I will continue to be one of the oldest members of this community in August.
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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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Happy holidays, everyone!
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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)
Character Summary
Name: Gunther Aliases: Landain Age: old (I was around when George Washington was a Lieutenant) Birthday: August 12 Ethnicity: French, English, & Seneca (Iroquois Confederation) Location: New England Gender: Male Higher Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science & Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice Occupation: Substitute School Teacher Languages: English, Spanish, German & a little French Years RPing: 18 Preferred RP Section: Advanced or Casual RP Level: Advanced Dedication Level: Moderate Biggest RP Pet Peeve: People who do not communicate with the group and drop. But then, if someone loses connectivity for an extended period, there is no way of knowing. Teach New RPers Or Coach New GM's: Yes
Appearance
Height: 5' 10" (I shrunk!) :( Build: Medium Eyes: Blue Hair: Dark Brown Skin Tone: Moderate to tanned Tattoos/Scars/Piercings: no tattoos or piercings. 1.5” Scar on the back of the left shoulder (dog’s tooth); 5” scar on left wrist (fracture repair procedure); 0.5” scar on the left knee (rock strike) Personal Style: Jeans, T-shirts, and sneakers, wearing a ball cap. Three of my children have their own cars. Image: I look like a soldier because it is what I know. I tend to wear a high and tight haircut. Clean-shaven, although I grow a beard in November.
Sexuality: Straight Relationship Status: Married with Children Personality: Gunther is conservative but flexible and objective. He attends Catholic mass with his family regularly and attempts a life free from sin. He can be a very moody person swinging from very warm, friendly, and extroverted to quiet and secluded. He hates winter; January and February make him very depressed. Gunther loves his children and would do anything for them and his wife.
Gunther is a morning person, but that comes from a life of serving in the military. He would rather go to bed early and get up early; prefers to exercise in the morning over working out just before bed. His chief flaw is saying what pops into his head unrestrained without thinking it over before letting fateful words spill out, full-fledged Gryffindor.
Habits: Smiling, unprovoked singing, talking with strangers & Coca-Cola Hobbies: Krav Maga, Running, Movies, reading, writing, Military History & Playing games with his children. Most recent hobby: Warhammer Age of Sigmar and 40,000. I have four armies; Two Orruk armies in AoS (Ironjawz and Krule Boyz), Space Marines (Salamanders) and the Dark Eldar (Drukhari). Fears: Heights, being alone, and not being able to afford a living. Likes: wife, his children, blue, 8, food, Military History, Mathematics, and well-written fiction – A Song of Ice and Fire (Game of Thrones). Star Wars, Star Trek, Lord of the Rings, Science Fiction, War Movies, New England Patriots, San Francisco Forty-Niners, Boston Red Sox, Boston Bruins, Boston Celtics, board games, War Games (Strategy TB, rather than FPS), Romance stories, Action adventures, Fantasy, Sports stories and more…
Dislikes: Rude People, Liver, Socialism, Narrow-minded individuals, and Role Plays that end just as they are getting good.
RPs Currently GMing: None RP's Currently Enjoying: None Upcoming Works: Honchos on the DMZ; a story of Russian pilots flying MiG-15s during the Korean War.
History
What Brings You To Role Player Guild: There is a large community of writers here. I enjoy the hobby even though I rarely get time to participate. Currently, I try to limit my stories to one at a time. Unfortunately, I rarely find one I enjoy and others are willing to write in. When I do, they die way too early. Life Before You Came To Role Player Guild: It was very different. I don’t know how to explain it in just a few words or sentences. Life Since You Came To Role Player Guild: This is just a side hobby. I have many irons in the fire and this is just one of them. It has taken a back seat to my real life activities.
Extras
Quotes or Sayings: “Those who fail to learn the lessons of the past are doomed to repeat them.” – Winston Churchill paraphrasing George Santayana. “If you’re going to fight, fight like the third monkey on the ramp to Noah’s ark and brother…It’s starting to rain.” Theme Song: Warrior’s Call Advice To The World: Forgive the actions of those who came before us. Behaviors we consider heinous crimes today were generally accepted practices many years ago. Anything Else:
Lieutenant Junior Grade Gavi, formerly of Tellar Prime, the homeworld for Tellarites was now a crewmember of the USS Tricyion, a Science Exploration ship of the United Federation of Planets. Gavi was confident of his skills as an Engineer and thoroughly believed he would be of value to this crew.
