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| image = Duke Jordan of the Bear P.jpg | | image = Duke Jordan of the Bear P.jpg | ||
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| succession = Minister of | | succession = Prime Minister of Westarctica | ||
| reign = | | reign = 11 February 2019 - Present | ||
| reign-type = In Office | | reign-type = In Office | ||
| predecessor = [[ | | predecessor = [[Duke of Waesche|Wolf Tulier]] | ||
| succession1 = Minister of Citizenship & Immigration | |||
| succession1 = | | reign1 = 9 March 2018 - 11 February 2019 | ||
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| reign-type1 = In Office | | reign-type1 = In Office | ||
| predecessor1 = '' | | predecessor1 = [[Baron Stogner]] <small>''As Minister of Immigration</small> | ||
| pre-type1 = Preceded by | | pre-type1 = Preceded by | ||
| succession2 = Commissioner of the Westarctica Civilian Corps | |||
| reign2 = 1 April 2018 - 11 February 2019 | |||
| reign-type2 = In Office | |||
| predecessor2 = ''Office Established'' | |||
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| spouse = ''Position Vacant'' | | spouse = ''Position Vacant'' | ||
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His Grace, the '''Duke of the Bear Peninsula''', '''C Jordan Farmer''', commonly known as '''Duke Jordan of the Bear Peninsula''', is a member of [[Westarctica]]'s [[Hereditary Nobility of Westarctica|Hereditary Nobility]]. Since | His Grace, the '''Duke of the Bear Peninsula''', '''C Jordan Farmer''', commonly known as '''Duke Jordan of the Bear Peninsula''', is a member of [[Westarctica]]'s [[Hereditary Nobility of Westarctica|Hereditary Nobility]]. Since 11 February 2019, he has served on the [[Royal Council]] as [[Prime Minister of Westarctica]]. He previously served as the [[Minister of Citizenship & Immigration]] and as Commissioner of the [[Westarctica Civilian Corps]]. His title is derived from the [[Bear Peninsula]]. | ||
==Early Life== | ==Early Life== | ||
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During this time, Jordan continued volunteering: coordinating the U.S. federal giving initiative, the Combined Federal Campaign; becoming the training NCO for the hospital Color Guard; and working with Club Beyond, a teen outreach program. While at Fort Campbell, he deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom with the 101st Airborne Division. He was Honorably Discharged from active duty status as a Sergeant in January of 2013. | During this time, Jordan continued volunteering: coordinating the U.S. federal giving initiative, the Combined Federal Campaign; becoming the training NCO for the hospital Color Guard; and working with Club Beyond, a teen outreach program. While at Fort Campbell, he deployed to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom with the 101st Airborne Division. He was Honorably Discharged from active duty status as a Sergeant in January of 2013. | ||
==Westarctican Activities== | ==Early Westarctican Activities== | ||
In 2017, Jordan became a citizen of [[Westarctica]]. He was initially drawn to the nation because of its dual existence as a not for profit entity that had a real world mission of conservation. Later that year he was bestowed with the title Duke of the Bear Peninsula. | In 2017, Jordan became a citizen of [[Westarctica]]. He was initially drawn to the nation because of its dual existence as a not for profit entity that had a real world mission of conservation. Later that year he was bestowed with the title Duke of the Bear Peninsula. | ||
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In April of 2018, Jordan proposed implementation of the [[Citizen Identification Number]]. This system of numbers would work much like a tax ID or Social Security Number, in the United States, allowing a unique seven digit code for each citizen. | In April of 2018, Jordan proposed implementation of the [[Citizen Identification Number]]. This system of numbers would work much like a tax ID or Social Security Number, in the United States, allowing a unique seven digit code for each citizen. | ||
Jordan officially relinquished his duties when elected to the post of Prime Minister, although he has stated he will assist with the role until his replacement is comfortable in the role. | |||
===Commissioner of the Civilian Corps=== | ===Commissioner of the Civilian Corps=== | ||
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On 13 July 2018, the Duke was given the additional title Marquis of Wilbanks in the [[Peerage of Westarctica]] in recognition of his achievements with the Civilian Corps. The title is named for [[Mount Wilbanks]] on the southern border of the Bear Peninsula. | On 13 July 2018, the Duke was given the additional title Marquis of Wilbanks in the [[Peerage of Westarctica]] in recognition of his achievements with the Civilian Corps. The title is named for [[Mount Wilbanks]] on the southern border of the Bear Peninsula. | ||
Jordan officially relinquished his duties when elected to the post of Prime Minister, although he has stated he will assist with the role until his replacement is comfortable in the role. | |||
===Candidate for Prime Minister=== | ===Candidate for Prime Minister=== | ||
Jordan's candidacy for [[Prime Minister of Westarctica]] in the [[2019 Prime Minister election|2019 election]] was announced on 9 January of that year. Shortly thereafter, he unveiled his 12-point plan regarding his vision for the term, should he be elected. | Jordan's candidacy for [[Prime Minister of Westarctica]] in the [[2019 Prime Minister election|2019 election]] was announced on 9 January of that year. Shortly thereafter, he unveiled his 12-point plan regarding his vision for the term, should he be elected. | ||
Jordan won the election with 32.7 percent of the votes. The margin for victory was narrow, with Jordan winning by only five votes. | |||
==As Prime Minister of Westarctica== | |||
Jordan assumed the role of Prime Minister on 11 February 2019. He was elected to a term of four years. He has stated that he has many plans for his tenure. As of yet, nothing has come to fruition. | |||
===MicroCon 2019=== | ===MicroCon 2019=== | ||