Olexi

> *My job is to heal the wounded and that is what I intend to do. What's the matter if there's a little bit of blue under that river of red?*     — [Deleted] when caught healing New Conglomerate troops while still a member of the Terran Republic
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## [Deleted]

[Deleted] is currently a New Conglomerate combat medic serving alongside other members of the 73rd Combined Arms Battalion. However, this was not always the case. [Deleted] has previously served with the Terran Republic and, as a result attempts to steer clear of the NC/TR combat as best as possible.

## Time with the Terran Republic

[Deleted] had originally been convinced by his childhood friends that he should enlist in the Terran Republic's armed forces with them despite his pacifist views. After enlisting [Deleted] was assigned to Sierra Ranger Regiment, Second Battalion, First Company. This assignment put his medical ability to the test as his company experienced heavy casualties during their campaign on Amerish. During his time with the Republic army, [Deleted] frequently attempted to have deep discussions with his companions about the morality of the war often asking if they thought the Republic and Conglomerate should again focus on joining together, most of which was met with teasing or flat out being ignored. Despite his insecurities, [Deleted] felt obligated to stay with his friends but often found himself secretly tending to wounded Conglomerate troops and sympathizers after battles.

## Escape from oppression

On August 29, 2847 [Deleted]'s commanding officer accompanied by [Deleted]'s life long friend, [Deleted], discovered him mending the wounds of a Conglomerate trooper after a Republic victory on Indar. [Deleted]'s commander ordered him to execute the soldiers on site. He refused and responded, "*My job is to heal the wounded and that is what I intend to do. What's the matter if there's a little bit of blue under that river of red?*". The officer deemed [Deleted] to be a traitor and nearly killed him before Nikolai shot the man in the back of the head, swiftly killing him. With no other options [Deleted], Nikolai, and the wounded NC soldier hid in the dessert for days until New Conglomerate forces could once again regain a foothold on the continent.

## Founding the 73rd Combined Arms Battalion

After word of [Deleted] and Nikolai's defection had reached their friends still serving in the Terran military many decided to convert as well. This left the New Conglomerate with a large quantity of Terran soldiers who were disliked by mainstream Conglomerate troopers. Since [Deleted] had spent a considerable amount of time with the Conglomerate and had distinguished himself in the field for his ability to keep large forces of troops moving even after sustaining heavy injuries, NC command saw it fit to allow [Deleted] to lead his freshly converted Terrain allies in battle. Having been through rigorous Terran military training [Deleted]'s troops are capable of adapting to many different scenarios. The troops pride themselves with their ability to mount and dismount armor with great speed and effectiveness. The battalion has taken to calling themselves The Marauders, symbolizing the mutiny like shift in power between [Deleted] and his previous Terran commander. [Deleted] is not fond of the name as he has said it is not how he wishes to be remembered.

## Views on the war after converting

[Deleted] had never been fond of the war between the Republic and Conglomerate and his newfound allegiance to the NC had not changed that, although he vehemently despises the Vanu Sovereignty. [Deleted] openly states he believes that no faction on Araxus in morally right, and when asked to pick a side he thought was right he responded;

> "*It isn't that simple. This Republic isn't the Republic I was taught to love growing up, our last true leader was murdered by his own constituents. The VS are wrong because, even if it's not perfect, I like being human and have no intentions of saying hello to some alien god thing when I die. As for the NC, I don't trust our leaders one bit. They're so focused on the bottom line that they can't see farther than a few battles in front of them. The ones who really wanted peace were blown up with poor Tom Connery anyway. So why choose to fight for them? The way I see it is that this planet is finished. I'm fighting for Earth. I don't want our "republic" making its way back home with an army of undead super soldiers and I sure as hell don't want the VS to cleanse it of the "non-believers". What's stopping the NC from making "trade routes" home and adding to the problem then? Our own instability is what. This is a faction full of rebels and backstabbers, we won't last long after this war. If it takes a Conglomerate victory that ends in all our destruction to save Earth then so be it. If it's even half as nice as the history books say it is then the innocent there don't deserve to see the horrors that have been created here. Maybe I'm just a Terran without hope, but I honestly think this is the only shot we've got."*
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