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The Spirits Within II

Nautilus Cruiser-4:30 am SLT (standard Libra Time)

Even before the alarm rang to rouse him from sleep Ito had already started his day with the warm up to his daily exercises, nothing major; two hundred push-ups, three hundred and fifty sit ups just enough to get his heart pumping. As the quiet alarm finally sounded at its designated time Ito stood up and took a moment to stare out of his window at the place of his birth. His squad’s assignment was to down to the planet’s surface and retrieve some sort of vital information in a Centra city, the content was of no consequence to him but it would finally give him a good test outside of the simulator to see how he truly fared against the world with his rifle. At the thought of his rifle, Ito turned back to his desk and eyed the beautiful piece of weaponry as it lay in a very precise mess. One could almost admire the precision with which performed its function even if Ito personally didn’t particularly enjoy the actual act of killing anything. As the clock turned to 4:45 Ito dressed himself and went through his daily prayers, yet another tradition instilled on him. The quite almost serene sound of a small bell resonated through the room as Ito silently mumbled his prayers to his ancestors, even his parents whom he despised with a passion. As he slowly fingered the prayer beads he did his best to release the stress and worry about the events of the upcoming day flow through and out of him. As with every other day, he was unsuccessful.

Nautilus Carrier-Training Hall-5:30 am SLT

After his almost exhausting morning Ito made his way to the training area in the hopes to get in a quick work out into his extremely busy day. The hall was surprisingly busy for this time of morning, most likely due to the fact that there was a deployment soon and everyone was wanting to get in a workout before they were dropped into war. As Ito began going through his workout regimen he couldn’t help but ponder over the particular mission that was assigned to him and his squad after all he and his crew were considered a valuable military asset, so it would make more sense to send them out into the fray of combat instead of sending them on a drop and snatch. The building acid in his muscles alerted him that was spending too much time on the weight bench as he gently put the bar back into its position for the next person to use it. It suddenly dawned on Ito that he hadn’t actually remembered what he was lifting, taking a moment to look at the weights he had stacked on either end.

’295 lbs. Not bad…could be better though…’

As he walked over to the sparring simulator another interesting fact dawned on him, he was receiving stares and hushed comments from the others within the hall. While this is something that he had grown accustomed to, the fact that all this was coming from a military ship with supposed ‘professionals’ is what was truly irritating him. As a he was running through one of the many simulations that he put himself through Ito could feel the overwhelming stare of one person in particular. The overwhelming feeling of anger coming from the piercing stare was starting to unnerve him to the point that it was interrupting his work out, finally stopping the simulation and confronting the person directly.

”Can I help you soldier, or are you just staring for your own enjoyment?”

“Yeh actually I have a bit of a problem…ya see, we were actually waiting on the simulator before you so rudely ignored the proper procedures and jumped the line.”

”Well I apologize, if you would be so kind as to allow me to finish this particular session I will be out of your way in just a moment.”

That wasn’t what Ito was really wanting to say, but his station prevented him from actually saying the terrible things that was just boiling over in his mind.

“That’s just not going to cut it…I say that we take it from you now!”

”What’s your name soldier?”

“Not that it’s any of your business but it’s Nyles…Aaron Nyles.”

”Alright Aaron I have a proposition for you. How about me and you fight one on one? Winner gets to decide who gets to use the simulator…deal?

Aaron’s friends suddenly lost color and almost instantly took one step back, they apparently knew who and what Ito was, Aaron however, was not that lucky.

“Sounds good…it’ll only take a second to wipe the floor with you.”

As both boys took their fighting stances Ito was already calculating the fastest way to finish this fight. The boy was obviously arrogant and hot headed so he would most likely start with an all-out assault aiming for the easy knock out points, from his stance he wasn’t mixed martial artist so he would most likely be using the standard boxing style expecting Ito to be doing the same. The match was already over before Aaron threw his first haymaker. Quickly dodging the wild punch Ito drilled him hard in the solar plexus with a devastating cross right, instantly dropping the boy to his knees and groaning from lack of oxygen. The others stared at Ito expecting him to go into a frenzy much as their comrade would, but were surprised when Ito simply bowed and left the hall. Under his breath he muttered something like, ’Stupid fucking idiot’ in native Hong Desa. The smirk could be seen by all he passed back to his room.

Nautilus Cruiser-Drop ship bay-8:00 am SLT

The incident in the training hall had disrupted his entire schedule, causing Ito to go back to his room and pray for forgiveness from his ancestors for such a violent display, even though it was thrilling to put someone like Nyles in his place. As the appropriated time approached to meet with the rest of his crew Ito took a few moments to follow a ceremony meant when warriors would put on their armor for war, although it was meant for someone else to help him. The white and grey jacket felt sung as he pulled it over his head, the pants tightened as he strapped the various ammo packs and other essentials he would need. Anything else was placed carefully into a military designed backpack meant to contain supplies and other things. When everything else was in place Ito looked at his helmet, a simple red design with two black almost soulless looking eyes and two respirator holes to filter air through. The brilliant red (along with the theme of his entire suit) was meant to show to everyone that he was from Hong Desa on Libra, a thought which actually filled him with an odd sort of pride.

