-Name-
Riel Noctis

-Alias-
"Rinx", RNX

-Age-
43

-Previous Profession-
Ship Engineer and Mechanic

-Appearance-



-Personality-
Although generally taciturn and introverted among strangers, Riel is best described as an thrill seeking and outgoing 'wise-ass'. He is full of contradictions, yet rarely a hypocrite, and never willingly so. Priding himself on his creed of honesty and devotion, Riel possesses an unnatural degree of determination. Once he makes up his mind to accomplish something, he literally stops at nothing until he has done so. Those who are close to him often claim he possesses a radiant personality, thus is often capable of unintentionally imprinting his moods onto others.

While the smug look that usually lines his face may, at times, suggest otherwise, Riel is in actuality a deeply loving and protective individual. Something which causes him to immediately hate any person or thing that causes harm to the things he cares for. As well as resent those that cause needless suffering. Interestingly, Riel also possesses a heavly cynical outlook on life. As an individual with a high level of self discipline, he is also impossibly slow to show anger, despite being quick to irritate. Making him an formidably efficient at tasks when coupled with his genius leveled intellect and photographic memory.

Unfortunately, this, and his love of tinkering, often results in him being consumed by his work. So much so that he becomes inattentive or 'numbed' to the world around him. It should be noted that Riel also possesses a superiority complex, believing he is better than others because he is smarter, and in most cases, tougher than them. Thus, he finds most people to be slow witted and uninteresting.

-Augmented Gene Anomalies-

Accelerated Cell Mitosis
As an result of the 'Templar Initiative', Riel's body is capable of rapidly repairing and replacing damaged or lost materials. Due to this his body has also acquired, via natural albeit quickened evolution, the following sub abilities;

Contaminant Immunity- Which allows an inherent imunity to external poisons, infections, etc.

Enhanced Inherent Conditioning- Which allows it to remain in the peak physical condition with little to no maintainance effort. Results in greatly increased maximum levels of strength, speed, stamina, etc.

Decelerated Aging- Which causes him to age at nearly half the rate the average human would. Increasing expected lifespan.

Regeneratively Enhanced Durability- Which allows his body to withstand up to ten times the damage received from blows. Compaired to the average human.

Limited Self Sustainability- Which allows it to function at maximum efficiency approximately twice as long as the average human body. Can go longer without nurishment/demands such as oxygen, water and sleep.

-History-

Marius VI
Marius VI is one of the five small planets within the Varmulus Sector. Marius VI, unlike its siblings, Marius II - V, is also now the only life-sustaining planet within said sector. The planets themselves orbit a trio of small stars locally referred to as 'Trias'. Though it remains unknown as to how this phenomenon occurred, it is known that this was not always the case. As it was during
the formation of Trias that Marius Prime was destroyed. It is also because of Trias that Marius IV & V are now currently uninhabitable, with one possessing oceans of lava upon its surface, and the other a desert planet on which water no longer remains.

Having always been a planet known for its technological superiority, Marius VI was once a global metropolis comprised of impressive architecture and beautiful landscaping. At one time, it was also one of the richest planets in the cosmos. However, following the 'Trias Event', two thirds of the planet's surface was destroyed. The remainder having been spared only due to the erection of a globally commissioned barrier. The likes of which was designed solely for the purpose of reflecting solar flares. Yet, despite this great feat, billions of lives had been lost. Along with most of the planet's wealth.

Since then, the rest of the planet has become a wasteland. There the wreckage of the old cities still remained, half swallowed up by the planet and buried by sand. Over time, these 'dead lands' became the place of exile for the undesirables of 'New Marius'. Banishment equalled death. The planet's core, which now possessed the only available drinking water, has since been hollowed out in the area beneath New Marius City. There they created the planet's only accessible well. Which the locals eventually came to call 'the hidden sea'.

Riel Noctis
Born to a post-Trias Marius VI, Riel had the fortune, and curse, of being the son of a prominent scientist. Which on Marius VI, had become equivalent to being born into nobility. Thus, Riel had been raised in a life of luxury, and robbed of a childhood. As his father, Andeal, had always forced the path of a Technologist upon him. Just as those who knew Riel always expected greatness from him.

