Barnes Marchenko
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| Book(s) | The Crypt |
| Introduced | The Crypt Book 1: Shakedown |
| Gender | Male |
| Age | 31 |
| Occupation | Military Service |
| Species | Human |
| Fan Name | No |
| Height | 5'8" |
| Weight | 175 |
| Hair | black |
| Eyes | black |
| Military Service
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| Allegiance | Planetary Union Fleet |
| Branch | Sailors |
| Years of Service |
29 |
| Rank | Corporal
Formerly Sgt, demoted in SHAKEDOWN |
| Assignment | Machinist mate/gunner
Formerly Aux Div Chief |
| Stationed | PUV James Keeling |
| Battles/Wars | Battle of Ishlangu |
| Awards | n/a |
| Injuries | n/a |
Corporal Barnes 'Chenk' Marchenko' is a machinist mate / gunner aboard the PUV James Keeling.
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Character Background
Chenk was born on Wilson 4 in the League of Planets. His parents emigrated to Thomas 3 when he was 10 years old. At nineteen he met Montana Jackson. They married shortly after and had two children. Montana and the children were killed in a Purist terrorist attack on a bus.
Issues Aboard Crypt
- Chenk manufactured homemade blades ("shivs") from Keeling's MOF material. One knife was used by Bethany Darkwater to kill Jenn Hathorn. Phillip Eskander used another to commit suicide. A third was used by corporal Chester Gillick to stab colonel Zvanut Hasik in the thigh.
- Chenk does not remember making the blades.
Attributes
Personality
Chenk is passionate in his loyalty to Fleet, so much so that when he lost his left foreleg in (unknown battle), he opted to make his own solid-metal prosthetic instead of receiving a full bionic replacement. Bionics are not allowed on Fleet ships because of the damage electronics can cause to Human flesh when in punch-space.
Family
Chenk is the sole survivor of his family, all of whom died in a Purist terrorist attack.
- Wife: Montana Marchenko (deceased)
- Son: Castor Marchenko (deceased)
- Daughter: Cassidy Marchenko
Friends
Chenk is closes to sergeant Kym Hansen, lead machinist on Keeling.
Reason for Keeling Assignment
He was told by Maia Whittaker that, due to his leg, Keeling was the only ship that would have him. Chenk wants to serve on warships, so he accepted her offer.
Identifying Mannerisms
- Chenk can be crass in his words and mannerisms. He complains a lot about "the brass" and what he considers excessive drills.
