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Circa 2654 serving on the Tiger's Claw
Circa 2654 serving on the Tiger's Claw
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'''Jeannette Devereaux''', aka "Angel", was a [[Terran Confederation]] fighter pilot assigned to the [[TCS Tiger's Claw]]. She was born in Brussels, Belgium in 2626. She was known for her adherence to regulations and her skill with fighter weapons. She was featured in [[Pilot Profiles]] in April [[2654]], at which time she held the rank of Captain. She was awarded a [[Bronze Star]]  in April [[2654]], which was reflected in that month's [[Comm Relay]].  
'''Jeannette Devereaux''', aka "Angel", was a [[Terran Confederation]] fighter pilot assigned to the ''[[TCS Tiger's Claw]]''. She was born in Brussels, Belgium in 2626. She was known for her adherence to regulations and her skill with fighter weapons. She was featured in [[Pilot Profiles]] in April [[2654]], at which time she held the rank of Captain. She was awarded a [[Bronze Star]]  in April [[2654]], which was reflected in that month's [[Comm Relay]].  


'''Jeannette Devereaux''' was born in [[2626]], a native of Brussels, Belgium, [[Earth]].
'''Jeannette Devereaux''' was born in [[2626]], a native of Brussels, Belgium, [[Earth]].


==TCS Tiger's Claw==
==TCS Tiger's Claw==
Jeannette served aboard the ''[[TCS Tiger's Claw]]''. On [[2654|2654.135]], Captain Jeannette “Angel” Devereaux and 1st Lieutenant [[Mariko Tanaka|Mariko “Spirit” Tanaka]] launched from the ''Tiger's Claw'' in [[Raptor|Raptors]] to defend an [[Exeter-Class Destroyer]] from [[Kilrathi]] attack in the [[Gimle|Gimle System]]. Later that day, they launched in prototype [[F-44 Rapier II|Rapiers]], performing a standard three-point patrol, and again in Raptors to attack a couple of wings of [[Dralthi]].


Jeannette served aboard the [[TCS Tiger's Claw]]. On [[2654|2654.135]], Captain Jeannette “Angel” Devereaux and 1st Lieutenant [[Tanaka Mariko|Tanaka “Spirit” Mariko]] launched from the Tiger's Claw in [[Raptor|Raptors]] to defend an [[Exeter]]-class [[destroyer]] from [[Kilrathi]] attack in the [[Gimle]] system. Later that day, they launched in prototype [[Rapier|Rapiers]], performing a standard three-point patrol, and again in Raptors to attack a couple of wings of [[Dralthi]].
On 2654.137, Major [[James Taggart|James “Paladin” Taggart]] and Captain Devereaux launched from the ''Tiger’s Claw'' in [[F-36 Hornet|Hornets]] to rescue Valkyrie, a pilot under attack by [[KF-402 Krant|Krant]] fighters in the [[Chengdu|Chengdu System]]. Later on the same day, they flew again in Hornets to escort an [[Exeter-Class Destroyer]] to the [[Ymir]] [[jumppoint]], and again to defend the ''Tiger’s Claw'' from six [[Gratha]].


On 2654.137, Major [[James Taggart|James “Paladin” Taggart]] and Captain Devereaux launched from the Tiger’s Claw in [[Hornet|Hornets]] to rescue Valkyrie, a pilot under attack by [[Krant]] fighters in the [[Chengdu]] system. Later on the same day, they flew again in Hornets to escort an Exeter-class destroyer to the [[Ymir]] [[jumppoint]], and again to defend the Tiger’s Claw from six [[Gratha]].
On 2654.326, Captain Devereaux and [[Christopher Blair|Christopher “Maverick” Blair]] launched in Raptors from the ''Tiger’s Claw'' to defend her from Kilrathi attack in the [[Goddard|Goddard System]]. On 2655.010, they again launched in Raptors to escort the Sleipnir convoy to a jump point.
 
On 2654.326, Captain Devereaux and [[Christopher Blair|Christopher “Maverick” Blair]] launched in Raptors from the Tiger’s Claw to defend her from Kilrathi attack in the [[Goddard]] system. On 2655.010, they again launched in Raptors to escort the Sleipnir convoy to a jump point.


