[center][img]https://i.ytimg.com/vi/kxuCzkHz7mg/maxresdefault.jpg[/img][/center] [h2]Halo: TASK FORCE CONGLOMERATE[/h2] This Task force, founded in the year 2557 following the events involving the Didact, was created with the purpose to garter support for the UNSC among what remained of the xenophobic populace of humans as well as to ease tensions with the other alien civilizations that would continue pose a threat to humanity with their newfound independence from the Covenant. The Task force, however, did not gain an effective strength until December 2557, due to a lack of funding an coordination before an unknown entity took budgeting off ONI’s hands, while allowing ONI to maintain control over the task force. It is the year 2558 and the galaxy is still in turmoil, with the alliance between the Prometheans and the Covenant beginning to crack, it seems that there will be more conflict to come. Additionally, with the Master Chief seemingly going AWOL, the face of humanity kidnapping a sangheili envoy and killing several humans, it seems that there may be another war on the horizon as tensions grow. ONI has much to do, and luckily they have a new toy to try and mend this small rift. [hr] [b]Playable Races[/b] [hider=Humans] Humans (Latin: Homo sapiens, meaning "wise man") are a race of sentient bipeds native to the planet Earth. By the mid-26th century, Humanity had become an established spacefaring race, obtaining Tier 2 status of the Forerunner Technological Achievement system due to research and the development of weapons and armor during the Human-Covenant war.[/hider] [hider=Spartans] The SPARTAN Programs are a series of UNSC projects designed to create generations of physically, genetically, technologically, and mentally superior "supersoldiers" as a special fighting force within the UNSC Military.[/hider] [hider=Sangheili] The Sangheili (Macto cognatus, "I glorify my kin"), known to humans as Elites, are a saurian species of strong, proud, and intelligent warriors, as well as skilled combat tacticians. The Sangheili are named after their home planet, Sanghelios. Due to their skill in combat, the Sangheili have formed the military backbone of the Covenant for almost the entirety of its existence. They had a very strong rivalry with the Jiralhanae, which finally boiled over into open hatred during the Great Schism, and the conclusion of the Human-Covenant war.[/hider] [hider=Jiralhanae] The Jiralhanae (Latin, Servus ferox, translated to "Wild Slave"), known by humans as Brutes, are the most recent members of the Covenant. They are a large, bipedal, giant ape-like species from Doisac. The Jiralhanae have been part of the Covenant since before the destruction of the UNSC agricultural colony on Harvest, and were always resented by the Sangheili for their monomaniacal behavior.[/hider] [hider=Kig-Yar] The Kig-Yar (Forerunner designation, translated into Latin: Perosus latrunculus, or "Hateful Bandit," human designation: Covenant secundarium carnivora prœdonis, or "Covenant secondary carnivorous combatant") are an avian/reptilian species which served the Covenant as mercenaries and privateers. There are two distinct subgroups of Kig-Yar, which Humans have termed Jackals and Skirmishers. In combat, Kig-Yar typically serve as snipers, shock troopers, defensive fighters, and scouts within the Covenant due to their excellent senses of sight, smell, and hearing.[/hider] [hider=Unggoy] The Unggoy (Latin, Monachus frigus, meaning "cold monk") are a sapient species of squat bipedal xeno-arthropodal vertebroid lifeforms in the unified races of the Covenant. They were the fourth species to be assimilated into the Covenant.They are the lowest-ranking species in the hierarchy, and are frequently mistreated by almost every higher-ranking race. Unggoy are primarily used as laborers, slaves, or in combat situations, as cannon fodder. They are one of the later races to be introduced into the Covenant, and were either the second or third Covenant species to be encountered by humans. They are referred to as Grunts by humans, as they are considered weak in comparison to their superiors, because they perform the majority of the physical labor required by the Covenant and they lack the knowledge of combat compared to other Covenant species.