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Line 32: During his brother Etien's reign as First Prince following the death of Reynard Davion in [[2371]], Paul kept himself out of the public eye. That had to change after Etien committed suicide in 2378; while Etien had done much to besmirch the Davion name and reduce confidence in the ability of the Davion family to rule, there were enough supporters within the High Council to form a clique determined to keep a Davion in the Presidency in an effort to prevent factionalism from destroying the Federated Suns. That clique settled on the bookish Paul as their candidate of choice, with the expectation that he would be able to present the illusion of wisdom and experience, while being susceptible to manipulation by themselves.<ref name="HD(TFS)p27"/> During his brother Etien's reign as First Prince following the death of Reynard Davion in [[2371]], Paul kept himself out of the public eye. That had to change after Etien committed suicide in 2378; while Etien had done much to besmirch the Davion name and reduce confidence in the ability of the Davion family to rule, there were enough supporters within the High Council to form a clique determined to keep a Davion in the Presidency in an effort to prevent factionalism from destroying the Federated Suns. That clique settled on the bookish Paul as their candidate of choice, with the expectation that he would be able to present the illusion of wisdom and experience, while being susceptible to manipulation by themselves.<ref name="HD(TFS)p27"/> − Paul initially rebuffed the efforts to persuade him to take up the Presidency, but was persuaded to accept when it was argued that shirking the duty could threaten the security of the Federated Suns.<ref name="HD(TFS)p27"/> Much to the surprise of both his critics and those who had sought to manipulate him, Paul proved that his eccentricities were minor and not an impediment to his work, and that while he lacked the manners and apparent breeding associated with the Presidency, he was able to more than make up for any shortfalls with a mixture of determination, energy and goodwill. He also had ideas of his own, and the personal drive and commitment to see them brought forth and implemented.<ref name="HD(TFS)p27A"/> Paul's competence in the Presidency surprised both the High Council and himself.<ref name="HB:HDp24"/> + Paul initially rebuffed the efforts to persuade him to take up the Presidency, but was persuaded to accept when it was argued that shirking the duty could threaten the security of the Federated Suns.<ref name="HD(TFS)p27"/> Much to the surprise of both his critics and those who had sought to manipulate him, Paul proved that his eccentricities were minor and not an impediment to his work, and that while he lacked the manners and apparent breeding associated with the Presidency, he was able to more than make up for any shortfalls with a mixture of determination, energy and good will. He also had ideas of his own, and the personal drive and commitment to see them brought forth and implemented.<ref name="HD(TFS)p27A"/> Paul's competence in the Presidency surprised both the High Council and himself.<ref name="HB:HDp24"/> Under Paul's leadership the Federated Suns recovered swiftly from the damage inflicted by Etien, and Paul promoted economic reforms that bolstered the economy, boosting or restoring the prestige of House Davion. He also kept the [[Capellan Confederation]] in check with a successful border campaign, intended to dissuade them from adventurism towards the Federated Suns. Paul was skilled at delegating authority, a characteristic that saw the Federated Suns bureaucracy gain strength; he also diminished the power of the High Council by establishing a number of extraordinary commissions. These commissions had a very narrow remit, but sweeping powers to call upon within that remit; the extraordinary commissions proved so effective that future Presidents would follow his model and establish similar commissions.<ref name="HD(TFS)p27A"/> Under Paul's leadership the Federated Suns recovered swiftly from the damage inflicted by Etien, and Paul promoted economic reforms that bolstered the economy, boosting or restoring the prestige of House Davion. He also kept the [[Capellan Confederation]] in check with a successful border campaign, intended to dissuade them from adventurism towards the Federated Suns. Paul was skilled at delegating authority, a characteristic that saw the Federated Suns bureaucracy gain strength; he also diminished the power of the High Council by establishing a number of extraordinary commissions. These commissions had a very narrow remit, but sweeping powers to call upon within that remit; the extraordinary commissions proved so effective that future Presidents would follow his model and establish similar commissions.<ref name="HD(TFS)p27A"/>
