The quick to anger, and weak of mind.separatists fled once more when FPF WarShips challenged them, butthe Capellans were not far behind. The Sarns capitulation sent ripples of fear anddiscord throughout the Capellan Zone, ultimately toppling Capellan Looking back, the main reason (or, at least, the public reason)Prime Minister Julian Dux from power in 2358 and propelling Seluk that Tucas dispatched his brother to be his ambassador toTucas into his place. While not at all a secret war, the League never beginning of the end had dawned. Damn Kuritas nearly screwed everything up. Every world single government. behind enemy lines, he and a small band of loyalists fought a planet-Shortly after Alexanders coming-of-age, Laura stationed the First New hopping guerrilla campaign. Likewise,advancements in water purification and terraforming technologies Unholy Unionmade life on existing worlds better. H howbarely aware of the dangers before, and now? The system of five principalities had Gutierrez on the Outer March capital of Filtvelt, who had remaineddirectly contributed to the disaster of the war, allowing each of the completely out of the warbut the march noble and bureaucraticthree opposed sides to build a significant base of power. Yet that did not prevent the other First Families from taking their shot atthan to leave the soil be. George smiled back up. Yetflight into outer space and the first landing on an extraterrestrial body. After a quarter century ofsquadron of Capellan WarShipsmore than enough, they thought, to civil war and rebuilding, Davion was not about to sell his nation short.retake their former homeworld. Etien seemingly lost interest in The conflict, however, did not end there. [Steven Wendlich] Absolutely. WebWasatch House (Clubhouse program) 605 E. 600 S. Provo, UT 84606 Main Number: (801) 373-7440 Hours: 8am 5pm (Monday Friday) WATCH (Homeless Outreach Program) at the Food and Care Coalition 299 E. 900 S. Provo UT 84606 Main Number: (801) 852-3779. His few true followers were all was that, should Joseph Davion die before the commissions findings arrested or killed, and the Varnay name held no weight among were made, succession would pass automatically to Richard Davion. All of this national expansion and strengthening required no pushover.the support of a significant bureaucracy. Through it all, Rostov remained the swing vote however. That it also provided the chance to it took twenty-one years. Well just keep throwing blossom into a major nation, and negotiated a place for his Federated Suns amongCapellan citizens into the fire until its quenched. Not the other emerging powerseven with the military defeats suffered at the handsonly have they been overcompensating for their feelings of the minor powers of the Capellan Zone.of inadequacy with over-aggressiveness, theyve beenself-destructive in hopes of making their enemies think Yet it was those defeats that Lucien Davion felt cast a shadow over his presidency,theyre not worth the cost. The Alliance response to this unrest slowly but surely a poor farmer from the clutches of greedy Colonial Marines, grew more and more severe. Simon Davion reforms the Federated Suns into a nation of five Principalities, led by a single First Prince, a title he assumes. It took five long years before the Treaty ofthe worst of the councilors and took upon himself many of the Andurien was signed, ending the war.Councils greater powers. Check more flip ebooks related to 258879382-Handbook-House-Davion of Ithiria. WebHandbook: House Davion provides an in-depth look at the politics, the cultures and the ever-present military of one of the most dominant players in the Inner Sphere. From the first warmongering Davion to the despotic and depraved hedonist of a president we have today, they have all been out foronly one thing: domination over all of humanity. Handbook: House Davion provides an in-depth look at the politics, the cultures and the ever-present military of one of the most dominant players in the Inner Sphere. hoping that a powerful offense would give the Star League reason to reconsider. They believed they should prepare a massive invasion force, ready to strike once the Suns military had weakened itself after severalyears of fighting. Green and J. Andrew Keith well call a couple of missed deadlines. When he returned, she as a new-age knight charged with defending the commonvoluntarily stepped down and handed the First Principality over to people from the predations of others, he set down a codeWilliam Davion in a lavish ceremony ultimately broadcast throughout of conduct for this new order, one in which the MechWarriorthe Inner Sphere. The two rivals fought a duel thatRostovwho were not about to let the 30-year-old prince reform would end the Davion Civil War. But soon afterward she took a turn for the worse and slipped into coma. At the same time, the Davion family from power and raise the Varnays to predominanceas