Placing the helmet on and grabbing the case which contained the Longbow, Ito marched towards the hangar which would hold the drop ship meant to deliver him and his friends to the planet’s surface. The echoes of his boots were lost to him as he kept a dead stare ahead of him. The soldiers he passed were all commenting on the vibrant colors he wore and instantly recognized him as a Guardian and move to let him pass. As he entered the hanger he noticed an older officer who seemed like he was having an aneurism fueled by anger,

’Yup…this is the right place’

Ito boarded the ship without even acknowledging the sergeants existence and moved to step inside. Once there Ito let out a sigh of relief as he saw his friends being the weird and strange people that they were. Aurelia and Wren seemed to be ready to kill each other while Eric and Selene stood back and watched, a better place to be when all hell broke loose. As he approached them both Ito gave a deep respectful bow and addressed them by the honorific titles,

”Hello <Most Honored Commander>, <Most Challenging Rival>. So…what have I missed. What exactly did Wren say or do to piss Aurelia off now?”

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For the name of our squad how about the Crazy Ones

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Cool then that makes everything I've written so far relevant

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As a question are they already on the nautilus or do we board it at some point

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Man you guys are good...thank heavens that Ito isn't that bratty cause I couldn't even begin to keep up

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Call Ito him...I just wanted to be part of the conversation

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Ito Ishioka

Name: Ito Ishioka

Appearance: Ito keeps himself at the highest standard of personal upkeep, choosing keep himself well-groomed and manicured at all times. His strong muscular frame and long lithe limbs denotes the many hours of training he has done to hone and perfect the skills that he has chosen to invest his time in. Standing roughly around six feet and weighing one hundred and eighty pounds Ito has been known to tower over others from his region with his most noticeable feature being the cold blue steel eyes that he uses to bore into the souls of friends and enemies alike.

Personality:
Ito is a very straight laced individual most likely from his upbringing, but there always seems like there's more just beyond that. Ito has a way of peering into the true thoughts and feelings of those around him which helps him be the best person to talk to when there is trouble, however, despite his excellence in spotting whats wrong with others he is completely oblivious to any real problems that he might have himself dismissing them as "A part of his station". Even among his friends Ito keeps a certain level of detatchment about him believing that the worst might happen at any moment so don't get too attached to anything real. With all of this mulling around in his head, Ito has hope that someday there will be a time when he doesn't have to live within the confinds of the world he has created for himself.

Weapon(s): Ito’s main weapon is a Type 99 Anti-Material Sniper Rifle that was given the code name “The Longbow”(see picture below for more detailed description of the inner workings). Instead of the off board aiming computer however Ito uses a direct interface system by linking his helmet directly into the aiming system of the rifle using a Virtual Aiming Interface or V.A.I for short.

"The Longbow [+]

When The Longbow isn’t an option Ito relies on his dual hard light constructed short “swords” mounted on his wrists that he calls Masuro and Suswano.

Masuro & Suswano

Biography:
Ito was born in the eastern region of Hong Desa to two minor government officials. Although most of his life in his home country is lost on him Ito clearly remembers his life in Centra, and it wasn’t a pleasant one, being mocked because of his nationality was something that will clearly stay in his mind for the rest of his life. For as long as he can remember Ito distanced himself from any and every one that could help him, including his parents. It wasn’t until he met Selene and the rest of his friends that he finally started to attempt to be a part of the world around him. While he remained loyal to his closest friends, the rest of the world became more of a mystery than it was before.

From an early age discipline was drilled into every facet of Ito’s life, and so when it became clear that he was to be a Guardian it too was drilled into his daily life. For many hours of the day he would practice his combat skills and his schooling in an attempt to become the best at everything that he decided to do. On the day that he was accepted into Oakridge it was no surprise to anyone who knew him that he would make the journey to Elysium and in doing so raise his parents station as they accompanied him. Even as his studies progressed into more and more Ito still retained the discipline instilled by his parents rarely going out and having any sort of fun with his peers which made him seem distant and aloof even among his closest friends. As time progressed Ito became more enamored with the ideal of long ranged combat in lieu of the more favored close ranged taking up the sniper rifle as his main form of combat was something else that made him seem…off.

