My Name is Shadow Daedalus, but I will accept pretty much any diminutive form you can come up with.
I like to RP things with fighting and grit, but chilled out RPs are good too.
I'm a little out of practice, so my writing style falls anywhere between Low-Casual and High-Casual.
Wide range of tastes, like Sci-fi, Modern, Fantasy and Historical
I don't usually play more that one character at a time, and I'm more comfortable as a male character, but I might try to expand more in the future, you'll have to wait and see...
Not very interesting, so feel free to ask me questions :D
@Melo I feel like I probably overcompensated because I feel like every time I leave and obvious and exploitable weakness, it get so abused by GMs or other PCs that it saps the fun out. On reflection, I should probably remove it, but I'm leaving Gunkata as is, considering how rarely One-Piece battles actually stay at long range.
Name: Nero Lystre Alias: Demon Eye Age: 19 Position: Sniper/Assistant Doctor Bounty: WANTED DEAD OR ALIVE: 9 Mil. Berris Appearance:
Personality: Nero is a rough young man with a good heart. He is kind and caring, willing to stand up for the weak and innocent, and loyal to the ones that earned his trust, but this usually masked by a distant and calm persona. Despite this, he won't hesitate to get into a fight to defend the aforementioned people even if it's likely to end in his defeat, regardless of consequences. Although it's case to case, he generally goes by the rule of 'get what you give' and repay people's actions with equal intent; kindness with kindness, spite with spite.
In the rare occasion that he breaks his mask of calm, his anger is vicious and aggressive. He will set his sights on a target and won't stop until they are destroyed, with very few people being able to stop him trying. Only those he has a great respect for can calm him down, but he will retain his grudge until he can pay them back in full.
Background: Nero was born in an unremarkable coastal village on a small island in the East Blue, and that's where he was raised for most of high life. His mother, Arianna Dean, was a ex-Marine Lieutenant well-known for her skill with a firearm and his father, Kain Lystre, was a civilian doctor. The pair had fallen in love while Arianna was still serving, wounded after a anti-piracy sweep went wrong, and Kain had been the one to nurse her back to health. When she discovered she was pregnant with Nero, she resigned from the marines and the two settled down on the island. Growing up, Nero learned the skills of both his mother and father, as his mother would regularly take him out hunting for food or skins to sell and he would spend the rest of his time helping his father at his clinic or on call.
Despite being a natural with a gun, he was perfectly content to take over his Father's role in the future, but fate had other plans. When he was about 17, The Marines launched an attack on a pirate hotspot on the next island over. This meant that the survivors lucky enough to escape soon arrived at his village, and they're were granted asylum on the grounds that they didn't cause any trouble (Arianna and her guns saw to that) and made themselves useful to the village. Everything seemed to settle down after a few weeks, but then the Marines showed up to mop up the survivors. The villagers, having grown to trust the ex-pirates they had taken in, argued their case but were instead branded as co-conspirators and began to be arrested in bulk. Arianna, having been an ex-marine, got quite angry with the heavy-handed approach and started arguing with the Marines. This escalated until tensions boiled over and the marine panicked, firing his weapon and fatally wounding her. This was the first and only time Nero ever saw his father get truly enraged as he immediately took her gun and killed the man responsible, igniting an all-out battle between the Marines and the villagers. Somehow (in truth, a villager had done so to try and save him from the fighting), A blow struck the back of Nero's head and knocked him unconscious.
When he came too, the battle was over and the villagers had lost. The few that survived were being rounded up by the surviving Marines, but without the man-power to secure them, the Marines just executed them. Using his mother's rifle and hiding amongst the ruins of his village, he picked them off the survivors one by one and used his mother's pistol to finish the wounded ones, execution style. His revenge not yet satisfied, he took a small sailing boat and travelled from island to island, working as a bounty hunter to survive and occasionally taking attacks on Marine targets when the opportunity arose. Unfortunately, his face was seen and he was soon issued a bounty of his own.
