The Cavalry

Real Name: Melinda Qiaolian May

Occupation: Former S.H.I.E.L.D. agent, Director of S.H.I.E.L.D.

Identity: Publicly known

Legal Status: Citizen of the United States with no criminal record

Place of Birth: Unknown

Marital Status: Divorced

Known Relatives: William May (father, deceased), Lian May (mother)

Group Affiliation: S.H.I.E.L.D.

Base of Operations: S.H.I.E.L.D. Headquarters

Height: 5'5"

Weight: 120 lbs.

Eyes: Brown

Hair: Black

Strength Level: Melinda May possesses the strength level of a normal human female who engages in moderate regular exercise.

Known Abilities: Melinda May is a highly skilled martial artist and hand-to-hand combatant, with extensive training in a variety of fighting styles, including Muay Thai, Judo, and Aikido. She is also an expert marksman, proficient in the use of a wide range of firearms and weapons. May is a highly disciplined agent who maintains her cool under pressure and is skilled in covert operations, espionage, and intelligence gathering.

Equipment: May is often equipped with various standard-issue S.H.I.E.L.D. gadgets and weapons, including a tactical vest, a sidearm, and a communication earpiece. She has also used specialized weapons, such as her signature "Cavalry" weapon, a staff that can be used for both melee combat and as a projectile weapon.

History: Melinda May, known as "the Cavalry", is a highly skilled and respected agent of S.H.I.E.L.D. She has been with the organization for over twenty years, and has a reputation for being one of their most effective and deadly agents.

May's career has been marked by many notable accomplishments, including serving as a member of Phil Coulson's team during the events of the Battle of New York and the Hydra uprising. May also served as Coulson's second-in-command during the early days of his tenure as Director of S.H.I.E.L.D.

May has faced many challenges over the years, including being betrayed by her ex-husband and being forced to kill a young girl in self-defense, an event that led to her taking a leave of absence from S.H.I.E.L.D. for a time. Despite these challenges, May has remained a dedicated and loyal agent, and has continued to contribute to S.H.I.E.L.D.'s mission to protect the world from threats both internal and external.

In recognition of her service and accomplishments, May was eventually promoted to the position of Director of S.H.I.E.L.D., where she oversaw the organization's efforts to rebuild in the wake of the Hydra uprising. Under her leadership, S.H.I.E.L.D. was able to regain the trust of the public and the world's governments, and has continued to play a crucial role in protecting the world from various threats.