Andrew Maxwell
Andrew Maxwell
Doctor Andrew Kevin Maxwell (Civilian Consultant 209110) was a clean nuclear physicist and engineer specializing in reactor construction and maintenance in the employ of the Office of Space Intelligence's Section Three Division. Though Maxwell had many accomplishments in his life, he was known for the invention of the 'Maxwell' Hyperspace Engine for use with the next-generation of interceptor fighters. Maxwell, unfortunitly, did not live long enough to see his work in action having died a year later from a massive stroke caused by heavy cigar smoking a mere seventy days from his eighty-eighth birthday.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Michael and Devon Maxwell, and followed in death by eldest-younger sister, Amanda, and his wife, Nancy. Maxwell is succussed in life by his youngest sister, Austin (92), sons Steven and Eric Maxwell, daughter Martha, 9 grandchildren, and 4great-grandchildren.
Appearance
Andrew Kevin Maxwell was a man carved by precision, both in mind and in physique. Standing at 5 feet 7 inches, his height was unremarkable, yet his presence was anything but. He carried himself with a posture so erect and deliberate that it projected an illusion of added stature—shoulders squared, spine aligned, and chin lifted in habitual defiance of chaos. His frame was lean, almost ascetic, with long limbs and narrow joints, marked by the wiry musculature of a man who had once worked with his hands and never entirely stopped. He was not muscular in the conventional sense, but his body carried the functional strength of sustained, disciplined motion and manual labor throughout his career.
His face was a study in patrician severity. With high, angular cheekbones and deep-set, hawkish eyes, there was a sharpness to Maxwell's expression that never dulled with age. His brow was prominent and furrowed, the horizontal lines etched into it like fissures in ancient stone—permanent witnesses to decades of concentration and unrelenting thought. His eyes, a cold and analytic hazel-blue, were rimmed by faintly sunken sockets and capped with expressive, arching brows that lent every glance a scrutinizing weight. They had a piercing clarity, the sort that dissected a conversation before a single word was spoken. Time had not been kind, but it had been precise. His once-thick hair, dark chestnut in youth, had faded first to iron-grey, then to a shock-white that he kept combed back with fastidious care. The receding hairline exposed a high, intellectual forehead that only amplified his austere appearance. His temples were slightly hollowed with age, emphasizing the strong, vertical lines running from the corners of his nose down past a mouth often set in a neutral, contemplative line. When he smiled—which was rare—it was more a calculated movement than an emotional reaction, a reflex honed through diplomacy and sarcasm rather than warmth.
His jaw was defined and narrow, leading to a long, taut neck with visible tendons and collarbones that sat high and pronounced beneath the skin. A carefully trimmed beard—white, coarse, and always symmetrical—framed his chin and upper lip. It lent gravity to his voice and age to his already venerable face. His skin tone was a weathered, ruddy beige with natural Martian pigmentation—more a result of sun exposure and personal physiology than any environmental hardship. The years had left his complexion textured but not brittle, with a slight dryness at the crow’s feet and faint vascular patterns at the sides of the nose and under the eyes. Maxwell’s hands were telling. Long-fingered, with clean, knotted joints and flat-tipped nails, his hands bore the scars of technical labor—tiny pockmarks from instrument tips, faint electrical burns, and calluses in the webbing between his thumb and forefinger from years of gripping calibration tools. His fingers rarely stilled, always tapping out equations on table edges or adjusting non-existent controls. His gait, while slow in later years, was deliberate—he walked with the measured intent of a man whose every step was a calculation.
His voice, resonant and controlled, sat in the lower register—not gravelly, but clipped and formal, with an accent that was neither Earth-bound nor Martian, but a cultivated hybrid of both, marked by precise enunciation and a total absence of vocal filler. He spoke like he engineered: cleanly, economically, with no wasted input. Despite his age, and the inevitable narrowing of the face that came with it, there remained a commanding symmetry to Maxwell’s physiognomy. Even in silence, seated or standing, he exuded a natural gravitas—the air of a man who had solved problems most would never understand, and who bore that knowledge not as a burden, but as a standard. A man not of stature, but of substance.
