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Line 13: | siblings = | siblings = | spouse = [[Katherine Calderon]] | spouse = [[Katherine Calderon]] − | children = [[Edward Calderon]]<br>[[Janice Calderon]]<ref name=H:MPSp47>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 47: "Years of Misfortune"</ref><br>[[Ian Calderon]]<br>[[Felix Calderon]]<br>[[Jeffrey Calderon]] + | children = [[Edward Calderon]]<br>[[Janice Calderon]]<ref name=HB:MPSp47>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 47</ref><br>[[Ian Calderon]]<br>[[Felix Calderon]]<br>[[Jeffrey Calderon]] }} }} − '''Thomas Calderon''' was the [[Protector of the Realm|Protector]] of the [[Taurian Concordat]] in the first half of the [[thirty-first century]]. − ==History==+ '''Thomas Calderon''' was an early [[thirty-first century]] politician and Protector of the [[Taurian Concordat]]. − Thomas was the eldest son of [[Zarantha Calderon]]. He was a man of medium build with black curly hair. During his childhood he lost his left eye in a hunting accident which was replaced with a cybernetic eye.<ref name=TPp84/> − ===Early Years of his reign as Protector=== + == Appearance and Personality == − In [[3017]], Calderon succeeded his mother as Protector. He set on building up the aerospace forces of the [[Taurian Defense Force]] as part of his passion to protect the Concordat from attack. He arranged a treaty with the [[Outworlds Alliance]] to enable Alliance instructors to increase his pilots' training. As part of these efforts, he opened two universities set outside of the old borders of the [[Hyades Cluster]].<ref name=TPp84/> Thomas saw the colonization efforts of the [[Far Lookers]] as a potential security risk, and he felt that the enlarged Concordat was vulnerable to attack. After the [[Fourth Succession War]], he began to shift colonization funding toward his military to bring them to point that invasion would be rebuffed if attempted.<ref name=H:MPSp46>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 46: "Politics of Fear - The Taurian Concordat"</ref>+ Thomas in his prime was a man of medium build with black curly hair.<ref>''The Periphery (1988)'', p. 84 Thomas Calderon - Physical description as of 3028.</ref> As of [[3028]], he was a borderline paranoiac, which caused his increasing concern of the Federated Suns' "imminent" attack against his realm. He was able, despite that, to be a devoted husband and father to his wife and children. However, his paranoia would worsen after the death of his eldest son.<ref>''20 Year Update'', p. 75 - Thomas' mind begins to deteriorate after the death of his oldest son, Edward.</ref> − Thomas had been a borderline paranoiac going back a decade,<ref name=TPp84/> notably with a heightened concern of an imminent [[Federated Suns]] attack. His mental state took a turn for the worse in [[3034]] when his son [[Edward Calderon|Edward]] was killed in a [[DropShip]] accident.<ref name=20YUp75>''20 Year Update'', p. 75: "Taurian Concordat"</ref><ref name=TP2Ep12-13>''The Periphery, Second Edition'', pp. 12–13: "Trouble Brewing"</ref> The loss of his son, who had been one of his most trusted advisors and had been willing to open trade relations with them, affected the whole realm. Thomas' paranoia worsened and he took a dangerous political turn, abolishing the tax credits that helped fund the colonization efforts of the Far Lookers the following year. However, unknown to Thomas, members of the Trade and Colonization Ministry had been embezzling money to guarantee funding for group's future efforts.<ref name=TP2Ep12-13/><ref name=H:MPSp46-47>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', pp. 46–47: "Politics of Fear - The Taurian Concordat"</ref> + == History == + === Early Life === + Thomas was the eldest son of Zarantha Calderon. During his childhood he lost his left eye in a hunting accident which was replaced with a cybernetic eye.<ref>''The Periphery (1988)'', p. 84 Thomas Calderon - Eye injury and cyber replacement noted and its background.</ref> − In [[3037]], Calderon launched an investigation into why his crash course to develop [[ferro-fibrous armor]] from the ruins of an [[Star League Defense Force]] depot on [[Celano]] had not succeeded. The investigation instead turned up the Far Lookers' embezzling scheme. Infuriated by this, he ordered the arrest of the entire Ministry of Trade and Colonization and seized the assets of those involved. The scandal would derail his efforts to have high-tech armor developed in his life time.