I am Maavoimat. It is a Finnish word for "Army". I strive for realism in all of my roleplaying, especially in fantastical settings, as contradictory as that sounds.
Science fiction roleplays are entertaining if they remain within the realms of reasonable. "super turbo plasma laser shield" is not within the realm of reasonable.
I currently reside in the United States on the east coast.
I am mostly Norwegian and German, despite my name.
Forgive me. My second roleplay here, still learning the ropes.
I should have clarified. I assumed that because the brigade's men were incapacitated (AKA me not being here for the original invasion), they would accompany Oromis until they were given orders IC.
Religion: Despite being raised in a strict Shamanistic household, Norman rejected the fundamentals of Shamanism in his early teens. In the return of Oromis, Norman “converted” to Oromism as a way of expressing his undying loyalty to the God-emperor. However, in private, he does not follow any major religion. Instead he believes that Oromis, while powerful, is not a God, and the true divine beings of the world have yet to reveal themselves.
Norman inherits his parents olive-tone skin, which makes him stand out amongst his predominantly pale Etruscan peers. Norman was physically fit as a youth, something which has carried well into his adulthood. He stands a few centimeters shy from two meters, making him appear as a giant among others. His broad shoulders complement his massive appearance, altogether making him an excellent authoritative figure in his position.
His facial features are fairly synonymous of other Samni, with bold cheekbones and long black hair. A concentration of facial hair stems from his chin and lower cheeks, but is kept within a few centimeters in length.
Norman is a prestigious individual. He carries his pride with him, and rightfully so. While he looks out for his people and his subordinates as a father would his children, Norman's personal goals can, have, and will get in the way. Beside that, he is a loyal and trustworthy soldier and a capable and competent leader.
Norman was born and raised in the Hamrock Isles after his ancestors fled along with the rest of the Mardochians. He is an ethnic Samni, but still retains that he is a Mardochian before anything else. In his youth, he was raised as an athlete with the intention of being a soldier in the Mardochian Army as his family's way of giving back to those that had protected them over the years.
When the time came, Norman refused to join the Mardochian ranks as a soldier, and instead applied as an officer. Quickly rising in the officer ranks, Norman soon found himself in control of a detachment of 1,500 Mardochian soldiers stationed in a garrison close to the sea that separated The Etruscan league from the Hamrock Isles.
He made his first mark on history when his garrison successfully fought off an invading force of more than 7,000 Etruscan soldiers, utilizing everything from blockades of fire, log barricades, and even sharpened branches. At the request of Norman's subordinates, the detachment was expanded into a full brigade, which became colloquially known as “Brigade Voldemaras”. To this day, Brigade Voldemaras continues to serve as an elite unit amongst the Mardochian Army, and in preparation for the invasion of the Etruscan League they were trained in infiltration and assault tactics developed by Norman himself.
When Oromis returned, Norman was quick to display the might of his brigade, which had been neatly assembled to celebrate the resurrection of their emperor. Although he will not admit it, Norman's primary objective is to be remembered in history as the best general alongside Oromis. Unfortunately, this desire went off to a bad start when the night before the invasion he and several other high-ranking officers fell ill from the consumption of contaminated foodstuffs. Although the brigade left with the rest of the army and traveled across the sea, its leaders remained immobile, and the brigade was forced to wait at Grandell until they recovered. Now that Norman has made a full recovery, he and his army are ready to begin their conquest of their old foes.
Motivation: Norman seeks to write his name into history as the finest strategist and leader beside Oromis himself. This desire drives him more than any other, and in many ways consumes him.
Before I go off and do something that contradicts what has already been set down, could someone give me a basic rundown of the weapons that are being used?
I knew it was open, which is why I've already begun writing my setup. However, as events were already going on, I wanted to make sure I wasn't jumping in the middle of something without checking first. Thanks, I'll swing around later with something a little more presentable.
You've made a terrible mistake coming here.
I am Maavoimat. It is a Finnish word for "Army". I strive for realism in all of my roleplaying, especially in fantastical settings, as contradictory as that sounds.
Science fiction roleplays are entertaining if they remain within the realms of reasonable. "super turbo plasma laser shield" is not within the realm of reasonable.
I currently reside in the United States on the east coast.
I am mostly Norwegian and German, despite my name.
Back as of 17 December 2015
<div style="white-space:pre-wrap;">You've made a terrible mistake coming here.<br><br>I am Maavoimat. It is a Finnish word for "Army". I strive for realism in all of my roleplaying, especially in fantastical settings, as contradictory as that sounds.<br><br>Science fiction roleplays are entertaining if they remain within the realms of reasonable. "super turbo plasma laser shield" is not within the realm of reasonable.<br><br>I currently reside in the United States on the east coast.<br><br>I am mostly Norwegian and German, despite my name.<br><br>Back as of 17 December 2015</div>