Spirit (GW)


 * This page is for the heroic G.I. Joe. For his evil Shattered Glass counterpart, see Tomahawk (SG).

"The new ways of healing mend the wounds we can see. I seek the old medicine -- to mend the hidden harm."

SPIRIT was born in New Mexico to a Native American family so far below the poverty line that they never realized they were poor. He tuned in to nature at a very young age and was a hunting guide throughout high school. Following his graduation he joined the army and served in Southeast Asia in scout patrols. After being discharged he returned home to complete his education. He eventually returned to the service and was chosen for the G.I. Joe team. Spirit has senses so keen he appears able to communicate with animals. Actually, he observes their behavior and can tell when something is out of the ordinary. He has been known to sense when something 'feels' wrong around him, as well – again, attributed to mysticism but is in actuality the result of years of training to increase his alertness and situational awareness. He is a Qualified Expert in the M-16, M-1911A1 Auto Pistol, and Remington sniper rifle. He is also proficient in psychology, his secondary military specialty focused in social services. The insight it gives him into how his quarry thinks and moves contributes to his image as an implacable tracker.

"Charlie is a Shaman, a medicine man. He's not a healer or a priest or a witch doctor. There isn't any equivalent in our culture for what he is unless we had shrinks that could actually help people."

Canonical/Pre-MUX/Theme History:
A Native American born into poverty, Charlie "Spirit" Iron-Knife was raised to respect nature and had an innate connection to it, in the tradition of his ancestors. His parents were good folks, but they died young, and Spirit was adopted by a brain surgeon, Javier, and Javier's wife, Ingrid. They did what they could to make sure Spirit didn't lose his heritage and culture. While in high school, Spirit worked as a hunting guide to earn extra money for his family, putting his skills as a tracker to good use. After graduation, he enlisted in the Army and was soon sent to Southeast Asia, where he served in a Long Range Recon Patrol unit. In the Army, Spirit also became a qualified sniper. After returning home he completed his education, getting a degree in psychology from UNM. He also became a Shaman, learning the art of what those outside his culture would call holistic healing. He then reenlisted, eventually being recruited for the G.I. Joe team.

MUX History:
In 2016, Spirit travelled to the Ark in an attempt to heal some of Spike Witwicky's deep psychic wounds.

Freedom:
An American bald eagle who was occasionally the companion of G.I. Joe team member, Spirit. Many observed that Spirit seemed to communicate with Freedom.

OOC Notes

 * Spirit's totem animal is Honey Badger. That's why he don't care.

Players
Spirit is currently being temped by Bzero, but is available for application.