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Line 4: | caption = First Lord Ian Cameron | caption = First Lord Ian Cameron | name = Ian Cameron | name = Ian Cameron − | birthdate = 2 August [[2514]]<ref name=TSLp182>''The Star League'', p. 182: "Cameron Family Tree"</ref><ref name=H:RWp45>''Historical: Reunification War'', p. 45: "Ian Cameron profile"</ref> + | birthdate = 2 August [[2514]]<ref name=TSLp182>''The Star League'', p. 182: "Cameron Family Tree"</ref> − | died = 24 August [[2602]]<ref name=TSLp182/><ref name=H:RWp45/> + | died = 24 August [[2602]]<ref name=TSLp182/> | othernames = | othernames = | affiliation = [[House Cameron]] | affiliation = [[House Cameron]] Line 12:
Line 12: | position = [[Director-General of the Terran Hegemony|Director-General]] | position = [[Director-General of the Terran Hegemony|Director-General]] | profession = Noble | profession = Noble − | parents = [[Samson Anders]] (father)<br>[[Deborah Cameron]] (mother)<ref name=H:RWp45/> + | parents = [[Samson Anders]] (father)<br>[[Deborah Cameron]] (mother) − | siblings = [[Joseph Cameron (24th c.)|Joseph Cameron]]<ref name=TSLp34>''The Star League'', p. 34</ref><ref name=H:RWp45/> + | siblings = [[Joseph Cameron (24th c.)|Joseph Cameron]]<ref name=TSLp34>''The Star League'', p. 34</ref> − | spouse = [[Shandra Noruff]]<ref name=H:RWp45/> + | spouse = [[Shandra Noruff]] − | children = [[Timothy Cameron]]<br>[[Nicholas Cameron]]<ref name=H:RWp45/> + | children = [[Timothy Cameron]]<br>[[Nicholas Cameron]] }} }} − '''Ian Cameron''' was a Terran Hegemony Nobleman, politician, one of the founders of the [[Star League]] and 13th [[Director-General]] of the [[Terran Hegemony]].<ref name=H:RWp45/> + '''Ian Cameron''' was a Terran Hegemony Nobleman, politician, one of the founders of the [[Star League]] and 13th [[Director-General]] of the [[Terran Hegemony]].<ref name=H:RWp45>''Historical: Reunification War'', p. 45: "Ian Cameron Profile"</ref> ==History== ==History== Line 51:
Line 51: ===Building of the Star League=== ===Building of the Star League=== ====Tale of two treaties==== ====Tale of two treaties==== − By [[2551]], the [[Third Andurien War]] was being waged between [[House Liao]] and [[House Marik]]. Ian attempted to persuade both warring leaders that war was folly. However, the Confederation's leader, [[Chancellor]] [[Terrence Liao]] was not interested in stopping the war, since it was a means for him to promote himself and gain a reputation. However, Liao's rival, [[Captain-General of the Free Worlds League|Captain-General]] [[Albert Marik]], was indeed interested in Ian's ideas and dreams of a unified Inner Sphere. He too had a similar desire to end what appeared to be ceaseless war. After years of fighting, Ian once again tried to negotiate a peace treaty in [[2556]] between the two warring factions. Terrence Liao's nation fared badly in the war, open opportunity for Ian to end the war and try to convince Liao to sign on for the Star League. With the aid of Albert Marik in form of conceding ownership of [[Andurien]], Ian managed to convince the skeptical Chancellor to sign on to the Star League. He offered a "favorite nation" trade agreement to help convince Liao to join. + By [[2551]], the [[Third Andurien War]] was being waged between [[House Liao]] and [[House Marik]]. Ian attempted to persuade both warring leaders that war was folly. However, the Confederation's leader, [[Chancellor]] [[Terrence Liao]] was not interested in stopping the war, since it was a means for him to promote himself and gain a reputation. However, Liao's rival, [[Captain-General]] [[Albert Marik]], was indeed interested in Ian's ideas and dreams of a unified Inner Sphere. He too had a similar desire to end what appeared to be ceaseless war. After years of fighting, Ian once again tried to negotiate a peace treaty in [[2556]] between the two warring factions. Terrence Liao's nation fared badly in the war, open opportunity for Ian to end the war and try to convince Liao to sign on for the Star League. With the aid of Albert Marik in form of conceding ownership of [[Andurien]], Ian managed to convince the skeptical Chancellor to sign on to the Star League. He offered a "favorite nation" trade agreement to help convince Liao to join. On June 3rd, [[2556]], two treaties were signed, publicly the Andurien Peace Treaty of 2556, signed by Albert Marik and Terrence Liao, ending the Third Andurien War. However a second secret treaty was signed, the Treaty of Geneva, which laid the foundation of the Star League.