SchreckNet Data File
- Real/Birth Name: Cassandra Lucy O'Neil
- Known Identity/Mortal Alias: Cassandra Chen
- Place of Origin: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- Height: 163 cm (5'4")
- Occupation: Private Detective / Reserve APD SWAT officer
- Apparent Age: Early-30s
- Embraced: 1982
- Kindred Status: Neonate
- Sire: Pearce Morgan
- Clan: Senya (Children of the Light)
- Clan Status: Ippotis (Paladin)
- Sect: Camarilla
- Sect Status: Hound
- Player/Type: NPC
Appearance
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Background
Cassandra was born to a Canadian father of Irish descent and an ethnic-Chinese mother who's family migrated from Hong Kong to Vancouver before she was born and resided in Chinatown. Cassandra likes the story of how they met whilst her father, a regular member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), was on patrol in Chinatown - which means in a way if it wasn't for the Mounties, Cassandra would not be around. An only child to a police officer, it is not a surprise she led an active childhood, being keen on sports, especially baseball, soccer and ice hockey. She was always in physically good shape and her father taught her self-defence and how to shoot for sport, so she could handle herself better than most men. She was raised on her father's tales of his exploits with the Mountie, and their legends and ethics so developed a life-long desire to protect and to serve, and a strong moral code of honour. She worked hard in High School to get good grades and joined the RCMP shortly after graduating high school. Unfortunately, the RCMP didn't allow women as regular members, so she worked principally as a Telecommunications Operator, administrative aid or Matron (jailer) for the RCMP until in 1974 she was pleasantly surprised when the RCMP announced they would be accepting applicants for their first female intake, "Troop 17" - which she immediately signed up for. She can't take credit for being the top in her class but she did win the 'best effort' award and was one of the first female Mounties to make Corporal in 1981.
Her excellent service record and dedication to duty made Cassandra quite renown, and she came to the attention of Peace Morgan, a kindred knight from the Dark Ages who had been searching far and wide for someone with the same dedication to duty and passion to protect others that he himself had. Something he had been searching for hears in vain as it appeared none could match his exacting standards. But the more he stealthily got to know Cassandra (using various disguises) the more impressed he became. He gave her his blood when he felt appropriate, testing her as a Potential as per clan traditions, and found that with her newfound abilities, Cassandra only used them to perform her duty better. A few months of monitoring later, he offered her the Embrace and an eternity of duty and protecting others, and she accepted with only the request to be allowed to bid her family farewell.
Whilst all Senya undergo the Adoption period, during which their sires mentor and teach them, most learn about kindred and clan lore, and how to be good clansmen - but, although Cassandra's included this, her entire Adoption period has one two-decade long intense training session in combat skills as well as clan tradition. She was selected, embraced and trained for the purpose of one day becoming an Ippotis (Paladin) - and someday perhaps even an Epitheorit (Enforcer/Securitor). Whilst she may be young, she had an experienced mentor and intense training (which involved actual combat experience against traditional enemies of the Clan; such as the Sabbat, Setites and marauding Lupines) that would break humans and vampires of lesser will and dedication. As a result, although Cassandra is a neonate, she is considerably more martially experienced and powerful than most Kindred double her age. Although it normally took a further three decades before Senya her age are considered old enough to be worthy of "The Becoming" and full membership of the clan, the rules had relaxed somewhat after the 1994 Grand Conclave. Once again being fortuitous and driven to prove herself after rules changed in her favour, Cassandra was granted The Becoming only 11 years after her Adoption ended.
Cassandra's ambition to become an Ippotis (Paladin) was accomplished during the Sabbat Crusade, where she fought with loyalty and bravery against the Sabbat, helping save and protect many non-combatant Senya. Only four years after her early Becoming, she was recognised as an Ippotis (Paladin), and shortly after became one of the new Sheriff's Hounds, helping to protect the Camarilla from external threats. Cassandra is proud that her sire has recently been appointed as the new Clan Senya First Judge and Camarilla Justicar, and plans to continue to fulfil her role as Paladin with distinction. Who knows... maybe someday, like her sire, she can become a First Judge.
Mortal Society
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Personality
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Combat Style
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Social Style
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Signature Equipment
Not on APD duty:
- Glock G19 Compact (9mm); Hollow Point rounds.
- Reinforced Leather Jacket (level II-A ballistic mesh layer)
- Ford Taurus
When on APD patrol duty:
- Glock G19 Compact (9mm) with tactical light; Hollow Point rounds.
- X-26P Taser
- First Defense MK-4 Pepper spray with high-capacity load
- Monadnock PR-24STS sidehandle baton
- Remington Model 870 shotgun (12ga) - kept in trunk of patrol car; BRI Slug and Rubber Shot rounds.
- Second Chance Level III-A Body Armor (armoured vest)
- APD Police Interceptor sedan (police-version modified Ford Taurus)
When on APD SWAT duty:
- Glock G19 Compact (9mm) with tactical light; Hollow Point rounds.
- Cold LE6933 M-4 Commando Carbine (5.56mm) with Tactical sights and Tactical Light; Hollow Point rounds.
- Crye Precision MultiCam camouflage tactical response uniform (SWAT tactical uniform)
- APD Police Interceptor sedan (police-version modified Ford Taurus)
Signature Quotes
- "Maybe you're right and I'm not powerful enough to kill you, Keith. Maybe. But before you kill, me I'll sure as hell kill your three childer. So ask yourself, is the cost worth it? Or should you just fuck off whilst you're ahead?"
- "I'm always polite. I'm Canadian."
- "Well, sometimes you win, sometimes you learn"
- "You hate the system because it’s designed to punish people not care for them. But that will never change unless people like me step up and make it change."
Gallery
Cassandra typical look
Cassandra in APD uniform
Cassandra training
Cassandra casual look
Cassandra glamorous look
Cassandra in her signature jacket