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The ultimate goblin king-beware his powers

"We all die one-day Princess. How do you want to be remembered?" Deo asked. "As a coward who let their people die because you were too busy hiding?" His voice stern, but carrying the meaning. "Or as a Hero, who died fighting for what she believed in, alongside comrades?" The ultimatum was placed. The only reason she didn't know what to do, was because both options were bad, but one had to be done.

NEOTOKYO: State of Disarray [Open]

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Name
Tobis Black

Nationality
Australian

Age
32

Sexuality
Straight

Birth
4 July - Queensland

Appearance
Tobis looks especially grizzled for his age. Owing to the poor quality synth skin used to reconstruct his face from when he caught a frag grenade. There are scars around the top half of his face from the reconstructive surgery and cybernetic implantation.
On Duty, he normally wears NSF Rigger Armour. It is a set of powered armour that houses several small drones for the Rigger to deploy to their advantage. The Armour and Drones, as well as their capabilities, will be listed under equipment.
When off duty, Tobis normally wheres dark jeans or chinos. A white t-shirt and a leather jacket.

Height
6'1"

Personality
Tobis is often described as being a bit odd. Years of jumping his consciousness into machines have made him complacent with his normal body. Don't be confused though, he has suffered a lot of pain in his life. More than the human body can handle. Aside from the grenade that caused the reconstruction of his face, and most of his body, he has felt being blown up more times than he can count.
He hides this pain though. Not as well as he thinks, but he does try and hide it. He pushes his body harder than it should. On duty, often putting himself in more danger than would be considered necessary.
Off duty, he drinks. More than he should.

Role
Recon - "Rigger"

Riggers

Riggers are a fairly new idea to the battlefield. Riggers are people who use datajacks and in most cases, a special type of cyberware - called the "rigger control" - to interface with vehicles and drones. Often they also use a remote control deck.
Riggers who jack to a building security system to control the complete electronic building security are called spiders.
Riggers jump into machines to control them with their mind. While jumped in they feel like they are the machine, using the vehicle or drone's sensors to replace their own. This allows the rigger to control the machine at the speed of thought and with greater precision. The downside is if the machine takes damage the rigger will have to deal with dangerous levels of biofeedback. Likewise, the rigger may have to engage in cyber combat with other hackers that are attempting to hijack their devices.
Not to be confused with Hackers, Riggers require a direct connction with the thing they are Hijacking, or use "friendly" machines.

Equipment

Rigger Recon Armour

The Rigger Recon Armour (RRA) was designed by the NSF for Riggers. It id s powered suit that functions on a light exo-frame to increase mobility, while sacraficing protection.
The helmet contatins a Heads-Up Display (HUD). The right arm has a touch screen consol that allows deployment of drones from both the suits back Drone stroage area and NSF head quarters.

Drones

Steve

Steve is Tobis's main companion drone/support drone. Sporting a large array of sensors, Steve relays information to Tobis's HUD. Steve doesn't really get stored anywhere, but has a charging base in Tobis's apartment. Aside from charging when Tobis sleeps, Steve is always deployed.

Omni-Drones

Omni-Drones are small bar shaped drones. Basically the swiss army knife of Drone Technology. Tobis carries three.

RECON Drone

RECON Drones are small drones deployed for survaliance. They are normally used for indoors, or when Steve would draw too much attention in the skyline. These small drones bolster no weaponry, just cameras. Tobis carries just one.

Assault Drone

The assault drone folds up flat to be stored within the back pack of the RRA. Normally used to provide fire when pinned down, and exposing oneself would be considered hazardous. Only one is carried per Rigger.

Modular Weapon System

The Modular Weapon System (MWS) is the Rigger's weapon of choice. The weapon itelf can adapt to most conventional ammunituniton calibres. With attachments that can turn the Large Hand Gun into basically any weapon the situation will call for. Especially usuful for Recon Missions behind enemy lines, where NSF issued ammuntion can run dry quickly, so being able to take any and all ammunition from enemy soldiers is a huge bonus.

