[OOC] Thy Fearful Symmetry [Lovecraftian WW2 Battle of Britain RP]

[BingTheWing]

@Oak7ree Very good CS! His willingness to accept the existence of life other than humans in the universe makes him a prime candidate for a Leader. However, could you elaborate on what kind of horror literature he liked? The time period has a lot of specific examples to choose from.

[Dusty]

Alright, will do.

[Oak7ree]

@BingTheWing Gladly. He has liked Bram Stoker, Robert Louis Stevenson, Edgar Allen Poe, Mary Shelley and H.G. Wells.

[BingTheWing]

@Oak7ree You should expand on this in your CS, especially on specific themes in these kinds of horror literature - perhaps H.G Wells' War on the Worlds fueled Arthur's curiosity about extraterrestrial life? (etc, etc.)

[PrinceAlexus]

So.. Just to see of this ideas OK.

What if a new graduate of flight school,but was previously in the Raf as ground crew. Had good scores but wrong class. War comes. Air crew needed so they get trained. Had the scores to fly before but was not the right class or background for thr officer core, war time changed that and they just needed men.

The trainees are sifted and was pulled for enlistment to new unit and assigned based on there test scored rather than class or background.

There abit older. Say 30,s and had a few years in Raf as a ground mechanic or some other role?

[BingTheWing]

@PrinceAlexus What do you mean, wrong class? If he could fly a plane, he could fly a bloody plane - it wouldn't matter what social class he came from. The British had already learnt their lessons about officer competence from World War I. However, someone with a college degree or middle-class background at the very least had a bit of an advantage over the average British farmer or factory worker in terms of being eligible for aircrew service.

I mean, ground crew being pulled for air duties isn't entirely unrealistic, but he would be assigned to an ordinary squadron. Turin Squadron has the liberty of recruiting from less desperate sources.

[BingTheWing]

Also important announcement: if your character is going to be Gold or Green Leader, their rank will have to be Flying Lieutenant. My Ghost Leader will be Squadron Leader.

[BingTheWing]

Will be offline for three days, sorry about the wait. I would like to reiterate my need for a co-GM.

[Oak7ree]

@BingTheWing If no one else volunteers to the position, I could be the Co-GM.

[PrinceAlexus]

Still finishing a CS.

Working on it. Taking time to get rewritten to fot format I'm happy with.

[Voltus_Ventus]

Also working on a character sheet, should be complete some time soon.

WIP

Name: Dzan (Jaan/Yaan) Orlowski

Rank: Flight Lieutenant

Serial Number: 39-51-58-88

Date of Birth: 3rd of October, 1917

Place of Birth: Prague, Bohemia, Austria-Hungary (Czechoslovakia)

Physical Appearance: Dzan stands at 5'9, and is of average build, with narrow shoulders and a small profile. His features are round and strong in his narrow face, a thin, sharp, crooked nose flanked by pale blue eyes. He has a cleft chin and sharp jaw, suffering from mild overbite. His hair is a cold black, limp and volumeless on top but shaved clean on the sides. A pencil mustache graces his upper lip, split half way along the left by a scar on his mouth. He has birth marks on his lower abdomen that resemble thin, dark claw marks.

Aircraft: Supermarine Spitfire

Callsign: There are three 'flights' in Turin Squadron - Green, Gold, and Ghost, composed of four planes each. Refer to the squadron roster in the Characters Tab. If you want to be a flight leader, ask a GM.

Psychological Evaluation:

~The Contents of This Dossier Are Classified. Access is restricted to the discretion of the Psychoanalytics Department at MI-16~

"Test, 1-2-3. Test, 1-2-3.

Subject Number 3-9-5-1-5-8-8-8, synoptic report.

