We have Viggen and Gripen.
We're quite good at making aircraft, actually. We just don't do it often.
We're quite good at making aircraft, actually. We just don't do it often.
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I've done more looking up on Gen 4/4.5 aircraft, and I think I'll go with the FC-1 Xiaolong (Fierce Dragon). It's a multirole that's so far shown itself to be incredibly capable at air-to-ground operations. I'm hoping our pilots won't have to fly planes related to their nationalities, because I'm still hoping to eventually upgrade into a Su-34 eventually.
Still, all down to Silverwindblade to decide if the FC-1 is allowed.
EDIT: The Swedes do make some sweet aircraft. The Draken is still my no.3 favorite, just behind the Il-2 and De Havilland Mosquito (Always been partial to WWII planes.)
Still, all down to Silverwindblade to decide if the FC-1 is allowed.
EDIT: The Swedes do make some sweet aircraft. The Draken is still my no.3 favorite, just behind the Il-2 and De Havilland Mosquito (Always been partial to WWII planes.)
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Rafale said
Say, Silver, two things regarding the F-14. Would it be unreasonable for my character to fly a single seater F-14? I know it's a plane originally meant to be a dual-seater, but I just can't be bothered to make a second character.A second idea, if I can't have a single-seat F-14, what about a F/A-18A or C? We have the MiG-29, so I don't think it would be unreasonable in terms of era.
Totally okay with that as an idea. It would accurately reflect the idea of increased automation and advanced systems, etc. Though I'm fine with you having multiple characters too.
If you are considering a Tomcat, you might want to have a look at these proposed variants
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Ah, the Mossy, in an era full of metal planes, De Havilland somehow made a wood plane work just a well, if not better, than the metal planes of its era :P
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Uh, could I get an yea or nay on the FC-1? I'll probably play a Chinese character, but he won't be affiliated with China. More like a defector or mercenary.
And the mozzie's a beautiful plane. Fastest and most flexible aircraft of WWII (At least until the Me-262, at least in terms of speed). Too bad it didn't do any good in the Pacific since the wood glue they used degraded in moisture. =P
And the mozzie's a beautiful plane. Fastest and most flexible aircraft of WWII (At least until the Me-262, at least in terms of speed). Too bad it didn't do any good in the Pacific since the wood glue they used degraded in moisture. =P
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Skythikon said
Uh, could I get an yea or nay on the FC-1?
I've already said, there's a list of aircraft in the OP, please choose one from that list.
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Oh...Has to be from the list. Sorry! ><''
MiG-29 and Su-25 (No WSOs on either, so it'll be two pilots) it is. Will get the CSes up tomorrow. Late over here, I should probably sleep.
MiG-29 and Su-25 (No WSOs on either, so it'll be two pilots) it is. Will get the CSes up tomorrow. Late over here, I should probably sleep.
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Silverwind Blade said
I've already said, there's a list of aircraft in the OP, please choose one from that list.
Do I have to have a 5+ paragraphed Bio? The table set down by you and Sauron is pretty intimidating and kind of feels like I have a expectation to uphold o 3o (Plus my brain is in no mood to SUPER fluff a bio)
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No, you don't have to go into massive detail, but some level of interesting detail and history would be welcome.
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No, you don't have to go into massive detail, but some level of interesting detail and history would be welcome.
*phew*
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I'm quite intimidating, jk.
I didn't think we needed that much so I didn't write too much.
I didn't think we needed that much so I didn't write too much.
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I'm quite intimidating, jk.I didn't think we needed that much so I didn't write too much.
Sauron The Dark Lord said
I didn't think we needed that much so I didn't write too much.
Sauron The Dark Lord said
so I didn't write too much.
._.
I don't even want to know how much you could write while still calling it easy
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Challenge?
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Oh my god, I've written more bio for this character than I've did for any other in my life, phew. Hope you like it!
