[quote]um for those who are new how will we enter the story?[/quote]

I will write you in at a dramatically appropriate point. Right now, it wouldn't make sense as we're right in the middle of a battle. However, once this scene is done and the debriefing immediately following, I can add in something to introduce your character. We have losses to replace for a start, and I already have in mind our next destination, which will allow your character to be introduced. I'll PM you ahead of that to explain how I'm going to do it, but it won't be for a few posts yet. 

And regarding the weapons etc, as they're modular and interchangable, you don't need to have them listed on the sheet to begin with, as you can have different ones mounted for different missions, so don't worry too much.