[center][img]https://fontmeme.com/permalink/171102/24e0d4ad6f02dad34aa831b5001eeed5.png[/img] [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBD-pimu0FU][img]https://i.imgur.com/ZAvK6Lr.jpg[/img][/url] [img]https://fontmeme.com/permalink/171103/ca88c216a4993fc518f199b53171de84.png[/img][/center] [quote]In 1967, humanity encountered an alien life form on the Moon, the BETA--Beings of Extra Terrestrial origin which is Adversary of human race--and soon were locked in battle with the invaders. However, with the arrival of BETA on Earth, the United Nations Space Command treated the situation as an emergency, and declared the abandonment of the permanent lunar base Plato-1 and the complete withdrawal from all personnel from the Moon, bringing to an end of six years of fighting on the lunar surface. From 1973 and onward, the BETA began their conquest on Earth, killing millions in mere weeks and strip mining the planet for any valuable resources. The nations of Earth attempted to fend off these foreign invaders, but despite their valiant efforts, it seemed nothing would stop the BETA. [i]Seemed.[/i] In a daring operation across the world, humanity struck the core of the BETA leadership on Earth. Eliminating the Superior within Kashgar--the original hive on Earth, humanity was able to deal a devastating blow, weakening the BETA forces throughout the world. Casualties on both sides were massive, and despite the grand successes of the operation, humanity was refused the chance to lick their wounds. Gathering their forces once more, UN Command rallied the victorious forces, preparing to strike the BETA and retake the heartland back from the invaders whom sought it theirs. The year is now 2004, and the BETA still control most of Europe. But there have been further victories since the destruction of the Superior. In Korea the Cheorwon Hive has been completely subjugated by a joint UN and Japanese force, paving the way to the complete recapture of the Korean Peninsula. In Western Europe, the UN along with the United States, Britain, Warsaw PACT forces, and a scarce amount of Soviet Army prepare for the most daring invasion in human history. A three pronged assault, with the Americans and British landing on the very same beaches of nearly 70 years ago in Normandy, the Soviet and Warsaw Pact forces landing in Norway and Denmark, and the UN landing along the northern and southern coasts of Spain. The hope is to begin the recapture of all of Europe, and with it the destruction of every last Hive on Earth. The BETA still have the numerical advantage, and the battle will be hard fought. Victory is not assured. This is where you come in. Thrown into the fire of war, the 231st Tactical Armored Battalion--"The Grey Wolves"--fight alongside the UN forces in Northern Spain, yet whether they ride for ruin or victory is all but unknown.[/quote] [center][img]https://fontmeme.com/permalink/171103/6a1d1005caeff04c0f0a1cfee099680a.png[/img][/center] Greetings to whomever may read this, and welcome. This RP is the brainchild of [@FrostedCaramel] and I with advice from a friend, created from our love for the Muv-Luv series. Below you'll find all manner of Information that will help you to navigate the detail filled world of Muv-Luv. To start, the world of Muv-Luv is far from the world of today. Besides the alien menace that has taken over a [url=http://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/muvluv/images/7/79/List_of_BETA_Hives.