Jack Reacher

Born on March 27, 2377, to Jim and Kimberly, Jack’s early life was marked by hardship. By the age of 4, he was abandoned and placed into the foster care system. Moving between numerous foster families, he struggled to find a sense of belonging. Many families were unable to connect with a child whose dreams were so fixated on the stars. His love for space began at a young age and became a lifelong passion.

Jack attended high school in Austin, Texas, where he graduated with both Technical and Academic Honors. During his school years, he kept mostly to himself, avoiding dating and skipping events like the 8th Grade Formal and Prom. His focus was solely on finishing school and charting his path to the stars.

After graduating, Jack moved to California. There, he decided to delay joining Starfleet and instead start a family. Two months after joining the LAPD, he married Kate, a human from New Jersey whom he met while she was visiting a friend in San Francisco. Although he considered returning to Texas, the couple settled in San Francisco, where Jack could watch Starfleet shuttles launch into space. Those moments reignited his dream of joining Starfleet, but he postponed it again when Kate announced she was pregnant.

During this time, Jack continued his career with the LAPD. His early years as an officer were marked by both achievements and challenges. After being injured twice in the line of duty, Jack reconsidered his future.

• First Injury: Responding to a bar fight, Jack arrived first on the scene. As officers intervened, one of the individuals pulled a knife and stabbed Jack in the shoulder, with the blade piercing all the way through. He spent six hours in the ER and was placed on a four-month leave of absence.
• Second Injury: A few weeks after returning to duty, Jack responded to a domestic disturbance. During the call, the male involved pulled a 9mm handgun and shot Jack in the forearm four times, with bullets traveling from his wrist to his elbow. After another ER visit, he was assigned to desk duty for eight weeks. The shooter, a former LAPD officer, was sentenced to 25+ years in prison for possessing an unlicensed firearm and assaulting a police officer.

Despite these incidents, Jack was promoted to Patrol Sergeant. However, the injuries and the constant risks worried Kate deeply. This led Jack to pursue a new career path.

When the time came, Jack joined Starfleet Academy with the unwavering support of his wife and daughter, Katie. Though the coursework was challenging, his family’s encouragement motivated him. On graduation day, Katie proudly saluted her father, saying, “Good job, Daddy!”—a moment that brought tears to Kate’s eyes and became a cherished memory for Jack.

Upon graduating, Jack was immediately commissioned as a Commander and assigned as First Officer of the USS Hanes. In 2401, during the Borg/Changeling attack on Frontier Day, Jack displayed exceptional bravery. He saved countless officers, including his commanding officers, and helped defend Earth’s Starbase 1 until it was lost. For his heroic actions, Jack was awarded the Medal of Honor and promoted to Captain. He was also given command of the newly commissioned USS Healdsburg.

Outside of his Starfleet duties, Jack owns a ranch near Dallas, Texas. The ranch spans over 300 acres of rolling hills and lush pastures, with a view that stretches for miles. It is a tranquil retreat where Jack and his family escape the pressures of Starfleet life. The ranch includes a modest but beautifully designed home, a large barn, and several stables for horses. Jack takes pride in maintaining the ranch, often spending time working on the land and caring for the animals.

The ranch also serves as a gathering place for friends and family. It’s not uncommon to find the family hosting barbecues, stargazing from the open fields, or riding horses together at sunset. For Jack, the ranch is more than a home; it is a sanctuary that reminds him of the simpler joys in life and keeps him grounded despite his extraordinary career.