Markus Brookfield

## SERVICE RECORD

* Albion Planetary Militia
* Starfleet – Albion Sector Regiment
* MACO – SOU-861 “Jammy Dodgers”
* MACO – SOU-045 “Oceans Fury”
* MACO – Bajor Sector RRF
* Starfleet Academy – Officer Commissioning School
* USS Diamond
* Joint Task Force Bellerophon
* USS Thermopylae
* USS Aegis

## AWARDS & COMMENDATIONS

* Christopher Pike Medal of Valor
* The Legion of Honor (2nd issue)
* Bronze Star
* Alliance Endevour Commendation
* Tactical Excellence Commendation
* Starfleet Decoration for Bravery
* Intelligent Services Medal
* Mentioned in Dispatches
* Klingon, Iconian, Hur’q, Broken Mirror & Chimera Cluster Campaign Ribbons
* Purple Heart (with cluster 4th issue)
* Albion Militia Cross (Albion Planetary Militia decoration)

## SPECIALIST TRAINING

* Asymmetric Warfare
* Orbital Drop (HALO) Insertion
* Cover Operations & Recon

## PERSONAL LIFE

Born on Albion, Markus had a happy childhood on the long established colony world. The colony being a former United Earth colony established in a venture led by the old Earth country the 'United Kingdom', in cooperation with several of her allies including Canada, Australia and New Zealand, maintained many of the traditions and even accents and dialects from those Earth regions. Indeed event today, colonists from Albion identify themselves as direct descendants of families from the UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

An only child, Markus had a happy childhood on Albion developing a keen interest in both planetary sciences and military history (fuelled largely by his families tradition of serving in Starfleet and various historical Earth militaries). Always intending to join Starfleet, Markus was just weeks away from applying to join the Academy when the Klingon War erupted. The Klingons initial attacks effectively cut off Albion from the rest of the Federation. The Klingons initial attacks on the colony were devastating, overrunning orbital defences and causing widespread damage on the planets surface. Markus was lucky to survive the initial attacks, however a number of his friends and family were not so lucky. Markus’s father, a Starfleet Officer, was amongst the initial casualties. Loosing his father, several family members and many close friends had a profound effect on Markus, gone was his carefree nature and in its place was a cold determination to seek revenge against the Klingons at any cost. It was no surprise therefore when Markus took an old 22nd Century particle rifle handed down through his family and joined the Albion Planetary Militia to fight back against the Klingons.

Markus struggled to let go of the anger even after the Klingon War ended. He often came across cold, closed off and more than a little reckless when it came to dangerous situations. He struggled to get past this until, while serving with MACO, he met a Romulan called Rhean. Despite their different cultures, Rhean helped Markus get over his issues and start to open up again. Tragedy struck however when Rhean was killed during a botched operation which also saw the virtual destruction of Markus’s own team. It wasn't until Markus met Cassandra Ladon (Cass as he affectionately calls her) while serving with JTFB that he once again found someone who he felt he could have a long term relationship and possible future with. Eventually, the two began a romantic relationship and (much to Markus’s Mothers delight) married in a ceremony on Albion. A traditional Betazoid ceremony soon followed on Betazed.

Although he can appear somewhat distant and cool when first meeting people, once he gets to know someone, Markus certainly has a friendly demeanour and something of a particular sense of humour – as experienced by his close friend Valerie Callahan whom is the long suffering victim of a practical joke campaign centred around her ‘love’ of the colour pink.

## CAREER DETAILS

### Albion Planetary Militia

* Joined the militia to fight the Klingons
* Gained a reputation for reckless bravery, to the point where he was overlooked for promotion to higher ranks
* Defied orders and led a small volunteer force on a suicidal diversionary assault to allow time for the evacuation of civilians
* As a veteran of the Klingon Conflict on Albion, Markus retains an honorary commission in the planetary militia with the rank of Captain. He was also awarded the militia’s highest honour, the Albion Cross

### Starfleet – Albion Sector Regiment

* Joined Starfleet as an enlisted soldier once Albion was liberated and the frontline moved away from the colony
* Despite now being a skilled combat veteran, still retained his reckless streak
* His skills were recognised by MACO (one Chief Sherwood) and he was encouraged to apply for selection to join their ranks

