DarkRecon

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Well looks like somebody else finally got the shit rolls. Same base total as Roger had.

@Dragoknighte

Heh. Yeah.

And thanks Ariamis. But just to let you know, if you get a sudden influx of RPers into this RP and you need to reduce your attention amonst so many characters, I could drop Jake and say he was transfered or perhaps injured or...though I don't want to, K.I.A. GamerZX suddenly joining out of nowhere showed me that others are still possibly watching this.

Also, like I said before, I forgot what Mai's default sync rate value was before her battle at Joppa. I changed the character sheet during combat to help me track it but didn't realize the "drops" weren't permanment. I think it was slightly higher than 66% but eh, maybe I should keep it where it is considering her condition may have dropped it further.

Now to place Jake somewhere...I suppose he should report to either Lorenzo or Ritsu or perhaps just put him at Mai's medical room...

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Name: Jake Armstrong

Appearance:
Stands 6'2".

Age: 18

Experience: 71.5%
Synchronization Rate: 36.5%

Personality: He's easy to talk to, cheerful and sometimes talks in rhymes due to his hobby in music. Though when the battle starts, he does develop a serious personality but not on the extreme like Mai does. He does get moody though if anyone tries to talk to him about his past.

Motive to live: Unknown (Refuses to reveal).

Background: Jake comes from a long line of military family. His last name is rather well-known around certain military social circles. It's said that his parents and even his grandparents were either pilots or were in engineering and mechanical divisions within the military. Even more so when the Cruxi started their war with humanity. Though he doesn't like talking about it, it's said that his grandparents and his father died during the war with the Cruxi. His only living relative being his mother who is rumored to be a framework pilot.

But when you look at Jake and even his personality, some would think that he'd be the "black sheep" of the family and not a proper soldier slash pilot...though Jake has proved that, despite his lack of experience, "looks can be deceiving".

It's also said that he even met Mai when she was transfered to his division. Though Jake admits that it was probably because of him that Mai transfered out of it due to him trying to "lighten her up" and getting her involved with his music.

It was also because of Mai's current "coma" state and his various skills with "drones" and "reconnisance" that Jake requested a transfer to Lorenzo's Sigma division.

Notable Deaths: Grandparents - K.I.A. Father - K.I.A. Mother - Active (framework pilot?)

Other things: As stated, Jake's hobbies include music, video games, reading and mechanic's due to him learning to maintain his own framework as well as "drone" matience. He's also very perceptive of his surroundings and even people and sometimes Cruxi during combat. Even in an urban environment, he can sometimes spot a threat or something "out of place". He's also a decent long range shooter. However, unlike other members of his family, always had trouble with Melee combat. It's also one of the reasons why some consider Jake the "Black Sheep" since most of the Armstrong family favor melee and martial arts types of fighting over long range.

Framework Code Name: Weissritter aka "White Knight" (Model ID code: PTX-007-03C)

Appearance:

Signature Weapon System: "Neo" Rifle - Originally called the Oxtongue Rifle and as shown in the above picture, Jake changed the name to "Neo" since he felt that it was "the one" perfect long range rifle for any pilot worthy of long range support. The reason being is because it's a double-barrel rifle with each barrel shooting two different types of shots. The top barrel fire energy/laser blasts through a rechargable battery clip. While the battery can recharge fairly quickly (after each turn), Jake CAN fire it rapidly but at the cost of burning the clip out (meaning he has to reload if he has a clip). The lower barrel fire bullets of a variety of types though Jake finds the standard ammo plenty since, as a rifle, still packs a serious punch. But much like a real rifle, Jake has to pull the handle on the trigger grip to load the next shot in. And after 8 shots, needs to reload a fresh clip (if he has any). And much like any rifle, it does have trouble handling close range targets due to it's size and length so care is needed when handling it.

Secondary Weapon System: Air "Recon" Drones - As the name suggests, Jake has about 5 recon drones attached to the back of the White Knight. Perhaps similar to the ones used by a pilot from within Lorenzo's Sigma division, the drones assist Jake by taking to the sky and update him and even his team on the battlefield as well as finding targets for Jake to snipe. Be it Automated or Manual control, Jake can do both with the drones. Because of his skills and job as a "recon" expert, he also uses the combat data recorded to plan for any new Cruxi or enemy units discovered as well as abnormalities in an attempt to give other divisions proper counter-measures during the war. Though he hasn't been able to do so yet, he hopes to one day record what he calls "warp signatures" from the Cruxi since he heard rumors that some Cruxi utilitze that technology.

