"Halo 4: The Spartan IV Project" RPG OOC thread

[Blacklight]

The year is 2557...

Six months ago, an ancient evil had awakened. The Didact, the infamous Forerunner General responsible for the destruction of the ancient human race and the creator of the killing machines known as the Prometheans, had finally escaped his cage on the Forerunner Shield-Planet, Requiem, after eons of imprisonment. And in the brief time he was free, he had managed to unleash the deadly Composer in an attack on Earth, until he was defeated by the legendary Spartan supersoldier, the Master Chief, John-117.

Crucial to the Master Chief's victory, however, was the UNSC Infinity, the biggest, most advanced starship ever created by human technology to date, and aboard the UNSC Infinity, under the leadership of Captain Thomas Lasky, the next generation of humanity's protectors are hard at work, honing their skills in preparation of the next intergalactic threat.

They are the SPARTAN-IV's.

Since the Master Chief's disappearance four years prior, the UNSC's Office of Naval Intelligence, more specifically Admiral Margaret Parangosky, had began production in creating a new Spartan Program. One that, like the original Spartan-I Program, "Project Orion", outfitted consenting adults for augmentation, as opposed to abducted children like the previous Spartan-II and III Programs, despite the previous generation Spartans' stellar results out in the field, John-117 included. Since then, hundreds of thousands of recruits underwent the augmentation procedures with great success and were outfitted with Generation 2 MJOLNIR Powered Combat Armor, created and designed by the Materials Group, as opposed to Dr. Catherine Halsey, the creator of all past iterations of the MJOLNIR armor, as well as the overseer of all previous Spartan Projects and the creator of the Infinity itself.

Since then, most Spartan-IV recruits were stationed on the Infinity, where they train in simulation firefights known as "War Games", earning ranks and access to newer, better equipment and armor modifications to customize their arsenals to their leisure, until deemed fit to operate in the field. From there, they partake in missions run by the Spartan Commanding Officer and fellow Spartan-IV, Commander Sarah Palmer. Usually missions that involve defeating Promethean or Covenant Remnant forces.


These are their stories, and it's up to YOU to tell them...

Gamemaster: Blacklight

An Advanced Category RPG, the "Halo 4: The Spartan-IV Project" RPG is an RPG taking place after the events of Halo 4, and will be about the development and adventures of the SPARTAN-IV program and it's recruits and staff aboard the UNSC Infinity, drawing inspiration off of the Halo 4 Multiplayer modes, War Games and Spartan Ops. Applications for major name characters like the Master Chief, the Arbiter, Cortana, Captain Lasky and Spartans Sarah Palmer, Miller and Dalton, will NOT BE APPROVED, however, some may be used as NPCs and select minor characters are okay to apply for and may be approved. The focus, however, will be in playing your own original character (most likely a Spartan IV recruit) and crafting stories about their progression through the program and the enemies and journeys they will face on Requiem as well as the galaxy, other Halo and Ancient Forerunner installations and even planet Earth.

Players will have to fill out an application and be approved by the GM before they may post in the IC thread. This games is OPEN ENROLLMENT, and there is no limit to the number of players that can play at one time.

RULES

1. Original characters that exist in the Halo Universe are the primary focus of this game, so as such, they are of course allowed. DO NOT however, make a character that can do anything and defy reality like a diety or any other god-like beings, Forerunner and ancient humans included.

2. As stated above, MAJOR characters will not be approved for gameplay, however, if it makes sense, some may appear in your stories as NPCs, and minor characters, including those appearing in Halo supplemental material (i.e. Halo novels, comics, series and spin-off games) may be approved.

3. You are allowed a maximum of two characters, though one is preferred if you are new to Roleplaying.

4. You must post at least once every two-three weeks (though it is preferred you post more) or your character will be up-for-grabs. Failure to post after a month will result in removal from the roster.

5. PC's are not to be killed without permission. Nameless NPC's are fine, but PC's or important NPC's will require authorization. Don't do anything random, such as destroying the universe, either. Such behavior is frowned upon.

6. Several storylines can be going on at once, in order to interact with other players. If a player's character does not want to be involved in another's storyline, they do not have to. Consultation and communication are the keys to a good PC-to-PC interaction.

7. Try to avoid using name NPCs at the same time as other players, unless: A) Said posts take place at a different point in time. B) The dialogue is taking place via communications channels while the NPC is not present with PC characters. C) The NPC is being used simultaneously between yourself and another player in a collaborative effort. We want to avoid continuity errors and plot holes in this narrative. Communication is key, and if the character you wish to NPC is currently being used, try looking for another to use if possible.

8. You can travel anywhere on Earth or off-planet, provided it is within your character's means. Time-travel is forbidden, unless approved by the Gamemaster and it makes sense within the confines of the universe.

9. Be realistic with armor abilities, vehicles, weapons and ammunition. You do not have an unlimited supply of ammo or energy or fuel, so find creative ways to counteract this issue in the RPG. Unlike Halo 4, however, since this is a narrative and not a game, you can dual-wield weapons, but you will not be able to carry more than two weapons at a time (three in the case of dismounted Turrets and dual-wielding weapons).

10. Respect the Gamemasters. If they make a request of you regarding the game, listen to them. Failure to adhere to GM or moderator requests will result in expulsion from the game.

11. Be creative. Don't make your characters carbon copies of existing ones. Also, you are your character, so act like them. Create or portray their mannerisms, abilities, and ideals to how they have been established in the game. BE the character - do not, under any circumstances, play yourself as the character.

