CronicCrystalis

[Private] Gundam SEED: Burning Frontier

"I'm going to go with Izumi, just in case there's a couple of things she can't carry back with her for obvious reasons." Zerenis said, walking over to the blue haired pilot.

"As the veterans fall, those that are green as grass take their place... It's a sad reality." Zerenis said, to no-one in particular.

"Mobile suits can be replaced, but the pilots who are at the controls..." Zerenis said, gritting his teeth at the amount of casualties Task Force Sabre suffered because of Maddox's idiocy.

Persona: Through the Looking Glass

Cronic held the last remaining sleeping individual over his shoulder, as he raised an eyebrow at the Rabbit's dialogue between it and the... thing, in font of it.

"...Great... So now we're in a place where we're likely to die regardless whether or not we want to be here." Cronic said to no-one in particular, slamming the palm of his free hand against his forehead and shaking his head in annoyance.

"If I had a weapon of some description, I'd probably just off myself now and save whoever wants us dead the trouble. Unbe-freakin-lievable." Cronic said to himself, rubbing his forehead, having hit himself harder than initially intended.

[Private] Gundam SEED: Burning Frontier

"I think you'll first need to learn to have some self-confidence. If you're not confident about what you're going to get yourself into, then this could jeopardize the entire team. Though if you let it go to your head, you'll end up repeating the same mistake Maddox made. Sure we dealt a blow to the enemy, but we lost a fair bit ourselves too. Were it not for an independent organization happening to be there in the time, Izumi would likely not be here with us right now." Zerenis said, placing one hand on Akira's shoulder.

"We're currently not planning any major skirmishes as far as I'm aware, and the ETs will likely be licking their own wounds as well, so if there were ever a time to get you up and combat ready, I see no better time for a mock MS Battle than now. Firstly, you should get yourself familiarized with the ship and get settled in. We'll start the practise session as soon as you're ready. I'll do the same for Xanotos as well; I'd like to gauge where you're at in terms of skill, and identify your weak points and strong points."

[Private] Gundam SEED: Burning Frontier

"I appreciate your eagerness for the task at hand, Xanotos, but no amount of simulations and practice flights can fully prepare you for what we're up against out here in the colonial fleet." Zerenis said, as he looked at the pilot, as if trying to size him up while reading his file.

"Seems he's eager to gain glory out here in the field. A noble pursuit, but also a concerning one. Overconfidence in this war is likely to result in certain death." Zerenis thought to himself, before responding to Xanotos' remark on following orders.

"Following my orders to the letter is all well and good, but what if I can't issue orders to you for one reason or another? If you can't come up with your own solutions to the situation, ideally with minimal to no risk to yourself, you're going to be in for a tough time. What I'm trying to say is, sometimes you will need to deviate from the norm and think for yourself. Know this though; The decisions that we make, are ultimately the ones that we have to live with, for better or worse." Zerenis said to the pilot, before saluting them.

"While I may be your squadron leader, I don't see myself as superior to you. In fact, I view my team mates as equals. I count on them to cover my shortcomings, and I'll watch theirs in return. But know this; If the order to withdraw is given, you are to follow it immediately. Those orders are often given when the odds are stacked against us."

[Private] Gundam SEED: Burning Frontier

"Akira Saito, fresh out of the academy with flying colours, not a day's actual combat experience. Not a problem for us, to say the least." Zerenis said, having recited that first sentence as though he'd read it right out of a Dossier, but there wasn't any venom to his voice when he said it, nor was he making any faces that would otherwise intimidate the red coat.

"Welcome to Aotisa team. I'm the team leader, Zerenis. The blue haired Red Coat there is Izumi, and her brown haired companion is Lucia." Zerenis said, offering his hand out for a handshake to Akira.

"Rest assured, you're in good hands. We'll make sure we get you up and flying in no time." Zerenis said, giving Akira a reassuring smile.

[Private] Gundam SEED: Burning Frontier

I just had to call that one out, just in case it hadn't been discussed beforehand. Can't blame a guy for being cautious. And since the colour of the Impulses change depending on what Silhouette is equipped, should be easy enough to tell them apart if you stick to the one of each pack rule.

[Private] Gundam SEED: Burning Frontier

Whoa, hold up. Pretty sure there's only one Impulse Gundam, but Lucia and Akira are both using said gundam? Unless someone created a second Impulse Gundam, or just the core splendor, I can't see that happening.

[Private] Gundam SEED: Burning Frontier

My leading man for now. More to come in due time.
Edit: Added in the foreman for the Aotisa Team.
Edit 2: Added in the very annoyed Extended that Maddox left to die.
Edit 3: Added in two members of the CSC, the Chief of R&D and a WIP for a CIC Officer.

Crobalt Nicholas "Cronic" Crystalis - CSC Leader and MS Pilot

Name: Crobalt Nicholas Crystalis
Aliases: Cronic
Genetic Class: Co-ordinator
Gender: Male
Nationality: PLANT English
Age: 24
Appearance: A moderate tone white skinned individual with shoulder length brown hair and blue eyes, often seen wearing a blue suit trousers and suit jacket, the latter customized to resemble a trench coat (Think Dante & Vergil type coats from Devil May Cry.) as well, along with a dark grey shirt and a lighter grey tie, along with black dress shoes.

