Difference between revisions of "Judy Ivans"

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Many of the most important families on [[Detritus]] trace their lineage back to those who mutinied on the [[Defiant (starship)|Defiant]], and so do everything they can to keep knowledge of the mutiny and defect contained.{{book ref|Skyward|i|2}}{{book ref|Skyward|44}} Ivans, however, is at least aware of the mutiny and believes it was caused by the defect, though she herself admits that the whole story isn't "clear" to her.{{book ref|Skyward|i|2}} Initially, she believed that the defect should not keep people from becoming pilots and "stuck her neck out" by arguing that Chaser should be allowed in the DDF.{{book ref|Skyward|48}} Ever since he attacked her flight in the Battle of Alta, however, she has been absolutely terrified of another pilot with the defect joining the DDF. This often puts her in conflict with many prominent [[National Assembly Leader]]s and the head of Alta Base's medical staff, [[Thior|Dr. Thior]], all of whom deny the existence of the defect.{{book ref|Skyward|i|2}} In order to protect the DDF, she does everything she can to make life so miserable for Spensa that she drops out{{book ref|Skyward|29}} and has her medical staff set up sensors in Spensa's helmet to record brain activity and watch for signs of the defect.{{book ref|Skyward|i|2}} After she discharges Spensa from the DDF for ejecting during a battle, Ivans feels that Spensa's tenure in the DDF has worked out in the best way possible, as Ivans has succeeded at keeping her from flying and now has data to monitor all new cadets for signs of the defect.{{book ref|Skyward|i|3}}