[center][img]http://i.imgur.com/IsnDN8u.png[/img][/center] [color=007236][b]Name:[/b][/color] Ward, Elton “T.N.T.” [color=007236][b]Age:[/b][/color] 24 [color=007236][b]Gender:[/b][/color] Male [color=007236][b]Ethnicity/Nationality:[/b][/color] American of varied descent (50% African-American, 12.5% French, 12.5% Vietnamese, 12.5% Arabic, 6.25% British & 6.25% Seneca – Native American) [color=007236][b]Rank:[/b][/color] Corporal [color=007236][b]Role:[/b][/color] Fire Team Leader [color=007236][u][b]Physical Description:[/b][/u][/color] Elton stands 5’10” tall, weighing 180 Lbs appears as a typical young American black man with brown skin, short black hair and brown eyes. He has a prosthetic left leg below the knee. Elton’s RI-1 shell is colored in three tones; olive drab green covers most prominent areas of the armor, smaller trim pieces and accents are colored in tan and the under suit of rubber mesh is colored black. Painted upon the left breast plate is the standard USMC globe and anchor symbol about 4” in diameter with the words [i]Honor, Courage, Commitment[/i] written below the symbol in black. Upon the left shoulder is the patch for the 1st Remote Infantry Division. Upon the right shoulder is the patch for the 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion. Down the left side thigh is the colored patches of the US 3rd Marine Regiment and the 1st Battalion, 4th Marines. Down the right-side thigh are the colored patches for the 1st Battalion, 6th Marines and the 7th Marine Regiment. Painted upon the right breast is the Marine Force Recon badge and below this golden badge of honor is an italicized inscription, [i]“Semper Fidelis means This Sucks!”.[/i] Dominating the back plate of the armor is the Marine Force Recon Logo. Above the Marine Force Recon Logo is the RI-1s name emblazoned in 4” red letters, “Well Oiled Machine” or “WOMBAT”. A small cartoon depiction of seven sticks of dynamite, resembling “T.N.T.” is painted on the RI-1s right forearm with USMC Corporal stripes above the dynamite. [hider=Paint Scheme][img]http://i.imgur.com/GqIA0xP.png[/img][/hider] [u][color=007236][b]Psychological Analysis:[/b][/color][/u] Elton was an athlete in high school prior to joining the USMC. He has that confident jock attitude, which underlines his demeanor. Although, he was injured in combat and lost the lower half of his left leg. He went through a dark time for several months while learning to acclimate himself to this change in his life. He didn’t want to leave the Corps and was able to find gainful employment as a pilot in the Remote Infantry Corps. This change in MOS has helped to lift his spirits and renew his former cocky demeanor, but the loss of the leg does weigh heavy on his mind. Elton is a straight shooter. He doesn’t care about the environment, the trees, the ozone layer, human’s carbon footprint or the furry animals of the forest. Fuck the whales is an oft spoken phrase when someone gets on their soap box about environmental matters. He is fascinated with firearms, remaining passionate about his marksmanship ability. He enjoys watching professional sports and is an avid Green Bay Packers fan even though he grew up in a Chicago suburb. He does love the Chicago Bulls and the Cubs. Elton prefers to remain silent, but when he is allowed to relax, he can run his mouth of excessively. He can be a moody person. If he is not in the mood, he is quiet, but if he is feeling good, watch out the verbal diarrhea is abundant. [color=007236][u][b]Service Record:[/b][/u][/color] After graduating from Deerfield High School as the class member most likely to get drafted into the NFL, Elton joined the US Marine Corps. Elton was one of the top Running Backs in High School football in the state of Illinois his senior year. Elton spent his first few months in the Corps at Marine Recruit training at Camp Pendleton, California. Upon completion of recruit training he attended Marine Recon training, also at Camp Pendleton where he spent 65 days learning how to fight as a Reconnaissance Marine, Military Occupation Specialty: 0321. Prior to unit assignment, Elton Ward was sent to US Army Fort Benning’s Airborne School. He graduated with his parachutist badge upon completion of the Airborne Training. His first duty assignment was with A Company, 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, Camp Courtney, Okinawa, Japan. While with 3rd Recon, he spent time conducting reconnaissance and surveillance operations in North Korea, Philippines and other areas of Southeast Asia. He experienced a few firefights with hostiles during these low-level covert operations, but never received serious injury during these first two years of his time with the Marines. He was promoted to Lance Corporal before leaving Okinawa. Elton’s second duty assignment was with the 7th Marine Regiment at 29 Palms in California. This time he was assigned to the Force Reconnaissance Platoon in the Marine Air-Ground Task Force (MAGTF, pronounced MAG-TAF). Shortly after assignment with the 7th Marine’s Force Recon platoon, Elton attended USMC Combatant Diver Course in Panama City, Florida. Upon completion of this course, Elton was dual qualified airborne and Scuba; a condition all Recon marines strive to achieve. While with the 7th Marines (MAGTF), he deployed to several Central and South American nations in pursuit of American interests abroad. After a year with Force Recon he was promoted Corporal and assigned as a Fire Team Leader. Six months later, he was involved in combat in Nicaragua that resulted in the deaths of four platoon mates and the loss of the lower half of his left leg. A mortar round exploded near him, rendering him unconscious and ripping his leg off. A small sinew and tendon held the leg to his knee for more than three hours before being removed aboard a US Navy hospital ship located in the Caribbean Ocean. Corporal Ward spent the next eighteen months in the hospital. He was fitted with a prosthetic leg and attended rehabilitation training to use the new leg. While at the Hospital, Elton Ward felt extremely depressed, suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). He was saddened by the loss of fellow Marines as well as his leg. He had always been a physical specimen and considered he was now less than a man. Suicide may be his only alternative in his mind. A Navy doctor told the young Recon Marine about a new organization known as the Remote Infantry Corps. It would allow him to use his skills as an infantryman, without having to expose himself to the perils of combat. It took a while for him to warm up to the idea. Also, he received counseling and psychological evaluations to help him overcome his PTSD induced depression. He eventually opted for the RIC training over discharge or death. He graduated from the program six months ago and has slowly returned to the confident Elton Ward who played football in Illinois. [color=007236][u][b]Equipment: [/b][/u][/color] [list]HK416N Carbine with M203 Grenade Launcher attached Knight's Armament Company (KAC) Rail Interface System (RIS) forearm Trijicon ACOG TA01 ECOS 4x Scope (SU-237/PVS) Tactical Ordnance and Equipment Improved combat sling which allows for secure cross body/patrol carry. PRI Bracket mount for AN/PVS-14 night vision Insight Technology M6X Tactical Laser Illuminator (SU-238/PVS) Trijicon's Model RX01M4A1 reflex sight Quick-attach sight for use with the M203 AN/PVS-24 Night Vision Device WSC (Weapon shot counter) Elton’s RI-1 also carries a M26 Modular Accessory Shotgun System (MASS). This is an under-barrel shotgun attachment. The RI-1 also known as WOMBAT can switch out the Grenade Launcher for the Shotgun System if needed. 12 each 30-round 5.56mm loaded magazines Six bandoliers of 12-gauge shotgun shells 30 each 40mm Grenade rounds (HE, Smoke, WP and CS) [/list]