@AvaP are you still planning on joining the RP?

Yes, I should have a character sheet up shortly.

@Rhona W I was meaning to get back to that that darn pride of mine overzealed me though to ignore the cropdusters, too. And since using a touch screen mobile device, well anyways. I’ll use the Skorpion, thanks. My Character:

Name: Sebastian Dabrowski.

Callsign/Nickname: Venom.

Age: 32.

Gender: M
Appearance:
Nationality: Poland.
Personality: Sharp, immaculate, mellow, and merry.
History: Dad was a Polish Air Force Kapral. Sebastian didnt intend to be a Pilot but before the leveling of the planet, when he was a Hunting Guard Sebastian had a helicopter gambit with another Huntsman. Just enough pressure kept them afloat from the disaster, so he joined the UN to avenge missing patriotism; helicopter for jet. At first it was courier duty saving cropdusters then having found a jet Sebastian enlisted for higher demand, which was accepted. Some shadow ops later he was transfered to the Cobalt Shadows.
Personal Gear: white Helmet with sliding shades, green flightsuit, gloves and boots. Flashlight, compass, atlas map, Dagger, Incindiary Grenade Belt.
Personal Aircraft: PZL-230 Skorpion. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PZL-230_Skorpion
Aircraft modifications: It’s brown camo, Polarized Pitshield, and the Wings can segment inwise and extend parallel.

@Rhona W I was meaning to get back to that that darn pride of mine overzealed me though to ignore the cropdusters, too. And since using a touch screen mobile device, well anyways. I’ll use the Skorpion, thanks. My Character:

Name: Sebastian Dabrowski.
Callsign/Nickname: Venom.
Age: 32.
Gender: M
Appearance:
Nationality: Poland.
Personality: Sharp, immaculate, mellow, and merry.
History: Dad was a Polish Air Force Kapral. Has a Lady waiting at Home.
Personal Gear: white Helmet with sliding shades, green flightsuit, gloves and boots. Flashlight, compass, atlas map, Dagger, Incindiary Grenade Belt.
Personal Aircraft: PZL-230 Skorpion. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PZL-230_Skorpion
Aircraft modifications: It’s brown camo, Polarized Pitshield, and the Wings can segment inwise and extend parallel.

I love the use of a GI Joe figure as a character image, that's different, but fun.
I'd like you to expand the history a little bit more, and to format the titles/headings for the profile to be underlined - but approved pending the changes.

Name: Lázaro Ruiz
Callsign/Nickname: Circus
Age: 31
Gender: Male
Appearance: Early thirties, dark hair, brown eyes, somewhat wiry but fit. Mid-height. Usually seen with a perma stubble and a laidback manner of walking.


Nationality: Spain

Personality: A goofy daredevil, always seeking to make a jest or invest in the newest cool aerial maneuver, Lázaro is a born and bred trickster, and likes to challenge ideas and conceptions and mess around with people. He does draw the line at being outright malicious and mean, and if you scratch the clownish surface, Lázaro proves to be a rather fearless optimistic squadmate, willing to go great lenghts so everyone can reach base and crack a few beers and live for another day. He likes to learn to fly different planes and see what kind of tricks they have in store, or how high and fast he can push.

History:
Born the son of an aerobatic pilot, little Lázaro was eager to follow his father as aerial stuntman. At the age of 16, he had already taken his father's aircraft for spins and knew some of the basic tricks. However, the post Heavenfall resource shortages forced his father to retire and for Lázaro to seek a way of living elsewhere. He found a market for his skills in the Fuerza Aérea, where as he cruised through the ranks and training, earning heaps of recognition and enmity in equal parts thanks to his daredevil, go getter attitude which rubbed many the wrong way and amazed others.

Considered a good pilot, but a rather questionable officer, he was therefore shuffled into an experimental pilot, which paid him the bills and maintenance of his family, but left him bored to death. Shattered Steel then entered the scene, and they paid more. So he signed up for the PMC, after applying for leave.

