Accipiter War (* SPOILER WARNING *)

Concept Art & Dossiers

Dr. Jacob Becker, Ph.D.

Occupation: Geneticist, Tenured professor at Bonham State University

Specialty: Genmod crops

Marriage Status: Single

Family: Sister, Maxine, NOT in Fort Brazos

Education: Ph.D., Texas A&M University

OTHER:

Quiet, understated genius. People underestimate him.

Does not like the spotlight

Breeds orchids

Frequently clashes with Dr. Eva Sanches

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Height: 6′ 1″

Hair: Brown

Eyes: Brown

Weight: 196lbs

Age: 55

Species: Human

Sex: Male

Build: Wiry, tall, thin

Clothing: Comfortable- jeans, long sleeve shirt even in summer

General appearance: Always clean but slightly rumpled

Chilton, Sabrina - Brigadier General

Position: Brigadier General, British Army Royal Corps of Signals, the "Royal Signals"

History:Was visiting the 29th Queen's Gurkha Signals Regiment

New Position: CO, 1st Signals and Electronic Warfare

Marriage Status: Widow

Family: Widow, Daughter: Nicole, Age 14, with her in FB

Education: She attended a state secondary school, completed a history degree, and then transferred to the law and is a qualified solicitor.

OTHER:

Etymology Note: English. Born in Kent.

Other: Runs marathons, mountain biking and skiing

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Ethnic: English (Kent)

Height: 5'8

Hair: Short, Bobbed, slightly graying blonde

Eyes: Soft Blue

Weight: 115 lbs

Age: 44

Species:Human

Sex: Female

Build: Rakishly thin

Clothing: Royal Army Senior Officer

General appearance: Fastidious, Shrewd, determined.

Lt. David Garreth

Occupation: Soldier

Specialty: US Army, Recon

Marriage Status: Single

Family: Large family, none in Fort Brazos

Education: B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University

OTHER:

Worked in father’s machine shop until enlistment

Rebuilds muscle cars

Plays acoustic guitar

Rock climbing, mountain biking, hunting, fishing, football, baseball.

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Height: 5′ 11″

Hair: Brown, buzz cut

Eyes: Green

Weight: 184lbs

Age: 24

Species: Human

Sex: Male

Build: Lean, compact

Clothing: Military

General appearance: Intense, driven

Notable: Intelligent, respected by his men

Name Etimology: Gareth (Welsh, Powerful with the Spear)

Wayne Blanchard

Occupation: Truck Driver (owner)

Marriage Status: Married

Family: Wife, Truck Driver Sybil Blanchard

Education: B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University

OTHER:

Built a small trucking business, with a half dozen other drivers and rigs Managed logistics during U.S. Army deployments in Afghanistan and Iraq.

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Height: 5′ 11″

Hair: Brown

Eyes: Brown

Weight: 250lbs

Age: 39

Species: Human

Sex: Male

Build: Large, beefy, huge arms

Clothing: Comfortable- jeans, nice shirts picked out by Sybil

General appearance: Always a bit rumpled

Maitilde (Matti) Ena Austin

Occupation: Child

Marriage Status: n/a

Family: Father is Sheriff John Austin

Education: Attending Elementary school

OTHER:

Mom died a year ago

Attends the Carolyn Austin elementary school, named after her mom

Strong, independent, “tries to take care of dad”

Name Etimology: Old German: Matilda = “Battle Maiden”

Rides and loves her horse, an Appaloosa mare, named Freckles

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Height: 4′ 2″

Hair: Dark blonde

Eyes: Blue

Weight: 52lbs

Age: 8

Species: Human

Sex: Female

Build: Athletic

Clothing: Conservative but expensive

General appearance: Designer jeans, boots

Dr. Leo Talib, Ph.D.

Occupation: University Professor

Position: Assistant Dean of Language Studies

Marriage Status: Single

Family: None in Fort Brazos

Education: Ph.D. Boston University

Language: Polyglot, fluent in twenty-six languages and passable in a dozen more

IQ: Tested as a child at over 200

OTHER:

Leo’s parents had both been diplomats.

Never in one place long, he grew up in Algiers, Paris, Brussels, Bogota, Beijing, London

After the death if his father, Washington D.C.

Took job at Bonham State University under promise of department chair experience.

