Hannibal James

Background:
Despite coming from a long line of military veterans, including Tuskegee Airmen and Buffalo Soldiers, Hannibal originally opted for college and a career in Medicine. An easy decision after receiving a Scholarship to play college football. After an All-American career and graduating with honors, he was drafted into Professional Football. Three years later, he would walk away from the game and join the US Air Force after learning that a relative was listed M.I.A. in Alaska.

US Air Force
Refusing a Direct Commission, he became a "PJ", a USAF Pararescueman...US Special Forces. Hannibal wanted action..he wanted to rescue, he wanted to save lives, he wanted to find his relative. Training was hard, but he had a degree in medicine, was an athlete in top shape and very determined. He would serve several tours in Alaska, he would be decorated often.

West Virginia
With his time in the service coming to an end, he was headed to Hanscom AFB, Boston, to officially separate from the Air Force, and to be with his wife and infant son. He was scheduled to arrive early on the 21st of October, but a joining flight was delayed. He would not arrive home until the 22nd. While refueling in Morgantown, the first bombs fell. The FAA grounded all aircraft. MPs arrived at the USO terminal and escorted MSgt James, a few other service members and some local politicians to Vault 76. They were rushed through processing and placed in a Top Secret section of the Vault few knew of. A Cryo Chamber.

Vault 76
A small number of scientist posing as Vault Dwellers were tasked with overseeing the chamber. They were ordered to release them one week after Reclamation Day to ensure tecrecy. With only a few days until their release, the Vault was raided by a ruthless band of raiders. They damaged some power conduits and the Cryo Pods were opened. The MSgt advised caution, but the politicians wanted to make contact. The politicians left the chamber to meet with the raiders who they thought were regular survivors. The raiders cut them all down. The soldiers stayed with the MSgt and being outnumbered and without weapons ,they remained in the secret chamber. The next day for some reason the raiders left the vault. The soldiers waited a few more hours and left the vault in the dead of night.

New Responders
The soldiers would say their goodbyes to one another and go their separate ways. MSgt James would find a working terminal within the vault and learned that not only did he lose 25 years, but that his home in Boston was near ground zero. Heartbroken, he began to roam the wasteland until he came across a small town called Flatwoods. He learned of the Overseer's mission and the efforts of the Responders. He began to follow the Overseers' mission and he would learn of the New Responders. He decided he would join the New Responders and continue his life helping others.