Fred-104

Lieutenant, Junior Grade Frederic-104, born Frederic "Fred" Ellsworth, is a Spartan-II supersoldier of the United Nations Space Command's Naval Special Warfare Command. A skilled close-quarters combatant and marksman, Fred is a natural leader and a brilliant strategist. Having been a regular member of Blue Team almost since the unit's inception, Fred typically held the call sign of "Blue-Two". Since 2552, Fred has served as the commander of Blue Team, though he often defers leadership to close friend Master Chief Petty Officer John-117.

Fred participated in numerous engagements throughout both the Insurrection and the Human-Covenant War. In 2525, Fred participated in Operation: TALON, the first operation of the Spartan-IIs. As the Covenant War began, Fred participated in numerous battles throughout the war, including the Battle of Sigma Octanus IV. Notably, Fred served as the leader of Red Team during the Fall of Reach, which ultimately saw the highest single operation death count of Spartan-IIs. Fred later participated in the Battle of Earth and the Battle of Onyx, commanding several of his fellow Spartans.

Following the end of the Covenant War in 2553, Fred has continued to serve as the leader of Blue Team and has since participated in numerous operations under the authority of the Office of Naval Intelligence. One of the few remaining Spartan-IIs, Fred holds the highest rank among his active-duty peers. As of August 2558, Fred has participated in 197 individual military operations and engagements, 139 of which were full campaigns.

Personality: Frederic-104 is a natural leader and gifted strategist, known for his intelligence, focus, and rapid decision-making under fire. Though usually solemn and disciplined, he sometimes struggles to hide emotion, something Halsey recognized early. His instincts have saved him from countless ambushes, and years of observing soldiers have made him adept at spotting fear and hesitation in others. Respectful but not deferential, Fred refuses to be intimidated by deskbound officers and occasionally cracks dry jokes in combat. His loyalty to the UNSC and his peers is absolute, and he always prioritizes mission success. He prefers fighting on solid ground but often volunteers for high-risk space operations. Despite the awe and suspicion directed at Spartan-IIs, Fred dislikes special treatment and considers himself no different from other UNSC personnel. He is strict about protocol and annoyed when superiors break classification rules. Though highly decorated, he never wears his awards.

Fred holds no resentment toward Halsey or Mendez, believing life as a Spartan allowed him to fulfill his potential and survive a war that would have otherwise killed him. He is proud to be a Spartan and refused to access his file on his former life. He maintains strong bonds with his fellow Spartan-IIs, especially Blue Team. He and John-117 have been close since childhood, with Fred usually following John’s tactical lead. John’s presumed death devastated him, and after their reunion he worried over John’s mental strain. When John went AWOL to pursue Cortana, Fred followed without hesitation.

Throughout the Covenant War, Fred constantly worried about Spartans on other fronts but kept those fears to himself. Kelly-087 often acted as his second, and their friendship helped steady him during stressful moments. He was close to Kurt-051, mourned his apparent death, and later shared a rare moment of open emotion upon finding him alive on Onyx. Fred resisted leaving when Kurt chose to sacrifice himself but ultimately honored his friend’s decision. He also fought closely with William-043 in the war’s final months; Will’s death hit him hard, and Fred struggled to control the anger it provoked.

Initially wary of Spartan-IIIs, Fred accepted them readily after witnessing their skill on Onyx, welcoming Lucy, Tom, Ash, Olivia, and Mark into Blue Team. He openly admitted he would miss the trio reassigned elsewhere. Having been shaped by Halsey and Mendez, he views both as parental figures and respects them deeply.

Fred is exceptional even among Spartans. His combat instincts, leadership, and tactical planning are his greatest strengths. He frequently placed second in training competitions because he disliked attention, though John believed Fred could match him in nearly every skill if not for lacking John’s unusual luck. Trained extensively by Mendez, Fred excels in evasive movement and is remarkably hard to hit. He is a lethal close-quarters fighter known for his skill with combat knives, yet he is also one of the Spartan-IIs’ top marksmen, second only to Linda-058 and serving as their best spotter. As part of his MOS, he is highly skilled in tracking and long-range engagement despite his preference for mid-range and close combat.

Fred is often armed with a variety of weaponry that varies by mission and objective type. He is, however, often the member of Blue Team that is most frequently armed with heavy weaponry and explosives. As of 2558, Fred's preferred weapon loadout is an M395B Designated Marksman Rifle and the M6H2 magnum sidearm. He often carries one or more combat knives on him, due to his affinity for them.

Appearance: Frederic-104 stands at 7 feet and 1 inches with his armor and weighs 286 pounds without his armor. His face is described to be slender and handsome, with rugged features, a narrow nose, and covered in numerous scars. Fred has pensive blue-green eyes and thin eye brows, with high cheekbones. Veta Lopis noted that there was a sensitivity in his expression and that he was unexpectedly attractive for a Spartan. Fred has black hair with streaks of silver that first appeared after he underwent his augmentation procedures; he also has a noticeable scar that runs up the center of his hairline.

Like the rest of Blue Team, Fred's armor was fully upgraded to the GEN2 platform at some point following the Human-Covenant War. By July of 2553, Fred was outfitted with a blue-tinted Centurion armor with gold detailing, which he continued to wear as of 2558.

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