Cyrus Killgore

A renegade special forces agent, **Cyrus Killgore** has been waging a personal war against the Invid on occupied Earth.

## Background

A part of the UEEF, Cyrus Killgore displayed both considerable skill and an independent streak during his training. After entering service, his experiences in the field saw him recommended for special operations duty; a field that he took to with aplomb. He proved to be most effective when operating as a part of a small unit with minimal oversight and broad latitude to act. He was rapidly promoted to command of a small independent operations unit, a role that suited him well.

Cyrus and his unit were included as a part of the 10th Mars Division force sent by the UEEF to liberate Earth from the Invid. While not intended to be a part of the initial invasion, Cyrus was instead supposed to act as a recon element once the 10th made landfall, both to hook up with local resistance forces and to weaken Invid forces on the ground Instead, Cyrus’ unit was all but destroyed during the failed liberation of Earth, with him being one of the few survivors, left stranded in South America.

Realising that he was effectively alone, he opted to continue his mission by whatever means necessary. Having established that the people of Earth were not going to aid him out of any sense of altruism or desire to be free, he decided to take other methods to continue his mission. Using a combination of charisma and his Cyclone, Killgore took control of the Zeroes, a biker gang, and reformed them into his own personal army. He convinced them to fight against the Invid, using a combination of the promise of power and wealth for supporting him and the threat of what would happen to those who disagreed as motivation.

For the last four years, Cyrus and his private army have continued his personal war against the Invid. However, he has done such with an entirely ruthless drive, not bothering for the collateral damage or fallout of his actions. Instead, he feels that his actions are entirely justified in defeating the Invid, knowing full well that he is not likely to receive any aid, ether from the people of Earth or the Expeditionary force.

## Personality

Cyrus Killgore is very much a believer in the idea that the ends justify the means. He wants to complete his mission and drive the Invid from Earth, but at the same time, he is willing to do whatever he sees as being necessary to achieve that goal. For example, if he planned to destroy a Protoculture farm then he would not make any effort to rescue the slave workers, seeing such as being a needless complication. Likewise, he sees nothing wrong with raiding settlements for supplies, feeling that the people would most likely not help him anyway.

His efforts are aided by his own natural charisma and propensity for theatrics. While ruthless, he is a capable leader, and knows how to play to his men and ensure their loyalty while also giving them what they want. He has rewarded the most talented and loyal of his band with looted weapons, equipment and even a few recovered Mecha, and uses the promise of more as a way to keep them solidly behind him. However, he will also not hesitate to make an example of anyone who attempts to betray him or simply tries to strike out on their own.

## Weapons and Equipment

Cyrus Killgore was issued with a VR-041H Saber Cyclone, which he has become quite deadly proficient with over the years on Earth. However, he is also fully aware of its limitations and that it is no match for the larger and more advanced Invid mecha; as such, he would prefer to acquire something larger and more powerful if possible. He also has a suit of CVR-3 armour to support its transformation.

Besides the Gallant H-90 weapon system he was originally issued, Killgore has salvaged, looted or stolen a number of other weapons over the years. He also seems to have no issues with acquiring explosives as needed for his various operations. While much of what he has looted has been passed on to members of his gang as rewards, he has kept more than a few choice weapons for himself.

## Game Information

* **Career:** Marine
	+ **Focus:** Assaulter

* **Talents:**
	+ Tactical Action
	+ Counterattack
	+ Lead the Charge

* **Qualifications:**
	+ Cyclone
	+ All Ground Vehicles