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Personal Data
Name: Christopher Morris Lavigne
Age: 22
Birthplace: Houston, Texas
Height: 5' 10
Weight: 190
Hair color: Brown
Eye color: Brown
Brief History: Last of four children born to a middle class family. Father is a police officer and mother is a police officer. Worked as a security guard for a year before quitting. Enlisted in the U.S. Army immediately after quitting his job. Was responsible for the discovery of a bomb in the U.S. Embassy in Germany that was later successfully disarmed.
Psychological Profile: Is normally very confident and willing in the face of danger but if the situation becomes overly stressful he is prone to entering a melancholy and somewhat withdrawn state. Is willing to work with anyone and tries to be as friendly as possible regardless of the attitudes of others. Always attempts to gain the respect and trust of a group through his actions both on and off the battlefield. Tries to show compassion and respect to everyone in group even if no prior experience with the group is to be had. Always voices his opinion and acts upon his feelings when he believes something to be for the good of the group.

Military Data
Rank: Specialist (E-4)
M.O.S.: Military Police
Previous Assignment: 1st Mechanized Infantry Division
Years in Service: 3
Qualifications: Expert - Rifle; Expert - Carbine; Expert - Submachine Gun; Expert - Pistol
Awards: Army service ribbon; Good conduct medal; Army achievement medal; Army commendation medal; Meritorious service medal; Soldier's medal
Combat Record: None; (classified) Has served in several different combat operations across the globe.


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Flash

Personal Data
Name: Anthony Stephan Gambello
Age: 22
Birthplace: Lodi, California
Height: 5' 9
Weight: 180
Hair color: Black
Eye color: Brown
Brief History: Third of five children born of a middle class immigrant family. Father is a factory foreman and mother is department store salesman. Active in JROTC in high school. Enlisted immediately after graduation.
Psychological Profile: Is mostly seen as very calm and non-confrontational, only showing aggression when on the battlefield. Is a very non-invasive person, allowing him to work well with anyone unless they show him resistance. Has a very good-spirited demeanor and tries to become the friend of everyone in the group. Hates to see a group with internal conflict and will sometimes lock-up with indecision if an argument is taking place. Has a very high sense of morals and justice to the point of seeing issues in right and wrong, making no allowance for a 'gray area'.

Military Data
Rank: Specialist (E-4)
M.O.S.: Infantry
Previous Assignment: 2nd Infantry Division
Years in Service: 4
Qualifications: Expert infantryman; Expert - Flamethrower; Expert - Rifle; Expert - Pistol
Awards: Army service ribbon; Good conduct medal; Army achievement medal; Army commendation medal; Meritorious service medal
Combat Record: None; (classified) Has served in several different combat operations across the globe.


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Black-Out

Personal Data
Name: Faith Nicole Carlton
Age: 22
Birthplace: Fort Irwin, California
Height: 5' 8
Weight: 144
Hair color: Brown
Eye color: Brown
Brief History: Only child born of a middle class military family. Father was a U.S. Army helicopter pilot and mother is a housewife. Played soccer extensively in high school. Turned down a soccer scholarship in order to enlist after high school. Spent a year in Signal Operations before being accepted into the experimental Women-In-Combat program.
Psychological Profile: Is mostly seen as shy and withdrawn but is highly focused on her task during stressful situations. When working if others she is prone to sticking to her mission, having faith in others to do their respective tasks. Seems very taciturn when interacting with her fellow soldiers, leading others to falsely believe that she has a confidence problem. Doesn't let herself be worried about a group's personal opinion of her but does worry about a group's professional opinion of her. Has a strong sense of duty to her country and her fellow soldiers which causes her to sometimes be restless if she isn't helping in some way.

Military Data
Rank: Specialist (E-4)
M.O.S.: Infantry
Previous Assignment: 25th Infantry Division
Years in Service: 4
Qualifications: Expert infantryman; Expert - Rifle; Expert - Pistol
Awards: Army service ribbon; Good conduct medal; Army achievement medal; Meritorious service medal
Combat Record: None; (classified) Has served in several different combat operations across the globe.


