[center] [hider=Koryak] [img]https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/a/aa/%D0%93%D0%B5%D1%80%D0%B1_%D0%A1%D0%A1%D0%9E.png[/img] [i] [color=9d1702]Name:[/color] Eleonora Volkov [color=9d1702]Callsign:[/color] Koryak [color=9d1702]Age:[/color] 34 [color=9d1702]Gender:[/color] Female [color=9d1702]Nationality:[/color] Russian [color=9d1702]DOB/Birthplace:[/color] April 15th, 1985 / Perm, Perm Krai, Russian Federation [color=9d1702]Special Forces Group:[/color] Special Operations Forces (SSO) [color=9d1702]Appearance:[/color] [hider=General Appearance][img]https://i0.wp.com/therighthairstyles.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/20-short-disheveled-platinum-blonde-hairstyle.jpg?w=500&ssl=1[/img][/hider] [hider=Combat Apparel][img]https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTMUsjiFin0CeghLIRsdVavDGXzpdJGLDrayZKPfu45TB3-_jm5[/img][/hider] At a height of 1.6 meters (5’6”), Koryak is fairly unassuming in terms of height, only slightly compensated for with a slightly stocky build. When in full equipment, the width only grows, making her seem quite a bit larger than she really is. Coupled with her height, it doesn’t quite make her an imposing target on her own, yet her slightly shorter than average stance gives her a good blend of offense and defense. If anything, being smaller simply makes her a harder target to hit, and that, she has no quarrel with. In line with the latest Ratnik equipment, Koryak wears the standard 6B45 body armor, protecting the majority of her body with powerful new armor, as well as 6B46 combat webbing with dotted woodland camouflage. Outside of battle, she is more accustomed to wearing more conservative clothing, opting for longer sleeves on all limbs. [color=9d1702]Psych Profile:[/color] Disciplined, Loyal, Supportive, Quiet Before any training in the SSO, the pedagogy of Russia is imbibed thoroughly into each and every entrant; Loyalty and discipline above all else. Ability is useless if it cannot be controlled. Before a recruit receives any order, they must prove their willingness to commit themselves to an action. Discipline, too, is worthless if it is not without motive, yet Koryak has her own reasons to fully commit to her duty. In Russia, with the stakes of an entire country fringing upon the actions of a few brave souls, this duty is not to be shirked, and as such Koryak does not take well to foolery on the job. Perhaps in line with this ideology, she is not the biggest advent to small talk. Koryak does her best to be polite and courteous, but does not believe that one should mix business with pleasure. On duty, she keeps her mind on the task ahead of her and cares little besides. Off duty, or when missions are accomplished, she may be more willing to conduct conversation, but caution should be exercised; Unsurprising for one who does not like small talk, the best conversations are the serious ones, yet there are many points of discussion Eleonora prefers to leave buried beneath the earth. [color=9d1702]Relationships:[/color] Dominic “Bandit” Brunsmeier [Punch-Clock Friends] Elżbieta "Ela" Bosak [Begrudging Mutual Respect] Shuhrat "Fuze" Kessikbayev [Friendly] Seamus “Sledge” Cowden [Friendly] [color=9d1702]Role:[/color] Defender [color=9d1702]Armor/Speed Ratio:[/color] Armor: 3 Speed: 1 [color=9d1702]Equipment:[/color] [url=https://www.armytimes.com/resizer/0bxmBYMtZDE98GjJT9Kco99eDts=/1200x0/filters:quality(100)/arc-anglerfish-arc2-prod-mco.s3.amazonaws.com/public/22LU6KDOLRDLPFIQEY5GRWEMB4.jpg]AK-12[/url] (Primary) [sub]PBS-4 5.45mm suppressor (Optional)[/sub] [sub]Foregrip[/sub] [sub]EOTech Model 558 holographic sight[/sub] [sub]Quadstacked magazines[/sub] [url=https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e5/Pecheneg_machine_gun-03.jpg]PKP Pecheneg[/url] (Primary) [sub]PO 4x17 4x optic[/sub] [sub]Foregrip[/sub] [sub]Flash hider[/sub] [url=https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/5/51/9-%D0%BC%D0%BC_%D0%BF%D0%B8%D1%81%D1%82%D0%BE%D0%BB%D0%B5%D1%82_%D0%AF%D1%80%D1%8B%D0%B3%D0%B8%D0%BD%D0%B0_%D0%9F%D0%AF_-_70-%D0%BB%D0%B5%D1%82%D0%B8%D1%8E_%D0%BF%D0%BE%D0%B1%D0%B5%D0%B4%D1%8B_%D0%B2_%D0%A1%D1%82%D0%B0%D0%BB%D0%B8%D0%BD%D0%B3%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%B4%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%BE%D0%B9_%D0%B1%D0%B8%D1%82%D0%B2%D0%B5_%D0%BD%D0%B0_%D1%82%D0%B5%D1%80%D1%80%D0%B8%D1%82%D0%BE%D1%80%D0%B8%D0%B8_%D0%A4%D0%93%D0%A3%D0%9F_%22%D0%A6%D0%9D%D0%98%D0%98%D0%A2%D0%9E%D0%A7%D0%9C%D0%90%D0%A8%22_01.jpg/1200px-thumbnail.jpg]MP-443 