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'''Gerald Cameron-Jones''' (Born [[2994]]<ref>''Rolling Thunder (scenario pack)'' p. 13 - Gerald Cameron-Jones profile - Scenario book's latest date is 3028, character birthdates determine by profile listing of his then age.</ref>) - [[thirty-first century|Early thirty-first century]] [[House Marik]] Minor Nobleman, Military Officer and MechWarrior from [[Principality of Regulus]].
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[[File:Gerald Cameron-Jones.jpg|right|thumb|Force Captain Gerald Cameron-Jones]]
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| name                = Gerald Cameron-Jones
 
| birthdate          = [[2994]]<ref name=RTp13>''Rolling Thunder'', p. 13: Gerald Cameron-Jones profile</ref>
 
| died                = [[3076]]<ref name=RGiCv3p10>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 3'', p. 10</ref>
 
| othernames          =
 
| affiliation        = [[House Cameron-Jones]]
 
| rank                = [[Force Commander]]<ref name=RGiCv3p10/>
 
| title              = Baron<ref name=RGiCv3p10/>
 
| position            =
 
| profession          = Noble
 
| parents            = [[Carmelo Cameron-Jones]] (father)<ref name=RTp13/>
 
| siblings            = [[Lynn Cameron-Jones|Lynn]]<ref name=RTp13/><br/>[[Alois Cameron-Jones|Alois]]<ref name=HM:TFWLp70>''House Marik (The Free Worlds League)'', p. 70: "Energy"</ref>
 
| spouse              =
 
| children            =
 
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'''Gerald Cameron-Jones''' was a [[thirty-first century|Early thirty-first century]] Minor Nobleman, Military Officer and MechWarrior from [[Principality of Regulus]].
 
 
 
 
==Character Physical & Mental Description==
 
==Character Physical & Mental Description==
In his youth, he possessed dirty blond hair with gray eyes. Also, he was considered short. He was known for ferocity in tactics and as well defense.  Unlike the rest of [[House Cameron-Jones]], he was reluctant to get involved in politics. More of a straightforward individual who did not like corruption that his family was well known for. He was also known for his humane values.
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In his youth, he possessed dirty blonde hair with gray eyes. Also, he was considered short. He was known for ferocity in tactics and as well defense.  Unlike his rest of family or clan, he reluctant to get involved in politics. He was a straight-forward individual whom did not like corruption that his family was well known for. He was also known for his humanity values.
  
==History==
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==Character History==
 
===Early Life===
 
===Early Life===
Gerald was born on the Free Worlds League world of [[Harmony]] and is the second son of Principality of Regulus Politician, Carmelo Cameron-Jones. Gerald was not fond of politics despite being taught well enough to be diplomatic. He was extremely loyal to House Marik, and joined the military feeling it was the glue that held the League together.
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Gerald was born on Free Worlds League world of [[Harmony]] and is the second son of Principality of Regulas Politician, Carmelo Cameron-Jones. Gerald was not fond of politics despite being taught well enough to be diplomatic. He was extremely loyal to House Marik, and joined the military feeling it was clue that held the League together.
  
 
===Military Career===
 
===Military Career===
He attended the [[Princefield Military Academy]], where he was shown to have good command skills of discipline and was strict about maintenance of his equipment. During his academy days, he caught the attention of then [[First Regulan Hussars]] commanding officer, [[Colonel]] Kinchuhara. Liking what he saw, Kinchuhara began to secretly groom Gerald for a company command position in his regiment.   
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He attended to [[Princefield Military Academy]], where he was shown to have good command skills of discipline and was strict about maintenance of his equipment. During his academy days, he caught the attention of then [[First Regulan Hussars]] commanding officer, [[Colonel]] Kinchuhara. Like what he saw, began to secretly groom Gerald for a company command position in his regiment.   
  
After graduating, he was assigned to the Colonel's regiment as part of the Eastern Star Strike Battalion.  He was assigned [[Rolling Thunder]] Company, under the command of Force Captain Vic "Ripper" Davis. He rose through the ranks of the rough and tumble company to command its Fire Lance in [[3019]]. Three years after becoming the Fire Lance's commander, Force Captain Davis was promoted to the Battalion's commanding officer position. Gerald was then promoted to Force Captain and assumed command of Rolling Thunder in late [[3022]], after the unit had returned from a tour garrisoning [[Atreus (FWL)|Atreus]].<ref name=RTp13/>
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After graduating, he was assigned to Colonel's regiment as part of Eastern Star Strike Battalion.  He was assigned [[Rolling Thunder]] Company, under the command of Force Captain Vic "Ripper" Davis. He rose through the ranks of the rough and tumble company to command its Fire Lance in [[3019]]. Three years after becoming Fire Lancer's commander, Force Captain Davis was promoted to the Battalion's commanding officer position. He was then promoted to Force Captain and assumed command of Rolling Thunder in late [[3022]], after unit had return from tour garrisoning [[Atreus (FWL)|Atreus]].<ref>''Rolling Thunder (scenario pack)'' p. 13 - Character Profile - Brief history up to him taking command of unit.</ref>
  
