[OOC] [R6] Whispers of The Blazing Sky

[CaptainSully]

Here's my CS:

Ghost

Name
Robert Cadogan

Operator Alias
Ghost

Age
31

Gender
Male

Nationality
Welsh / British

Birth-date / Location
2nd November / Cardiff

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Special Forces Group
Special Reconnaissance Regiment



Appearance

Inside AO

Outside AO

Standing at 6'1" with a fairly muscular frame Sully is a fairly imposing figure. He has pale blue eyes, mid-length black hair and a short beard. He likes to wear a suit in his private life, finding them comfortable. In urban operations he tends to wear dark camouflage fatiques but will adjust to fit the environment he is in.

Psych Profile
● Focussed ● Determined ● Honest ● Courageous ●

Ghost is the kind of person who asks no questions when a friend needs help, running to their aid as soon as he possibly can. This applies in day to day life and on the battlefield. There have been instances in his service history where he has thrown caution to the wind to try and retrieve wounded comrades. It is not that he doesn't care for his safety, he just truly believes in the brothers in arms mentality. He builds strong attachments to those he regularly serves with viewing them as brothers and sisters.

He has a switch in his brain that allows him to instantly go from Joe public to special forces operator in an instant. This has been shown throughout his career, particularly during the terrorist incident in London when he was off duty. He went from enjoying a meal with friends to taking down two of the terrorists in the space of ten seconds.

In terms of trauma as a result of his time in service, he doesn't suffer flashbacks or suffer any form of night terrors. The only real smudge on his profile is that he still doesn't forgive himself for the death of Sergeant Hicks during his first deployment. He can occassionally get emotional about it when he is watching a particularly emotional war film or when heavily inebriated.

Relationships
●Mark "Mute" Chandar [Good Friends]
●Mike 'Thatcher' Baker [Respectful Assosciate]
●Gilles 'Montagne' Tourè [Non-Speaking Terms]
●Olivier "Lion" Flament [Respectful Assosciate]
●Alexandr 'Tachanka' Senaviev [Friendly]
●Monika 'IQ' Weiss [Friendly]

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Stance in Combat
Attacker / Defender

Armour to Speed Rating
Armour ▰▱▱
Speed ▰▰▰

Operator Equipment

● Remington ACR [Primary]

^{● x1/x2 Thermal Sight
● Foregrip
● Barrel Integrated Silencer}

● L129A1 [Primary]

^{● 4x32 Acog
● Bipod
● Barrel Integrated Silencer}

● P226 Mk.25 [Secondary]

^{● Attached Silencer}

● Mac-11 Personal Defense Weapon [Secondary]

^{● Attached Silencer
● Folding Stock}

● Claymore [Equipment 1]
● Smoke Grenade [Equipment 1]
● Breaching Charge [Equipment 2]
● Second Smoke Grenade[Equipment 2]

Operator Ability



Using wireless hacking hardware and an advanced AI, Ghost is able to automatically hack directly into enemy cameras and drones. Any camera or drone not registed on the R7 equipment network within a ten metre radius will cease to work providing nothing but static in both visuals and audio. Once outside of range, the cameras and drones will work as normal once more.

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Biography
From a young age Rob wanted to carry on the family tradition of joining the Paras. His grandfather, father, uncle and older brother had all be part of the regiment and he wanted to continue that on. The military had always been a big part of his life from a young age as his family followed his father around the world through various deployments. Some time in Germany and Canada was followed by domestic life in their home village of Ynysddu. During that time his father was serving oversea in the war on Terror and was unfortunately killed by an IED. The years that followed were difficult, particularly for Rob's mother as they all tried to deal with the death of his father. This did nothing but harden Robert's resolve to become a soldier in Her Majesty's Armed Forces.

