Roger Jefferies

"'Keep your wits about you boys... I'm so sorry I can't be there.' - Lt Jefferies' last words."Lieutenant Roger Jefferies was the officer in charge of security for Hangar 19. He led the defense against Jewel Mondragon and her attacking forces.

History
Roger was born into a Military family, and knew from a young age that he wanted to join like his father before him. When he got older, however, the idea of killing another human being became a repulsive thought to him, so Roger eventually signed up as a Medic just in time to begin training for the first conflict with the PRGA.

Then-Corporal Jefferies was deployed into the Indo-Nepali border during the 2005 Invasion by the PRGA, and distinguished himself by confronting an entire battalion of PRGA soldiers and talking them down. His actions saved hundreds of lives that day and earned him a promotion to Lieutenant.

Jefferies would later fight in nearly all theatres of the African War, with one thing remaining the same- Roger Jefferies never killed a man if he didn't have to. He always sought peaceful solutions first, and always shot to wound. He even used his medical prowess to save enemy combatants after his squad had taken control of an area.

The Battle of Nairobi
Lt Roger Jefferies fought in the battle of Nairobi, and was even able to meet famous war hero Nestor McKellen in the days after the decisive actions of the JSI mercenaries. The most important occurence during that time was Jefferies' discovery of a malfunctioning PRGA War Cyborg. Jefferies tried his best to stabilize the man's condition, and was able to disconnect him from PRGA control. The now-free man thanked Jefferies for 'saving his soul' and introduced himself as former Cpl Kodaro Neisho. Jefferies' actions that day were of course later drowned out by the horrific tragedies that occured, but his merciful actions led to Mr Neisho's safe transport to Atlas and the start of a new life there for the former mindless soldier as a motivational speaker. Jefferies remained in close contact with Kodaro, who began to see the man as the father he'd never had.

Area 51
Roger Jefferies was later transferred to Area 51 at the end of the African War, and he remained working there for the rest of his service. He became good friends with the men who served under him, later becoming godfather to Horus O'Sullivan's son Johnny and even officiating the wedding of Terry and Samuel Brown. Jefferies married his long-time sweetheart Jolene in 2029 at a massive ceremony hosted at Area 51. In attendance were General Eric Connelly and his family, Jefferies' loyal team including O'Sullivan, the Browns and Isaac Prince, Hyperion I and III as well as a large turnout of the Area 51 science team.

Jefferies also served as a role model and father figure to Hyperion III when he found the young man had escaped from his floor and ended up in Hangar 19, accidentally wrecking a forklift. He was able to calm the man down and when General Connelly finally found them they were laughing and telling stories. Jefferies was later assigned to be Hyperion III's mentor, and III named himself Barnabus after Jefferies' late father. While Jefferies never had children himself, he considered Barnabus his son.

Valentine's Day Disaster
Lieutenant Jefferies was in command of the Hangar 19 Security Force when Jewel Mondragon and her team attacked. Jefferies fought ferociously, doing his best to save his allies and friends. He never knew of Horus O'Sullivan's death. His familiar courage helped his men stare down the hellish figure in a stetson that swept through their defenses, later confirmed to be wanted murderer Bill Travis. Even as Jefferies slumped against the wall, bleeding profusely, he told his friends to stay strong as death claimed him. Lieutenant Jefferies died in the hope that his loved ones might live, and as the dark fog flowed over his mind he hoped Jolene would be okay.