He observed the crew assembled in the ship’s mess and listened to the Ship’s Captain, Tetra McCoy. ’She prefers us to be social,’ Gavi thought to himself. ’OK, I can play that game.’ He searched for other Engineering members, believing it best to acquaint himself with people in his department first. He’d already met Ensign Nabiyev and Chief Petrovich. Then he spied a young woman with dark hair wearing the rank of a Lieutenant Commander.
He approached the dark haired human woman, extended his right hand and in a supercilious tone, Gavi spoke, “Hello, Commander. I am Lieutenant Junior Grade Gavi, graduate of the Vulcan Science Academy. I believe we will be working together, ma’am.”
CE Robin
Rachel was actually in an improving state of mind when she received a reminder that the Captain had called a staff meeting in the mess and that it was important that she attend. She could have found an excuse easily because of the coming launch and the preparation of the ship.
She hadn't taken any extraordinary steps in her uniform or hair thinking that as long as this wasn't a diplomatic gathering why bother. She had never really cared for dress uniforms enjoying a technician's coveralls instead for their utility and their meaning.
Once at the gathering she found a quiet corner and was content with waiting the approximate amount of time till she dropped by the Captain and made her greetings and excused herself to continue her work.
It was while waiting that she was approached by a Tellarite Engineer who introduced himself in a surprisingly polite manner.
"As I am the Chief of Engineering Commander Robin and I wouldn't be at all surprised that we will be required to work together," she answered in playful banter.
Lieutenant Gavi
Gavi feigned a smile in response to his superior's banter, "Yes, of course, ma'am." Without pause, he continued with, "I did want to inform you that Chief Petrovich is currently working on the Antideuterium sublimators on deck eight at the moment. He will not be attending the Captain's meeting," Lieutenant Gavi felt it necessary to inform the Chief Engineer of this. He assumed she knew, but now she knew, he knew there was someone working on the problem. Being ready to leave when the Captain ordered it so, would be appropriate. "I trust you would want him to continue to work?"
CE Robin
Rachel smiled broadly her eyes sparkling with contained amusement when Lt. Gavi told her about Chief Petrovich then in a breathy tone as if she's recovering from laughing says "This is my first cruise with the ship's Engineering staff and know that I as yet have only reports and reviews to show me everyone's strengths and weaknesses; consider this a shake down cruise.
I am also aware that the Staff has only rumor and conjecture to know my command style. I am not prone to hover, look over or micro manage. I give commands and spare the details so I can focus on the larger picture. It's up to my subordinates to focus on the details."
She paused and caught her breath and suppressed her urge to laugh
"Sorry Lieutenant Gavi but you remind me of my Godfather, Hav when he was a young engineer.
Back to the Subject the simple answer is I've given orders and expect to see them done as I have laid my own and the engineering staff's Honor on their timely completion.
I do not enjoy disappointment." She finished with a soft tilt of her head as she openly studied his features with a gentle smile
Lieutenant Gavi
'Right', Lt. Gavi thought to himself. He somehow felt very uncomfortable around his commanding officer. This next chapter in his Starfleet career would be an awkward one. He did not know how to respond to such cavalier notions. He would have to pay close attention.
"Thank you, ma'am," Gavi at last spoke to Commander Robin. "If you could excuse me," He finished and then quickly turned about to find someone else to speak with.
The MH-60 touched down on the deck of the USS George Washington, a Nimitz class aircraft carrier. There were several people who flew in on the Sikorsky built helicopter, but none of them spoke to one another. The mood aboard the helicopter may have been deemed solemn, but as most warriors know, it is too loud to hear anyone on an H-60 model helicopter anyway.
Former Sergeant First Class Tyus Morse, stepped off the Knighthawk helicopter and followed the others into the small hatchway creating a door in the Island superstructure on the starboard side of the ship. He followed the others as he headed down to what appeared to be a briefing room. He then took a seat at the rear of the room and sat silently waiting to see what happened next.
As Operator Morse walked along his route, on his heels was a Polish Airborne soldier known as Sierżant Romek Czerepusko. The younger Pole was several inches shorter than the American Delta Operator. He had never been aboard a US Aircraft Carrier, let alone any naval warship of any nation and was amazed at the enormity of what could best be described as a floating city.