Attire and personal effects
Though his brilliance shone brightest in scientific circles, Andrew Maxwell carried a unique sartorial flair that subtly mirrored his intellectual eccentricities. His wardrobe, while predominantly composed of dark, earth-toned suits, was curated with obsessive care. Each garment was custom-tailored, the fabric weight chosen for comfort aboard orbital installations and Martian colonies. Beneath his jackets, he favored waistcoats and high-collared shirts with contrasting linings—usually in deep burgundy or slate blue—subtle nods to his Martian heritage. His preferred ties were understated but bespoke, often adorned with geometric patterns symbolic of atomic models or hyperspace lattice schematics, though few recognized their meaning. Regardless of occasion, Maxwell’s appearance was always deliberate: polished shoes, creased trousers, and a lapel pin in the form of a stylized neutron, a quiet emblem of his life's work.
Among his most recognizable accessories were the round, purple-tinted glasses he rarely removed. Far from a mere affectation, they were fitted with light-dampening lenses to compensate for decades spent under artificial lighting and stellar glare. On formal days—or moments of nostalgia—he wore a heavy, chain-linked silver pocket watch, engraved with the Martian skyline and gifted to him by his wife Nancy on their first anniversary. The watch had no digital interface and required winding, a fact Maxwell appreciated deeply; he viewed it as a reminder that precision and timekeeping existed long before quantum synchronicity. His ever-present cigar—a heavy, hand-rolled blend imported from Earth—became a signature of his personality, even as it quietly hastened his death.
His office was equally personal. Lined with dark wood panels and recessed lighting, it was filled with relics: brass sextants, glass-encased vacuum tubes, Newtonian compasses, and a Martian-made Kelvin generator prototype. He kept his vintage record player on a corner table, often playing symphonies by Mahler or Holst late into the Martian night while sketching equations on erasable polymer tablets. Perhaps most sentimental was the unassuming brass plaque on his desk, reading only: “Ideas Die in Silence.” It was this deep reverence for knowledge and memory that defined both his fashion and his possessions—not as ornaments, but as calculated extensions of a mind always anchored to both the past and the stars.
Biography
Early life and education
Andrew Maxwell was born on April 19, 2623, in Deimos City on Mars to Michael Maxwell Jr. and Devon Quinn. Being born on the red planet, he had always been fascinated by space and the technology required to explore it. His father was a prominent engineer at the Deimos City Spaceport, and his mother was a teacher at the local school. Growing up, Andrew was a curious child, always asking questions about how things worked and experimenting with different materials. At the age of ten, Andrew was sent to Earth to attend the prestigious Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts. It was a difficult transition for the young Martian, as he struggled to adapt to the different gravity and atmosphere. However, he soon excelled in his studies, displaying an aptitude for math and science. After graduating from Phillips Academy, Andrew went on to study at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), earning four PhDs in nuclear physics, engineering, mathematics, and astrophysics. His time at MIT was formative for his career, as it was there that he began to develop the ideas that would eventually lead to his invention of the 'Maxwell' Hyperspace Engine.Career
Upon finishing his education, Andrew Maxwell was recruited into the Office of Space Intelligence's Section Three Division, where he quickly made a name for himself due to his exceptional skills and innovative ideas. He spent several years working on various nuclear reactors for space stations and starships before turning his attention to developing a new kind of engine that would revolutionize space travel. He worked tirelessly on the project for several years, pouring his heart and soul into it, until he finally succeeded in inventing the 'Maxwell' Hyperspace Engine, miniaturized version of the full-scale Ward Hyperspace engine used by starships. The engine was a game-changer, allowing interceptor fighters to travel faster and farther than ever before. Maxwell continued to work for the Office of Space Intelligence for the rest of his life, serving as a consultant and advisor on various projects. He was known for his sharp mind, his dry wit, and his eccentric personality, which made him a beloved figure among his colleagues.Development of the Maxwell interceptor fighter hyperspace engine