12. All regular forum rules apply.

13. And finally, the most important rule of all: Have fun. Never take the game too seriously, or you will have lost the point. Heated arguments between players can result in probation or infractions - do not ruin it for other players. It is only a game.

CHARACTER APPLICATION

UNSC INFINITY DATABASE ENTRY: SPARTAN-IV PROGRAM PERSONNEL FILE...

Screename:

Character Name (and Military Rank, if applicable):

History (Origin/Backstory):

Description and/or Picture of Character's Appearance (Please include the Primary Armor color of you character for Roster purposes):

Supporting Cast:

Primary Loadout (Maximum of TWO Loadout Weapons. Any combination of two Primary weapons [with the Firepower Tactical Package] or one Primary and one Secondary, as well as 2 of one type of Grenade for Spartans and similar armored characters. One Primary Weapon, one Secondary Weapon and 2 of one type of Grenade for humans and similar non-armored characters. For a list of available Loadout weapons, please refer to the "The Armory" Section below.):

Secondary Loadout (Same parameters as above, but must be different weapons than those chosen for the Primary Loadout.):

Personal Ordnance (Up to two Ordnance Weapons and one Power Boost Module for Spartans and similar armored characters. Two Ordnance Weapons and one MedKit for humans and similar non-armored characters. For a list of available Ordnance Weapons, please refer to the "The Armory" Section below.):

Armor Modifications (If applicable. One Armor Ability, One Tactical Module and One Support Module for Spartans and similar armored characters. For a list of available Armor Modifications, please refer to the "The Armory" Section below.):

Preferred Pilot-able Vehicle (For a list of Pilot-able Vehicles, please refer to the "The Armory" Section below):

Specialization (One Specialization per character. For a list of available Specializations, please refer to the "Specializations" Section below):


(NOTE: You are not restricted by these parameters when your character is aboard the UNSC Infinity or similar UNSC Outposts/Vessels. Like the game, you can collect other armor upgrade kits, abilities and weapons In-Character, and change your loadouts and Specialization In-Character as your character progresses through the program. When on missions however, you are unable to change your loadouts, armor or equipment until your mission is complete. Make up for this by collecting more ammo or looting weapons off defeated enemy forces.)

What can you bring to this Game?:

Sample Post (Must be at least two or more paragraphs with one or more lines of dialogue.):



For more information about Halo 4, The Spartan-IV Program, the Halo 4 Universe and all of it's characters, please visit Halo Nation at www.halo.wikia.com

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THE ARMORY
Below is a complete list of all available weapons, armor modifications and vehicles owned by the UNSC to be used by all authorized Spartan-IV Program Personnel.


LOADOUT WEAPONS

Primary Weapons (Rifles):

UNSC
MA5D Individual Combat Weapon System (aka "Assault Rifle"; Automatic)
M7S Caseless Submachine Gun (aka "Suppressed SMG"; Automatic)
BR85 Heavy Barrel Service Rifle (aka 'Battle Rifle'; Precision)
M395 Designated Marksman Rifle (aka "DMR"; Precision)
WARNING: THE M7S A.K.A. THE "SUPPRESSED SMG" IS BANNED FROM USE DURING WAR GAMES SIMULATION BATTLES.

Covenant
Type-55 Directed Energy Rifle/Advanced (aka "Storm Rifle; Automatic)
Type-51 Directed Energy Rifle/Improved (aka "Plasma Repeater"; Automatic)
Type-51 Carbine (aka "Covenant Carbine"; Precision)
Type-31 Rifle (aka "Needle Rifle"; Precision)

Forerunner
Z-130 Directed Energy Automatic Weapon (aka "Suppressor"; Automatic)
Z-250 Directed Energy Engagement Weapon (aka "Light Rifle"; Precision)

Secondary Weapons (Sidearms):
NOTE: Every GEN2 MJOLNIR Armor System comes equipped with a standard issue Combat Knife.

UNSC
M6H Personal Defense Weapon System (aka "Magnum" or simply "Pistol"; Semi-Automatic/Precision)
M6C/SOCOM (aka "M6S" or "Automag"; Semi-Automatic/Precision)
M7/Caseless Submachine Gun (aka "SMG"; Automatic)
WARNING: THE M6C/SOCOM A.K.A. THE "M6S" IS BANNED FROM USE DURING WAR GAMES SIMULATION BATTLES.

Covenant
Type-25 Directed Energy Pistol (aka "Plasma Pistol"; Semi-Automatic/EMP)
Type-25 Directed Energy Rifle (aka "Plasma Rifle"; Automatic)
Type-52 Pistol (aka "Mauler"; Semi-Automatic/Close-Quarters)
Type-25 Carbine (aka "Spike Rifle" or "Spiker"; Automatic)
WARNING: THE TYPE-52 PISTOL A.K.A. THE "MAULER" IS BANNED FROM USE DURING WAR GAMES SIMULATION BATTLES.

Forerunner
Z-110 Directed Energy Pistol (aka "Boltshot"; Semi-Automatic/Close Range)

Grenades:

UNSC
M9 High-Explosive Dual-Purpose Grenade (aka "Frag Grenade"; Explosive)
M9/F Flashbang Dual-Purpose Grenade (aka "Stun Grenade"; Stun)
M9/S High-Frequency Sound Emission Grenade (aka "Sonic Grenade"; Stun)
WARNING: BOTH "SONIC" AND/OR "STUN" GRENADES ARE BANNED FROM USE DURING WAR GAMES SIMULATION BATTLES.

