Karos

Ascension of Gods (High Casual) (Still Accepting)

Decimus knelt before the alter of Mars, he removed his helmet placing it on the altar in front of him. He fished underneath his armour, and the light cloth he wore underneath, pulling out his amulet of Mars and clutching it in one hand.

He cleared his mind and began to pray. He tried his best to focus on the mantras and not on the incidents which had just occurred. As he finished his intonations he made his thoughts clear. Father, I have come to this land of old as your portents instructed. The men I have brought a strong, they are capable and stand ready to serve. But I find myself lost without guidance. Where is the enemy? Whom must we strike?The people here chafe and suffer under brutal occupation. We must end the threat quickly so that we might lighten the burden upon them. Decimus thought this over, and over awaiting a response from his father.

After receiving no reply in the immediacy he stood, returning his amulet to its place under his armour and replacing his helmet upon his head. He smiled and saluted the shrine before leaving the temple to march back to the castrum. Decimus wasn't worried, it was quite normal for his father to take time before replying to him. Sometimes he was busy, other times he hoped that Decimus might solve matter himself. He always replied in the end though, Decimus took solace in that.

As he left the temple the sun beamed down once more, as he stood on the white marble steps of the grand temple. He saw his men dotted about here and there. Some on duty marching around in pairs or threes keeping an eye on the day to day manner of things. Others were trading in the market, clearly off duty for the time being, whilst yet others went about the religious business he'd dispatched them on.

He began to walk back to the castrum weapons in hand. He was proud was he walked down the ancient streets, to think, that his people strove to preserve this ancient place. It was they who preserved it from barbarians now, its ancient guardians long gone and lost amongst the sands that dominated the horizon.

The Consortium: Howl of the Yellow King Disciples (Accepting 1 more)

@Algorhythm

Otto, looked up as he heard a chime emanate from a piece of machinery on one of his desks. The scanner wasn't quite ready for field tests yet, but seemed to be working well enough in a controlled environment. At least… Otto thought the chime was that of the scanner he'd been working on. Although with all the components that lay scattered about, it could've been one of half a dozen mechanisms that he was working on.

Then Otto heard Tsujimoto call out to him. He tore his eyes from the machinery he was working on, and fixed his lensed visage on the figure, cocking his head to one side as he did so. When he spoke his voice was modulated somewhat by the ticking and whirring gears that kept his armour running making him seem even less human than he already did. 'Tsujimoto, good… good to see you' stammered Otto somewhat indecisively. His speech was rarely very confident when matters didn't regard his expertise, and his stammer often became even more pronounced when matters hadn't entirely gone to plan. 'The… the… the mission? Oh, yes yes, it went very well actually. In and out without a hitch, though I… I'm not tempted to gggg… go back anytime soon. Those Ttttow… Townes lllllot, didn't seem too happy wiiiiith me. Seeemmmedd rather att-attched to that that bbbbook of their's. Nnnn-eeed to have a wwww-wword with the chief acc-tually waa-nntt to recommend new security arrangements for aaa-gents out that way.'

As he finished speaking Otto walked over to another of his desks covered in mechanical parts and started to pick through the pieces. He began screwing various pieces together with the tools in his engineering interface, rotating the pieces nimbly every now and then as the tools flicked, clicked and snapped around the delicate mechanisms in his hands. 'Bbbb-een meaning to speak tttt-ooo you actually.' stammered Otto to Tsujimoto without taking his eyes off of the technology in his hands. 'I—iiii've that new ch-ch-charing interface you aaaa-sked for', Otto rested the technology he was tinkering with down on his desk as he began to scan over the various desks trying to find the technology he was looking for. He scrabbled through a pile of struts, gears and wires for a second, before he fished out a small silvery plug like object and handing it to Tsujimoto. 'Hhhopefully this will ddd-o the tttt-rick. Should allllow for a much fffaster re-cccharge in the field.'

