Useful Resources for Players
Here are some useful resources for both in and out of character information.
And finally, just for fun - here's a playlist I put together on Spotify with inspirational music
[OOC] Shattered Steel - An Ace Combat/Project Wingman/etc inspired aircraft-based RP
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- Sci-Fi
- GM Rhona W
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Here are some useful resources for both in and out of character information.
And finally, just for fun - here's a playlist I put together on Spotify with inspirational music
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Shattered Steel
"I remember the day the stars fell from the sky... and how they broke the world"
The world is broken, shattered by the Heavenfall.
Ten years later, humanity and civilization are starting to rebuild. But this is a new world, a dangerous world at times. New laws, new rules, new challenges and new dangers need new answers and solutions to their problems.
Enter the Neo-UN; the new government formed from a coalition of those surviving powers from the pre-cataclysm world. They have forged some semblance of safety and security for people, and have begun to restore balance and prosperity to as many people as possible.
Legalised and legitimate PMCs subcontracted to them, and equipped with the best technology that can be built, salvaged and scavenged from the world are their tools.
Opposing them, however, are those that seized power during the chaos, took opportunities to enforce their own selfish will and vision on whatever corner of the world they could bend to their will. Private armies, Criminal Cartels, extremist cults or ideological factions, and more all seek to hold onto the ground or the people they have held under their sway, often raiding and pillaging other territories and groups, stealing resources, trying to expand their own territory and influence.
In the middle of this, corporate interests trade with every side, and anyone who will take their money, exerting their own influence and claiming their own sovereign interests and rights, clashing with both sides as they follow their own whims and ideals.
And deep in the shadows and dark places of the ruined world, tirelessly, constantly, plotting minds and shadowy powers reach from the pre-fall world, having bided their time, to turn events to their own gain, to fulfil their ultimate plans for the human race and Earth as a whole, their presence barely even suspected; nothing more than ghostly whispers and rumours, far-fetched tales the only evidence of their actions... or is it?
There is a full guide to the world of Shattered Steel that can be found on it's own thread:
The Heavenfall Universe
The Heavenfall Universe
The PMC Shattered Steel is a Private Military Corporation working for the Neo-UN. The first and most successful corporation to emerge from the vetted PMC initiative, they have numerous branches around the N/UN.
Shattered Steel is organised around using airpower to execute the majority of their operations. Aerial firepower is the 'hammer' of their force, supported by follow-on ground, and smaller naval forces, to seize and hold objectives once the air forces have struck decisively.
The majority of their force is focused on fifteen 'tactical squadrons' using a variety of multirole fighter aircraft, each with an attached transport aircraft, liason plane, support helicopter and support staff such as mechanics, clerical, medical and other support elements. These units are 'packaged' to be able to deploy flexibly world-wide and carry out missions autonomously, and can be augmented with other support units such as heavy bombers, additional transport, ground forces, and other such elements as needed, or combined into larger forces with the deployment of multiple squadrons to host bases and facilities.
All Shattered Steel personnel are subject to thorough examination and evaluation for their suitability for the group, ensuring that their reputation is upheld, along with the standards demanded by the N/UN. This is not to say that they are perfect, or without flaws - but merely that they hold themselves to a high standard, and that standard is expected of those who join their ranks.
Membership and recruitment is open to anyone of any nationality and background - as long as they can meet the standards for entry, and are aligned to the ideals of the N/UN and Shattered Steel.
Shattered Steel is organised around using airpower to execute the majority of their operations. Aerial firepower is the 'hammer' of their force, supported by follow-on ground, and smaller naval forces, to seize and hold objectives once the air forces have struck decisively.
The majority of their force is focused on fifteen 'tactical squadrons' using a variety of multirole fighter aircraft, each with an attached transport aircraft, liason plane, support helicopter and support staff such as mechanics, clerical, medical and other support elements. These units are 'packaged' to be able to deploy flexibly world-wide and carry out missions autonomously, and can be augmented with other support units such as heavy bombers, additional transport, ground forces, and other such elements as needed, or combined into larger forces with the deployment of multiple squadrons to host bases and facilities.
All Shattered Steel personnel are subject to thorough examination and evaluation for their suitability for the group, ensuring that their reputation is upheld, along with the standards demanded by the N/UN. This is not to say that they are perfect, or without flaws - but merely that they hold themselves to a high standard, and that standard is expected of those who join their ranks.
Membership and recruitment is open to anyone of any nationality and background - as long as they can meet the standards for entry, and are aligned to the ideals of the N/UN and Shattered Steel.
Shattered Steel is inspired by sources such as Ace Combat, Project Wingman, HAWX, and games of that kind, along with the Manga and Anime Area 88, and the fiction of numerous technothriller authors. It also comes heavily from anime and manga like Macross and others.
