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[b]"That is the difference between you and me... Red Star doesn't flow in your veins."[/b][/center]

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[b]NAME[/b]
[indent][color=gray]Tahlia Styles[/color][/indent]
[b]CALLSIGN[/b]
[indent][color=gray]Spyder[/color][/indent]
[b]ALIAS[/b]
[indent][color=gray][i](Former)[/i] Commander Styles
Miss Styles[/color][/indent]
[b]GENDER[/b]
[indent][color=gray]Female[/color][/indent]
[b]D - O - B[/b]
[indent][color=gray]January 26th, 2649  (28)[/color][/indent]
[b]ORIGIN[/b]
[indent][color=gray]Broken Hill, Australia[/color][/indent]
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[b]PERSONALITY & MOTIVATIONS[/b]
[indent][color=gray]Tahlia can come across as both an aggressive and abrupt individual, especially when it comes to her body language and outback Australian tact. Not swearing isn't an option, smoking is pretty much a given birth right, but she will obey commands from anyone with authority.

Amidst all this Tahlia will try her best to help and support her fellow comrades, even if her efforts don't always come across with the best results. She likes the peace and quiet as it reminds her of her hometown and allows her plenty of time to tactically plan her next set move. She is smart, she has a dark history, and only reveals parts of her former life to those that she truly trusts.[/color][/indent]
[b]EFFECTS OF POLARIS SHIFT[/b]
[indent][color=gray][s]The 'Polaris Shift' has affected Tahlia in such a way that her personal and emotional connection to others leaves much to be desired, creating a character that many are not too fond of. She has lost much of the ability to feel sympathy, she will obey orders like a loyal hound, and she has grown a liking to heavy drinking and smoking. It is during these alcoholic scenarios where the [i]original[/i] Tahlia will begin to emerge, a heart-broken, afraid individual who regrets the actions that she has made.

During a 'Polaris Shift' with an NC, Tahlia's mind will begin disconnecting itself from the world and view the battlefield as a stage, an arena with chess pieces and moves that will eventually lead to victory. It is during these times that she will act most cold. Barking orders that feel dangerous, and even firing warning shots towards her team mates, are choices that she is willing to make. In her mind if you are a pilot who refuses to follow commands than you are little more than a potential threat to her team overall health.[/s]
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[b]PERSONAL HISTORY[/b]
[indent][color=gray]Commander Styles, more commonly known as Miss Tahlia Styles, was born in the outback regions of Broken Hill, an old mining town that once funded and contributed to the enormous growth of the Red Star Corporation. She is the daughter of the renown Red Star Engineer Jin Styles and began her indoctrination into the NC Program during her early teenage years, completing her course and entering into her first NC by her mid teens.

Her transition to both greatness and leader was a path that she had no control over, and during her nineteenth year in Broken Hill the settlement fell under attack by a group of NC raiders who were looking plunder the settlement for it's valuable mineral resources and unique armaments. Through the unfortunate death of her current commander and being the only other operative with knowledge in ordnance weaponry, the young girl was given the reluctant choice of taking control of the AFW-Mk8 in order to fight back against the oncoming threat. It was a David and Goliath battle, a battle that she barely won, and the only known record of her military service that was released to the world.

The leaked document proved to be effective as word of the girl spread far and wide, acting a deterrent for many with those that took the chances of trying to outsmart the young commander meeting their demise with walls of flames and fury.

Eventually things started to change when supplies and funding began to dry up. Red Star wasn't using the town's resources any more and rather than support it's locals, they pulled the plug, letting the colony eventually collapse in on itself to form a Ghost Town. Tahlia was one of the last residents to leave. She wanted to protect everyone for as long as possible but when it came apparent that all she was protecting were old heritage buildings, she made the choice to move on.

Eventually she found herself signing up to New Anchorage and has been there for several months.[/color][/indent]
[b]INFLUENCE & RELATIONS[/b]
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[i]Oakley James Styles[/i] - [color=gray]Oakley is Tahlia's only son. She rarely talks about him and the records displayed on Red Star's databases only indicate his birth and that his status is still alive. Any further information is currently classified[/color]
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[b]APPEARANCE[/b]
[indent][color=gray]Tahlia is a healthy blend of both Asian and Australian, a result of Red Star's expansion into the southern continent. Her eyes are slim and direct with a dark brown iris, a trait familiar to the people from the far east; while her sandy, brown hair and pale white skin resembles a more Australian/European look. The Australian has an average height of about 5" 8' and a slim, yet defined build that can fool people into believing that she not a force to be reckoned with.

The former soldier usually dresses in a way that can give off the vibe that she is still loyal to the fierce Red Star Corporation. A set of [url=https://www.dropbox.com/s/l0bl994h6vcza8g/725d2e4d960c8cf45c92c5897e64b67b.jpg?raw=1]tan cargo pants[/url] complete with a set of dirty, white sneakers for comfort; a loose fitting, white tee-shirt; and a [url=https://www.dropbox.com/s/ssahv3adzy66j1p/4bb46053cf18b8ec4701d973466eaec9.jpg?raw=1]hooded jacket[/url] that is coloured in a deep dirty brown with no particular markings except for the large black and red star that positioned across the back itself and the smaller badge stitched into the front [I](can't help that the best piece of clothing she was ever given for cold climates was issued out by Red Star themselves)[/i].

