Aniela Kasowska

"With Earth compromised and the Portal being a prime target, the UNSC must continue to use information warfare as a means to deceive and distract enemies. ONI shall rise into the spotlight as the dominant information warfare command. With each misstep, it gives our enemies a chance to strike when we are weak."

- Lieutenant, Junior Grade Aniela Kasowska in 2558.

Captain Aniela Kasowska is a retired senior officer of the UNSC Navy. She served as an enlisted Cryptologic Technician for the Office of Naval Intelligence's Signal Corps before receiving her commission in 2557 to serve as a Cryptologic Warfare Officer in the Bravo-9 Division.

Early Life
Born on January 3rd, 2520, Aniela grew up in Esztergom on Reach. Her father worked as a mechanical engineer for the UNSC Engineering Corps while her mother served as a nurse for the UNSC Medical Corps. Growing up in Esztergom, Aniela was raised in a military-like household where she learned the history of the United Nations Space Command in the Inner Colonies and many of the notable campaigns they took on. During her academic years, Aniela was known as a bright student who enjoyed studying different cultures and traditions. She enrolled at the University of Esztergom in 2538 wanting to become an anthropologist but dropped out after a year. Aniela went on to enlist into the UNSC Navy and serve in the Office of Naval Intelligence.

Military Career
Enlisting into the UNSC Navy at 19 years of age in 2539, she was assigned to the Cryptologic Warfare Group-49 in Sector Three as a Cryptologic Collection Technician for the Office of Naval Intelligence's Signal Corps. After serving at her post for six years on Fjord, she was assigned to the Prowler Corps and completed two tours supporting Operation: WORM BOX and Operation: HYPODERMIC till 2548 as a Cryptologic Collection Technician team leader. Aniela was assigned to Signal Corp's Headquarters to serve on a research and development project till 2551 as a team member. She was reassigned to Cryptologic Warfare Group-22 in Sector One where she participated in the Battle of Reach. Aniela then participated in the Battle for Earth where she was assigned to a UNSC Naval Special Warfare Support Activity FOURTEEN as a Lead Petty Officer. Following the end of the Human-Covenant War, she reached the rank of Cryptologic Technician First class and attended OCS Tribute Academy in 2553.

Graduating from OCS Tribute Academy, Aniela was assigned to Bravo-9 Division's Cyber Warfare Group as a Cryptologic Warfare Officer in 2557. Her duties included serving as an assistant Deputy Director of Operations, Deputy Director of Operations, and Expeditionary Assistant Center Commanding Officer. She was assigned to Tribute in 2565 as the assistant commanding officer of a Naval Information Operations Center for the Signal Corps where she completed a two-year tour. Aniela then graduated from the UNSC Naval Postgraduate School in 2569 and took command of cryptologic operations inside of Bravo-9's Cyber Warfare Group as a Lieutenant Commander. She was assigned to Fleet Command Sector One as a Bravo-9 Division Liaison Officer on Tribute. Assigned to ONI Intelligence School, Sector One, Aniela served as the Commanding Officer of the satellite school until 2574. She was assigned to the Bravo-9 Cyber Warfare Group as the Group Commander and oversaw all operations until her retirement in 2577.

Post-Military Career
Shortly after her retirement, Aniela joined SoftCell Technologies as a senior partner in 2577. She assisted in handling cryptography projects and running her own project known as Project Sunrise within SoftCell. Following the breakout of the Excession Conflict, Aniela rejoined the Bravo-9 Division as a civilian consultant in 2582. She served as a senior subject matters expert and a senior consultant to the deputy commander of Bravo-9. During her time, she assisted in providing valuable insight to crytography and cyberwarfare to create plans on retaking the Sol System. Aniela returned to SoftCell Technologies to serve as a project manager in 2587. For the next two years, she worked on various information security topics and provided services to private companies.

In 2590, Aniela left SoftCell Technologies to co-found Aperture Group with her husband. It was known as a private technology firm with financial support from ONI. She served as the chief operations officer and oversaw various projects along with day-to-day operations. Her background in cryptography and cyberwarfare allowed Aniela to select candidates to help with the group's goals. She joined the board of directors for Victaus Security in 2593 and Securitas Solutions in 2594.

Personality
Aniela is known for being a critical analyst and quiet leader. During her years in the UNSC, she spent time perfecting her craft and striving to be the best Cryptologic Technician. She was known to work intense hours and volunteer for dangerous missions among her peers. During the Human-Covenant War, Aniela led with her actions and served as a level-headed mentor to people beneath her. Aniela was also known for being introverted and preferred to be in the field rather than behind a desk. She was quickly reccomended to become an officer due to her expertise in cryptologic operations.

Throughout Aniela's officer career, she set a standard for a healthy work-life balance. She also became more grounded after her expertise as an enlisted persoonel while raising a family. Aniela was known as being an enabler to her subordinates and fought against people who got in her way. Due to her reputation, she rose through the ranks quickly and gained the respect of many senior and flag officers inside the Office of Naval Intelligence. Following her retirement from the UNSC, Aniela was noted for being one of the few officers in the Bravo-9 Division who set a standard many were bound to follow.

Personal Life
Aniela married Samuel Gwozdz, an Orbital Drop Shock Troop Scout Sniper in 2557. He retired in 2578 after serving as the senior enlisted advisor to the 9th Shock Troops Regiment of the 105th Shock Troops Division. The two had a son in 2561 named Wolfgang Gwozdz.