At the age of eighteen Rob was accepted into the Parachute Regiment following in the footsteps of the the men in his family. It wasn't until his second year in the regiment that he saw combat. He and his platoon were sent to the Middle East to fight against the continued threat of militants and had some great successes against them. Unfortunately it was during this time something happened to Rob that he still carries with him. While on patrol his squad were ambushed by a significantly larger force of militants and initial spray of bullets he caught a bullet to the leg. He was left in a small ditch that did nothing to hide his position from the approaching militants. His sergeant, Michael Hicks ran across the open terrain under heavy cover fire provided by the rest of their squad. With a few metres to cover Hick took a bullet to the rib but he pushed on until the pair were in cover. He collapsed to the floor moments later and attempts to revive him were unsuccessful. Rob blames himself for the death of Sergeant Hicks and will not be told otherwise. He spoke at his funeral and promised to show the same bravery and courage to save his fellow soldiers in the future.

After his recovery was finished he returned to active duty a different soldier. He was steeled and determined, fighting the enemy with a ruthless efficiency that eventually caught the notice of one of the British special forces regiments, the Special Reconnaissance Regiment. He undertook their training and was eventually given the emerald grey beret assosciated with the regiment. In the years that followed he was sent around the world on undercover operations, dealing with terrorist organisations of different backgrounds. His regiment saw to the capture of several high profile Islamist militant group leaders as well the destruction of a well known South American drug cartel. Beyond his accomplishments in the field, he developed skills in electronics and computers. He had a natural talent for these fields and used them to assist in missions throughout his career.

During some downtime in the British capital during a warm summer day, Rob was with some friends enjoying a meal outside on Oxford Street when a van was driven into a nearby restaurent. Seeing the event unfold he picked up his steak knife from the table and rushed across the street. He waited several moments, expecting the van to explode but it never came. From the van emerged three men wielding large kitchen knives who began to charge any civilian they could see. By time he closed the gap to the nearest attacker he saw a young woman drop to the floor lifeless. Catching the man by surprise Rob gripped the man by the neck and stabbed him three times in the heart before leaving him to hit the floor dead.

He picked up his knife and made towards the next attacker who was chasing an older gentleman towards him. As the older man passed, Rob took a stand and began to avoid the incoming knife thrusts of the attacker. He deflected the attackers arm on his third flailing thrust, leaving the terrorist open. Rob drove his knife straight into the mans throat, tugging hard to the side to cause as much damage as he could. The man dropped his own knife, clutching at his throat with blood filled gargles as he bled out on the floor.

Looking for the third man Rob spotted him trying to get to to a nearby restaurent. The now lone attacker was soon dodging chairs and tables as the guests at the restaunt began to throw whatever the could at him. From the other side of the road the same was happening and then with an almight thud someone connected with a brick to the side of the mans head, knocking him unconscious. With knife still in hand Rob sprinted over to him and restrained him as the sounds of sirens filled the air.

A further few years serving with the Special Reconnaissance Regiment went by without issue, that was until Rainbow reactivated. He was called to his regimental HQ in Hereford that is shared with the Special Air Service and was personally greeted by Mark "Mute" Chandar. Mark had read through the profiles of all currently serving SAS, SBS and SRR operators and was granted permission by Rainbow to personally handpick a group to take part in selection. One of these people was Rob.

Training and Experience
Parachute Regiment
● 4 years service with the Parachute Regiment
● 8 years service with the Special Reconnaissance Regiment
● 1 years as an on-field Operator for Rainbow
Family
● Lorna Cadogan - Mother [Alive]
● Iwan Cadogan - Father [Deceased]
● Kyle Cadogan - Brother [Alive]

Theme Song

[Songster Gecko]

Er'lang

Name
Hua Ganzheng

Callsign
Er'lang

Age
28

Sex
Male

Nationality
Chinese

Date of Birth/Place
8th April/Shenyang, Liaoning Province

Special Forces Group
People's Armed Police Force

Appearance

Hua Ganzheng circa 2015

Ganzheng is not a particularly imposing individual, standing at roughly 1.78 meters tall and weighing in at 68 kilograms. His slim frame belies the strength in his sinewy muscles, and in combat he is more than able of holding his own. His brown eyes are set into a serious face that is almost eerily stone-like, as if he were truly unable of emoting.

In combat, he chooses to wear the equipment that he is most comfortable with, which would either be the standard camouoflage of the PAPF, or an all-black kit. Outside of combat, he would still choose to wear off-duty fatigues or just a t-shirt with his combat pants and boots.

