Edward Pershing Statler

Edward P. Statler (13 September 2056 - 15 July 2096) was an American engineer and architect who lived during the 21st century. He is credited with the development of Power Armor in the United States and the introduction of Powered Heavy Infantry into American doctrine as well as the adoption of Power Armor by the Anti-German League.

Family:

 * Anthony Statler (Father)
 * Maria Pershing Statler (Mother)
 * Carl Pershing Statler (Older Brother)
 * Jordan Pershing Statler (Older Sister)
 * Brian Pershing Statler (Younger Brother)
 * Claire Pershing Statler Taylor (Younger Sister)
 * Brenda Statler (Wife)
 * Kevin Pershing Statler (Son)

Early Life:
Statler was born in Fort Campbell, Kentucky on Earth. The son of a US Airforce Officer and a part-time metal worker. The middle child. In 2071 Edward took a job as an apprentice draftsman under US Airforce Maj. Curt Erving. Here he learned the basics of aircraft design and draftsmanship.

World War Three:
In 2075 Statler was drafted into the US Marine Corps despite LtCol. Erving's objections Statler served on the front lines for the rest of the war. During the two years, he stayed in front line combat Statler came up the concept for a powered exoskeleton similar the ones he witnessed German troops using. The Germans were famously very secretive of their Power Armor tech, and would not even share them with allies. Early attempts to copy the tech such as the Centurian Armor developed by the British were deemed unsuccessful and only saw limited use.

Early Designs:
After the war, Statler worked as an engineering contractor with the Department of Defense. Thanks to Col. Erving prototypes of Stetler's design were put into limited production in 2081.

Third American Civil War:
In 2082 the first Powe Armored Company of soldiers were deployed during the closing day of the war and attached to the 252nd Mechanised Infantry Division. The company consisted of 254 personnel with 42 Prototype Statler Suits.

Adoption and Statler Group:
In 2090 the Anti-German League adopted the AGL Pattern Power Armor developed by the Statler Group.