Tradition ruled every aspect of Ito’s life as he was often pulled out of classes on key days for cultural ceremonies meant to remind him of his heritage and keep him focused on the task at hand. Ito’s parents drilled into him the importance of being a Squad Leader and the honor that such a station would bring to his house hold. While this was a dream of parents Ito was never too fond of the idea, his preferred method of fighting always kept him away from such lofty ambitions. As graduation day approached tensions between Ito and his parents reached a final boiling point as he finally announced his intentions to become the long ranges support instead of the leader. Outraged, Ito’s father formally disowned him as his son and told him that he was no longer welcome in his house. It was clear that day that Ito’s parents actually cared little for the actual safety and more for their own station in life. It was from that day one that he dedicated his life to the protection of his friends and little else.

Spirits:

Burst Shot
Element-Air
Ability-Trample
Status Effect-Unsure
Desciption-This spirit doesn’t truly manifest itself until it comes into contact with something. As it hits its mark, the spirit manifests itself as a sort of “second bullet” which explodes after initial contact, the pratical upshot being that it can either break through armor or deal additional damage once it breaks armor. This spirits personality is that of the winds fury and unrivaled force.

True Shot
Element-Air
Ability-Amplify
Status Effect-Exposure
Description-This spirit manifests itself by shifting the winds around Ito and his target allowing him to have a longer range and a more accurate shot. If given enough time the spirit can actually move the bullets direction in order to have the most effective shot every time. This spirits personality is that of the winds ever changing nature and free flowing nature.

Crow’s Flight
Element-Air
Ability-Provoke
Status Effect-Haste
Description-This spirit manifests itself in speed. If Ito is in hand to hand combat he finds the most direct path to his target allowing him to move unhindered as he dispatches his targets. This spirits personality is of the winds speed and its ability to topple anything that stands in its path.

Relations:(WIP)

Selene- Ito holds Selene with the highest regards both as commander and as friend. She has a unique understanding of what it means to be a leader and has the insight to get the job done and it is because of that he often refers to her as "Mottomo meiyo shiki-kan" which means "Most honored commander" in native Hong Desa.

Eric- To say that Eric and Ito are rivals would be the greatest understatement of the century. From marksmanship to more intellectual arguments, Eric and Ito are often at odds about almost anything. Despite all of their arguments however, they both share a common respect and admiration for the others skills with both aiding the other in their respected persuits. He refers to Eric as "Mottomo chōsen-tekina raibaru" or "most challenging rival".

Cassie- Ito sees Cassie's reckless behavior as someone who needs help and guidance and as such he tends to be much more protective of her than the rest of his friends. The two have an odd relationship where they both try to help each other; Cassie tries to get Ito to loosen up and have more fun and Ito, in turn, tries to teach her some of the things he has learned about discipline. He refers to her as "Imōto" or little sister.

Wren- Ito and Wren met during a battle simulation at Oakridge. Ito could sense her initial distrust of long range fighter but after a few times in the simulator they both began to appreciate each other.

Aurelia- Aurelia and Ito are an odd pairing of friends, like most of his other friends she is Elysium born and his planetary birth already make them an oddity. Their friendship, however, is born of a mutual desire to be free of their lives and to have some fun, which generally leads to combat training and things your not supposed to do.

Armor

Look while in his "armor"

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Hey I'm a dedicated sniper...at least Fayth can do a bunch of different stuff

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Ito Ishioka

Name: Ito Ishioka

Appearance: Ito keeps himself at the highest standard of personal upkeep, choosing keep himself well-groomed and manicured at all times. His strong muscular frame and long lithe limbs denotes the many hours of training he has done to hone and perfect the skills that he has chosen to invest his time in. Standing roughly around six feet and weighing one hundred and eighty pounds Ito has been known to tower over others from his region with his most noticeable feature being the cold blue steel eyes that he uses to bore into the souls of friends and enemies alike.

Personality:
Ito is a very straight laced individual most likely from his upbringing, but there always seems like there's more just beyond that. Ito has a way of peering into the true thoughts and feelings of those around him which helps him be the best person to talk to when there is trouble, however, despite his excellence in spotting whats wrong with others he is completely oblivious to any real problems that he might have himself dismissing them as "A part of his station". Even among his friends Ito keeps a certain level of detatchment about him believing that the worst might happen at any moment so don't get too attached to anything real. With all of this mulling around in his head, Ito has hope that someday there will be a time when he doesn't have to live within the confinds of the world he has created for himself.

Weapon(s): Ito’s main weapon is a Type 99 Anti-Material Sniper Rifle that was given the code name “The Longbow”(see picture below for more detailed description of the inner workings). Instead of the off board aiming computer however Ito uses a direct interface system by linking his helmet directly into the aiming system of the rifle using a Virtual Aiming Interface or V.A.I for short.