When they arrived in the briefing room, Ron, as his friends called him, took a seat on the opposite side of the room as the African American took and three rows up from the back. He also remained silent in his seat waiting to see what happened next. There were only four people in the room now, with others following him from the newly arrived Helicopter.
@Crossfire Correct me if I am wrong, but isn't Task Force Zero a Private Military Corporation? I get that impression since everyone comes from various nations or origin.
Doesn't entirely surprise me, you don't want too many officers in the pot, hence why even with Merlin as a Warrant-Officer type, he holds the 2IC position close to JB, yet gets the chance to go a bit mental. I'm really looking forward to playing him, he'll be plenty frightening enough, which I don't really get the chance to really bring out into some of my characters, military or otherwise. The kind of person who yelling sounds like a fucking foghorn.
Please do not confuse the American version of a Warrant Officer with the British version of a Warrant Officer. They are two very different roles. American Warrant Officers have no leadership responsibilities, except at the lowest levels and are considered subject matter experts in whatever their field of training is. British Warrant officers are senior Non-Commissioned Officers and are the grizzled veterans who have been everywhere and seen everything. They are the legitimate bad asses of the British Army. Chief Warrant Officer 2 (CWO2) are the Company/Squadron level Senior NCOs. They are the senior NCOs at Company/Squadron level and are advisors to the Company Commander or Squadron Commander who happens to be a Major. Chief Warrant Officer 1 (CWO1) are the Regimental Sergeant Majors (RSMs). These NCOs have served for no fewer than 18 years. They know everything there is about being a soldier for the Queen (or King). Check out this website: army.mod.uk/structure/32321.aspx
But that doesn't mean a senior NCO cannot be a 2IC. They can and they are. Every unit has a Non-Commissioned Officer In Charge (NCOIC).
Seriously, two Polish characters in this RP, and they're not mine. You better do a good job of being Polish, or else I'll smash a bottle of Dabrowka vodka over your head. :D
(I'm a 3rd generation Polish person in the UK and speak it fluent)
We've met sir! ;) We worked on some RPs together years ago, Kingkonrad before the original forum went down.
I used to work with a first generation Pole. He was my Engineer and I was the Conductor on a Freight train. He also served with a LRRP Team in the US 173rd Airborne Brigade in 1968-69 in Vietnam. I used to listen to a lot of his stories. They were awesome. Albeit I struggled to understand him at first, but eventually I caught on. His Polish accent was very thick as he came from a small village about 20Km west of the Belorussian border and grew up speaking both Polish and Russian. On another note, I served with a couple of Polish Airborne Officers in Bosnia-Herzegovina in support of Operation Joint Forge in 2001.
I would've thought the lower ranked guys wouldn't be trusted to do much due to inexperience. Insert "The More You Know star" here I guess!
In today's world, Company Grade Officers and Junior NCOs are the ones doing all the fun stuff. It is the Squad Leaders, Team Leaders and Platoon Leaders who knee deep in the action. The Platoon Leaders, however are the most inexperienced leaders on the battlefield. They often tend to be clueless. The successful ones are those who either served as NCOs before they went to OCS or allow the NCOs to do their jobs. They listen to their NCOs who are more often than not voices of experience. I probably shouldn't call it fun because if you ask any of them who served in combat, fun is usually not the term they would use to describe those experiences.
Captains, Majors and higher tend to serve more in Planning, Coordinating, Support and Oversight positions. They are Information managers. When I was in Bosnia, my title was that of a "Battle Captain". My job was to maintain situational awareness of all significant events in our Division's Area of Responsibility (AOR) and then report these events to the Division Commander, his staff, SFOR headquarters in Sarajevo and 7th Army Headquarters in Heidelberg, Germany. It was very boring, but I knew what was going on in country all the time.
@Grey Rain Yes that's what I was saying, your rank is too high to start off, please lower it to Staff or lower
Rank is trivial in my experience. It is the guys at the bottom that do all the really cool shit. The officers just stand around with their thumbs tucked firmly in the rectums, observing.
