Redline
“We don’t chase. We close. We end it.”
Overview
Alec Vandrix, known by the callsign Redline, is a Hell Host pursuit and elimination specialist serving within the Doom Corps as a member of the 612th Hunters.
A member of House Vandrix, Alec is known for operating at the extreme edge of mission parameters, frequently pursuing targets beyond distances or boundaries where most soldiers would be ordered to disengage.
He specializes in rapid pursuit, infiltration, reconnaissance, and close-range target elimination.
Where other Hunters may locate or observe a target, Redline is often responsible for ensuring they do not escape.
His methods are quiet.
His results generally are not.
Quick Facts
- Real Name: Alec Vandrix
- Callsign: Redline
- Species: Human
- Gender: Male
- Age: 29
- Faction: Hell Hosts
- Branch: Doom Corps
- Unit: 612th Hunters
- Rank: Corporal
- House: House Vandrix
- Status: Active
- Threat Level: High
Appearance
Alec is a human male with dark hair, a lean athletic build, and an appearance shaped by years of field operations.
He commonly wears lightweight black Doom Corps armour designed for pursuit, infiltration, and rapid movement.
Red markings identify both his Hell Host allegiance and connection to House Vandrix.
His equipment prioritizes mobility over heavy protection.
Alec frequently wears a lower-face covering during operations and carries minimal exposed equipment beyond what is necessary for the mission.
His armour is usually worn, scratched, and repaired rather than pristine.
Redline has little interest in ceremonial presentation.
Personality
Redline is cold, quiet, focused, and intensely mission-oriented.
He speaks little during operations.
When he does speak, his communication is usually brief and directly relevant to the objective.
Alec has little patience for unnecessary hesitation.
Once a target has been designated and the pursuit has begun, he believes every delay increases the chance of failure.
He can be ruthless when necessary, particularly when dealing with hostile targets that have repeatedly escaped capture.
Despite this, Redline is not indiscriminately violent.
His aggression is highly focused.
He does not enjoy chaos.
He eliminates obstacles.
Alec is also notably uninterested in internal politics.
He is loyal to the mission, his unit, and the Hell Hosts personnel operating beside him.
He has considerably less patience for political arguments surrounding how those missions are assigned.
House Vandrix
Alec was raised within House Vandrix, the same military family associated with several notable Hell Host personnel.
The Vandrix name carries a strong reputation within the faction.
Unlike younger members such as Rowan Vandrix, Alec appears relatively comfortable with the family legacy.
He neither rejects it nor relies upon it.
To Redline, the name is simply another expectation to meet.
His exact relationship to the other documented members of House Vandrix remains unclear.
The 612th Hunters
Redline serves within the 612th Hunters, a rapid reconnaissance, pursuit, and elimination unit operating beneath the Doom Corps.
The Hunters specialize in finding targets that believe distance, terrain, or hostile territory will protect them.
Their operations commonly involve:
- High-speed pursuit
- Reconnaissance
- Infiltration
- Target elimination
- Recovery missions
- Tracking hostile personnel
- Operations beyond conventional front lines
Redline is particularly suited to the unit’s aggressive pursuit role.
A common 612th Hunters saying is:
“We track. We adapt. We eliminate.
We are movement.
We are the end of the line.”
Background
Alec was raised within House Vandrix and enlisted in the Doom Corps at nineteen.
He initially served in conventional reconnaissance roles.
His ability to move quickly through hostile territory and eliminate threats at close range eventually attracted the attention of the 612th Hunters.
Alec transferred into the unit after repeatedly demonstrating exceptional performance during:
- Reconnaissance operations
- Close-quarters engagements
- Pursuit missions
- Infiltration exercises
His later service record is heavily classified.
What is known is that Redline has survived several operations assessed beforehand as having effectively no expected survival probability.
Alec does not discuss these missions.
His superiors rarely do either.
Callsign
Alec earned the callsign Redline during a pursuit operation in which a hostile target crossed the designated maximum engagement boundary.
Doctrine required disengagement.
Alec continued.
He crossed beyond the operational limit, maintained pursuit, and eliminated the target.
The incident produced significant debate among his superiors.
It also gave him his name.
The red line represented the point where pursuit was supposed to end.
Alec crossed it anyway.
Pursuit Doctrine
Redline approaches pursuit differently from Kira Rhenford.
Longstride specializes in prolonged tracking and patient observation.
Redline specializes in closure.
Once the target’s location has been established, Alec attempts to reduce the distance as quickly as tactical conditions allow.
His priorities are:
- Prevent escape.
- Deny alternate routes.
- Maintain contact.
- Force the target into predictable movement.
- End the pursuit.
Redline dislikes allowing targets time to reorganize.
Momentum is one of his primary weapons.
