Edward Duncan

Edward Cayden "Eddie" Duncan, also known as Shearwater, is the second son of Gary and Claudia Duncan and the current second-in-command of the Hyperion borough of the Harborne Boys syndicate. Ascending to the position of Lieutenant Commander as a result of both his heritage in the Duncan family and as an attempt to abate his fury at the reigning commander of the Hyperion borough, Otis Byrne, Edward nevertheless has committed to plotting his adopted cousin's downfall. His ire, stemming from the deaths of both his father (the previous General) and Elijah Crawford (the previous commander), has spurred Edward to form an anti-Byrne faction composed of all his brothers and numerous biologically related cousins.
== History ==
=== Early childhood ===
Edward was born on October 14th, 2664, at the massive Jade City Medical Center in Coronado, Jade City, on the world of Hyperion. Being the second son of Gary and Claudia and only three years junior to his brother Lucian Duncan, both he and Lucian would become spectators to the degeneration of the Harborne Boys following the death of their uncle and then-leader, Shaw Duncan, to a car bomb. Expecting their father to inherit the title of leader due to being Shaw's older brother, they instead saw Shaw's adopted sons Elijah Crawford and Otis Byrne take the reins of power as first and second in command, respectively. This event would leave a lasting impact on Edward and would be the catalyst for his later involvement in the organization.
=== Military service ===
In 2682, Edward enlisted in the Coalition Forces Authority and joined the Interstellar Coalition Terrestrial Army, serving alongside his older brother Lucian (and later his younger brother, Finley) for three tours as they all saw action in the Tupãn theater of the War on Terror. He was the designated marksman of his platoon, and saw combat against both conventional and irregular forces belonging to the newly-arisen Organisasie Bernauerstad. During his service, Edward developed a reputation for being a fierce and reliable soldier. He quickly rose through the ranks, earning several commendations for his bravery and tactical prowess. However, his time in the military was not without its challenges. Edward struggled with the trauma of killing innocents (either as targets or in crossfire), experiencing flashbacks and nightmares long after his deployments had ended.
Towards Edward's third tour, he received devastating news from his mother, who informed him that his father had been killed in a motel shootout somewhere in the Southern Albion Outlands on Hyperion.
He, Lucian, and Finley all returned from service in 2685 to mourn the loss of their father and help the Harborne Boys recover from yet another blow to their leadership. He struggled to readjust to civilian life, and overtly engrossed himself in the violent businesses of the gang as a means of coping with the change.
=== Southern Albion Gang War ===
In 2688, the Southern Albion Gang War broke out, leading to the Harborne Boys allying with the Hyperion Commission and several other gangs against that of the Legion of the Damned and the various law enforcement agencies of Hyperion. Edward, alongside Lucian and Finley, served in the assault cadres under his adopted cousin, Otis Byrne, in the several battles that raged throughout the continent for the next four years. Using their military experience, the brothers would survive the conflict; they would also slowly realize the treachery of Otis as Elijah Crawford was shot and killed by unknown assassins towards the end of the war in 2691.
Otis usurped the leadership of the organization over that of Edward's older brother, becoming the commander of the Hyperion borough of the Harborne Boys with their grandfather's oblivious permission. This enraged all four brothers, and Edward took initiative to begin formulating a plot against Byrne and to restore control of the organization back to "trueborn Duncans" in 2692.
=== Present day ===
For the next six years, Edward has been putting up the façade of loyalty to Otis, even being appointed second-in-command following a vocal spat between the two in 2693. However, behind the scenes, Edward and his brothers have been organizing a rebellion, creating income sources independent of Otis's control and attention to fund an incoming civil war, toned with the specters of vengeance for their dead father and as revenge for their dishonor by Byrne.
== Appearance ==
Edward is a man of striking presence, standing at an height of 5 feet and 11 inches tall. His physical appearance is a combination of rugged masculinity and military precision, indicative of his background as a former soldier. He possesses piercing blue eyes, which when his optical augmentation is activated, turn a menacing black and silver. His facial features are chiseled and strong, with a defined jawline and high cheekbones that give him a commanding presence.
Edward's brown hair is kept short and styled. He has a few scars on his face, remnants of a close encounter with blades. He has a lean, athletic build, and moves with a graceful ease, seemingly betraying the exceptional physical discipline he has maintained over the years.
Edward's body is adorned with several Harborne Boy-related tattoos, which he wears with pride as a testament to his loyalty to his family and syndicate. The tattoos include the Harborne Boys emblem emblazoned on his left bicep, a skull with crossed coilguns on his right shoulder, and a snake coiled around a dagger on his left forearm. He also has a memorial tattoo on his chest that commemorates the death of his father, Gary Duncan, with the dates of his birth and death inked in a Gothic font.
== Personality and traits ==
Edward is a man of complexity, characterized by a blend of cunning, rage, and ambition. His drive to succeed, rooted in the Duncan family heritage, fuels his desire to take control of the Hyperian borough Harborne Boys syndicate. Edward's fury at Otis, coupled with the deaths of his father and his cousin Elijah Crawford, has resulted in an intense passion to reclaim what he perceives as the rightful position of leadership for the trueborns of the Duncan family.
Despite his hard exterior, Edward possesses a strong sense of loyalty to his family; particularly his brothers, who have served alongside him in the military and are part of his anti-Byrne faction. Edward is a natural leader, and his military experience has honed his strategic thinking, allowing him to plan and execute intricate schemes to consolidate his power and eventually overthrow Otis.
