Maykxor

Steam, Steel and Skies!

the things on the table like this

Steam, Steel and Skies!

By the way, glad to see you're doing better from your Hospital visit Trinals. Hope the bill doesn't turn out to bad for you XD

Just for future reference, anybody know if there's an actual name given to those strategic map/board pieces that I was trying to describe in my post? You know the kind you always see in movies that looks like they're moving with a casino stick?

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The sky was blue, the clouds were minimal, and Miklòs Puskás couldn't have dreamed of more perfect conditions under which to set sail. Standing just short of the gangplank, Miklòs took a moment to perfect his appearance. A quick slick of his hand through his militant crew cut hair, a tug to the tail of his raven black uniform to press out the creases, and a subtle dust to the First Officer insignia woven into his shoulders. While his facial features did little to express it, deep down, Miklòs was uncharacteristically nervous. It had been months since his last official position on a governmental sanctioned vessel let alone with crew he had not yet even met or even knew he could trust for that matter. But none of them needed to know that and if there was to be any chance of him proving to be a fine officer of the bridge, he needed to be solid as a rock when it came to confidence. With that in mind. He took his first strides onto the HMS Pegasus. It was rather dated in design. That was to be expected, but what the Pegasus lacked in sheer force, it more than made up for with the reputation of the Great British airforce.

Miklòs found his way to the bridge where quite a gathering had come to pay their respects to their glorified Captain. Already Miklòs cursed himself for not having been the first person aboard second only to the captain. His concerns were lessened as he glanced up to the skies for an estimate of the time. Perhaps they were all a little early from the designated set sail schedule. "Perhaps this wouldn't be such a rag-tag crew as I thought." Miklòs wondered to himself. "If you forgive the out of regulation hairstyles..." He made a rather slated glance to Briggs before stepping up to the Captain. A brisk click of his booted heels and a salute to the brow, Miklòs's eyes fixated on an invisible point behind the Captain's head. "Jó napot kívánok! (Good day) First Officer Miklòs Puskás, reporting for duty sir!" He introduced and finished the salute. In a more natural manner; "I took the liberty of reading your file Sir. Might I say, I look forward to this voyage with you." He gave off a sort of 'pretty boy' smile. Once the formalities were over, he began the process of meeting the rest of the crew.

His interest was immediately brought upon Flynn who was currently approaching both him and the captain after having scolding the engineer for having her fine fag (Totally cool here cause it's a cigar :P) out in the open. Miklòs waited for him to approach and glanced out of the corner of his eye to catch the man's nameplate. Miklòs immediately placed it as the attending Deck Officer for their voyage but if that was enough confirmation, the man addressed himself as such. Sizing him up, the old man looked as though he could have been Miklòs's father, though the accent ripped that thought right out. In either case, Flynn looked like the kind of officer who had washed out, spent far to much time in the military without really ever getting anywhere. Not to dishonor his position but Miklòs figured that wouldn't a man of his distinction be sitting in a map room pushing around wooden troop props? Miklòs gave the gentleman a nod. "Good to have you with us Mr. Flynn"

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It's amazing what a little research will do you!

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shhhh

Also, quick question on the Pegasus itself,
Sorry if this was already described beforehand and I just missed it D:
is it a ship with a sail (Treasure Planet Style):

A ship with balloons (Guns of Icarus Style):

Or Flying hunk of metal (Last Exile style):

NEVERMIND!! :D Just read the OP more closely and answered my own question XD

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Wow! well first off.. Thanks for the acceptance. Glad to be aboard. (literally and figuratively) XD Either way, I'm really excited that everyone seems so interested in this, can't wait to get started. I have to say, from having little hopes for this thing actually taking off, in exchange picking other things up, shows I follow, and the untimely release of Titanfall, (which i have *STILL* yet to get to on my list of things!) I'll be fairly busy but will try to make this more of a priority.