Profile
'Silk hiding steel' is a phrase most often used to describe the quintessential aristocratic lady of Imperial China. She would be well-versed in etiquette, soft-spoken, and carry herself with a air of grace and elegence. However, should anyone threaten the safety of her person or that of her family, then she would quickly prove them wrong with a clear, sharp mind and an almost ruthless determination to deal with the threat.

Although Ganzheng - a young man hailing from one of China's north-eastern provinces - is perhaps the farthest thing from an ancient Chinese noblewoman, the phrase still fits him rather aptly. On the surface, he displays a rather gentle disposition; always willing to use soft approaches as a first resort, unfailingly polite, and generally a man of a few words.

However, should push come to shove, or should all other efforts be found wanting, Ganzheng has no qualms about resorting to using tough and oftentimes violent methods to achieve victory. Dedicated to both his team mates and his profession, he sees no difference between operational failure and personal failure; the former can only be the result of the latter, as far as he is concerned. As such, in missions, he is a very focused individual, and cares little for accolades or personal glory. He is simply there to get the job done as efficiently as possible.

Role
Attacker / Defender

Equipment

1. QBZ-97-1 Longbow (Primary)
<sup>- Holographic sight w/ 3x Magnifier
- Tactical Flaslight
- Green laser sight
- Silencer (Optional)</sup>

2. QBS-09 (Primary)
<sup>- Tactical flashlight
- Breaching muzzle</sup>

3. QSZ-06 (Secondary)
<sup>- Green laser sight
- Silencer</sup>

4. JS-9 (Secondary)
^{- Silencer}

- 2X Flashbang grenades
- 1X Smoke grenades
- 1X Breaching charge

Ability: Que'qiao (Lit. Magpie Bridge)
The Que'qiao Intelligence Gathering Device consists of two main components: A central networking and data collection device called Qiao (Bridge), and five miniature, semi-autonomous drones known as Que (Magpies). The Magpies are, despite their name, not aerial drones. Rather, they are spherical objects measuring approximately two inches in diameter. A central ring housing a camera is sandwiched on both sides by free-rotating hemispheres, which provides propulsion. An inertial propulsion system allows the Magpies to 'jump' over small obstacles and to ascend steps.

Utilising cloud-computing and hive-mind networking technology, the Magpies are able to draw on the Bridge's computational power to bypass most security systems, allowing either the operator to take control of remotely-controlled devices, or for the Magpie to begin data mining and extraction operations. Fitted with a camera and microphone, the Magpies are also capable of carrying out usual surveillance duties. The movements of the Magpies are coordinated by a rudimentary AI onboard the Bridge, thus allowing for minimal operator input in control and deployment; the operator needs only to send the Magpies off on their initial path, and the Bridge would automatically prevent them from getting too close to one another to prevent detection and to maximise efficiency.

Biography
Ganzheng grew up in a military family. Starting from his great-grandfather, who had fought in the Boxer Rebellion of 1911, and then took part in the Xinhai Revolution later that same year. His grandfather and granduncles fought as communist insurgents in the North-east of China during the Second World War, and then carried on to serve in the People's Volunteer Army during the Korean War. His father only barely missed taking part in the Sino-Vietnamese war, but did serve in the army during the tumultuous 1980s.

As such, Ganzheng had always known that he would end up serving his country in one way or another. The only difference was that instead of joining the People's Liberation Army, his path took him to the People's Armed Police Force. The PLA, while a respectable force in Ganzheng's eyes, seemed far too hands-off to him; they guarded the frontiers, went on maneuvers, but Ganzheng wanted something more active and more direct when it came to serving the people. He wanted to be there whenever and wherever the people needed him.

Thus, Ganzheng joined his local police department at the age of eighteen. As a patrol cop, he displayed a knack for reading people. He could quite accurately determine whether or not suspects were lying to him based on their expressions, gestures, and manner of speaking. This skill was further developed when his superiors sent him for further training to become an interrogator. However, Ganzheng chose to apply for the Special Police Unit soon after the completion of his course.

With the Special Police Unit, he introduced some rather questionable methods into his set of interrogation tactics. Of course, there were strict regulations on physical means, but as far as Ganzheng was concerned, the PAPF were rather vague when it came to things relating to the psychological. Regardless, he became rather well-known for his ability to extract the truth from suspects. His callsign, 'Er'lang', reflect this; in Chinese mythology, Er'lang is the god bearing the third, truth-seeking eye.

