Grimm's Military Sci-Fi Series · Character
Jacob Grimm
Also known as Jacob, Skipper, Captain Grimm
- Major
- First seen · Book 8 · Ch. 4
A tall naval captain at 193 centimeters and 108 kilos, with short hair beneath a bloodred watch cap. He wears a black uniform featuring blood stripes, epaulets showing rank, and the name GRIMM on the breast. His build shows strength from years of physical work, occasionally softened by desk duty into slight overweight. When in mess dress, medals cover the white jacket. He carries himself with swagger and often holds a guitar.
- Gender
- male
- Age
- adult
- First appears
- Book 8 · Ch. 4
- Books
- 1
Description
A tall naval captain at 193 centimeters and 108 kilos, with short hair beneath a bloodred watch cap. He wears a black uniform featuring blood stripes, epaulets showing rank, and the name GRIMM on the breast. His build shows strength from years of physical work, occasionally softened by desk duty into slight overweight. When in mess dress, medals cover the white jacket. He carries himself with swagger and often holds a guitar.
Connections
Family & partnersFriends & mentorsRivals
Nadia Grimmhusband
Recently married; Nadia is Jacob's wife and former ONI agent who has repeatedly risked her life to protect him and the Alliance
- BG
Ben Grimmfather
Jacob's father; a quiet man who shows affection through actions rather than words
Allison JenningsMarine commander
Jennings is the Marine gunnery sergeant who has served with Jacob through multiple commands and missions
Kimiko Yukiexecutive officer
Yuki serves as Jacob's XO on BB-17; previously served with him on Interceptor
- AB
Archer Banold friend
Ban is Jacob's oldest friend from the academy; now commands the heavy cruiser Tsunami
Deviyanee Sureshchief of the boat
Suresh serves as COB on BB-17; has served with Jacob on multiple ships
- EF
Elsa Faustrescued
Princess of the Iron Empire; rescued by Jacob's crew from slavery on Medial
- HF
Heinrich Faustally
Crown Prince of the Iron Empire; fought alongside Jacob during the assassination attempt at the Palisades
- JS
Johan Sebastian Axwellcommander-in-chief
President of the Alliance; has personally awarded Jacob medals and given him special assignments
- JM
Josh Mendezcook
Mendez serves as Jacob's personal cook; has followed Jacob through multiple commands
- NV
Noele Villanuevasuperior
Fleet Admiral who assigned Jacob to command BB-17 and has supported his career
- WD
Wit DeBecksuperior
SECNAV who has repeatedly given Jacob covert and dangerous missions
Story so far
BOOK 8Grimm's Legacy
Key events
- Book 8
Ch. 5Decommissioning of USS InterceptorJacob Grimm's beloved destroyer Interceptor is retired to the Academy fleet after years of service, marking the end of an era for its crew. - Book 8
Ch. 5Jacob and Nadia's Honeymoon InterruptedJacob and Nadia enjoy a brief honeymoon at Pioneer Lake before Jacob receives orders decommissioning Interceptor, abruptly ending their leave. - Book 8
Ch. 8Assassination Attempt at the PalisadesFour disguised assassins attempt to kill President Axwell during a gala welcoming Prince Heinrich Faust. Nadia, Jacob, and Henry intercept the attackers, with Nadia taking a poisoned blade meant for the president. - Book 8
Ch. 14Jacob Assumes Command of BB-17Jacob Grimm takes formal command of the newly refitted battleship Seventeen, discovering that most of his former Interceptor crew has been deliberately reassigned to serve under him. - Book 8
Ch. 25Saboteur Capture on SeventeenJacob sets a trap using Prince Henry's visit as bait, catching Spacer Fontenot attempting to sabotage the boat bay Richman field. - Book 8
Ch. 42Battle of AetherCaptain Jacob Grimm commands battleship Seventeen in a desperate defense against a Caliphate fleet including dreadnaught Al-Baraq, hiding in Aether's atmosphere to ambush the enemy.
Gallery
Book 8: Grimm's Legacy
Appearances
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