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Height: 5′ 10″

Hair: Brown

Eyes: Brown

Weight: 172lbs

Age: 35

Species: Human

Sex: Male

Build: Athletic

Clothing: Saville Rowe

General appearance: Meticulous, urbane, cultured

Ethnic:Mother was American and his father was French Algerian.

Pastimes: Tennis, Rowing, Antiquities

Mira Yeagar

Occupation: Manages an insurance agency.

Background: The wife/mom was Clara, who died of cancer when Mira was 9. Raised by Frank on the family's 6,000-acre ranch outside Fort Brazos. Frank is a banker and big game hunter. Mira goes with her dad on all his trips and is an accomplished big game hunter herself. Like her dad, she is a widow, her husband Carl had died 4 years previously in a motorcycle accident.

Family: Father & Daughter

Education: MBA from Texas Christian University

Height: 5’ 10"

Build: Slender

Hair: Wavy dirty blonde in a ponytail

Eyes: Brown

Age: 32

Appearance: Tanned

Pastime (both): Big Game Hunting

Notable: Her dangerous game rifle is a Mauser action .416 Rigby Nitro African Safari rifle

Colonel Gideon Markovic

Original Occupation: Colonel, Israeli Defense Force, 188th Barak Armored Brigade

Position: Appointed Commanding Officer, 1st Mechanized Infantry

Marriage Status: Married, wife deceased, left behind

Family: Wife (Carmit) and twin daughters (Anat & Brach) deceased, left behind

Place of Birth: Cincinnati, Ohio

Education: Barak Aroc Command and General Staff Academy of the IDF. Degree: High Rank Officers Program. Field Of Study: Command and General Staff Training. Bar-Ilan University. Degree NameBachelor of Arts - BA. Field Of Study: Communication and Political Sciences. Summa Cum Laude Graduate.

NOTE: Former Smoker: Chews gum

Birthday: November 11. Scorpio.

Language: Russian, Hebrew, English, others

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Ethnic: Russian Jewish Descent

Height: 5′ 10″

Hair: Brown

Eyes: Brown

Weight: 156lbs

Age: 38

Species: Human

Sex: Male

Build: Thin Stocky build

Clothing: Loose, modest

General appearance: Extremely fit

Pastime: Football (soccer), cooking

Dr. David Duncan, MD

Occupation: Doctor, Surgeon

Specialty: Private Practice

Marriage Status: Single

Family: None in Fort Brazos

Education: MD, John’s Hopkins

OTHER:

Former US Army doctor

Intentionally moves to Fort Brazos for the “Quiet” life

Tries not to take anything seriously
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICSHeight: 5′ 11″
Hair: Brown

Eyes: Brown

Weight: 192lbs

Age: 37

Species: Human

Sex: Male

Build: Medium build, muscular. Works out daily

Pastime: Golf, often plays with Mayor Parker

Clothing: Snappy / fashionable dresser (expensive)

General appearance: Fit, toned, is kidded about looking like a TV doctor

Capt. Gail Anson Finley

Occupation: Captain, U.S. Air Force

Pilot: EA-18, F-15C, F-35

Marriage Status: Single

Family: None in Fort Brazos

Education: BS/MS in Aeronautical Engineering, California Poly State University

OTHER:

She started working on her pilot’s license before graduating from high school. Finished first in her class.

Served two operational tours at RAF Lakenheath, England, with the 48th Fighter Wing; assignment to the 4th Fighter Wing at Seymour Johnson AFB.

Flew 89 combat missions in Iraq and Afghanistan.

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Height: 5′ 9″

Hair: Auburn

Eyes: Green

Weight: 126lbs

Age: 32

Species: Human

Sex: Female

Build: Wiry, athletic

Clothing: air force swagger

General appearance: flight suits, jeans, tomboy

Call sign Banshee

Pastimes: Motorcycle riding, kickboxing

Name Etimology:Gail (Scottish: Strong), Finley (Scottish: from Finlay – Fair Hero)

John Hugo Austin

Occupation: Sheriff, Fort Brazos, Texas (Elected)

Marriage Status: Single, Widower

Family: 8-year-old daughter Matilda

Education: MBA, Wharton School of Business; BS Petroleum Engineering, Texas A&M

Patents: 3

OTHER:

Built and sold oil field technology business

Returned to hometown, married high school sweetheart (died a year ago)

