The Canadian pilot of the Jupiter, responsible for navigating the balloon during the perilous African crossing. He demonstrates technical skill during the maiden flight and later assists in rescuing Makia and the imprisoned crew. He participates in the Timbuktu rescue mission and is romantically paired with Makia by the end.
Fergusson directs the expedition and relies on Jacques's piloting skill.
Fergusson invents the Jupiter and leads the African expedition, while Jacques is identified as its Canadian pilot and operates the balloon during the...
Jacques becomes Makia's rescuer and romantic partner.
Jacques helps O'Shay and Ahmed purchase Makia from a slave trader and helps rescue her from Timbuktu; the ending shows Jacques and Makia embracing.
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