<ref name=H:MPSp46-47/> + === Early Years of his reign as Protector === + In [[3017]], Thomas succeeded his mother. He set on building up the aerospace forces of TDF as part of his passion to protect the Concordat from attack. He arranged a treaty with the [[Outworlds Alliance]] to enable Alliance instructors to increase his pilots' training. As part of these efforts, he opened two universities set outside of the old borders of the [[Hyades Cluster]].<ref>''The Periphery (1988)'', p. 84 Thomas Calderon - Early profile up 3028 and only profile of Thomas Calderon.</ref> Thomas saw the colonization efforts of the [[Far Lookers]] as a potential security risk, and he felt that the enlarged Concordat was vulnerable to attack. After the [[Fourth Succession War]], he began to shift colonization funding toward his military to bring them to point that invasion would be rebuffed if attempted.<ref>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 46 Politics of Fear - Taurian Concordat - Thomas, frightened by Hanse Davion's invasion of House Liao, redirected funding from colonization to a military buildup.</ref> − Tensions increased on the Federated Suns/[[Federated Commonwealth]] border. A series of accidents and rogue raids in the 3040s led to him ordering the Concordat's defense forces to go high alert in [[3049]]. He became convinced that FedCom's war exercise Future Victor 39 being held on border worlds was staging points for invasion of the Concordat. His surviving children save [[Jeffrey Calderon|Jeffery]] would in turn be unable to remain heir apparent to take on the title of Protector.<ref name=H:MPSp47/>+ Thomas's mental state took a turn for the worse in [[3034]], when his son Edward was killed in a DropShip accident. The accident had also killed dozen of his other advisors, but his son had been the closest to him, and the loss hurt him deeply. Thomas took a dangerous political turn then as Edward had previously quelled his fear of invasion.<ref>''The Periphery (1996'', p. 12 Trouble Brewing - Thomas Calderon's reaction to his son's death.</ref> In the following year, he abolished tax credits that helped fund the colonization efforts of the Far Lookers. However, unknown to Thomas, members of the Trade & Colonization Ministry had been embezzling money to guarantee funding for group's future efforts. − During this time, Taurian Guard Corps' commanding officer [[Marshal (rank)#Taurian Defense Force|Marshal]] [[Hadji Doru]] began voicing his political opposition to Thomas's policies. In citing that efforts to maintain a constant red alert was bad for the nation's economy, a standing alert status was preferable in order to ease the nation's strain while still maintaining a strong defense.<ref name=20YUp75/>+ In [[3037]], Thomas launched an investigation into why his crash course to develop ferro-fibrous armor from the ruins of an SLDF depot on [[Celano]] had not succeeded. The investigation instead turned up the Far Lookers' embezzling scheme. Infuriated by this, he ordered the arrest of the entire Ministry of Trade and Colonization and seized the assets of those involved. The scandal would derail his efforts to have high-tech armor developed in his life time.<ref>''Major Periphery States'', pp. 46-47 Politics of Fear - Thomas' efforts to develop SLDF armor run into Colonization scandal of embezzlement.</ref> − ===Later Years as Protector and his Removal===+ Tensions increased on the Federated Suns/Federated Commonwealth border. A series of accidents and rogue raids in the 3040's led to him ordering the Concordat's defense forces to go high alert in [[3049]]. He became convinced that FedCom's war exercise Future Victor 39 being held on border worlds was staging points for invasion of the Concordat. His surviving children save Jeffery would in turn be unable to remain heir apparent to take on the title of Protector.<ref>''Major Periphery States'', pp. 47 Years of Misfortune - Thomas's children would mostly drop out consideration from being suitable heir to the Concordat.