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Name: Alexander the 4th Smith

Age: 25

Nationality: 
England

Base of Operations: 
North America

Bio:
Alexander was destined for military service before he was even born into the world, the first and only son of family lineage of soldiers dating generations. His father drilled into him the military way of life so when he joined the military instead of going to college, he barely noticed a change. The first time he felt the weight of his sniper rifle during training is a memory forever burned into his skull, the heavy metal chassis, the resistance of the trigger, the pain from the knock back as the first shot shook his body, and the sight as the target dummy's head exploded. He could remember the smile on his face as he knew he had realized his dream of joining the SAS, all those years of harsh training and missions had made him one of the youngest members to join it. Or so he had thought. His time with his new unit was relatively short on going on a few missions before a unknown party became interest in his unit. They were told the man was there looking for the best we had to join a black ops group he wouldn't name. There were some who were naturally wary about all the secrecy but Alexander wanted to showcase what he could do. Again he cold remember it so clearly, the piercing brown eyes staring downrange with not a dip in his posture from the man, his heart racing faster than it ever has, and the instructor ordering him to fire as targeted moved across the field. One by one Alexander took them down not missing once despite a strong westward wind. His body remained locked in his firing position as he heard the faintest whisper "I'll be taking him off your hands if you don't mind, not that it matters if you do.". That is when he was told of XCOM, the organization funded by the countries of the world to protect Earth against an unknown enemy. It didn't take a lot of convincing before Alexander had accepted the invitation determined to push his limits even further. He became faster, quicker, and stronger thanks to the training XCOM gave him and found himself able to switch targets faster than he ever could beating his own record. He was immediately transferred to XCOM's North American HQ who and assigned to the squad 'Steel Tigers' which he struggled to get along with being used to being the best in his team. His first alien kill came during a covert opeartion in Vancouver, a report had come in that suggested 'thin-men' were holding a important french dignitary hostage along with the mysterious cell known as EXALT. What surprised him is the feeling of calm he felt as he saw ERT members with burning holes in them, a part of his training he supposed. If it hadn't been for the UFO, the mission would have went smoothly but one of the first rules they teach you at XCOM is nothing ever goes according to plan. He hadn't known the major very well but his death impacted the whole team yet no one broke because of it. He couldn't believe the woman the UFO captured had survived the crash. The war had just begun.

Casual Wear


In Combat Gear(SAS)


Class: Sniper

Squad: Steel Tigers

Rank: Corporal

Utility Skills/Strengths:
Dead-eye - Able to hit his target with the first shot
Expert in infiltration
Fast Reactions

Personal Skills:
Calm - Remains cool under pressure
Sharp - Quickly notices something out of place.

Weaknesses:
Lone wolf - Prefers to be left alone and takes longer to bond with squad-mates.
Poor Leadership skills - Unable to handle the pressure of command and leading others

Welcome Recruit To XCOM


XCOM: Devastation


The XCOM initiative was founded as a multinational response to any threat that went beyond the jurisdiction of a single nation and needed the flexibility to operate where they were needed, when they were needed. A base of operations was established in every continent on Earth, with the central command located somewhere in the Sahara Desert away from major population centers. The personnel selected for the foundation are among the best in their fields, living their daily lives waiting for the call to arms while a skeleton crew mans each base. The threat could have been zombies, demons, ghosts, or otherwise and it would be fall to XCOM to put up the defense. These possibilities however were very unlikely but the threat of an extra-terrestrial invasion was unlikely as well but more realistic.

XCOM's experience with the aliens prior to the official start of the war was in covert operations encountering solely the aliens known as 'Thin-men'. Once they have confirmed their first encounter, the council made sure the foundations of the XCOM project were properly laid in preparation for the inevitable. The first major strike by the aliens came without warning and without mercy, striking the heart of a heavily populated European city. Local police  were almost immediately overwhelmed and unprepared for such an attack. XCOM forces were scrambled and the call was made world-wide, the council of nations had approved the XCOM project. XCOM suffered a near defeat in their first battle, the unknown enemy was nothing they could have prepared for but the war had begun. Within one week, the system of XCOM bases came online and personnel staffed from all over the world. The best of the best to save humanity from the brink of destruction. You are one of the soldiers recruited for XCOM due to your performance record and past missions successes. Humanity is not about to take this lying down.

The highest ranked officer in XCOM called 'The Commander' heads the entire project from XCOM's central base in Europe. Additional notable figures are Doctor Vahlen, the Research Department Head across all XCOM facilities, and Doctor Shen, the Engineering Department Head across XCOM facilities. The survivors from the first battle merged into one squad called the 'Grim Crows' yet are in need of an additional squad member. 

Doctor Moira Vahlen: 

The scientist in charge of XCOM's research division. She expresses an unusual enthusiasm towards adapting alien technology to forward human scientific advancements. All aliens captured alien are to be delivered to her lab per the doctor's request. Dr. Vahlen is also a member of the commander's advisors.

Doctor Raymond Shen: 

Dr. Shen is the head engineer of XCOM's development team and the creator of the A.I. matrix in each base. He is one of the more senior members of XCOM with decades of experiences and is world renowned. His views on the extent in which XCOM should utilize alien technology often conflicts with Dr. Vahlen. Dr. Shen also advises the commander on alien materials and components.

Central Officer Bradford:

Bradford is the second-in-command in the XCOM project and is in charge of the organization's communications across the several bases and organization on the more specific level. All Base Commanders report to Bradford. He is dedicated to ending the alien menace and helps the commander with battle strategy.

Spokeman:

A mysterious figure that represents the council of nations responsible for funding the XCOM Project. All council concerns and request will be voiced through him as well as a monthly report on the organization's effectiveness as a whole.

