■ Meet the people who's likeness or Inspiration used for characters and stories in the G7U
Dwayne Strickland
Brandon Gray
Shauncey Cager
Chris Walker
Dwayne isn't just family he's one of my closest friends. We spent holidays together, and built memories side by side. From childhood moments like comparing remote control cars at Christmas, to him showing up years later at one of my basketball games, he's always been solid. We use to set on the porch at 2 a.m. in the cold, wrapped in blankets, talking about life like two old men. That's the type of bond this is. From 2022 through 2025, me and him were basically a daily duo running 2K in the Rec every night. Even now, with his own family and responsibilities, im certian he'd help if I needed it. I always joked about him dressing up as Batman and me Deathstroke to give kids a show for Halloween but we never got to do it. So making him Stryke is the next best thing. Honestly I never even had to ask I already knew he'd be on board and that's why I love the Guy.
Brandon is my older brother, and our childhood was the perfect mix of distance and closeness. We were complete opposites growing up he was the outdoors, fix anything handyman, and I was the athlete and entertainment kid but somehow we always found common ground. We lived together again in junior high, we grew closer without ever having to change who we were. At that time he wasn't playing sports like I was, but he never missed my games. He had that classic "older brother toughness," but he also had the kind of heart that showed up without being asked. He picked up his love for building and repairing from our uncle, and over the years he's gone far beyond that. One of the funniest and proudest memories I have with him was the day I tried to prove "how country I was" because not tht guy. I had a 2000 Ford Explorer, and on the way home I took it straight off the road into an old cornfield, I got stuck immediately literally right in front of our house. It was embarrassing and hilarious, but deep down I know he was proud in his own way. As an adult, he became one of the best fathers I've ever seen. He was always supposed to be part of our Halloween trio Dwayne, Brandon, and me He was gonna be Bane But in my universe, I'd rather have him be the handyman behind the hardware.
Sovereign monarch turned field officer. Voted most commanding tactical presence in deep space.
Chris is my younger cousin, but I still remember meeting him back in 7th grade without even knowing we were family. He was this happy go lucky kid with a constant smile, the kind of energy that makes people feel lighter just being around him. Looking back, I think I used to try to toughen him up, almost like I was bullying him in that older-cousin way but the truth is, he never needed it. The dude is strong as an ox, and it’s all natural. Every time I’ve seen Chris, he’s had a smile on his face that’s just who he is. His energy has always been steady and positive, and I knew from the beginning he’d be part of my universe. It was never about if, only about finding the right character that matched who he already is.
Halie Selassie
Scotty Harris
Johnathan Burdine
Perry Williams
Haile is U.S. Army infantry 101st Airborne, 11 Bravo. He's easily one of the strongest, sharpest people I know. He is hands down the biggest supporter of my comics, more than anyone I ever expected to step up for me. He doesn't even care much about comics he just genuinely wants to others win, and that alone tells you the kind of man he is. I don't think I can fully express how much that means to me. I know there's good people but he's one of the best humans walking this earth, even if he'll never admit it. Before we were close, I knew him from the gym. He was always one of the top belts in Jiu-Jitsu class a big guy, calm and respectful, but the type who could twist you up like a pretzel and have you questioning your decision to roll with Him. Now he's one of the multiple black belts on the mats. Over time we realized that we saw the world the same way and that's what turned into a real friendship.
Ghost-level specialist in stealth recon and arc-shield breaches across Stercland battlefields.
Sovereign monarch turned field officer. Voted most commanding tactical presence in deep space.
Senior dem-tech strategist for the Men of Bronze division. Master of siege artillery calculations.
Anne Dela Cruz
Blandino Requinala II
Rommel Rodrigues
Kyle Muller
Skjoldung warrior and frontline commander. Voted most likely to survive direct orbital entry.
Ghost-level specialist in stealth recon and arc-shield breaches across Stercland battlefields.
Rommel is one of the artists I consistently work with, and he’s always been super responsive. His communication skills are A-tier exactly what you’d want when you’re working with an artist on something important. Talking with him feels natural, almost like we’ve been friends for a while.
He jumped on board long before I even had the funds to start paying for commissions and still kept his options open for me. I’ve always appreciated that, so I’ve treated our working relationship more like a friendship.
I met Kyle online years ago on GTA. Back then I ran a drag racing crew, and every Friday or Saturday, He jumped in one night and it was basically just me and him running the whole group for almost two straight years we instantly clicked. I can't even count how many Bogdans and Cayo Perico heists we ran for each other it was like a weekly routine at that point. Over time, we figured out had an uncle that lives in the same city as me. If you're anywhere in North Carolina, you've probably seen his dad's six-door pickup or even used their towing/ Repair service. Kyle's a chilled, laid-back dude easy to talk to, easy to game with, never dramatic, never doing too much. Just solid all the way through. I knew I wanted him somewhere in my universe somewhere and Wrexx was the perfect fit.
