Editing The Volunteers:PlayerCharacters (section)

== Background ==

Broderick Ferrandino (Brody to his squad-mates) is in many ways the typical guard recruit - he believes the Imperial Creed, he thinks the Guard is an opportunity for adventure and bettering himself, and he tries to do what's right. Never the squeaky wheel, always a crisp salute and big grin on his face, he's a cheerful sight around base.

At the same time, Brody is something of an odd duck. His ability to go with the flow and avoid drama completely melts away when combat starts - he's drawn to the limelight, always eager to be on camera and showing off for "His fans back home." He's a boisterous showboat when the vid-corders start rolling, and never hesitates to throw a wink back at the camera before running over the top of a dugout, or pause to strike a pose before planting the kill-shot on an enemy armored vehicle. He's closest to his squad-mate Letty "Lefty" Crissinger, and they make an odd pair around base - her usual somber, withdrawn personality a stark contrast to Brody's larger than life enthusiasm. Oddly enough, he seems to be the only person Lefty can tolerate for any stretch of time. Though their personalities might appear to be at odds with one another, the two work in perfect tandem whether they're training at the base fitness center or laying down fusillades on the front lines.