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To the surprise of himself and his parents Joseph was a natural solder. He took to it like a duck to water. After he went through basic it was decided to transfer him over to Special Forces. He went through the course with flying colors. Also the training brought him some things he had not had before: discipline, focus and a sense of purpose. His first assignment was to Lone Star, where he was sent on raids against the Pecos Empire. He saw combat on a regular bases during his six year tour. He always did above and beyond the call of duty. In one mission the 2nd Lieutenant in charge was killed in a ambush. Joseph was given the brevet rank of 2nd Lieutenant for the remainder of the mission and promoted to Sergeant upon his return. For his actions in that mission he was awarded the Crimson Heart and the Iron Star.
After his tour of duty he reinlisted and was transferred to Fort El Dorado for two years. This was a more quiet tour then the Lone Star one had been. He did, though, come to the attention of the base commander, who was impressed with Joseph handling of the kidnapping of a senior General's child. This earned him another Iron Star. When his two years were up the Colonel recommended his acceptance into Officer's Training School. As to his norm he passed with high marks.
Joseph was then transferred back to Lone Star for another six year tour. This time he would be leading the missions. This tour was much like the first one. He got promoted to 1st Lieutenant fours years into the tour. Everything went on as normal, at least for Lone Star that is. On the last year of his tour, Joseph got wind of a plot to destroy the Lone Star complex with a nuclear bomb. After some very quick and cunning field work, he was able to find and stop the would-be terrorist and grab the nuke. For stopping the terrorist he was personally promoted to Captain and given the Imperial Medal of Honor by Karl Prosek.
Current Status: Working in Lone Star providing field security for the Biological warfare labs. He is on the fast track to high command.
Alignment: Aberrant.
Hit Points: 48. S.D.C.: 75.
Weight: 180 lbs (81.65 kg). Height: 6 ft (183 cm). Age: 30. P.P.E.: 11.
Attributes: I.Q. 15, M.E. 18, M.A. 12, P.S. 21, P.P. 20, P.E. 16, P.B. 10, SPD 32.
Disposition: Joseph is one very cool customer. He is a very stern and disciplined solder who expects the best of the troops beneath him. He is also a fair commander who takes care of his troops, though once you get on his bad side it's very hard to get out.
Experience Level: 8th level Special Forces (Military MOS).
Magic Knowledge: None.
Psionic Powers: None.
Combat Skills: Hand to Hand: Commando.
Attacks per Melee: 7.
Bonuses: +5 to Strike, +9 to parry & dodge, +6 to roll with punch or fall, +4 to roll with impact, +5 to pull punch, +1 to automatic body flip, +2 to body flip/throw, +8 S.D.C. to damage, +1 to disarm, +1 to automatic dodge, karate kick 2D6 S.D.C., jump kick (critical strike), paired weapons, body block/tackle, backward sweep kick, critical body flip/throw.
Other Bonuses: +3 on Initiative, +4 to Save vs. Horror Factor, +2 to Save vs. psychic attack/insanity
Weapon Proficiencies: W.P. Energy Pistol, W.P. Energy Rifle, W.P. Heavy Energy Weapons, W.P. Sword.
Weapons & Equipment: Joseph's favorite weapons are the CP-30 Laser Pulse Pistol, C-29 "Hellfire" Heavy Plasma Cannon and a Vibro-Sword. For armor he uses Special Forces CA-7 Heavy "Dead Boy" Armor. He also has a Special Forces "Striker" SAMAS assigned to him for field use.
Skills of Note: Athletics (general), Body Building & Weight Lifting, Boxing, Climbing 90%/80%, Cook 70%, Demolition's 96%, Demolition's Disposal 96%, Fishing 75%, Intelligence 70%, Interrogation Techniques 70%, Language: American 98%, Language: Spanish 98%, Land Navigation 74%, Literacy: American 45%, Lore: Demon & Monsters 70%, Math: Basic 98%, Military Etiquette 65%, Nuclear, Biological & Chemical Warfare 85%, Parachuting
90%, Pilot Robots & Power Armor 87%, Robot Combat Elite: Special
Forces SAMAS, Pilot Tanks & APCs 74%, Pilot Truck 78%, Prowl 75%,
Radio: Basic 98%, Radio: Scrambler 85%, Running, Streetwise 64%, Tracking 60%, Wilderness Survival 80%.