MEERKAT978

"Meerkat proved that you don't just have to be a front line soldier, and that you can accomplish just as much behind the scenes. " ~ Commandant ImperialBloodA semi-functioning headcase and a chronic thorn in the side of High Command, MEERKAT978 equally impresses, amuses and irritates most Marines during combat deployment.
As of Late November 2188, he has taken up second-line support duties on account of factors external to the USCMC.
In spite of his retirement from frontline operations, MEER has continued to provide support to the USCMC, not only helping to curate and maintain the Marine Database, but also in beginning to design and supply operational hardware. 
==History==
==== Early Life ====
Joined ROBLOX Circa 2180. Was an average player for the duration until circa 2181, when he enlisted in the UNSC, then under the control of Keyrut. Later left the UNSC and took up a campaign of guerrilla warfare alongside two close friends (something about the three having a disagreement with SmellyWer). An interest in science fiction combined to land him squarely in the USCMC. An event helped by another game by the name of Alien:Survival.
==== The Colonial Marines and Hiatus ====
Upon joining the Corps, MEERKAT978 found a penchant for causing utter havoc against enemies, albeit that said 'havoc' would often result in his (rather prompt) death. For various reasons, MEERKAT978 went on hiatus circa 2186 to try and get his life back on Earth in order.
====Return to Service and The Continental Crusade====
Returned to operational service late Spring 2188. Has since taken part in the opening phases of the Continental Army Crusade among other smaller actions and patrols.
==== Retirement from Front-line Operations ====
As a result of ongoing commitments elsewhere, and issues with alignment of training schedules, MEER took a voluntary reduction in rank from Corporal to Lance-Corporal and all but withdrew from taking part in actions, both training and offensive operations.
However, his contributions to the Corps continued in the form of updating and taking care of the Database, including the re-creation of Divisional Command areas and the addition of data and background on a variety of new hardware being deployed by the Corps.
Moreover, he became involved in developing Support Systems technologies, creating a variety of designs that were later constructed by companies such as General Atomics and Weyland-Yutani Defence Solutions. These designs are currently classified, as they are still in their approval phase.
Additionally, MEERKAT978 has began to create secondary support systems for ease of tracking Marine progression, effectively creating the nucleus of the USCMC Logistical and Administrative Services.
==== Resignation ====
In early 2190, following an incident whereby MEER perceived there to be a culture of autocracy exhibited when challenging a lack of consistent standards of enforcement relating to Marine Regulations, he tended his resignation and withdrew from his involvement with the USCMC.
==== It returns... (Again) ====
After a period of cooling-off and reflection in order to resolve external issues, MEER accepted an offer for re-enlistment in around July 2190, resuming second-line support and design roles. His first action was to update the USCM Training Database, which had been dormant for five months in his absence and resuming his role as Custodian within the USCMC Database. More recently, he has also begun to re-engage with training and patrol duties where other commitments permit. 
== Ribbons and Medals ==
== Equipment / Appearance ==
As with any Marine, MEERKAT978's loadout varies by assignment. However, a typical patrol on BG-233 will see him deploy with an M41A/2 Pulse Rifle as per standard Marine issue, along with a KSG-23 secondary and Service Pistol as backup.
As of 2190, when required to do so MEER operates in the Support role, typically carrying a M78 PIG- which he has proven himself effective with against both land and air targets- and a VP78, with which he can usually kill whatever affronts him, human or otherwise.
==Quotes and Trivia==
==== Quotes ====
* "HUZAAH!"
* "Well, this is going swimmingly...."
* "Your rules, not mine."
==== Trivia ====
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== Facts ==
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Category:Marines