Jalen Kirk
Josalyn Monroe
Josh Parker
Haley Fry
Skjoldung warrior and frontline commander. Voted most likely to survive direct orbital entry.
Ghost-level specialist in stealth recon and arc-shield breaches across Stercland battlefields.
I didn’t grow up knowing Josh, but I heard his name a lot and honestly, most of what I heard was negative. But everything people said didn’t match the person I met. The first time I actually saw him, talked to him, and got my own read on him was in the gym. He came across as a good dude to me right away. Someone I was completely comfortable hanging around, no weird energy, no ego just straightforward and real. What really surprised me was how naturally talented he was in Jiu-Jitsu. I’ve never seen someone pick it up like that. He walked in with basically no martial arts background and was still submitting purple belts, brown belts, even black belts in Tennessee and this was when he was still a white belt. And it wasn’t some wild, spazzy beginner style either. He used good technique, clean movement, and a level of instinct you don’t see often. Every interaction I’ve had with him personally has been respectful, honest, and solid. People can say whatever they want about their past experiences with him, but I only judge him off how he’s been with me and that’s been nothing but positive. When I thought about Skjoldr, the look and energy I needed for the character, he fit it perfectly without even trying.
Haile is U.S. Army infantry 101st Airborne, 11 Bravo. He's easily one of the strongest, sharpest people I know. He is hands down the biggest supporter of my comics, more than anyone I ever expected to step up for me. He doesn't even care much about comics he just genuinely wants to others win, and that alone tells you the kind of man he is. I don't think I can fully express how much that means to me. I know there's good people but he's one of the best humans walking this earth, even if he'll never admit it. Before we were close, I knew him from the gym. He was always one of the top belts in Jiu-Jitsu class a big guy, calm and respectful, but the type who could twist you up like a pretzel and have you questioning your decision to roll with Him. Now he's one of the multiple black belts on the mats. Over time we realized that we saw the world the same way and that's what turned into a real friendship.
Marquise Luster
Darius Williamson
Antwan Hill
Colton Bain
I met Marquise back when we used to play football at the park on the weekends. He was always cool quiet, but the type of quiet where you could still talk to him about anything. When we played each other in junior high, he even scored a touchdown on me off a reverse because I didn’t set the edge and stay in my lane. Once I moved to Corinth and started going to school there, he became one of the two people I hung out with the most. We had a few classes together, and he just instantly felt like one of those guys you vibe with without trying. Every time we’ve crossed paths since then, it’s always been that same hands-up, “what’s up bro” moment. I always envisioned him playing this character, but I didn’t know if he’d actually go for it. The moment I asked him, he didn’t even hesitate he told me I didn’t have to ask him at all.
Ghost-level specialist in stealth recon and arc-shield breaches across Stercland battlefields.
I didn't meet Antwan until I was around 17 or 18, but from the very start he stood out as one of the most laid back, drama free, genuinely cool dudes I'd ever met. That was right at the point in my life where I was stepping out of school, getting deep into martial arts, and figuring out who I was and he was already grown, grounded, and solid. Some of my favorite memories from that time are simple ones hanging out at his place, running co op Madden games with him and Chuck, and every weekend waiting on whatever UFC event was coming up next. We watched the Edgar vs. Maynard chaos live, and we probably still haven't recovered from Silva front kicking Belfort into another universe or seeing Jones leave Machida face first. Life pulled us in different directions, so we don't hang out like we used to, but every time we run into each other it's always good energy, always a real conversation.
Senior dem-tech strategist for the Men of Bronze division. Master of siege artillery calculations.
Rayshad Mayes
Vamp
Dash Morgan
Aden Baker
Skjoldung warrior and frontline commander. Voted most likely to survive direct orbital entry.
Ghost-level specialist in stealth recon and arc-shield breaches across Stercland battlefields.
Sovereign monarch turned field officer. Voted most commanding tactical presence in deep space.
Senior dem-tech strategist for the Men of Bronze division. Master of siege artillery calculations.
Deonte Wicks
Justin Whitaker
Aethelgard
Skjoldung warrior and frontline commander. Voted most likely to survive direct orbital entry.
Ghost-level specialist in stealth recon and arc-shield breaches across Stercland battlefields.
Sovereign monarch turned field officer. Voted most commanding tactical presence in deep space.
Henry Johnson
Needham Roberts
James Reese Europe
Noble Sissle
Skjoldung warrior and frontline commander. Voted most likely to survive direct orbital entry.
Ghost-level specialist in stealth recon and arc-shield breaches across Stercland battlefields.
Sovereign monarch turned field officer. Voted most commanding tactical presence in deep space.
Senior dem-tech strategist for the Men of Bronze division. Master of siege artillery calculations.
Wiliam Hayward
Senior dem-tech strategist for the Men of Bronze division. Master of siege artillery calculations.