Hannes le Roux

Hannes le Roux's life was a turbulent journey, shaped by the clash of two opposing worlds and his pursuit of identity and purpose. Born to a devoted prio civ mother, Isabelle, and an unregistered civilian poacher father, Ruan, his childhood was marked by secrecy and danger.

From the moment he was born, Hannes became a symbol of forbidden love, and his grandfather's animosity towards him only fueled the tension within the family. Despite the challenges, Isabelle fiercely protected and loved her son, providing him with a stable and caring environment amidst the chaos.

However, when Hannes was only two years old, his father vanished into the wilderness, leaving him alone with his mother and a grandfather who harbored deep resentment towards him. Despite being born into the world of unreg civs, Hannes was officially registered as a reg civ, distancing him from his father's illicit background.

Life took a drastic turn when, at the age of ten, Ruan reappeared and forcefully took Hannes into a life of poaching. In the harsh and unforgiving wilderness, Hannes learned survival skills and developed a tough and resilient spirit. These years forged a deep connection between father and son, despite the dangerous path they walked.

But destiny had more surprises in store for Hannes. After five years, he was unexpectedly reunited with his beloved mother. However, the reunion was overshadowed by the execution of his father, a tragic event that left Hannes with a lasting hatred for authority figures.

At the age of sixteen, Hannes was conscripted into the army, where he found himself serving under the high-ranking prio civ, JP van Staden. JP recognized the young man's potential and guided his anger into a positive outlet – the sport of rugby. Hannes discovered a natural talent for the game and used it as an escape from the harsh realities of his past.

During this time, JP saved Hannes' life, leading to a transformation in their relationship. Hannes and his blood brother, Muis, began to see JP in a different light, acknowledging the complexity of his character beyond the uniform he wore.

A deep friendship formed between the three, and they created a special unit within Crane Securities known as the Chance unit. Together, they embarked on missions that went beyond the traditional boundaries of their roles, seeking justice in a world filled with shades of gray.

Tragedy struck once again when JP's family fell victim to violence, leaving him shattered and consumed by grief. Hannes and Muis intervened, guiding their friend away from the painful memories. Together, they accepted a posting in an unfamiliar part of Goshawk Europe, seeking a fresh start and a chance at healing.

Hannes le Roux's life was a testament to resilience, transformation, and the power of friendship. From his tumultuous upbringing to the formation of the Chance unit, Hannes navigated a complex world, finding purpose and camaraderie amidst the chaos.

Trivia:

1. He earned the alias Ratel at the tender age of 12 after he stood his ground as a wounded leopard charged him after his gun misfired. Killed it after a struggle with the long bladed knife his father insisted he kept strapped to his boot. He habit he carried into adulthood and insists his comrades do the same.

2. He received an education mostly in electronics and engineering from his dad's older half sister, who was a professor in it before the war, during the months they spent with her and her husband's raider band. It was during one of those visits that he ended up being reunited with his mother after Crane Security took out the notorious band. All except the children being executed who survived the attack.

3. Took three years to earn a professorship in electronics and engineering after his two years forced army service. Gaining entrence to the university through the influence of his Commander JP van Staden. After a year of teaching returned to the army after punching a high Prio Civ student and being given the choice of army or jail.