Armor Type: Medium

Special Ability: ???

Note: Another weapon to note is the three "stakes" on the left hand. Normally within three points around the wrist area, they can pop out and produce a high-voltage electric shock as a last resort melee attack to at least stun a target for Jake to retreat or retaliate against. Again, it's a last resort that Jake wishes to never use often due to his weakness in close range combat. It also has enough energy for one charged attack so after that, he can't use it for the rest of the battle since it needs serious time to recharge.

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Hmm. Yeah that makes sense. Still, I just don't want to be left out too much since first off, don't want her to wake up too early. Otherwise, she'd most likely have some mental defect. I did think about doing that actually but eh, wasn't sure if I can play that out right.

And even though I'm going through alot for a second character, Jake is really just a "temp" till either Mai or even Elora return, more RP characters show or if Lorenzo and/or Ritsu themselves feel that Jake had served his purpose. I just want to keep involved with the other character drama's.

Then again...I could be digging my own grave with this too -___-'

Still, I went through the hoops so I better at least show for it. This time, I went in a new direction mech wise (Updated):

Name: Jake Armstrong

Appearance:
Stands 6'2".

Age: 18

Experience:
Synchronization Rate:

Personality: He's easy to talk to, cheerful and sometimes talks in rhymes due to his hobby in music. Though when the battle starts, he does develop a serious personality but not on the extreme like Mai does. He does get moody though if anyone tries to talk to him about his past.

Motive to live: Unknown (Refuses to reveal).

Background: Jake comes from a long line of military family. His last name is rather well-known around certain military social circles. It's said that his parents and even his grandparents were either pilots or were in engineering and mechanical divisions within the military. Even more so when the Cruxi started their war with humanity. Though he doesn't like talking about it, it's said that his grandparents and his father died during the war with the Cruxi. His only living relative being his mother who is rumored to be a framework pilot.

But when you look at Jake and even his personality, some would think that he'd be the "black sheep" of the family and not a proper soldier slash pilot...though Jake has proved that, despite his lack of experience, "looks can be deceiving".

It's also said that he even met Mai when she was transfered to his division. Though Jake admits that it was probably because of him that Mai transfered out of it due to him trying to "lighten her up" and getting her involved with his music.

It was also because of Mai's current "coma" state and his various skills with "drones" and "reconnisance" that Jake requested a transfer to Lorenzo's Sigma division.

Notable Deaths: Grandparents - K.I.A. Father - K.I.A. Mother - Active (framework pilot?)

Other things: As stated, Jake's hobbies include music, video games, reading and mechanic's due to him learning to maintain his own framework as well as "drone" matience. He's also very perceptive of his surroundings and even people and sometimes Cruxi during combat. Even in an urban environment, he can sometimes spot a threat or something "out of place". He's also a decent long range shooter. However, unlike other members of his family, always had trouble with Melee combat. It's also one of the reasons why some consider Jake the "Black Sheep" since most of the Armstrong family favor melee and martial arts types of fighting over long range.

Framework Code Name: Weissritter aka "White Knight" (Model ID code: PTX-007-03C)

Appearance:

Signature Weapon System: "Neo" Rifle - Originally called the Oxtongue Rifle and as shown in the above picture, Jake changed the name to "Neo" since he felt that it was "the one" perfect long range rifle for any pilot worthy of long range support. The reason being is because it's a double-barrel rifle with each barrel shooting two different types of shots. The top barrel fire energy/laser blasts through a rechargable battery clip. While the battery can recharge fairly quickly (after each turn), Jake CAN fire it rapidly but at the cost of burning the clip out (meaning he has to reload if he has a clip). The lower barrel fire bullets of a variety of types though Jake finds the standard ammo plenty since, as a rifle, still packs a serious punch. But much like a real rifle, Jake has to pull the handle on the trigger grip to load the next shot in. And after 8 shots, needs to reload a fresh clip (if he has any). And much like any rifle, it does have trouble handling close range targets due to it's size and length so care is needed when handling it.