==Operation Crusade==
==Operation Crusade==
On [[2655|2655.271]], Devereaux and fellow ''Tiger’s Claw'' pilot Major [[Kien Chen|Kien “Bossman” Chen]] were ambushed by several wings of Kilrathi [[Kilrathi Home Fleet|Imperial Guard]] fighters jumping into the [[Firekka|Firekka System]]. The Kilrathi strike force consisted of a [[Fralthi-Class Cruiser|Fralthi]], a number of [[Corvette|corvettes and two [[Lumbari-Class Transport|Lumbari]]. Chen ordered Devereaux back to the ''Tiger’s Claw'' with the final words, “Angel, tell my wife I love her”. Chen occupied the Kilrathi long enough to let Devereaux escape, but was killed in the ambush, leaving Devereaux emotionally distraught for several days.


On [[2655|2655.271]], Angel and fellow Tiger’s Claw pilot Major [[Kien Chen|Kien “Bossman” Chen]] were ambushed by several wings of Kilrathi [[Imperial Guard]] fighters jumping into the [[Firekka]] system. The Kilrathi strike force consisted of a [[Fralthi]], a number of corvettes and two [[Lumbari]]. Bossman ordered Angel back to the Tiger’s Claw with the final words, “Angel, tell my wife I love her”. Bossman occupied the Kilrathi long enough to let Angel escape, but was killed in the ambush, leaving Angel emotionally distraught for several days.
On 2655.278, Colonel Zaritsky of the ''[[TCS Austin]]'' offered Devereaux command of Austin’s fighter squadron. She decided to accept the post of squadron commander by 2655.293 and was promoted to the rank of Major.


On 2655.278, Colonel Zaritsky of the [[TCS Austin]] offered Angel command of Austin’s fighter squadron. She decided to accept the post of squadron commander by 2655.293 and was promoted to the rank of major.
On 2655.293, Captain Devereaux and Christopher Blair launched in captured Dralthi to escort a [[Terran Confederation Marines|marine]] [[Drayman]] back to the ''Tiger’s Claw'' in the [[Corsair|Corsair System]]. Later that day, the ''Tiger’s Claw'' attempted to lure Kilrathi ships into an ambush before they could retaliate against Firekka. Devereaux and Blair launched in Rapiers to destroy as many Kilrathi ships as possible.


On 2655.293, Captain Devereaux and Christopher Blair launched in captured Dralthi to escort a [[Terran Confederation Marines|marine]] [[Drayman]] back to the Tiger’s Claw in the [[Corsair]] system. Later that day, the Tiger’s Claw attempted to lure Kilrathi ships into an ambush before they could retaliate against Firekka. Angel and Maverick launched in Rapiers to destroy as many Kilrathi ships as possible.
When the ''Tiger’s Claw'' was destroyed in the [[K'tithrak Mang|K'tithrak Mang System]], Devereaux was among the few survivors.
 
When the Tiger’s Claw was destroyed in the [[K’tithrak Mang]] system, Angel was among the few survivors.


==TCS Concordia==
==TCS Concordia==
By [[2665]], Devereaux was commander of the ''[[TCS Concordia]]'''s fighter squadron. The war against the Kilrathi took its toll on Jeannette and when long-time friend Mariko “Spirit” Tanaka died in a kamikaze attack on the [[Heaven's Gate Starbase]] in [[Heaven's Gate]] on [[2666|2666.356]], Devereaux was left feeling emotionally empty. Christopher Blair comforted Devereaux during this time, and they began a long-term relationship with each other.


By [[2665]], Angel was commander of the [[TCS Concordia]]'s fighter squadron. The war against the Kilrathi tooks its toll on Jeannette and when long-time friend Mariko “Spirit” Tanaka died in a kamikaze attack on the [[starbase]] in [[Heaven’s Gate]] on [[2666|2666.356]], Angel was left feeling emotionally empty. Christopher Blair comforted Angel during this time, and they began a long-term relationship with each other.
On [[2667|2667.035]], Colonel Devereaux and Captain Blair launched in [[A-17 Broadsword|Broadswords]] to jump ahead of the Concordia and clear out any Kilrathi in the area before the ''Concordia'' arrived. Upon her arrival in the [[Enigma (star system)|Enigma System]], the ''Concordia'' moved in to a nearby asteroid belt and powered down for repairs.


