Mark Schmidt

**Mark John Schmidt** is an American criminal, assassin, data manager, soldier, police officer, head of detective office and family man. Mark joined the crime scene in 2014, with The Vicente Cartel. Under the name 'The Impermanence', Mark worked from 2014 to 2022 under his own hours, choosing jobs he needed for money. Mark works for The Vicente Cartel in 2030 after being invited by Ignacio Vicente. His close friend and his 'student' being Nelson Rainwoods, the current Head of Office at San Jacinto means that Mark has to stay vigilant of his choices. He does his work for the security of his family, and so that he can leave behind laundered money for them. Mark has extensive knowledge on all kinds of police forces, working in many different areas of combat. Mark stays up-to-date on all new laws about evidence and discovery so that he can keep his status at Vicente hidden from Nelson Rainwoods. Mark owns many pieces of police work such as CCTV so that he can monitor how efficient he has to be when encountered with issues regarding authority.

## History

### Background

Born in 1968, Mark served in the military during the years 1988-2000. After this, he worked as a data manager at a local business for around 5 years. He then worked as a police officer and a detective, eventually leaving his job as a police officer in 2009 to focus on his detective work. In 2010, Nelson Rainwoods joined the office. Mark was now Head of Office, and went on many investigations with Nelson, acting like a father. Nelson says 'I never had a father, but I have a dad.' to Mark during one of their talks in Detectives. In 2013, Mark's wife was killed by Draco fighters during a shootout. Ignacio Vicente contacted Mark in 2014, offering Mark a chance for revenge.

Even though he was Head of Office, he wanted revenge. Mark took the job, and assassinated his wife's killer. He returned to normal work after this, until he was low on money. Due to the economy, money got skint at the office. Mark once again resorted to Ignacio, primarily because he got paid $10,000 for his last job. Mark worked under a new name 'The Impermanence' at Vicente. Mark would assist in taking down Sinbola Carbonara. Mark left Vicente in 2022, retiring from the office the next year in 2023.

### Garcia Gonzales

#### Season 4

Mark is given his first big job by Imperious in Vicente, working alongside Domingo Moreneo and Diego Garcia Gonzales to take down Sinbola Carbonara. During the raid, Mark kills around 10 Sinbola Carbonara. He feels incredibly guilty, but he knows he has to do it to pay for his family. After La Comial's death, Mark leaves the building and speaks to Imperious. He asks how much longer he'll be working for, Imperious stating that it's until he wants to leave.

Mark stands with Imperious and Revio whilst Diego makes the big choice of which cartel to stick with. Mark says nothing, not feeling like he has to. Diego chooses Draco, Mark leaving shortly after.

Mark leaves The Vicente Cartel in 2022, being paid a total of $500,000 for his work. He could've been paid up to $2,000,000 but Mark didn't want that much illegal money.

### Clandestino

#### Season 1

Mark is having an enjoyable experience with his family until he is called by Ignacio Vicente, who demands Mark meets him in a few days. Mark denies at first, but then his family is threatened. Mark recognises the voice, and chuckles. He hangs up the call. A flashback scene shows Mark killing the murderer of his wife in 2014, under Ignacio's job.

Once again another family scene. News of Diego's car crash and the shootout was public, but Mark quickly changed the channel. Noburu confronts Mark about a document Mark left in the home about Ignacio and Firm Justice - Mark saying he's looking to become a big investor.

Mark is toured around The Vicente Palace. His work was primarily going to be working as an assassin and a hitman for Vicente, killing anyone who needed to be killed. Mark, Nelson and Noburu speak about life - Mark leaving quickly to head out for his job at the San Jacinto Library.

Mark meets Jake Mike, and they discuss alongside Nelson the confusing issues ongoing between Draco and Vicente - perhaps a war is starting. Mark says its unlikely, less and less money is coming in for the cartels based on arrests. Sinbola Carbonara, a smaller cartel which has since 2021 dissolved was mentioned, Jake suggesting that the members who weren't killed/converted seemed to have been recruiting and are looking for war on cartels. Mark keeps his suspicions to himself on who could possibly be trying to start a war.

#### Season 2

Mark meets up with Ignacio Vicente and Ophelia Phillips, and enters Vicente under Mark's Conditions.

Mark was having a family entertainment session when he got called by Ignacio. Mark is annoyed that he has to go, but leaves early. Mark arrived, Ignacio telling Mark what he needed to do for the next job. Mark gives himself 1 week to prepare, everyone okay with this. Mark meets The Imperious and is given his payment and his weapons he's going to need.

Domingo and Diego plan to kill Ignacio Vicente by luring him out for a meeting between Diego and Ignacio whilst Domingo prepares to snipe and kill Ignacio. However, due to the wire placed on Domingo beforehand, Ignacio prepared. Ignacio gives the signal, and Diego was shot dead by Mark. Mark exits the scene after flashing a light at Domingo to make him run away.

