[hider=#2: Thalius Xarkley] In Formal Uniform: [center][img=http://img-cache.cdn.gaiaonline.com/c2c81ff4330f385060bb5b88262aefd3/http://i666.photobucket.com/albums/vv30/kayinyshou/Portrait_of_a_Man_by_riya_chan.jpg][/center] In his Shock Trooper Velocity Armor (S.T.V.A.): [center][img=https://img.4plebs.org/boards/tg/image/1368/78/1368784763617.jpg][/center] [b]Character name:[/b] Thalius Xarkley [b]Character Theme:[/b] [youtube]CwrWL4kUGls[/youtube] ----- [center][b]Personal Information[/b][/center] [u]Age:[/u] 28 ~~~ [u]Gender:[/u] Male ~~~ [u]Sexuality:[/u] Hetero ~~~ [u]Rank/Title:[/u] Doniaeth Shock Trooper ~~~ [u]Persona:[/u] Being a member of Doniaeth's military force, Thalius strongly believes in upholding the rules and law of his land. He does not tolerate disobeying laws, unless there is a very good or justifiable reason for it. He believes that the existing order has been in power for as long as it was because it is the right way for Doniaeth to be led. Some could say his way of thinking is a warped sense of justice. In any case, Thalius does not care for how others view him, he only cares about his duty to his fellowmen and Doniaeth. He has a high respect for his superior officers, and a brotherly (though not obvious) care towards those underneath him. In almost every situation, he is calm and collected, rarely has anyone seen him burst in anger (or much less, panic). This is advantageous to his logical and calculative side which often shows in combat situations. He tends to go for the practical solution, regardless of what others may think of it. However, he has a degree of care for life (even for people he does not know), and will not kill unless he has to. Though, this does not mean he will watch out for someone's overall well-being. All it means is that he will keep people alive if he can; no more, no less. This also doesn't mean that he will hesitate to land a fatal blow, as he can drop a man in a heartbeat if he has to. His Donian lineage shows during his free time, as he often reads books of varying topics (from fiction and history, to philosophy and mechanics). This has given him a good amount of stock knowledge, though he rarely has opportunities to use them. He also has an affinity for games such as chess and checkers, as he enjoys being mentally stimulated. ----- [center][b]Combat Details:[/b][/center] [u]Equipment[/u] - Marksman's Repeater Rifle (Carries a seven-round magazine. Has long range and is deathly accurate, but has high recoil. It can't be fired rapidly without losing accuracy) - Dual Tri-Barrel Revolving Pistols (A pistol capable of firing three shots in quick succession thanks to a revolving mechanism. The emptied Tri-barrels can be removed and replaced with loaded ones after being fired) - Paralysis Dart Launcher (A small, handheld gun that fires a dart filled with a paralyzing poison. Non-lethal, and is often used for capturing targets alive) - Shock Trooper Velocity Armor - Combat knife (also acts as a detachable bayonet for the Repeater) - Baton (For subduing enemies without killing them) ~~~ [u]Abilities/Magic/Technology:[/u] Thalius is an expert marksman, capable of handling the Repeater Rifle with great efficiency. He can also use various kinds of other guns effectively, knowing their inner workings and how to repair or disable them. He has heightened reflexes, and can often manage to react quickly and precisely to any sudden situation. He also has a mastery of the abilities of his Armor, allowing him to perform nearly every possible movement at heightened speed. Thanks to his calm demeanor, he can often take a leadership role in order to create and execute plans on the field. Technology he has access to is the Shock Trooper Corps arsenal, though he has a preferred loadout that he usually uses on missions. [i]The S.T.V.A.[/i] The Velocity Armor is a special type of armor issued to the members of the Doniaeth Shock Trooper Corps. This armor uses internal mechanisms in order to increase the wearer's movement speed even while wearing the heavy protective gear (called "Velocity Mode"). Each member's armor is given to them specially, so that the Velocity Mode speed will match their normal running speed. Most members of the Corps must go through training that allows them to synchronize their speed with that of the Armor whenever they activate its Velocity Mode. Those who master the synchronization will often move as if they were not wearing anything heavy. This allows them to outrun most people wearing armor and gear, or even those who do not, as long as the wearer can keep up with them. The Velocity Mode can also be used to allow them to pummel their enemies with great speed, giving them little to no time to react to their quickened attacks. Such techniques however, can only be used by veteran Shock Troopers who have mastered the Velocity Mode. The Shock Trooper Corps use this armor in order to rapidly respond to any sudden criminal or rebel threats within Doniaeth. ~~~ [u]Physical techniques:[/u] - Cold Accuracy: Thalius can keep his aim still, whether it's a disabling or killing shot. He will not hesitate to aim where he has to, and pull the trigger. He can also avoid being distracted, and focus only on his task and target. With this, he can also control the recoil of the Repeater Rifle, and can fire it much faster than usual. - Augmented Speed: Becoming a master of the synchronization in his armor's Velocity Mode, Thalius can often use the feature to move extra fast. He can use to this to quickly get from one point to another, or heighten his speed for any other possible action. -Reflex Shot: Thalius has above average reflexes, and can speedily draw a weapon (or load it) and fire at a target. He can also shoot multiple targets in a row from swiftly aiming around and firing as the barrel of his gun reaches his mark. Unless the target can dodge fast enough, they will be hit. - Rapid Reload: By synchronizing his arm movements with the armor, Thalius can reload weapons twice (sometimes even thrice) as fast as it takes normally. Combined with his shooting skills, he can keep up the pressure on a hostile target. - Hand-to-Hand combat: Thalius is trained with the standard unarmed combat techniques taught to soldiers of Doniaeth. He knows how to disarm and subdue opponents. While normally, such techniques can be overpowered by more advanced martial arts, the augmented speed allows him to barrage his enemy with a blitz of movements and attacks before they can even think about how to retaliate. - Mechanical expertise: With his knowledge on guns and other forms of weaponry, he can often use and modify a majority of them to suit his needs. He can even perform rapid modifications on the field, as long as he has the sufficient tools and time. [u]Strengths:[/u] Thalius is a calm, practical, and calculative individual, who can use and re-purpose various types of ranged arms to great effect. He has a mastery of the Velocity Armor, and can maximize the potential of its great speed, using it for various actions. Combined with his reflexes, he is one of the deadliest soldiers in the Shock Trooper Corps. ~~~ [u]Weaknesses:[/u] A majority of his skills rely on his armor, and without it, he is at a disadvantage. He can still hold his ground with his natural traits, but he will not be as powerful as usual. He is a rather close-minded, and very loyal to the current Donian ideals. Due to this, he can be easily manipulated by those who are above him, and can only see the bad in orders if they are shown to him explicitly. [b]Other info:[/b] The Shock Trooper Corps - A branch of the Doniaeth military that quickly responds to any sudden rebel uprisings and criminal threats. They make use of armor that augments their speed. They are trained to intercept situations before they escalate, and take appropriate action to quell the danger. They are often sent in with limited information, and so they make up their plans on the field. During skirmishes against the other kingdoms, the Shock Trooper Corps sometimes sends in small squads to act as reinforcements that can quickly support their forces, either to assist in victory or to help cover their retreat. [/hider]