Jonathan Tersten
Jonathan Tersten (a.k.a. The First Citizen)
Jonathan Tersten (Born 2198) was a human penal prisoner, statesman and politican. He is considered to be the founding father of Tersten , having been a prisoner, escaped to freedom, and then returned to bring about an end to the penal system in the North. He worked to achieve a lasting peace between Tersten City and Nevada, which allowed for the unification of the planet and the founding of the Republic of Tersten.
His death in 2254 cemented his legacy in the planet's history, which voted to name itself in his honour.
Mental characteristics
Personal history
Jonathan Tersten was born in Iyeegi, Yuklid V in 2198. What is known of his early life is that in 2233 he took part in the widespread Yuklid Riots and was arrested in 2235 for assaulting a police officer.
Initially handed a 12 month sentence, the man soon found himself bound for the Pinascimate penal colony.
He rose to prominence in the mid 2240s, when he voluntarily returned to Harelstone Prison after having escaped sixteen years prior. He remained in prison for six months, where he rose to become the Prisoner-Ambassador, responsible for multiple acts of peaceful protest against the penal system.
After a fire broke out in Harelstone Prison, Tersten endeavoured to rescue as many as possible, and led them to found the city of Freetown, later renamed Tersten City
Negotiating with the Lordanian Government, Tersten was able to achieve a full pardoning for his planet's people. The Penal Colony was disbanded, and the new Pinascimate Government quickly became a recognised part of the Lordanian Republic.
In the last days of his life, Tersten was active in the Pinascimate Government, and brokered a peace deal between Pinascimate and Nevada. On his return from this meeting, his craft crashed in the Tersten wastelands. Despite medical treatment, Tersten passed away.
He is buried in Tersten City, and his memorial attracts thousands of visitors daily.
Nearby where his vehicle crashed is a small memorial to him.
Employment
Jonathan Tersten was the Governor of Pinascimate and Mayor of Freetown following their creation until his death.
Accomplishments & Achievements
Founded Freetown (Modern Tersten City)
Abolished Penal System
Brokered Long-Term peace, allowing for unification of Planet
Abolished Penal System
Brokered Long-Term peace, allowing for unification of Planet
Current Location
Species
Ethnicity
Honorary & Occupational Titles
Mayor of Freetown
Governor of Pinascimate
First Citizen of Tersten
Life
2198
2254
56 years old
Circumstances of Death
Air Vehicle Crash
Birthplace
Iyeegi, Yuklid V
Children
Gender
Male
Quotes & Catchphrases
"We owe our Lordanian brethren for the birth of our people. But this was not a choice, this was forced upon us all. The people of Pinascimate have paid their dues, and earned the rights to their freedom."
"These men are criminals no longer, but upstanding members of the Lordanian Republic. Are we not deserving of the same rights and privileges that membership entails?"
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