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The '''Archon''' is the ruler and leader of the [[Lyran Commonwealth]]. [[House Steiner]] has a firm grasp upon the office, which currently resembles a constitutional monarchy. The heir-apparent, usually the eldest child or closest relative of the current archon, is named '''Archon-Designate'''.
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[[File:Katrina Steiner-color HSTLC.jpg|thumb|200px|Archon [[Katrina Steiner]] wearing a traditional uniform.]]
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The '''Archon''' is the ruler and leader of the [[Lyran Commonwealth]]. [[House Steiner]] holds a firm grasp upon the office, which currently resembles a constitutional monarchy. The heir apparent, usually the eldest child or closest relative of the current Archon, is named [[Archon-Designate]].
  
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==History==
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The position is open to both sexes and the Archon is the commander in chief of the [[Lyran Commonwealth Armed Forces]] and head of state holding full authority to make any and all decisions relating to domestic and foreign policy. Most, but not all, Archons-Designate have served in the Lyran military. Most Archons of House Steiner have traditionally been rather liberal rulers, granting the people the right of assembly, freedom of speech, and freedom of the press. Indeed, the rare occasions in which these rights have been suspended have led to major internal political crisis.
  
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The position is open to both sexes and the Archon is the commander-in-chief of the [[Lyran Commonwealth Armed Forces]] and head-of-state holding full authority to make any and all decisions relating to domestic and foreign policy. Despite occasional exceptions, most Archon have served served in the Lyran military.
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===The Estates General===
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A new Archon has to be confirmed by the [[Estates General]], which was originally created in [[2376]] by [[Robert Marsden]] as a means to legitimize his coup d'état. From its humble beginning as a rubberstamp organization, the Estates General has slowly acquired a considerable degree of political influence in determining a new Archon. At least in theory, the powers of the Archon are limited by the Estates General which can ''de jure'' depose a ruling Archon and chose a suitable replacement. This was done only once in [[3007]] when the Estates General successfully passed a no-confidence resolution upon the unpopular and reckless [[Alessandro Steiner]], paving the way for his niece [[Katrina Steiner|Katrina]].<ref>''House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)'', pp. 88–90</ref> Such an act is never taken lightly; it will obviously cause a major constitutional crisis which may even lead to a full-fledged civil war. Realistically, the deciding factor will be the allegiance of the officers of the Lyran Commonwealth Armed Forces whose loyalty will tested to the utmost.
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The Steiner Archons have traditionally been rather liberal rulers, granting the people the right of assembly, freedom of speech and freedom of the press. Indeed, the rare occasions in which these rights have been suspended have led to major internal political crisis.
 
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A new Archon has to be confirmed by the [[Estates General]], though this has been often little more than a rubber stamp that grants legitimacy to [[House Steiner]]. In fact, the Estates General itself was orignally created in [[2376]] by [[Robert Marsden]] in order to grant his coup legitimacy.
 
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Nevertheless the Estates General has a huge degree of influence in determining who holds position of Archon, as it did in [[3007]] when it voted no-confidence in [[Alessandro Steiner]], paving the way for his niece [[Katrina Steiner|Katrina]] to take power.<ref>''House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)''</ref>
 
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==List of Archons of the Lyran Commonwealth==
 
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! scope="col" width="150" style="background: #dedede;" | Name
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! scope="col" width="175" style="background: #dedede;" | Name
 
! scope="col" width="150" style="background: #dedede;" | Reign
 
! scope="col" width="150" style="background: #dedede;" | Reign
 
! scope="col" style="background: #dedede;" | Descent
 
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| colspan="3" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Archon Basileus of the Lyran Commonwealth [[2346]] - [[2395]]'''
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| colspan="3" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Archon Basileus of the Lyran Commonwealth (2346–2395)'''
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| [[The Nine Archons]] || [[2346]] – [[2375]] ||
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| [[Robert Marsden]] || 2375 – [[2395]] ||
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| colspan="3" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Archon of the Lyran Commonwealth (2395–2501)'''
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| [[Alistair Marsden]] || 2395 – [[2408]] || Brother of Robert
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| [[Katherine Steiner|Katherine Steiner-Marsden]] || 2408 – [[2445]] || Wife of Alistair
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| [[Alistair Steiner|Alistair Marsden-Steiner]] || 2445 – [[2467]] || Son of Katherine and Alistair
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| [[Michael Steiner (25th c.)|Michael I]] || 2467 – [[2472]] || Son of Alistair Marsden-Steiner
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| [[Steven Steiner|Steven]] || 2472 – [[2501]] || Brother of Michael
 
