Rick-077

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"I dare you to shoot this."

- Rick taunting a by pointing at the red bullseye emblem on his chest.

Chief Petty Officer Richard-077 was a SPARTAN-II super soldier and the leader of the Platinum Team until late 2552.

Personality and Description
Rick was loquacious and free with his opinions. Due to being egotistical, Rick did not get along well with many others, including nearly all of the other SPARTANs; Rick's only true friends were Annie-003, Dom-094, and Gunnery Sergeant Mike Parks. Rick was a natural leader and thus served as an effective replacement for the deceased Annie, despite the lack of respect others gave him. He barked orders but deep down was only strict because he cared deeply for his comrades. His choice in Armor Ability reflected this as he carried a drop shield to protect himself and his squadmates. Rick also had romantic feelings for Commander Caseiro, but never never had the chance to personally reveal those feelings to her.

In terms of skills, Rick specialized in close ranged and moderately long ranged combat. He often carried a battle rifle and a pistol or shotgun to fill in both roles.

Early Childhood
Rick was kidnapped and conscripted into the SPARTAN-II Program at the age of 6 by Dr. Catherine Halsey. He was trained on Reach by Déjà and Chief Petty Officer Franklin Mendez.

In the year 2525, he underwent and survived severe augmentation procedures that enhanced his physical capabilities.

Human-Covenant War
"Why won't you just stand still and let me kill you? You're going to die anyway!"

- Rick, commenting on a Sangheili Ultra's evasion.

Operation Squall
The Contumacy was hidden within a complex cavern on Catacomb. The Covenant ground forces were this time led personally by 'Akamee. After Rick struck the ending blow on 'Akamee, Dom-094 was separated from the team in the chaos of the battle. The covenant gave up the search as the Minister of Justice decided that this relic was unimportant and ordered the glassing of Catacomb. The members of the Platinum Team were forced to leave their comrade behind. Rick was furious and disheartened when the Platinum Team was forced to leave his friend behind as the Covenant glassed Catacomb. Rick regretted the decision and blamed himself for the loss of his best friend.

Battle of Upsilon Andromedae e
A distress signal was released from the Upsilon Andromedae system. A small fleet of five UNSC ships with two of them housing remaining members of the Platinum Team answered the call. By the time they reached the system, the Covenant had already glassed much of Upsilon Andromedae e and the SPARTANs were unable to be deployed. The UNSC Alacrity, which had Christian and Sam, was severally damaged in the naval battle that ensued. After the ships reached the other side of the slipspace tunnel, Maurice, Rick, and Andrew waited for their comrades in the UNSC Alexandra. The Alacrity never came through, leaving Maurice, Rick, and Andrew the only three remaining SPARTANs of the Platinum Team.

Halo: Platinum Annals Attributes
Rick relies more on long ranged combat, due to his relatively slower speed. His pistol or shotgun serves as an excellent point defense weapon in case enemies get too close. Rick's armor ability is Drop Shield.

First Encounter
Health: 42

Special Attacks

 * Neutral: EBR Burst (16 damage)
 * Side: Uber-Pistol (18 damage)
 * Up: Upwards Battle Rifle Burst (18 damage)
 * Down: Frag Grenade (150 damage)

Ground Melee Attacks

 * Neutral: The typical rifle melee animation, Rick beats the enemy with the butt of the rifle from the side. (50 damage)
 * Side: The Halo: Combat Evolved pistol melee animation, Rick grabs the slide of his pistol, beats the enemy with the magazine, and flips it back into his hand. (50 damage)
 * Up: An upwards carve with a knife. (65 damage)
 * Down: A downward stab with the knife. (250 damage)

Aerial Melee Attacks

 * Neutral: A downward punch that smashes the opponent into the ground or off a cliff. (50 damage)
 * Forward: A downwards stab with both hands on the knife. (350 damage)
 * Back: A flying back kick. (55 damage)
 * Down: A downwards pistol shot (18 damage)
 * Up: Two battle rifle bursts upwards. (16 damage per burst)

Default
Health: 110

Special Attacks

 * Neutral: EBR Burst (16 damage)
 * Side: Uber-Pistol (18 damage)
 * Up: Upwards Battle Rifle Burst (16 damage)
 * Down: (150 damage)

Ground Melee Attacks

 * Neutral: The typical rifle melee animation, Rick beats the enemy with the butt of the rifle from the side. (56 damage)
 * Side: The Halo: Combat Evolved pistol melee animation, Rick grabs the slide of his pistol, beats the enemy with the magazine, and flips it back into his hand. (56 damage)
 * Up: An upwards carve with a knife. (72 damage)
 * Down: A downward stab with the knife. (300 damage)

Aerial Melee Attacks

 * Neutral: A downward punch that smashes the opponent into the ground or off a cliff. (56 damage)
 * Forward: A downwards stab with both hands on the knife. (400 damage)
 * Back: A flying back kick. (60 damage)
 * Down: A downwards pistol shot (18 damage)
 * Up: Two battle rifle bursts upwards. (16 damage per burst)

Operation Squall
Health: 110

Special Attacks

 * Neutral: Impaler (15 damage per shot)
 * Side: Carbine (9 damage per shot)
 * Up: Upwards Impaler Spray (15 damage per shot)
 * Down: (150 damage)

Ground Melee Attacks

 * Neutral: The typical rifle melee animation, Rick beats the enemy with the butt of the impaler from the side. (56 damage)
 * Side: The typical rifle melee animation, Rick beats the enemy with the butt of the carbine from the side. (56 damage)
 * Up: An upwards carve with a knife. (300 damage)
 * Down: A downward stab with the knife. (300 damage)

Aerial Melee Attacks

 * Neutral: A downward punch that smashes the opponent into the ground or off a cliff. (78 damage)
 * Forward: A downwards stab with both hands on the knife. (400 damage)
 * Back: A flying back kick. (60 damage)
 * Down: A downwards carbine burst. (27 damage)
 * Up: Two impaler bursts upwards. (45 damage per burst)
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