Personal Gear: Astra A-100 .45 ACP, Multitool. Smartphone. Spanish Card Deck. He also inherited a private-maintained Yak-52 trainer airplane who used to be his father's stunt plane and that he fondly calls "Puerco Volador" (Flying Pig).
Personal Aircraft: Eurofighter Typhoon Tranche 3 Custom, nicknamed "Jabalina" (Female Boar or Javelin, depending on context)
Aircraft modifications:

• Thrust Vectorial Nozzles and improved engine.
• Upgraded Avionics. (Or "less safe" avionics. They allow a higher maneuverality but the burden is greater on the pilot's body. As a result the Jabalina's entry level is significantly higher than a stock Eurofighter.)
• (Will probably add more to fit the theme, as airplane illiterate)

Anything Else:

• He still routinely does maintenance on his father's Puerco as a hobby and likes to do a few acrobatic rolls here and there to not lose the touch.
• Both his parents are retired and keep pestering him to stop being an ass and get married.
• He is rather infamous for his creative pranks in both Armies and PMCs.
• He is the first usual suspect if something bizarre happens.

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Lazaro looks great! I really like him; happily approved and please feel free to add him to the characters tab.

if this is still open, I'd like to make a tentative tag! The setting is quite interesting but I'm not very knowledgable on aircraft so it depends how much I can understand

Alright, here is my character! @Rhona W

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Name:
Ayvee Reagan
Callsign/Nickname:
Stingray
Age:
26
Gender:
Female
Appearance:


Nationality:
North America, ashes of the US.
Personality:
Ayvee Reagan is the epitome of cool under pressure. Despite the high-stakes nature of her job, she maintains an effortlessly laid-back demeanor, rarely flustered even in the most intense dogfights. Her calm, collected attitude isn't just for show; it's a crucial part of her approach to flying. With a sharp wit and a steady hand, Ayvee navigates both the skies and the camaraderie of her squadron with a relaxed grace, making her both a formidable pilot and a beloved teammate. A good mix of a friendly attitude and a professional demeanor.

History:
Ayvee Reagan's upbringing was steeped in privilege and influence as the only child of a prominent politician whose decisions shaped the nation's fabric. Growing up in an environment of high society and political power, Ayvee was surrounded by opulence, from grand estates to exclusive events. Yet, amidst the grandeur, she felt disconnected from the world her father navigated. It was her uncle's own fascination with aviation that kindled her passion for flying. While her peers were immersed in political debates, Ayvee found solace in the thrill of flight, often accompanying her father on private jets and developing a deep-seated love for the sky.

Determined to forge her identity, Ayvee excelled at a prestigious military academy, where her exceptional skills as a pilot quickly set her apart. Her calm demeanor and innate talent earned her a place in a high-end Air Force squadron. Yet, her success in the military only deepened her dissatisfaction with the expectations of her privileged background. Her father saw her success as another tool to levy for political favor. Ayvee's desire to defy her father's political world became a driving force. She felt increasingly constrained by the rigid structures and expectations imposed by her family and the military hierarchy.

In a bold move to assert her independence, Ayvee left the Air Force and transitioned into the role of a mercenary pilot. This new path gave her the autonomy she craved and a chance to distance herself from her family's political shadow. Embracing the freedom and flexibility of mercenary work, she found a renewed sense of purpose and exhilaration in high-risk missions. Ayvee's choice to become a mercenary was as much about personal rebellion as it was about pursuing her passion for flying, allowing her to chart her own course and thrive in the skies on her own terms.

Despite leaving her family behind, she does deeply miss them. Her father is a greedy, ruthless politician who still loved his daughter very much. Her mother may have been distant and uncaring, but she had become softer and more personable in her later years. As the years marched on and her work grew with mercenary flying, Ayvee increasingly regretted severing her ties with her family. Perhaps one day soon, she will reconnect with them.

