Burt

Gooer

Burt

Full Name	Burt Scott
Nickname	Gunny, Raven
Portrayed by	Scott Marvin
First appearance	Chapter 3 - The New Arrivals
Final appearance	Recurring
Gender	Male
DOB	March 3, 1947
Rank	E-7, Gunnery Sergeant
Former Occupation	Gun Shop Owner
Residence	The Tower
Background
Special Talents	Sniper/Quick Draw
Spouse	Shirley (Deceased)

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Full Name: Burt Scott
Former Occupation: Gun Shop Owner
Rank: E-7, Gunnery Sergeant
Special Talents: Sniper/Quick Draw
Age: 60 at the beginning of the Story
First Appeared: Chapter 3 - The New Arrivals, Rescued in the bathroom of his Gun Shop, "Locked and Loaded", by Saul and Angel.
Birthday:
Current Status: Alive

[hide][top]Background

Background: Former USMC (Marine Corps). Burt was one of the best shots in the US, used to shoot in competitions, until he abruptly stopped in 2006.

[hide][top]Personality

Used to being the one in charge, and enjoys telling people what to do. Burt can easily analyze a situation and develop a plan of action, however, that idea may not be perfect.
Is very headstrong and immune to torture when it comes to protecting the ones he respects or maybe even likes (Chapter 31).

[hide][top]Notable In The Series

Rations and Stocks the Weapons and Ammo supply for the building
Original owner of the generator used in the tower.
Had a "secret safe" filled with ammunition, weapons, explosives and "Shirley."
Takes over leadership in the Tower in Chapter 14 after the War.
Accidently shoots Saul while intoxicated during the War.
Is skeptical about Saul's condition and insists on keeping him in restraints.
Stepped down from leadership (Chapter 20) after a confrontation with other Tower residents when Lizzy fell asleep on guard duty resulting in a zombie attack. Burt merely wanted to give her extra work as punishment but Lizzy decided to leave per the rules and regulations to maintain order.
Was being held captive by The Mallers (Chapter 24 - Chapter 35-2)
In captivity he looses his trigger finger due to torture of Scratch (Chapter 31-2)
Runs away to find the remains of The Mallers, along with Riley, when nothing is done to hunt them down (Chapter 38-2)
Returns to the Colony, meeting Tanya and Saul at the Mortuary, without Riley (whereabouts unknown)
Ended up having a pet goat as a pet which goes by the name Dog

[hide][top]Quotations

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"I stand corrected, miss!" - Burt to Lizzy after she dropped two Runners chasing their car in 5 - Lady and the Tink

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"Get that shit outta my house!" - Burt in 12 - The War

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"The enemy of my enemy is my friend" - Burt in 12 - The War

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"These cheetos might have just saved our asses!" - Burt in 13 - Separate Dying Embers

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"Note to self: Michael is an asshole." - Burt in 6 - The Remains of Eastern Bay

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"Looking through the smoke, my hand gripped tight once again. Any shake left my body and their asses became fair game. " - Burt in 24 - The Harder They Fall

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