VashonnSpartan Theo Callahan
a.k.a "Berserk" or "Spartan King"
"Can I let you in on a little secret? Well, it is not exactly a secret, just a known fact that I couldn't be fake about anything even if I tried. My facial expressions would never allow it."
Name
Theodore Tobias Callahan
Nickname
- "Theo"- Short for Theodore
- "Berserk"- It is especially amidst blood and bones on the battlefield that Theo channels this nickname perfectly. Ever since a preteen, he has suffered with intermittent explosive disorder, a mental illness that involves sudden episodes of impulsive, aggressive, violent behavior or angry verbal outbursts in which he reacts grossly out of proportion to the situation.
- "Spartan King"- An obvious nickname due to his rank within the vanguard faction.
Faction
Vanguard
Rank
Spartan
Age
32
Gender
Male
Crime
- Gun trafficking
- Resisting arrest
These charges may not seem like anything worthy of a life sentence, however since the official rule of the Collective, gun control has been something strictly enforced mainly by only permitting law enforcers and the military to arm, and by charging gun-traffickers with life sentences. However being raised by a mother and father that were both in the Collective military, Theo has grown with the belief that every citizen should be able to arm a gun. Just as his own family had the security of a firearm, he wants that for all families.
Reputation
Depending on what faction you are, determines on how you see Theo. If you are a vanguard, then this man is your hero, if not you at least respect his passion for his brothers and sisters in the faction. He may drill his troops hard, but deep down everyone knows he has a good heart and reason for doing so. If you a muse, he is still considered good company because of his enthusiasm, energy, and passion. Though Theo does lack a complex mind to understand art on a deeper level. If you are a mastermind, then this man annoys the ever-living crap out of you. To you, he is seen as loud, obnoxious, brutish, and illogical. Especially now that Theo is actually going forward with the marriage even though the masterminds are against it, they are not on good terms at all with the vanguards. Finally, as for the Overseers, he tends to keep a metaphorical muzzle on his mouth when around them, for the fact that these men and women can literally kill off half of the colony without any consequences. And even if the colony did fight back and took the heads of all of the Overseers, the Collective would know about it and send back up... Or least would have if not for the aggressive decay. But now things have changed, the tables have turned.
Height
7'1
Weight
300 pounds
Appearance
The first thing to notice about Theo, is his height. The man is a walking, living, and breathing giant. Surely anyone within the vanguard faction is fit and toned with muscle, but Theo's stature can be that of one compared to the statue of a Greek god, in fact he is probably as soft as stone too. Because Theo is so immensely tall, he is also so use to hunching over to avoid hitting his head on the ceiling. Moreover, his trapezius muscles are already bulging, thus when ever in cramped spaces, which he absolutely hates, he begins looking more like a hunchback. Funny story about his massive build, is when the underground vanguard bunker was being built, Theo tried to climb down the trapdoor leading to the new base, but by the size of his body, he got himself stuck. He eventually had to be sawed out, and a larger trapdoor was built according to his size. But Theo is pretty sure that the muses found it hilarious, especially because when ever they would walk backstage there would be this hulking giant of a man popping out through the floor.
As for what he regularly wears, Theo is often seen shirtless due to the fact that when wearing a shirt, it would most likely be drenched in sweat. And since he is such a big guy, anyone can understand that someone that huge is destined to generate an abundant source of body-heat, especially because he is often working out anyways. For his lower body, Theo wears a pair of cargo shorts and for his feet, combat boots. His vanguard dog-tag is an accessory that is never taken off, and his Spartan helmet is only worn on some occasions to show appreciation for the young pickers that found it for him in the ruins of London.
Without his helmet however, his neatly trimmed buzz-cut is revealed. As for his facial features, Theo has a memorably masculine face, attractive in a rough chiseled sort of way with a strong jawline, a roman nose, and high cheekbones. His bright blue eyes are perhaps his most charming thing about him, it is the type of feature that releases more a sense of human emotion to his hardened stiff and ridge stature. Dragging out from his right lower jaw it the bottom lip is a menacing scar created from the pointed edge of an Outsider's arrow, and slightly perpendicular to it, lands a deep cut caused by the dagger of that same enemy.