[/hider] [hr] [b]Enemy Factions[/b] [hider=Prometheans] An ancient civilization once used these composed beings to wage war against the Flood menace, now they are a threat to humanity and other civilizations. The Promethean forces encountered by UNSC forces and Jul 'Mdama's Covenant insurgents on Requiem were primarily mechanical in nature, and encompassed various classes of leader units known as Knights, support drones known as Watchers, and small, pack-oriented Crawlers designed to overwhelm the enemy from different directions. Significantly different from the original Prometheans, these constructs were created by the Didact toward the end of the Flood conflict. In order to render them immune to Flood infection, the Didact used a machine known as the Composer to convert his warriors into digital intelligences; the warriors willingly accepted and were relieved of biological form. However, as these Prometheans were too few in number to turn the tide, the Didact used the Composer on a large population of humans transplanted on a Halo Installation to create many more Prometheans. Visually, unlike most Forerunner technology which is chiefly angular and geometric, these Promethean units have a more curved, almost biomechanical aesthetic. Various Promethean units, including Knights and Watchers, have distinct heads embedded in their mechanical carapaces, complete with stylized facial features; this feature was shared by the War sphinx used by the original Prometheans.[/hider] [hider=Covenant Remnant] Covenant remnants is a collective term referring to the numerous factions which emerged in the stead of the original Covenant Empire after its dissolution in the Battle of the Citadel and the events which followed. The remnants have varying political and religious standpoints, and conflict between different remnant factions is commonplace. One such faction is led by the infamous Jul ‘Mdama and is on the top of the hit list for ONI [/hider] [hr] [b]REQs[/b] REQs are purchased from REQ Points, these REQs can prove to be decisive in a battle if used correctly. These REQS will typically include Vehicles, Air Support, Reinforcements, Resupply, and other stuff. You can earn REQ points from me, if you make a post that is outstanding, demonstrates that you have played your character well, provides character growth, is relevant to the plot and advances it, etc. However, do not expect to earn these points often, they are rare and are meant to provide an edge in a tough spot. Be prpeared to mark them down somewhere on your sheet. [hr] [b]Rules[/b] 1. [b]Do not come to this game to argue.[/b] If you read over this recruitment thread, and saw something that you didn't like, then move on. 2. [b]No Enormous Pics/No Neon or Dark Font Colors.[/b] There is nothing wrong about using pictures. It’s when you do not size the picture down that it becomes a problem. You can use websites like pixlr or imgur (google them) to size down your pictures before you post them. If you don’t feel like resizing them, then link them or put a hider around them. Avoid using neon colors. They do nothing but hurt the eyes and nobody wants to read neon-font. Avoid somber colors that blend into the already dark background of the site. I should not have to highlight your post in order to read it. It should just be visible to read. 3. [b]Whatever the GM says goes.[/b] I try to be fair to the best of my ability. However, I do not try to please the world nor do I care to. If we discuss an issue and we can't seem to come to an agreement, then it is best that the issue be dropped. If you remain persistent and create drama in my game, you will be reported. 4. [b]Read my Game.[/b] I did not write this for my health. I wrote this mostly for you than for me. The number one way to get on my shit list is to show me that you didn't read my game. The best way you do this is by frequently asking me questions that are answered in the damn OP. If I suspect you're not thoroughly reading this OP, then I'm going to stop caring and you're not going to be allowed in this game. Why would I allow a person in whose hand I would have to hold throughout the entire game because they don't want to read a freakin' text role play game on a text role play site? 5. [b]GM questions.[/b] If you ask a question, mention me. If you're talking to me, mention me. If you want my attention mention me because that is what that button is for. If it looks like I ignored you, 99.9% of the time it is because you didn't mention me and I lost your comment or question in the OOC flood. Mention me. Mention me. Mention me. I have to repeat this because people don't do it. 6. [b]Be open and friendly.