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Captain, Infantry (Retired)

STATUS: Summer break begins today! 27 days ago
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27 days ago
Current Summer break begins today!
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3 mos ago
I will continue to be one of the oldest members of this community in August.
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5 mos ago
If you are a fan of Warhammer 40,000 or Age of Sigmar, let me know. Maybe we can put together an RP. I play Ironjawz & Kruleboyz in AOS and Salamanders & Drukhari in 40K.
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2 yrs ago
Happy holidays, everyone!
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2 yrs ago
Summer break is almost over. Back to work/school and all that non-fun stuff.
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Bio

I am a veteran of the United States Army and the US Army National Guard. I spent three years on Active Duty serving in the 4th Infantry Division (Mechanized) at Ft. Carson, CO, and the 3rd Armor Division at Kirch Göns, West Germany. I spent 18 years in the Army National Guard with the 26th Infantry Division "Yankee" and 29th Infantry Division (Light), "The Blue and the Gray". I was deployed to Bosnia-Herzegovina with the 29th ID (L) in 2001 - 2002. I have also been reading military history articles and books since I was 10 years old. I do prefer Military Role Plays over all other genres, primarily because I have a vast knowledge of the subject including personal experiences. At the very least, my characters are always veterans.

I have been writing for pleasure for at least 35+ years but only got into forum-based Role Playing about eighteen years ago. I do enjoy Nation Role Plays and get into minute detail when designing my military. The only reason I enjoy excruciating detail in my militaries is because for me, it is fun. My education and experience on this subject afford me the insight to see the depth of the structure. It is not just a General and a large pile of soldiers. If someone wants assistance in designing an army, navy, or air force, please send me a PM. I will help. Please specify what level (echelon) or depth you would like me to go. When I say echelon, I mean Army, Corps, Division, Brigade/Regiment, Battalion/Squadron, Company/Troop/Battery, Platoon, and Squad/Section.

When I was a student in High School, I used to play Dungeons & Dragons. Recently, I have been DMing a 5e campaign of my creation for my son and his friends. 5e is so much less cumbersome than earlier editions of D&D. I do have an interest in Tolkien-esque fantasy-styled Role Plays as well. Time travel has always been a fun genre for me, but to do it well, one must have a firm grasp of historical facts.

There are only a few fanfictions I will participate in; Star Wars and Star Trek are two of them. I want to do an exclusively Klingon RP one of these days. I also avoid Canon characters.

I have real-world martial arts experience. I would love to write an RP about hand-to-hand combat, no fantasy magic chit, just hands elbows, knees, and feet. Maybe the occasional head butt thrown in to mix things up. I trained in Krav Maga for six and a half years. I earned a first-degree black belt in Krav Maga on 3 June 2017.

Krav Maga is an Israeli martial art form that employs practical self-defense techniques drawing forms & techniques from Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and Taekwando. It is very brutal, demanding, and aggressive. During the seven years I trained, I have bruised two ribs, sustained several muscle pulls, and various lacerations and bruises over my body. I have received a sprained ankle and a fractured wrist. Before the first black belt test, I received a bone bruise to my right shin; where my roundhouse kicks impact. Yet, I am stupid enough to continue training. [Regardless of the physical pain, it is more fun than any other physical activity I have engaged in. Fortunately, the bone bruise healed up prior to the third and final test. EDIT: I did leave the sport over five years ago. :(]

Over two years ago I completed my first novel, a science fiction set in the 24th century. It focuses on a Private Military Corporation solely employed by the earth government. I started a second book in November 2022 and hope to work on that this summer when I have more time.

Send me a PM for a Role Play or if you would like to see what sort of an army I could build for you.

--Gunther (AKA: Old School)



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Most Recent Posts

In Metal Gear: Foxhound Reborn → 10 yrs ago Forum: Advanced Roleplay
I believe @EntertheHero is the only one left to post?
In Foxhound Reborn: Prologue → 10 yrs ago Forum: Advanced Roleplay
'Damascus. Shit. I'm still only in Damascus. Every time I think I'm going to wake up back in the sandbox. When I was home after my first tour, it was worse. I'd wake up and there'd be nothing. When I was here, I wanted to be there and when I was there all I could think of was getting back into the sandpit. I've been here a week now. Waiting for a mission. Getting softer. Every minute I stay in this room, I get weaker and ever minute Muj [Mooj] squats in the desert he gets stronger. Each time I looked around, the walls move in a little tighter.' [-Adapted from Apocalypse Now]


Then, they gave me a friggin' mission...

Former Légionnaire Sergent Dornier, hefted the small black duffel over his shoulder, walking onto the tarmac. The warmth from the day's sun resonated hotly from the tarmac. It was that familiar feeling of heat baking one's soul permanently into the earth.

