Major Gray's Platoon

U.S. Marine Soldiers of Major Gray's Platoon

**Major Gray's Platoon** were a military unit in SGCBarbierian's The Crafting Dead Roleplay, led by Major Gray. They served as protagonists from Season eight to twelve until they were killed in an attack on the CDC by The Strangers. The Military Unit is set to make a special appearance with newer members in the Crafting Dead: New World Order.

## Pre-Apocalypse

Prior to the outbreak, this Military Unit fought in conflicts like Afghanistan and many other areas with US involvement.

## Post-Apocalypse

Following the outbreak of the Zaxen Virus in Fall of 2014 and the rise of the threat of walkers, this Military Unit was called up. They were sent to Greenfield a few months later with orders to evacuate survivors due to the city being marked for napalm as part of an operation to clear out walkers.

#### Season 3

##### "Friend or Foe?"

In the episode ***"Friend or Foe?"*** Major Gray is on a patrol on the streets of Greenfield and is going through an area where Nick and his Group have a base. He guns down atleast one walker, causing him to be noticed by Nick and the others, who rush down to see who he is. When they call out to him, he approaches the gate and questions who they are. The group doesn't respond to his questions and instead asks why he is out on the streets shooting walkers. Major Gray asks how many of them there are and how long they been at their building. When Nick answers, Gray mentions that he has been through the area and hasn't encountered them despite being with patrolmen. He questions where they've been aswell and reveals that he's from the US Marine Corps. When asked, he confirms of there being Military presence close by. He is allowed inside through the gate and admits that he usually has his men with him and claims that his Platoon does not have the membership it used to during early deployment. However, he says there isn't a cure for the infection yet and that their objectives are to find survivors. Nick asks him if he is hunting down the cannibals in the city. This question confuses the Major and when Nick elaborates on the past conflict, he questions if Nick is exaggerating, but is told the stories are true. When they tell him about the death of Jordan, Gray says he has had to bury his soldiers in the past months. He asks Shark to look at the uniform he has, when questioned if he was a bandit. Nick introduces himself and proposes a deal where the two sides help eachother and in return Red is brought to justice. Gray agrees to the deal and reveals that there is a base not faraway from where he came from. When inside the groups base, Gray notes it being unsafe due to there being walkers inside. Ghetto agrees to allow him to rest in his room and gives an MRE.

A few minutes later, Gray informs the group he cleared a few walkers. He agrees to take them to his Platoon in the morning.

##### "Military Evacuation!"

In the episode **"Military Evacuation!"** Gray leads Nick's Group towards his Platoon. Along the way, he mentions that a transmission received had told that transport would be sent for the evacuation. When they arrive, Gray is revealed to have been saying the truth as his Platoons base is fortified heavily. Gray calls out for Private David Sanders and gets no response. The camp is shown to have tents and supplies on on the ground. While the group loots enthusiasticly, Gray continues to calm out for his Private, who along with other Marines is shown to not be around. The mood and tone quickly change when the Private is shown to have left behind a note. In it, he informs Gray that the Lieutenant ordered immediate evacuation due to Command in Washington DC marking the area for napalm. He advises Gray to leave the city with any supplies they had left behind. He gives the location of a vehicle that can be used at a GG Gas Station within the city. When asked, Gray reminds them that the transports were due to arrive soon and he didn't know it was gonna happen right away. He also admits that they left behind as he ordered them to.

#### Season 4

##### "Keep Watch!"

In the episode ***"Keep Watch!"*** Major Gray leaves AK's Ship and Nick's Group by stealing a lifeboat. He leaves behind a note apologizing and explaining that he has to find his Platoon. He says that once he finds them, he will attempt to find the group again with the help of his men.

#### Season 8

##### "Major Gray!"

In the episode ***"Major Gray!"*** Gray reunites with Nick and his Group on the rooftop of a building in the edge of Atlanta. He takes them to the CDC using a helicopter, where he and his Platoon are stationed with the objective of defending it while the scientists work on the cure. When he lands, Corporal Langley is at the helipad to meet him. He is told that Nick's Group will be escorted in and asks him to inform the other Marines to open up the gates soon. As he talks with Nick, he tells him that dozens of his men are inside the CDC and confirms that Langley is one of them. Gray tells them that the Platoon received orders to leave Greenfield in order to defend the CDC. When Gray found them, he regained command. Nick agrees with the choice to leave Gray behind if it meant saving humanity. Gray gives a tour of the yard and says his men attempt to fight off hordes which they used to do using sandbags initially as defense before a two block barrier was erected. He informs them his men need to be inside to unlock the biometric gates. When Nick asks if there are rooms available for his group to rest, Gray tells him that one of his men will guide them.