Combat Style
Alec specializes in fast, controlled aggression.
He performs best during:
- Close-to-medium-range combat
- Rapid infiltration
- Urban pursuit
- Hostile structure clearing
- Target interception
- Short-duration firefights
Redline frequently uses speed and positioning to force opponents into disadvantageous engagements.
He prefers ending combat quickly rather than allowing a prolonged exchange.
His fighting style relies heavily upon efficient movement, accurate fire, and close-range finishing techniques.
Loadout
94CAR Carbine
Redline carries a 94CAR Carbine as his primary weapon.
The weapon offers a balance between mobility, accuracy, and stopping power.
Alec values it because it remains effective during both pursuit and direct combat.
PX-9 Sidearm
Alec carries a compact PX-9 Sidearm fitted for suppressed operation.
The weapon is primarily used during infiltration, covert engagements, and situations where rifle fire would attract unnecessary attention.
Hidden Blade
Redline possesses a retractable blade integrated into his forearm equipment.
The weapon is primarily intended for close-quarters situations and silent eliminations.
Alec uses it sparingly.
If the hidden blade has become necessary, the target is usually already extremely close.
Combat Knife
Redline also carries a conventional tactical knife.
He considers redundancy useful.
Additional Equipment
Alec’s field equipment commonly includes:
- Smoke grenades
- Tracking beacons
- Variable optics
- Tactical sensors
- Navigation equipment
- Compact survival equipment
His loadout is deliberately kept light enough to preserve mobility.
Operating Beyond Limits
One of Redline’s greatest strengths is also one of his most persistent problems.
He has a habit of operating beyond standard boundaries when he believes the mission can still be completed.
These boundaries may involve:
- Distance
- Time
- Supply availability
- Enemy territory
- Extraction windows
- Physical exhaustion
Alec does not ignore limits because he believes himself invincible.
He ignores them because he considers some limits situational rather than absolute.
His superiors do not always agree.
Survival Record
Redline has survived several operations where the probability of successful extraction was considered effectively nonexistent.
These events have contributed significantly to his reputation.
Alec does not believe survival proves that the original risk was acceptable.
He simply believes someone had to complete the objective.
This attitude has made him both highly valuable and occasionally infuriating to command staff.
Relationship with Longstride
Redline and Kira Rhenford serve within the same unit but fulfill different roles.
Kira is a tracker.
Alec is a closer.
Longstride may follow a target for hours or days while gathering information and waiting for the correct moment.
Once the target is located and movement becomes predictable, Redline can be brought forward to rapidly end the pursuit.
Their personalities are similarly quiet, but their operational styles differ considerably.
Kira possesses patience.
Alec possesses urgency.
Together, they can be extremely difficult to escape.
Relationship with Striker
Alec and Rowan Vandrix are both members of House Vandrix.
Their exact family relationship remains undocumented.
Alec is older and significantly more experienced than Rowan.
Where Striker is still attempting to prove himself worthy of the Vandrix reputation, Redline appears largely uninterested in proving anything publicly.
This difference in attitude may make Alec an interesting point of comparison for the younger soldier.
Strengths
Pursuit
Alec excels at maintaining pressure on fleeing targets.
Mobility
Redline is highly effective during fast-moving engagements.
Close-Quarters Combat
His training and equipment make him particularly dangerous at short range.
Focus
Once committed to an objective, Alec is extremely difficult to distract.
Survival Experience
He has operated successfully under conditions that would force many personnel to disengage.
Weaknesses
Overextension
Redline sometimes pushes pursuit beyond safe operational limits.
Low Tolerance for Hesitation
His impatience can create friction with more cautious personnel.
Mission Fixation
Alec can become overly focused on completing the objective at the expense of wider operational concerns.
Communication
His minimal communication style can make coordination difficult with personnel unfamiliar with him.
Reputation
Within the 612th Hunters, Redline has earned a reputation as one of the unit’s most reliable pursuit specialists.
Targets who escape initial contact are not necessarily safe.
Sometimes escape simply means Redline has started following.
Among other Doom Corps personnel, his reputation is summarized by a simple warning:
If Redline is still moving, the pursuit is not over.
Known Quotes
“We don’t chase. We close. We end it.”
“Silence isn’t absence. It’s warning.”
“They crossed the boundary.”
“So?”
“We’re ordered to disengage.”
“They aren’t.”
Unknowns
- What is Alec’s exact relationship to the other members of House Vandrix?
- What happened during the classified operations with near-zero expected survival rates?
- Has Redline ever been disciplined for crossing mission boundaries?
- What was the target involved in the operation that earned his callsign?
- How far will Alec pursue an objective before finally accepting that it cannot be completed?
- What happens when mission completion conflicts directly with protecting his squad?