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| − | '''Richard Cameron I''' (Born [[2388]] - Died [[2433]])<ref>''Star League | + | '''Richard Cameron I''' (Born [[2388]] - Died [[2433]])<ref>''Star League Sourcebook'', p. 182 Cameron Family Tree - Richard Cameron I's birth, death, and years of reign noted.</ref> was a [[House Cameron]] noble, Naval Officer, and the 7th Director-General of the [[Terran Hegemony]]. |
==Character Description== | ==Character Description== | ||
| − | Richard Cameron was | + | Richard Cameron was an ambitious man who also enjoyed to spoil his family.<ref>''Star League Sourcebook'', pp. 29-30 Richard Cameron I & Jacob Cameron - Jacob's profile eludes to Richard's behavior to his family. While Richard's history of military aggression suggests his ambition.</ref> |
==History== | ==History== | ||
===Scandalous Birth=== | ===Scandalous Birth=== | ||
| − | Richard | + | Richard was originally the illegitimate child of Katherine McQuiston and [[Brian Cameron]]. His mother was married at the time with his father's brother, [[Raymond Cameron]]. His conception and birth would create a scandal that left his Uncle dead, and his father nearly strung up on charges of murder and treason.<ref>''Star League Sourcebook'', p. 25 Raymond Cameron - Richard's birth would herald trouble for his family.</ref> |
| − | He would be 11 years old when his father, now Director-General, would marry his mother and claim him as his legitimate son and heir in [[2399]].<ref>''Star League | + | He would be 11 years old when his father, now Director-General, would marry his mother and claim him as his legitimate son and heir in [[2399]].<ref>''Star League Sourcebook'', p. 25 Brian Cameron - Brian marries Richard's mother and claims him as his son.</ref> |
===Early Life and Career=== | ===Early Life and Career=== | ||
| − | After growing up, he would become a Naval | + | After growing up, he would become a Naval Officer in the [[Hegemony Armed Forces]] Naval branch. He rose through the ranks to command a [[Lola I|Lola Class Destroyer]] named the THS ''Beatrice''. His military career was cut short when his [[Judith Cameron|Aunt Judith]] retired as Director-General of the Terran Hegemony.<ref>''Star League Sourcebook'', p. 29 Richard Cameron I - Brief info on Richard I's adult life and career before Director-General.</ref> |
===As Director-General of the Terran Hegemony=== | ===As Director-General of the Terran Hegemony=== | ||
====The Federated Suns Campaign of 2431 and Erosion of the Semi-Democracy==== | ====The Federated Suns Campaign of 2431 and Erosion of the Semi-Democracy==== | ||
| − | In [[2431]], [[Federated Suns]] | + | In [[2431]], the Hegemony's relationship with the [[Federated Suns]] began to deteriorate. Several factors brought tensions to the boiling point on the jointly-owned world of [[Cartago]]. The planet's government had placed economic sanctions against the Hegemony; and the world's population, who were more more loyal to the Federated Suns than the Terran Hegemony, claimed that the Hegemony's oxygen factories were stripping the planet of its own oxygen. Clashes occurred on the planet between forces, and after a number of these clashes on the planet, the Hegemony was left in sole possession of the planet after a number of people were killed. Tensions with the Federated Suns continued to rise after the [[Armed Forces of the Federated Suns]] invasion of Cartago was repelled. |
| − | Richard | + | After the attack on Cartage, Richard chose to go on an offensive campaign against the Federated Suns targeting the world of [[Kentares]]. Despite his forces lacking combat experience, they would hand him a victory as Davion forces were pushed off world. This victory increased his popularity with the Hegemony's public which gave Richard the leverage that he was seeking in order to be able to ratify his Nomination Process Bill, which allows the Director-General to select their successor, in [[2432]].<ref>''Star League Sourcebook'', p. 29 Richard Cameron - His notable actions as Director-General.</ref> |
====Death in the Rocky Mountains==== | ====Death in the Rocky Mountains==== | ||
| − | In [[2433]], Richard had gone a tour of the Hegemony Research Alliance Department (HRAD) | + | In [[2433]], Richard had gone a tour of the Hegemony Research Alliance Department's (HRAD) facilities located in the Canadian Rocky Mountains on [[Terra]]. While on the tour, he suffered from a heart attack and died. His son Jacob, would be voted for take his place as Director-General.<ref>''Star League Sourcebook'', p. 30, 182 Jacob Cameron & Cameron Family Tree - Richard Cameron I's death noted. Family Tree gives actual year where write up does not</ref> |
==Family & Legacy== | ==Family & Legacy== | ||
| − | Richard would marry [[Northwind]] Countess Jessica Dravens, | + | Richard would marry [[Northwind]] Countess Jessica Dravens, who would bare him a son, [[Jacob Cameron]]. |
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| + | His accomplishments would include the successful conquest of Kentares as well as amending the nomination process that would allow the sitting Director-General to choose whom they wish to succeed them.<ref>''Star League Sourcebook'', pp. 29-30, 182 Richard Cameron/Jacob Cameron/Family Tree - Richard's legacy and family details.</ref> | ||
==Titles and Positions== | ==Titles and Positions== | ||
Revision as of 13:17, 28 May 2013
Richard Cameron I (Born 2388 - Died 2433)[1] was a House Cameron noble, Naval Officer, and the 7th Director-General of the Terran Hegemony.
