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− | '''Theodore Cameron''' (Born [[2434]])<ref>''Star League sourcebook'', p. 182 Cameron Family Tree | + | '''Theodore Cameron''' (Born [[2434]])<ref>''Star League sourcebook'', p. 182 Cameron Family Tree</ref> was a [[House Cameron]] nobleman, tank officer, and the 9th [[Director-General]] of the [[Terran Hegemony]]. |
==Character Description== | ==Character Description== | ||
− | Theodore's personality was heavily | + | Theodore's personality was heavily affected by his upbringing by his egocentric father. He was a spoiled man, who lived a life of luxury while neglecting affairs of state, with the notable exception of the military.<ref>''Star League sourcebook'', pp. 30 Jacob Cameron and The Decadent Camerons</ref> |
==History== | ==History== | ||
===Early Life and Career=== | ===Early Life and Career=== | ||
− | + | The child of Director-General Jacob Cameron and actress Constance Zel, Theodore was raised in the comfort of his wealthy family. He joined the [[HAF]] as an officer, and was part of the 132nd Heavy Armor Regiment command.<ref>''Star League sourcebook'', p. 30 The Decadent Camerons</ref> | |
===As Director-General of the Terran Hegemony=== | ===As Director-General of the Terran Hegemony=== | ||
====Theodore The Decadent==== | ====Theodore The Decadent==== | ||
− | After his father's stroke in [[2461]], he became Director-General. | + | After his father's stroke in [[2461]], he became Director-General. Years of his father's reign had strained relations between the people and the Directorship. The people fervently hoped that Theodore would be better a leader. However, when the time came to vote for who would become Director-General, only twenty-five percent of the population voted to have Theodore installed. This showed that the public was still very wary of a new leader. |
− | Their worries would prove correct. Though strong and decisive on the affairs of the military, | + | Their worries would prove correct. Though strong and decisive on the affairs of the military, he was indecisive and ineffective when making decisions regarding civilian-related issues such as re-structuring taxes. This helped fuel his people's anger at the runaway inflation and the shortage of basic goods caused by his father. Theodore continued his father's military build up plan and ignored the needs of the public. He spent large sums of money on himself, buying and building extravagant palaces on [[Terra]], such as restoring the [[w:Palace_of_Versailles|Palace of Versailles]] and constructing new ones including the Castle-by-the-Columbia, the Chicago Palaces, and built many more on other planets nearby.<ref>''Star League sourcebook'', p. 30 The Decadent Camerons</ref> |
====The Alamo and the Assault of the Oriente System==== | ====The Alamo and the Assault of the Oriente System==== | ||
=====The Alamo Incident===== | =====The Alamo Incident===== | ||
− | In July [[2470]], Theodore had the [ | + | In July [[2470]], Theodore had the [[w:Alamo_Mission|Alamo Mission]] in San Antonio, Texas destroyed for his own, oversize ranch project. This outraged the public, their anger triggering the beginning of work stoppages, which then evolved into full-blown riots. Work stoppages spanned the entire planet within three days of it beginning, with angry people rising against the excess of Theodore Cameron. People shouted the rallying cry against Theodore, "Remember the Alamo!", mirroring the cry shouted centuries before. |
− | The High Councilors, seeing that the public would overturn the government unless they acted, convinced Theodore to respond the correct way to the incident he had caused. | + | The High Councilors, seeing that the public would overturn the government unless they acted, convinced Theodore to respond the correct way to the incident he had caused. He apologized to the people of Terra and promised to rebuild the Alamo. Within six days of the start of the incident, it abruptly ended. The experience changed him, and he would become more prudent than he was before. However, it was not enough to change his taste for the good life and its excesses.<ref>''Star League sourcebook'', p. 31 The Decadent Camerons</ref> |
=====Assault of Oriente System===== | =====Assault of Oriente System===== | ||