</ref> − During the 3040s and 50s, Jeffrey Calderon had secretly developed a strong friendship with Hadji Doru while serving in Taurian Guards. Jeffrey discreetly began to set the framework to strengthen the Concordat and ultimately end in Thomas' removal.<ref name=H:MPSp58>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 58: "Laying the Foundation"</ref> Marshal Doru continued to question Thomas's policies, which he ignored. − In [[3055]], members of the Ministry of Trade and Colonization disturbed Thomas's meeting with his advisers, demanding the end of conscription of civilians for military construction projects. They threatened him with court action, accusing him of violating the civil liberties of citizens of the Concordat. Soon after this confrontation, Thomas ordered Marshal Doru to arrest the ministers for their "treachery." However, Doru refused and had him placed into protective custody of the [[Taurian Guards|Taurian Guards']] Second Battalion. Soon after, Doru announced that Thomas was unsuited for Protectorship of the Concordat. He then reported what he had done to the Calderon family, which in turn convinced Thomas's 29-year-old son Jeffery to take on the office of Protectorship. A year after his removal, Thomas died in his bed.<ref name=TP2Ep14/>+ During this time, Taurian Guard Corps' commanding officer Marshal [[Hadji Doru]] began voicing his political opposition to Thomas's policies. In citing that efforts to maintain a constant red alert was bad for the nation's economy, a standing alert status was preferable in order to ease the nation's strain while still maintaining a strong defense.<ref>''20 Year Update'' p. 75 Taurian Concordat - Thomas' activities briefly covered in update up to 3050.</ref> − ==References== + === Later Years as Protector and his Removal === + During the 3040s and 50s, Thomas' son, Jeffrey had secretly developed a strong friendship with Hadji Doru while serving in Taurian Guards. Jeffrey discreetly began to set the framework to strengthen the Concordat and ultimately end in Thomas' removal.<ref>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'' p. 58 Laying the Foundation - Thomas' son begins working against him without his knowing.</ref> Marshal Doru continued to question Thomas's policies, which he ignored. + + In [[3055]], members of the Ministry of Trade and Colonization disturbed Thomas's meeting with his advisers, demanding the end of conscription of civilians for military construction projects. They threatened him with court action, accusing him of violating the civil liberties of citizens of the Concordat. Soon after this confrontation, Thomas ordered Marshal Doru to arrest the ministers for their "treachery". However, Doru refused and had him placed into protective custody of the [[Taurian Guards|Taurian Guards']] 2nd Battalion. Soon after, Doru announced that Thomas was unsuited for Protectorship of the Concordat. He then reported what he had done to the Calderon family, which in turn convinced Thomas's 29-year-old son Jeffery to take on the office of Protectorship. A year after his removal, Thomas died in his bed.<ref>''The Periphery (1996)'', p. 14 Final Straw - Events leading to Thomas's removal as Protectorship and his demise.</ref> + + == Notes == + ''Thomas was born in 2984; he was 44 in 3028 so 3028-44=2984. He was Protector in 3017, thus by subtraction 3028-3017=11; 44-11=33. Thomas was 33 years old when he became Protector. Thomas is stated to be [[Zarantha Calderon]]'s eldest son in [[The Periphery (sourcebook)]], implying other siblings, but no other sources list any such siblings particularly no mention of siblings in [[Handbook: Major Periphery States]] after [[Jeffrey Calderon]] 's death.'' + + == References == <references/> <references/> − ==Bibliography== + == Bibliography == * ''[[20 Year Update]]'' * ''[[20 Year Update]]'' * ''[[Handbook: Major Periphery States]]'' * ''[[Handbook: Major Periphery States]]'' − * ''[[The Periphery (sourcebook)|The Periphery]]'' + * ''[[The Periphery (sourcebook)]]'' − * ''[[The Periphery, 2nd Edition (sourcebook)|The Periphery, Second Edition]]'' + * ''[[The Periphery, 2nd Edition (sourcebook)]]'' [[Category:Taurian Concordat Characters|Calderon, Thomas]] [[Category:Taurian Concordat Characters|Calderon, Thomas]] [[Category:Protectors|Calderon, Thomas]] [[Category:Protectors|Calderon, Thomas]]
