[OOC] GEARs: Silent Line [Anthro, Sci-Fi Mecha Roleplay]

[Slypheed]

I'm going to drop out of this. Won't be able to finish my character for an unknown amount of days.
Best of luck

[redbaron1234]

Okay so quick question while I am writing up my CS. I see we have both Personal and GEARS equipment. It sounds like we are going to be pilots but also an infantry squad? Or are we mainly going ot be in our mechs?

[Rhona W]

I'm going to drop out of this. Won't be able to finish my character for an unknown amount of days.
Best of luck

@Slypheed

This gives me a sad D: Welcome to join back in when you have time though.

Okay so quick question while I am writing up my CS. I see we have both Personal and GEARS equipment. It sounds like we are going to be pilots but also an infantry squad? Or are we mainly going ot be in our mechs?

@redbaron1234

Most in GEARs, but there'll be occasions to get out of a GEAR to carry out the last part of an objective; the concept is that we'll be mostly operating with very little or no support, so will have to sometimes get our hand/hooves/paws dirty to get the mission completed. Plus GEARs operate 'close to the ground' as it were, so good to have your infantry skills up to scratch too. Kind of like modern-day tanks crews also have to have their personal weapons etc.

[Esailia]

*A murr can be heard in the corner as a certain otter pours over a drone’s innards* I, the great Sprinsteam shall create an army of foot soldiers so adorable they will conquer with mere looks!

*Coughs quietly* what I meant to say was....that’s a pretty fun way to both balance and spice up the combat and roleplay styles. I approve~

[Lurking Shadow]

*A murr can be heard in the corner as a certain otter pours over a drone’s innards* I, the great Sprinsteam shall create an army of foot soldiers so adorable they will conquer with mere looks!...

@Esailia

but what if Goths? I think they tend to be naturally averse to conventional definitions of 'adorable' but otherwise good idea. Don't forget to make em waterproof and maybe add parachutes in case ground deployments are impractical.

*goes back to considering how much boom is too much boom*

[Rhona W]

IC will probably go up tomorrow sometime, will be working out how I want it to start in my head first.

Also, in case I didn't drop it in the rules, there's no posting order; just have a bit of common sense and don't spam the threads. I try and get a round of IC posts from everyone, before replying with a post of my own, unless there's something that specifically needs clarity or another post

[Esailia]

*Works furiously on army of mini robot otters with jet packs and are water tight and chirp so cutely but have black fur and spiked collars*

Almost done~! And take your time Silver, I feel like a good opener is very important to get right~

[Slypheed]

*goes back to considering how much boom is too much boom*

@Lurking Shadow

I poked my head back in here to see what what ya'll were talking about and see this heretical thought.

[Lurking Shadow]

<Snipped quote by Lurking Shadow>

I poked my head back in here to see what what ya'll were talking about and see this heretical thought.

@Slypheed

I like big boom, but sometimes big boom is too much boom. Case in point, that boom caused *puts on glasses to read paper*... A still unknown number of civilian deaths (estimated to be in the tens of millions), devastating shockwaves across the Eastern Mediterranean (and coating it in Tiberium fallout), the premature invasion of galactic space miners (which nearly brought the already vulnerable human race to extinction), yet another evolution of Tiberium which resulted in a much faster rate of expansion/terraforming and becoming resistant or immune to already developed methods of controlling the spread of Tiberium (resulting in nearly 90% of the planet becoming uninhabitable for humans in a little over a decade), and of course the extension of the Third Tiberium War (which eventually lead to the Ascension Conflict, but we do not talk about that one)

So yeah, while big boom can look very cinematic and badass it tends to have very grave consequences. And the only heresy here is those that do not follow the prophet, let they be burned so that the purifying flame may cleanse the unbelievers from the Earth. *Insert Brotherhood of Nod propaganda here*

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@Esailia

Ok, now I think adding jetpacks might be a bit much, I mean it seems like with the spikes and all it is going to have a large profile for a 'mini' drone. What about fuel storage? what about amphibious transport that ejects troops with comical man-cannon like circus act?

[Ramjammer]

I took the day off from work, so if anybody gets injured you'll just have to suck it up until I clock back in :U

[Slypheed]

So yeah, while big boom can look very cinematic and badass it tends to have very grave consequences.

@Lurking Shadow

You're allowed to have your opinion...even if it is terribly wrong and very heretical.

[redbaron1234]

Sorry for the slowness in making a character, I have most of it typed up. I'm just finalizing some of the details. The Combat Engineer position is still open, correct?

Also, what do Arvarans eat for meat? I want to make mention of my character eating a burger and I don't know if they would have cheese and beef and such. I know some series where furries are a thing, they mainly stick to birds and reptiles for meat.

[Ramjammer]

Funnily enough I'm reading a book right now with animal people and they eat super sized bugs for their protein. Like some breeds of Beetle are the size of an Ox.

There was also an incident concerning a Centipede that was so big it could wrap itself around the pipes running along the ceiling of the factory it inhabited and still have plenty of length to dangle down and eat people on the floor.