Contents
Character Description
Richard Cameron was an ambitious man who also enjoyed to spoil his family.[2]
History
Scandalous Birth
Richard was originally the illegitimate child of Katherine McQuiston and Brian Cameron. His mother was married at the time with his father's brother, Raymond Cameron. His conception and birth would create a scandal that left his Uncle dead, and his father nearly strung up on charges of murder and treason.[3]
He would be 11 years old when his father, now Director-General, would marry his mother and claim him as his legitimate son and heir in 2399.[4]
Early Life and Career
After growing up, he would become a Naval Officer in the Hegemony Armed Forces Naval branch. He rose through the ranks to command a Lola Class Destroyer named the THS Beatrice. His military career was cut short when his Aunt Judith retired as Director-General of the Terran Hegemony.[5]
As Director-General of the Terran Hegemony
The Federated Suns Campaign of 2431 and Erosion of the Semi-Democracy
In 2431, the Hegemony's relationship with the Federated Suns began to deteriorate. Several factors brought tensions to the boiling point on the jointly-owned world of Cartago. The planet's government had placed economic sanctions against the Hegemony; and the world's population, who were more more loyal to the Federated Suns than the Terran Hegemony, claimed that the Hegemony's oxygen factories were stripping the planet of its own oxygen. Clashes occurred on the planet between forces, and after a number of these clashes on the planet, the Hegemony was left in sole possession of the planet after a number of people were killed. Tensions with the Federated Suns continued to rise after the Armed Forces of the Federated Suns invasion of Cartago was repelled.
After the attack on Cartage, Richard chose to go on an offensive campaign against the Federated Suns targeting the world of Kentares. Despite his forces lacking combat experience, they would hand him a victory as Davion forces were pushed off world. This victory increased his popularity with the Hegemony's public which gave Richard the leverage that he was seeking in order to be able to ratify his Nomination Process Bill, which allows the Director-General to select their successor, in 2432.[6]
Death in the Rocky Mountains
In 2433, Richard had gone a tour of the Hegemony Research Alliance Department's (HRAD) facilities located in the Canadian Rocky Mountains on Terra. While on the tour, he suffered from a heart attack and died. His son Jacob, would be voted for take his place as Director-General.[7]
Family & Legacy
Richard would marry Northwind Countess Jessica Dravens, who would bare him a son, Jacob Cameron.
His accomplishments would include the successful conquest of Kentares as well as amending the nomination process that would allow the sitting Director-General to choose whom they wish to succeed them.[8]
Titles and Positions
References
- ↑ Star League Sourcebook, p. 182 Cameron Family Tree - Richard Cameron I's birth, death, and years of reign noted.
- ↑ Star League Sourcebook, pp. 29-30 Richard Cameron I & Jacob Cameron - Jacob's profile eludes to Richard's behavior to his family. While Richard's history of military aggression suggests his ambition.
- ↑ Star League Sourcebook, p. 25 Raymond Cameron - Richard's birth would herald trouble for his family.
- ↑ Star League Sourcebook, p. 25 Brian Cameron - Brian marries Richard's mother and claims him as his son.
- ↑ Star League Sourcebook, p. 29 Richard Cameron I - Brief info on Richard I's adult life and career before Director-General.
- ↑ Star League Sourcebook, p. 29 Richard Cameron - His notable actions as Director-General.
- ↑ Star League Sourcebook, p. 30, 182 Jacob Cameron & Cameron Family Tree - Richard Cameron I's death noted. Family Tree gives actual year where write up does not
- ↑ Star League Sourcebook, pp. 29-30, 182 Richard Cameron/Jacob Cameron/Family Tree - Richard's legacy and family details.