Mark meets with Noburu and tells him to purchase some gifts for his mother's birthday. During this time, Mark meets up with Pierre Oreo to be given his next job. However, during this meeting, Noburu sees Mark and decides to say hello. Pierre believes in a strict 'no witnesses' rule. Pierre open fires on Noburu, killing him. Mark then beats Pierre to death, walks over to Noburu, who's last words are to see his mother. Mark sobs as he runs away, sirens being heard.

Noburu's funeral is held, a depressing time for Mark and everyone else.

Mark is sent to investigate the home of Ignacio Vicente after the events of 'Blackout'. Mark investigates, not finding anything useful. A few hours late, Mark is involved in the shootout at the Vicente Palace. He kills 4 Draco in this shootout. Mark is then sent to deal with Domingo, who is attacking the Firm Justice building. Mark arrives too late, the building was already destroyed. Mark and Domingo fight, Domingo winning. However, Vicente's arrive at make Domingo retreat.

#### Season 3

Due to Imperious' heart attack, Draco's attack the palace hoping Vicente's will be weakened. At this point war was on the verge, so these attacks were becoming common. Mark kills another 6 Draco in this attack. Imperious is killed, Mark is the first person to find the body.

Ignacio figures out it was Domingo who attacked his house based on ATM camera footage. Mark states that he wants Domingo dead, but still is irritated at Ignacio for technically being connected in his sons' death. With Ophelia as The Mother of The Vicente's, Ignacio's focus was on Domingo. Mark is told to destroy a Draco factory with Tyrus Draco inside. Before this however, Mark has an argument with Mitsuki Schmidt, who believes Mark is involved in criminal activities. On the document he left behind around a month ago, there was a number. This number led directly to Ignacio's cartel number. When Mitsuki dialled, she was met with a deep voice asking 'Have you captured Domingo?'. Mitsuki was annoyed at Mark for keeping this a secret.

Mark arrives at the factory, and begins to sneak around. He sees many Draco inside, including Domingo and Tyrus. Mark places 4 C4 around the area. This was a Kerosene production factory, helping with the explosion radius. Mark notices Domingo leaving, and he detonates the factory. 44 Draco including Tyrus are killed from the explosion, around 12 making it out alive. Mark felt guilty, but knew it was the right thing to do in war. Domingo now knows Mark is involved, and wants revenge.

Mark and Nelson meet, Nelson confused at why Mitsuki is angry at Mark. Mark lies that he doesn't know, Nelson goes to ask her. Mitsuki explained what happened and what the number said, Nelson now investigating Domingo Moreneo. In the palace, Ophelia announces the formation of groups, and that a party was being thrown for Ezra Phillips' promotion. At this party, Domingo rigged Aiden with explosives in an attempt to kill Ignacio. Ignacio outsmarted this, Draco's began to attack once they saw that it had failed. Mark was at a pub, realising now that it's dangerous for him. Nelson is going to eventually discover out his secrets, and Mark can't do anything. Mitsuki and Katsu are at home, Mitsuki still depressed about Noburu's fate. Nelson leaves the home, looking for Mark. Domingo then appears at the household. Domingo talks to Mark's family, trying to persuade them to move away. Mitsuki doesn't listen, so Mark kills her daughter. Mitsuki charges at Domingo, this fails as Domingo kills Mitsuki too. Mark's family were now dead. Mitsuki phones Mark asking for help, but it was too late. Mark speeds over to the location, Rick's gang following him. He arrives, the only evidence left being a note from Domingo. Mark now wants to kill Ignacio for getting his family involved, and Domingo for killing his family.

For his own safety, Nelson decides to cut ties with Mark. This further pushes his depression, causing him to become even more depressed. At this stage, Mark truely had nothing, which results in Mark allowing himself to practically get himself killed.

#### Season 4

Mark gets drunk in a pub. Ignacio gives Mark 1 weeks absence for his families death. Unknown to the viewer, but Mark hires The Liberationists to gather evidence of a factory he's purchased, and of The Vicentes/Draco's. Their goal was to get Domingo and Ignacio killed, cause cartel war, and cause the cartels to be destroyed. Nelson and another officer question Mark on what happened in the home, Mark saying all he knows is that they were dead whilst he was in a pub. Mark then gives Ignacio his idea about the factory, Ignacio not knowing much about it yet seems it's a good idea to try taking down Draco legally as Firm Justice exists.

After a firework show, Mark leaves to go home. Groups are then established fully for the now ongoing war. Mark does not attend the attack on The Moreneo Home.

Dracos enter the palace, Mark does fight this battle. Mark kills many Draco elites. Mark kills 12 Dracos in this fight out of pure anger - 9 of these being elites. Mark then builds on the factory idea. Draco's send a ploy to see reactions. Mark disarms this person and interrogates, getting little information. Mark works out that Domingo is still alive, he stayed in Imperious' grave until heat died down then escaped.

