• Species: ExoHuman (Individualist)
• Born: 2576 aboard the spaceship Last Frontier
• Affiliation: Party of Individualists, Mayor´s Council
• Place of Residence: Firetown

Thabo “Tony” Forster, born aboard the spaceship Last Frontier, is a fourth-generation ExoHuman with a storied political and military background. Known for his steadfast belief in human superiority and free-market values, he played a crucial role in the founding of the Individualist Party. After serving as a General in the Guarding Trooper Unit of the Volunteer Army of Man during the Great War, he became disillusioned with the Federal Confederation’s Peace Treaty and dedicated himself to representing Firetown in the political sphere. His nickname, “Tony,” serves as a lasting tribute to his friend Tony Giannini, who sacrificed his life to save Thabo's during a critical operation, embodying values that continue to guide Thabo's approach to politics.

• Military Background: Thabo Forster was a high-ranking General in the Guarding Trooper Unit during the Great War. As a soldier with deep convictions, he opposed the surrender to the Native Tribes, seeing it as an unnecessary capitulation influenced by the Anti-War Movement. Following the dissolution of his unit, he became an outspoken critic of the peace treaty, advocating for a future where humans retain control over their destiny without limitations.

• Founding the Party of Individualists: In 2631, Thabo co-founded the Party of Individualists, aiming to give voice to those who felt the peace treaty stifled human progress. Running as the party’s top candidate, he campaigned against the Communard party’s Aisha Patel in the 2632 Federal Council elections. While he secured all four seats for Firetown, the Communards dominated the other regions, ultimately winning 11 of the 15 council seats. Undeterred, he ran again in 2634, adding a seat from Morningstar but still falling short of a majority.

• Focus on Local Governance: After his second unsuccessful attempt to unseat the Communards, Thabo shifted his focus to Firetown, where he was elected Mayor in 2636. As Mayor, he has been rumored to use his position to foster black market activity, allegedly working closely with Jane Mendoza's gang to facilitate illicit trade in Firetown. His alleged influence in the underground economy has earned him the moniker “Godfather of Firetown.”

Thabo “Tony” Forster embodies the core values of the Individualist Party:

• Advocacy for Free-Market Economy: Thabo opposes the economic restrictions imposed by the Federal Confederation and is a strong proponent of a free-market system where personal ambition can drive progress.
• Return to a Monetary System: He seeks to replace the Communard economic structure with a traditional monetary system, believing it better supports individual prosperity and economic flexibility.
• Views on Native Tribes: Thabo regards the Native Tribes as primitive and holds that they would benefit from human guidance and technological advancement. He believes that with human leadership, the tribes could thrive, dismissing the Peace Treaty as an obstacle to this vision.

The nickname “Tony” holds more significance for Thabo Forster than merely being an alias or an informal moniker. It serves as a tribute to a fallen comrade and friend, Tony Giannini. Both served together in the Guarding Trooper Unit of the Volunteer Army of Man during the Great War. On January 17, 2630, during a special operation, Thabo found himself in dire straits. In a courageous act of self-sacrifice, Tony Giannini saved Thabo's life at the cost of his own.

This pivotal moment had a profound impact on Thabo and led to his adopting the nickname “Tony” as an eternal memorial to his brave comrade. It's not just a personal remembrance but also an expression of the values and convictions for which Tony Giannini gave his life. These ideals of freedom and individualism continue to guide Thabo Forster in his political career as one of the founders of the Party of Individualists and in his opposition to the Communards and their policies.

Thabo Forster is married to Lydia Forster (*2600), with whom he has the daughter Cynthia Forster (*2630).

The exohuman governmental system in the Gamma Age

ExoHuman personalities of the Alpha-, Beta- and Gamma-Age