NovaCypher

"How does this work?" - NovaCypher
NovaCypher is a former Lieutenant in the USCMC, He enlisted late 2186, and was active as of 2193
== History ==
=== Early Life ===
NovaCypher, who originally went by novaking34, had a pretty average life growing up, he wasn't too rich or too poor, he was bullied a lot in middle school, and a little bit in high school. When he graduated, he wasn't sure what he wanted to do in life, but that all changed when he found, by chance, a recruitment flyer on the ground for the USCMC.
=== The Colonial Marines ===
==== Enlisting ====
NovaCypher found out about the USCMC in early 2185, he attempted to join, but it had seemed up until that point that they were no where to be found, then one day, by chance, he happened to join BG-195 Korari by chance and he found a Marine Patrol consisting of then MAJ Givingup2 and a few others, he was under assault by xenos when the Marines came in and gave him support, It was there that NovaCypher knew he had to join up.
==== Marine Life ====
NovaCypher did his bootcamp at LV-465 Lycan, he was a bit slow at first, but he quickly caught up with the fast-paced nature of the USCMC. After becoming a Private, NovaCypher would patrol at BG-195 Korari along with then MAJ Givingup2 and MSGT XiuhcoatI. NovaCypher was always drawn to aircraft, so when GEN Cravitus announced he was holding an Aerospace tryout, NovaCypher made sure he was there. Along with one other trainee, GEN Cravitus tested Nova in the SA-2 and the SF72 Interceptor. After the tryout GEN Cravitus informed Nova that he had been accepted into Aerospace. After BG-195 Korari succumbed to the Xenomorph Horde, the Marines recaptured BG-233 Arachthos, Upon Nova's first deployment to Arachthos, his first remarks were, "What the hell is that smell?" 
=== Disappearance ===
After the USCM began a crusade on the USAF, NovaCypher was one of the many to jump into battle to destroy the enemy Dellists, but sadly he was knocked unconscious by a grenade detonating near one of his defensive positions. The marines around him thought he was dead, and therefore retreated from their defensive line. Dellists found him and took him as a P.O.W. After weeks of interrogation, the crusade had ended, the camp in which Nova was held in was abandoned the morning after. He was left to wander, with hopes to return to his fellow marines one day.
=== Return ===
After months of traveling across the stars and planets alike, NovaCypher was stuck at The Haven Archipelago, homeless and rugged. A nearby patrol of USCM and MB infantry saw him, and he immediately began telling them of his past. After a brief meeting with Major givingup2, and meetings of confirming his identity, NovaCypher was back ready to kick some.
=== Siege Of Reach ===
Not much is known about the operations that Nova undertook during that raid. It is known that he was a key factor in the resulting victory of that raid, It is also known that he commandeered many enemy air vehicles, using them to his advantage.
=== Post-Siege of Reach ===
Nova quickly moved up the chain of command, possibly due to him being tired of second pick for everything. He has also become the USCMC's most qualified combat pilot, with over 200 confirmed aerial kills, he can fly like no ones business. Nova also participated in both Battles of Arachthos, flying combat sorties for both of them. He does miss the V56 and the firepower it possessed, but he has grown to like the new attack/transport aircraft recently put into service on BG-233 Arachthos, mainly utilizing its many anti-personnel rockets to wipe the enemy off the map.
Due to Nova's recent endeavors, he has joined the prestigious High Command, with him being commissioned to the rank of Lieutenant, he was also put in charge of the Aerospace Corps, with SGT Echo4890 as his XO.
=== Deployment to Arachthos ===
Nova's first deployment to Arachthos started out with a standard combat drop. He went in and dropped his contingent of Marines. He then took off and while on a sortie, was shot down by unknown plasma weaponry. the crashsite of his dropship, Bug Stomper, can be located near the decommissioned elevator to Landing Pad. It has been speculated that based on the plasma scorches on the dropship, that the technology was more advanced than any that was in use at that time. 
=== Deployment to LV-698 "Baja" ===
After the xenomorph hive on BG-233 Arachthos overran Colonial Marine defenses, LT Nova joined the USS Verloc on its deployment to the strategic resource world LV-698, or Baja, as it is called by its local inhabitants. LT Nova leads the 5th Aerospace Support Wing alongside the 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines and the 1st Armored Division.
Taking part in the first combat drop, Marine forces quickly setup FOB Paxton, located to the South West of the Matthews Colony. The USS Verloc was tasked with defending the colony and the local Baja Blast refinery from CLF terrorist attacks and UPP incursions. 
While the V-60 King Cobra is still in service, the USCM Aerospace Corps began to field a new dropship variant, the UD-4Z Cheyenne. This variant has many changes when compared to previous iterations. It is smaller, but has the ability to carry the larger M58 Spiritwolf MBT. It can also carry the M577A5 APC. The UD-4Z is armed with a rotating .50 cal turret, anti-personnel missiles, and guided anti-tank missiles. It is a formidable aircraft and a welcome addition to the Aerospace Arsenal.
== Equipment/Appearance ==
=== Weapons Of Choice ===
Nova prefers the M56 Smartgun above all others, but he will take anything he can get his hands on.
=== Armor Paint ===
Nova's armor paint consists of an American flag, with the text "Bringing the Hurt since 1776.", along with his name. 
It's a very unique armor paint. 
=== Cosmetics ===
Nova enjoys wearing a Beret, when a bucket is unavailable.
== Medals/Ribbons ==
-Vanguard Medal
-NCO Ribbon
-Aerospace Service Medal
-Purple Heart Medal
-Exceptional Discipline Ribbon
-USAF Crusades Ribbon
-Exceptional Combat Ribbon
-Navy Cross
-Commandant's Medal of Honor
== Quotes/Trivia ==
"How does this work?"
"Why won't you serve me fries?"
"Oorah!"
"Hostile tank spotted!"
Trained under GEN Cravitus at Lycan.
== Facts ==
Despite what most people think, Nova was the 2nd best pilot in Aero, only rivaled by CoderQwerty.
Nova was at the Siege of Reach for the full 5 hours, and helped capture and defend the D objective, with a legendary Golden Magnum he found underneath a table.
Nova is a certified Bad ass.
Many people believe the Dellists tried to brainwash him to kill the Commandant as a last ditch effort to win the crusade, but this is unconfirmed and Nova doesn't recall what happened to him behind the Wall.
Nova repeatedly asks to attack the Wall, for reasons unknown.
Got his first confirmed kill with a smartgun at Korari.
Originally flew his Dropship "Bug Stomper" until it was taken out by an unknown energy surge over BG-233 Arachthos.
Has the same serial number as Corporal Hicks.
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Category:Marines