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| name = Thomas Calderon | | name = Thomas Calderon | ||
| − | | birthdate = [[ | + | | birthdate = [[2984]]<ref>''The Periphery (sourcebook)'', p.84 </ref> |
| − | | died = [[3056]]<ref | + | | died = [[3056]]<ref>''The Periphery (1996)'', p. 14 Final Straw - Thomas Calderon dies in his bed.</ref> |
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| affiliation = [[House Calderon]] | | affiliation = [[House Calderon]] | ||
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| siblings = | | siblings = | ||
| spouse = [[Katherine Calderon]] | | spouse = [[Katherine Calderon]] | ||
| − | | children = [[Edward Calderon]]<br>[[Janice Calderon]]<ref name= | + | | children = [[Edward Calderon]]<br>[[Janice Calderon]]<ref name=HB:MPSp47>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 47</ref><br>[[Ian Calderon]]<br>[[Felix Calderon]]<br>[[Jeffrey Calderon]] |
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| − | + | '''Thomas Calderon''' was an early [[thirty-first century]] politician and Protector of the [[Taurian Concordat]]. | |
| − | Thomas was the | ||
| − | == | + | == Appearance and Personality == |
| − | + | Thomas in his prime was a man of medium build with black curly hair.<ref>''The Periphery (1988)'', p. 84 Thomas Calderon - Physical description as of 3028.</ref> As of [[3028]], he was a borderline paranoiac, which caused his increasing concern of the Federated Suns' "imminent" attack against his realm. He was able, despite that, to be a devoted husband and father to his wife and children. However, his paranoia would worsen after the death of his eldest son.<ref>''20 Year Update'', p. 75 - Thomas' mind begins to deteriorate after the death of his oldest son, Edward.</ref> | |
| − | Thomas | + | == History == |
| + | === Early Life === | ||
| + | Thomas was the eldest son of Zarantha Calderon. During his childhood he lost his left eye in a hunting accident which was replaced with a cybernetic eye.<ref>''The Periphery (1988)'', p. 84 Thomas Calderon - Eye injury and cyber replacement noted and its background.</ref> | ||
| − | In [[ | + | === Early Years of his reign as Protector === |
| + | In [[3017]], Thomas succeeded his mother. He set on building up the aerospace forces of TDF as part of his passion to protect the Concordat from attack. He arranged a treaty with the [[Outworlds Alliance]] to enable Alliance instructors to increase his pilots' training. As part of these efforts, he opened two universities set outside of the old borders of the [[Hyades Cluster]].<ref>''The Periphery (1988)'', p. 84 Thomas Calderon - Early profile up 3028 and only profile of Thomas Calderon.</ref> Thomas saw the colonization efforts of the [[Far Lookers]] as a potential security risk, and he felt that the enlarged Concordat was vulnerable to attack. After the [[Fourth Succession War]], he began to shift colonization funding toward his military to bring them to point that invasion would be rebuffed if attempted.<ref>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 46 Politics of Fear - Taurian Concordat - Thomas, frightened by Hanse Davion's invasion of House Liao, redirected funding from colonization to a military buildup.</ref> | ||
| − | + | Thomas's mental state took a turn for the worse in [[3034]], when his son Edward was killed in a DropShip accident. The accident had also killed dozen of his other advisors, but his son had been the closest to him, and the loss hurt him deeply. Thomas took a dangerous political turn then as Edward had previously quelled his fear of invasion.<ref>''The Periphery (1996'', p. 12 Trouble Brewing - Thomas Calderon's reaction to his son's death.</ref> In the following year, he abolished tax credits that helped fund the colonization efforts of the Far Lookers. However, unknown to Thomas, members of the Trade & Colonization Ministry had been embezzling money to guarantee funding for group's future efforts. | |
| − | + | In [[3037]], Thomas launched an investigation into why his crash course to develop ferro-fibrous armor from the ruins of an SLDF depot on [[Celano]] had not succeeded. The investigation instead turned up the Far Lookers' embezzling scheme. Infuriated by this, he ordered the arrest of the entire Ministry of Trade and Colonization and seized the assets of those involved. The scandal would derail his efforts to have high-tech armor developed in his life time.<ref>''Major Periphery States'', pp. 46-47 Politics of Fear - Thomas' efforts to develop SLDF armor run into Colonization scandal of embezzlement.</ref> | |
