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Line 1: − {{otheruses|the pre-Star League Director-General|the First Lord whose death started the Amaris Civil War|Richard Cameron (28th c.)}}+ '''Richard Cameron I''' (Born [[2388]] - Died [[2433]])<ref>''Star League sourcebook'', p. 182 Cameron Family Tree - Richard Cameron I's birth, Death and year reign noted.</ref> - [[House Cameron]] nobility, Naval Officer, and the 7th Director-General of the [[Terran Hegemony]]. − {{InfoBoxCharacter+ ==Character Description== − | image = + Richard Cameron was ambitionious man, he also dotted and spoiled his family.<ref>''Star League sourcebook'', pp. 29-30 Richard Cameron I & Jacob Cameron - Jacob profile eludes to Richards behavior to his family. While Richard history of military aggression suggests his ambition</ref> − | caption = − | name = Richard Cameron − | birthdate = [[2388]]<ref name=SLp182>''The Star League'', p. 182: "Cameron Family Tree"</ref> − | died = [[2433]]<ref name=SLp182/> − | othernames = − | affiliation = [[House Cameron]] − | rank = − | title = − | position = [[Director-General of the Terran Hegemony|Director-General]] − | profession = Noble − | parents = [[Brian Cameron (24th c.)|Brian Cameron]] (father)<br>[[Katherine McQuiston]] (mother) − | siblings = − | 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|Director-General]] of the [[Terran Hegemony]]. ==History== ==History== ===Scandalous Birth=== ===Scandalous Birth=== − Richard was originally the illegitimate child of Katherine McQuiston and [[Brian Cameron (24th c.)|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.<ref name=SLp25a>''The Star League'', p. 25: "Raymond Cameron"</ref> + Richard Cameron 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 created a scandal that left his Uncle dead and 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 eleven years old when his father, now Director-General, married his mother and claimed him as his legitimate son and heir in [[2399]].<ref name=SLp25b>''The Star League'', p. 25: "Brian Cameron"</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 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 Officer in the [[Hegemony Armed Forces]] Naval branch. He rose through the ranks to command a ''[[Lola I]]''-class destroyer named the [[Beatrice (Individual Lola I-class WarShip)|THS ''Beatrice'']]. His military career was cut short when his aunt, [[Judith Cameron]], retired as Director-General of the Terran Hegemony.<ref name=SLp29>''The Star League'', p. 29: "Richard Cameron"</ref> + After growing up, he would become a Naval Office in [[Hegemony Armed Forces]] Naval branch. He rose up the ranks, to command a [[Lola I|Lola Class Destroyer]], named the THS ''Beatrice''. His career was cut short with retirement of his [[Judith Cameron|Aunt Judith]] from Directorship.<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]], 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. + In [[2431]], [[Federated Suns]] relationship with Hegemony had been deteriorating. Trouble came to the boiling point on Joined-owned world of [[Cartago]]. The planet's government had placed a economic sanctions against the Hegemony. The world's population, whom was more loyal to the Federated Suns, claimed Hegemony's oxygen factories were now stripping the planet's of its oxygen. Cashes on the planet, after number clashes on world killed number of people, left it in hands of the Hegemony. Tensions with FedSuns rose more as AFFS forces invasion of the planet were 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]].<ref name=SLp29/>+ Richard choose in an offensive campaign, he would direct his forces to take the FedSun world of [[Kentares]]. Despite his forces lacking experienced, they would hand him a victory as Davions were pushed off world. This increased his popularity with Hegemony's public which help leverage him to be able ratify Nomination process which allows him to select his 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]]'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 name=SLp182/><ref name=SLp30>''The Star League'', p. 30: "Jacob Cameron"</ref> + In [[2433]], Richard had gone a tour of the Hegemony Research Alliance Department (HRAD)'s facilities in the Canada's Rocky Mountains on [[Terra]]. There on the tour he suffered from a heart attack and died. His son Jacob, would be voted take his place.