Secondary Weapon System: Air "Recon" Drones - As the name suggests, Jake has about 5 recon drones attached to the back of the White Knight. Perhaps similar to the ones used by a pilot from within Lorenzo's Sigma division, the drones assist Jake by taking to the sky and update him and even his team on the battlefield as well as finding targets for Jake to snipe. Be it Automated or Manual control, Jake can do both with the drones. Because of his skills and job as a "recon" expert, he also uses the combat data recorded to plan for any new Cruxi or enemy units discovered as well as abnormalities in an attempt to give other divisions proper counter-measures during the war. Though he hasn't been able to do so yet, he hopes to one day record what he calls "warp signatures" from the Cruxi since he heard rumors that some Cruxi utilitze that technology.

Armor Type: Medium

Special Ability: ???

Note: Another weapon to note is the three "stakes" on the left hand. Normally within three points around the wrist area, they can pop out and produce a high-voltage electric shock as a last resort melee attack to at least stun a target for Jake to retreat or retaliate against. Again, it's a last resort that Jake wishes to never use often due to his weakness in close range combat. It also has enough energy for one charged attack so after that, he can't use it for the rest of the battle since it needs serious time to recharge.

@DarkRecon

Just reupdating what I have so far. And welcome to the RP GamerXZ. Hope you have better luck with a character and framework than me -___-'

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Okay, lemme give you some advice.

Don't tell your character has X or Y, but instead show they do. Just say that they're supposed to be a recon unit, and whether or not they're a good recon unit will be shown inside of the RP itself. Golden rule of writing, show don't tell.

EDIT: With which I mean to say, if your guy has a knack for it you shouldn't put it in the profile but instead prove it in the RP itself.

@Ammokkx

Ok ok. Edit edit edit -___-'. Obviously, I'm not thinking this whole thing through...

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@DarkRecon
Describing the character as a recon expert is another example of assuming experience that may not be there after the rolls are made, so you should refrain from doing that. I did notice how you tried to smuggle an additional weapon system in, but I'll allow it with the conditions that it's a once-per-battle use, and that it is the only attack available during the turn it's used.

@Ariamis

Yeah that's pretty much what it is. I only put it there because...well in the picture, those three stakes look "odd" like it doesn't belong there so in this case, I figured I should explain it somewhere since I couldn't find a picture of it without it there.

And I'll change some parts in the profile about his "lack of experience" but has a "knack" for recon work to show that he's still learning. Look at the above profile since I'm going to edit it in rather than repost that whole thing again -____-'

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@DarkRecon
Pretty much what @Ammokkx has said. The coma was a result of Mai basically losing the fight against the Cruxi, and if it weren't for Caretaker's intervention she would have died. Reflecting on one's self would be an example of a direction, as it were.

@Ariamis

Hmm. Yeah that makes sense. Still, I just don't want to be left out too much since first off, don't want her to wake up too early. Otherwise, she'd most likely have some mental defect. I did think about doing that actually but eh, wasn't sure if I can play that out right.

And even though I'm going through alot for a second character, Jake is really just a "temp" till either Mai or even Elora return, more RP characters show or if Lorenzo and/or Ritsu themselves feel that Jake had served his purpose. I just want to keep involved with the other character drama's.

Then again...I could be digging my own grave with this too -___-'

Still, I went through the hoops so I better at least show for it. This time, I went in a new direction mech wise (Updated):

Name: Jake Armstrong

Appearance:
Stands 6'2".

Age: 18

Experience:
Synchronization Rate:

Personality: He's easy to talk to, cheerful and sometimes talks in rhymes due to his hobby in music. Though when the battle starts, he does develop a serious personality but not on the extreme like Mai does. He does get moody though if anyone tries to talk to him about his past.

Motive to live: Unknown (Refuses to reveal).

Background: Jake comes from a long line of military family. His last name is rather well-known around certain military social circles. It's said that his parents and even his grandparents were either pilots or were in engineering and mechanical divisions within the military. Even more so when the Cruxi started their war with humanity. Though he doesn't like talking about it, it's said that his grandparents and his father died during the war with the Cruxi. His only living relative being his mother who is rumored to be a framework pilot.

