- Name: Arnfinn Hylen
- Appearance:
- Gender: Male
- Age: 30
- Personality: Arnfinn can be described as a laid-back and easygoing person when not in combat. Despite his status as a noble, he has no problems working with common folk and is known for his calm and brave nature. During combat, Arnfinn has a more serious side to him and acts with purpose. Not a fan of reckless behavior and glory hounds. Also making sure that his allies are safe and trust that they can do their job. Though Arnfinn can be a stubborn person and hates incompetence.
- Background: Arnfinn hailing from the kingdom of Markland and was born the first child of four of House Hylen. Arnfinn's family was an influential family in the kingdom, and it was expected of him to not just honor the house and ensure their influence stays as it is. But, be the best he can be. A goal that while weighted heavily on him growing up, Arnfinn has been able to satisfy his parents' wishes even when his behavior at times seemed out of place for a noble.
Still, Arnfinn with the best education given to him, and later him attending the Valhemin military academy. The kingdom's most prestigious military academy. Despite a rocky start, Arnfinn was able to thrive at the academy and would later go to the Coldsun officer's academy. Where he graduated and became an officer in the army. While this made his parents happy, Arnfinn felt dissatisfied as he had noticed the growing nepotism in the army's ranks. Making him leave the military when he was allowed, and Arnfinn wanted to do more than just do his parents' wishes. But his life would change very soon.
For years there were rising tensions between King Joakim Solem and his son Prince Magnar Solem over how the kingdom was being run, how it was becoming corrupt, and on the decline. Things reached a head when news broke that the prince was planning a coup, and Joakim was unusually quick to order to arrest his son. This failed, and Magnar, who had been gathering support. Announced that his father had lied about the coup in order to silence him and declared that his father was no longer worthy of the throne. Quicking escalating into civil war.
Arnfinn was unsure at first was unsure of where he stood while his parents wished for him and the house to stay out of the conflict. But he is not one to stay quiet while a war is going on. Especially one was going on in this homeland. So after thinking about it, he decided to join the prince's side and would later become a Battle Frame pilot.
The war lasted four years, and it would turn when news broke about how it was revealed that King Joakim had forged Magnar's planned coup and how the prince was telling the truth, which galvanized the prince's forces, and support for the king started to dwindle. Arnfinn would fight well during the war and would fight in critical battles. Proving himself a capable officer and fighter. Though he did has issues with some of his fellow noble-born officers who were clearly not ready to lead despite being officers. It was during the war that he grew close to one officer, a commoner Siri. Who would lose her life during the civil war.
When the war was over, with the death of King Joakim and Prince Magnar becoming king. Arnfinn was congratulated personally by the new king for not just his performance during the civil war but being the only one of House Hylen to fight in the civil war. Something that would weaken the family's reputation and influence.
Now after leaving the military and thinking about his future now that the war was over. He heard about the Phantom Brigade and its mission. Arnfinn knew what he had to do and chose to enlist with the brigade. Now a long way from home and fighting with people he has only heard about and fighting a foe he has never faced. But this is his choice, and fighting against an unjust enemy is something he cannot just watch from the sidelines. - Other things: Arnfinn is an amateur writer that enjoys writing about fantasy and researching the myths and legends from both Markland and more.
While Arnfinn does have good relations with his family, mainly his siblings. The fact that only he disobeyed their parents and join the civil war and the only reason why House Hylen still has influence because of his actions. It has made him disappointed in his siblings. Especially his younger sister.
- Battle-Frame Name: XLERA-14: Outlander
- Appearance:
- Primary Weapon System: MX1 Hybrid Rifle - A 40mm rifle that can change from a sniper rifle to a semi-auto rifle. Coming with an adjustable sniper scope that can magnify up to 4x and has night vision and thermal vision. It is best used at long or medium range.
Mjolnir Cannon - A laser cannon fit on the upper part of the battle frame. The cannon is mainly used as an artillery piece and while powerful. It must cool off after five shots and is best used at long range. - Secondary Weapon Systems:
CCABF Sword - A backup weapon if the rifle is disabled or if in close quarters. The sword is effective against enemy Battle Frames and parrying attacks.
Defense Countermeasures - If targeted by enemy missiles, the Outlander comes with both flare countermeasures that launch flares once it detects an enemy missile incoming. Plus, smoke grenades that obscure the Outlander from both visible sight and thermal vision.
Targeting Systems - The Outlander comes with an advanced targeting system that allows the Battle Frame to pinpoint targets from long range and accurately determine the best angle to which to engage the target at. - Prototype Weapon/Equipment System: Svalinn Shield - In the event of medium-range fighting or incoming fire. The Outlander comes with a prototype energy shield emitter on the left forearm. Which deployed the energy shield covers the front of the body like a shield. The shield can take multiple hits before needing to recharge. But, while the shield is active, the Outlander cannot use its weapons as the shield blocks the Outlander's weapons, and thus it is advised to use this only when needed or when retreating.
- Weight Class: Medium but with stronger boosters to help with moving quickly on the battlefield.
Nation name: Kingdom of Markland
Membership: Allied to Union of Vinland
Position in the world: North of Vinland
Recent history: Considered a bearer of the old ways. While settled by colonists from Avrupa like Vinland. Markland was mainly settled by seeking religious freedom after a pagan Avrupan religion called Esanir and was being threatened and persecuted in the religion's homeland. Thus, many of the followers of Esanir moved to the land that would be later known as Markland. Thereafter it was temporarily forgotten by the Avrupans due to a plague but was rediscovered and by then. The colonists had united into a kingdom known as the Kingdom of Markland.
Despite some tensions with their neighbor to the south, the Union of Vinland. Currently, the two nations are allies, and the kingdom has large reserves of Therranite and has invested in Battle Frames to secure their borders. However, recently the kingdom has been through a civil war between the supporters of King Joakim Solem and his son Prince Magnar Solem. Which Magnar won and has, since defeating his father, issued reforms and cracked down on corruption that had thrived during his father's rule.
Character's Relevance in the nation: Arnfinn is a respected fighter during the Marland civil war and was personally awarded by King Magnar for his efforts and is a loyal soldier to the kingdom.
Membership: Allied to Union of Vinland
Position in the world: North of Vinland
Recent history: Considered a bearer of the old ways. While settled by colonists from Avrupa like Vinland. Markland was mainly settled by seeking religious freedom after a pagan Avrupan religion called Esanir and was being threatened and persecuted in the religion's homeland. Thus, many of the followers of Esanir moved to the land that would be later known as Markland. Thereafter it was temporarily forgotten by the Avrupans due to a plague but was rediscovered and by then. The colonists had united into a kingdom known as the Kingdom of Markland.
Despite some tensions with their neighbor to the south, the Union of Vinland. Currently, the two nations are allies, and the kingdom has large reserves of Therranite and has invested in Battle Frames to secure their borders. However, recently the kingdom has been through a civil war between the supporters of King Joakim Solem and his son Prince Magnar Solem. Which Magnar won and has, since defeating his father, issued reforms and cracked down on corruption that had thrived during his father's rule.
Character's Relevance in the nation: Arnfinn is a respected fighter during the Marland civil war and was personally awarded by King Magnar for his efforts and is a loyal soldier to the kingdom.
