Maquessa

The Maquessa family was a political dynasty from the 23rd century

Previous Scions
2325-2345 -Governor Jupe Maquessa

2345-2370- Secretary of State Olan Maquessa

2370-2460- Lord Troy Maquessa

2460-2476-Lord Leopold Maquessa

2476-2490 -Lord Elyon Maquessa

2490-Present -Lord Arden Maquessa

Known History
The Maquessa's were a famous political dynasty who emerged into Terran politics during the 23rd century. They are an old aristocratic family who can trace their history back to 19th century Portugal.

Fiefdom
The Maquessa family are the governor's of the Nova Terra colony

Political Offices
Jupe Maquessa was elected as the Governor of the Nova Terra colony in the year 2320. He was appointed to the Hansa Steering group in 2325 and 2330.

Governor Maqeussa formally joined the AIS in 2332 and was nominated for President in the 2335 election. He was, somewhat surprisingly, not selected due to the old "Two Ticket" ballot system. Governor Maquessa left his seat as Governor and is expected to join the board of directors of Allied Technology.

Olan Maquessa was elected to the Senate in 2330. He left the Senate in 2339 to go into the private sector, becoming a Director with West-Corp.

Jupe Maquessa was the AIS nominee for President in 2335 but he was defeated in the corrupt first round ballot. He retired from front-line politics in 2344, confirming that he would concentrate his efforts on a new educational campaign. Former Senator and consultant Olan Maquessa took over the family business.

Olan Maquessa was appointed Secretary of State under President Taylor Rishi in 2355.

In 2356 Olan Maquessa broke away from the AIS and founded the centrist VANGUARD political party.

In 2388 Troy was named as Lord-Governor of the Nova Terra colony

In 2390, Lord Maquessa was named as Lord-Chancellor of the Empire. He remained in his post until 2400. He was then named as Minister of Stat for the Frontier and was given a wide-ranging brief. Lord Maquessa was widely regarded as one of the most powerful and influential political figures within the Empire.

Political Affiliation
2330-2355 - AIS

2355 - VANGUARD (Founders)

2387- Imperial House