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/2000?cb=20120809052333]large portion[/url] of the world as we know it there is plenty else different. For starters jet plane development has come to a grinding halt with the appearance of the Laser Class BETA, who fire with such percision that they can strike down a fighter jet from some 30km away. In response to this, the forces of the world began to develop a weapon from an exo-skeleton walker that was first deployed on the moon during the First Lunar War against the BETA and proved to be one of the few things capable of standing toe-to-toe against them. This development eventually gave way to the [url=http://muvluv.wikia.com/wiki/Tactical_Surface_Fighter]Tactical Surface Fighter[/url], or TSF as it is commonly referred to, which is what your characters will be piloting. The Soviet Union and her Warsaw PACT satellites are alive and kicking, although without countries for the most part and with nearly all of the PACT forces being absorbed into the UN Military Forces they are still a force to be reckoned with. Communists and Capitalists still hate one another, and despite working together for the mutual benefit of survival both forces still play a deadly game of espionage and spying behind the expansive curtain of the war against the BETA. Media is highly controlled, with only active serving military members and those who have seen the BETA first hand even knowing what they look like. The Internet as we know it does not exist. The KGB, East German Stasi, US G-Men and other nations secret services still exist, and are a very real presence everywhere one goes with the power to be judge, jury, and executioner. Much of the surviving people not fighting against the BETA live in terrible conditions in refugee camps and survive off of algae-based food stuffs grown in mass. [center][img]https://fontmeme.com/permalink/171105/f2d6cbaac8397dcdf5717dd2f815913a.png[/img][/center] [list] [*]As with any RP, all guild rules apply to the RP and those partaking as roleplayers. [*]My word is law. CoGMs can be asked for help, and concerns will be considered, but once I make a decision, it is final. [*]No godmodding, no overpowered characters, etc. We're all capable roleplayers to know this. [*]Romance is allowed, but before it delves into the mature category, fade to black and take it to the PMs. [*]Please be active for the sake of the RP. If you must leave for IRL reasons or wish to drop out, please tell us instead of leaving us hanging. [*]Players will be limited to one, perhaps two characters. NPCs can be made, but please put effort in to the sheets. [*]Characters are restricted to ages 16 to 30. Nothing younger, nor anything older. [*]As this is an anime influenced RP, I ask that you only use anime pictures for your characters. [*]Format the CS as much as you want, but do not post it in the character tab until it has been accepted. [*]I will not accept any sheets that aren't in a spoiler. I will look over them, but they will not be accepted until put in a hider. [*]Post expectations are lax to limit speed posting. A post is expected at least once a week to avoid rushed and hastily written posts. [*]Finally, quality over quantity. I would rather have a few great paragraphs over a novel from my players. [/list] [hider=Character Sheet] You may edit the CS to look how you want it, but keep the general flow of information and don't remove anything that is already here. You may, of course, add to it as you feel is necessary. The Directory below contains information that will help you to complete this CS, from what sort of TSF your character will be able to use to things such as a link to the official Timeline so that you can add important events to your history. Appearance: *Military based appearance, or flight suit, that is a TSF flight suit, or fatigues are pref'd. Name: / Age: (16-30, any older must be cleared through a GM.) Height: / Weight: / Gender: Nationality: Branch of Service: Rank: (2ndLt-1stLt, unless approved otherwise in ooc) Experience: Recruit(no limit), Veteran(one per player starting), Elite (on prior permission only) TSF: (Can change over time) TSF Loadout: (Can change over time) TSF Role: Personality: History: Extra: *Of note, no national Air Force exist with TSFs. They mostly fly bombers and transports or have been intergrated into the National Army. All characters may move up in experience, details to be discussed after this mission. [/hider] [hider=Directory] [hider=TSFs] Tactical Surface Fighters, or TSFs, are large bipedal walkers that were based off of the Feedback Protectors and walkers used on the Lunar surface to combat the BETA and are a direct result