As for what he regularly wears, Theo is often seen shirtless due to the fact that when wearing a shirt, it would most likely be drenched in sweat. And since he is such a big guy, anyone can understand that someone that huge is destined to generate an abundant source of body-heat, especially because he is often working out anyways. For his lower body, Theo wears a pair of cargo shorts and for his feet, combat boots. His vanguard dog-tag is an accessory that is never taken off, and his Spartan helmet is only worn on some occasions to show appreciation for the young pickers that found it for him in the ruins of London.
Without his helmet however, his neatly trimmed buzz-cut is revealed. As for his facial features, Theo has a memorably masculine face, attractive in a rough chiseled sort of way with a strong jawline, a roman nose, and high cheekbones. His bright blue eyes are perhaps his most charming thing about him, it is the type of feature that releases more a sense of human emotion to his hardened stiff and ridge stature. Dragging out from his right lower jaw it the bottom lip is a menacing scar created from the pointed edge of an Outsider's arrow, and slightly perpendicular to it, lands a deep cut caused by the dagger of that same enemy.
Positive Traits:
- Family-man- Theo wishes that he could rewrite his youth years and cherish every moment he had with his mother and father, because ever since his arrest he has been separated from the two people that raised him, that hoped in their only son. Yes, he has the vanguards, but from that faction, it is moreover brotherhood that is felt. However, Theo has very protective, father-like tendencies that could be best expressed in a family of his own.
- Passionate- Because he suffers from a disorder that has him acting impulse, Theo does behave on initial thought. But that fortunately means that every feeling is fresh, never rehearsed nor replayed in his head. But through this passion anyone can believe that he would never lie, he is not able to. Even his body language could not hide his true feelings about something or someone.
- Ride or Die Mentality- To gain his never-ending nor breaking loyalty, one must get Theo to give more than simple allegiance, one must get him to give his heart. And the only way they can do that is to show him that they are willing to do just the same. But once they do that, Theo may just about burn the colony into the ground for that one person.
Negative Traits:
- Impatient- Because of his impulse, Theo most noticeably has a major lack of any patience. In fact, this can cause him to be quite irritating at times.
- Aggressive- Of course, some aggression is called for, such as on any battlefield pinned against the Outsiders. But inside the walls of Churchill, that hostility is not needed. Yet, due to the anger and wrath he is capable of so often expressing, he can assert his own interests without thinking of the other person. However, when Theo does realize this, he feels genuine regret and guilt, and to see such a hulking man sincerely apologize is quite adorable.
- Reckless- By the look of Theo, he does not seem like the gentlest of creatures, and he naturally is not. He is the type of guy that no one can quite horse-play with because of his potential of that horse-playing to feel like a full-on brawl. But that is talk referring to his physical behavior. In his physiology, Theo is not the type you would take to fancy balls, because yes he might break something, but because he is not quite the most civil and polite, but says really whatever is on his mind. Truly, Theo is rough-around-the-edges.
Personality Description
Anyone would expect Theo to be a man who chases desperately after vengeance due to his own issues of anger. But he doesn't, because he has dug a bloody curled fist around the reality of what a monster he can be. After basic training as a low ranking recruit in the vanguards, Theo was finally promoted to combatant. It was on the field that he gained his first nickname, "Berserk." His anger burns like a wildfire, burning everything in his path. Once Theo is furious, anything and everything is his target. Like when a bull sees red, Theo hot-headed thinking makes all logic and rational thoughts disappear. He flips out and what's done, is done. There will be no turning back.
But there are ways in which Theo can stop even himself before the fire that is his anger is fully sparked into a deadly blaze-- it is walking away and trapping himself in an environment where all hellish rampage can break loose without hurting anyone. But sometimes, even then he still hurts someone, and that is himself.
