Daniel Funderburg

Daniel "Danny" Funderburg was an Orbital Drop Shock Trooper who served as an enlisted member of in the UNSC Marine Corps during the Human-Covenant War, and the years following.

Early Life
Daniel Funderburg was born on the 23rd of Febuary, 2516, in the city of Little Rock, Arkansas on the planet Earth. When Daniel was five years old his Father and Mother divorced, and later he mother died of brain tumor. As a result of this, he grew up with only a Father to care for him. As a result of a lack of a female authoritative figure, he grew to have Misogyny, But still gained a very good education when he was young. His father never refered to him by Daniel, and he soon had the nickname "Danny".

He was a very talanted child, in both Academic and Sports. He was his highschools Salutatorian, along with the Gridiron football teams starting Middle Line backer. However, his hatred of Women became a behavioral issues when he cursed out his female teachers, and got sent to a Military School, where he finished Highschool.

Time in Military School
While he was in the UNSCNJROTC Program he became a very, very accomplished Cadet. He was the second highest rank acheivable, Commander. During his time he became a member of the Commander of the Color Guard, and Drill team.

When his time was over in the JROTC program, he pondered joining the Navy but later decided that he was more suitable for the Marine Corp.

United Nations Space Command Marine Corp
When Daniel reached of age of 17, the legal age of Enlistment in 2533, he immediately went to a recruting office and signed his enlistement papers to join the UNSC Marine Corp.

Boot Camp
Funderburg was sent to Parris Island in June 2533, and began the training to become a Marine. His prior knowledge of military discipline and bearing granted him a position as squad leader. He served in this position to the best far above the best of his ability. He became known for being a Tatical and efficent Leader.

While he was still having his hatred of Women, he was often still punished for this, even spending time in what they called the "Box" for days at a time. He soon grew out of his hatred of women, but still showed little to no Respect.

Daniel qualified as "Expert" on his pistol marksmanship test, and as "Sharpshooter" for his rifle marksmanship test, making him eligible for him to take additional training with more powerful and precise weapons. He was the Leader and Designated Marksman of his squad and graduated Basic training, with the rank of Lance Corperal.