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Name: Alastar Hughes
Age: 39
Callsign: Papa Thunder
Nationality: American
Speciality: Demolitions

History: Alastar was born an Army brat. His father was an artilleryman, and his grandfather was a combat engineer in Vietnam and Korea. He spent his childhood moving around as his father got stationed all over, even spending a few years in Germany. He attended JROTC courses in high school, graduating with honors. His grades weren't great, but he was driven by his desire to follow in the family tradition of armed service. He enlisted right out of high school, diving feet first into the military lifestyle.

He enlisted as a combat engineer, just as his grandfather. Most of his first year of his service was spent training to do his job. He was a Corporal when he saw his first combat deployment. He was sent to Afghanistan, and spent two years there. When his enlistment was up, he promptly filed re-enlistment. He saw demolitions as an artform. He was able to do things few thought possible with minimal amounts of C4, and at the same time capable of bring down an entire city block with the force of an airstrike. If it exploded, it was in his domain. This passion, unfortunately, ended his career. He took a piece of shrapnel to the thigh, narrowly missing his femoral artery. He was medically discharged after a short period of time in a hospital.

It was a rough transition for Alastar. He didn't take to civilian life very well. He didn't suffer PTSD, but he struggled with adapting to being outside of a combat zone. He missed the desert sand, and the sounds of gunfire. He tried to settle down and get married, but it just wouldn't work for him. He grew increasingly reckless.

At the cost of his marriage, he signed up for a private security company and shipped back out. While he was there, he could tell that the political climate of the world was changing. He made a name for himself within that company, and was eventually recruited by Jormungand for his particular skillset. 

Personality: Despite his rough appearance and passion for danger, Alastar is a rather cheerful and friendly guy. He always takes things in stride, and strives to upkeep the moral of his squad. He always keeps a smile, and laughs often. He cares very deeply for his teammates, going out of his way to keep them safe and secure. He abides by this, come hell or high water, and he would burn the world for their sake.

Equipment:
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Mk103 Heavy Infantry Rifle: A slugger of a rifle. Chambered in the devastating 12x60mm Hercules ammo, it lacks the range that most large rifles claim, but has enough power to stop light armored vehicles dead in their tracks. The major drawback is the recoil. A combination of roller delayed blowback, a custom muzzlebrake, recoil distribution devices, and the sheer weight of the rifle help mitigate most of the felt recoil, but it is still more than most people can handle. Alastar, being such a large man by himself, can handle it well enough on his own outside of his armor.

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Model 17 Bullshark: .454 Casull revolver known for its combination of sharp aesthetics and stopping power. It'd design philosophy follows the idea of a heavy, powerful sidearm. It's most visibly striking feature is the optics rail.

[u]Brutus Military Combat Exo-Armor[/u]: The infantrymans response to armored vehicles. Non-explosive reactive armor layered over titanium carbide plates, an operator wearing the MCEA is a force to be reckoned with. Most small arms fire short of anti-material weapons fall short of penetrating the armor. Explosives have also proven effective to a point. Despite the strength of the armor, the MCEA is not without its drawbacks. Despite Servo-Muscular framework supporting the weight of the armor, the operator is not going to be going anywhere fast. Maximum speed under load is brisk jogging speed. Enclosed space is also a large issue. Tight hallways can be a hinderance to an operator, but making their own path is not. An added advantage is enhanced strength. A standard MCEA can heft the front end of a car, or bust through a brick wall.

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