Grach[/url] (Secondary) [sub]Laser sight[/sub] [sub]Suppressor[/sub] [url=https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/18/Pernach_OTs-33.jpg]OTs-33 Pernach[/url] (Secondary) [sub]Laser sight[/sub] [sub]Extended magazines[/sub] RGO Hand Grenade (2x) MON-50 Landmine (1x) Smoke Grenade (1x) [color=9d1702]Gadget:[/color] [url=https://modernfirearms.net/userfiles/images/grenade/gl27/gm94-1.jpg]VGM 93.100 Thermobaric Grenades[/url] The GM-94 43mm grenade launcher is used by Russian Special Forces as a high-explosive weapon intended to be safely used in room-to-room combat, as noted by its detonation range of 5 meters. VGM 93.100 thermobaric grenades use fuel instead of shrapnel as their primary means of damaging targets, and the massive shockwaves produced by the grenades are reported to cause debilitating internal wounds, such as ruptured organs and internal bleeding. Those caught near the blast often suffer the effects of the shockwave, reducing the Speed of afflicted targets. [color=9d1702]Biography:[/color] The Nineties were a difficult time for Russians. Just one decade ago, they had security, prominence, and welfare. They lost it all in only two years. Decades of Soviet infrastructure came crumbling to pieces, and in its wake the wolves descended upon a country that had sheltered itself from the markets of the outside. Thousands were scammed in Ponzi schemes, and crime ran so rampant they practically became legitimate businesses. It would easily take a decade for the dust to settle, and when the Nineties came to an end, the new Russian Federation was a hollow shell of its former self. Eleonora’s father, a veteran of the Soviet-Afghan War, grew resentful of the Nineties, and equal parts ashamed and aghast of what came of Russia, often told Eleonora tales of better times throughout the hardships. He often blamed poor decision-making for the fall, and through his rants, a common theme emerged; A New Russia would need to emerge, better than before…and better than the one in place. Eleonora’s later childhood would see the dust settle, yet she found little to interest her. At 23, she went into the recruitment office, declining desk job after desk job, insisting that they let her join the infantry. With some reluctance, they accepted, finding her to be a quick learner. Such diligence landed her in a position with the esteemed Russian Airborne Troops, and within a year, she would find herself putting herself to the test. War with Georgia loomed over the horizon, and airdropped troops would make their match in the mountainous regions, and prove her worth she did. It would not be until the Crimean Crisis where she would be noticed for selection into the Russian SSO. Handling the operations within Crimea exceptionally well, she was offered for selection into the training corps of the revered Spetsnaz. Eleonora accepted without hesitation. Inside that service, she [CLASSIFIED INFORMATION]. To this day, those moments are ill-discussed, for she never was certain if that call was the best to make. [color=9d1702]Service Record:[/color] [list] [*] Russian Airborne Troops (VDV) - (2007-2014) [list] [*] Russo-Georgian War [*] Annexation of Crimea [/list] [*] Special Operations Forces of Russia (2014-2019) [list] [*] Syrian Civil War [/list] [/list] [/i] [/hider] [hider=Spearhead] [img]https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/5/5d/South_African_Special_Forces_Brigade.svg/160px-South_African_Special_Forces_Brigade.svg.png[/img] [i] [color=0E683B]Name:[/color] Kai Van Schalkwik [color=0E683B]Callsign:[/color] Spearhead [color=0E683B]Age:[/color] 29 [color=0E683B]Gender:[/color] Male [color=0E683B]Nationality:[/color] South African [color=0E683B]DOB/Birthplace:[/color] January 22nd, 1990 / Cape Town, South Africa [color=0E683B]Special Forces Group:[/color] South African Special Forces Brigade (SASF) [color=0E683B]Appearance:[/color] [hider=General Appearance] [img]https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/540406624993673226/573954130440224788/ff950fa85a6b2f7d01df34b0fa714500.png[/img] [/hider] [hider=Battle Dress] [img]https://i.redd.it/2ohd48gpswx11.jpg[/img] [/hider] An old scrum-half in rugby, Kai maintains a deceptive amount of speed to what many would assume to be a powerful, yet slow build. At 1.9 meters (6'3") and 96 kg (206 lbs), Kai's frame could easily be described as hulking to some. He keeps his hair as short as he can, finding hair usually more cumbersome than it's worth. Whilst in an operation, Kai utilizes the woodland camouflage patterns of