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Captain, Infantry (Retired)

STATUS: Summer break begins today! 20 days ago
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20 days ago
Current Summer break begins today!
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3 mos ago
I will continue to be one of the oldest members of this community in August.
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5 mos ago
If you are a fan of Warhammer 40,000 or Age of Sigmar, let me know. Maybe we can put together an RP. I play Ironjawz & Kruleboyz in AOS and Salamanders & Drukhari in 40K.
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2 yrs ago
Happy holidays, everyone!
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2 yrs ago
Summer break is almost over. Back to work/school and all that non-fun stuff.
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Bio

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

--Gunther (AKA: Old School)



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@Dark Cloud I couldn't recap my life like that because it is much longer. In fact, my bio highlights points of my life after HS. But My life before I joined the army sucked too. I can relate. I often tell people I was born on a PT field when I was 18 years old. It was that decision, to join the Army that squared me the fuck away. I am a totally different person than I was before I joined the Army. I don't know if that is an option for you, but it worked for me. I was introverted and quiet as a child. now I am extroverted and happy.
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The World of Anhuac

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The Kingdom of Braetor




Naming Conventions: British/Anglican
Provinces:
Angletree
Arran
Cambrai
Cresida
Dominica
Hebrides
Holbrook
Malachack
Rhodes
Shetland
Skye
Westford
Woodbridge
Ulster


Major Cities:
Athlone
Calcott
Carabas
Carnon
Edonderry
Figgis
Holbrook
Kellerton
Lichenburg
Maki City
Mansfield
Milford
Plimpton
Plumtree
Riverton
Roselerie
Roslindale
Schuyler
Seabury
Sheebrook
Symmington
Underhill
Woodbridge


Minor Cities:
Allryn
Anglehaven
Archley
Ashton
Bamburgh
Barcombe
Black Hallows
Blaetor
Bradfordshire
Braedon
Brenfield
Carden
Carleone
Colchester
Dagger’s Edge
Eastborne
Eastwatch
Eli
Emille
Falconcrest
Fallkirk
Farnsworth
Fool’s March
Franklin
Gartham
Gloucester
Glinnham
Hadleigh
Hirane
Irriden
Kelkirk
Kilkenny
Lemwick
Lockring
Matlock
McCracken
Murfield
Norbury
Orkney
Penrith
Pinetree
Ponypride
Stamford
Swinton
Ship’s Haven
Sutton
Threllkeld
Windermere
Westwood
Willowdale
Willsden
Wingston
Wolfpine
Woodhope
Yavin


Geography:
The northern provinces of Braetor are higher than the southern regions with Grog’s Crossing being a bridge or fording site across the Boles River. The northern provinces form a series of Steppes as they descend southward into Skye province. Then rolling hills and sparse copse of trees form the terrain of lower Braetor. This region is a breadbasket of farms and produce.

Climate:
The northern provinces are much warmer than the southern provinces. In the winter time, the northern provinces may get down to 20 degrees for overnight lows, but have highs around 120 (F). The southern regions experience all four seasons with lows just below 0 (F) and highs around 90. Violent Tornadoes or Twisters will often touch down in the southern plains regions of Braetor.