I can't even stand Centipedes an inch long, so I'm not sure how I'd feel about one the length of a train.

[Rhona W]

Sorry for the slowness in making a character, I have most of it typed up. I'm just finalizing some of the details. The Combat Engineer position is still open, correct?

Also, what do Arvarans eat for meat? I want to make mention of my character eating a burger and I don't know if they would have cheese and beef and such. I know some series where furries are a thing, they mainly stick to birds and reptiles for meat.

@redbaron1234

Engineer is still open, yus! All yours for the taking.
And as for meat, I meant to put it in the lore bible, but it might have got missed out; sometimes you have those clear ideas in your head and you're so sure about them, you forget to write them down (or is that just me?)
Either way, the idea I had was that their meat was primarily vat-grown for purposes of consumption, which ties in nicely with the idea that cloned organs and skin for grafts are also available, as it's the same kind of technology. NOT the same meat though, I hasten to point out!!. Soylent Burgers are not people.

It probably is cloned from something like birds or reptiles, just with a few tweaks for things here and there. That means your burger is perfectly fine, too ;)
For cheese or other dairy, they probably use substances like soya milk or other plant milks, again with being 'tweaked' slightly for better or more consistent taste and textures.

[Esailia]

Ooo I hear a new tab in the lore onenote~

Because now I am personally curious about seafood?

[redbaron1234]

@RamjammerBurn it with fire. Mainly for being a man-eater I am cool with most things that are harmless to humans.

[Lurking Shadow]

@Ramjammer

If there is one thing I learned from Starship Troopers, it is that bugs are communist and we all know it is better to be dead than red so lets nuke the sucker back to whatever hole it crawled out of.

alternatively, if no pure fusion warheads are available, fire works pretty well if you can find something flammable to coat it in.

[redbaron1234]

OKay! Finally got this done:

Leslie Sobero

Name:Leslie Sobero
Age: 25
Species: Sika Deer

Appearance:
Leslie, like many in her family, is covered in a series of white spots on brown fur, though she has a few large patches of black fur on her forearms and back of the neck. Her face is solid brown save for a white fringe around her lips. She clearly works out, and anyone that sees her in plainclothes will easily spot how toned she is. This compliments her taller than average hieght, though she is not one to bulk up in strength training.

Height:5'11"
Weight: 180lbs

Personality:
Leslie is always on the lookout for potential problems, and how to deal with said problems. Between her training as both a GEAR pilot and handling explosives and other equipment, her natural focus, discipline, and meticulousness have served her well so far, and her ambition for promotions means that she holds her behavior to a high standard.

History:
The Sobero family have been in the mining industry for over four generations. Starting as a group of brothers operating out of a shed, the Sobero Corporation has become a powerhouse of the Solernian economy. From the tunnels that connect the nation to the Republic of Felaria to the iron that makes the rebar in countless buildings, there is no corner of the country that has not been touched by the Sobero Corporation. This meant that Leslie wanted for nothing growing up, from the best schooling to finest food to the most comfortable clothes.

As the only daughter and youngest of 6 children, she was treated more like a doll to be pampered than a person, and she loathed it. When she asked for a burger from a fast-food joint that her classmates liked, she got a gourmet version made by a celebrity chef with the finest of organic ingredients. One day before school she mentioned wanting to see a new movie with friends, and when she came home a copy had already been delivered to the family's theater for her private viewing pleasure a week early. She said she wanted to go camping, and her family made sure that their campground still had a full compliment of staff on hand even as far as having someone make the s'mores for her. In short, she was almost as smothered as a canary in a coal mine.

This wasn't helped by her own natural determination, which further made her chafe against the coddling. While she didn't have the natural academic or athletic gift of others, she made up for it with sheer drive. When she received her first bicycle, she was able to switch to two wheels within a month of practice, despite countless bruises and scrapes. She even went as far as to practice after dark by putting her bike on a treadmill, much to the alarm of the help. This soon developed into a competitive streak that meant that she more than held her own in many a school competition her parents signed her up for. This didn't go unnoticed on her parents, who were already talking about how she would be a natural businesswoman, fit to help guide the company to even further greatness, once she went to the university of their choice.

However, she had to disappoint them. Even though she held no ill will towards her family for the strong guidance, the military called to her. The egalitarian nature of the organization and the chance to see more of the world appealed to a girl that had been treated with padded gloves her entire life. It was a place where she could prove herself from the start, and gain respect naturally and organically. Her family name meant little. If she got into trouble it would be on her to deal with the consequences and, most importantly, any she could say that this was something she chose to do entirely on her own.

Signing up for Combat Engineering training, she worked her tail off to be in the top of her class. The day she earned her stripes was easily her proudest. With her attitude, it was going to be a fast track to promotion up the chain of command. However, she was disappointed. It took over a year of waiting and near constant drilling to receive her first major mission, and she is more than eager to prove herself.


