Rick Daniels

"Protecting and Serving the UNSC..."

- Rick Daniels

Rick Daniels is Serviceman of the UNSC Military Defense Force and Member of the UNSC Marine Corps. Daniels holds the rank of Sergeant and is the Leader of the UNSC Marine Special Commando Team. Rick Daniels has fought in the Human-Covenant War and in the Reconstruction Period, primarily fighting against Colonial Rebels and The Remnant. Also, Rick Daniels has Romantic Relationship with Sakura Kazama, Japanese Martial Artist and NAVSPECWAR Operator. Rick Daniels is well-known as being Quiet, Confident, Courageous, and being an Strong Warrior, as well.

Early Life
On July 14, 2524, Rick Daniels was Born on Earth. Rick's Mother, Ashley Daniels, was an UEG Civillian Engineer and an World Champion Muay Thai Kickboxer and Rick's Father, Benjamin Daniels, was an UNSC Marine of the UNSC. During Rick's Birth, Benjamin Daniels was Killed in Combat on Harvest, UNSC Colony, when he was fighting Rebels on the Human Colony. After Birth and Recovery, Rick Daniels and his Mother returned to thier Home in North America, Union City, where Ashley Daniels would raise her son. At 4, Rick Daniels took an IQ Test at UNSC Civil Affairs Facility and scored an 160. At 6, Rick Daniels attended an Prestigous UNSC Military Academy on Earth and excelled in all of his Academic Classes. At this same time, Ashley Daniels, Rick's Mother, began teaching Kickboxing to Rick and Rick showed his Talent to his Mother and the Students she taught. At 9, Rick Daniels had mastered Muay Thai Kickboxing and continued to excell in his Academic Studies. At 14, Rick Daniels attended an UEG Public High School in Thailand. At 18, after graduating from High School, Rick Daniels enlisted in the UNSC Military Defense Force (Speciffically, the UNSC Marine Corps), against his Mother's Wishes. Few Weeks Later, Rick Daniels was shipped to Basic Training on Reach.

Basic Training
"Here we go..."

- Rick Daniels in Basic Training

Upon arriving on Reach for 8 Weeks of Basic Training at UNSC Military Training Facility, Rick Daniels and the UNSC Marine Recruits were introduced to Sgt. Frank Moody, Sadistic and Brutal Marine Drill Instructor, and were sent to thier Designated Military Barracks in UNSC Base. For the First 2 Weeks of Basic Training, Rick Daniels and UNSC Marine Trainees underwent Basic Field Excersizes (Running, Push-Ups, Marching, Sit-Ups, etc). During these 2 Weeks, Rick Daniels had developed his Body into Top-Physical Form and was noted to have become Stronger than ever before, too. Then, Rick Daniels and the Marine Trainees underwent Weapons Training for 2 Weeks, which Rick showed his Skills in using the MA5B ICWS Assault Rifle and became an Marksman Expert. Then, for the remaining 4 Weeks of Basic Training, Rick Daniels and UNSC Marine Trainees underwent Field Excersizes (Live-Fire Excersizes, Non-Lethal War Games). During these Field Excersizes, Rick Daniels demonstrated his Combat Skills and Leadership Skills. After 8 Weeks of Training, Rick Daniels and the UNSC Marine Trainees complete Basic Training and Graduate with High Honors. Afterwards, Daniels and his UNSC Marines are assigned to the UNSC 1st Marine Infantry Battalion and were stationed on Reach, UNSC Colony.

Battle of Gamma Vector VII
"This is it, my Baptism by Fire"

- Rick Daniels

Few Weeks Later, UNSC Marine, Pvt. Rick Daniels, and his UNSC Marines would recieve thier First Assignment in thier Operational Military Careers. The Covenant, Genocidal Coalition of Alien Species, had Launched an Invasion of Gamma Vector VII, UNSC Colony. The UNSC Orbital Defense Fleet was nearly overwhelmed and suffered Heavy Casualties and 3 Covenant Assault Carriers had deployed an Covenant Ground Invasion Force to the Planet's Surface and were inflicting Heavy Casualties. So, UNSC Naval Battlegroup was dispatched to the Human Colony to desperatley repel the Covenant Invasion Force. Rick Daniels and the UNSC 1st Marine Infantry Battalion were attached to the UNSC Battlegroup sent to the Planet of Gamma Vectot VII.

