JESTER: Northern Exposure

by supercargo

Joey North, an orphan living in a group home in Hawaii, always dreamed of a life of adventure. He had no idea that life would find him when he is recruited into a secret organization called JESTER.

1. Prologue

What is JESTER?

During World War II, OSS agent Julian Ellison worked alongside Charles Henderson, a British intelligence officer embedded with the French Resistance. Together, they witnessed how kids and teenagers could slip past enemy lines, deliver critical information, and carry out daring missions with incredible success. Over countless discussions, the two envisioned specialized units that could train young operatives to become assets in the field.

After the war, Henderson returned to Britain to establish CHERUB, while Ellison faced fierce opposition to his plans in the United States. Critics called the idea reckless, but Ellison persisted, driven by what he had seen in Europe. Finally, in 1950, he was granted approval to launch JESTER.

Although CHERUB claimed the spotlight as the first such program, JESTER carved its own path as America's most secretive and unconventional intelligence agency. Today, it trains the brightest young minds to tackle high-stakes missions, proving that ingenuity, courage, and determination don't depend on age.