[hider=Corporal Aziz Iostan][center][h1]Aziz Iostan[/h1] [img]http://www.jpost.com/HttpHandlers/ShowImage.ashx?ID=279694[/img] [i]“Climb High, Climb Far, Your Goal the Sky, Your Aim the Star.” [b]-Ancient High Terra University Inscription[/b][/i][/center] [b][u]Name[/u][/b] [indent]Aziz Mano Iostan[/indent] [b][u]Nicknames[/u][/b] [indent]Azi[/indent] [b][u]Age[/u][/b] [indent]22[/indent] [b][u]Gender[/u][/b] [indent]Male[/indent] [b][u]Race[/u][/b] [indent]Human, ancestry from the Arabic/Middle Eastern provinces of High Terra.[/indent] [b][u]Homeworld[/u][/b] [indent]Ennedi[/indent] [b][u]Rank[/u][/b] [indent]Corporal[/indent] [b][u]Role[/u][/b] [indent] Ennedi Specialized "Flame Trooper" or more commonly known as a Pyro, Aziz carries a flamethrower designed on Ennedi along with a side arm and melee weapon.[/indent] [b][u]Appearance[/u][/b] [indent]Aziz stands at 5 foot 10 with a slim, but muscular physique. His armor is largely unchanged, save for the gas mask/helmet combination that is issued to Flame Troopers on Ennedi, replacing the Ennedi Infantry Cover that most soldiers wear. [url=https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/51/f8/18/51f818552a85038190cc3998837e8673.jpg](Like this but more desert and green camo, and only the gas mask and helmet, not the rest of the outfit.[/url][/indent] [b][u]Equipment[/u][/b] [list] [*] Standard Ennedi Soldier Armor [*] Ennedi Flame Trooper Helmet and Gas Mask [*] [url=http://imgs.abduzeedo.com/files/articles/cool-futuristic-weapon-designs/Cargo3_FlameThrower_03.jpg?1414695398]Ennedi Flame Trooper M9 Flamethrower[/url] (Note: The mask hooks up to an oxygen tank on his back, though smaller than what is used in the present, just as effective.) [*] M3P-4 10mm Pistol [*] Ennedi Combat Knife (Slightly curved than the standard military combat knife, more effective for slicing.) [/list] [b][u]Personality[/u][/b] [indent] Aziz is a modest, respectful, pious soldier. Raised in a house who both believed in faith and science, he is very open to any point of view, religious or otherwise. That being said, he is a devout follower of Terranism and is not likely to change anytime soon. Ever since he was a boy, Aziz wanted to be a defender of Grand Human Union. Learning due to his father's connections, he could be a soldier in the GHU on Ennedi that guards labs and actively participates in research, Aziz didn't hesitate to sign up. He has a fascination with weapon design, from simple melee weapons to the advanced solar weaponry that Ennedi science produces. He guards Ennedi design with a passion, including his own flamethrower, referring to the Flammenwerfer as a "Clunky hunk of metal that just happens to spit out fire." Aziz is compassionate to soldiers of all planets and often treats visitors with hospitality, soldier or no. But he is wary of the "Other World". Being deployed as one of the first lines of defense when the gate opened, he saw many of his childhood friends die at the hands of the invaders. It sparked hatred in him that he had never known as he set the enemy ablaze without remorse. He sees the gate as a test of faith, a test to all humanity. And what humanity does about this test will reflect it's true nature in the eyes of the Primarch.[/indent] [b][u]Traits[/u][/b] [list] [*] Basic Ennedi Combat Training [*] Loyal Ally- Aziz is loyal to his allies in the end, no matter the cost. [*] Improving Weapons Designer- Aziz's interest in weapons is more of a hobby at this point, but he is getting more and more skilled at it. [*] Flame Trooper Training- An intense course to test soldier's knowledge of solar and flame technology and strategy, test their physical endurance and resistance to smoke and flame as well as other specialized tests for the role. [*] Increasingly Active Smoker- After the multiple battles of the gate, Aziz has began to smoke a pack a week. [/list] [b][u]History[/u][/b] [indent] Aziz was born to a scientist couple in the capital city of Ennedi. He was raised in an environment that encouraged free-thought, but also faith. He grew up hearing stories from his father of the glory of the GHU and its soldiers. His father, a former soldier himself, filled Aziz's imagination with stories of glory and honor, fighting to defend his home. Aziz did fairly well in grade school, excelling in science.And while his parent's relationship was rocky at times, he had a mostly happy childhood. As said before, ever since he was a boy, Aziz wanted to be a defender of Grand Human Union. Learning due to his father's connections, he could be a soldier in the GHU on Ennedi that guards labs and actively participates in research, Aziz didn't hesitate to sign up. Basic training was a blast for Aziz. He served for 5 months before enrolling in the flame trooper training course. He passed with flying colors. And while there were skirmishes with desert bandits and the occasional dangerous for civilians wildlife, Aziz never really saw true action. Action that would give him a challenge. Until the gate opened up. Aziz was deployed to the front lines immediately, awaiting whatever was coming through that gate. And what did, he had never seen before. It was chaos, and no one was prepared. They had ungodly beasts and ancient weaponry, they came in droves and sliced down one soldier only to be ripped apart by machine gun fire. They were outmatched. But what they lacked in technology, they made up in numbers. They kept coming until they eventually killed someone. Riding in on strange beasts, trampling soldiers to death. All Aziz could do was let his fire rage. After 6 hours of fighting, they finally retreated back into the gate. But not before there were over 200 GHU casualties, some of which were Aziz's close friends. Aziz returned to base with a heavy heart and not soon after learned of the formation of a new unit who was going into the strange land. And Aziz wanted payback.