Reiner Wallacker

The current standing Mayor of the Washington Heights settlements and former Chief of the Militia. After coming to power in early January of 2086, Reiner cemented his place in office by abolishing the election system right before his first term ran out, and right after the first battle of the recent Heights/AVF-CCR war. He believes that he is the only person capable of leading the Heights through strife, and that the city cannot stand if it must constantly undergo shifts in ideals and opinion. The strength of the Militia is paramount to him, as a weak defense will cause the city to fall far before any reforms can be made for the people.

Physical Description
Reiner is a large bulky man, standing at 6-foot-1 and weighing close to 185 pounds. He has a muscular, mesomorphic stature which he maintains by constant exercise. Originally, this exercise was provided by frequent trips outside of the walls, but since his ascent to Mayor-hood, he isn't able to leave the city whenever he pleases. His hair is almost always buzzed short, and his face clean shaven. He has a multitude of scars, most prominent of which being the large horizontal line from his left temple to the back of his head. His arms are traced with various scars from his time without proper arm protection, and he has a handful of gunshot wounds sprinkled around his torso, all in non-critical areas of course. However, the thing that most people point out right away is his lack of a left eye, almost always covered by an eyepatch.

Backstory
Reiner was born long before the AVF or CCR occupation of the Heights in the year 2047, just six years after the conception of the Washington Heights. His father has disappeared a few months after he was conceived, leaving just him and his mother in the scrap town based around the US Capitol. Things existed like this for a while, with Reiner going to whatever educational institutions he could find, and his mother working random jobs to get enough CDD to be able to buy food and pay rent. The typical life of a Heightsman. All things are bound to change eventually.

One fateful afternoon is when him and his mother would have their lives changed. A Vecture, what was once a common sight for Reiner, goes feral. His mother is torn apart before his eyes, and the Vecture, amidst its attack, removes Reiner's left eye from its socket. Barely conscious and with a vision smothered in blood, he barely has enough time to watch as the militia fills the Vecture with ammunition before passing out. He never was the same after that. Upon waking up, Reiner's mouth turned sour regarding the Vecture "people." They were nothing more than monsters, eager to finally sink their rotten teeth into the next human they could find. Monsters need to be eradicated.

The moment he could, Reiner dropped his schooling to join the militia. Truth be told, if he had tried to join while the militia was trained to such an extent as it is now, it's incredibly unlikely he would've managed to make the cut. No, when he joined the militia was nothing more than a ragtag band of farmers, engineers, doctors, anyone willing to pick up a gun and fight for the city. Unfortunately, his service wouldn't be needed for long. With the arrival of the AVF in their city after the Vancian triumph over the overwhelming horde bearing down on them, the militia was more of a peace-of-mind thing, than an actual peacekeeping force. There was nothing they could do against the Vancian soldiers, and there certainly wasn't any way they could help them. No, they were just a bunch of outlanders with guns. For twenty-one years things went on like this, with Reiner neglecting his place in the militia in exchange for spending his time in the outlands hunting. Not animals, but infected. He had nothing to go home to, so it was best that if he did die, he took as many out as possible. That was until 2083. That's when hell would begin.

With the Coalition occupation of the city in 2083, dozens of defenders, both militia and AVF, were slaughtered. Some, friends of Reiner's. He wanted revenge, though there truly was nothing he could do. They were an entire army, and he was a one-eyed man without a house, family, and barely a few dozen cents to his name. The only thing he could do was bide his time. The Coalition troops progressively began to act more and more heinous towards the citizens of the Heights, and the push to remove them grew more and more. The Militia formed once again with the same purpose as always, just a different way of carrying it out. In a night the Militia, Reiner among them, usurped the CCR troops in one fell swoop. Were it not for their severe exhaustion from fighting against the AVF, they wouldn't had won. It was the case of the right people being there at the right time. The Heights was free once again, only a year after.

There was much change to be had now. With a larger emphasis on independence, the Militia was needed now more than ever before. Reiner began going on more patrols, helping more citizens, and doing his best to ensure people were safe. There wasn't much he could do, so it was best that he did this. Once again, things would continue like this for another year before another sudden change of power.

[Events after this point occurred through the actual Roleplay]

Their standing mayor, who had been in office for almost half a year, decided to not run for re-election, leaving the office open for a newcomer. Like clockwork, a power vacuum formed between two of the Heights most prominent Militia Captains, one Apisi Jackson and Captain Crunch. Both were total opposites of each other, with Apisi being a staunch revolutionary and Crunch being a die-hard Libertarian, then named Coopertist. Being just a Sergeant at this time, Reiner was content with his position on the rank. He had served with both Apisi and Crunch, and had no ill will towards either winning. Apisi Jackson took the office, and to everyone's surprise announced Reiner to be his pick for the new Militia Chief. The position had just recently been vacated due to the assassination of the previous Chief during a CCR execution an attempted bombing, the latter of which was thwarted by Reiner before the bomber was captured. Reiner had grown personally in more ways than rank, with his opinion on Vectures softening after he was protected by a Vecture woman named Kathleen during a riot in the Heights during his time as Sergeant. In his new position of power, there was much to do. The start of the Apisi Administration marked the first reform for the militia, with them receiving basic training in guerilla tactics. It would take two more mayors after the fact before any more improvements would be made.

