Nathan Lowell

* Sub-series - minor character in a number of Expansion Age series acting as the "Charlie" to the various "Angel" groups like Shadow Vanguard who battle in areas where the Federation cannot be seen directly intervening.
* Had a son, Adam before the series started that died in Vietnam
* Took almost all his dates to Joe's Pizza in NY at one time or another.
* By the time of the Federation he has set up secret facilities to make and distribute Pepsi.

### Early biography

Nathan was CEO of a high-level internet security firm and with his hacking abilities, he had access not only to data on the internet, but also the dark net and the locations and conversations hackers kept to themselves.  His other businesses were all relatively tiny and inconspicuous. The rest of his business efforts were local, except restaurants here and there that he was a silent partner in and a few installations and blue-collar businesses his partners ran. He also ran a big real estate effort run through a couple of shell corporations that should hide his involvement,

A historical note is there was a big crackdown on some hackers who had been trying to show the government that their security sucked. But instead of working with the group the government arrested them all. Then Canonical (Nathan) came along and threatened that if the government didn’t let them go, he would take some super serious and totally black documents he had and post them on the Internet. The Feds went apeshit, but no one could figure out what he had. He dropped fifteen file names and the first sentence from each one, and the ten hackers were released. Canonical said he wouldn’t release the documents if the government left the hackers alone. He also published an open statement that told the hackers if they attacked the government, he would rescind his protection. Four of them got caught for other crimes, and Canonical agreed with the government’s actions. The other six have stayed out of jail.

In the Age of Expansion Nathan becomes the Empire's recruiter for mercenary forces to go where the Empire needs a show of force but cannot be directly involved. This includes The Bad Company, Valerie's Elites and the Shadow Vanguard, In Judge, Jury and Executioner he is one step removed, connecting to the Magistrates through the Federation leadership and the Bad Company's Direct Action Branch.

## Activities

### The Kurtherian Gambit

#### Death Becomes Her

Nathan Lowell was second under Gerry, who was both the Alpha of the New York Pack and the current head of the American Pack Council for the Weres.
Nathan was powerful and deadly enough to be the pack’s Alpha, but he wasn’t willing to suffer the politics and the constant interruptions of the other Alphas around the country. He was happy farther down in the pack, although he frankly didn’t enjoy being second, either. Sadly, other wolves kept challenging him, and the wolf characteristic he possessed in spades was the absolute inability to accept losing.

Nathan meets Ecaterina and her brother Ivan Romanovi n her Romanian hometown near a mountainous area. She agrees to guide him into the mountains not knowing he is there hunting for Michael's successor. They are attacked by the Braov pack Alpha Algerian and 3 other weres on orders from Petre (Stephen's son) and she is knocked unconscious.

Her uncle Alexi Romanov is, unknown to her, a Were Bear and the area she is in is claimed by a wolf pack out of Brasov, but his mountain was off-limits. Alexi smells werewolves on his mountain, near where his niece Ecaterina is. When he investigates he finds the pack has attacked Ecaterina and her client, **Nathan Lowell**, who he senses is Wechsalbalg. He is about to attack when Nathan changes and attacks the pack. Realizing Nathan is protecting Ecaterina, Alexi transform and also joins in the fight only to be shot with silver bullets.

Before the pack can take both of them out Bethany Anne arrives and takes out the remaining pack members except for the pack leader. After she has interrogated the leader she turns him over to Alexi, who has had the silver pulled out by Nathan, dispense justice.

#### Queen Bitch

Nathan is initially plays a very key role with easing Bethany Anne into her new role. He acts as liaison to both Gerry and Frank as well as accompanying on her initial rounds of introductions. At the Swiss bank he also begins to understand what she expects of whoever will follow her. Mainly to be loyal, keep out of her way when she is on a tear and help pick up the pieces when she is done.

Nathan and Ecaterina Romanov-Lowell try to be casual about their growing love but it is obvious to everyone else. Bethany Anne lets them know she thinks it is good for both of them.

#### Under My Heel

David lays a trap on the Turkish border for Bethany Anne's team. Ecaterina is with team as firepower and in the second wave of Nosterfu is severely injured. **Nathan Lowell** goes into a berserker mode in Pricolici form to stop the assault and needs to be brought back to his senses by Stephen in order to turn Ecaterina. While Stephen could have turned her to a vampire, Stephen knew she would want to align with Nathan.

