Corporal Len Anderson is an A.I.M. mercenary introduced in Jagged Alliance.
Biography[]
"A member in excellent standing, Len Anderson has been fighting for truth and justice since his teens. A onetime member of the Green berets and a longtime member of A.I.M., his salary may seem excessive, but his extraordinary abilities easily merit the price." - Jagged Alliance.
"A career military man, Anderson was barely out of his teens before he joined the Green berets. After serving with distinction, he joined A.I.M. as one of its original members and fought alongside A.I.M.s founders in the battle for Angetta. Len is a strong leader, his tours of duty has earned him the respect and appreciation of many." - Jagged Alliance 2
Additional info[]
- Back in his home town, the community minded Anderson teaches a NRA course on the proper care and handling of automatic weapons.
Notes[]
- In Jagged Alliance 2, Len's skills and experience don't advance. This is intended and not a bug (old dog and new tricks) and partly explain his very low price for his level. His baseline skills still make him worth hiring however, especially towards endgame. On the other hand in Unfinished Business his skills compared to Jagged Alliance 2 have improved (like most mercs) and his evolution is normal, which means he can further improve his skills as any other mercenary. Also his payment for the mission is 20,000$, which is more then a normal week salary, which is what most mercenaries cost in Unfinished Business.
- Somewhat gravelly voice. Tough as nails, no-nonsense and honest in his assessments.
- Respect is earned and not given with this man.
- Has no fear of criticizing poor leadership.
- Reminds of a hard but honest drill sergeant. Tends to be very by-the-book, otherwise.
Skills[]
Equipment[]
Jagged Alliance Deadly Games
- M-14
- 7.62 mm (x2)
- Hand Grenade
- Kevlar Helmet
- Kevlar Vest
- Gas Mask
- Metal Detector
- 5-pocket Assault Vest
- Radio
Jagged Alliance 2
1.13
- M4A1
- Kevlar Helmet
- Kevlar Vest
- LBE Gear
- 1st Aid Kit
Relationships[]
Likes[]
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Dislikes[]
Disliked by[]
Quotes[]
Jagged Alliance[]
- "Sorry, I only accept assignments that meet my standards! It should be written in my file, but the incompetents running this show refused to put it in there!" - Initial refusal to hire.
- "Unusually Ruthless Reuban has given this business a bad name! I won't work beside him!" - Offer refused due to Reuban on team.
- "It'd be an honor to work for you!" - On hire.
Deadly Games[]
- "My bio doesn't do me justice! It's A.I.M. politics. Somebody in administration has it in for me." - On call.
- "You can hire whoever you want. Though there are members who won't think much of you if you hire that butcher, Reuban. And I happen to one of them." - On call.
Jagged Alliance 2[]
- "I've had a long career, but this truly feels like my longest assignment." - Low morale.
- "I promised the wife that I'd spend some time with her. Confirmed just a couple of hours ago in a letter I sent her. Sorry." - Cannot renew contract.
- "My tour of duty draws to a close, Sir." - Contract about to expire.
- "Corporal Len Anderson is indisposed momentarily. If you would like me to call you back, please leave a message. Thank you." - Answering machine.
- "Dr. Q. never fails to impress." - Praising Dr. Q. Huaong.
Trivia[]
- He is listed as a Corporal, the third lowest rank in the U.S. Army; however, in the U.S. Army, a "career military man" who'd spent most of his life in the Army would retire at least at the rank of Staff Sergeant. In addition, it is not possible to be a Green Beret (U.S. Army Special Forces) without being at least at the rank of Sergeant. Maybe he got a discharge and demotion, quite possible given his self-righteousness.
- Len is listed as a Sergeant in Jagged Alliance Online, which would indicate the game developers attempted to fix the inconsistency from older games. Even despite so, Len is labeled as a Soldier in the game files.