Hobbies & Interests:
- Music, especially electronica
- Fine Art and paintings
- Puzzles, brainteasers, and riddles
- Performance vehicles, especially cars

Personal Gear & Equipment:

• GEAR Pilot suit and helmet
• Pebble
• Powered Omni Tool
• Multi-tool
• M23, Carbine Configuration, Laser sight, and reflex sight
• M8 Pistol
• M2 Combat Knife
• Folding Entrenching Tool
• Personal Survival Kit
• Remote Explosive Breaching Charges
• Grenade pouch with a mix of fragmentation, smoke, and flashbang grenades

[Rhona W]

Ooo I hear a new tab in the lore onenote~

Because now I am personally curious about seafood?

@Esailia

Oh yeah, sea food is a thing. Cetaceans and seals are the only sapient species, so everything else is pretty much fair game.
Added the info about food into the 'Arvarans' section on the One Note, as I thought I'd put it in there already.

Will try and get IC up today, as yesterday ended up being a no-go for various reasons.

[Rhona W]

OKay! Finally got this done:

Leslie Sobero

Name:Leslie Sobero
Age: 25
Species: Sika Deer

Appearance:
Leslie, like many in her family, is covered in a series of white spots on brown fur, though she has a few large patches of black fur on her forearms and back of the neck. Her face is solid brown save for a white fringe around her lips. She clearly works out, and anyone that sees her in plainclothes will easily spot how toned she is. This compliments her taller than average hieght, though she is not one to bulk up in strength training.

Height:5'11"
Weight: 180lbs

Personality:
Leslie is always on the lookout for potential problems, and how to deal with said problems. Between her training as both a GEAR pilot and handling explosives and other equipment, her natural focus, discipline, and meticulousness have served her well so far, and her ambition for promotions means that she holds her behavior to a high standard.

History:
The Sobero family have been in the mining industry for over four generations. Starting as a group of brothers operating out of a shed, the Sobero Corporation has become a powerhouse of the Solernian economy. From the tunnels that connect the nation to the Republic of Felaria to the iron that makes the rebar in countless buildings, there is no corner of the country that has not been touched by the Sobero Corporation. This meant that Leslie wanted for nothing growing up, from the best schooling to finest food to the most comfortable clothes.

As the only daughter and youngest of 6 children, she was treated more like a doll to be pampered than a person, and she loathed it. When she asked for a burger from a fast-food joint that her classmates liked, she got a gourmet version made by a celebrity chef with the finest of organic ingredients. One day before school she mentioned wanting to see a new movie with friends, and when she came home a copy had already been delivered to the family's theater for her private viewing pleasure a week early. She said she wanted to go camping, and her family made sure that their campground still had a full compliment of staff on hand even as far as having someone make the s'mores for her. In short, she was almost as smothered as a canary in a coal mine.

This wasn't helped by her own natural determination, which further made her chafe against the coddling. While she didn't have the natural academic or athletic gift of others, she made up for it with sheer drive. When she received her first bicycle, she was able to switch to two wheels within a month of practice, despite countless bruises and scrapes. She even went as far as to practice after dark by putting her bike on a treadmill, much to the alarm of the help. This soon developed into a competitive streak that meant that she more than held her own in many a school competition her parents signed her up for. This didn't go unnoticed on her parents, who were already talking about how she would be a natural businesswoman, fit to help guide the company to even further greatness, once she went to the university of their choice.

However, she had to disappoint them. Even though she held no ill will towards her family for the strong guidance, the military called to her. The egalitarian nature of the organization and the chance to see more of the world appealed to a girl that had been treated with padded gloves her entire life. It was a place where she could prove herself from the start, and gain respect naturally and organically. Her family name meant little. If she got into trouble it would be on her to deal with the consequences and, most importantly, any she could say that this was something she chose to do entirely on her own.

Signing up for Combat Engineering training, she worked her tail off to be in the top of her class. The day she earned her stripes was easily her proudest. With her attitude, it was going to be a fast track to promotion up the chain of command. However, she was disappointed. It took over a year of waiting and near constant drilling to receive her first major mission, and she is more than eager to prove herself.


Hobbies & Interests:
- Music, especially electronica
- Fine Art and paintings
- Puzzles, brainteasers, and riddles
- Performance vehicles, especially cars

Personal Gear & Equipment:

• GEAR Pilot suit and helmet
• Pebble
• Powered Omni Tool
• Multi-tool
• M23, Carbine Configuration, Laser sight, and reflex sight
• M8 Pistol
• M2 Combat Knife
• Folding Entrenching Tool
• Personal Survival Kit
• Remote Explosive Breaching Charges
• Grenade pouch with a mix of fragmentation, smoke, and flashbang grenades

@redbaron1234

Leslie looks fine, please feel free to post her to the characters' tab ^^ I'll add her details to the OP in the OOC to round out the cast too.

(Given the supposedly hand-picked nature of the unit, whoever Silverwind's boss was, they seemed to be going for Charlie's Angels given by the number of lovely ladies we have, haha)