[hider=Nareia Norre, Rogue Leader][center][img]https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/7d/f1/23/7df1234cb69414314a3fd65a70ed57ab.jpg[/img] [color=bc8dbf][i][b]Name[/b][/i] – Nareia Norre [i][b]Age[/b][/i] - 24 [i][b]Species[/b][/i] - Human [i][b]Gender[/b][/i] - Female [i][b]Homeworld[/b][/i] - Fresia [i][b]Appearance[/b][/i] [/color] [color=bc8dbf]Standing at 5’9, Nareia’s athletic lifestyle has given her a body reflecting it. Lean muscle encompasses her from head to toe, yet does nothing to conceal the curves and femininity that bore fruit in her late teens. Despite it, she’s more comfortable in a stained full-body suit than she ever was in a dress. Her outfit on assignment is a standard Rebel Flight Suit with a helm that is primarily red with twin black vertical lines from front to back. The starbird – emblem of the Rebellion – is colored black as well. Her casual wear is a sleeveless black shirt beneath a dark brown vest with four pockets, two on each side, as well as a holster on her inner left flap to draw a blaster in a dire situation. Black pants and boots wrap up the attire. [i][b]Major Skills[/b][/i] [i]- Exceptional Starfighter pilot - Natural Leader - Exceptional Engineer - Heightened Awareness[/i] [i][b]Primary Equipment[/b][/i] - DL-44 Blaster Pistol - R2-series Astromech Unit, R2P3 - Personal T-65 X-Wing Starfighter - Comlink [i][b]Force Sensitive[/b][/i] - Yes [i][b]Biography[/b][/i] Nareia was born the daughter of an Incom Corporation engineer, Tahje Norre, on the world of Fresia, where she grew up sharing her father’s love and fascination with both developing starships, working on them, and even flying them. Her idea of playing was looking through her father’s manuals and watching him work on ships while incessantly asking questions about his process. She was taught how to handle a fusioncutter by eight, and was already flying beside her father in a Z-95 by the time she turned twelve. Intending to become a part of the Incom Corporation and help shape new ships to fly herself, Nareia’s dreams were shattered by the Empire’s desire to embed themselves with the company. Her father had decided to abandon the company along with several other colleagues and throw his lot in with the Alliance, bitterly against the Empire’s growing presence in their lives, and Nareia had joined him without question. They had lived a life largely free from their cold grip, but weren’t ignorant of the fact that not all in the galaxy could be so lucky. Silently supporting the Alliance’s efforts from a distance all this time, this would ultimately be the push he needed to finally help free the galaxy beside them. Having assisted in getting them prototype T-65 X-wings in development, and passing on the knowledge of their whereabouts on the planet, her father was one of many scientists and engineers who aided in adding their intellectual power and technological knowledge to the ranks of the Alliance. For a while she was satisfied with assisting in starship maintenance, but the destruction of Alderaan had ignited a fire inside her that she could not quell by pursuing her passive passion. She stepped away from her engineering lifestyle to become a pilot and fly against the Empire, her father giving her his blessing after a heated, lengthy discussion. Taking courses from veteran pilots and impressing each one of them over time, Nareia had quickly risen from rookie to elite within a year of following her new path. She did not shy away from any mission whether it was simply a patrol, an escort, or striking at Imperial targets. This also applied to starship usage; while fond of her own X-wing, she had volunteered to fly alongside multiple squadrons using a variety of ships necessary to complete assignments, including A-wings, Y-wings, T-47 Speeders, and later B-wings. Showing rapidly increasing skills in each fighter used by the Alliance, her flexibility allowed Alliance High command to shift her around multiple active squadrons, never remaining in one for too long. Her efficiency and dedication to the cause had eventually gotten the attention of Wedge Antilles, one of the survivors of the Battle of Yavin, who had invited her to joining the ranks of Rogue Squadron originally formed by Luke Skywalker, comprised of some of the best pilots the Alliance had to offer. Flying as Rogue Six, she had assisted in over a dozen strikes on Imperial targets prior to the Battle of Endor, where Rogue Squadron had been named Red Squadron to honor those that destroyed the first Death Star. As Red Six, she assisted in providing cover for the most vulnerable frigates during the Battle of Endor. When the shield over the incomplete superweapon was brought down thanks to Han Solo and his ground team, she joined Wedge and the other remaining pilots in the assault on the Death Star’s core, eventually assisting in diverting the attention of several TIE pilots from Wedge and Lando Calrissian who ultimately saw to the battle station’s destruction. After the celebrations and mourning, Wedge had reached out to her about her new role as a potential leader of her own unit. Choosing to keep the title of Red Leader, Wedge had spoken to Alliance