Richard Cameron (25th c.)
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- This article is about the pre-Star League Director-General. For the First Lord whose death started the Amaris Civil War, see Richard Cameron (28th c.).
Richard Cameron | |
|---|---|
| Personal | |
| Born | 2388[1] |
| Died | 2433[1] |
| Affiliation | House Cameron |
| Profile | |
| Position(s) | Director-General |
| Profession | Noble |
| Family | |
| Parents | Brian Cameron (father) Katherine McQuiston (mother) |
| Spouse | Jessica Dravens |
| Children | Jacob Cameron |
Richard Cameron I was a House Cameron noble, naval officer, and the seventh Director-General of the Terran Hegemony.
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History[edit]
Scandalous Birth[edit]
Richard was originally the illegitimate child of Katherine McQuiston and Brian Cameron. His mother was married at the time to 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.[2]
He would be eleven years old when his father, now Director-General, married his mother and claimed him as his legitimate son and heir in 2399.[3]
Early Life and Career[edit]
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-class destroyer named the THS Beatrice. His military career was cut short when his aunt, Judith Cameron, retired as Director-General of the Terran Hegemony.[4]
As Director-General of the Terran Hegemony[edit]
The Federated Suns Campaign of 2431 and Erosion of the Semi-Democracy[edit]
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 loyal to the Federated Suns than the Terran Hegemony, claimed that the Hegemony's oxygen factories were stripping the planet of its own oxygen. Following a number of clashes on planet between the two militaries, the Hegemony was left in sole possession: 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 Cartago, 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.[4]
Death in the Rocky Mountains[edit]
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.[1][5]
Family & Legacy[edit]
Richard married Northwind Countess Jessica Dravens, who bore him a son, Jacob Cameron.
His accomplishments included the successful conquest of Kentares as well as amending the nomination process that would allow the sitting Director-General to choose whom they wished to succeed them.[1][6]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 The Star League, p. 182: "Cameron Family Tree"
- ↑ The Star League, p. 25: "Raymond Cameron"
- ↑ The Star League, p. 25: "Brian Cameron"
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 The Star League, p. 29: "Richard Cameron"
- ↑ The Star League, p. 30: "Jacob Cameron"
- ↑ The Star League, pp. 29–30: "Richard Cameron" and "Jacob Cameron"