Two mayoral terms later would find him serving as Chief under the Richardson Administration, arguably the most controversial Mayor yet. He had begun the segregation of the Vecture citizens into the Vecture Slums, and invited the AVF in after a horde almost wiped out the city. History seemed to be repeating itself. By the time the elections were to start, he knew what needed to be done. He told no-one of his decision to run for office, and he knew his decision to do so would likely be seen as treason from the power hungry Mayor Lucius Richardson. If he didn't win, there was no telling what would happen.

Yet, the votes shifted in his favor. By the beginning of the new year, he moved in office. It marked a new leaf for the city. The Mayors of the past were content with sitting on their thumbs and letting the world pass them by, but Reiner knew what needed to be done. In the following weeks he managed to do what the Mayors of the past could never dream of achieving for their city. The official Government Research and Development division was created, and from it came the creation of Artillery, Vehicles, and the generator capable of powering seventy-percent of the city utilizing a clean and infinite power source, the Infernal Infected. Reiner himself assisted in the retrieval of the creature, with the help of his soon to be trusted ally Mark Kaine. This wasn't the end of his reforms, however. Soon came the paving of roads, creation of factories, and the sowing of fields. Welfare was created for the poor, and the Militiamen who worked so hard for the city would soon receive free housing and meals. The Heights was being revolutionized.

All the while, Reiner had been trying to further the AVF investment in their city. With Lucius' invitation, it was impossible for him to remove the AVF, however he was still able to create boundaries. The AVF Embassy was created to both connect their people, and limit their military, within the city. It stood for many things, but to many civilians, all it did was mark the beginning of what could be the last breath of the city. In a surprising move, Reiner announced they would be supporting the AVF in its war against the CCR troops in the area, and did so by capturing three men sent to the city to delegate with them. What followed was a long siege in which 29 Militiamen and 33 civilians were killed, yet the attack was repelled with the arrival of AVF reinforcements. In the end, over 100 Coalition soldiers fell, the majority of the infantry sent to attack. In a surprise that shocked even Reiner, they had won. This proved to not only the CCR, but the entire DC area that the Heights was no longer a defenseless town.

That day marked a different occurrence, though one that could be talked about far longer than any battle. In the aftermath, Reiner made a public statement atop the ruins of what had once been his Mayor tower. He declared an end to the election system for the city, as, had the previous Mayors done more for the city, it was entirely likely they did not have to lose so many people. The city could not survive going forward if they constantly shifted in power and ideas. The city would spend more time tearing down old creations, rather than raising new ones.

Once again, Reiner had issued a new age for the Heights. Only difference was, this one has yet to play out.

Relationships
Kathleen - Close Friend

Apisi Jackson - Ally, Friend, [MIA]

James "Jonah" Hazzer - Business partner, trusted ally

Captain Crunch - Business partner, trusted ally, friend

Mark Kaine III - Trusted Ally

Calvin Cavera - Trusted Ally

Agent Darring - Ally, burgeoning friend

Marshall Hazzer - Ally

Lucius Richardson - Neutral

Doctor McConnell - Enemy

Personality
Despite his appearance, Reiner is a rather intelligent man. He has a knack for speeches, and while he prefers to get his hands dirty as its the quickest way to an end goal, he knows when it's time to delegate. However, this hasn't always came natural to him. In the electoral debate with Lucius Richardson, he was a very awkward speaker, stuttering through some of his lines. He has moved past that, and has grown into a strong debater, and an equally strong listener. When it comes to the city, he is eager to hear what all members, including Senate and Council, have to say. He alone can't pull the city forward, he can only guide it's path. However, when it comes to an exterior (or interior) threat, he has garnered a small reputation with both CCR and AVF forces for being a no-nonsense individual who's willing to do whatever is necessary to protect his people.

Trivia
- Reiner owns the only wine business in the Heights, dubbed "Sanguine Tastes." He was personally involved with the creation of the first batch of bottles

- He is one of the only non-CCR owners of an A&Y120 rifle

- He technically still has his blind left eye, he just tells everyone it was completely removed so they don't try and see the mangled remains

- Reiner is one of only a small handful of survivors to ever successfully capture an infernal

- He is secretly terrified of Ninjas, and has made sure to tell nobody so it can't be used against him. Specifically, he doesn't think it's natural how quiet they are.