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'''Yvonne Davion''' (b. [[2963]] - d. 30??) was a [[Prince's Champion]] and senior [[AFFS]] officer within the [[Federated Suns]].
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'''Yvonne Davion''' was a [[Prince's Champion]] and senior [[AFFS]] officer within the [[Federated Suns]].
  
[[File:YvonneDavion.png|right|thumb|At the age of 62]]
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==History==
 
 
==Biography==
 
 
===Early Life===
 
===Early Life===
Yvonne was born in Thames, [[Victoria]] in the Federated Suns She was the eldest daughter of Duchess Matilda Davion.
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Yvonne was born in Thames, [[Victoria (FS)|Victoria]] in the Federated Suns. She was the eldest daughter of Duchess Matilda Davion.
Yvonne’s mother was the commander of the [[Davion Brigade of Guards]] for 20 years. Others expected much of the same from Yvonne. She was afflicted with a hidden heart defect that restricted her from performing rigorous physical activities.  At the age of 16, Yvonne underwent an operation that restored her to normal health. Without the limitations put upon her from the heart defect, she went on to enjoy the physical activities that she couldn’t perform before..<ref name=HDPDF185>''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 185, "Personalities"</ref>
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Yvonne’s mother was the commander of the [[Davion Brigade of Guards]] for 20 years. Others expected much of the same from Yvonne. She was afflicted with a hidden heart defect that restricted her from performing rigorous physical activities.  At the age of 16, Yvonne underwent an operation that restored her to normal health. Without the limitations put upon her from the heart defect, she went on to enjoy the physical activities that she couldn’t perform before.<ref name=HDPDF185>''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 185, "Personalities"</ref>
  
 
===Military Career===
 
===Military Career===
 
Yvonne entered the [[Albion Military Academy]] at 18 and graduated with honors. She was assigned to the [[5th Crucis Lancers]] as a mechwarrior. She became known for her innovative tactical skills and rose quickly through the ranks.
 
Yvonne entered the [[Albion Military Academy]] at 18 and graduated with honors. She was assigned to the [[5th Crucis Lancers]] as a mechwarrior. She became known for her innovative tactical skills and rose quickly through the ranks.
In [[2994]], Yvonne was named military commander of the [[Capellan March]]. Her attempts at reforming unnecessary parts of the military bureaucracy ran afoul of the [[Hasek]] family. The political infighting led to the end of her posting as military commander of the Capellan March in [[3000]] as well as a lasting enmity for the Hasek family.
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In [[2994]], Yvonne was named military commander of the [[Capellan March]]. Her attempts at reforming unnecessary parts of the military bureaucracy ran afoul of the [[House Hasek|Hasek family]]. The political infighting led to the end of her posting as military commander of the Capellan March in [[3000]] as well as a lasting enmity for the Hasek family.
[[Hanse Davion]] convinced Yvonne not to resign from the AFFS. For the next 13 years she headed the Analysis and Speculation Department of Military Intelligence. Hanse Davion appointed Yvonne as Prince’s Champion after becoming First Prince of the Federated Suns..<ref name=HDPDF185/>
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[[Hanse Davion]] convinced Yvonne not to resign from the AFFS. For the next 13 years she headed the Analysis and Speculation [[AFFS#Department of Military Intelligence|Department of Military Intelligence]]. Hanse Davion appointed Yvonne as Prince’s Champion after becoming First Prince of the Federated Suns.<ref name=HDPDF185/>
 
   
 
   
 
===Children===
 
===Children===
[[Jackson Davion]] was the third of seven children born to Yvonne Davion.<ref name=FMFS34>''Field Manual: Federated Suns'', p. 34</ref>
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[[Jackson Davion]] was the third of seven children born to Yvonne Davion. All of her children entered service with the AFFS. Four of them, including Jackson Davion, were killed in action.<ref name=FMFS34>''Field Manual: Federated Suns'', p. 34</ref><ref name=IotB:B2C6>''Isle of the Blessed: Book Two'', Chapter 6: The Third Battle of New Avalon, p. 33</ref>
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===Death===
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Yvonne died in [[3035]] at her office in the [[Fox's Den]].<ref name=W3039p23/>
  
 
==Philosophical and Political views==
 
==Philosophical and Political views==
Yvonne hated the Hasek family. She used her political power as Prince’s Champion to delay supplies or ship the wrong parts to the Capellan March
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Yvonne hated the Hasek family. She used her political power as Prince’s Champion to delay supplies or ship the wrong parts to the Capellan March.
She was a loyal member of the Federated Suns who wished the Federated Suns to grow into the dominant force of the [[Inner Sphere]] as a model to inspire others. She supported the alliance with the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] but had concerns over the abilities of the [[LCAF]] but saw the potential of its strong economy..<ref name=HDPDF185/>  
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She was a loyal member of the Federated Suns who wished the Federated Suns to grow into the dominant force of the [[Inner Sphere]] as a model to inspire others. She supported the alliance with the [[Lyran Commonwealth]] but had concerns over the abilities of the [[LCAF]] even though she saw the potential of its strong economy.<ref name=HDPDF185/>
  