Character Sheet
Name: Matthew Tailor (anglicized name, the Hungarian naming system is different, they put the family name before the first name)
Nickname/Callsign: Swift
Age: 29
Nationality: Hungarian
Appearance:
Bio: Matthew always liked to live for the thrill and the excitement. When he was younger, he liked to engage in
extreme sports. Eventually, he became old enough to choose a job. His parents had a company dealing with logistics and
they wanted him to work alongside them and one day become the successor. However, he couldn't imagine himself sitting
next to papers and doing administrative work all day long and such, he turned to his grandfather. He was a fighter pilot
at WWII. Unfortunately, he fought for the losing side and as such he was imprisoned for several years after the war. The
old man told Matt all about his experiences at the airforce and the cousin felt that this is what he wants to do.
After a great amount of training, Matt was finally enlisted at the Hungarian Air Force. Starting out as a rookie pilot
only sent to simple missions, he quickly rose through the ranks thanks to his great reflexes and being able to stay
sharp at the most dangerous situations, earning him the nickname "Swift". However, little did he know that his rise to
prominence will be stopped abruptly.
One day, he and two from his squadron was sent out to Poland to help the local air force deal with a small amount of
unidentified fighters in Polish airspace, heading towards Warsaw. The planes did not comply to the orders to reveal
themselves after multiple warnings, so they had to shoot down one, which made the rest turn around and leave towards
Germany. However, on the way home, he received a distress call from Debrecen, a city in Eastern Hungary, next to
Romania, stating that numerous unmarked bombers and fighters coming seemingly out of nowhere attacked it.
Even though he pressed his aircraft as hard as he could, he couldn't arrive to the city in time. Most of it was engulfed
in flames, its once beautiful monuments destroyed. Matthew himself could barely turn around and get out of the
destruction as well, but his two companions were not that lucky, as they were both shot down on the retreat. He felt the
soul crushing pain of a tragedy for the first time there and swore to avenge the deaths of the thousands of innocent
people.
Finally arriving at the headquarters in Budapest, the capital of Hungary, he went to the General, asking for more
information about the incident. To his biggest shock, he accused him as the traitor. Trying to defend himself
saying that he was in Poland at the time of the incident, the man said that he has trusted sources stating that
there was only one fighter there with the HAF's insignia and it was his. This incident singlehandedly put a stop to his
career as a pilot, he was excommunicated from the airforce
Not willing to give up and determined to find the real traitor, Matt travelled to the UK and was soon employed by the
Royal Air Force, who were willing to overlook his apparent treason. He spent one year there mostly doing routine
missions and this is where he developed love for the SEPECAT Jaguars as well. However, one day something happened that
changed the course of everything...Heavenfall.
Quickly called back to Hungary in order to help defend the country from incoming attacks from the neighbouring
countries. His country was surrounded by mountains and as such the catastrophes did not do as much damage to it. This
however attracted the attention of other countries and they soon launched numerous attacks on it, attempting to take
food, goods or technology with them by force. These matters were only partially solved by the rise of a new, common
enemy, the UNWO. Matthew, as a talented and experienced pilot, was called in to take part in the newly started ace team
of the UN, the alliance Hungary was part of, called Excalibur Squadron.
Service Record: One year of service at the HAF (Hungarian Air Force), thrown out for treachery. After that,
another one year at the British Royal Air Force. Finally, he was called back to his homeland to help fight off the
subsequent offensives from the neighbouring countries.
Aircraft Details
Name of Aircraft: SEPECAT Jaguar GR3A
Profile Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SEPECAT_Jaguar
Modifications:Improved engine and supersonic thrust, thus highly increased performance
Reworked frame made of light, but durable alloys
Laser targeting pod and AESA radar added
Even though the Jaguar's mostly a ground-attack fighter, this one has hardpoints specifically for air-to-air
missiles
All the other standard Avalon aircraft modifications and a glass cockpit to complement them
Personal Colour Scheme: Grey scheme with white stripes on the wings and a black jaguar face painted at the front.
