Steve Barton

Steve Barton was an Atlas operative during The African War, he served throughout the entire campaign as a supportive sniper. He is immensely loving of his wife, remaining bubbly and cheerful while in her company, but becomes cold and ruthless after a few days separation.

Operation Peach Trees
Barton and Nestor McKellen were responsible for capturing Lieutenant James Schultz and severely injuring James Shawts with both ocular and spinal injuries.

Operation Advance Backwards
Barton assisted the extraction of McKellen, Jewel Mondragon and Sergei Chernov from South Africa alongside others.

After the war
Barton used his earnings from The African War to purchase a small home for him and his expectant wife in outback Australia, in which they lived peacefully for many years. They had two children in the early 2020's, who they both love dearly.

Such a peace was not to last, as when Barton spoke out against merciless ATLAS activity in 2031, his wife met an unfortunate 'accident', leaving him reeling. He played along with ATLAS games until his children both left home, only then did he disappear with little public notice.

Decrypted ATLAS file
The designated target was Cassandra (Cassie) Barton, wife of Steve Barton. It has been decided that the outcries of S.Barton have need of silencing. Cassandra was located as she left her place of employment, and confronted. She was shot in the brain, heart and right lung. No chance for survival. Her car and corpse were arranged in a mock car accident. All personal at the scene were ATLAS personal, no witnesses. Per[...]

[...]S.Barton was caught by CCTV in the morgue. He was recorded inspecting his wife's corpse, clearly recognizing the gunshot injuries. His rebellious outcries ceased immediately. His silence is ensured.

Modern Day
It is known by ATLAS command that Steve Barton has turned resistance guerrilla fighter, his handwork leaving red puddles all over supply lines and bases alike. They consider it fortunate that his age and the loss of his love have dulled his skills with his rifle, as they are in the midst of tracking him and his resistance allies down.