Jackson Apollo Hammond

[Jackson Hammond]

Name: Jackson Apollo Hammond
Age: 18
Species: Human
Gender: Male
Face Claim: Neels Visser
Alias: Vee
Accessories and Weapons:

• Mega Winger
• Digimorpher
• Super Silverizer

Team: Space Rangers
Ranger Color: Silver
Powers:

• Telekinesis - Much like his ancestor Zhane, the original Silver Space Ranger, Jackson has the ability to move objects with his mind. He inherited this ability through his family bloodline and began to use it liberally it at the young age of seven.

Personality:

Jackson is the type of leader that not everyone wants to acknowledge, but most can begrudgingly respect. He’s got the charisma, and he definitely has the confidence. Frankly, the boy’s positive energy can be quite contagious. Jackson just has the ability—the aptitude to reveal how self-assured he is whether he plays hooky on an important school day, dances to the goofiest of songs, or takes on the most frightening of monsters. The ranger is headstrong, and in a sense, he is akin to a boulder that someone leans on—sturdy, resilient, and (more often than not) reliable.

But it’s not difficult to realize that Jackson is cocky, because he acts the part often—rather brazenly, in fact. He’s undeniably confident is his own ability, and, in all intents and purposes, he has every right to be. But there is a seemingly inherent need for him to reveal to the people around him how capable he is: whether it be coolly injecting himself into a debate that he wasn’t invited to or spouting off that he has everything under control when he simply does not. And maybe that is the secret that makes this ranger, well, Jackson. His innate talent to brush off any doubts (or at least, externally) and be so incredibly sure of himself is how he can remain fearless and headstrong. He isn’t living in consideration for the opinions of others, and that’s the key to him. He isn’t focused on being great or better. In his opinion, he already is. All he has to focus on is being miles ahead of the other rangers.

So, it’s not a shocker that Jackson has a way with words. His confidence bleeds into how he converses with others as well. The boy isn't afraid approach a complete stranger. He isn't afraid to break a tense moment with an awful joke. He isn't hesitant to hand out praises to his teammates. It’s easy to get wrapped up in his suggestions because, of course, Jackson knows best. And if someone else knows best, then Jackson knows better.

But that doesn’t mean Jackson is completely a nuisance to work with. Surprisingly, to the people that somehow formed a close bond with him, he is an absolute teddy bear—plush included. Although many do not realize it, underneath all the bravado and words lies a young man that would traverse planets to keep a healthy bond strong. He can be quite compassionate: whether it be randomly sending friends a surprise box of donuts or becoming an active listener if a friend needs someone to rant to. It is easy for someone to say that they would offer their best friends the world, but for Jackson, there is a high chance he literally would.

History:

“You will save this world…”

 
For as long as Jackson could remember, he was told that he was destined for greatness. After all, his very birth signaled change—a shifting of responsibility from one generation of protectors to another. And at the time, his adolescent self was content with becoming the savior of the world. A righteous being. A guardian. A hero. The young child, however, did not realize the consequences of becoming something that was beyond his own control. But he would. Some day.

Jackson was born in Angel Grove—living out his adolescence in a strict and rigorous environment. He was the successor of the Silver Space Ranger title, and his father, Scott Hammond, had eagerly awaited the moment to pass on the mantle. It was considered a family treasure—a tradition which held priority over anything else within the bloodline. So as soon as the young Jackson was capable of walking, he was put to the test. There were many instances where Jackson swore—and sometimes still swears—that his parents saw him more as a protégé than a son. And it showed through their time together. Jackson was never nurtured but trained. He was told to stand tall, to hit harder, and to be better. His youth was filled with expectations—goals that stifled any other interests that the boy had. Instead of growing up in a world that was supposed to be carefree, Jackson grew up pressured, anxious. He was told that he was different from the rest—that he couldn’t afford the luxuries that everyone around him was having. He was told to push himself harder because time was ticking, and the universe was vast and dangerous and unknown. He was told that he had to be great. His parents constantly pushed him further towards what was “rightfully” his, and Jackson began to believe them. He began to keep their words close to his heart.

Eventually, his training became as familiar to him as it was to walk. To breathe. He learned that indecision would spell doom to even the most experienced of warriors, and that fear was the most dangerous poison of all. The boy learned that to be powerful is to be headstrong. And this was shown through his actions more than anything. After schooling ended, he would come home to practice telekinesis for hours on end. He would study the rich history of the monsters that the power rangers fought, of KO-35, the power rangers themselves, and the source of their power until his eyelids became too heavy to lift. Jackson chased and chased and chased after the mantle of the Silver Space Ranger—like a rocket that was heading straight toward its set target.

Eventually, Jackson learned about his cousin, Andy Hammond, and listened to his parents as they told him about the training that the boy was going through. And that was perhaps, the first moment where Jackson grew interested—truly interested—in a ranger besides that of the Silver Space Ranger. Because for the first time, he learned that there was a boy that was undergoing the same practice as he was, taking the same tests that he had to take. He had a comrade-in-arms somewhere; someone that could relate to what he was going through—even if they were literal worlds apart. Later on, he got to visit his cousin on the occasional family gatherings and even got to practice with Andy. If his youth molded him to be the ideal ranger, then his time with Andy molded him into becoming a better person. Jackson wasn’t alone, and although there was an age gap, he considered—and still does consider—Andy his closest friend and most trusted partner in the midst of combat.

And then it happened.

KO-35 was attacked, the forces of evil began to resurface, and the world needed the assistance of the Power Rangers once more. Jackson received his cousin’s message, and joined the team of rangers on Earth to fight against the monsters that appeared there.

The conflict between the rangers and the monsters had been long and hard-fought, but it eventually turned out for the better. They had repelled the forces of evil for now, and Jackson eventually got to travel to KO-35 after the battle was over. The war, however, was far from done. And although Jackson initially had trouble adjusting to a team, they had become his second family. Evil wasn't going run rampant in the universe once more. They were going to make sure of it.

[Admin Jazzy]

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