Politics & Law
The Kingdom of Braetor has a Constitutional Monarchy with the Copeland family holding the seat of government for the past four hundred years. His Majesty King Philip, VI of his name is the current monarch at age 61 who is married to Queen Margaret, 58 (nee Bradshaw). King Philip VI and Queen Margaret have seven children; Joseph, 34; Anthony, 32; Leslie, 31; Charlotte, 29; Theresa, 28; Lillian, 26 & Roland, 25. King Philip is the Commander-in-Chief of the Braetorian military and chief negotiator for the country. The King finds charities to donate to and causes to support. He maintains situational awareness of all significant events in the world.
Prime Minister Brian Lawrence is head of government for Braetor and has the highest seat in Parliament. Parliament consists of the House of Lords and the House of Commons which creates legislation for the nation. The Prime Minister also chairs his own cabinet with ministers who assist him in administering various national affairs.
The Supreme Court of Braetor is the final court of appeal in the Kingdom of Braetor for civil cases, and for criminal cases. It sits in the Gershwin Guildhall in Mansfield. It hears cases of the greatest public or constitutional importance affecting the whole population, including disputes relating to devolution. The Kingdom of Braetor has a doctrine of parliamentary sovereignty, which limits the Supreme Court’s powers. It cannot overturn any primary legislation made by Parliament. There are twelve justices who sit on the Supreme court, but only five hear each case.
The Courts in Braetar consist of the Senior Courts and the Subordinate Courts. Subordinate Courts consist of County Courts, Family Courts, Magistrates’ Courts and Youth Courts. Senior Courts consist of The Crown Court and the High Court.
The High Court of Justice in Mansfield, together with the Court of Appeal and the Crown Court, are the Senior Courts of Braetar. The High Court deals at first instance with all high value and high importance civil law (non-criminal) cases, and also has a supervisory jurisdiction over all subordinate courts and tribunals, with a few statutory exceptions.
The High Court consists of three divisions: the King's Bench Division, the Chancery Division, and the Family Division. Their jurisdictions overlap in some cases, and cases started in one division may be transferred by court order to another where appropriate.
Most High Court proceedings are heard by a single judge, but certain kinds of proceedings, especially in the King's Bench Division, are assigned to a divisional court, a bench of two or more judges. Exceptionally the court may sit with a jury, but in practice normally only in defamation cases. Litigants are normally represented by counsel.
The Parliament of the Kingdom of Braetar is the supreme legislative body. It alone possesses legislative supremacy and thereby ultimate power over all other political bodies in the Kingdom. Parliament is bicameral with three parts, consisting of the sovereign, the House of Lords, and the House of Commons. The two houses meet in the Palace of Granville in the City of Mansfield.
The House of Lords has 295 seats from the counties and parishes of the Kingdom. Their seats are hereditary, passed down from parent to child. Both women and men may serve as a Minister of Parliament (MP) with the eldest child of each minister’s family being chosen to take his or her parent’s seat. The eldest may refuse the seat if there is a younger child. With no younger child in the lineage, the eldest must take the seat. If the sitting minister has no children, the succession passes to the next sibling or cousin in his family line.
The House of Commons is an elected chamber consisting of 230 Members of Parliament (MP). Elections for the House of Commons occurs on the second Thursday in April, ever five years. An MP may be re-elected for as long as he or she is willing to serve. There are no term limits.
There are ten registered parties in the Braetarian Government. Every Minister of Parliament must belong to one of these ten parties. Registered parties include: Conservative, Labor, Libertarian, Progressive, Green, Sovereign, Apollo, Union, Alliance, and Independent Parties. Each party has its own agenda on the direction the Braetarian nation and its government should head. Often times, there are overlaps between the ten parties. The two houses also occasional have differences in opinion, even along party lines. It can be a confusing course.
The Prime Minister is elected by the Ministers in Parliament and serve until voted out by Parliament or they choose to retire. Once an MP is elected to be the Prime Minister, a special election is held in the PM's district to choose his successor.

Legal Attitudes:
Might is Right and Guilty until Proven Innocent are the leading attitudes in Braetar as well as many of the nations of Anhuac. If someone accuses you of a crime, but comes up missing of unknown reasons, then the crime is cleared from the record. Persons charged with a crime will get a fair trial eventually. The backlog of crimes awaiting trial is extensive. Arraignments will happen the next day after a charge is filed and the actual trial may take four to six months before it commences. In the meantime, your defense Council needs to prepare your defense, because you will NOT have an opportunity for bail. Only under extenuating circumstances is bail a possibility. Usually it is for residents and the wealthy. A foreigner or someone of ill reputation will not get bail. Fortunately, time spent awaiting trial is counted towards your sentence.