Upon arriving at Gamma Vector VII, UNSC Navy Forces attacked the Covenant Navy Fleet and deployed the UNSC Military Ground Force to the Planet's Surface, via Pelican Dropships. Rick Daniels and his UNSC Marine Platoon were sent down with the First Wave. Upon landing on Gamma Vector VII, Rick Daniels and his UNSC Marines had established an Base Camp and secured an LZ with little difficulty. Then, an Distress Signal was recieved by the UNSC Marines in the Base Camp from the UNSC Military Defense Base on the Planet. So, UNSC Marines, including Rick Daniels traveled to the UNSC Base, via Warthogs. Upon arriving at the UNSC Military Base, Rick Daniels and the UNSC Marines were in an Grave Situation. The Covenant had layed Siege to the UNSC Military Defense Base on Gamma Vector VII, UNSC Colony, and were cut-off from Support. So, UNSC Marines defended the Base till they were relieved. So, UNSC Marines, including Daniels, dug-in and prepared themselves.

Combat on Gamma Vector VII
"For Humanity!"

- Rick Daniels in Combat

Few Hours Later, The Covenant Launched an Assault on the UNSC Military Defense Base on Gamma Vector VII, UNSC Colony, and used overwhelming firepower. However, UNSC Marines Defended the Base with Courage and Tenacity from the Covenant Onslaught. Among the Courageous UNSC Marines in the Base, Rick Daniels showed his Combat Skills and Courage the most in the Battle. Rick Daniels defended the UNSC Base with Courage and racked up an High Kill Count. Daniels also showed his Valiance and Leadership Qualities in the Battle when he directed 2 Scorpion Tanks to destroy 6 Covenant Wraiths that were Bombarding the UNSC Base. Few Hours Later, UNSC Marines successfully Defended the UNSC Military Defense Base on Gamma Vector VII, UNSC Colony, and Covenant Forces retreated from the Area. During the Battle, Rick Daniels, UNSC Marine, had killed 24 Covenant Ground Troops (Elites, Jackals, and Grunts), via MA5B Assault Rifle, and assisted in the Destruction of 6 Covenant Wraith Vehicles.

For Weeks, Rick Daniels and the UNSC Marines remained Besieged in the Base and were frequently attacked by Covenant Forces on the Planet. UNSC Military Forces on the Ground had been decimated and the UNSC Navy managed to defeat the Covenant Fleet, but with an High Casualty Rate. So, UNSC Military Forces decided to abandon the Colony and Rescue the remaining UNSC Forces on the Planet, which were all in the UNSC Base on the Surface. So, UNSC Navy would Evacuate UNSC Marines in the Base and retreat to UNSC-Controlled Space. After recieving word of the Plan, UNSC Marines prepared for the Evacuation and fortified the Base with what they had left.

Evacuation
"Die, you Covenant BASTARDS!!"

- Rick Daniels in Combat on Gamma Vector VII

For Hours, Rick Daniels and UNSC Military Personal in the UNSC Military Defense Base on the Planet gathered up the Remaining Weapons, Supplies, and Ammunition and fortified the UNSC Base with what they can muster together. Soon, UNSC Navy were prepared to send in the Pelican Dropships to evac the Marines in the Base. However, an Major Problem rose and threaten the success of the plan. The Covenant Launched an Massive Assault on the UNSC Military Defense Base on Gamma Vector VII, UNSC Colony, and they were in Full-Strength.

However, UNSC Marines were prepared for this type of Situation and defended the UNSC Military Base with Fierceness, Bravery, and Tenacity, as well. Rick Daniels and his Marine Squad stayed and defended the UNSC Base, while Pelican Dropships came in the Base and rescued the Wounded and the inexperienced from the Base. For Hours, the UNSC Marines defended the UNSC Base and saved many lives. During this Event, Rick Daniels had showed his Valiance and Combat Skills in the Battle. In one case, Daniels rescued an Wounded Marines and caaried him to the UNSC Pelican Landing Pad. Soon, the Wounded and Inexperienced Marines escaped the Base and the remaining Marines continued to Defend the Base. After 2 Hours, UNSC Marines Successfully Defended the UNSC Military Defense Base on Gamma Vector VII, UNSC Colony, and the Covenant Forces retreated from the Area. During the Last Stage of the Battle, Rick Daniels killed 4 Covenant Elites, via MA5B Assault Rifle, that were approaching the UNSC Military Command Center in the Base. Among the Dead Elites was the Covenant Elite Ground Invasion Commander. Afterwards, UNSC Marines, including Daniels, were evacuated from the Planet, via Pelican Dropships, and returned to the UNSC Navy Ships.

Few Days, UNSC Naval Battlegroup returned to UNSC-Controlled Space and reported back on thier Mission and the Moderate Success they gained. After returning to Reach, Rick Daniels was promoted to Corporal and was reassigned to the UNSC 5th Marines Company. For Weeks, Rick Daniels and the Surviving Marines would rest up at UNSC Medical Military Hospital and recover from thier Wounds.

