Mak Maktus

"bob cat" 
-Mak_Maktus, after seeing a picture of a Caracal.
Mak_Maktus, formerly known as mak2007a, is a Lieutenant in the United States Colonial Marine Corps. He enlisted on July 16th, 2193. He graduated basic training as part of class 213. Considered to be perhaps, one of THE palest men in uniform, and the keeper of the wiki and protector of the pages, Mak has had a short, but eventful career in the Colonial Marines.
== History ==
=== Early life ===
Mak stumbled across the Colonial Marines in late summer of 2023. While scrolling the home page, Mak noticed a banner advertising LV-698 Baja. Mak being a longtime fan of the Aliens franchise, and having coincidentally re-watched the movie in the days prior clicked on the add and discovered Baja. Amazed by the movie accurate tech and open world, Mak would spend several days playing on Baja, looking for Xenomorths, eventually joining a bug hunt hosted by (at the time) SGT Aimbo45, along with 2 other visitors. Unfortunately, Xenos wiped out the entire force. Regardless, Aimbo offered all visitors a chance to enlist, an offer Mak accepted.
=== The Colonial Marines ===
==== Enlisted ====
Mak went through basic training as apart of class 213 with formerly retired veteran Jon. With the exception of a "minor" incident at the grenade course where Jon blew himself up, basic training was uneventful, and both recruits passed without much fanfare. 
Following his basic training Mak would spend most of his time joining any event he could, mostly patrols and gamenights. Highcomm would take note of his activity and eagerness, and he was quickly bumped up to PFC and then LCPL a week or so later. His eagerness to be a part of the group would see him attend many raids and other events, during a raid on Cion Planetary Guard at the Veridian Reach Mak would be dismissed along with other enlisted due to over rallying, but would stick in the VC and watch NCOs stream the raid. A similar incident happened weeks later in the late summer when USCM attacked Raider Dawn at Raider Conflict III. In a cowardly move, the insurgents barred the doors (the server) with a new barricade never before seen by the marines (lowering the player count) and as such many marines and their CSOF allies were stuck on a loading screen. Despite everything the PFC would stick it out, watching others stream the raid while patiently waiting for an opening. He would eventually get his chance and would assist in the brutal conflict until the marines were ultimately pushed out. 
=== NCO promotion ===
Mak searching for new things to do and new challenges, took the opportunity to enroll himself into Lt Ankhea's newly minted NCO candidate school, which by the end of the month he had passed. Although he was unfortunately unable to attend the graduation ceremony due to real life responsibilities, he was nevertheless promoted to Corporal the same day and joined the NCO body. Right off the bat, Mak enlisted in a TECOM training program to become a drill instructor, after months of being frustrated watching recruits go without their BT. Successfully completing this program by months end, Mak would be promoted to Sergeant and don the belt and cover. 
=== The return to LV-325 ===
Not long after Mak's promotion, a new map would be unveiled, LV-325, 'Atorva'. Alongside fellow NCO's, Mak would host patrols and other events on the new base. His activity and competency would see him be selected as a candidate for promotion to Staff Sergeant. He would end up with an opportunity to prove himself during a raid on the base by the 98th Imperial Infantry Division. Assigned a fireteam and ordered to hold the perimeter around Junction, Mak would never once see contact at his assigned point. Instead, after waiting for more than half the raid for action that never came, Mak's team would be reassigned to the front lines at Bridge Head. Despite his lack of action during the engagement, Highcomm would see fit to promote him and he was promoted to Staff Sergeant with a "yourdidit" and pat on the back. 
In December he would leave the Infantry to join the Armored Corps as a C1, with the goal of becoming more familiar with the equipment they used. Ironically, the armored division would end up being too active for Mak to get any action, and by March he decided to transfer to the Aerospace Division. He would go through his Basic Flight Training by Division XO, kill4python, and become a certified airman. The same month, Mak would volunteer to be an instructor for Captain Ankhea's NCO School, which he had graduated from months earlier. As an instructor Mak would help teach class 03 and later 04 of the NCO school, until the class graduated in early April. 
=== SNCO Promotion ===
During the graduation ceremony of the third class of the NCO Candidate School, Mak would be called up by the captain and to his surprise, promoted to Gunnery Sergeant. Not long after this promotion he was bumped up to Aerospace Executive Officer after the former XO left the position vacant. The new Gunny would despite this, continue on as usual. His first raid hosted would have been a raid against KOR scheduled for early May, but this would never come to pass. After more events and time dedicated to the group Gunny Mak would be bumped up to Master Sergeant in June during the groups 13th Birthday Ceremony. His first command over a raiding force would be on July 13th when he was assigned to create and execute a plan for marines to help the 98th IID raid Sea Military on Trident Battlegrounds III. 