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Freefall

Personal Data
Name: Philip Warren Arndt
Age: 24
Birthplace: Downers Grove, Illinois
Height: 6' 2
Weight: 180
Hair color: Blonde
Eye color: Blue
Brief History: Second of three children born of a middle class family. Father is a air traffic controller and mother is a secretary for the Chicago mayor's office. Enrolled in University of Illinois, Chicago for a semester before leaving because of failing grades. Enlisted in the U.S. Army shortly after leaving UIC.
Psychological Profile: Is mostly seen as overly confident and full of bravado in any situation regardless of stress. Is willing to work with anyone and frequently handles the responsibility of others himself in order to get more recognition both professionally and personally. Does not overly attempt to stop anyone who helps him in handling his responsibilities but his pride is frequently wounded in the process. Never publicly voices any negative feelings he has about people or situations when in high stress environments. Always attempts to stand out within group, striving to be the best member of team in all areas.

Military Data
Rank: Sergeant (E-5)
M.O.S.: Infantry
Previous Assignment: 75th Ranger Regiment
Years in Service: 6
Qualifications: Expert infantryman; Ranger; Master parachutist; Air assault; Expert - Rifle; Expert - Pistol; Expert - Bayonet; Expert - Grenade
Awards: Army service ribbon; Good conduct medal; Army achievement medal; Meritorious service medal
Combat Record: None; (classified) Has served in several different combat operations across the globe.


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Personal Data
Name: Blaine Louis Parker
Age: 27
Birthplace: Phoenix, Arizona
Height: 5' 8
Weight: 160
Hair color: Brown
Eye color: Brown
Brief History: Second of two children born to a middle class family. Father is a
automotive mechanic and mother is a waitress. Went to work with father part time as a mechanic during high school and continued to work as a mechanic for one year after graduation. Felt little personal satisfaction with automotive work and went on to enlist in the Marine Corps in order to see the world.
Psychological Profile: Is normally calm under pressure but has a tendency to become more and more detached from the impact of the situation as more stress bares under. Works well with others and tries to be as compassionate as possible in order to help keep calm any others that are beginning to become overly frantic. Usually tries to provide hope to anyone that comes over his radio but at the same time, he avoids getting emotionally attached to others. Regardless of how dire a situation becomes he always remains optimistic and friendly into to help keep the morale of others up. Despite trying to keep the morale of others high and keeping them safe he understand losses do happen and he avoids letting it effect him as much as possible.

Military Data
Rank: Sergeant (E-5)
M.O.S.: Operational communications (Communications center operator)
Previous Assignment: 4th Marine Division
Years in Service: 8
Qualifications: Rifle expert; Pistol expert
Awards: National defense service medal; Good conduct medal (2 award); Marine achievement medal; Marine commendation medal; Meritorious service medal
Combat Record: None; (classified) Has provided off-site communications support to several different combat operations across the globe.


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Altitude

Personal Data
Name: John-Edward Oscar Jones
Age: 45
Birthplace: Cambria, California
Height: 6' 2
Weight: 240
Hair color: Black
Eye color: Brown
Brief History: Only child born to a middle class family. Father was a Hollywood stunt man of Apache heritage and mother did clerical work for MGM Studios. Father died at Omaha Beach in WWII and mother died in a office fire in 1948. After being orphaned he was bounced around in California state foster home before running away in 1952. Shortly after running away, he lied about his age to enlist in the Army at age 16. Served two tours of duty in Korea. Served eight tours of duty in Vietnam, going through the roles of platoon sergeant and later assuming the role of a first sergeant. Was promoted to the position of a command sergeant major upon rotating state-side in 1972. (classified) In 1980 he was hand selected by Brigadier General Abernathy to serve as the CSM for a classified "Omega Force" style unit.
Psychological Profile: Is always stone cold calm in any stressful situation regardless of the amount of danger present. Is willing to work with anyone initially but after quickly making a judgment of the person can be very harsh towards people that he views as being a coward, too political, or unwilling to contribute to the group. Does not care about people's personal opinion of him but does expect people to respect and listen to him and demands that any problems an individual has with him to be brought out both publicly and in his presence. Sees the safety of the men and women under his command as his personal responsibility and therefore is constantly giving his advice on military matters. Is very vocal in his opinions and readily voices and acts upon them without concern for the consequences, especially concerning his belief that he is not past his prime and can still function as a soldier with all the ability he also had in his younger years.