Observations of the subject's conscious state reveal no signs of advanced forms of stress or mania. Unlike the survivors of Dynamo, the subject appears to have maintained a firm grasp of all their faculties excluding clearness of speech; though it has yet to be concluded whether this is due to poor English skills or the events that were sustained by them during their escape from France. A Czech interpreter will be required to gauge the fluidity of speech in the subject's mother tongue. Despite this however, it seems that the trauma suffered as a result of what the subject witnessed flying over France has manifested in the form of acute insomnia, and insufficient sleep punctuated by frequent night terrors. Due to the subject's flight experience and relative mental fortitude, I must refer them to the Ministry of The Interior for further psychological evaluation. Enclosed in this report are details of prescriptions that myself and my colleges heavily advise the administration of."

"The subject was raised in a Catholic home by whom they described as very devout parents. At first when confronted about their beliefs the subject was very hesitant to answer, claiming, and I quote, 'it is a matter that should remain between a person and themselves.' Though upon further pressuring they did profess a belief in God but a dissatisfaction with the church, and prefers to worship in their own way. That being said, the subject also expressed firm belief in Slavic, pre-Christian mythology, stating that 'there are far older forces at play than God.' To which they seemed distressed to be made to admit openly. Pertaining to the question about extraterrestrial beings, the subject states 'If there are things that lurk the forests that we do not yet know anything of, it is probably safe to say the same about the rest of the universe.'"

~Non-Euclidean Geometry~

~Disturbing Imagery~

~Fears, Discomforts, Phobias~

History: Discuss how your background has shaped your personality, especially in terms of being mentally ‘tough’ and worldly.

[PrinceAlexus]

MI-16 Special Evaluation Dossier. William Lysander. Candidate 258F

CLASSIFIED TOP SECRET. OPORATION TURIN ONLY. ACCESS RESTRICTED UPON COMPLETION.

Name:William Lysander
Rank: Flying Officer
Serial Number: 85429931
Date of Birth:19.04.1910
Place of Birth: Britain, England, Northumberland
Physical Appearance:
The below is a account built from witness and reports
Having been born and grown up in the dark times of WW1 William stands slightly shorter than average at 5'5 1/2 inches, short cropped dark hair and a solid but athletic build built up after 9 years Raf service and many hours working a aircraft loader and mechanic. Bright blue eyes, and a well established moustache well tended and kept neatly trimmed.
Aircraft: Supermarine Spitfire
Callsign: Gold 2

Psychological Evaluation:

Has shown strong nature of mind as result of upbringing, subject past and Military background had made for mental fortitude above normal peramiters. Subject 258F passes testing exceeding required level.

Subject 258F desire to learn needs to be directed appropriately but studies and intrest have grounded the candidate 258F well in non Abrahamic concepts. Understanding and apeceptence of changing ideas and forces existing beyond our understanding useful.

Testing revealed a ability to understand and mentally apecept irregular and alternative geometry. Passed test. Mark within tolerance for project. Extra training optional if needed.

Fear of burning up normal to most fliers. Not extreme, still with apceptble levels. Present in many candidates tested, seems to be instutinalised.

Fear of bombing raids. Not severe. From childhood believed, expected due to background. Within safe tolerances. Minimal risk of effecting duties.

Subject 258F deemed passing and potential candidate for Turin

History:

warning. Drawn from mixed accounts. Sources confirmed as accurate. Tests confirm honesty and loyalty to King and Country. Parents confirmed KIA in WW1. No direct family found.

Subject 258F born in Northumberland, parents killed in bombing during great War and grew up in Church funded orphanage. Education reports subject excelled and developed a strong charecter. Background reduces potential for blackmail and correction by enemy agents.

Subject 258F gained a grant to support training in mechanical college, engineering educated and showed a desire to learn. Often centred in Eastern and African cultures. Reports suggest is compatable with program goals.

Joined Raf between wars. Service recorded as Engineer and Aircraft armaments role. Ground crew and saw service in Palestine and Persian region. Service recorded as honorable. Records of leave suggest intrest in ideas beyond the known.

Original application to flight officer was passed, scores passed and met required physical terms. Group not selected for training due to limits at time in need for trained pilots and disarment programs. All candidates trained and activated due to war time conditions. Chosen as candidate for Turin oporations.

Subject past is clear of enemy contacts. Risk of German or Axis alignce clear.