− | In [[2475]], House Marik had been secretly building an invasion force consisting of | + | In [[2475]], [[House Marik]] had been secretly building an invasion force consisting of [[WarShip]]s and a few of the League's prized [[BattleMech]] regiments. Anchored in the [[Oriente]] system, the invasion forces were poised to strike the Capellan Confederation for rejecting their treaty offers. During this time, the League's relations with the Hegemony had deteriorated to the point of general resentment.<ref>''House Marik (The Free Worlds League)'', p. 17, "The Free Worlds and Terra"</ref> Newly-installed and slightly-unstable [[Captain-General]] [[Carlos Marik]] abruptly changed his plan to attack the Confederation and marshaled his force to attack the Terran Hegemony instead. However, before the attack began, League aides leaked the plans for the invasion of the Hegemony.<ref>''Handbook: House Marik'', p. 21, "Paradigm Shift"</ref> Theodore then took personal command of the strike force, using the Battlecruiser ''Kiev'', and led the Hegemony fleet on a preemptive strike at the assembled League fleet. The League forces were utterly destroyed when Theodore's fleet took them completely by surprise.<ref>''Handbook: House Marik'', p. 25, "Timeline: The Age of War"</ref><ref>''Star League sourcebook'', p. 31, "The Decadent Camerons"</ref> |
− | The strike devastated the League's navy, their best and newest Warships and most expert soldiers | + | The strike devastated the League's navy, their best and newest Warships and the most expert soldiers who were assembled in the Oriente system. The disaster and its aftermath triggered a hasty reevaluation of Captain-General Carlos Marik and eventually led to his unseating by his brother [[Brion Marik|Brion]] in a bloodless coup. Years later, after the Marik internal crisis was resolved, Theodore extended a peace treaty to Captain-General Brian, which was signed in [[2478]]. Years later, Theodore attended Brion's funeral in [[2511]].<ref>''Handbook: House Marik'', p. 21, "Paradigm Shift"</ref><ref>[http://www.classicbattletech.com/forums/index.php?topic=76239.0;topicseen Battletech developers confirm that Theodore Cameron's death in old Star League sourcebook is incorrect.]</ref> |
− | ==Family | + | ==Family and Legacy== |
− | Theodore | + | Theodore married and had a daughter [[Elizabeth Cameron|Elizabeth]]. He would be remembered for his love of excess, destruction of the Alamo and for his successful military strike during the Oriente crisis.<ref>''Star League sourcebook'', pp. 30, 32, 182 "The Decadent Camerons" & "The Cameron Family tree" - Legacy and family.</ref> |
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
− | *Theodore's army career is noted in Star League sourcebook, however it questionable due to the date. | + | *Theodore's army career is noted in Star League sourcebook, however it questionable due to the date. In Jacob Cameron's write up in the original Star League sourcebook, it notes Theodore being a Major in the Terran Hegemony campaign against FedSuns/Capellan Confederation. His name is noted in the Battle of Tybalt in 2435. However, the Cameron Family Tree shows him being born on 2434. Theodore's age during the campaign as a one-year-old makes it impossible for him to have been in this battle.<ref>''Star League sourcebook'', p. 182 Cameron Family Tree</ref><ref>''Star League sourcebook'', p. 30, "Jacob Cameron"</ref> |
*Theodore's "death" was originally recorded in [[2479]], Theodore originally died of pneumonia, due him partying for three days in wet season on [[Thorin]]. However, [[Handbook: House Marik]] would alter his death, allowing him to live to attend the funeral of Brion Marik in [[2511]], 32 years after his original death.<ref>''Star League sourcebook'', pp. 30, 182 The Decadent Camerons & The Cameron Family tree - original publication shows the death of Theodore in 2479.</ref> | *Theodore's "death" was originally recorded in [[2479]], Theodore originally died of pneumonia, due him partying for three days in wet season on [[Thorin]]. However, [[Handbook: House Marik]] would alter his death, allowing him to live to attend the funeral of Brion Marik in [[2511]], 32 years after his original death.<ref>''Star League sourcebook'', pp. 30, 182 The Decadent Camerons & The Cameron Family tree - original publication shows the death of Theodore in 2479.</ref> |
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Theodore Cameron (Born 2434)[1] was a House Cameron nobleman, tank officer, and the 9th Director-General of the Terran Hegemony.
Contents
Character Description
Theodore's personality was heavily affected by his upbringing by his egocentric father. He was a spoiled man, who lived a life of luxury while neglecting affairs of state, with the notable exception of the military.[2]
History
Early Life and Career
The child of Director-General Jacob Cameron and actress Constance Zel, Theodore was raised in the comfort of his wealthy family. He joined the HAF as an officer, and was part of the 132nd Heavy Armor Regiment command.[3]
As Director-General of the Terran Hegemony
Theodore The Decadent
After his father's stroke in 2461, he became Director-General. Years of his father's reign had strained relations between the people and the Directorship. The people fervently hoped that Theodore would be better a leader. However, when the time came to vote for who would become Director-General, only twenty-five percent of the population voted to have Theodore installed. This showed that the public was still very wary of a new leader.