[/b] I am very big on character interaction. It is often overlooked in games. Please collaborate with other writers in this game. This game will become way more interesting if you do. 7. [b]Romance.[/b] I like romance. Some of us do. But if you plan on walking the borderline of the Guild rules, then take it into PMs. 8. [b]Third-Person Past Tense.[/b] The only acceptable style of writing in this game is third-person past tense. 9. [b]Have fun.[/b] There is only so much I can do as a GM. I cannot make you have fun. I cannot make you enjoy the character that you created. I cannot make you seek out writers to collaborate with. All I do is guide the game and make sure everything goes forward and not backwards. You have to do the rest. So please make the most of this game. [hr] [b]Character Sheet[/b] [hider=Character Sheet] [code][h1][b][i][color=6ecff6][center]Character Name[/center][/color][/i][/b][/h1] [center][img]Character Image[/img][/center] [h3][b][i][color=6ecff6][center]Character Summary[/center][/color][/i][/b][/h3] [b][color=6ecff6]Name:[/color][/b](Full Name) [b][color=6ecff6]Titles:[/color][/b] [b][color=6ecff6]Aliases:[/color][/b](Nicknames, previous names, maiden names, etc.) [b][color=6ecff6]Age:[/color][/b] [b][color=6ecff6]Species:[/color][/b] [b][color=6ecff6]Planet of Origin:[/color][/b] [b][color=6ecff6]Gender:[/color][/b] [h3][b][i][color=6ecff6][center]Physical Attributes[/center][/color][/i][/b][/h3] [b][color=6ecff6]Height:[/color][/b] [b][color=6ecff6]Weight:[/color][/b] [b][color=6ecff6]Appearance Description:[/color][/b] [b][color=6ecff6]Day To Day Attire:[/color][/b] [b][color=6ecff6]Strengths:[/color][/b] Max of 3[list][*][*][*][/list] [b][color=6ecff6]Weaknesses:[/color][/b] Minimal of 3[list][*][*][*][/list] [h3][b][i][color=6ecff6][center]Psychological Attributes[/center][/color][/i][/b][/h3] [i][color=6ecff6][center]Trait * Trait * Trait * Trait[/center][/color][/i] [b][color=6ecff6]Sexuality:[/color][/b] [b][color=6ecff6]Relationship Status:[/color][/b] [b][color=6ecff6]Personality:[/color][/b] Minimal 2 paragraphs [b][color=6ecff6]Habits:[/color][/b] Minimal 2 [list][*][*][/list] [b][color=6ecff6]Hobbies:[/color][/b] At least 1 [b][color=6ecff6]Fears:[/color][/b] 3 real fears that make your character unhinged [list][*][*][*][/list] [b][color=6ecff6]Likes:[/color][/b] 6 minimal[list][*][*][*][*][*][*][/list] [b][color=6ecff6]Dislikes:[/color][/b] 6 minimal[list][*][*][*][*][*][*][/list] [h3][b][i][color=6ecff6][center]Skills[/center][/color][/i][/b][/h3] [color=6ecff6][i][center]A listing of skills, such as Ghost driving, and natural abilities, such as night vision or enhanced strength [/center][/i][/color] [list] [*] [b][color=6ecff6]Skill:[/color][/b] Description [*] [b][color=6ecff6]Skill:[/color][/b] Description [*] [b][color=6ecff6]Skill:[/color][/b] Description [*] [b][color=6ecff6]Skill:[/color][/b] Description [*] [b][color=6ecff6]Skill:[/color][/b] Description [*] [b][color=6ecff6]Skill:[/color][/b] Description [/list] [/list] [h3][b][i][color=6ecff6][center]Possessions[/center][/color][/i][/b][/h3] {This list is optional, but may be useful for you!} [b][color=6ecff6]Possessions Generally in Room:[/color][/b][list] [*] [b][color=6ecff6]Item:[/color][/b] Description [*] [b][color=6ecff6]Item:[/color][/b] Description [*] [b][color=6ecff6]Item:[/color][/b] Description [*] [b][color=6ecff6]Item:[/color][/b] Description [*] [b][color=6ecff6]Item:[/color][/b] Description [*] [b][color=6ecff6]Item:[/color][/b] Description [/list] [b][color=6ecff6]Weapons:[/color][/b] Personal weapons, no forerunner weapons to start[list] [*] [b][color=6ecff6]Item:[/color][/b] Description [*] [b][color=6ecff6]Item:[/color][/b] Description [*] [b][color=6ecff6]Item:[/color][/b] Description [*] [b][color=6ecff6]Item:[/color][/b] Description [*] [b][color=6ecff6]Item:[/color][/b] Description [*] [b][color=6ecff6]Item:[/color][/b] Description [/list] [b][color=6ecff6]Armor:[/color][/b] (Marine Armor, some form of spartan armor, etc. includes the jackal energy shield) [h3][b][i][color=6ecff6][center]History[/center][/color][/i][/b][/h3] [b][color=6ecff6]History:[/color][/b] [h3][b][i][color=6ecff6][center]Extras[/center][/color][/i][/b][/h3] [b][color=6ecff6]Character Quote:[/color][/b] Something they say a lot or live by [b][color=6ecff6]Anything Else:[/color][/b] [/code] [/hider]