“We carry these things inside of us that no one else can see they hold us down like anchors they drown us out at sea.”
■ ABOUT. ■
name: Jack Mercer age: thirty-five occupation: cop; informant for the Devils gender: cis-male pronouns: he/him sexuality: utp
■ HISTORY. ■ (tw: gun violence, tw: death, tw: murder)
Master Chief Jack Mercer is a highly decorated Navy Seal, he’s received two silver stars, the bronze star, and a Purple Heart. Serving his country wasn’t just a decision; it was part of who he was. For decades Mercer men have signed up to serve. They were resilient, loyal, and believed the justice system. The only downside following in the footsteps of those he loved was it took time away from his family. Six years ago when he was away on leave, Jack lost the love of his life and his three-year-old daughter. While his wife and daughter were living in New York City, they were involved in a shoot out, while visitng family in a rough part of town. With the time change, he found out about his wife, long after her she was pronounced dead on the scene. Losing his wife and son without the opportunity to say goodbye, or tell them how mcuhed he loved them, broke him in many ways. had been the hardest thing he had ever gone through.
Gia’s life was stolen as a result of the ongoing conflict that was raging in New York City. While the police were hesitant on giving him information at first, and told him they were in the wrong place at the wrong time. When pushing for more details, he soon learned that his family, were victims of a shoot out most likely supported by the gang Royals of Purgatory. Thoughts of murdering those responsible played his mind. Though even he knew it would be impossible being that nobody had ever taken responsibility. Jack, knew that no matter how furious and broken he was, he wouldn’t go out on a spree without knowing who was properly responsible. Soon after the dual funeral, Jack left the city, needing new surroundings that didn’t remind him of what he’d lost.
It has been six years since her death, and while Jack was able to move on, he wasn’t able to fully shake the anger. Within those those four years, Jack joined the Texas police force and chose to direct his anger into a job that mattered. Jack had progressed within the organization and was scouted by Jessica Douglas, a well-respected Detective and asked to take on an undercover position. Something he’d wanted to do since joining the force. When he was told it had to do with the local gang. He knew that he was asked for the reason that while he did his best to keep it a secret. His brother had been a member of the Quantum of Devils since he was in high school. What Jessica didn’t know, was the history he had with gang activity back in New York.
■ WHOSE SIDE ARE YOU ON? ■
When he started his undercover work, the feelings and emotions relating to Gia’s dealth arose once more. He wasn’t so much angry, though he was passionate about putting this group of criminals to prison, even his own brother. It’s been almost eight months since he started the undercover operation and he had involuntarily grown incredibly loyal to the members of the group. There were moments, he thought his cover was blown, or that his actions would result in a beating or getting kicked out. Though what surprised him was the lengths the members went to protect him and help him. The deeper he got undercover, the harder it was to navigate who to arrest, and who to provide intel on, though when anytime he heard any news regarding the new charter in New York. He didn’t wait long before informing Jessica and his undercover team.
■ KEEP THIS AWAY FROM YOUR ENEMIES ■
Jack is an incredible officer both in a uniform and undercover. There are a few things that he knows will create a shift in his intentions on the job. One of those things is his family. If he were ever in a position to need to choose his job or his family, he would choose the ladder every time. While being in the gang, he’s been able to grow closer to his brother. Closer that he’d initially thought when accepting the undercover position. Jack would be lying if his only intention of taking the job was to put away Quantum of Devils members. He was informed of the possibility of the Devils moving to New York during his debrief, and a part of him though, maybe this could help him find the Royals members who murdered his wife and son all those years ago. Now that he’s arrived in New York again, he’s balancing his undercover work including getting in touch with the new task force and his personal vendetta against the Royals.
■ RELATIONSHIPS. ■
■ Jay Mercer: Jay is Jack’s younger brother, and Jack had made a promise long ago that he would always protect him. While at first, he hadn’t been very accepting of Jay’s decision to join the Devils he has now figured why he has been so loyal. Jack will go to the end of the earth to protect him.
■ Desirée St. Vincent: Pain in his ass. There was truly no other way to describe the woman. He sure as hell had never imaged he would befriend her. Des was ordered by the Devil’s to watch over him and while they didn’t get along at first. The two have grown on one another.
■ CONNECTIONS. ■
■ Noah Ortiz > Member who killed his wife.
■ Crystal Reeves > NYPD Handler
■ Lincoln LeBeau > Hated Devils Member
Jack Mercer is a TAKEN character and is portrayed by Jesse Lee Soffer who’s FC IS NEGOTIABLE.