Their worries would prove correct. Though strong and decisive on the affairs of the military, he was indecisive and ineffective when making decisions regarding civilian-related issues such as re-structuring taxes. This helped fuel his people's anger at the runaway inflation and the shortage of basic goods caused by his father. Theodore continued his father's military build up plan and ignored the needs of the public. He spent large sums of money on himself, buying and building extravagant palaces on Terra, such as restoring the Palace of Versailles and constructing new ones including the Castle-by-the-Columbia, the Chicago Palaces, and built many more on other planets nearby.[4]
The Alamo and the Assault of the Oriente System
The Alamo Incident
In July 2470, Theodore had the Alamo Mission in San Antonio, Texas destroyed for his own, oversize ranch project. This outraged the public, their anger triggering the beginning of work stoppages, which then evolved into full-blown riots. Work stoppages spanned the entire planet within three days of it beginning, with angry people rising against the excess of Theodore Cameron. People shouted the rallying cry against Theodore, "Remember the Alamo!", mirroring the cry shouted centuries before.
The High Councilors, seeing that the public would overturn the government unless they acted, convinced Theodore to respond the correct way to the incident he had caused. He apologized to the people of Terra and promised to rebuild the Alamo. Within six days of the start of the incident, it abruptly ended. The experience changed him, and he would become more prudent than he was before. However, it was not enough to change his taste for the good life and its excesses.[5]
Assault of Oriente System
In 2475, House Marik had been secretly building an invasion force consisting of WarShips and a few of the League's prized BattleMech regiments. Anchored in the Oriente system, the invasion forces were poised to strike the Capellan Confederation for rejecting their treaty offers. During this time, the League's relations with the Hegemony had deteriorated to the point of general resentment.[6] Newly-installed and slightly-unstable Captain-General Carlos Marik abruptly changed his plan to attack the Confederation and marshaled his force to attack the Terran Hegemony instead. However, before the attack began, League aides leaked the plans for the invasion of the Hegemony.[7] Theodore then took personal command of the strike force, using the Battlecruiser Kiev, and led the Hegemony fleet on a preemptive strike at the assembled League fleet. The League forces were utterly destroyed when Theodore's fleet took them completely by surprise.[8][9]
The strike devastated the League's navy, their best and newest Warships and the most expert soldiers who were assembled in the Oriente system. The disaster and its aftermath triggered a hasty reevaluation of Captain-General Carlos Marik and eventually led to his unseating by his brother Brion in a bloodless coup. Years later, after the Marik internal crisis was resolved, Theodore extended a peace treaty to Captain-General Brian, which was signed in 2478. Years later, Theodore attended Brion's funeral in 2511.[10][11]
Family and Legacy
Theodore married and had a daughter Elizabeth. He would be remembered for his love of excess, destruction of the Alamo and for his successful military strike during the Oriente crisis.[12]
Notes
- Theodore's army career is noted in Star League sourcebook, however it questionable due to the date. In Jacob Cameron's write up in the original Star League sourcebook, it notes Theodore being a Major in the Terran Hegemony campaign against FedSuns/Capellan Confederation. His name is noted in the Battle of Tybalt in 2435. However, the Cameron Family Tree shows him being born on 2434. Theodore's age during the campaign as a one-year-old makes it impossible for him to have been in this battle.[13][14]
- Theodore's "death" was originally recorded in 2479, Theodore originally died of pneumonia, due him partying for three days in wet season on Thorin. However, Handbook: House Marik would alter his death, allowing him to live to attend the funeral of Brion Marik in 2511, 32 years after his original death.[15]
Titles and Positions
References
- ↑ Star League sourcebook, p. 182 Cameron Family Tree
- ↑ Star League sourcebook, pp. 30 Jacob Cameron and The Decadent Camerons
- ↑ Star League sourcebook, p. 30 The Decadent Camerons
- ↑ Star League sourcebook, p. 30 The Decadent Camerons
- ↑ Star League sourcebook, p. 31 The Decadent Camerons
- ↑ House Marik (The Free Worlds League), p. 17, "The Free Worlds and Terra"
- ↑ Handbook: House Marik, p. 21, "Paradigm Shift"
- ↑ Handbook: House Marik, p. 25, "Timeline: The Age of War"
- ↑ Star League sourcebook, p. 31, "The Decadent Camerons"
- ↑ Handbook: House Marik, p. 21, "Paradigm Shift"
- ↑ Battletech developers confirm that Theodore Cameron's death in old Star League sourcebook is incorrect.
- ↑ Star League sourcebook, pp. 30, 32, 182 "The Decadent Camerons" & "The Cameron Family tree" - Legacy and family.
- ↑ Star League sourcebook, p. 182 Cameron Family Tree
- ↑ Star League sourcebook, p. 30, "Jacob Cameron"
- ↑ Star League sourcebook, pp. 30, 182 The Decadent Camerons & The Cameron Family tree - original publication shows the death of Theodore in 2479.