Tell me what ya think guys. Also I am yet to put up the armor and a few minor details. [hider=Lex Holzer WIP] [color=ed1c24][center][h1]Lex "Loki" Holzer[/h1][/center][/color] [center][img]http://i.imgur.com/24mmGi1.png[/img][/center] [color=ed1c24][b]AGE:[/b][/color] 32 [color=ed1c24][b]GENDER:[/b][/color] Male [color=ed1c24][b]SPECIES:[/b][/color] Draken [b][color=ed1c24]SPECIES DESCRIPTION:[/color][/b] Born as a genetical experiment, the Draken are a species of humanoids that are infused with genes from different alien species, in order to create the perfect humans. Most specimen began growing horns, and their skin started to turn into scales in a few areas. Their eyes also gradually took extreme colors that rarely appear without gene therapy. The specimen's circulatory system also changed in order to provide more blood to the rapidly expanding muscle mass. It was also noted that their skin and blood turned white. However it was the machines that kept them alive, as they had such a huge need for protein that by default they couldn't get enough food to fuel their brains and muscles. After seeing the specimen reacting in a distrubing way to gene therapy, they abandoned the project. Dumped them one by one on a small uninhabitated planet, covered in a swampy biome. However what scientists couldn't solve, time and genetic selection did. The Draken not only survived on the planet, but soon became the wildest predator race that lived on it. The gene therapy gradually sped up their evolution, and their mainly human body started to show signs of extreme adaptation. With a muscle density 3-4 times of an ordinary human, mixed with the extreme eyesight they acquired through the decades, the sharp claws that they can retract like most bigcats, and the human intelligence, they thrived on their planet. Due to the harsh nature of their plnet, they acquired a few extreme traits that can only be seen on a smaller scale normally. Most notably their ability to control their adrenaline levels, and to hide themselves using camouflage that their reptilian-like skin allows. Setting up a nature based sociality, they united to rule the planet. Never in need of any high tech equipment, they lived in an enviroment that closely resembled the middle ages. For centuries no one knew about their existence, and they no longer seeked to be reunited with the humans, as they have finally created their own race. Now that the war rages across the galaxy, the OSA discovered their planet, and found them living on it. Seeing their amazing combat potential, after a long year of negotiations the Draken agreed to join the OSA, just out of pure hatred against the Inners Sectors who turned them into what they are, and for dumping them here. Now they are well known across the galaxy as the predominant humanoid race when it comes to figting. Excellent marksman, spec-ops, hand to hand combat masters, no one wants to face them on the battlefield. They are religious people who beleive in the Chi, much like the buddhists. They beleive that Chi runs through everything living and grants them power. If they hunt their prey, they absorb the Chi, and become stronger. Such is that the highest class in the Draken culture are the warriors. It is said that the more Chi they absorb the longer they live. This is most likely a mere legend due to their incredible 300 year lifespan. They speak a tounge similar to human speech, but utilises the throat a lot more, and has minor attention on gestures. They can speak the Common tounge fluently, however a few words they use are not present, so tehy sometimes have problem with explaining themselves. [color=ed1c24][b]APPEARANCE: [/b][/color] Lex is just an average male Draken, much like the stuff you'd expect from the other members of his race. Pale white skin, with reptilian scales covering some areas, he has an absolute cold expression. He stands 192 cm and weighs 120 kilos, most of which is muscle and skin. If you took only a glance at him you could see how he is a genetical experiment, as he bears the signs of a "perfect" body, engineered by scientist's. However he earned his nickname due to his black horn on his head. Some are born with furry ears, or tails, depending on their genetical mutations. However the ones born with horns are generally the strongest, and wisest of the Draken. It is due to the selective breeding during the early years of their stay on their planet. He wears a long coat sewn by his mate (girlfriend that stays for your entire life :P ), one that is matched to his own colors. Black and White, Lex dresses in a fashion that some would call "enclosed". From the jacket with the huge collar and white lining that runs down to knee height, to the black gloves, and the matt trousers, he looks as he came out of a nightmare, or a Man in Black film. Lex is also a fan of accessories and he wears a necklace with a skull on it, and a silver chain that hangs on his trouser. Maybe it's worth mentioning that he wears no proper shoes, rather a combo between a sandal and paper wraps. It is light and flexible, and allows him to better utilise his foot when running and climbing. [color=ed1c24][b]PERSONALITY:[/b][/color] Unlike what he looks like, and what one would think about the Draken, Lex is an open presonality who likes to make jokes, and cheer with buddies. However he is very moody and can sometimes become very depressed and closed, something that is uncontrollable, and is thanks to his race's genes. He has amazing reflexes compared to most people, and because of this he often makes a performane using his parkour and juggling skills to amaze the others. One would not think of a Squad Officer like you would think of Lex. He acts like a family, and is happy to help those in need. Those in his squad can expect a