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During his brother Etien's reign as First Prince following the death of Reynard Davion in [[2371]], Paul kept himself out of the public eye. That had to change after Etien committed suicide in 2378; while Etien had done much to besmirch the Davion name and reduce confidence in the ability of the Davion family to rule, there were enough supporters within the High Council to form a clique determined to keep a Davion in the Presidency in an effort to prevent factionalism from destroying the Federated Suns. That clique settled on the bookish Paul as their candidate of choice, with the expectation that he would be able to present the illusion of wisdom and experience, while being susceptible to manipulation by themselves.<ref name="HD(TFS)p27"/> | During his brother Etien's reign as First Prince following the death of Reynard Davion in [[2371]], Paul kept himself out of the public eye. That had to change after Etien committed suicide in 2378; while Etien had done much to besmirch the Davion name and reduce confidence in the ability of the Davion family to rule, there were enough supporters within the High Council to form a clique determined to keep a Davion in the Presidency in an effort to prevent factionalism from destroying the Federated Suns. That clique settled on the bookish Paul as their candidate of choice, with the expectation that he would be able to present the illusion of wisdom and experience, while being susceptible to manipulation by themselves.<ref name="HD(TFS)p27"/> | ||
| − | Paul initially rebuffed the efforts to persuade him to take up the Presidency, but was persuaded to accept when it was argued that shirking the duty could threaten the security of the Federated Suns.<ref name="HD(TFS)p27"/> Much to the surprise of both his critics and those who had sought to manipulate him, Paul proved that his eccentricities were minor and not an impediment to his work, and that while he lacked the manners and apparent breeding associated with the Presidency, he was able to more than make up for any shortfalls with a mixture of determination, energy and | + | Paul initially rebuffed the efforts to persuade him to take up the Presidency, but was persuaded to accept when it was argued that shirking the duty could threaten the security of the Federated Suns.<ref name="HD(TFS)p27"/> Much to the surprise of both his critics and those who had sought to manipulate him, Paul proved that his eccentricities were minor and not an impediment to his work, and that while he lacked the manners and apparent breeding associated with the Presidency, he was able to more than make up for any shortfalls with a mixture of determination, energy and good will. He also had ideas of his own, and the personal drive and commitment to see them brought forth and implemented.<ref name="HD(TFS)p27A"/> Paul's competence in the Presidency surprised both the High Council and himself.<ref name="HB:HDp24"/> |
Under Paul's leadership the Federated Suns recovered swiftly from the damage inflicted by Etien, and Paul promoted economic reforms that bolstered the economy, boosting or restoring the prestige of House Davion. He also kept the [[Capellan Confederation]] in check with a successful border campaign, intended to dissuade them from adventurism towards the Federated Suns. Paul was skilled at delegating authority, a characteristic that saw the Federated Suns bureaucracy gain strength; he also diminished the power of the High Council by establishing a number of extraordinary commissions. These commissions had a very narrow remit, but sweeping powers to call upon within that remit; the extraordinary commissions proved so effective that future Presidents would follow his model and establish similar commissions.<ref name="HD(TFS)p27A"/> | Under Paul's leadership the Federated Suns recovered swiftly from the damage inflicted by Etien, and Paul promoted economic reforms that bolstered the economy, boosting or restoring the prestige of House Davion. He also kept the [[Capellan Confederation]] in check with a successful border campaign, intended to dissuade them from adventurism towards the Federated Suns. Paul was skilled at delegating authority, a characteristic that saw the Federated Suns bureaucracy gain strength; he also diminished the power of the High Council by establishing a number of extraordinary commissions. These commissions had a very narrow remit, but sweeping powers to call upon within that remit; the extraordinary commissions proved so effective that future Presidents would follow his model and establish similar commissions.<ref name="HD(TFS)p27A"/> | ||