Platoon o' Shadow Eternity

Sergeant Jack "Redrum" Morgan - As the leader of the platoon's technical division and the unofficial leader of the platoon itself, Jack Morgan is close to the very model of a modern major-general. Recruited from a nigh-lawless world going through a golden age of piracy after the death of the legendary pirate captain Whitebeard, Jack is always optimistic even in the worst situations. Though he knows very little about computers, he is a dab hand at mechanics and basic engineering.

Sergeant Pelinal "Whitestreak" Jirich - Often caught harshly disciplining his non-human squaddies, Pelinal is a vicious human supremacist in control of the platoon's sniper unit. Recruited from the world of Nirn, Pelinal has a strange affinity for magic that he insists on ignoring in favor of killing his foes in the most brutal manner possible. Pelinal is a no-nonsense leader with a heart as cold as ice, and makes sure his squaddies share this attitude on the battlefield. This has not prevented him from making grisly bets with David Leatherhoff, leading to the creation of the platoon's new favorite pastime: "Sniper HORSE".

Sergeant Julius "Silverback" Aldo - Often mocked for the fact that he is a sapient gorilla hailing from a planet where ape rules over man, Julius is the leader of this platoon's heavy weapons squad. Explosives, squad assault weapons, and all forms of military hardware are Julius' forte. Julius acts like a father to his men, and flies into a rage when any of his soldiers are killed. Though he has no artistic skill, Julius is a big fan of painting, and often lines his part of the barracks with his crude paintings.

Sergeant David "Blackjack" Leatherhoff - After a harrowing clash with his addiction to antidepressants, David has found a new lease on life with Shadow Eternity as the leader of the platoon's covert operations unit. David is a very fervent gambler, and his general emotionlessness makes it very hard to see his tells. David enjoys making bets with his fellow cov-ops and collects knives in his spare time.

Private Wilhelm "Helhound"  Oberweiss DECEASED - One of many recruits from the planet Helghan, Wilhelm is a bright young man with an unusual tendency to mutilate any fallen UMMA soldiers he finds. Some think he has a grudge against republics, and that's why he joined up. Of course, he'll never tell.

Private Howie "Screamer" Neger DECEASED - Though he is a kind man at heart, Howie has a tendency to overreact in combat. Often, he has charged into battle against a far-superior foe, and only survived thanks to the concentrated efforts of his comrades. Howie is trying to earn enough money to pay for a bone marrow transplant for his youngest daughter, and has thus far only reached half of that goal. Fortunately, his comrades have been pitching in a small portion of their wages to help him out.

Private Otik "Knothole" Horak - When the barren Horak family prayed for a child, they got Otik. Wooden, omnivorous, and suffering from an insatiable appetite for human flesh, Otik is not a very social being. Otik's largest redeeming trait is his nigh-indestructibility. So long as he can plant a few of his cuttings back at the base, he'll be right as rain in a few months.

Private Ollanius "Imperial" Pious - Named after the legendary Imperium hero of the same name, Ollanius is a hot mess of bitter hatred against the Imperium and anything like it. After the destruction of his home city of Vervunhive, Ollanius seeked Shadow Eternity to help liberate his world from Imperial control. Unfortunately, the conflict sparked an even larger conflict between UMMA, SE, Chaos, and Imperium forces; eventually, the whole planet was subjected to Exterminatus and abandoned by the UMMA troops stationed there.

Private Arby's "Idiocrat" Mcdonalds - With barely any grasp of the English language or elementary knowledge and the inability to outsmart even Private Microcline, Arby's is dumb muscle without the muscle. The only good thing about his existence is his steady aim and religious devotion to firearms. Arby's was recruited from what appears to be a post-apocalyptic world, now under complete control of corporate entities. This world has since been destroyed by Shadow Eternity to make way for a new hyperspace bypass.

Private Hu "Lucky" Ameye - With no memory to speak of beyond his own name, Hu has nothing to return to back home. Hu is horrendously unlucky, but mysteriously manages to survive whatever life throws his way through sheer force of will and dumb luck. Hu was recruited from New York, after clearing out a small warehouse of thugs. When asked for his name, Hu simply replied 'Hu Ameye?'

Private Bernd "Unteralt" Bachmann - With nothing to do back home, Bernd joined up with Shadow Eternity simply for something to do. Bernd is an abject coward, but is a phenomenal computer hacker. Of course, since a majority of his fellow soldiers come from places without computers, he is by default the best hacker in the unit.

Private Sindibad "Sandstorm" Darude - Hailing from the kingdom of Araby, Sindibad is a born-and-raised Eunoch. Sindibad uses his Eunoch training to phenomenal effect in melee combat, and has managed to supplant the drill instructor in physical exercises. Sindibad was recruited after being rescued from a prolonged fight against a large group of ratmen, apparently after attempting to halt their mining efforts.

Private Flint "Gritman" Marko - An ex-criminal recruited from New York, Flint is excellent at covert-ops. Though his skills are well-paid for, he sends all his money back home for some reason. Some of his friends suspect he's got some sweetie back home that he wants to live in luxury, others think he's just setting up a bundle of cash to return to once he's given some shore leave.

Private Microcline "Box of Rocks" [no last name given] - Recruited from a strange disc-shaped world out in the farther reaches of the multiverse, Microcline is everything that defines a troll. Big, dumb, and plenty strong, Microcline is the best bet for any heavy weapons specialist. Oddly enough, he thinks quicker in cold areas. Microcline does not give much of a reason for joining other than "I luvs ta smash da squishees"; perhaps we should ask him when he's chilled out?

Private Ronly "Bone Lee" Jones - A fine African-American gentleman from some version of Missouri, Ronly Bone Lee Jones (pronounced Ar-Bee Jones) is a big fan of big explosions, and weighs himself down with every type of bomb he can find. Ronly has joined up only because of the generous severance package offered by Shadow Eternity for its veterans. If he can finish one more tour, he'll be free to enjoy all the pleasures of the multiverse.

Private Rimanahson "Eagle-Eye" Videril - A cybernetically-enhanced soldier from the far-flung future, Rimanahson possesses strength and stamina far beyond any normal human. Unfortunately, he can only eat through a nutrient-rich paste carefully-designed by the Shadow Eternity science staff. Nobody knows how or why he joined up, and he appears to be constantly speaking to two people only he can see.

Private Doppo "Shinshinkai" Orochi - The disgraced master of a dojo, Doppo has turned to Shadow Eternity out of desperation to avoid being killed by his disgruntled former students. Doppo is a master of Budo-style Karate, and puts it to good use on the frontlines.

Private Appule "Doc" Manbaran - With blue spotty skin and a crippling allergy to alcohol, Appule has directed all his efforts to the medical field. Unfortunately, he does not have an accredited degree and so operates without a license. When asked why he joined, Appule said "my last boss was a right bastard. I think Shadow Eternity is a better long-term solution."

Private Escherichia-Coli "Little Green" #644 - Constantly insisting that he's "not green", Escherichia is a hot-headed big-headed alien with a penchant for lightning guns and controlling people with his psychic powers. Escherichia joined up due to his species' genetic need for human DNA. Without a fresh supply of DNA, his people would rapidly die out from genetic deficencies.

Private Ingvar "Ol' Tentacle-Arm" Bubonicus - Hailing from way up north, Ingvar is suffering from some unusual mutation that has replaced his left arm with an eye-coated tentacle. Attempts to replace it with cybernetics have failed, due to the arm making a very good argument for its continued existence. Ingvar joined up solely to find a "glorious death in battle"; it has not made him very popular with the other troops.