Andrew Burke | RCT0049-A2267
HEIGHT=176 cm | WEIGHT=72 kg
DOB 1968.01.12

Born in Manchester, England. Whereabouts of father unknown. Mother is a secretary at a plastics processing plant in Leeds. Three siblings, two brothers and a sister. Joined Royal Marines in 1986. Two tours of duty with British Special Air Service (SAS) , 1989-91 and 1996-1999. Awarded Military Cross, 1998. Has taken part in SAS actions in twenty-two countries on four continents. Further details of his service record are sealed. Unmarried. Burke is a seasoned veteran of numerous covert operations. While not reckless, he has a strong can-do attitude and unlimited confidence in his abilities. As a leader he is decisive and demanding. He has a quick sense of humor and is likely to keep his team relaxed by telling jokes before the start of a mission. While he has some contact with his immediate family, he considers the service to be his home.

Emilio Narino | RCT0031-A1044
HEIGHT=164 cm | WEIGHT=82 kg
DOB 1967.01.12

Born in Cartagena, Colombia. Narino's early activities are shrouded in mystery, a situation he enhances with conflicting stories regarding his training and upbringing. At various times, Narino has claimed to be the nephew of a Colombian drug lord, a failed university professor, an ex-police officer, and a freedom fighter. Most team members believe that he learned his trade as a CIA assassin, a belief that Narino alternately encourages with outrageous stories or flatly denies with cold stares. Regardless, everyone agrees that Narino is a cool and composed marksman with a disquieting ability to sneak into exposed positions without being seen. Narino is a study in unpredictable mood swings. One minute joking and talkative, the next tight-lipped and silent. This never interferes with his professionalism on the job, but it has kept Narino at arm's length from the easy camaraderie pervading most of the team. This distance is especially noticeable during planning sessions, where he doesn't contribute unless it is to point out an unorthodox sniping position.

Eddie Price | RCT0049-B4197
HEIGHT=186 cm | WEIGHT=84 kg
DOB 1958.09.21

Born in London, September 21 1958. Father deceased, mother living in Cambridge, retired nurse. Price is a former color sergeant who served in the 22nd SAS at Hereford. Spot promoted to Sergeant major, he spent time in Northern Ireland for the 14th Intelligence Company. Highly trained in techniques such as CQB, IR photography and covert surveillance, "The Company" as it is known performs in Northern Ireland, monitoring known IRA terrorists and pre-emptively striking against terrorist targets. Involved in hostage rescue in Columbia, 1984, where scientist was on a research expedition. Extremely physically fit, and an expert marksman. Enjoys reading, smoking his pipe, and working out with Weber. Unmarried.

Einar Petersen | RCT0031-A1044
HEIGHT=189 cm | WEIGHT=73 cm
DOB 1970.12.14

Born in Hamar, Norway. Parents owned and operated a ski resort high in central Norway. Began skiing at an early age; soon added hunting and shooting, to become an accomplished biathlete. Attempted and failed to win entry to Norway's Olympic Biathlon Team in 1988 and 1992, missing by fractions of a point each time. Joined Beredskapstroppen in 1990, after sister travelling in the Middle East was wounded in a terrorist attack. Petersen is a nearly unstoppable sniper if allowed the proper setup time. He projects an air of icy calm at all times, prompting teammates to devise various pranks and embarrassing situations to disturb that calm. All attempts so far have failed. While aloof, his unerring accuracy has endeared him to the rest of the team. When not on duty, Petersen often embarks on lengthy solo cross-country skiing trips, disappearing into dense terrain for days at a time.