Covenant
Type-1 Antipersonnel Grenade (aka "Plasma Grenade" or "Sticky Grenade"; Explosive)
Type-2 Antipersonnel Fragmentation Grenade (aka "Spike Grenade"; Explosive)
Type-3 Antipersonnel/Antimatériel Incendiary Grenade (aka "Flame Grenade" or "Firebomb"; Incendiary)
WARNING: BOTH "SPIKE" AND "FLAME" GRENADES ARE BANNED FROM USE DURING WAR GAMES SIMULATION BATTLES.

Forerunner
Z-040 Attenuation Field Generator (aka "Pulse Grenade; EMP/Explosive)


ORDNANCE DROPS

Ordnance Weapons:

UNSC
Asymmetric Recoilless Carbine-920 (aka "Railgun"; Heavy)
M739 Light Machine Gun (aka "Squad Automatic Weapon" or simply "SAW"; Automatic)
M41 Surface-to-Surface Rocket Medium Anti-Vehicle/Assault Weapon (aka "Rocket Launcher"; Heavy/Homing)
M45D Tactical Shotgun (aka "Shotgun"; Close-Quarters)
Sniper Rifle System 99-S5 Anti-Matériel (aka "Sniper Rifle"; Precision)
M6 Grindell/Galilean Nonlinear Rifle (aka "Spartan Laser"; Heavy)
M363 Remote Projectile Detonator (aka "Sticky Detonator"; Heavy/Explosive)
M319 Individual Grenade Launcher (aka "Grenade Launcher"; Explosive/Heavy/EMP)

Covenant
Type-1 Energy Weapon/Sword (aka "Energy Sword"; Close-Quarters)
Type-2 Energy Weapon/Hammer (aka "Gravity Hammer"; Close-Quarters)
Type-27 Special Application Sniper Rifle (aka "Beam Rifle"; Precision)
Type-52 Special Applications Rifle (aka "Focus Rifle"; Precision)
Type-33 Guided Munitions Launcher (aka "Needler"; Automatic/Homing/Explosive)
Type-33 Light Anti-Armor Weapon (aka "Fuel Rod Gun"; Heavy)
Type-52 Guided Munitions Launcher/Explosive (aka "Plasma Launcher"; Heavy/Homing)
Type-50 Directed Energy Rifle/Heavy (aka "Concussion Rifle"; Heavy)
Type-25 Grenade Launcher (aka "Brute Shot"; Heavy)

Forerunner
Z-180 Close Combat Rifle/Asymmetric Engagement Mitigator (aka "Scattershot"; Close-Quarters)
Anti-Materiel Z-390 High-Explosive Munitions Rifle (aka "Incineration Cannon"; Heavy/Incendiary)
Z-750 Special Application Sniper Rifle (aka "Binary Rifle"; Precision)
Sentinel-Class Directed Energy Weapon (aka "Sentinel Beam"; Precision)

Heavy Artillery:

Human
M427H Heavy Machine Gun (aka "Mounted Turret" or simply "Machine Gun")
H-295 FOM Target Designator (aka "Target Designator)
WARNING: THE "TARGET DESIGNATOR" IS BANNED FROM USE DURING WAR GAMES SIMULATION BATTLES.


Covenant
Type-52 Directed Energy Support Weapon (aka "Plasma Turret" or "Plasma Cannon")

Power Boost Modules:

Overshield
Damage Boost
Speed Boost


ARMOR MODIFICATIONS

Armor Abilities:
NOTE: "Sprint" is a default ability, present in every GEN2 MJOLNIR Armor System.

Z-5080 Short Range Spectrum Augmetor/Vision ("Promethean Vision")
Z-2500 Automated Protection Drone ("Auotsentry")
M2705 Regenerative Kinetic Dispersal Field ("Regeneration Field")
Z-90 Photonic Coalescence Emitter/Aegis ("Hardlight Shield")
M805X Forward Acceleration System/Fulcrum Mitigating ("Thruster Pack")
Series 12 Single Operator Lift Apparatus ("Jetpack")
Type-3 Refraction Dissonance Modifier/Camouflage ("Active Camouflage")
Type-27 Responsive Holographic Form Emulator ("Hologram")
Prototype GEN2 Armor Kinetic Absorption/Pulse Generator Locking Mechanism ("Armor Lock")
M1705 Regenerative Drop Activated Dispersal Kinetic Absorption Dome ("Drop Shield")
Type-31 Forward Acceleration Dodging Mechanism ("Evade")
WARNING: THE GEN 2 "ARMOR LOCK", "EVADE" AND "DROP SHIELD" ARMOR ABILITIES ARE STILL IN THE TESTING STAGE AND ARE THUS BANNED FROM USE DURING WAR GAMES SIMULATION BATTLES.

