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Line 3: | caption = | caption = | name = Gerald Cameron-Jones | name = Gerald Cameron-Jones − | birthdate = [[2994]]<ref name=RTp13>''Rolling Thunder'', p. 13: Gerald Cameron-Jones profile</ref> + | birthdate = [[2994]]<ref name=RTp13>''Rolling Thunder (scenario pack)'' p. 13 - Gerald Cameron-Jones profile</ref> − | died = [[3076]]<ref name=RGiCv3p10>''Recognition Guide: ilClan, vol. 3'', p. 10</ref> + | died = | othernames = | othernames = | affiliation = [[House Cameron-Jones]] | affiliation = [[House Cameron-Jones]] − | rank = [[Force Commander]]<ref name=RGiCv3p10/>+ | profession = − | title = Baron<ref name=RGiCv3p10/> − | position = − | profession = Noble | parents = [[Carmelo Cameron-Jones]] (father)<ref name=RTp13/> | 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> + | siblings = [[Lynn Cameron-Jones]]<ref name=RTp13/> | spouse = | spouse = | children = | children = }} }} − '''Gerald Cameron-Jones''' was a [[thirty-first century|Early thirty-first century]] Minor Nobleman, Military Officer and MechWarrior from [[Principality of Regulus]]. + '''Gerald Cameron-Jones''' (Born [[2994]]) - [[thirty-first century|Early thirty-first century]] [[House Marik]] 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. + 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 the rest of [[House Cameron-Jones]], he was reluctant to get involved in politics. More of 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== ==History== Line 33:
Line 30: 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. 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. − 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> + 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 name=RTp10>''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. + 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 name=RTp33>''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. + 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 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. + 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> + 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 [[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 (scenario pack)'' pp. 28-29 - Thunder meets Lightning - Gerald diary details action on Lyran world of Poulsbo in 3028.</ref> ===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> + 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> + 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== + ==Character Notes== − 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>+ During his active military career, he was noted for piloting a BLG-1G ''[[BattleMaster]]''. − − ==Gallery== − <gallery> − GeraldCameronJones2.png − </gallery> ==References== ==References== Line 61:
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| parents = [[Carmelo Cameron-Jones]] (father)<ref name=RTp13/> | | parents = [[Carmelo Cameron-Jones]] (father)<ref name=RTp13/> | ||
| − | | siblings = [[Lynn Cameron-Jones | + | | siblings = [[Lynn Cameron-Jones]]<ref name=RTp13/> |
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| − | '''Gerald Cameron-Jones''' | + | '''Gerald Cameron-Jones''' (Born [[2994]]) - [[thirty-first century|Early thirty-first century]] [[House Marik]] Minor Nobleman, Military Officer and MechWarrior from [[Principality of Regulus]]. |
==Character Physical & Mental Description== | ==Character Physical & Mental Description== | ||
| − | In his youth, he possessed dirty | + | 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 the rest of [[House Cameron-Jones]], he was reluctant to get involved in politics. More of 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== | ==History== | ||
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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. | 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. | ||
| − | In December of [[3024]], the unit was dispatched to world of [[ | + | 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 name=RTp10>''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 | + | 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 name=RTp33>''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 | + | 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 counter-attacked by the Liao Mercenary before making good their escape. |
| − | On [[Wallis]] in [[3027]], Gerald | + | 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 | + | 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 [[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 (scenario pack)'' pp. 28-29 - Thunder meets Lightning - Gerald diary details action on Lyran world of Poulsbo in 3028.</ref> |
===Later Years=== | ===Later Years=== | ||
| − | Gerald | + | 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 | + | 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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* ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League]]'' | * ''[[Technical Readout: 3145 Free Worlds League]]'' | ||
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