Jack Mender

Jack Mender was an Orbital Drop Shock Trooper, he was from the Halo universe and was known for being one of the first people to travel across into the Tradeworks universe.

A picture of Jack Mender standing on the FAS Odyssey of Hope.

History

Arrival

Jack Mender was one of the first people to appear on the Odyssey of Hope. He and five others woke in a space station that seemed all but abandoned. Jack woke confused and lost, unaware where he was with the only knowledge to him was his name and title as an ODST. It was also discovered that his VISR (Visual Intelligence System, Reconnaissance) was damaged during interdimensional travel leaving the ODST with no record or information on anything to do with his world. He was promised by Ethan Feyrer that he would try to get Jack's memories back in some shape or form in which the ODST agreed, working with the group in pursuit of his past.

Aescir Conflicts

Shortly after arriving on the FAS Odyssey of Hope, the crew aboard were attacked by a faction known as the Aescir Rogues after Ethan Feyrer had switched on the ship's systems powering them on after decades of inactivity. The crew, Jack included fought through the attackers but were then sent to a planed named ___ as Ethan had to switch the ship back offline to prevent further attacks. Jack was then stranded with the crew on ___. Jack and the FAS' crew scavenged the planet discovering the whereabouts of an Aescir commander as well as a hefty amount of resources that could to ensure the group's survival. The outpost was attacked with the commander fleeing, but the crew had found the resources and were then brought back to the FAS Odyssey of Hope.

Rendath Conflicts

As Jack and the crew returned back to the FAS Odyssey of Hope, they began to find themselves in a state of rest. Able to train and learn more of the universe they were all seemingly stranded in. Jack himself began to talk with Ethan Feyrer, discussing the potential on gaining insight on his UNSC past as well as learning some of Ethan's motivations and history. A few weeks or so had passed and one of the members of the group, Emil had fallen ill. Slowly infected with some sort of virus due to his ventures in his own world. Jack and the crew were sent off to attack a facility occupied by the The Rendath Confederacy, a faction forced into war using interdimensional technology in their efforts to control the universe. The group infiltrated the base, eventually finding the medicine required to treat Emil as well as a Interdimensional Funnel. A device built by the Rendath that enables the usage of travel across worlds.

Xenomorph Connection

As the Dimensional Dams were put into a state of disarray the group all found themselves in some sort of pocket dimension. It was small around the size of a tropical island. The group had found a shuttle and aimed to fix it, but something lurked below the island's dilapidated buildings. A strange terrifying alien species known as Xenomorphs rested in the caverns of the island. Jack unknown to this was on a patrol alone and had heard the guttural screams of the creatures from a distance, The ODST had to use survival and cunning to survive and he had to sneak his way around what was then confirmed to be their main hive on the island. The Xenomorphs were at every corner, the ODST moving slow and steady but he was eventually spotted fighting through dozens of the tall black aliens. The soldier ran out of ammo for his M7S Caseless Submachine Gun and was approached by one of the creatures. Jack remained still and the lone Xenomorph got closer and closer, a strange sickness plaguing his mind for a moment the alien about to strike him down. Jack then took out his Combistick, a retractable spear and impaled the alien making his escape from the hive.

A while later the group had to explore the deepest depths of the island, an old facility located underground left abandoned and uncontrolled. The expedition went smooth until one of these Xenomorphs were seen, but it did not attack. It simply watched from a distance walking away as the group went closer. It was almost like the alien was beckoning the group, beckoning someone. The group went down to the lowest point of the facility and dozens of Xenomorphs were seen, but none of them were hostile watching the group with bloodshed in their minds. The group had entered a large room and a giant Xenomorph was what awaited them. The queen of their entire hive approached but her attention seemed fully affixed towards Jack Mender. The ODST was suddenly picked up, the group raising their weapons. The ODST was pulled close and a wave of memories flashed through his mind in an instant detailing the creation and entrapment the Xenomorphs faced in their original worlds. The ODST cried and recoiled in pain and the group opened fire but now everything the queen had felt, the ODST did too. The pain of bullets striking his armour, piercing his skin absolutely overpowered him and the queen was eventually killed. It was like a drill going straight into his head. At the end of the slaughter the Xenomorph the group saw at the beginning at the venture was seen walking towards Jack as he slowly recollected himself. The alien had nothing to say, but seemed to follow and listen to his each and every word. The group grew confused, the ODST distraught. The group and the Xenomorph had to put aside their differences now with the obeying alien being coined the nickname Rookie.

Death

Aberrant's Betrayal

As Jack and the group were exploring a mysterious facility, the Mobile Sentry known as MS-01 Aberrant had turned rogue. His creator Kaz, and his brother Cogent were killed shortly before causing Aberrant to gain a distain for humanity blaming it on the death of his family. The Mobile Sentry lashed out at the group and had attacked them. The whole group fought Aberrant with Jack attempting to connect with his VISR to try deactivate what sort of protocol the Mobile Sentry was running to fuel such a angered frenzy. A Guardian by the name of IMP-7 fought hard against Aberrant the two exchanging blows, the Guardian entering a weakned state. Aberrant in a last ditch effort began to overload his fuel cells. Jack and IMP rushing to him with the Guardian keeping Aberrant pinned while Jack attempted to stop what would have been a nuclear explosion. The two failed, the group narrowly escaping and Jack Mender was then killed in the explosion.

Personality

Jack is a soldier of very few words. Often observing the groups actions simply giving his input when it is most needed. He is never one for informal chatting, and his voice comes across as calm and stoic. Jack as reserved as he is has shown glimpses of being even a little laid back to those he absolutely respects most. Jack has shown that he abandons his reserved self if those around him are put into danger often going down the path of least resistance just to ensure that nobody is hurt. He's shown this time and time again with the reason of his death purely coming down to his protection of others.