### MACO – SOU-861 “Jammy Dodgers”

* The unit, made up of a somewhat rag-tag group of individuals, was assigned to joint-ops with Romulan forces
* Despite their differences, formed a close bond with the Romulan’s
* Due to an intelligence error, the unit and their Romulan allies were led into an ambush and virtually wiped out, Markus being one of only a handful of survivors
* Although badly wounded, Markus sought out the Intel Officer responsible for the blunder and, as later recalled by Chief Sherwood (with more than a little pride) “...beat seven levels of shit out of that arsehole...with one arm in a cast and a leg so full of holes I could have used it as a sieve!” (the Chief himself having intervened to stop the fight before Markus could take it too far)
* The assault on the Intel Officer derailed any immediate prospects of promotion, but was somewhat hushed up due to the Intel Officers serious failure and the Romulan’s actually applauding Markus’s actions.

### MACO – SOU-045 “Oceans Fury”

* Recruited into Oceans Fury by Chief Sherwood who took Markus under his wing
* Prospered under the direct tutorage of Chief Sherwood participating in numerous successful, albeit highly classified missions

### MACO – Bajor Sector RRF

* Followed Chief Sherwood when he was re-assigned to Bajor Sector RRF
* Developed highly specialised skills in Recon, Infiltration and HALO insertion
* Recommended by Chief Sherwood and the RRF CO for Officer training due to his excellent service record.

### Starfleet Academy – Officer Commissioning School

* Attended the Academy’s specific Officer Commissioning School for Enlisted personnel
* Unsurprisingly excelled in small arms combat, unarmed combat and covert operations
* Showed a potential talent for command

### USS Diamond

* Assigned as Ensign as part of the ships MACO / Security detachment
* After the ship was boarded by the Hur’q, Markus assembled and led a scratch force of security officers and other volunteers in re-taking key areas of the ship
* Promoted to Lieutenant (Junior Grade) for his actions
* Sought re-assignment to active duty post with the Diamond laid up in space dock for extensive long term repairs and refit

### Joint Task Force Bellerophon

* Assigned to JTFB given the active nature of the task force
* Granted field promotion to full Lieutenant on basis of service record and experience
* Assigned to USS Thermopylae (Therm as known within the fleet)

### USS Thermopylae

* Appointed as Chief Tactical & Security Officer
* Oversaw overhaul of the Therms security teams, personally updating their training and methods so the force was befitting a fleet flagship
* Temporarily assigned as CO of USS Warspite for operations in the Raveh system
* Promoted to Lt. Commander and reassigned to Spec. Ops vessel USS Aegis when the Therm was laid up for extensive repairs and refit

### USS Aegis

* Initially assigned as Chief Tactical & Security Officer
* Assumed role of Executive Officer given his MACO status to better facilitate links between the ships crew and Spec Ops forces the Aegis hosted
* Given the initial unique and flexible command structure of the Aegis, wasnt unusual for the ship to have different CO’s depending on the mission
* As the most senior consistent command level officer on the Aegis, the crew therefore looked to and were influenced more by Markus than perhaps most other XO’s in the fleet. (done with the knowledge and permission of the ships CO, Captain Sharnid)
* His influence led the crew to behave in a more militaristic manor than a typical Starfleet crew, so much so a visiting Admiral with a love for Earth history commented fondly “..its like I’ve stepped onto the decks of a Royal Navy ship of old rather than a Starfleet vessel..”
* Has instilled a deep pride amongst the crew in their ship with the Aegis crest featuring prominently throughout the ship and on many uniforms
* Was present during test run of captured ISS Boudica, took command of the ship when tests on the ships experimental drive went wrong
* 2IC of raid to capture Jackson Miller and his rouge Marines – played a lead role in helping the ships crew and participating MACO’s come to terms with the losses suffered during the raid
* Led Black Ops raid on joint Terran & rouge Starfleet base – the raid not only captured the experimental USS Boudicca, but also recovered Commander Valerie Callahan who was thought lost and listed as KIA during the raid to capture Jackson Miller.
* Promoted to full Commander
* Singled out for awards and promotion to Captain for ongoing service and actions during the 'Broken Mirror' Campaign against Terrans
* Assigned as CO of the USS Aegis following her refit after the 'Broken Mirror' campaign
* Played a significant role in the Chimera Cluster campaign
* USS Aegis and her crew have earned multiple Outstanding Unit Commendations for their service