Ganzheng's performance as part of the Special Police Unit impressed his superiors enough that they sent him to Beijing to attend the selection course for the elite Snow Leopard Commando Unit. Though Ganzheng was byno means an exemplary applicant, he did pass selection with above average results. His first year with the SLCU was rather ordinary; he took part in drills, active operations, and generally did everything a trooper could expect to do. In his second year, however, he voluntarily attended courses on electronic warfare, which resulted in him developing the Que'qiao Intelligence Gathering Device over the course of two years.

With his rather specific skill-set, and his commitment to duty, his superiors chose him to represent the PAPF - and by extension, China - in the newly activated Rainbow Seven.

Relationships
- Hua Shao: Father
- Hua Ying: Mother
- Hua Rou'lan: Younger Sister

Service History
- 2 years with Shenyang Prefecture Garrison, People's Armed Police
^{- Received training as an interrogator}
- 4 years with Dandong Municipal Special Police Unit, People's Armed Police
^{- Information extraction specialist}
- 4 years with Snow Leopard Commando Unit, People's Armed Police
<sup>- Information gathering specialist
- Electronic espionage specialist</sup>

[Bee]

I'm in!

[cunfuzzler]

Sinjang

Name:
Park Yoon-Hee

Callsign:
Sinjang

Age:
30

Gender:
Female

Nationality:
South Korean

DOB/Place:
July 30th, Pyeongchang

CTU:
KNP-SOU


Appearance:

Park Yoon-Hee

Yoon-Hee doesn't particularly stand out when outside of uniform standing at 5'6"(1.67 Meters) and weighing in at 134lbs(61kg). She generally keeps her hair in a messy rear spiral bun for almost all occasions, only letting her hair down for very special occasions Outside of combat she generally sticks to a fairly simple wardrobe of jeans and Ts and tank tops almost always paired with one of a collection of trenchcoats to conceal her sidearm.

Psychological Profile:

Yoon-Hee is a consummate professional, stone faced and all business she follows orders to the letter and expects others to do the same. The only exception to this is of course when her comrades are in the line of fire. She has only shown a willingness to divert from her strict adherence to protocol in situations wherein allies or civilians are in direct danger.

Outside of the job she is much the same, rarely showing any emotion without a concerted effort from those around her to get a reaction of some kind. She is always on the lookout for danger and only allows herself to relax in very rare situations. She is not by any means personable, but her professionalism does extend to social niceties, always being sure to use the proper title of others in conversation and making an almost visible effort to be polite in social settings.

All said she does have something of a nationalist streak, Yoon-Hee holds a genuine belief in the superiority Korean technology, engineering and social constructs. This has been somewhat assuaged in recent years with her participation in joint operations with special forces of other nations and efforts from military psychiatrists, but is still apparent once you get scratch underneath the surface.

Role:
Attacker

Equipment

Primary: 2nd Generation Daewoo K11
- Integrated laser rangefinder/thermal scope
- Integrated 20mm airburst grenade launcher

Secondary: Daewoo K7
- Integrated suppressor

Secondary: H&K USP 45
- Red dot sight
- Tactical flashlight

- Smoke Grenades
- Breaching Charges

Operator Ability: Extent
While the K11 is practically an ability in it's own right, Yoon-Hee does bring an actual gadget to the table. But while the K11 is a product of cutting edge technology and thousands of man hours of engineering the Extent is pretty much the opposite. the Extent is for all intents and purposes a ladder. A man-portable ladder with a motor that allows it to extend to any length up to 12 feet within a couple seconds, but still a ladder all the same.

Bio:
Born and raised in Pyeongchang the youngest of three sibling and only daughter her adolescence was unremarkable and quiet apart from the occasional scares of North Korean aggression that came with living in a city close to the border. She grew up with a close yet very very competitive relationship with her brothers, always seeking to best them in every aspect from academics to skiing. So despite having no intention of joining any military branch it was natural that she did immediately out of school after her brothers had both been conscripted.

