Avgust Kalinin

Avgust Vladimirovich Kalinin was a Sergeant in the UNSC Marines, more specifically as an Orbital Drop Shock Trooper during the Human-Covenant War. Prior to his required service during the Human-Covenant War, and the Insurrection; Avgust served as a Kremlin Guard for the Russian Federation.

Early Life
"Avgust Vladimirovich Kalinin is a well-esteemed member of the long surviving Kalinin line; coming from Kaliningrad for his mandatory service for the Russian Federation. According to his basic training results, I have assigned him for his service in the Moscow Intelligence and Defense Administration and the Federal Protective Services. I do believe that my choice is expected, especially since I call upon a rather eager member of such a well-known family line. He will report to the Kremlin on the 3rd of August, 2535; and special training will commence the following week."

- General Ivan Murov’s document stating the acceptance of Kalinin into both MIDA and the FSO.

Born in November 7, 2517, Avgust Vladimirovich Kalinin belonged to the Kalinin bloodline—a long running line since the Red Revolutionary known as Mikhail Kalinin back in the 20th century. Living on the family estate in Kaliningrad in central Europe, Avgust grew a particular interest in military might and power at a rather young age; given the location’s pivotal location for defense in the Baltic Sea. Learning about his relative, Avgust very quickly developed the mentality of a Marxist; as his family have long been sympathizers with the Bolsheviks and the Koslovics in the past. Eventually coming to the realization of the Covenant in 2525 at the age of seven, Avgust was terrified at the prospect of a space-wide conflict with the alien collective; but was however convinced by his parents that humanity was prepared for the conflict, and would do everything in their power to prevent the alien menace from progressing.

Eventually graduating from his primary and secondary education schools in 2535, the young Kalinin was drafted by the Moscow Intelligence and Defense Administration (MIDA) for the lawful requirement of minimum two year service in Moscow defense. Given his family’s status, Avgust was promoted to the Kremlin Regiment; which also extended to his service in the Federal Protective Services. Sworn into service officially on the 3rd of August; Avgust was responsible for defending the Mausoleum of Lenin—as well as take part in defending the Eternal Flame and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Eventually hearing about the later Covenant attacks of other worlds in 2541; Avgust resigned from MIDA and in extension the FSO after five long years of service—believing it heroic if he should join the conflict between humanity and the Covenant. Although advised against this action from his parents, Avgust ignored their persistent warnings and eventually joined the Corps at the age of twenty-five in the year of 2542. Giving his experience with MIDA and the FSO prior to his enlistment into the UNSC, Avgust’s heightened ability against most other candidates gave him a clear standing in the options for the top of the graduating class. Entering service as a Private, Avgust was deployed on the planet of Miridem the following year.

Battle of Miridem
"I remember the screaming and the fire; but my time in the Kremlin had taught me how to control myself and my fear. I came off victor this battle, through concentration and will. Everything had already been programmed for me, it just needed the motion."

- Avgust recalling his experience on Miridem, 2544.

Stationed on the planet of Miridem as a UNSC Marine peacefully for two years, Avgust’s squad was eventually called into action as he participated in the quick evacuation of the planet. Noted for his service by Staff Sergeant Adrian Bolo, he described Avgust as: ‘a reliable asset, operated with extreme prejudice’, and commended him for his: ‘quick eye and fast reflexes.’ Evacuated with the rest of his squadron, Avgust was returned to his assigned UNSC Battlegroup. Receiving a promotion to Corporal, Avgust’s commendation went on to the Orbital Drop Shock Trooper Unit involved within his UNSC Battlegroup; where he was subsequently drafted into the ODST Unit known as Delta-Two.

Following the exercise of the Cole Protocol performed by the entire evacuation fleet; Avgust landed on the human colony of Minister a week following the events of Miridem. However, the short suspension of duty was eventually made up for when Avgust was redeployed with Delta-Two to the planet of Actium during the long and treacherous battle.

Battle of Actium
TBC…

Traits
"In response to the inquiry for: AVGUST VLADIMIROVICH KALININ Psychometric Evaluation on 3/08/2535, the Moscow Intelligence and Defense Administration and the Federal Protective Services will provide the following information on subject: AVGUST VLADIMIROVICH KALININ. The information that will provide is as follows: Conceptual Reasoning (Section I), Emotional Intelligence Reasoning (Section VI), Hogan Personality Inventory (Section VII), and Motives, Values & Preferences Inventory (Section X). We do believe this information will aid you with your screening and acceptance for the greater United Nations Space Command Defense Force. Thank you for your cooperation."

- Introduction provided by General Ivan Murov upon the UNSC’s inquiry for necessary psychometric documents.

According to Avgust’s psychometric evaluation, he has been rated as an outstanding comprehending ability; as he was able to quickly progress through both MIDA’s, the FSO’s and the UNSC’s basic to advanced training courses—however the latter was judged to be due to his previous experiences within MIDA and the FSO. Listed as a staunch individual, Avgust has proved to be a loyal and deserving member of all three organizations; as he acts with ‘precision and extreme prejudice’. This allows Kalinin to complete any given task with exceedingly fit proficiency.

However, this can be seen as a fundamental fault of his personality—as he so often exercises trust and zealotry to a cause; he finds it difficult to fall back in on a command or a shift of values. Avgust’s mindset has been described as way too ‘far forward’, as he judges that any order that was given must be completed; almost as if he seems unaware of any apparent risks or hazards that may be involved in the situation. This became the topic for some concern, especially towards the end of the Human-Covenant War; when Avgust threatened the lives of several allied Sangheili troops, saying: “They were the enemy; and they still are the enemy.”

According to all three of his psychometric reports, Avgust maintains a perfect uptight military attitude; keeping formality a priority in every engagement. This has been suggested to be because of his specialized service as a Kremlin Guard during his time within the MIDA and the FSO.

Equipment
"Maintaining equipment has become as motor of a function as walking, talking… blinking is. Decade of experience has taught me to clean and treat all weapons like I would my teeth: do it often, do it right, and avoid the hassle of it looking nasty or not working the way it is supposed to. Same thing applies to the drop pod, the battle-dress uniform."

- Avgust on equipment handling and maintenance, circa 2545.

During his service in the Moscow Intelligence and Defense Administration (MIDA), along with the Federal Protective Services (FSO); Avgust was equipped with traditional Kremlin Guard wear while on station—armed with a century’s outdated traditional rifle known as the SKS. While on assignment, or in time of extreme crisis; Avgust was equipped with the mandatory Ratnik-2 equipment and the MA5C Assault Rifle (Russian Standard Variant) and a M6C Personal Defense Weapon System.

When he joined the United Nations Space Command Military, Avgust was equipped with a standard Military BDU; along with his familiarized MA5C Assault Rifle. Upon promotion to an Orbital Drop Shock Trooper, Avgust was promoted to an ODST-standard BDU, along with a BR55HB Battle Rifle—and was given his personal Single Occupant Exoatmospheric Insertion Vehicle.