Status: Active Pilot Faction of Origin: Meridian Commonwealth Affiliation: International Striker Academy Neural Compatibility: 49% Assigned Striker: AEG-42 Bulwark Striker Generation: Fourth Generation Combat Role: Defensive / Line-Holding Pilot Background: Meridian Commonwealth pilot certified for fourth-generation heavy Striker operations

Appearance

Height: 186 cm Age: 22 Build: Broad-built, solid, physically strong

Jack Daniels is a tall young man with a broad, heavy frame and a notably solid build shaped by physical conditioning rather than refined athleticism. He has wide shoulders, a thick chest, strong arms, and a generally durable-looking physique suited to the demands of long operational hours, defensive combat, and heavy-machine piloting.

His hair is short, dark blond, and usually kept in a practical, low-maintenance cut. He wears light stubble along the jaw and upper lip, which gives him a slightly rougher appearance without making him look unkempt. His eyes are brown and steady, set beneath fairly straight brows, and his expression often rests somewhere between mildly amused and completely unbothered.

Jack’s face is broad and masculine, with a square jaw, a straight nose, and features that look sturdy rather than delicate. He does not give the impression of polish or elegance. Instead, he looks direct, grounded, and dependable — someone more comfortable inside a cockpit or a maintenance hangar than at a formal reception.

Profile

Jack Daniels is an Active Pilot at the International Striker Academy, originally selected through the Meridian Commonwealth’s military pilot system and later certified for independent fourth-generation Striker service.

Like every pilot at the Academy, Jack began as a Cadet and progressed through neurological conditioning, technical study, physical training, and extensive simulation. He was never considered an exceptional high-compatibility candidate.