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Fritz Fiquelmont in 2234

**Fritz Fiquelmont i**s the son of Emperor Louis III Fiquelmont of the Sovereign Archduchy of America.

## Early Life

Fritz emerged into the world as a scion of the prestigious Fiquelmont lineage, a dynasty tracing its reign over the Archduchy back to America's revolutionary era against France in the 18th century. During the tumultuous 3rd World War, the Fiquelmonts usurped full control from the fledgling congress, wielding power essential for wartime needs. Despite its moral quandaries, this authority facilitated the SAA's arming against the 532nd Internationale, where communist factions from the Anglican Peoples Union and Red Mexico engaged in brutal conflict in the continent's far East.

Amidst bloodshed and unimaginable loss, victory in the Midwest slowly progressed mile by mile. However, the turning point came not from the SAA's forces but through intricate diplomatic maneuvers. The aftermath of WW3, compounded by the British nuclear strike on Kiel, led many nations to reconsider engaging in nuclear warfare. At the Sassari Conference, the Fiquelmont Monarch demanded severe concessions, including direct annexation of the Anglican Union and Mexico. Reluctant nations, fatigued by war, agreed rather than deploy their troops to North America. Emperor Michel's purported nuclear threat, though contested by modern historians, played a pivotal role, ensuring compliance.

In subsequent generations, the Fiquelmonts retained vast political clout in the Sovereign Archduchy, amassing wealth rivaling the Torres family in Italy, particularly through rare earth mining, securing near-monopolies across the Americas and post-colonial African nations. Born to Louis III Fiquelmont and Lydia Billug, Fritz inherited extravagant affluence and status, nurtured with the finest education and opportunities, a scion of two influential royal families, including the prosperous Hessian nobility in Germany. Their union aimed to solidify a lasting alliance, albeit yielding mixed results in the modern era.

Fritz, diverging from his family's norm, displayed an atypical streak. Despite his comfort with his lineage, he lacked the extreme autocratic traits of his father and predecessors. Refusing to enroll in a private aristocratic school in Augusta, he vehemently insisted on attending a public institution, sparking initial parental resistance. However, after a week-long protest involving a hunger strike, Louis Fiquelmont dramatically increased education funding for public schools in the city and later across the Archduchy, ushering in a new era of education and empowerment for a burgeoning generation.

As he matured, Fritz voiced his yearning for reform within the SAA, openly criticizing his ancestors for "navigating America towards its demise." Graduating with distinction from Charles Fiquelmont Public High School, he pursued studies in Political Science and Economics at the UNE College. Amidst the brink of humanity's entry into the Galactic Age, he stood at the heart of both American and UNE politics, spearheading a fringe student political group, "The Progressive Conservatives," nurturing future leaders and advocating for moderate politics in Earth's future.

Upon another distinguished graduation, Fritz delved into the complexities of Automata through his paper "Automata: Lessons From The Drones," dissecting strategies employed by enigmatic alien-built Mining Drones nearby, designed for solar system industrialization. Subsequently, he served under Barbara Campbell, Earth's governor, leaving her administration shortly before her imprisonment for corruption allegations. Speculation surrounded his departure, with claims ranging from scandal involvement to links with Kiet Pisit-na's investigative pursuits.

With an uncertain political trajectory, Fritz faced an unexpected offer from his father—a proposition difficult to decline. Despite their political disparities, the Fiquelmont Emperor unwaveringly offered his eldest the governorship of New Vegas, humanity's second colony. The colonial plans, long stalled due to financial prioritization and political turmoil, found support through the SAA and House Fiquelmont, proposing funding, settlers, and a swift establishment in exchange for preferred mining rights and the appointment of a governor chosen by Louis.

Founded on June 22nd, 2234 New Vegas sits on a frozen planet of untold opportunity and beauty, despite being almost half the size of Earth and Terra Nova

## Notable Achievements

Published a well received research paper "utomata: Lessons From The Drones"

Appointed governor of New Vegas in 2234