But when you look at Jake and even his personality, some would think that he'd be the "black sheep" of the family and not a proper soldier slash pilot...though Jake has proved that, despite his lack of experience, "looks can be deceiving".

It's also said that he even met Mai when she was transfered to his division. Though Jake admits that it was probably because of him that Mai transfered out of it due to him trying to "lighten her up" and getting her involved with his music.

It was also because of Mai's current "coma" state and his various skills with "drones" and "reconnisance" that Jake requested a transfer to Lorenzo's Sigma division.

Notable Deaths: Grandparents - K.I.A. Father - K.I.A. Mother - Active (framework pilot?)

Other things: As stated, Jake's hobbies include music, video games, reading and mechanic's due to him learning to maintain his own framework as well as "drone" matience. He's also very perceptive of his surroundings and even people and sometimes Cruxi during combat. Even in an urban environment, he can sometimes spot a threat or something "out of place". He's also a decent long range shooter. However, unlike other members of his family, always had trouble with Melee combat. It's also one of the reasons why some consider Jake the "Black Sheep" since most of the Armstrong family favor melee and martial arts types of fighting over long range.

Framework Code Name: Weissritter aka "White Knight" (Model ID code: PTX-007-03C)

Appearance:

Signature Weapon System: "Neo" Rifle - Originally called the Oxtongue Rifle and as shown in the above picture, Jake changed the name to "Neo" since he felt that it was "the one" perfect long range rifle for any pilot worthy of long range support. The reason being is because it's a double-barrel rifle with each barrel shooting two different types of shots. The top barrel fire energy/laser blasts through a rechargable battery clip. While the battery can recharge fairly quickly (after each turn), Jake CAN fire it rapidly but at the cost of burning the clip out (meaning he has to reload if he has a clip). The lower barrel fire bullets of a variety of types though Jake finds the standard ammo plenty since, as a rifle, still packs a serious punch. But much like a real rifle, Jake has to pull the handle on the trigger grip to load the next shot in. And after 8 shots, needs to reload a fresh clip (if he has any). And much like any rifle, it does have trouble handling close range targets due to it's size and length so care is needed when handling it.

Secondary Weapon System: Air "Recon" Drones - As the name suggests, Jake has about 5 recon drones attached to the back of the White Knight. Perhaps similar to the ones used by a pilot from within Lorenzo's Sigma division, the drones assist Jake by taking to the sky and update him and even his team on the battlefield as well as finding targets for Jake to snipe. Be it Automated or Manual control, Jake can do both with the drones. Because of his skills and job as a "recon" expert, he also uses the combat data recorded to plan for any new Cruxi or enemy units discovered as well as abnormalities in an attempt to give other divisions proper counter-measures during the war. Though he hasn't been able to do so yet, he hopes to one day record what he calls "warp signatures" from the Cruxi since he heard rumors that some Cruxi utilitze that technology.

Armor Type: Medium

Special Ability: ???

Note: Another weapon to note is the three "stakes" on the left hand. Normally within three points around the wrist area, they can pop out and produce a high-voltage electric shock as a last resort melee attack to at least stun a target for Jake to retreat or retaliate against. Again, it's a last resort that Jake wishes to never use often due to his weakness in close range combat. It also has enough energy for one charged attack so after that, he can't use it for the rest of the battle since it needs serious time to recharge.

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@DarkRecon
This line is problematic: "His skills both as a pilot and soldier of sorts has perhaps saved many a life during the wars." War veterans are fine as characters (see Harold), but this seems like a bit of shilling at this point.

The secondary weapon system is a rehash of Setsuka and should be something new, while the drones, even if they are a homage, seem too diverse in their utility, and should be either limited or weakened.

As for everyone else, I'll be doing some mini-collabs between Lorenzo and some of the characters: titanpad.com/4uQrxZu429

@Ariamis

Yeash...tough crowd -_-'

Well I'll delete that line but...ariamis. Do you want me to sit out the RP or something? I can't do much with Mai in a coma unless there was a direction you were trying to hint at?

