John Marshall

Sir John Marshall was an American Founding Father who served as the third Chancellor of America 1802 to 1806. As Chancellor, he saw political cohesion between the Federalist and Libertarian Parties. In 1805, he oversaw the reinvention of the Federalists into the Unionist Party. He chose not to seek reelection in favor of leading the Supreme Court and was succeeded by Premier of the Senate Elbridge Gerry, despite efforts from Secretary of State Alexander Hamilton.

Marshall turned down the promotion to Earl for his leadership during the Second Franco-American War. Instead, King Augustus I inducted him into the Order of the Janus Eagle.

During his Chancellery, Marshall expanded the power of the federal government and the influence thereof over the states, much to the chargin of the Republican Party. This also alienated him from his Libertarian allies, making it clear he would not have the support needed for a second term. He also empowered the Supreme Court, writing executive orders expanding their influence of judicial oversight to that of Legislature. This allowed him and his allies to pass several laws, though still had to give concessions to the Libertarians in Congress. These concessions included the reduction of mandatory military service to all fighting age freed men.

Marshall also oversaw the continuance of the Franco-American Wars in 1806, following the death of Crown Prince Louis Ferdinand. This also came as a pressure from Hamilton, who was rumored to have given the Crown Prince the idea in the first place.

With the selection of Gerry as Chancellor, and Premier William Short forcing a vote on abolition in the Senate, Marshall accepted the post of Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, being the first Chancellor to continue work in politics after their term. Marshall ruled in favor of the abolition bills when challenged, leading to the states of Georgia and the Carolinas to declare secession. During the revolution, he also led the majority decision that secession from the Kingdom was illegal, as no provisions allowed for it in the Constitution. This is seen as a pivotal decision.