Section 8: Prejudice

Grandson to General Dean Corde, revered father of the USIF Armored Infantry, Alex grew up with a privileged household name.

After graduating Earth’s elite USIF Academy, he was offered his pick of several high-ranking political or military command seats. But, determined to prove worthy of his grandfather’s legacy on his own terms, Corde enlisted into the Armored Infantry.

Fearless leadership, unrivaled atmospheric drop-in maneuverability, and a devastating battlefield prowess earned Corde an invitation to volunteer for the 8th Armored’s most elite unit: First Recon.

Focused, intelligent, and singularly dedicated to his men and mission, Corde never hesitates to face the impossible or accept difficult sacrifices in order to protect Earth and its galactic colonies.

The youngest son of nobility, Blackburn found his family’s decadence supported by the blood, sweat, and tears of the lower classes to be empty and corrupt.

Studying the great thinkers of history pointed him to pursue a noble military career, dedicated to liberating the weak and protecting the freedoms of all mankind.

Serving with distinction for nearly twenty years, Blackburn is a widely respected warrior-philosopher that is no stranger to forging paths of success against brutal enemies, impossible odds, and heavy fire. His ferocious spirit, analytical mind, and near flawless track record on the battlefield inspire intense loyalty and tap hidden reserves of strength among his men.
The youngest son of nobility, Blackburn found his family’s decadence supported by the blood, sweat, and tears of the lower classes to be empty and corrupt. Studying the great thinkers of history pointed him to pursue a noble military career, dedicated to liberating the weak and protecting the freedoms of all mankind.

Serving with distinction for nearly twenty years, Blackburn is a widely respected warrior-philosopher that is no stranger to forging paths of success against brutal enemies, impossible odds, and heavy fire. His ferocious spirit, analytical mind, and near flawless track record on the battlefield inspire intense loyalty and tap hidden reserves of strength among his men.

After crushing the Arm of Orion’s recent uprising on New Madrid and Atlas, USIF forces captured a number of the enemy leadership, including Commander Thorne.

As the next highest ranking officer to the deceased Commander Soren, Thorne’s hostility and hatred towards his captors is thinly veiled behind a baffling mix of righteous anger, incoherent threats and maniacal confidence.

Further frustrating the Earth’s Senate Command is Thorne’s apparent intense military training, including his ability to withstand USIF interrogation techniques.

A seasoned, battle-tested, and unwavering leader, General Stone is fiercely proud and respectful of the men in his charge.

He offers and demands nothing but the absolute best.

A distinguished and highly decorated soldier, Stone knows the 8th Armored Infantry has only one purpose: complete the mission, any way possible, at any cost. Stone’s single-minded focus has earned the 8th Armored the reputation of working towards a goal to the point of being suicidal – and it’s true. But just as importantly, it is a reputation that has spread throughout the galaxy.

Possessing uncanny engineering skills that border on savant, Graves’ lack of opportunity and intellectual stimulation fostered a textbook “bad attitude”.

His true potential and passions were unlocked at University studying specialized physics and starship engineering.

After graduation, it was the USIF that offered cutting edge opportunities. Assigned to the 8th Armored Infantry’s Headquarters Support Company, Graves did not quite adjust to the rigid structure of military life. But insubordination reprimands and demotions did little to tame “Ol’ Graves”.

During the Arm of Orion uprising, Graves was forced to enter the fray, fighting side-by-side with First Recon. Often a little loud and a little brash, Graves proved himself in battle and earned the opportunity to volunteer as a brilliant engineer and deadly fighter for First Recon.

As the youngest of the squad, Matthews carries a refined demeanor and is always cool and collected under fire.

Matthew’s bravado is matched only by his deadly proficiency on the sniper scope.

A natural woodsman growing up near harsh forest wilderness, rifle in hand, his innate hunting skills were born of necessity. Eagerly enlisting at 18 to escape a painful break-up with his high school sweetheart, Matthews wasted no time accepting deployments across the far reaches of space.

When his unit was completely wiped during the recent Arm of Orion uprising, Matthews was temporarily assigned to Corde’s First Recon squad. But Matthews’ skills as an uncanny marksman quickly made him indispensible.

A tenacious-yet-stoic warrior, Reyes prefers the silent, hands-on-approach to defeating enemies.

Denied access to formal education, the idea of exploring distant stars provided the only hope of escape from his harsh home life. At the age of 16, Reyes eagerly enlisted for Armored Infantry selection.

His imposing size served him well and he was quickly assigned as a Squad Gunner to 9th Platoon, 8th Armored Infantry where he quickly gained the reputation for being a quiet, no-nonsense, and generally good-hearted man who lets his guns do the talking.

Reputed to have a leadership role within the Arm of Orion’s military command structure, information on General Salvador remains unknown/classified at this time.