Maximilian Zwyer

Maximilian Anselm Zwyer was a Helvetian mercenary from the moon of Basel who served for several decades in various capacities. Born on March 31, 2494, Zwyer would first enlist in the Helvetian Defence Force before leaving to become a freelance mercenary for the UNSC. In December of 2518 he was taken prisoner while on a scouting mission, and would only escape in May the next year with the help of fellow inmate James O'Neill. After this, he would continue to take jobs from the UNSC, but in mostly auxiliary roles. After the outbreak of the Human-Covenant War became well-known to the public, he returned to his home in 2530 and reenlisted in the Helvetian Defence Force. By the time of the Battle of Helvetia, he was a Major, and helped lead the boarding of one of the attacking Covenant ships. After the war's end, he turned once again to mercenary work and joined Kuiper's Kommandos, quickly becoming one of its leading members thanks to his experience and skill.