Kate Marshall

Captain Kate Marshall was an intelligence analyst with Section 20. She was also one of Section 20's most skilled and experienced undercover operatives.



Profile
Personal Information

Name: Kate Marshall

Born: Dublin, Ireland

Family:

Father - Rupert Marshall, Mother - Rachel Marshall,

Brothers - Sean and Cillian

Notes: Marshall, the daughter of a diplomat, had a well-traveled family, and grew up in Cairo and London, where she displayed a natural aptitude for learning languages.

Education and Military Training

- Attended RCB officer training at Sandhurst, excelling in physical combat and marksmanship.

- Studied linguistics at Trinity College, honing language skills and mastering Arabic.

- Applied for work with the intelligence corps, though mostly worked with theoretical exercises.

- In 2004 took MA courses in Pashto and Urdu at London's School of Oriental and African Studies.

Notes: Marshall was well-regarded, with exceptional smarts and surprising strength.

Military Activity

- 2001 - After 9/11, her language skills made her valuable asset in the Middle East, and was transferred by Army Intelligence Corps to Oman.

- 2003 - Worked as liaison with Iraqis, sourcing and briefing local assets; quickly made a strong impression on high ranking officers for her language skill and strategic acumen, and promoted to the rank of 1st Lieutenant.

- 2005 - Returned to the field after additional language study.

- 2006 - Recruited for Force Reconnaissance Unity, receiving SAS training.

- 2007 - Began working with the covert special force 'The Increment' in Pakistan.

- 2010 - Recruited to Section 20 by Colonel Eleanor Grant.

Psychological Profile

- Exceedingly gifted with languages, Marshall is also an extremely competent field operative, with surprising physical strength.

- Having grown up in Cairo and London, feels at home in almost any environment. Works well with local communities, creating valuable contacts seemingly on the fly.

- Seems almost emotionally drawn to the excitement of the battlefield, where she has fostered deep friendships, and on more than one occasion, romantic interests.