Siege of Paris IV
"Dammit, I wanna fight the War, not watch it..."

- Rick Daniels on Paris IV

After Recovery, Rick Daniels and the UNSC 5th Marines Infantry Company were stationed on Paris IV, UNSC Colony, to refit and regroup at UNSC Military Training Facility on the Planet. For Years, Daniels and the Marines remained stationed on the Planet. Rick Daniels and the Marines began to grow restless as they were not assigned any Missions and wanted to continue fighting in the Covenant War, but, they remained on the Paris IV Colony. Then, The Covenant discovered the Location of Paris IV, UNSC Colony, and an Covenant Naval Fleet was dispatched to lay Siege to the Human Colony.

Contact
"Contact met, Open Fire"

- Rick Daniels during the Siege of Paris IV

When Covenant Military Ground Forces landed on the Planet, UNSC Marines engaged the Covenant Forces on the Ground and attempted to Repel the Covenant Forces on the Ground. However, Covenant Forces proved much more Formidable than the Previous Forces that were encountered in the War. The UNSC 5th Marines Infantry Company were Dispatched to retake the Mountain City of San Juan from Covenant Forces. So, 80 UNSC Marines Traveled to San Juan, via M12 LRV Warthogs, and to Eliminate Covenant Forces in the Area.

However, Covenant Banshees ambushed the UNSC Marine Warthog Convoy and Killed or Wounded many Marines in the Convoy during the Banshee Straffing Run. The UNSC Marines try to make it to thier Objective, but, the Marines were Leaderless and were understregth. So, Rick Daniels organized the Remaining Marines and Retreated to an UNSC Marine Firebase, Firebase Zulu, via M12 Warthogs. After Many Hours of Covenant Ground Ambushes and Banshee Straffing Runs, Rick Daniels and the 14 Remaining UNSC Marines arrived at Firebase Zulu, which was Defended by 25 Marines, with 2 M12 LRV Warthogs.

Last Stand
"Not Giving in..."

- Rick Daniels

After UNSC Marines fortified Firebase Zulu, UNSC Marine Firebase, Rick Daniels and the Marines organized an Hasty Defense and called the nearest UNSC Navy Ship for an Evac. For Hours, Rick Daniels and the Marines stockpiled the Weapons, Supplies, and Ammunition in the Base, in case of an Covenant Assault. Then, Daniels and the Marines stumbled upon an Covenant Patrol and Firebase Zulu's Location was Revealed. So, Cpl. Rick Daniels and the Marines prepared themselves for the Upcoming Battle that was to Come.

Few Hours Later, The Covenant Launched an Assault on Firebase Zulu, UNSC Marine Firebase, on Paris IV, UNSC Colony. The UNSC Marines Defended the Firebase with Courage, but were running out of Ammo and were losing Marines. Daniels showed his Leadership Skills in the Battle and continued to Fight Harder. Soon, Covenant Spirit Dropships came by and dropped off Covenant Reinforcements. The Situation seemed Hopeless. Then, Pelican Dropships and Longswords arrived and engaged the Covenant Ground Forces. During this Event, Rick Daniels Killed 4 Covenant Special Operations Elites, via MA5B Assault Rifle, in the NAV Database Room. Afterwards, Rick Daniels and the Surviving 4 Marines escaped from Paris IV, via Pelican Dropships, and returned UNSC Frigate that was going to Reach, UNSC Colony.

ODST Selection Process
"Huh, I'm an ODST now..."

- Rick Daniels

After returning to Reach, Rick Daniels and an Platoon of Marines decided to join the Orbital Drop Shock Troopers and go through the ODST Selection Process to join the ODST Corps. Rick Daniels and the UNSC Marines underwent Special Forces Training, Learned CQC (Close Quarters Combat), and did practice HEV Drops, as well. Despite these Difficultes, Rick Daniels and an Squad Marines successfully Passed the ODST Selection Process and became ODSTs. Afterwards, Rick Daniels and the Marine Squad underwent ODST Special Forces Training on Reach and were assigned to the 340th ODST Combat Training Unit.

For 4 Weeks, Rick Daniels and the ODST Trainess underwent CQC Combat Training, performed Non-Lethal War Games with ODST Units and UNSC Special Forces Units, and performed Practice HEV Pod Drops on Reach. However, Rick Daniels and the ODST Trainees completed the ODST Special Forces Training and became Full-Fledged ODSTs. After the ODST Training, Rick Daniels was promoted to Sergeant and given the Command of the ODST Squadron. Rick Daniels and the ODST Squad were assigned to the 105th ODST Division and were stationed on Reach.

