THE REDACTED TRUTH
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AGENT #CIB-042
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| Field | Details |
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| Code Name | "DOGFATHER" |
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| Real Name | |
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| First Encounter |
FIELD CAPABILITIES
TRAINING:
📋 BACKGROUND DOSSIER
👁️ WITNESS ACCOUNTS
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🔍 BUREAU OBSERVATIONS
⚠️ CURRENT STATUS
⚠️ ACTIVE COMMAND OPERATIONS ⚠️
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Code Name | "DOGFATHER" |
| Alias | "Dogfather" |
| Real Name | Donovan Alexander Cross |
| Age | 43 |
| Origin | London, England (Dual Citizenship with USA) |
| Species/Type | Human - Commander / K9 Specialist |
| Threat Level | LOW THREAT - VALUABLE ASSET |
| Status | ACTIVE - COMMAND OPERATIONS |
| Known Locations | Bureau Command Center, K9 Training Facilities, Government Liaison Offices, Cross Tech Holdings |
| First Encounter | Recruitment details pending; background in tech industry, government service, and elite K9 training |
FIELD CAPABILITIES
• Command & Leadership: Strategic coordination of team operations and resource deployment
• K9 Operations: Elite canine training, handling, and tactical deployment
• Social Influence: High-society navigation, etiquette, and diplomatic communication
• Strategic Planning: Long-range operational planning and decision-making under pressure
TRAINING: Aristocratic upbringing; billionaire tech mogul; government special agent; elite K9 trainer
📋 BACKGROUND DOSSIER
Donovan Alexander Cross was born in London, England and holds dual citizenship with the United States. By age 43, he has established himself across three distinct spheres: as a billionaire tech mogul, a government special agent, and an elite K9 trainer—earning him the alias "Dogfather."
His aristocratic upbringing provided him with refined social skills and an instinct for command. His transition from an executive role to a more direct command position suggests a man who grew dissatisfied with boardrooms and chose to lead from the front. His drive as a Leader is defined by a deep sense of responsibility—he makes decisions and lives with the outcomes—but this same quality creates isolation, a distance imposed by rank that makes genuine closeness with those under his command difficult.
His expertise in animal training and handling, combined with his leadership and communication abilities, makes him a unique asset within CURSED's operational structure.
👁️ WITNESS ACCOUNTS
"Donovan was first through the door. Didn't send Titan ahead, didn't hang back—he went in shoulder-first with the dog right beside him. The contact swung a hammer at Titan before any of us even cleared the frame. Titan took it and stayed standing. Donovan never broke stride. By the time we got inside, it was already handled."
"Thorne was military police. Big guy, trained for exactly this kind of confrontation. He came at Cross hard, no warning. What happened next lasted maybe four seconds. Titan went low, Cross controlled the upper body, and Thorne was on the ground before he knew what changed. I've never seen a handler and a dog move that seamlessly. It wasn't coordination—it was instinct."
🔍 BUREAU OBSERVATIONS
Donovan has proven to be an invaluable asset in command operations, particularly in cases requiring coordinated team deployment, K9-assisted investigation, and high-level strategic planning. His combination of aristocratic social skills, tech industry resources, and government connections gives him access and influence that few other operatives can match.
Subject demonstrates natural command authority; others instinctively defer to his leadership
Maintains emotional distance from subordinates—consistent with his Leader drive's Isolation downfall
Shows exceptional skill in K9 training and deployment; the "Dogfather" alias is well-earned
Balances multiple professional identities (tech mogul, agent, trainer) with remarkable compartmentalization
Makes decisive calls under pressure and accepts consequences without deflection
📂 FIELD RECORD
Led entry into the server room with K9 partner Titan; Titan was struck with a hammer by Dr. Tomoko Ishida (subsequently neutralized by Asher); with Titan, independently subdued Sgt. Peter Thorne (Army MP) in the mess hall
Field support during the investigation
Part of the team investigating the rogue AI; badge denied on initial swipe alongside Ezra and Asher
⚠️ CURRENT STATUS
Donovan is currently active in command operations, leveraging his leadership skills and K9 expertise across CURSED's investigative efforts.
⚠️ ACTIVE COMMAND OPERATIONS ⚠️
Currently serving in a command capacity. K9 unit status pending. Maintaining operational oversight and strategic coordination.
📊 CHARACTER ASSESSMENT
Donovan Cross represents one of the Bureau's most versatile leadership assets—a commander whose aristocratic bearing, tech-world resources, and K9 expertise give him a singular operational profile. His willingness to bear the weight of command makes him indispensable, even as isolation remains his constant companion.
THREAT LEVEL: LOW THREAT - VALUABLE ASSET
MONITORING STATUS: ACTIVE MONITORING
NEXT REVIEW: 1999-01-15