Quick facts:Kelos Costigan
Kelos Costigan (born 2855) is the current and outgoing Imperator of the UEE. Elected in 2940/2941 SEY, his term will end in 2950/2951. His predecessor is currently not mentioned in the lore.
Early career
Before entering politics, Costigan was a commodities trader. He had served as a High-Secretary[1] 'for two administrations.'[2] and first attempted to run for the office of Imperator in 2930, but only succeeded in 2940/2941.[2][3] Since his office is bound to one ten-year limit he is not eligible for re-election.
He is a member of the Universalist Party.[4]
Imperator
Costigan is a Co-Iniator of the Human-Xi’an Trade Initiative (HuXa). The Jenk Gallen incident and the first deployment of the Retribution falling in his term. His term is overshadowed by the conflict with the Vanduul.
Since 2942-01-01 the UEE War Finance Committee has sold War Bonds despite the fact, that the UEE Senate hadn't formally declared war against the Vanduul. This came after a Vanduul attack against Vega II in October 2945. Vega II was also recognized under the name Aremis.
Family
He is father of Titus Costigan, Imperator Candidate in 2950.[5]
Lore Change
The lore about Costigan changed over time. Initially he was elected for the first time in 2928, as successor of Imperator Coley and was re-elected in 2938.[6] In 2949 (2019), he was still Imperator. Because the office is limited to one 10-year term, the writers changed Constigan's lore.
References
- ↑
2928 Campaign promises. Spectrum Dispatch - Comm-Link
- ↑ Jump up to: 2.0 2.1 Galactapedia: Kelos Costigan, acc. 2019-02-12
- ↑ Star Citizen Live 2019-09-20. Transmission - Comm-Link
- ↑ Congress Now. Spectrum Dispatch - Comm-Link
- ↑ New United: Imperator Candidates Down to Ten. Spectrum Dispatch - Comm-Link
- ↑ Near Rutos panel at GrimHex several posters with the logo "Re-elect Costigan for 2938" could be found.
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