Edward Rothersmere

"'Stay Classy, Ossetia!'" "- Edward Rothersmere, The Rothersmere Show"

Origins
Edward J. Rothersmere was born in the Capitol, 2100. Born to two wealthy parents, Edward attended several Capitol private schools succeeding in all areas of study. By the end of his educative years, Edward majored in several subjects including Media - which he then went on to pursue.

After being idle for a year after his studies, he went on to work with the Bureau of Communications, where he worked his way up to the position of Deputy Media Director, under T. Gladstone, the Media Director at the time.

Death of T. Gladstone
Thomas Gladstone was killed on April 25th 2134 in a mysterious car explosion between the border of Region 1 and 2. Unfortunately, Gladstone died instantly. Nobody has confessed to the assassination, but as Gladstone died, Edward Rothersmere assumed the position of Media Director. A position he obtains up until the present day.

The Edward Rothersmere Show (2134 - Present Day)

Just after Edward had assumed the position of Media Director, he launched his first show; "The Rothersmere Show". The talkshow hosted many famous guests, from the elitist classes and the Imperial Council. His show drew so much attention that the Bureau of Communications cancelled all other shows airing during afternoon television and only the Rothersmere Show was shown at that time.

Wealth & Influence
As the Rothersmere Show eventually began to take off, so did Edward's career. Not only was he a media Director, but he was also an influential, popular talkshow host. This attracted the attention of the Empire's most wealthy. Capitol Elites began purchasing interviews on the Rothersmere Show in order to boost their influence throughout the Capitol through the use of television.