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9 days ago
Current Happy holidays, everyone!
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4 mos ago
Summer break is almost over. Back to work/school and all that non-fun stuff.
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6 mos ago
Summer break is upon me! Woo Hoo! Roleplaying, Warhammer (Age of Sigmar), writing a book, and the gym are my main activities for the next nine weeks.
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2 yrs ago
The dot over a lowercase i and j has a name! It's called a tittle, which is a noun meaning "a tiny amount or part of something". Like the dot over an i or a j.
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2 yrs ago
Cows don't leave the slaughterhouse, steaks do.
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I am a veteran of the United States Army and the US Army National Guard. I spent three years on Active Duty serving in the 4th Infantry Division (Mechanized) at Ft. Carson, CO, and the 3rd Armor Division at Kirch Göns, West Germany. I spent 18 years in the Army National Guard with the 26th Infantry Division "Yankee" and 29th Infantry Division (Light), "The Blue and the Gray". I was deployed to Bosnia-Herzegovina with the 29th ID (L) in 2001 - 2002. I have also been reading military history articles and books for 50 years. I do prefer Military Role Plays over all other genres, primarily because I have a vast knowledge of the subject including personal experiences. At the very least, my characters are always veterans.

I have been writing for pleasure for at least 35+ years but only got into forum-based Role Playing about fifteen years ago. I do enjoy Nation Role Plays and get into minute detail when designing my military. The only reason I enjoy excruciating detail in my militaries is because for me, it is fun. My education and experience on this subject afford me the insight to see the depth of the structure. It is not just a General and a large pile of soldiers. If someone wants assistance in designing an army, navy, or air force, please send me a PM. I will help. Please specify what level (echelon) or depth you would like me to go. When I say echelon, I mean Army, Corps, Division, Brigade/Regiment, Battalion/Squadron, Company/Troop/Battery, Platoon, and Squad/Section.

When I was a student in High School, I used to play Dungeons & Dragons (Edition 1 & 2). Later editions came out after I quit that game. Recently, I have been DMing a 5e campaign of my creation for my son and his friends. 5e is so much less cumbersome than earlier editions of D&D. I do have an interest in Tolkien-esque fantasy-styled Role Plays as well. Time travel has always been a fun genre for me, but to do it well, one must have a firm grasp of historical facts. I love doing this form of role play, especially since I have a solid foundation on the past.

There are only a few fanfictions I will participate in; Star Wars and Star Trek are two of them. I want to do an exclusively Klingon RP one of these days. I also avoid Canon characters.

I have real-world martial arts experience. I would love to write an RP about hand-to-hand combat, no fantasy magic chit, just hands elbows, knees, and feet. Maybe the occasional head butt thrown in to mix things up. I trained in Krav Maga for six and a half years. I earned a first-degree black belt in Krav Maga on 3 June 2017.

Krav Maga is an Israeli martial art form that employs practical self-defense techniques drawing forms & techniques from Muay Thai, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and Taekwando. It is very brutal, demanding, and aggressive. During the seven years I trained, I have bruised two ribs, sustained several muscle pulls, and various lacerations and bruises over my body. I have received a sprained ankle and a fractured wrist. Before the first black belt test, I received a bone bruise to my right shin; where my roundhouse kicks impact. Yet, I am stupid enough to continue training. [Regardless of the physical pain, it is more fun than any other physical activity I have engaged in. Fortunately, the bone bruise healed up prior to the third and final test. EDIT: I did leave the sport over five years ago. :(]

Over two years ago I completed my first novel, a science fiction set in the 24th century. It focuses on a Private Military Corporation solely employed by the earth government. I started a second book in November 2022 and hope to work on that this summer when I have more time.

Send me a PM for a Role Play or if you would like to see what sort of an army I could build for you.

--Gunther (AKA: Old School)



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The three most physically challenging events I endured are Basic Combat Training, Officer's Candidate School and a Black Belt Test.

The single most challenging emotional event I endured was the birth of my first child; almost lost the wife that day.
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Salamanders Chapter

Prometheus, in orbit around Nocturne

Tu’Shan, Regent of Prometheus stood at the front of the formation of Salamanders. The First company stood on the left with the Second, Third, and Fourth companies lined up to the right of these. On the far right of the line stood the Sons of Nocturne, the Seventh Company. The Second Company could only muster thirty-four officers and NCOs as they were in the process of rebuilding their ranks from the pool of initiates entering as Battle Brothers. “Salamanders, Attention!” The assembled Space Marines simultaneously slid their left foot to the right standing straight with heads and eyes forward. “Parade, rest!” Every Marine slid their left foot shoulder width apart and looked directly at Tu’Shan.

“Currently, the Defenders of Nocturne are replenishing their strength here at the Fortress-Monastery in view of the Pantheon of the Salamanders. The Firedrakes and Pyroclasts are to remain here on Prometheus as well. Captain Dacien and Captain Jacobi are taking a detachment of Salamanders to the Karia system, to assist in the defense of the Hive World Tergatus Magna and mining station Ruitegier. Their companies, The Branded and The Sons of Nocturne will travel from Nocturne aboard the Strike Cruiser Fire Ark, and escorted by the Frigates, Fire Lord and Forgehammer. I expect good deeds from you marines deploying to Karia and may you find Vulkan in your travels!”

“As Captain Dacien is the senior commander, he will have overall command of this detachment with Captain Jacobi as his second in command. Salamanders, Attention!” The formation of marines returned to the position of attention. “Dismissed!”


Weeks later…
Aboard the Fire Ark
“Sons of the Harvest and the Black Templars have arrived ahead of us,” Captain Dacien told Captain Lucius Jacobi and the other officers and senior NCOs assembled. “We will coordinate our efforts with them and begin landing on the surface. Wait for my instructions.” Lieutenants Degener and Falck of the 4th and Lieutenants Clemens and Stengel of the 7th were present along with Senior Sergeants Stiegler, Marcellinus, and Feuerwerker representing the Non-commissioned officer corps of the Chapter. “Lieutenant Degener’s First platoon, 4th, will travel with Lieutenant Falck’s Executioners. Lieutenant Clemens’ Third platoon, 7th and Lieutenant Stengel’s Fourth platoon, 7th will initially travel aboard Senior Sergeant Feuerwerker’s Redeemers of Fifth Platoon. Each squad will be assigned a vehicle. We will keep our formations tight and react accordingly to any situation. As we receive intelligence on our enemy, we can adjust our formation as necessary. With The Branded in the lead and The Sons of Nocturne in trail, we will deal with whatever situation is in front of us. The fourth will move with First Platoon in lead and Second Platoon following. As soon as intelligence on the enemy disposition is sent to me, I will pass it along to you.”

Captain Dacien turned to the commanding officer of the Fire Ark, “Commander, do you have a plan to support us on the ground?”

“The void strength present is the Fire Ark and two Frigates, Fire Lord and Forgehammer. Our priority will be in defending our ships against any hostile incursion here in orbit. Assuming there is none, we will provide orbital strikes to any ground targets you provide us. We will assign specific ships and/or gun batteries to provide direct support to each of your squads on the ground. Please prioritize your targets to massed formations of the enemy rather than individual targets. Do not waste the time and energy of our gun crews. Thank you, gentlemen, and happy hunting.”

“Thank you, Commander. Unless anyone has any questions, you can prepare for insertion,” Captain Dacien thanked the ship’s commander for his input and ordered the Salamanders to move to their jump pods.
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