Tactical Packages:

Shielding Package:
Higher Shield-Recharge Rate
Firepower Package:
Able to have two Primary Weapons in one Loadout
Mobility Package:
Allows Unlimited Sprint
Grenadier Package:
Increases Grenade Capacity from 2 to 4
Resupply Package:
Able to pickup Grenades off of defeated Spartans in War Games
Armor Ability Efficiency Package:
Reduced Armor Ability Recharge Time
Wheelman Package:
Increased Vehicle durability and resistance to EMP bursts; Acquired through "Operator" Specialization
Reacquisition Package:
Allows Spartans to have a Secondary Personal Ordnance Selection; Acquired through "Tracker" Specialization
Fast-Track Package:
In the context of the RPG, this Package allows a Spartan's helmet to record video and audio of all battles the partake in and Archives them to allow playback at a later time, to which the Spartan can learn to be a more effective soldier; Acquired through "Pioneer" Specialization

Support Upgrades:

Ammo Upgrade:
Increased Ammo Storage upon deployment
Dexterity Upgrade:
Allows Spartans to reload and swap weapons at a faster speed
Sensor Upgrade:
Increases Helmet Motion Tracker range and sensitivity
Awareness Upgrade:
Enables Motion Tracker to be active while viewing through a weapon's scope
Explosives Upgrade:
Increases Grenade blast radius and armor resistance to Grenades
Ordnance Priority Upgrade:
Earlier and more frequent access to Personal Ordnance Drops
Stealth Upgrade:
Allows Spartans to take quieter footsteps and assassinate enemies faster; Acquired through "Wetwork" Specialization
Gunner Upgrade:
Armor Strength adjustment to allow Spartans to move at normal speeds while carrying a Turret Gun, and decreases heating rate and cooldown time on Mounted Turrets; Acquired through "Pathfinder" Specialization
Nemesis Upgrade:
Paints a waypoint to the location of the enemy who last defeated you; Acquired through "Stalker" Specialization
Drop Reconnaissance Upgrade:
Paints waypoints to where future Ordnance Drops will land; Acquired through "Engineer" Specialization
Stability Upgrade:
Decreases impact from incoming shots and allows Spartans to steadily keep aim while under fire; Acquired through "Rogue" Specialization


PILOT-ABLE VEHICLES

Human
M274 Ultra-Light All-Terrain Vehicle (aka the "Mongoose")
M12 Light Reconnaissance Vehicle (aka the "Warthog" or, in rare cases, the "Puma" or "Chupathingy")
M12G1 Light Anti-Armor Vehicle (aka the "Gauss Warthog" or "Gauss 'Hog")
M12R Light Anti-Aircraft Vehicle (aka the "Rocket Warthog" or "Rocket 'Hog")
M831 Troop Transport Vehicle (aka the "Troop Transport" or the "Troop 'Hog)
UH-144 Falcon (aka the "Falcon")
AV-14 Hornet (aka the "Hornet")
M808 Main Battle Tank (aka the "Scorpion", "Tank" or, in rare cases, "Sheila")
HRUNTING/YGGDRASIL Mark IX Armor Defense System (aka the "Mantis", or simply the "Giant Robot")
WARNING: THE M831 TROOP TRANSPORT IS BANNED FROM USE DURING WAR GAMES SIMULATION BATTLES.

Covenant
Type-32 Rapid Assault Vehicle (aka the "Ghost")
Type-48 Light Assault Gun Carriage (aka the "Revenant")
Type-46 Infantry Support Vehicle (aka the "Spectre")
Type-25 Rapid Assault Vehicle (aka the "Chopper")
Type-52 Infantry Support Vehicle (aka the "Prowler")
Type-26 Assault Gun Carriage (aka the "Wraith")
Type-26 Ground Support Aircraft (aka the "Banshee")
WARNING: THE "CHOPPER", "PROWLER" AND "SPECTRE" COVENANT VEHICLES ARE IN LIMITED SUPPLY AND THUS ARE BANNED FROM USE DURING WAR GAMES SIMULATION BATTLES.

TRANSPORT VEHICLES
WARNING: THE FOLLOWING LIST OF VEHICLES ARE ALL BANNED FROM USE DURING WAR GAMES SIMULATION BATTLES.

M510 Siegework/Ultra-Heavy Mobile Anti-Aircaft Weapons Platform (aka the "Mammoth")
D79H-TC Pelican (aka the "Pelican")
F-41 Exoatmospheric Multi-Role Strike Fighter (aka the "Broadsword")
Charon-Class Light Frigate (or simply "Frigate")
Halcyon-Class Light Cruiser (or simply "Cruiser")
and of course, the
UNSC Infinity

NOTE: The UNSC and the Spartan-IV Program do not have access to any Covenant Transport Vehicles at this time.


SPECIALIZATIONS
Below is a list of active Specialization Classes in the Spartan-IV Program accessible through exceptional service and skill.

NOTE: For a Spartan-IV or other UNSC Asset to advance from the Infantry class to any of the other Specialization classes, an Entry Examination must be passed for entry into the branch. From there, a trainer will train assets and send them on missions with emphasis on utilizing their training in the Class. Once the Commanding Officer feels the asset has completed their training, they then must pass a Specialization Mastery Exam. Upon completion of this test, the asset will have completed the Class and may enlist in another Specilaization for further training.


Infantry ("Spartan-IV") - The default class for all Spartan-IV assets currently not enrolled in any Specializations.

Assassin ("Wetwork") - "Spartan optimization for stealth operations which focus on the elimination of an enemy target with the goal of leaving no tactical footprint behind." A Specialization dedicated to the covert elimination of high profile targets while leaving behind no trace.

Pilot ("Operator") - "Spartan optimization for the operation and control of a wide-range of vehicles, space, air, ground, and sea." A Specialization dedicated to aiding ground forces via piloting armed vehicles and transports.

Intelligence ("Pioneer") - "Spartan optimization for deployment into uncharted, hostile territory (such as uncolonized worlds or Forerunner Installations) for the purpose of gathering and relaying information." A Specialization class dedicated to acquiring intel on newly discovered planets, enemy forces and outposts.