This is not a 'military simulation' or your 'standard' military roleplay, where I'm looking for exacting realism and encyclopedic knowledge. This is more a world where yes, there is a degree of realism. Technology is recognisable; you will be flying real planes with limited numbers of recognisable weapons. There are names of places and countries we all know, everyday life is recognisable, and you would find familiar brands, movies, cultural references and the like.
But it's also a world where sci-fi influences and technologies exist alongside those things. Where you may have to fight against a flying fortress, or battle a robotic spider-tank. Where a cybernetically enhanced assassin may be stalking you and the refugee you rescued that happens to be an important scientist, and you have to hold them off with your sidearm while your wingmates duel an F-22 augmented with advanced technology and piloted by genetically modified pilot in the sunken ruins of Los Angeles. Where unchecked corporate research results in a horribly mutated giant abomination threatens a coastal city, and you have to deliver a payload of specialised bombs with a custom biotoxin, while avoiding laser fire from a covert submarine, and your allies strive to shoot down the heavily modified MiG-29 sending the controlling signal for the monster.
And then after all of that, you have to deal with emotional stress and repurcussions, the idea that someone might be a double-agent, that a long-lost family member could be working for the enemy, or some other such personal-level drama. Where you may have a rival ace on the opposite side who's decided you are for some reason the only one worthy of challenging them.
In short, it's not completely realistic, but it is fun, full of adventure and excitement.
I'm here to tell an epic story, one with highs and lows, one with hidden depths, shadowy conspiracies, and righteous victories over cruel, terrible evils, where your characters ride to battle in kickass fighter jets bristling with amazing and surprising technology and do cool stuff, while being big damn heroes. There is room for moments of lightness and humour, but also bleak, stark cruelty and misery, life-threatening danger and intense drama and seriousness, as well as sweeping romance and jubilant emotion, as well as all places inbetween. This is the story of your characters, and the focal point they'll play in changing this world, and saving it from all the dangers it's hiding, and the evil, corrupting, and mysterious forces that conspire to control - or destroy - it and all the people and things in it your characters care about and are motivated by.
This is not a 'military simulation' or your 'standard' military roleplay, where I'm looking for exacting realism and encyclopedic knowledge. This is more a world where yes, there is a degree of realism. Technology is recognisable; you will be flying real planes with limited numbers of recognisable weapons. There are names of places and countries we all know, everyday life is recognisable, and you would find familiar brands, movies, cultural references and the like.
But it's also a world where sci-fi influences and technologies exist alongside those things. Where you may have to fight against a flying fortress, or battle a robotic spider-tank. Where a cybernetically enhanced assassin may be stalking you and the refugee you rescued that happens to be an important scientist, and you have to hold them off with your sidearm while your wingmates duel an F-22 augmented with advanced technology and piloted by genetically modified pilot in the sunken ruins of Los Angeles. Where unchecked corporate research results in a horribly mutated giant abomination threatens a coastal city, and you have to deliver a payload of specialised bombs with a custom biotoxin, while avoiding laser fire from a covert submarine, and your allies strive to shoot down the heavily modified MiG-29 sending the controlling signal for the monster.
And then after all of that, you have to deal with emotional stress and repurcussions, the idea that someone might be a double-agent, that a long-lost family member could be working for the enemy, or some other such personal-level drama. Where you may have a rival ace on the opposite side who's decided you are for some reason the only one worthy of challenging them.
In short, it's not completely realistic, but it is fun, full of adventure and excitement.
I'm here to tell an epic story, one with highs and lows, one with hidden depths, shadowy conspiracies, and righteous victories over cruel, terrible evils, where your characters ride to battle in kickass fighter jets bristling with amazing and surprising technology and do cool stuff, while being big damn heroes. There is room for moments of lightness and humour, but also bleak, stark cruelty and misery, life-threatening danger and intense drama and seriousness, as well as sweeping romance and jubilant emotion, as well as all places inbetween. This is the story of your characters, and the focal point they'll play in changing this world, and saving it from all the dangers it's hiding, and the evil, corrupting, and mysterious forces that conspire to control - or destroy - it and all the people and things in it your characters care about and are motivated by.
The player characters will take on the part of Shattered Steel fighter pilots in the 5th tactical squadron, the Cobalt Shadows. The main plot will be following various missions your characters are given by Shattered Steel command. Your squadron will deploy around the world to various places with your supporting cast of NPC support staff, and as you carry out your missions, will slowly start to piece together elements of a bigger plot going on in the background. Characters' personal histories and circumstances will - hopefully - become woven into this tapestry, as well as their interpersonal relationships with one another and the NPCs you meet along the way.
Most of the combat-related action will be based in the air, in a jet of your choosing that you'll be able to - to a limited extent - customise, but there'll also be some occasions where you're on foot, just to add variety and to pull the rug from under your feet, and when things get even more personal.