Yoon-Hee joined the KNP only a few weeks after finishing school. She found out quickly she was a natural at police work as well as picking up firearms as naturally as she would a pair of chopsticks. After three years of distinguished service she took the first opportunity she got to join the KNP's SOU. As a member of the SOU Yoon-Hee was given the ostensibly 'easy' job of being assigned to the Jeju Agency. Yoon-Hee while pleased with getting a position on the SOU was admittedly a little upset that she had been assigned to the relatively quiet island. She felt sure that it would be an assignment that would never afford her an opportunity to excel or prove herself.

For the next four years it seemed she was right, mostly only being called upon to arrest high risk criminals and generally spending more time in training exercises than actual danger. That was until her unit was called upon to deal with a particularly nasty situation, a hostage situation at the Jeju airport, a group of armed men had taken over an entire terminal. They were demanding 500 Billion Won, ten parachutes, and a fully fueled plane with a female pilot and copilot. Seeing the opportunity Yoon-Hee volunteered herself to pose as the co-pilot, originally the proposition was dismissed, but when the hostage takers accelerated their plans to executed hostages, her superiors were left with little choice.

Paired with a brave civilian pilot, given a crash course on the inner working of the plane she would be on, and armed only with a knife and the smallest .38 she had ever seen both in holsters on either calf, within the hour she was in the co-pilot's seat as her 'partner' taxi'd the plane up to the terminal and watched as the hostage takers boarded the plane along with several unlucky hostages they had decided to bring with them, she counted three hostiles and twelve hostages. About ten minutes into flight they were instructed to turn towards Mongolia and hail all pursuing jets and instruct them to fall off or they would begin executing hostages. Sensing her opportunity she returned from the cabin a few minutes later to inform the hostage takers that they were struggling to hail the F-16s. Luckily they took the bait and one of them followed her into the cabin to "Do it himself". No sooner had he picked up the radio than she disarmed him and jammed her knife through his throat. Knowing she had at most a minute to prepare before they got suspicious she quickly decided she would wait until one of them approached to check on their friend and rely on her aim from there. Unfortunately they didn't, instead shouting for their friend and demanding his response. With no options left Yoon-Hee grabbed the rifle off the body of the man she had dispatched and made the two if not most impressive definitely the most important shots of her life.

Not even a month had passed before she was informed that she had caught the eye of the Seoul SOU, eager at the chance to prove herself in the capital she took the opportunity without hesitation. Since then she has worked hard to impress her superiors and has for the most part excelled at every opportunity.

Relationships:
Park Sang-hyeok - Eldest Brother
Park In-seok - Elder Brother
[Redacted]

Service Record:
3 years with Pyeongchang KNP
4 years with Jeju KNP-SOU
5 years with Seoul KNP-SOU

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[Smike]

Name: Blyskawica "Bly" Biala
Callsign: Tlaloc
Age: 30
Nationality: American
DOB/Place: January 2nd 1989, Los Angeles
Service Record: United States Marine Corps 3 years (Awarded a Purple Heart) Los Angeles Police Department 5 years, FBI Hostage Rescue Team 4 years

SERVARE VITAS

Appearance:

Out of Combat

In Combat

When not on duty Bly tends to wear outfits that most would describe as "grunge", finding herself at home in worn flannel over ragged t-shirts, worn jeans and Doc Martens. She rarely covers her head, preferring to let her dyed blue hair show. She's not exactly tall but is noticeably muscular, standing at 5'6" and weighing 164 pounds.

Profile:Bly is friendly and somewhat soft-spoken in person, preferring to negotiate or try and find common ground in arguments than raise her voice above her normal speaking volume. A trait that set her apart from many of her fellow Devil Dogs it nevertheless served her well when serving as a negotiator for the LAPD. She speaks with her hands, gesturing as she talks animatedly about any number of subjects ranging from contemporary art and pop culture to photography and cinema. She's worldly and cultured, spending much of her free time collecting antiques and curios.

During a mission her primary goal is ensuring the welfare of any hostages or civilian bystanders in the area of operations, a by product of the death of her brother and her training as a police officer and HRT member. She places a premium on extreme aggression in an attempt to ensure that the opposition is crushed before they can do more harm. This reflected in her choice of weaponry, huge amounts of heavy ordance for clearing out hostiles and a nonlethal option for when there are civilians in the AO.

