Clarissa Branson

Branson, Clarissa

Appears in Loyalty in Death; (February 2059)

Personal Information

• General Description: Her skin was white as lilies, with her hair pulled severely back, and knotted at the nape in smooth, snaking twists.
• DOB: c. 2013
• Age: 46
• Hair: Wheat-colored
• Eyes: Dark violet
• Relationships: B. Donald Branson (husband); James Rowan (father/deceased)

Description

• Her face was stunning, with planed cheekbones, a slim, straight nose, smooth brow, shapely lips, and large, lushly lashed eyes.
• Her voice was pale and smooth and flawless.

History

• Clarissa's real name was Charlotte Rowan.
• Her father called her Cassandra and sent her letters that were dictatorial directives from commander to soldier; he molded her to take his place.
• William Henson took her and raised her as his own – he continued her training.

Homicide/Criminal Information

• Co-leader of Cassandra with B. Donald Branson
• Targets:
  • Abandoned Glass Factory (Demonstration – no casualties)
  • Radio City (Demonstration/Test – no casualties)
  • Plaza Hotel Tea Room (Demonstration – over three hundred casualties)
  • Madison Square (Damaged – less than four hundred casualties including Anne Malloy)
  • Statue of Liberty (Failed)

Interesting Facts

• All staff members in the house were droids as they were less intrusive and more efficient than humans.
• Clarissa and B.D. staged an abusive relationship for Zeke's benefit to foster a relationship between Zeke and Clarissa (while he worked for them).
• Clarissa and B.D. then staged B.D.'s death at the hands of Zeke.
• Had a hidden room in her townhouse.
• Self-terminated by jumping from the Statue of Liberty.