<ref>''The Star League'', p. 36: Fateful Andurien - Ian managed to use his attempts to end the Third Andurien War to jump-start the creation of the Star League</ref> On June 3rd, [[2556]], two treaties were signed, publicly the Andurien Peace Treaty of 2556, signed by Albert Marik and Terrence Liao, ending the Third Andurien War. However a second secret treaty was signed, the Treaty of Geneva, which laid the foundation of the Star League.<ref>''The Star League'', p. 36: Fateful Andurien - Ian managed to use his attempts to end the Third Andurien War to jump-start the creation of the Star League</ref> Line 87:
Line 87: In February of 2573 a Taurian fleet of five WarShips would have a malfunction stranding them well in Federated Suns space. With the ships' navigation and communication malfunctioning, the ships would end up in orbit over the world of Fontana in the Malagrotta system. Miners on the House Davion controlled world sent panicked communications believing this to be an invasion to local Davion Command which would respond with a fleet of ten WarShips and attack the Taurians on sight. Only a single cruiser would survive to withdraw to the Taurian Concordat which began readying its military and assumed a defensive posture. In February of 2573 a Taurian fleet of five WarShips would have a malfunction stranding them well in Federated Suns space. With the ships' navigation and communication malfunctioning, the ships would end up in orbit over the world of Fontana in the Malagrotta system. Miners on the House Davion controlled world sent panicked communications believing this to be an invasion to local Davion Command which would respond with a fleet of ten WarShips and attack the Taurians on sight. Only a single cruiser would survive to withdraw to the Taurian Concordat which began readying its military and assumed a defensive posture. − When the truth of what really occurred surfaced the Federated Suns officials began a cover-up to hide the incident. Then leader of the FedSuns, Lord [[Alexander Davion]], would appeal to Ian Cameron for assistance in negotiating with the Taurians, however the Taurians refused to let Lord Ian become involved. This rebuff to his assistance angered Ian and he would be quoted in saying: {{Quote|''We have been compassionate and prudent long enough. I'll be damned if I'm going pull any more punches''}} + When the truth of what really occurred surfaced the Federated Suns officials began a coverup to hide the incident. Then leader of the FedSuns, Lord [[Alexander Davion]], would appeal to Ian Cameron for assistance in negotiating with the Taurians, however the Taurians refused to let Lord Ian become involved. This rebuff to his assistance angered Ian and he would be quoted in saying: {{Quote|''We have been compassionate and prudent long enough. I'll be damned if I'm going pull any more punches''}} He would then publicly side with Federated Suns and present to the media that it was Taurians who caused the incident. He then granted the Federated Suns compensation for cost of their losses in the Taurians' "invasion". The Concordat government would refuse any more diplomatic communications with the League or the FedSuns and this incident and its aftermath would later called the [[Malagrotta Crisis]].<ref>''The Star League'', p. 44: Malagrotta Crisis - Events of the Malagrotta Crisis and his response to them</ref><ref>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 17: A Fateful Choice - Malagrotta Crisis and Ian Cameron involvement</ref> He would then publicly side with Federated Suns and present to the media that it was Taurians who caused the incident. He then granted the Federated Suns compensation for cost of their losses in the Taurians' "invasion". The Concordat government would refuse any more diplomatic communications with the League or the FedSuns and this incident and its aftermath would later called the [[Malagrotta Crisis]].<ref>''The Star League'', p. 44: Malagrotta Crisis - Events of the Malagrotta Crisis and his response to them</ref><ref>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 17: A Fateful Choice - Malagrotta Crisis and Ian Cameron involvement</ref> Line 98:
Line 98: In March, Ian received word from the Periphery's "ambassador", who represented the Independent States of the Periphery, that they would not submit to his League. Ian then had the Bureau of Star League Affairs begin a media campaign aimed to produce propaganda for the coming war. He would strip the Bureau's leader, Duke Mitchell DeGrason, old friend and the best man at his wedding, of his title as head of the organization when he showed his disapproval of Ian's propaganda campaign.<ref>''The Star League'', pp. 45–46: Pollux Proclamation - Ian strips his old friend of his position as head of Bureau of Star League Affairs for disagreeing with him</ref><ref>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 15: Ian noted action include not taking no for answer</ref> In March, Ian received word from the Periphery's "ambassador", who represented the Independent States of the Periphery, that they would not submit to his League. Ian then had the Bureau of Star League Affairs begin a media campaign aimed to produce propaganda for the coming war. He would strip the Bureau's leader, Duke Mitchell DeGrason, old friend and the best man at his wedding, of his title as head of the organization when he showed his disapproval of Ian's propaganda campaign.<ref>''The Star League'', pp. 45–46: Pollux Proclamation - Ian strips his old friend of his position as head of Bureau of Star League Affairs for disagreeing with him</ref><ref>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 15: Ian noted action include not taking no for answer</ref> − Meanwhile, in April, [[Gregory Amaris]], besieged President of the [[Rim Worlds Republic]], pleaded for help after his own action against rebels of the Rim Republic Army and his own citizens placed him under house arrest. His plea for help would go unanswered for 20 years.<ref>'''The Star League'', p. 51: Rim Worlds War - Gregory Amaris pleads for help go unanswered due to war with the Periphery</ref><ref>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 24: Gregory Amaris plight with his own people leaves him trapped on estate for decades, Ian is blamed for it</ref> + Meanwhile, in April, [[Gregory Amaris]], besieged President of the [[Rim Worlds Republic]], pleaded for help after his own action against rebels of the Rim Republic Army and his own citizens placed him under house arrest. His plea for help would go unanswered for 20 years.<ref>'''The Star League'', p. 51: Rim Worlds War - Gregory Amaris pleads for help go unanswered due to war with the Periphery</ref><ref>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 24: Gregory Amaris plight with his own people leaves him trapped in estate for decades, Ian is blamed for it</ref> Ian would be part of the planning for the Taurian Campaign into the Periphery, where he would send six SLDF Corps into the [[Taurian Concordat]], with a large number of Auxiliary Corps forces made up of Federated Sun troops by the end of [[2576]]. With his wife resigning from Commander of the SLDF, he would appoint General Carlos Dangmar Lee as her replacement. Ian would be part of the planning for the Taurian Campaign into the Periphery, where he would send six SLDF Corps into the [[Taurian Concordat]], with a large number of Auxiliary Corps forces made up of Federated Sun troops by the end of [[2576]]. With his wife resigning from Commander of the SLDF, he would appoint General Carlos Dangmar Lee as her replacement. Line 105:
Line 105: ===End of the Reunification War and his death=== ===End of the Reunification War and his death=== − The Taurian campaign would be last of the Reunification War, a victory for Ian's Star League. Annexation of the Periphery Territorial States became an economic boom that helped the Inner Sphere fuel its economic recovery.<ref>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 21: Brave New Worlds? - The Ian's annexation of the Periphery Territorial States would end up rejuvenating his Inner Sphere allies at the cost of the Periphery itself</ref> In 2600, his wife Shandra died. Within a few weeks of her death, Ian named his son Nicholas as heir to the throne of the Star League. [[2602|Two years later]], Ian would pass away and his son would assume the throne.