Callsign: Dash (Refers to Morse Code) Age/Gender: 35 or 36/Male (DOB: 15 AUG 80) Nationality: American Rank: Operator Preferred Role: Light Weapons Operator "Gun Guy"
Brief Background:
Tyus Morse is of African descent growing up in Central Falls, RI; one of the Ocean State's high crime/economically deprived neighborhoods. Tyus' father was heavily into Martial arts, enrolling his son at an early age. Tyus received a Junior Black Belt at age 11 after four years of training and then his first degree black belt in Kempo Karate at age 14. As a teen, Tyus was able to move into the Teen Krav Maga program where he trained on the Israeli Self-Defense form, borrowing techniques from Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-jitsu and Taekwondo. By age 17, Tyus had his second degree black belt with training in both Kempo Karate and Krav Maga. Since, his father was seriously interested in Martial arts as well, the father and son worked out frequently together, helping to hone Tyus' skills.
Tyus was not an exceptional student in school receiving average grades, but also learning how to speak German in the process. He spent most of his High School years playing soccer in the fall and running with the track team in the spring. He excelled in athletic pursuits.
After High School, Tyus enlisted in the United States Army attending Basic Combat & Infantry Training at Ft. Benning, GA. Upon completion of the 14-week Infantry Course, he proceeded to Airborne and Ranger Schools, both at Ft. Benning. In 1999, after successfully completing training requirements as an Airborne Ranger, Private (E2) Morse was assigned to the 2nd Ranger Battalion at Joint Base Lewis-McChord about five miles south of Tacoma, WA.
By October, 2001, Private First Class (E3) Tyus Morse was reassigned to A Company, First Battalion, 27th Infantry (1-27 IN), 25th Infantry Division at Schofield Barracks, HI. On 1 January 2002, Tyus Morse was promoted to Sergeant (E5) and assigned as an Infantry Team Leader with C Co., 1-27 IN. By August, he re-enlisted for another four years and submitted a request for Special Forces Training.
In January 2003, Sergeant Morse arrived at the John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center (JFK-SWC) in order to enter the selection process for the Special Forces Qualification Course. The course lasted one year and three months for Sergeant Morse. At its conclusion, he received the 18B Special Operations Weapons Sergeant MOS. He also received classroom instruction in the Arabic language.
In April 2004, Sergeant Morse was assigned to Operational Detachment Alpha (ODA) 5235, C Co., 2nd Battalion 5th Special Forces Group (2-5 SFG), Ft. Campbell, KY. While with 5th Group, Sergeant Morse deployed to the Middle East at least a dozen times between 2004 and 2008. During this time, he was promoted to Staff Sergeant (SSG) and engaged the enemy no fewer than forty-three separate engagements. During this time, he received several minor injuries and was hospitalized for a brief stint in 2006 for a gunshot wound (GSW) to the right thigh. Also as a member of the Special Forces community, Tyus was able to continue training in Krav Maga. This is the martial art/self defense form used by all US Special Operations units.
In 2008, after ten years in the US Army, Staff Sergeant Morse requested training and assignment to the 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta. He was recruited and indoctrinated into the dark underworld of a unit that is informally referred to as Delta Force. As a Delta operator, SSG Morse was deployed to many locations around the world. He received training in speaking Russian, Farsi and Polish while serving with Delta. He has engaged the enemy in numerous hostile actions and received additional wounds forcing him to receive hospital care.
In 2014, Tyus Morse retired from the Army as a Sergeant First Class (E7) with sixteen years time in service in order to pursue a career as a Private Military Contractor. He applied for and was accepted to Task Force ZERO.
Notes:
Equipment:
Personal Clothing Items:
* OD Green cargo trousers * Sand colored Nike Special Field Boots * OD Green Under Armor Combat Shirt * OD Green Tactical MOLLE Assault Vest [Ammo Pouches, hydration system, first aid kit, butt pack] * Black Tactical Elite Combat Helmet * 2 Pr Tactical Assault Gloves, one with fingers, one without. * MOLLE Patrol Pack * Black wool watchcap * Black sunglasses * Weapons cleaning kit with CLP in Butt Pack * cleaning rag in Butt Pack * change of socks and powder in Butt Pack * Broken down MRE in Butt Pack * Trip Wire and Nails in Butt Pack * 200 feet of 550-Lb cord, OD Green * Black electrical tape * OD Green 100 mile an hour tape * Tactical thigh holster for .40 Cal Sig Sauer * Camouflage poncho in Butt Pack
Weapons/Ammunition:
Standard carry:
* FN SCAR 17H 20" barrel with tactical sling * TA11 ACOG * 12x 20-Round box magazines * 300 rounds of 7.62mm Ball Ammunition * P229 Sig Sauer Pistol * 5x 14-round .40 S&W Magazines * 200 rounds .40 Cal S&W SJHP * Gerber Mark II Survival Knife * Gerber Boot Knife * Gerber Leatherman Multi-Tool
CQB Loadout:
* MP5/40 Sub Machine Gun * 12x 30-Round box magazines * 600 rounds of .40 S&W SJHP * P229 Sig Sauer Combat Pistol * 5x 14-round .40 S&W Magazines * Gerber Mark II Survival Knife * Gerber Boot Knife * Gerber Leatherman Multi-Tool
Technology:
* Laser Range Finder * AN/PRC-148 MBITR (Handheld Radio) * AT RF23 EPM Handheld Transceiver (VHF Radio for communication with Close Air Support Aircraft.) * Steiner M1050R 10x50 Binoculars. * AN/PVS-14 Night Vision Device * GPS
Pyrotechnics: An assortment of Fragmentation Grenades, Parachute flares, various colored star clusters to always include at least one red star cluster.
