@Garden Gnome The Gamma Company was the only functional company indeed, though that was because the other companies were mostly wiped out, save Gamma's direct predecessor if I recall right. So, @LetMeDoStuff can correct me if I'm wrong, but I think you can create a Spartan from any other company, including bearing the alphabetical designation of that company.
Fireteam Leader: SgtMaj Viktor-A142 (Aura's best friend in the unit and only other survivor of the original Nodachi. He best knows how the big sister act wears on her, especially her insistence on downplaying her own issues.) Fireteam Second/Assault: Sgt. Aura-A023 Fireteam Demoman: Cpl Sal-C222 (On decent terms with Aura, not as swept up in her 'elder sister' act as the other fireteam members) Fireteam Markswoman: Pvt Maki-C222 (Good terms with Aura, very much so taken in by the Big Sister act) Fireteam Heavy Gunner: Pvt Jack-C098 (Good terms with Aura, enjoys having her as a sibling)
>Appearance:
- Helmet: Air Assault Variant - Left Shoulder: UA/Base Security - Right Shoulder: UA/Base Security - Chest: UA/Counter-Assault - Wrist: UA/Buckler - Utility: Tactical/Trauma Kit - Visor Colour: Silver - Knee Guards: Mark V [B] - Colours: Rust [Primary] and Teal [Secondary]
>Personality: For better or worse, Aura has been molded by her experiences as a Spartan. She's seen people die, and has taken plenty of lives herself, and as such has an intimate knowledge of death that few possess. She is very caring, in her own way, and takes it upon herself to ensure her fellow Spartans survive. For some, this manifests in the form of a hard, drill-sergeant like personality to keep the team motivated. For others, it is a soft, doting big sister, taking care of her beloved younger siblings. Truthfully, she'd love to always fill the latter role, but she knows sometimes people need someone hard, larger than life, to motivate them to keep going as opposed to the soft touch she wished she could always provide. Solid and dependable on and off the battlefield, Aura is a social enough beast to check in with her teammates and make conversation, but not so social as to overwhelm them. As a result of her elder sister complex, she has a hard time admitting when she needs help, and has a habit of chronically downplaying her own issues.
>Equipment: MA5B Assault Rifle, M45 Tactical Shotgun, Puma Backpack, Water canteens, First-aid Pouch, compass, protractor, pen, notebook, waterproof matches, water purification tablets, first-aid kit, three days rations, spare magazines for Rifle and shotgun, Multi-tool.
>Armour Enhancements: Jetpack
>A.I: Arielle, an AI given to Aura to assist in making tactical decisions, as well as increase her response times.
>Positive Traits: Agile and a good shot at a close and medium ranges, along with enough willpower to power a Frigate
>Negative Traits: Has issues with leaving people to die, couldn't hit the broad side of a barn at long range.
>General Likes: Running, Reading romance novels, Talking with her siblings
>General Dislikes/Fears: Assholes, Death and Rock Music
>General Background Planet of Birth: Harvest Place of Origin: Krasis, Harvest DOB: 07/30/2523 Childhood Home: Madam Brinkley's Home For The Less Fortunate, Eridanus VI
>Notable Training Records: Classroom Phase, Theoretical Course, Week 5: Cadet A023 is recorded as excelling in tactical and strategic courses, as well as theoretical understanding of other subjects. A023 consistently scores within top 1% of class, given day off by instructor to see if cadet was consumed by own success. Cadet A023 is recorded as utilizing day off to tutor less-capable students. Those who were seen speaking with A023 were seen making repeated return visits after exercises and receiving additional aid. All students thusly tutored showed 15% increase in scores, bringing some to the minimum requirement to remain in the program.
Survival Exercise, Survival Course, Week 13: Cadet A023 was inserted approx. 15 kilometers from nearest fellow cadet. Cadets were given no indication of other cadets position, nor were they instructed to work in groups. Surveillance drones depicted cadet A023 deviating from all optimal paths towards extraction or shelter towards fellow cadets. Cadet A023 was next seen assisting problem candidates with survival, to the point of delaying her own extraction to do so. Cadets assisted by A023 later showed marked increase in scores on both theoretical and practical exercises.
