Caspian Tucker

Caspian Tucker (b. 04 June 2160) is the Administrator of Mars, and the youngest person to ever hold the post of Administrator.

Selection as Administrator
With the official declaration that Malea was a successful colony, came the need for the United Nations to select an administrator. The United States blocked many attempts to select an administrator, generally by presenting obstacles or threatening to withdraw troops or funding if someone the US found "unsuitable" were proposed. Finally, in 2164, an "interim administrator" was assigned, until one could be properly arranged. Each interim administrator would last less than 3 years in the position, generally stating that the US residents, soldiers, and scientists were difficult to work with.

In 2183, Tucker was tapped as a potential administrator, due to his American heritage, interest in the sciences, and the US's belief that he was a pushover.

The other members of the UN felt that having someone in the post, even someone firmly in the US's pocket, was better than having no-one at all, and would bring stability to the colony.

In 2184, at the age of 24, Tucker was named to the post, and has held it without incident since.