4th Company ‘Crimson Crows’
3rd Regiment, Marine Space Force 3, 4th Combat Division
5th Battalion ‘Iron Eagles’
Primary Vessel:
USS Palisade
Commanding Officer:
Maj. Steve Murphy
O-4
Category:
Interceptor Strike Group
Contained Units:
45th Special-Recon Platoon
‘Five-Eyes’
72nd Forward-Assault Platoon
‘Admonition’
9th ISO Squadron
‘Terminus’
112th Light-Fighter Squadron
‘Wildlings’
Personal Information
Full Name:
Steve Murphy
Age:
52 Years
Gender:
Male
Blood Type:
A-
Height:
6’1”
Eye Colour:
Hazel
Nationality:
Russian descent
Date of Birth:
Approximately in the year 2130
Place of Birth:
Unclear
Known Languages:
English, Russian, Japanese (rough)
Security Clearance:
Major O-4
Issued by:
USCM High Command
Date of Clearance:
03/25/2178
Stationed Command:
Marine Space Force 3, 4th Combat Division
5th Battalion ‘Iron Eagles’
4th Company ‘Crimson Crows’
Medical Record:
Shrapnel wound across the right eye
Right eye surgically removed
USS PALISADE
SHIP NAME:
USS Palisade
STATUS:
Active since 03/01/2178
SHIP CLASS:
Conestoga Class
SHIP DESIGNATION:
Light Assault Starship
SUBCLASS:
Hunter-Battleship
Designed to specialise in long-range patrols in which they may encounter smaller or faster vessels. Hulls of the Conestoga Hunter-Battleship subclass have been heavily retrofitted to both track and chase lone targets, struggling to adapt to larger fleet combat settings.
MAIN ARMAMENTS:
6x Class-4 ARCON Advanced Railgun Systems
2x Long Range Kinetic Artillery Platforms
4x ‘Concorde’ Autocannon Batteries
1x PT41 Grouped Torpedo Silo
SECONDARY ARMAMENTS:
5x ‘Flak’ Point Defence Systems
1x ANANTA Directed EM-Pulse Generator
AUXILIARY SYSTEMS:
Class-3 Active Injection Hybrid Ion/Plasma Thrusters
Retrofitted Class-2 Advanced Afterburners
Upgraded Long-Range Active DOPPLER Radar
Passive ‘Silencer’ Pattern Camouflage Systems
Upgraded BEAMER Communications Mainframe
Short-Range Embedded Communications Jamming Systems
CREW RECORDS:
19 Commissioned Officers
4 Non-Commissioned Officers
155 Enlisted Personnel
DEPLOYABLE VEHICLES:
2x ‘Orca’ 3rd Generation Osprey-Type Light Gunships
2x ‘Hornet’ 2nd Generation Osprey-Type Trans-Atmospheric Mixed Infantry Transports
1x Modified M3 Bradley Cavalry Fighting Vehicle
GARRISONED UNITS
45th Special-Recon Platoon ‘Five-Eyes’, Led by Second Lieutenant [CLASSIFIED]
72nd Forward-Assault Platoon ‘Admonition’, Led by Second Lieutenant [CLASSIFIED]
9th ISO Squad ‘Terminus’, Led by First Lieutenant James Gallagher (not under direct USCM command)
Known Information Index
Parts of Murphy’s motivations, affiliations, and backstory may be known by different ranking figures within the USCM, and WY. General information in this Dossier is split into three levels of classification depending on the reader. This index should be referenced when wondering “how much should [blank] know about Steve Murphy as a CO?” during RP.
[Level 0] Enlists, Civilians, PMC third parties
Cursory information only.
The general appearance of Major Steve Murphy, age, rank (more or less).
Nothing more
[Level 1] Jr. WY Executives, Commissioned Officers
Approximate knowledge of Murphy’s USCM service history AFTER Operation Canton, including the fact that Murphy originally commanded the USS Palisade of the ‘Crimson Crows’ company. Members of this level are aware of Murphy’s stance on all other groups of interest but do not have access to his reasoning.