Lars Beckenbauer | RCT0031-A1044
HEIGHT=176 cm | WEIGHT=87 kg
DOB 1953.08.21

Born on a farm near Chemnitz on the Czechoslovakian border in what was, at the time, the German Democratic Republic (East Germany). Drafted into the East Germany Army, 1970. Specialized in bomb disposal and demolitions. Assigned to East German Border Patrol, 1971-76. Arrested by the GDR State Security Service (Stasi) in 1976 under suspicion of involvement in several high-profile defections. Released for lack of evidence and discharged from army in 1977. Movements and activities from 1977-84 are unknown. The current German government will neither confirm nor deny rumors that he was a member of the "Libellen", an underground group held responsible for several bombings of East German governmental offices in and around Berlin in the summer of 1981. Resurfaced in 1985 when he was granted asylum by West Germany after a risky crossing of the Baltic Sea in a small sailboat. Opened Pyrotechno GmbH, a security consulting firm, in 1989. Since then he has built his reputation as Germany' s leading expert on explosives and demolitions. Married, 1995 with two children. Beckenbauer has an encyclopedic knowledge of all types of explosive devices. Years of working with bombs have made him extremely meticulous. He never overlooks any detail of an operation and leaves nothing to chance. In his relations with the rest of the team he is liable to be somewhat cold and distant, but only because he is so completely focused on his job that he considers personal interactions to be a dangerous distraction.

Antonio Maldini | RCT0023-A2009
HEIGHT=179 cm | WEIGHT=68 kg
DOB 1966.10.14

Born in Milano, Italy. Father is the manager of a textile factory, mother is a homemaker. Five siblings. Attended Università degli Studi di Ferrara, 1984-88. Graduated with a degree in Chemistry. Joined L'Arma dei Carabinieri in 1989 and after completing training was assigned to the Comando Carabinieri Antidroga, the Carabinieri's anti-narcotics agency. Transferred in 1995 to the Gruppo Intervento Speciale (GIS), Italy's elite counter-terrorist team. Married since 1990. Three children. Maldini's specialty is stealth. At GIS his ability to occupy positions undetected by the enemy resulted in the nickname "The Invisible Man". He is in excellent physical condition and is exceptionally quick on his feet. His demeanor is calm and somewhat aloof. Although a solid team member, he is too introspective to be a truly effective commander. Off-duty he is an amateur marathoner and has competed in races across Europe. Extremely intelligent and well-spoken.

Santiago Arnavisca | RCT0031-A1044
HEIGHT=186 cm | WEIGHT=81 kg
DOB 1968.01.01

Born in Málaga, Spain. Although the family's holdings were greatly reduced under Franco's rule, the Arnaviscas still control large tracts of farmland around Córdoba and the Guadalquivir river valley. The second youngest son in a family of eight, his eldest brother is a deputy in the Adalucian Parliament. Attended University of Seville, 1983-88. Joined the Guardia Civil upon graduation. Served as a brigade commander 1994-96 in the Western European Union (WEU) administration of Mostar in Bosnia where he was instrumental in rebuilding the local police force. In 1997 recruited by the Guardia Civil's counter-terrorism unit, the Unidad Especial de Intervención (UEI) as part of their focus on the growing threat of terrorist action within the European Union by former citizens of Yugoslavia. Arnavisca has competed in shooting competitions since he was a child and is an expert marksman. He speaks English, German and Italian fluently, as well as his native Spanish, and can make himself understood in most otherEuropean languages. Despite his aristocratic bearing, he is more comfortable acting as a lieutenant and advisor than a team lead. Extremely tenacious in combat, he has a reputation for maintaining an air of calm detachment no matter how tense the situation.