RAF SERVICE
(full records attached and confirmed acurate. Summery below)
Enlisted 1930
Basic training pass 1931
Speclist training pass 1932,1933
Flight training pass 1934
Flighting training push back 1934. Indefinite.
Service in middle east. 1934-1937
Flight training activation 1939
Transfer to hazedous oporations status 1939

Background and educational status confirmed. RAF STATUS CONFIRMED. PASSED AND FIT FOR OPORATIONS. FOR COMMAND TURIN ONLY. FILE CLASSIFIED EYES ONLY. NO COPIES PERMITTED.

Had a go. Hope you like it.

[BingTheWing]

@PrinceAlexus

Can you be more specific regarding his beliefs? "He is open to change" is a bit vague. Try saying things like "he is fascinated with the existence of aliens" or "believes that all religions point to one god" or something like that. His interest in Eastern beliefs could play a big part in this. Also inject personality into it - is he cynical? Patriotic? Foul-tempered? CSes are supposed to be descriptive, after all.

Also go into more detail with his background. I could certainly see how a life in an orphanage could make or break you, but elaborate a little. Did he get into lots of fights with his peers? Was he rebellious or actively questioned authority? It is also worth mentioning that orphanages back then (and even now) were potential hotbeds of abuse, whether it be physical, verbal, sexual, etc.

Lastly, I'd encourage you to fix up your English syntax a little - there are many misspelled words in your CS ('apecept' twice in a row?). I'm not that strict with posting requirements, but at the very least make your writing easy to read.

[PrinceAlexus]

@PrinceAlexus

Can you be more specific regarding his beliefs? "He is open to change" is a bit vague. Try saying things like "he is fascinated with the existence of aliens" or "believes that all religions point to one god" or something like that. His interest in Eastern beliefs could play a big part in this. Also inject personality into it - is he cynical? Patriotic? Foul-tempered? CSes are supposed to be descriptive, after all.

Also go into more detail with his background. I could certainly see how a life in an orphanage could make or break you, but elaborate a little. Did he get into lots of fights with his peers? Was he rebellious or actively questioned authority? It is also worth mentioning that orphanages back then (and even now) were potential hotbeds of abuse, whether it be physical, verbal, sexual, etc.

Lastly, I'd encourage you to fix up your English syntax a little - there are many misspelled words in your CS ('apecept' twice in a row?). I'm not that strict with posting requirements, but at the very least make your writing easy to read.

@BingTheWing

I can edit it. I think some of the r personality got lost when I converted it t into a report format, I can upgrade it and add all that it.

And yeah, smart phone playing up again and not tagging stuff it seems. Il give it a run via a word processor.

[Voltus_Ventus]

I'm gonna drop out of this, sorry to say, I wish you guys happy RPing.

[PrinceAlexus]

MI-16 Special Evaluation Dossier. William Lysander. Candidate 258F

CLASSIFIED TOP SECRET. OPERATION TURIN ONLY. ACCESS RESTRICTED UPON COMPLETION.

Name:William Lysander
Rank: Flying Officer
Serial Number: 85429931
Date of Birth:19.04.1910
Place of Birth: Britain, England, Northumberland
Physical Appearance:
The below is a account built from witness and reports
Having been born and grown up in the dark times of WW1 William stands slightly shorter than average at 5'5 1/2 inches, short cropped dark hair and a solid but athletic build built up after 9 years Raf service and many hours working a aircraft loader and mechanic. Bright blue eyes, and a well established moustache well tended and kept neatly trimmed.
Aircraft: Supermarine Spitfire
Callsign: Gold 2

Psychological Evaluation:

Has shown strong nature of mind as result of upbringing, subject past and Military background had made for mental fortitude above normal parameters. Subject 258F passes testing exceeding required level.

Signs of past mental and emotional abuse. Coping mechanisms exist, compartmentalisation, colder range of emotion. Some degree of under development in emotional range. Pragmatic traits.