However, back to the subject of vengeance, Theo believes that ever since he became the Spartan of the vanguards, he expects himself to have a sense of moral responsibility in order to ever rightly lead his men and women. Therefore, Theo reminds himself that he must not act on revenge, but on justice, and this justice is based on the old hammurabi code of laws, "an eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth."
But there are ways in which Theo can stop even himself before the fire that is his anger is fully sparked into a deadly blaze-- it is walking away and trapping himself in an environment where all hellish rampage can break loose without hurting anyone. But sometimes, even then he still hurts someone, and that is himself.
However, back to the subject of vengeance, Theo believes that ever since he became the Spartan of the vanguards, he expects himself to have a sense of moral responsibility in order to ever rightly lead his men and women. Therefore, Theo reminds himself that he must not act on revenge, but on justice, and this justice is based on the old hammurabi code of laws, "an eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth."
Quirks
- Switchblade- Theo speaks in a "switchblade" style. His voice has an edge to it. Those whom he talks to are pierced by his sharp delivery. He never speaks in metaphors, in fact he is annoyed when others do, often demanding that they get to the point. As Spartan, he has grown use to speaking in directives, not in figures of speech. He is also very physical when speaking, whether that be over-exaggerated gestures, or very brutish touch like a punch on the shoulder or a push on the chest. But often this brutish touch is his way of showing affection, it just much rougher that anyone who is not a vanguard would expect.
- Damaged fists- Theo's giant hands are almost always in bundles of bandages coiled around the raw knuckle bones that have ripped through the skin because of obvious reasons that relate to his wrath. Though even on the palms themselves, are laced cuts and slashes from which he smashed his bare fist into glass windows and mirrors.
- Nicknames- Theo calls everyone by their nickname, and if they do not have one or if that nickname is to simple, boring, or similar to their real name, then he just gives them a new one.
Specialties
- Brute Strength- No one doubts Theo's strength, just look at him!
- Guns Blazing- Theo is the Spartan of the vanguards, it is basically his job to be quick on the trigger. As for his firearm of choice, he is the type of man who runs straight into hell with an assault rifle in grasp.
Bruiser- Theo has been fighting since enrolled in school. Fighting is the main reason why he was expelled from so many. It is the rush, the impulse, the red that he sees, or even the wrath he feels, that makes a fist to the face exciting, whether that his fist on his opponent's face, or even the other way around. - Pathos- Theo tends to think more with his heart, rather than his head. Which makes sense to why he is marrying himself to the muse faction, not the masterminds. And though, being so bounded on his feelings and emotions do have their consequences, it is definitely inspiring and something that truly rallies the troops.
Weaknesses
- Not a Deeper Thinker- As the Spartan, a man who leads the vanguards as his troops, he speaks in literal language. Little does he ever use any kind of word picture, thus poetry and those who do speak in metaphors confuse him and likely he will ask the person to get to the point if he has ran out of patience, or he will politely, which can be rare, ask that person to speak in simpler terms.
- Heavy Muscles, No Speed- Because he weighs so heavily, anyone can guess that those muscles sacrifice his speed.
- Intermittent Explosive Disorder- this mental illness is characterized by sudden episodes of unwarranted anger. It is typified by hostility, impulsivity, and recurrent aggressive outbursts.
Inventory
- L85a2 Assault Rifle- A gun used in British army, the L85a2 assault rifle is gas operated, selective fire rifle with bullpup layout. The main advantage of this bullpup layout is the overall compactness of the weapon. Its magazine capacity is 30 rounds, and its range of effective fire is 500 meters. Because the convicts cannot allow the Overseers to know that they hold any dangerous weapons, Theo does not always have this gun strapped on his back, but rather uses it when needed.
- Spartan Helmet- The helmet was a gift from a couple of young newly ranked pickers who presented it to their superior, Theo, over some drunken banter. Although it is made of metal, it is not a real Spartan helmet from ancient Greece, moreover a movie prop from old earth. But nonetheless, he wears it occasionally for his younger troops that look up to him as the ultimate warrior. Besides, they get a kick out Theo marching around with a movie prop, it shows that he has a sense of humor.