fair treatement and uttermost respect. One could easely forget that they are talking to their superior, if it wasn't for the abdges on his jacket. [color=ed1c24][b]BIOGRAPHY:[/b][/color] Lex was born in the capital of the Draken's homeworld, and growed up in the upper class. Due to his genetic traits he was put under a master warrior who taught him how to fully utilize his skills. It quickly became obvious that he was gifted with speed and agility above strenght or intelligence. And so he was assigned as a chaser, a hunter who lures an animal into a trap or ambush, and one who hunts the prey long after the other hunters gave up on it. He became experienced using a bow and arrow, as well as throwing knives. He trained the warriors path until he was 30, which is when the Draken are sent out into the jungle to prove their worth by surviving for a week in extremely hostile biomes. After they return they are accepted as members of the community and as hunters and huntresses. Lex came home from the test with a huge scar on his back, as he luckily escaped a predator resembling a T-Rex that even the Draken fear. He was celebrated to have survived such a harsh event, and he received gratitous gifts. Shortly after, the OSA arrived and brought a major change to their culture. With all the technological advancements, they promised them glory and fame. At first he was just like the others. He remembered what the elders said about their makers and the technology they used to have accesed. He refused to talk to the OSA representatives, and thought of them as prey, weak and pathetic beings that can only rely on their technology to survive. But after incidentally speaking to a few, he discovered how they weren't so different after all. Lex even made close friendship with a 20 or so soldier who taught him how to shoot guns. It took the OSA 1 entire year to completely befriend the Draken elders, and when the first wave left their planet, Lex was aboard the shuttle. He and 19 other young Draken took all the OSA tests with flying numbers, and quickly proved to be the best of their batallion. He decided to leave traditions and instead of a bow, he familiarized with guns. Acquiring a taste for assault carbines, light and compact, but still packing a punch, he eventually became and excellent shooter. Then soon enough he joined the EEE with the other Drakens. A job that perfectly suited them. He is now preparing his first mission with his new Squad, and Lex couldn't be more excited to meet the new recruits. [color=ed1c24][b]EQUIPMENT: [/b][/color] -[color=ed1c24]Enson[sup]tm[/sup] CZ-23 Assault Carbine Mk.II[/color] - A medium to long range assault carbine designed to provide good penetration with minimal recoil. The Mk.II version utilises a coilgun system which allows the gun to accelerate any bullet to the speed of 1.5-2 mach with little recoil. It uses the standard 5.56x45mm bullets, which can take down any foes in seconds at such lethal speeds. Even if the battery power runs out of the coilgun, given the user has ammuniton left, the gun can be used as a normal carbine, thought less powerful and accurate. [hider=Picture] [img]http://i.imgur.com/bjKH9di.jpg[/img] [/hider] -[color=ed1c24]Enson[sup]tm[/sup] R12 .50 calibre Portable Sidearm[/color] - A small and compact, yet incredibly useful helper, the R12 is a tiny pistol that can send deadly bullets flying at any targets that come too close to the user. With an upper rail system, a scope can be atached, along with many other extensions, but it also allows the pistol to be mounted under a gun's barrel, to proved an underbarrel armanent. At close range the R12 hits like a bull, and the effects are much like of a shotgun shell's impact. The only downside to this compact sledgehammer is the 7+1 round mag. After that it has to be manually reloaded. [hider=Picture] [img]http://i.imgur.com/NAXGQJU.jpg[/img] (I tried to edit out the text but Windows said no) [/hider] -[color=ed1c24]Expandable Katana[/color] - A piece of equipment that is standard issue for all Draken. Retracted it takes up little to no space, but once it expands this sword shows it's lethal side. Upon the press of a button the titanium alloy snaps into place and this katana reveals itself. It can cut a bullet flying through air in half, or a human if the user wants to. The alloy plates can be swapped for quick maintenance. [hider=My Hider] Expanding Sword [img]http://i.imgur.com/SBGZLcp.jpg[/img] Expanded Sword [img]http://i.imgur.com/eOhT7Re.jpg[/img] [/hider] -[color=ed1c24]Almor[sup]tm[/sup] Special OSA Issued Exo Suit for Drakens[/color] - Self explanatory, this is an armor developed by the OSA in order to house Draken soldiers. It is a specially fabricated light armor that has a respiratory system and an implant to provide proteins for the soldier. The helmet is also altered so instead of a full cover it has plexy front so the Draken can have more visual feedback, as well as an extended back part in order to house their horns. But the most important modification is the ability to completely disappear with the Draken if needed. However this has left the armor with little protection, barely at par with the MK.II Spartan armor. [hider=My Hider] The armor itself [img]http://i.imgur.com/zTr7dUx.jpg[/img] The magic behind the camouflage [img]http://i.imgur.com/aPtOk6o.png[/img] [/hider] Note: During my seacrh for pics i found many candidates for the armor. But after some time I couldn't find the "perfect" one so I settled with this 2 step explanation on how the armour works. It is indeed an armor that is meant to protect, but most that I found were either not big enough to house all the extra stuff needed for the Drakens or were too difficult to put the stealth tag on. Or too light and japanese for my taste. [/hider]