Emperor Richard V

Emperor Richard V (3 October 1453 - 8 November 1485), also known as the Child Emperor, was Emperor of the Terran Empire from age 15 until his death in a riding accident in 1485.

During his lifetime, Richard V was one of the most controversial Emperors to ever gain the throne. He succeeded his father, Charles VII, after his death in the Battle of Drassana in January 1468. News of his father's death was kept from the Imperial Court by the Red Knight, Edward Stuart, as part of an elaborate plan to destroy the Empire. However, the plan was found out and the Red Knight was hung before he could put it into action. Immediately after this, Richard V acceded the throne. One of his first actions was to purge the government of any perceived supporters of the Red Knight, leading to the merciless executions of some five dozen officials.