Rhona W

Chasing Away Shadows - near future military sci-fi RP (Metal Gear inspired)

Right, all the characters have been added to the OP, and that's as many as I'm accepting for now. I've pretty much got the idea sorted for the first mission and what it'll lead us into. I won't be able to get the in-character up tonight, but I'll endeavor to get it up tomorrow evening UK time so we can begin.
In terms of who's leader, I won't have Sabine be in charge this time, if someone else wants to step up to the plate? Put your suggestions forward, and whoever asks first can have the job. And if everyone else doesn't like it (in character or out, once we start), then it can always change.
There'll be an NPC you'll get your briefings and missions from, and who will support you in the field - a Colonel Campbell sort of figure for those of you who've played MGS, a senior military officer, who's a fatherly sort, but has a tough side if pushed, and is very knowledgeable. Someone you can count on, basically.

Chasing Away Shadows - near future military sci-fi RP (Metal Gear inspired)

Yeah, you don't need to have masses of experience or understanding. I'm not expecting academic levels of knowledge, and they're no replacement for interest or excitement in the plot and the setting anyway. The rest of us are happy to help you out, and you've said you're more than willing to look for yourself as well, which counts for a lot.
I'm more interested in people having fun and enjoying things, rather than everything being 100% realistic and accurate, just so long as it stays at a comfortable level, and things don't get too silly or OP, but I can't see anyone who's here causing that kind of issue :)

Mobile Frame: Honor Among Mercs (VOTOMS/Patlabor-style Mecha RP)

While I do appreciate the positive nods towards GEARs - and if I do say so myself, it is awesome - I'm currently full up on players, with 12 people currently involved. If anyone drops out you're welcome to join in (if you're not already involved), but if you want to read along you're more than welcome to do so. I didn't know it would be so popular o.0

As far as collabs go, I'd be happy to do something like that again, I love collaborating on creating things!

GEARS - Mecha Sci-fi with Anthro characters. RP in a detailed, story-driven world.

URGH, we're kind of full up on players here, alas. 12 is pretty much my limit, but I'll let Aristo in, since he did post in the original interest check. But I REALLY don't have any room for anyone else, since this sprung up a whole mess of interest as soon as I put up the Int Check and OOC. Not to cast aspersions on anyone, but I'm kind of expecting a few people to drop off once things start, since that's usually what happens.

GEARS - Mecha Sci-fi with Anthro characters. RP in a detailed, story-driven world.

That's the idea I had in mind. Though I was also thinking that some of them might have been pushed his way by LDF command too, as a compromise for choosing others.

GEARS - Mecha Sci-fi with Anthro characters. RP in a detailed, story-driven world.

Both approved, I'll add them to the OP a bit later, when I'm not running out the door to work.

I've got ideas on how we'll start already, and how that will link into the larger plot. Just waiting for the last couple of peeps to post their characters.

Chasing Away Shadows - near future military sci-fi RP (Metal Gear inspired)

Yeah, I think this is big enough. I'll get an ib character up soon.

Chasing Away Shadows - near future military sci-fi RP (Metal Gear inspired)

Rafale said
Is it just me, or does the first name 'Sabine' sound familiar?

I first heard it on Top Gear - it's the name of a German racing driver. I really liked it, so I've nicked and used it here, and in other places too. If it is in Fable 3, then that's a coincidence - I haven't played any of them yet, but I do plan to at some point.

Rultaos said
So... Are all of the current characters apps accepted, Silver? You haven't said anything about them yet. Also,who's supposed to act as the Blaze Unit leader?

Yes, sorry. They are all fine so far. I meant to do more today, but the site dropping out for a few hours and then coming back up just in time for me to go to bed threw me off :P
I was going to have Sabine be the leader, as it makes it easier, but I might delegate the role to someone else. I'll have a think about it when I'm not in as much of a hurry.

We need more ladies, so if anyone's working on characters, please let them be of the fairer sex. Otherwise poor Sabine (*nudges Silver and clears throat in an obvious manner*) will have a sausage fest on her hands...

Oh that sounded wrong.

She has access to tear gas and tasers. She'll be fine.