Maxwell's creation of the 'Maxwell' Hyperspace Engine for use with the next-generation interceptor fighters was a significant achievement in the field of space technology. It was a groundbreaking invention that would change how humanity explored the cosmos. The engine was capable of generating a hyperspace field that allowed the interceptor fighters to travel at incredible speeds, making it possible to reach far-off worlds and systems in record time without the need of a starship. Maxwell's inspiration for the engine came from his studies of the Ward Hyperspace engine used by starships. He realized that the technology could be miniaturized to fit the smaller interceptor fighters, allowing them to travel at incredible speeds. It took years of research and experimentation to develop the engine, but Maxwell was confident that his invention would revolutionize space travel. As he worked on the engine, Maxwell poured all of his knowledge and expertise into the project, working long hours in his lab to ensure that every component was perfect. The engine underwent multiple tests and trials before it was finally deemed ready for use. With the 'Maxwell' Hyperspace Engine installed in the new interceptor fighters, the United Space Command and OSI to tackle more combat and scouting missions. And although Maxwell tragically never got to see his invention in action, his legacy would lived on through the countless missions that were made possible by his creation.Death and legacy
Despite his many achievements and contributions to space travel, Andrew Maxwell's life was cut short by a massive stroke he suffered at the age of 87. It was discovered that his heavy cigar smoking had caused severe damage to his cardiovascular system. He passed away peacefully on February 4, 2711, in New Sierra, Harmony, surrounded by his loved ones. Maxwell's legacy, however, lived on long after his death. The 'Maxwell' Hyperspace Engine that he invented for the USC's new interceptor fighters revolutionized space travel, making it faster and more efficient. His contributions in the field of nuclear physics and engineering paved the way for further advancements in technology and exploration of the galaxy. His colleagues and friends remembered him as a brilliant mind, an eccentric personality, and a loyal friend. The Maxwell Family Mausoleum at Deimos City Cemetery serves as a testament to his achievements and his unwavering dedication to space travel. His antique scientific instruments, vintage record player, and favorite silver pocket watch were preserved and are now displayed at the Office of Space Intelligence as an inspiration to future generations of scientists and engineers. Although Andrew Maxwell may be gone, his impact on space travel will be felt for generations to come.Reputation
Andrew Maxwell was known for his brilliant mind and innovative ideas in the field of nuclear physics and engineering. His invention of the 'Maxwell' Hyperspace Engine revolutionized space travel and made it faster and more efficient. He was respected and admired by his colleagues at the Office of Space Intelligence, who saw him as a valuable member of their team. Maxwell was also known for his eccentric personality and fashion sense, which set him apart from the typical scientist. Despite his quirks, he was a serious professional, always focused on solving complex problems and seeking out new solutions.Personal life
Andrew Maxwell was a private man, preferring to keep his personal life separate from his career. However, it was no secret that he was deeply devoted to his wife, Nancy Thym, whom he had met while working on a project for the Office of Space Intelligence. They had three children together - Steven, Eric, and Martha. Despite his love for his family, Maxwell was known to be a workaholic, spending long hours in the lab and rarely taking time off. He found solace in his cigar smoking and his love for classical music, often spending long nights in his office listening to his favorite records.Family, marriage, and relations
Andrew Maxwell was married to Nancy Thym, whom he met while working on a project for the Office of Space Intelligence. Their marriage was a happy one, and they had three children together - Steven, Eric, and Martha. Andrew was deeply devoted to his family, but his work often took precedence in his life, causing him to spend long hours away from home. Despite this, he made sure to always make time for his children, taking them on camping trips and teaching them about the wonders of space and science. Andrew also had two siblings - Amanda Walker and Austin Maxwell - both of whom he maintained close relationships with throughout his life. His parents, Michael Maxwell Jr. and Devon Quinn, were proud of their son's professional accomplishments and remained a constant source of support and guidance throughout his life.Personality & Traits
Andrew Maxwell was known for his sharp mind, dry wit, and eccentric personality. He possessed an unwavering focus that made him a force to be reckoned with in the field of science and engineering. Despite his serious demeanor, he had a playful side and was known to inject humor into his work. Maxwell was also known for his love of cigars, classical music, and vintage scientific instruments. He had a keen eye for fashion and was often seen in brightly colored suits and unique accessories.Andrew Maxwell
Biographical Information
Homeworld
Born
April 19, 2623; Deimos City, Mars
DiedFebruary 4, 2711; New Sierra, Harmony (age 87)
Cause of DeathStroke
Burial PlaceMaxwell Family Mausoleum, Deimos City Cemetery, Deimos City, Mars
Personal Details
Race
Human
GenderMale
NationalityMartian
ParentsMichael Maxwell Jr. (father)
Devon Quinn (mother)
SiblingsAmanda Walker (sister)
Austin Maxwell (sister)
SpouseNancy Thym
ChildrenSteven Maxwell (son)
Eric Maxwell (son)
Martha Maxwell (daughter)
SexualityStraight
Height5 ft. 7 inch.
Weight159 lb.
Skin ColorWhite
Hair colorWhite, but brown originally
Eye colorHazel-blue
Political and Academic Information
Affiliation
Office of Space Intelligence
DoctoratePhD (4x)
Service numberCC-209110
Children
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