| Taylor Paniculli |
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| Portrayed By: | Jake Gyllenhaal |
| Status: | Active Duty |
| Age: | 20 |
| Occupation: | UNLV Freshman, Initiative Commando |
| Family: | Somewhere |
| Significant Other(s): | Nobody, yet |
| Freak Factor: | Initiative Commando, Telepath |
Background
The following documents are from the files of Sergeant Taylor Paniculli, Initiative Commando.
TOP SECRET - SECURITY LEVEL 5
Name: Paniculli, Taylor
Home No.: 8432
Rank: Sgt., Classified
DOB: December 9, 1988 (20 years of age)
Background:
- Born Cincinnati, OH to Martha Olivier and Gerard Paniculli (See attached files)
- Attended West Haven Elementary and Oak Bridges Private Academy.
- Graduated top 10 percent in senior class, suitable for immediate officer-training courses.
- Enlisted in United States Army, July 2007, Private First Class due to outstanding test scores.
- Deployed in Baghdad as part of the 2007 soldier surge, signed into order by the President of the U.S.
- Member of G Company 10th Regiment from October 2007 through December 2008.
- Promoted to Army Specialist on September 21, 2008 for good standing, honor in combat, and loyalty to the cause.
- Transferred to Fort Detrick, December 23, 2008, by order of The National Biodefense Analysis and Countermeasures Center.
For further information, see attached files.
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Medical History - Sgt. Taylor Paniculli
Age: 20 years
Sex: Male
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 168 lbs.
Given a clean bill of health upon entering the United States Army in 2007. Excellent scores in both hearing and vision tests were achieved. Good reflexes, proper body fat quotient, and near perfect height to weight ratio were marked. (See attached medical charts)
Taken out of active duty for close to one month in September 2007 for severe flu symptoms. This was probably associated to a sharp change in environment and cultural pathogens found in Baghdad.
Subsequent checkups proved a flawless and healthy physique.
Extensive physical and psychological evaluations were performed throughout November 2008. These include underwater strength evaluations, neurological examinations, an IQ test, and a Rorschach exam. All of these were performed by a classified division of the military. (See Initiative files)
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Education and Training History - Sgt.Taylor Paniculli
Proficiencies: Hand to hand combat, marksmanship, close quarters combat, ground-based vehicle operation, electronics monitoring, team exercise and leadership.
Languages Spoken: English and Italian prior to entering service, Arabic with military training.
Entered basic training at military academy in July 2007 under the guidance of Senior Officer Marcus Orwell. Although he experienced some disciplinary action, for the most part he was an ideal recruit and student.
Took part in additional field training in Baghdad. Found to work well under pressure, in intense combat situations, and as a member of a group.
Specialized training under the Initiative research and command operations. (See attached file)
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Initiative Research and Command Training - Sgt. Taylor Paniculli
Beginning in the 1980's, the Initiative branch of the military began research and experimentation involving HST's that have manifested particular mental and psychic prowess. The goal of these experiments was to apply these unique characteristics to create enhanced operatives and soldiers.
In November 2008, Sgt. Paniculli volunteered to be part of this experimental procedure. After extensive testing, he was found to be a qualified entrant and was transferred to Fort Detrick in December 2008 to begin experimentation procedures.
After two months of operations and evaluations, the procedure was deemed a success. Neural tissue from the occipital lobe of the brain was replaced with that of the HST designated "Far'ghul Demon." Successful assimilation occurred within three days. Upon release from the procedure, Sgt. Paniculli was found to have the functioning telepathic abilities of the HST.
He was then sent to the Initiative training camp, where he left as a designated Sergeant. Transfer to the Las Vegas division was effective on April 10, 2009.
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Personality
"Courage is being scared to death - and saddling up anyway."
~John Wayne
Sergeant Paniculli is a man of dedication and loyalty. Still being a young man, he has not become jaded enough to start questioning his superiors. He truly believes in the Initiative cause and will back it up wholeheartedly. In his job, he is rigid, militaristic, and often bossy, though his childish side does show its face in the form of dry humor and the occasional wisecrack. This is mostly when the real bad stuff comes up; the stuff he can't explain and that he has to take on faith the commandos can handle.
Outside of work, it’s a different story. His cover is as a college student and he takes it as a chance to let loose and have a little fun. It’s something he’s been sorely missing and he’s happy to have the break. Living a double life is hard for him at times, though, as it doesn’t allow him to assimilate fully into one roll or another. Because of this, even in school his bossy side can show.
Family is most important to Taylor. Those friends that he becomes close enough to will be treated like adopted siblings. Although he knows this isn’t how most people think, he often finds him giving much more than he receives. Needless to say, it can feel a little lonely at times.
You can think of Taylor as a sort of modern day cowboy, except without the chaps. He’s not afraid of a little booze or loose women, but his heart is dedicated to protecting those around him and righting wrongs wherever he sees them. Though this may make him a bit judgmental, his heart is in the right place.
Relationships
"There is no such thing as a 'self-made' man. We are made up of thousands of others. Everyone who has ever done a kind deed for us, or spoken one word of encouragement to us, has entered into the make-up of our character and of our thoughts, as well as our success."
~George Burton Adams
| Name | Relation | Notes |
| Douglas MacLaren | Commanding Officer | Although he has had limited contact with the man, Taylor seems to like him and think he's more than capable to lead the group. |
| Lorelai McKay | Scientist, Babe | She's smart, beautiful, and dedicated to the cause. Score! |
| Maxwell Mitchel | Commando, Friend | Good guy, fellow commando, partnered a couple times in Baghdad. |
| Oswald Bay | Commando, Nurse | He can patch people up and handle firearms; Not a bad combo |
Logs
Hustler, Interrupted - In which Taylor screws with Andrew's hustle
Unleaded, Please - It's Hell on the streets as demons try and feed humans to their pimped out beastmobiles
Study Buddies - Information is shared between commando and blogger