Faction: Crystalis Supply Corps
Rank/Role: Leader, captain and MS Pilot
Mobile Suit: Initially: A Red Blaze ZAKU Warrior, later on: CSC-P Phoenix Gundam
Mobile Suit Specs:
Blaze ZAKU Warrior: Specs

Gundam Phoenix: A Reddish-orange gundam styled after the mythical bird that is reborn from the ashes. Able to transform into a Mobile Armour form that resembles said bird, complete with razor-sharp talons. It has two wing-like units mounted on the unit's back, and has thruster units built into said wings. It also bears Variable Phase Shift Armour, a standard feature for most Gundam Units, along with head-mounted Vulcans and two beam sabers stored in either hip.

It's most notable feature, however is it's ability to absorb and discharge thermal energy in the form of heat based attacks. This works against the unit in space skirmishes, as it has to use more thermal energy to execute a lesser attack. This also bears the risk of cooking the pilot alive, so the pilot must wear a custom-made Pilot Suit that has a built-in coolant system to prevent the pilot's body from burning itself to ash. Since the armour is designed to withstand extreme temperatures, the unit can descend through the atmosphere on it's own, recharging it's heat reserves in the process. The Unit can also use the thermal energy to replenish it's energy in mid-field, but it has to enter a stand-by mode to begin the conversion process, which in turn shuts off the unit's Phase Shift Armour.

Other equipment include a shield for the unit along with a beam rifle.

Backstory/Personality:
"War brings only suffering, pain, and loss. The least I can do is try to ease that. It doesn't matter if you're a Natural or a Coordinator. You're still a human being."
The leader of the Crystalis Supply corps, Cronic founded the organization to assist with delivering supplies wherever they are needed most, be it war-torn regions on the road to recovery or a ship on it's last legs. The CSC itself employs a mix of Naturals and Coordinators, and assists both of them as well. Though he never took part in both of the conflicts between Naturals and Coordinators, he felt like he had to do something in it's aftermath, setting up the CSC to aid with relief efforts, transporting goods to wherever it was deemed necessary.

Cronic himself is usually a calm, level headed person, respects his workforce and is in turn respected by them. He doesn't run his ships military, so if he has a bad idea, his men are more than welcome to voice their complaints. Get him ticked off though, and he won't hesitate to kick ass if that's what the situation calls for.

Zerenis Aotisa - Red coat, leader of Aotisa Team

Name: Zerenis Aotisa
Aliases: N/A
Genetic Class: Coordinator
Gender: Male
Nationality: PLANT Japanese
Age: 21
Appearance: moderate-length black hair with purple eyes. Slightly pale skin. Wears the Red Coats typically worn by high ranking pilots.

Faction: ZAFT
Rank/Role: Aotisa Team Leader, MS Pilot.
Mobile Suit: A Black and Purple Regen Duel
Mobile Suit Specs: Specs
Backstory/Personality:
"Genesis, Requiem... Why must we create such weapons? Those kinds of weapons are just plain overkill, and leave naught but destruction and tragedy in their wake."

Zerenis typically looks out for his subordinates, in this case the headstrong Izumi and the lively Lucia. A gentle soul most of the time, but he can flip it on it's head and be pretty serious when the situation calls for it. Zerenis has a knack for quickly learning the controls of a Mobile Suit, having quickly familiarized himself with his Regen Duel.

Zerenis joined up with ZAFT and it's military forces late into the second bloody valentine war. He had yet to see actual combat at that time, but he was able to witness the destructive force of the super weapon "Requiem". He made a personal vow that day to make sure that those kinds of weapons never get the chance to fire.

Zerenis was there alongside Aotisa team to witness the event that sparked the war; The death of Lacus Clyne and the destruction of her cruiser, along with it's crew. Zerenis had never felt so angry at anything up until that point.

"You silence the voice of peace, you light the fires of war."

Aotisa Team was part of the ships assigned to Task Force Sabre, and were it not for the intervention of the CSC, he would've lost Izumi, but at the time, he had assumed she was as good as dead from a hit like that. Swift intervention by one of the ordinarily R&D members of the CSC piloting Cronic's Blaze ZAKU Warrior managed to ensure her survival.

Calthorn Stalicrat - Extended super pilot, formerly under Maddox

Name: Calthorn Stalicrat
Aliases: N/A
Genetic Class: Extended
Gender: Male
Nationality: English
Age: 22
Appearance: Has jet black hair much like Zerenis, but also has crimson eyes. Calthorn's skin is also on the pale side. He typically wears a black earth forces uniform to match his appearance.

