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:
I've said age was relative for many years, but I have achieved an age where chronic aches and pains dominate my existence. I am trying desperately to get in shape and have been for many years. I go for a run every day, but I have Achilles Tendinitis. The pain in the Achilles has been there for seven years; it comes and goes; must be calcified by now. But when I run and it hurts, it is terrible! I have been stretching the crap out of it lately. It does help, but it still hurts.
@Xandrya You'll get used to it. I look about 8 years younger than I am. Eventually, you'll get so old that you no longer look 21. I remember being 40 and asking the waitress to card me. lol
I've seen people RP as animals and robots/Androids. Personally, I've never been into that. The closest I've done to that was a dragon rider RP. My main was a race called the Oolarger. He was a humanoid,but I also RPd as his mount, a red dragon.
I watched a 2018 movie titled, "7 days at Entebbe". The movie was so-so. I found it annoying how the producers attempted to humanize the German Revolutionaries assisting the Palestinian terrorists. They were all bad people. There is no relief from guilt for the members of the The Red Army Faction or Baader–Meinhof Gang. They were simply killers.
The Armored Reconnaissance Platoon consists of six AMX-10RC (GIAT) reconnaissance vehicles and 24 soldiers.
Mass: 15.8 tons Length: 9.15 m (30 ft 0 in) (gun forward) or 6.24 m (20 ft 6 in) (hull only) Width: 2.78 m (9 ft 1 in) Height: 2.56 m (8 ft 5 in) Crew: 4 (Driver, Gunner, Loader and Tank Commander or TC) Armor: Frontal armor resistant against 23 mm API from 300 m or 14.5 mm AP all-around with add-on armor Primary armament: 105 mm F2 BK MECA L/47 medium-pressure gun (38 rounds) Secondary armament: 1× 7.62 mm NF1 coaxial machine gun (4,000 cartridges) 1× 12.7 mm M2HB AA machine gun 4× GALIX smoke dischargers Engine: Hispano-Suiza HS-115 multifuel Operational Range: 800km/500 miles on road Speed: 85 km/h (53 mph) on road and 40 km/h (25 mph) off road
105 mm F2 BK MECA L/47
This weapon fires 105mm×527R ammunition. The turret uses a SAMM CH49 electrohydraulic gun control system, but no stabilization system is fitted. An NF-1 7.62 mm machine gun is mounted coaxially to the main armament, and two electrically operated smoke grenade launchers are mounted on each side of the turret. A total of 38 main gun rounds and 4,000 rounds of 7.62 mm ammunition and 16 smoke grenades are carried. Ammunition: HEAT-FS (3500m), HE (3500m), APFSDS (1200m v. NATO tanks or 2200m v. all other)
Platoon Organization
The armored reconnaissance platoon is organized into three 2-vehicle sections. The platoon never deploys one lone vehicle by itself. They operate in two vehicle sections. There are six light tanks in the platoon with a platoon commander, platoon sergeant and three section leaders. The platoon has four drivers, four gunners and four loaders who perform their job within their assigned vehicle.
The mechanized infantry platoon consists of four VBCI Infantry Fighting Vehicles and 42 soldiers.
The Véhicule Blindé de Combat d'Infanterie (VBCI) is built on an aluminum hull which carries a modular THD steel and titanium armor, which can be replaced in the field. The 8x8 wheel combination is designed to make the VBCI more comfortable and less costly than a tracked vehicle, while giving it sufficient mobility to back up armored units. The VBCI is also designed to be transportable by the Airbus A400M, with an empty mass less than 18 tons (full load mass up to 28 tons).
Mass: 25.6 tons Length: 9.48 m (31 ft 1 in) (gun forward) Width: 3.1 m (10 ft 2 in) Height: 2.28 m Crew: 3 (Driver, Gunner, and Track Commander or TC) & 8 passengers Armor: Protection against 14.5 mm AP Primary armament: 25mm auto cannon (GIAT) (two firing speeds: 150 rpm & 400 rpm) Range: 1500m Ammunition: High Explosive Incendiary Tracer (HEI-T), Target Practice (TP), Target Practice Tracer (TP-T), Armour-Piercing Discarding-Sabot Tracer (APDS-T) and Armour-Piercing Fin-Stabilised Discarding-Sabot Tracer (APFSDS-T) Secondary armament: co-axial 7.62 mm NATO machine gun Engine: Renault Diesel 550hp Operational Range: 450km Speed: 100 km/h (62 mph)
Platoon organization
The Platoon Hqs consists of four vehicle drivers, four gunners, the Platoon Commander and Platoon Sergeant. The platoon is arrayed into two sections with each section lead by a section leader. Each section is then organized into two squads each for a total of four squads in the platoon. The four VBCIs have four 25mm auto cannons and four FN MAG Machine Guns. There are an additional four vehicle commanders who ride in the vehicle until the leaders dismount. Once the PC, PS and Sect Leaders dismount, the vehicle commanders take over. There is also a RTO on the platoon commander’s vehicle who dismounts with him and a platoon medic who dismounts with the platoon sergeant
Each dismount squad consists of a squad leader, assistant squad leader, one minimi gunnes, one grenadies, a rifleman and a rifleman who has the dual role as Anti-Tank gunner.