Subject 258F desire to learn needs to be directed appropriately but studies and interest have grounded the candidate 258F well in non Abrahamic concepts. Understanding and acceptance of changing ideas and forces existing beyond our understanding useful. Strongest interests in the nature of religion and gods, or source of the Abrahamic belief systems.

Study considered by university professor from REDACTED contracted as adviser, classed as unfocused, yet widespread. Good general level of expertise in broad range of areas and eras. PROFESSORS NAME REDACTED DUE TO SPECIALIST DUTIES. CLASSIFIED MI6 LEVEL 7 ONLY.

Testing revealed a ability to understand and mentally accept irregular and alternative geometry. Passed test. Mark within tolerance for project. Extra training optional if needed.

Fear of burning up normal to most fliers. Not extreme, still with acceptable levels. Present in many candidates tested, seems to be institutionalised.

Fear of bombing raids. Not severe. From childhood believed, expected due to background. Within safe tolerances. Minimal risk of affecting duties.
General compartmentalised personality, low risk of locking away trauma until effects negatively. Counter strategy in secondary notes.

Subject 258F deemed passing and potential candidate for Turin

History:

warning. Drawn from mixed accounts. Sources confirmed as accurate. Tests confirm honesty and loyalty to King and Country. Parents confirmed KIA in WW1. No direct family found.

Subject 258F born in Northumberland, parents killed in bombing during great War and grew up in Church funded orphanage. Education reports subject excelled and developed a strong character. Background reduces potential for blackmail and correction by enemy agents.

Reports suggest the home was emotionally and mentally abusive. Some signs of physical trauma consistent with corporal punishment. Tests suggest that this has manifested in a partially closed off and compartmentalised personality. This has done well to help Subject 258F excel in military service. Non emotional, colder, pragmatic. Recommended for service in the CLASSIFIED RED54856G section of CLASSIFIED if incompatible with Turin project.

Subject 258F gained a grant to support training in mechanical college, engineering educated and showed a desire to learn. Often centred in Middle East, Abrahamic, some Eastern cultures also studied. Reports suggest is compatible with program goals.

Joined Raf between wars. Service recorded as Engineer and Aircraft armaments role. Ground crew and saw service in Palestine and Persian region. Service recorded as honorable. Records of leave suggest interest in ideas beyond the known. This is recorded in various library and travel records as relating to the source of the Abrahamic religions but also not discounting the origins of other regions belief systems native to Middle East, western and Eastern cultures. Varies quite widely. Main area of search. Abrahamic.

Original application to flight officer was passed, scores passed and met required physical terms. Group not selected for training due to limits at time in need for trained pilots and disarmament programs. All candidates trained and activated due to war time conditions. Chosen as candidate for Turin operations.

Subject past is clear of enemy contacts. Risk of German or Axis sympathiser clear.

RAF SERVICE
(full records attached and confirmed accurate. Summary below)
Enlisted 1930
Basic training pass 1931
Specialist training pass 1932,1933
Flight training pass 1934
Flighting training push back 1934. Indefinite.
Service in middle east. 1934-1937
Flight training activation 1939
Transfer to hazardous operations status 1939

Background and educational status confirmed. RAF STATUS CONFIRMED. PASSED AND FIT FOR OPERATIONS. FOR COMMAND TURIN ONLY. FILE CLASSIFIED EYES ONLY. NO COPIES PERMITTED.

Edited it as best I can tonight. I can add further edits later if needed posting here to save progress.

[CaptainBritton]

Kenneth Rader

Name: Kenneth Dylan Rader
Rank: Flying Officer
Serial Number: 606-45-933
Date of Birth: Nov. 16, 1918
Place of Birth: Knox County, Tennessee, USA
Physical Appearance: Stands at 5’8” (172 cm), weighing 141 lbs (64 kg). Hair is colored brown. Irises are green. No tattoos or significant scars.
Aircraft: Supermarine Spitfire
Callsign: Gold Three
Psychological Evaluation:

The subject in question, F/O Kenneth D. Rader, was born 16th of November, 1918. Mother is a Registered Nurse, father is employed by the Tennessee Valley Authority. Father served in the United States Army with the 117th Infantry Rgt, 9th Infantry Division (redesignated 30th ID) in 1918 during the Second Battle of the Somme. Stated reasoning for joining was to, quote, “serve even if my country won’t.” Graduated from No. 9 Air Crew School in Ontario, Canada in October, 1939, 4th most proficient in his class.