the SASF, which incorporates older iterations of Israeli webbing, a matching helmet to round out his protective needs. In a more casual environment, however, he chooses to dress rather modestly, showing a bit of skin in accord with the warmer climate of his home country. If he feels particularly nostalgic - or if the game is on - you may be able to catch him wearing his old rugby jersey. [color=0E683B]Psych Profile:[/color] Roughneck, Hardy, Adamant, Communicative When Spearhead has a set goal in front of him, there is very little that will digress him from achieving his destination. Only a direct order otherwise will suffice, and even then, experience from South Africa leads to mastery of two essential affairs; Bureaucracy, and how to avoid bureaucracy. In that way, Spearhead is no stranger to austerity, and intimidating him is a monumental task. Preferring to know just what company he finds himself in, Spearhead will take to getting to know the members of his coworkers and comrades quite quickly though regular chitchat. He will be open to answering questions - within reason, of course - and expects questions answered to be candid in return. Of note, Spearhead is repulsive towards racism, seeing it as fundamentally antagonistic towards the values of post-Apartheid South Africa, and therefore what he has fought for so long to protect and progress. [color=0E683B]Relationships:[/color] Zayden Van Schalkwik (Father) Elise Krige (Mother) Adriaan Van Schalkwik (Younger Brother) Naemi Van Schalkwik (Older Sister) [color=0E683B]Role:[/color] Attacker [color=0E683B]Armor/Speed Ratio:[/color] Armor: 2 Speed: 2 [color=0E683B]Equipment:[/color] [url=https://lauraburgess.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/308-galil-ace.jpg]IWI ACE-52 (Primary)[/url] [sub]Trijicon ACOG 4x32 gunsight[/sub] [sub]Foregrip[/sub] [sub]Laser sight[/sub] [url=https://www.heckler-koch.com/uploads/tx_z7productshk/HK416A5_11_RAL_re.png]HK416A5 (Primary)[/url] [sub]EOTech HHS III 1x/3x variable holo sight[/sub] [sub]Angled foregrip[/sub] [sub]Laser sight[/sub] [sub]Suppressor (Optional)[/sub] [url=https://wf.my.com/ms/dd1a5fbcb0bb9018d6759b5eeb5ceddc.jpg]MAG-7 (Secondary)[/url] [sub]Adjustable choke[/sub] [url=https://i.ytimg.com/vi/KnJqSKpcTbE/maxresdefault.jpg]Vektor SP2 (Secondary)[/url] [sub]RMR2 Red dot sight[/sub] [sub]Laser sight[/sub] [sub]Suppressor[/sub] Breaching Charge (2x) Frag Grenade (1x) Flashbang (1x) [color=0E683B]Gadget:[/color] Ultrasonic Pulsar Utilizing the latest advancements in ultrasonic imaging, the Ultrasonic Pulsar (USP) is a device that can accurately picture objects through walls of up to 10cm thick within a range of 25 meters. This can allow to see the positions of set objects, such as landmines, barbed wire, and even personnel from beyond walls, yet the nature of ultrasound imaging means that opacity is not rendered, and thus material constitution is not accounted for in imaging. Therefore, on a superficial gauge, it would be difficult to discern glass from sheet metal, as the two would still be displayed as solid objects. Each ultrasound pulse necessitates an 8 second delay between refreshes. [color=0E683B]Biography:[/color] Kai looks white as can be, but in Apartheid South Africa, he’d have be a coloured man. That the end of Apartheid came as soon as he turned one was the first of his many blessings. The law was one vector by which it came, but centuries of systemic disparity would not come undone in a simple year. No, the Nineties had much in store for South Africa, and unity and progress would prove to be a long, grueling task for its denizens. Through the tribulation, however, there was something that kept all of South Africa afloat; Rugby. Even if it drew skepticism in it the early days, South Africa would be united under the sport, for the first time seeing blacks and whites come together as one new South Africa. Almost quite as soon as Kai could walk, he picked up a rugby ball, and with whoever he could play with - and whoever would play with him - Kai would practice, even if that meant playing on his lonesome tackling sacks of rice or throwing the ball behind, so he might pivot back around and catch it. Such drill were calming, even therapeutic as a break from the discord of day to day life in South Africa. The end of Apartheid did not spell the end of South Africa's troubles, and for as nice as the troubles were, the scars the state did bear dug their heels. Many South Africans were still impoverished, as Kai did lament. Crime found itself omnipresent. AIDS/HIV