There will be an attempt to have recurring enemy characters, so as for a chance to form rivalries and give the enemy a 'face' (that you'll hopefully end up wanting to punch).
While there is a 'support staff' and other parts of Shattered Steel (the organisation) that deal with ground combat, the focus is and player characters are limited to, fighter pilots, simply because that's what I'm interested in running a game based around, and not anything else.
Most of the combat-related action will be based in the air, in a jet of your choosing that you'll be able to - to a limited extent - customise, but there'll also be some occasions where you're on foot, just to add variety and to pull the rug from under your feet, and when things get even more personal.
There will be an attempt to have recurring enemy characters, so as for a chance to form rivalries and give the enemy a 'face' (that you'll hopefully end up wanting to punch).
While there is a 'support staff' and other parts of Shattered Steel (the organisation) that deal with ground combat, the focus is and player characters are limited to, fighter pilots, simply because that's what I'm interested in running a game based around, and not anything else.
There aren't many, but it helps to have a few, I've found.
- Oth Rule: Don't be a dick.
- Embrace the spirit of the game: Realism is good, and knowledge of real-world terms, tech, and so on is welcome, but dramatic licence and a sense of fun and excitement always comes first.
- The GMs rule is final - although, suggestions are welcomed and will be listened to.
- And as an addendium to this: If I don't know about it, it doesn't exist. You may have some amazing knowledge of something, or have some amazing idea planned for your character... but if you haven't told me about it, and then spring it from nowhere, I'm not going to incorporate it, as I will have planned or expected something else.
- Absences - I understand if you have things come up - it happens to us all, and we can't always predict it. If you come back later and are still interested in joining in, I'll find a way to write you back in. However, if you are intending on leaving, I would ask that you be respectful to myself and the other players and let me know so I can write you out. If you have to be away for holidays, or whatever else, likewise please let me know if at all you can.
- Respect One Another - this isn't hard, and should go without saying. But have respect for your fellow players and the GM. We're all here to have fun, and this is a hobby we're doing to relax. It shouldn't be stressful to join in with your fellow players, so don't bring any outside conflicts to the game.
- Post Order - I'm not a big fan of post orders. My general rule is, I'll put up a post as GM with all the necessary setting of a scene and events, and then expect everyone else to reply to it, in whatever order they see fit and are able to. Occasionally I may post an additional post if I see something particularly worthy of a reply, but that's usually how I handle things, and will always and often post in the OOC to help clarify things.
- Post Frequency - I know I have other hobbies and responsibilities, and I'm sure the same applies to the rest of you. I'll usually allow a week-ish for a full round of replies, and then move on. If people drop behind or consistently don't reply, then I'll follow up once and try and remind - but it's not my job to chase people, and it doesn't make my hobby fun if I'm having to chase people to join in - if you're here, then I'm assuming you want to be, and I shouldn't have to remind you about it.
- Language/Content - While I didn't mark the game as 18+, I have no objection to the use of swearing or bad language - in moderation and when it's applied in the right places and circumstances. Your characters will be in stressful situations, it's only likely they'd use expletives in those circumstances. Similarly, romance isn't at all off the table, and I expect and encourage it to come up, along with references to sex and sexuality. However, this isn't an 'adult' RP, so no explicit details, just have things fade to black and let imaginations do the rest of the work.
The template for the character sheet is below. Additionally here are some helpful guidelines for character creation and selection of an aircraft for your character.
If you wish to have an aircraft with two seats, you may play a pilot and a WSO/RIO/GIB (Weapon systems operator, radar intercept officer or... Guy in the Back xD). Alternatively, you may state that your aircraft is modified for single seat operation.
Players may play more than one character (including a pilot and RIO/Copilot/Navigator/etc), but I will put a limit on how many, as I don't want whole rooms of people talking to themselves, or the squadron to end up too bloated with characters.
When they are ready, please post them in the OOC for the GM's review.
If you wish to have an aircraft with two seats, you may play a pilot and a WSO/RIO/GIB (Weapon systems operator, radar intercept officer or... Guy in the Back xD). Alternatively, you may state that your aircraft is modified for single seat operation.
Players may play more than one character (including a pilot and RIO/Copilot/Navigator/etc), but I will put a limit on how many, as I don't want whole rooms of people talking to themselves, or the squadron to end up too bloated with characters.
When they are ready, please post them in the OOC for the GM's review.
Players may pilot any combat jet aircraft from what is broadly termed the 'second generation' of fighter aircraft onward. This also includes attack planes such as the A-10, A-6 Intruder, Su-25 and others. Medium bombers such as the F-111 are also permitted. The link provided gives a good, if not comprehensive list, and is a good starting point for more research and exploration.
