Shaneese Dasarius

July 1, 2025
Shaneese Dasarius
Shaneese, age 19

Shaneese Dasarius is the only daughter of Tessa Dasarius and was legally adopted by Quentin Austin, her mother’s husband at the time. Tessa conceived her with a breeder–a person biological capable of conceiving or bearing only one sex of child–though Quentin is otherwise considered her father. Her brothers were all products of the union between Tessa and Quentin. Despite the unconventional circumstances of her conception, she regards Quentin as her true father and shares a close—if often dryly sarcastic—bond with her brothers.

Raised on the Dasarius Estate on Earth, Shaneese grew up surrounded by power, expectation, and the lingering tension between business and family. From a young age, she displayed the poise and sharp instincts characteristic of her mother, paired with an emotional depth that grounded her through the turbulence of her teenage years. When brother JT ran away from home and was stranded during the Gelt Incursion of 429 IE, Tessa passed over William, who was even more rebellious than JT and far less responsible, and Carl, who followed his father into the military.

In 440 IE, Shaneese was taken hostage during the assault on the Estate by Marcus Leitman and Claudius Dasarius. Her quick thinking and ability to transmit a covert distress signal enabled a successful rescue operation led by her brother JT Austin, Suicide, and a joint Foundation-Compact special forces unit. Her unflinching composure during the crisis solidified her standing within the company and her family.

Shaneese was the first to recognize the growing bond between JT, Tishla, and Ellie Nardino, encouraging it before any of them fully acknowledged what was forming. Her relationship with both women deepened over time, particularly as she saw the healing influence they had on her brother.

After her mother resumed control of Dasarius Interstellar from JT, Shaneese stepped back into her formal corporate training. She is widely regarded as Tessa’s natural successor and has already begun representing the company in select negotiations and internal restructuring.

Appearances: Suicide Solution