Military Data
Rank: Command Sergeant Major (E-9)
M.O.S.: Infantry
Previous Assignment: 82nd Airborne Division
Years in Service: 29
Qualifications: Combat infantryman (2 awards); Master parachutist; Air assault; Pathfinder; Expert - Rifle; Expert - Carbine; Expert - Submachine gun; Expert - Pistol; Expert - Grenade; Expert - Bayonet
Awards: Vietnam gallantry cross unit citation; Republic of Korea presidential unit citation; Army presidential unit citation; Republic of Vietnam campaign medal; Army service ribbon; NCO professional development ribbon; Humanitarian service medal; Vietnam Service Medal (w/ 3 silver stars); Korean Service Medal (w/ 3 bronze stars); Nation defense service medal (2 awards); Good conduct medal (4 awards); Army of occupation medal; Army achievement medal; Army commendation medal (8 awards); Meritorious service medal; Purple heart (4 awards); Bronze star medal (5 awards); Soldier's medal (2 awards); Silver star (3 awards); Distinguished service cross; Medal of honor
Combat Record: Served two tours of duty of in Korea from 1952 to 1953; Served eight tours of duty in Vietnam 1965 to 1972, filling the roles of platoon sergeant, and first sergeant during his time in country; (classified) Has provided off-site leadership to several different combat operations across the globe.


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Psyche-Out

Personal Data
Name: Kenneth Daniel Rich
Age: 26
Birthplace: San Francisco, California
Height: 6' 1
Weight: 165
Hair color: Blonde
Eye color: Blue
Brief History: First of two children born of an upper class family and has had several foster siblings throughout the years. Father is a psychiatrist and mother is the chairwoman to several children's charities. Studied psychology at Berkley while also enrolled in ROTC. Was commissioned immediately after obtaining his degree.
Psychological Profile: Is mostly seen as calm and level-headed in any situation regardless of the amount of stress. Is willing to work with anyone regardless of personality or ability believing in giving those under him the benefit of the doubt. His soothing voice and personality tends to help diffuse any volatile situations which may arise within the group. On the battlefield, he is well received as both an officer and leader; off the battlefield, he tends to be an observer. In both cases he is genuinely concerned with both the physical as well as psychological well being of those around him.

Military Data
Rank: First Lieutenant (0-2)
M.O.S.: Psychological Operations
Previous Assignment: 82nd Airborne Division
Years in Service: 4
Qualifications: Career Counselor; Basic parachutist; Expert - Rifle; Expert - Pistol
Awards: Army service ribbon; Good conduct medal; Army achievement medal; Meritorious service medal
Combat Record: None; (classified) Has served in several different combat operations across the globe.


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Slip-Stream

Personal Data
Name: Gregory Brian Boyajian
Age: 26
Birthplace: Provo, Utah
Height: 5' 11
Weight: 165
Hair color: Black
Eye color: Brown
Brief History: Second of three children born to a middle class family. Father is a Episcopal minister and mother is a housewife. Was very active in Civil Air Patrol while in high school before being awarded an Air Force ROTC scholarship to the University of Utah to study political science. Entered the USAF flight program upon commissioning and ended up with 388th TFW flying F-4Ds and later, the new F-16s.
Psychological Profile: Tends to quickly get excited while under pressure but rather than seeming panicked he seems to actually be enjoying himself. Works well with nearly anyone but has a strong dislike of anyone that he views as too serious and will try to annoy them whenever a dangerous situation is not present. Tends to make jokes and confident comments in order to keep those around him in high spirits. Treats everyone in a group as equals regardless of rank or task due to the belief that the closer and more relaxed a group is, the better they will function. Despite his game-like attitude towards combat, he does realize the consequences but doesn't let them effect his confidence.