On [[2667|2667.035]], Colonel Devereaux and Captain Blair launched in [[Broadsword|Broadswords]] to jump ahead of the Concordia and clear out any Kilrathi in the area before the Concordia arrived. Upon her arrival in the [[Enigma]] system, the Concordia moved in to a nearby asteroid belt and powered down for repairs.
On 2667.042, Devereaux and Blair flew again in Broadswords to destroy the [[Korah Pakh]] [[Listening Post|Kilrathi listening post]] at the edge of the Enigma asteroid belt.


On 2667.042, Angel and Maverick flew again in Broadswords to destroy the [[Korah Pakh]] Kilrathi listening post at the edge of the Enigma asteroid belt.
On 2667.049, the ''TCS Concordia'' discovered a Kilrathi strike force at the edge of the Enigma asteroid belt. Devereaux and Blair launched in Broadswords to attack the strike force, deliberately allowing a [[Ralatha-Class Destroyer]] to jump out of the system. Devereaux tracked the Ralatha’s course back to its base in K’tithrak Mang before jumping after the Ralatha to finish it off. With the information on the location of the Kilrathi base, Devereaux and Blair return to the ''Concordia''.


On 2667.049, the TCS Concordia discovered a Kilrathi strike force at the edge of the Enigma asteroid belt. Angel and Maverick launched in Broadswords to attack the strike force, deliberately allowing a [[Ralatha]] destroyer to jump out of the system. Angel tracked the Ralatha’s course back to its base in K’tithrak Mang before jumping after the Ralatha to finish it off. With the information on the location of the Kilrathi base, Angel and Maverick return to the Concordia.
On 2667.069, Devereaux called Major [[Zachary Colson|Zachery “Jazz” Colson]] to her office for a discussion on the upcoming attack on K’tithrak Mang. Jazz accidentally revealed that he knew more than he should, and Devereaux realized that he was the [[Society of Mandarins|Mandarin]] traitor aboard the ''TCS Concordia''. Jazz threatened Devereaux with a gun, but Devereaux defended herself, disarming Jazz and forcing him to flee the ''Concordia''.


On 2667.069, Angel called Major [[Zachary Colson|Zachery “Jazz” Colson]] to her office for a discussion on the upcoming attack on K’tithrak Mang. Jazz accidentally revealed that he knew more than he should, and Angel realised that he is the [[Mandarin]] traitor aboard the TCS Concordia. Jazz threatened Angel with a gun, but Angel defended herself, disarming Jazz and forcing him to flee the Concordia.
On 2667.092, communications were lost with the [[Rigel Supply Depot]] and several [[Free Trader-Class Transport|Free Traders]] that were en-route. Colonel Blair flew the first jump point patrol solo in a Broadsword from the [[Pembroke|Pembroke System]]. However, previous losses had left a shortage of gunnery officers so gunnery teams were supplemented with pilots. Devereaux flew with Blair as his Chief Gunnery Officer. Upon arrival in [[Rigel]], they were attacked by human pilots flying Confederation [[P-64 Ferret|Ferrets]].


On 2667.092, communications were lost with the [[Rigel]] supply depot and several [[Free Trader|Free Traders]] that were en-route. Colonel Blair flew the first jump point patrol solo in a Broadsword from the [[Pembroke]] system. However, previous losses had left a shortage of gunnery officers so gunnery teams were supplemented with pilots. Angel flew with Maverick as his Chief Gunnery Officer. Upon arrival in Rigel, they were attacked by human pilots flying Confederation [[Ferret|Ferrets]].
On 2667.093, Devereaux assigned Blair, Sky and Shelton to investigate a distress call from a Kilrathi corvette. However, the [[Kamekh-Class Corvette|Kamekh]] was under attack by mutineers from the ''[[TCS Gettysburg]]'', and they destroyed the corvette before Blair’s wing could intervene. Later that day, Devereaux briefed Blair on the ''Gettysburg'' mutiny. The ''Gettysburg'' was stationed in [[N'Tanya]], during the Kilrathi rebellion in that system. Pilots refusing an illegal order from the ''Gettysburg'' commander triggered the mutiny.


