NOTE: This is Out of Character Knowledge Only. The only thing Phoenix will reveal if asked can be found in her 20 questions.

Homeworld: Planet Leipsic under House Davion. Rich Agricultural planet, revolution has been going on for the past 50 years. The planet is currently under military dictatorship by Stourmin DuVivier.

History: Jacqueline was the middle of three daughters whose mother died when she was 4 years old. She was raised by nanny for her younger years. When she was 8, her uncle introduced her and her sisters to Battlemechs and when he realized she had talent, he convinced her father to send her to military academy when she was old enough. She went through NAMA and a tour of duty, during which time her uncle died, leaving her his Battlemech, the Dixie Belle, a Dervish. She returned home to spend time with her father for the first time, only to realize he was a heartless dictator and had arranged a marriage for her to consolidate his power.  She joined the local rebellion against him and he disowned and exiled her upon his discovering this. She went to become a mercenary, in order to become stronger and more experienced in the hopes of defeating his regime when she returns home.

Personality:

  • Nature: Phoenix realizes her younger life was spent in the philosophy of women should be silent, obedient, and look pretty. She fights against this and has become independent-minded and has a thirst for knowledge & experience. This causes her to get into trouble when bored.  She is also very angry at the circumstances surrounding her banishment, especially the noble system. She does however feel a noble’s duty to help when needed. She also believes that her looks are another weapon in her arsenal and has used seduction/persuasion to get information and equipment.
  • Demeanor: Phoenix seems like the ultimate party girl. She enjoys drinking, flirting, shopping, and the occasional fling. She prefers either being in her ‘Mech or sneaking through shadows. She likes pretty/skimpy clothes and smaller weapons. She has a habit of going through computer records and the internet to get information on both friends and foes.

Twenty Questions with Tex: Jacqueline DuVivier