Chasing Away Shadows - near future military sci-fi RP (Metal Gear inspired)

See my post above. It's not even that far into the future, only a few years, but alternate world, wibbly-wobbly-ness. 2019-2020something

Probably be good if I posted my own character, wouldn't it? xP

Character Name: Sabine Macintyre
Age: 37
Appearance:
Relatively muscular (especially for a woman), not unlike a professional athlete. Noticeable muscle definition, but not too 'ripped'. Slim and sleek build due to exercise and physical activity, but still has feminine curves.
Reddish-brown hair, work practically short, but with a bit of flourish and style. Slim, arched eyebrows. Sharp, pointed cheekbones and rounded chin. Artificial eyes are extremely bright green, with - when standing very close - noticeable 'mechanical' lines in iris. Slightly dusky skin-tone, but has small amount of freckles around eyes and nose. Small patterned tattoo across upper back, at bottom of neck.
Wears generally practical and sensible clothing when not wearing normal combat gear, though is not unknown to wear stylish and lady-like clothing when the correct occasion presents itself.
Personality:
Somewhat guarded and cautious with others, but will open once she has had time to grow accustomed to them, and to trust them. Has a well-hidden soft side, and especially loves animals and nature, and has a fascination with the beauty and splendor of the natural world, from growing up in the vast outdoors of Canada.
Tends to be driven and dedicated, and can be quite defensive about her role and position within the military, and is over-eager to prove herself. Nonetheless, is a competent and professional operator, and has a rational and quick mind and intellect.
History:
Sabine's father was an officer in the RCMP, and served with distinction in the RCMP's Emergency Response Team (ERT) branch, and was awarded several citations and awards for exceptional service. This inspired Sabine to follow in his footsteps in some way - much to the disappointment of her mother, who had hoped their only daughter might follow a more ladylike course. As a concession to this, however, Sabine pursued hobbies in horse-riding and in music (playing the violin), both of which she was good at. Target shooting also figured high on her past-times.
All the same, both parents supported her in her choice, and Sabine pressed herself to the task. Initially she had her eye on the ERT, but during her education and training, her school was visited by a recruiter from the Canadian Armed Forces, who persuaded her - not that it was hard - to enlist, in return for a healthy helping hand with her college fees.
She accepted, and trained, as well as studied hard, graduating with a degree in international politics and cultural psychology. After her training, she served on active deployment in Afghanistan and in peacekeeping and disaster relief operations in the far east.
Finding the infantry role interesting, but desiring more, she investigated training with Joint Task Force 2 (JTF-2), the Premiere Canadian Special Forces Unit, and was accepted for training.
Things got difficult for the family after her father was targeted in retaliation for his instrumental part exposure of a terrorist cell plot in Canada. Sabine's mother and her younger brother were captured while at home and assaulted, while Sabine herself was captured and forced to watch.
She was freed by a combined operation by JTF2 and ERT, during which the majority of the terrorists were killed, but her father was also critically wounded, as was she.
Sabine lost the sight in both eyes, as well as receiving serious damage to her nervous system. Her father lost his right leg, as well as receiving traumatic injuries to his spleen and kidneys.

Sabine's father was retired, and Sabine was on life-support in hospital. However, her family were approached by a source from within the armed forces community, and the opportunity was given to restore Sabine's full range of sight and bodily function using experimental nanotechnology and cybernetics. With no other real options available, and not willing to lose their daughter, Sabine's parents agreed.
Sabine's body was enhanced with the technology. The result was that she regained her sight and the full use of her body, to greater levels than before. Her vision was now especially acute, and much better at noticing movement than previously, as well as able to adjust quicker to light levels. The enhancement to her nerve fibers increased their reaction time by a factor of a third, as well as restoring nerve connections to her extremities.
Following the successful implementation of these surgeries along with a full psychological evaluation, Sabine was later cleared to return to active service. Her training with JTF2 continued and she graduated, followed by her superiors taking a special interest in her following her impressive results in training and exercises. She was transferred for additional cross-training with the US Navy SEALs, british SAS, US Army Rangers and Delta Force, as well as additional training in piloting helicopters, demolitions and heavy weapons use, and undercover intelligence gathering with numerous intelligence organizations, which she showed a considerable skill for.

Further deployed into action against Syria to engage and 'acquire' high-value targets in the ongoing conflict there, and to engage in anti-piracy operations in Somalia, as well as other operations around the world, she gained a reputation with her comrades and other JTF2 operatives as a reliable and deadly operator, but not one lacking in humanity. Given her track record, she was seconded to the Blaze Unit, where she awaits her next challenge.
Special Talents or Skills: As mentioned, her cybernetic replacement eyes and her artificially repaired/enhanced nerve fibers give her increased reaction time and visual acuity, allowing her a greater comprehension of the battlefield, as well as the ability to react especially fast to ongoing events. She can't quite dodge a bullet, but she can get pretty damn close.
Personal Weapons & Equipment:
H&K Mk.23 pistol with LAM unit & suppressor
H&K MP5-A3 with flashlight handguard, red-dot scope and detachable suppressor
Extrema Ratio fulcrum knife (top one of these two)
Frag & flashbang grenades as needed
Other heavy weapons as required and issued.
Wears whatever BDU's and colour of assault gear is appropriate to the situation at hand.
Personal Theme: WIP

Blackout 2030

Mine will be a little while - I meant to do it today, but got distracted by posting to other threads, and then the site was down for ages too. I have ideas in mind, but just struggling to try and work out what to do with and about weaponry.