Weapon Systems:2 30mm ADEN cannons
Matra rocket pods
MDBA Meteor long-range air-to-air missiles
R.550 Magic short-range air-to-air missiles
AS-30L air-to-ground missile
Sea Eagle long-range anti-ship missile
CBU cluster bombs
Paveway laser-guided bombs
Character Sheet
Name: Matthew Tailor (anglicized name, the Hungarian naming system is different, they put the family name before the first name)
Nickname/Callsign: Swift
Age: 29
Nationality: Hungarian
Appearance:
Bio: Matthew always liked to live for the thrill and the excitement. When he was younger, he liked to engage in
extreme sports. Eventually, he became old enough to choose a job. His parents had a company dealing with logistics and
they wanted him to work alongside them and one day become the successor. However, he couldn't imagine himself sitting
next to papers and doing administrative work all day long and such, he turned to his grandfather. He was a fighter pilot
at WWII. Unfortunately, he fought for the losing side and as such he was imprisoned for several years after the war. The
old man told Matt all about his experiences at the airforce and the cousin felt that this is what he wants to do.
After a great amount of training, Matt was finally enlisted at the Hungarian Air Force. Starting out as a rookie pilot
only sent to simple missions, he quickly rose through the ranks thanks to his great reflexes and being able to stay
sharp at the most dangerous situations, earning him the nickname "Swift". However, little did he know that his rise to
prominence will be stopped abruptly.
One day, he and two from his squadron was sent out to Poland to help the local air force deal with a small amount of
unidentified fighters in Polish airspace, heading towards Warsaw. The planes did not comply to the orders to reveal
themselves after multiple warnings, so they had to shoot down one, which made the rest turn around and leave towards
Germany. However, on the way home, he received a distress call from Debrecen, a city in Eastern Hungary, next to
Romania, stating that numerous unmarked bombers and fighters coming seemingly out of nowhere attacked it.
Even though he pressed his aircraft as hard as he could, he couldn't arrive to the city in time. Most of it was engulfed
in flames, its once beautiful monuments destroyed. Matthew himself could barely turn around and get out of the
destruction as well, but his two companions were not that lucky, as they were both shot down on the retreat. He felt the
soul crushing pain of a tragedy for the first time there and swore to avenge the deaths of the thousands of innocent
people.
Finally arriving at the headquarters in Budapest, the capital of Hungary, he went to the General, asking for more
information about the incident. To his biggest shock, he accused him as the traitor. Trying to defend himself
saying that he was in Poland at the time of the incident, the man said that he has trusted sources stating that
there was only one fighter there with the HAF's insignia and it was his. This incident singlehandedly put a stop to his
career as a pilot, he was excommunicated from the airforce
Not willing to give up and determined to find the real traitor, Matt travelled to the UK and was soon employed by the
Royal Air Force, who were willing to overlook his apparent treason. He spent one year there mostly doing routine
missions and this is where he developed love for the SEPECAT Jaguars as well. However, one day something happened that
changed the course of everything...Heavenfall.
Quickly called back to Hungary in order to help defend the country from incoming attacks from the neighbouring
countries. His country was surrounded by mountains and as such the catastrophes did not do as much damage to it. This
however attracted the attention of other countries and they soon launched numerous attacks on it, attempting to take
food, goods or technology with them by force. These matters were only partially solved by the rise of a new, common
enemy, the UNWO. Matthew, as a talented and experienced pilot, was called in to take part in the newly started ace team
of the UN, the alliance Hungary was part of, called Excalibur Squadron.
Service Record: One year of service at the HAF (Hungarian Air Force), thrown out for treachery. After that,
another one year at the British Royal Air Force. Finally, he was called back to his homeland to help fight off the
subsequent offensives from the neighbouring countries.
Aircraft Details
Name of Aircraft: SEPECAT Jaguar GR3A
Profile Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SEPECAT_Jaguar
Modifications:
missiles
Personal Colour Scheme: Grey scheme with white stripes on the wings and a black jaguar face painted at the front.
Weapon Systems:
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Name: Richard De'Quincey
Nickname/Callsign: Grapes of Wrath (Gow for short)
Age: 33
Nationality: Swiss National (French Canadian Origin)
Appearance:
Bio:
He was born in 1985 to two wine producing artisans from canada, he had a fairly uneventful childhood, home schooled by tutors he never really learned to interact with other people aside from his parents. He had always had a deep set fascination with two things: Wine and airplanes -not knowing alcohol and planes were a bad combo. During his time before the heavenly fall he use to help his parents pick and crush grapes on their grape farm, giving him a masterful eye in color and texture, however in his free time he'd be studying planes and Aerodynamics, gaining an in depth understanding of mechanics and physics.