The Liberationists begin their attack, using the tunnels to blind the Vicentes as they steal from the vault. This way, tensions rise further between the cartels. Mark acts like he's helping Vicente, but really smokes a cigar whilst he can't be seen. Noticing Serpanda's body, Mark and Ophelia move it. Draco try another palace attack, this time with Ella. Ella sneaks in and takes money, not much because $13,000,000 was taken already.

In court, Ignacio and Mark presented the factory idea to court. Ignacio is told to review the evidence. Not looking before, he looks, and notices that Mark has given incriminating evidence of Ignacio and everyone else in this folder. Ignacio apologises and says that they'll have to delay the court meeting. The court is annoyed, but is okay with this. In an alleyway, Ignacio questions Mark on why, and Mark replies with 'You got my family killed, the one thing I had.'. This causes the two to fight. Whilst Mark is more experienced, his age heavily effects him. Mark loses the battle, but slashes one of Ignacio's eyes out. Ignacio leaves Mark to bleed out, killing Mark Schmidt.

Nelson and some others mourn Ignacio's death. Iris Williams appears and consoles Nelson. Mark's death hurt Nelson the most. Thanks to Mark's work however, a month after Ignacio's death, the police and governments figured out everything about Vicentes and Draco.

## Personality and Traits

### Personality

#### Family

Mark's personality changes slightly depending on who he's with. When around his family, Mark is a funny, joking person who still remains calm in almost every situation. Mark will crack jokes and laugh with his family, knowing that he has kept them safe.

#### Bosses

With those like Ignacio and Imperious, serious figures of The Cartel, he is serious and still calm. He won't joke around, and will do what needs to be done. He won't ask questions unless it's a strange request, and he will get it done no matter what.

#### Nelson Rainwoods

Around the cartel, he is calm and serious. He keeps a scary persona so that nobody will interfere with him. Mark doesn't like working with the cartel, but knows that if he leaves, Ignacio will kill his family, or he'll be unable to provide for them.

Around Nelson, however, it varies. With Nelson, Mark is all of the three combined. Mark will joke around with Nelson when not on the job, or not in a serious situation. When needed however, Mark will change completely and be as serious as it gets.

### Traits

Mark is shown to be highly intelligent, cunning and patient in the cartel business. Mark is a great investigator, the likes of Ignacio Vicente wanting Mark to work for him shows that Mark has a high skill set. Mark is moderately conflicted with his work, not wanting to do criminal activities but knowing that he needs to for his families safety. Mark is an expert assassin, being able to kill just about anybody for the right price and purpose. Mark will do things which need to be done, but will try to stray away from gruesome acts or unneeded torture. Mark keeps a low ego, keeping his cool in every situation. Mark usually makes the best decisions for the time and situation, being a quick decision maker.

Whilst Mark's age is a large negative, out of most of the people in the cartel, he is the most experienced in terms of his previous endeavours. His experience goes well for almost every job, as he's played both sides - criminal and lawful. Mark is often underestimated, people going for him as an easy target. Mark's acting skills are also very good, being able to play off most scenarios as 'he wasn't there', or that he has no idea. This is helpful when regarding Nelson Rainwoods, his detective best friend.

Mark's primary devotion is to care for his family. In almost all of his dangerous jobs, he has done it for his family. Mark will stay devoted to working for his family. For example, when times got tough in 2014, Mark resorted to temporarily joining a cartel. This shows just how serious he was, joining a powerful organisation which could kill him if he wasn't careful. Mark would slowly be depositing his criminal savings into Katsu's' bank account for when she grows up. Mark wanted to leave her lots of money for when she was an adult. Mark also shows devotion when he works with Ignacio Vicente to kill his wife's killer, mercilessly killing the shooter with a fatal sniper shot to the chest, leaving him to bleed out.

Thanks to his past as a police officer and a soldier, Mark is very used to death. Mark won't budge at people being killed in front of him, or him killing someone. Mark kills anyone he has to, not being afraid of those who go against him or his employers. Whilst Mark may *seem* cold hearted, he was incredibly depressed after his daughter was annoyed at him, not only because he may have been arrested, but because he felt awful. He didn't want his granddaughter to grow up without a grandfather, or rather one that was a criminal in jail, so he was depressed about it, showing Mark is far from cold.

## Deaths

### Murders Committed by Mark

* 2 Small Cartel Criminals - **shot** by Mark.
* Draco Shooter who killed Mark's wife - **sniped** by Mark.
* Diego Garcia Gonzales - **sniped** by Mark.
* Pierre Orea - **beat to death** by Mark.
* 10 Draco's - **shot** by Mark.
* Tyrus Draco - **blown up** by Mark.
* 44 Draco's - **blown up** by Mark.
* 12 Draco's - **shot** by Mark.

**TOTAL : 72 Kills**

### Murders Connected to Mark

* 2 Draco deaths post explosion
* Ignacio Vicente - if he didn't announce Mark's death, show wouldn't have been long enough for the explosion to happen