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| − | + | In [[3074]] Erik responded to the ongoing humanitarian problems in the [[Taurian Concordat]] by ordering the [[1st Taurian Pride|First]] and [[Second Taurian Pride]] into the Taurian Concordat to act as a rearguard while the [[Taurian Defense Force]] launched retaliatory attacks on the [[Federated Suns]]. Many within the Calderon Protectorate Military felt that the Taurians were justified in seeking vengeance against the Federated Suns, but [[Baron]] [[Cham Kithrong]] and the other officers within the Protectorate began raising concerns over the deployment when news of [[Taurian Defense Force]] atrocities against Federated Suns civilians. When Erik heard of the atrocities he recalled both regiments to the Protectorate.<ref name="M&Mp185">''Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers'', p. 185, "Calderon Protectorate"</ref> | |
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| + | After seeing the devastation caused by the Taurian Concordat on a Federated Suns planet, he pulled Protectorate support and began taking his post more seriously. He underwent battle armor training, making use of a smuggled [[Asterion]] suit.<ref>''Masters and Minions: The StarCorps Dossiers,'' p. 186</ref> Erik became the Protector of the Calderon Protectorate on the 25th of June [[3080]] after [[Baron]] [[Cham Kithrong]] stepped down from the post of Regent-Protector.<ref name="J:FRp61">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 61, "The Jihad In Review"</ref> | ||
The decision made by Baron Kithrong to stand down was unexpected, to say the least; critics of Kithrong's announcement and the transfer of power to Erik argued that it was a symbolic gesture, and that Kithrong would remain the power behind the throne. In contrast to the opinion voiced by the critics, insiders who knew Kithrong or Erik took a different position, arguing that Kithrong had been impressed by Erik's drive and determination to become a worthy leader for the Protectorate, as well as his ability. One of Erik's early decisions was propose that the Protectorate act as arbitrators in the war between the Taurian Concordat and the Federated Suns, and that while the armistice was fostered by Kithrong, it was Erik who chose the various emissaries and dispatched them to [[Taurus]] and [[New Avalon]].<ref name="J:FRp29">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 29, "Coming Of Age"</ref> | The decision made by Baron Kithrong to stand down was unexpected, to say the least; critics of Kithrong's announcement and the transfer of power to Erik argued that it was a symbolic gesture, and that Kithrong would remain the power behind the throne. In contrast to the opinion voiced by the critics, insiders who knew Kithrong or Erik took a different position, arguing that Kithrong had been impressed by Erik's drive and determination to become a worthy leader for the Protectorate, as well as his ability. One of Erik's early decisions was propose that the Protectorate act as arbitrators in the war between the Taurian Concordat and the Federated Suns, and that while the armistice was fostered by Kithrong, it was Erik who chose the various emissaries and dispatched them to [[Taurus]] and [[New Avalon]].<ref name="J:FRp29">''Jihad: Final Reckoning'', p. 29, "Coming Of Age"</ref> | ||
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Erik Martens-Calderon (b. 3055 - d. 3???) was the second leader of the Calderon Protectorate and the son of Jeffrey Calderon.
Character History
As Leader of the Calderon Protectorate
In 3074 Erik responded to the ongoing humanitarian problems in the Taurian Concordat by ordering the First and Second Taurian Pride into the Taurian Concordat to act as a rearguard while the Taurian Defense Force launched retaliatory attacks on the Federated Suns. Many within the Calderon Protectorate Military felt that the Taurians were justified in seeking vengeance against the Federated Suns, but Baron Cham Kithrong and the other officers within the Protectorate began raising concerns over the deployment when news of Taurian Defense Force atrocities against Federated Suns civilians. When Erik heard of the atrocities he recalled both regiments to the Protectorate.[1]
After seeing the devastation caused by the Taurian Concordat on a Federated Suns planet, he pulled Protectorate support and began taking his post more seriously. He underwent battle armor training, making use of a smuggled Asterion suit.[2] Erik became the Protector of the Calderon Protectorate on the 25th of June 3080 after Baron Cham Kithrong stepped down from the post of Regent-Protector.[3]
The decision made by Baron Kithrong to stand down was unexpected, to say the least; critics of Kithrong's announcement and the transfer of power to Erik argued that it was a symbolic gesture, and that Kithrong would remain the power behind the throne. In contrast to the opinion voiced by the critics, insiders who knew Kithrong or Erik took a different position, arguing that Kithrong had been impressed by Erik's drive and determination to become a worthy leader for the Protectorate, as well as his ability. One of Erik's early decisions was propose that the Protectorate act as arbitrators in the war between the Taurian Concordat and the Federated Suns, and that while the armistice was fostered by Kithrong, it was Erik who chose the various emissaries and dispatched them to Taurus and New Avalon.[4]