Dakota Cathcart
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Dakota Marie Cathcart
Dakota stands just at 5'6". Depending on the situation and what ever whim she happens to be in at the time her hair may be black, brown-blond, and even has been blue and purple at times. Short and long, it is more a matter of whim as to her hair style and color than to make a fashion statement. Slender but wiry, she carries herself arrogantly. She is cutting edge, not afraid to push the envelope. She hates failure in herself and others. Assertive to the point, some would say, of being a demanding witch with a capital B. So when it comes to work she's all business, when it comes to play, she's all play.
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| Full name | Dakota Marie Cathcart |
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| Date of Birth | Aug 03, 2510 |
| Parents | Father: Major Stephen Cathcart (Alliance Marines - Retired)
Mother: Brenda Cathcart |
| Siblings | Susan Lee Cathcart |
| Spouse | None |
| Children | None |
| Assignment | Pending |
| Gender | Female |
| Eyes and Hair | Blue-grey; Varies, most times black, has even had purple |
| Height and Weight | 5'6" and 140 |
| Status | Single |
| Education Information | |
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Home school, various military schools, Alliance Academy | |
| Military Service | |
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Pending | |
History
All her life Dakota has known only two things, the Alliance and moving. Just weeks after being born on Londinium her father, a career Alliance Marine Officer, received transfer orders. And for the next 20+ years that is the life she has known.
Her father was considered a trouble shooter. If there was a problem that couldn't be rectified he was sent in to do it. Much to the chagrin of those opposed to the Alliance and those in the Alliance that needed straightening out. He earned this reputation purely by chance as his commander was killed during the Battle of Serenity Valley. He took command of the company, which was struggling to even hold back the Brown Coats to say the least, and made some quick and rapid changes. Not only did he reverse the fight they began to advance. There were rumors that said he actually shot two of his own men that refused to obey his orders and fight. Though this has never been proven.
So from Headquarters to the far reaches of the 'verse Dakota learned that nothing is ever permanent except for the Alliance. It also taught her, though at the time she did not recognize the talent, how to adapt and an uncanny knack to pick up all the slight nuances on speech and place them at the point of origin. Another valuable lesson was an ability to blend in easily and quickly to what ever gawd-awful backwater world they happened to move to.
Dakota grew up in a loving but disciplined household. But it was a household that centered on the Alliance. There were rules and they were to be followed. Period. No questions asked, no gray areas. Dakota inherited her father's drive. Which kind of ran in the lines of: Get the job done or get the hell out of the way so it can be done.
Dakota on the back water worlds, which she came to loath, was home schooled by her mother and when living in the core planets she was sent to the best of schools. She excelled in all. When she turned 18 she was granted access to the Alliance Academy. To no one's surprise she once again excelled. When singled out for additional classes in clandestine and special operations her true talents came to light. Each new task assigned to her pushed her to, and past, the expectations of her instructors.
At age 10 while on Ezra, Dakota was stung by a bee. No big deal, kids there always were getting stung. But what was not known was that Dakota was highly allergic to bee stings. Dakota nearly died. Were it not for the medic on a transport that just happened to be unloading goods she might have just perished right there. To this day Dakota is never with out her Epi Kit.
The only serious blemish on her record at the Academy was when she was placed in charge of leading a team into a simulated compound. At night the 4 team members crept into place. Near enough to hear the breathing of one of the 'guards', one team member decided to slap a bug that had bitten him costing them the success of mission. Returning to their barracks, Dakota calmly walked up to the offending recruit and proceeded to beat the snot out of him. Fists, the handle of a broom and a chair were all in use at one time or another. In the end the male recruit, who was hands taller than she and nearly 100 pounds heavier, ended up with a broken jaw, broken arm and a severe concussion as well as other minor injuries before the other recruits could (or dared) pull her off the fellow.
Excerpt from the official record: The results of the official inquiry and any possible disciplinary actions are still pending.
There was one more incident (but who's counting right?) but it has never been proven that Dakota had a hand in it. After being called down by the Commanding Officer for her coloring of her hair at the Academy Dakota was heard mumbling that she would get him. The next day the Commander's coffee cup, pens, keys on the cortex terminal...everything on his desk was super glued down. No security camera footage of the intruder and how did someone get past those security doors? But all eyes were turned to Dakota
Basic Description
She stands just at 5'6" tall. Most times her hair is long black, the sides and back just below her shoulder blades while the front is trimmed to stop just past her brows. Slim but wiry, she is about 145 pounds. She carries her self with authority, borderline arrogantly. Blue-gray eyes, fairly full lips, and a body that matches her frame - definitely fit.
Clothes will vary depending on if she is at the Academy, bumming with friends, or out on the town at some night club.
Recent Events
- Coming soon
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Personality
To say that Dakota is driven is an understatement. Nothing short of success will be tolerated by her. She is cutting edge, to the point of shocking even the few close friends that she has managed to stay in contact with. There is a mischievous side to her, only seen by those very few that she can let her hair down with. Boy friends come and go nearly as quickly as her hair styles change. Shocking is fun, boredom can't be tolerated!
Fun Stuff
- Favorite drink: Tequila
- Favorite food: Most seafood, shellfish being at the top of the list
- Favorite type of music: Hard core, electric, and loud
- Favorite night out: Night clubs, flashing lights, dancing, Men! Oh, did I mention Tequila?
- Highly allergic to bee stings. Dakota is never with out her Epi Kit (Epinepherin)
- Anything with high speed!
Friends
Do you want to include your name here? You will have to win her over via RP.
RP Hooks
- Gluing the Commander's desk items down.
- Beating up the recruit
- Been to an Alliance base or outpost? Did we meet?
- Maybe saw her in one of the more upscale night clubs on the Core planets?
- Ex-Alliance? Did you know her father?
- More to come
A picture is worth a thousand words.
During one of her short brown days
Two gun training
Back to black hair
Yep, the purple hair days
Early teen years
Black hair again
Spring Break at Newhall during her high school days
More training shots. Can one ever really have to many guns?
One of her blue hair days.
One of her Orange Dreadlock days.
