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Line 26: Jeffrey Calderon came to be Protector at the request of [[Janice Calderon]] and Marshal [[Hadji Doru]] after Marshal Doru declared Thomas Calderon unfit to rule. Thomas' paranoia had been growing for many years and reached a zenith in 3055 when he demanded that the military arrest prominent members of the government. These governmental officials had disobeyed his commands in regards to support of the [[Far Lookers]] movement and in the resumption of active colonization from the Concordat. Though his concerns, that extending the borders would make it harder to protect the peoples of the Concordat, were relevant, his response was not appropriate and Marshal [[Hadji Doru]] came to Jeffrey and begged him to take the reins of government from his father. <ref name=TP2-14>''The Periphery, 2nd Edition (sourcebook)'' p. 14</ref> With his assumption of power Jeffrey became one of the youngest Protectors in Taurian Concordat history.<ref name=TP2-26>''The Periphery, 2nd Edition (sourcebook)'' p. 26</ref> Jeffrey Calderon came to be Protector at the request of [[Janice Calderon]] and Marshal [[Hadji Doru]] after Marshal Doru declared Thomas Calderon unfit to rule. Thomas' paranoia had been growing for many years and reached a zenith in 3055 when he demanded that the military arrest prominent members of the government. These governmental officials had disobeyed his commands in regards to support of the [[Far Lookers]] movement and in the resumption of active colonization from the Concordat. Though his concerns, that extending the borders would make it harder to protect the peoples of the Concordat, were relevant, his response was not appropriate and Marshal [[Hadji Doru]] came to Jeffrey and begged him to take the reins of government from his father. <ref name=TP2-14>''The Periphery, 2nd Edition (sourcebook)'' p. 14</ref> With his assumption of power Jeffrey became one of the youngest Protectors in Taurian Concordat history.<ref name=TP2-26>''The Periphery, 2nd Edition (sourcebook)'' p. 26</ref> − The new Protector had many challenges facing him in his first years, including a faltering economy and a populace that was tired of the constant stresses of multiple years of heightened military alert under his father's leadership. One of his first official acts was to repeal civilian conscription of builders and construction personnel as well as the various taxes that had been earmarked for military buildup in the Concordat. He also announced measures to enhance trade, both internal to the Concordat and with external governments and trading partners. He also repealed the restrictions that had been placed on Concordat colonization efforts.<ref name=TP2-14/> + The new Protector had many challenges facing him in his first years, including a faltering economy and a populace that was tired of the constant stresses due to the multiple years of heightened military alert under his fathers leadership. One of his first official acts was to repeal civilian conscription of builders and construction personnel as well as the various taxes that had been earmarked for military buildup in the Concordat. He also announced measures to enhance trade, both internal to the Concordat and with external governments and trading partners, as well as repealing the restrictions that had been on Concordat support of colonization.<ref name=TP2-14/> − In the years before becoming the Protector, Jeffrey had been in secret negotiations with [[Emma Centrella]] of the [[Magistracy of Canopus]] to support stronger trade relations and joint colonization efforts. With his assumption of power these negotiations became open and, in March of [[3056]], the [[Treaty of Taurus]] was signed between the Canopian and the Concordat governments.<ref name=TP2-14/> + In the years before becoming the Protector, Jeffrey had been in secret negotiations with the [[Emma Centrella]] of the [[Magistracy of Canopus]] to support stronger trade relations and joint colonization efforts. With his assumption of power these negotiations became open and, in March of [[3056]], the [[Treaty of Taurus]] was signed between the Canopian and the Concordat governments.<ref name=TP2-14/> Jeffrey came to power with the support of the people and the military. He was ably advised by his sister Janice and was seen to be both intelligent and energetic, and under his guidance the Concordat entered a renaissance of sorts.<ref name=TP2-26/> Under his leadership the Taurian economy strengthened and his policies toward government spending caused a resurgence in production of all products throughout the Concordat. He authorized increased production of [[BattleMech]]s in Taurian factories, funding this expansion with the reorganization and streamlining of Military spending.<ref name=TP2-14/> The unofficial motto of his reign was ''"Men and Machines, anything else is wasteful"''.