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Ben Jackson
Fictional Character
Atlantis
POD: c 85,000,000 BCE;
Relevant POD: 1452
Appearance(s): "Avalon"
Type of Appearance: Direct
Nationality: English settler in Atlantis
Date of Birth: 17th century
Date of Death: c. 1666
Cause of Death: Sword wound in battle
Occupation: Pirate

Ben Jackson was the first mate aboard Red Rodney Radcliffe's the Black Hand. He participated in his captain's vigorous and rapacious piracy during the golden age of the Avalon corsairs.

Jackson was injured at the initial engagement against Radcliff's Armada when a cannonball sent a wood splinter into his left calf. When Radcliffe ordered a retreat to Avalon, Jackson began making preparations to defend the town. However, Royal Marines entered the city, and Jackson was killed in battle.

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