Appolon Pachis

Appolon Pachis
Official portrait, c, 1943
1st President of Lissatha
In office August 19, 1938 – February 14, 1961
Vice President	Alexandros Amantea (1938-1950) Michele Santini (1950-1958) Diego Monaldo (1958-1961)
Succeeded by	Diego Monaldo
Personal details
Born	December 19, 1881 Livotasa, Lissatha
Died	February 14, 1961 Odiola, Lissatha
Cause of death	Stroke
Political party	Republican-Federalist Party
Height	5'9"
Spouse	Khristina Pachis (1908-1961)
Children	2
Relatives	Markos Pachis (Great-grandson)
Alma mater	Odiola University

Appolon Pachis (December 19, 1881-February 14, 1961) was the 1st President of Lissatha, serving from 1938 to his death in 1961. Pachis was a founding member of the Republican-Federalist Party. Pachis was a leading figure in the June 3 1931 Revolution and the civil war that followed it. In 1938 Pachis was elected the first president of Lissatha and one of the most important figures in Lissathan history, he served as president until his death in 1961 and is consistently rated as one of the best Lissathan Presidents in almost all polls.

Early Life

Appolon Andreasou Pachi was born December 19, 1881 in Livotasa Lissatha to Andreas and Ekaterini Pachi. Pachi grew up upper class and attended Odiola University, where he first got involved in the republican movement, he graduated with a law degree in 1907.

Career

Pachi and his colleagues formed the Republican-Federalist Party in 1914, the party was heavily suppressed by the government but the party still managed to campaign against the monarchy. In June 1931 the party lead a coup, overthrowing the King of Lissatha, the king afterwards fled south and set up a provisional government in opposition to the republicans. Over the course of the Lissathan Civil War Pachis was the de facto leader of the republic, leading them to a victory over the monarchists.

Presidency

1938 Pachis Campaign Poster, top line translates to "Register and Vote Republican-Federalist" and the bottom line translates to "For Liberty, Bread, and Land

In 1938 Pachis was elected president in a massive landslide. Pachis was incredibly popular, overseeing a booming economy.

In 1949 Drambenburg invaded Avergnon, starting the World War, Pachis issued an official condemnation of Drambenburg's actions but with the 1950 election being just over a year away he was hesitant to take further action against Drambenburg.

On October 19, 1950 Drambenburg bombed the city of Titania, killing over 9,000 civilians, in response Lissatha placed an embargo on Drambenburg. On June 2 1950 Pachis won re-election, making him much more confident in his efforts to pursue further action against Drambenburg. On June 15 Dominion of the Sanguine Church(DSC) invaded Avergnon and joined forces with Drambenburg, forming the League Powers. By June 24th the Delaïkó voted to declare war on Drambenburg and DSC, with Lissatha joining the Allied Powers.

Appolon Pachis holding up a newspaper published after the surrender of Drambenburg, headline translates to "Drambenburg Surrenders" with the caption saying "Lerbin Surrenders After 5 Years"

Shortly after Lissathan forces were sent south to assist in Avergnon, helping beat back Drambenburgian and DSC forces, in 1954 Lissatha participated in the allied landings in Drambenburg that ultimately forced it's surrender. Overall a total of 573,243 Lissathans served in the World War, with 82,359 deaths. Despite the high death toll Pachis decision to enter the war was incredibly popular and made major boosts to the economy.

In 1956 Pachis son Giorgios died of a drug overdose at the age of 43, this lead to Pachis taking a much more hardline stance against drug use, declaring a "war on drugs". Over the late 50's and early 60's Pachis oversaw a booming Lissathan economy.

Personal Life

Pachis met Khristina Kontos while attending Odiola University and the two married in 1908, having their first child in 1913, Giorgios Pachis, Appolon had a poor relationship with his son, often neglecting his son in favor of his work. Giorgios often acted out to get his fathers attention and was a frequent drug user. Giorgios died in 1956 of a drug overdose. In 1927 Pachis second child Vassilis was born, Pachis had a much better relationship with Vassilis.

Death

Pachis died on February 14, 1961 of a stroke, he was 79 years old and was succeeded by his vice president Diego Monaldo, who lead Lissatha into an economic crash in 1964.

Dementia

Pachis and Zamastanian President Marvin Gaviria

It is widely believed by modern experts that Pachis suffered from dementia and Alzheimer's near the end of his life, with one commonly cited piece of evidence being a 1959 meeting with Zamastanian President Marvin Gaviria where Appolon allegedly referred to Gaviria as his son Giorgios (Who passed away from a drug overdose 3 years prior) and asked him when he was going to "quit throwing your life away and go into politics, you could win a seat in the Delaïkó off of your last name alone" an aide then quickly notified Pachis of his mistake and Pachis seemed to regain his alertness, trying to pass off the remark as a joke.