Roger McAllen | RCT0011-A1932
HEIGHT=185 cm | WEIGHT=95 kg
DOB 1964.06.06

Born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Father is a senior officer with the Royal Bank of Canada. Mother is deceased. One sister, still a resident of Toronto. Joined the Canadian Army as a Field Engineer, 1981. Served one tour of duty, 1981-85. Received advanced training in both combat diving and explosive ordnance disposal. Upon discharge joined the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and in 1988 became a member of the Special Emergency Response Team (SERT), the RCMP's elite counter-terrorism unit. When SERT was disbanded in 1993, he helped coordinate the transition of counter-terrorist responsibilities to the Canadian Armed Forces' newly formed Joint Task Force Two (JTF-2). McAllen re-enlisted in 1994 and became a full member of JTF-2 the same year. He has participated in counter-terrorist actions on three continents, including the JTF-2 extended operations in 1996-97 against war criminals in Bosnia. Married in 1984, divorced in 1992. One child, a daughter, born 1986, lives wi th her mother in London,Ontario. McAllen is a specialist in multiple areas. He is an excellent shot and is extremely aggressive in combat situations, making him a good choice as a member of an assault team, but he also has extensive experience with bomb disposal and demolitions. He is an amateur power-lifter and his strength and stamina make him a formidable opponent. Team leads should be warned that he performs better in a subordinate rather than a command position. He has a hearty, good-natured manner and spends his off-duty time socializing with a wide circle of friends, most of them current or ex-military men.

Daniel Bogart | RTC0047-A1109
HEIGHT=188 cm | WEIGHT=82 kg
DOB 1954.10.12

Born in Keokuk, Iowa, USA. Father is a local deputy sheriff, mother a homemaker. Two brothers. Attended University of Iowa on a track & field scholarship, 1972-76. Graduated with honors with a degree in law enforcement. Worked for three years as a patrolman in Keokuk police department. Hired in 1980 by the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Member of FBI Hostage Rescue Team 1987-97. Married since 1979. Wife and two teen-age children live in Maine, USA. Bogart is an excellent team lead. He has exceptional tactical skills and situational awareness from his years with HRT. Extremely cool under fire, he is also a crack shot, having won several marksmanship awards during his tenure at the FBI. His low-key demeanor and laconic sense of humor have made him a well-liked member of the RAINBOW team.

Gerald Morris | RCT0047-A0781
HEIGHT=186 cm | WEIGHT=96 kg
DOB 1965.12.24

Born in Birmingham, Alabama, USA. Father is a retired furniture salesman, mother is a homemaker. Two younger sisters, both still living in Birmingham. Valedictorian of his high school class, National Merit Scholar, 1982. Attended Rice University in Houston, Texas, 1983-87, graduating with a BS in Material Science and a BA in Russian Literature. Joined the American Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms (BATF) in 1988 as an agent in their Explosives Division. Earned an MS in Inorganic Chemistry from the University of New Orleans during a leave of absence from BATF, 1992-1994. His thesis "Applications of Micro-stress Analysis in Accelerant Identification" is considered to be a landmark in the forensic analysis of bomb debris. Upon return to active duty in 1995 he was assigned to the BATF's International Response Team (IRT). Since 1998 he has been on extended assignment in South Korea with the Korean counter-terrorism task force, the National Police 868 Unit, training them in techniques of bomb detection, bomb disposal, and post-bombing investigation. His wife and two daughters currently live in Seoul, South Korea. Morris is a team player who likes his operations to run strictly by the book. His primary specialty is forensics, but he is also an expert at the setting and disarming of all types of explosive devices. Although he knows a fair amount about conducting counter-terrorist assaults from his years working with the 868 Unit, in hostage situations he prefers an indirect approach. Morris likes to spend his off-duty hours with his family. In his spare time he collects antique blues recordings and memorabilia.

Renee Raymond | RCT0047-A1342
HEIGHT=172 cm | WEIGHT=64 kg
DOB 1968.03.30

Born in Kansas City, Missouri, USA. Father is a retired U.S. Army colonel, mother is a homemaker. Two older brothers. Attended University of Oklahoma, 1986-89 under Reserve Officers Training Corp (ROTC) program, majoring in Political Science. Entered regular U.S. Army upon graduation. Served in Kuwait, 1991. Recruited into U.S. Special Operations Psychological Operations (PSYOPS), 1992. Served in Bosnia, 1996-97. In 1998 was selected to take part in U.S. Army trial introduction of women into special operations ground combat forces. Trained with 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta (1st SFOD-D, "Delta Force") . Married since 1993. Husband is a lieutenant in U.S. Army, stationed in Frankfurt, Germany. One child, a daughter, born 1995. Raymond is extremely self-reliant and resourceful. An excellent combat soldier, she is also well-versed in a variety of types of psychological warfare, and understand how both soldiers and civilians react under the stress of combat. Although an experienced officer, she is too much of a loner to be at her best as a team lead and will be used to maximum advantage in a support role. She doesn't talk much, and weighs her words carefully when she does speak.