On 2667.093, Angel assigned Maverick, Sky and Shelton to investigate a distress call from a Kilrathi corvette. However, the [[Kamekh]] was under attack by mutineers from the [[TCS Gettysburg]], and they destroyed the corvette before Maverick’s wing could intervene. Later that day, Angel briefed Maverick on the Gettysburg mutiny. The Gettysburg was stationed in [[N’Tanya]], during the Kilrathi rebellion in that system. Pilots refusing an illegal order from the Gettysburg commander triggered the mutiny.
On 2667.099, Colonel Devereaux and Captain [[Maria Grimaldi|Maria “Minx” Grimaldi]] encountered a massive Kilrathi force while flying a patrol. Devereaux ordered Grimaldi back to the ''Concordia'' so that the [[F-95 Morningstar]] Grimaldi was flying would not be captured, while Devereaux chose to stay and fight. When Colonel Blair found that Grimaldi had returned without Devereaux, he immediately launched to rescue her.
 
On 2667.099, Colonel Devereaux and Captain [[Maria Grimaldi|Maria “Minx” Grimaldi]] encountered a massive Kilrathi force while flying a patrol. Angel ordered Minx back to the Concordia so that the [[Morningstar]] Minx was flying would not be captured, while Angel chose to stay and fight. When Colonel Blair found that Minx had returned without Angel, he immediately launched to rescue her.


At some point during their relationship, Jeannette and Christopher spent a week on leave on the beaches of [[Vespus]].
At some point during their relationship, Jeannette and Christopher spent a week on leave on the beaches of [[Vespus]].


==Covert Operations==
==Covert Operations==
 
As Christopher Blair was promoted to Wing Commander of the ''TCS Concordia'', Devereaux transferred to James Taggart’s [[Covert Operations Division]]. Blair thought her move to be out of character, believing Devereaux to be cool and rational. However, Devereaux stated that she was simply prompted by her regard for Taggart.
As Christopher Blair was promoted to wing commander of the TCS Concordia, Angel transfered to James Taggart’s [[Covert Operations Division]]. Maverick thought her move to be out of character, believing Angel to be cool and rational. However, Angel stated that she was simply prompted by her regard for Taggart.


==Mission to Kilrah and Death==
==Mission to Kilrah and Death==
Shortly after the [[Battle of Earth]], Devereaux undertook a covert operation to [[Kilrah]] itself, taking a hijacked Kilrathi transport. Before leaving, she sent an e-mail to Blair on [[2669|2669.210]], from her e-mail address: adevereaux@tcn.covert-ops.


Shortly after the [[Battle of Earth]], Angel undertook a covert operation to [[Kilrah]] itself, taking a hijacked Kilrathi transport. Before leaving, she sent an e-mail to Maverick on [[2669|2669.210]], from her e-mail address: adevereaux@tcn.covert-ops.
During the mission, Devereaux’s covert ops team set up three secret depots in the Kilrah system which the [[Y22A-1 Temblor Bomb|Temblor Bomb]] attack led by Christopher Blair would eventually use to re-fuel and re-arm. She also surveyed a newly discovered jump point, through which Confederation forces could jump in.
 
During the mission, Angel’s covert ops team set up three secret depots in the Kilrah system which the [[Y22A-1 Temblor Bomb|Temblor Bomb]] attack led by Christopher Blair would eventually use to re-fuel and re-arm. She also surveyed a newly discovered jump point, through which Confederation forces could jump in.
 
[[image:WC3 Angel Fate.png|thumb|right|225px|Angel is executed by Crown Prince Thrakhath on Kilrah in 2669.]]


Colonel Devereaux and her team were captured over the Kilrah homeworld but before their Kilrathi freighter was seized, the covert operations team sent a coded signal to indicate that the supply depots had been set up in Kilrah.
Colonel Devereaux and her team were captured over the Kilrah homeworld but before their Kilrathi freighter was seized, the covert operations team sent a coded signal to indicate that the supply depots had been set up in Kilrah.