<ref>''The Star League'', p. 52: Postwar Era/A New First Lord - Ian's remaining years and his passing marking the beginning of his son Nicolas' reign</ref> + The Taurian campaign would be last of the Reunification War, a victory for Ian's Star League. Annexation of the Periphery Territorial States became an economic boom that helped the Inner Sphere fuel its economic recovery.<ref>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 21: Brave New Worlds? - The Ian's annexation of the Periphery Territorial States would end up rejuvenating his Inner Sphere allies at the cost of the Periphery itself</ref> In 2600, his wife Shandra died. Within a few weeks of her death, Ian would formally name his son Nicholas as heir to the throne of the Star League. [[2602|Two years later]], Ian would pass away and his son would assume the throne.<ref>''The Star League'', p. 52: Postwar Era/A New First Lord - Ian's remaining years and his passing marking the beginning of his son Nicolas' reign</ref> ==Family and Legacy== ==Family and Legacy== Line 111:
Line 111: During the Reunification War, Ian's ignoring the plight of his beleaguered ally, President of the Rim World Republic Gregory Amaris, planted the seeds of resentment towards Ian Cameron's family and led to House Cameron's destruction.<ref>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 24: Gregory Amaris 20 years' house arrest creates great deal resentment in generations of Amaris family members towards House Cameron, ultimately leading to Amaris Coup</ref> During the Reunification War, Ian's ignoring the plight of his beleaguered ally, President of the Rim World Republic Gregory Amaris, planted the seeds of resentment towards Ian Cameron's family and led to House Cameron's destruction.<ref>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 24: Gregory Amaris 20 years' house arrest creates great deal resentment in generations of Amaris family members towards House Cameron, ultimately leading to Amaris Coup</ref> + + ==Quotes== + {{Quote|''We intend to extend our benevolent protection into every corner of Human-occupied space, whatever the cost… The Star League is eternally committed to the principles of peace. If the Star League is forced to fight for peace, it will be a fight to the death.''|First Lord Ian Cameron: "Pollux Proclamation", 2575, Terra<ref name="ER:2750p15">''Era Report: 2750'', p. 15: "Reunification"</ref>}} + + {{Quote|''It is my belief that the Terran Hegemony is the heart of all human civilization. It is, therefore, paramount that Terra is bedecked with the best that humanity has to offer: the most exquisite architecture, the most learned scholars, the most educated population, and of course, the best technology.''|Ian Cameron, Addressing the Hegemony Congress, 2602, Terra<ref name="ER:2750p24">''Era Report: 2750'', p. 24: "Technology Ascendant"</ref>}} ==Notes== ==Notes==
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| caption = First Lord Ian Cameron | | caption = First Lord Ian Cameron | ||
| name = Ian Cameron | | name = Ian Cameron | ||
| − | | birthdate = 2 August [[2514]]<ref name=TSLp182>''The Star League'', p. 182: "Cameron Family Tree | + | | birthdate = 2 August [[2514]]<ref name=TSLp182>''The Star League'', p. 182: "Cameron Family Tree"</ref> |
| − | | died = 24 August [[2602]]<ref name=TSLp182 | + | | died = 24 August [[2602]]<ref name=TSLp182/> |
| othernames = | | othernames = | ||
| affiliation = [[House Cameron]] | | affiliation = [[House Cameron]] | ||
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| position = [[Director-General of the Terran Hegemony|Director-General]] | | position = [[Director-General of the Terran Hegemony|Director-General]] | ||
| profession = Noble | | profession = Noble | ||
| − | | parents = [[Samson Anders]] (father)<br>[[Deborah Cameron]] (mother) | + | | parents = [[Samson Anders]] (father)<br>[[Deborah Cameron]] (mother) |
| − | | siblings = [[Joseph Cameron (24th c.)|Joseph Cameron]]<ref name=TSLp34>''The Star League'', p. 34</ref | + | | siblings = [[Joseph Cameron (24th c.)|Joseph Cameron]]<ref name=TSLp34>''The Star League'', p. 34</ref> |
| − | | spouse = [[Shandra Noruff]] | + | | spouse = [[Shandra Noruff]] |
| − | | children = [[Timothy Cameron]]<br>[[Nicholas Cameron]] | + | | children = [[Timothy Cameron]]<br>[[Nicholas Cameron]] |
}} | }} | ||