of the appearance of the Laser-Class BETA units that made all forms of humanities air power obsolete and obtained complete air dominance upon their first appearance in battle. The TSF is capable of movement on land, in the air, and depending on the TSF, underwater. A TSF is capable of reaching high speed flight in the air, can be seen "gliding" mere feet off the ground, and are able to navigate confined spaces due to their humanoid form and ability to walk. The TSFs are also capable of inhuman feats, with their joints being able to bend in directions that humans never could, allowing them to fire weapons behind their backs, grab weapons from the racks on their upper-backs, and sidestep attacks with the click of a button. If requested I will add in Israeli TSFs. [hider=Japanese TSFs] Most Japanese TSFs focus on high speed, maneuverability, and close-combat tactics. The Japanese TSF's also have a respectable gunnery armament, they however are lacking in defenses. Japanese TSF tactics set the the example for the UN Squadron Operations, though some national TSFs perform specialist roles better, the Japanese TSFs are well rounded machines. [url=http://muvluv.wikia.com/wiki/Type-94_Shiranui]Type 94 Shiranui[/url] - Japanese Elite Pilots Only [url=http://muvluv.wikia.com/wiki/Type-97_Fubuki]Type 97 Fubuki[/url] - Japanese Veteran Pilots Only [url=http://muvluv.wikia.com/wiki/F-15_Eagle#Type-89.2FF-15J_Kagerou]F-15J Kagerou[/url] - Japanese Pilots Only [/hider] [hider=US TSFs] The United States, being largely untouched by the war, lacks the experience the others have in combating the BETA invasion. Preferring massive amounts of firepower, US TSFs tend to lack more advanced close battle systems, supplemental armor or halberds, and are instead best left to gunnery or support roles. [url=http://muvluv.wikia.com/wiki/F-15_Eagle#F-15E_Strike_Eagle]F-15E Strike Eagle[/url] - US, UN, and allied Western Powers (EU), Veteran Pilots will have the upgraded ACTV model [url=http://muvluv.wikia.com/wiki/F-16_Fighting_Falcon#F-16C]F-16C Fighting Falcon[/url] - US, UN, and EU Pilots [url=http://muvluv.wikia.com/wiki/F-18_Hornet#F-18E.2FF_Super_Hornet]F-18E/F Super Hornet[/url] - US Marine Corps and US Navy Veteran Pilots The Following are TSAs, or Tactical Surface Attackers. They have slow maneuverability, are heavy, and lack in certain aspects that TSFs have, but they make up for it in large amounts of firepower and defensive capabilities. [url=http://muvluv.wikia.com/wiki/A-10_Thunderbolt_II#A-10C_Thunderbolt_II]A-10C[/url] - US Army, EU, and UN [url=http://muvluv.wikia.com/wiki/A-6_Intruder]A-6 Intruder[/url] - Amphibious, used by practically all Nations, no Experience requirement. [/hider] [hider=Soviet and PACT TSFs] Similar to Japanese and European TSFs, Soviet TSFs have a distinct close-combat-oriented design for combat conditions in a BETA Hive. With high-speed deployment and usage of melee capabilities via arming their TSFs with built-in melee armaments and well-placed reactive armor plates, as well as high-mobility capabilities to multiply their effectiveness in the crowded conditions of a BETA-dominated battlefield. [url=http://muvluv.wikia.com/wiki/Su-37_Terminator#Su-37M2]Su-37M2[/url] - Elite Soviet Pilots [url=http://muvluv.wikia.com/wiki/Su-27_Zhuravlik#Su-27SM]Su-27SM[/url] - All Soviet Pilots, on loan to some PACT Pilots [url=http://muvluv.wikia.com/wiki/MiG-29_Lastochka#MiG-35]MiG-35[/url] - Elite PACT Pilots [url=http://muvluv.wikia.com/wiki/MiG-29_Lastochka#MiG-29M2_Vermilion_Sword]MiG-29M2[/url] - All PACT pilots use the 29M2 [/hider] [hider=European TSFs] European TSFs focus on two fighting methods; one is suppression of enemy forces with heavy firepower in areas unreachable by conventional indirect fire, and the other is high mobility for a highly-adaptable force. With the two methods becoming one as European TSF technology continues to mature, modern European TSFs are highly mobile fighters with the capability to direct heavy firepower wherever they go. [url=http://muvluv.wikia.com/wiki/Rafale]Rafale[/url] - French