"The Longbow [+]

When The Longbow isn’t an option Ito relies on his dual hard light constructed short “swords” mounted on his wrists that he calls Masuro and Suswano.

Masuro & Suswano

Biography:
Ito was born in the eastern region of Hong Desa to two minor government officials. Although most of his life in his home country is lost on him Ito clearly remembers his life in Centra, and it wasn’t a pleasant one, being mocked because of his nationality was something that will clearly stay in his mind for the rest of his life. For as long as he can remember Ito distanced himself from any and every one that could help him, including his parents. It wasn’t until he met Selene and the rest of his friends that he finally started to attempt to be a part of the world around him. While he remained loyal to his closest friends, the rest of the world became more of a mystery than it was before.

From an early age discipline was drilled into every facet of Ito’s life, and so when it became clear that he was to be a Guardian it too was drilled into his daily life. For many hours of the day he would practice his combat skills and his schooling in an attempt to become the best at everything that he decided to do. On the day that he was accepted into Oakridge it was no surprise to anyone who knew him that he would make the journey to Elysium and in doing so raise his parents station as they accompanied him. Even as his studies progressed into more and more Ito still retained the discipline instilled by his parents rarely going out and having any sort of fun with his peers which made him seem distant and aloof even among his closest friends. As time progressed Ito became more enamored with the ideal of long ranged combat in lieu of the more favored close ranged taking up the sniper rifle as his main form of combat was something else that made him seem…off.

Tradition ruled every aspect of Ito’s life as he was often pulled out of classes on key days for cultural ceremonies meant to remind him of his heritage and keep him focused on the task at hand. Ito’s parents drilled into him the importance of being a Squad Leader and the honor that such a station would bring to his house hold. While this was a dream of parents Ito was never too fond of the idea, his preferred method of fighting always kept him away from such lofty ambitions. As graduation day approached tensions between Ito and his parents reached a final boiling point as he finally announced his intentions to become the long ranges support instead of the leader. Outraged, Ito’s father formally disowned him as his son and told him that he was no longer welcome in his house. It was clear that day that Ito’s parents actually cared little for the actual safety and more for their own station in life. It was from that day one that he dedicated his life to the protection of his friends and little else.

Spirits:

Burst Shot
Element-Air
Ability-Trample
Status Effect-Unsure
Desciption-This spirit doesn’t truly manifest itself until it comes into contact with something. As it hits its mark, the spirit manifests itself as a sort of “second bullet” which explodes after initial contact, the pratical upshot being that it can either break through armor or deal additional damage once it breaks armor. This spirits personality is that of the winds fury and unrivaled force.

True Shot
Element-Air
Ability-Amplify
Status Effect-Exposure
Description-This spirit manifests itself by shifting the winds around Ito and his target allowing him to have a longer range and a more accurate shot. If given enough time the spirit can actually move the bullets direction in order to have the most effective shot every time. This spirits personality is that of the winds ever changing nature and free flowing nature.

Crow’s Flight
Element-Air
Ability-Provoke
Status Effect-Haste
Description-This spirit manifests itself in speed. If Ito is in hand to hand combat he finds the most direct path to his target allowing him to move unhindered as he dispatches his targets. This spirits personality is of the winds speed and its ability to topple anything that stands in its path.

Relations:(WIP)

Selene- Ito holds Selene with the highest regards both as commander and as friend. She has a unique understanding of what it means to be a leader and has the insight to get the job done and it is because of that he often refers to her as "Mottomo meiyo shiki-kan" which means "Most honored commander" in native Hong Desa.

Eric- To say that Eric and Ito are rivals would be the greatest understatement of the century. From marksmanship to more intellectual arguments, Eric and Ito are often at odds about almost anything. Despite all of their arguments however, they both share a common respect and admiration for the others skills with both aiding the other in their respected persuits. He refers to Eric as "Mottomo chōsen-tekina raibaru" or "most challenging rival".

Cassie- Ito sees Cassie's reckless behavior as someone who needs help and guidance and as such he tends to be much more protective of her than the rest of his friends. The two have an odd relationship where they both try to help each other; Cassie tries to get Ito to loosen up and have more fun and Ito, in turn, tries to teach her some of the things he has learned about discipline. He refers to her as "Imōto" or little sister.

Wren- Ito and Wren met during a battle simulation at Oakridge. Ito could sense her initial distrust of long range fighter but after a few times in the simulator they both began to appreciate each other.

Aurelia- Aurelia and Ito are an odd pairing of friends, like most of his other friends she is Elysium born and his planetary birth already make them an oddity. Their friendship, however, is born of a mutual desire to be free of their lives and to have some fun, which generally leads to combat training and things your not supposed to do.

Armor

Look while in his "armor"

The Spirits Within II

Still working on mine but...Aaron is no more (sad face)