Other standard issue equipment includes

• Universal Data Jack
• Combat knife
• Two Frag Grenades
• One stun grenade

Previous Careers
Australian Defense Force (2017-2022)
Burger Joint Owner (2025-2028)
Drone Repairman (2027-2030)

Biography
Tobis was born in Autralia. HAd a pretty good life, didn't really think about Japan or its conflicts that much as a child. He joined the Australian Defense Force when he was eighteen and served for five years as a Rigger before slipping up, and winding up on the wrong end of a frag grenade. After that, he was taken to hospital, and put on life support. Australia didn't really have the technology to rebuild him, so Tobis was left with two choices. Live the rest of his life in a bed, concious, but hooked up to life support, or get transfered to a Japanese Facility, and have a chance at a normal life.
So, he was transfered to Japan. They rebuilt his face, and most of his body, back to what it was before the accident. Tobi requested a sim-rig and translator be implanted, and so they were. He got the Sim-Rig because at the time he wanted to go back and join the ADF. The translator was because he had the hots for one of the nurses who was assissting him through rehab.
Tobis and the nurse ended up falling in love, and getting married. After Tobis finished his rehab, he didn't want to go back to Australia, so he opened up a Burger Joint in Japan.
He was living the good life, ended up getting citizenship after a few years. After two years of running the Burger Joint, he started fixing Drones on the side. It started just as a hobby. Mostly recreational stuff. A year later he got a contract from NSF for a full time job, so he sold his Diner. To work full time.
Two years later, the Jinrai kidnapped his wife. Told him to make them Drones. He did, ut ater dilevering the drones, they killed her anyway.
So, he used a back door he had created in the drones programming, and his simrig implant to take ove rthe drones and get his revenge. He then requested to be moved to a field position within the NSF.

Affiliations
Family back in Australia - they think Tobis is dead
Wife - Killed by Jinrai
NSF - Employer
Himself - Revenge is the best motive

Relationships [Optional]
This is how they view other characters throughout the story. This will be updated as major changes in their involvement and view of one another is expanded. Most changes will be listed from experiences out of combat, but some can occur from within their combat positioning out in the field. They can become rivals, hating on one another, romantic couples or simply comrades in arms.

Character Theme

EDIT // Should probably mention that around half of his body is Cybernetic, but it functions the same as a Normal Human. It is calibrated to the strength and reaction times of a normal human as it was all installed for "civillian" use. It is largely to provide chracter growth down the line when he can get it upgraded.

The ultimate goblin king-beware his powers

"Ok, so let me get this straight," Deo said with a stern expression. "The only reason these Goblins are ransacking your Kingdom is that you won't marry him?" He frowned and placed his right hand on the bridge of his nose. Inhaling deeply. "Am I the only one who sees how ridiculous that is?" He asked no one in particular. "I mean I'm all for defending the crown, but my duty is to the people of this land. Just like you princess." He drew his axe and held it out for her to take. "The way I see it, you have two options. Get out there and fight, lead your people. Be a ruler that the people will look up to, and gladly follow to their deaths..." Deo said. At this point, he wasn't sure he would still be Knight's Captain tomorrow, but he wasn't sure there would still be a kingdom either, so he was taking charge. "Or you can Marry the Goblin."

The ultimate goblin king-beware his powers

Deo managed to get a hold of the General. The Thunder Claw's orders were simple. Keep the princess safe, and kill as many goblins as possible. So, Deo devised a plan. albeit a simple plan. All Aerial Calvery plans really boiled down to one thing. Hit them hard and hit them fast. "I want five men at the castle main gate," Deo said, determination in his voice. "Another five will move through the city, funnelling them to the gate. I want three dragons on each side, ready for a pincer manoeuvre, with two ready to charge forward into the mess. The last soldier, with me. Figure the roles out amongst yourselves. Andrion, stay as overwatch. Run this operation for me until I get back."
It was a standard kill box strategy. The type of thing they teach you in the first year of battle school. It really boils down to teamwork.

Deo Bearrider banked his dragon out of formation. Another knight followed him. HE flew over the castle wall. He pulled a barrel roll just as he passed the wall, to a cheer from the guards stationed on it. The return of the Thunder Claws heralded a turning of the tides of war.