<ref name=FMP-49>''Field Manual: Periphery'' p. 49</ref> Jeffrey came to power with the support of the people and the military. He was ably advised by his sister Janice and was seen to be both intelligent and energetic, and under his guidance the Concordat entered a renaissance of sorts.<ref name=TP2-26/> Under his leadership the Taurian economy strengthened and his policies toward government spending caused a resurgence in production of all products throughout the Concordat. He authorized increased production of [[BattleMech]]s in Taurian factories, funding this expansion with the reorganization and streamlining of Military spending.<ref name=TP2-14/> The unofficial motto of his reign was ''"Men and Machines, anything else is wasteful"''.<ref name=FMP-49>''Field Manual: Periphery'' p. 49</ref> − During the waning years of the 3050s the Centrella-lead Canopian government entered into an agreement with the [[Capellan Confederation]] which promised favored trade status and joint military support between the two realms. In [[3058]] diplomats from both nations approached the Protector to join the Capellan/Canopian alliance as an equal partner. Though Jeffrey was hesitant regarding the military ties inherent in the Alliance he did see the advantages of a trade partnership for the Concordat. His hesitation stemmed from his distrust of Capellan leader [[Sun-Tzu Liao|Sun-Tzu]] as well as his reluctance to commit Taurian forces to military adventures in the turbulent [[Inner Sphere]]. The three leaders agreed to meet in a summit to be held in the New Colony Region on the planet [[Detroit]] in the latter months of [[3060]]. This planet was chosen because the state of the art BattleMech facilities that had been built with Capellan support were seen as a graphic example of the benefits of this potential [[Trinity Alliance]]. This decisions would have fateful consequences for both Jeffrey and the future of the Concordat.<ref name=IS-105-106>''Inner Sphere (sourcebook)'' pp. 105 and 106</ref> + During the waning years of the 3050's the Centrella lead Canopian government entered into an agreement with the [[Capellan Confederation]] that promised favored trade status and joint military support between the two realms. In [[3058]] diplomats from both nations approached the Protector to join the Capellan/Canopian alliance as an equal partner. Though Jeffrey was hesitant regarding the military ties inherent in the Alliance he did see the advantages of a trade partnership for the Concordat. His hesitation led from his distrust of Capellan leader [[Sun-Tzu Liao|Sun-Tzu]] as well as his reluctance to commit Taurian forces to military adventures in the turbulent [[Inner Sphere]]. The three leaders agreed to meet in a summit to be held in the New Colony Region on the planet [[Detroit]] in the latter months of [[3060]]. This planet was chosen because the state of the art BattleMech facilities that had been built with Capellan support were seen as a graphic example of the benefits of this potential [[Trinity Alliance]]. This decisions would have fateful consequences for both Jeffrey and the future of the Concordat.<ref name=IS-105-106>''Inner Sphere (sourcebook)'' pp. 105 and 106</ref> ===Death=== ===Death===
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Jeffrey Calderon came to be Protector at the request of [[Janice Calderon]] and Marshal [[Hadji Doru]] after Marshal Doru declared Thomas Calderon unfit to rule. Thomas' paranoia had been growing for many years and reached a zenith in 3055 when he demanded that the military arrest prominent members of the government. These governmental officials had disobeyed his commands in regards to support of the [[Far Lookers]] movement and in the resumption of active colonization from the Concordat. Though his concerns, that extending the borders would make it harder to protect the peoples of the Concordat, were relevant, his response was not appropriate and Marshal [[Hadji Doru]] came to Jeffrey and begged him to take the reins of government from his father. <ref name=TP2-14>''The Periphery, 2nd Edition (sourcebook)'' p. 14</ref> With his assumption of power Jeffrey became one of the youngest Protectors in Taurian Concordat history.<ref name=TP2-26>''The Periphery, 2nd Edition (sourcebook)'' p. 26</ref> | Jeffrey Calderon came to be Protector at the request of [[Janice Calderon]] and Marshal [[Hadji Doru]] after Marshal Doru declared Thomas Calderon unfit to rule. Thomas' paranoia had been growing for many years and reached a zenith in 3055 when he demanded that the military arrest prominent members of the government. These governmental officials had disobeyed his commands in regards to support of the [[Far Lookers]] movement and in the resumption of active colonization from the Concordat. Though his concerns, that extending the borders would make it harder to protect the peoples of the Concordat, were relevant, his response was not appropriate and Marshal [[Hadji Doru]] came to Jeffrey and begged him to take the reins of government from his father. <ref name=TP2-14>''The Periphery, 2nd Edition (sourcebook)'' p. 14</ref> With his assumption of power Jeffrey became one of the youngest Protectors in Taurian Concordat history.<ref name=TP2-26>''The Periphery, 2nd Edition (sourcebook)'' p. 26</ref> | ||