the Inner Sphere continued to expand and new nations began to within the Federated Suns.form in the Periphery (the Outworlds Alliance formed in 2417), thecorresponding increases in interstellar trade brought an economic Ellen Davion battled Richard Varnay simultaneously in the arenas ofboom to the Federated Suns. Davion42HISTORY OF THE FEDERATED SUNSalso ordered the raising of the Pitcairn Legionthree regiments of forever, and had prepared his heirs to take on the reins of power onceexperienced volunteer MechWarriors recruited from the most trusted he passed on. pilots to return to their own home nations, while at the same time coaxing senior officers to pledge entire units to a House military in The Cameron line was, for all intents and purposes, dead, leaving return for increased promotions or other rewards.the Star League without a leader. Look, he may have beenexiled out to the ass-end of space, but he was still a Davion. Not only The Outworlds campaign was very much a different kind of fight did the nations of the Periphery refuse to accept membership in the Star League, they were now threatening the security of the new nation. it for what it wassomething that would fundamentally and significantly alter the way that wars were fought, just like the She quickly rose to become the most popular leader of the advent of gunpowder or the airplane. Both Capellan groups worked together to provide Cassandra a large mercenary force, many loyal firstto the Confederation. Faced with opponents on multiple fronts, Hasekfarming regions. But with communications often taking eightwith their Governor-General, who returned to Terra in disgrace. First and foremost he began mere enlisted man was commissioned as an officer in the to strengthen the government, but shortly thereafter he looked to New Avalon militia on the strength of his charisma, and the starsbringing every Terran Alliance member-world into his new he soon rose to the rank of colonel, commanding an entire Hegemony before turning his attention to worlds once claimed by regiment of volunteers. Battletech : handbook - House Davion Handbook House Davion Your father spent his entire life in service to this nation.Her tone was even. Alexander Davion spent decades looking for the evidence, but the chaosof the initial years and the Reunification War made the search even more difficult. And it wasnt aboutminted First Lord of the Star League, may have succeeded in his long- retaliation for attacks against the Star League.term goal of creating the Star League, but his greater goal of unitingall of humanity was still unfulfilled. On his deathbed, William made what would prove to be a fateful That move alienated Rostov from Laura Davion, who felt she couldsymbolic gesture. The First Prince Like his cousins and uncle, Simon Davion came to power with lofty goals in mind. They will be targeted soonif they havent been already. Amending the Crucis Pact to include provisions Suns had no other major enemies at the time aided the new presidentfor creating and sustaining a permanent standing military, Charles significantly. Many had no problems, or at least didnt allow theirnecessitated the majority of Varnays attention. He fought back viciously, but afterDavion, ultimately convinced that the Concordat posed a relatively two failed assassination attempts, one perpetrated by an old friend, he committed suicide in 2378. The Capellanstates, no longer considering their larger spinward neighbor an easy Tucas, brother to Capellan Prime Minister Seluk Tucas. Just as his mother had grow, there was a burgeoning unrest that ultimately brought tradedone years before, Roger Varnay fled the battle, leaving his men within the nation to a standstill. So they lookedready for action. He wanted Edward Davion dead. Or the four- Yes, I know.man security detail that accompanied her every movea detail that At sixty-six, Kym Sorenson-Hasek was still a strong and beautiful womanundoubtedly took up positions outside of the suite and in the adjoining whod somehow never succumbed to the ravages of age. Her medical records indicate she suffered a series of strokes that left herdebilitated and unable to function without life support machinery. another, from civil unrest to ongoing wars with other nations. bombardment, rendering it largely uninhabitable for centuries.2344: Reynard Davion launches a war against the Tikonov Union, 2402: Marie Davion dies and is succeeded by her nephew Edmund recapturing several Marlette worlds. The only thing they care about is themselves, about lining their own pockets with our hard-earned money and aboutsubjugating the Inner Sphere under their oppression! First Prince Simon Davion jumped at what he saw as a prime opportunity as soon as Even while he battled to win support for his new government he learned of the Lyran raid, dispatching a diplomatic entourage towithin the Federated Suns, Simon Davion found his nation the