Name: Romek Czerepusko
Callsign: Scooter Age/Gender: 25 or 26 (DOB: 5 October 1990) Nationality: Polish Rank: Operator Preferred Role: Long Range Reconnaissance (LRR)/Support By Fire (SBF) Appearance: Romek stands about 5' 10" tall and weighs 169 Lbs. He has fair skin and light blondish colored hair and blue eyes. He is in decent shape, appearing to be of an average build for someone his age and size. Romek sports a tattoo of the Polish Airborne insignia on his left forearm and the Polish White Eagles on his left bicep.
Brief Background:
Romek Joachim Czerepusko was born on the 5th of October 1990 in Białystok, Poland. His father, Lucjan Czerepusko has an excellent job working for the passenger rail service in Bialystok, Railways Mazowieckie. The rail company provides passenger service between Bialystok and Warsaw. Romek's father works as a conductor on the rail service making regular trips to Warsaw and back. The rail line itself continues through the Baltic States and travels as far as Helsinki, Finland.
In 2008, Romek graduated from secondary education and immediately enlisted in the Polish Army. He never wanted to go to work on the railroad like his father and envisioned a life of excitement for himself one day. Romek grew up speaking both Polish and Russian. It was quite common for the people in Eastern Poland to speak Russian as well as their native language.
After completing Basic Training, Romek attended Scout school. Due to a natural ability to shoot very well, probably due to his vision test scores resulting in him having 20/15 vision, he was recommended for sniper training. Scout school taught him everything he needed to know about observing locations and identifying Russian, American and the European made military vehicles used by their corresponding armies. Sniper school helped him to learn the science behind ballistics and meteorology as applied to engaging targets at extreme range. During Sniper school, he also had to handcraft his own camouflage suit, what those in the profession call a Ghillie Suit. The Ghillie Suit is intended to break up the outline of the sniper so that he is more difficult to locate in a blended setting.
As a trainee, Romek held the rank of Szeregowy (Basic Private). After the initial training is complete, he was promoted to Starzy Szeregowy (Private).
Upon completion of Sniper School, Romek then attended Polish Airborne School where he successfully earned his parachutist badge. From there, he was assigned to the 10th Airborne Battalion in the 6th Airborne Brigade. Romek spent the next four years in the Airborne, where he saw a deployment to the Balkans and then later to Afghanistan. While in Afghanistan, he spent most of his time working in a command bunker and never had the opportunity to engage a living target. While he was with the 10th Airborne Battalion, Romek was promoted to Kapral (Private First Class) and later to Starszy Kapral (Senior Private/Specialist)
In 2014, Romek transferred to the 18th Reconnaissance Regiment where he served in the Long Range Reconnaissance Teams assigned the Regiment's Headquarters Company. As a member of the LRRP teams, Romek spent time learning to ride Horses as well as Kawasaki Motorcycles. The teams typically were inserted by helicopter, but occasionally travel by horseback or by motorcycle. Their mission was to go deep behind enemy lines and report on strategic locations of enemy forces. Just prior to his transfer to the 18th Recon Regt Starszy Kapral Czerepusko attended a two-month NCO leadership academy which enabled his promotion to Sierżant (Sergeant).