Training Instructor
"Alright Grunts, its time to turn you into Marines..."

- Rick Daniels to Marine Recruits

After the ODST Special Forces Training, Rick Daniels was appointed as Marine Drill Instructor on Reach because of his Leadership Qualties and Combat Experience. Although Bitter of not returning to Combat, Daniels was Eccentric of Teaching Young Recruits in Combat. For Years, Rick Daniels taught Young Marine Recruits in Basic Training and taught them the Lessons he learned in Combat. Sgt. Daniels would remain in this Comfartable Position, but was ready to fight when needed.

Few Weeks Later, HIGHCOM organized the UNSC 113th Marine Regimental Combat Team, filled with New Marine Recruits, and sent the Unit to Reach for Basic Training. Among the Recruits was Sakura Kazama, Japanese Martial Artist. Sgt. Daniels was assigned to Train the Marine Unit. Rick Daniels, upon meeting and seeing her, fell in love with Sakura and attempted to talk to her few times. At first, Sakura was very shy, hostile, and stubborn and she avoided contact with him. But, in the end, Sakura befriended Daniels and his ODSTs. However, Rick Daniels would be tough on Sakura and the Marine Recruits. During Training, Rick Daniels realized Sakura was the Best Hand-to-Hand Combat Expert out of all of the Recruits. This was realized when Sakura defeated 15 recruits in Hand-to-Hand Combat exercises, in under 20 minutes, and was never defeated. This didn't make Daniels go easy on Sakura and her comrades. Ford continue to drill the soldiers to exhaustion. One day, Sakura challenged Rick in a Traditional Karate Sparring Match, which Rick accepted. Rick Daniels, using Mixed Martial Arts, and Sakura Kazama, using Karate, fought each other to a draw in the Karate Sparring Match. After an week, Rick and Sakura were in love with each other.

After 5 weeks of Training, UNSC 113th Marine Regimental Combat Team was well-trained and well-equipped. 1 week later, 113th Marine Regimental Combat Team was recalled back to Earth. Rick and Sakura arranged an romantic rendevous at UNSC Air Force Base on Reach and made one final good bye to each other. After Sakura's departure, Daniel's continued to train UNSC ODSTs on Reach.

Battle of Reach
"We've Lost Reach..."

- Rick Daniels

In 2552, The Covenant discovered the location of Reach, UNSC Colony, and Launched an Invasion of the Human Colony. UNSC Military Forces and Covenant Forces had suffered Heavy Casualties on both sides in the Battle of Reach. During this, UNSC Orbital Drop Shock Troopers, Led by Sgt. Rick Daniels, were sent to Defend UNSC Military Command Base on Reach, Charlie Headquarters, and Repel the Covenant Ground Military Forces. The Covenant Launched Waves of Assaults on Charlie HQ, but the ODSTs managed to Hold the Line. However, the ODSTs suffered Heavy Casualties and Daniels was Wounded in the Battle, as well. For Hours, ODSTs would Valiantly Defend Charlie HQ from Covenant Forces and continue to Lose Men.

"Damn Needler..."

- Rick Daniels commenting on his Wound

As the Battle Progressed, Sgt. Daniels and the Remaining ODSTs were about to be overunned by Covenant Forces on Reach and were forced to Retreat to Evacuation Military Station on the Planet and wait to be Extracted by Pelican Dropships and Defend the UNSC Station. After an Few Agnozing Minutes, the Pelican Dropships arrived at the Evacuation Military Station and Rescued Sgt. Rick Daniels and the ODSTs from Reach and entered an UNSC Frigate that was Escaping to Earth. While in the UNSC Frigate, Rick Daniels encounted an Surviving Group of Battle-Hardened Marines and NAVSPECWAR Operators that survived the Battle and would befriend the Marines. For the Remainder of the Human-Covenant War, Daniels would Blame himself for the Fall of Reach.

Return to Earth
"I'm Home..."

- Rick Daniels

After returning to Earth, Rick Daniels and the Group of UNSC Marines and NAVSPECWAR Operators were given orders to report to HIGHCOM in Sydeny, Australlia for New Orders and an New Assignemnt. Upon meeting UNSC Military Officers, Rick Daniels and the Marines would be Detached from thier Assigned Units and Form the UNSC Marine Special Commando Team, UNSC Marine Special Forces Detachment, and were Ordered to Assist in the Defense of Africa on Earth. For 2 Weeks, Rick Daniels and the UNSC Marines would Train themselves in Unconventional Warfare and Commando-Style Raids at an UNSC Military Training Base in Africa and then were stationed at the East African Protecorate. Also, Rick Daniels heard of the Battle of Installation 04 and returned Home to help organize a Defense of Union City, his Hometown.