<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 married [[Northwind]] Countess [[Jessica Dravens]], who bore him a son, [[Jacob Cameron]]. + Richard would marry [[Northwind]] Countess Jessica Dravens, whom would bare him a son, [[Jacob Cameron]]. His accomplishments include conquest of Kenteres and amending the nomination progress that would allow Director-General 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== − 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.<ref name=SLp182/><ref name=TSLp29-30>''The Star League'', pp. 29–30: "Richard Cameron" and "Jacob Cameron"</ref> + {{s-start}} + {{s-bef|before=[[Judith Cameron]]}} + {{s-title|title=[[Director-General]] of the [[Terran Hegemony]]|years=[[2419]]-[[2433]]}} + {{s-aft|after=[[Jacob Cameron]]}} + {{s-end}} ==References== ==References== Line 47:
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| − | + | '''Richard Cameron I''' (Born [[2388]] - Died [[2433]])<ref>''Star League sourcebook'', p. 182 Cameron Family Tree - Richard Cameron I's birth, Death and year reign noted.</ref> - [[House Cameron]] nobility, Naval Officer, and the 7th Director-General of the [[Terran Hegemony]]. | |
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==History== | ==History== | ||
===Scandalous Birth=== | ===Scandalous Birth=== | ||
| − | Richard was originally the illegitimate child of Katherine McQuiston and [[ | + | Richard Cameron 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 created a scandal that left his Uncle dead and 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 | + | 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 Office in [[Hegemony Armed Forces]] Naval branch. He rose up the ranks, to command a [[Lola I|Lola Class Destroyer]], named the THS ''Beatrice''. His career was cut short with retirement of his [[Judith Cameron|Aunt Judith]] from Directorship.<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]], | + | In [[2431]], [[Federated Suns]] relationship with Hegemony had been deteriorating. Trouble came to the boiling point on Joined-owned world of [[Cartago]]. The planet's government had placed a economic sanctions against the Hegemony. The world's population, whom was more loyal to the Federated Suns, claimed Hegemony's oxygen factories were now stripping the planet's of its oxygen. Cashes on the planet, after number clashes on world killed number of people, left it in hands of the Hegemony. Tensions with FedSuns rose more as AFFS forces invasion of the planet were repelled. |
| − | + | Richard choose in an offensive campaign, he would direct his forces to take the FedSun world of [[Kentares]]. Despite his forces lacking experienced, they would hand him a victory as Davions were pushed off world. This increased his popularity with Hegemony's public which help leverage him to be able ratify Nomination process which allows him to select his 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 | + | In [[2433]], Richard had gone a tour of the Hegemony Research Alliance Department (HRAD)'s facilities in the Canada's Rocky Mountains on [[Terra]]. There on the tour he suffered from a heart attack and died. His son Jacob, would be voted take his place.<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 | + | Richard would marry [[Northwind]] Countess Jessica Dravens, whom would bare him a son, [[Jacob Cameron]]. His accomplishments include conquest of Kenteres and amending the nomination progress that would allow Director-General 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== | |
| − | His accomplishments | + | {{s-start}} |
| + | {{s-bef|before=[[Judith Cameron]]}} | ||
| + | {{s-title|title=[[Director-General]] of the [[Terran Hegemony]]|years=[[2419]]-[[2433]]}} | ||
| + | {{s-aft|after=[[Jacob Cameron]]}} | ||
| + | {{s-end}} | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==Bibliography== | ==Bibliography== | ||
| − | * ''[[ | + | *''[[Star League sourcebook|Star League Sourcebook]]'' |
| − | [[Category:Terran Hegemony Characters|Cameron | + | [[Category:Minor Characters|Cameron I, Richard]] |
| − | [[Category:Director-General|Cameron | + | [[Category:House Cameron Characters|Cameron I, Richard]] |
| + | [[Category:Terran Hegemony Characters|Cameron I, Richard]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Director-General|Cameron I, Richard]] | ||