Military Data
Rank: Captain (O-3)
Field: Pilot (Fighter)
Previous Assignment: 388th Tactical Fighter Wing
Years in Service: 4
Qualifications: Pilot
Awards: Good conduct medal; Combat readiness medal; Air Force achievement medal; Meritorious service medal
Combat Record: None; (classified) Has served in several different combat operations across the globe.


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Raven

Personal Data
Name: Karen Melissa Dover
Age: 28
Birthplace: Oak Ridge, Tennessee
Height: 5' 7
Weight: 135
Hair color: Black
Eye color: Brown
Brief History: Only child born to a middle class family. Father is a commercial airline pilot. Mother died in childbirth. Played basketball extensively in high school and was awarded an athletic scholarship to the University of Tennessee in Knoxville where she earned a degree in business management. Joined the Air Force after graduation and served in the Airfield Operations Officer field for one year until transferring to a pilot position upon being the field being opened to women. Flew C-130s for two years before the Women-In-Combat Program was instated and she transferred to a fighter slot to fly F-4Ds and later, the new F-16s.
Psychological Profile: Can become overly excited in stressful situations, to point where others might falsely believe her to be panicking despite her confidence and control of her actions. Works well with others and tries to be as friendly as possible but will quickly meet hostility attitudes with her own hostility. Tries to make herself as visible and vocal as possible, in attempt to make herself the center of attention when in a group. Treats everyone in a group as fairly and equally as possible regardless of who they are. Tends to be brutally honest in her opinions in nearly any situation.

Military Data
Rank: Captain (O-3)
Field: Pilot (Fighter)
Previous Assignment: 388th Tactical Fighter Wing
Years in Service: 6
Qualifications: Senior Pilot
Awards: Good conduct medal; Combat readiness medal; Air Force achievement medal; Air Force commendation medal; Meritorious service medal
Combat Record: None; (classified) Has served in several different combat operations across the globe.


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Captain Grid-Iron

Personal Data
Name: Terrence Lydon
Age: 29
Birthplace: Evergreen Park, Illinois
Height: 6' 0
Weight: 210
Hair color: Brown
Eye color: Brown
Brief History: Only child born of an upper class family. Father is a senator and mother holds a seat on the city council of Chicago. Held class president position and quarterbacked his football team before becoming the valedictorian of his high school graduating class. Attended West Point and again quarterbacked his football team before graduating in the top ten of his class. Branched into infantry upon receiving his commission. Served as a platoon leader with the Old Guard (1st Battalion, 3rd U.S. Infantry) for one year before transferring to the 101st Airborne Division.
Psychological Profile: Is prone to quickly detaching himself emotionally from a stressful situation, viewing it with an objective and strategic mind. Is willing to lead any group as he frequently sees his men as little more than tools to complete a mission but does dish out harsh treatment to anyone that he views as insubordinate. Does not attempt in any way to interact or bond with his troops and only maintains personal interactions with those of equal or higher rank. Despite his dehumanization for those under his command, he never lets his superiors learn of his unemotional view of his troops. Rarely finds himself at fault for any failures, instead finding other groups or conditions on which to place blame.

Military Data
Rank: Captain (O-3)
M.O.S.: Infantry
Previous Assignment: 101st Airborne Division
Years in Service: 7
Qualifications: Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier; Expert infantryman; Basic parachutist; Air assault; Expert - Rifle; Expert - Carbine; Expert - Submachine gun; Expert - Pistol; Expert - Bayonet; Expert - GGrenade
Awards: Army service ribbon; Good conduct medal (2 award); Army achievement medal; Army commendation medal (2 awards); Meritorious service medal; (classified) Purple Heart
Combat Record: None; (classified) Has served in several different combat operations across the globe.