Stones cracked, as the weight of the mechanical dragon set down. Deo dismounted and ordered his mount to remain on guard. The other soldier also dismounted, but instead of following Deo, who entered the palace, remained outside.
Deo was shocked by what he saw within the Palace. Dead goblins a handful of soldiers, and cowering Nobles. None of this was good. "Princess," Deo said as he spied the Princess, and approached her. "Is this all that's left?" He questioned. "The General is leading a small resistance near the city limits, but he doesn't think he will last long. If he falls, we will surely follow."

The ultimate goblin king-beware his powers

Deo Bearrider and the Thunder Claws were returning to the kingdom. They had been away on a mission to deal with bandits attacking supply caravans to the East. It was short work for the Aerial Calvery Unit, but it had taken them away from the capital longer than expected. Coming over the horizon, the riders of Mechanical Dragons didn't take long to see something was very wrong. Deo was riding point and was first to notice the smoke. "Something is amiss." He muttered to himself. The rest of his soldiers realised pretty quickly. "Andrion, what do you see?" Deo asked. As the unit's best sniper, Andrion's musket had the best targeting gem, allowing him to see farther than the others.
The Sniper shouldering his weapon frowned. "Goblins." Deo frowned at this as well. "Looks like they got most of the town infested.," Andrion continued. "Ok, we need to set up and fortify the resistance." Deo turned to his unit. "We are gonna save the drinking and merrymaking until we save the town. I know it's not ideal, but it's what we signed up for." He turned back to the city which was fast approaching. "Andrion, I want you up top. Keeping overwatch." The sniper's dragon pitched up, moving higher than the rest of the unit.

Deo touched the sending stone on the back of his dragon's neck.
A sending stone is a magical stone, that allows telepathic communication with an individual. It is only one way and a little unreliable if the other user doesn't also possess one. He was mentally searching for someone who could tell him what was going on. Specifically the Princess or General. If the General was alive, he would no doubt be with the Princess or leading an attack on the Goblins, and he needed his Unit at either of those locations.

The ultimate goblin king-beware his powers

I guess I'm trying to ask, is there an area where fighting between humans and goblins is mainly happening. Like a field with each side having a camp on one side?
Probably better to ask, where are the goblins, and what are they doing?

EDIT// I guess what I'm getting at is the initial plot lends itself to both sides set up a blockade, and not really attacking each other until a decision has been made. I was wondering if it had escalated to the Goblins attacking or have the humans launched their own attack on the goblins?

The ultimate goblin king-beware his powers

@Vampiretwilight
I know. Just a quick question.
How far into the war are we? Is there open hostility between Goblins and Humans? Is there a front? Are there currant militry operations currently outstanding?

The ultimate goblin king-beware his powers

name: Deo Bearrider
age: 29
bio: Deo Bearrider is a soldier and Artificer in the Royal Army. One of the best. He is the leader of a unit known as the Thunder Claws. A group of Humans, riding dragon-golems, armed with battleaxes and muskets. They are the aerial calvery of the Royal Army, and normally only deployed for special operations or Guard Duty.
rank and position: Knight's Captain of the Thunder Claws/Legionaire
other:

Mechanical Dragons

Designed after the ancient dragons of Legend, the Thunder Claws in conjuction with the dwarven smiths of the south have designed and created the Dragon-Golems. They are about the size of a large horse, and the chosen mounts of the Thunder Claws

Muskets

The muskets were designed and commisioned by the Thunder Claws. Created by the Royal Smiths in conjunction with the old Court Mage. They use a mix of mana generating runes, alchemical powder and a magic crystal to generate a magical blast.

Deo's Fighting Suit

Deo's fighting suit is the culmination of Thunder Claw technology. The enchanted armour enhances the latent magic within him, allowing to pull off greater magical feats while wearing it. The armour is tied to him. Spiritually. It is his link to the rest of his equipment.
For the armour to correctly sync with Deo, a magic core had to be implanted in his chest. It was implanted as part of his promotion to Knight's Captain. Deo is still trying to figure out exactly the limits to the suit, so some abilities will be revealed in role play.