=== First Command ===
After joining the second class of the Raid Commander Course (RCC) Mak would be assigned by Colonel WolfhoundWarmaster to create and execute a plan for marine forces, who we're to assist the 98th Imperial Infantry Division at Sea Military's base, Trident Battlegrounds III. With the simple goal of escorting the trident bearer, and protecting the flanks of the Imperial force, the marines would be quickly overwhelmed by a swarm of Sea vessels. Caught in the open and isolated, the marine ships would face barrage after barrage from horde of frigates and cutters. With no more points remaining, the joint force quickly found themselves trapped in their spawn. In one last hoorah, the entire allied force gave they're points to Mak to buy a frigate. With a final charge into the firing line of enemy vessels, the marines and imperials attempted to sink as many ships as possible, but when the smoke had cleared away the frigate went down. The raid ended with a decisive Sea victory. Despite the loss, Mak was graduated from RCC for efforts in planning and leading marine forces.
The next day Mak would end up commanding a raid against The Kingdom of Robloxia at the fortress of Far Far Away, this time with success. After a brief delay to call in allies for support, the raiding force would effortlessly bust down the gates defending the city and rampage throughout. The raiding force would become bogged down at the keep, the final stronghold between the raiders and victory. With only a few lives left, General Normtrooper of the 98th took a shot with a crossbow at the last remaining nobleman, ending the raid in a victory for the raiding force.
=== The Sagittarius Meatgrinder ===
Frothing at the mouth for a raid, Mak would set his eyes upon the imposing Sagittarius Hydroelectric Dam, controlled by the forces of the Noobic Stratocracy. Despite raiding several times in the past, the marines had not yet secured a victory on the raid map. Sagittarius was a simple but brutal map. With 3 of the 4 points located an (almost) mirrored city scape in a valley with a massive hydroelectric dam towering above with the final point located there. TOWs were scattered about to counter the large amounts of tanks both sides had access to. With ratios of 35 vs 35 and 4 armored vehicles for both side it was 3NDs foremost vehicle fair zone. With support from the 98th IID once again, a new plan to split armor support across the map in an attempt to achieve a crossfire on the Noobs spawn tunnel was developed. As marine and imperial forces flooded into the server and started the raid it soon became clear that the Noobic defenders were to experienced and tenacious for the original plan to work, and armored support had to be diverted from the Dam. Facing experienced defenders, intense lag, a freelancing Noob trying to block the raider spawn and the TOWs breaking, the joint raiding force almost lost their foot hold in the map but managed to make a stunning comeback. A mass push to the B point managed to dislodge most of the Noobic defenders and marine forces soon pushed throughout the rest of the city securing the B and A points with the assistance of armor, with a single armored car controlled by Lance Corporal Robloxxermarine wiping out whole (literal) truckloads of counter attacking Noobs. Eventually the joint marine/imperial force won the raid with an end score of 3512/4000. This became the first USCMC victory on Sagittarius Dam. Following the raid. Mak would be promoted to Sergeant Major.
=== Company Grade Officer ===
During the Autumns Awards Ceremony on 10/20/2194, Mak was called up and after being glazed by LTGEN WolfhoundWarmaster, was promoted to LT becoming an official member of High Command. 
=== Divisions ===
==== Aerospace ====
Mak has served in the Aerospace Corps since March of 2194. As the Executive Commander he assists in making sure the current pilots are up to snuff by hosting BFTs and events for the Corps.
==== TECOM ====
Frustrated at seeing long time recruits go without a Basic Training, following his promotion to Corporal, Mak enlisted in a program to teach prospective Corporals how to host BTs. Mak successfully passed this program and was certified and promoted to SGT. He currently works in TECOM to host recruits Basic Training's.
==== CJRN ====
The Combat Journalists is the detachment that Mak has invested the most time into. Originally joining and going into the Historical publications section under then SGT Echo4890. to work on the USCM Wikipedia. However, after working with SMCM WynnCraftMod on the 9th seasonal edition of Foxhole, Mak transferred to the Foxhole section under LCPL Civitas. Despite this he continues to write and create pages and articles for both the Wiki and Foxhole.
