Dux

This is an article about the Rossan head of state. For the aquatic animal, learn to read, and see Ducks.

The Dux of La Rossa is the head of state of the Republic of La Rossa. Democratically elected to two-year terms by nation-wide popular vote, the Dux holds immense executive power over the island. Although they are joined by an Advisory Council, representing the opinions of the island's city-provinces, and meant to place judgement on the Dux's decisions, the Advisors hold almost no formal power, unlike traditional legislatures, and all power to pass decrees lies in the hands of the reigning Dux. A 4/5ths vote of the Advisors is necessary in order to halt a decree. No term limits have ever been set for Duxes, and most have continued being re-elected until their deaths or retirement throughout the nation's history. Alessandro Spadi is the current reigning Dux, a position he has held since 7-2 79 PC.

History

The position was first established in 1044 TT, following the unification of the nation. In order to stop bloody skirmishes between the Six Families and cool tensions over territory between the city-states, a single central state was placed over the island. Since then, its ruler has been determined by vote amongst the Families. Giuseppe Giannone di Salino, often hailed as the "Father of the Nation", was crowned the first Dux. Although much power remained in regional hands for many centuries, the state began to centralize over time, and the Dux's power was understood to be more absolute. In 106 TT, the violence of the Spirit Revolution prompted the election of the reformist Dux Michelangelo Giannone di Salino, who expanded voting rights to all men in ownership of property. After the violent period of La Denunzia and the popular installation of Dux Giulio Falcone in 5 PC, the nation underwent several years without any elections, before pressure caused the ruling Dux to step down. Ever since, elections were determined by total nation-wide vote, with universal suffrage for all citizens over the age of 16. The following elections led to the victory of Ducissa Alessandra DeGaio, the only woman to hold such a position.

List

This is a list of Duxes that have reigned in the period after La Denunzia, following the popular revolt that led to the nation's democratization. For a full list, see the List of Duxes.

No.	Name	Took office	Left office		Notes
80	Giulio Falcone	5 PC	15 PC	Denunzian	Populist firebrand, installed after the popular uprising of La Denunzia. The father of the modern welfare state. The only Dux to never be elected. Presided during the period of Second Calming. Resigned following public pressure.
81	Alessandra DeGaio	15 PC	29 PC	Denunzian	First woman to hold office. A revolutionary leader during La Denunzia. Former Advisor and great critic of Dux Falcone. Dismantled the silver standard, and privatized many previously nationalized industries.
82	Dario Silvano	29 PC	35 PC	Denunzian	A revolutionary leader during La Denunzia, served as an Advisor during the reigns of Dux Falcone and Ducissa DeGaio. Oversaw a period of economic stagnation, marked by high inflation.
83	Giulio Moretti	35 PC	39 PC	Denunzian	First reign as Dux. Short-ruling technocrat. Rule marked by a period of austerity, meant to account for the high deficit spending of the previous administration. Voted out of office.
84	Leo Minestrici di Mineria	39 PC	49 PC	Internationalist	The first member of the Six Families to be elected after La Denunzia. Opened La Rossa to the wider archipelago. One of the founders of the House of Light.
85	Vincenzo Barozzo di Tolia	49 PC	56 PC	Mare	Oversaw the expansion of the House of Light, and the formalization of Rossan political parties. Embroiled in major corruption scandal that escalated into the establishment of a short-lived attempt at a military dictatorship. Fled the country in disgrace.
86	Bartolomeo Marone	56 PC	57 PC	Independent	Transitional leader who usurped the Barozzo regime with the backing of Deysachin. Established foundations for a post-Barozzo state-of-affairs, although he had little accomplishments to speak of. Lost a bid to continue governing in favor of Moretti, a friendly rival.
87	Giulio Moretti	57 PC	65 PC	Isola	Second reign as Dux. Implemented a number of workers' rights reforms, including transferring ownership of Family-owned companies to their respective unions. Stimulated economic growth following Barozzo's fall through expansionary monetary policy, with major government investment. Resigned after health issues.
88	Bartolomeo Marone	65 PC	72 PC	Independent	Second reign as Dux. Elected. Took a sharp stance against both the Six Families and the domestic unions. Reduced and simplified government involvement in the market and deregulated industries. Waged a winning war against T'vaqi. Expansive construction in the Montesuvian mountain range invoked protests from the Montagneri, a nomadic pastoralist people living in the mountains. Resigned from office after a scandal following his killing of Vincenzo Barozzo.
89	Cuscorrado Papregoli	72 PC	79 PC	Modhes	Technocratic, if heavily religious, replacement for Marone, who resigned early. Increasingly aligned himself with the conservative bloc, whom he had worked with to support a strongly internationalist agenda. Expanded minority rights. Expanded rights for foreign religions, including the Modhes. Established a new city-province in Averno for the Montagneri community. A large, destructive earthquake which caused a major recession would ultimately end his reign.
90	Alessandro Spadi	79 PC	Incumbent	Isola	Radical Laborist firebrand. Took a strongly assertive hold over the nation, and expanded the government's hold over the economy in attempts to wrangle it out of the recession. Took a harsh line against corporations.

Timeline of Duxes after La Denunzia

The following is a timeline of the reign of Duxes elected after La Denunzia. No political parties existed in La Rossa until 49 PC, following the creation of the Isola and Mare parties, supporting internationalism and isolationism, respectively, however, the parties formed from previously existing factions present in the political class. Whereas members of Isola trace their lineage down to the revolutionary leaders and the period after La Denunzia, the internationalist Mare party was born out of the rejuvination of the island's old aristocracy.

Giulio Falcone

Alessandra DeGaio

Dario Silvano

Giulio Moretti

Leo Minestrici

Vincenzo Barozzo

Bartolomeo Marone

Cuscorrado Papregoli

Alessandro Spadi

Iolanda Marpecci

Party Control

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Denunzians

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Modhes

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