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Doc

Personal Data
Name: Carl William Greer
Age: 30
Birthplace: Concord, Massachusetts
Height: 5' 9
Weight: 150
Hair color: Black
Eye color: Brown
Brief History: First of three children born to a middle class family. Father is a
firefighter and mother is a clerk for the Massachusetts DMV. Was the valedictorian of his high school graduating class and won an academic scholarship to Harvard. Graduated at the top of his undergraduate class and became a part of the Army's USHUS program upon getting his pre-med degree. Successfully completed USHUS and received his medical degree. Was later married.
Psychological Profile: Is normally very calm and in control of his actions in stressful situations but can become irritable if he fails or if negative situational comments are voiced by his staff. Works well with others and tries to be as compassionate and optimistic as possible especially with patients. Is open to professional criticism and outside ideas but becomes angered whenever negative opinions are voiced about the survivability of a patient, especially if the comments are made in front of a lucid patient. Usually treats everyone around with both deep personal and professional respect, unless they prove him wrong. Tends to be very optimistic and upbeat but is known to drop into depression and withdrawn when patients are lost.

Military Data
Rank: Captain (O-3)
M.O.S.: Emergency Physician
Previous Assignment: 101st Airborne Division
Years in Service: 8
Qualifications: Expert medical; Basic parachutist; Air assault; Expert - Rifle; Expert - Pistol
Awards: Army service ribbon; National defense service medal; Good conduct medal (2 award); Army achievement medal; Army commendation medal; Meritorious service medal; Soldier's medal
Combat Record: None; (classified) Has provided at base emergency medical treatment to causalities from several different combat operations across the globe.


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Ghostrider

Personal Data
Name: Jonas Steven Jeffries
Age: 36
Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois
Height: 6' 1
Weight: 168
Hair color: Red
Eye color: Blue
Brief History: First of two children born to a middle class family. Father was a factory foreman and mother was a stewardess. Showed interest in flight at early age to due his father's time as B-17G waist gunner in WWII. Was awarded an academic scholarship and enrolled in AFROTC while at the Illinois Institute of Technology before ultimately received a degree in Aerospace Engineering. Served as a flight leader in Vietnam. Married and became the father of one. Served as a group commander while with the 52nd TFW.
Psychological Profile: Normally becomes so calm in high stress situations that he can seem withdrawn and indifferent to those that do not know him well. Is willing to work with anyone and always passes on his knowledge about air operations to others. Prefers to avoid a strict style of leadership, only exercising his authority when he feels a situation requires it. Tries to blend in with the group to the point that he is seen more as a respected colleague rather than a commander. Always insists on leading from the front and leading by example when forced into combat situations.

Military Data
Rank: Major (O-4)
Field: Pilot (Fighter)
Previous Assignment: 52nd Tactical Fighter Wing
Years in Service: 14
Qualifications: Master Pilot
Awards: Vietnam gallantry cross unit citation; Republic of Vietnam campaign medal; Overseas ribbon-long tour (2 awards); Vietnam service medal (w/ 1 silver star & 2 bronze stars); National defense service medal; Good conduct medal (4 awards); Combat readiness medal (4 awards); Air Force achievement medal; Air Force commendation medal (2 awards); Air Medal (12 awards); Meritorious service medal; Purple heart; Distinguished flying cross (3 awards); Air Force cross
Combat Record: Served 3 tours of duty in F-4E Phantom IIs in the Vietnam Conflict from 1969 to 1972, serving as a flight leader for the latter part of his time in country; (classified) Has served in several different combat operations across the globe.