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And I finished my post. Though I ain't sure what happens from here on out. Heck, I ain't sure if that post came out the way I wanted it to.

I do know that I have to perhaps update Mai's profile to reflect some things metioned in that post. I also accidently changed her sync rate to reflect the current condition she was in during the battle of Joppa but I don't remember where it was now before that battle started or after certain "drops" she took during the fight. *sigh* sorry but when I was told that your sync rate resets back to it's assigned rate after the fight, I kind of didn't know that part.

Also, I ain't sure if there's any point to the second character but for those who are simply curious, here's a revised and completed version:

Name: Jake Armstrong

Appearance:

Age: 18

Experience:
Synchronization Rate:

Personality: He's easy to talk to, cheerful and sometimes talks in rhymes due to his hobby in music. Though when the battle starts, he does develop a serious personality but not on the extreme like Mai does. He does get moody though if anyone tries to talk to him about his past.

Motive to live: Unknown (Refuses to reveal).

Background: Jake comes from a long line of military family. His last name is rather well-known around certain military social circles. It's said that his parents and even his grandparents were either pilots or were in engineering and mechanical divisions within the military. Even more so when the Cruxi started their war with humanity. Though he doesn't like talking about it, it's said that his grandparents and his father died during the war with the Cruxi. His only living relative being his mother who is rumored to be a framework pilot.

But when you look at Jake and even his personality, some would think that he'd be the "black sheep" of the family and not a proper soldier slash pilot...though Jake has proved many that "looks can be deceiving".

His skills both as a pilot and soldier of sorts has perhaps saved many a life during the wars. Despite the carnage he's involved in, he somehow finds a way to survive and even help others around him do the same.

It's also said that he even met Mai when she was transfered to his division. Though Jake admits that it was probably because of him that Mai transfered out of it due to him trying to "lighten her up" and getting her involved with his music.

It was also because of Mai's current "coma" state and his various skills with "drones" and "reconnisance" that Jake requested a transfer to Lorenzo's Sigma division.

Notable Deaths: Grandparents - K.I.A. Father - K.I.A. Mother - Active (framework pilot?)

Other things: As stated, Jake's hobbies include music, video games, reading and mechanic's due to him learning to maintain his own framework as well as "drone" matience. He's also very perceptive of his surroundings and even people and sometimes Cruxi during combat. Even in an urban environment, he can sometimes spot a threat or something "out of place", hence why he's a "recon" expert.

Framework Code Name: Hornet or Qubeley (Model ID code: amx-004g)

Appearance:

Signature Weapon System: Air Remote/Automated Drones - Jake always tries to support his team and this system reflects it. Stored in the "tail" of the Hornet, the variety of drones he has created allow him to adapt to almost any combat situation. Though the tail can only hold 10 drones at a time and Jake doesn't like sending them all out at once since he feels that it runs the risk of them getting shot down easily. Manual control or Automated, Jake can do either with them. From an "Attack" drone that can shoot lasers or bullets depending on the drone, "Kamikaze" drone which self-detonate when colliding with a target, "Recon" drones which fly at high alititudes to give info on the current battlefield and can track targets even if they use cloaking technology, "Repair" drones which do as the name says and perhaps more if Jake comes up with other designs. It's said though that the Repair and Recon drones were copied or inspired by two pilots from within Lorenzo's division.

Secondary Weapon System: Despite it's rather bulky look, the Hornet also has software installed on most mass-produced weapons, allowing it to weild just about any weapon that isn't unique to any framework. It can be updated to handle unique weaponry, allowing it to be very versatile if given the weapon itself before a mission.

Armor Type: Medium

Special Ability: ???

Note: Other than what's listed, the Hornet is still your average framework if it isn't properly equipped. The sharp fingers "could" be used as stabbing melee attacks but Jake says that's an ABSOLUTE last resort. Since it can adapt with most forms of standard weapons, it can still put up a fight. Without it's drones though, it does become nothing more than your average unit.

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Mai suddenly woke up with a start. She thought that she should be dead. Yet somehow, here she was.

"...I'm...alive...?...wait..."

Then, she immedately knew something was wrong...something was VERY wrong. In fact, the place she was in, she recognized it.