Machines ("Engineer") - "Spartan optimization for the subversion, repair, and/or reconstitution of a wide range of technology, including Covenant and Forerunner complex networks." A Specialization dedicated to the repairs, usage and hacking of advanced tech, enemy or UNSC.

Specialist ("Tracker") - "Spartan optimization for long range target tracking [trans-continent and off-world]. particularly in scenarios where conventional tracking has failed or such a substantial time has passed that the trail has gone cold." A Specialization dedicated to tracking enemy forces through tough terrain.

Sniper ("Rogue") - "Spartan optimization for single-operative missions which require a Spartan to be deployed on their own for incredibly long durations of time, even years if required." A Specialization dedicated to embarking on solo mission that require great aim to eliminate all opposition.

Black Ops ("Stalker") - "Spartan optimization for target shadowing missions which require tactical invisibility despite operating at an extremely close range to the target itself." A Specialization dedicated to tailing enemies undetected and eliminating them to settle past transgressions and dismantle their squads.

Demolitions ("Pathfinder") - "Spartan optimization for deep, unconventional deployment within unknown enemy territory and with little to no assistance from Command." A Specialization dedicated to the use of heavy munitions and explosives to destroy enemy outposts, excavate, and all around demolish enemy infantries.


NOTE: Spartan-IV's that decide to complete all Specialization Examinations in each class will have completed the Program and receive the title of "Hyper-Lethal Vector", like Noble Six and the Master Chief before them. What they do upon completion of the Program will be up to them from that point forward.




SPARTAN-IV PROGRAM AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ROSTER


://Spartan Lieutenant Jason Ulysses "Jase" Rogers
--Infantry Class--
Player: Blacklight
./UNSC Database Entry://

://Spartan 2nd Lieutenant Samuel Adams
--Infantry Class--
Player: Draconis Nevyn
./UNSC Database Entry://

://ODST Lt. Colonel Laurence "Panda" Ray
--Black Ops Class--
Player: Ride TheNarwhal
./UNSC Database Entry://

://Spartan Master Sgt. Lily Fairchild
--Assassin Class--
Player: Soulstrifer
./UNSC Database Entry://

://Spartan Commander John Reynolds
--Demolitions Class--
Player: Terraniux
./UNSC Database Entry://

://Spartan First Sergeant Nicholas A. Bennett
--Intelligence Class--
Player: Baconn96
./UNSC Database Entry://

://Spartan Staff Sgt. First Class Buccaneer "Buck" Richards
--Assassin Class--
Player: Kyuujin
./UNSC Database Entry://

://Spartan Lieutenant Taylor Micheals
--Demolitions Class--
Player: UnfunnyPete
./UNSC Database Entry://




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[Draconis Nevyn]

UNSC INFINITY DATABASE ENTRY: SPARTAN-IV PROGRAM PERSONNEL FILE...

2nd Lt Samuel Adams (Pilot)

Screename: Draconis Nevyn

Character Name: Samuel Adams

Rank:
Air Force: Second Lieutenant
Army: Second Lieutenant
Marine Corps: Second Lieutenant
Navy: Ensign

History: Samuel was born into a family who had little involvement with the military. He was the only one of three boys with the desire and skill to join the military, and was driven by his lust for knowledge of vehicular technology, something he made sure to uncover as much of as possible. One day, in his early teens, this desire for knowledge let him to a Mongoose, left by a patrolling Marine, Samuel was able to start the vehicle and avoid capture for a short while until he was caught and reprimanded but not prosecuted. He eventually joined the Marines as a Pelican pilot when he was old enough but he now desired to learn all about the vehicles of the Covenant as well.

Samuel had always been an inquisitive soul, loving mechanics and engineering but will always prefer to fix a vehicle or ship over non-mounted weaponry. In his time with the Marines, Samuel showed significant prowess with vehicles, enough that he was granted a little insight into the technology of the Covenant vehicles. This is something he is still researching to this day in an attempt to fully understand the workings of the Covenant technologies.

Eventually Samuel was scouted by the Spartan IV program as a Vehicle specialist and pilot. He made good progress with the tests he was given, was found to be an intelligent and capable pilot and engineer, not one to crack under pressure. He was even found to be a decent shot with the new Forerunner weaponry. He now wishes to look into any other vehicular technologies he can find, just to fly them.

Samuel's current dream is to learn how to and to actually pilot a Scarab. Right now he is heading towards the Operator Specialisation.

Description and/or Picture of Character's Appearance:
Head shot:

Samuel is 6'4" when outside his suit and 6'7" when he has his armour on. He is still basically a recruit into the program and as such has almost no scars. He does, however have a birthmark on his neck. He has the UNSC logo tattoo'd on his right shoulder and is relatively clean and fresh, though he isn't a complete rookie, he has a few small scars from previous encounters outside the Spartan program.