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| "The Nine Archons" || [[2346]] - [[2375]] ||
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| colspan="3" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Acting Archon of the Lyran Commonwealth (2501–2506)'''
 
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| [[Robert Marsden|Robert "The Crusher" Marsden]] || [[2375]] - [[2395]] ||
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| [[Margaret Olsen|Margaret Olsen-Steiner]] || 2501 – [[2503]] || Wife of Steven, never confirmed as Archon
 
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| colspan="3" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Archon of the Lyran Commonwealth [[2395]] - [[2408]]'''
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| [[Robert Steiner|Robert I]] || 2503 – [[2506]] || Nephew of Steven
 
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| [[Alistair Marsden]] || [[2395]] - [[2408]] ||
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| colspan="3" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Archon of the Lyran Commonwealth (2506–2849)'''
 
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| colspan="3" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Steiner Archon of the Lyran Commonwealth [[2408]] - [[2849]]'''
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| [[Robert Steiner|Robert I]] || 2506 – [[2528]] || Confirmed by the Estates Geenral
 
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| [[Katherine Steiner|Katherine Steiner-Marsden]] || [[2408]] - [[2445]] || Wife of Alistair
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| [[Craig Steiner|Craig]] || 2528 – [[2555]] || Son of Robert
 
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| [[Alistair Steiner|Alistair Marsden-Steiner]] || [[2445]] - [[2467]] || Son of Katherine and Alistair
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| [[Tracial Steiner|Tracial]] || 2555 – [[2570]] || Niece of Craig
 
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| [[Michael Steiner|Michael I]] || [[2467]] - [[2472]] || Son of Alistair Marsden-Steiner
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| [[Viola Steiner-Dinesen]] || 2570 – [[2596]] || Daughter of Tracial
 
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| [[Steven Steiner|Steven]] || [[2472]] - [[2501]] || Brother of Michael
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| [[Kevin Steiner-Dinesen]] || 2596 – [[2647]] || Son of Viola
 
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| [[Margaret Olsen|Margaret Olsen-Steiner]] || [[2501]] - [[2503]] || Wife of Steven
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| [[Sarah Steiner-Dinesen]] || 2647 – [[2672]] || Sister of Kevin
 
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| [[Robert Steiner|Robert I]] || [[2503]] - [[2528]] ||  
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| [[William Steiner|William]] || 2672 – [[2704]] || Son of Sarah
 
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| [[Craig Steiner|Craig]] || [[2528]] - [[2555]] || Son of Robert
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| [[Jonathan Steiner|Jonathan]] || 2704 – [[2729]] || Son of William
 
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| [[Tracial Steiner|Tracial]] || [[2555]] - [[2570]] || Cousin of Craig
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| [[Michael Steiner (27th c.)|Michael II]] || 2729 – [[2760]] || Brother of Jonathan
 
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| [[Viola Steiner-Dinesen]] || [[2570]] - [[2596]] ||  
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| [[Robert Steiner II|Robert II]] || 2760 – [[2781]] || Son of Michael II
 
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| [[Kevin Steiner-Dinesen]] || [[2596]] - [[2647]] || Son of Viola
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| [[Jennifer Steiner|Jennifer]] || 2781 – [[2791]] || Daughter of Michael II<ref name=FSWp132>''First Succession War'', p. 132</ref>
 
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| [[Sarah Steiner-Dinesen]] || [[2647]] - [[2672]] || Sister of Kevin
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| [[Richard Steiner (29th c.)|Richard]] || 2791 – [[2823]] || Son of Jennifer<ref name=FSWp132/>
 
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| [[William Steiner|William]] || [[2672]] - [[2704]] || Son of Sarah
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| [[Marcus Steiner (29th c.)|Marcus]] || 2823 – [[2844]] || Son of Richard<ref name=HBHSp96>''Handbook: House Steiner'', p. 96: "Lyran Leadership Profile"</ref>
 
