Edward Niven

"I'm not exactly your 'hero' type."

- Edward Niven, The Lost Scene 2

Edward Niven is the primary protagonist of The Lost Scene film series. A former covert operations soldier, turned rogue due to being manipulated by The Mastermind.

EARLY LIFE Edward Thomas Niven was born on January 17, 1973 in Battlecreek, Michigan. The son of Major Lee Niven and Mary Niven (nee Harvey), After being shunted around the world, growing up on U.S. military bases where his father Lee was stationed, he gained an education in basic survival as well as an opportunity to enter the United States Military Academy at West Point. After four years at West Point (1991 to 1995) Niven achieved the ranks of 2nd lieutenant (1995-1996), 1st lieutenant (1996-1999), and captain (1999-2006). He was deployed in Iraq in 2003 and served his first and second tours of duty there. His uncle Glen Harvey, spoke very highly of Niven throughout his tours of duty. During his tenure, his achievements were recognized in the form of citations and awards including the Silver Star, the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Soldier's Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Bronze Star, and a second Silver Star and Purple Heart for wounds sustained in Second Battle of Fallujah (December 2004). His fellow officers, Timothy Jones, William Tyler and Eric Thompson spoke very highly of his dedication to duty. In 2005, Niven refused promotion to major for personal reasons. While on leave he met with navy officer Sam Beckham over several games of pool, the two decide to keep in touch. In 2006, Niven resigned his commission and decided to live a quiet civilian life. He spent most of his days reading books (mostly military and spy thrillers), visiting the local bar, and bowling.THE LOST SCENE III: COVERT OPERATIONS

In 2008 he was contacted by Colonel Arthur Grayson and rejoined the military as an intelligence officer. Working alongside Jones and Thompson for a year of extensive training, the trio were sent on their first real mission. Senator James Matthews' daughter Alice had been kidnapped by a terrorist group known as the Black Falcon.