After taking an Leave, Rick Daniels traveled to Tokyo, Japan to reunite with Sakura Kazama, which was where Sakura's Marine Unit was stationed at. When reunited with Sakura, the Couple decided to get married and got engaged the next day at the Kazama Karate Dojo in Tokyo, Japan. After the Marriage and brief honeymoon, Sgt. Daniels reported back to UNSC Military Base in Africa. Few Weeks later, The Covenant arrived at Earth. The First Battle of Earth had begun.

First Battle of Earth
"Defend Earth at All Costs!"

- Rick Daniels in Combat on Earth

During the First Battle of Earth The Covenant Fleet managed to Punch an Hole into the UNSC Orbital Defenses of Earth and an Covenant Assault Carrier Traveled to the Surface of Earth, speciffically, in New Mombasa, Africa. So, UNSC Military Forces were Ordered to Eliminate Covenant Military Forces on Earth and Capture the Prophet of Regret, who was on the Covenant Carrier. The UNSC Marine Special Commando Team, Led by Sgt. Rick Daniels, were sent to New Mombasa to Assist in the Military Operations in the Battle.

Upon Arrival at New Mombasa, via Pelican Dropships, Rick Daniels and his UNSC Marines engaged Covenant Forces on the Ground and Inflicted Heavy Casualties on Enemy Troops. Soon, UNSC Marines, Led by [[John-117, were Slowly Repelling the Covenant Military Forces on the Ground and were Close to Victory. However, Covenant Scarab and Large Covenant Military Ground Force were Preventing this Event from Happening. Soon, The Covenant established an Covenant Anti-Air Gun Battery in the Mombasa Town Square and the Area was Heavily-Defended by Covenant Forces. So, Rick Daniels and his Marines were sent to Destroy the Covenant Anti-Air Gun Battery and Secure an LZ for UNSC Military Reinforcements that would arrive soon in the City of New Mombasa.

Combat on Earth
Upon arriving at the Mombasa Town Square, UNSC Marines, Led by Sgt. Rick Daniels, gathered at a Mombasa Market Center and constructed an Battle Plan. Afterwards, UNSC Marine Special Commando Team took up Firing Positons in the Town Square and took thier Targets. Rick Daniels, via Battle Rifle, killed Covenant Elite Patrol Unit (4 Elites) and ordered his Marines inside the Town Square to Begin the Attack. Using Stealth and Accuracy, UNSC Marine Special Commando Team had dispatched the Guards and were 2 meters away from the Anti-Air Battery. But, The Covenant had established substantial presence and the Battery was defended by Covenant Plasma Cannon Emplacements, Covenant Wraiths, and Numerous Covenant Soldiers in the Area (Elites, Jackals, Grunts, and Drones). Then, UNSC Armored Convoy arrived at the Town Square and destroyed the remaining Wraiths and Plasma Cannon Empalcements. Rick Daniels, via Battle Rifle, killed 4 Covenant Elites that were guarding the Covenant Anti-Air Battery and destroyed the Battery by throwing a grenade in the power core. After the Battle, Pelican Dropships arrived and extracted Rick Daniels, UNSC Marines, and the Armored Convoy, and where brought aboard the UNSC In Amber Clad, UNSC Frigate.

Hell Jumpers
"Huh, so this Halo..."

- Rick Daniels

Upon the UNSC "In Amber Clad"'s arrival on Installation 05, UNSC Marines and ODST, led by Master Chief, were sent to stop the Covenant from activating Installation 05. Rick Daniels, who geared up into an ODST Combat Armor on the Frigate, and an ODST Unit landed on Installation 05, via HEV Pods, and were to Destroy Covenant Communications Array Station. Upon arriving at the Covenant Military Installation, UNSC ODST Unit, led by Sgt. Daniels, attacked and Destroyed the Covenant Station, Rick Daniels killed an Covenant Elite Special Operations Commander (via Battle Rifle), and forced the Covenant Forces to retreat. However, Covenant Forces Launched Frequent Counter-Attacks on the UNSC-Held Station. During these battles, Rick was frequently injured, but, always rejoined the fight and led his men into battle against Covenant Forces. This would give him the nickname, "Spirit", this nickname was used by his ODST Unit and Covenant Forces to describe Ford. After repelling another Covenant Counter-Attack, Rick Daniels and the UNSC ODST Unit was extracted by 2 Pelican Drop Ships and escaped to Earth to regroup.