User:144-Patient Appelant/Omar Alkin

"I am too good at this. I make it look easy!"

—Scrappy

Private First Class Omar P. "Scrappy" Alkin (Service Number 30121-14213-OA) is an Orbital Drop Shock Trooper and member of 17th Delta Squad in the 17th Shock Trooper Battalion.

Early Life and Career
Omar was born on December 23, 2530 in Crissium City, Luna. He was a student before he enlisted on July 7, 2547. He initially served in the 11th Marine Expeditionary Force where he was part of a massive engagement against Covenant forces which became known as the Massacre of Palakaiko. After the battle, which caused the deaths of nearly the entire 11th MEF, he was transferred to 17th Delta Squad where he gained the nickname "Scrappy". The first battle he fought in as part of the 17th was the Battle of Theta Si in which he was almst killed by an ambushing Brute but was saved by Alice Ventura. He returned the favor by saving her from a Hunter. Afterward, the rest of 17th Delta began to speculate whether he had a relationship with Alice.

Summary
Scrappy is a a very skilled soldier to be only a few weeks fresh out of bootcamp. Bexause of this, he is confident, if not cocky, and very outspoken. He always tries to increase his skill, hoping to one day reach legendary status. He idolizes Desmond Campbell and often mimics him. Though a very confident person, Scrappy is extremely bashful around the opposite sex. He is usually very quiet around females and tends to only converse with them with little to no other people around. Scrappy thinks that family is very important and spends his leave visiting family members. His weapon of choice is M7S Caseless Submachine Gun.