[/indent][/hider] [hider=Private First Class Zelda Oberherr][center][h1]Zelda Oberherr[/h1] [img]http://dncache-mauganscorp.netdna-ssl.com/thumbseg/1662/1662173-bigthumbnail.jpg[/img] [i]Don't try to run. You'll only die tired. [b]-Motto of the Khorenheim Reich Sniper Academy[/b][/i][/center] [b][u]Name[/u][/b] [indent]Zelda Schukon Oberherr[/indent] [b][u]Nicknames[/u][/b] [indent]Ice Queen[/indent] [b][u]Age[/u][/b] [indent]19[/indent] [b][u]Gender[/u][/b] [indent]Female[/indent] [b][u]Race[/u][/b] [indent]Of Middle European Descent, from one of the many forests of High Terra[/indent] [b][u]Homeworld[/u][/b] [indent]Khorenheim[/indent] [b][u]Rank[/u][/b] [indent]Private First Class[/indent] [b][u]Role[/u][/b] [indent]Scout Sniper (Extremely similar to that of the U.S. Marine Scout Sniper)[/indent] [b][u]Appearance[/u][/b] [indent] Zelda stands at 5'5. She has a curvy form and athletic physique. Her hair is blonde and she has bright blue eyes. Her uniform is consistent with the Khorenheim standard gray and red markings. Her top is adorned with extra pouches on the sleeves and a harness designed for sniper ammo and accessories. Her pants are a gray camo pattern, tucked into shined black boots. She wears a gray boonie hat, which is different from the standard infantry helmet. In the middle front is the [url=http://www.fotor.com/fotor.test/f99a0aeed0784f6c9874e94a77f5c454/f99a0aeed0784f6c9874e94a77f5c454_p_400.png]Khorenheim Sniper Symbol.[/url] Her hair is to the extent allowed, just above her shoulders. She has light freckles across her nose.[/indent] [b][u]Equipment[/u][/b] [list] [*] Standard Khorenheim Reich Army Sniper Uniform [*] M3P-4 10mm Pistol [*] RO-3 Omni Grenade [*] [url=http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_ztXthLek9I/VD7Eo4vuVgI/AAAAAAABHZg/9dKbTfiCdko/s1600/Precision_Guided_Firearm.jpg]Scharfschütze Mk 12[/url] - In tradition with the Reich's brilliant weapon design, the Mk 12 is one of the most effective Sniper Rifles in the Union. Used exclusively by Reich Snipers and occasionally lent to the Primarch's personal guard. [*] Standard Khorenheim Combat Knife [/list] [b][u]Personality[/u][/b] [indent]Zelda is loyal, efficient, and apathetic. She gets the job done and that's all that matters. She's awkward at best in social situations. She's also irritable, bossy, demanding. She expects every soldier to do their job and do it perfectly. She's also arrogant, thinking that she could lead soldiers better than most officers in most armies. Whether that arrogance is misplaced or not, remains to be seen. She isn't interested in relationships, boys, girls, dogs, cats, she doesn't care at all. The only situation where she isn't emotionless is in battle, whether sniping from a far or in the heat of it, her eyes light up with joy. Much of her personality can be attributed to the traumas she suffered when she was younger and her strict and militaristic upbringing. She resents her father for many things, including pulling strings to get her placed in the 1st Recon. She despises being treated like a helpless girl. [/indent] [b][u]Traits[/u][/b] [list] [*] Excellent Sniper- Due to her top-notch training and natural talent, Zelda is a skilled and deadly sniper. [*] Talented Musician- Zelda is surprisingly good at playing the piano and when she does play, she prefers to play in the ancient style of 'Rock and Roll'. [*] Skilled Martial Artist- Her past and military training have inspired Zelda to train in multiple styles of hand to hand combat to defend herself. [/list] [b][u]History[/u][/b] [indent]Zelda was born to a Khorenheim Army Officer and an enemy spy. Shortly after Zelda's birth, her mother, the spy, was executed. Zelda's father raised her by himself the only way he knew how, with strict military protocol. She attended state academies from a young age, grooming her for military service. Despite all this, Zelda was a happy, patriotic, and outgoing girl with plenty of friends. She was smart, resourceful, and observant. But her whole world was turned upside down when she was taken advantage of and raped by one of her instructors. The experience shattered her. Her father, going into a rage when he found out, hunted down the man and gunned him down in his home in front of his wife and child. Zelda was in recovery for months, becoming quiet and withdrawn. She went to a new academy a different girl than the on that arrived at her previous one. She still excelled in everything she did. But she was known as cold to other students and had very few friends. When she was at the age to be ready for military service, she enlisted instead of going to an officer academy, much to the dismay of her father. Shortly after, she enrolled in the Khorenheim Sniper Academy. She was promoted to Pfc after graduating from the academy. After serving at some quiet assignments for nothing more than recon, she heard about the gate on Ennedi. What she never would expected though, is that her father would pull some strings to get her assigned to the Spec Ops Unit that would enter the gate. It angered her beyond belief. She didn't need her father to take care of her. But orders were orders and she was soon heading for Ennedi to join the 1st Recon.[/indent][/hider]