Draıčren Armǎk

Dreichren Ermák
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7th Chairman of the NPP
Incumbent
Assumed office April 7, 2009
Preceded by	Jon Krizhor
16th President of the Republic
Incumbent
Assumed office April 7, 2009
Preceded by	Jon Krizhor
5th Director of Internal Security
In office February 28, 2003 – April 7, 2009
Preceded by	Krasgór Nerm
Succeeded by	Vazha Žildól
4th Deputy Director of Internal Security
In office October 14, 1999 – February 28, 2003
Preceded by	David Nolgáf
Succeeded by	Égepol Chiadám
Personal details
Born	Dreichren Seidert Ermák (1965-03-19) March 19, 1965 Tolongen, Hinchivozh, Terranihil
Nationality	Terranilian
Spouse(s)	Vide Ermák (m. 1998)
Children	3
Alma mater	University of Tolongen (1983-1987) Univerity of Guršaun (1991-1993)
Signature	Draıčren Armǎk's signature
Military service
Branch/service	Army
Years of service	1987-1991
Rank	General

Dreichren Seidert Ermák is a Terranilian politician who has been the President of Terranihil and Chairman of the National Progressive Party (NPP) since April 7, 2009. In addition, he is the commander-in-chief of the Terranilian Armed Forces.

Born and raised in Tolongen, he attended the University of Tolongen after graduating from high school. He then enlisted in the Terranilian Army for four years. In 1991, he attended to the University of Guršaun to earn his master's degree. He was in the Progressive Youth and officially joined the NPP in 1988 during his military service. He began working with the Department of Internal Security after graduate school. He quickly rose as up the ranks, becoming the Deputy Director of the Department in 1999 and then Director in 2003. In 2009, he deposed Jon Krizhor, the sitting Chairman and President, in the Silent Coup and became the leader of the country.

Early life

Dreichren Seidert Ermák was born in Tolongen on 19 March 1965, the second oldest child of Seidert Ermák and Slite Ermák. Ermák's father, Seidert, was a surgeon and his mother, Slite, was a prominent violinist for the Tolongen Symphony Orchestra. Dreichren had two siblings; his older sister, Havia, is a lawyer and his younger brother, Slekjem, is a writer for Progressive Magazine.

Both of Dreichren's parents were members of the National Progressive Party, who enrolled all three of their children in the Progressive Youth. Ermák was extroverted and hardworking in school. He was accepted into the University of Tolongen in 1983 with a full scholarship. He earned a bachelor's degree in economics and graduated magna cum laude. In 1997, Ermák enlisted in the military as mandated by Terranilian law. He served in the army for four years (two more years than required), earning the rank of commandant. He joined the NPP while enlisted. In 1991, he left the army and attended the University of Guršaun, where he earned his master's degree in statistics.

Early political career

Rise within the NPP

Ermák began working under the Department of Internal Security (DIS) in 1993. He worked as a corruption analyst, until he was promoted to head of courruption analysis in 1997. He developed a close bond with David Nolgáf, the Deputy Director of the DES. Nolgáf retired in 1999 and recommended Ermák as his replacement. Krasgór Nerm, the Director, agreed to appoint Ermák. Former colleagues of Ermák reported that he was diligent and highly persuasive.

While working in the DES, he continued to be an active member of the NPP. He frequently attended party meetings and events. He created the Future DES Agents Club for the Progressive Youth. He joined the Progressive Guard in 1995 as a reserve officer. Slite Ermák encouraged her children to appreciate the arts, so Dreichren frequently attended concerts in Guršaun, meeting other NPP members.

Director of Internal Security

In 2003, after the death of Krasgór Nerm, Ermák was appointed as the Director of Internal Security by Chairwoman Žiel Igevin. Ermák quickly formed a close bond with Igevin and Kavremul Sierk, the Deputy Chairman of the NPP. Later that year, Sierk resigned from office because of health problems. Ermák expected to be appointed Deputy Chairman, but Igevin chose Jon Krizhor, the Director of Foreign Affairs, instead. Ermák maintained his companionship with Igevin, but was seemingly cold towards Krizhor. In 2006, Igevin died of a heart atttack. Although Ermák was a strong candidate for the position, Krizhor has support from most of the NPP and became the Chairman. Krizhor appointed Semuil Themsor, his cousin, as his Deputy.

Silent Coup

Main Article: Silent Coup

Ermák remained the Director of Internal Security despite his differences with Krizhor. Officially, Themsor was the second most powerful individual in the party, but Ermák was the de facto second-in-command because of his established inlfluence. The reason for why Krizhor did not remove Ermák from his position and appoint someone more trusted is unknown; however, it is likely that Krizhor feared Ermák would attempt a coup if he was removed.

Krizhor was seemingly liked by the NPP and general populace, until 2009, when he began reforming the party and replacing several officers.

Much of the NPP secretely turned against Krizhor for his impulsive removals of high ranking party members. Ermák and several other members of the NPP, including Director of External Security Remla Chithogelt, began meeting in secret to plan the removal of Krizhor. The conpirators gained support from the military.

On April 7th, 2009, Ermák and his supporters initiated a coup d'état. The divisions of the Progressive Guard who supported Ermák, agents of the DIS and DES, and special forces units from the army carried out raids in which they captured and killed Krizhor, his deputy Themsor, and other pro-Krizhor party members. It became known as the Silent Coup because the conflict happened almost unbeknownst to the public. About 1,000 people were killed. Dreichren Ermák succeeded in becoming the chairman of the country.

Public and personal life

Personal life

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