Zachary Hudson

Zachary Hudson is a Powerplay character in the fictional Elite Dangerous galaxy. In the player created continuity his interests are represented by the Frontier Development’s recognised Powerplay Group, Federal Republican Command.

Personality
Zachary Hudson is a fiscal conservative committed to freeing Federal businesses from the burdens of overreaching bureaucracy and high taxation. He is a strong supporter of the military who believes in just wars, a keen game hunter, and an accomplished cook who prides himself in showing off his skill.

Life and Career
Born in 3218 on board his parents’ hauler which was also their home, Zachary Hudson is the eldest of five siblings. Being a trading family meant the young Hudson was left to largely raise and protect the other children whilst his parents pursued their trade. He thus became familiar with a rifle and how to use one from an early age.

This would prove a useful skill to have for when trading times were tough and their wasn’t enough credits in the Hudson’s account to purchase new stock the family resorted to hunting game on Earth-like worlds to sell at market. As a result Zachary Hudson became a passionate hunter and cook, and developed an immense sense of pride regarding his skill in the area.

His life would however change forever one day when his family’s hauler was caught in a Federal bureaucratic nightmare that resulted in them being denied docking clearance for 24 hours. The Hudson’s entire cargo of perishable goods was lost and the furious Zachary decided to enter politics.

He stood as the Republican candidate for Nanomam, winning and taking his seat in Congress to become an influential politician and eventual leader of the party. His most defining moment came in 3301 as the entire Federation was racked by political crisis. Starship One had gone missing carrying both the President and Vice President resulting in acting Liberal Party leader Felicia Winters being catapulted into the Presidential Office. Seeing her struggling in the role, Hudson acted to rally Congress around him and put forward a motion of no confidence. He won by a large margin and was inaugurated as President of the Federation.

Current Role and Position
Zachary Hudson is leader of the Republican Party of the Federation and President of the Federation. During his time in office he has focused upon the military through investing in training facilities, introducing tax breaks for shipyards, and running promotional campaigns to improve the force’s public image.

Philanthropy
As a trader Hudson would give discounts on food and beer to the Federation’s military personal who were often on a low wage.