Tracy Woo | RCT0047-A2715
HEIGHT=155 cm | WEIGHT=44 kg
DOB 1971.07.14

Born in Los Angeles, California, USA. Father is a doctor, mother a lawyer. No siblings. Amateur gymnast, competing in west coast regional championships 1987-88. Attended UCLA University 1989-92, graduated with a BA in Psychology. Joined Los Angeles Police department in 1992, transferred to Metro Division S.W.A.T Team in 1994, where she specialized in surveillance and negotiation. Awarded commendation for bravery for role in ending the New Millennia occupation of L.A. city hall in 1999. Unmarried. Woo is an expert on reconnaissance and surveillance. She can move quickly and quietly through terrorist-controlled areas and is well-versed in the installation and removal of a wide variety of electronic intelligence-gathering devices. She handles command well, but she has an independent nature and has been known to argue with her superiors. Her combat skills are average. Outspoken and self-reliant.

Dieter Weber | RCT0017-B7682
HEIGHT=191 cm | WEIGHT=98 kg
DOB 1971.07.09

Born in Munich July 9 1971, Father ironworker, mother deceased. Graduate of German Army's Burger Fubrer or Mountain Leader schools, one of the physically toughest schools in the world. Came from German GSG-9 team, which was part of the former Border Guards, the Federal Republic's counterterrorism team. Fluent in English and German, his marksmanship only matched by a few members on the team. Spends free time hunting, working out with Price, and practicing Tai Kwon Do. Unmarried.

Jorg Walther | RCT0017-A1615
HEIGHT=190 cm | WEIGHT=105 kg
DOB 1974.05.17

Born in Saarbrücken, Germany. Father is a safety engineer with Lufthansa, mother is a homemaker. Three younger siblings, two sisters and a brother. Amateur archer, competing in Germany junior national championships, 1990. Entered the German Federal Border Police Force (Bundesgrenzschutz) in 1994 at the top of his cadet class. Stationed at Saarbrücken, 1994-98. Recruited into Germany's elite counter-terrorist force, Grenzschutzgruppe 9 (GSG-9) in 1998. Completed GSG-9 training in record time, again at the top of his class. Temporarily attached to GSG-9/1, the group's primary CT strike unit, before reassignment to RAINBOW. Married since 1996. No children. Walther is currently the newest member of the RAINBOW team. His lack of experience in the field is balanced by his extraordinary drive and determination. He is a quick learner and an exceptional team member, following every order without hesitation or question. Although his primary training was as member of an assault team, he is also well-versed in wire-tapping and electronic surveillance. He is clearly being groomed for advancement by the Bundesgrenzschutz command and his assignment to RAINBOW reflects the German government's long-term commitment to international CT collaboration.

Ayana Yacoby | RCT0022-A4242
HEIGHT=163 cm | WEIGHT=57 kg
DOB 1973.03.03

Born in Tel Aviv, Israel. Father is a greengrocer, mother died when she was three. One younger brother, plays professional soccer for Beitar Jerusalem. Joined the regular Israeli army, 1992. Transferred to Sayeret Mat'kal in 1995, where she served in the general staff reconnaissance unit. Recruited in 1997 by the Mossad. Specialization in infiltration and intelligence gathering. Speaks fluent English and Arabic. Unmarried. Ayana is a master of the silent kill. Her training has prepared her for moving stealthily into hostile territory and neutralizing whatever threats may confront her. She is extremely intelligent with little tolerance for fools. The quintessential professional, she has been known to complain about the "cowboy attitude" of some of the other members of the team. Ruthless in combat, in non-military situations she may err on the side of excessive force.