List of Revealed Abilities

• Transphasic Summoning - Due to the suit being partially powered by the magic core within Deo, he can summon the armour to his body with just a thought. The armour appears on him, making putting it on and taking it off easier.
• Metaphysical Circutry - The armour is a piece of magical engineering. That magic leaches inwards influenceing Deo. The armour has made Deo strong enough to punch an individual through a wooden or thin-metal door, able to break thin steel bars with his bare hands, fast enough to catch-up or outrun moving vehicles, able to exert himself to peak capacity for hours, agile enough to climb the tallest of buildings, reflexive enough to quickly dodge multiple gunfire, incoming attacks, and fast motions and accurate enough to achieve multiple small and further distant targets all without having the armour physicall on him. These feats increase when he is actually wearing the armour.
• Fetrualium Plated Body - Fetrualium is a metal purely created through alchemy. It is light weight and very durable.
• Mage Circut Cannons - The gauntlets of the fighting suit allow Deo to project blasts of his own mana.

The ultimate goblin king-beware his powers

name: Deo Bearrider
age: 29
bio: Deo Bearrider is a soldier and Artificer in the Royal Army. One of the best. He is the leader of a unit known as the Thunder Claws. A group of Humans, riding dragon-golems, armed with battleaxes and muskets. They are the aerial calvery of the Royal Army, and normally only deployed for special operations or Guard Duty.
rank and position: Knight's Captain of the Thunder Claws/Legionaire
other:

Mechanical Dragons

Designed after the ancient dragons of Legend, the Thunder Claws in conjuction with the dwarven smiths of the south have designed and created the Dragon-Golems. They are about the size of a large horse, and the chosen mounts of the Thunder Claws

Muskets

The muskets were designed and commisioned by the Thunder Claws. Created by the Royal Smiths in conjunction with the old Court Mage. They use a mix of mana generating runes, alchemical powder and a magic crystal to generate a magical blast.

Deo's Fighting Suit

Deo's fighting suit is the culmination of Thunder Claw technology. The enchanted armour enhances the latent magic within him, allowing to pull off greater magical feats while wearing it. The armour is tied to him. Spiritually. It is his link to the rest of his equipment.
For the armour to correctly sync with Deo, a magic core had to be implanted in his chest. It was implanted as part of his promotion to Knight's Captain. Deo is still trying to figure out exactly the limits to the suit, so some abilities will be revealed in role play.

List of Revealed Abilities

• Transphasic Summoning - Due to the suit being partially powered by the magic core within Deo, he can summon the armour to his body with just a thought. The armour appears on him, making putting it on and taking it off easier.
• Metaphysical Circutry - The armour is a piece of magical engineering. That magic leaches inwards influenceing Deo. The armour has made Deo strong enough to punch an individual through a wooden or thin-metal door, able to break thin steel bars with his bare hands, fast enough to catch-up or outrun moving vehicles, able to exert himself to peak capacity for hours, agile enough to climb the tallest of buildings, reflexive enough to quickly dodge multiple gunfire, incoming attacks, and fast motions and accurate enough to achieve multiple small and further distant targets all without having the armour physicall on him. These feats increase when he is actually wearing the armour.
• Fetrualium Plated Body - Fetrualium is a metal purely created through alchemy. It is light weight and very durable.
• Mage Circut Cannons - The gauntlets of the fighting suit allow Deo to project blasts of his own mana.

The fallen order

Zir Go stopped when she said to wait. "Odd that you have to clarify Jedi. So, who have you killed?" The little gyro wheel astromech rolled up to Zir and beeped at him. He bent over to speak to it. "What do you mean the grav plate shifted when she moved our ship?" Some more beeps and chirps. "I mean gravity isn't super important..." He was cut off by a string of beeps. "Right, YOU need gravity to move around." He corrected himself. He turned to the woman who had seemingly misaligned his grav plating. "Your friend you're visiting doesn't happen to be a mechanic, does he?" The problem with grav plating was really less to do with comfort, but he would have to rewrite the hyperspace calculations to account for it, which he didn't really want to do.