[[image:WC3 Angel Dead.png|thumb|right|225px|Angel's lifeless body lies before Prince Thrakhath upon her execution.]]
Devereaux's comrades were executed in the Kilrathi throne room via [[Disintegration|disintegration]] and video of their execution was aired on Kilrathi propaganda broadcasts. Devereaux herself was given “a warrior’s death”, impaled by the claw of Prince [[Thrakhath nar Kiranka|Thrakhath]]. Her remains were later served during a Kilrathi feast.


Angel's comrades were executed in the Kilrathi throne room via [[Disintegration|disintegration]] and video of their execution was aired on Kilrathi propaganda broadcasts. Angel herself was given “a warrior’s death”, impaled by the claw of Prince [[Thrakhath nar Kiranka|Thrakhath]]. Her remains were later served during a Kilrathi feast.
Prince Thrakhath broadcasted a recording of Devereaux’s execution to the ''TCS Victory'' on 2669.244 in an effort to draw out Christopher Blair, and also to trigger the awakening of [[Ralgha nar Hhallas]]’ true personality.


Prince Thrakhath broadcasted a recording of Angel’s execution to the ''TCS Victory'' on 2669.244 in an effort to draw out Christopher Blair, and also to trigger the awakening of [[Ralgha nar Hhallas]]’ true personality.
In spite of her tragic death and the enormous emotional toll it inflicted on her lover Colonel Blair, Angel's heroic actions on Kilrah prior to her execution enabled her 'lair mate' to successfully deliver the Temblor Bomb to Kilrah, securing the defeat of the imperialist Kilrathi.  


It also seems likely that the ''[[TCS Devereaux|Devereaux]]'', the research vessel assigned to test the remains of the Kilrathi homeworld, was named posthumously in honor of the tragic hero who made possible the Confederation's eleventh hour victory over the Kilrathi. The vessel itself came to a tragic end when it became the first Terran ship to come in contact with the hostile [[Nephilim]].
The ''[[TCS Devereaux|Devereaux]]'', the research vessel assigned to examine the remains of the Kilrathi homeworld in 2681, was named posthumously in honor of the Colonel Devereaux, who helped make possible the Confederation's final victory over the Kilrathi. The vessel itself came to a tragic end when it became the first Terran ship to come in contact with the hostile [[Nephilim]].


== Images ==
== Images ==
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<gallery>
Image:Angel_WC1.jpg|Angel On board the Tiger's Claw
Image:WCM-Devereaux.png|Angel aboard the Tiger's Claw
Image:Angle2654.JPG|Angel of the flight deck of the Tiger's Claw
Image:Angle2654.JPG|Angel of the flight deck of the Tiger's Claw.
Image:Angel_WC2.jpg|Angel aboard the TCS Concordia, 2664
Image:WC1-Angel.png|Angel on board the Tiger's Claw
Image:Angleatdeath.gif|Angel Just before her death, 2669
image:Swc-angel.jpg|Angel as seen in [[Super Wing Commander]]
Image:Reaserch_Vessel_Devereaux.JPG|The research ship Devereaux taking a sample from the remains of Kilrah
Image:WC2-Angel.png|Angel aboard the TCS Concordia, 2664.
 
Image:WC3 Forever Love.png|Devereaux and Blair share a romantic moment on Vespus.
Image:WC3-AngelAtDeath.png|Angel just before her death, 2669.
Image:WC3 Angel Fate.png|Devereaux is executed by Crown Prince Thrakhath on Kilrah.
Image:WC3 Angel Dead.png|Devereaux's lifeless body lies before Prince Thrakhath upon her execution.
Image:WCP-ResearchVesselDevereaux.png|The research ship ''Devereaux'' taking a sample from the remains of Kilrah.
</gallery>
</gallery>


== Alternate History (the real world) ==
== Alternate History (the real world) ==
==Continuity==
Jeannette's name appears in several Wing Commander products with a number of spelling variations.  In the movie novelization the name is spelled with one N and Devereaux appears minus an E.  Devereaux also appears minus an E in the film itself on Angel's flight helmet, and on her uniform nametag.  The name appears as  Jeanette Devereaux  (lacking only the one letter in her first name) in the US R1 DVD insert bios.


