Emile Lazarus

Colonel Emile Lazarus is an ex-US military officer and the co-founder of the Lazarus Group.

History

Emile Lazarus is the grizzled old soldier who oversaw the assembly of the corporation's military resources. Although Katzadoulos' financial clout and position as chairman of the board gives him the ultimate say over the Lazarus Group, Lazarus himself remains the corporation's president and leader in the most basic sense. He is charismatic, and boasts a long and distinguished military record. Soldiers around the world tell awestruck tales of his military adventures in Central and South America and around the world. Few other people could hold the necessary thrall over such a huge, diverse group of soldiers and keep them together as a viable fighting organization. Katzadoulos knows that Lazarus is essential to the success of the corporation, and the two of them have been close friends ever since the inception of the Group.

Lazarus is now 51 years old. He lives at an estate in Bethesda, Maryland, but divides most of his time between his Washington, D.C. apartment and touring Lazarus military facilities and troop concentrations around the world. He lacks any immediate family. He has an atypical reputation for a high executive: he likes to keep in touch with his workers. Lazarus uses the bond between soldiers to maintain high morale among his troops and agents, breaking executive norms considered inviolable in other corporations. His competence, experience, and gruff leadership has made him an idol among many Lazarus Group troops, including some of the most jaded. Even soldiers who joined the Lazarus group after resigning ranks of Lt. general or general in national armies defer to his leadership.

Lazarus maintains himself in top physical condition, and considers himself fit for active duty at all times. He has several cybernetic replacements due to wounds suffered in many combat engagements. He has been known to "drop in" and participate, unannounced, in Group military training exercises. Currently, Katzadoulos has drawn the line at allowing Lazarus to participate directly in combat, not wanting to sacrifice either his leadership or his friendship. This restriction chafes Lazarus, but he understands the wisdom of it.

Skills

Combat Sense 6, Style 3, Endurance 3, Intimidate 6, Leadership 9, Awareness/Notice 5, Hide/Evade 4, Military History 6, Wilderness Survival 7, Athletics 2, Driving 4, Pilot Vect. Thrust Vehicle 4, Stealth 5, Weaponsmith 1, Pistol 4, Rifle 6, Submachinegun 4, Heavy Weapons 5, Melee 2,Judo 3, Boxing 2, Expert Strategist 5, Expert Small Unit Tactics 6.

Cyberware

Basic processor, interface plugs, chipware socket, vehicle link, smartgun link, Sandevistan speedware, nasal filters, nanosurgeons, basic cyberoptic, targeting scope, image enhancement, antidazzle, basic hearing module, amplified hearing, radio link, level damper, Superchrome® right cyberleg and left cyberarm with reinforced joints. Cyberarm has a tool hand.