Theodore "Theo" Rose (-19-3172.55 - 32-0024.21) was the founder and first Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Theotech, LLC, a pioneering tech conglomerate known for its ground-breaking advancements in digital technology. His fascination with Earth's history and ruins became the bedrock of his technological empire, pushing the boundaries of engineering and innovation.
Born into the Rose family, notable for the Rose Facsimile Mfg Company, Theodore Rose was introduced to the world of facsimile engineering at a young age. Facsimile engineering, an esteemed craft on Tallis, involved the creation and maintenance of large analogue computers known as Facsimiles. These devices played critical roles in weather forecasting, spacecraft navigation, and organisational tasks through mechanical gears rather than silicon semiconductors.
In -5, following the Tallis Institute's decryption of the Martian Backup, Theodore Rose acquired the rights to a significant portion of this knowledge repository. With a vision to revolutionise technology, he assembled a team of gifted inventors and engineers, including engineer Morton Powell. Together, they succeeded in reconstructing a ruinous photolithography machine, marking the inception of Theotech Corporation. The company soon became a leading provider of digital computers and magnetic tape storage solutions, bridging the gap between analogue traditions and digital futures.
In 8, Theotech secured an exclusive patent for the manufacturing and design of silicon semiconductors, a pivotal moment in technological history that established its monopolistic dominance in the industry. Morton Powell, a proponent of socialism and open access to knowledge, challenged Rose's decision to monopolise this technology. Despite their shared history and accomplishments, Powell's disagreements with Rose's approach led him to depart from Theotech and found AlmaNet, a venture dedicated to the free distribution of knowledge.
The later years of Theodore Rose's life were marked by bold ventures and controversies. His plans to establish a new headquarters for Theotech in the uncharted reaches of outer space, later known as the Theotech Corporate Sovereignty, sparked disputes with Tallisite government officials regarding tax evasion, leading to legal challenges that remained unresolved at the time of his death.
Diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer in 29, Rose famously prioritized his work over his health, refusing treatment despite the severity of his condition. In his final days, he appointed his daughter, Dinah Rose, as his successor and reconciled with Morton Powell.
Theodore Rose passed away on 32-0024.21 in his Upper Aventa District home, leaving behind a legacy that forever changed the technological landscape. True to his wishes, his ashes were scattered among the stars.
Rest in peace, pal.