=== Ribbons and medals ===
==== Ribbons ====
* Talent Acquisition Ribbon (For joining Talent Acquisition Corps)
* Combat Journalist Service Ribbon (For joining Combat Journalists)
* TECOM Service Ribbon (For passing drill instructor school and formally joining TECOM. 11/1/2193)
* Exceptional Discipline Ribbon (For not being an idiot)
* Exceptional Combat Ribbon (For not having a skill issue)
* RCL Scrimmage Team Service Ribbon (For joining the Crayon Crunchers RCL team. 9/15/2193 )
* NCO Ribbon (For passing the NCO candidate school and being promoted to CPL. 10/1/2193
* Coalition invasion of Varcia Ribbon (For attending the rally for the CWC invasion of Varcia. 10/7/2193)
* CSOF Service Ribbon (Attending an event with CSOF)
* Second Battle of Baja Service Ribbon (For fighting in the Second Battle of Baja against the Imperium of Man. 10/22/2193)
* Infantry Service Ribbon (For sticking in the Infantry up and past LCPL 8/3/2193)
* Armored Service Ribbon (For service in the armored corps 2/5/2194)
* Exceptional Tanker Ribbon (Certified to operate all Armored Corps vehicles) 
* Extended Campaigns II Ribbon (For serving in multiple raids after Operation Tiger Wraith)
* Financial Contributor Ribbon (For donating 30+ robux to the group 4/7/2194)
* 3nd Infantry Ribbon (For 'Graduating' a 3rd Noob Division Basic Training with other Marines)
* Operation Vaktovian Freedom Service Ribbon (For fighting on the Steppes of Varcia during Operation Vaktovian Freedom 7/7/24)
* HFC Service Ribbon (For fighting shoulder to shoulder with HFC personal during joint events 7/7/24)
* 3ND Service Ribbon (For attending an event with 3ND 7/7/24)
* Exceptional Pilot Ribbon (Gold Device) (For being a part of Aerospace divisional leadership)
* Battle of Atorva Ribbon (Partaking in the Battle of Atorva 10/5/24)
==== Medals ====
* Aerospace Service Medal (For service in the Aerospace corps 3/11/2194)
* 3x Vanguard Medal (for helping to claim a win against 5NSO in an RCL skrim on 8/27/2193)
* Silver Star Medal (For being a FTL during the first Myth Brimwood raid)
* 2x Bronze Star (For patroling and sparring on his time with other marines. 10/14/2193)
* Purple Heart (Fighting in the first Myth Brimwood raid)
* Exceptional Host Medal (For hosting many quality events and BTs in December-January. 2/5/2194)
* Commandant's Medal of Honor (Exceptional service and dedication to the group. 2/17/2194)
* 2x Rear Guard Medal (For helping hold the last cap against RoR)
=== Pins ===
* Air Assault Wings 
* Designated Marksmen Pin (7/7/24)
* Combat Engineer Pin (7/7/24)
* Cannoneer Pin (7/7/24)
=== Traits ===
==== Personality ====
Mak has a laid back personality. He enjoys jokes and goofing around but is capable of getting serious and locking in when the need arises. He often finds himself frustrated at the enlisted under him but rarely becomes truly angry. 
=== Equipment/Appearance ===
==== Armor ====
Mak can typically be found wearing the M3 armor, even while off duty, often while wearing one of his many armor paints. Two of his more widely used ones include the, 'Bob cat' armor paint, and his Goon Squad armor paint. His newest armor paint has the writing, "MAK MOMENT" above the state flag of Ohio, referencing his current residency. 
==== Appearance ====
Mak is pale skinned, with the happy wink face. This combo of his armor paint and face makes him recognizable at a glance. Off duty he can sometimes be found to wear an Antares shock trooper uniform, sometimes with a fireteam T-shirt and/or balaclava.
==== Weapons ====
Mak is often found handling the M41M pulse battle rifle, and the M41A pulse rifle. 
=== Quotes ===
* "Pog"
* "Kill!"
* "#Tiananmen square massacre NEVER happened!"
* "What if I like men?"
* "We've been trying to reach you about your cars extended warranty."
* "The math ain't mathin"
* "Cooleo Hooleo"
* "bob cat"
* "Spit on that thang"
==== Trivia ====
* Despite his previous display name, he does in fact not live in Ukraine.
* He joined on 07/16/2193.
* Likes old 70's, 80's and 90's music.
* Seemingly the only member of the USCMC to use the happy wink face.
* Despite receiving the ribbon and attending the rally, Mak never fought on Varica with the rest of the CWC.
=== Promotion Outline ===
* RCT-PVT 7/20/2193
* PVT-PFC 7/28/2193
* PFC-LCPL 8/3/2193
* LCPL-CPL 10/1/2193
* CPL-SGT 11/1/2193
* SGT-SSGT 12/27/2193
* SSGT-GSGT 4/7/2194
* GSGT-MSGT 6/23/2194
* MSGT-SGTMAJ 8/10/2194
* SGTMAJ-LT 10/19/2194
=== Armor Paint ===
File:Makmoment.png|Mak moment
File:Goon9.png|An armor paint referencing his status of goon 9 of the goon squad
File:Morninwood.png|In honor of Maks KOR house, house Morninwood of Pickleberry
File:Bobcat2.png|Bob cat armor paint, may or may not be used to torture LT Josh
File:Hot NCO3.png|Hot NCO
File:UA.png|Maks main armor paint in late 2193-early 2194
File:Mak armor update.png|An "upgrade" to Maks original armor paint design
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