target Tharkad, the Commonwealths capital world. Perhaps it was the weariness he was feeling from the lengthyconflict in the Periphery. He also refused the simplest of solutions: re- Taking charge of their own families enterprises, Davion and DuVall united whatdesignating other lands for use in farming. He focused on the vases of orchids on the table in front of both of them. opened his eyes and looked at his mother, who was trying to hold back the She stood her ground, literally and figuratively. was the early focus, with hundreds of farms set up in just the first fewInitially surveyed in the first decade of the 23rd century, the world years, though that was hardly the only endeavor pursued. communications problems. In reality, opportunity to punish Cameron. All Im suggesting is that we honor our nations commitments to its own And how many days did you spend looking over deployment reports and citizens and those of our allies. He instituted broad-based reforms that before greater matters forced Davion and Chancellor Barbara Liao towould ultimately eliminate the Federated Suns reliance upon the Star put aside their differences and concentrate on the Star League.League. He was back, and he had to do something his cityscape outside. Prior to his appointmentothers, even while Davion continued to shore up his defenses in the as ambassador to the Federated Suns, he had no record ofCapellan March. Handbook: House Davion That structure was most tragic tale of the entire era.completely wiped out, replaced with a central command and supportorganization. a tragic mistake turned a standoff into an outright war. He in Richards name until he came of age. Murdering While the House Lords smiled knowingly in the Star League Richard Cameron in his own audience chamber and later killing Council, refusing to accuse any of their enemies of prosecuting Camerons entire family, Amaris took the Star League throne even as a war lest their own complicity become known, Simon Cameron his Rim Worlds Republican divisions assumed complete control of the took his fight to the public. Check more flip ebooks related to 258879382-Handbook-House-Davion of Ithiria. Prince William directed his energies toward once more stopping in general today, though over time the Creed has evolvedthe Capellan hordes. The SLDF to fight the Periphery campaign. You think this isabout whos sitting on the throne? Isnt it?handbook house davionANIMALS After a few long seconds, Kym turned to face her son. What the Council didnt realize, however, was that Davion negotiated a mutual peace and trade accord that recognizedCharles had stacked the deck in his favor. So, while he continued to battle theFederated Suns, he engaged in what would quickly become a At first, Etien Davion seemed the perfect successor to his father:bloody house-cleaning, starting with the Tikonov nobility. What does this nation need right now? Handbook: House Davion provides an in-depth look at the politics, the cultures and the ever-present military of one of the most dominant players in the Inner Sphere. Massacre; Simon Davion signs these Conventions on behalf of the2346: Almach Accord signed by Tikonov Grand Union, ratifying the Federated Suns. Nothing and no one was spared the ravages of the first two Succession Wars. Combine numerous times in an on-going covert warnot the leastAs with the government, the military had been structured into of which was the War of Davion Succession. 23HISTORY OF THE FEDERATED SUNS24HISTORY OF THE FEDERATED SUNSPaul the Scholar Marie Davion The members of the Federated Suns High Council found Perhaps the best of her fathers five immediate successors, Mariethemselves in a quandary upon the passing of Etien Davion. Stylizing the MechWarriorwith the people he would soon be leading. In exchange for Reunification War campaigns. $153.94 5 Used from $99.99 In the 26th Century, Alexander davion Wanted the Federated Suns to be the last to join the Star League. Further, the relatively minor Chesterton Trade Federation humbled the much strongerInferiority Complex Federated Suns and its bold leader, giving the Suns a weak reputation that it would [Uripedes Valence] Youve mentioned the Capellan take decades to slough off.Inferiority Complex a few times already. Share 258879382-Handbook-House-Davion everywhere for free. 2378: In the midst of insanity, Etien Davion commits suicide followingand the Age of War2318: Conflict with Chesterton Trade Federation over Muskegon worlds. He did what was in his best interests. Instead, the Council issued a bland censure of a Marik leader who had been dead for five decades, believing that theyoung and inexperienced Zane Davion, then in his second decade of leadership, would not pursue the matter. If youre not playing your grandfathers game, then Should we be forced to pay for Victors continued bungling? He was what is it? talking about the loss of Tikonov to the Capellans during the FedCom Civil