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| [[Jonathan Steiner|Jonathan]] || [[2704]] - [[2729]] || Son of William
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| [[Melissa Nin|Melissa Nin-Steiner]] || [[2845]] || Spouse of Marcus
 
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| [[Michael Steiner II|Michael II]] || [[2729]] - [[2760]] || Brother of Jonathan
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| [[Claudius Steiner|Claudius "the Cruel"]] || 2845 – [[2849]] || Son of Jennifer, brother of Marcus
 
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| [[Robert Steiner II|Robert II]] || [[2760]] - [[2781]] || Son of Michael II
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| colspan="3" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Triumvirate Regency of the Lyran Commonwealth (2849–2859)'''
 
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| [[Jennifer Steiner|Jennifer]] || [[2781]] - [[2791]] || Sister of Robert II
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| [[Rebecca Morgan|Rebecca Morgan]] || || Spouse of Claudius "the Cruel" and mother of Elizabeth
 
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| [[Richard Steiner|Richard]] || [[2791]] - [[2823]] || Son of Jennifer
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| [[Henry DeCalidore]] ||  || [[Speaker of the Assembly|Speaker of the Estates General]]
 
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| [[Marcus Steiner|Marcus]] || [[2823]] - [[2844]] || Nephew of Richard
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| [[Ilysa Aten]] || || Duchess of [[Tamar]] and [[Skye]]
 
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| [[Melissa Nin|Melissa Nin-Steiner]] || [[2845]] || Wife of Marcus
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| colspan="3" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Archon of the Lyran Commonwealth (2859–3055)'''
 
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| [[Claudius Steiner|Claudius "the Cruel"]] || [[2845]] - [[2849]] || Brother of Marcus
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| [[Elizabeth Steiner (29th c.)|Elizabeth]] || [[2859]] – [[2895]] || Daughter of Claudius and Rebecca
 
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| colspan="3" style="background: #efefef;" | '''[[Triumvirate Regency]] of the Lyran Commonwealth [[2849]] - [[2859]]'''
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| [[Eric Steiner|Eric]] || 2895 – [[2913]] || Son of Elisabeth<ref name=HBHSp97>''Handbook: House Steiner'', p. 97: "Lyran Leadership Profile"</ref>
 
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| [[Rebecca Morgan Steiner]] || || Wife of Claudius
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| [[Tatyana Steiner (30th c.)|Tatyana]]|| [[2914]] – [[2937]] || Daughter of Eric
 
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| Speaker of the Estates General [[Henry DeCalidore]] || ||  
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| [[Marco Steiner|Marco]] || 2937 – [[2952]] || Son of Tatyana
 
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| [[Ilysa Aten]] || ||  
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| [[Giovanni Steiner|Giovanni]] || 2952 – [[2980]] || Son of Marco
 
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| colspan="3" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Steiner Archon of the Lyran Commonwealth [[2859]] - [[3055]]'''
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| [[Alessandro Steiner|Alessandro]] || 2980 – [[3007]] || Son of Giovanni
 
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| [[Elizabeth Steiner]] || [[2859]] - [[2895]] || Daugther of Claudius and Rebecca
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| [[Katrina Steiner|Katrina]] || 3007 – [[3039]] || Niece of Alessandro
 
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| [[Eric Steiner|Eric]] || [[2895]] - [[2913]] ||  
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| [[Melissa Steiner-Davion]] || 3039 – [[3055]] || Daughter of Katrina
 
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| [[Simon Borge-Steiner]] || [[2913]] - [[2914]] || Son of Eric
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| colspan="3" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Archon-Prince of the Federated Commonwealth (3055–3057)'''
 
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| [[Tatyana Steiner|Tatyana]]|| [[2914]] - [[2937]] || Sister of Simon
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| [[Victor Ian Steiner-Davion|Victor]] || 3055 – [[3057]] || Son of Melissa
 
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| [[Marco Steiner|Marco]] || [[2937]] - [[2952]] || Son of Tatyana
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| colspan="3" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Archon-Prince of the Lyran Alliance (3057–3067)'''
 
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| [[Giovanni Steiner|Giovanni]] || [[2952]] - [[2980]] || Son of Marco
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| [[Katherine Steiner-Davion|Katherine]] || 3057 – [[3067]] || Sister of Victor
 