- Vanguard dog-tag- To anyone this may only be just a bullet tied to a string necklace with her initials engraved, but to him, as long as he is living, the only person allowed to take it off his neck is himself. And when will Theo do that? Never as long as he remains a vanguard.
Fears
- Making his future wife cry- Sure, they are not romantic, or at least romance was never mandatory in the political agreement, but he cannot help but push himself to fulfill the role as a true husband, as someone who holds her opinions high. Besides, there is the fear that tears imply fear, he wouldn't wish any who he holds close to be scared of him.
- The Dark- Theo hates to not see, to be put in a circumstance where he cannot know what may attack him. Of course, this not a fear that constantly keeps him up at night. Overtime it is something that he has had to just deal with. But still, he worries when blinded, especially when alone. Usually, he tries to at least keep a lowly lit lantern by his bed.
- Regret- Regret leads to guilt, and guilt leads to self-hate. Regret has caused Theo to become incredibly insecure in his own character. He always constantly trying to be a better man when he can control it, when he is not overwhelm by pure impulse. Even the reason why he is imprisoned in the colony was due to a crime that held good intentions.
Secret(s)
King of the Strays- Theo is a sucker for stray dogs, the look of those sad eyes, so hopeless and mopey, yet so optimistic to finally belong somewhere. Honestly, dogs are perhaps his favorite thing he has ever discovered on earth. Theo loves dogs so much so, that it is surprising that he has not caught rabies, sure he has been victim of fleas, it is reason why he cut down on his obsession. But he can't help it when going outside the colony to bring extra food for the strays passing along the abandoned ruins of London.
Goal(s)
Was a giant like Theo every birthed into this world to cradle a child of his own? There is no doubt that he bears all capability to provide, for he delivers unto his faction. Yet, Theo wonders if anyone can see behind the political marriage he is soon destined to take part in. He wonders if his future wife, Renaissance Iseabal MacGilios, is able to read his soul through those bright blue eyes of his and know that there is a gentleness inside this giant, longing to taste what security actually feels like when he can finally rest and rely on someone else.
History
"From Arms Dealer to Spartan King to Upcoming Groom"
Being an arms dealer was never his dream-job. Originally, Theo wanted to honor his family by following in his mother and father's footsteps. He was going to join the military, but Theo's adolescent years were far from pleasant; they were wretched and mostly spent in juvenile detention centers. Thus he was denied service due to both his record and due to his disorder. Of course, this only made things worse for him. Only days after receiving the news that he had been denied, Theo plotted suicide. But even when the only thing on his mind was to blow his brains out, Theo could never come to actually taking his own life. Yet he swore to himself that he going to do something for the sake of others. Making sacrifices and taking risks for another person's sake, is the very reason why Theo admired his parents. At age 19, he became an arms-dealer, but for only three months. Of course, he did not give Collective enforcers an easy time catching him, arms-dealing was one the thing he took pride in, finally he did something that felt right. But no matter his resistance of arrest, he was eventually subdued and detained.
After being found guilty, Theo was unexpectedly thrown into penal colony life. Perhaps it was all thanks to the vanguard. Perhaps, the Collective delighted mockingly in the thought of a former arms-dealer trying to become a vanguard, because unlike many within that faction, Theo never killed a single soul before joining. Though becoming a vanguard was the best thing that happened to him, especially because he has always been a family-oriented man. As a boy, Theo lived to prove his parents wrong but still make them proud, he lost that relationship when charged with a life sentence. The vanguards filled that void. He became Spartan, not because he challenged and overthrew the last one before him, it was because Theo won his favor as combatant when he saved his life during a firefight against the outsiders. The former Spartan, James Emery proclaimed that after him, Theo Callahan shall be the next Spartan. Of course, this was quite controversial since it is the Spartan's right-hand that should be leading the faction next.
