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===First Prince=== ===First Prince===
− The [[First Prince]] is the leader of the Federated Suns and the Commander-in-Chief of the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns]] (AFFS). The First Prince has the right to appoint or dismiss any noble or government official and may rule by decree, though there are some limits when it comes to the rights and freedoms of the nobility and the people. Only a member of House Davion may become a First Prince, but only if they have achieved 20 years of age and have served at least five years in the military. Beyond their official powers, much of the strength of the First Prince lies in House Davion's personal wealth. While official figures are not made public, in [[3025]] it was believed they owned vast landholds on at least a dozen worlds (including the so-called 'Golden Five') and were major shareholders in at least twenty large corporations.<ref name=HDTFS103>''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 103</ref><ref name=HB:HD105>''Handbook: House Davion'', p. 105</ref> The First Prince may also bestow the title of [[Prince's Champion]] on any individual, traditionally a senior AFFS [[Field Marshal]] who is either a trusted friend or family member, to act with their authority on military and political matters when the First Prince is unavailable. It should be noted that the term "Prince" is gender-neutral in its Federated Suns usage, although both Katherine Steiner-Davion and Yvonne Steiner-Davion styled themselves as the feminized "Princess" in their titles ("Archon-Princess" and "Princess-Regent," respectively). + The [[First Prince]] is the leader of the Federated Suns and the Commander-in-Chief of the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns]] (AFFS). The First Prince has the right to appoint or dismiss any noble or government official and may rule by decree, though there are some limits when it comes to the rights and freedoms of the nobility and the people. Only a member of House Davion may become a First Prince, but only if they have achieved 20 years of age and have served at least five years in the military. Beyond their official powers, much of the strength of the First Prince lies in House Davion's personal wealth. While official figures are not made public, in [[3025]] it was believed they owned vast landholds on at least a dozen worlds (including the so-called 'Golden Five') and were major shareholders in at least twenty large corporations.<ref name=HDTFS103>''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 103</ref><ref name=HB:HD105>''Handbook: House Davion'', p. 105</ref> The First Prince may also bestow the title of [[Prince's Champion]] on any individual, traditionally a senior AFFS [[Field Marshal]] who is either a trusted friend or family member, to act with their authority on military and political matters when the First Prince is unavailable.
The First Prince is also surrounded by the Royal Court, a term which refers to two distinct concepts. The first is the physical building complex which surrounds the Royal Palace on New Avalon, in which is housed the Ministries which see to the running of the Federation. The second is the social season held every spring for three months, where nobility and political leaders from across the realm are invited to the Royal Palace to partake in grand balls, game hunts, and some wheeling and dealing.<ref name=HDTFS105>''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 105</ref><ref name=HB:HD107>''Handbook: House Davion'', p. 107</ref> The First Prince is also surrounded by the Royal Court, a term which refers to two distinct concepts. The first is the physical building complex which surrounds the Royal Palace on New Avalon, in which is housed the Ministries which see to the running of the Federation. The second is the social season held every spring for three months, where nobility and political leaders from across the realm are invited to the Royal Palace to partake in grand balls, game hunts, and some wheeling and dealing.<ref name=HDTFS105>''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 105</ref><ref name=HB:HD107>''Handbook: House Davion'', p. 107</ref>
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− | The [[First Prince]] is the leader of the Federated Suns and the Commander-in-Chief of the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns]] (AFFS). The First Prince has the right to appoint or dismiss any noble or government official and may rule by decree, though there are some limits when it comes to the rights and freedoms of the nobility and the people. Only a member of House Davion may become a First Prince, but only if they have achieved 20 years of age and have served at least five years in the military. Beyond their official powers, much of the strength of the First Prince lies in House Davion's personal wealth. While official figures are not made public, in [[3025]] it was believed they owned vast landholds on at least a dozen worlds (including the so-called 'Golden Five') and were major shareholders in at least twenty large corporations.<ref name=HDTFS103>''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 103</ref><ref name=HB:HD105>''Handbook: House Davion'', p. 105</ref> The First Prince may also bestow the title of [[Prince's Champion]] on any individual, traditionally a senior AFFS [[Field Marshal]] who is either a trusted friend or family member, to act with their authority on military and political matters when the First Prince is unavailable | + | The [[First Prince]] is the leader of the Federated Suns and the Commander-in-Chief of the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns]] (AFFS). The First Prince has the right to appoint or dismiss any noble or government official and may rule by decree, though there are some limits when it comes to the rights and freedoms of the nobility and the people. Only a member of House Davion may become a First Prince, but only if they have achieved 20 years of age and have served at least five years in the military. Beyond their official powers, much of the strength of the First Prince lies in House Davion's personal wealth. While official figures are not made public, in [[3025]] it was believed they owned vast landholds on at least a dozen worlds (including the so-called 'Golden Five') and were major shareholders in at least twenty large corporations.<ref name=HDTFS103>''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 103</ref><ref name=HB:HD105>''Handbook: House Davion'', p. 105</ref> The First Prince may also bestow the title of [[Prince's Champion]] on any individual, traditionally a senior AFFS [[Field Marshal]] who is either a trusted friend or family member, to act with their authority on military and political matters when the First Prince is unavailable. |
The First Prince is also surrounded by the Royal Court, a term which refers to two distinct concepts. The first is the physical building complex which surrounds the Royal Palace on New Avalon, in which is housed the Ministries which see to the running of the Federation. The second is the social season held every spring for three months, where nobility and political leaders from across the realm are invited to the Royal Palace to partake in grand balls, game hunts, and some wheeling and dealing.<ref name=HDTFS105>''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 105</ref><ref name=HB:HD107>''Handbook: House Davion'', p. 107</ref> | The First Prince is also surrounded by the Royal Court, a term which refers to two distinct concepts. The first is the physical building complex which surrounds the Royal Palace on New Avalon, in which is housed the Ministries which see to the running of the Federation. The second is the social season held every spring for three months, where nobility and political leaders from across the realm are invited to the Royal Palace to partake in grand balls, game hunts, and some wheeling and dealing.<ref name=HDTFS105>''House Davion (The Federated Suns)'', p. 105</ref><ref name=HB:HD107>''Handbook: House Davion'', p. 107</ref> |