Donated new elementary school, dedicated it to deceased wife (Carolyn)

Father was previous Sheriff

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Height: 6’ 2”

Hair: Brown

Eyes: Blue

Weight: 195lbs

Age: 45

Species: Human

Build: Former oilfield roughneck with high upper body strength

Clothing: Expensive but not fancy. Rugged. Tailored shirts. Rolex Watch. Lucchese boots

General appearance: Rugged, expensive western

Self made man

Has horses stabled

Cmdr. (Dr.) Gwyneth Elliot

Occupation: Doctor, U.S. Navy

Posting: Frederick Fuller Russell Medical Center

Background: Grew up an Army brat. Highly competitive in sports.

Specialty: Surgeon

Marriage Status: Single

Family: No family in Fort Brazos

Education: M.D. Uniformed Services University F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine, Bethesda, Maryland

OTHER:

Father retired as a full Army Colonel, also a Surgeon.

Younger brother, Paul, had four children and lived in Seattle. Took care of their father.

General Demeanor: Driven, career-focused.

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Height: 5′ 4″

Hair: Red

Eyes: Hazle

Weight: 129lbs

Age: 39

Species: Human

Sex: Female

Build: Medium, Athletic, Toned, Graceful. Former Olympic biathlon athlete. USA Silver medal winner.

Pastime: Krav Maga, Handball

Clothing: Civilian clothing is always upscale professional.

General appearance: Always professional. Little makeup. Strong, thoughtful.

Pastor Joseph Gilmore

Occupation: Church Pastor, 1st Baptist Church

Marriage Status: Widower

Family: Widower, children, grand-children, not living in Fort Brazos

Education: Doctor of Divinity, Vanderbilt University

OTHER?

Author of 28 books and hundreds of pamphlets.

General Demeanor: Extremely caring- helpful.

Gentle, passionate. Many mission trips to build houses, churches and hospitals around the world

He talks a lot about what it means to be God’s children – what it means to be human. Why are we here? What are we? Are we just animals or do we have a soul?

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Height: 6′ 2″

Hair: White

Eyes: Blue

Weight: 183lbs

Age: 68

Species: Human

Sex: Male

Build: Wiry, tall, thin

Clothing: Casual, workman

General appearance: Always clean but slightly rumpled.

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Lt. Darryl Guevara

Occupation: 1st Lt. U.S. Air Force

Marriage Status: Married, wife not in FB

Family: Wife Amara, 2 year old girl Aneesha, 1 year old girl Aletha, in Miami - not in FB on AD.

Education: Masters Degree, Avionics, Florida State University

Other:

Born in Miami, FL, to Cuban father, American mother.

Successfully completed the Introduction to Fighter Fundamentals flying course

Attended Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training at Sheppard AFB in Wichita Falls, Texas.

Current status: Grounded.

Physical Characteristics

Ethnic: Cuban descent

Height: 5′ 11″

Hair Black

Eyes: Brown

Weight: 175lbs

Age: 25

Species: Human

Sex: Male

Build: Lean, thin build.

Pastimes: Motorcycle riding, Plays electric guitar, Baseball

Clothing: Military, US Air Force.

General appearance: Perfect. Spotless uniform and appearance.

Frank Yaegar

Occupation: Banker, Rancher

Family: Father & Daughter

Education: Was Born in Fort Worth, Texas, and is is a former Rodeo cowboy (briefly), and a self-made-man

Height: 5’ 9"

Build: Stocky

Hair: Light brown turning grey-white

Eyes: Brown

Age: 56

Appearance: Weathered

Pastime (both): Big Game Hunting

Notable: Frank's dangerous game rifle is a Mauser action, 500 Nitro African Safari rifle

Dr. Eva Sanches, DVM

Occupation: Veterinarian, Sanches Veterinary & Equine Center

Specialty: Large Animals

Marriage Status: Single at beginning of book one

Family: Extended family in Fort Brazos

Education: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine D.V.M., Texas A&M University

OTHER:

Senior surviving veterinarian, specializing in equine, etc.