== Behind the Scenes ==
== Behind the Scenes ==
*In ''WC3'', Angel was portrayed by Yolanda Jilot.
*In ''WC2'', Angel's voice was provided by [[Denise Dee]].
*In the 1999 film ''Wing Commander'', Angel is portrayed by actress Saffron Burrows.
*In ''WC3'', Angel was portrayed by [[Yolanda Jilot]].
*In the 1999 film ''Wing Commander'', Angel is portrayed by actress [[Saffron Burrows]]. Devereaux's name is spelled "Deveraux" in the film and spinoff materials.


== Appearances ==
== Appearances ==
* Wing Commander 1
* Wing Commander I
* Claw Marks
* Claw Marks
* Super Wing Commander
* Super Wing Commander
* Wing Commander 2
* Wing Commander II
* Wing Commander 3
* Wing Commander III
* Wing Commander (movie and its novelization)
* Wing Commander (movie and its novelization)


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{{#set:source=[[Official Authorized Wing Commander Confederation Handbook]]}}
{{#set:source=[[Wing Commander: Pilgrim Stars]]}}
{{#set:source=[[Wing Commander: Pilgrim Truth]]}}
{{#set:source=[[The Secret Missions 1: Operation Thor's Hammer]]}}
{{#set:source=[[The Secret Missions 2: Crusade]]}}
{{#set:source=[[Wing Commander: Freedom Flight]]}}
{{#set:source=[[Wing Commander II: Vengeance of the Kilrathi]]}}
{{#set:source=[[Special Operations 1]]}}
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Latest revision as of 12:35, 27 October 2023

Jeannette Devereaux
May 31, 2626 - 2669
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Circa 2654 serving on the Tiger's Claw

Callsign Angel
Place of birth Brussels, Belgium, Earth.
Place of death Kilrathi throne room , Kilrah System

Age at Death about 43

Allegiance Terran Confederation
Service/branch Terran Confederation Navy
Years of service 2650-2669
Rank Colonel
Relations Close Friend(lover) Christopher Blair


Jeannette Devereaux, aka "Angel", was a Terran Confederation fighter pilot assigned to the TCS Tiger's Claw. She was born in Brussels, Belgium in 2626. She was known for her adherence to regulations and her skill with fighter weapons. She was featured in Pilot Profiles in April 2654, at which time she held the rank of Captain. She was awarded a Bronze Star in April 2654, which was reflected in that month's Comm Relay.

Jeannette Devereaux was born in 2626, a native of Brussels, Belgium, Earth.

TCS Tiger's Claw

Jeannette served aboard the TCS Tiger's Claw. On 2654.135, Captain Jeannette “Angel” Devereaux and 1st Lieutenant Mariko “Spirit” Tanaka launched from the Tiger's Claw in Raptors to defend an Exeter-Class Destroyer from Kilrathi attack in the Gimle System. Later that day, they launched in prototype Rapiers, performing a standard three-point patrol, and again in Raptors to attack a couple of wings of Dralthi.

On 2654.137, Major James “Paladin” Taggart and Captain Devereaux launched from the Tiger’s Claw in Hornets to rescue Valkyrie, a pilot under attack by Krant fighters in the Chengdu System. Later on the same day, they flew again in Hornets to escort an Exeter-Class Destroyer to the Ymir jumppoint, and again to defend the Tiger’s Claw from six Gratha.

On 2654.326, Captain Devereaux and Christopher “Maverick” Blair launched in Raptors from the Tiger’s Claw to defend her from Kilrathi attack in the Goddard System. On 2655.010, they again launched in Raptors to escort the Sleipnir convoy to a jump point.

Operation Crusade

On 2655.271, Devereaux and fellow Tiger’s Claw pilot Major Kien “Bossman” Chen were ambushed by several wings of Kilrathi Imperial Guard fighters jumping into the Firekka System. The Kilrathi strike force consisted of a Fralthi, a number of [[Corvette|corvettes and two Lumbari. Chen ordered Devereaux back to the Tiger’s Claw with the final words, “Angel, tell my wife I love her”. Chen occupied the Kilrathi long enough to let Devereaux escape, but was killed in the ambush, leaving Devereaux emotionally distraught for several days.

