Richard Mack Jr.

"Only Human? Damn Right"

-Richard's response to the Arbiter Felo 'Ranak in 2581

Early Life
Richard Mack Junior, born in 2609, was a career soldier, eventually becoming the of the UNSC's most respected leaders. His father, Richard Mack Senior, was a War Hero, and a SPARTAN-I. Due to his father's augmentations, he was required to take several injections to ensure normal growth without any kind of defects.

Despite coming from quite a wealthy family, Richard decided to enlist in the UNSC Marine Corps against his father's wishes, who had a place set for him at the Luna OCS Academy. Richard joined in 2525 at the minimum age of 16, and was assigned to the 27th Marine Company. The 27th were assigned to accompany Admiral Preston Cole's fleet in retaking Harvest. Mack's company fought for Harvest for 5 years, in which he was promoted twice, attaining the rank of sergeant.

After Harvest was finally reclaimed in 2531, the 27th were pulled offplanet and assigned to the UNSC Bright New Day. On the ship, Richard got into an argument with a superior officer, Major John Ackton, over a small incident in the Ship's cafeteria. The argument (started by Mack) ended in a fight, in which Mack was eventually overpowered, but not before he injured the Officer.

Mack was demoted to the rank of Corporal and was sentenced to be court-marshalled, until Major Ackton approached him, having been impressed with his skill and tennacity in the fight (although this was due to Mack being a Spartan 1.1), and after getting him out of being court marshalled, gave him an offer: train as an ODST, and join his Squad.