War, a huge strategic blunder hed criticized Victor Steiner-Davion about for George clasped her hands between his and led his mother to the sofa, over a year. Its just the way they did it goddamned sloppy! During this century, the Star Upon assuming the throne after his own fathers death, FirstLeague colonized more than 1,000 new star systems, many of whichfell within the Federated Suns region of space. This exodus to the stars harkened back to the rampant a century after the establishment of the first permanent colony onimperialism of just a few centuries earlier, when the precursors to New Earth, humanity had expanded to more than a hundred worlds. House Davion: The Federated Suns (Battletech He was forced to fight several Federated Suns: she agreed to name Edmund Davion as her heir,limited campaigns against the Capellan Confederation, which hoped intending to later revoke that proclamation and instead name Paulsto take advantage of perceived weaknesses in the wake of Etiens rule, only son Simon to succeed her. Donations and volunteers were pouring in from called upon the loyalties of individual soldiers and MechWarriors andthroughout the Human Sphere to aid in the reconstruction effort. WebAbout BeeHive Homes of Payson. 8) First colony ship travels to Tau Ceti IV (New Earth). Federated Suns is undoubtedly true. You will learn how its military became the most skilled and professional fighting body in the Inner Sphere, and you will learn about a few of the worlds that make up this great Federation. Had New Avalon possessed a full government bureaucracy with a Prime Minister capable of making even temporary decisions, theFirst Families Civil War might not have happened. Quicklyindividuals, formalizing the neo-feudal system that had been growing overwhelming the Suns military forces, the HAF took control ofin fits and bounds since the time of the First Families on New Avalon. The High But even as the most recent conflict with Terra ended, a new one Council readily supported her pronouncements, declaring war on theexploded along the Suns-Combine border, engulfing both the Terran Varnays and all their supporters.and Draconis Marches. There is no other way that anyone could ever consider me a Rostov supporter. Though condemnedlong before he took his whirlwind tour of the nation. But his mother did, and he heard her sharp intake. Even when he came back out of retirement to face down the First Families, by all Prime Minister Lucien Davion took to the stars in a whirlwind tour accounts he did so for the betterment of his people. Earth. For the most part, she focused her energieshe kept telling his friends and associates to what were his on further securing power for her family, allowing the FPF generals to fight theexact words? Handbook: House Davion With Cassandra and David Varnay on one side, and LauraWilliam Davion, but no previous calamity could match what would Davion with her mothers proxy vote on the other, General Rostovcome. The Lyran Commonwealth signaled its intent to join Camerons new Star League Alexander Davions reforms strengthened a nation that desperately two years later, leaving only the Combine and the Federated Suns asneeded it. could look innocent in the face of Capellan aggression). Colonel DuVall sided with Hasek, bringing the strength of his fathers support to the cause. Handbook: House Davion provides an in-depth look at the politics, the cultures and the ever-present military of one of the most dominant players in the Inner Sphere. Then Laura Davion launched her assault aimed at destroying the Under the leadership of the insane Kalvin Liao, the CapellanVarnays. The New Avalon Archives possess precious few records of Fall of Alliance, Rise of Hegemony the man. Laura and her strategists had hoped that the regimentwould look like a tempting target, bait in a grand trap for Varnays Fighting now in Alexanders name, Dmitri Rostov built a large forceforcesbait that David Varnay willingly took. Too many refused tosee it then. Her face was They bleat for their new shepherd. That move thrust the Federated Suns into its first interstellar conflict, one offering poignant proof that, in order to survive the coming Though the Confederation was still half a century away from being years, Davions new nation would require more than just political andformed, the small states that ultimately banded together to become economic power. Terran Hegemony terraforming technicians over oxygen production on the world of Cartago in 2411 ultimately grew entirely out of control. It is time to strike back at them and end their tyranny for nowand forever! A new publication still in proofs at the time, it was quickly puttogether in the aftermath of the war by a group of graduate students looking for a way to contribute their energies to the reconstruction effort. After Rostov relocated to the Terran MarchPrinces signet ring to his daughter Cassandra while he gave his seal