On 23rd January, 663, Maltravers would have his official portrait done. The first bill of his government was the amendment to the Kodiak Rights Act, specifically in regard to abortion. Later on into his term he had to place his Deputy Chancellor into the position of Acting Chancellor due to some personal matters OOC. Among the first successes of the Maltravers administration would be the passing of an amendment to the Kodiak Nation Rights Act which liberalised the restrictions around abortion, the amendment was written by Maltravers himself. In late November of 663 civil war broke out, Maltravers was admittedly not quick to realise beforehand, yet was swift to respond once it became evidently apparent. He was deeply hesitant but took steps he believed to be right. As the rebellion became more serious, he began to push for military action, officially abandoning His Pacifist ways. By December 664, Patrick Barber had been captured. By January of 665, Crystal city had been recaptured from the Commune's forces.