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Colonel Courage

Personal Data
Name: Cliff Victor Mewett
Age: 39
Birthplace: Boston, Massachusetts
Height: 6'0
Weight: 185
Hair color: Black
Eye color: Brown
Brief History: Oldest of six children. Father was a construction worker for an independent contracting company and mother was a waitress. Graduated in top ten percent of his class before accepting an ROTC scholarship to the University of Massachusetts where he earned a degree in Business Management with a minor in English Literature. Commissioned after graduation immediately accepting a position in support services at the Pentagon, where he spent the majority of his career. Married and became the father of three.
Psychological Profile: Is mostly seen as confident and at times, overbearing. Leadership style is by-the-book, with a strict zero-tolerance policy. Demands full respect from the soldiers beneath him, regardless of the situation. When working with others he is prone to take charge, designating others to do their respective tasks, and expecting them to be completed as ordered, rather than within the best of his soldier's abilities. Has a strong sense of duty and loyalty to the Joint Chief's of Staff, and will do anything within reason to have missions completed effectively and efficiently. Has little regard for the soldiers which serve him, believing manpower is unfortunately an expendable resource. This attitude keeps him from forming any personal bonds or feelings with the soldiers beneath him.

Military Data
Rank: Colonel (O-6)
M.O.S.: Administration
Previous Assignment: 1st Cavalry Division
Years in Service: 18
Qualifications: Army Staff; Expert - Rifle; Expert - Pistol
Awards: Army service ribbon; Nation defense service medal; Good conduct medal (6 awards); Army achievement medal; Army commendation medal (2 awards); Joint service commendation medal; Meritorious service medal; Defense meritorious service medal
Combat Record: None; (classified) Has provided off-site leadership to several different combat operations across the globe.


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Hawk

Personal Data
Name: Clayton Michael Abernathy
Age: 43
Birthplace: Denver, Colorado
Height: 6' 2
Weight: 195
Hair color: Brown
Eye color: Brown
Brief History: Only child born of a upper class family. Father was a real estate tycoon and mother is a housewife. Was very active in high school activities both athletic and academic before becoming the valedictorian of his high school graduating class. Was then accepted into West Point where he was again very active and again graduated at the top of his class in 1960. Branched into Air Defense Artillery where he served with outstanding conduct and performance, allowing him to quickly raise up in the ranks. In 1968 he volunteered into Infantry and took a battalion S-3 (Planning & Operations) staff position. Purposely put himself in harm's way allowing him to distinguish himself on the battlefield in addition to flawless performance off of it. Was quickly promoted to battalion commander position in 1970 where he continued to lead from the front, frequently involving himself in combat operations. After rotating state-side in 1972 he once again returned to Air Defense Artillery. In 1980 he was given his first star. (classified) His star was given due to his selection to help form then lead a classified "Omega Force" style unit.
Psychological Profile: Is mostly seen as confident and fearless despite the amount of pressure present, not allowing his troops to see any negative emotions whatsoever. Prefers to earn the respect of his troops and leads in a relaxed atmosphere, knowing that the men and women under his command are just as human and individual as he is. Is very patient and compassionate when interacting with others which causes him to have an ideal balance of having his troops trust him without forgetting that he is their commander. Is not prone to losing his temper but this will occur if he feels that someone is taking advantage of his preference to command with a relaxed set of rules. Is restless having to be behind a desk but is aware that he can't go out on every little assignment and that he is starting to slide out of his prime.

Military Data
Rank: Brigadier General (O-7)
M.O.S.: Air Defense Artillery
Previous Assignment: 25th Infantry Division
Years in Service: 21
Qualifications: Combat infantryman; Ranger; Basic parachutist; Air assault; Expert - AA weapons; Expert - Rifle; Expert - Pistol; Expert - Grenade
Awards: Vietnam gallantry cross unit citation; Army presidential unit citation; Republic of Vietnam campaign medal; Army service ribbon; Humanitarian service medal; Vietnam Service Medal (w/ 2 silver stars); Nation defense service medal; Good conduct medal (6 awards); Army commendation medal (5 awards); Meritorious service medal; Purple heart (2 awards); Bronze star medal; Soldier's medal; Silver star (2 awards); Distinguished service medal; Medal of honor
Combat Record: Served 2 years as an infantry battalion S-3 in Vietnam from 1968 to 1970 then served 2 more years as an infantry battalion commander in Vietnam from 1970 to 1972; (classified) Has provided off-site leadership to several different combat operations across the globe.

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