Layla Jacobs
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Layla Jacobs | |
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DXHR / DXMD
Deus Ex
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| Aliases | "Double Dutch" |
| Born | March 17, 1993 |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Task Force 29 Agent, undercover with ARC (during events of DXMD) |
| Height | 5'8" |
| Eye Color | Augmented light-grey; changeable with eye drops that fade over time |
| Hair Color | Black-brown |
| Augmentations | Mechanical
Sarif Industries
Kusinagi
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| Relatives | Mikail Jacobs (Father, deceased) Rita Jacobs (Mother, deceased) Aero (British brown longhair cat) |
| Relationships | Allies
Enemies
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| Affiliation | ARC (undercover) Task Force 29 Interpol Sarif Industries (Europe branch) MI6 Special Air Service Royal Air Force |
| Opposition | Illuminati |
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| Creator | Inkraven |
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Overview
Layla "Double Dutch" Jacobs is an augmented human working for Task Force 29 as an undercover agent within ARC, as well as a high-functioning alcoholic. Previously working for MI6 and the Special Air Service, her personal morals can be described as grey at best where the ends justify the means.
Personality
Layla excels as undercover work, drinking whiskey, and saying exactly what you want to here. Her most deadly traits are her tenacity and ability to thrive under pressure in extreme circumstances. While in the field, she's often quite the smartass when she can get away with it. Because she can become so focused on the mission, she's often seen as aloof and standoffish when off the job. Despite this, once you start talking to her she becomes quite friendly and is clearly a social chameleon.
Physical Description
Her build is athletic and leaner than one would expect. She has cosmetically repaired extensive facial and torso burn/explosion scars covering 60% of the front of her body. All were repaired except a long gash over her eye - she has a prosthetic she wears over it when doing undercover work.
Her typical style when off the job is primarily modern cuts, consisting of basic and muted colors with a utilitarian function and look. Often she'll adjust this style depending on where she's going and if she feels a need to blend in.
While she is heavily augmented, she doesn't like covering her arms unless needed. She finds that a lot of shirt sleeves tend to get pinched between the synthetic shoulder muscles.
History
2011—2022
At age 18, Layla enlisted with the Royal Air Force. She was selected for Intelligence work. Her skills and drive eventually lead her to applying to MI6 at the age of 24. She was attached to an SAS Recon Detachment as an MI6 consultant to the team. It was during this time that she recieved extensive MI6 training in SERE and Human intelligence.
In 2020, the ban on female SAS operative is lifted and Layla joins SAS proper as field specialist once she graduates SAS School. In 2022, she is planted as an agent in South Africa to monitor arms trafficking as part of a joint MI6-INTERPOL taskforce. During this time she works indirectly with Ben Saxton to coordinate strikes against crimelords and illicit cargo shipments, mostly bound to Australia.
2023-2025
Layla loses her arms and eyes in an IDE incident while exfiltrating from an arms deal gone wrong. She is pulled out of the SAS due to her injuries and given primitive augmentations as well as a generous severance package. Her new desk job in Aquisitions proves to be challenging, though she continues to work on her fine motor skills by crocheting fine lace.
2022—2023
Timeline
2026—Present
Layla manages to evade INTERPOL for a year.
Fanworks
By Original Creator
- Layla Jacob's Carrd (geared towards RP)
- Layla Jacob's Tumblr (mostly focused on aesthetic, also where rare RP is posted)