| − | '''Ian Cameron''' was a Terran Hegemony Nobleman, politician, one of the founders of the [[Star League]] and 13th [[Director-General]] of the [[Terran Hegemony]].<ref name=H:RWp45/> | + | '''Ian Cameron''' was a Terran Hegemony Nobleman, politician, one of the founders of the [[Star League]] and 13th [[Director-General]] of the [[Terran Hegemony]].<ref name=H:RWp45>''Historical: Reunification War'', p. 45: "Ian Cameron Profile"</ref> |
==History== | ==History== | ||
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===Building of the Star League=== | ===Building of the Star League=== | ||
====Tale of two treaties==== | ====Tale of two treaties==== | ||
| − | By [[2551]], the [[Third Andurien War]] was being waged between [[House Liao]] and [[House Marik]]. Ian attempted to persuade both warring leaders that war was folly. However, the Confederation's leader, [[Chancellor]] [[Terrence Liao]] was not interested in stopping the war, since it was a means for him to promote himself and gain a reputation. However, Liao's rival, [[ | + | By [[2551]], the [[Third Andurien War]] was being waged between [[House Liao]] and [[House Marik]]. Ian attempted to persuade both warring leaders that war was folly. However, the Confederation's leader, [[Chancellor]] [[Terrence Liao]] was not interested in stopping the war, since it was a means for him to promote himself and gain a reputation. However, Liao's rival, [[Captain-General]] [[Albert Marik]], was indeed interested in Ian's ideas and dreams of a unified Inner Sphere. He too had a similar desire to end what appeared to be ceaseless war. After years of fighting, Ian once again tried to negotiate a peace treaty in [[2556]] between the two warring factions. Terrence Liao's nation fared badly in the war, open opportunity for Ian to end the war and try to convince Liao to sign on for the Star League. With the aid of Albert Marik in form of conceding ownership of [[Andurien]], Ian managed to convince the skeptical Chancellor to sign on to the Star League. He offered a "favorite nation" trade agreement to help convince Liao to join. |
On June 3rd, [[2556]], two treaties were signed, publicly the Andurien Peace Treaty of 2556, signed by Albert Marik and Terrence Liao, ending the Third Andurien War. However a second secret treaty was signed, the Treaty of Geneva, which laid the foundation of the Star League.<ref>''The Star League'', p. 36: Fateful Andurien - Ian managed to use his attempts to end the Third Andurien War to jump-start the creation of the Star League</ref> | On June 3rd, [[2556]], two treaties were signed, publicly the Andurien Peace Treaty of 2556, signed by Albert Marik and Terrence Liao, ending the Third Andurien War. However a second secret treaty was signed, the Treaty of Geneva, which laid the foundation of the Star League.<ref>''The Star League'', p. 36: Fateful Andurien - Ian managed to use his attempts to end the Third Andurien War to jump-start the creation of the Star League</ref> | ||
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In February of 2573 a Taurian fleet of five WarShips would have a malfunction stranding them well in Federated Suns space. With the ships' navigation and communication malfunctioning, the ships would end up in orbit over the world of Fontana in the Malagrotta system. Miners on the House Davion controlled world sent panicked communications believing this to be an invasion to local Davion Command which would respond with a fleet of ten WarShips and attack the Taurians on sight. Only a single cruiser would survive to withdraw to the Taurian Concordat which began readying its military and assumed a defensive posture. | In February of 2573 a Taurian fleet of five WarShips would have a malfunction stranding them well in Federated Suns space. With the ships' navigation and communication malfunctioning, the ships would end up in orbit over the world of Fontana in the Malagrotta system. Miners on the House Davion controlled world sent panicked communications believing this to be an invasion to local Davion Command which would respond with a fleet of ten WarShips and attack the Taurians on sight. Only a single cruiser would survive to withdraw to the Taurian Concordat which began readying its military and assumed a defensive posture. | ||