He removed his dusty ball cap; the dark navy blue one with the familiar Red and White B stitched across the front. The down draft from the helicopter's blades would send this sole memento from his old world; his old identity scattering into the wind. He tucked it into his olive drab button shirt with the salty pit stains from over-use. His black leather Legion boots, broken in from years of use felt comfortable on the hardened surface.

A small group of people clambered aboard the Chinook. He gave each of his companions a cursory glance, took a seat and shuffled through the box of materials with his name. He determined what he had to do next. Pushing modesty aside, he stripped down, one item at a time and replaced his clothing with the new Foxhound equipment. He replaced his broken in Legion boots; knowing it would be better to keep his feet comfortable. They were designed to be stealthy.

Next, he opened the duffel and removed his sand colored assault vest. He brought his own 30-round 5.56mm magazines. He figured he could use at least nine of them. He pulled the assault vest over his head and snapped it into place. A sand-colored Camelbak slid onto his back filled with water. He attached a tactical holster to the right side of his leg and inserted the 9mm Beretta. It was a pistol he was familiar with and that was most important. The four grenades, he inserted into four grenade pouches on his vest. Next he loaded the nine magazines with the 5.56mm ball ammunition in his box. He then tapped each magazine against the aluminum seat framing to insure the rounds were seated in the mags properly before storing two in each of four slots on the front of his vest. He did the same with the five 9mm magazines he brought with him, storing them in pistol ammo pouches. The combat knife would find a home in its sheath on the waist of his vest. The Int-Scope he slung around his neck. The NVGs, Fulton Recover Device, Med Spray and Silencer went into the lower butt pack in the rear at his waist. He then removed a camouflage make-up kit with mirror, three bic lighters, a pocket knife, notepad and pencil. These items were all tucked into whatever pockets were available on his uniform or assault vest. Finally, he pulled on a pair of black leather half-finger gloves and the balaclava, which he pulled down around his neck so that it was not covering his face yet. He picked up the M4 Carbine and removed the issued sling from its swivels. He attached a sling adapter kit to the rear butt stock and front sight post. Then attached the issued sling to the adapter kit and slung the carbine over his left shoulder so it hung down comfortably on his right side. He adjusted the sling so that the carbine fit comfortably on his body--kind of high so that he could grab the pistol grip easily. Finally, he removed the Boston Red Sox baseball cap from inside his shirt and tied a length of 550 para cord to the back. he tied this off to the back of his vest and placed it firmly on his head. The ball cap was covered in dirt and filth from three continents as well as the white lines of salt. The brim curled in its proper form and under it the words, FRONT TOWARDS ENEMY inscribed because, hell, "aren't we all just a weapon system?"

With his equipment wired tight, dummied off and taped up for noise discipline, Jean Dornier sat back to enjoy the ride. He inspected his new co-workers to see who he was dealing with. Wherever they were going and whatever they were doing, he hoped they would have the opportunity to rehearse as a team in some secure facility. To go in blind would mean they were nothing more than cannon fodder and as good as dead. Jean was OK with that, if that were the case.
In Metal Gear: Foxhound Reborn → 10 yrs ago Forum: Advanced Roleplay
Our team is more racially diverse than the bloody fucking Planeteers


But no more diverse than the US Army.
In Metal Gear: Foxhound Reborn → 10 yrs ago Forum: Advanced Roleplay
What form of insertion will we use for this first mission?
- Civilian Airliner to an airport
- Waterborne
- Airborne/Air Assault
- Donkey Cart
- Leather Personnel Carriers (LPCs)
In Metal Gear: Foxhound Reborn → 10 yrs ago Forum: Advanced Roleplay
All we can do is assume a general/basic or somewhat vague role or at least identify those roles our character could perform if given a mission. Once we have a mission, we should take the time to discuss what we are specifically going to do and plan accordingly.

Jean Dornier can serve as either Demolitionist or Rifleman. The rifleman can use both the Assault and CQC skills.
In Metal Gear: Foxhound Reborn → 10 yrs ago Forum: Advanced Roleplay
5 to 6 hours ago when you all posted that you were "still alive", I was dead to this world in a coma. It was one of those temporary comas most people endure during the hours of darkness. :D

with this first post, we should talk about a plan before making posts. Just so we have an idea on how we are going to approach it and who is performing what role. With multiple skill sets per individual it is easy to assume it is you or to post on a first come first serve basis. Maybe I'm being overly organized? I can't help it. You can take me out of the military but you can't take the military out of me. :)
In Metal Gear: Foxhound Reborn → 10 yrs ago Forum: Advanced Roleplay
Gotta love how the american flag is far bigger then all the others. Good job.

I'm not sure how that happened. It was actually smaller than all the other flags when I initially posted it. But then I came back and it distorted and much larger.

In Metal Gear: Foxhound Reborn → 10 yrs ago Forum: Advanced Roleplay
@Gunther Except you didn't put anyone for stealth specialties to be sneaking into bases, or climbing through a window to grab important plans etc.

