James "Beetle" Bailey is a classic pilot - calm, intelligent and confident. Grew up in rural America, where he was an excellent student and athlete before joining a military academy to study aerospace engineering. Still shows an interest in aerospace and exo-suit development. Initially joined the EDC as an Exo-pilot...qualified to pilot most combat aircraft and exo-suits, including Protectorate of Nations models. Further training and skills classified - reputed to participate in top-secret EDC operations. As an officer he tends to lead by example, and on occasion manipulation. Sometimes dogged by rumors of unclear involvement with the Protectorate during the Florida occupation.