Daniel Eustace

Daniel Glover Eustace, (ˈdænjəl; born 1 23rd 1959), is a South Ranomian politician and former state president of South Ranomia from 2017 to 2022. Serving in the Unitary Party, he was a widely known figure amongst Ranomians in the late 2000's for his expression on unity and strength, as well as a bitter desire to continue the system of non-alignment in the country. He previously served as the governor of Flourinse from 1995 to 2005, where he cemented his image to the public with his crackdown of violence and expansion of infrastructure. Eustace was born into a poor family of in a town in Marlowe. He graduated from North Knowlestown University in 1978, married his wife, Cassie Eustace, in 1980, and became a kaurrissem teacher in 1981. After growing disinterested in religious teachings, Eustace later joined the Air Force in 1983 after Operation Razor. During his service, Eustace earned the National Defense Service Medal and the Distinguished Flying Cross for his wings excellence in taking out several native supply trucks, earning him praise amongst many. After 4 years of service, Eustace eventually retired from service after a piece of shrapnel was lodged into his leg during one of his missions, rendering him incapable of flying until he recovered. After leaving the air force, Eustace pursued politics, running for governor of Flourinse in 1995 and serving two terms from 1995 to 2005. Afterwards, Eustace would publish a recollection of his military service in a book called The Cartridge Family in 2003.

Eustace's hardline demeanor and make-or-break attitude still persists to this day, as many of his supporters claim that he helped solidify South Ranomia as a nation that would stand on its own, "allies or not". While he vocally supported Davis Redman during his inauguration in 2023, Eustace later stated in an interview that, "I could've kept South Ranomia's chin up and facing the future instead of trying to 'keep the status quo'. What status quo is there to keep when we can look forwards, not stare in limbo." Ever since his resignation from office, Eustace has made several appearances at Unitary Party rallies, most notably in Knowlestown, where his current residence lies. He has also suggested running for a second term in 2028, stating he had "unfinished business."