Took over father’s Veterinary Clinic and grew it significantly

Strong reputation as miracle worker

Political Activist for social causes

Works closely with Ag programs at Bonham State University

Frequently clashes with Dr. Jacob Becker

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Height: 5′ 0″

Hair: Black

Eyes: Black

Weight: 102lbs

Age: 45

Species: Human

Sex: Female

Build: Wiry, athletic

Clothing: Jeans, colorful tops

General appearance: Short, vibrant, full of life

Name Etimology:Eva = (Spanish) Evita = Life

Councilwoman Esmerelda Collins

Position: Councilwoman, Rancher

Marrital Status: Single, Married multiple times

Education: MBA, Texas A&M University

OTHER:

Has a substantial dairy and cattle business

Family was among the original settlers in Fort Brazos

Godmother to Sandra Hoffman

Esmerelda was a long-time family friend of the Hoffman’s

Esmerelda had known Sandra since she was born, and been there at her christening. Esmerelda’s own son and daughter were grown and had moved to Dallas and Fort Worth

Fixture at cattle baron club - Fought to have women members, now is leading member

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Age: 42

Eyes: Hazel

Hair: Brown, long

Height: 5' 6"

Weight: 138 lbs

Build: Muscular

Sybil Blanchard

Occupation: Truck Driver

Marriage Status: Married (Wayne Blanchard)

Family: Husband, truck driver Wayne Blanchard

Education: B.A., Business Administration, Oklahoma State University

OTHER:

Manages family trucking business

Always seems to see things others miss

Has uniquely different Awakening experience than the other survivors

Was 'awake' during the void. Now, when near other people who were there, she can 'remember' things about them - she "knows" everyone

Name Etimology: Roman name of the priestess who gave the prophesies of Apollo

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Height: 5′ 3″

Hair: Long curly dark hair. Somewhat frizzy

Eyes: Brown

Weight: 101 lbs

Age: 37

Species: Human

Sex: Female

Build: Short, thin, busty

Clothing: Comfortable- jeans, long sleeve shirt even in summer

General appearance: Pale skin. Comfortable, sturdy clothing, but not cheap

Haunted. Laugh lines on what used to be a happy face

Sandra Hoffman

Occupation: Daughter on family dairy farm

Marriage Status: Single

Family: Large family in Fort Brazos

Father: Barrett Hoffman 48 (City Council Member)

Mother: Margaret 46

Brother: Nolan 18

Sister: Jordan 15

Sister: Hannah 11

Sister: Elizabeth 8

Brother: Vicktor 2

Grandmother: Abigal 77

Education: Senior at Fort Brazos High School

OTHER:

Driven, strong willed and independent, competitive.

Her older brother, Nolan, is less than a year older than she. He has been groomed to take over the family dairy farm business. Sandra feels she can do anything Nolan can do, only better.

Has won many trophies in Track.

The Hoffman family ranch is a 100 year old ranch and dairy farm, outside Fort Brazos Texas. The Hoffman’s are part of the small group of Fort Brazos founding families. They’ve always played a big part in local politics and power. Hoffman’s have been mayor 3 times, and at least one Hoffman family member is always on the city council. Her father is a current city council member.

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Height: 5′ 10″

Hair: Long Blonde

Eyes: Blue

Weight: 114 lbs

Age: 17

Species: Human

Sex: Female

Build: Athletic, runners build

Clothing: Nice quality everything. Jeans (ironed/pressed), cowboy boots, somewhat billowy loose shirts. More conservative than most.

General appearance: Thoughtful, organized, never goes in public without makeup (minimal) and preparation.

Ethnic: Dutch-German descent

Name: Sandra – short form of Alexandra, Defender of Mankind

Harrold Anders, CCM

Occupation: Chief Master Sergeant, US Air Force

PostingFort Brazos Joint Reserve Base Senior NCO

Marriage Status: Single, three ex-wives not at Fort Brazos

Family: Extended family in Fort Brazos

Education: USAF Senior Non-commissioned Officer Academy, Maxwell Air Force Base, AL and the Non-commissioned Officer Academy at McGhee Tyson Air Base, Tennessee

OTHER:

Legion of Merit

Meritorious Service Medal with seven oak leaf clusters

Air Force Commendation Medal with three oak leaf clusters

Air Force Achievement Medal with six oak leaf clusters

DoD paygrade E-9

General appearance: Precision. Spotless.

