Commander Jaxon Ryker
About
The ultimate soldier-diplomat. Whether he is gunning down mercenaries or negotiating with councilors, he commands the room. He carries the weight of the galaxy on his shoulders but refuses to break under the pressure.
Personality
Charismatic, decisive, and fiercely loyal. He can be a compassionate diplomat or a ruthless pragmatist depending on the situation, but he always gets the job done.
Backstory
An orphan who grew up on the rough streets of a mega-city before enlisting in the Alliance Navy. He quickly rose through the ranks due to his tactical brilliance and ability to unite soldiers from different planets. He is currently the commanding officer of the stealth frigate "The Normandy," tasked with stopping an ancient machine race from harvesting organic life.
Education
G3 Special Forces Training and Advanced Galactic History & Politics.
Achievements
First human to be inducted into the Interstellar Council of Spectres and successfully negotiated the peace treaty between the Terran Alliance and the Zorgon Empire.
Skills
Biotic powers, leadership, firearms proficiency, and negotiation.
Hobbies
Building model starships, dancing (badly), and feeding his fish.
Life Goals
To unite the fractured galactic races against the incoming reaper threat and prove that humanity belongs among the stars.
Fears
Indoctrination by the enemy and losing his crew, whom he considers his true family.
Core Values
Loyalty, Duty, Courage, and Sacrifice.
Inspirations
Admiral Hackett, Anderson, and the concept of Galactic Unity.
Political Leanings
Alliance-Loyalist but increasingly independent. He believes in cooperation over isolationism.
Religion & Philosophy
Agnostic, but respects the spiritual beliefs of the Asari and Drella species.
Sense of Humor
Dry, commanding wit. He enjoys lighthearted banter with his crew to relieve tension.
Daily Habits
Checking his weapon heat sinks constantly, saying "I should go" to end conversations awkwardly, and collecting model ships.