What's up mates! This is SpartanPrime101 signing in to let you all know that I'm still alive and kicking. I know I've been away for like almost a year now, and I'm really kicking myself in the arse for that. Sadly, with my little brother Ernie passing away Christmas Eve 2016; finally Graduating from University as a BA degree graduate in June, 2017; working a full time job since mid-June; and helping my Mom and Grandma during my spare time...well, I've only been able to work on my stories for bits at a time.

However, I've had a few brainstorms as of late concerning my current and other stories I might take a crack at.

First, I'm thinking of changing my S-IV Spartan character into a SPARTAN-II - that's right, an S-II Super-Soldier. The reason for this is that 1) a past review for my Naruto: Spartan Chronicles stated how an S-IV wouldn't stand a chance against a Jonin-level ninja - which in turn killed my mood for working on that story. 2) My S-IV's history seems a little rushed looking back, at least in comparison to that of Master Chief and the other S-II's and III's. 3) I've been reading The Life by casquis, which focuses on the career and hardships of his OC ODST character and his team of Helljumbers. This got me thinking of writing a similar story about my own character, from when he was taking by Halsey into the S-II program to the end of the Human-Covenant war and beyond. 4) I know it's a few years past it's debut, but...I finally got my hands on the Halo ODST XBOX 360 special edition game pack, complete with all 24 maps from Halo 3. And after playing through the Rookie campaign, as well as watching the cut-scenes for Halo Wars 2, i wanted to give my Spartan a bit more background history and experience to fall back on.

Second, I wanted to go over my past stories and, maybe, do some serious editing in the story plot lines and personalities in the characters. Now that I'm not rushing to finish university classes and assignments, I'm better able to organize my time table for work, family and personal/writing periods.

Third, I feel in the need for a rebirth - a revival in my desire to continue writing for all you patient authors and readers. Think of it as ending one stage in life, and starting anew in the next portion of my adventure in this life.

But, I also want to make sure you are all okay with this before I make a final decision. As such, I'm posting a poll on my site to see how many of you want me to keep my original character, and which of you would like to see a character change.

Here's the current info/rap sheet for my new character thus far:

SPARTAN: Sierra-101 "Michael"

Birth Date: August 20th, 2510

Home World: West Canada, Earth; moved to Gracemaria in September, 2514

Parents: Deceased; Killed on route to Gracemaria by Insurrectionist Pirates - sole survivor of Transport ship "Resolve"

Siblings: N/A

Armor: Mk. V Mjolnir

Expertise: CQC, Heavy Weapons; Military History

Rank: Petty Officer 1st Class

Weapons:

- BR55

- 2x M7 SMG

- 6x Frag. Grenades

- C12 Explosive

- M41 SPANKR Rocket Launcher (Optional)

- Kukri Knife; Standard Combat Knife

HMy poll will be open as of January 1st, 2018 and will be open for the next week or so. I look forward to your reviews and any ideas you might have that would make my stories better would be most appreciated. Emphasis on ideas, NOT insults, cussing or unessessary slanders towards me or my ideas.

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Oh, and on another note...MERRY BELATED CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR 2018!