Jack Piper

Description
Jack Piper bears more than a passing resemblance to Old Earth film actor Steve McQueen, down to the daredevil attitude, ready grin, and unshakeable aura of confidence. Piper keeps his sandy blond hair short for easy wear beneath armor, and is never far from a fast-moving vehicle; his preferred transport is the old Coalition sky cycle, which is sufficiently common in non-Coalition hands to be unobtrusive. His personal sky cycle has been re-tuned with the newest generation's engine and controls to allow much faster, more nimble performance. This is in keeping with Piper's mentality and connections.

Official Biography
Colonel Piper began his career in 98 PA as an aide to Joseph Prosek II, the Minister of Information, at the age of 18. He spent six years as a personal aide for Minister Prosek, performing duties ranging from acting as a messenger to becoming the Minister's personal liaison with the Emperor's bodyguard unit. When the Prosek Guards expanded to a combat unit, Piper transferred to serve with them, taking command of a reconnaissance company during the Tolkeen counteroffensive in 106-107. Piper won the Forlorn Hope Wreath and the Imperial Medal, First Class, for his role in breaching Tolkeen's walls, and was one of the founding members of the Ministry's "technical service" on the war's conclusion.

Piper is unique in that his official biography is the true story. Like Sorensen, he is a larger-than-life character. Unlike Sorensen, he relies just as much on daring as on meticulous planning and a knowledge of his opponents. Piper behaves chivalrously towards his opponents as long as he can afford to; he has ordered his share of prisoners "released" in order not to be slowed on rapid movements.

Death
Jack Piper died in combat in Kingsdale on 22 OCT 109. The exact circumstances of his death are classified, but officially he died while covering his unit's escape from Juicer resistance during the occupation of the city.

Historical Source
Jochen Peiper