Pearce Riley

September 2nd to Present
Whenever something goes wrong with the ships mechanics, engine, or the other, Pearce seems to poke his nose at the problem. He might offer a hand, telling your character that he's been surrounded by this stuff half his life. If you are doing something he thinks is right, he'll tend to fold his arms and nod along if no wrench is in his hand already. If you are doing something he thinks is wrong, he'll let you know. Maybe you've run into something related to this?

Maybe your character was operating in the same place at the same time as Pearce. Maybe they were in the same regiment, maybe they shared conversation, or maybe something entirely different.

June 2005 to January 2006 - 1st Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment
Pearce was deployed to Iraq on his first tour as a private (E-1). He would have been fresh in the field, helping with patrols and searching for insurgents, among other things. He ended by getting promoted to private second class (E-2).

May 2007 to July 2008 - 1st Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment
Pearce was deployed to Iraq on his second tour as a specialist (E-4). He would have been fighting the insurgents, clearing buildings, on combat patrols, and dealing/coping with the constant threats.

December 2009 to August 2010 - 1st Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment
Pearce was deployed to Iraq on his third tour as a specialist (E-4). He seemed seasoned and accustomed to danger. He would have been involved with patrols, security ops, and some other things.

August 2010 to September 2010 - Reactionary Deployment from Fort Stewart, GA
Pearce was quickly recalled from leave back to base and was hastily deployed to assist in maintaining order and disaster relief. On August 27th, he arrived to assist the National Guard near the Port of Memphis. He managed to evacuate onto the Zenith when it fell.

September 2nd to Present
Pearce likes to shoots the shit with other passengers, could be seen leaning on the railing looking off at the water with a beer, hanging out where the party is at, doing a bit of gambling, or just finding something fun or to laugh about. Maybe your character wanted to blow off some steam or saw him seemingly carefree and it made your character jealous. Maybe something entirely different altogether!

September 4th to Present
Pearce likes to stay active, just sitting or standing around all day makes the guy restless. He could be seen working out, staying fit the best someone really can on a boat, and boxing. Maybe your character worked out with Pearce before? Maybe they did some sparring? Maybe he said just cause the world was falling apart doesn't mean it's an excuse to skip.