| − | When the truth of what really occurred surfaced the Federated Suns officials began a | + | When the truth of what really occurred surfaced the Federated Suns officials began a coverup to hide the incident. Then leader of the FedSuns, Lord [[Alexander Davion]], would appeal to Ian Cameron for assistance in negotiating with the Taurians, however the Taurians refused to let Lord Ian become involved. This rebuff to his assistance angered Ian and he would be quoted in saying: {{Quote|''We have been compassionate and prudent long enough. I'll be damned if I'm going pull any more punches''}} |
He would then publicly side with Federated Suns and present to the media that it was Taurians who caused the incident. He then granted the Federated Suns compensation for cost of their losses in the Taurians' "invasion". The Concordat government would refuse any more diplomatic communications with the League or the FedSuns and this incident and its aftermath would later called the [[Malagrotta Crisis]].<ref>''The Star League'', p. 44: Malagrotta Crisis - Events of the Malagrotta Crisis and his response to them</ref><ref>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 17: A Fateful Choice - Malagrotta Crisis and Ian Cameron involvement</ref> | He would then publicly side with Federated Suns and present to the media that it was Taurians who caused the incident. He then granted the Federated Suns compensation for cost of their losses in the Taurians' "invasion". The Concordat government would refuse any more diplomatic communications with the League or the FedSuns and this incident and its aftermath would later called the [[Malagrotta Crisis]].<ref>''The Star League'', p. 44: Malagrotta Crisis - Events of the Malagrotta Crisis and his response to them</ref><ref>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 17: A Fateful Choice - Malagrotta Crisis and Ian Cameron involvement</ref> | ||
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In March, Ian received word from the Periphery's "ambassador", who represented the Independent States of the Periphery, that they would not submit to his League. Ian then had the Bureau of Star League Affairs begin a media campaign aimed to produce propaganda for the coming war. He would strip the Bureau's leader, Duke Mitchell DeGrason, old friend and the best man at his wedding, of his title as head of the organization when he showed his disapproval of Ian's propaganda campaign.<ref>''The Star League'', pp. 45–46: Pollux Proclamation - Ian strips his old friend of his position as head of Bureau of Star League Affairs for disagreeing with him</ref><ref>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 15: Ian noted action include not taking no for answer</ref> | In March, Ian received word from the Periphery's "ambassador", who represented the Independent States of the Periphery, that they would not submit to his League. Ian then had the Bureau of Star League Affairs begin a media campaign aimed to produce propaganda for the coming war. He would strip the Bureau's leader, Duke Mitchell DeGrason, old friend and the best man at his wedding, of his title as head of the organization when he showed his disapproval of Ian's propaganda campaign.<ref>''The Star League'', pp. 45–46: Pollux Proclamation - Ian strips his old friend of his position as head of Bureau of Star League Affairs for disagreeing with him</ref><ref>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 15: Ian noted action include not taking no for answer</ref> | ||
| − | Meanwhile, in April, [[Gregory Amaris]], besieged President of the [[Rim Worlds Republic]], pleaded for help after his own action against rebels of the Rim Republic Army and his own citizens placed him under house arrest. His plea for help would go unanswered for 20 years.<ref>'''The Star League'', p. 51: Rim Worlds War - Gregory Amaris pleads for help go unanswered due to war with the Periphery</ref><ref>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 24: Gregory Amaris plight with his own people leaves him trapped | + | Meanwhile, in April, [[Gregory Amaris]], besieged President of the [[Rim Worlds Republic]], pleaded for help after his own action against rebels of the Rim Republic Army and his own citizens placed him under house arrest. His plea for help would go unanswered for 20 years.<ref>'''The Star League'', p. 51: Rim Worlds War - Gregory Amaris pleads for help go unanswered due to war with the Periphery</ref><ref>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 24: Gregory Amaris plight with his own people leaves him trapped in estate for decades, Ian is blamed for it</ref> |