Armour Type:
Air Assault


Primary Colour: Blue
Secondary Colour: White

Supporting Cast:

Primary Loadout:
Primary: Z-250 Directed Energy Engagement Weapon aka "Light Rifle"
Secondary: M6H Personal Defence Weapon System aka "Magnum"
Grenade: M9 High-Explosive Dual-Purpose Grenade aka "Frag Grenade"

Secondary Loadout:
Primary: Z-130 Directed Energy Automatic Weapon aka "Suppressor"
Secondary: Type-25 Directed Energy Rifle aka "Plasma Rifle"
Grenade: Z-040 Attenuation Field Generator aka "Pulse Grenade"

Personal Ordnance:
First Ordinance Weapon: M45D Tactical Shotgun aka "Shotgun"
Second Ordinance Weapon: Type-1 Energy Weapon/Sword aka "Energy Sword"
Power Boost Module: Overshield

Armour Modifications: Z-90 Photonic Coalescence Emitter/Aegis aka "Hardlight Shield"
Tactical Package: Shielding Package: Higher Shield-Recharge Rate
Support Upgrade: Awareness Upgrade - Enables Motion Tracker to be active while viewing through a weapon's scope

Preferred Pilot-able Vehicle: Samuel, being a pilot, is well versed in many of the vehicles offered by the Marine corps, and is currently learning the Covenant vehicular controls.

Specialization: Infantry (heading for Operator)

What can you bring to this Game?: I have a rather extensive knowledge of Halo's techno-babble and mythos for someone who has not read any of the books. I have spent a lot of time on the Wiki reading backstories, synopsis and the like for all of the games and some of the books. I have also engaged in discussions on occasion with some members of RPG on the subject of Halo technologies, races and race histories. In addition I am also a fair and experienced roleplayer.

Sample Post: Samuel cursed to himself and threw down the console that was in his hand.

"Why can't I figure these damn engines?" He spoke to himself in anger as he stood from his chair and paced the room quickly. Spinning on his heel, he strode back to his console and picked it up. On the screen was a diagram of a Ghost's controls. The technology of this, being Forerunner in origin, made it very difficult to process exactly the ways in which the vehicle actually worked. Sighing, Samuel closed the console and placed it on the desk of his room, a clean place, though basically empty. He looked at his watch and saw that he was due on the firing range for target practice, the only thing he enjoyed almost as much as being behind the controls of a vehicle, plane, or even starship.
"I guess I should get ready then.." Samuel muttered as he walked towards his wardrobe and cast his mind back to the day in his youth when he had commandeered that Marine's Mongoose, grinning as he dressed.

After a couple of minutes, the man was finally dressed in his Air Assault armour, he took a few seconds to admire the colours before initiating his HUD. As his helmet lit up and his vitals appeared to the bottom of the screen, Samuel left the barracks and made his way down the corridor to the firing range, hailing other Spartans, ODST's and Marines alike as he went. Samuel, once he arrived at the firing range, was confronted by two Marines, nothing new, it was standard protocol.

"Halt, who goes there?" the first Marine enquired, soliciting an answer from Samuel, though they obviously already knew who he was, but he played along and removed his helmet.

"Spartan Four. Second Lieutenant Samuel Adams, Infantryman." He spoke authoratively, and yet was still subjected to having his eyeball photographed in order that they could make sure it was him. The datapad in the second Marine's hand, the one that had just taken the impression of his eye, beeped a few times and then showed his profile, with most of the information blanked out, as was usually the case for Spartan soldiers, even one as new as himself.

"You may pass, Sir." The Marine finally said, as he stepped to the side and left the way open for Samuel to make his way through. It wasn't the biggest range but it was perfect for a Spartan to practice some of their shooting skills, the best was to pit yourself against others in what were called "War games", battle simulations against the fellow Spartans, many higher, some lower, each of varying skills and abilities. Samuel walked calmly to his locker and opened it, taking out his first loadout of weapons: a Light Rifle, which was what it was nicknamed; a Magnum pistol and several grenades, though he left these in the locker. Closing the locker and turning around, he made his way towards the firing line and pulled the weapon up to his shoulder, aiming down the sight as he did so. He initiated the program and began firing, aiming to put several bolts of light through the targets before they hypothetically took him out. Eventually he left too much time in between shots, he hadn't reloaded tactically, and he was 'shot' by an enemy sniper.

"Damn" he cursed "I was so close.." as he popped the magazine from it's place and set the safety. He took his time returning to the locker and hoped he'd be able to fit some vehicle time in today, but in his heart he doubted it.

[Ride TheNarwhal]

Kept my eye on this roleplay, and glad it finally is getting started. (NOT FINISHED)

Screename:Ride TheNarwhal
Character Name (and military rank if applicable): ODST Lt. Colonel Laurence "Panda" Ray -Can be subject to change-
History (Origin/Backstory): Laurence, or Panda as he is commonly referred to, is a typical ODST. Shoot first, questions later. He's hardened, tough as nails from the horrors he's seen. He was born in the Outer Colonies, Eridanus II to be exact, so he's seen the Covenant horrors firsthand. Ever since the Covenant glassed his home planet he set his mind on joining the USNC and ending the war. Ever since, he's been angry at the world and never trusts anybody. Twelve years later, at the age of 18, he joined the USNC. He passed the program, but was warned that his passive aggressiveness would not be tolerated. He trained for three years and came fresh out the gates, to battle in the Battle of Actium. The need arose for a stealth specialist to go into uncharted territory, it was a suicide mission really. Panda volunteered, and ever since he's stuck to the role of scout. His scouting has earned him two purple hearts. His anger may not make him the best scout, but he's one of the best ONI Section III has seen in a long while.
Description and Or Picture of Said Character:



Laurence has a minor case of acute insomnia, depriving him of his sleep. Thus his friends coined him 'Panda' due to the dark circles under his eyes. He is often described as 'tough as nails.' This is due to the countless fights he has endured. Because of this scars slash across his knuckles, bruises riddle his arms, and a permanent scar is embedded under his eye. (not included in picture).
Armour Type: ODST Helljumper BDU Recon

Primary Color: Blue
Secondary Color: Black

Supporting Cast: AI

AI CHARACTER SHEET

Name: Warbear (Sometimes nicknamed Teddy as a tease)
Appearance:
Minor History and Appearance: Warbear specializes in weapons, and lots of them. Plug him into a port and BAM he can have the weapons of the ship offline in seconds. He can cause them to launch too if he wants. He's a good backup when there's need for blowing something up. Warbear and Panda have been together for quite sometime, causing a everlasting relationship to occur. Their compatibility is scary; be angry at everything and blow shit up.

