Givingup2

"No faces." - givingup2He has been a Lieutenant General in the United States Colonial Marines for about 8 months. He has been in the group for about 12 years, active in 8 of those years.
==History==
==== Early Life ====
Grew up in Illinois, enlisted into the United States Colonial Marines when he was 20 after attending an engineering school.
==== The Colonial Marines ====
First deployed to LV-426 in 2182, but was called back for medical leave. 
He was briefly deployed for a variety of missions, operations, and wars during this time, but most are unnoteworthy.
His next deployment was to BG-233 Arachthos, and LV-624 Thanatos II in May to July 2185. This lasted for about three months, earning him the rank of Gunnery Sergeant. But unfortunately, it was not meant to be for long. It has been rumored that he was captured by UPP spys and attempted to recruit for sabotage, but he is unable to recall any such incident. 
After returning out of nowhere on June 3rd, 2186, he joined in a defensive operation on the allied Mobile Bloxxer's second capital, as well as being deployed to BG-195 Korari. Recognizing his potential, General ImperialWolven, then Major darkspiritwolf, gave him two promotions in two days to Master Sergeant and then to Sergeant Major. At his current rank he sustained a near constant patrol at BG-233 Korari, often being the only one patrolling. Come August 2186, he was promoted to Lieutenant. It was at this point that he spent a substantial amount of time acting as a liaison with the then affiliated Stargate Command.
In October 2186, he was promoted to Captain, equal in rank to his mentor, PayableonDeath. Continuing to spend more time as a liaison to Stargate Command. As he was spending more time with them, he came to realize that they were severly lacking in discipline and professionalism. This came to a head when upon requesting to see what SGC Officer Candidates were learning, his friend asko1 showed him that SGC HICOM held zero regard for USCMC. Upon presenting this to the Commandant, Operation Bridgeburn was launched. However, due to forced diplomatic intervention, this operation saw little to no action. It did however, conclude in SGC saying that they were shutting down.
In March 2187, he was promoted to Major. By this time PayableonDeath had gone MIA, and the UWF Governate of Hydora had established a military garrison. There, he learned guerilla tactics and how to organize a large scale defense with multiple affiliates. In April 2187, there was to be a practice military exercise, between the Mobile Bloxxers and USCMC forces, known as April 15, the Battle of France. He was a critical part in planning the operation, due to his extensive knowledge of the terrain.
Some time during the period, there were a series of reforms in the UWF. This was in lieu of SGC leaving, and a member of Federal High Command calling the Federal Assembly to vote on whether or not they should eject the dead group. Oligarch and Commandant ImperialBlood was rightfully angry at this, and as a result the Federal Assembly was disbanded, and more seats in Federal High Command were made. This allowed him to become a member of said Federal High Command.
Come July 2187, a crusade was launched against the Dellist United States Armed Forces. There he was apart of planning offensives, as well as taking part in several critical engagements. In the down time, he would patrol the Haven Archipelago constantly. For his restless defense of the island, he was appointed Governor, which he still holds.
2188 The VAK war on the Haven Archipelago. The Siege of Reach. The golden days of the Federation - though not without growing trouble.
2189 He was promoted to Colonel for a successful Crusade Against The Continental Army in the summer of 2189. 
2190 The Quartermaster Services division was created to standardize the efforts he was involved in creating uniforms the years prior. Creating a detachment for this process was the natural step for the increased growth the group was facing with many such notable figures as WynnCraftMod and WolffeCorbulo, soon to be ma_iing would join the detachment.
This was a tumultuous year in terms of group politics - with the COVID 89 pandemic which saw an increase in galactic conflict as well as domestic tensions in the UWF. A series of readiness drills saw the Federation competing with each other rather than as a unified front. Relations between groups quickly soured and no one was looking for a resolution. USCMC High Commanded decided to withdraw from the Federation foreseeing only negatives and drama related to remaining. Col Givingup2 was one of the few that recommended we stay. However, even a year later in retrospect he says "It suddenly got very peaceful. It was a good idea after all."
2191 He took command of the armor corps from the then Commanding Officer General Fox6095. Continuing in revitalization efforts of the division, the certification system was finalized and a tactics manual was drafted up to server as a record of the division's oral history - where during periods of inactivity it was often forgotten. Including important things like tank controls! 
2192 
2193 
2194 He was promoted to Lieutenant General after the retirement of General Fox6095 in 2193.
== Medals ==
NCO ribbon, Combat Ribbon, Discipline Ribbon, Second UNSC war ribbon, WIJ crusades ribbon, Finacial Donation Ribbon, Honour Guard ribbon, Dell Crusades Ribbon, Aero Ribbon.
Vanguard medal, Dedicated Service medal, Infantry medal, Purple Heart medal, 1 and 2 year service medals, Leadership medal.
* Commandant Medal of Honour
* Navy Cross
* Exceptional Service
* Exceptional Leadership
* Vanguard
* Veteran Service
* Distinguished Veteran
* Veteran of Valor
* Armoured Service
* Purple Heart
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* NCO Ribbon
* Exceptional Discipline Ribbon
* Exceptional Combat Ribbon
* Financial Contributor Ribbon
* Honour Guard Ribbon
* Quarter Master Ribbon
* Infantry Service Ribbon
* WIJ Crusades Ribbon
* USSF Crusades Ribbon
* UWF Peacekeeper Ribbon
* Second UNSC War Ribbon
* Extended Campaigns I Ribbon
* USAF Crusades Ribbon
* VAK War Ribbon
* Siege of Reach I Ribbon
* Ro-War Ribbon
* Battle of Arachthos I Ribbon
* SEA War Ribbon
* Second Battle of Arachthos Ribbon
* Third Battle of Arachthos Ribbon
* Operation Tiger Wrath Ribbon
==Quotes and Trivia==
==== Quotes ====
* "No faces."
* ", sir.*"
* "Alright."
* "Well,"
* HellooOOOOO!
Trivia
* Actually joined before Fox.
* When someone comes with a complaint towards the group and isn't being reasonable, they're given the "Giving Special."
* Only Marine to be appointed as Governor of Hydora. During his tenure crime plummeted and homelessness was not an issue.
== Non-lore ==
Pretty much what was in the history section.
== Photos ==
Asd.png|Simple picture of the Major's face in his M3s.
Roast.png|The Major's comeback. 
Giving3.png|The Giving Tree. 
Arabia2.jpg|Giving of Arabia.
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