High Command about forwarding Nareia as the new leader of Rogue Squadron should she accept it. Nareia Norre, now known as “Rogue Leader” to fellow pilots and Alliance personnel, led the charge when it came to the Alliance’s air superiority. Her unit was composed of the best pilots she could gather, just as Luke Skywalker and Wedge Antilles had done before her. Their notoriety had grown with each mission given as they worked to maintain the momentum gained after the destruction of the second Death Star. Their appearance not only weakened the morale of Imperials that recognized them by formation and raw ability, but it also strengthened the allies they worked with, bringing confidence and reassurance that helped significantly turn the tide in their favor. Unfortunately, despite the decisive victories against the Empire’s failing power bases across multiple systems, the facilities they’ve destroyed, the fleets they’ve helped protect and decimate, the power of politics had slowed their operations considerably in the last month, giving Imperial fleets too much time to catch their breath. Having put her team through rigorous training exercises to keep their skills sharp, they look forward to the day that High Command leaves the politics to the politicians and finally commits to ridding the galaxy of the tyranny of the Galactic Empire for good. Han Solo has recently been in contact with her, looking for Rogue Squadron’s assistance in freeing the Wookiee homeworld of Kashyyyk.[/color][/center][/hider] [hider=Rogue Squadron] [center]Since their reformation post-Endor, Nareia has led Rogue Squadron on numerous missions to strengthen their flexibility as well as team unity. The men and women she chose were the subject of concern with High Command; some did not begin with perfect marks in all categories, and some did not even begin as the best of pilots. Regardless of who they were before they joined the Rebellion, Rogue Squadron has taken what other squadron leaders would call ‘liabilities’ and ‘dangers’ to help shape them into the pilots they were meant to be, or could be with the right leader to guide them. Strong as they are, they could always be stronger, and they strive to be. With High Command moving more towards the political side of war, Rogue Squadron’s momentum has been almost solely supported by Admiral Karsk Ni’kena, a well-aged Bothan fleet commander who led the diversionary attack on Sullust as the Battle of Endor took place. Since Palpatine’s demise, he has begun leading a slow but successful campaign to liberate worlds from Imperial control and acquire resources for the benefit of the fledgling New Republic and the Rebellion that defends it. His flagship, a heavily-modified MC80 Home One-type Star Cruiser termed ‘Reprisal’, has been their mobile base of operations for the last several months. It is currently orbiting Thyferra joined by a sizable fleet to provide protection for the bolstering of the planet’s defenses, including twin planetary ion cannons, a shield generator, multiple orbital defense platforms, and a large orbital space station titled ‘Farfalla’.[/center] Rogue One/Rogue Leader – Nareia Norre; see above. Rogue Two – [url=https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/2c/0f/7a/2c0f7a0ac320cb8e2ce7bbdc88ff5979.jpg]Suri (Soo-Ree) Han[/url], 22; A blue-skinned Twi’lek with a background in piracy, as well as a loose connection to the Black Sun, she is without any doubt the most daring and skilled dogfighter that Rogue Squadron has ever held in the roster, and that’s saying something. She was the first friend Nareia made in the Rebellion. Her optimism against staggering odds has made squadron leaders nervous in the past, fearing that she might break away from a plan to do something bold and reckless. Often, she’s done just that, and with positive results. Prefers the balance of the X-wing above all else, allowing her to hit as hard as possible without sacrificing adequate shielding and speed. Dogfighting and taking the enemy head on are the things she lives for. --- Rogue Three – [url=http://www.mens-hairstyle.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Hairstyles-for-Men-326x300.jpg]Rayce Dallows[/url], 28; Born in Naboo, Rayce is the youngest son of Rhys Dallows, a skilled pilot who fought and helped destroy the Droid Control Ship that blockaded Naboo several years prior to the outbreak of the Clone Wars. A very by-the-books pilot, Rayce takes minimal risks in combat operations and is one of the more cautious pilots in Rogue Squadron. His experience working in the Royal Naboo Security Force prior to joining the Rebellion had given him the skills necessary to fit anywhere. But, much like his father before him, Rayce preferred being within a cockpit and coming to the defense of others from above. Prefers X-wings, as they remind him of the NSF’s back home. Unfortunately, he couldn’t take one with him. Like X-wings, his skillset is balanced; he can fit any role necessary to complete the mission with unshakable concentration. Heavily prefers protection and escort duty, and is the first to show up for any military briefing beside Nareia. --- Rogue Four – [url=https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/1d/22/62/1d2262222c7deb8988fcd96e7d41827f.jpg]Kyrin Onasi[/url], 24; A wisecracking ace with striking eyes, Kyrin comes from Nar Shaddaa. A failed smuggler, the decision to join the Rebel Alliance came from a need to survive, but his background brought understandable hesitance from those that recruited him. Taking to the skies on trial runs, the invitation into the Rebellion was due to a dire need of experienced volunteers rather than complete trust. He showed exemplary handling in the cockpit of borrowed Z-95’s and, once cleared for A-wing fighters, Kyrin had found a new hobby: blasting Imperials out of the skies. As a pilot, he has only a handful of rivals within the Alliance, most of which are within Rogue Squadron. He is a capable combatant in ground operations as well, and can hold his own with some of the Empire’s best sharpshooters and brawlers. Often competes with Rogue Two, Suri Han, for kills during combat operations, and is a heavy flirt who knows how to talk his way out of nearly any situation. Great instinct for a ‘failed’ smuggler, though not as focused as Nareia. Prefers RZ-1 A-wing interceptors and baiting his foes. --- Rogue Five – [url=http://www.short-haircut.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/Short-Hairstyle-For-Asian-Hair.jpg]Alara Shan’doreen “Dory” Teru[/url], 19; A short, chatty girl around 5’2, Doreen is known as one of the most talkative pilots around, a mechanism to help fight the anxiety of an assignment. Born in wealth on Corulag, she grew up with a fascination for all things alien and abnormal compared to her. She took education seriously and studied hard, even for fun, foregoing much playing outside to understand the other species that inhabited the galaxy, and only left it to get into droid work. Out of numerous expensive items, the best gift she ever asked for was an R6 unit, R6Z6 or “ZeeZee” for short, which she has kept with her to this day. As a massive fan of other cultures, Alara knowns countless languages and the planets and people they come from – yes, even Shyriiwook. Her work with droids and computer interfaces growing up has made her skilled in repairing them as well as expanding their skillsets with various modifications, willingly of course, and gaining access to consoles with computer spikes and mischievous tampering. Prefers the RZ-1 A-wing interceptor, as she loves maneuverability. The habit of spinning and swerving has made her one of the most evasive pilots in the Rebellion, as well as the most frustrating to lock on, posing a challenge for even the most skilled of pilots to target. Excels as a scout. --- Rogue Six – [url=https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/d7/f9/17/d7f91734c6be178ae62ed6621e601ee8.jpg]Marvo Rikks[/url], 52, Male; A veteran of the Clone Wars, Marvo’s decision to join the Rebellion early in its inception had come easy. He was one of the few that saw Chancellor Palpatine for what he was and, much like Senator Bail Organa, decided to sever ties with what the Republic was becoming and join Organa in helping form the Rebellion. He speaks little of his early life and serves as an open ear and a shoulder to lean on during the most trying times that young pilots face, as well as an experienced tactician in both air and ground operations. Though he has considerable skill as a pilot, he began his military career as a soldier, and is no slouch behind a rifle. Serving under Jedi General Rahm Kota during the Clone Wars, Marvo founded a deep respect for the Jedi nursed both by battle and by exemplary leadership. When not assisting Rogue Squadron in operations or other affairs for the Rebellion, he is monitoring any news regarding survivors of the Purge with hopes to one day see them fully return from near extinction. His age has not reduced his ability in a cockpit nor looking through a scope, but for obvious reasons he would prefer flight over ground operations unless there is no better option available for him. A surprisingly lethal pilot, even in a bomber – whether Y-wing or B-wing – and looks to train other pilots when available in their usage. Possesses a lightsaber, a relic from the Clone Wars that has survived with him all this time. --- Rogue Seven – Noob Ninb, 25; A Sullustan with a similar history to Nareia, Noob was an engineering prodigy who intended to work for the SoroSuub Corporation, but the Empire’s occupation and oppression of the Sullustan people had shifted his destiny elsewhere. Through close friends he had managed to meet a rebel cell building on Sullust, and he had joined the Rebel Alliance a few months prior to the Battle of Endor. Unlike most members, Noob did not possess natural talent in the cockpit of any such ship in the Rebel fleet. But what he lacked in natural talent, he made up for in hard work and dedication to their cause, and seeks to prove he belongs with Rogue Squadron. Noob has a strong memory for ship layouts and subsystems whether they be friend or foe, making him a lethal bomber and a capable dogfighter if he is ever caught in a bind. By his own admission, he needs much more work if he is to reach the skill of those before him. [/hider]