Driven by the desire to impress his father, Riel spent living every moment studying. If it wasn't for a class test, then it was for his father's private ones. If his father wasn't around to quiz him, then it was so that he could impress him the next time he was. Still, to his disbelief, it was never enough. No matter how many perfect scores he achieved, or how many certificates of excellence he received, to his father, it was never enough. Within Riel's logic, there was always some sort of flaw. Some ghost calculation that he somehow failed to see.

By the time Riel had reached his late teens, it had just about drove him insane. That was, until he applied to the Marius Academy of Technology. Where, as was always required by MAT, Riel was made to under go an I.Q. test. Ironically, despite all his achievements, and having built his first space capable engine at age twelve. It was only after he got his results that the genius he was, was recognized. Graduating with scores which rivaled those of the late Technologist Legend Brax Ular, the designer and builder of Marius' protection field. Riel not only surpassed his father's impossible expectations, but also became globally revered as the most promising mind of his time. Among his people, he was almost a king.

As the years went by, Riel would go on to make several advances in technology. The most notable of which was done under the employment of 'ScionTech'. The company responsible for the mass production of Marius' two core sources of income, Weaponry and Spacecrafts. There Riel designed the 'Energy Recycling Converter'. Which when used in conjunction with Marius' protection field, would in theory allow the inhabitants of Marius VI to safely channel Trias' energy for a variety of uses. Potentially creating the first true method of clean, renewable energy.

Unfortunately, it would be that particular accomplishment, that would change Riel's life forever.

Civil Unrest on Marius VI
Shortly after the completion of Riel's device, Marius' government confiscated it and ordered Riel turn over all research related it. Which he reluctantly destroyed instead, fully aware of the political game that had now come into effect. While half of the government wished to use the device as it was intended, as i means of immediately bettering Marius VI's quality of life. The other half sought to additionally profit, thus proposed weaponizing the device. Thus, as time dragged on and tempers began to flare, the people of Marius VI also begun to divide. The planet came under threat of its first civil war.

Riel, who was now fearful of the destruction his invention could bring forth, then sabotaged the device. Which he was given access to when he falsely agreed to weaponize it. Using the ensuring explosion for cover, Riel then fled for his life. Certain that he would receive only banishment for his crime. Having planned his escape before he had planned the deed, Riel fled Marius VI in a ship fresh off the assembly line.

A Journey's beginning
Now a fugitive with a bounty on his head for treason. Riel eventually came to take refuge on Titan. Titan, Saturn's largest moon, was inhabited centuries ago and had been developed into an incredibly diverse and utilized world. Over time it has became somewhat of a 'snobby' place, in which only the best of the best could live. As such the Titan institute of knowledge or T.I.K was founded and advertised as the one place to send the youth of the future. It is largely believed to be the most prominent learning center in the galaxy.

Using most of his previously accumulated fortune for both bedding and bribes; Riel, who now called himself 'Thaine', eventually managed to settle into a quiet life. However, this did not keep a certain crew of Bounty Hunters from tracking him down. Once in their possession, Riel could do little but explain his situation and offer to pay them everything he had. Which turned out to be nearly twice his bounty, in an attempt to dissuade them from completing their task.

Though they had originally planned to take his money, then turn him in for the reward, problems arose once they had returned to Marius VI. As the government decided it would rather shoot down their ship than pay them a credit. Ergo, it was only after Riel had used his engineering skills to keep the ship together during their escape, that the Captain surprised Riel with an ultimatum. He could either take the the freedom he had paid for, and be dropped of at the next stop. Or, he could continue on as the newest member of their crew. Feeling as if he still owed the crew for saving - and sparring his life, Riel agreed to join the crew.

The Varren War
Like most wars, the Varren War was the by-product of fear and greed. In prelude, the conflict between Mars and Earth was purely verbal. With Earth accusing it's sister planet of violating their interplanetary trade agreement, and Mars continually refusing these claims, tensions quickly rose. Yet despite this, and the release of a controversial holo-vid showing the Martian Government in possession of Weapons of Mass Destruction.

Thought to be the most ruthless and violent war to date in human history, The Varren War unofficially begun late in year 749 of the Galactic Era. During which, Earth was attacked by a group of martian terrorists known as the "Varrens". In response, Earth sent 500,000 troops from the USA and Euroasia to Mars. They lost 67,000 on the first day. Another 95,000 followed on the second. Over the next two months, an additional 350,000 troops were lost.

