peter Steiner-Davion was the third of Hanse Davion and Melissa Steiner's five children. He was born on 2 February 3035.[1] As such, he was to be the regent on Tharkad and of the Lyran half of the Federated Commonwealth while Victor was holding court on New Avalon. Due to his sister Katherine's manipulations, however, this did not work out.
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Biography
Early Life
Peter, following in his older brother's footsteps, attended the Nagelring, the premier Lyran military academy. It was quickly realized that he was quite a MechWarrior, which was not a surprise given his parentage.
Military Career
Peter took a series of hard lessons in the early part of his military career, as he heritage attracted a lot of attention. First, when stationed on Lyons (a world in the Skye March), Peter was the apparent target of an assassin's bomb. Allegedly perpetrated by Free Skye, Peter pounced when he heard rumors that those responsible were in Bellerive, a hamlet populated by a religious group. Leftenant Peter led his lance to the village, not realizing that they had walked into a trap laid by Ryan Steiner. Missiles began firing from the church, and when Peter attempted to disable them, prearranged explosives brought down the largest building in town and started a fire that reduced the whole community to ashes. Fortunately for Peter, ComStar intercepted the vid footage that Steiner's agents took and repackaged it as a trailer.[2]
Going into damage control, Archon-Prince Victor removed Peter from his posting and assigned him to Tormano Liao, ostensibly as a liaison. Liao manipulated Peter into leading an attack on a Capellan-aligned mercenary unit on Shiloh that would have almost certainly resulted in his death. Only the timely intervention of Kai Allard-Liao averted the disaster that likely would have forced Victor into a war against the Capellan Confederation to avenge his brother's death.[3]
In addition to the dawning realization that he was a pawn in the schemes of others, as well as the knowledge of its consequences in the form of collateral damage, he was manipulated by his older sister and sent away by his brother, so he went into an exile of sorts. Unbeknown to Katherine, he retired to a monastery for ex-MechWarriors on Zaniah III that had been the home of Morgan Kell.[4]
To be an Archon
Peter was pulled from his exile by Morgan in 3067 when it became clear that the Lyran Alliance would need a new Archon to bring an end to the FedCom Civil War. Peter led a pan-Lyran coalition to Tharkad, though he attempted to convince his great-aunt Nondi to retire peacefully before landing his troops. Peter's forces gradually pushed Nondi's Loyalists back to the capital, where he killed her in single combat amid bitter street-to-street fighting in his new Fafnir.[5]
Victor abdicated as Archon-Prince and decreed that Peter be his successor in the Lyran Alliance, though that precluded him from ever claiming the Federated Suns throne on New Avalon.[6] Peter set about rebuilding the Lyran military and much of its ruined infrastructure.
A Hostage in His Own Home
An opportunity arose to gain help when the Star League Council convened in late 3067 on Tharkad. On a personal level, Peter sought to patch up his damaged relationship with Victor before the Council convened.[7] Rather than ask the League for help, however, Peter decided that he would pull the Alliance out of the League. This decision would have dire consequences when the Word of Blake, incensed that their interpretation of a cenuries-old prophecy was seemingly foiled, attempted to cow the Lyrans back into the League by threatening them with bombardment from the Star League-era LCS Invincible. When the Lyrans refused to bow to the pressure, the WarShip launched a devastating assault[8] that ruptured an underground nuclear power plant.[9]
Peter tried to lead his people from the besieged capital, but only a daring assault meant to rescue him managed to get a message of hope out to his subjects. In time, the Brotherhood of Cincinnatus ousted Peter and replaced him with a "purebred" Steiner Archon.
Other Appearances
Peter Steiner-Davion makes an appearance in the MechWarrior IV: Mercenaries PC game. He is a potential employer and ally, though in missions where he is involved he must be kept alive by the player. Accepting employment from Peter can only occur if the player chooses the pro-Victor faction in the civil war. The only Steiner-Davion with a speaking part and in-game role; his siblings are only referred to indirectly. He pilots a Fafnir in these missions, just as he did in the novel Endgame.