Daniel Pierce

== Daniel Pierce ==
Daniel Pierce was an American politician and journalist based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Post Jinanvirus, he was a Senator for the Harrisburg Committee and subsequent Appalachian Republic in the Progressive Party. Pierce was a vocal critic of Seaboard, and in contrast to many in the Appalachian congress, he was in direct support of waging an aggressive war against them.
Pierce had many significant contributions to the civil and political sides of the Seaboard-American Civil War. He was partners with Jorge Ramos until his death, but during their time being together Jorge had inspired him to be more vigorous in his political career.
Pierce, while considered by many of his colleagues to be radical or uncooperative, was rather popular with much of Appalachia, especially in Harrisburg. He promoted a platform idolizing democracy, free press, and protected liberties, and was especially keen on Appalachian independence. He saw Seaboard as a grave threat to the Republic's sovereignty, and following the Second Battle of Harrisburg, was on the forefront of helping structuralize and develop the new Republic's government. Along with his fellow senator and friend Allyson Nakai, the two helped pave way for various social and welfare programs, emphasizing the right of occupation for all citizens. He considered universal basic income a must, and helped partially implement such programs that assured what he saw as a right to food, shelter, and livelihood, even for those who lacked jobs.
In 2024, Pierce dug deeply into internal corruption in his government. He recorded, logged, and compiled various documents, audio tapes, and other items that proved without a doubt that Elaine Cocklin, the Appalachian President, was collaborating with Seaboard in pursuit of her own power. Pierce also discovered the extent of Head of Security John Kelley's criminal and activities that he was able to get away with due to his position. Pierce saw him as a threat, and on 20 October 2024, after Douglas Haynes attempted to save the senator's life, Kelley forced Haynes to kill Pierce. Despite his untimely death, Pierce was a major reason that Kelley was removed from his position, and due to Haynes' retrieving Pierce's data drive with his compiled information, everything he had discovered was leaked soon after. This in turn caused Pierce to be seen as a martyr by the Appalachian people.