During his time in the Polish Army, Romek chose to learn the English language. He has been studying English for six years and has a solid fluency in the language. By mid 2016, Romek chose to leave the Polish Army to pursue a career as a Private Military Contractor. He was hired recently by Task Force ZERO.
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Equipment:
Personal Clothing Items:
* Wz. 2010 uniform * forage cap * Ghillie Suit * Puma Backpack * Assault Vest (ammunition pouches, water canteens & first aid pouch) * Kneed pads * Elbow pads * waterproof map * tactical pistol holster * compass * protractor * pen * notebook * waterproof matches * water purification tablets * first-aid kit * three days rations * spare magazines for pistol (9mm), rifle (7.62mm) and carbine (5.56mm)
* Laser Range Finder * AN/PRC-148 MBITR (Handheld Radio) * AN/PVS-14 Night Vision Device * GPS
Pyrotechnics: An assortment of Fragmentation Grenades, Parachute flares, various colored star clusters to always include at least one red star cluster.
I feel I should tell you that the vast majority my military knowledge comes from movies and video games, and the story we'll be telling will trend towards that rather than realism. Grounded in realism, yes, but at times, blown into full-on action movie proportions.
Thank you for your candor, but this is not my first Military RP on this site or any of several other sites. Years ago, I used to criticize other's posts, but stopped doing that a long time ago. I found that it only served to chase people away from the RP. Then I became frustrated because no one would RP in this genre with me. I will not criticize what anyone writes, nor will I tell someone what to do.
If someone has a legitimate question, please send it to me in a PM, I will respond to it there. I find a forum like this is too public and only serves the negativity rather than providing any productive resolution to a conflict.
I also am a gamer. I played Battlefield 2 when it came out ~10 years ago. I played PlanetSide many years ago. I have played many of the Call of Duty and HALO series of games on Xbox. In fact, I started a Military RP, similar in theme to what you are engaging here, but set a few decades in the future. My Alamo Scouts, Inc. RP, was based loosely on CAll of Duty; Advanced Warfare. I didn't get enough of a response to run it, so it died. I would love to do it some day. I see @ONL creating a Diver-type character. The first mission I was going to send a unit on would involve swimming to shore from a submerged submarine off the shore of the target city.
With that said, I would be remiss if I didn't allow my character to criticize the chain of command in character. But it might be only in thoughts rather than verbally. This is pure fiction. I get that. I am not attempting to outtype anyone and am fully prepared to kill my character if needed.
I do expect others and possibly myself to allow everyone else in the RP to perform simple actions like walking and shooting or taking cover as if the group were working as a team. Everyone in this RP has my permission to do this for my character. It only makes sense if we are attempting to replicate a teamwork environment.
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 [i]"Yankee"[/i] and 29th Infantry Division (Light), [i]"The Blue and the Gray"[/i]. 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)[hider=Gunther][b][h2]Character Summary[/h2][/b]
Name: Gunther
Aliases: [color=1b1464][i]Landain[/i][/color]
Age: old (I was around when George Washington was a Lieutenant)
Birthday: August 12
Ethnicity: French, English, & Seneca (Iroquois Confederation)
Location: New England
Gender: Male
Higher Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science & Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice
Occupation: Substitute School Teacher
Languages: English, Spanish, German & a little French
Years RPing: 18
Preferred RP Section: Advanced or Casual
RP Level: Advanced
Dedication Level: Moderate
Biggest RP Pet Peeve: People who do not communicate with the group and drop. But then, if someone loses connectivity for an extended period, there is no way of knowing.
Teach New RPers Or Coach New GM's: Yes
[b][h2]Appearance[/h2][/b]
Height: 5' 10" (I shrunk!) :(
Build: Medium
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Dark Brown
Skin Tone: Moderate to tanned
Tattoos/Scars/Piercings: no tattoos or piercings. 1.5” Scar on the back of the left shoulder (dog’s tooth); 5” scar on left wrist (fracture repair procedure); 0.5” scar on the left knee (rock strike)
Personal Style: Jeans, T-shirts, and sneakers, wearing a ball cap. Three of my children have their own cars.
Image: I look like a soldier because it is what I know. I tend to wear a high and tight haircut. Clean-shaven, although I grow a beard in November.