 
===Commanding Officer of Rolling Thunder===  
 
===Commanding Officer of Rolling Thunder===  
Gerald's first tour as the Thunder's commanding officer had his unit switching between garrisoning [[Regulus]] and worlds on the [[Lyran Commonwealth|Lyran]] border. From [[3023]] to November [[3024]], the unit alternated between these two roles, and Gerald led the company on occasional raiding missions.
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Gerald first tour as Thunder's commanding officer had his unit switching between garrisoning [[Regulus]] and worlds on the [[Lyran Commonwealth|Lyran]]. From [[3023]] to November [[3024]], the unit alternated between these two roles, and Gerald lead the company on occasional raid mission.
  
In December of [[3024]], the unit was dispatched to world of [[Tiber (FWL)|Tiber]]. The unit was sent to heavily industrialize world due to dissent activity and Thunder was intended to conduct counterinsurgency against the guerrillas.  In January, Gerald and his unit loyalty were put to the test. Gerald and his people were forced to fight a renegade Regulan Hussar unit which had defected to the rebel forces. In this tough battle were forced to destroy the traitors.<ref name=RTp10>''Rolling Thunder'', p. 10: Assuming command to the fight on Tiber in December 3024/Jan 3025</ref>
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In December of [[3024]], the unit was dispatched to world of [[Tiber]]. The unit was sent to heavily industrialize world due to dissent activity and Thunder was intended to conduct counter-insurgency against the guerrillas.  In January, Gerald and his unit loyalty were put to the test. Gerald and his people were forced to fight a renegade Regulan Hussar unit which had defected to the rebel forces. In this tough battle were forced to destroy the traitors.<ref>''Rolling Thunder (scenario pack)'' p. 10 - Assuming command to the fight on Tiber in December 3024/Jan 3025.</ref>
  
Late in the year, in May of [[3025]] the unit was assigned to fight insurgents on [[Hong Qiao]].  However, Gerald, was with more elusive enemy who, unlike on Tiber, fought from the shadows, frustrating himself and his command.  The unit was ambushed number times by the local Third Route Army, including a notable encounter in August where the Attack Lance was on a seek-and-destroy mission, the guerrilla forces attacked them in the steamy jungles of Xinhuai River Valley.<ref name=RTp33>''Rolling Thunder'', p. 33: scenario Rumble in the Jungle - Gives some details from Gerald's diary of unit's actions on Hong Quia.</ref>  After five months of futile attempts to destroy the insurgents, the Gerald was order by Regulan high command pull his unit out for reassigned elsewhere.
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Late in the year, in May of [[3025]] the unit was assigned to fight insurgents on [[Hong Qiao]].  However, Gerald, was with more elusive enemy, whom unlike on Tiber fought from the shadows, frustrating himself and his command.  The unit was ambushed number times by the local Third Route Army, including a notable encounter in August where the Attack Lance was on a seek-and-destroy mission, the guerrilla forces attacked them in the steamy jungles of Xinhuai River Valley.<ref>''Rolling Thunder (scenario pack)'' p. 33 - scenario Rumble in the Jungle - Gives some details from Gerald's diary of unit's actions on Hong Quia.</ref>  After five months of futile attempts to destroy the insurgents, the Gerald was order by Regulan high command pull his unit out for reassigned elsewhere.
  
The Thunder was reassigned to work with its parent regiment in a reprisal campaign against the [[Capellan Confederation]].  On its arrival with First Hussars on [[Calloway VI]], the regiment discovered that House Liao had dispatched its [[2nd McCarron's Armored Cavalry|2nd Regiment of the McCarron's Armored Cavalry]] steal equipment from the world. Gerald and Rolling Thunder along with rest of the 1st Hussars managed to disrupt the raid, but not before being counterattacked by the Liao Mercenary before making good their escape.
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Thunder reassigned work with its parent regiment in reprisal campaign against [[Capellan Confederation]].  On its arrival with First Hussars on [[Calloway VI]], the regiment discovered that House Liao had dispatched its [[2nd McCarron's Armored Cavalry|2nd Regiment of the McCarron's Armored Cavalry]] steal equipment from the world. Gerald and Rolling Thunder along with rest of the 1st Hussars managed to disrupt the raid, but not before being counter-attacked by the Liao Mercenary before making good their escape.
  
On [[Wallis]] in [[3027]], Gerald led the unit again in counterinsurgency mission.  The unit was forced to be on the run after two weeks arriving. He led the unit attempting dodge enemy Aerospace Fighters hunting them.  Wasn't until sometime later did the unit without reinforcements, managed to put down the coup and bring the world under League control.
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On [[Wallis]] in [[3027]], Gerald lead the unit again in counter-insurgency mission.  The unit was forced to be on the run after two weeks arriving. He lead the unit attempting dodge enemy Aerospace Fighters hunting them.  Wasn't until sometime later did the unit without reinforcements, managed to put down coupe and bring the world under League control.
 