Level 1 members are aware of an unusually close link between Murphy, the UA-I, and Weyland-Yutani.
[Level 2] WY Executives, Almayer Captains, Fleet and Survivor Majors
Complete access to the service history of Major Steve Murphy, barring his initial involvement with the UA-I in Operation Galahad. Aware of the fact that Murphy is of Russian descent, and speaks the language fluently. Near completely aware of Murphy’s faction alignments (barring anything involving Operation Galahad), including his in-depth motivations.
Characters classified in this level may also know Murphy personally, having a friendly or negative stance on him.
[Level 3] Sr. WY Executives or above, Lt. Colonels or above, high ranking UA-I staff
Complete knowledge of all information regarding Major Steve Murphy, including Operation Galahad.
Simplified Faction Relations
Weyland-Yutani: Friendly
While not blindly subservient to the corporation, Major Murphy shares a relationship of mutual benefit with WY. Both parties see the other as a tool they can use to their advantage, with their alliance born out of convenience, rather than any deep-seeded loyalties. Weyland-Yutani and Murphy will often share a common objective, and cooperate on a largely no-questions-asked basis. WY uses Murphy for any matters that require particularly clandestine handling, and Murphy uses the connections and influence of WY for his own largely unknown goals.
UA-Intelligence: Deeply Loyal
Following his heavy involvement with the UA-I in his past (Operation Galahad), Murphy has remained an unofficial part of the organisation well into his USCM career. Murphy often coordinates with unknown UA-I contacts, and his onboard UA-I special operations division (ISO Squad ‘Terminus’), to further the goals of the group. Murphy frequently has ulterior motives when arriving at any ongoing USCM engagement, with his presence typically indicating an object of UA-I special interest is nearby.
Murphy believes that, while the methods of the UA-I are questionable, they are ultimately acting for the betterment of the UA, and the security of the Galaxy as a whole. He is often willing to cast aside his morals for this goal, with the ends justifying the means, in his eyes.
Colonial Liberation Front: Indifferent
Owing to Murphy’s colonial upbringing on an independent LV-440, and the UPP bombings of its surface following Operation Galahad’s failure, Murphy can somewhat sympathise with the mission of the CLF, understanding that they are fighting for a righteous cause. That being said, Murphy also views the group as idealists and cowards, believing that they act for attention, rather than any meaningful change.
As such, Murphy has no reservations against killing CLF, should they hinder or obstruct him in any way, but will not bother to make a specific effort to hunt them down unless ordered to. That said, Major Murphy is just as likely to ally with CLF cells, should it prove convenient to him in the short-term
Union of Progressive Peoples: Hated
While, in truth, there is little to no difference between the methods of the UPP as opposed to the UA, Steve Murphy irrationally blames them for the death of his father and colony on LV-440, unable to recognize that it was his own actions which directly motivated the attack. As such, Murphy often does everything in his capability to cripple the operations of the UPP at large, occasionally violating the ‘cold’ aspect of their conflict in the process.
Stories
All Cannon stories in Murphy’s timeline
Steve Murphy Security file - Google Docs
Steve Murphy’s Origins
(By Me)
Abnegation - Google Docs
Connections To The Origins Of Scotty Willey
(By Scotty Willey)
Unexpected Visitors - Google Docs
Unexpected Visitors
(By Scotty Willey)
CANTON 2165 (A War Story)
Operation Canton
(By Murphy Major)
Relations
Relations
Scotty Willey: One of Murphy’s few trusted friends, fighting in the same unit during Operation Canton. Meeting Scotty Willey as a child in 2155, before either had joined the USCM. Both are haunted by the sins of their fathers.