Then disaster struck on March 15th, 750. In their largest strike against Earth by the Varrens, Germany, China, Japan and Lower California were hit by orbital carpet bombs, killing 10,500,000 people. Enraged by this, it was at this time that OmniCorp, the galaxies largest private military corporation, begun testing for what would be their most successful military project. The Templar Initiative.

Re: Focused
A now three year veteran of the bounty hunter's life, Riel, like many of the galaxies bounty hunters, soon found himself employed by the United Earth Battalion as guns for hire in the Varren War. Although the prospect of getting a free shot at the slug-bags who had attacked Earth, the heart and crown of the Interplanetary Human Empire, was at first an appealing one. That quickly changed.

The battle was indescribable. As the battlegrounds lay covered in it's entirety by an nightmarish carpet of flesh and corpse. The sight was so mesmerizing, so paralyzing, that Riel was unable to get so much as a single shot off before a Varren soldier put four golf ball sized holes through his chest. He could only watch on, helpless as what was left of his crew was quickly cut down by Varren troops.

When he awoke, just as surprised as the surgeon that he was alive, Riel was immediately given an ultimatum. He could remain in his bed a crippled and mutilated corpse, or opt in to OmniCorp's Templar testing. A process which, if he survived, would not only see him returned to an normal life, but supposedly improve his combative prowess as well. Desperate, and unaware, of what was to come, he opted in.

Thus, he spent the next two years in and out of laboratories and training courses. During which, both his mind and body were subjected to tortures which pushed his sanity to its limits.

When he wasn't being ordered to participate in mandated physical, and psychological drilling, Riel would spend his time receiving unwanted combat training. While these were usually the result of a quick witted remark or joke at another's expense, they were frequently severe. It was this constant beating that would be responsible for his uniquely effective Templar Genes.

It was also during this time that Riel was bestowed upon the moniker "Rinx", a colloquialism for his Templar Tag RNX. RN being his initials and X a roman numeral. Symbolizing the fact that he was the ten-thousandth Templar to complete his training.

Those Brave few
While over 250, 000 people had eventually opted into the Templar Initiative, only 160, 000 survived testing. Disappointed, yet not surprised by this loss, OmniCorp immediately proceeded to deploy the full force of their new troops to the Martian front. Hence, the UEB's secret weapon, the Templars, were at last tossed into the fray. As one of the surviving few, it was with great anxiety and reluctance that Riel once again joined the fight in The Varren War.

At first, many galaxy wide were highly skeptical of the difference these alleged super-soldiers could make. After all, what chance did 160, 000 have against an enemy that had now so easily cut down nearly 100, 000, 000? Augmented or not. They were simply dead men walking.

Then, in September of 752 G.E. the Varren War was officially announced. Having unleashed their Templar army upon the Varrens for the first time, OmniCorp reignited humanity's thirst for war. Within the first week, the Templars proved their worth. For every 100 that died 10, 000 - 25, 000 Varren soldiers were killed.

For the first time in five years, the UEB was winning. Unfortunately, as the months went by and more and more Templars fell, Earth's forward momentum eventually grinded to a stop. Still, it was only after a Templar, "Lucky", assassinated the leader of the Martian Terror Group, that things finally drew to a close. Hence, the Varren War came to a close on December 18th 753. At the end of it all only four Templars were recorded to survive the war. Including both, Lucky and Riel.

Ten Years Later
Stripped of purpose, and left alone in a now almost alien galaxy. Riel took to serving as an Officer of the Epocholus City Police Force. Committed to protecting the citizens of his new home. Riel spent the last decade taking down local crime lords and thugs. But, as usual, there was never so easy a way out....

-Name-
Mathias Flinn

-Alias-
"Megalodon", "Fin"

-Age-
23

-Previous Profession-
Professional Hover-boarder

-Appearance-


-Personality-

-History-
Like many modern mutants, Mathias' suffering begun at the hands of OmniCorp. Whose early attempts to create super soldiers via splicing human and animal DNA gave birth to thousands of deadly monstrosities.

-Name-
Emma Ray Vos

-Alias-
"The Cerulean"

-Age-
27

-Previous Profession-
Euroasian Cartel Enforcer

-Appearance-



-Personality-

-History-

Le Espoir
Located in western Euroasia - and spanning the entirety of what was in ancient times known as France - Le Espoir is renowned as the fashion Capital of Earth. However, despite it's reputation as the planet's third largest, and second wealthiest city, Le Espoir is also infamous for its underworld. As it serves as home to one of Eurasia's most powerful criminal organizations, The "Milieu". Emma was their deadliest assassin. Notoriously feared within Earth's criminal underground.