Name Etimology:Harold=(Norse)War Chief, Anders=(Norse)strong

There is nothing he won’t do to bring his boys back

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Height: 5′ 10″

Hair: Brown

Eyes: Grey

Weight: 205lbs

Age: 49

Species: Human

Sex: Male

Build: Barrel chested – think Teddy Roosevelt

Clothing: Crisp Military NCO

Chief Deputy Sheriff Hector Alonzo

Occupation: (Chief) Deputy Sheriff

Tour: 15 Years

Marriage Status: Married

Family: Wife Antonia, six children in Fort Brazos: 4 girls: Rocia, Celia, Reyna, Elena, 2 boys: Manuel, Vicente

US Marines Veteran

OTHER:

Education: Associate of Arts in Law Enforcement Administration, Baylor University

Education: Bachelor of Science in Law Enforcement Administration, Baylor University, Master Peace Officer certification

1986-1989: United States Marine Corps Military Policeman

1990: USMC Marksmanship Instructor School – Quantico, VA

Other: Training Academy Director, Range Master, Major Incident Commander, Fort Brazos County, Lieutenant of Criminal Investigations/Major Crimes, Burglary, Theft, Sex Offender Registration, Crime Lab, Civil Process, Vehicle Impound & Estray., TCLEOSE Instructor & Firearms Instructor, FBI National Academy graduate, FBI Sniper School, Camp Bullis, San Antonio

Medal of Valor, SWAT Award, Meritorious Conduct, Commendation Award

123 letters of commendation throughout his career

Name Etymology: Hector = Valiant warrior

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Height: 5′ 10″

Hair: Dark Brown

Eyes: Brown

Weight: 189lbs

Age: 45

Species: Human

Sex: Male

Build: Barrel chested

Clothing: Duty uniform or jeans and loose shirts

General appearance: Presents a care-free demeanor, but is dedicated and reliable

Danielle Richardson, (DJ)

Occupation: Radio Host / Disk Jockey, 92.5 FM

Marriage Status: Single

Family: None in Fort Brazos

Education: BA Journalism, University of Oklahoma

OTHER:

Most recognized radio voice in Fort Brazos

Billboards with her face advertise the station

Free-form radio – whatever she feels like doing

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Height: 5′ 6″

Hair: Black with accents

Eyes: Grey

Weight: 112lbs (maybe)

Age: 36 (maybe)

Species: Human

Sex: Female

Build: Busty, thin

Clothing: Artsy

General appearance: jeans, vintage

Pastimes: Collects Vinyl, Blogs

Lieutenant Colonel Martin Williams,

Occupation: Intelligence Officer, Australian Intelligence Corps

Background: Martin had worked up the ranks within Intelligence both in the field and in command, in the Middle East and other, exotic, places. He was an unassuming looking man, intentionally bland in almost every way. He works hard to look like an overworked, uninspired accountant.

Family: None in Fort Brazos. Born: Perth, Australia

Education: Master of International Studies, University of Sydney

Language: Many

OTHER:

Pastimes: Cooking, Handball, Football-soccer

Notable: Both brilliant and shrewd

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Height: 5’ 8”

Weight: 176 lbs

Build: Medium build

Hair: Medium length, dark brown almost black

Eyes: Brown

Age: 41

Skin Tone: When in the field, he is talented at being able to change his appearance and skin tone to be able to pass as a local, and using makeup and other methods, could pass for many different ethnic backgrounds and nationalities, from latin to european to middle eastern.

Clothing: Business casual, Clean but not too sharply ironed

Dr. Takumi Nakamura, Ph.D.

Occupation: Dean, School of Science and Technology, Bonham State University. Tenured.

Position: President of Bonham State University

Office Manager: Angela Willis

Specialty: Astronomer, Physicist

Marriage Status: Married

Family: Wife (Mizuki) & four children (Naomi (23), Misaki (19), Katsumi (16), and Fumio (12)) in Fort Brazos. Two in high school, two at BSU.

Education: Ph.D., University of Texas

General Background: Quiet. So focused on work, the world disappears around him.

Personal: Fondly liked as the brilliant absent-minded professor.

OTHER:

Has discovered three comets in his spare time, published many peer-reviewed papers and research.

Grows Japanese vegetables in an aquaponic vertical garden

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Height: 5’6″

Hair: Black and grey

Eyes: Grey

Weight: 135lbs

Age: 54

Species: Human

Sex: Male

Build: Thin, slight of build.