Aircraft that were prototypes and did not reach full production status are also allowed - such as the F-20 Tigershark, YF-23 Black Widow II or the Su-47 Berkut - as are ones that were designed and had performance specifications, but did not go into production - such as the A-12 Avenger - as long as you can provide specifications for it and proof that it was seriously suggested, I will likely allow it.
Completely fictional aircraft from pop culture - such as the Firefox, the fictional F-19 or MiG-37, or other such craft - aren't allowed. No heavy bombers like the B-2 or B-52, and no helicopters or propellor planes.
You may customise your aircraft, and mention it has modifications, in keeping with the setting. Especially if it is from an older generation. Give some thought to the modifications you are proposing.
For example - upgrading an older aircraft with new engines, radar, avionics and compatibility with newer weapons is okay. Taking an existing jet - like, say, an F-16 - and making it capable of vertical take-off, or adding in more internal guns wouldn't work, simply because it's not possible with the design. Giving it a new gun of a larger calibre, but with less ammunition, a new radar or engine; those are fine modications.
Making an A-10 supersonic wouldn't work, because the airframe isn't designed for it, and it's not the planes' role. But refitting it with new materials that make it lighter, or reduce its' radar cross-section is.
It's less about completely changing something, than it is tweaking and tuning it to make it more competitive and viable in the modern world of the games' setting.
Aircraft that were prototypes and did not reach full production status are also allowed - such as the F-20 Tigershark, YF-23 Black Widow II or the Su-47 Berkut - as are ones that were designed and had performance specifications, but did not go into production - such as the A-12 Avenger - as long as you can provide specifications for it and proof that it was seriously suggested, I will likely allow it.
Completely fictional aircraft from pop culture - such as the Firefox, the fictional F-19 or MiG-37, or other such craft - aren't allowed. No heavy bombers like the B-2 or B-52, and no helicopters or propellor planes.
You may customise your aircraft, and mention it has modifications, in keeping with the setting. Especially if it is from an older generation. Give some thought to the modifications you are proposing.
For example - upgrading an older aircraft with new engines, radar, avionics and compatibility with newer weapons is okay. Taking an existing jet - like, say, an F-16 - and making it capable of vertical take-off, or adding in more internal guns wouldn't work, simply because it's not possible with the design. Giving it a new gun of a larger calibre, but with less ammunition, a new radar or engine; those are fine modications.
Making an A-10 supersonic wouldn't work, because the airframe isn't designed for it, and it's not the planes' role. But refitting it with new materials that make it lighter, or reduce its' radar cross-section is.
It's less about completely changing something, than it is tweaking and tuning it to make it more competitive and viable in the modern world of the games' setting.
remove everything in italics when completing your sheet and posting it.
Name: Your character's name
Callsign/Nickname: All the coolest pilots have a nickname or callsign; something short, and that often applies because of some characteristic or incident that happened to them. Maverick, Iceman, Shadow, Ghost etc. are all good examples. Try not to make it too edgy.
Age: All characters must be over the age of 18, no wonder-children or teenage soldiers. The N/UN doesn't take kindlt to the idea of child soldiers, and besides; how would they have had time to learn to fly or have lived long enough to have any combat experience or develop interesting back-story?
Gender: Does not have to be the same as their biological sex, which you may state elsewhere in their description
Appearance: Either a text description, or an image. Anime-style art is preferred, as is illustrations in general over photos. A combination of text and picture is best of all.
Nationality: Your character may be from any country, but is a member of Shattered Steel, and works for the N/UN
Personality: A general overview of their demeanour, outlook and how they relate to other people. A short paragraph or some bullet points are fine.
History: Some key events in their life and history that got them to where they are today. Perfect place to include a mention of important people in their life, any rivals or lovers, and anything else relevant to the plot. If you would like to have secret background info hidden from the other players, that is fine, but DM it to the GM for discussion
Personal Gear: Your character is assumed to have all their necessary flight gear - helmet, survival vest, G-Suit, etc. This is more of a list of personal items of note, such as a personal weapon (a sidearm and longarm are fine; not a walking arsenal), and any other useful or notable trinkets, items, or miscellanea they carry.
Personal Aircraft: What plane your character flies. Including a link to a page with images, specifications and such
Aircraft modifications: A short, bulleted list of what has been altered or modified on your characters' plane
Anything Else: Completely optional, but if there's any other information you deem relevant to your character or wish to include, such as a particular song, quotes, additional art, or so on; please feel free to add it under the relevant headings.
Name: Your character's name
Callsign/Nickname: All the coolest pilots have a nickname or callsign; something short, and that often applies because of some characteristic or incident that happened to them. Maverick, Iceman, Shadow, Ghost etc. are all good examples. Try not to make it too edgy.