When Richard was 13 it happened, the giant rocks fell from the skies and impacted the earth, kicking up plooms of dust and ash inti the atmosphere, the lack of sun killed the grape crops and lost the family their money, they joined a mass exidous of poor people to Toronto but trouble was around the corner. As the legions of poor, homeless people marched across Canada a late comer was huddling through the atmospher, right towards them. When it impacted it killed everything and almost everyone and when the military came to investigate they found Richard, wide-eyed and terrified clutching the dead body of his mother in his hands. When he was finally pulled away he managed to grab something from the floor and slip it into his bag, a bottle of wine (who knows, possibly the last good bottle on earth).
He was raised by one of the soldiers who helped him and the survivors back to civilization, Howard Scott. His initial mentor, taught him everything he needed to know about planes and flying, he wasn't a new father -no where near it- but he was something, something Richard needed. However one day Howard was shot outside their home in Toronto by an Anti-UN separatist. After that day Richard joined the airforce in his honor at the age of 18.
Service Record:
3 years in the canadian airforce piloting an F-16, 2 years in the britsh royal airforce after being transferred to help with the war effort in eastern Europe where he piloted a harrier and finally 10 years in the UN airforce after becoming a Swiss citizen and having to be obligatorily drafted into the airforce due to his experience.
Air Craft Details:
Name: Thunder Drum
Profile Link: MiG-21
Modifications:
• Re-engineered fuel injection system with computerized fuel drip system to allow optimum fuel efficiency for the amount of oxygen entering.
• Nozzled graphite thrust exit to force out thrust faster and give it more speed.
• Titanium body and frame reducing the aircrafts weight and increasing speed (these give it the ability to reach Mach 3).
• Comupterised helmet fir advanced targeting and navigation, it also displays information on objects and areas of intrest in the vasintiy of the plane.
•Added additional extra fuel drop tanks giving it an extra 800km of range making it an escort fighter.
• (Very important) AC/Heater for convenience.
Color Scheme:
Main fuselage is gun metal grey with a black stripe down the middle, all wings and winglets are painted with black and white D-Day invasion stripes.
Weapons Systems:
-Modest Weapons-
• 2x 20mm auto cannons mounted below the air intake, they have approximately 1 minute of fire time each.
• 2x Vympel R-77 medium range air-air missiles.
• 2x 700Kg Air-Fuel Explosive Bombs.
• And a set of rocket launchers to fire on ground targets.
Nickname/Callsign: Grapes of Wrath (Gow for short)
Age: 33
Nationality: Swiss National (French Canadian Origin)
Appearance:
Bio:
He was born in 1985 to two wine producing artisans from canada, he had a fairly uneventful childhood, home schooled by tutors he never really learned to interact with other people aside from his parents. He had always had a deep set fascination with two things: Wine and airplanes -not knowing alcohol and planes were a bad combo. During his time before the heavenly fall he use to help his parents pick and crush grapes on their grape farm, giving him a masterful eye in color and texture, however in his free time he'd be studying planes and Aerodynamics, gaining an in depth understanding of mechanics and physics.
When Richard was 13 it happened, the giant rocks fell from the skies and impacted the earth, kicking up plooms of dust and ash inti the atmosphere, the lack of sun killed the grape crops and lost the family their money, they joined a mass exidous of poor people to Toronto but trouble was around the corner. As the legions of poor, homeless people marched across Canada a late comer was huddling through the atmospher, right towards them. When it impacted it killed everything and almost everyone and when the military came to investigate they found Richard, wide-eyed and terrified clutching the dead body of his mother in his hands. When he was finally pulled away he managed to grab something from the floor and slip it into his bag, a bottle of wine (who knows, possibly the last good bottle on earth).
He was raised by one of the soldiers who helped him and the survivors back to civilization, Howard Scott. His initial mentor, taught him everything he needed to know about planes and flying, he wasn't a new father -no where near it- but he was something, something Richard needed. However one day Howard was shot outside their home in Toronto by an Anti-UN separatist. After that day Richard joined the airforce in his honor at the age of 18.
