HIWG Document #: 3409 Date: 910319 GUSHEMEGE BIOGRAPHICAL DICTIONARY Author: David Burden, Gushmege Analyst Abstract: Biographical entries for Subsector Dukes and the advisors to the Duke of Gushemege. Dateline 001- 1116. SUBSECTOR DUKES Subsector Name A Riften Administered by Rure B Khiira Administered by Rure C Taapvaia Nena Iapi D Tansa Shakik Likiig E Gandonen Administered by Rure F Rure Shiga Suzjoiva G Ankhsusgar Nashu Shiinash H Isi Ahto Elhaa Elhian I Balech Rall Talenn J Sallounn Margi Pineda K Dashinshaii Kirshaam Miikudgaa L Shire Kir Faeth M Vipach Daana Udikuu N Laeth Gia Byush O Truax Eneri Mitaad P Lagan Petra Duec Advisors to the Sector Duke Chancellor Baron Mazun Khissamgau Lord of the Treasury Prof Sir Tiga Mumguam Grand Admiral Sir Khesa Lusur Field Marshal Sir Jean Fleroy Marine Commandant Kaas ap Koseski Scout Director Inseh Khiim Byush, Duke Gia 88C6CF Duke of Laeth. Duke Gia was born in 1091 and succeded to the Duchy in 1113. He is an unscrupulous leader, and sees himself as the champion of the worlds of the Ilelish Rim. This brings him into frequent conflict with the liberal Daana Udikuu, about whose "foreign" origin he is often dismissive. Like Daana though he is a fearless leader, despite several assasination attempts. His detractors, and there are many outside of the Rim, claim that he is not to be trusted and that he is only interested in himself. In this they are probably quite correct. Duec, Duchess Petra 48467F Duchess of Lagan. Duchess Petra is an Imperial born in 1043 on Kadar. She succeded her mother 48 years later in 1091. Petra is loyal to the Imperium and to her subjects regardless of race. Whilst she is vocal in the moot she has failed to press home many of her more controversial initiatives, both there and in Lagan. Elhian, Duchess Elhaa 26785F Duchess of Isi Ahto. Duchess Elhaa is a Lancian and was born in 1061. She succeeded to the Duchy in 1102. Elhaa feels a strong bond to her fellow Lancians, and has spent much of her personal wealth to assist in Lancian cultural development and in humanitarian and environmental work in the subsector. Faeth, Duchess Kir B6A95F Duchess of the Shire. Duchess Kir was born in 1027 and succeeded to the Duchy in 1077. She is the oldest of the ruling subsector nobility. She is an expert schemer, and loves nothing more than playing the game of power politics. In her old age she has become a bit eccentric and her favour can increasingly be bought, although her fickleness can make this a dangerous activity. Fleroy, General Sir Jean Commander Gushemege Ground Forces 986B98 General Fleroy was born in 1051 on Howarth/Dashinshaii into a loyal Imperial family. Fleroy was commissioned into the infantry in 1071 and rapidly gained promotion. After commanding 5th Howarth Grav Brigade Fleroy was transferred to Sector Command, and commanded the Dashinshaii Mobile Force from 1103 to 1106. After a staff tour with the Ducal Military Staff Fleroy was appointed General Officer Commanding Dashinshaii Ground Forces in 1108. This was followed by Commandant Imperial Staff College Kadar and another short tour with the Ducal Military Staff where he was responsible for inter-sector liaison. Fleroy was appointed to the post of Commander Gushemege Ground Forces in 1112. Fleroy is a well regarded soldier who has demonstrated his personal bravery on several occasions. Notably, as a Major he was responsible for leading his company in the rescue of Count Lasum Miikadgaa, the Sector Duke's youngest son, from terrorists on Howarth. General Fleroy is devoted to the Third Imperium and has always had a holopic of Strephon on his desk. Iapi, Duchess Nena 87877F Duchess of Taapvaia. Duchess Nena was born in 1072 and assumed the Duchy in 1091, following the tragic death of her father in a Hunkpa accident ( a Lancian team sport ). The Iapi are a Lancian family of great standing, and the Duchess is well liked within the Lancian cultural region. Her fairness in all matters is greatly respected, and her unstinting promotion of the Lancian cause brings her the unswerving loyalty of her subjects. Khiim, Director Inseh Director IISS Gushemege A8A789 Khiim is a pure Vilani and was born in 1035 on Lishan/Tansa. Khiim joined the IISS working initially in the Communications and Survey offices. His surveillance work at this time involved him in several operational missions including one reft expedition and an attachment to the Covert Security Bureau. During these missions Khiim gained a reputation for being deteremined and aggressive in pursuit of his goals. After 25 years of field service Senior Administrator Khiim was transferred to the Bureaucracy, running the Scout base