Age: All characters must be over the age of 18, no wonder-children or teenage soldiers. The N/UN doesn't take kindlt to the idea of child soldiers, and besides; how would they have had time to learn to fly or have lived long enough to have any combat experience or develop interesting back-story?
Gender: Does not have to be the same as their biological sex, which you may state elsewhere in their description
Appearance: Either a text description, or an image. Anime-style art is preferred, as is illustrations in general over photos. A combination of text and picture is best of all.
Nationality: Your character may be from any country, but is a member of Shattered Steel, and works for the N/UN
Personality: A general overview of their demeanour, outlook and how they relate to other people. A short paragraph or some bullet points are fine.
History: Some key events in their life and history that got them to where they are today. Perfect place to include a mention of important people in their life, any rivals or lovers, and anything else relevant to the plot. If you would like to have secret background info hidden from the other players, that is fine, but DM it to the GM for discussion
Personal Gear: Your character is assumed to have all their necessary flight gear - helmet, survival vest, G-Suit, etc. This is more of a list of personal items of note, such as a personal weapon (a sidearm and longarm are fine; not a walking arsenal), and any other useful or notable trinkets, items, or miscellanea they carry.
Personal Aircraft: What plane your character flies. Including a link to a page with images, specifications and such
Aircraft modifications: A short, bulleted list of what has been altered or modified on your characters' plane
Anything Else: Completely optional, but if there's any other information you deem relevant to your character or wish to include, such as a particular song, quotes, additional art, or so on; please feel free to add it under the relevant headings.
Some stuff that's helpful when it comes to aircraft terminology and such, and some fun things:
Fighter Pilot Slang - if you want to make your characters seem more authentic, pepper their dialogue with this!
Brevity Codes - what it means when someone says 'Fox One' or 'Feet Wet' and other such things, and how to use them yourselves.
A - somewhat lengthy and poorly written - overview of aircraft weapons and their roles
The category page on Wikipedia for military aircraft, which also has links to lists by decade, role, type and more, as well as informative articles.
Aerospace Web has a lot of useful information in its' Q&A sections
And finally, just for fun - here's a playlist I put together on Spotify with inspirational music
Fighter Pilot Slang - if you want to make your characters seem more authentic, pepper their dialogue with this!
Brevity Codes - what it means when someone says 'Fox One' or 'Feet Wet' and other such things, and how to use them yourselves.
A - somewhat lengthy and poorly written - overview of aircraft weapons and their roles
The category page on Wikipedia for military aircraft, which also has links to lists by decade, role, type and more, as well as informative articles.
Aerospace Web has a lot of useful information in its' Q&A sections
And finally, just for fun - here's a playlist I put together on Spotify with inspirational music
We have a discord group on my personal Discord server for discussion of the game, it's background, and other such information and interaction. DM me if you'd like a link to the server.
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Name: Mykhailo Martinez
Callsign/Nickname: Brightspark.
Age: 19
Gender: Male.
Appearance:
Nationality: Ukrainian - Filipino.
Personality: Polite, kind, and generous, even to his foes, Mykhailo has one stated goal, to bring order to Ukraine, his mother's country, under the auspices of the N/UN, and save it from the nation to its east, whom he considers to be the architect of the misinformation operation who had killed the first person he loved out of hatred and bigotry towards those who wanted to live a different way. Because of this, Mykhailo, despite wishing for a stronger Ukraine capable of defending itself, has very little connection with Ukrainian culture besides the essentials and feels a deeper connection to his father's country, the Philippines, than his mother's. On personal terms, however, Mykhailo loves both of his parents and wishes them all the best in their endeavors; if anything was to bring a full smile to his face, unmarred by suffering, it is positively mentioning them.
History: Mykhailo's Father was one of the Philippines' richest media executives, his mother was a Ukrainian exile and political activist who ended up in the Philippines nine years before Heavenfall. They married; he was happy for those nine years, not wondering about his mother's roots - He loved the Philippines, and Ukraine to him was a distant name.
Then all changed when Heavenfall struck, and his family was thrown into turmoil. His father kept them all alive, and eventually became more politically and economically powerful as he helped to rebuild the Philippine nation into a power that was able to achieve heights of geopolitical power that would have been a pipe dream only five years before. His mother was his equal and co-partner, eventually dreaming of returning to Ukraine and setting all to rights, protecting it against the gigantic nation to the east which had designs on everything the Ukrainian people had.
And to complicate it all... As he grew up, Mykhailo fell in love with a boy (although he had crushes on girls before). It was strange, exhilarating, beautiful, and ultimately tragic, as the person he loved died, killed in a riot caused by an Anti-N/UN country's misinformation operations (he suspects the nation to the east of Ukraine).