After the former Spartan died of lung cancer, Theo did become the Spartan King. He decided to keep the second-in-command that he practically stole his position from as his own right-hand. He did this, because he did not sense any bitterness that the second-in-command may have against him. And even if she did bear any disdain for Theo, she could have easily challenged him. Theo was not going to execute her for treason unless she gave Theo a reason to.
But instead of a rivalry spewing between the two, a friendship spark, it was a solid bond built between the them. Perhaps he would have pursue something far more than a friendship, but he always feared that she would never return the same feelings. Like all vanguards, she is a woman who is bathed in blood because of the service she gives to the colony, why would she wish to commit herself to a man who does the same? Does she wish to escape from that? Marry a hard-working farm-hand perhaps? Those are the thoughts that proves to be a block barricading Theo in his own mental prison, and must be disproved by only her... well it actually may be too late with the current political situation.
Theo arrived to the colony in 2055, five years after it had been established. But during those five years, when the factions were first founded, there was a toxic rivalry between the vanguards and the muses, the warriors and rogues. But in all effort to wipe away that grim past and secure a deep alliance between the two, the current Spartan and current Renaissance voted for an arrange marriage, the masterminds, fearing this alliance, voted against it, but was of course out-voted. No matter, they have not rose in rebellion yet, but perhaps in the future if the two declare an heir that will rule over both the vanguard and muse faction. Because if that happens, there is fear that this child will destroy the faction system itself. Disorder and chaos is something the masterminds will not stand for. They will allow the wedding, but as soon as the Renaissance is with child, is also with a target on her back...
After being found guilty, Theo was unexpectedly thrown into penal colony life. Perhaps it was all thanks to the vanguard. Perhaps, the Collective delighted mockingly in the thought of a former arms-dealer trying to become a vanguard, because unlike many within that faction, Theo never killed a single soul before joining. Though becoming a vanguard was the best thing that happened to him, especially because he has always been a family-oriented man. As a boy, Theo lived to prove his parents wrong but still make them proud, he lost that relationship when charged with a life sentence. The vanguards filled that void. He became Spartan, not because he challenged and overthrew the last one before him, it was because Theo won his favor as combatant when he saved his life during a firefight against the outsiders. The former Spartan, James Emery proclaimed that after him, Theo Callahan shall be the next Spartan. Of course, this was quite controversial since it is the Spartan's right-hand that should be leading the faction next.
After the former Spartan died of lung cancer, Theo did become the Spartan King. He decided to keep the second-in-command that he practically stole his position from as his own right-hand. He did this, because he did not sense any bitterness that the second-in-command may have against him. And even if she did bear any disdain for Theo, she could have easily challenged him. Theo was not going to execute her for treason unless she gave Theo a reason to.
But instead of a rivalry spewing between the two, a friendship spark, it was a solid bond built between the them. Perhaps he would have pursue something far more than a friendship, but he always feared that she would never return the same feelings. Like all vanguards, she is a woman who is bathed in blood because of the service she gives to the colony, why would she wish to commit herself to a man who does the same? Does she wish to escape from that? Marry a hard-working farm-hand perhaps? Those are the thoughts that proves to be a block barricading Theo in his own mental prison, and must be disproved by only her... well it actually may be too late with the current political situation.
Theo arrived to the colony in 2055, five years after it had been established. But during those five years, when the factions were first founded, there was a toxic rivalry between the vanguards and the muses, the warriors and rogues. But in all effort to wipe away that grim past and secure a deep alliance between the two, the current Spartan and current Renaissance voted for an arrange marriage, the masterminds, fearing this alliance, voted against it, but was of course out-voted. No matter, they have not rose in rebellion yet, but perhaps in the future if the two declare an heir that will rule over both the vanguard and muse faction. Because if that happens, there is fear that this child will destroy the faction system itself. Disorder and chaos is something the masterminds will not stand for. They will allow the wedding, but as soon as the Renaissance is with child, is also with a target on her back...