Simulated Warfare, Crucible Course, Week 22: Cadet A023 named leader of Team Nodachi by program head, dispatched into jungle armed with training rounds. Objective of exercise was to capture flag from instructors, cadets given no specific instructions to interact between fireteams. Encouragement to compete/deviate from group behavior given in form of extra incentive to first fireteam to acquire flag. Cadet A023 lead team to objective point, appearing to be operating within expected parameters. Instead of planning or launching assault, Team Nodachi intercepted other teams and coordinated. Cadet A023 was able to lead combined assault of approx. 75% of total remaining cadets on instructor position, resulting battle ended in minimal casualties for cadet group. Flag was given to least physically capable fireteam, supplementing their rations with additional food.
OPERATION BLACKHAWK: Objective: Destroy Covenant Factory facility Outcome: Operation Success Casualty Rate: 97% Forces Committed: Spartan III Alpha Company Notes: A023 distinguished herself by personally destroying the facility using hijacked Covenant Ordinance. With the usage of a standard UNSC issue jetpack and procured Covenant explosives, the facility's support beams were destroyed
OPERATION CATHARSIS Objective: Recover UNSC Asset Dr. Hideo Marazuki Outcome: Operation Success Casualty Rate: 0% (EDITOR'S NOTE: Why don't these things include wounded? A023 was in sick bay for two months after this!) Forces Committed: Spartan III Alpha Company Fireteam Nodachi Notes: Dr. Marazuki insist that without A023, he would be "As dead as my specimens", and credits her with the reported destruction of a Covenant Armored Squadron impeding the unit's path to extraction. A023 receives multiple commendations for Valor
OPERATION SHADOWED HILT Objective: Recover UNSC ODST Special Forces unit stranded behind enemy lines Outcome: Operation Failure Casualty Rate: 50% (EDITOR'S NOTE: Again, the wounded aren't included, does HIGHCOM even read these? A023 and the other survivor of Nodachi, A142, were in sickbay for a further three months Forces Committed: Spartan III Alpha Company Fireteam Nodachi Notes: A023 showed signs of psychological trauma in the aftermath of this operation. Was ultimately cleared for duty by psychologist.
OPERATION WAR HORSE Objective: Investigate Covenant "Black Site" Location Outcome: Operation Success, See Follow-up operation Casualty Rate: 0% Forces Committed: Spartan III Alpha Company Fireteam Nodachi Notes: Fireteam Nodachi came together as a team much quicker than originally theorized by the personnel department. Complaints were filed following this operation, citing that assets like A023 and A142 were best spent training the next generation of Spartans, not being sent on possible wild-goose chases
OPERATION BLACK SUMMER Objective: Destroy Covenant "Black Site" Location Outcome: Operation Success Casualty Rate: 56% Forces Committed: Spartan III Alpha Company Fireteam Nodachi, Spartan III Charlie Company, ODST 101st Btn Notes: This was expected to be a much more lethal operation by command, reasons for lower casualty rates are unknown. Fireteam Nodachi's members each received more medals than I'll ever see for valor, with enemy equipment again being used to destroy their own facility. (EDITOR'S NOTE: No better place to put it, so I'll list it here. Following this, Fireteam Nodachi was reassigned to train new Spartans until present time)
OPERATION GREY AXE Objective: Assassinate Covenant Fleet Master, destroy flagship "Vigilant Redemption" Outcome: Operation Failure Casualty Rate: Unknown, Theorized to be 90% Forces Committed: Mixed Spartan III Task Force, ODST 89th Btn, UNSC Marines 43rd Btn Notes: Current fate of A023 unknown, theorized to be KIA (EDITOR'S NOTE: Yeah, we'll see. Our girl will pull through again.)
>Known Affiliates: FAMILY Father: Alexander Jones DECEASED DoD: October 7th, 2525 Mother: Kelli Jones DECEASED DoD: October 7th, 2525 Sister: Ariana Jones DECEASED DoD: October 7th, 2525
FIRETEAM NODACHI Adam A121 DECEASED DoD: February 7th, 2545 Misti A593 DECEASED DoD: February 7th, 2545 Viktor A142 ACTIVE Maki C321 ACTIVE Sal C222 ACTIVE Jack C098 ACTIVE