On the note of piracy, It's totally existent even in today's time. Sure it's not the Pirates of the Caribbean/Somalia that we imagine, the core function of it still is there. So yea, totally plauseable. I will say though that Miklòs will have a natural grudge against them... for obvious reasons. XD

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I probably won't be able to have a post up today, if i do, it's late in the evening today, as I have a whole bunch to catch up with, but I'll definitely be fully active by tomorrow. (if I'm accepted that is XD)

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moving mine over from the Interest thread

Name: Miklós Puskás

Age: 26

Gender: Male

Race: Human

Nationality: Hungarian

Occupation: First Mate

"Biography:"

Born in the thriving city of Szeged, Hungary, Miklós was the first and only son of Andris and Noemi Puskás. Right from the start, Miklós's parents saw that he was a bright lad academically. They placed him in honors classes and proved to excell in his studies in grade school and graduated Suma Cum Laude in his high. From there, he applied to the National School of Naval and Aeronautics in Budapest with a strong focus on military tactics.

Even from an early age, Miklós had a starry eyed fascination with the Goliath steam ships that stretched on towards the horizon and he wanted to make it his life long goal to command a fine vessel for himself. He sure had the enthusiastic fire to do so to say the least. His childhood memories were chock full of reliving the fanciful tales of Captain Andoneus, a legend in the airship world who, by rumor only navigated the entire world 10 times, each at a different latitude and exploring every corner of the world. Miklós wanted to BE that captain. But like every childhood dream, the idea of flying fun and fancy free died off. His parents always did try to push him into a 'sensible' career choice and the military was the only common ground they could both agree on.

It was during his time in the navy that he met what he dreamed to be the love of his life, Cecília Bordas, a culinary genius on the SMS Eildiche on which Miklós had also served as a gunner. The two quickly became something of an item often stealing shore-leave time together. It was the closest Miklós had ever gotten to that childhood dream of exploration of the seas and doing so freely. She made him feel like that stary eye'd child. Despite the strict guidelines advising against it, Miklós and Cecília had publicly announced their engagement.

His career as a naval officer seemed to mirror his expectations. Within 3 years of duty, he had been assigned first mate to General Tilos of the SMS Eva. And with General Tilos's retirement rapidly approaching, it had seemed that Miklós's life long goal of becoming a captain would finally be realized. That is, until things took a rapid turn for the worse. After making a rather unpopular decision to turn tail and run in the battle of the Red Sea, General Tilos's crew viciously mutinied into piracy, murdering the glorified General and taking Miklós as hostage. For 3 years more Miklós served on that ship, though more as a cabin boy among pirates. Word of General Tilos's murder reached the Capitol and subsequently, the SMS Eva's disappearance from history. It was written that the SMS Eva had crashed and burned in the battle of the Red Sea.

All the while Miklós had been itching for the right time to flee. The airship never stayed in one place for too long lest raising suspicion but lady luck visited him one night as the engines failed downing the once glorious ship. However, the luck didn't last long. With nothing left, the band of pirates dragged Miklós home to Hungary claiming that he was responsible for the General's death and the theft of the Steamship. The naval academy slapped him with a dishonorable discharge and was banished from Hungarian borders and forced to leave his engaged lover forever without even a goodbye.

With nothing left, Miklós fled across Europe picking odd jobs where he could. Catching rides from Country to Country. Once the rise of Napoleon came to be, Miklós couldn't stand to let such a dictator seize control of the world and began to desperately find work on a military grade vessel. He sent his resume to every recruiting sector available but nobody would accept the black stain that haunted his name. Nobody except the Captain of the Pegasus that is...

Weapon of choice: A pair of double barrel flint lock pistols


Orientation/Relationship Status: Straight/Once engaged, believes his lover to be dead. Currently Single.

Audition: (was kinda hoping my Biography could cover this. It pretty much explains it. If more is required I'd have no problem making one if you're looking for for a "RP sample")

Steam, Steel and Skies! A Napoleonic-airship RP

I'm still here!

Steam, Steel and Skies! A Napoleonic-airship RP

well if anyone does want to pick up the reigns. Looks like it's up for grabs. I for one have never been good at GM-ing.,