Here is my character!
I hope it is decent but I think this is one of the most I have ever wrote on the site for a character bio!


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[indent][B]Race:[/B] Human
[B]Sex:[/B] Female
[B]Age:[/B] 32 Years Old
[B]Profile:[/B] Biotic
[B]DOB:[/B] 2153 CE
[B]Homeworld:[/B] Omega
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[B]Appearance:[/B]

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Nadia stands at 5 feet 7 inches and weighs in at 134 pounds. The first facial feature you’ll recognise of her is the single distinctive hazel brown eyes that she possess. The other is hidden under an eye patch, damaged from an injury sustained in combat. A thin long scar reaches the top of her damaged left eye to the middle of her left cheek. Her face is heart-shaped, her nose slender, and her lips a light shade of pink. 

In times of happiness, darling little dents of delight appear on her youthful visage, the dimples ever present whenever any form of smile or grin makes itself known. Her locks reach slightly down her chest and is a rich shade of platinum blonde that may appear to be a lighter or darker hue, depending on the lighting conditions. She usually wears her hair down unless an activity requires otherwise, then those blonde locks would be tied up in a simple ponytail or tied up in a bun for ease of movement. Her skin is fair and boasts a hint of golden undertones. Whenever she feels embarrassed or angry, her skin tends to flushes easily, becoming rosy pink and hot. 

Focused and expressive, her single eye feels like a window to her soul, carrying a message even when her lips fail to. Her figure is slim with a good amount of curves, a fair share of muscles gained from her highly physical lifestyle. She tends to favour the shades of both black and white and when not dressed in her combat armour, she is often seen in form-fitting attire.


[B]Background:[/B]

Nadia was born into a world with relatively poor parents by her side. Her parents, Jana and Desmond Blackwell were faced with the duties and responsibilities of being new parents and they were woefully unprepared when it came to raising a child, and so desperation left them taking whatever jobs they could to keep the family of three afloat. Even from a young age of seven, Nadia had already begun running errands for her parents, forced by the circumstances and family situation helping and chipping into the family income in any possible way she could. It was during one of these such errands that she was initially discovered to possess biotics. Her father was a technician and a retired soldier, so at a tender age of eleven, she began to juggle her time between learning how to protect herself with some basic combat techniques imparted reluctantly from her father while learning key technical skills to aid in her efforts of adding to the family income wherever possible, be it fixing up old tech or juicing up current ones. They couldn't afford to be picky, so she did whatever she could find.

One fateful day, Nadia was minding her own business, busy with a salvaging errand when a group of bullies a couple of years older than her began picking on her like they usually did. She normally stayed well clear of them, but this time they were in her way, and there was to be no avoiding them. They were on her immediately, harassing her incessantly. Not in the mood to entertain such harassment, the young girl unknowingly released a biotic wave that toppled a few bullies as well as breaking several windows in the vicinity, alarming just about anyone in the area. The bullies scattered but word soon spread, and C-Sec soon showed up at their home, surprising both Jana and Desmond about the incident in which they were here to have a word about. While the officers were around, they gave their daughter a stern lecture, informing the officers not worry and that they would discipline their child, but when the officers left, they did no such thing. Once again, her parents didn't know how to react. They were equal parts frightened and shocked, not exactly sure of what to do. Nadia gave them a look of disappointment as she waited for a scolding that never really came. Months later, men in suits from Conatix Industries came and after several meetings managed to convince them that their daughter - with her new-found biotic abilities was dangerous to them and society. The large sum of money they could only dream of that was given to them only helped them to make up their mind to send her to them.

Their intent was to recruit her into the Biotic Acclimation and Temperance Training programme that was supported by the Alliance. No one knows exactly how or when she got exposed to element zero, but it was surmised that she must have encountered it unknowingly when going about in her salvaging hunts. At the young age of fourteen, Nadia was sent to Jump Zero and entered 'Brain Camp'. Isolated in a space station in the middle of nowhere, the children bonded well with each other there, with only each other for company. She befriended a guy around her age who went by the name of Rod. They became fast friends and grew close to each other but also knew that lives were fickle things out here. The training in Brain Camp wasn't a holiday camp and it wasn't surprising to hear of serious injuries and deaths that the recruits faced daily in the station. There was once she fractured her arm, and another when she accidentally broke Rod's leg. These were just some of the more minor injuries the teenagers had to deal with regularly. Faced with obstacles and more obstacles, Conatix became frustrated with the lack of development and increased the intensity and frequency of the training programme. When the death and injury toll rose, they finally relented and brought it back to what it was before. If things were bad before, hell came along with Commander Vyrnnus.

The Turian mercenary hired on as an instructor was as merciless as he was cruel. He never failed to express his dislike of humans and revelled in seeing them in agony. His regime often began and ended in water and hunger torture, tantalising and baiting the weaker-willed recruits into falling for his schemes. Nadia did well in the training and her ability and prowess in her biotic abilities bloomed well. Several of the friends she knew, including Rod, snapped under the harsh training, their souls either withering or falling prey to training accidents. It was then that she felt truly alone. Not long after her sixteen birthday in 2169 (yes, she counted-it was the only thing that kept her sane), the BAaT programme was shut down after one of the recruits fought back and killed Vyrnnus. The records were classified and hidden away in the recesses of the Alliance's secret database, and Gagarin Station and BAaT officially no longer existed. When it ended, Nadia didn't choose to go home to her parents. They had abandoned her after all, she had no reason to go back to them. She wandered around, doing whatever odd jobs she could, feeling a sense of deja vu, as she was reminded of her childhood. It was like she was back to square one, only older this time and alone.

