My work schedule just completely changed for the worse, so expect me to be less active, unable to run my own RPs, but I should hopefully be able to keep myself in other people's RPs.
9 yrs ago
Grandfather's out of the hospital, so I should be back.
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9 yrs ago
My grandfather's in the hospital...gonna be gone for a few days, for anyone I'm RPing with.
@FlaggI would assume air support for the ground units, as the Guard are not allowed aircraft, except the Phantine Air Corps, and the Navy controls the atmospheric craft.
The assault on the city had finally begun, much to the excitement of the Cadian 88th Mechanized Infantry, and to Lance Corporal Caius Mortem in particular. He was currently sitting, alongside the rest of Echo squad, in a Chimera armored troop transport vehicle, rolling straight for the left breach in the city walls. The Orks, using a supply of makeshift and looted artillery and explosives, began shelling the advancing Cadian vehicles. The rocking explosions made Mortem's stomach flip and lurch inside him, though he still maintained the grim determination he always showed during battle. After losing two of the fifty Chimeras before even reaching the interior of the city, the guardsmen inside were given the order to exit the tanks, though Caius was under a different command. His orders were to begin battlefield repairs on the Chimeras, which he quickly set out to follow. Fate was against him, however, as the Greenskins began to push forward into their position. Caius found himself fighting for his life against an innumerable amount of the smaller 'Grotz', as his squad and regiment were slowly cut down. After a time, one which seemed like hours to Caius but was far less in reality, his regiment was finally capable of holding its ground. They held two of the Chimeras, one critically damaged, and numbered at around two hundred and thirty of their original force of six hundred. Caius, the sole combat engineer still alive, was at work on the damaged Chimera, attempting to get its Autocannon and rotary turret back into working over. After finishing the repairs he was currently capable of, Caius joined in the counter-attack, pushing forward alongside the others of his regiment, his lascarbine firing shot after shot of red energy at the Greenskin horde, all the while silently reciting a prayer to the God-Emperor as he marched.
...and though I stand face to face with death itself, I know that I shall withstand any attack, for I am His hammer, and with my might the God-Emperor shall smite the foes of Mankind. Praised be His name, and blessed be His light.
Entering the Revolution building, Dominic was somewhat confused, surely those who could afford the riot armor could afford a better building. Then again, he thought, it helps to keep a low profile. He'd turn to the man that brought him here and ask "So who do I speak to about joining up?" He took another chance of looking over the riot armor, noting that it is almost identical to the Pre-War model used by the NCR veteran rangers.
(OOC: sorry for this post taking me so long, and being so short, been surprisingly busy)
@Bright_OpsBut what happens when the orks convince themselves that they have more ammo, and it becomes true? Another imperial plan foiled by ork mob mentality.
@Agent B52@JbcoolAs a combat engineer for a mechanized infantry regiment, I'd imagine I'd spend at least part of the time in the tank, once our group is in the same regiment.
Dominic was awed by the sheer speaking passion demonstrated by Napoleon V. Her words reminded him of everything the NCR stood for, and everything he believed in as an NCR citizen and Trooper. He also felt that helping to establish a democracy here would make the inevitable induction into the NCR easier for Orleans. He knew then that it was for the best to sign up with the French Revolution. Longshot asked the closest revolutionary "So, where would I go if I wanted to join up in this revolution?" His only worry is that this might compromise his mission with the NCR, though they would probably prefer interacting with another democracy than a monarchy.
Appearance: Caius is best described as 'overly average' in just about every regard. His hair is a dark charcoal black, chopped to regulation length, his eyes an oakwood brown, speaking with knowledge far beyond Caius' years. He is of an average build, not too tall, not too short, not too thick, not too thin. He does have a few small scars lacing over his body. His main distinguishing feature is the large Imperial aquila tattooed on his back, and a passage from the Blessing of the Emperor's Peace written around his right forearm.
Uniform: Combat Fatigues with integrated flak armor-weave featuring his rank and regiment number on the shoulders, Flak-armored Patrol Cap. (Both are somewhat less armored than the standard Flak Armor and Helmet)
Armament: M36 Lasgun with bayonet, 2 frag grenades.
Wargear: Guard-Issue Medical Supplies, Gas Mask with filter, 9-70 entrenching tool, canteen, backpack with engineering and repair equipment, Imperial Infantryman's Uplifting Primer, Gold Aquila Pendant.
Personality/Demeanour: Caius does his best to be a model soldier. He's faithful to the Emperor, honorable, loyal to the Imperium, and dutiful. He sees serving in the guard as the best way to uphold the will of the God-Emperor, and does his utmost to prove that true.
Greatest Ambition: To one day be blessed enough to merely look upon the holy God-Emperor sat upon the Golden Throne.
Greatest Hatred: He despises those who have turned away from the light of the Emperor, seeing them as the worst sort of filth possible, and will not hesitate to kill them if given the chance.
Skills: Caius is highly skilled at vehicle, emplacement, and defense repair, and maintaining equipment issued to the rest of the regiment. He's also a fair marksmen, but about average in regards to Cadian standards.
History: Born on Cadia, Caius was considered a soldier from the start. Going through his childhood training, he showed a remarkable talent for fixing things, which led to him being made part of the Cadian Mechanized Infantry training at about 13. From there, the decision to make him a combat engineer was inevitable. Once he was 16, he was deployed with the 88th Cadian Mechanized Infantry to various fronts around the galaxy.
As a soldier serving in actual combat, he took to it far better than the average guardsman. That is to say, instead of being so afraid as to cower in fear, he was so afraid that he started shooting back. His career continued, but whether it did so out of skill or just dumb luck, no one will know.
As he continued to serve, he grew from the standard spineless guardsman, into a skilled, experienced veteran. He's seen countless numbers of loyal friends slaughtered in mere seconds, and it has made him a bitter enemy of those deemed unworthy by the Emperor. The majority of his combat has been spent fighting mutants, traitors, and heretical cultists, though he has had a few notable engagements with the Tau.
The height of his career, however, was when a Baneblade supporting his regiment sustained damage, and needed emergency field repairs. His regiment's Engiseer had been previously reduced to ash, so the task fell upon him and a few other combat engineers in the regiment. He was able to successfully bring the main gun back to working order in time for it to successfully provide covering fire for his regiment, who were able to achieve their objective. This earned him a Distinguished Service Ribbon, and a promotion to Lance Corporal.
Now a full Lance Corporal, Caius currently still serves with the 88th Cadian, and is loyal to both it and the Imperium to a T. He fights diligently, and will not hesitate to slaughter as many enemies of the Imperium as possible. All in all, he is a model example for an Imperial Guardsman.
Miscellaneous: He's a member of the 88th Cadian Mechanized Infantry Regiment, acting as a combat and field engineer
Longshot was somewhat stunned by the crowd, having not seen anything this large since President Walton's inaugural address back home in Shady Sands. He was so caught up in the amazing spectacle, he failed to notice the person bump into him, until they spoke. "Why're you just - standing around? You know who that is up there?! That's Napoleon V! She heads the French Revolution herself!" He head them say, and was quite shocked at the words he heard. "Well if her 'French Revolution' is anything like its Old-World namesake, this won't end well...." Longshot replied, glancing over to the man that bumped into him. Despite being positive that history would repeat itself yet-again with this person, he decided to work his way closer through the crowd, to listen in on what she had to say.
[Pathfinder](if the crowd is too thick to navigate easily.)