With time, his desire for revenge calmed down and he stopped actively attacking the Marines, instead focussing on bounty hunting. This didn't stop the Marines from trying though, and with each failed arrest his bounty grew. He wasn't stupid though, and recognised that it would get more and more difficult to survive on his own. He needed allies, or maybe even comrades... Abilities: Marksmanship - Nero is a natural with a firearm, and he has honed his skills to an art-form. It's rumoured that He can pick up a gun and make it sing if he wanted, regularly pushing them to perform beyond what was capable.
Gun Kata - Using a very rudimentary understanding of basic martial arts combined with his own agility and skills in gunplay, he devised a system of short to mid range combat using a one-handed firearm, or pair of, to hold off against combatants at close range.
Medical techniques - while certainly no miracle worker, Nero has enough practical knowledge to treat most physical wounds and common ailments. Weapons: Ebon and Ravensdown - The weapons used by his mother, her pistol and rifle respectively. No special modifications, just plain muskets with custom black lacquer finish.
Conflict and Discord - Twinned custom-work pistols with a 6-shot cylinder and strengthened construction for use of specialised ammo
Demon's Eye - The heavily modified rifle for which he gained his moniker
Techniques:
Using special bullets that use special effects in lieu of physical rounds, can be used with any firearm but those not specially built to withstand them can be damaged just by firing them. Burning Shot: Ignis - A bullet of fire, igniting its target Freezing Shot: Glacio - A bullet of freezing liquid, encasing whatever it hits with ice and inflicting a frostbite effect Lightning Shot: Fulgur - A bullet of lightning, bypassing metallic armour and clothing to shock a target Concussive Shot: Sonus - A bullet of concussive sound, deafening and disorientating those nearby when it explodes Capture Shot: Laqueum - A rope-dart type of bullet that tangles up its target in steel wire
A special system of fighting at close to mid range By combining martial arts with Conflict and Discord. He can't remember where he heard it refered to as 'gunkata' for the first time, but he like the sound of it and coined the name. Gunkata: Steel Lotus Shower - A highly acrobatic move used when surrounded, he flips multiple time in the air while simultaneously firing in multiple directions to strike multiple targets. Gunkata: Reflex Shot - Firing a number of shots that richochet off one-another to bypass a target's defences, similar to feint attack in swordplay. Gunkata: Iron Thorn - a counter-attack move, he flips over an attacking enemy and fires into their exposed backs in mid-air. Also effective against closely grouped enemies
NAME:Graves, James AlexanderNICKNAMES:Headhunter, ReaperRANK:SpecialistNATIONALITY:Unitary Republic of TerraAGE:22GENDER:MaleHEIGHT:5'10" or 178cmBIRTH-DATE:14th of November, 2123APPEARANCE:Slimmer in physique than most in his unit, but nevertheless absolutely combat-worthy. His entire body is littered with scars of varying severity, from both active combat and his rough upbringing. Numerous tattoos, including the mythical Terran creature referred to as a 'dragon' on his lower right arm, a 'grim reaper' on his lower left arm, a feathered wing on his upper left torso and another, 3d 'dragon' on his left shoulder styled in a way to appear as though it is perched there.
BACKGROUND:Prior to signing up with the Republic Military, James spent his early life in and out of trouble with law enforcement and local gang culture on Paladia, a 'slum world' for lower class citizens. His father was a law enforcement officer killed when he was 9, his mother was a housewife pregnant with his 9-years younger sister at the time. The event caused her to transition into a violent drunk, tempered only by the birth of her daughter. Faced with violent abuse at home and rampant gang crime outside of it, he was inevitably absorbed into the latter. Multiple criminal convictions: possession of a Class-A controlled substance, possession of a bladed weapon and possession of a firearm. Suspected to be responsible for at least three homicides, but cases were dropped after a lack of evidence. Enlisted at the local recruitment branch no less than 4 days after his 16th birthday, the minimum age threshold for basic training. He used military service as an escape from a broken home.COMBAT EXPERIENCE:Having Enlisted right at the cusp of the Federal Secession war, James wasn't afforded any additional training as he was pushed through basic training and into active service as soon as he was able. Intially deployed as part of the 24th Strike Battalion, known colloquially as the Republic's Meat grinder for its startlingly high mortality rate, He spent multiple tours in some of the most gruesome conflicts of the early years of the war, including the failed Siege of Nosck, the Fall of New Volo and the Federal Invasion of Thane.
