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| − | '''Albert Marik''' (b. 17 June [[2478]] - d. 14 November [[2573]]), was the 17th [[Captain-General]] of the [[Free Worlds League]].<ref>''Handbook House Marik'', p. 85, "Captains-General in History"</ref><ref name=H:RWp52>''Historical: Reunification War'', p. 52, "Albert Marik Profile"</ref> | + | '''Albert Marik''' (b. 17 June [[2478]] - d. 14 November [[2573]]), was the 17th [[Captain-General]] of the [[Free Worlds League]]. A peacemaker by inclination rather than a warrior, he worked with [[Ian Cameron]] to lay the groundwork for the [[Star League]] and humanity's golden age.<ref>''Handbook House Marik'', p. 85, "Captains-General in History"</ref><ref name=H:RWp52>''Historical: Reunification War'', p. 52, "Albert Marik Profile"</ref> |
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| + | ==Biography== | ||
| + | ===Early reign=== | ||
| + | Born in [[2478]], Albert Marik inherited the [[Captain-General|Captain-Generalcy]] upon his father [[Brion Marik|Brion's]] death in [[2511]]. During the early years of his reign Albert continued his predecessor's pacifistic policies, until a [[Second Andurien War|three-year war]] over the [[Duchy of Andurien|Andurien worlds]] erupted in [[2528]]. Albert Marik proved himself an able general but was unable to secure a decisive victory over the [[Capellan Confederation|Capellans]], and the war only ended when [[Ian Cameron]] finally brokered a cease-fire on [[New Delos]] between the two states. To the surprise of many, the resulting Treaty of New Delos successfully resolved most of the border problems (including Andurien) between the League and the Confederation. It was also the result of a close working relationship between Albert and Ian and the harbinger of an even greater achievement to come.<ref name=HHMp21-22>''Handbook: House Marik'', p. 21-22</ref> | ||
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| + | ===Creating the Star League=== | ||
| + | During their meeting on New Delos Ian Cameron impressed upon Albert his desire to see humanity unified under a single government and an end to the [[Age of War]]. The Captain-General shared this vision and would dedicate the rest of his reign towards achieving that goal. He proved his diplomatic acumen over the next few decades, especially in his handling of the [[Third Andurien War]] in [[2551]]. Despite the League's clear military supremacy in this conflict, Albert agreed to cede the contested Andurien worlds to House Liao, an act which guaranteed the Capellan Confederation's membership in the nascent Star League. In exchange for this concession, Albert secured his House's exclusive right to the Free Worlds League's seat on the [[Star League#High Council|Star League Council]].<ref name=HHMp22>''Handbook: House Marik'', p. 22, "Creating the Star League"</ref> | ||
==Succession== | ==Succession== | ||
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Albert Marik | |
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| Personal | |
| Born | 17 June 2478 |
| Died | 14 November 2573 |
| Affiliation | House Marik |
| Profile | |
| Profession | Captain-General of the Free Worlds League |
| Family | |
| Parents | Brion Marik (father) |
| Children | Marion Marik Reginald Marik Shannon Marik |
Albert Marik (b. 17 June 2478 - d. 14 November 2573), was the 17th Captain-General of the Free Worlds League. A peacemaker by inclination rather than a warrior, he worked with Ian Cameron to lay the groundwork for the Star League and humanity's golden age.[1][2]
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Biography
Early reign
Born in 2478, Albert Marik inherited the Captain-Generalcy upon his father Brion's death in 2511. During the early years of his reign Albert continued his predecessor's pacifistic policies, until a three-year war over the Andurien worlds erupted in 2528. Albert Marik proved himself an able general but was unable to secure a decisive victory over the Capellans, and the war only ended when Ian Cameron finally brokered a cease-fire on New Delos between the two states. To the surprise of many, the resulting Treaty of New Delos successfully resolved most of the border problems (including Andurien) between the League and the Confederation. It was also the result of a close working relationship between Albert and Ian and the harbinger of an even greater achievement to come.[3]
Creating the Star League
During their meeting on New Delos Ian Cameron impressed upon Albert his desire to see humanity unified under a single government and an end to the Age of War. The Captain-General shared this vision and would dedicate the rest of his reign towards achieving that goal. He proved his diplomatic acumen over the next few decades, especially in his handling of the Third Andurien War in 2551. Despite the League's clear military supremacy in this conflict, Albert agreed to cede the contested Andurien worlds to House Liao, an act which guaranteed the Capellan Confederation's membership in the nascent Star League. In exchange for this concession, Albert secured his House's exclusive right to the Free Worlds League's seat on the Star League Council.[4]