Ascension of Gods (High Casual) (Still Accepting)

@Rune_Alchemist

As the girl spoke Decimus noted that there was something off about her. He was about to say something when the next thing he knew Romulus had bounded forward and knocked one of the legionaries to the ground. The legionary was rightfully terrified and started for his sword, before noticing that the great beast had swatted something off of him. The wolf growled as the snake slithered on the ground, Decimus looked at the creature. Without hesitation he raised the pilum he was holding and threw it skewering the snake, as it writhed in the dust he laughed at the girls comments before replying 'We did weaken the warriors of Egypt first, but that wasn't our only advantage.' He paused for a moment collecting the pilum from where it protruded from the ground and handed it to the legionary that Romulus had saved, who was now getting to his feet. 'We had many advantages in conquering this land: better training, better discipline, better weapons, superior numbers, superior tactics, and of course we were lead here by the divine Caesar's themselves, who in turn were guided by Jove and Mars in their wise course'.

He ignored her quip about the gods not caring for them, and even ignored the insults she levelled at them directly. He didn't need to make an example of her to show the true power of Rome. If he wanted to he could put this entire city to the torch, he could kill anyone he cared to, and all because he was a Roman. The thought filled him with pride as it always did, and he ordered the company onwards at double time to make up the time they'd lost. He looked at the girl one last time before rejoining his troops at a brisk pace, he trooped along the line easily coming to the head of the column, Romulus following at his heel.

The troops carried on at this brisk pace until they entered the forum, here Decimus brought them to a halt. 'Legionaries!' he shouted in Latin 'Today has thus far been a good day, I say make offerings to Mars and Jupiter then return to the camp and test your arm at the post.' His men dispersed swiftly, some heading straight to the various shrines, others heading to the market stands to buy fitting offerings.

Decimus meanwhile marched straight towards the temple of Mars. As he did so the great doors leading into the temple, swung open seemingly of their own accord as he approached. Decimus entered, and was immediately hit by the smell of blood. An offering had been made, and recently. That should please father he thought, before proceeding to an alcove to offer prayer, and to commune with his father in peace.

The Consortium: Howl of the Yellow King Disciples (Accepting 1 more)

Otto Von Kruger

Name: Otto Von Kruger
Age: 33
Gender: Male
Occupation: Combat support officer 1st Class, Medic, Combat Engineer
Investigator Rank: First Class
Appearance: Height: 5'7" Weight: 165 lbs
Otto's appearance remains a mystery to most people, as a combination of prudent caution, and lingering paranoia incline him to keep his armour on at nearly all times. However, even in full armour he is a relatively thin chap, hardly built for frontline fighting. His wiry build however does predispose him to more subtle operations and despite his armour his movements are deft and nimble.
Personality: Reclusive by nature, Otto can come across as rather eccentric. A man more used to the company of machines that he is other human beings he finds social encounters to be somewhat awkward affairs, and tends to avoid them by habit. However, there are three things that bring Otto out of his shell. Firstly his research, when knee deep in cogs, surrounded by log after log of kinetic data or pulling pipes apart Otto is virtually ecstatic even in the most dire of situations. He will happily talk somebody's ear off about even the most mundane piece of technology if given the chance. The second thing is during surgery, whilst he might not seem like a natural doctor Otto is quite the astute surgeon. His years in the army support corps ensured that he received a detailed education in this regard. So whilst he's not exactly jubilant during surgery, and is rather businesslike by all accounts he certainly becomes rather more assertive. The final thing that really gets Otto out of his shell is combat. The thrill of explosions, the potential to test new technology and to put his theories to the test excites him to no end.
Biography: Otto was born in a far off country that he has long forgotten the name of. He and his family left when he was about 3 coming to settle in Aegis Luna. For a while the family thrived running a small technology company specialising in micro-clockwork. Otto spent most of his formative years in the shop with his father working on various pieces of technology. When he was old enough he enlisted with the military of Aegis Luna as a way to earn his citizenship. He studied hard, and fought even harder when given the opportunity and was made a Combat Support Officer 1st class specialising in medicine and engineering.

