# Anton Rayne

Anton Rayne is a fictional main playable protagonist in the video game Suzerain which is a narrative government simulation game developed by Torpor Games and published by Fellow Traveller, the game was released on December 4, 2020."Suzerain" places players in the role of Anton Rayne, the newly elected president of the fictional country of Sordland. The game is set in the 1950s, during a time of political violence (Red youth and Young Sords) and reform, for Sordland. Anton Rayne is a "Sordish" politician and statesman who has been serving as the 4th president of Sordland since January 7, 1954. A member of the United Sordland Party since 1931, he served as a Member of the Assembly from 1934 to 1953 and became its chairman following Ewald Alphonso's] defeat in the 1953 USP Congress. Before entering politics, he served as a private at the border outpost of Gumren during the Wehlen Civil War from 1929 to 1931.

## Background

He was born in the Kingdom of Sordland in 1908. Anton was a child during a time of transition from King Egmund's rule to a democracy( 1st Republic of Sordland). At his time at university he passed the exam with high marks, and met professor Devid Wisci son of the president at the time. There he met his best friend and vice president Petr Vectern. The civil war accrued, in which a charismatic Colonel Tarquin Soll won,which had deep effects on Anton's life and horrors of war. It was there where Soll restored the republic (2nd Republic of Sordland) and Anton was conscripted to the army. After his service in the army, he joined USP (United Sordland Party) and rose through the ranks with his best friend Petr and in 1934 became the youngest member of the assembly. After the failure of Edwald Alphonso's administration he won the 2nd USP congress and won the elections in 1953.

## Decisions of Anton Rayne's path

Anton Rayne has various decisions to make throughout the game which can vary based on his political views in the games universe Economic path : Players can choose to implement various economic policies, such as promised economy plan(free market,planned or a mixed economy) tax reforms, and infrastructure projects, to stabilize the economy and address unemployment and poverty as well as the Recession of 1951.Political Path: Rayne can form alliances with different political factions, each with its own agenda and influence (Sollist, reformists and a dictator path which can vary from an ultranationalist or a maleynevist). Players must choose his position and create alliances based on his goals. Sollism follows to retain the old constitution of Tarquin Soll of 1929 and to work with the Old Guard. Reformists advocate for making a more democratic constitution and it involves working with the opposition of Peoples Freedom Justice Party (PFJP). Dictator path involves working with NFP (National Front Party) and expanding your powers.
The game involves interactions with neighboring countries and international organizations(such as Alliance of Nations AN, and Organization for Merkopan Economic Development OMEC). Rayne's foreign policy decisions can lead to alliances, trade agreements, or a war with Rumburg Corruption and Scandals: Rayne must deal with corruption within his sphere of influence(such as oligarchs) and address scandals that could destroy his presidency and public opinion(PO).

## Reception

"Suzerain" has been praised for its deep narrative, for the deep universe and for the games writing.Critics and players alike have lauded the game's ability for decision making and their consequences.Anton Rayne's character has been highlighted as a well-developed and relatable protagonist, making the game even more enjoyable and immersive.