Faction: Earth Alliance/OMNI, Phantom Pain Unit.
Rank/Role: MS Pilot
Mobile Suit: A Jet Black GAT-02L2 Dagger L outfitted with the Noir Striker pack, nicknamed Wraith (Missing it's legs), Wraith Gundam
Mobile Suit Specs:
Dagger L

Wraith Gundam is a unit that is largely experimental in nature; Mixing Phase Shift and Mirage Colloid technology into a single package. Some people call it Mirage Shift, others call it Phase Colloid. Whatever the name is, Wraith Gundam can effectively use both systems simultaneously, allowing the ballistic resistance of Phase Shift while maintaining the invisibility of Mirage Colloid. As a result, however, this system can quickly burn through the Unit's power reserves. To compensate, the unit is outfitted with an energy leech system to drain power from other mobile suits to sustain itself. Standard armaments such as Head Vulcans are present, but the Wraith's melee weapon is a beam saber the pilot of the Strike Dagger retrieved from a skirmish against a powerful manned ET Unit, that had a strong power draw and output. So much so that a short activation period on account of draining the Dagger L of the last of it's power. Wraith itself is meant to be a spook; Slipping behind enemy lines and laying waste to them from behind.

Backstory/Personality: An Extended, and a member of the phantom pain corps who has an excellent record, Calthorn was formerly assigned to Maddox's command. Though at the end of Task Force Sabre's skirmish against the ETs, Calthorn had to be taken to the CSC's Flagship, Escutcheon, because Maddox and his ship was nowhere to be seen, and by extension, the machinery needed to keep him in top form.

Calthorn himself is typically quiet and reserved, though as a result of being "Left to die" as he calls it, simply thinking about Maddox makes the Extended's blood boil. So if he ever saw Maddox face to face again, he would probably pulverize his former CO as a result.

Mark Artemis Astaroth - CSC

Name: Mark Artemis Astaroth
Aliases: N/A
Genetic Class: Co-ordinator
Gender: Male
Nationality: PLANT English
Age: 21
Appearance: A brown haired, brown eyed individual who often wears a red jacket and a black vest with blue jeans and black shoes. Has moderate tone white skin. Occasionally switches out his jacket for a lab coat if the situation requires it.

Faction: Crystalis Supply Corps
Rank/Role: Chief of R&D, MS Pilot
Mobile Suit: Gundam Saboteur
Mobile Suit Specs: Gundam Saboteur is intended to be a long range support sniper. Resembling a sniper wearing a Ghillie suit, Saboteur can change the colour and texture of it's armour like a chameleon to better blend in to the surroundings, courtesy of a modified Variable Phase Shift Armour, and retaliate with a powerful sniper shot. Saboteur's main strength, however, is the ability to serve as a mobile hacking terminal. This allows him to hack into enemy ships or mobile suits and hijack them, or just make them self destruct outright.
Backstory/Personality: A gifted Research And Development expert with a penchant for hacking, Mark is a close friend of Cronic, and when Cronic founded the CSC, he offered Mark a position in it's ranks. It was he who saved Izumi from certain death, and is collaborating with the Junk Guild in building the new units that would give them the edge they need against the ETs.

When he's working, he's usually so caught up in his work, he often shuts out what's going on around him on a subconscious level, effectively meaning you could easily startle him if he did slip into that state. Outside of that though, he's usually a very kind person. That's not to say he's a pushover though. You start giving him trouble, he'll make you eat dirt.

Serena Marianne Salvatus - CSC Command Information Centre officer *WIP*

Name: Serena Marianne Salvatus
Aliases: N/A
Genetic Class: Natural
Gender: Female
Nationality:
Age: 20
Appearance:

Faction: Crystalis Supply Corps
Rank/Role: CIC Officer
Backstory/Personality: (You don't actually need to provide one o' these if you don't want, it's just for character development)

Persona: Through the Looking Glass

Cronic listened to the Rabbit speak, and not understanding a word of it. Instead he got to his feet and turned to look at those who were unconscious and/or asleep still.

"Ok. This technically is and isn't a dream." Cronic thought to himself, as he walked over to one of them, and hauled one over his shoulder. Due to his upbringing, he usually tries to remain in good shape. Could mean the difference between life and death as far as he's concerned. So carrying an unconscious individual over his shoulder isn't much of a problem for him.

"Well, better tag along. I don't feel like going home in a box. That and I wan't more information on what's going on around here."

The Elder Scrolls: Souls of Many Shades

Cronic watched Aria as she knocked the Guard into the mud, facepalming at the sight.

"Textbook Aria, right there." Cronic said, as he folded his arms at the mention of any ideas.

"Priority one should be to lure the dragon away from Riverwood to reduce risk of civilian casualties. Priority two should be to find a battleground once we've got it's attention that offers some cover from the dragon's breath attacks. We take one of those dead on and we are cooked. Cronic said, looking at Aria, the gears turning in his head, his inner tactician kicking in.

"It's probable that we're going to need to try to ground the beast as well, and attack it from multiple sides once it's on the ground. Hope everyone has some form of ranged attack. Because until then, trying to hit a flying target with a sword is about as useful as jumping off the throat of the world."