Positions: Vehicle #1 Platoon Commander, FAMAS & Glock 17 Driver, FAMAS Gunner, FAMAS Vehicle Commander, FAMAS RTO, FAMAS 1st Squad Leader, FAMAS Assistant Squad Leader, FAMAS Minimi gunner, Minimi Grenadier, FAMAS /w HK AG36 Rifleman FN SCAR-H Rifleman/AT gunner, FAMAS & Carl Gustaf RR
Vehicle #2 1st Section Leader, FAMAS Driver, FAMAS Gunner, FAMAS Vehicle Commander, FAMAS 2nd Squad Leader, FAMAS Assistant Squad Leader, FAMAS Minimi gunner, Minimi Grenadier, FAMAS /w HK AG36 Rifleman FN SCAR-H Rifleman/AT gunner, FAMAS & Carl Gustaf RR
Vehicle #3 2nd Section Leader, FAMAS Driver, FAMAS Gunner, FAMAS Vehicle Commander, FAMAS 3rd Squad Leader, FAMAS Assistant Squad Leader, FAMAS Minimi gunner, Minimi Grenadier, FAMAS /w HK AG36 Rifleman FN SCAR-H Rifleman/AT gunner, FAMAS & Carl Gustaf RR
Vehicle #4 Platoon Sergeant, FAMAS & Glock 17 Driver, FAMAS Gunner, FAMAS Vehicle Commander, FAMAS Platoon Medic, Glock 17 4th Squad Leader, FAMAS Assistant Squad Leader, FAMAS Minimi gunner, Minimi Grenadier, FAMAS /w HK AG36 Rifleman FN SCAR-H Rifleman/AT gunner, FAMAS & Carl Gustaf RR
Equipment List: 4x VBCI eight-wheeled vehicles 4x 25mm auto cannon 4x FN MAG Machine Guns 4x FN Minimi Machine guns 4x HK AG36 Grenade Launchers 33x FAMAS Rifles 4x FN SCAR-H 4x Carl Gustaf Recoilless Rifles 2x Glock 17 pistols
Armor Platoon:
The armor platoon consists of four AMX-30B2 (GIAT) tanks and 16 soldiers.
Mass: 36 tons Length: 9.15 m (30 ft 0 in) (gun forward) or 6.24 m (20 ft 6 in) (hull only) Width: 2.78 m (9 ft 1 in) Height: 2.56 m (8 ft 5 in) Crew: 4 (Driver, Gunner, Loader and Track Commander or TC) Armor: 80mm (3.1”) frontal armor Primary armament: 105 mm F1 L/56 medium-pressure gun (50 rounds) Secondary armament: 1× 7.62 mm coaxial machine gun (4,000 cartridges) 1× 20mm autocannon 4× GALIX smoke dischargers Engine: Hispano-Suiza HS-110 multifuel 720hp Operational Range: 600km/370 miles Speed: 65 km/h (40 mph)
Platoon Organization
The armor platoon is organized into two 2-vehicle sections. The platoon never deploys one lone vehicle by itself. They operate in two vehicle sections. There are four tanks in the platoon with a Platoon commander, platoon sergeant and two section leaders. The platoon has four drivers, four gunners and four loaders who perform their job within their assigned vehicle.
The motorized infantry platoon consists of four VAB (GIAT) infantry carriers and 42 soldiers.
The Véhicule de l'avant blindé or VAB is a wheeled troop transporter. This is a lightly armored vehicle providing infantry with basic protection against shrapnel and light infantry weapons. The vehicle has an armored double-door at the rear allowing access to the passenger compartment. Two inward-facing, foldable benches provide seating for 5 soldiers each. The crew enters the front compartment through two lateral hatches, the driver on the left and gunner on the right; two additional hatches in the roof give access to armaments and provide emergency exits. The front windows are bullet-proof and heated. All the windows can be further protected by armored panels, which can be shut entirely or leaving a small observation slit. The engine is located behind the driver, while the right side of the vehicle is kept free, providing a passageway between the crew and passenger compartments. The vehicle can pull a 4-ton trailer.
