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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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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)
Gunthers Cast of Hooligans
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)
Gunthers Cast of Hooligans
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Is there a way to create a table on the forums? I can create one on MS Word and place it as an image, but it would be easier to use TABLE, TR and TD tags. That way the table could be updated without creating a new image.
Name: Higashi Momoru
Title: His Imperial Majesty and Shōgun of the Empire of Bakushima
Description: Momoru, 51 stands 5’ 11” tall and weighs 180 Lbs. He has short black hair, parted on the left side with brown eyes and has a narrow oval shaped face. Momoru was injured at age 15 during a hunting trip and lost the use of his left hand. It hangs limp by his side. It is useless. He dresses conservatively, usually in a tailored suit and colorful tie with a white dress shirt. His casual dress consists of boat shoes (Light tennis shoe) dour colored slacks and a colorful golf shirt. He may wear the ball cap with the logo of the Tagawa Lightning F.C., his favorite sports team (football/Soccer).
Background: The Higashi family have held the position of Shōgun for the past 342 years. Momoru is the 12th member of his family to hold the title of Shōgun. Momoru has been in this position for the past ten years following the death of his father, Katsuro. Katsuro was known as a benevolent leader with a charismatic personality. The population of Bakushima loved their ruler. His son, Momoru is also generous, but not as personable as his father. He tends to seclude himself from the public eye often, focusing more on Imperial duties than public appearances. He is liked, but often times compared unfavorably to his father. Momoru can best be described as focused
As a teenager, Momoru wanted to be just like his father. The elder served in the Baku Army, attaining the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and commanded the 25th Air Assault Brigade prior to his coronation at age 38. Momoru and his brother, Norio accompanied Katsuro on his hunting trips to the mountains in the western regions of the island. One time, while sighting in a large stag, Momoru’s rifle exploded severing his left wrist almost completely; a few tendons and bone fragments kept it together. The surgeons were able to sew the hand back to the wrist, but the nerve damage was so great, he would never be able to use the hand again. It is a dangling ornament, often kept encased in a black glove.
Momoru is occasionally sensitive about his left hand. Normally, a very calm leader, but he can be incensed to violence, spewing disparaging comments to anyone who makes an ill comment about his deformed left hand. It is not always this way. He is more than willing to entertain an inquisitive child about his handicap.
Momoru also has a sister, Sumiko who is five years younger than him. Norio, is two years younger than Momoru. The three had a normal childhood with the two boys constantly fighting with another and getting into trouble. Norio often fought with his baby sister, but Momoru would step in and protect her when his ire got up. She was often the source of their fighting.
As a young man, Momoru excelled in his studies. He enjoyed mathematics and physical science, but was forced to study government and politics in College. He also learned the Raetian language and the common tongue. He was forced to be a member of the debate club and coincidentally, this was another strong point for him. Although he attempted exercise, his mother, Lady Higashi Haruki was overprotective. He had played soccer up until his 15th year. He was an average player, but enjoyed the sport. Once he injured his hand, Lady Haruki would no longer permit him to participate in sports. He enjoyed running and was always accompanied by his personal security detail.
When Momoru was 30 years of age, he married Ashigara Yori. Yori comes from a rival family that supports the Higashi clan. There are three families in the Baku Islands that can lay a claim to the Empire; the Higashi clan, Ashigara clan and the Nishida clan. Both the Nishida clan and the Ashigara clans have no intentions to upset the balance of power, but occasionally comments are made about Higashi Momoru that should never be repeated. Lady Yori would never do anything to upset that balance of power.
Momoru and Yori have three daughters; Kimi, Hama and Yukiko. Never in the 1200 year history of the Baku Empire has their been a woman sitting on the dais of the Hidachi Palace. Times are changing and Momoru is a strong voice in favor of his daughter ascending to the position of emperor of Bakushima. Both Prime Minister Ashigara Kenzo, leader of the Ashigara clan and Chancellor Nishida Hiroki, leader of the Nishida clan have voiced their opinions on this subject and would be extremely displeased if Higashi Kimi grew to become emperor of Bakushima. It just might result in a revolutionary war.
Personality: Higashi Momoru is generally a laid-back sort of man. Most of the time he can control his temper, refusing to allow emotion to control his political goals. Given his age and experience, Momoru is an excellent negotiator. He lacks a sense of humor, often what he finds funny, others do not. He occasionally fails to laugh when a joke or other humorous quip has been elicited. This has been a source of angst with him. His aide has coached him to fake laugh if others are laughing, just to appear as though he is behaving appropriately. Momoru prefers the company of his dog over people. Except his daughters. He loves them dearly and would do anything for his precious lotus blossoms.
