Alexander the Magnificient

Alexander Nikolaus II, in his War Uniform

## Quote

"I don't particularly like his style of governance, its aggressive and unnuanced. The situation in Bulgaria was solely his own doing, and his own failures. That being said, I is certainly more charismatic than me, and perhaps in times of war it is more appropriate to have a charismatic, inspirational, and fighting leader as opposed to a simple politician like me. What good is policy and public works, when armies numbering in the hundreds of thousands are at your doorstep? - Felicyta Janowicz in 2048, about Alexander Nikolaus II

## Overview

Alexander Nikolaus II, son of Alexander NIkolaus I, who was the man to discover the ancient statue of Alexander the Great in the hills of Greece, was relatively unknown up until that fateful event. His father, riding immense waves of popularity and living myth that he was the chosen heir of Alexander the Great to now relive the glory of what a once powerful Greek Kingdom, took the reins of such popularity and declared Macedon and Greek unity, triggering a cultural phenomena known as the Cultural Revitalization of 2032, This phenomena spread worldwide, creating an appreciation of long lost past history, culture, and most of all, political unities. Alexander Nikolaus proceeded to advocate for the arts and in Greece, becoming well known for extensive public works constructions, expansion of the military, and overall improving of the financial situation. However with this in consideration, he barely left his son any experience for when he abruptly died in 2044, causing his then only 22 year old son to abruptly take the throne, lacking any real knowledge of the real world. Although there were doubts of continuing the lineage, a public video displaying Alexander Nikolaus II's athleticism, exceptional good looks, and charisma changed the mind of the populace as a whole and the process was continued, convinced that such physical physique was indicative of being Alexander the Great's heir.

Alexander Nikolaus II, wanting to live up to his father's name, simply continued with the direction his father had previously steered, relying on close advisors to mimic his policy. However by the year 2047 Alexander had begun to develop his own unique characteristics, advocating for specifically the development of a large number of "Elite Melee Units," harking back to the ancient days of the Classical Era, having hearing reports of the viability of melee warfare from the Pacific. However it was during this time that Alexander began to be tested unlike his father, having come into grips with the reality of a world growing in tension and anxiety, due to the success of Henry Dong's Revolution in Moscow. A private meeting between Alexander and Henry in 2047 promised an alliance between the powers, to counter the monarchies of Eastern Europe and Western Aligned Yugoslavia, in an attempt to solidify the stance that Moscow was welcoming of all political ideologies. Alexander initially agreed, causing a further diplomatic proceedings between Russia, Germany, Persia, North Africa, and Greece, creating a semblance of what was known as the Democratic Council.

Empowered by a sense of belonging and feeling secure with this alliance, Alexander in 2048 elevated tensions in the world by demanding the cessation of territory from Bulgaria and Yugoslavia to Greece, claiming that they rightfully belonged to the former territory of Alexander's Kingdom. This was also in part spurred by his growing pride in the country, becoming embroiled in his own propaganda as much as his civilians. This political maneuver was initially meant to intimidate the Bulgarians into simply giving up, as war wasn't expected, however the international community of the west looked upon this statement with negative opinion, implementing extensive sanctions. Expecting the Democratic Council to support his cause, he was dismayed when they refused to do so, with Henry personally informing him that he stepped out of line, and that he couldn't trust Alexander as an ally due to his recklessness. Greece was formerly isolated from both the West and the Democratic Council, finding themselves becoming a very isolationist country after the incident. Trade between Greece and many countries in the world stopped immediately, along with investment.

For a long year Alexander found himself having to rely on the West Caribbean Company for basic resources, and sharply declining public opinion. However early in 2049 an offer was suggested by Johnathan Kirby and supported by the United Nations, where Greece would formally be welcomed back into the international community should they agree in a military alliance, mainly to curb the power of the Democratic Council. Alexander agreed, quietly thinking to himself that he wouldn't mind waging war against the Council for their supposed betrayal. and also knowing that his country would benefit with trade with the Free World once again. For the next three years Alexander was integrated with the political and military workings of the West, heightening conscription in his own country and training alongside his own men personally, as well as engaging in the doctrinal plannings of Eastern Europe in a strategy to resist Russia. By the time war broke out in 2052, Alexander and his Greek Army were thoroughly prepared to meet the invaders, alongside preparing a set of their own expeditionary forces to send to the United Nations. Alexander the Magnificent fought alongside his troops as a front line commander constantly, such as in engagements in the Battle of Thessaloniki, The Battle of Pella, and The Three Month Athens Campaign, and others. Being injured multiple times, Alexander nevertheless was in the front line with his troops at every single major engagement, winning him the adoration of all of the Free World and particularly in Greece.

## Personality

Brave, Reckless, Immature, but immensely proud of his heritage, Alexander was considered to be a loose cannon for most of his youth, and this translated directly into his leadership qualities. Although always immensely confident in himself, this confidence often creates difficult situations, as demonstrated with the Bulgarian Cessation, but it is likewise this confidence that gives him the courage to always lead his troops from the front, to inspire his people and the people of the Free World to persevere. Although during the course of the war he was still considered to be too young, too immature, and too bull headed, the nature of war and the reality of having to witness the deaths of millions matured him immensely, and by the end of the War he was commented to be as balanced as Felicyta Janowicz herself.