| − | + | Tensions increased on the Federated Suns/Federated Commonwealth border. A series of accidents and rogue raids in the 3040's led to him ordering the Concordat's defense forces to go high alert in [[3049]]. He became convinced that FedCom's war exercise Future Victor 39 being held on border worlds was staging points for invasion of the Concordat. His surviving children save Jeffery would in turn be unable to remain heir apparent to take on the title of Protector.<ref>''Major Periphery States'', pp. 47 Years of Misfortune - Thomas's children would mostly drop out consideration from being suitable heir to the Concordat.</ref> | |
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| − | + | During this time, Taurian Guard Corps' commanding officer Marshal [[Hadji Doru]] began voicing his political opposition to Thomas's policies. In citing that efforts to maintain a constant red alert was bad for the nation's economy, a standing alert status was preferable in order to ease the nation's strain while still maintaining a strong defense.<ref>''20 Year Update'' p. 75 Taurian Concordat - Thomas' activities briefly covered in update up to 3050.</ref> | |
| − | ==References== | + | === Later Years as Protector and his Removal === |
| + | During the 3040s and 50s, Thomas' son, Jeffrey had secretly developed a strong friendship with Hadji Doru while serving in Taurian Guards. Jeffrey discreetly began to set the framework to strengthen the Concordat and ultimately end in Thomas' removal.<ref>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'' p. 58 Laying the Foundation - Thomas' son begins working against him without his knowing.</ref> Marshal Doru continued to question Thomas's policies, which he ignored. | ||
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| + | In [[3055]], members of the Ministry of Trade and Colonization disturbed Thomas's meeting with his advisers, demanding the end of conscription of civilians for military construction projects. They threatened him with court action, accusing him of violating the civil liberties of citizens of the Concordat. Soon after this confrontation, Thomas ordered Marshal Doru to arrest the ministers for their "treachery". However, Doru refused and had him placed into protective custody of the [[Taurian Guards|Taurian Guards']] 2nd Battalion. Soon after, Doru announced that Thomas was unsuited for Protectorship of the Concordat. He then reported what he had done to the Calderon family, which in turn convinced Thomas's 29-year-old son Jeffery to take on the office of Protectorship. A year after his removal, Thomas died in his bed.<ref>''The Periphery (1996)'', p. 14 Final Straw - Events leading to Thomas's removal as Protectorship and his demise.</ref> | ||
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| + | == Notes == | ||
| + | ''Thomas was born in 2984; he was 44 in 3028 so 3028-44=2984. He was Protector in 3017, thus by subtraction 3028-3017=11; 44-11=33. Thomas was 33 years old when he became Protector. Thomas is stated to be [[Zarantha Calderon]]'s eldest son in [[The Periphery (sourcebook)]], implying other siblings, but no other sources list any such siblings particularly no mention of siblings in [[Handbook: Major Periphery States]] after [[Jeffrey Calderon]] 's death.'' | ||
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| + | == References == | ||
<references/> | <references/> | ||
| − | ==Bibliography== | + | == Bibliography == |
* ''[[20 Year Update]]'' | * ''[[20 Year Update]]'' | ||
* ''[[Handbook: Major Periphery States]]'' | * ''[[Handbook: Major Periphery States]]'' | ||
| − | * ''[[The Periphery (sourcebook) | + | * ''[[The Periphery (sourcebook)]]'' |
| − | * ''[[The Periphery, 2nd Edition (sourcebook) | + | * ''[[The Periphery, 2nd Edition (sourcebook)]]'' |
[[Category:Taurian Concordat Characters|Calderon, Thomas]] | [[Category:Taurian Concordat Characters|Calderon, Thomas]] | ||
[[Category:Protectors|Calderon, Thomas]] | [[Category:Protectors|Calderon, Thomas]] | ||