[b][h2]Psychology[/h2][/b]
Happy * Expressive * Bold * Considerate * Generous * Warm * Sensitive * Creative * Extrovert * Cerebral * Warrior
Sexuality: Straight
Relationship Status: Married with Children
Personality: Gunther is conservative but flexible and objective. He attends Catholic mass with his family regularly and attempts a life free from sin. He can be a very moody person swinging from very warm, friendly, and extroverted to quiet and secluded. He hates winter; January and February make him very depressed. Gunther loves his children and would do anything for them and his wife.
Gunther is a morning person, but that comes from a life of serving in the military. He would rather go to bed early and get up early; prefers to exercise in the morning over working out just before bed. His chief flaw is saying what pops into his head unrestrained without thinking it over before letting fateful words spill out, full-fledged Gryffindor.
Habits: Smiling, unprovoked singing, talking with strangers & Coca-Cola
Hobbies: Krav Maga, Running, Movies, reading, writing, Military History & Playing games with his children.
Most recent hobby: Warhammer Age of Sigmar and 40,000. I have four armies; Two Orruk armies in AoS (Ironjawz and Krule Boyz), Space Marines (Salamanders) and the Dark Eldar (Drukhari).
Fears: Heights, being alone, and not being able to afford a living.
Likes: wife, his children, blue, 8, food, Military History, Mathematics, and well-written fiction – A Song of Ice and Fire (Game of Thrones). Star Wars, Star Trek, Lord of the Rings, Science Fiction, War Movies, New England Patriots, San Francisco Forty-Niners, Boston Red Sox, Boston Bruins, Boston Celtics, board games, War Games (Strategy TB, rather than FPS), Romance stories, Action adventures, Fantasy, Sports stories and more…
Dislikes:
Rude People, Liver, Socialism, Narrow-minded individuals, and Role Plays that end just as they are getting good.
RPs Currently GMing: None
RP's Currently Enjoying: None
Upcoming Works: Honchos on the DMZ; a story of Russian pilots flying MiG-15s during the Korean War.
[b][h2]History[/h2][/b]
What Brings You To Role Player Guild: There is a large community of writers here. I enjoy the hobby even though I rarely get time to participate. Currently, I try to limit my stories to one at a time. Unfortunately, I rarely find one I enjoy and others are willing to write in. When I do, they die way too early.
Life Before You Came To Role Player Guild: It was very different. I don’t know how to explain it in just a few words or sentences.
Life Since You Came To Role Player Guild: This is just a side hobby. I have many irons in the fire and this is just one of them. It has taken a back seat to my real life activities.
[b][h2]Extras[/h2][/b]
Quotes or Sayings: “Those who fail to learn the lessons of the past are doomed to repeat them.” – Winston Churchill paraphrasing George Santayana. “If you’re going to fight, fight like the third monkey on the ramp to Noah’s ark and brother…It’s starting to rain.”
Theme Song: [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSmtHBMjXLU]Warrior’s Call[/url]
Advice To The World: Forgive the actions of those who came before us. Behaviors we consider heinous crimes today were generally accepted practices many years ago.
Anything Else:[/hider]
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[url=https://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/3456728]Gunthers Cast of Hooligans[/url]
<div style="white-space:pre-wrap;">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 <span class="bb-i">"Yankee"</span> and 29th Infantry Division (Light), <span class="bb-i">"The Blue and the Gray"</span>. 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.<br><br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>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. <br><br>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. :(]<br><br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>--Gunther (AKA: Old School)<div class="hider-panel"><div class="hider-heading"><button type="button" class="btn btn-default btn-xs hider-button" data-name="Gunther">Gunther [+]</button></div><div class="hider-body" style="display: none"><span class="bb-b"><div class="bb-h2">Character Summary</div></span><br><br>Name: Gunther<br>Aliases: <font color="#1b1464"><span class="bb-i">Landain</span></font><br>Age: old (I was around when George Washington was a Lieutenant)<br>Birthday: August 12<br>Ethnicity: French, English, & Seneca (Iroquois Confederation)<br>Location: New England<br>Gender: Male<br>Higher Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science & Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice<br>Occupation: Substitute School Teacher<br>Languages: English, Spanish, German & a little French<br>Years RPing: 18<br>Preferred RP Section: Advanced or Casual <br>RP Level: Advanced<br>Dedication Level: Moderate<br>Biggest RP Pet Peeve: People who do not communicate with the group and drop. But then, if someone loses connectivity for an extended period, there is no way of knowing.