Mass: 13.8 tons Length: 5.98 m (19 ft 7 in) Width: 2.49 m (8 ft 2 in) Height: 2.06 m (6 ft 9 in) Crew: 2 (Driver and Gunner/TC) + 10 infantry dismounts Armor: Steel armor providing protection against 7.62 mm with upgrades using the MEXAS composite armor and mine protection. Primary armament: FN MAG MG (7.62mm) or M2 .50HB or Mark-19 AGL Engine: Renault MIDR 062045 320 hp Operational Range: 1200km / 750 miles Speed: 110 km/h (68 mph)
Platoon organization
The Platoon Hqs consists of four vehicle drivers, the Platoon Commander and Platoon Sergeant. The platoon is arrayed into two sections with each section lead by a section leader. Each section is then organized into two squads each for a total of four squads in the platoon. The four VABs have two M2 .50 Cal HB MGs, two Mark-19 Automatic Grenade Launchers and two FN MAG Machine Guns. The platoon commander can interchange the six weapon systems among the four vehicles as desired or as situation dictates.
Each dismount squad consists of a squad leader, assistant squad leader, two minimi gunners, two grenadiers, a rifleman and a rifleman who has the dual role as Anti-Tank gunner. When the vehicle’s commander dismounts with the squad, the ASL remains with the vehicle as serves as the vehicle’s gunner.
Positions: Vehicle #1 Platoon Commander, FAMAS & Glock 17 Driver, FAMAS RTO, FAMAS 1st Squad Leader, FAMAS Assistant Squad Leader/vehicle gunner, FAMAS Minimi gunner minimi Minimi gunner minimi Grenadier, FAMAS /w HK AG36 Grenadier, FAMAS /w HK AG36 Rifleman FN SCAR-H Rifleman/AT gunner, FAMAS & Carl Gustaf RR
Vehicle #2 1st Section Leader, FAMAS Driver, FAMAS 2nd Squad Leader, FAMAS Assistant Squad Leader/vehicle gunner, FAMAS Minimi gunner minimi Minimi gunner minimi Grenadier, FAMAS /w HK AG36 Grenadier, FAMAS /w HK AG36 Rifleman FN SCAR-H Rifleman/AT gunner, FAMAS & Carl Gustaf RR
Vehicle #3 2nd Section Leader, FAMAS Driver, FAMAS 3rd Squad Leader, FAMAS Assistant Squad Leader/vehicle gunner, FAMAS Minimi gunner minimi Minimi gunner minimi Grenadier, FAMAS /w HK AG36 Grenadier, FAMAS /w HK AG36 Rifleman FN SCAR-H Rifleman/AT gunner, FAMAS & Carl Gustaf RR
Vehicle #4 Platoon Sergeant, FAMAS & Glock 17 Driver, FAMAS Platoon Medic, Glock 17 4th Squad Leader, FAMAS Assistant Squad Leader/vehicle gunner, FAMAS Minimi gunner minimi Minimi gunner minimi Grenadier, FAMAS /w HK AG36 Grenadier, FAMAS /w HK AG36 Rifleman FN SCAR-H Rifleman/AT gunner, FAMAS & Carl Gustaf RR
Equipment List: 4x VAB six-wheeled vehicles 2x M2 .50 Cal HB MGs 2x Mark-19 Automatic Grenade Launchers 2x FN MAG Machine Guns 8x FN Minimi Machine guns 8x HK AG36 Grenade Launchers 29x FAMAS Rifles 4x Carl Gustaf Recoilless Rifles 3x Glock 17 pistols
Light Infantry Platoon
The Light Infantry Platoon consists of 37 soldiers and has eight light utility vehicles (Land Rover) available to them if needed. The platoon is prepared to walk, fly or be carried by Lorry (truck) into battle. They carry all their sustainment gear on their back. This platoon is both Airborne and Air Assault capable. The platoon is lead by a Platoon Commander with a Platoon Sergeant as the second in command. The PC and PS are joined by one soldier serving as the Radio Telephone Operator (RTO) who carries a man portable radio and one soldier serving as the platoon medic. The platoon has three squads, two machine gun teams and two Anti-armor gunners.
The rifle squad consists of a squad leader and two fire teams. The fire team consists of a team leader, squad machine gunner, grenadier and rifleman. The MG team consists of a gunner and assistant gunner. The Anti-Armor gunners carry a Carl Gustaf recoilless rifle. The Grenadier carries a FAMAS with HK AG36 underbarrel grenade launcher. The platoon sergeant and three of the riflemen carry the FN SCAR-H who are designated squad marksmen. the squad machine gunners carry the FN Minimi.
The Light Infantry Platoon has eight (8) Multi-Purpose Light Combat Vehicle (Land Rover) available for its use depending upon the mission. Two vehicles are assigned per squad and two vehicles for the platoon HQs section; including MGs and AT gunners.
