Name: Jean Norton
Age: 28 years old
Origin: Empire
Ship: Imperial Clipper (formerly) / Cobra MK3 (currently)
Faction: Empire (formerly), Independent systems (recently)

Early Years

Jean Norton was born aboard a cargo ship owned by her family, in one of the lesser-known regions of the Empire. The Norton family was engaged in trade and freight transport, and from a young age, Jean traveled across distant systems, observing the daily routines of long-haul routes. Her childhood was spent among space hangars and refueling stations, where she learned not only the theory of navigation but also the importance of maintaining massive ships.

Being the daughter of pilots, Jean learned to handle flight simulators before she could even walk. By the age of 12, she was already helping her father calibrate navigation systems. For Jean, nothing felt more natural than living among the stars, where routes through systems were as familiar as the view outside the window of a home.

Becoming a Pilot

Jean obtained her pilot’s license almost immediately after reaching adulthood, already boasting significant flight experience gained through simulators and training ships on which she accompanied her parents during their freight runs. For the first few years, she fully devoted herself to the family business, tirelessly expanding trade routes throughout the Empire. She flew large transport ships like the Imperial Clipper, expertly managing heavy cargo and fulfilling contracts with precision.
Seeking Independence

Despite her respect for family traditions, Jean always sought something more. She was weighed down by the constant following of her parents' directives and longed for a life where she could make her own decisions, free from the control of her elders. Finally, feeling she could no longer bear the limitations, Jean made a bold move: she left the Empire and ventured into the independent systems. There, she began developing her own business, balancing between trade, mining, and even mercenary contracts.

As captain of a Cobra MK3, Jean discovered the world of free pilots. Her ship was versatile and ready for any challenge — from dangerous cargo delivery missions in blockaded zones to reconnaissance operations in unexplored sectors. This new life, filled with risk and freedom, helped Jean become who she had always dreamed of being: an independent, decisive, and skilled captain.

Return to the Empire

When news of the Thargoid attacks spread across the galaxy, Jean couldn't remain on the sidelines. Despite the years spent in the independent systems, she had always felt a connection to the Empire. The attacks on her home systems awakened in her a sense of duty and responsibility. Jean returned to help her people rebuild the systems devastated by the Thargoid strikes. She became involved in humanitarian operations, using her skills to deliver vital supplies to affected colonies and rekindling her bond with the Empire.
Personality

Jean is a determined, resolute, and skilled pilot who isn’t afraid to take risks to achieve her goals. Her life, balanced between independence and loyalty to the Empire, has toughened her character. She rarely shares her true feelings, preferring to keep emotions under control, but to those close to her, she is a reliable and loyal friend, willing to go to great lengths for those she values.

Now, Jean continues her missions, balancing between helping to restore damaged systems and pursuing her own interests in the frontier. Her name is becoming legendary among pilots, and the future promises even more thrilling challenges.