<br>Teach New RPers Or Coach New GM's: Yes<br><br><span class="bb-b"><div class="bb-h2">Appearance</div></span><br><br>Height: 5' 10" (I shrunk!) :(<br>Build: Medium<br>Eyes: Blue<br>Hair: Dark Brown<br>Skin Tone: Moderate to tanned<br>Tattoos/Scars/Piercings: no tattoos or piercings. 1.5” Scar on the back of the left shoulder (dog’s tooth); 5” scar on left wrist (fracture repair procedure); 0.5” scar on the left knee (rock strike)<br>Personal Style: Jeans, T-shirts, and sneakers, wearing a ball cap. Three of my children have their own cars.<br>Image: I look like a soldier because it is what I know. I tend to wear a high and tight haircut. Clean-shaven, although I grow a beard in November.<br><br><span class="bb-b"><div class="bb-h2">Psychology</div></span><br><br>Happy * Expressive * Bold * Considerate * Generous * Warm * Sensitive * Creative * Extrovert * Cerebral * Warrior<br><br>Sexuality: Straight<br>Relationship Status: Married with Children <br>Personality: Gunther is conservative but flexible and objective. He attends Catholic mass with his family regularly and attempts a life free from sin. He can be a very moody person swinging from very warm, friendly, and extroverted to quiet and secluded. He hates winter; January and February make him very depressed. Gunther loves his children and would do anything for them and his wife. <br><br>Gunther is a morning person, but that comes from a life of serving in the military. He would rather go to bed early and get up early; prefers to exercise in the morning over working out just before bed. His chief flaw is saying what pops into his head unrestrained without thinking it over before letting fateful words spill out, full-fledged Gryffindor.<br><br>Habits: Smiling, unprovoked singing, talking with strangers & Coca-Cola<br>Hobbies: Krav Maga, Running, Movies, reading, writing, Military History & Playing games with his children.<br>Most recent hobby: Warhammer Age of Sigmar and 40,000. I have four armies; Two Orruk armies in AoS (Ironjawz and Krule Boyz), Space Marines (Salamanders) and the Dark Eldar (Drukhari).<br>Fears: Heights, being alone, and not being able to afford a living.<br>Likes: wife, his children, blue, 8, food, Military History, Mathematics, and well-written fiction – A Song of Ice and Fire (Game of Thrones). Star Wars, Star Trek, Lord of the Rings, Science Fiction, War Movies, New England Patriots, San Francisco Forty-Niners, Boston Red Sox, Boston Bruins, Boston Celtics, board games, War Games (Strategy TB, rather than FPS), Romance stories, Action adventures, Fantasy, Sports stories and more…<br> <br>Dislikes:<br>Rude People, Liver, Socialism, Narrow-minded individuals, and Role Plays that end just as they are getting good. <br><br>RPs Currently GMing: None<br>RP's Currently Enjoying: None<br>Upcoming Works: Honchos on the DMZ; a story of Russian pilots flying MiG-15s during the Korean War.<br><br><span class="bb-b"><div class="bb-h2">History</div></span><br><br>What Brings You To Role Player Guild: There is a large community of writers here. I enjoy the hobby even though I rarely get time to participate. Currently, I try to limit my stories to one at a time. Unfortunately, I rarely find one I enjoy and others are willing to write in. When I do, they die way too early. <br>Life Before You Came To Role Player Guild: It was very different. I don’t know how to explain it in just a few words or sentences.<br>Life Since You Came To Role Player Guild: This is just a side hobby. I have many irons in the fire and this is just one of them. It has taken a back seat to my real life activities.<br><br><span class="bb-b"><div class="bb-h2">Extras</div></span><br><br>Quotes or Sayings: “Those who fail to learn the lessons of the past are doomed to repeat them.” – Winston Churchill paraphrasing George Santayana. “If you’re going to fight, fight like the third monkey on the ramp to Noah’s ark and brother…It’s starting to rain.” <br>Theme Song: <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSmtHBMjXLU">Warrior’s Call</a><br>Advice To The World: Forgive the actions of those who came before us. Behaviors we consider heinous crimes today were generally accepted practices many years ago.<br>Anything Else:</div></div><br><div class="bb-center"><img src="https://i.imgur.com/9dlwQxg.png?1" /></div><br><br><a href="https://www.roleplayerguild.com/posts/3456728">Gunthers Cast of Hooligans</a></div>
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