1st Squad 1st Squad Leader, FAMAS A Team Leader, FAMAS Minimi gunner, minimi Grenadier, FAMAS /w HK AG36 Rifleman, FN SCAR-H (DSM) B Team Leader, FAMAS Minimi gunner, minimi Grenadier, FAMAS /w HK AG36 Rifleman, FAMAS
2nd Squad 2nd Squad Leader, FAMAS A Team Leader, FAMAS Minimi gunner, minimi Grenadier, FAMAS /w HK AG36 Rifleman, FN SCAR-H (DSM) B Team Leader, FAMAS Minimi gunner, minimi Grenadier, FAMAS /w HK AG36 Rifleman, FAMAS
3rd Squad 3rd Squad Leader, FAMAS A Team Leader, FAMAS Minimi gunner, minimi Grenadier, FAMAS /w HK AG36 Rifleman, FN SCAR-H (DSM) B Team Leader, FAMAS Minimi gunner, minimi Grenadier, FAMAS /w HK AG36 Rifleman, FAMAS
Equipment List 8x Multi-Purpose Light Combat Vehicle (Land Rover) 24x FAMAS Assault Rifles 2x FN MAG Machine Guns 6x FN Minimi 6x HK AG36 GL 4x FN SCAR-H 3x Glock 17 2x Carl Gustaf RR
Battalion Support Elements
The Company will receive support from the battalion Headquarters Company which consists of the Battalion Headquarters section, medical platoon, communications section, support platoon, maintenance platoon, Mess section, Mortar Platoon and Reconnaissance Platoon.
The Battalion Commander and his staff are all members of the headquarters section. The administrative officer oversees the battalion’s paperwork, personnel changes, promotions and awards. The intelligence officer collects all intelligence from subordinate units as well as from higher headquarters; analyzes this intel and provides the battalion with an analytical perspective of enemy activity in the battalion’s Area of Operations (AOR). The Operations Officer and his staff plan all operations and provide mission specific details for all subordinate units. The Supply Officer provides the battalion with all logistical support through the various classes of supply; food, fuel, ammunition, barrier materials and everything else the battalion needs. The Communications Officer insures all communications equipment are working properly in the battalion including a commo maintenance section.
The Medical platoon answers to the battalion’s administrative officer consisting of a Battalion physician, a Battalion Aid Station (BAS), line medics and an evacuation section. Each infantry platoon is issued a line medic for first response activities. Each company is issued an ambulance to provide immediate casualty evacuation as needed. The BAS is used for simple wound treatments and either sent back to their units or triaged for more serious cases and sent to the Brigade Support Area (BSA).
The Support platoon consists of ten 10-ton Lorries used to carry the battalion’s basic load of ammunition (BLA). One BLA is issued to the battalion, one BLA is maintained with the support platoon and one BLA is stored in the BSA to be pushed forward when needed. The support platoon is not used to transport the light infantry platoon.
The Maintenance platoon consists of a platoon headquarters, Maintenance Contact Teams which are capable of deploying with a company when necessary, services section, POL section and recovery section.
The Mess section prepares all meals for the battalion whether using A rations or C rations.
The 120mm Mortar Platoon consists of four 120mm mortars and provides indirect fire support to any unit deployed in a combat zone. The 120mm mortar has a range of 8,140 m (8,900 yd) with standard projectile or 12,850 m (14,050 yd) with rocket assisted projectiles. Priority of fires may be given to whichever platoon is determined to be the Main Effort.
The Reconnaissance Platoon is either heavy or light depending on what platoons the players choose for their platoon.
Other Combat Support Assets available The Battalion has external support from Brigade which may be attached to our battalion for operational control. The Brigade has a battalion of 105mm Towed Howitzers which can provide support through either a six-gun battery or all three batteries of 18 guns.
The Brigade has an attack aviation company and a medium lift helicopter company consisting of AS565 Panther (Airbus) aircraft. The Panther is configured in two different versions for its role with the Brigade. The troop carrier is equipped with nylon and aluminum seats and the attack aircraft version is armed with several different sets of munitions and armaments including a 20mm pod-mounted cannon, 68mm rocket pods, a maximum of eight Mistral air-to-air missiles, or a maximum of eight HOT anti-tank missiles; all of which can be mounted onto a universal weapon support beam.
An Engineer Battalion supports the brigade providing a company of engineers or sappers to support the units during mobility, counter mobility and survivability operations.
The Air Defense Artillery battery provides air defense through both gun and missile systems throughout the Brigade’s area of responsibility.
The Brigade has a Long Range Reconnaissance Platoon (LRRP) consisting of four 6-man recon squads to provide long range reconnaissance and surveillance support against enemy operations. The LRRP platoon is also capable of providing platoon sized direct action missions including raids and ambushes when needed.
If Tom Stewart is permitted to discharge his firearm at or near whatever it is the gang is engaged with, he will hit. No doubt about it. I just rolled a frickin' 22!
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.
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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.
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<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>
Angelique,
Krasnaya,
Alisdragon911,
Hope Lover,
D3AD ST4R,
SouffleGirl123,
Antlers,
NovellaAddict,
Birdboy,
FourtyTwo
