Theodore was a Manticoran citizen and an officer candidate of the Royal Manticoran Navy. Like most Manticorans of his generation, he was a third-generation prolong recipient. As a Midshipman, he once attended dinner at Admiral Honor Harrington's table during her time as an Academy instructor. He forgot that he was the junior officer present, and thus responsible for offering the loyalty toast to the Queen; fellow midshipwoman Theresa Markovic reminded him by kicking him under the table. (HH9)