Most Notable of these was the Fall of New Volo, during which a surviving officer noted his effectiveness with a stolen MORITA SR20-D while covering retreating allies. This was again noted on Thane, and a formal request was made by his CO for specialist Marksman Training. Upon completion of this training, he was formally reassigned to the 201st Special Operations Division, where he further proved his skill with a sniper rifle. He was typically attached to a partner or small fireteam, tasked with infiltration of enemy lines and the elimination of HVTs. Notable Kills include Rodrick Steinman, Fleet Commander of the Federal 2nd Fleet and Lieutenant Colonel Haytham Waters, the Federation commander responsible for the extensive campaign against Republic forces along the Polaris Front. He has also been linked to multiple Black-ops missions pertaining to the assassinations of high-profile non-combatants and defectors, but all information is restricted beyond anything but High Command. The effectiveness of his unit and his own outstanding kill record lead to an officer of Republic High Command to once refer to him as 'their own personal Grim Reaper'.
With the loss of ODIN Technology to the enemy and subsequent shift of focus into ODIN Combat, the 201st was one of many existing outfits that was re-organised into ODIN Classification. Other than the alterations to deployment method and subsequent equipment changes, their operational objectives were largely unchanged. During the closing months of the war, it was noted upon review of his service record that a soldier of his calibre would normally be many several ranks higher, but his aggressive nature, disregard of military authority and blatant distain for the Republic in general was resultant in being passed over for promotion a large number of occasions. The same goes for his lack of decoration, as the few accolades he had gained had been awarded when Command had no excuse not to.
With the recent formation of joint ODIN Divisions, James was freely able to adjust to the change of alliances as he had no personal views on the Federation or it's citizens. He held no resentment to them during the war, simply seeing them as another notch on his rifle, and after the treaty was signed they simply became another face next to him on the parade line, and the aliens became the new notches on his rifle.PERSONALITY:Outside of Combat, James comes across as dismissive and stand-offish. He distances himself from his fellow soldiers, and seems to hold no form of attachments to any of them. He can also display long bouts of aggression when he feels that he is being threatened or interfered with. He has a notable lack of respect for those superior in rank, and only acknowledges their command to avoid disciplinary actions. Despite all of these things, however, he has shown to care about his fellow soldiers to a certain degree.
In combat, he is noted to be cold and efficient to the point of near-emotionlessness. This makes him an effective soldier, but also negatively impacts his ability conduct 'hearts and minds' types of missions. He has no distinct morality and will far more often value the mission over the lives of the men around, but mercy isn't a foreign concept to him. He will often mercy-kill a suffering ally with no chance of recovery, to alleviate them of that suffering.
NAME:Graves, James AlexanderNICKNAMES:Headhunter, ReaperRANK:SpecialistNATIONALITY:Unitary Republic of TerraAGE:22GENDER:MaleHEIGHT:5'10" or 178cmBIRTH-DATE:14th of November, 2123APPEARANCE:Slimmer in physique than most in his unit, but nevertheless absolutely combat-worthy. His entire body is littered with scars of varying severity, from both active combat and his rough upbringing. Numerous tattoos, including the mythical Terran creature referred to as a 'dragon' on his lower right arm, a 'grim reaper' on his lower left arm, a feathered wing on his upper left torso and another, 3d 'dragon' on his left shoulder styled in a way to appear as though it is perched there.
BACKGROUND:Prior to signing up with the Republic Military, James spent his early life in and out of trouble with law enforcement and local gang culture on Paladia, a 'slum world' for lower class citizens. His father was a law enforcement officer killed when he was 9, his mother was a housewife pregnant with his 9-years younger sister at the time. The event caused her to transition into a violent drunk, tempered only by the birth of her daughter. Faced with violent abuse at home and rampant gang crime outside of it, he was inevitably absorbed into the latter. Multiple criminal convictions: possession of a Class-A controlled substance, possession of a bladed weapon and possession of a firearm. Suspected to be responsible for at least three homicides, but cases were dropped after a lack of evidence. Enlisted at the local recruitment branch no less than 4 days after his 16th birthday, the minimum age threshold for basic training. He used military service as an escape from a broken home.COMBAT EXPERIENCE:Having Enlisted right at the cusp of the Federal Secession war, James wasn't afforded any additional training as he was pushed through basic training and into active service as soon as he was able. Intially deployed as part of the 24th Strike Battalion, known colloquially as the Republic's Meat grinder for its startlingly high mortality rate, He spent multiple tours in some of the most gruesome conflicts of the early years of the war, including the failed Siege of Nosck, the Fall of New Volo and the Federal Invasion of Thane.