LOADOUTS

Primary Loadout:
Primary Weapon: BR85 Heavy Barrel Service Rifle (aka 'Battle Rifle'; Precision)
Secondary Weapon: M7/Caseless Submachine Gun (aka "SMG"; Automatic)
Grenade: M9 High-Explosive Dual-Purpose Grenade (aka "Frag Grenade"; Explosive)
Secondary Loadout:
Primary Weapon: M7S Caseless Submachine Gun (aka "Suppressed SMG"; Automatic)
Secondary Weapon: M6C/SOCOM (aka "M6S" or "Automag"; Semi-Automatic/Precision)

Grenade: M9/S High-Frequency Sound Emission Grenade (aka "Sonic Grenade"; Stun)

ORDINANCES

Personal Ordinance:
First Ordinance Weapon: Type-50 Directed Energy Rifle/Heavy (aka "Concussion Rifle"; Heavy)
Second Ordinance Weapon: M739 Light Machine Gun (aka "Squad Automatic Weapon" or simply "SAW"; Automatic
Power Boost Module: Overshield

Armor Modifications
Type-3 Refraction Dissonance Modifier/Camouflage ("Active Camouflage")
Mobility Package
Ordnance Priority Upgrade

PILOT-ABLE VEICHLE
AV-14 Hornet (aka the "Hornet")

Specalization: Black Ops ("Stalker") - "Spartan optimization for target shadowing missions which require tactical invisibility despite operating at an extremely close range to the target itself." A Specialization dedicated to tailing enemies undetected and eliminating them to settle past transgressions and dismantle their squads.
What can you bring to this game? Well, I'm just a crazed Halo fan who has read all the books, played all the games (including spin offs), and wrote lots of halo FanFic. I know just about everything there is to know about Halo. But to be honest, I'm just here to have a good time. I can't guarantee I will be the best roleplayer this thread has seen, but I can guarantee that I will try. Although I am new to this site, I have learned the tricks and trade fairly quickly. Never judge a book by it's cover right?

Sample post: The Infinitus crawled ever so slowly out of the asteroid field, centimeter by centimeter. " I want Shaw-fujikawa drives online in five," shouted Colonel Lang. Sweat dribbled down his face. "With all due respect Colonel, as soon as those drive go live, a massive energy spike will show up on those Covenant readers," said Panda, "We'll be burnt to a crisp before we can make the jump to hyperspace." Lang shifted nervously in his seat. "It's our only chance. The frigates are scanning everything. In ten minutes they'll find us and incinerate us," said Lang. Panda glanced at the viewscreen. The Covenant frigates crowded the viewscreen because of sheer numbers. Their had to be at least a hundred frigates out there, searching what was left of the UNSC fleet. Their ship was deactivated to avoid immediate attention. What had happened? The battle was in their favor; they had the remaining survivors surrounded.
And then out of nowhere (hyperspace is likely), a fresh, new Covenant fleet surged into the battle.

The untold doom of the situation sunk in. There was nothing they could do but hope for the best.
"Sir! We're getting wild readings from the surrounding areas: Sector E-4 two clicks northbound, Sector R-2, and Sector K-7. Several incoming Covenant ships, coming out of hyperspace, thousands by the looks of it!"
shouted a Crew Member.
"What in the 'bloody hell are they doing with more god damn ships?" asked Lang.
Thousands of ship emerged all at once, giving Panda a disorienting feeling. Missiles streaked across the sky, painting a trail of smoke. The two sets of Covenant ships fired at each other, several ships engulfed in fire.

"I don't know what the hell that is, but now's our chance to get the hell out of here."
Lang killed the shields, reverting full power to the Shaw-fujikawa drives. A covenant ship turned to face them.
"Damnit go faster!" cried Panda. Plasama streaked across the sky, and just before it connected, the ship flew into Hyperspace.
The reality sunk into Panda. The covenant were having a civil war.

[Soulstrifer]

UNSC INFINITY DATABASE ENTRY: SPARTAN-IV PROGRAM PERSONNEL FILE...

Screename: Soulstrifer

Character Name : Master Sergeant Lily Fairchild -Rank Subject to change if need be. -

History :

Lily's never been a very people social girl. She's always kind of done her own thing, even as a kid. She liked puzzles and sneaking around. When she did feel like playing with the other kids she was often only willing to play hide and seek, because she was good at the hiding part. She never would have really guessed it would come into play for her in the future. Lily is a hard headed person, get's it from her dad, and she can have a bit of an attitude that's gotten her in trouble on occasion. Over all the woman has worked hard to get where she is... and takes her job rather seriously.

