Jordan Shea

Jordan Shea is the bartender of the Underworld Tavern in New York City Hell's Kitchen in Deus Ex.
==Biography==
Jordan Shea is a UNATCO veteran, involved in some of the agency's early mechanical augmentation programs, currently on extended leave from the Agency due to the aging augmentations. At the behest of Director Manderley, she didn't receive an official discharge, and remains an asset for use in emergencies and she can retain her military-grade augmentations (otherwise, Jaime Reyes would have to find out a way to turn her back into a regular human). Officially, she has left UNATCO for "mental fatigue" reasons and she presents herself as ex-UNATCO, with little regard for those currently involved with the agency: All pay regular rates,JCDenton: "That's some heavy augmentation."
JordanShea: "Yeah. Ex-UNATCO, what's it to you?"
JCDenton: "I'm in the business."
JordanShea: "Well, I was in an early program, okay? I can still polish a glass. Good luck with your "business."" though she can't really believe UNATCO would permit agentsJordanShea: "Yes, Agent? " to drink on duty.JordanShea: "You supposed to drink when you're on duty? "
In her civilian life, she focuses on running the Underworld Tavern in Hell's Kitchen, being both a bartender and guardian angel. It's the opposite of her life at UNATCO and she likes it that way: Anyone drawing a weapon inside the bar will get promptly shot, for example, and she ensures it remains a safe space for everyone, from troops on leave to local working girl. Neither an upscale bar or a dive, just a place for the local community to safely congregate.Deus Ex official strategy guide, "Jordan Shea: Underworld Bartender": "When Jordan left UNATCO, she gave “mental fatigue” as the reason. The truth was that her augs were old and out of date. She wasn’t actually discharged, per se, but put on extended leave. It’s a compromise. Manderley can call on her for emergencies, Jordan gets to keep her augs (which are useful in civvie life, too), and Jaime doesn’t have to make a regular human out of a cyborg (which is under-researched, to say the least). Everybody wins.
Jordan runs the Underworld bar in Hell’s Kitchen like a guardian angel. It’s the exact opposite of her former UNATCO life, and she likes it that way. There are no weapons allowed, for instance. Pull one and she’ll blow you away. Everyone’s safe for a few hours, can say what they want and can be who they are. it’s not a fern bar and it’s not a dive. The hookers are there to unwind, just like everyone else." She doesn't mind illicit deals cut in the bar, as long as the patrons behave themselves and don't disturb others. She will keep watch, provide drinks (tap or bottled),JordanShea: "The tap's out. Only bottles. " and even mix them, like Cape Cod.BarWoman1: "Hey, Shea. Cape Cod. Use a little vodka this time."
JordanShea: "Coming up." In downtime, she'll just polish the glasses - perfectly doable with her augs - and keep watch.
Shea is involved with the local community and looks out for others down on their luck, and cares in particular about Gilbert Renton and his daughter, running the 'ton next door. Despite being a veteran, she dislikes UNATCO's lack of concern for the "small fry": The common citizenry.JordanShea: "Hey, you know the Rentons, right? There's trouble at the 'Ton."JCDenton: "I already took care of that punk JoJo, if that's what you mean."JordanShea: "Really? He's dead?"JCDenton: "Surprised?"JordanShea: "I'm just glad to see that someone gives a damn about the Rentons. UNATCO seems to think they have bigger fish to fry."JordanShea: "Hey, you know the Rentons, right? There's trouble at the 'Ton."
JCDenton: "Yeah?"
JordanShea: "JoJo Fine, a punk from around here; thinks he's going to use the hotel as his next base."
JCDenton: "UNATCO's looking for him. He worked for the NSF."
JordanShea: "Far as I can tell, UNATCO doesn't give a damn about JoJo or the Rentons. Bigger fish to fry, I suppose. What do you need?" The sentiment seems mutual.SandraRenton: "I'm just glad I made it. Look what happened to Jordan."
JCDenton: "I know. And people keep hanging around the bar like nothing's happened."
SandraRenton: "By the way, people are looking for you. You better be careful."