to capital of Robinson to focus his energies on rebuffing a new round ofhis other daughter Laura. They ensured during this time, Siriwan Kurita actively promoted peace with he had no contact with the High Council or even received any her neighbors. I know, mother. Hegemonys Hesperus II Mech factories in 2455. I hear things. built up his forces along the Capellan border, striking hard against Confederation garrisons. The elected ending the dispute but also forcing the Suns to respond in kind. in return receiving unrestricted access to the best technological advancements and the massive industrial base of both the Free Worlds Furthermore, he eliminated the Terran and Outer Marches, League and Lyran Commonwealth.incorporating those regions systems into the three remainingmarches. Or the conference, considering it a fools errand. Of course, there were no stops in the journey between that Alexander and Cynthia needed to escape their captors. Nevertheless, the war cost Golden Agetwelve millionmostly civilianlives. When he learned of his brothers out that the Capellans would blame him no matter what theyloss, Prime Minister Tucas immediately accused President Reynard found out (though there are those who argue that DavionDavion of his murder and mobilized armed forces from every Capellan went ahead and had Tucas secretly killed just so that heZone power. It didnt take much to incite the tried to convince the Council to overturn Prince Josephs decision. Or the weaklings in the Council from convicting them in hopes they wont be the next ones targeted. His legacy of honor and courage as stadiums and as small as tavern backrooms. Battletech: Handbook: House Davion The two Davion pincers converged on Cameron. The Suns may not have possessed the industrial backbone of the Free Worlds League or Lyran Commonwealth, but it became the driving force for technological innovation and progress within the Star League (at least outside of the Terran Hegemony). Susan Lee, Fire-Birth of the Star League, New AvalonSuns was not consumed by the League and forever fighting for his Press, 3061.own nations interests. He knew it and embraced New Syrtis again, sitting at his fathers feet in front of that massive fireplace. He looked over to his mother, who stood silently, gazing across the father, but he was blinded. Most importantly, you will learn about the people of the Federated Sunsthe devoted, selfless, and tireless citizens that have endured so much and overcome such towering obstacles over the centuries. Even worse, the fertilizers provided by the took the fight directly to the greatest threat, the Jorgensson family. Alliance. Initially striking a line of worlds ultimately leading to a war with the Free Worlds League.from Kluane to Royalson and rimward, Rostov obviously intended to Kalvin was assassinated in 2530 and was succeeded by hiscut the Capellan March in half before directly taking on Varnay. Not only did it provideeminence within the Federated Suns. Handbook: House Davion provides an in-depth look at the politics, the cultures and the ever-present military of one of the most dominant players in the Inner Sphere. Its end, of course, was thefive major independent march commands. capturedat a cost of but three Taurian ships. First Prince Simon Davion dies and is succeeded by his son James troops and equipment for his wife and son. Of course, it was also the rich looking towars, revolutions, and recessions clashed with expansive personal expand their empires, corporations looking for new sources of scarcefreedoms, incredible technological advancements, and a boundlessly resources, and even science looking to unlock secrets that had eludedenthusiastic national spirit. remove him from power at all costs. His father, like DuValls, had set high goals for his family and saw the potential of the situation. Dont tell me what your heart says, tell me what your brain says. It was the bloodiest conflict yet in becoming the youngest First Prince to take the oaths of office.the history of humanity, costing more lives in just two decades than Counting his academy years, he could barely claim five years ofwere lost in the entire 150 years of the Age of War. Prince William Davion be betrothed to their niece, Cynthia Varnay and further that Cynthiadied on 21 February 2512, leaving behind the toddler Alexander be named Heir Presumptive. Edward began to perceive the FPFsgenerals, who were busy fighting the war that the twins had all but Simon Davions rise to power marked the beginning of a new era ofignored, as greedy officers seeking only to supplant him. WebThird SuCCESSiON wAr - Handbook House Davion Third SuCCESSiON wAr In document Handbook House Davion (Page 63-73) Mere words cannot express the horror, devastation, pain, death, and loss visited upon humanity by almost eight decades of near-constant warfare. I know you can about the future.do that. Does it matter? he finally answered. Demonstrations Two months later, Richard Davion turned 20 and Joseph publicly and civil disobedience were commonplace on many worlds, named him Heir-Designate. 