When the Mangled Ones started to appear in the city centre Otto and his unit of support operatives found themselves in the thick of the early fighting. Slowing the advance of the Mangled ones one minute, they'd be patching wounded comrades back together the next. The work was unrelenting and seemed to barely be stemming the tide the sporadic outbreaks proving impossible to quell completely.

In 452 Otto signed up with the The Consortium, trying to put his 1st hand experience and specialist skill set to better use to combat the growing threat. The trials pushed him hard even with his extensive military experience, however he made it through and is now eager for a chance to try and put down this threat once and for all.

Equipment:
Energy Generated Weapon: Pistol
Lantern
Primary Weapon: Augmented Mauser Pistol
Support officer armour (This advanced piece of equipment provides Otto with a decent measure of protection in a fight as well as several other key features. Firstly the advanced helmet includes night vision apparatus as well as acting as a gas mask to filter out potential toxins. Secondly the suit augments Otto's strength and endurance, compensating for his natural deficiency in these areas. Lastly the armour serves to power his other pieces of equipment, although the armour itself must be charged on occasion.
Combat Engineer Interface (an advanced wrist mounted multi-tool. This powerful device allows Otto to fulfil his role as a combat engineer by providing him with access to any of the tools he could require in a combat scenario (including a short range grapple able to life him clear off the ground). Its compact design means that whilst it is extremely versatile it barely weighs anything, a testament to Otto's skill for micro-clockwork.)
Combat Medic Interface (another piece of wrist mounted equipment, Otto's medical interface allows him to carry out basic surgery in the field. Whilst more useful in an actual operating theatre, the medic interface can be used in combat situations to stitch wounds, inject painkillers etc.)

The Consortium: Howl of the Yellow King Disciples (Accepting 1 more)

Otto Von Kruger

Name: Otto Von Kruger
Age: 33
Gender: Male
Occupation: Combat support officer 1st Class, Medic, Combat Engineer
Investigator Rank: First Class
Appearance: Height: 5'7" Weight: 165 lbs
Otto's appearance remains a mystery to most people, as a combination of prudent caution, and lingering paranoia incline him to keep his armour on at nearly all times. However, even in full armour he is a relatively thin chap, hardly built for frontline fighting. His wiry build however does predispose him to more subtle operations and despite his armour his movements are deft and nimble.
Personality: Reclusive by nature, Otto can come across as rather eccentric. A man more used to the company of machines that he is other human beings he finds social encounters to be somewhat awkward affairs, and tends to avoid them by habit. However, there are three things that bring Otto out of his shell. Firstly his research, when knee deep in cogs, surrounded by log after log of kinetic data or pulling pipes apart Otto is virtually ecstatic even in the most dire of situations. He will happily talk somebody's ear off about even the most mundane piece of technology if given the chance. The second thing is during surgery, whilst he might not seem like a natural doctor Otto is quite the astute surgeon. His years in the army support corps ensured that he received a detailed education in this regard. So whilst he's not exactly jubilant during surgery, and is rather businesslike by all accounts he certainly becomes rather more assertive. The final thing that really gets Otto out of his shell is combat. The thrill of explosions, the potential to test new technology and to put his theories to the test excites him to no end.
Biography: Otto was born in a far off country that he has long forgotten the name of. He and his family left when he was about 3 coming to settle in Aegis Luna. For a while the family thrived running a small technology company specialising in micro-clockwork. Otto spent most of his formative years in the shop with his father working on various pieces of technology. When he was old enough he enlisted with the military of Aegis Luna as a way to earn his citizenship. He studied hard, and fought even harder when given the opportunity and was made a Combat Support Officer 1st class specialising in medicine and engineering.

When the Mangled Ones started to appear in the city centre Otto and his unit of support operatives found themselves in the thick of the early fighting. Slowing the advance of the Mangled ones one minute, they'd be patching wounded comrades back together the next. The work was unrelenting and seemed to barely be stemming the tide the sporadic outbreaks proving impossible to quell completely.

