Erik Simmons

Erik Simmons is a member of Allison Stanek's Singularity Church of the MachineGod splinter group. Simmons is mentioned in Deus Ex: Mankind Divided. His portrait can be seen on computers emails in the Church of the MachineGod.

Biography
Simmons is responsible for overseeing the Ascension ritual. As the Ascension approaches, he works to ensure that Allison and the "First Children" are protected against external threats such as the police and oppressors clothed as believers.

Previously, Josef Severn, builder of the consciousness collector, was excommunicated from the church by Allison. Simmons upheld Allison's decisions by blocking Severn's emails that plead for a return to the Church.

Trivia

 * Simmons' surname appears to be a reference to a Dan Simmons, whose "Hyperion" series is referenced by Josef Severn and designs in Severn's apartment.