This tragedy caused him to join a Military Flight Academy, then, as soon as he was old enough, the Shattered Steel 'Legalized PMC'. He would not let such injustice happen again if he could help it - If Ukraine stood as a buffer between the free world and the large nation to its east, if the N/UN became the most powerful single, well, power in the world because of that, then he would be able to prevent the lies and hatred that had killed his first love from causing any more deaths.
Until then, he will fight.
Personal Gear: Ceremonial Sword, Pistol, Smartphone, Burner Phone, Pen and Paper.
Personal Aircraft: F-16 Fighting Falcon
Aircraft modifications: N/A for now.
Anything Else:
- His parents back the faction in Ukraine most aligned with N/UN Values, and have lobbied the Philippines and the rest of the N/UN to recognize them as the only legitimate government of Ukraine.
- His father is a member of the current Philippine President's cabinet.
- The current Philippine President is a woman and a competent administrator with a strong track record of being incorrupt and also aiding a lot of people with limited resources.
- The Philippines is much stronger than it is in IRL and has the Spratly Islands.
@Silverwind Blade
Callsign/Nickname: Brightspark.
Age: 19
Gender: Male.
Appearance:
Nationality: Ukrainian - Filipino.
Personality: Polite, kind, and generous, even to his foes, Mykhailo has one stated goal, to bring order to Ukraine, his mother's country, under the auspices of the N/UN, and save it from the nation to its east, whom he considers to be the architect of the misinformation operation who had killed the first person he loved out of hatred and bigotry towards those who wanted to live a different way. Because of this, Mykhailo, despite wishing for a stronger Ukraine capable of defending itself, has very little connection with Ukrainian culture besides the essentials and feels a deeper connection to his father's country, the Philippines, than his mother's. On personal terms, however, Mykhailo loves both of his parents and wishes them all the best in their endeavors; if anything was to bring a full smile to his face, unmarred by suffering, it is positively mentioning them.
History: Mykhailo's Father was one of the Philippines' richest media executives, his mother was a Ukrainian exile and political activist who ended up in the Philippines nine years before Heavenfall. They married; he was happy for those nine years, not wondering about his mother's roots - He loved the Philippines, and Ukraine to him was a distant name.
Then all changed when Heavenfall struck, and his family was thrown into turmoil. His father kept them all alive, and eventually became more politically and economically powerful as he helped to rebuild the Philippine nation into a power that was able to achieve heights of geopolitical power that would have been a pipe dream only five years before. His mother was his equal and co-partner, eventually dreaming of returning to Ukraine and setting all to rights, protecting it against the gigantic nation to the east which had designs on everything the Ukrainian people had.
And to complicate it all... As he grew up, Mykhailo fell in love with a boy (although he had crushes on girls before). It was strange, exhilarating, beautiful, and ultimately tragic, as the person he loved died, killed in a riot caused by an Anti-N/UN country's misinformation operations (he suspects the nation to the east of Ukraine).
This tragedy caused him to join a Military Flight Academy, then, as soon as he was old enough, the Shattered Steel 'Legalized PMC'. He would not let such injustice happen again if he could help it - If Ukraine stood as a buffer between the free world and the large nation to its east, if the N/UN became the most powerful single, well, power in the world because of that, then he would be able to prevent the lies and hatred that had killed his first love from causing any more deaths.
Until then, he will fight.
Personal Gear: Ceremonial Sword, Pistol, Smartphone, Burner Phone, Pen and Paper.
Personal Aircraft: F-16 Fighting Falcon
Aircraft modifications: N/A for now.
Anything Else:
- His parents back the faction in Ukraine most aligned with N/UN Values, and have lobbied the Philippines and the rest of the N/UN to recognize them as the only legitimate government of Ukraine.
- His father is a member of the current Philippine President's cabinet.
- The current Philippine President is a woman and a competent administrator with a strong track record of being incorrupt and also aiding a lot of people with limited resources.
- The Philippines is much stronger than it is in IRL and has the Spratly Islands.
@Silverwind Blade
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Name:
Bell Thompson
Callsign/Nickname:
Redshirt.
Age:
28.
Gender:
Male.
nationalityAmerican.
Appearance: imgur.com/a/e82NBTf , has a scar on right hand, some bandages on face, Well defined physique, pale ish skin, grayish blue eyes, 6 foot 2.
Personality: childish but the good kind, funny, chaotic, can kind of stay calm in really really bad situations, Has but one goal: to destroy the Anti-N/UNs terror in honor of his brother who got shot down like a animal, has a lot of pain built up over the years, but he desperately tries to mask it.
