Alfred Winnick

**Alfred Winnick** is the former commander of the Winslow Accord. Enigmatic, calculated and exceptionally intelligent. However, he quickly sabotaged the Accord that lead to the start of a new war, the *Futureline*.

## Biography

### Background

The origins of the mane known as Alfred Winnick remain shrouded in mystery, with no available records indicating his date of birth or early life. What is known is that he hails from the powerful nation of the Panamoan Republic, a significant player on Nexonia Prime. His rise to prominence within the Winslow Accord, a multinational military alliance, raises questions and suspicions.

It is widely speculated that Winnick's ascent to the position of Commander in the Winslow Accord in 2051 was not solely based on merit or military expertise. There are persistent rumors that suggest he may have employed underhanded methods, possibly involving bribery and manipulation, to secure his leadership role. These suspicions have led to a cloud of doubt surrounding his legitimacy.

### The Haywire

Alfred Winnick's defining moment occurred during the critical events of *HAYWIRE*. As the commander of the Winslow Accord, he was entrusted with the safety of a vital THETA convoy carrying cybernetic enhancements and advanced technology. However, his actions during this mission revealed his true colors.

#### Betrayal

When the convoy came under a surprise attack by the Communist Defence Pact (CDP), Winnick made a deliberate choice not to issue the order for the Winslow Accord's battalion to intervene and assist the beleaguered convoy. This betrayal left the multinational spec ops team assigned to protect the convoy in shambles, killing all 120 members except for Leonard Griffin and soon instigated a conflict known as the *Futureline*.

His actions in the aftermath of the convoy attack suggest a hidden agenda driven by personal ambition. Winnick's betrayal led him to defect to the CDP, where he aligned himself with their leadership, Ayisha and Jonal Kohlan. Together, they orchestrated the CDP's war efforts against the Winslow Accord and the broader *Futureline* conflict.

## Personality

Alfred Winnick presents a facade of competence and military prowess, which initially earned him his position of Commander. However, beneath this veneer lies a web of ambition, deceit, and self-serving motivations. His betrayal of the Winslow Accord was a calculated move to further his personal agenda, though he remains unaware of the outside influence that manipulated him.

Winnick exhibits an unwarranted bravado in combat, often wielding shotguns and relying on close-quarters combat tactics. This overconfidence may be attributed to his questionable aim, a trait that stands in stark contrast to his perception of military superiority and dominance. Perhaps most notably, Alfred Winnick holds a disdainful view of traditional Nevian values and society, considering them obsolete. He places great importance on cybernetics and THETA technology, believing them to be the path to progress and dominance.

## Abilities

Alfred Winnick proved to be a capable commander, but his ambitions, combined with Corvus' influence, led him to violate the Winslow Accord and defect to the Communist Defence Pact.

### Abilities

* **Master Leader**: Alfred Winnick is a great leader with experience in military tactics and strategies, and even saw combat himself that makes him a very capable leader in the battlefield.

* **Brilliant Tactician**: His strategic acumen allows him to plan and execute intricate schemes, both on and off the battlefield. He is adept at exploiting his opponents' weaknesses, predicting their movements, and devising long-term strategies to achieve his goals.

* **Master Spy**: Alfred Winnick's most prominent skill, is being a highly competent spy. His main spy ability was remaining cryptic while manipulating people with ease. This was shown when he turned against the Winslow Accord at the outset of the Futureline war, quickly becoming a Communist Defence Pact commander until he was subjected to a Manhunt by the Accord via SCIA. Winnick is a master of subterfuge, capable of concealing his true intentions and motivations. He can infiltrate enemy ranks, gather information covertly, and maintain a facade of loyalty while secretly pursuing his own agenda.

* **Master Manipulator**: Winnick excels at creating elaborate ruses and decoys to mislead his enemies. He is skilled at crafting false narratives, setting up ambushes, and orchestrating diversions to confuse and disorient his adversaries.

## Trivia

### General

* Winnick's enigma made him iconic, but it soon gave away when he betrayed he Accord so that he could jumpstart the new Cold War.
* He has a knack for escaping tight situations and evading capture. Whether it's slipping away from a compromised location or disappearing into the shadows, Winnick's elusiveness is a key asset.
* Leonard Griffin, the lone survivor of the spec ops team during the convoy attack, had always harbored suspicions about Alfred Winnick. He sensed something was amiss, but he couldn't pinpoint the extent of Winnick's betrayal until the fateful events of "*The Haywire*".
* Due to his acts of treason, the Supreme Central Intelligence Agency. Gemma Kane made it personal to hunt him down, which earned his ire and also hated how Jerrick Taylor is able to aid her in their manhunt against him.
* Winnick is also noted for his terrible aim, with his signature weapon being mostly the Barecci 12.
* Commander Alfred Winnick is deeply misogynistic. Keira Knight, Tania and Mako Grayson found him only respecting due to their skills as soldiers, and not because they are women.
* How did he even got his cybernetics are a mystery.
* Following his betrayal and defection to the Communist Defence Pact, Captain Jerrick Taylor, the current Winslow Accord forces commander, takes it upon himself to assist the Supreme Central Intelligence Agency (SCIA) in a relentless manhunt for Winnick.
* Alfred Winnick's notoriously poor aim with firearms has led him to favor shotguns in combat. The semi-automatic Barecci 12 shotgun is his weapon of choice, providing a wider spread and higher chances of hitting his targets at close range, compensating for his lack of marksmanship.