Around her left wrist are a variety of bands and beaded bracelets while on her right wrist she has a tattoo of the southern cross, a mark that shows how she views herself as more of an Australian than Asian.[/color][/indent]
[b]TRAITS[/b]
[indent][i]Former Commander[/i] - [color=gray]Tahlia was once the commander of a small Red Star force. This rank has changed the woman into someone that is able to express authority and status. Many of the local pilots can vouch for this when she forcefully punished a crew member for stepping out of line.[/color]

[i]Perceptive[/i] - [color=gray]Tahlia is analytical, cautious, and an observer by her very nature. Years of standing guard over her hometown while picking off targets from over 20 kilometres away allowed her to learn that combat should be avoided at all costs. Eliminate the target before they have a chance to break through your fortifications.[/color]

[i]Backseat Fighter[/i] - [color=gray]This trait is both her strong point and her weakness as she does not have the best skills when it comes to close, melee style combat. Instead she will tend to used her team of pilots as guardsmen so that she can stay out of the thick of battle and inflict maximum damage. Enemy Pilots may see her 'running away' from a fight, believing her to be a coward, but with every few metres that she gains, the more dangerous she inevitably becomes.[/color]

[i]Jill of most Trades[/i] - [color=gray]Some of Tahlia's less noticeable skills include her understanding of firearms, basic mechanical and engineering knowledge, drinking, and poker. Alone they aren't anything special, but together it's what makes her unique.[/color][/indent]
[b]INVENTORY[/b]
[indent][color=gray]Tahlia is skilled in the use of most firearms, notably pistols and rifles. She has a hand pistol that she usually keeps stored away inside her personal locker but will occasionally pull it out of hibernation for when she goes target practice at the firing range.[/color][/indent]
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[b]MANUFACTURER[/b]
[indent][color=gray]Red Star - Volkov Artillery Tech[/color][/indent]
[b]TYPE[/b]
[indent][color=gray]Large - [url=https://www.dropbox.com/s/1xyy0tjcsk5mm4v/6b139a09e93eb058931160dc9d943ff3.jpg?raw=1]Bipedal[/url] / [url=https://www.dropbox.com/s/9pmuyzhl0m11znl/7a0331d078591948cda86634be1aa4d3.jpg?raw=1]Quadpedal[/url] Hybrid[/color][/indent]
[b]SQUAD ROLE[/b]
[indent][color=gray]Support[/color][/indent]
[b]ARMAMENTS[/b]
[indent][list][*][i]Transformation[/i] - [color=gray]The shift from Bipedal Mode to Artillery mode can be achieved when the NC lurches down and converts its arms into a set of front legs. By doing it's stability is greatly increased tenfold when compared to many of the standard Bipedal NCs in the battlefield.[/color][/list]
[list][*][i]Meteor Ordnance Cannon (M.O.C.)[/i] - [color=gray]The M.O.C. is a highly advanced, torso mounted weapon capable of firing a ballistic shell through the use of Mag-Rail technology. Each shell—also known as a Meteor—is built as a unique explosive that encompasses both incendiary properties and cluster bomb attributes; a design choice which allows the fired Meteor to scatter mid-flight and pellet the target with multiple projectiles. Upon firing the intense heat produced by the projectile will leave a distinct light trail that can be traced back to the M.O.C., giving the impression that the weapon is firing a laser instead of a physical shell.

The M.O.C. range is unfortunately limited to line of sight so higher ground is preferred when operating the weapon. The cannon is also exceedingly very power hungry and requires a large reservoir of built up energy per shot, limiting the AFK-Mk8 to about three continual shots. Exceeding this limit will force a shut-down sequence where the NC will remain on standby power until the internal generator can produce enough energy to restart the reboot sequence.[/color][/list]
[list][*][i]Dual Gatling Guns[/i] - [color=gray]During Bipedal mode, these fist mounted Gatling guns can be used to easily take out any smaller targets that are within it's range. When the NC converts to Artillery Mode the guns are unfortunately folded up into the NC's arms, meaning that it sacrifices this armament in order to equip it's Meteor Ordnance Cannon.[/color][/list]
[list][*][i]Twin MIRV Launchers[/i] - [color=gray]Upon the AFW Mk.8's shoulders are a set of twin pods, each with 25 individual ports that contain a collection of Radar Guided MIRV missile. These fast firing missiles can be used in quick succession for any medium range targets, but have the unfortunate trait of overshooting their targets when firing within close proximity. The MIRV Launchers can be used in either Bipedal or Quad mode.[/color][/list]
[list][*][i]Trakdar[/i] - [color=gray]Trakdar is a speciality built Long Range Scanner and Surveillance Bot system that utilises a 3D mapping technology in order to give a detailed view of the environment around the NC. This map is additionally enhanced by an [url=https://www.dropbox.com/s/qjegtfcn6u8siob/40dbff8e71e5e4fabaedba84d05e15da.jpg?raw=1]aerial drone bot[/url] that can be launched from the AFW-Mk.8 in order to give details on areas that can't be fully scanned by the NC itself. Each target that is discovered is painted with a marking which allows proper calculations to be make for the Meteor Ordnance Cannon.[/color][/list][/indent]
[b]OBSERVATIONAL NOTES[/b]
[indent][color=gray]The AFW-Mk.8 [i](also known as Spyder)[/i] is a unique, prototype combination of Bipedal and Quadpedal technology. Most individuals will witness the machine in its standard Bipedal design, with only the rare few getting the opportunity to watch it convert into its Quadpedal setup. By converting to quad mode the back mounted weapon can then be allowed to realign and transform the entire NC into a mobile artillery.

Most of the NC is covered in a black and dark brown colour with a half scratched off Star design from the Red Star Corporation. It is trimmed with red highlights and covered in a variety of battle wounds from decades of service. The interior is a sleek design with keys and warning labels written in a mixture of Japanese and English, along with a screen that provides a wide viewing angle to the outside world.[/color][/indent][/color]