on Pennelasse/Taapvaia. As Scout Leader Khiim commanded 2835th Scout Squadron attached to 142nd Strike Fleet. In 1106 Khiin was transfered to the Office of Management and Budget at IISS Sector Headquarters at Usdiki. There his keen eye for economy and efficiency earnt him high praise. In 1114, after a brief spell of Detached Duty, Khiim was made Director of IISS Gushemege. ap Koseski, Kaas Commander Imperial Marines Gushemege 77C9B7 Brigadier ap Koseski was born in 1065 on Kukhun/Tansa. Unusually for a Lancian she chose a career in the Imperial Marines. She joined the Marines from NOTC at Kukhun University, and was initially assigned to garrison duty on Senlis/Isi Ahto. Such quiet life did not suit the ambitious ap Koseski who transfered to the commandoes. She was rewarded with a long period of police actions, commanding a battalion during the Imperial peacekeeping mission to Helge/Dashinshaii. A staff job with the Marines of 6562nd Assault Squadron followed. Her police action experience earnt her a position on the expeditionary force staff during the Tikav/Sallounn counter insurgency, and then command of 253rd Assault Brigade for the raid on Creca/Salloun. After a staff job at the Imperial Admiralty Usdiki, where she was responsible for Assault Operations, ap Koseski was made commander of Imperial Marines Gushemege in 1108. Brigadier ap Koseski has been tipped for a move to Imperial Marine Headquarters, and is touted as a possible future Commandant General. She has built up many opponents during her career, having trod on several toes on her way up. Her critics maintain that her love of gambling and her reputation as a femme fatale make her unsuited for such high office. Likiig, Duchess Shakik 8A7A5F Duchess of Tansa. Duchess Shaki' was born in 1035 and became Duchess in 1078. She ruled through a Regent until her twentieth birthday. Duchess Shaki' has a Vilani lineage, and the Likiig line has ruled the subsector for some 200 hundred years. The Duchess has a love of the martial arts, and has been known to get over-enthusiatic when giving a dressing down to a lesser noble. She feels that the Likiig line are more suited to rule the sector than the Miikadgaa dynasty, and has supported minor intrigues in this direction. Lusur, Grand Admiral Sir Khesa 855597 Grand Admiral Gushemege Fleet. Grand Admiral Lusur was born in 1056 on Taleoo/Lagan. He was commissioned into the Imperial Navy in 1074 serving in 8216 AssltRon as an Ensign aboard the ED-14 Loha Falkon. A tour at 127th Assault Fleet Headquarters on Joffe's World/Shire followed. Lusur saw his first naval action as a Lieutenant Commander with 2838 CruRon 211th Penetration Fleet during the fleet's roulement tour of Corridor. It was here that Lusur picked up his reputation for fearlessness in the face of battle, and many a corsair band regretted the day that 2838 CruRon arrived in Corridor. Lusur finally gained a major command in 1092. His ship was the BH-14 Miumashka, assigned to 167 BatRon on a patrol tour. He rose to command the Squadron when it returned to Muidmu/Tansa at the end of this tour. Lusur was appointed Fleet Admiral of 232nd Strike Fleet in 1101. Lusur's last posting before being appointed Grand Admiral in 1109 was as Admiral Operations at Gushemege Fleet Headquarters. Grand Admiral Lusur has counted himself lucky that he has avoided the mass of staff tours that usually plague a senior officer. This long time "with the fleet" has however meant that he has failed, probably deliberately, to learn the niceties of diplomacy and compromise. Lusur is used to getting his own way. Khissamgau, Chancellor Baron Mazun 979A9C Chancellor Khissamgau is one of the most powerful people in Gushemege. Born of noble rank in 1042 at his father's fief on Gigimu/Salloun Baron Khissamgau was educated in the ways of Vilani nobility. After reading Vilani Classics at the University of Gigimu, Khissamgau secured a post on Duke Pineda's staff. Khissamgau skills as a diplomat and seneschal were soon recognised, and in 1076 Khissamgau was appointed Governor of Tikav/Sallounn, an Imperial Mandate. Here his aggressive but fair manner was ideally suited to ruling this troubled world. During his time as Governor Khissamgau was immensely loyal to all his subjects, and unlike his predecessor did not take the side of the highest bidder. This earnt him the whole world's gratitude and brought him to the attention of Sector Duke Sirgi Miikadgaa who appointed Khissamgau to his own personal staff. Sirgi and Khissamgau soon became good friends, and Sirgi placed more and more trust in Khissamgau. In 1086 Khissamgau was appointed Chancellor of Gushemege. As such he is the