On 2655.278, Colonel Zaritsky of the TCS Austin offered Devereaux command of Austin’s fighter squadron. She decided to accept the post of squadron commander by 2655.293 and was promoted to the rank of Major.

On 2655.293, Captain Devereaux and Christopher Blair launched in captured Dralthi to escort a marine Drayman back to the Tiger’s Claw in the Corsair System. Later that day, the Tiger’s Claw attempted to lure Kilrathi ships into an ambush before they could retaliate against Firekka. Devereaux and Blair launched in Rapiers to destroy as many Kilrathi ships as possible.

When the Tiger’s Claw was destroyed in the K'tithrak Mang System, Devereaux was among the few survivors.

TCS Concordia

By 2665, Devereaux was commander of the TCS Concordia's fighter squadron. The war against the Kilrathi took its toll on Jeannette and when long-time friend Mariko “Spirit” Tanaka died in a kamikaze attack on the Heaven's Gate Starbase in Heaven's Gate on 2666.356, Devereaux was left feeling emotionally empty. Christopher Blair comforted Devereaux during this time, and they began a long-term relationship with each other.

On 2667.035, Colonel Devereaux and Captain Blair launched in Broadswords to jump ahead of the Concordia and clear out any Kilrathi in the area before the Concordia arrived. Upon her arrival in the Enigma System, the Concordia moved in to a nearby asteroid belt and powered down for repairs.

On 2667.042, Devereaux and Blair flew again in Broadswords to destroy the Korah Pakh Kilrathi listening post at the edge of the Enigma asteroid belt.

On 2667.049, the TCS Concordia discovered a Kilrathi strike force at the edge of the Enigma asteroid belt. Devereaux and Blair launched in Broadswords to attack the strike force, deliberately allowing a Ralatha-Class Destroyer to jump out of the system. Devereaux tracked the Ralatha’s course back to its base in K’tithrak Mang before jumping after the Ralatha to finish it off. With the information on the location of the Kilrathi base, Devereaux and Blair return to the Concordia.

On 2667.069, Devereaux called Major Zachery “Jazz” Colson to her office for a discussion on the upcoming attack on K’tithrak Mang. Jazz accidentally revealed that he knew more than he should, and Devereaux realized that he was the Mandarin traitor aboard the TCS Concordia. Jazz threatened Devereaux with a gun, but Devereaux defended herself, disarming Jazz and forcing him to flee the Concordia.

On 2667.092, communications were lost with the Rigel Supply Depot and several Free Traders that were en-route. Colonel Blair flew the first jump point patrol solo in a Broadsword from the Pembroke System. However, previous losses had left a shortage of gunnery officers so gunnery teams were supplemented with pilots. Devereaux flew with Blair as his Chief Gunnery Officer. Upon arrival in Rigel, they were attacked by human pilots flying Confederation Ferrets.

On 2667.093, Devereaux assigned Blair, Sky and Shelton to investigate a distress call from a Kilrathi corvette. However, the Kamekh was under attack by mutineers from the TCS Gettysburg, and they destroyed the corvette before Blair’s wing could intervene. Later that day, Devereaux briefed Blair on the Gettysburg mutiny. The Gettysburg was stationed in N'Tanya, during the Kilrathi rebellion in that system. Pilots refusing an illegal order from the Gettysburg commander triggered the mutiny.

On 2667.099, Colonel Devereaux and Captain Maria “Minx” Grimaldi encountered a massive Kilrathi force while flying a patrol. Devereaux ordered Grimaldi back to the Concordia so that the F-95 Morningstar Grimaldi was flying would not be captured, while Devereaux chose to stay and fight. When Colonel Blair found that Grimaldi had returned without Devereaux, he immediately launched to rescue her.

At some point during their relationship, Jeannette and Christopher spent a week on leave on the beaches of Vespus.