Ian would be part of the planning for the Taurian Campaign into the Periphery, where he would send six SLDF Corps into the [[Taurian Concordat]], with a large number of Auxiliary Corps forces made up of Federated Sun troops by the end of [[2576]]. With his wife resigning from Commander of the SLDF, he would appoint General Carlos Dangmar Lee as her replacement. | Ian would be part of the planning for the Taurian Campaign into the Periphery, where he would send six SLDF Corps into the [[Taurian Concordat]], with a large number of Auxiliary Corps forces made up of Federated Sun troops by the end of [[2576]]. With his wife resigning from Commander of the SLDF, he would appoint General Carlos Dangmar Lee as her replacement. | ||
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===End of the Reunification War and his death=== | ===End of the Reunification War and his death=== | ||
| − | The Taurian campaign would be last of the Reunification War, a victory for Ian's Star League. Annexation of the Periphery Territorial States became an economic boom that helped the Inner Sphere fuel its economic recovery.<ref>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 21: Brave New Worlds? - The Ian's annexation of the Periphery Territorial States would end up rejuvenating his Inner Sphere allies at the cost of the Periphery itself</ref> In 2600, his wife Shandra died. Within a few weeks of her death, Ian | + | The Taurian campaign would be last of the Reunification War, a victory for Ian's Star League. Annexation of the Periphery Territorial States became an economic boom that helped the Inner Sphere fuel its economic recovery.<ref>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 21: Brave New Worlds? - The Ian's annexation of the Periphery Territorial States would end up rejuvenating his Inner Sphere allies at the cost of the Periphery itself</ref> In 2600, his wife Shandra died. Within a few weeks of her death, Ian would formally name his son Nicholas as heir to the throne of the Star League. [[2602|Two years later]], Ian would pass away and his son would assume the throne.<ref>''The Star League'', p. 52: Postwar Era/A New First Lord - Ian's remaining years and his passing marking the beginning of his son Nicolas' reign</ref> |
==Family and Legacy== | ==Family and Legacy== | ||
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During the Reunification War, Ian's ignoring the plight of his beleaguered ally, President of the Rim World Republic Gregory Amaris, planted the seeds of resentment towards Ian Cameron's family and led to House Cameron's destruction.<ref>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 24: Gregory Amaris 20 years' house arrest creates great deal resentment in generations of Amaris family members towards House Cameron, ultimately leading to Amaris Coup</ref> | During the Reunification War, Ian's ignoring the plight of his beleaguered ally, President of the Rim World Republic Gregory Amaris, planted the seeds of resentment towards Ian Cameron's family and led to House Cameron's destruction.<ref>''Handbook: Major Periphery States'', p. 24: Gregory Amaris 20 years' house arrest creates great deal resentment in generations of Amaris family members towards House Cameron, ultimately leading to Amaris Coup</ref> | ||
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| + | {{Quote|''We intend to extend our benevolent protection into every corner of Human-occupied space, whatever the cost… The Star League is eternally committed to the principles of peace. If the Star League is forced to fight for peace, it will be a fight to the death.''|First Lord Ian Cameron: "Pollux Proclamation", 2575, Terra<ref name="ER:2750p15">''Era Report: 2750'', p. 15: "Reunification"</ref>}} | ||
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| + | {{Quote|''It is my belief that the Terran Hegemony is the heart of all human civilization. It is, therefore, paramount that Terra is bedecked with the best that humanity has to offer: the most exquisite architecture, the most learned scholars, the most educated population, and of course, the best technology.''|Ian Cameron, Addressing the Hegemony Congress, 2602, Terra<ref name="ER:2750p24">''Era Report: 2750'', p. 24: "Technology Ascendant"</ref>}} | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||