2271: Free Worlds League formed.2172: First Grand Survey; 108 worlds colonized in 60 LY diameter. Less than a year later, the hoped to garner any real popular supportand to do that he had to take him on a very public tour of the Capellan March. It started with Robert Davions crusade to crush the First Families that stood in his way andoverthrow the government of New Avalon. Laura hastily negotiated a peacehusband or sister and unable to consult with her husband, Cassandra with the Draconis Combine, returning to New Avalon with a veritablevoted against the measure, once more making Rostov an enemy of armada and cowing the High Council. The sheep. New Avalon was now a police state, and the government was grinding to a halt while Edward continued to secure his presidency by appointing sycophants and yes-men to key positions.26HISTORY OF THE FEDERATED SUNS Those were not the only changes that the new president was Revolutionpushing through, however. Alexander Davion knew wellhis aunts limitations and rightly considered his other aunt, Laura their toll on General Gordon even as Cassandra Varnays luck andDavion, the bigger threat. Terran Hegemonys incursions into the Federated Suns. Many colonies simply disappeared, but many moremade connections that would ultimately not only ensure their continued survivalbut also cement their place in interstellar relations. But he subjugated the rest of us under his policestate. Further, Ellen Davion was the second of Simon Davions three children. The leaders of the six InnerSphere nations negotiated for almost two years after the Combines Clearly, the Periphery nations were looking for a fight.eventual acceptance in 2569, Prince Davion fighting to ensure the Dr. Richard Cameron may have been under the spell of Amaris, but, as leader of the distant Rim Worlds Republic, Amaris could not spendhis time solely on Terra. Under normal circumstances, military career to side with the Avalonian colonists and who later served as Newthat wouldnt have been a problem for a world as lush as Avalons first Prime Minister, stepped in to enforce some needed changes. That is, assuming we did everything correctly.Of course, we wont know that for many years yet. His father remained patron of the family until his death in 2262, at which time Nathan assumed the roleof powerbroker in the DuVall family. Still, Davion felt every single lossHe bombs the hell out of his own capital. His furious movement around the room was more than proof of that. Richard Cameron eventually combined his own inclinations and desires with the parts of his personality that werewarped by Amaris meddlings. Handbook: House Davion Of course not. transport a small memory core to the next system and handThe people had no choice: faced with Governor-General Varnays order to empty it off to another.the food stores to fill the quota, the citizens stood up to the Alliance. She had also remained mostly out of the publicone that could lead the nation. Following the death of her husband, she negotiated with theleaders of this Capellan faction, who supplied her with significant military support in exchange for the agreement to cede much of theCapellan March to the Confederation. This was, truly, theeconomic development across the Sphere but also made golden age of the Federated Suns.interstellar communications speedier and far more reliable. Returning her accusing stare with his own fury,Regent Yvonne Steiner-Davion, accompanied by Duke Tancred Sandoval, at he answered. Mary herselfbrother, Samuel. 2309: Lucien Davion elected Prime Minister of New Avalon.2219: Third Grand Survey; 316 worlds colonized in 120 LY diameter. After Thomas Marik and Sunny-boy gave George his answer. Still, the Council had its own agenda, and even Davionnot finally intervened. Prince Alexander took his sons deaths hard, never fully recovering. Refusing the House militaries. more responsibility as the years progressed, relying upon Vincent to help him run the Federated Suns government while assigning other For the next four years, the Pitcairn Legion fought hard for the members of the family various responsibilities for the nations military,Outworlds Alliance. and outright rebellions, while rare, were not unheard of. The Alliance was a youngTaurian Concordat, led what was the strongest and most advanced and predominantly agrarian nation that claimed little in the way of of the Periphery realms. Personalities clashed, and none could agree to a in a fire of unremitting warfare the likes of which had never beennominee as each vied with the others to claim the title of First Lord. What have they ever done for us? Handbook: House Davion is the third in the series of books detailing the nations of the Inner Sphere and is the definitive sourcebook on the Federated Suns.