Service Record:
3 years in the canadian airforce piloting an F-16, 2 years in the britsh royal airforce after being transferred to help with the war effort in eastern Europe where he piloted a harrier and finally 10 years in the UN airforce after becoming a Swiss citizen and having to be obligatorily drafted into the airforce due to his experience.
Air Craft Details:
Name: Thunder Drum
Profile Link: MiG-21
Modifications:
• Re-engineered fuel injection system with computerized fuel drip system to allow optimum fuel efficiency for the amount of oxygen entering.
• Nozzled graphite thrust exit to force out thrust faster and give it more speed.
• Titanium body and frame reducing the aircrafts weight and increasing speed (these give it the ability to reach Mach 3).
• Comupterised helmet fir advanced targeting and navigation, it also displays information on objects and areas of intrest in the vasintiy of the plane.
•Added additional extra fuel drop tanks giving it an extra 800km of range making it an escort fighter.
• (Very important) AC/Heater for convenience.
Color Scheme:
Main fuselage is gun metal grey with a black stripe down the middle, all wings and winglets are painted with black and white D-Day invasion stripes.
Weapons Systems:
-Modest Weapons-
• 2x 20mm auto cannons mounted below the air intake, they have approximately 1 minute of fire time each.
• 2x Vympel R-77 medium range air-air missiles.
• 2x 700Kg Air-Fuel Explosive Bombs.
• And a set of rocket launchers to fire on ground targets.
Name:James
Nickname/Callsign: Bulldog
Age:23
Nationality:U.S
Appearance:Bulldog stands about 5'11 with deep blue eyes and slight tan on his white skin. He is clean shaven at all times and normally wears a marine Boonie cover when not in his flight suit.
Bio:James has served the Air force ever since he was 17. He has served in several border skirmishes and several other training exercises. His life before the Air Force is a mystery to almost every one. He is a quiet guy when by himself but when he is around his partner, Firefly, He can be the life of the party.
Service Record: He has served for 5 years with several infractions for being drunk on base, refusing the orders of a superior in a combat situation (No charges ever stuck) and for sometimes flying too close to the tower. He has received several commendations for his bravery during combat situations and he has a confirmed 4 kills.
Aircraft Details
Name of Aircraft: Su-29 Fulcrum
Profile Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MiG-29
Modifications: More accurate Air to Air target system
One piece canopy
Personal Colour Scheme: Pitch black with a white stripe down either side of the fuselage.
Weapon Systems:
1 20mm cannon
5 AIM 54 Phoenix Air to Air missles
5 sidewinder missles
(i will edit this later this is just a rough draft for him so i can just have most of it setup)
Nickname/Callsign: Bulldog
Age:23
Nationality:U.S
Appearance:Bulldog stands about 5'11 with deep blue eyes and slight tan on his white skin. He is clean shaven at all times and normally wears a marine Boonie cover when not in his flight suit.
Bio:James has served the Air force ever since he was 17. He has served in several border skirmishes and several other training exercises. His life before the Air Force is a mystery to almost every one. He is a quiet guy when by himself but when he is around his partner, Firefly, He can be the life of the party.
Service Record: He has served for 5 years with several infractions for being drunk on base, refusing the orders of a superior in a combat situation (No charges ever stuck) and for sometimes flying too close to the tower. He has received several commendations for his bravery during combat situations and he has a confirmed 4 kills.
Aircraft Details
Name of Aircraft: Su-29 Fulcrum
Profile Link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MiG-29
Modifications: More accurate Air to Air target system
One piece canopy
Personal Colour Scheme: Pitch black with a white stripe down either side of the fuselage.
Weapon Systems:
1 20mm cannon
5 AIM 54 Phoenix Air to Air missles
5 sidewinder missles
(i will edit this later this is just a rough draft for him so i can just have most of it setup)
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Slypheed said
._.I don't even want to know how much you could write while still calling it easy(:P)
I'm writing a novel. I also graduated from my English & Creative Writing university course. Writing characters and story is kind of my thing ¬.¬
Wow the CS are coming in thick and fast lol, still piecing the idea of mine together :) multi tasking can be fun ha ha
not for me. I'm completing science and once I'm done with that(about 23 lessons) I'll be ready to start on mine!
Oh and Silver don't worry Ariella won't be the only female in the group :D
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