History: was a normal family in Brooklyn New York before the Heavenfall hit and when it did his mother protected both of the Thompson brothers and became respected ish in the N/UN, mother eventually died of natural causes and him and his brother were both accepted into a foster home, he never knew his biological father since he died before he was born, met a girl in the school system, Vicky Alister ,fell in love, she eventually became a pilot in Australia but not in shattered steel they broke up and hated each other because he “cheated” which he did not do,
couldn’t move on, joined a military flight program out of desperation for closure at age 20, Has a medical condition that makes him almost die from coughing if he doesn’t have medication called Nevio, Is a extremely good pilot, has gotten shot down by an enemy and crashed into a building killing 5 innocent civilians, he blames himself for not being able to have control of the aircraft because he froze, has a alcohol and smoking problem, he doesn’t have hand to hand combat training but is very good at it because he’s been in lots and lots of fights since he was 14, has been a pilot since 8 years, usually when he gets into HTH combat he lets the rage out and usually wins the fight.
Personal Gear: flight helmet with sticker that says hasta la vista baby, a old lighter, a couple of cigars, picture of lover, small metal container of Nevio, Small notebook with pen, and a colt python 357 Magnum 6 inch stainless steel.
Aircraft: F-106, imgur.com/a/sI23Qeu
Aircraft modifications: Upgraded avionics; modern radar and flight instruments fitted, including integration with modern weaponry
Internal weapons bay refitted to accommodate modern missiles along with permanent fit of M61 Vulcan cannon; such as AIM-9 Sidewinders and AIM-120 AMRAAM
Wing hardpoints refitted to accommodate weapons as well as drop tanks.
Newer, more modern single-piece canopy fitted for increased view
Improved performance via new, modern engine; giving maximum of Mach 4.7 performance,
Modernised IRSTS fitted
Red-and-black colour scheme.
Anything else: m.youtube.com/watch?v=K5U7b_E14cE
Bell Thompson
Callsign/Nickname:
Redshirt.
Age:
28.
Gender:
Male.
nationalityAmerican.
Appearance: imgur.com/a/e82NBTf , has a scar on right hand, some bandages on face, Well defined physique, pale ish skin, grayish blue eyes, 6 foot 2.
Personality: childish but the good kind, funny, chaotic, can kind of stay calm in really really bad situations, Has but one goal: to destroy the Anti-N/UNs terror in honor of his brother who got shot down like a animal, has a lot of pain built up over the years, but he desperately tries to mask it.
History: was a normal family in Brooklyn New York before the Heavenfall hit and when it did his mother protected both of the Thompson brothers and became respected ish in the N/UN, mother eventually died of natural causes and him and his brother were both accepted into a foster home, he never knew his biological father since he died before he was born, met a girl in the school system, Vicky Alister ,fell in love, she eventually became a pilot in Australia but not in shattered steel they broke up and hated each other because he “cheated” which he did not do,
couldn’t move on, joined a military flight program out of desperation for closure at age 20, Has a medical condition that makes him almost die from coughing if he doesn’t have medication called Nevio, Is a extremely good pilot, has gotten shot down by an enemy and crashed into a building killing 5 innocent civilians, he blames himself for not being able to have control of the aircraft because he froze, has a alcohol and smoking problem, he doesn’t have hand to hand combat training but is very good at it because he’s been in lots and lots of fights since he was 14, has been a pilot since 8 years, usually when he gets into HTH combat he lets the rage out and usually wins the fight.
Personal Gear: flight helmet with sticker that says hasta la vista baby, a old lighter, a couple of cigars, picture of lover, small metal container of Nevio, Small notebook with pen, and a colt python 357 Magnum 6 inch stainless steel.
Aircraft: F-106, imgur.com/a/sI23Qeu
Aircraft modifications: Upgraded avionics; modern radar and flight instruments fitted, including integration with modern weaponry
Internal weapons bay refitted to accommodate modern missiles along with permanent fit of M61 Vulcan cannon; such as AIM-9 Sidewinders and AIM-120 AMRAAM
Wing hardpoints refitted to accommodate weapons as well as drop tanks.
Newer, more modern single-piece canopy fitted for increased view
Improved performance via new, modern engine; giving maximum of Mach 4.7 performance,
Modernised IRSTS fitted
Red-and-black colour scheme.
Anything else: m.youtube.com/watch?v=K5U7b_E14cE
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Rhona W Burd-Dragon
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Aircraft: F-106, imgur.com/a/ARneyI3
Aircraft modifications: better engine can go Mach 3 now, red and black design just imagine it, better guns and way way better durability
All mostly fine. Your character himself is just fine, no problems with his background.
Just a couple of small things about your aircraft.
Your picture is of an F-14 Tomcat instead of an F-106 - This is an F-106
The modifications are okay; they're certainly enough to get the point across, but I'd be happy to suggest some more in-depth and detailed ones if you'd like?
Alternatively, if it was the F-14 you had in mind, that's also perfectly fine - it's a very popular plane, and an extremely cool one. Especially because it was in Top Gun xD
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Thought it was I just googled F-106
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Let me put that image in there
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So my char is accepted right?