Veteran Pilots Only [url=http://muvluv.wikia.com/wiki/EF-2000_Typhoon]EF-2000 Typhoon[/url] - EU Veteran Pilots Only [url=http://muvluv.wikia.com/wiki/JAS-39_Gripen]JAS-39 Gripen[/url] - Veteran Swedish Pilots and Elite UN Pilots only, Limited Use TSF [url=http://muvluv.wikia.com/wiki/Mirage_2000]Mirage 2000[/url] - UN, French, and EU Forces, no Experience Requirement [url=http://muvluv.wikia.com/wiki/F-5_Freedom_Fighter#F-5E_Tornado_ADV]F-5E Tornado ADV[/url] - UN, EU, and Canadian Pilots, no Experience Requirement [/hider] [/hider] [hider=Squadron and TSF Role Information] [img]https://i.imgur.com/eNXzBxy.jpg[/img] Based on theories of the UN and Japanese forces, these combat rules are standard but by no means universal to all national military formations, NOTE: "No US" only means that US TSFs are not suited for the position, a US Pilot can fill a Storm Vanguard Slot, but they will do it in an unfamiliar TSF from another Nation and with little to no training in the Role, same goes for other exempted Nations below. Storm Vanguard (No US) Strike Vanguard (No US) Gun Sweeper (No Sov)* Gun Interceptor (No US) Rush Guard * Impact Guard (No US) Blast Guard (No Sov besides Mig-31)* [hider=TSF Roles] [hider=Storm Vanguard] Generally fighting in front of the squadron, the role of the Vanguards is to keep the enemy out of range of the others, and the "Storm" load focuses on capability to engaging the enemy at both short and medium range, with a shield for additional protection. The role of the first Storm Vanguard in the squadron is generally coveted, as it implies being one of the most trusted and able. General Loadout: [list] [*]1x 36mm/120mm Assault Cannon (4x36mm and 2x120mm Magazines) [*]1x Supplemental Armor [*]2x Melee Halberd [*]2x Close Combat Dagger[/list] [/hider] [hider=Strike Vanguard] A variation on the "Storm" load, the "Strike" load is more offense-oriented, opting for additional guns instead of a shield. Regardless, the role is the same; to keep the BETA at arm's reach. Strike Vanguards generally operate behind the Storm Vanguards, providing extra firepower and close range support as necessary. General Loadout: [list] [*]2x 36mm/120mm Assault Cannon (4x36mm and 2x120mm Magazines) [*]2x Melee Halberd [*]2x Close Combat Dagger[/list] [/hider] [hider=Gun Sweeper] Acting near the front lines, and engaging the enemy with large volumes of weapons fire, the Gun Sweeper's role is the rapid extermination of enemy forces while they are engaged with the Vanguards, raking them with massive, sweeping arcs of fire. Most Gun Sweepers prefer a loadout of only guns, all blazing in unison to engage and destroy the enemy in a massive volley. Should a unit be in danger of being isolated from the others, the massive firepower of the Gun Sweeper is brought to bear to prevent that. General Loadout: [list] [*]4x 36mm/120mm Assault Cannon (8x36mm and 2x120mm Magazines) [*]2x Close Combat Dagger[/list] [/hider] [hider=Gun Interceptor] Providing additional firepower, the role of the Gun Interceptor is to watch the flanks and manage the killzone of the squadron, acting from the forward flanks and providing additional cover as necessary. They also screen the rear support group from enemies, and help coordinate the efforts of the rear and forward teams. As such, squadron leaders are always fixed as Gun Interceptors, and flight leaders among the non-Vanguards are typically found in this role as well. General Loadout: [list] [*]1x 36mm/120mm Assault Cannon (4x36mm and 2x120mm Magazines) [*]1x Supplemental Armor [*]1x Melee Halberd [*]2x Close Combat Dagger[/list] [/hider] [hider=Rush Guard] Focused on long and mid-range fire support, Rush Guards assist the Gun Sweepers in engaging the enemy, and are tasked with supporting the Gun Sweepers with rapidly thinning the BETA groups which are being engaged by the main forces. General Loadout: [list] [*]1x 36mm Support Assault Cannon (12x36mm Magazine) [*]2x 36mm/120mm Assault Cannon (4x36mm and 2x120mm Magazines) [*]2x Close Combat Dagger[/list] [/hider] [hider=Impact Guard] Asked to maintain