Inside the CDC, Gray shows what his men do in their freetime. He shows the break room where they spend freetime when not on duty.

In the CDC laboratory, the main scientist named Professor X reveals two reanimated test subjects that were Major Gray's Men until they were killed by walkers. The Professor tells Nick it was unfortunate what happened and that is why they are fresh subjects.

##### "Formula X"

In the episode ***''Formula X"*** Gray informs Nick to give him a few hours to gather soldiers for a search mission to find Ghetto and Jin. He tells Nick to not worry as they will be using the helicopter.

##### "CDC Attack!"

In the episode ***"CDC Attack!"*** Red and his Men blow up the CDC gate and rush in. In response, the Marines get into cover. One Marine announces that there has been a breach. He orders everyone to open fire on the attackers. A shootout begins, but Red's Men gain the upper hand with one Marine being grazed. As a result, the Marines retreat and are captured.

#### Season 9

##### "3 Days Later"

In the episode ***"3 Days Later"*** Gray informs Nick and Uni about the situation with his platoon in the aftermath of Red's occupation of the CDC. He reveals most of his soldiers are wounded and there aren't enough able bodied ones to fill in the patrol requirements.

#### Season 10

##### "Subterranean"

In the episode ***"Subterranean"*** Shelby walks down a CDC hall towards the second floor windows where Major Gray is standing. She informs him that Nick and Bobby had not come back in days from their supply run. Gray admits he is worried about them. Shelby requests a few Marines to get a search party organized. Gray immediately refuses due to the CDC having issues defending itself. He warns her that they have manpower issues and taking men off existing duty would put the safezone at risk.

#### Season 11

##### "Radio Tower"

In the episode ***"Radio Tower"*** Nick manages to radio Major Gray all the way to Atlanta. He reveals that Shelby is imprisoned by Red and urgent help is needed. He requests Gray to bring his men, guns and the helicopter due to them likely having to fight Red's Guards. Gray goes off to check the CDC helicopter and resources. He comes back with bad news, saying that the helicopter is out of fuel due to him and his men going on a supply run. He reveals they need a week to get supplies or fuel to rescue Shelby.

#### Season 12

##### "Barney's Back!"

In the teaser ***"Barney's Back!"*** the Marines are shown to not be on patrol with Red's Men, causing a walker pileup at the CDC perimeter.

##### "Tough Decision"

In the episode ***''Tough Decision"*** during a CDC council meeting, Gray mentions that Red's Men have been helping his men patrol through the halls and outside, ensuring safety and strength of the CDC.

##### "Sacrifice"

In the episode ***"Sacrifice"*** all soldiers along with Red's Army and most of Nick's Group go to the CDC yard to fight off the Strangers and their horde.

#### Season 13

##### "Death and Destruction"

In the episode ***"Death of Destruction"*** The platoon is revealed to have been wiped out along with other defenders during the CDC Attack by the Strangers.

## Members

•Major Steven Gray *(Commander)*

•1st Lieutenant Jasper Monroe

•Corporal Langley

•Private David Sanders

•Private Chase Monroe

•Mike Brady

•Tanaka

•Marine Soldier 1

•Marine Soldier 2

•Marine Soldier 3

•Marine Soldier 4

•A few dozen unnamed soldiers

## Killed Victims

* An unknown amount of Enemies of the State *(Pre-Apocalypse)*
* Numerous counts of Zombies

## Deaths

* Marine Soldier 3 *(Alive and Zombified)*
* Marine Soldier 4 *(Alive and Zombified)*
* Marine Soldier 2
* Marine Soldier 1
* Corporal Langley
* Major Gray
* Many unnamed Marine Soldiers

## Trivia

* This Military Unit was one of the longest lasting, managing to survive despite the fall of high command.
* Crafting Dead New World Order will most likely reveal the fates of many soldiers before Nick's Group met them.