Role:Attack/Defense
Bio: Blyskawica Biala was born to family of Polish immigrants to the United States, the second of three children and the first to be born in California. Her childhood was somewhat unremarkable, earning decent grades in elementary and middle school, playing with the family dog (Szalony) and taking part in extracurricular sports such as soccer and softball. Her nickname was given to her by a friend that found "Blyskawica" completely unpronounceable. When shown how it was spelled this young acquaintance decided to refer to her simply as "Bly" and the name stuck.

By the time she was fourteen Bly had decided on her career: she was going to be a photographer. A family friend ran a studio in the heart of Los Angeles and she spent much of her free time there, devoting hours and days to learning about lighting and how to develop her own photos. The young girl had a knack for it, winning multiple competitions and was dead set on studying photography in college until her brother died.

Piotr was running errands and decided to take his little sister with him, the pair patiently waiting in line at a the jewelry store to pick out a necklace for his fiancee when it was robbed. Three masked stormed in, firing guns in the air and demanding that the safes be opened. Police were called and there was a tense three hour stand-off, neither side willing to back down. Bly and Piotr spent the time huddled in a corner, the brother whispering to his sister that everything was going to be okay.

By the end of the third hour the gunmen were clearly nervous, arguing in hushed tones among themselves and brandishing their weapons as they screamed at hostages. A mistake was bound to be made at some point and it took the form of the one of the masked robber's pistols going on accidentally. In an instant the shooting started, windows and drywall being shattered as the police unloaded a hail of lead into the store, the bandits firing back. In less than twenty seconds it was all over. The casualties included the three gunmen, two officers and one hostage: Piotr.

And just like that, Bly's life had changed for the worse. She didn't talk for more than a year after the incident, no longer showing interest in photography or sports or anything besides staying in her room. There was nothing for her anymore, her brother had been cut down by a stray bullet and she wished it had been her instead. But one can't grieve forever and she eventually recovered, albeit now lacking the will to apply herself in school. She barely managed to pass high school and was looking at minimum wage jobs near here when she saw an ad for the United States Marines. On a whim she decided to visit a recruiting office and signed up for active duty. Her parents found out about the decision when she was on her way to Camp Pendleton.

She excelled in boot camp, finding that she enjoyed the rigorous training and daily routines. She passed through basic training and was shipped off to Afghanistan to serve in active duty. The first two tours of duty passed without major incident but on the third she caught a piece of flak from an IED, earning herself a Purple Heart in the process. While not life threatening it made her rethink her decisions. Why was she fighting in the middle of a desert when people back home needed her help? When the time for re-enlistment came she didn't sign the papers, catching a plane back to California and joining the LAPD.

Bly was a good cop, following the book and training herself in preparation for her real goal: the SWAT team. After five years as a beat cop she got the job, receiving training in negotiation and serving multiple high risk warrants. Her track record attracted the attention of the FBI's prestigious Hostage Rescue Team where she served for four years until being inducted into Rainbow.

Equipment

1. AA-12(Primary)
32 Round Drum Mags (12 Gauge), Sightmark Ultra Shot Reflex Sight
2. KRISS Vector(Secondary)
25 Round Mags(.45 ACP), 9SD Suppressor, SPARC 2 Red Dot Sight
3. Ultimax 100(Primary)
100 Drum Mags (5.56mm) Trijicon MGRS Reflex Sight
4. KSG(Secondary)
Dual Tube System capable of holding 15 shells (12 gauge), EOtech EXPS2-0 Holosight
5. Zipties
6.Ka-Bar knife
OPERATOR GADGET: INDRA
An experimental weapon designed for crowd control in situations where lethal force might be necessary. It has two settings helpfully labeled HIGH and LOW (or RARE and WELL-DONE if going by the bits of tape Bly stuck over them.) LOW is nonlethal, HIGH is very lethal indeed. INDRA has a range of roughly 60 feet and the current can pass through metal or other conductors. This is useful in situations where human shields are involved, allowed the Operator to incapacitate both the hostage and the suspect.