spread like brush fire, even with its veil of mysticism as a mystery disease unveiled. Rugby was a vector for him to maintain his spirit, of course, yet for all the discipline Kai learned through his experiences, his secondary school rugby coach would heed him his best advice: "The biggest problems find the strangest solutions." Post graduation, Kai found himself enlisting in the South African National Defense Force in 2008 and would see entry without much fuss. Yet, Kai found himself wanting in the position, never wavering in the knowledge that he could do better. He wanted to aim for the top, he knew, and South Africa was a goldmine in both senses of the word; Mining dominated much of the economy, true, and there would always need security men to ensure their business conducted without hiccup. Private Military Companies and Security Contractors ran amok in South Africa, and only grew more lucrative by the day. Yet, when he asked himself that question, Kai knew he wasn't a mercenary, only in it for another paycheck. He wanted to [b]be[/b] someone, [b]stand[/b] for something, not only be another buffoon with a gun. The Special Forces were...dubious. Less so than any mercenary company, true, yet their past deeds could be called under scrutiny by any metric of morality. Yet, this was a new age for South Africa, one where its people could hope to put the past away in search of a new future. Its requirements - graduation, knowing at least 2 languages, in addition to physical and mental fortitude - were hefty, at least, but not skills Kai found lacking. He would apply for the Military Skills Development System (MSDS), and be accepted in with flying colors. By 2011, Kai was a fully-fledged member of the South African Special Forces. SASF had a brutal reputation to maintain, and an even more brutal handiwork. His tour would take him well throughout the Central African Republic, the DPRC, and more often than not, the lines between military and police work had to become blurry, if that's what it meant to achieve their goals. Kai would maintain it all; Perhaps not without question, from time to time, yet for whatever those questions held, he held this reputation without hesitation. From both of these reputations, Spearhead was invited to Rainbow Seven, of which he accepted, too, with no hesitation. [color=0E683B]Service Record:[/color] [list] [*]South African National Defense Force (SANDF) [2008-2011] [*]South African Special Forces (SASF) [2011-2018] [list] [*]C.A.R. Conflict [*]M23 Rebellion [*]Somalian Maritime Expeditions [*][Classified] [/list] [*]Rainbow Seven [2018-Present] [/list] [/i] [/hider] [hider=Owl] [i] [img]https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/4/40/ARW_unit_insignia.gif[/img] [color=FF883E]Name:[/color] Maeve O'Callaghan [color=FF883E]Callsign:[/color] Owl [color=FF883E]Age:[/color] 27 [color=FF883E]Gender:[/color] Female [color=FF883E]Nationality:[/color] Irish [color=FF883E]DOB/Birthplace:[/color] Cork, Ireland / August 18th, 1992 [color=FF883E]Special Forces Group:[/color] Army Ranger Wing (ARW) [color=FF883E]Appearance:[/color] [hider=General Appearance] [img]https://i.pinimg.com/564x/8d/1f/f3/8d1ff30aebb554354d6ce2a131929ce0.jpg[/img] [/hider] [hider=Battle Dress] [img]https://i.pinimg.com/564x/81/c9/9f/81c99f2697296234474537d63b4bd30f.jpg[/img] [/hider] 163cm (5'4") and 68 kg (150 lbs) are by no means impressive, but they are within the norm for a woman of Owl's becoming. On her head, she wears her LFMM headset, covered typically with a boonie hat, but when circumstance is right, will instead be accompanied by a helmet. At very least, her hair will be brushed back or tucked in, ensuring it is well out of her face. Her civilian clothing is considerably more open, and is incredibly situational depending on the season. [color=FF883E]Psych Profile:[/color] Headstrong, Bold, Sociable, Hardy Admittedly, Owl has much to be proud about. Trials for the Irish Rangers had been open to women for 30 odd years, and she was the first to succeed. Coupled with a rather lively background, Owl is not one for shirking off a bit of roughhousing. Things done too properly or too "by the book" are, in her view, too cold for anything beyond brief business, or are inexperienced and looking to compensate through formality. Owl still retains manners, of course, and often comes across as warm and a very open person. She will often make an attempt to introduce herself whenever in the presence of new faces, and otherwise holds a quite outgoing demeanor. All this being