Vetra Kurov

Template:UnderConstruction Template:Government-Minister Vetra Tiberias Colm Kurov is a long serving citizen of the Hapes Consortium, who has served both in the Royal Hapan Navy, reaching the rank of Captain, and the government as an Archon and Minister with great passion, drive and exuberance. From command of the 3rd Hapan Fleet at Dellalt, to managing the Ministry of Industry, the lifeline of the Hapes Consortium, Kurov has always served the crown with honor and pride.

Early Life

Vetra Kurov was born on the planet Kiduin in the Alsace system, his parents Colm Kurov and Elanor Kurov, married and bought a small farm house on the north side of the river Shendago. Kurov grew up in a small community called Faenwe, perhaps twenty families lived in the village and his upbringing was calm. His mother taught at the local school house, his father, was a labourer but before that, he had served as a Lieutenant on a Quasar Battle Cruiser in the Draconian Navy. He had retired and settled permanently on Kiduin. Kurov married a local girl whom he ahd grown up with, Ella Kurov.

They had a son, but his wife died in child birth, and Colm, named after his father but a sickly child, died from an affliction of the heart. It was at that point that Kurov signed up for the Royal Hapan Navy in the re-unified Hapes Consortium as a capital ship pilot following in his father's footsteps.

Military Career

Early Career

He joined the Royal Hapan Navy in 4030. He was transferred to the Academy, and graduated with distinction, the top of his class. His training team commented on his no nonsense approach to tactics and extremly solid grasps of command and control. He was assigned to the 17th Fleet, under Admiral Zanrike Valendil command the a Nova Battle Cruiser, the HRS Andrew, a vessel steeped in history. He learnt alot, and rose steadily if not un spectacularly through the ranks. His career then was solid, and not many seemed to recognise the talent and ability that could be unleashed. He seemed destined for a solid, quiet, career in the navy much like his fathers.

Rising Star

During a general reorganisation of personnel between the fleets, in the autumn of 4030, Kurov was offered a position in the 1st fleet, under then Captain Locke Firecam.His command potential was realised, and the 1st Fleet became one of the great fleets of the Golden Age. He rose steadily through the ranks. Promoted to Lieutenant at the end of 4031. He took on the role of Fleet Logistics Officer, then Fleet Reconnaisance Officer. In each of these roles, he took a common sense approach to the role, he developed new techniques procedures and systems that are still used to this day. Upon reaching Flag Lieutenant, he had surpassed his father, and became truly at home.

Command

His command potential was realised, by a few, and when the Navy came to expand and create the 3rd Fleet, he was offered the position of Fleet Executive Officer, and the rank of Lieutenant Commander under his long time commanding officer, Locke Firecam, This was a new age for the navy, and the fleet grew, when the time came for Firecam to move on, he was made the fleets commanding officer. His greatest joy, being promoted by the King himself. The 3rd Fleet became one of the most active throughout the cluster. He commanded the Hapan Forces in the Dellalt conflict in 4031. In 4033, The 3rd Fleet had the honour of escorting the King onboard the HRS PUlsar, to trade talks with the Galactic Empire.

Retirement

At the end of 4032, Kurov decided, at th age of 50, to retire from active service. Although many officers had retired older, some serving until death, Kurov could see that the navy was changing, and that he was beginning to be part of the woodwork. He tendered his resignation,intending to retire to Kiduin, and live a comfortable life. However, he was persuaded to stay and devote his time to the Government by Lord Zell Jaak, then Primeminister of Hapes.

Political Career

Archon

Upon his entry into politics, Kurov accepted the role of Archon of the Rifle Worlds. Taking office on Lorell, Kurov set about reviewing the laws of the Rifle Worlds, and commenced a survey of all the systems in the rifle worlds. Massive development projects were planned, including the redevelopment of Lorell and complete development of systems in the Rebo, Sarr, and Zaa systems. The plans never came to fruition, lacking political allies in the government and the plans were shelved. In the Summer of 4033, Kurov accepted a role within the Hapan Civil Service, training and developing the next generation of Civil Servants. However, events were to take another twist.

Minister of Industry

Later that summer, the incumbent Minister of Industry, Camaris Sa Vinata, resigned from the position, and Kurov was offered the role of Minister of Industry. He thought long and hard over taking the position, effectivly coming out of retirement he accepted, and began a review of the Ministry. The Ministry's portfolio had increased immeasurably. Project Gormoth had finally woken the Consortium into expanding the Ministry and upon Kurov taking office, the Ministry was at it's largest and looked forward to continuing to serve the consortium as the teeth and lifeblood of the Consortium.