 
In October, Gerald and the company was sent to rejoin rest of the 1st Regulan Hussars for a raiding campaign in Lyran space.  Striking world of [[Poulsbo]] in January [[3028]], Gerald's unit was assigned to hit city of Silverdale.  Soon after landing and securing the Landing Zone, his troops reported incoming VTOLs and armor units in the city itself.  The Gerald's force clashed with local defenders, including the [[Lyran 2nd Armored Brigade|2nd Lyran Armored Brigade]]. The Company with rest of the Regulan force was forced withdraw short of their objective, Bangor military base. It was able to inflict considerable mount of damage to enemy, before withdrawing from the planet.<ref name=RTp28-29>''Rolling Thunder'', pp. 28–29: Thunder meets Lightning - Gerald diary details action on Lyran world of Poulsbo in 3028.</ref>
 
  
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In October, Gerald and the company was sent to re-join rest of the 1st Regulan Hussars for a raiding campaign in Lyran space.  Striking world of [[Poulsbo]] in January [[3028]], Gerald's unit was assigned to hit city of Silverdale.  Soon after landing and securing the Landing Zone, his troops reported incoming VTOLs and armor units in the city itself.  The Gerald's force clashed with local defenders, including the [[2nd Lyran Armored Brigade]]. The Company with rest of the Regulan force was forced withdraw short of their objective, Bangor military base. It was able to inflict considerable mount of damage to enemy, before withdrawing from the planet.<ref>''Rolling Thunder (scenario pack)'' pp. 28-29 - Thunder meets Lightning - Gerald diary details action on Lyran world of Poulsbo in 3028.</ref>
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===Later Years===
 
===Later Years===
Gerald was steadily promoted eventually from command of Rolling Thunder to the 1st Regulan Husser's Commanding Officer.  In [[3044]], Baron Cameron-Jones retired from military service and became a representative for his homeworld of Harmony.<ref>''Field Manual: Free Worlds League'', p. 106: 1st Regulan Hussars - Officers - Gerald is briefly mentioned his continued promotions from Rolling Thunder to retiring as CO of Regulan Hussars and becoming FWL Rep for Harmony.</ref>  He was rumored to have been killed in [[3076]] when [[Word of Blake]] forces [[Battle of Harmony (3076)|assaulted]] the world but between the confused battles and multiple nuclear explosions it was impossible to verify.<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 3'', p. 10: "Force Commander Gerald Cameron-Jones"</ref>
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Since the his days with Rolling Thunder, Gerald had steadily been promoted eventually from command of Rolling Thunder, to Eastern Star Strike Battalion and ultimately to the 1st Regulan Husser's Commanding Officer.  In [[3044]], he retired from military service and became a representative for his home world of Harmony.<ref>''Field Manual: Free Worlds League'' p. 106 - 1st Regulan Hussars - Officers - Gerald is briefly mentioned his continued promotions from Rolling Thunder to retiring as CO of Regulan Hussars and becoming FWL Rep for Harmony.</ref>  
  
 
=== Marriage and Children ===
 
=== Marriage and Children ===
One of Gerald's great-grandchildren, [[Ellen Cameron-Jones]], would also serve in the First Hussars.<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp28">''Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League'', p. 28: "SRTH-10 ''Sarath''"</ref>
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One of Gerald's great-grandchildren, [[Ellen Cameron-Jones]], would also serve in the First Hussars.<ref name="TRO:3145FWLp28">''Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League'', p. 28, "SRTH-10 ''Sarath''"</ref>
 
 
==BattleMechs==
 
Gerald piloted a BLG-1G ''[[BattleMaster]]'' that was modified by his personal MechTech, [[Jim Holloway (Technician)|Jim Holloway]], which exchanged the normal torso weaponry for a bank of light autocannons. This one-off modification would later serve as the inspiration for the -6C variant.<ref>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 3'', p. 8</ref>
 
  
==Gallery==
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==Character Notes==
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During his active military character, he was a noted for piloting a BLG-1G ''[[BattleMaster]]''.
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==References==
 
==References==
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==Bibliograpyh==
 
==Bibliograpyh==
* ''[[House Marik (The Free Worlds League)]]''
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* ''[[Rolling Thunder (scenario pack)]]''
* ''[[Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 3]]''
 
* ''[[Rolling Thunder (scenario pack)|Rolling Thunder]]''
 
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League]]''
 
* ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League]]''
  
[[Category: Free Worlds League Characters|Cameron-Jones, Gerald]]
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[[Category: Minor Characters|Cameron-Jones, Gerald]]
[[Category:Notable BattleMaster Pilots|Cameron-Jones, Gerald]]
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[[Category: House Marik Characters|Cameron-Jones, Gerald]]

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