Title: His Imperial Majesty and Shōgun of the Empire of Bakushima
Description: Momoru, 51 stands 5’ 11” tall and weighs 180 Lbs. He has short black hair, parted on the left side with brown eyes and has a narrow oval shaped face. Momoru was injured at age 15 during a hunting trip and lost the use of his left hand. It hangs limp by his side. It is useless. He dresses conservatively, usually in a tailored suit and colorful tie with a white dress shirt. His casual dress consists of boat shoes (Light tennis shoe) dour colored slacks and a colorful golf shirt. He may wear the ball cap with the logo of the Tagawa Lightning F.C., his favorite sports team (football/Soccer).
Background: The Higashi family have held the position of Shōgun for the past 342 years. Momoru is the 12th member of his family to hold the title of Shōgun. Momoru has been in this position for the past ten years following the death of his father, Katsuro. Katsuro was known as a benevolent leader with a charismatic personality. The population of Bakushima loved their ruler. His son, Momoru is also generous, but not as personable as his father. He tends to seclude himself from the public eye often, focusing more on Imperial duties than public appearances. He is liked, but often times compared unfavorably to his father. Momoru can best be described as focused
As a teenager, Momoru wanted to be just like his father. The elder served in the Baku Army, attaining the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and commanded the 25th Air Assault Brigade prior to his coronation at age 38. Momoru and his brother, Norio accompanied Katsuro on his hunting trips to the mountains in the western regions of the island. One time, while sighting in a large stag, Momoru’s rifle exploded severing his left wrist almost completely; a few tendons and bone fragments kept it together. The surgeons were able to sew the hand back to the wrist, but the nerve damage was so great, he would never be able to use the hand again. It is a dangling ornament, often kept encased in a black glove.
Momoru is occasionally sensitive about his left hand. Normally, a very calm leader, but he can be incensed to violence, spewing disparaging comments to anyone who makes an ill comment about his deformed left hand. It is not always this way. He is more than willing to entertain an inquisitive child about his handicap.
Momoru also has a sister, Sumiko who is five years younger than him. Norio, is two years younger than Momoru. The three had a normal childhood with the two boys constantly fighting with another and getting into trouble. Norio often fought with his baby sister, but Momoru would step in and protect her when his ire got up. She was often the source of their fighting.
As a young man, Momoru excelled in his studies. He enjoyed mathematics and physical science, but was forced to study government and politics in College. He also learned the Raetian language and the common tongue. He was forced to be a member of the debate club and coincidentally, this was another strong point for him. Although he attempted exercise, his mother, Lady Higashi Haruki was overprotective. He had played soccer up until his 15th year. He was an average player, but enjoyed the sport. Once he injured his hand, Lady Haruki would no longer permit him to participate in sports. He enjoyed running and was always accompanied by his personal security detail.
When Momoru was 30 years of age, he married Ashigara Yori. Yori comes from a rival family that supports the Higashi clan. There are three families in the Baku Islands that can lay a claim to the Empire; the Higashi clan, Ashigara clan and the Nishida clan. Both the Nishida clan and the Ashigara clans have no intentions to upset the balance of power, but occasionally comments are made about Higashi Momoru that should never be repeated. Lady Yori would never do anything to upset that balance of power.
Momoru and Yori have three daughters; Kimi, Hama and Yukiko. Never in the 1200 year history of the Baku Empire has their been a woman sitting on the dais of the Hidachi Palace. Times are changing and Momoru is a strong voice in favor of his daughter ascending to the position of emperor of Bakushima. Both Prime Minister Ashigara Kenzo, leader of the Ashigara clan and Chancellor Nishida Hiroki, leader of the Nishida clan have voiced their opinions on this subject and would be extremely displeased if Higashi Kimi grew to become emperor of Bakushima. It just might result in a revolutionary war.
Personality: Higashi Momoru is generally a laid-back sort of man. Most of the time he can control his temper, refusing to allow emotion to control his political goals. Given his age and experience, Momoru is an excellent negotiator. He lacks a sense of humor, often what he finds funny, others do not. He occasionally fails to laugh when a joke or other humorous quip has been elicited. This has been a source of angst with him. His aide has coached him to fake laugh if others are laughing, just to appear as though he is behaving appropriately. Momoru prefers the company of his dog over people. Except his daughters. He loves them dearly and would do anything for his precious lotus blossoms.
