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Jane Tyinen is (born 15 January 1975) is a [[The United Commonwealth of America|Yankee]] [[ | '''Jane Tyinen''' is (born 15 January 1975) is a [[The United Commonwealth of America|Yankee]] [[NBAS Agent|NBAS agent]], author and local politician who is mainly known for her work at the [[National Bureau of Anomaly Security|NBAS]] and and as a member of the [[Arkham, Massachusetts|Arkham]] city council. | ||
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== Early life and education == | == Early life and education == | ||
Tyinen was born into an Irish-American family in Salem, Massachusetts, the youngest of 3 siblings. She reportedly watched the movie ''Close Encounters of the Third Kind'' in 1983, shortly after the creation of the NBAS itself, and set her sights on it "almost right away" as a child, continuing such a path into adulthood. She gained a [[wikipedia:Bachelor_of_Science|Bachelor of Science]] in 1998 and was accepted into the NBAS in 1999. | Tyinen was born into an Irish-American family in [[wikipedia:Salem,_Massachusetts#|Salem]], [[Massachusetts (United Commonwealth)|Massachusetts]], the youngest of 3 siblings. She reportedly watched the movie ''[[wikipedia:Close_Encounters_of_the_Third_Kind|Close Encounters of the Third Kind]]'' in 1983, shortly after the [[Timeline of American government paranormal investigations (1950-Present Day)#1970s|creation of the NBAS]] itself, and set her sights on it "almost right away" as a child, continuing such a path into adulthood. She gained a [[wikipedia:Bachelor_of_Science|Bachelor of Science]] in 1998 and was accepted into the NBAS in 1999. | ||
== Work in the NBAS and the Walcott Commission == | == Work in the NBAS and the Walcott Commission == | ||
''Main Article: [[Walcott Commission]]'' | ''Main Article: [[Walcott Commission]]'' | ||
With a degree in Anthropology, Tyinen was eventually assigned to the Hominid Relocation Committee in 2000, working in various locations in Washington as part of the Committee's international agreements until 2002, when she as assigned to be a general NBAS field agent back in Massachusetts. Eventually in | With a degree in [[wikipedia:Anthropology|Anthropology]], Tyinen was eventually assigned to the [[Hominid Relocation Committee]] in 2000, working in various locations in Washington as part of the Committee's international agreements until 2002, when she as assigned to be a general NBAS field agent back in Massachusetts. Eventually in 2003 she was assigned to the then-classified [[Walcott Commission|Walcott Commission on the Occult]], a project to investigate reported cult and occult activity around Essex County, Massachusetts. Given her age, Tyinen was reportedly an "odd pick" for the Commission, but was chosen for her familiarity with the county and her background in the NBAS for several years. Ultimately the Commission came up mostly empty, and was mockingly dubbed by the media as "just another witch trial for Salem". | ||
== City Council of Arkham == | |||
Tyinen was elected to the 20-man council of [[Arkham, Massachusetts|Arkham]] in June 2004, with connections to the [[Progressive Party (United Commonwealth)|Progressive Party]]. She became known in the town mostly for her various paranormal pop culture reference proposals to the council. She proposed a vote to name the [[Arkham NBAS Academy|NBAS Academy]] in the town to [[wikipedia:Arkham#Miskatonic_University|Miskatonic University]], which was reportedly "closer than it should've been" at passing. Other proposals include renaming the Post Office after [[wikipedia:Kiki's_Delivery_Service|Kiki's Delivery Service]], which apparently passed before being rolled back after getting a condemnation by the [[Reedy Creek]] government, forcing cigarette companies to repackage into [[wikipedia:Marlboro#Morley|Morley's]] instead of a smoking ban, naming NBAS boat the [[wikipedia:HMS_Thunder_Child|Thunderchild]], and naming the [[NBAS Mission to Hawaii|Hawaiian Joint Office]] after Lilo and Stitch, among many others. | |||
Tyinen was forced into resignation and returned to the NBAS in January 2005, reportedly saying "I better not end up like that Mark, Marsh... [[Jason March (Wisconsin Politician)|March]] guy." | |||
== Personal Life == | == Personal Life == | ||
Tyinen is Lesbian<ref> | Tyinen is Lesbian<ref>Source: Major and Potato at 3AM</ref> and currently resides in Arkham, Massachusetts with her wife. | ||
Latest revision as of 08:30, 2 September 2024
Jane Tyinen is (born 15 January 1975) is a Yankee NBAS agent, author and local politician who is mainly known for her work at the NBAS and and as a member of the Arkham city council.
Jane Tyinen | |
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| Born | 15 January 1975 (age 30) Salem, Massachusetts, United Commonwealth |
| Nationality | Yankee |
| Alma mater | Boston University (BS) |
| Occupation | NBAS Special agent, Author |
| Years active | 1999 - Present |
| Political party | Progressive Party |
| Spouse(s) | Amelia Tyinen (m. 2004) |
Early life and education
Tyinen was born into an Irish-American family in Salem, Massachusetts, the youngest of 3 siblings. She reportedly watched the movie Close Encounters of the Third Kind in 1983, shortly after the creation of the NBAS itself, and set her sights on it "almost right away" as a child, continuing such a path into adulthood. She gained a Bachelor of Science in 1998 and was accepted into the NBAS in 1999.
Work in the NBAS and the Walcott Commission
Main Article: Walcott Commission
With a degree in Anthropology, Tyinen was eventually assigned to the Hominid Relocation Committee in 2000, working in various locations in Washington as part of the Committee's international agreements until 2002, when she as assigned to be a general NBAS field agent back in Massachusetts. Eventually in 2003 she was assigned to the then-classified Walcott Commission on the Occult, a project to investigate reported cult and occult activity around Essex County, Massachusetts. Given her age, Tyinen was reportedly an "odd pick" for the Commission, but was chosen for her familiarity with the county and her background in the NBAS for several years. Ultimately the Commission came up mostly empty, and was mockingly dubbed by the media as "just another witch trial for Salem".
City Council of Arkham
Tyinen was elected to the 20-man council of Arkham in June 2004, with connections to the Progressive Party. She became known in the town mostly for her various paranormal pop culture reference proposals to the council. She proposed a vote to name the NBAS Academy in the town to Miskatonic University, which was reportedly "closer than it should've been" at passing. Other proposals include renaming the Post Office after Kiki's Delivery Service, which apparently passed before being rolled back after getting a condemnation by the Reedy Creek government, forcing cigarette companies to repackage into Morley's instead of a smoking ban, naming NBAS boat the Thunderchild, and naming the Hawaiian Joint Office after Lilo and Stitch, among many others.
Tyinen was forced into resignation and returned to the NBAS in January 2005, reportedly saying "I better not end up like that Mark, Marsh... March guy."
Personal Life
Tyinen is Lesbian[1] and currently resides in Arkham, Massachusetts with her wife.
- ↑ Source: Major and Potato at 3AM