Jared Holland

"A man who wages war will only claim true victory when the war isn't waged with the thirst for it." - Jason Volta

History
The youngest son of Ammon James Holland, Ranger Deseret, Jared spent a great deal of time learning martial arts by friends of his father while he was stationed outside of San Francisco. He grew up learning New Canaanite teachings with his siblings, but found the metaphysical aspects too far fetched. Though he was baptized, he never took it too seriously until his teacher taught him that clear vision was polished by clean actions and intent. It was only in realizing this that he made progress in the art and in following New Canaanite moral code.

When he came of age, his father taught him the New Canaanite warrior arts surrounding the .45 Auto and how to shoot someone without killing them. It blended well with his style of martial arts, which gave him an edge when practicing with his older siblings. At this time, Agent Miller, an associate of his father's, took an interest in Jared and offered him a course leading to working with the OSI, as his father did from time to time. Ammon disapproved, but Jared joined the NCR Army as soon as he was able. Within four years, he disappeared, declared a casualty of war.

Jared took on several new identities, all of whom eventually died, during his career. NCR expansion followed in the wake of his career, along with mysterious deaths and political usurpings.

In 2290, he made contact with his father again, changed. Their exchange was brief and his father had earned his retirement, leading a new flock of New Canaanites in Shady Sands with plans to migrate east. He gave Jared his rifle, a Compliance Regulator model laser rifle, and reminded him his choices were his to make.

Miller granted this visit, knowing well the mission he was assigning Jared to could very well be his last, if his cards were played wrong. But also, he knew he'd need his father's weapon and PIP-Boy, which he stole.