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| [[Alessandro Steiner|Alessandro]] || [[2980]] - [[3007]] || Son of Giovanni
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| colspan="3" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Archon of the Lyran Alliance (3067–3084)'''
 
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| [[Katrina Steiner|Katrina]] || [[3007]] - [[3039]] || Niece of Alessandro
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| [[Peter Steiner-Davion|Peter]] || 3067 – [[3071]] || Brother of Katherine Steiner-Davion
 
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| [[Melissa Steiner-Davion]] || [[3039]] - [[3055]] || Daughter of Katrina
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| [[Adam Steiner|Adam]] || 3071 – [[3072]] || Cousin of Peter
 
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| colspan="3" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Steiner-Davion Archon-Prince of the [[Federated Commonwealth]] [[3055]] - [[3057]]'''
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| [[Peter Steiner-Davion|Peter]] || 3072 – [[3073]]<ref name=J:FRp52>''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 52: "The Jihad in Review"</ref> ||
 
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| [[Victor Ian Steiner-Davion|Victor]] || [[3055]] - [[3057]] || Son of Melissa
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| [[Adam Steiner|Adam]] || 3073 – [[3121]]<ref name=J:FRp52/> ||
 
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| colspan="3" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Archon-Prince of the Lyran Alliance [[3057]] - [[3067]]'''
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| colspan="3" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Archon of the Lyran Commonwealth (3084–3141)'''
 
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| [[Katherine Steiner-Davion|Katherine]] || 3060 - 3067 || Sister of Victor
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| [[Andrew Steiner|Andrew]] || 3121 – [[3127]]|| Son of Adam
 
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| colspan="3" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Archon of the Lyran Alliance [[3067]] - [[3084]]'''
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| [[Melissa Steiner (32nd c.)|Melissa]] || 3127 – [[3141]]|| Daughter of Andrew
 
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| [[Peter Steiner-Davion]] || [[3067]] - ?? || Brother of Katherine Steiner-Davion
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| colspan="3" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Acting Archon of the Lyran Commonwealth (3141–3141)'''
 
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| [[Adam Steiner]] || ?? - ?? || Cousin of Peter
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| [[Vedet Brewer]] || 3141 – [[3143]]||
 
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| colspan="3" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Steiner Archon of the Lyran Commonwealth [[3084]] - ???'''
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| colspan="3" style="background: #efefef;" | '''Archon of the Lyran Commonwealth (3143–current)'''
 
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| [[Adam Steiner]] || ?? - ?? ||
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| [[Melissa Steiner (32nd c.)|Melissa Steiner]] || 3143 ||
 
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| [[Melissa Steiner II]] || ?? - present||
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| [[Trillian Steiner|Trillian]] || 3143 || Cousin of Melissa
 
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=References=
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==References==
 
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[[Category:Lyran Commonwealth]]
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==Bibliography==
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* ''[[Handbook: House Steiner]]''
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* ''[[House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth)]]''
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[[Category:Noble Titles and Awards]]

Latest revision as of 08:20, 8 May 2024

Archon Katrina Steiner wearing a traditional uniform.

The Archon is the ruler and leader of the Lyran Commonwealth. House Steiner holds a firm grasp upon the office, which currently resembles a constitutional monarchy. The heir apparent, usually the eldest child or closest relative of the current Archon, is named Archon-Designate.

History[edit]

The position is open to both sexes and the Archon is the commander in chief of the Lyran Commonwealth Armed Forces and head of state holding full authority to make any and all decisions relating to domestic and foreign policy. Most, but not all, Archons-Designate have served in the Lyran military. Most Archons of House Steiner have traditionally been rather liberal rulers, granting the people the right of assembly, freedom of speech, and freedom of the press. Indeed, the rare occasions in which these rights have been suspended have led to major internal political crisis.

The Estates General[edit]

A new Archon has to be confirmed by the Estates General, which was originally created in 2376 by Robert Marsden as a means to legitimize his coup d'état. From its humble beginning as a rubberstamp organization, the Estates General has slowly acquired a considerable degree of political influence in determining a new Archon. At least in theory, the powers of the Archon are limited by the Estates General which can de jure depose a ruling Archon and chose a suitable replacement. This was done only once in 3007 when the Estates General successfully passed a no-confidence resolution upon the unpopular and reckless Alessandro Steiner, paving the way for his niece Katrina.[1] Such an act is never taken lightly; it will obviously cause a major constitutional crisis which may even lead to a full-fledged civil war. Realistically, the deciding factor will be the allegiance of the officers of the Lyran Commonwealth Armed Forces whose loyalty will tested to the utmost.

