Norris Aella Aledon
Milieu 1116 Milieu 1120 Milieu 1130
| Norris Aella Aledon | |
| In office 1098 to 1157 | |
| Preceded by | Willem Caranda Aledon |
|---|---|
| Succeeded by | Seldrian Aledon |
| Born | 1063 |
| Died | 1157 |
The Duke of Regina.
- Duke Commander Sir Norris of Regina, Count Aledon, Marquis of Regina, Baron of Yori, OEG [1], OC [1], ODM [1].
- Current head of House Aledon.
Description (Character)[edit]
Born 1063, second issue of Duke Willem Caranda Aledon and Fiorella Havasu Aella of Efate. The family symbol is the Bridled Steed, common to their coat of arms, penant, and other symbology.
History & Background (Biography)[edit]
Entered Imperial Naval Academy 1081; graduated with honors and commisioned ensign in the Imperial Navy 1084. Attended Imperial Staff College 1085. Promoted sub-lieutenant and posted to Diaspora 1086. Served in terrorist suppression on several worlds in Diaspora and Old Expanses sectors 1087-1088. Attended Staff College 1089. Promoted lieutenant 1090. Served in Diaspora 1090-1092. Promoted lieutenant commander and posted back to the Spinward Marches 1093. Assigned to Tactics College on Macene 1094-1096. Promoted commander 1097. Became heir to the Duchy of Regina upon the death of his elder brother William 1097. Leave of absence 1097-1098. Resigned commission 1098. Inherited Duchy of Regina 1098. Assumed command of Imperial forces in the Spinward Marches by authority of Imperial Warrant #1106/11 132-1109.
- Norris was enjoying a successful career in the Imperial Navy when the accidental death of his older brother William in 1097, during what would turn out to be their father's last year of life, forced him rapidly into the unaccustomed role as the impending heir. As he was unmarried and had no heir, one precaution that he was convinced to take during this period was the creation of a clone which he insisted be female. This clone is Seldrian Aledon Aledon, still his heir.
- Norris acceded to the Duchy of Regina in 1098, but it was not until the Fifth Frontier War was won thanks to his predictions and forethought in requisitioning reinforcements before the fact from Emperor Strephon that his reputation as a leader of the first rate was established.
- As of 1115, Norris is still engaged in repairing the damages wrought by the recent war.
Later History[edit]
Some later information is available about this individual:
| Norris Aella Aledon | |
| In office 1114 to 1132 (Converted to Regency of Deneb) | |
| Preceded by | New Creation |
|---|---|
| Succeeded by | Seldrian Aledon |
| Born | 1063 |
| Died | 1157 |
Norris Aella Aledon, 1st Archduke of Deneb (1st Creation). Supported by many nobles in the Moot, Norris is highly respected for his very competent handling of the Fifth Frontier War and for his ability since Strephon's murder to keep intact an important border region of the Imperium. Because it would have been easy for Norris to declare independence for his territories, particularly since the so-called Restored Vilani Empire region now falls between the Domain of Deneb and the Imperial Core, Norris's loyalty and fidelity to the Imperium have attracted support for him from nobles.
Norris acceded to the Dukedom of Regina in 1098, but it was not until the Fifth Frontier War was won thanks to his predictions and forethought in requisitioning reinforcements before the fact from Emperor Strephon that his reputation as a leader of the first rate was established. His leadership was again demonstrated by his response to news of Strephon's assassination. While it had long been assumed that Strephon was planning to elevate Norris to the position of Archduke of the Domain of Deneb, formal documents arrived in 1116 announcing his prior elevation to the position in 1114 (the difference due to the delay in jump-travel lag).
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References[edit]
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- MegaTraveller Imperial Encyclopedia
- MegaTraveller Arrival Vengeance
- Periodical: MegaTraveller Journal 1 in articles: 'A Guide to the Domain of Deneb' & 'Norris Interview'
- GURPS Traveller: Behind the Claw
- GURPS Traveller: Sword Worlds
- GURPS Traveller: Traveller News Service
- Martin Dougherty. The Fifth Frontier War (Mongoose Publishing, 2024), 111.
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Marc Miller. Guide to Classic Traveller (Far Future Enterprises, 2010), p.21 (footnote).