Archon of the Lyran Commonwealth
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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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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
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
| 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 |