#### It's Hell to Choose

Nathan continues to grow the force that will leave Earth with Bethany Anne. When he visits Gerry with Ecaterina Romanov-Lowell and discusses getting more recruits from the Wechselbalg, There are already 200 in the pipeline and they need more.

### Shadow Vanguard

#### Gravity Storm

Nathan wants to recruit Jack Marber and the crew of ICS Fortitude. He tests them by having them deliver a shipment of servers to Federation Base Station 11. He tips off Skaine pirates to see how the crew will react under attack, and they do kill the pirates and keep the shipment. The crew is not pleased to find out about the bogus servers and the tip to the pirates.

### Judge, Jury and Executioner

#### You Have Been Judged

Nathan introduces Rivka Anoa to Terry Henry Walton and Charumati as their lawyer for acquiring an All Guns Blazing franchise.

#### Destroy The Corrupt

Nathan requests a Magistrate to look into the Mandolin Partnership. Grainger assigns Rivka.

#### Crime Spree

Wenceslaus takes the opportunity on Onyx Station to get off and ends up with **Nathan Lowell**.

### Lone Wolf Squadron

#### Interstellar Justice

Nathan continues his role as liaison between the Federation and the "off the books" groups. The Squadron acquired a Pod-doc in Star Corp, but it was damaged and only performed limited upgrades. He arranges for Ted to come to the station and upgrade it. The Pod-doc will be upgraded but will not be able to perform the military upgrades.

## References

1. ↑ Anderle, Michael. Kurtherian Gambit Boxed Set One: Books 1-7, Death Becomes Her, Queen Bitch, Love Lost, Bite This, Never Forsaken, Under My Heel, Kneel or Die (Kurtherian Gambit Boxed Sets) (p. 289). LMBPN Publishing. Kindle Edition.
2. ↑ Anderle, Michael. Kurtherian Gambit Boxed Set Three: Books 15-21, Never Submit, Never Surrender, Forever Defend, Might Makes Right, Ahead Full, Capture Death, Life Goes On (Kurtherian Gambit Boxed Sets Book 3) (p. 103). LMBPN Publishing. Kindle Edition.
3. ↑ Grey, Natalie; Anderle, Michael. The Vigilante Chronicles Omnibus: Vigilante, Sentinel, Warden, Paladin, Justiciar, Defender, Protector (p. 91). LMBPN Publishing. Kindle Edition.
4. ↑ Anderle, Michael. Kurtherian Gambit Boxed Set One: Books 1-7, Death Becomes Her, Queen Bitch, Love Lost, Bite This, Never Forsaken, Under My Heel, Kneel or Die (Kurtherian Gambit Boxed Sets) (p. 105). LMBPN Publishing. Kindle Edition.
5. ↑ Anderle, Michael. Kurtherian Gambit Boxed Set One: Books 1-7, Death Becomes Her, Queen Bitch, Love Lost, Bite This, Never Forsaken, Under My Heel, Kneel or Die (Kurtherian Gambit Boxed Sets) (pp. 152-153). LMBPN Publishing. Kindle Edition.
6. ↑ Anderle, Michael. Kurtherian Gambit Boxed Set One: Books 1-7, Death Becomes Her, Queen Bitch, Love Lost, Bite This, Never Forsaken, Under My Heel, Kneel or Die (Kurtherian Gambit Boxed Sets) (pp. 1580-1581). LMBPN Publishing. Kindle Edition.
7. ↑ Anderle, Michael. Kurtherian Gambit Boxed Set One: Books 1-7, Death Becomes Her, Queen Bitch, Love Lost, Bite This, Never Forsaken, Under My Heel, Kneel or Die (Kurtherian Gambit Boxed Sets) (p. 101). LMBPN Publishing. Kindle Edition.
8. ↑ Anderle, Michael. Kurtherian Gambit Boxed Set One: Books 1-7, Death Becomes Her, Queen Bitch, Love Lost, Bite This, Never Forsaken, Under My Heel, Kneel or Die (Kurtherian Gambit Boxed Sets) (p. 102). LMBPN Publishing. Kindle Edition.
9. ↑ Anderle, Michael. Kurtherian Gambit Boxed Set One: Books 1-7, Death Becomes Her, Queen Bitch, Love Lost, Bite This, Never Forsaken, Under My Heel, Kneel or Die (Kurtherian Gambit Boxed Sets) (p. 163). LMBPN Publishing. Kindle Edition.