Harrison Theodoric

Harrison Theodoric (Month 4, Day 20 817 ARR - Month 7, Day 10 908 ARR), was a Loronarian stateman and politician who served in variety of capacities within the Galactic Republic. A well respected figure he made several important contributions to the development of the Republic in the first decade of the tenth century. He was the first head of the Republic Treasury, an entity whose creation he is largely responsible for, he also was the first Vice Chancellor of the Republic, a Supreme Court Justice, and one of the longest serving Vice Chair of the Senate. He is known for his role in the defense of Justice Highbacca, his contributions to the advancement of Sentient Rights, and his service to the Republic. On his homeworld he is revered as national figure and is opted as 'Loronar's Greatest Statesman'. Despite this he is not without controversy, the Waterloo Act remains contentious to this day, and his legacy is disputed in many places across the Galaxy.

Early Republic Service
Harrison Theodoric was appointed by Loronarian President Ashley Devon to be Loronar's Senator in early 900 ARR. He played a notable but secondary role in the Trade Federation Crisis, where he denounced the Trade Federation, but opposed the Senator Dofine's ejection from the Senate.

He was nominated to the Treasury Council upon it creation, and voted it first head. As head of the Treasury Council he was responsible for the development of its policies and procedures, many of which would be used for in all future iterations of the Treasury. He was also involved in the 901 ARR Constitution Reform, and part of the Sentient Rights Movement of 901-903 ARR.

Appointed to the Supreme Court under Chancellor Ghast, and he selected to be the first Vice Chancellor under the new constitution. He would briefly exercise Executive authority during the absence of Chancellor Ghast late in his term and would help set the model for the that office. He also lead the investigation into the spread of the Sturg Pathogen to Alderraan.

After the end of Chancellor Ghast's term Senator Theodoric ran for the Chancellorship, but ultimately lost. In 905 ARR he was elected as Vice Chair of the Senate to replace Vice Chair Nixon. After the resignation of Chancellor Tarkin, he again ran for election, but lost to Millardo Kuat.

The Trial Years
Following the election of Millardo Kuat the Republic became embroiled in the Republic Judicial Crisis. Arrested by the Republic Military on Chancellor Kuat, he was briefly succeed in his role as Senator by Amanda Killgore, until he was released. Upon his release, he emerged as a main focus of opposition to the Kuati Chancellorship. Coordinating attempts to break the Chancellor's control of the military and receiving threats from the Chancellor.

During this period he became a figure of controversy. He survived a vote of no confidence in his Chiarmanship in 907 ARR. His Waterloo Act, a measure to limit and reform the Republic Military was extremely contentious, and resulted in recrimonious motions in the Senate against Loronar, which caused Republic - Loronar Relations to deteriorate. His defense of Justice Highbacca made him a lightening rod for issues which swirled during the Executive Junta period.

He also played a role in the resolution of the Republic Military Mutiny.

Death
Less than two months after the verdict was reached in the trial Senator Theodoric was found unresponsive in his office having suffered a stroke. Slipped into a coma and died a fortnight later in a hospital, just days after the Senate Attack. He funeral service was delayed nearly a year due to the Judicial Department Interdiction of the capital after the attack. When he was returned to Loronar he received a state funeral.

Criticism
Harrison Theodoric continues to be a controversial figure. Parts of his legislative legacy, namely the Waterloo Act, have been heavily criticized up to the present. Is role in the development of the Republic are also subject to debate. He is also criticized for contributing the concentration of Republic power in the hand of few member-states.

Legacy
Many contributions of Harrison Theodoric to the Republic continues to be used to this day. The current Ministry of Finance is very much on the line of Treasury Council shaped by Senator Theodoric.

The longest serving Vice Chair of the Senate, ('three years') in of the tenth century, and the longest serving head of the treasury (eight years). He established Loronar and leading force in the Republic and created a tradition of service, which sees Loronar representatives continuing to serve on the Supreme Court, Ministry of Finance, and as the Vice Chair of the Senate.

Harrison Theodoric remains extremely popular on Loronar and on some other worlds. The 'Harrison Theodoric School of Public Policy', part of the Reena University in the Tapani Cluster is named in his honor.