House Davion (The Federated Suns)

Description

This source book provides information about House Davion and the Federated Suns up until 3025. It covers a wide variety of topics about the House.

Contents

Introduction

History

Introduction

A Great Leap

Settling the Stars

World of Hope, World of Sorrow

Founding of New Avalon

The Grain Rebellion

Brave New Government

Rise of Neo-Feudalism

Reformation

First Prime Ministers

Rise of House Davion

Origins

Destiny's Child

A Change of Heart

The Desdemona Incident

Foundations of a Dynasty

First Families War

Hidden Counselor

Birth of a Federation

McKenna's Hegemony

The Crucis Pact

The Prime Ministers

A Dream Fulfilled

Muskegon

Charles the Reformer

The War Leader

The Tyrants

The Mad Davion

The Scholar

A Noble Effort

Maiden Aunt

Twin Tyrants

The Ares Summit

Death of a Tyrant

November Conspiracy

Principality

Time of Crisis

A New Order

The First Prince

The Black Prince

Lady in the Wheelchair

Against the Odds

Act of Succession

William the Fair

Civil War

The Regency

Varnay vs Davion

The Regents War

Alexander Escapes

Alexander in Exile

Victor of Nahoni

Struggle for the Throne

Alexander's Campaign

Rostov's Plan

Rostov Defiant

Years of Recovery

Time to Heal

The Davion Supreme

Under the Star League

Reunification War

Alexander's Final Years

Century of Peace

Beginning of the End

War of Davion Succession

Lord John

Executive Order 156

Dissolution

First Succession War

The Towne Debacle

Kurita or Liao?

The Storm Breaks

Retreat

Kentares IV

Down But Not Out

Power to the Prince

Rout of the Dragon

Time Out

The Second Succession War

An Uneasy Peace

War Heats Up

General Motochika

Battles for Tikonov

Paul's Last Years

Overtures of Peace

The Noble One

Tishomingo

Miyogi's Marathon

The Dragon's Grand Plan

Capellan Juggernaut

The Third Succession War

Man of Peace

Opening Gambits

Operation Pendragon

Private Little War

Fall of David

Creation of the Model Army

Battle of Robinson

Prince Joseph the Second

Aid From Afar

The Armistice Ends

Xhosa VII

Prince Peter

Knights of the Void

The Cabal

Regrouping

The Hound

Rise of Hasek-Davion

Michael's Treachery

The Fox

Political Blooding

Formation of the NAIS

Strategic Moves

Future of the Federation

Sociopolitical Structure

Introduction

Nobility

Principality

Ruling Family

Royal Court

Councils and Ministries

Judiciary

Planetary Governments

Overt Political Goals

Ministry of Foreign Relations and Its Policies

Interstellar Relations

Free Worlds League

Capellan Confederation

Draconis Combine

Lyran Commonwealth

Periphery

ComStar

Covert Political Goals

Information-Gathering Service Division

Covert Operations Division

Military Intelligence Liaison

Bureau of Internal Investigations

Counterintelligence Division

Prince Hanse Davion

Federated Suns Nobility

The Commoners

Strengths and Weaknesses

Religion

Major Religions

Buddhism

Christianity

Islam

Judaism

Hinduism

Unfinished Book Movement

Strengths and Weaknesses

Military Forces

Structure of the AFFS

The High Command

Draconis and Capellan March Regional Commands

Combat Theater Commands

New Avalon Regional Command

Department of Military Education

Department of the Army and the Navy

Department of Military Justice

Department of Mercenary Relations

Department of Military Administration

Department of Military Intelligence

Typical AFFS Forces

Frontline Regimental Combat Teams

March Militia and Planetary Guard Units

BattleMech Regiments

AeroSpace Units

Armored Units

Infantry Units

Uniforms in the AFFS

Officer Uniforms

Fighter Pilot Uniforms

Armored Vehicle Crew Uniforms

Infantry Uniforms

Support Personnel Uniforms

Dress Uniforms

Deployment of AFFS Forces

Unit Descriptions

Mercenary Units Currently Employed by the AFFS

Weapon Industries

Military Education

Medals and Decorations

Strengths and Weaknesses

Education, Culture and Arts

Education

Vagabond Schools

Universities

The Arts

Daily Life and Culture

Public Media

Social Problems

ComStar and the Federated Suns

Socioeconomics

Introduction

Resources and Distances

Governmental Attitudes and Regulations

Political Aims of the Economy

Consumer Goods

Corporate Profiles

Other Major Companies in the Federated Suns

Trade with Other Successor States

Free Worlds League

Capellan Confederation

Draconis Combine

Lyran Commonwealth

Strengths and Weaknesses

Personalities

Brief Atlas

Map of the Federated Suns

Index

Notes

• Much of the information was intended as background material for MechWarrior role-playing game campaigns.
• A downloadable version is available at House Davion Book