Jarissy

Jarissy was perhaps the liveliest of the Daughters of Earth Colony. Like her friend Quasha, she was an accomplished warrior who lived for combat. Unlike the dark and brooding Quasha, Jarissy had a joy for life.

She died in battle with the old rex, after having been secretly weakened with a poison administered by Ress. Her death led to the breaking of the oath Quasha swore upon Thirteen.

The Genetics War
Jarissy was one of Garaka's top lieutenants, and a dear friend. She served valiantly throughout the Genetics War. She was one of those who held the line at Tharsus.

Earth Colony
Jarissy was among the group that first encountered the old rex, and in the process lost her favorite cudgel, which caused her inconsolable anguish. (Eyes in the Dark)

She enthusiastically followed Quasha when the latter declared herself Imperatrix, but just as enthusiastically served under Nerrine. (Imperatrix Rex)

At the encouragement of Ress, Jarissy made secret solo excursions outside the ship. On one of these excursions, she discovered the first Martian ship that had borne the Heretics of Cydonia. On another, she was poisoned, but not fatally. (Puppets and Poison)

As would be revealed later (Teneve), Ress poisoned Jarissy when the latter threatened to reveal the location of the first ship. In this weakened state, Jarissy fought, and was killed by, the old rex. (Sister of Battle)