In No. 9 ACS, subject expressed a quality described by himself and others as ‘grit’, a perceived phenomenon manifesting by courage and diligence despite failures and setbacks. Noted as a potentially useful trait in the Turin project.

Structured evaluation results are as follows:

1.1 Subject expressed belonging to the Methodist denomination of the Protestant division of Christianity. When questioned about existence of extraterrestrials, subject answered, quote, “Would be boring if there was nothing out there.” When questioned about the vastness of space, subject shrugged and gave no verbal answer. Lastly, the question on the significance of the Human race was met with a question of whether the question could be answered without other extraterrestrials or a sense of scale to compare to.

1.2 Subject, in the 45-minute time allotted, expressed a rudimentary understanding of the subject, passing the 15-question written exam with 12/15.

1.3 The subject, while disgusted, could not be described as horrified, rather intrigued at the material pertaining to the graphic stimuli. The portion pertaining to the theoretical monsters incited the subject to express questions of the authenticity of the photos, however was satisfied given the explanation of the ‘theoretical’ portion.

1.4 The subject, within the portion pertaining to discomforts, fears, and phobias, expressed a slight discomfort at the sight of blood, but other subject matters pertaining to death incited the response, quote, “Lord, let it be quick should it happen.” Phobias expressed include extreme Glossophobia, the phobia of public speaking, along with Enochlophobia, the phobia of crowds. Noted that the two phobias most likely are the result of eachother. When the subject was questioned on what experience might have caused the phobias, the subject provided no comment.

Overall, the subject expressed the inherent qualities essential for recommendation for the Turin project. The presence of ‘grit’, this inherent courage, aligns with the qualities required for the project, and demonstrates acceptable mental fortitude. The structured evaluation results showed a slightly above average academic understanding, and a healthy ability to reason and be open to the presence of things outside the sphere of comfort.

Signed,
Cpt. Kimberly Hawkins, MD, RCMS

History:
Subject, Kenneth D. Rader, was born 16th of November, 1918 in the municipality of Farragut, Knox County, Tennessee, United States. During subject’s birth, subject’s father was overseas in Europe as part of the American Expeditionary Force. Subject had average childhood. Attended Copper Ridge School until the age of 16. Worked with the local Works Progress Administration branch, along with the Tennessee Valley Authority as a manual laborer until the age of 20, when the subject expressed interest to the predecessor branches of the Clayton Knight Committee, and was one of the first to be accepted into the program and, with consent of both parents, was discreetly given a train ticket to Toronto, Canada in February, 1939, where he was sent to No. 9 Air Crew School as a candidate for the first ‘Eagle Squadron’, No. 71 Squadron (on official documentation, subject is still listed as F/O in No. 71 Squadron). After graduation from No. 9 ACS in October, 1939, subject was selected for screening within the Turin project in November.

[BingTheWing]

@PrinceAlexus @CaptainBritton Accepted.

I will be rather inactive for the rest of this week, and I apologize. Maybe you guys could start brainstorming character story arcs?

[PrinceAlexus]

@PrinceAlexus @CaptainBritton Accepted.

I will be rather inactive for the rest of this week, and I apologize. Maybe you guys could start brainstorming character story arcs?

@BingTheWing

Sure. I have idea that the whole fact Canada, US, UK so far. Could be abit of rivalry and contrasts occur like in any orgonisation.

As a "new" officer in some regards could be intresting how someone reacts to that from the ranks too.

[Oak7ree]

How many here have seen the Dunkirk by Christopher Nolan? I must say it's audio and sound effects really was really well done, and especially when I saw it in the cinema, the Stukas really creeped me out.