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Is that better?-@Rhona W
The picture is fine, thank you for changing it. Sometimes google image results are confusing.
In terms of the modifications, I can see you made some changes and they're pretty good, but may I make the following suggestions:
- Upgraded avionics; modern radar and flight instruments fitted, including integration with modern weaponry
- Internal weapons bay refitted to accommodate modern missiles along with permanent fit of M61 Vulcan cannon; such as AIM-9 Sidewinders and AIM-120 AMRAAM air-to-air missiles, guided bombs, and other ordnance.
- Wing hardpoints refitted to accommodate weapons as well as drop tanks
- Newer, more modern single-piece canopy fitted for increased view
- Improved performance via new, modern engine; giving maximum of Mach 3 performance
- Modernised IRSTS fitted
- Red-and-black colour scheme
Also while your characters' background and such are fine in content, it is a little difficult to read. Could you please review it for punctuation a little bit and also underline and/or bold the section headings? i.e. "Appearance"
Thank you!
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The picture is fine, thank you for changing it. Sometimes google image results are confusing.
In terms of the modifications, I can see you made some changes and they're pretty good, but may I make the following suggestions:
- Upgraded avionics; modern radar and flight instruments fitted, including integration with modern weaponry
- Internal weapons bay refitted to accommodate modern missiles along with permanent fit of M61 Vulcan cannon; such as AIM-9 Sidewinders and AIM-120 AMRAAM air-to-air missiles, guided bombs, and other ordnance.
- Wing hardpoints refitted to accommodate weapons as well as drop tanks
- Newer, more modern single-piece canopy fitted for increased view
- Improved performance via new, modern engine; giving maximum of Mach 3 performance
- Modernised IRSTS fitted
- Red-and-black colour scheme
Also while your characters' background and such are fine in content, it is a little difficult to read. Could you please review it for punctuation a little bit and also underline and/or bold the section headings? i.e. "Appearance"
Thank you!
Alright thanks.
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I've added this to the first post - but FYI, we now also have a space on Letter Bee's Discord server for discussion of the RP, lore, character creation, and other such things. Please feel free to join us there -
discord.gg/MCt4F6r79m
discord.gg/MCt4F6r79m
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I've added this to the first post - but FYI, we now also have a space on Letter Bee's Discord server for discussion of the RP, lore, character creation, and other such things. Please feel free to join us there -
discord.gg/MCt4F6r79m
That took longer than I expected but whatever. Also I won’t be able to join the discord since I do not have discord.
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That took longer than I expected but whatever. Also I won’t be able to join the discord since I do not have discord.
No problems, thank you for doing it. Bell is approved, please post his sheet in the characters tab.
The Discord isn't mandatory either, anything important that comes up there - if it does - will be copied over to here anyway so that everyone has the same info.
Once the people from the Interest Check have all come across and we have a few more characters posted and approved, I'll start working on the IC.
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Najemdor S Phase-Scene/Shadow-Rave is the question!
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@Rhona W I’m not going to fly. I really wanted a 1 Seater, camo Jet, of Polish origins but Poland’s origins are just under 1939. Whilst several heritage two seaters survive to civilian use, I’ve been playing Solo seater games like sw squadrons, ace combat 8, f-zero, and wipeout, so not interested in that bulk in the back of my mind. There are Jets after 1950, like the current F-16|35’s in the Polish Airforce. Just I’m pureblood about my interest to rp a Attack|Fighter\Combat Aircraft from Poland. Nope, cant let ambassadors get by because ‘history’. So no su or usa allowed even if they were made in PL.
Puhpuhpuhpeace.
Puhpuhpuhpeace.
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@Rhona W I’m not going to fly. I really wanted a 1 Seater, camo Jet, of Polish origins but Poland’s origins are just under 1939. Whilst several heritage two seaters survive to civilian use, I’ve been playing Solo seater games like sw squadrons, ace combat 8, f-zero, and wipeout, so not interested in that bulk in the back of my mind. There are Jets after 1950, like the current F-16|35’s in the Polish Airforce. Just I’m pureblood about my interest to rp a Attack|Fighter\Combat Aircraft from Poland. Nope, cant let ambassadors get by because ‘history’. So no su or usa allowed even if they were made in PL.
Puhpuhpuhpeace.
Aha, weeeelll, I might have something to help you there - one of the key things about the RP and aircraft is that prototypes or proposed aircraft are allowed, and I happen to know of a Polish-originated attack jet that might suit you perfectly:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PZL-230_Skorpion
Have a look at that and see what you think?
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So when exactly are we starting?-@Rhona W
Once the people from the Interest Check have all come across and we have a few more characters posted and approved, I'll start working on the IC.
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