Aethelred Palmer

'''This is not FF7 canon. Well, some of it is. Most of it is not. This is mostly me trying to keep my notes straight. Spoilers abound.'''

Born May 6, 1941

Head of the Space and Aviation Program

Wife of 31 years, Winnifred "Fred" Regina Morton Palmer

Children: four daughters
 * Eowynn ("Winnie")
 * Eleanor ("Lana")
 * Edgyth ("Edie")
 * Eglantine ("Tina")

Early Life
Palmer didn't used to be fat. In college he was a veritable wall of muscle and an enthusiastic athlete, playing rugby in the summer and hockey in the winter. He's always been cheerful with a slightly goofy sense of humor. He's also a huge nerd with a sci-fi collection that would make anyone at Comic Con jealous.

Shinra
Palmer is a first generation Midgarian. Gifted in math and science, Palmer applied to Shinra and was originally put to work in their manufacturing branch. Computers had barely been invented, and Palmer helped build the first practical models of the genre, beginning with punch cards and ending with microchips.

Friendship with Vincent and Co.

Space Program

Palmer has carefully cultivated his "jolly fat man" personality, allowing others to perceive him as soft, childish, and a bit stupid. People often wonder why he's even on the Shinra board? However, Palmer hides a razor intellect and a wealth of secrets behind his sunny smile.

Nerditry
Did we mention Palmer's a nerd?