long-range supporting fire, unlike Rush Guards, who are capable of both long and mid-range fire support, an Impact Guard's job is to focus on suppressing or destroying particularly dangerous enemies, or groups of enemies, from long range. Impact Guards are typically picked for their skills in long-range shooting, as well as their ability to make snap judgments in rapidly changing environments. General Loadout: [list] [*]1x 36mm Support Assault Cannon (12x36mm Magazine) [*]1x Melee Halberd [*]2x Close Combat Dagger[/list] [/hider] [hider=Blast Guard] The Blast Guard's role is to herd enemy forces and assist in crowd control, allowing the rest of the squadron to manage their jobs. As such, units assigned to the Blast Guard role are often provided with missile containers to bombard enemy formations. In hives, they also handle direct bombardment of enemy forces. General Loadout: [list] [*]1x 36mm/120mm Assault Cannon (2x36mm and 2x120mm Magazines) [*]1x Supplemental Armor [*]2x Missile Containers (variable missile count) [*]2x Close Combat Dagger[/list] [/hider] [/hider] [/hider] [hider=Weaponry and Equipment] The loadouts listed in each role are simply the "general loadout." Different weapons [i]may[/i] be switched and equipment may be added or removed but there are some ground rules do exist within the Muv-Luv universe, such as: American TSFs do not mount or use heavy melee weapons such as the melee halberds due to the US combat doctrine and subsequent design of US TSFs to meet this doctrine. US TSFs as well do not mount the Mk.57 squad gun, while Japanese and EU TSFs do. Supplemental armor can be mounted by all TSFs, but, some TSFs are unable to mount and utilize shields. These being the Russian and US TSFs. Russian TSFs do not mount any missile systems or heavy automatic weapons such as the Mk.57 squad gun. The only exception to this being the MiG-31. Follow this link for all [url=http://muvluv.wikia.com/wiki/Tactical_Surface_Fighter#Loadout_Options]Loadout Options[/url]. [/hider] [hider=BETA] The Beings of Extra Terrestrial origin which is Adversary of human race, more commonly known by the acronym BETA. The BETA vary greatly in size, with the smallest identified strain (Soldier-class) being around 3 meters tall, and the largest identified strains (Fort-class) at over 60 meters tall. They cannot fly, and the Laser and Heavy Laser-class BETA shoot down anything that does, rendering aircraft useless and making any aerial military operations much more difficult. Their very existence is shrouded in mystery. All that mankind knows of them during Unlimited and at the start of Alternative is that they are (obviously) hostile, are carbon-based lifeforms (this was discovered when specimens were examined in Alternative 2), and do not consider humans to be living beings. The BETA Harvest humans and most other resources on land, lack air or naval assets, and their strength in combat lies in their numbers, overwhelming any opposition. Details and information on the BETA is heavily controlled and restricted and the human race has been reduced to 1.5 billion beings, with most of Eurasia being overran, only now has humanity been in a position to counter-attack. Important Information of Note: [hider=BETA Types and Size Comparison] [img]https://i.imgur.com/xVNcZHs.jpg[/img] [img]https://i.imgur.com/64mgvM8.jpg[/img] [/hider] [hider=Population Percentage of Type of BETA] [img]https://i.imgur.com/FeUsrBT.png[/img] [/hider] [url=http://muvluv.wikia.com/wiki/BETA#BETA_Hives]BETA Hives[/url] [/hider] Other Links of Importance: Although not required to read these, it will help with general knowledge and you can always familiarize yourself with their contents over time. Much of it, however can be explained as it crops up IC. [url=http://muvluv.wikia.com/wiki/Combat_Doctrine]Combat Doctrine and Tactics[/url] [url=http://muvluv.wikia.com/wiki/Alternative_Timeline]Timeline[/url] - Will be very useful for figuring out background information for your characters history for major events. [url=https://i.imgur.com/UM7Zync.jpg]Ranks[/url] [/hider]