BIOGRAPHY

“Here’s my quote: Don’t waste my fucking time.”

Kure Galanos was born in Nicosia, Cyprus. At a young age, she was forced to flee her home with her family due to civil unrest. She later joined the civilian police and made a name for herself as a marksman, which led to her recruitment into the Hellenic Force. After showing an exemplary capacity to factor in complex operational variables in the 2000 Mediterranean hostage crisis, she was approached by Rainbow.

Galanos served with Rainbow for eleven years under Daniel Bogart, participating in the Rogue Spear and Raven Shield campaigns. After [REDACTED], Galanos shifted her career, studying mechanical engineering at NTUA and undergoing BDR training to operate ordnance defusal drones. Galanos first deployed her “Shells” in Operation Daedalus. The successful mission confirmed their unparalleled potential and caught the attention of Aurelia Arnot and the Global Security Alliance Council (GSAC) for Galanos’ reintegration into Rainbow.

PSYCHOLOGICAL REPORT

The reception to Specialist Kure “Skopós” Galanos’ return has been mixed. Some are in awe at the very mention of her name; others are wary of her former proximity to Deimos and Nighthaven. There are also whispers about the wheelchair.

I will admit, I too was a skeptic. Despite her endorsement by the Council, it was my task as Captain to confirm her field readiness. Setting aside her legendary status among the ranks of Rainbow, and the nature of her separation from the immediate dangers of the battlefield through her Shells, any number of physiological and psychological issues could have impacted her performance. […]

I found a quote about Galanos in Rainbow’s archives: “[...] her piercing gaze does more damage than her bullets”. Nothing has changed. Although she understood the reasoning behind my questions, it felt like she had taken ownership of the interview by its conclusion. She produced journals, cataloguing all nine operations she underwent and the rehabilitation periods that followed each. From the moment she received confirmation that her C5 vertebra could tolerate high-intensity training, she dedicated herself to returning to active duty, though it didn’t sway the critics.

Galanos told me that she’s gotten used to the scrutiny, and that GSAC and Aurelia Arnot were especially demanding in their assessment. Their initial recommendation had been that she stick to lab work and engineering, but after a brief closed-door session she was given a full endorsement to return to active duty. I have followed suit. Operator Galanos is here to stay, and I am convinced that she is among our best. […]

As her Captain, I have access to privileged information regarding the nursery bombing in Bratislava and the incident three years later in [REDACTED]. Descriptions of the events alone were distressing, and participating in just one would have challenged my resolve. How Galanos navigated these traumas shows fierce determination that I can’t help but be in awe of, but I do worry about her inevitable reunion with Deimos. She had believed Morris to be dead, and they were well known to have been close friends. Now that she knows the truth, what will she do when she sees him again? […]

-- Captain Gustave “Doc” Kateb, Wolfguard Squad Leader