The Empire of Bakushima
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The Empire of Bakushima is a unitary parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy located south of Raetia across the Straits of Lagos. Bakushima is an island nation surrounded by the Raetian Sea. This nation uses Japanese naming conventions.
Population: 100,000,000
Area: 345,000 square Km
Head of State: His Imperial Majesty (Shōgun) Higashi Momoru - Responsible for the following governmental ministries or agencies:
Foreign Ministry - Principle negotiator
Defense Ministry - Supreme Leader of the Bakushima military
Foreign Intelligence Service
Royal Prerogative - Shōgun may enact Executive Orders which set his/her edicts into law. Royal Prerogatives may be challenged in the Supreme Court. If the Supreme Court determines a Royal Prerogative is a violation of the Bakushima Constitution, the Executive Order is overturned. But the Supreme Court can only hear these challenges if and when a citizen of the nation violates a Royal Prerogative. If no one challenges, the Executive Order stands.
Defense Ministry - Supreme Leader of the Bakushima military
Foreign Intelligence Service
Royal Prerogative - Shōgun may enact Executive Orders which set his/her edicts into law. Royal Prerogatives may be challenged in the Supreme Court. If the Supreme Court determines a Royal Prerogative is a violation of the Bakushima Constitution, the Executive Order is overturned. But the Supreme Court can only hear these challenges if and when a citizen of the nation violates a Royal Prerogative. If no one challenges, the Executive Order stands.
Head of Government: Prime Minister Ashigara Kenzo - Responsible for remaining interior governmental ministries and agencies including:
Attorney General’s Office - Attorney General Yamakawa Kimi
Cabinet Office - Permanent Secretary Fukuda Amaya
Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy - Perm. Secretary Ando Mitsuru
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport - Perm. Sec. Yamaguchi Isao
Department for Education - Perm. Sec. Matsumoto Isoroku
Department for Work and Pensions - Perm. Sec. Kitao Eizo
Ministry of the Treasury - Chancellor of the Exchequor Nishida Hiroki
Home Office - Home Secretary Okita Sumiko
Ministry of Justice - Ichikara Takeo
Ministry of Internal Affairs - Chief Commissioner Shimoda Soro, Law Enforcement
Parliament (Legislative): House of Commons & House of Lords
The Supreme Court of Bakushima - Nine Magistrates with one serving as the Chief Magistrate
Chief Magistrate Okazumi Kensata
Economy: Bakushima is the third wealthiest nation on the planet. Bakushima has many older farms in the plains region (Eastern Baku) as well as a few along the coastal regions of western Bakushima. The Baku people pride themselves in their high degree of technology. Several Bakushima corporations are the global industry leaders producing some of the finest computers, automobiles, telecommunications and military grade weapons. Baku will fight its next war based on its technology. They have many satellites in orbit around the planet as well as a premier space program.
When applying chapstick, I always start with my bottom lip.
I have to have an odd number of applications on the bottom lip, and the even number one less than the number on the bottom.
I start on the top lip, one application and then two on the bottom lip; rub lips together to smooth out. :D
I recall leading a small patrol of eleven soldiers involved in a training event at Camp Edwards, MA on Cape Cod. We had just participated as the Opposing Force (OPFOR) against a rifle company. When we left the B company area of operations, we cut through the woods to the north and came upon the grass belt alongside state route 6. Our patrol base was in the north east corner of the military installation but closer to the east side. We walked in single file, roughly ten meters between each soldier. We wore standard BDU uniform, our faces were painted green and we had vegetation sticking out of our clothing. Most carried M16A1 rifles, a few had M203 grenade launchers and one man carried the "Pig", an M60 machine gun. We turned the corner at the end of the tree line, heading south along state route 130. As we walked, a school bus passed by filled with High School boys, probably just completed some sporting event somewhere on Cape Cod. When they saw us walking in the open near the tree line which made up Camp Edwards Military Reservation. They all started screaming and shouting out the windows. They appeared to be quite excited. It kind of made us feel good too. That was over thirty years ago. I remember it like it was yesterday.
Went to work.
Got a phone call from son's school.
Migraine overwhelming son.
Left work to take care of son. We watched The Mandalorian (6).
Got a phone call from son's school.
Migraine overwhelming son.
Left work to take care of son. We watched The Mandalorian (6).
I judge so hard when you watch low production/acting quality shows.
It is difficult to watch a show/movie with a great story idea, but poor acting or poor direction. Really takes the steam out of it. I watch these sappy Christmas stories occasionally on Netflix or Hallmark. Some of them just kill me.
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