Captain:Apollo/Proconsul

"I do not believe that peace can truly come through conflict. Only through understanding and reason can we truly be at peace."

- Proconsul Apollo

As the rose thanks to his diplomatic efforts, Apollo was the favourite to become the first leader of the new superpower, symbolically showing the continuity between the Old Republic and the New. However, Apollo concurred with others that it was time for him to give the spotlight to a new leader; Count of, one of the allies Apollo found while searching for ways to create a Republic peacefully. Instead, Apollo was elected Proconsul by the newly convened Republic Senate, serving as the chief diplomat as well as Ambassador to. Activities for the Proconsul in this time include his calls for the recreation of the, his calls for peace and neutrality in the Gigaquadrant and his growing relationship with Empress.

Early Actions
"I cannot right the wrongs of the past, but I can hope with all my heart that both our great nations can once again find themselves in the embrace of peace, fraternity and friendship. Our two civilisations are linked at their very core, and it is my hope that we will remain linked."

- Apollo in an address to the Rambo Senate.

Though most wanted Apollo to become the Republic's first President, he refused as he wished to spend more time with his family. He did however accept President Apaltar's request for him to become both the New Republic's Proconsul and the Republic's official ambassador to Rambo Nation. Several weeks later, Apollo represented the New Republic in a speech before the Rambo Senate, informing them of the Republic's intention to ally with Rambo Nation. Ultimately, the Senate decided to continue their alliance with the URC, making a new Alliance unnecessary.

Several months later, Apollo watched with pride as the New Republic grew into a peaceful superpower respected across Cyrannus. From his new home on the Rambo Capital, Apollo represented the Republic at many official state functions and Senate meetings, all the while improving his relationship with Ramashe and his kids. During the fifth month of 03 NE, Apollo and his family travelled to Mou'Cyran, newly discovered capital of the Republic. Due to his efforts to restore democracy, Apollo symbolically began the colonisation with a speech. However, when the appeared in orbit, Apollo found himself and his family trapped on the surface. Ultimately however, the Regellians called off the attack, allowing Apollo and his family to return to the Quadrants.

Domestic Tension
While on a state visit to the, Apollo learned of a possible Rambo attack on the New Republic. Shocked and refusing to believe the report, the state visit was cancelled and Apollo rushed to the Quadrants to sort out the diplomatic mess. When Apollo arrived at the Rambo Capital, he was approached by Kya who informed him that Ramashe wished to see him. When he arrived in Ramashe's quarters, Ramashe demanded to know why a New Republic fleet was amassing to attack Station. Irritated, Apollo informed Ramashe of the Rambo attack on the Republic though claimed that he didn't believe that the Rambo were truly behind it. Instead, Apollo decided to investigate the matter, leaving some tension in his relationship with the Empress.

The next day, Apollo travelled with Ramashe to Lianna Station. The trip to the station was quiet, with both Apollo and Ramashe not saying very much to each other. When he arrived, Apollo spoke to many individuals such as of the,  of the Hutters and Chuinaylia of Rambo Nation. Apollo later listened to Ramashe's speech regarding the demilitarisation of Rambo Nation in the hopes of promoting peace and exploration, something that Apollo agreed with.

Master Diplomat
After the Halcyon Incident began the so-called, Apollo watched with disdain as much of the outer-universe fell into conflict and barbarism. Coupled with the growth in anti- sentiment, Apollo decided to visit to discuss a possible end to the hostilities. Though he stressed that the Republic would remain neutral, Apollo told Wormulus that he hoped that the opposition would realise that a universe with the DCP, despite holding practices he found morally reprehensible was safer than a universe without it. When he returned to, he informed President about the meeting.

Several days later, Apollo organised a meeting at Station between the Republic, the Empire and the Rambo during which he discussed the arrival of the  in the Cyrandia Cluster, presiding over the formation of an alliance between the Terrans and the three Cyrannia civilisations. The diplomats also discussed the Gigaquadrantic Conflicts. To Apollo's surprise, he learned that the Empire would remain neutral in the growing hostilities. However, he guessed that they would try and use the turmoil for their own gain. After the meeting, he travelled on board the CRS Pheobus, which took him to the Rambo Capital where he was reunited with Ramashe and his children for the first time in several days.