Sure we did. I only mentioned the skills that singled out to one person or in the case of Luna, an overlap of two. There are three characters who can perform stealth roles.
Yuumi Aoyama (Magenta), O+,Fitness Profile: D, C, C & B Skills: Sniper, Survivalist, CQC & Stealth
Tavish MacIntyre (Green), O-, Fitness Profile: E, D, B & A Skills: CQC, Close Up, Stealth, Medical
Pippa Boone (Fulvous), O-, Fitness Profile: D, C, C & B Skills: Stealth, Survivalist, CQC, Technical Expert

Stealth:
Yuumi Aoyama (Magenta) Rekaigan
Tavish MacIntyre (Green) Nevix
Pippa Boone (Fulvous) FantasyChic

Basically, I put this together to help initiate a dialogue between the PCs so we can come up with a plan.
I can see this as putting together a "package" if you will that we can tailor make to whatever mission you throw at us.
In Metal Gear: Foxhound Reborn → 10 yrs ago Forum: Advanced Roleplay
I took a look at everyone's characters to determine what their strengths were. I wanted to isolate those skills that may be either unique to a particular individual or shared amongst only two. This is what we have:

Yuumi Aoyama (Magenta), O+,Fitness Profile: D, C, C & B Skills: Sniper, Survivalist, CQC & Stealth
Jean Luis Dornier (Yellow), A+, Fitness Profile: B, C, B & C Skills: CQC, Assault, Demolitionist, Survivalist
Hector Slade (Blue], AB-, Fitness Profile: C, B, A & D, Skills: Assault, Heavy Weapons, Technical Expertise, Survivalist
Tavish MacIntyre (Green), O-, Fitness Profile: E, D, B & A Skills: CQC, Close Up, Stealth, Medical
Pippa Boone (Fulvous), O-, Fitness Profile: D, C, C & B Skills: Stealth, Survivalist, CQC, Technical Expert
Luna Miquel Salbuchi (Brown), O+, Fitness Profile: B, D, C & A Skills: Pack Mule, Medical, Survivalist, Technical Expert

With this raw data, I grouped the six characters by skill. We have two Assault, four CQC, one Demolitionist, one pack mule, one sniper, one heavy weapons specialist, five survivalists, three stealth, two medicals and three with technical Expertise. Our Technical Experts include training and experience in Computer Engineering, Electronic Warfare/Communications and Legal.

Assault:
Jean Luis Dornier (Yellow) Gunther
Hector Slade (Blue) EnterTheHero

Close Quarters Combat:
Yuumi Aoyama (Magenta) Rekaigan
Jean Luis Dornier (Yellow) Gunther
Tavish MacIntyre (Green) Nevix
Pippa Boone (Fulvous) FantasyChic

Demolistionist:
Jean Luis Dornier (Yellow) Gunther

Heavy Weapons:
Hector Slade (Blue) EnterTheHero

Medical:
Tavish MacIntyre (Green) Nevix
Luna Miquel Salbuchi (Brown) The book of bad juju

Pack Mule:
Luna Miquel Salbuchi (Brown) The book of bad juju

Snipers:
Yuumi Aoyama (Magenta) Rekaigan

Survivalist:
Yuumi Aoyama (Magenta) Rekaigan
Jean Luis Dornier (Yellow) Gunther
Hector Slade (Blue) EnterTheHero
Pippa Boone (Fulvous) FantasyChic
Luna Miquel Salbuchi (Brown) The book of bad juju

Stealth:
Yuumi Aoyama (Magenta) Rekaigan
Tavish MacIntyre (Green) Nevix
Pippa Boone (Fulvous) FantasyChic

Technical Expertise:
Hector Slade (Blue) EnterTheHero Specializes in: Electrical/Electronics/Communications Engineering & Robotics Engineering.
Pippa Boone (Fulvous) FantasyChic Specializes in: CJ/POLSCI/LAW
Luna Miquel Salbuchi (Brown) The book of bad juju Specializes in Computer Engineering

This automatically provides the following assignments:
Demolitionist: Jean Dornier
Sniper: Yuumi Aoyama
Heavy Weps: Hector Slade
Team Medic: Tavish MacIntyre
Assistant Team Medic: Luna Miquel Salbuchi
Technical Expertise (Computer Engineering): Luna Miquel Salbuchi
Technical Expertise (EW/Communications): Hector Slade
Technical Expertise (Legal): Pippa Boone
Technical Expertise (Robotics Engineering): Hector Slade
In Metal Gear: Foxhound Reborn → 10 yrs ago Forum: Advanced Roleplay
List of items to be included in the RP:
M32A1 40mm Grenade Launcher
Trip Wire
Laser Trip Wire Alarm
UAV/UCAV support from higher
Parabolic Dish/Microphone (Listening)
Motion detectors
Melee weapons found in Martial arts studios. My children train in Kempo and they can use the bo staff and kamas pretty well. They have some experience in Nunchuku and some of the kids in the school are trained in the use of the Katana.

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