J. B. Dix

J.B. Dix is a fictional character in James Axler's post-apocalyptic science fiction novels Deathlands

J.B. Dix, also known as The Armorer, has been Ryan Cawdor's closest friend and travelling companion since both men worked for and travelled with the Trader. He is a thin, wiry, tough man who wears wire rimmed spectacles and a brown fedora. He is very quiet, never using four words when three will do. He is a living encyclopedia on weapons from pistols to tanks to missiles. He is also an explosives expert and good hand to hand combatant. He is, ironically, only an average shot. He carries a large canvas satchel containing his explosives and other weapons at all times.

J.B.'s Life

Born John Barrymore Dix in Cripple Creek, Colorado. He spent his early years exploring the local area and salvaging trade goods(primarily firearms) from abandoned dwellings and shelters. He developed severe claustrophobia in one such incident as he was trapped in a cave-in with a corpse for several days while exploring an old mine. After serving several years serving with the Trader he entered the MAT-TRANS with Ryan and his other companions. He began a romantic relationship with Dr. Mildred Wyeth. He has also learned that he has glaucoma and will eventually go blind.

J.B.'s Weapons

J.B. originally carried a Browning High Power Pistol and a Mini-UZI. At some point he replaced the Browning with another sidearm which was described, mistakenly, as a Steyr AUG. It was most likely a Steyr GB80 9mm pistol. The Uzi was replaced with a Heckler & Koch MP7 in "Ice and Fire". He currently carries a Smith & Wesson M-4000 shotgun and an Uzi machine pistol. He also carried a Tekna knife, which was lost by Ryan in Latitude Zero during the climactic final battle with Cort Strasser.