XCOM Commander Martin Anderson:

The commander is the head of the XCOM project and responsible for all major decisions including research and strategy. A veteran of conflict in the middle-east, Commander Anderson was selected for his flawless record and comparatively young age. He often keeps to himself when not over-seeing missions but is incredibly charismatic and intelligent.


Skyranger:

The Skyranger is XCOM's primary method of troop transport. A vertical take-off jet, it can hold up to twenty-four solider and land in urban areas for fast response times.

Raven:

The most advanced fighter jet developed by XCOM, it is capable of operation in the upper atmosphere. Its speed and maneuverability are the main strengths of the Raven coupled with the avalanche missile system.


Infantry:

The core of XCOM's miliary personnel, those with this specialization are focused on medium range engagements. Their primary weapons are usually carbines, assault rifles, and battle rifles. They perform multiple roles on the battlefield and as such are good overall.
Assault:

Close-quarters specialists who primary role is to breach structures and break-through enemy lines. Their primary weapons are usually assault rifles, sub-machine guns, and shotguns. They also come outfitted with a sword for engagements with aggressive aliens or silent take-downs. 
Demolitions:

Operator who handles high-explosives such as C4 and rockets. They specialize in taking down hard targets or clearing out large structures. Their primary weapons are assualt rifles, smgs, or carbines. The payload of their explosives varies per mission but C4 and a rocket launcher are always part of their equipment.
Gunner:

The soldier with the biggest gun on the battlefield, they are tasked with holding key positions and suppressing enemy fire. Their primary weapons is the heavy machine gun and a smg. They are also given thicker armor since the classes requires much strength.
Scout:

Specialists in remaining undetected by enemy forces, their role is to spot targets and report intel back to the squad. Their primary arms are battle rifles, assault rifles, carbines, and smgs. A scout is required on every mission.
Medic:

Field-doctors trained in fast, effective treatment and ensuring the safety of the squad. Their training is similar to infantry. Primary arms include assault rifles and smgs. A medic's main tool is the special med-kit developed by XCOM, able to stop bleeding immediately and numb pain.
Sniper:

The best marksmen in XCOM, snipers give covering fire to the squad and work with the scout to mark targets. Their primary weapon is a sniper rifle and a smg. 

Specialist:
These operatives have a direct link to the base's A.I. matrix and are able to quickly scan and hack into enemy systems. Their primary weapons are smgs, shotguns, and assault rifles.

Engineer:
Engineers carry portable emplacements such as small auto-turrets and mobile cover. Their primary weapons include assualt rifles, carbines, smgs, and shotguns. They are also responsible for retrieving alien devices and tech.

Ranger:
Experts in melee combat and sneaking behind enemy lines, these soldiers are not afraid to get up close and personal. Primary weapons are smgs and shotguns. Additional equipment includes a full-length sword and an expanding small shield on either arm however have lighter armor.

Every class comes equipped with a combat knife and a side-arm, which you can choose. I might allow a couple people to be interceptor pilots if they are really interested.
(More classes will come as the RP progresses and changes will be available)


Arctic Wolves


- Sara Lancaster: Infantry (OC)
- Daniel Lewis: Medic
- Kostas Leiga: Specialist
- Suzukaze Katsumi: Ranger
- Emiel Hengeveld: Infantry (Squad Leader)
- Valentin Romanovich: Gunner

Steel Tigers


- Alexander Smith: Sniper (OC)
- Xu Feng: Specialist (Squad Leader)
- Haylee Greer: Scout
- Marcus Winther: Infantry
- Kiana Makaiwi: Assault
- Jamerro Morant: Infantry

Sea Hounds

- Ansgar Staudinger: Ranger (OC)
- Novak Vilmos: Scout
- Annika Rosenquist: Infantry (Squad Leader)
- Lucia Di Maio: Specialist
- Felix Richter: Infantry
- Isak Helsing: Demolitions

Grim Crows


- Helene Mauss: Assualt (Squad Leader, OC)
- Bastien Sardou: Engineer
- Igino Lariccia: Infantry
- Anzelm Chudzik: Infantry
- Odessa Priscou: Sniper
- Dragisa Rakocevic: Scout
- Amber Holloway: Medic

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The character you play as will be one of eight squad members(each squad has a code-name i.e. 'Hell-Cats') and will have a specialization within that squad based around classes in the video-game XCOM: Enemy within including a few variants I will design myself. Threats other than aliens, such as EXALT, will appear throughout the RP that will also require XCOM's attention. The nature of the game itself is very harsh on poor decisions and that will be reflected in the RP. If you go Rambo trying to take-down a entire squad of aliens you are most likely going to die. All that will mean is that particular character is now dead and will appear on the 'Memorial Wall' and you will need to make a new character to continue. Unlike in the game, There will be two to three squads sent on each mission. That means character interaction is very possible, especially if two people are in the same base, and means that there will be NPC squads as well. The template for a character will look something like this:

Name:
Age: (21 or above)
Nationality:
Base of Operations: (Any of the seven Continents)
Bio: (Make sure to describe why you were selected by XCOM)
Appearance: (Images preferred but feel free to write one out)
Class: (Will Determine your role within the squad, for example Heavies will handle larger guns and explosives)
Squad: (Names follow the rule, adjective + animal like Demon Dogs or Steel Vipers)
Rank: (Squaddie-1st rank to start but this will change the more you accomplish)
Utility Skills/Strengths: (Any skills unrelated to your class that can be helpful in combat)
Personal Skills: (Any specific skills that don't necessarily have an application in combat)
Weaknesses: (Any flaws to your character that might affect an important situation)

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