Clothing: Always in coat and tie.

General appearance: Would be rumpled if not for the ministrations of his wife.

Major General Alexander Marcus

Occupation: Major General, US Air Force

Position: Fort Brazos Joint Reserve Base Commanding Officer. Previous: Vice Commander, 14th Air Force, Vandenberg AFB, Calif

Marriage Status: Married

Family: Wife (Alisha) and twin daughters (Faith & Hope) at Fort Brazos

Place of Birth: Hammond, Illinois

Education: United States Air Force Academy, Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineer, United States Air Force Academy, Colorado, Air War

College, Joint Task Force Commander Course, Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado OTHER:

Legion of Merit (with 1 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster)

Meritorious Service Medal (with 2 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters)

Air Medal (with 2 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters)

Aerial Achievement Medal

Air Force Commendation Medal (with 3 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters)

Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (with 1 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster)

Combat Readiness Medal (with 2 Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters )

National Defense Service Medal (with 2 Bronze Stars)

Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal

Southwest Asia Service Medal (with 1 Bronze Star)

Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal

Global War on Terrorism Service Medal

Korean Defense Service Medal

Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon

Air Force Longevity Service Ribbon (with 1 Silver Oak Leaf Cluster and 1 Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster)

Armed Forces Reserve Medal (with “M” Device, 1 Silver Hourglass and 1 Bronze numeral “3”)

Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon (with 1 Bronze Star)

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Ethnic: African American Descent

Height: 5′ 11″

Hair: Grey

Eyes: Brown

Weight: 192lbs

Age: 59

Species: Human

Sex: Male

Build: Boxer's build

Clothing: Air Force Senior Officer

General appearance: Strong, ruddy. Severe. Minor scars.

Pastimes: Golf, Tennis, Swimming

Name Etimology: Alexander = (greek) Defender of Mankind, Marcus = (greek) warlike

Councilwoman Gloria Vargas

Occupation: City Council

Specialty: Jewelry store owner, Southwest Art Museum owner

Marriage Status: Widow, Single

Family: Large family Fort Brazos

Education: BA, Austin College

OTHER:

Divorced twice. Third husband died suddenly.

Has 5-year old Rottweiler, named Dennis

No Children, but extended family in Fort Brazos

Paints southwestern-style landscapes

Proponent on City Council for maintaining history and heritage over development.

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Height: 5′ 2″

Hair: Long black, mostly turned silver

Eyes: brown

Weight: 104lbs

Age: 52

Species: Human

Sex: Female

Build: Thin

Clothing: Southwestern Chic and Vintage

General appearance: Carefully developed look accenting her mixed ethnic background

Ethnic background: Hispanic and American Indian

Col. Cesar Salangsang

Occupation: Former: Colonel, Philippine Army 54th Engineering Brigade

Current: Colonel, 1st Combat Engineers - appointed by Gen. Marcus - was one of the "New Arrivals"

Marriage Status: Married, left behind

Family: 9 children, left behind

Military Service: Provisional New Texas Army

Education: Commendations, etc.:

Character: Leads by example, has been known to drive construction equipment while under fire

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Height: 5’4”

Hair: Brown

Eyes: Grey

Weight: 165lbs

Age: 52

Species: Human

Sex: Male

Build: Ruddy dark complexion, stocky

Clothing: Crisp Military

General appearance: Workmanlike, rough hands

Pastime: Cooking, building things

Notable: His toothy smile was how most of his men thought of him, but then, most of his men gladly and literally moved mountains for the man. Woe be unto those who were only there to mark time. Unlike so many other officers, Cesar did not berate or curse those who fell short. His glacial stare of disappointment and pity usually sufficed. When it didn’t, enthusiastic ‘encouragement’ from the wayward soldier’s more enlightened fellows would help him find his way to the light. His men were immensely proud that their brigade always had the best performance ratings.

ACCIPITER WAR – The Series

Review: “A worthy addition to the Space Opera genre! Highly recommended!”

– Ron Miller, Hugo Award winning Author & Artist

The people in Fort Brazos, Texas, and the nearby Joint Reserve Base awaken inside a terrifying hollow world. Alien creatures have begun to attack. Where are they? Who has done this and why? Are they to be lab rats? Slaves? Or is there some other, terrible purpose… or a greater destiny?