THQ's Homefront 2/Mailman

Document Status: Yellow [Work in progress]
==Background==
Mailman is now in his late 30’s. He was born and raised in southeast Pennsylvania—in the farming regions, not Philadelphia (so he’s not overly familiar with the city—he’s been there, but is definitely not a native and wasn’t there when the NK army rolled in.) His education includes state college, where he majored in history but also studied journalism. A natural athlete, but certainly not professional level. No military service. Having hunted with his father from a young age, Mailman is comfortable with a variety of firearms—but he never shot at a human being until it became necessary for survival.
Prior to the Occupation, he worked as a war correspondent for a major news outlet (possibilities?). He covered several conflicts and grew experienced in operating in warzones and areas of civil unrest. After the occupation he initially cooperated with the KPA, working as a truck driver to support and protect his wife and child however they die in a flu epidemic shortly before the story begins. Their death leaves him grief stricken and lost, he is only starting to come to terms with his loss and look forward again as the game begins.
Mailman is tall and lean. He has unremarkable features, somewhat hardened by a lifetime of work and his recent sorrow--but it’s an American face, like those in old photos of frontier settlers or in Norman Rockwell prints of small town life. He’s an everyman, almost a throwback to the Revolutionary War farmers who finally had to grab the musket from over the mantel and fight for their freedom. If we were referencing classic actors and their typical roles, he would be Jimmy Stewart or Henry Fonda, not Clint Eastwood. (At least, not when he starts out.)
Crytek: We've googled this but we haven't come across an image that seems to fit yet - do you have a link or example?
THQ: I looked, too. Not easy to find what I mean…but unless I’m hallucinating I think I saw somewhere in the HF2 reference folders a mention of the actor Richard Armitage—he’s probably too good looking, but that’s the sort of lean and angular face I was thinking of, or Daniel Day Lewis in There Will be Blood (without the big moustache)—I know I’m using English guys, but it’s almost reminiscent of a Lincoln face without the beard—and DD-L is playing Lincoln in the Spielberg pic…for some reason I see dark hair.
==Story Presence==
Story Arc: a few sentences on the evolution of the character
===Intro 1===
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*Mailman is just emerging from the numbness of his grief for his lost family
*After being hi-jacked by Walker he is concerned only with survival
===Intro 2===
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*Mailman quickly realises his old life is over, he's a wanted man now
*He sees the suffering caused by the KPA occupation and how people try to keep the American flame burning in secret
*He starts to realise that individuals can make a difference
===Shipyard===
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*Mailman is alone, his only chance is to make contact with the Resistance 
*He also knows the information he carries is vital somehow
*He's trying to survive
===Samaritan===
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*Mailman is introduced to the Resistance and into a stronghold besieged by the KPA
*He's keen to learn about the resistance and their struggle and document it for history
*He is also taking his first deliberate steps towards fighting back against the KPA
===Independence Hall===
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*Having witnessed the Resistance struggle at first hand Mailman is determined to play his part
*He also wants to rescue Walker having formed a bond with him and because of his importance to the people
*He wants to prove his worth by taking on the most dangerous role
===Wetlands===
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*Mailman is now accepted as a valuable and resourceful Resistance member
*Having found out about a possible invasion he is keen to secure the Agent and learn more
===Fairmount===
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*Mailman is becoming a prominent figure in the Resistance, others begin to defer to his opinion
*He takes on the most vital missions himself now, preferring to risk his own life over others and ensure the job gets done
*The Agent recognises his growing authority and works with him
===City Hall===
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*Mailman and Moore organise the final mission in Philly, to incite a full scale revolution
*Mailman is the go to guy to do all the most important parts of the mission
*Mailman is energised by the thought of revolution, throwing off the paralysis that has gripped the citizens
===Comms Dish===
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*With Moore now stepping back from her authoritarian role Mailman is now the de facto leader
*He organises this mission and also prepares teams to head to the coast and begin preparations to attack the KPA defences
*The Agent looks to him to make everything happen
===Atlantic City===
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*Leads the resistance forces in the final battle
===Invasion===
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*Leads the resistance forces in the final battle