As an emergency asset, she is on top of the latest developments, including planned raids.JordanShea: "So they brought you over for the raid? That's surprising."JCDenton: "I'm not involved with any kind of raid."JordanShea: "Oh. Well, then you probably want to stay out of the crossfire. I just assumed... So what do you need? Ten credits, anything in the house. Last call." She has some sympathy for the underdogs, and is willing to warn JC Denton at risk to herself, advising him to leave the city when he goes rogue.JCDenton: "Tell me about this raid."JordanShea: "Best thing in these situations is to clear out. That's what we should've done earlier during the fighting."JCDenton: "Who are they after?"JordanShea: "Agent Denton, I know who you are, and I know your brother. You should leave the city. Trust me." Her knowledge also makes her an excellent source of intel for smooth talkers like Joe Greene.JoeGreene: "The bartender told me she thinks you work for UNATCO. You must know something. The authorities are closing down the whole street."JoeGreene: "Perfect. Since the bartender's dead, I need someone else from around here to tell me what's going on with this raid."
Sympathies nonwithstanding, she still runs a business: Once martial law is declared, she raises prices threefold to cover the costs,JordanShea: "What do you want? Prices have tripled to 30 because of martial law." and is more willing to inform UNATCO of the latest developments.JCDenton: "Heard the name Stanton Dowd?"
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JordanShea: "What do you want with Dowd?"
JCDenton: "A private matter. Know where I can find him?"
JordanShea: "I'm gonna say this once. That German mech from UNATCO already came by looking for you. You got money to spend, fine; this curfew's killing me, but leave me out of your business. That guy's oiled up and ready for a fight."
JCDenton: "Gunther..."
JordanShea: "Do you want something or not?"
==Interactions==
Jordan Shea can be found in her tavern with during each of the three visits to Hell's Kitchen. Jordan still harbors a degree of cynicism towards UNATCO. If JC Denton mentions that he is "in the business." Jordan then retorts with an unimpressed remark, wishing him an insincere good luck with his "business." Jordan allows JoJo Fine's associates to search for potential Ambrosia customers within her bar. She also keeps a sawed-off shotgun below the bar and will use the weapon if JC draws a gun and violates the bar's no weapons rule (as displayed on a sign at both exits of the bar).
=== Conversations ===
Conversing with her often reveals information about the current situation in the area. 
* During the first visit to Hell's Kitchen, JC can learn about Jordan's background as a former UNATCO agent. If asked for possible leads to the NSF generator, Jordan will point JC to the warehouse district.
* During the second visit to Hell's Kitchen, Jordan will inform JC that UNATCO is about to raid the 'Ton Hotel. When asked about why UNATCO is conducting the raid, Jordan will say that she knows who Paul is, and tell JC to leave the city.
*During the third visit to Hell's Kitchen, Jordan will inform JC that Gunther Hermann has been looking for him. If JC asks about Stanton Dowd, this will result in a thug shadowing JC on the street - same if Joe Greene learns about Dowd. If the thug catches sight of Stanton Dowd, he will open fire and signal in a bunch of MJ12 troopers to attack.
**If Jordan was killed, Vinny will remark that "Someone wasted the bartender. Drinks are free." 
=== Vendor items ===
* First/second visit to Hell's Kitchen – Forty, Soda, and Candy Bar (10 credits each)
* Third visit to Hell's Kitchen – Forty and Candy Bar (30 credits each); Wine (120 credits each)
== Trivia ==
* Jordan Shea was originally written to be a male character, as documented in Majestic Revelations design document v6.4:
*By the time of design document v13.12, the character was revised to be female:
*Reflecting the earlier design, a developer comment in conversation data of the released game refer to Jordan as male.Developer's comment for the conversation JordanShea/M08JordanSheaConvos in M_08_Mission08.con: "Jordan Shea is pretty rude during these convos.  He knows player left UNATCO and is himself a UNATCO supporter."
* The same developer comment also notes that Jordan is a UNATCO support and knows that JC has left UNATCO, explaining the intention behind triggering the appearance of the thug if Jordan is aware that JC is looking for Stanton Dowd. 
* In prerelease design documents, Jordan is nicknamed "Mixer." This nickname does not appear in the final game.
== References==
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