Matthew Cross

"Understood, General!"

- Matthew Cross Matthew Samuel Cross ( : 33209-87115-MC) was a  in the UNSC during the . After the war ended, Cross continued his service with the UNSC until 2561, he joined the Coalition of the New Earth Government as its primary marine general. He would continue to led the Coalition until his arrest in 2567 during the Vixel Rebellion.

Early Years
Born on the colony world of Demeter-2, Matthew Cross was born into a wealthy family and was the brother of Jonathan Cross. Matthew grew up a almost spoiled child, but still did his best to act independently. Due to his spoiled nature however, this drove Matthew to be a bit cocky and egotistical and raged about joining the marines.

In time, the Human-Covenant War began and Matthew enlisted within the marine corps. However, due to the interference of his parents, Cross graduated early with the rank of Sergeant and was sent out into the heat of battle.

Human-Covenant War
"Here we go men!"

- Cross to his soldiers. After his graduation, Cross was deployed with his new squad, dubbed "Ranger Squad" and was sent to the colony world of Atlas to assist in local defense against the Covenant there.