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Stephen Kain was a Spartan-II during the Human-Covenant war.

Biography
Born February 11th, 2531, Kain was conscripted at the age 6 into the Spartan-II program (Class 2). After graduating the program in 2549, he, along with his brothers and sisters, was sent into battle against the Covenant. He served in many theaters before being medevac'd to Reach in July of 2552 due to a severe infection and armor complications. He was unable to serve when the Covenant attacked in August, and was again evacuated, this time to Earth. His treatments were completed there, and he had rejoined the fight when the Covenant invaded.

Loadout
Kain is the heavy weapons specialist and driver in his squad, and as such his armor is particularly specialized.

He utilizes energy efficient Hayabusa chestplate and pauldron to divert power to his shields, and his EOD shoulder piece houses hardware which helps him manipulate raw explosives, as well as reducing grabbing edges on his less dominant side. His helmet was scavenged from a set of CQB armor, and maximizes his effectiveness in close combat when enemies get too close for his usual greeting of rockets. His CO turns a blind eye to the non-regulation katana, which is a memento he took from a loved one.

Kain's typical weapon loadout always includes either rockets or a laser when they're available, and then either a shotgun or an energy sword scavenged from a dead Sangheili. Kain prides himself on his sword work - he was won many duels, on one memorable occasion besting a Ship Master in close combat.