Derek "Skullface" Garrett

**Skullface**, real name Derek Garrett; Is a Task Force 609 member, characterised by his trademark mask and his imposing presence in the shadows. Notably, he is mostly trusted by Sloane Duquesne and Dallas "Mohawk" Caelan.

## Biography

### Background

Derek Garrett, born in Camelot. He joined the Supreme Air Service during his mid-20s and spent the majority of his career serving numerous short-term deployments and carrying out covert missions in classified locations. He honed his skills in a variety of areas, including clandestine tradecraft, sabotage, ambushes, and infiltrations into restricted areas and hazardous environments. Derek hid his identity, as well as his disfiguring facial scars, behind a trademark metal skull figured mask to maintain his anonymity in the field.

### Operation Ramaza

On October 8, 2008, a joint Task Force 609/Delta HAWK operation codenamed *Operation Ramaza* was launched. Skullface worked alongside Sloane Duquesne, Dallas "Mohawk" Caelan, Sean "Buckethead" Vickers, Sandman and Grinch as they hunted down Ramaza. They assaulted the main compound and were able to recover some intel, but ends up being ambushed by a bomb, forcing the team to evacuate. During the evac, Dallas was wounded by a GA R-7 and was partially knocked out. An AC-150 tried to defend the team as they sprinted toward their evac point, but was shot down, leaving the team completely vulnerable. Sloane selflessly stayed behind to facilitate the team's escape and was wounded and captured.

## Personality

   Derek has become an isolated, cold-blooded, and exclusionary person as a result of his harsh upbringing; friendships do not come easily to him. He is rarely seen smiling and frequently has an emotionless expression, which is masked by his mask. Skullface has little regard for some superiors, as a Panamoan Army general betrayed the Task Force 609 at some point, forcing him to operate alone rather than in teams, and he is cautious about who he trusts. While Derek has a realistic outlook on life, he is fascinated by, and even admires, people who have a strong sense of duty and righteousness—people who devote their lives to, and even die for, causes they believe in. Skullface's life had been marred by adversity and betrayal, but he possessed an unyielding spirit that allowed him to persevere through even the darkest of times. His ability to bounce back from setbacks and keep pushing forward, even when faced with overwhelming odds, defined his character.

## Abilities

Skullface's skills as a special forces operator were nothing short of extraordinary, and his prowess in various areas was instrumental in his success throughout his career.

Skullface was a master of covert and clandestine operations. His ability to move in and out of hostile environments without leaving a trace, gather critical intelligence, and execute missions with precision was unparalleled. He had an innate talent for blending into the shadows, making him a true ghost on the battlefield. Understanding the nevian psyche was another of Skullface's skills. He could manipulate and deceive adversaries, exploiting their fears and weaknesses to gain the upper hand. His psychological tactics often proved invaluable in missions involving hostage rescue or interrogation.

Skullface's exceptional skills and unwavering commitment to his missions and comrades made him a legend in the world of covert operations.

### Skills

* **Master Infiltrator**: Skullface's skills in infiltration are so impressive, that he can blend in and out as a silent, intimidating henchmen on the enemy. His expertise in this aspect are comparable to Black Velvet assassins. This also gives him exceptional recon and scouting skills, allowing him to be a reliable intel gatherer.

* **Master Combatant**: He is known for his vicious skills in intense combat. He's a ruthless hand-to-hand combatant and proficient in various weapons. However, due to his tendency to operate alone, he is usually armed with long ranged rifles.

* **Master Strategist**: Extremely skilled at making tactical decisions with ease and precision.

* **Expert Marksman**: Skullface is skilled in various conventional firearms, and shown remarkable marksmanship throughout his career as a spec-ops operative. When he preferred to operate alone, he grew fond of using longer ranged weapons such as marksman rifles and sniper rifles.

## Trivia

### General

* Derek no listed blood type in his own profile and government records. This makes him a spectral, or a ghost in the battlefield and outside warzones.
* Has massive facial scars and burns.
* He appears to be an excellent sniper, even superior to Sloane Duquesne.
* Asking him to remove his mask is pointless, as he will NOT risk showing his charred face.
* Not to mention, Derek is a big and strong man.