Michael Cross

"Get out of my way split-jaw"

- Cross to an elite. Michael James Cross ( : 33261-78692-MC)  was a  in the  and served in Hoya Squad during the Post War Era. He enlisted into the  in 2557 due to a lost bet and cocky persona. Cross was then placed under the command of Kyle-A245 and became Shield Team's reconnaissance expert.

Early Years
Born on the colony world Sentiment on April 5 2539, Michael was born with his parents Jonathan and Linda Cross. Michael lived a spoiled life and had little friends and everything given to him on a silver platter. During his youth, the Cross house was robbed with Michael stopping the thief, but in doing so, his parents then wanted him to join the UNSC.

Michael refused, wanting instead to become a political figure like his father. His parents denied this and constantly gave him little options and caused away some of his friends. When Michael turned 16, his parents arranged for him to go to Mars for military training in December.

The Sentiment Campaign
In November of 2555, the Coalition of the New Earth Government invaded and took control of Sentiment. Though Michael could do little at first and was forced into a labor camp along with his family. While in the camp, Michael's parents were beaten by both the Coalition and the citizens they governed over as the the saw them as unjust.

Though his parents begged for help, Michael refused to give them such. During Operation: Indigo Storm, Michael and the citizens of Ora were freed by UNSC forces and taken to a refugee camp. After three days, Michael received word that his parents were killed by the coalition. Though he hated his parents, Michael mourned their loss and, despite given total freedom now, joined the Marine Corps in May 2557.

Post War Conflicts
"So this is what it's like to be a soldier?"

- Cross to his CO. When Cross turned 18, he enlisted with the UNSC Marine Corpsne Corps and trained at the Thoraces Military Academy of Military Science on Mars. Though he didn't finish with top honors, Michael was an expert at sniper school. Cross was placed on Hoya Squad along with his new friends, Richard Light and Aaron Sept.