[OOC] XCOM: Retaliation

[thedman]

Well, they may be easier to hit, but they provide a lot more firepower, and a lot of AoE bonuses. Although I get what you mean, I mostly used gene mods instead of MEC's.

[Jangel13]

Yeah don't get me wrong a mech on the field will make the difference but he can't even take cover. He is basically a giant bullseye

[thedman]

You mostly have to rely on clever positioning to avoid getting surrounded by too many enemies.

[Jangel13]

Yeah but fact is we don't always have that option. Going inside one of their ships for example is an easy way to get boxed in

[thedman]

Well, I can't argue with you on that.

[Jangel13]

Exactly more then a few of the maps include indoor levels ashtrays and a mech in a small space does more harm then good.

[thedman]

True, in those cases it's best to bring normal soldiers.

[Ithradine]

I find them extremely valuable actually. The rocket fist was a guaranteed 24 damage fully upgraded and the flamethrower took care of chyrsasslids like butter. I've only ever used heavies as Mech soldiers however, since they basically replace them and are more versatile

But thats actual game.

RP-wise they will have either two roles: support or tank. I mean one of my favorite part of the mechs was fighting muton beserkers and beating the shit out of them in melee combat

[Ithradine]

FYI however, augmentation is going to be VERY strong in this RP. You will basically become Captain America when all is done.

[thedman]

Well, that's good, since I was planning to go down the augmentation path.

Also, there is nothing more satisfying than mech-punching Chryssalids.

[Zoey Boey]

Nian Zhen, Medic

Name: Nian Zhen
Age: 28
Nationality: Chinese
Appearance:

My Hider

Biography: Her father was an accountant and her mother was a date entry manager in a large corporation in Hong Kong. Adrenaline was not a common factor in her family. She had two sisters, and a healthy competition was inspired amongst them. While her sisters went on to become a lawyer and a doctor, Nian Zhen was struck with a wanderlust and patriotic duty. Terrorist attacks from strange groups had begun to sprout up around the world, and in China. She felt it her responsibility to do something to protect the world and her homeland. So, the excitable Nian Zhen acquired a medical liscence during army training. She became a field medic in the Chinse People's Liberation Army, joining the Ground Force branch. It soon became clear she had a talent for protecting others and herself on the field of battle.

The rumors of alien contact were hard to avoid. Interested in perhaps humanity's greatest threat, Nian Zhen was more than willing to join XCOM, the world's true first and last line of defense against extraterrestial invaders.

Base of Operations: Oceania
Squad: (Will be assigned)

Class: Medic

Rank: Squaddie

Personality: Nian Zhen is naturally optimistic. She believes in humanity and the future of XCOM, as well as the innate goodness in all human beings. Kind, compassionate, if naive at times. Intelligence is one of her strengths, she knows her craft and the technical aspects of other professions well.

Other: Being from China, she has several cultural traits that are unique to most western cultures.
Strengths: Medical knowledge and appliance of that skill under pressure.

Weaknesses: While more skilled with a gun that the average soldier, compared to her squad mates she is not a good shot.
Psionic-Potential: No
Mech Soldier Candidate: No

i love the story of the first XCOM

[Ithradine]

@Zoey White

Glad to have you on board! Please copy and paste your CS over in the character tab

[HachiRoku]

Seems interesting! May I write up a CS?

[Ithradine]

Go for it

[Evil Snowman]

I should have my CS up in the next 24 hours ... maybe. If not in the next 48 at least. Weekends are busy times for me.

[NPC]

Any idea when we are starting this?

[Ciphra]

Glad to see this up, an haven't forgotten just super busy so I just thought I'd note that I will still be making a sheet, just gotta get through the day and hope I ahve time at the end!

[Jangel13]

FYI however, augmentation is going to be VERY strong in this RP. You will basically become Captain America when all is done.

@Ithradine

Please I'll be better! Last time I checked captain America can't become invisible

[Ithradine]

@NPC

It won't be long. Tomorrow I will be posting the first IC post. That doesn't mean that people still can't make their characters and join however.

@Ciphra

Looking forward to it!

@Jangel13

That's the kind spirit we need in XCOM! Also jumping massive buildingd

[HachiRoku]

Hiroya Mochizuki

Minimum effort, maximum result.
Name: Hiroya 'Black Lightning' Mochizuki (望月広也「黒い稲妻」)
Age: 29
Nationality: Japanese (Shinjuku, Tokyo)
Appearance:

Biography: Born and raised on the streets of Shinjuku, Hiroya learned that the world wasn't fair early on. Strapped for money to support himself as a young adult, and his younger sister Miyuki's school tuition, he was caught in a desperate situation, culminating in low-life jobs for the Inagawa Group, one of Japan's largest Yakuza gangs. Eventually, a confrontation with a bosozoku gang led to them kidnapping his sister. Enraged, Hiroya stole an MP7 and HK417 from the Inagawa stronghold, sneaking into the bosozoku base and killing the gangsters who had held Miyuki hostage. Rather than offer a stern reprimand, his superiors saw his potential, promoting him to a clandestine assassin's role. After some years of performing covert operations for Inagawa, Hiroya (codenamed 'Black Lightning', or '黒い稲妻') was noticed by XCOM's recruitment divison. Come 2015, an alien attack pod had landed in Tokyo, with Miyuki presumed dead. Not soon after, an XCOM mole, serving as an Inagawa director, ordered Hiroya to perform a counter-assault on Thin Men, posing as Yakuza members assassinating Prime Minister Abe in Tokyo, and linking up with the remaining alien elements. The alien spies were easily outmatched by the vengeant Hiroya, who knew the streets like the back of his hand and wished to avenge his fallen sister. With minimal time wasted or public notified, the Thin Men fell one-by-one, and in moments, Hiroya had done the job, as usual. Before he could tell his superior of his most recent victims' odd blood and patterns, he had been spilled the beans: the Council liked his audition.
Base of Operations: Asia
Squad:
Class: Scout
Rank: Squaddie
Personality: While Hiroya is able to take orders and cooperate if necessary, he is very much a 'lone wolf'- give him an objective, directions, and supplies, and he can produce an effective result all on his own. Still struck by grief over the apparent loss of his sister, he tends not to open up about his past, especially given his most recent occupation.
Other: Theme
Strengths: Stealth, recon, quick & short encounters
Weaknesses: Drawn-out battle, being flanked
Psionic-Potential: Y
Mech Soldier Candidate: N