Covert Operations

As Christopher Blair was promoted to Wing Commander of the TCS Concordia, Devereaux transferred to James Taggart’s Covert Operations Division. Blair thought her move to be out of character, believing Devereaux to be cool and rational. However, Devereaux stated that she was simply prompted by her regard for Taggart.

Mission to Kilrah and Death

Shortly after the Battle of Earth, Devereaux undertook a covert operation to Kilrah itself, taking a hijacked Kilrathi transport. Before leaving, she sent an e-mail to Blair on 2669.210, from her e-mail address: adevereaux@tcn.covert-ops.

During the mission, Devereaux’s covert ops team set up three secret depots in the Kilrah system which the Temblor Bomb attack led by Christopher Blair would eventually use to re-fuel and re-arm. She also surveyed a newly discovered jump point, through which Confederation forces could jump in.

Colonel Devereaux and her team were captured over the Kilrah homeworld but before their Kilrathi freighter was seized, the covert operations team sent a coded signal to indicate that the supply depots had been set up in Kilrah.

Devereaux's comrades were executed in the Kilrathi throne room via disintegration and video of their execution was aired on Kilrathi propaganda broadcasts. Devereaux herself was given “a warrior’s death”, impaled by the claw of Prince Thrakhath. Her remains were later served during a Kilrathi feast.

Prince Thrakhath broadcasted a recording of Devereaux’s execution to the TCS Victory on 2669.244 in an effort to draw out Christopher Blair, and also to trigger the awakening of Ralgha nar Hhallas’ true personality.

In spite of her tragic death and the enormous emotional toll it inflicted on her lover Colonel Blair, Angel's heroic actions on Kilrah prior to her execution enabled her 'lair mate' to successfully deliver the Temblor Bomb to Kilrah, securing the defeat of the imperialist Kilrathi.

The Devereaux, the research vessel assigned to examine the remains of the Kilrathi homeworld in 2681, was named posthumously in honor of the Colonel Devereaux, who helped make possible the Confederation's final victory over the Kilrathi. The vessel itself came to a tragic end when it became the first Terran ship to come in contact with the hostile Nephilim.

Images

  • Angel aboard the Tiger's Claw

    Angel aboard the Tiger's Claw

  • Angel of the flight deck of the Tiger's Claw.

    Angel of the flight deck of the Tiger's Claw.

  • Angel on board the Tiger's Claw

    Angel on board the Tiger's Claw

  • Angel as seen in Super Wing Commander

    Angel as seen in Super Wing Commander

  • Angel aboard the TCS Concordia, 2664.

    Angel aboard the TCS Concordia, 2664.

  • Devereaux and Blair share a romantic moment on Vespus.

    Devereaux and Blair share a romantic moment on Vespus.

  • Angel just before her death, 2669.

    Angel just before her death, 2669.

  • Devereaux is executed by Crown Prince Thrakhath on Kilrah.

    Devereaux is executed by Crown Prince Thrakhath on Kilrah.

  • Devereaux's lifeless body lies before Prince Thrakhath upon her execution.

    Devereaux's lifeless body lies before Prince Thrakhath upon her execution.

  • The research ship Devereaux taking a sample from the remains of Kilrah.

    The research ship Devereaux taking a sample from the remains of Kilrah.

Alternate History (the real world)

Continuity

Jeannette's name appears in several Wing Commander products with a number of spelling variations. In the movie novelization the name is spelled with one N and Devereaux appears minus an E. Devereaux also appears minus an E in the film itself on Angel's flight helmet, and on her uniform nametag. The name appears as Jeanette Devereaux (lacking only the one letter in her first name) in the US R1 DVD insert bios.

Behind the Scenes

  • In WC2, Angel's voice was provided by Denise Dee.
  • In WC3, Angel was portrayed by Yolanda Jilot.
  • In the 1999 film Wing Commander, Angel is portrayed by actress Saffron Burrows. Devereaux's name is spelled "Deveraux" in the film and spinoff materials.

Appearances

  • Wing Commander I
  • Claw Marks
  • Super Wing Commander
  • Wing Commander II
  • Wing Commander III
  • Wing Commander (movie and its novelization)
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