said, Owl does need a bit of "her time". While she is [i]open[/i] - even to the point of perhaps having little sense of privacy - accepting [i]criticism[/i] is a subject she finds herself needing to work on. Insofar that she is concerned, as long as the big picture is complete, the finer details don't matter; A philosophy others might call, "Sloppy". Owl accepts that she has her own quirks and methodology, and expects others to acknowledge and respect that. [color=FF883E]Relationships:[/color] [color=FF883E]Role:[/color] Attacker/Defender [color=FF883E]Armour/Speed Ratio:[/color] Armour: 2 Speed: 2 [color=FF883E]Equipment:[/color] [url=http://www.pjs-steyraug.com/a3scope.jpg]Steyr AUG A3 (Primary)[/url] [sub]Steyr A3 Factory 1.5x sight[/sub] [sub]Foregrip[/sub] [sub]Laser sight[/sub] [sub]Suppressor (Optional)[/sub] [url=https://www.fnherstal.com/sites/default/files/2017-08/fn-minimi.jpg]FN Minimi (Primary)[/url] [sub]Trijicon ACOG 3x24 gunsight[/sub] [sub]Foregrip[/sub] [sub]Compensator[/sub] [url=https://live.staticflickr.com/3718/13439606513_f97c0b52bb_b.jpg]Benelli M4 Super 90 (Primary)[/url] [sub]EOTech XPS3 Holographic sight[/sub] [sub]Angled Foregrip[/sub] [url=https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/c/c9/Sig_P226_PM_Equinox.jpg]SIG P226 Mk. 25 (Secondary)[/url] [sub]Laser/Flashlight[/sub] [sub]Suppressor (Optional)[/sub] C4 Charge (2x) Flashbang (1x) Smoke Grenade (1x) [color=FF883E]Gadget:[/color] Linear Frequency Modulation Microphone (LFMM) Similar in many ways to a laser microphone, the LFMM utilizes Linear Frequency Modulation in order to improve the detection ability of the pulse. The end result is a microphone that can effectively pick up minute sounds of all kinds, from the most minute churning of gears in drones to what would become thunderous footsteps from down the hallway. The signal requires a trained ear to discern sounds from one another, and an equally trained operator in order to adjust the pulse duration to guarantee the best use from the device. [color=FF883E]Biography:[/color] As far as she is concerned, Maeve is an Irishwoman. Her "real" parents had given her up for whatever reason, and her adoptive parents she took to as her real ones. They were the ones to support her through everything she went through, and supportive they were, almost to a suffocating degree. Maeve was coming of age, and of course the question came of what she was to do with her life. She had an idea, of course; Go somewhere very, very far away, so she told herself. And conveniently to her, the military of Ireland engaged in UN peacekeeping missions. Very, very far away. In a way, she bought completely into the idea of the army being an adventure seeing the counties and countries alike, applying for the infantry with only a second thought or two for what she was leaving behind. Yet what could lay ahead seemed to sweet, too much to pass up on. For years, she pushed herself in basic training and station, aiming for the big leagues. The posterboys of the [i]Sciathán Fiannóglaigh an Airm[/i], as it were. Women had tried for 30 years, she knew, and for 30 years, whatever small amount got into initial testing invariably all failed examination. Maeve knew if she was going [i]anywhere[/i], nevermind anywhere very, very far away, she would need to make very well sure she was going to pass selection. Come to the rank of 3 star private, and she would attempt for entry. Maeve was very well fit enough, she knew. They knew full well, too, and passed physical examination with flying colors. Already that was a feat for anyone - nevermind her - yet the same thing she had been told her entire life came back once more; Her methodology was more than a bit too errant for true completion. While she did pass one section of examination, she could not receive the full title of "Ranger", and it would take her another year of vigorous reevaluation before she would pass the remaining four sections and earn her green beret. Two tries in, and Owl would be out in the world's many scenes of contention, as per diction of the ARW. Though she was certainly a capable ranger, she could sometimes be a bit of a loose cannon. Owl demonstrated she had no qualms about being in the thick of it, and it was that ability to maintain composure against all odds she had shown time and time again that caught the eyes of Rainbow Seven. [color=FF883E]Service Record:[/color] Irish Army (2010-2015) Irish Army Ranger Wing (2015-2018) [list] [*]Classified [/list] Rainbow Seven (2018-Present) [/i] [/hider] [/center]