| − | The new Protector had many challenges facing him in his first years, including a faltering economy and a populace that was tired of the constant stresses | + | The new Protector had many challenges facing him in his first years, including a faltering economy and a populace that was tired of the constant stresses due to the multiple years of heightened military alert under his fathers leadership. One of his first official acts was to repeal civilian conscription of builders and construction personnel as well as the various taxes that had been earmarked for military buildup in the Concordat. He also announced measures to enhance trade, both internal to the Concordat and with external governments and trading partners, as well as repealing the restrictions that had been on Concordat support of colonization.<ref name=TP2-14/> |
| − | In the years before becoming the Protector, Jeffrey had been in secret negotiations with [[Emma Centrella]] of the [[Magistracy of Canopus]] to support stronger trade relations and joint colonization efforts. With his assumption of power these negotiations became open and, in March of [[3056]], the [[Treaty of Taurus]] was signed between the Canopian and the Concordat governments.<ref name=TP2-14/> | + | In the years before becoming the Protector, Jeffrey had been in secret negotiations with the [[Emma Centrella]] of the [[Magistracy of Canopus]] to support stronger trade relations and joint colonization efforts. With his assumption of power these negotiations became open and, in March of [[3056]], the [[Treaty of Taurus]] was signed between the Canopian and the Concordat governments.<ref name=TP2-14/> |
Jeffrey came to power with the support of the people and the military. He was ably advised by his sister Janice and was seen to be both intelligent and energetic, and under his guidance the Concordat entered a renaissance of sorts.<ref name=TP2-26/> Under his leadership the Taurian economy strengthened and his policies toward government spending caused a resurgence in production of all products throughout the Concordat. He authorized increased production of [[BattleMech]]s in Taurian factories, funding this expansion with the reorganization and streamlining of Military spending.<ref name=TP2-14/> The unofficial motto of his reign was ''"Men and Machines, anything else is wasteful"''.<ref name=FMP-49>''Field Manual: Periphery'' p. 49</ref> | Jeffrey came to power with the support of the people and the military. He was ably advised by his sister Janice and was seen to be both intelligent and energetic, and under his guidance the Concordat entered a renaissance of sorts.<ref name=TP2-26/> Under his leadership the Taurian economy strengthened and his policies toward government spending caused a resurgence in production of all products throughout the Concordat. He authorized increased production of [[BattleMech]]s in Taurian factories, funding this expansion with the reorganization and streamlining of Military spending.<ref name=TP2-14/> The unofficial motto of his reign was ''"Men and Machines, anything else is wasteful"''.<ref name=FMP-49>''Field Manual: Periphery'' p. 49</ref> | ||
| − | During the waning years of the | + | During the waning years of the 3050's the Centrella lead Canopian government entered into an agreement with the [[Capellan Confederation]] that promised favored trade status and joint military support between the two realms. In [[3058]] diplomats from both nations approached the Protector to join the Capellan/Canopian alliance as an equal partner. Though Jeffrey was hesitant regarding the military ties inherent in the Alliance he did see the advantages of a trade partnership for the Concordat. His hesitation led from his distrust of Capellan leader [[Sun-Tzu Liao|Sun-Tzu]] as well as his reluctance to commit Taurian forces to military adventures in the turbulent [[Inner Sphere]]. The three leaders agreed to meet in a summit to be held in the New Colony Region on the planet [[Detroit]] in the latter months of [[3060]]. This planet was chosen because the state of the art BattleMech facilities that had been built with Capellan support were seen as a graphic example of the benefits of this potential [[Trinity Alliance]]. This decisions would have fateful consequences for both Jeffrey and the future of the Concordat.<ref name=IS-105-106>''Inner Sphere (sourcebook)'' pp. 105 and 106</ref> |
===Death=== | ===Death=== | ||