Nadia happened to came across an Alliance Navy recruitment drive one day and decided to sign up right there and then. She sought a greater purpose in life and was also tired of living hand-to-mouth and the navy not only provided a stable means to an end as well as a means to travel and exploration, giving her life new meaning. She wanted to explore, to see the world for herself and satiate her curiosity about the universe out there. Coupled with her fierce determination and a never-say-die attitude, she excelled in her service, eventually rising to the ranks as a second lieutenant. During the Skyllian Blitz, the ship she was stationed one the SSV Agincourt was in charge of protecting Elysium from Terminus Systems ships, while she led a platoon of marines to the surface to aid the ground defenders in a costly battle. Although outnumbered, the alliance defenders fought valiantly, and just as reinforcements were on their way to relive the defenders, a sudden grenade explosion knocked her unconscious while trying to protect a fellow comrade under her command, the visor of her combat helmet shattered from the impact of the explosion. The Alliance may have won it easily in orbit, but the battle for the ground had been a costly one.

Nadia eventually recovered from her injuries, but her left eye was left permanently damaged along with a battle scar to tell the tale. She was discharged from the navy with an honourable discharge and lauded a hero, but despite her injuries, her passion for exploration and combat had not waned. When the Andromeda Initiative began its recruitment, she volunteered to join the project, eager to fulfil her desire to travel to the unknown. Nadia was eventually picked for her past achievements in the Alliance Navy, and her pivotal role in the ground defence of Elysium during the Skyllian Blitz showed that she not only knew how to handle herself in combat but was also an individual who demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities with a fighting spirit that never wanes. The fact that she also had decent biotic abilities played a major part in the decision making. These qualities would prove to be highly useful when travelling to the unknown in the unmapped frontiers of space.

Nadia was one of those awoken from Cryosleep when Ark Hyperion encountered the Scourge, crippling many of the vessel's electrical systems powering the cryo chambers. It was utter chaos as those newly awoken struggled to cope with the situation at hand, while the scattered leadership did what they could to restore control. In a bid to set things right, they woke potential individuals with leadership qualities after the loss of many of the Ark's senior leadership. Spots needed to be filled, and so many others remained vacant. Once that was settled, the next pressing issue that came along was the uprising. She chose wisely to aid the Initiative in fighting against the mutineers and cheered alongside them when they were victorious. Based on a combination of loyalty, hard work, passionate self-sacrifice and ruthless determination, she eventually earned the honour of being an APEX member. Just like she'd done in the past, there would be no hesitation on her part when the time comes for her to use her abilities for the good of the Initiative and her APEX comrades.


[B]Personality:[/B]

Stubbornness has always been a big part of her life, and Nadia had always been frequently lectured on being mule-headed and not being receptive to changes. Despite most strangers having the impression of her as a cold stoic and a pushover, she is far from it. The lass is actually a real firecracker and incredibly feisty lass that has definitely has no hesitation to make your life incredibly miserable if she wants to. Just because she is usually accommodating to those that she finds herself agreeable with, certainly does not mean that she is any kind of delicate shrinking flower. Nadia can be fierce and loud when she needs to, and quiet and unassuming when she needs to, whenever a situation calls for it. Not one to hide in a corner and hope things go her way, she is assertive and isn’t afraid to make her opinions be known. 

What most would be surprised about is that the lass is actually rather crude. Be it letting loose a string of insults and vulgarities to terms and actions of affection, she is equally unfazed. Most would find that she is generally not the sort to break the ice or initiate conversations but warm her up and you’ll find that she’s more like an old engine that needs quite a bit of time to warm up. Once she has, you’ll find that she can be quite the warm and friendly person she may not seem to be so long as you don’t find yourself on the wrong side of her, as when it comes to business, she puts on a professional business-like demeanour that doesn’t mess around, and does whatever it takes to get the job done. 

Incredibly strong-willed and intelligent, she is very meticulous in whatever she does, always planning her operations and missions beforehand, including backup and escape plans, not wanting to leave anything to chance. As someone with an intense personality, she can be often emotionally charged, passionate about the set of beliefs and morals that she believes in does not hesitate to stand up for her rights.


[B]Reason for being awoken from Cryo (Specific jobs, skills, and Initiative Application):[/b]
Nadia was awakened from Cryosleep after Ark Hyperion lost most of its senior leadership following the entry into the Scourge which affected the vessel's power systems. With many of the leadership spots needing filling, potential leadership candidates were awakened to fill the lower positions so that the more senior ones can be filled up as well. She was ear-marked and categorised as a combat-ready biotic with great leadership qualities. Her technical skills and expertise along with her past achievements and accolades certainly did sweeten the deal. She is proficient and prefers the use of submachine guns and assault rifles for longer distance encounters.

[B]Equipment:[/B]
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- Initiative Spearpoint Armor Set
- M96 Mattock Assault Rifle
- M25 Hornet Submachine Gun
- L2 Biotic Amplifier

[B]Powers:[/B]
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[*]Charge
[*]Pull
[*]Nova
[*]Barrier
[*]Turbocharge
[*]Omni Grenade


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