Jacques-Yves Cousteau

Jacques-Yves Cousteau is a French oceanographer, film director and author.

In-Game Biography

Inventor, adventurer, diver, oceanographer, sailor, spy, film director, and worldwide celebrity: in many ways the life of Jacques Cousteau seems more fantasy than fact. Following a mystery-shrouded career in French naval intelligence, with the help of his hardline-fascist brother's connections in the Vichy political circles, Jacques was able to overcome rumors of wartime resistance connections and receive government support to finance his groundbreaking marine experiments and eventual film career. Cousteau's awe-inspiring portrayals of the hidden world beneath the waves have made him one of the few celebrities to receive universal acclaim from all sides of the Cold War.

And yet, his most recent project may very well tarnish this carefully cultivated image. Whether it was for fame, money, or a favor to his brother Jacques Cousteau has become a pawn in a Pakt PR scheme using the Kerguelen Islands as the setting of his newest pictures in a blatant attempt to downplay their military purpose. Cousteau has remained silent to the press on the issue and continued his maritime adventures aboard the Calypso under the watchful eye of his big brother.