Edward is fiercely intelligent, with a sharp mind that enables him to calculate his moves with precision. His ability to plan on the fly, coupled with his military training, makes him an adept tactician. However, his rage often clouds his judgment, and he can become impulsive and rash, leading him to make decisions that are not always well-considered.
Despite his often cold and calculated exterior, Edward is not without his vulnerabilities. The deaths of his father and cousin have left deep emotional scars, which fuel his hatred towards Otis. He can also be fiercely protective of those he cares about, and his family is his top priority.
Edward's personality is complex, with multiple layers that often remain hidden from those around him. His ambition to restore his family's position to the top of the Harborne Boys syndicate has made him a force to be reckoned with, and his cunning and intelligence make him a formidable adversary. However, his rage and impulsiveness often make him unpredictable, and those around him must tread carefully to avoid incurring his wrath.
== Relationships ==
=== Harborne Boys ===
==== Otis Byrne ====
Edward and Otis have a complicated relationship that is both rooted in loyalty and fraught with tension. Initially, Edward viewed Otis as a legitimate cousin and as a potential ally in leading the Harborne Boys. However, following the death of Elijah Crawford and his father, Edward's ire towards Otis grew as he became increasingly convinced that Otis was responsible for their deaths and had usurped the leadership of the organization.
Despite this growing resentment, Edward maintains a façade of loyalty to Otis, serving as his second-in-command and even having taken part in battles alongside him during the Southern Albion Gang War. However, behind the scenes, Edward has been working to gather support for a rebellion against Otis and to restore power to "trueborn Duncans" within the Hyperion borough.
Their relationship is a delicate dance of loyalty, distrust, and betrayal, with each man carefully weighing their actions and words in relation to the other. It remains to be seen whether Edward's plot against Otis will succeed or if he will ultimately meet the same fate as his uncle Shaw and cousin Elijah.
==== Lucian Duncan ====
Despite Lucian's disinterest in leadership and power, he and Edward share a strong bond as brothers. Lucian has always been supportive of Edward and has been a constant source of advice and guidance throughout Edward's rise to power within the Harborne Boys. 
Although they have different leadership styles, they both share a mutual respect for each other's decisions and are always willing to lend a helping hand whenever the other needs it. Edward has always looked up to his older brother and values his opinion greatly. In turn, Lucian is proud of all that Edward has accomplished and looks forward to what he will achieve in the future.
==== Finley Duncan ====
Edward and Finley Duncan, his younger brother, have a strong and unbreakable bond that has developed since childhood. Despite their age difference, the two brothers have always been very close and supportive of each other. Edward has always been protective of Finley and has taught him how to navigate the dangerous world of the Harborne Boys. Finley, in turn, looks up to his older brother and sees him as a role model. They often work together on jobs for the Harborne Boys, and Edward has taught Finley valuable skills in hand-to-hand combat and firearms.
==== Rex Duncan ====
Edward and Rex share a close relationship, with Edward acting as a protective older brother figure. Despite the danger and violence associated with his lifestyle, Edward works hard to ensure that Rex is shielded from the more nefarious aspects of his work with the Harborne Boys. He often spends time with Rex when possible, and they share a common love for vintage cars. Rex looks up to Edward and aspires to follow in his footsteps, much to Edward's chagrin. 
=== Scarlet Suns ===
Edward's relationship with the Scarlet Suns gang was initially one of mutual interest and calculated risk. He had hired them to help him consolidate his power within the Harborne Boys and overthrow Otis, and they were more than willing to provide their expertise in exchange for a hefty payout. However, Edward made sure to keep a watchful eye on their activities, believing that they were not to be trusted completely. The Scarlet Suns were seemingly a wild card (a group of volatile and unpredictable individuals with their own agendas) but Edward nevertheless needed them to achieve his goals. Over time, he gradually warmed to their presence and personalities.
== Deaths ==
# James "Jimbo" McFadden - Rival gang leader who threatened the Harborne Boys' territory in the Jade City area. Edward orchestrated an ambush that resulted in McFadden's capture and execution.
# Victor Moretti - Former Italian member of the Harborne Boys who betrayed the gang by providing information to the Hyperion Commission about the Harborne Boys' bookkeeping businesses. Edward ordered his brothers to bring Moretti to him and executed him in front of the rest of the gang as a warning to any potential traitors.
== Database Entry ==
== Trivia ==
* Edward's nickname "Shearwater" comes from his alias amongst fellow soldiers while in the Interstellar Coalition Terrestrial Army because of how he crawled during basic training, as if "shearing over waves" akin to the bird of the same name.
*Edward is a skilled marksman and has participated several shooting competitions in his youth, with such interest having led him to become a designated marksman in the ICTA. He still practices his skills regularly and is known to be deadly accurate with a variety of firearms.
*Despite his tough exterior and involvement in the criminal underworld, Edward has a deep appreciation for literature and often reads classic works of literature in his spare time. He is also known to have a soft spot for animals — an expensive rarity to keep on Hyperion — and has been known to care for stray cats and dogs.
*In his spare time, Edward is an avid collector of antique weapons and has an impressive assortment of swords, guns, and other weapons from various eras and cultures.
*His initial character appearance was based off of Thomas Shelby from the television show Peaky Blinders.
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