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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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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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I'm still on the fence. You know me and military RPs. :/
I did find this link regarding the Kaiserreich Universe. I was reading this stuff over. I assume this is what your background story is about.
I did find this link regarding the Kaiserreich Universe. I was reading this stuff over. I assume this is what your background story is about.
Sometimes it is the Air Control Party (ACP) who get it completely wrong as well.
But that didn't add anything to how awesome the A-10 is.
But that didn't add anything to how awesome the A-10 is.
As a former Infantryman, I love the A-10. Here are a ten clips of the effects of the A-10. The black and white images are from either a loitering drone or satellite imagery. One of these has a British section that is a bit too close to the impact zone.
TheFake said
Wish I could get the go ahad on being accepted... but Gunther seemed to like it, so there's that.
I don't have an issue with Her Majesty's Canadian Ship Gander. Often times NATO allies will integrate their ships into US fleets for Joint operations. It appears plausible for a Canadian ship to be with an American Task Force. I added HMCS Gander to the Fleet formation in the hider and my initial post in the IC thread. I asked Queen Raidne for a mission. I don't want to make any assumptions about where she wanted to go with this. This Task Force is a bit overpowered for a simple Pirate op. This BAMF is rigged for a beach assault.
I spent 5 years enlisted, then went to college and OCS. I was commissioned after 2 years of college in the reserves at age 23. But what your father did is normal. I knew a Master Sergeant (E8) who attended OCS and was a 2nd Lieutenant at age 32. That is rare. I retired at age 39 as a Captain (O3). I had a guy in my OCS class who was commissioned at age 19, but turned 20 a month later. That also is rare. He went to college and joined the guard right after HS. After one year, you can attend OCS, which is what he did. On another note, he was probably one of the worst Lieutenants to come out of our class due to his immaturity. There is a big difference between an 18 year old and 23 year old.
yes, Slypheed.
I was no stud; no fast tracker. Obviously TheEvanCat's dad isn't either. Maybe that's what you are angling on? You want to be one of these individuals who hits all the promotions as early as possible? Sure, I can buy that. Afterall Lieutenant Decatur was promoted to Captain in the Navy after one raid at the age of 25. By the time he was 28, he was a commodore and commanded a squadron of frigates. But that was the 1804. The Navy has changed a little in the past 200 years.
In order to be commissioned in the US Navy one must complete a 4-year college program someplace, at some point. Assuming you graduate from HS at age 17, which is possible. My wife and I both graduated at age 17. Then spent the next four years in college, whether in ROTC or a Military Academy, you would be 21 upon graduation. Promotion on the fast track is 18 months from Ensign to Lieutenant Junior Grade and another 18 months from LtJG to Lieutenant (O3). So, that person would be 24 years old as a Lt in the Navy. The fastest a Lt. could be promoted to Lt. Commander is 4 years. So, then a 28 year old Lt. Commander for all of a few months until the birthday hits. But that is unfortunately unrealistic. It is a rare individual who hits all those thresholds. The norm is 22 at commision and promotion to full Lieutenant four years later, not three; 26 Yrs old as a Lt. Then promotion from Lt. to Lt. Commander can happen anytime between 4 and 9 years. 6 or 7 is the norm, which would put this person at Lt. Commander at age 32 or 33. From Lt. Commander to full Commander another five to eight years; age 38 - 41 and then another five to eight years to Captain; mid to late 40s. Once they hit Admiral, the promotions are political and can come fast for others, but stall for most. I knew General David Petraeus in 2001-02 when he was a Brigadier General (O7). He made it to 4-star General (O10) in just 7 years. He was a fast tracker and was a 4-star general at age 54. He retired at age 57. I know some generals who hang around well into their 60s, but like most fast trackers, to must exposure to the lime light will burn your butt.
In order to be commissioned in the US Navy one must complete a 4-year college program someplace, at some point. Assuming you graduate from HS at age 17, which is possible. My wife and I both graduated at age 17. Then spent the next four years in college, whether in ROTC or a Military Academy, you would be 21 upon graduation. Promotion on the fast track is 18 months from Ensign to Lieutenant Junior Grade and another 18 months from LtJG to Lieutenant (O3). So, that person would be 24 years old as a Lt in the Navy. The fastest a Lt. could be promoted to Lt. Commander is 4 years. So, then a 28 year old Lt. Commander for all of a few months until the birthday hits. But that is unfortunately unrealistic. It is a rare individual who hits all those thresholds. The norm is 22 at commision and promotion to full Lieutenant four years later, not three; 26 Yrs old as a Lt. Then promotion from Lt. to Lt. Commander can happen anytime between 4 and 9 years. 6 or 7 is the norm, which would put this person at Lt. Commander at age 32 or 33. From Lt. Commander to full Commander another five to eight years; age 38 - 41 and then another five to eight years to Captain; mid to late 40s. Once they hit Admiral, the promotions are political and can come fast for others, but stall for most. I knew General David Petraeus in 2001-02 when he was a Brigadier General (O7). He made it to 4-star General (O10) in just 7 years. He was a fast tracker and was a 4-star general at age 54. He retired at age 57. I know some generals who hang around well into their 60s, but like most fast trackers, to must exposure to the lime light will burn your butt.
So, you're saying your "Captain" was a babysitter to age 16 and then 9 years later she was given command of a ship? Is that what you are asking?
When I was 25, I was a 2nd Lieutenant in the Army, which is equivalent to an Ensign in the Navy. No one in their right mind would give an Ensign command of a ship at age 25. I know this is just an RP. The idea of a 25 year old command a ship in today's world, completely baffles me.
The size of your ship would dictate a Lieutenant Commander. To get to that rank, an officer would have to spend at least 12 years in the Navy before that happens, which would put her at 34 years old after four years in some commissioning source (college/university/military academy). The only thing nepotism does for a sailor or soldier is bring down a boat load of flak from subordinate.
When I was 25, I was a 2nd Lieutenant in the Army, which is equivalent to an Ensign in the Navy. No one in their right mind would give an Ensign command of a ship at age 25. I know this is just an RP. The idea of a 25 year old command a ship in today's world, completely baffles me.
The size of your ship would dictate a Lieutenant Commander. To get to that rank, an officer would have to spend at least 12 years in the Navy before that happens, which would put her at 34 years old after four years in some commissioning source (college/university/military academy). The only thing nepotism does for a sailor or soldier is bring down a boat load of flak from subordinate.
Slypheed said
I suspect that since the USS Hermes was mentioned in the IC, that it is accepted o.o
That would be an inaccurate assumption. My mention of the USS Hermes is simply a statement of hope-filled optimism. :)
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