When she sat up, she looked around...and saw..."nothing" for a better lack of term. But she knew this kind of landscape.

The all-white smooth ground...the gray colored sky...and nothing around for miles.

Alone...quiet...empty.

She then tried to piece together the last things she remembered but had trouble filling the blanks for reasons she knew. The battle at Joppa.

"...long time Mai..."

She then looked to her side...and saw herself. Though she was in the black plugsuit that she always wore. Just now "she"...or her other self, wasn't wearing the back helmit with the red visor.

And quickly looking herself over showed that she also was still in her black plugsuit.

But Mai knew better...this...wasn't reality.

This was her mind...and it'd had been a long time since she had last been this deep into..."herself".

"...Seven...", Mai simply said.

"...as I said, it's been a while ma'am...", Seven droned while giving a salute.

Shaking her head, Mai then watched as "Seven" then sat down right in front of her. Mai herself then got into a proper sitting position herself.

"...are we...dead?", Mai asked.

"...no...but your aware what happened the last time this happened...", "Seven" droned in response.

Of course, how could she NOT forget. Her first test run with the Telekenetic system. Her first battle with it in the Setsuka...pushing past her default Sync rate limit...then...this.

"...coma...", Mai said, looking down and trying to control herself.

"...the human brain is quite strange...your self-aware of that ma'am...and yet...", "Seven" droned.

"...how bad was...no nevermind...I'm starting to remember", Mai said, recalling the last moments.

From there, both just sat there...quiet. Perhaps both, in their own ways, were accepting the silence. The solitutde. The..."downtime" so to speak.

But for how long this time? If she remembered right, the pain...taking all those sniper rounds mostly then that one shot from the Cruxi squad...her leg blown off...wings burned and damaged...that buring sensation with the green fire...then the lower torso getting blown off in her last mad dash to take down the remaining two Cruxi.

The last time, she was out for only a day...but...this time?

"..."Seven"...do you think it's time to leave this world?...I'm just...tired...", Mai said rather darkly.

"...negative...we still have work to do...", "Seven" droned.

"...then...you don't..."need" me...do you..."

"Seven" took a long look at her "other half". Even she couldn't comprehend the human soul. But then again, the humans were fighting a rather desperate war. With her mother and her special abilities and skills, she was perhaps the best bet the humans had.

Then, her last moments of "madness" changed everything...being pushed too far due to that same system and the "demands" of others...

That's when Mai was forced to serve being that Maria "Angel" Twilight was her last living relative. Even her home was taken over by the Cruxi. Then...the "Helldivers" division...Caulder and the other pilots.

But some were hoping that she'd also develop the same skills her mother had.

And that's was when "she" came into the world to help Mai cope...to help her "deal" with the horror's of war. Then to the point of completing the missions...to do things that no other pilot can do...to make those hard decisions...to even give up their very lives for the sake of not only the mission...but for the well-being of others.

But what Mai was saying...was that she can have complete control of her own destiny. To make her own path for herself in this chaotic war. To be more than a "drone" sent to go and fight...

To destroy. To live. To survive.

Yet to "Seven", something happened...why did that seem so...heartless?

Why was she hesitating? She could be her own person. She could be in full control of this body.

But for "Seven", she already knew the reason.

"...I can't comply with that order ma'am", "Seven" suddenly droned.

Mai looked up, a look of shock on her face.

Then...tears. Mai started to cry.

"...why...I just...I just want it to end...the fact that your here just shows how screwed up in the head I am!...why Seven?!...WHY?!?!?!"

"...because...seeing you bear all that weight that was "forced" upon you...it just..."

"Seven" then said something that she never thought a "personality" trained to kill would say.

"...it just...hurt..."

Mai had tears in her eyes and took a long hard look at "Seven"...or perhaps, herself.

She then leaned foward...and hugged herself. Crying on her own shoulder.

* * * * * * * * * *

In reality, Mai was still hooked up to the machines like Zim and Serah witnessed before. But sometime later, if anyone were to take a closer look at Mai...they would see fresh tears from her eyes.

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Well really, Jake was supposed to be just a temporary substitute pilot till Mai recovers. I just don't know what direction to go with her at the moment so that's kind of why I made Jake similar to Mai.