Captain Mike Baker, RM

Played By: Thaddeus
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[BASIC STATS]

  Full Name : Michael James Baker

  Age/ Birthday: 50, 07/16/1961

  Nationality : British

  Rank, Title or Position : Captain (UK Royal Marines); AR-5 TL, Task Force Blackbird (former)

   ATA Gene: Positive, Gene Therapy

  Height: 6' 2"

  Build: Athletic but aging

  Related Skills: Advanced Close Quarters Combat, Parachute Training (HALO Capable), Advanced Demolition Skills, Instructor Certified, High Threat Protective Security, Amphibious Warfare, Diving Skills, Advanced Driving Skills

  Unrelated Skills: Automotive Mechanic, Woodworking, Outdoorsman

  Credentials: Royal Marine Training, SBS Selection & Training, NLMARSOF Cross-Training, USMC MARSOC Cross-Training, Off-World Combat Operations Training



[DETAILED STATS]

Appearance:
Despite his age, Mike Baker is still in good shape. His black hair is only now greying, looking just on this side of being distinguished. His grey-blue eyes clearly have been well worn, and his skin tone shows he's been quite well traveled in his career.
   

Personality:

Mike's attitude can be seen as somewhat cynical. But in reality, he has a strong moral compass and believes that the measure of a man is their ability to honor their word. He has a wealth of knowledge that he is willing to pass onto the next generation, but he also has a distrust of technology reliance. To him, GPS satellites are not a substitute for orienteering skills and UAVs don't make up for putting eyes on a target. This does not mean he will not use technology, he understands what use they can have, but Mike will never go along with a plan that throws tech at a problem.
 

Hobbies/Interests:
Mike likes working with his hands in his off period, which is why he is an avid mechanic and also likes woodworking. It has also been the best way for him to bond with his children, as well as taking camping trips with the family. He is not against them playing video games and having smartphones, he just wants them to appreciate the world outside of those devices.


Field/Work Experience:
-1979 - Enlisted, Royal Marines. Assigned to Bravo Company, 40 Commando
-1981 - Accepted into SBS Selection, passed. Brought into squad same year.
-1982 - Deployed, Falklands War. Participated in Operation Paraquet
-1991 - Deployed, Operation Desert Storm.
-1994 - Cross Training with Netherlands Royal Marine Special Operations Forces
-1997 - Training Instructor, SBS Selection and Training
-2001 - Deployed, Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan). Assigned to Task Force Sword.
-2002 - Wounded in Action, Recalled for physical rehabilitation
-2005 - Deployed, Task Force 42.
-2007 - Deployed, Task Force 42. Wounded in Action, recalled for physical rehabilitation
-2008 - Senior Training Instructor, SBS Selection and Training
-2009 - Cross-Training with United States Marine Corps Special Operations. Returned same year.
-2011 - Recruited, Stargate Command, Task Force Blackbird    


SGC History:
-2011 - Recruited, Stargate Command, Task Force Blackbird  

   
Personal History:
Born in Exeter, Mike's father was a construction worker and his mother took various retail jobs from time to time to help support the family. As a result, he and his younger siblings were often left to be raised by his oldest sister. Mike wanted more of life, and was enamored by stories about his grandfather who served in the Royal Marines during the Second World War, as well as his uncle who was killed in action in 1956 during the Suez Crisis. As such, Mike joined the Royal Marines right out of school.

He started out as a General duties rifleman, but wanted more and after a two years, he put in a request to join the Special Boat Squadron (later Special Boat Service). The challenge and new environment was exactly what Mike wanted and he began to thrive in his new service. He was just in time to be deployed to the Falklands War, participating in the operation to recapture South Georgia. A few years later, he was deployed in the Gulf War, being deployed first behind the lines to conduct sabotage operations and then was part of the operations to liberate Kuwait City.

After the Gulf War, Mike did numerous training stints, including cross-training with the Dutch Marine Special Operations Force, passing on his experiences to the new generation of Marines in Britain and the Netherlands. This was the time that he met his wife and began his family. At this point, like many, he was starting to consider retirement under the belief that there was not much else left for him to do, but after 9/11, he was ready to go into battle once more.

Mike was deployed among the first group of SBS operators to Afghanistan, working alongside American SOF units and friendly Afghan forces to drive off the Taliban. In 2002, however, Mike was injured when fragments from an IED hit his left hand and leg. He recuperate, but three of his fingers were noticeably cut down in size. Otherwise, he was able to return to duty by the end of the year. Later on, he did two more tours in Afghanistan with Task Force 42, before being wounded again.

This time, after recooperation, he was asked to not deploy again and instead went back into training with the SBS, as well as taking the opportunity to train with the United States Marine Corps Special Operations. This was what would get him noticed and recruited into the Stargate Program.

Relationships:

Wife -- Eileen Baker
Children -- Samantha "Sam" Baker (Eldest daughter), Benjamin "Ben" Baker (Oldest Son), Henry Baker (Youngest son)

*Approved by Mim*

btw, he is a Captain now