Duke's prime advisor on the affairs of state, and often deputises for him at business, but not ceremonial, functions. He is desparately loyal to the Miikadgaa family, and was a crucial figure during the succession of Kirshaam. Miikadgaa, Duke Kirshaam CA856F Sector Duke, and Duke of Dashinsnhaii. See HD 3408: Sector Duke Kirshaam Miikadgaa and his Family. Mitaad, Duke Eneri B5A86F Duke of Truax. Duke Eneri was born in 1056 on the water world of Urkigda/Truax. He spent twenty years in Urkidga's wet Navy before succeeding his father in 1094. As befits an ex-matelot Eneri is blunt and forthright and has little time for the niceties of court politics. He sits badly with his peers, feeling more at home with his ex-shipmates than with his fellow Dukes. Mumguam, Professor Sir Tiga 87B8B8 Professor Tiga Mumguam is a distinguished economist who has successfully made the transition from academia to the treasury. Born on Susyu/Shire in 1071 Mumguam studied Macroeconomics and Macrosociology at the University of Hkeakewoirea'. Graduating with a first she went on to complete a doctorate, the title of which was "Ruddellian Economics Revisited - A lesson for the Third Imperium". It was during this time that Mumguam became a follower of the Way of Tuyll, and this religion's emphasis on high moral and ethical standards have been a driving force in Mumguam's work ever since. After a tenure as macroeconomic lecturer at Gigimu University Mumguam became increasingly frustrated with the mistakes being made by governments in the financial control of their worlds. She felt that it was her responsibility to apply her knowledge for the good of the people. She gained a position as economic advisor to Duchess Kir of Shire, and was responsible for an astounding period of high growth in what had been a stagnating subsector. In 1110 Mumguam was offered the post of Lord of the Treasury, the Economic Advisor to the Duke of Gushemege. Since taking up the post Mumguam has worked hard to develop trade and industry of Balech and Sallounn, two of the poorest subsectors in Gushemege. Her aimiable and co-operative style have meant that she has gained few enemies amongst Gushemege nobility and financiers. Pineda, Duchess Margi 7B9BBF Duchess of Sallounn. Duchess Margi was born in 1077. She is a vocal supporter of the Third Imperium. She is a skilled military leader, and she was serving in the Imperial Marines when she succeeded to the Duchy in 1106. Her marine's temperament shows through at less opportune moments, and she has a reputation for boasting, about her own abilities and those of her Duchy. Shiinaash, Duke Nashu 113B8F Duke of Ankhsusgar. Duke Nashu was born in 1063 and succeeded his mother in 1095. The Duke, like his father before him, suffers from Aertalt's Disease, a crippling disease of the spinal chord. Despite his illness, which causes him to be confined to a grav chair, the Duke is dedicated to the Miikadgaa dynasty, and to furthering his own subsector's place within the Sector. Suzjoiva, Duchess Shiga 67B89F Duchess of Rure. Duchess Shiga was born in 1073 and succeeded her mother in 1115. In the last five years she has been very successful at continuing the policies started by her mother to bring the subsector to a dominant position within the Sector. The Duchess is a follower of Olputouen, an Archipelago based religion. She is regarded as a fair ruler, loyal to her people and to the house of Miikadgaa. Talenn, Duke Rall C8CCCF Duke of Balech. Duke Rall was born in 1059 and succeeded to the dukedom in 1094. The Duke has been widely accused of exploiting the subsector to increase his own fortune. Trading companies are increasingly finding it necessary to "contribute" to the ducal exchequer in order to be able to operate in Balech. Such behaviour on the part of Duke Rall has resulted in both overt and covert moves to remove him from office. Rall is a member of the obscure Ast Wind sect, a secret brotherhood that acts almost as a secret police within Balech. Udikuu, Duchess Daana 3786AF Duchess of Vipach. Duchess Daana was born in 1076 on Dikaash/Vipach. The Duchess comes from a loyal Gushemege family resident in the Ilelish Rim and has a natural distrust of Vilani and Imperials. She has on many occasions in the moot shown her support for the people of the rim, but not where it would be at the expense of Gushemege as a whole. Before succeeding to the Duchy in 1111 Daana served in the IISS spending much of her time in the Exploration office. She was nearly killed during a bungled first contact mission on Khugika/Truax. Ever since she has led a seemingly charmed life, and is a strong character who is fearful of nothing.