Raphael Emeliani

Raphael Emiliani was the first President of Egelion elected from the Technocrat Bloc. His presidency lasted from March 2594 to April 2604 across five elected terms. He would have served another term but died from illness shortly before the election.

Emiliani lead the radical science wing of the Technocrat Bloc. Though he had some sympathy toward the liberal and capitalist factions within the Bloc, his main concern was the de-regulation of scientific research industries and the militarization of Egelion through increased defense spending, expansion of the defense industry sector, and the development of greater WMD capabilities.

As a Mad (radical science members nickname, short from “mad scientist”) Emiliani had been obsessed with viral and bacteria strains. Emiliani would continue his own research into viral strains even while hold the position of President, frequently flying to his laboratory in Eder Gira. Post-death rumors have even suggested that Emiliani’s death was a result from his own research. During the Emiliani presidency several dozen biological laboratories were opened in Egelion with more than a few of them being level three or four biolabs. At this point in time, with Egelion’s burgeoning science fields, Egelion made itself one of the most advanced countries in the world in the field of medical technologies. It was also whispered that, along with medical technologies, Egelion had also made itself the world leader in biological weaponry.

President Emiliani is also well remembered for attempting the claiming of the Carina Massif on continental Dovani. This attempt was claimed, by Emiliani, to be a mission of humanitarian aid. However, the validity of that claim has been attacked by both political allies and opponents of Emiliani. The land claim would eventually fail due to increasing tensions on the Keris continent.

Emiliani was a brilliant scientist and a strong leader. But, a humanitarian he was not. Emiliani ruled the Technocrat Bloc through crafty manipulation and outright fear and he would go on to rule Egelion in much the same manner. Raphael Emiliani was not a kind man but he was loyal to Egelion and firm believer that he alone knew what was best for Egelion. Perhaps it is best to remember Emiliani as his second-in-command, Janice Marshalls, described him: “silver tongue, fist of iron, heart of coal”.