Most Notable of these was the Fall of New Volo, during which a surviving officer noted his effectiveness with a stolen MORITA SR20-D while covering retreating allies. This was again noted on Thane, and a formal request was made by his CO for specialist Marksman Training. Upon completion of this training, he was formally reassigned to the 201st Special Operations Division, where he further proved his skill with a sniper rifle. He was typically attached to a partner or small fireteam, tasked with infiltration of enemy lines and the elimination of HVTs. Notable Kills include Rodrick Steinman, Fleet Commander of the Federal 2nd Fleet and Lieutenant Colonel Haytham Waters, the Federation commander responsible for the extensive campaign against Republic forces along the Polaris Front. He has also been linked to multiple Black-ops missions pertaining to the assassinations of high-profile non-combatants and defectors, but all information is restricted beyond anything but High Command. The effectiveness of his unit and his own outstanding kill record lead to an officer of Republic High Command to once refer to him as 'their own personal Grim Reaper'.
With the loss of ODIN Technology to the enemy and subsequent shift of focus into ODIN Combat, the 201st was one of many existing outfits that was re-organised into ODIN Classification. Other than the alterations to deployment method and subsequent equipment changes, their operational objectives were largely unchanged. During the closing months of the war, it was noted upon review of his service record that a soldier of his calibre would normally be many several ranks higher, but his aggressive nature, disregard of military authority and blatant distain for the Republic in general was resultant in being passed over for promotion a large number of occasions. The same goes for his lack of decoration, as the few accolades he had gained had been awarded when Command had no excuse not to.
With the recent formation of joint ODIN Divisions, James was freely able to adjust to the change of alliances as he had no personal views on the Federation or it's citizens. He held no resentment to them during the war, simply seeing them as another notch on his rifle, and after the treaty was signed they simply became another face next to him on the parade line, and the aliens became the new notches on his rifle.PERSONALITY:Outside of Combat, James comes across as dismissive and stand-offish. He distances himself from his fellow soldiers, and seems to hold no form of attachments to any of them. He can also display long bouts of aggression when he feels that he is being threatened or interfered with. He has a notable lack of respect for those superior in rank, and only acknowledges their command to avoid disciplinary actions. Despite all of these things, however, he has shown to care about his fellow soldiers to a certain degree.
In combat, he is noted to be cold and efficient to the point of near-emotionlessness. This makes him an effective soldier, but also negatively impacts his ability conduct 'hearts and minds' types of missions. He has no distinct morality and will far more often value the mission over the lives of the men around, but mercy isn't a foreign concept to him. He will often mercy-kill a suffering ally with no chance of recovery, to alleviate them of that suffering.
My Name is Shadow Daedalus, but I will accept pretty much any diminutive form you can come up with.
I like to RP things with fighting and grit, but chilled out RPs are good too.
I'm a little out of practice, so my writing style falls anywhere between Low-Casual and High-Casual.
Wide range of tastes, like Sci-fi, Modern, Fantasy and Historical
I don't usually play more that one character at a time, and I'm more comfortable as a male character, but I might try to expand more in the future, you'll have to wait and see...
Not very interesting, so feel free to ask me questions :D
<div style="white-space:pre-wrap;">My Name is Shadow Daedalus, but I will accept pretty much any diminutive form you can come up with.<br><br>I like to RP things with fighting and grit, but chilled out RPs are good too.<br><br>I'm a little out of practice, so my writing style falls anywhere between Low-Casual and High-Casual.<br><br>Wide range of tastes, like Sci-fi, Modern, Fantasy and Historical<br><br>I don't usually play more that one character at a time, and I'm more comfortable as a male character, but I might try to expand more in the future, you'll have to wait and see...<br><br>Not very interesting, so feel free to ask me questions :D</div>
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