-Name-
???

-Alias-
Abaddon

-Age-
???

-Previous Profession-
???

-Appearance-


-Personality-
Little is known about this phantom. As what is known exists only as speculation and rumor, as few ever survive his interaction to recount it. According to reports: Abaddon is ruthless, blood-thirsty and calculative. With him, no movement is wasted, no action without cause. He owns every conflict with unrivaled force and strategy.

-History-
Suddenly making his appears a a little over a year ago, Adabbon and his army of 'Ghosts' took the galaxy by storm. Either absorbing or obliterating the vast majority of interplanetary criminal super powers in even less time. Thus, the galactic terrorist organization known as 'Pandemonium' now currently rules the galactic underworld.

-Name-
Alexei Johanis, Mikail LeBosh, Sonya Johanis, Kyle Strover

-Aliases-
Sierra-1, Sierra-2, Sierra-3, Sierra-4

-Ages-
36, 42, 36, 39

-Previous Professions-
Wanted criminals, escapees from Hex Subterranean Maximum Security Facility

-Appearance-


-Personalities-
According to prison records; S-1 is severely unstable. He is mute, but clearly find pleasure in the pain of others. Kills slowly.
S-2 is a thrill seeker. Actively seeks to end foes with a bang.
S-3 Seems normal, despite possessing extremely radical views.
S-4 is an anomaly. Always seems distant, almost comatose.

-History-
Formerly Martian Soldiers during the Varren War, the Johanis Twins were arrested as war criminals following the conclusion of the fighting. Placed in Isolation two days in life sentence after killing seven inmates and three guards cumulatively. LeBosh was convicted after murdering fourty-two people during the years following the war. He was then known as the 'Crater Glutch Butcher'. Named for the location in which he made his kills. The Crater, the southern half of South California, which now has a large crater as deep as the sea within it. A wastleland which is home to various mutants and bounty hunters. Strover simply checked himself into the Hex. Paying all fees at own expense. It still remains a mystery as to why. All four were spontaneously sprung by Abaddon single-handedly in his firrst public appearance.

They have since formed Pandemonium's Elite Military Unit, The Skulls. Abaddon's reserve attack dogs and personal guard.

-Name-
Hala Rast

-Alias-
N/A

-Age-
???

-Previous Profession-
???

-Appearance-



-Personality-
While his name has been heard amid the battlefield, chanted in rally by those who bend to his command, the General is still very much an enigma. His mannerisms indicate cold precision, and military background. His temperament indicates experience under fire. Remaining at ease and commanding with unflinching resolve during every assault. Although it is widely known that Abaddon stands at Pandemonium's head, many believe it is to his General that his troops truly pledge their allegiance. He has never been seen to back down from a challenge, except when confronted by Abaddon himself.

-History-
Appeared on the scene at Abaddon's side. Not much known otherwise.

-Name-
Ghost Trooper

-Appearance-


-History-
The Grunt forces of Pandemonium, volunteers, inductees from all walks of life.

-Name-
Phobos'il (Sons of Phobos)

-Appearance-


-History-
Remnants of the 'old' Varren legion. Martian survivors of the Isdin - the Varren War. Although their existence is merely hushed rumor among the stars, they remain feared as a sort of intergalactic boogey-men.

-Name-
Erelle (The Unwilling)

-Appearance-


-History-
Created by the Varrens during the war against Earth - the Unwilling is a self-aware artificial intelligence which simultaneously inhabits multiple techno-organic shells. Although it is unknown how many of these shells remain to date, they must be grown in a biological manner, thus are not easily replaceable. Erelle's existence is unknown to all but the Phobos'il. Whom it continues to serve.

-Name-
OmniCorp Global Legistration Enforcement

-Appearance-


-History-
Comprised of troops from the various armies under each country's command prior to OmniCorps Global Unification Act, OGLE Troopers are all highly trained. These men and women now serve as a global police force under Omnicorps control. Through them, they maintain their grip on the world.