Isabel Lopits: An up-and-coming Captain in the 3rd Regiment. Served alongside Murphy in a joint UA-I/MARSOC infiltration unit, in which the pair boarded and hijacked a CLF dropship, eliminating a local cell base of operations.
Molly Xia: A somewhat transient title used to describe an omni-universal agent of chaos. Murphy generally regards any ‘Molly Xia’ entities with caution, doing his best to make sure he stays on her good side, fearing the consequences of him doing otherwise.
Murphy Major: An old friend of Steve’s from his Canton days. Mysteriously disappeared following the operation, with Murphy believing she was likely snatched up by either Weyland-Yutani or UA-Intelligence to do their dirty work. Their exact whereabouts are unknown.
Gramps A.A. Silverton: Undoubtedly the toughest Marine that Murphy has ever come across, the de facto mascot of Bravo squadron on the USS Almayer. He has seemingly occupied the same position of Combat Technician for the past 50 years, with his origins unclear…
Samson Jack: A renowned fighter who’s passed up multiple opportunities for promotion so he can continue on the field. Followed Murphy to the Almayer from the 72nd Forward-Assault Platoon onboard the USS Palisade, where he originally operated as a Squad Smartgunner.
Kolton Murphy: A legendary field medic who has saved Murphy’s skin more times than he can count during his deployments as a Lieutenant
Zhu Cijue: Revered medical expert and Nobel Prize recipient, partially responsible for curing the 2177 Polio outbreak across USCM vessels, in conjunction with the CDC.
Shiva Ridge: 2nd LT of Frontline Intelligence, a position formerly occupied by Major Murphy in his early years. A young officer of great potential.
Rozu Ishina: A fellow Major in the 3rd regiment, who rarely agrees with Murphy’s occasionally draconian combat tactics. While Steve doesn’t typically hold much respect for Doves, Major Ishina’s operational success numbers cannot be ignored. A cautious ally
Joe Dafoe: Admired by Murphy for their sheer hatred towards the UPP, and the unrivalled skill at which they’re known to dispatch them. An ace up the sleeve of any USCM fleet that happens to contain his company.
Joe Nutter: Rumour has it, during Operation Open-House, Maintenance Technician Joe Nutter stole a spare Officer’s uniform, snuck into the Bridge, and convinced the entirety of the USS Constantiam that he was their acting Executive Officer, having the real Captain quietly jettisoned into space. Naturally, Captain Nutter and Major Murphy laugh about the story over drinks on shore leave.
Branden Stephenson: Battlegroup Commander of the 5th. A mysterious figure, who Murphy has very rarely physically laid eyes on, instead coordinating with his subordinates largely through secure communication. A man of a few words, who prefers to let his combat records do the talking.
Nina Hange: Literal embodiment of the Songbirds. The closest thing Murphy ever had to a proper teacher, with their occasionally reckless tactics setting the foundations of Major Murphy’s command style. Trusted, and deeply respected
Gocken Demir: One of the few people Murphy is completely unable to read. Something cold and calculating hides behind her smile. Demir is not to be trusted
Emily Smith: A kind-hearted WY Corporate Executive, and a dear friend of Murphy’s. Always seems to end up being at the right place, at the right time.
Don Nivans: An arch-enemy in a past life. Murphy will attempt to kill Don Nivans whenever given the chance, without explanation. Something about “stompy stompy”?..
April: A somewhat fearsome synthetic unit. Comes preloaded with suspiciously up-to-date tactical and CQC training data. Regular sparring partner of Major Murphy, occasionally letting him win out of pity.
Michael Fitzgerald: The sole reason behind the creation of a HR department within the 3rd regiment. For the sake of his career, Murphy stays well clear of Michael Fitzgerald.
Maki Dinkelvert: You can always count on the MT Mafia. Godspeed
Sergeyevich Morozov: Originally met at the “Booze-Divers” bar on New-Varadero during shore leave. A Captain of wide renown, and a dear friend of Murphy’s
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