Edward Windsor

April 28, 2025

Edward Windsor is a Bonapartan royal, Compact Navy Special Forces officer, and heir apparent to the throne of Bonaparte during the fifth century of the Interstellar Era. In 430 IE, he served during the Liberation of Amargosa, where he first appeared expressing concern that Mitsuko Yamato was piloting missions with the relatively inexperienced JT Austin. Mitsuko quickly pointed out that Edward’s own pilot was the unpredictable Giddeus Modesto, ending the discussion.

Originally, Edward’s father, Arthur Windsor, had been the designated heir to Bonaparte’s throne. However, after Arthur’s death, Edward reluctantly stepped into the role. Edward is deeply skeptical about monarchs named Arthur, believing the name is historically cursed for British-bred monarchs who rarely reach the throne.

Despite his royal status, Edward is known for his down-to-earth attitude. His fellow soldiers, both in the Navy and later in the Household Guards, universally refer to him simply as “Ed.” He prefers life in the military over the trappings of court life and struggles openly with the expectations of monarchy, often yearning for a more grounded existence.

Following the Liberation, Edward worked closely with Mitsuko Yamato during the Kaku V mission in 431 IE. During this mission, he proposed marriage to Mitsuko, seeing her as one of the few people who could truly understand both the burdens of military service and royal duty. Mitsuko agreed to continue discussions, but only under strict conditions that would allow her to retain her independence and active role beyond ceremonial expectations.

Family

  • Father: Arthur Windsor, deceased; the original heir to Bonaparte’s throne, killed in combat.

  • Brother: Alexander Windsor, widely regarded (including by Edward) as wholly unfit for the throne due to his selfishness, recklessness, and scandal-prone behavior.

  • Sister: Elizabeth Windsor, who pursued a career in Cybercommand by 429 IE and is known for her discipline and sharp mind.

  • Sister: Victoria Windsor, considered very level-headed despite her youth, though already developing a reputation for leaving a trail of broken hearts.

  • Brother: Archie Windsor, a Marine colonel, who has openly rejected any claim to royal titles and intends to leave Bonaparte entirely rather than serve under the monarchy.

Notable Facts

  • Informally called “Ed” by peers and subordinates.

  • Strongly committed to military service before royal duty.

  • Skeptical of Bonaparte’s traditional monarchy but continues out of duty, largely to prevent worse heirs (like Alexander) from assuming the throne.

Appearances: Flight Blade, Storming Amargosa, “The Cephelapods“