Personal Gear:
Personal picture of her family, an FN-Five-Seven pistol, pair of old aviators, a VERY expensive bottle of fine scotch, and a box of her old trapping from when she was in the academy.

Personal Aircraft:
The F-117N Seahawk

nationalinterest.org/blog/reboot/when…
The F-117N "Seahawk" was Lockheed's proposal to the US Navy for a naval version of the successful early 5th generation "fighter" F-117 Nighthawk. After an initial rejection outright, Lockheed proposed a heavily modified design, one that had more powerful engines, redesigned wings that allowed for safer stability during slow-flight carrier landings, and, most importantly, the ability to carry a wider variety of munitions, including air to air missiles—turning the practical stealth bomber into an actual fighter aircraft.

As it stands, the current figures are so:
-(Optional) Four external pylons for munitions
-Two extended internal bays, capable of storing two air-to-air IRST or radar-guided missiles such as the AIM-120D per bay for a total of four missiles along with various AGM weapons depending on the chosen loadout.
-A duel purpose air-to-air and air-to-ground radar
-Radar-absorbing paint
-Radar deflecting airframe
-Two more powerful F114 engines (the same ones found in the Super Hornet) allow for higher top speeds and acceleration capabilities over its USAF sibling.

Aircraft modifications:
-A center-mounted pylon capable of carrying a 20mm rotary cannon gun pod or ECM pod for radar jamming/SAM hunting
-A slightly expanded crew compartment for personal storage
-A gaudy shark-face design on the nose and a stingray painted on the tail

Anything Else:
youtube.com/watch?v=vM7O_PmXpZQ&ab_ch…

if this is still open, I'd like to make a tentative tag! The setting is quite interesting but I'm not very knowledgable on aircraft so it depends how much I can understand

Definitely still open, and you're welcome aboard. I'd be more than happy to help you out with any questions you have about aircraft and offer any needed hand-holding! Willing to learn is as valuable as anything, as is the desire to embrace the setting.

Alright, here is my character! @Rhona W

I love her, she looks fantastic and really cute too; excellent choice of plane as well! That's exactly the kind of 'never was' proposed/prototype plane I envisioned for the setting
Enthusiastically approved, please post her in the characters tab.

I love her, she looks fantastic and really cute too; excellent choice of plane as well! That's exactly the kind of 'never was' proposed/prototype plane I envisioned for the setting
Enthusiastically approved, please post her in the characters tab.

lol thanks. She's someone's OC, but sadly, I haven't been able to find the artist in a while. I remember seeing them on Twitter a while ago, so if anyone does see her, lemme know! I will post it in the CS tab.

We have enough characters to start, and I know that we're probably expecting at least one more.

However, that gives me enough to start working on the IC.
I'll aim to have something up by tomorrow evening (GMT) to get us all started!

@Rhona W I’ve edited it better. It’s on page 2. Dropped the Girl.

@Rhona W I’ve edited it better. It’s on page 2. Dropped the Girl.

He's looking good to me. I think I get the main jist of his background, although some of the wording is a little bit confusing to me. Nonetheless, feel free to post him in the characters tab

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I love them both, and the choice of aircraft as well. And the colour scheme for it! Also, nice formatting on the sheet.
Enthusiastically approved, please feel free to post them in the characters tab.

@Thayr

Interesting choice of music. Also, love the aircraft name "Freight Train”

A neat party trick the F-111 can do that looks more impressive/dangerous than it is - dumping fuel and then igniting it with the afterburners.
It works because the fuel dump nozzle is between the engine exhausts.

youtu.be/PTeRFZdmwko?si=T5KEVnVCL33agAAf

You come up with a IC yet?-@Rhona W

@Chronic They'll post it when it's ready. Relax.

I’m just energetic today because I drank a lot and I mean a lot of caffeine-@TokyoPewPew