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Daumann Family
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| Daumann | |
| Origin |  Rheinland |
| Affiliation | Daumann Heavy Construction |
| Members | |
|---|---|
| Walter Daumann (Primary branch)
Henrik Donau (Secondary Branch) | |
Introduction
The Daumann family has been a corporate family since the settlement of Rheinland colonists when they arrived at Sirius.
Since the settlement they showed excellent skills for industrial starship design and business management, and founded Daumann Heavy Construction, which is now the biggest manufacturing corporation in Rheinland. The Daumann family has followed an ancestral imperial style of life, always passing the family's power to the first-born male, hence Daumann Heavy Construction has been led by a member and holder of the family's surname; Daumann. Despite of this style of family customs, women also take important roles in the family, many of them working for the corporation in "privileged" positions, specialized in different branches of the corporation.
The Family structure
The Daumann family has a very strict control over its structure. They are known as an elitist family, controlling the relations of the family's members, specially those of the main branch; who are allowed to marry only certain members of certain families. The family has a branch-like structure which pretty much resembles ancient imperial Germany. The first-born male of the family is usually the heir to the family's power, and the corporation's major shareholdings. The family controls the fight for power by giving privileges to the members of the secondary branches, even more if they prove they have skills to work for the corporation.
Men Vs. Women Role
The women's role as leading member is highly restricted, but not because of their capacity or ability, but the family's "obsession" with preserving the Daumann surname ad the leaders of DHC. There have been a few cases where women have taken the leading role in exchange for keeping the Daumann surname upon marriage. Usually women are treated just like a men would, receiving the same privileges, the reason to usually taking a secondary role as leading members is due to usually losing the surname upon marriage.
Men usually take a role at the corporation, and their study is based towards the interests of the family for the corporation; due to the surname Daumann being a hot-pick for Red Hessians since the date of their founding, members are not allowed to join the military. Women experience the same treatment.
Leading branch and secondary branch
The leading member of the family is the inheritor of the shares from his/her father, who is the major shareholder of the corporation. Secondary members have smaller shareholdings or found their own smaller companies, other work for the corporation. Despite of this "less-privileged" position, secondary members are supported by the leading branch in anything they might need.
Family mixing
The Daumann family tends to have a control system over the younger members relations; they are allowed to engage in any relation, but marriage is restricted to a few rich families in Rheinland; known families are Adler, Donau, Abendroth, and Von Rohe; however, many other "elite" families are considered by the family.
Public Relations
Despite the Daumann being an elitist family, their intentions have always been to bring prosperity to Rheinland, they have been responsible for more than 800 years of the construction of vessels, both military and civilian; along with personal weapons and to a lesser extent, varied heavy constructions. The feelings towards the family is varied amongst Rheinlanders; some see them as family worried for the nation, however others consider them selfish; specially after the eighty years war, where Daumann's involvement on starting the war was exposed.
Security
Being target of Red Hessians agents, the Daumann spend a good percentage of their money for security. Members have most of the time bodyguards; and many don't live their planet unless necessary, and even then they resort to travel in heavily armored vessels with escorts, however at times, some prefer a low profile trip´usually travelling alone in Tiger Sharks under false call signs. The Daumann mansion is specially secure, as many other mansions in Rheinland. First it is located on a private small continent where a great part Rheinland's "elite" lives. The mansion used to be a beautifully crafted building; but with the born of the Red Hessians and their increasing power, most of the beauty has been replaced with air defenses, long-range sensors, cameras and strengthened armor, along with a company of security guards, turning the once beautiful mansion into a fortress. The inside however, keeps the beautiful craftsmanship it has had since its construction; with an added underground facility in case of emergency. Details of this facility remain classified.
The Family and the Government
Daumann family members were never too fanatic of politics, getting involved only when their interests were in danger and usually by means of Bribery.
Imperial Germany
During the empire, Daumann was considered a lower level noble family, it's members usually holding the title of Freiherr. Despite their lower rank, Daumann leading members were usually called to discussions regarding economy, but they never showed much interest in taking an active political role. In a few cases some leading members were appointed to higher ranks, mostly to expand their influence and possibly by bribery.
Federal Republic
With the loss of the monarchy, the titles inherited for the family were politically useless. Despite the corporation lost most of its influence, the family itself actually gained some; especially in the first years after 80 years war. With their influence Daumann managed to regain a few military contracts, though not as good as they used to be. Under this new government, the family still stayed away from government positions, or at least high ranking ones. One registered case of a member in a high ranking office is that of Helena Daumann; the third child of the leading family, who was appointed for a sub-management office at the ministry of industry and economy, however due to public speculation, she left the office 2 years later.
The Family and the Military/Police
Despite the family publicly states a love for the nation and the well being; similarly to the involvement in the government; Daumann family members mostly never take the path of the military. Before the foundation of the Red Hessian movement, a few members from the secondary branches used to join actively, but it was rare. Now with the Red Hessians stronger than ever; Daumann members usually prefer a low profile image when travelling through space, and this cannot be achieved by serving in the military. The relations then, is more like that of a corporation and its client. The relations with the police is similar to that of the military, though with less arguing. The police allows Daumann escorts to use the system as a practice ground for them.
Family Traits
800 years of mastering the family's ways has produced a series of noticeable marks on its members. Young members receive an extensive education in industry management since being very young. The Daumann are naturally good for business and making money. Most of the time the Daumann are first of their class, though this could be more a matter of pride than ability alone.
The Daumann are also known for being ruthless with the competition, most Daumanns develop an aggressive attitude to deal with competitors, usually resorting to sabotage and "under the table" deals with third parties.
Daumann are known to be ruthless with the "weaker" competition; but are also known for preferring to bribe anyone stronger than them to step aside or even to work for them. In the past some Daumann have worked with pirates, mercenaries, an even a few rogue corsairs to achieve their goals, commanding them and executing their orders from a safe place; from this point of view, some people consider them cowards.
