Derek

Derek (a.k.a. Tom) was a resident of the Kingdom of IT as well as one time member of the Higher Council, Assistant Head ICT Prefect as well as Acting Deputy Head ICT Prefect and Ambassador. Derek was a valuable member of the IT Room though eventually he decided to take on an Ambassador role - effectively leaving the IT Room.

Smith's Term
Derek was a key component in Smith's Higher council, filling in the role of Assistant Head ICT Prefect, up on till John's departure where he briefly became Acting Deputy Head ICT Prefect. He was the one who suggested the recruitment of Richard into the IT Room.

Later years
Later, after the arrival of David and company, the visits of Derek eventually became less frequent, culminating in Derek taking on an Ambassador role to spread the word of the IT Room outside. After this, Derek's visits became much rarer as he pursued his work. In 2009, Derek was one half of the commanding duo who led the Kingdom to victory in the legendary Battle of ICT 1, one of the Kingdom's finest hours. Derek left with the rest of the first generation in 2009, leaving behind his spiritual successor in the form of Andrew.

Trivia

 * Derek was one of the only musicians in the Kingdom during the reign of the first generation of IT prefects, along with John, both of whom play guitar.
 * Whilst both Derek and John play guitar, Derek prefers to play electric guitars and favours both Fender and Gibson products, whereas John favours acoustics and currently plays a Takemine.