In 452 Otto signed up with the The Consortium, trying to put his 1st hand experience and specialist skill set to better use to combat the growing threat. The trials pushed him hard even with his extensive military experience, however he made it through and is now eager for a chance to try and put down this threat once and for all.

Equipment:
Energy Generated Weapon: Pistol
Lantern
Primary Weapon: Augmented Mauser Pistol
Support officer armour (This advanced piece of equipment provides Otto with a decent measure of protection in a fight as well as several other key features. Firstly the advanced helmet includes night vision apparatus as well as acting as a gas mask to filter out potential toxins. Secondly the suit augments Otto's strength and endurance, compensating for his natural deficiency in these areas. Lastly the armour serves to power his other pieces of equipment, although the armour itself must be charged on occasion.
Combat Engineer Interface (an advanced wrist mounted multi-tool. This powerful device allows Otto to fulfil his role as a combat engineer by providing him with access to any of the tools he could require in a combat scenario (including a short range grapple able to life him clear off the ground). Its compact design means that whilst it is extremely versatile it barely weighs anything, a testament to Otto's skill for micro-clockwork.)
Combat Medic Interface (another piece of wrist mounted equipment, Otto's medical interface allows him to carry out basic surgery in the field. Whilst more useful in an actual operating theatre, the medic interface can be used in combat situations to stitch wounds, inject painkillers etc.)

Ascension of Gods (High Casual) (Still Accepting)

@Rune_Alchemist Decimus marched along the street leading the column of soldiers through the ancient city. He'd read about Alexandria back home when he was a boy, a city built by Alexander the Great of Macedon a mighty hellenic warrior. He smiled, even back then his people had been the world's dominant power and they remained so, his mere presence here proved as much.

He continued down the street the various soldiers with him were singing and joking as usual as they marched. At the head of the column he laughed to himself. How strange we must sound he thought, he was obviously use to Latin cadence, but the people of this land were used to songs that were much older. Ahh well he thought they'll get used to it soon enough.

He turned a corner and his men followed, they'd been marching since sun-up. Though not a mandatory part of Legion drill Decimus preferred to keep the men fresh and ready for anything. Both his fathers had taught him the importance of regular drill, and the importance of setting a better example to one's troops. He thought of his divine father as he marched. Mars the Roman god of war, second only to Jupiter in power, was surely smiling upon them today. The heat was exhausting to most people, but Decimus knew harsh conditions made for harsh men, and he barely noticed the heat himself.

Then he heard some commotion at the back of the column, he raised a single fist and the entire unit came to a halt in perfect unison. Decimus marched back down the line to where the disturbance had come from and saw what appeared to be a young girl standing there addressing some of his troops. At first Decimus was going to pay it little mind and move on, many civilians spoke to the soldiers, especially children, although usually it was young boys that asked them about their home. Then the girl said something she'd swiftly come to regret, "Like this really old white haired man that throws lightning at people because he's too much of a coward to fight them!"

When Decimus heard that his entire body tensed, to insult Jupiter was no small crime, especially as it simultaneously mocked the entire pantheon of Rome. He marched towards the small figure, 'Clearly then girl you know nothing of war if you think striking from a distance to be cowardice' he laughed and looked to the men stood around him before turning back to her. 'It is a foolish man who fights in melee without attacking at range first' having said this he drew a pilum from where it rested inside the arc of his shield holding it so the girl could see. 'Hit a man with one of these before he gets close enough to hit you and even if you don't kill him you've got the advantage. Mighty Jupiter clearly understands the same logic that any soldier does.'

Albion: Cyber Punk Adventure

Unfortunately I'm having to drop it due to time constraints, college has really upped the ante with regards to work, my sincere apologies to everyone who's expressed interest.

Some Thoughts 18+ MxF

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[Mature] Enchanted's 1v1 search.

@EnchantedMedow Wouldn't mind running something centred around survivors. Although, I have to ask, survivors of what exactly?

Ascension of Gods (High Casual)

@LadyRunic Fair enough.