 
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==Notes==
==Trivia==
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* [[Yvonne Steiner-Davion]], daughter of Hanse Davion and eventual Prince-Regent of the Federated Suns, was named for Yvonne.
Yvonne loved vigorous athletic activity when she was younger. After she aged, she often coached the Royal Orphanage in Avalon City’s soccer and baseball teams.
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* Yvonne loved vigorous athletic activity when she was younger. After she aged, she often coached the Royal Orphanage in Avalon City’s football and baseball teams. She was an excellent cook and brought baked goods to orphans.<ref name=HDPDF185/>  
She was an excellent cook and brought baked goods to orphans.<ref name=HDPDF185/>  
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* Countess [[Cordelia Spenser]] of [[Torrence]] was Yvonne’s Lady-in-Waiting and Field Marshal [[Ran Felsner]]’s mistress.<ref>''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 91, "The Cabal" </ref>
 
 
Countess Cordelia Spenser of [[Torrence]] was Yvonne’s Lady-in-Waiting and Field Marshal
 
[[Ran Felsner]]’s mistress.<ref>''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 91, "The Cabal" </ref>
 
  
 
==References==
 
==References==
 
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==Bibliography==
 
==Bibliography==
*''[[Field Manual: Federated Suns]]''
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* ''[[Field Manual: Federated Suns]]''
*''[[House Davion (The Federated Suns)]]''
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* ''[[Historical: War of 3039]]''
 
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* ''[[House Davion (The Federated Suns)]]''
  
[[Category:House Davion Characters|Davion, Yvonne]]
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[[Category:Federated Suns Characters|Davion, Yvonne]]
[[Category:Minor Characters|Davion, Yvonne]]
 

Latest revision as of 20:41, 7 February 2024

Yvonne Davion
Yvonne Davion
Personal
Born2963[1]
Died3035[2][3]
AffiliationHouse Davion
Profile
RankField Marshal[1]
Title(s)Prince's Champion[1]
Family
ParentsMatilda Davion (mother)[1]
ChildrenJackson Davion[4]

Yvonne Davion was a Prince's Champion and senior AFFS officer within the Federated Suns.

History[edit]

Early Life[edit]

Yvonne was born in Thames, Victoria in the Federated Suns. She was the eldest daughter of Duchess Matilda Davion. Yvonne’s mother was the commander of the Davion Brigade of Guards for 20 years. Others expected much of the same from Yvonne. She was afflicted with a hidden heart defect that restricted her from performing rigorous physical activities. At the age of 16, Yvonne underwent an operation that restored her to normal health. Without the limitations put upon her from the heart defect, she went on to enjoy the physical activities that she couldn’t perform before.[5]

Military Career[edit]

Yvonne entered the Albion Military Academy at 18 and graduated with honors. She was assigned to the 5th Crucis Lancers as a mechwarrior. She became known for her innovative tactical skills and rose quickly through the ranks. In 2994, Yvonne was named military commander of the Capellan March. Her attempts at reforming unnecessary parts of the military bureaucracy ran afoul of the Hasek family. The political infighting led to the end of her posting as military commander of the Capellan March in 3000 as well as a lasting enmity for the Hasek family. Hanse Davion convinced Yvonne not to resign from the AFFS. For the next 13 years she headed the Analysis and Speculation Department of Military Intelligence. Hanse Davion appointed Yvonne as Prince’s Champion after becoming First Prince of the Federated Suns.[5]

Children[edit]

Jackson Davion was the third of seven children born to Yvonne Davion. All of her children entered service with the AFFS. Four of them, including Jackson Davion, were killed in action.[6][7]

Death[edit]

Yvonne died in 3035 at her office in the Fox's Den.[3]

Philosophical and Political views[edit]

Yvonne hated the Hasek family. She used her political power as Prince’s Champion to delay supplies or ship the wrong parts to the Capellan March. She was a loyal member of the Federated Suns who wished the Federated Suns to grow into the dominant force of the Inner Sphere as a model to inspire others. She supported the alliance with the Lyran Commonwealth but had concerns over the abilities of the LCAF even though she saw the potential of its strong economy.[5]

Notes[edit]

  • Yvonne Steiner-Davion, daughter of Hanse Davion and eventual Prince-Regent of the Federated Suns, was named for Yvonne.
  • Yvonne loved vigorous athletic activity when she was younger. After she aged, she often coached the Royal Orphanage in Avalon City’s football and baseball teams. She was an excellent cook and brought baked goods to orphans.[5]
  • Countess Cordelia Spenser of Torrence was Yvonne’s Lady-in-Waiting and Field Marshal Ran Felsner’s mistress.[8]

References[edit]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 House Davion (The Federated Suns), p. 183 "Yvonne Davion profile"
  2. Field Manual: Federated Suns, p. 14 "First Prince"
  3. 3.0 3.1 War of 3039, p. 23 "Ardan Sortek profile"
  4. Field Manual: Federated Suns, p. 33
  5. 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 House Davion (The Federated Suns), p. 185, "Personalities"
  6. Field Manual: Federated Suns, p. 34
  7. Isle of the Blessed: Book Two, Chapter 6: The Third Battle of New Avalon, p. 33
  8. House Davion (The Federated Suns), p. 91, "The Cabal"

Bibliography[edit]