Perkins

It's like someone just handed this kid a rifle.

-Sargent Ramsey remarking on Perkins incompetence

Overview
Perkins is a private first class (it is noted early in the game). Perkins uses a standard rifle like your average top of the line solider, although his does considerably more damage. He also boasts a tremendous amount of health compared to standard troops. During your battles against Gantas, Perkins even has his own personal Light Tank, though it is much stronger than a normal one. He also has a flame trooper version with his foot soilder's amount of health and zero cooldown. He seems to be timid and is always weary of his superiors (mainly Lt. Morgan's) commands, although he always seems ready to please his superiors. He seems to be ignorant or even downright stupid at times, causing Morgan and Ramsey to be mad at him. Ramsey has even offered to help Perkins once during a series of missions. Even though Perkins is an important character, Morgan seems to consider him cannon fodder, not really caring what happens to him. Perkins is the one who "volunteers" to go on impossible or just plain suicidal missions. These include things like 'distracting' the massive Bombard cannons, Sandworm bait, and handling dangerous chemicals without protective gear.

Trivia

 * At some point in the campaign Perkins is promoted to specialist, despite Morgans attempts to have him demoted.
 * The Battlenations website held a contest to write a backstory for Perkins, with the winning story becoming canonical. The winner was a parody of the fresh prince of Bel-Air theme song, establishing that Perkins is conscripted and that Floyd is his uncle.