Model: XF-666 Varmint

Type: V/STOL (Vertical or Short Take Off and Landing)

Manufacturer: OmniCorp Weapons Group

Top atmospheric speed: Mach 4 (4,900.2 km/h)

Top sub-light speed: .0184% Lightspeed (19,955,865.6 km/h)

Range: Unlimited

Weight: 25 Tonnes (24,950 kg)

Wingspan: 13 m

Length: 21 m

Atmospheric Cruise speed: Mach 1.4 (1,706 km/h)

Engine type: Hyper-Deuterion Nuclear Reactor

Armament: x8 Terrian Tracer Drone Missles, x2 Hydris Ion Bombs, x4 Omni Directional Phaser Cannons, x2 Beam Ionizers, x2 Anti-arsenal Rocket tubes

Additional Info: Equipped with a two seated cockpit, fully rotatable tail wings, an adjustable body frame - which allowing for a High Mobility Aerial Tactics (HiMAT) Mode, in which the frame expands to adapt a more aerodynamic design, twin vectored dual ion thrusters equipped with hyperdrive capabilities, twin Atherion fan-in-wing tilt-rotor nacelle propulsion systems, a Phenom Mirage cloaking system, and an OmniCorp Tachyon shielding system, the XF-666 was once the most sophisticated manned jet craft of it's Era. However, its design was quickly abandoned following the Varren War in exchange for one previously used by the varren forces. While it is considered to be a relic in comparison to the "Allures" now widely used by the OmniCorp Airforce in terms of fire power, the "Three-Six" still remains the fastest and most maneuverable man-made craft to date. Both in and out of atmosphere.

While in atmosphere, the Three-Six can utilizes the Coanda effect to effectively execute horizontal take off and landing procedures. Subsequently removing the need for hydraulic landing equipment once coupled with its powerful reactor core. Instead, the belly of the craft processes three miniature compartments from which a tripod-like stand can be deployed for manual support. This system is separate from the main body, and as such, can be freely ejected in case of a hull compromise. Without ill effect on structural integrity or shield consistency.

Of all the instruments in it's arsenal, the most advanced and impressive of the bunch are the beam ionizers. These two plasma weapons combine rail gun technology with ion thruster technology to create a pseudo beam weapon system. By firing extreme velocity rail rounds through a ionized chamber, which further increases the round's velocity via ion thrusting, a trail of searing plasma residue is created behind each round. By firing these rounds off in extremely rapid succession, within milliseconds of each other, a continuous stream of plasma can be launched at a target for increased prolonged damage. When coupled with the destructive concussive damage dealt by each rail round, the result is a highly destructive high intensity weapon. However, due to the tremendous amount of power consumption, this system can only be fired in short, spread out bursts.

Model: AF-OS18 Allure

Type: VTOL

Manufacturer: OmniCorp Weapons Group

Top atmospheric speed: Mach 3 (3704.4 km/h)

Top sub-light speed: .0020% Lightspeed (2,158,505.76 km/h)

Range: Unlimited

Weight: 15.4 Tonnes (15,421 kg)

Wingspan: 5.5 m

Length: 7.3 m

Atmospheric Cruise speed: Mach 1.4 (1,706 km/h)

Engine type: Semi-perpetual Solar Reactor

Armament: x2 Terrian Tracer Drone Missles, x6 Hydris Ion Bombs, x2 Omni Directional Phaser Cannons, x1 Fluxor Cannons, x1 Anti-arsenal Rocket tubes

Additional Info: Although its specs are highly classified, the Allures are most feared for their Semi-perpetual Solar Reactors. These reactors were scaled for installation within the drones, which harnesses the byproducts of the resultant baryonic decay as an energy source. Due to its very nature a SPSR will continue to supply power for a theoretically infinite period of time, as long as the SPSR is not pushed to beyond its limits. Thus serve as an inexhaustible power supply. The non-existent heat signature of its internal processes, combined with its particle emissions, give any unit with a SPSR a potent mix of stealth and ECM characteristics; neither the SPSR nor any thruster emissions can be seen by infrared sensors and the subsequent "Altheta Particles" scatter radar and disrupt external long range communications. Most notably however, is the Allure's ability to redirect and channel its SPSR energy via miniature magnetic field generators. As the process of doing so and releasing said energy as a beam projectile is essentially the firing of the Allure's Fluxor Cannon. Which is capable of instantaneously melting most earth born materials upon contact. Because of the dense concentration of Altheta Particles around said beam, shielding technologies fail against it.