The Kingdom of Daenoria



Naming Conventions: British/USA
Provinces:
Braedon
Cardin
Collingsworth
Grenby
Paramore
Saxon
Winston


Major Cities:
Beaverton
Berkley
Brighton
Bronton
Claverdon
Dunbury
Dustford
Islington
Plainswick
Port Awre
Porthos (Capital)
Rutherford
Valor
Wilton
Winton


Minor Cities:
Aleborough
Berkley
Collville
Doveport
Edinden
Pranceton
Sharpton
Spaulding
Stenlow
Sudbury
Wellington
Willowdale
Woodhurst


Geography:
Rocky outcroppings bespeckle the landscape. There are no tremendously tall mountains, but the rolling hills are exposed rock rather than grass covered knolls. The northern regions are very cold and the southern lands are warm. The humidity is very hot near the river in the south. Several lakes and rivers dot the countryside.

Climate:
Cold in the north in the winter time with temperatures occasionally droppig below zero to about 20 below 0 and temps rising to a high of around 90 (F). The southern regions can get to 100 (F) in the summer and zero in the wintertime.

Politics & Law
Daenoria is a Weak Monarchy. Parliament and the Prime Minister have more power than the crown. The Kingdom of Daenoria is in title only, yet traditions afford the Royal Family the same luxuries royal families of other nations enjoy.
King Joseph XII of his name of house Randolph, 43 years of age is the sitting King of Daenoria. He is married to Judith (nee Graham), 33 and they have three children; Joseph (XIII), George and Isabelle. King Joseph served in the Daenorian Army as an Infantry Officer for twenty years retiring as a Colonel just prior to his coronation. He remains entitled to wear his uniform to official functions.
The Chancellor of Daenoria holds the principle Executive power in the Kingdom. He does meet with the King regularly to brief the monarch of the current situation in the nation. The Current Chancellor is Charles Edward Moore, 53. The Chancellor is elected every four years by the sitting members of Parliament. Each Senator and Representative has one vote. Any current or former member of Parliament may run for Chancellor. The Vice Chancellor is also chosen by Parliament from the same group of candidates who run for Chancellor. It is possible for a Vice Chancellor to come from a different political party than the Chancellor. The current Vice Chancellor is Martin David Delano, 38. The Chancellor has a Cabinet of Secretaries who monitor the important divisions of government and report to the Chancellor. the Vice Chancellor and the Chief of Staff run the Cabinet meetings. Chancellor Moor is married to Helen (nee Gorman), age 50 and Vice Chancellor Delano is married to Pamela (nee Barry), 35.
Parliament passes all legislation for Daenoria with two houses, the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Senate is composed of four Senators from each province. With seven provinces, this means there are 28 Senators. The House of Representatives is determined by population. Some provinces have more Representatives than others. Each Province has the following number of Representatives: Braedon, 4; Cardin, 6; Collingsworth, 12; Grenby, 11; Paramore, 9; Saxon, 8 and Winston, 15 for a total of 65 representatives.
The Daenorian Supreme Court consists of nine Justices appointed by the Chancellor. One of the justices is appointed Chief Justice of the Supreme Court by the Chancellor. Justices of hte Supreme Court hold their posts for life. They may retire if they choose to.
Might is Right and Innocent until Proven Guilty are the leading attitudes in Daenoria. If someone accuses you of a crime, but comes up missing of unknown reasons, then the crime is cleared from the record. Persons charged with a crime will get a fair trial eventually. The backlog of crimes awaiting trial is extensive. Arraignments will happen the next day after a charge is filed and the actual trial may take five to eight months before it commences. In the meantime, your defense Council needs to prepare your defense. Everyone charged with a crime is entitled to bail except under certain conditions. A foreigner or someone of ill reputation may not get bail if the judge feels the person is a flight risk. Fortunately, time spent awaiting trial is counted towards an accused' sentence.
Multi National Corporations (MNCs) are very important in Daenoria and may appear to have more power than the nation itself. There are at least ten major MNCs operating in Daenoria that can dictate policy to the Chancellor and Parliament.




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