She has a family history of military involvment. She was close to her older brother who joined up before her and who passed away a good four years after joining the military. She doesn't realy remember much before that, only getting little bits and pieces of it every once in a while. Nothing too unusual about home life before all the military stuff happened. She was raised with old beliefs that clung to Norwegian blood lines. Typical Military brat they moved around a lot and she didn't get much time to make solid bonds of friendship anywhere.

She had wanted to be an ODST, maybe a sniper or a stealth specialist. In her testing she made significant impact on the CO's and they bumped her up into the Spartan Program. She came through with flying colors.

Description and/or Picture of Character's Appearance :



She is about 6'1''. She has steel grey eyes. Her hair is kept fairly short so it doesn't get tangled in her helmet . She has sturdy build and sleek muscles. She sports a few silvery scars from some rather nasty battles. The most prominent is one that starts on her left shoulder that wraps across her back to her right hip.
Besides that she has a few tattoos. A winged skull on her right rib with the word unbound under it, Thors hammer on her left shoulder. Her armor is muted colors. Greys and blacks and has been matted to keep from reflecting the sun.

Supporting Cast:
AI

Name:
Affectionately called Vincent after her brother.

Appearance:


Minor History and purpose: He was created on a base of a highly trained tactical assistant. With bits of coding that derive from a famous military snipe from way back and a load of coding from a black ops specialist. He was paired up with Lily the moment they were both cleared. They have been together since even though he's gone through a couple upgrades.

Primary Loadout:
M395 Designated Marksman Rifle.
M6C/SOCOM
M9 High-Explosive Dual-Purpose Grenade

Secondary Loadout:
BR85 Heavy Barrel Service Rifle
M6H Personal Defense Weapon System
M9/S High-Frequency Sound Emission Grenade

Personal Ordnance :
M363 Remote Projectile Detonator
M45D Tactical Shotgun
Speed Boost

Armor Modifications :
Z-2500 Automated Protection Drone
Mobility Package
Stealth Upgrade

Preferred Pilot-able Vehicle :
M274 Ultra-Light All-Terrain Vehicle

When called for:
UH-144 Falcon
AV-14 Hornet

Specialization :
Assassin


What can you bring to this Game?:

A decent knowledge of the games and story universe. I am mostly just a fan that's eager to write and develop a character with others who are big Halo fans who might perhaps teach me something new in the way of writing!

Sample Post :

Lily had volunteered to run Spec Ops with an ODST team that ran out of the base earlier that day. Splitting the rather large team into three, they covered the three crash sites. The run hadn't gone as well as she would have liked. On the return she had lost two of her soldiers in a fire fight with elite forces. She now found herself carrying an smaller woman. The heavily injured COM specialist had been one of the few survivors of the first Pelican that had been unable to get away on her own. With her pistol in her hand, the going was excruciatingly slow.

"Crow we have bogeys inbound, flanking to the right," one of her gunners called up to her.
"Eyes open Gage," she replied.
"They don't see us," replied her scout.
"Keep it that way... we have to many injured with us to risk another fire fight," Lily stated.
The soldier on her back shifted uncomfortably with a groan. Lily reached up to hold her in place.
"Hold on, we are almost there," she topped the little rise in the road they were working down and she could see the base camp, " see ... almost there."
If she hadn't been wearing her armor she would have been able to feel the blood soaking into her shirt. As it were it was coating her matte grey and black armor. It left the surface slick and shiny.

Lily was rushing her way through this, almost at a run as she broke for home. Her squad kept in toe and the soldiers they had recovered were coming in hot on their heels. The sight of the tents and constant activity brought their moral up quite a bit and everyone seemed to get a new burst of energy.
"We remain undetected Crow, Covie is off radar," her scout replied as he came jogging up next to her.

Sure enough the red markers on her HUD were suddenly gone and she could see the number of friendlys increasing as they neared the base.
"Good... Gage I need you to get me a medic, I will have to report for debrief as soon as we break the lines," Lily replied to him.
She saw him nod and he dashed away ahead of them.

It took a little bit for the team to finally make the first row of tents but just as she had asked the medic was waiting next to the scout.
"We will take her from here Master Sergeant," the CMO stated as he reached out and carefully lifted the injured COM officer from Lily's back.
Free of the burden she had carried she turned and motioned at the rest of the ODST, " Get the injured to the medic tents and take all others to the mess hall to get some food in their systems."

She received multiple positive acknowledgments as she turned. Slowly the Spec Ops officer made her way back towards the center of the camp where the war marked warthog held the front of Major Campbell's tent. As she came around the bend she noticed three more 'hogs had been pulled up and parked and were being loaded down.

"Major Campbell SIR," she jerked into a firm salute.
" Master Sergeant Fairchild at ease," the Major stated, " report quickly."
"Crash site one is clear, we lost two ODST's in a fire fight. One survivor bled out before we got them back and I had to carry the COM Specialist back, other than that casualties are light. No reports from the other two teams yet sir," She stated as her visor flickered from solid black to clear so that he could see her eyes.

[howler01]

Also reserving a spot. This RP looks very interesting!

[Arxia]

Can we play as non Spartan characters or no? Either way I'm interested.

[Blacklight]

Yup. Non-Spartan characters are definitely allowed, including Marines and ODST's.

[Arxia]

What about AIs? I always thought they'd be cool...

[Blacklight]

Sure. If the character sheet is done well enough, practically any character is allowed. Heck, I'll even accept applications for Elites and other alien characters if the app is good enough.

[Blacklight]

Applications are looking good so far. Just be sure to add all the missing sections and you'll be approved in no time.