List of Archons of the Lyran Commonwealth[edit]

Name Reign Descent
Archon Basileus of the Lyran Commonwealth (2346–2395)
The Nine Archons 2346 – 2375
Robert Marsden 2375 – 2395
Archon of the Lyran Commonwealth (2395–2501)
Alistair Marsden 2395 – 2408 Brother of Robert
Katherine Steiner-Marsden 2408 – 2445 Wife of Alistair
Alistair Marsden-Steiner 2445 – 2467 Son of Katherine and Alistair
Michael I 2467 – 2472 Son of Alistair Marsden-Steiner
Steven 2472 – 2501 Brother of Michael
Acting Archon of the Lyran Commonwealth (2501–2506)
Margaret Olsen-Steiner 2501 – 2503 Wife of Steven, never confirmed as Archon
Robert I 2503 – 2506 Nephew of Steven
Archon of the Lyran Commonwealth (2506–2849)
Robert I 2506 – 2528 Confirmed by the Estates Geenral
Craig 2528 – 2555 Son of Robert
Tracial 2555 – 2570 Niece of Craig
Viola Steiner-Dinesen 2570 – 2596 Daughter of Tracial
Kevin Steiner-Dinesen 2596 – 2647 Son of Viola
Sarah Steiner-Dinesen 2647 – 2672 Sister of Kevin
William 2672 – 2704 Son of Sarah
Jonathan 2704 – 2729 Son of William
Michael II 2729 – 2760 Brother of Jonathan
Robert II 2760 – 2781 Son of Michael II
Jennifer 2781 – 2791 Daughter of Michael II[2]
Richard 2791 – 2823 Son of Jennifer[2]
Marcus 2823 – 2844 Son of Richard[3]
Melissa Nin-Steiner 2845 Spouse of Marcus
Claudius "the Cruel" 2845 – 2849 Son of Jennifer, brother of Marcus
Triumvirate Regency of the Lyran Commonwealth (2849–2859)
Rebecca Morgan Spouse of Claudius "the Cruel" and mother of Elizabeth
Henry DeCalidore Speaker of the Estates General
Ilysa Aten Duchess of Tamar and Skye
Archon of the Lyran Commonwealth (2859–3055)
Elizabeth 2859 – 2895 Daughter of Claudius and Rebecca
Eric 2895 – 2913 Son of Elisabeth[4]
Tatyana 2914 – 2937 Daughter of Eric
Marco 2937 – 2952 Son of Tatyana
Giovanni 2952 – 2980 Son of Marco
Alessandro 2980 – 3007 Son of Giovanni
Katrina 3007 – 3039 Niece of Alessandro
Melissa Steiner-Davion 3039 – 3055 Daughter of Katrina
Archon-Prince of the Federated Commonwealth (3055–3057)
Victor 3055 – 3057 Son of Melissa
Archon-Prince of the Lyran Alliance (3057–3067)
Katherine 3057 – 3067 Sister of Victor
Archon of the Lyran Alliance (3067–3084)
Peter 3067 – 3071 Brother of Katherine Steiner-Davion
Adam 3071 – 3072 Cousin of Peter
Peter 3072 – 3073[5]
Adam 3073 – 3121[5]
Archon of the Lyran Commonwealth (3084–3141)
Andrew 3121 – 3127 Son of Adam
Melissa 3127 – 3141 Daughter of Andrew
Acting Archon of the Lyran Commonwealth (3141–3141)
Vedet Brewer 3141 – 3143
Archon of the Lyran Commonwealth (3143–current)
Melissa Steiner 3143
Trillian 3143 Cousin of Melissa

References[edit]

  1. ↑ House Steiner (The Lyran Commonwealth), pp. 88–90
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 First Succession War, p. 132
  3. ↑ Handbook: House Steiner, p. 96: "Lyran Leadership Profile"
  4. ↑ Handbook: House Steiner, p. 97: "Lyran Leadership Profile"
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Jihad: Final Reckoning, p. 52: "The Jihad in Review"

Bibliography[edit]

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