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Howling Sands

Trivia: As a joke by the servicemen of Howling Sands, they painted it red - following the popular joke that it would move 3 times faster. But when Nine assumed the position of Bahl's pilot, the NCM's top speed did somehow increased - perhaps not by 3 times, but it was noticeably so.

I added this to my CS lolol

Howling Sands

Updated Bahl with a NCM description so it ties according to the lore a little better now.

Howling Sands

Posted in IC. I know, my character's such a bitch an antisocial person.

Howling Sands

As usual, Nine left the briefing room without uttering a single word. There was no need for mingling, nor was there a need to discuss. She knew what to do, and so does her teammates. Her time in the research facility's training regiment coupled by Jeanne's private training sessions had equipped her and her teammates sufficiently, that a simple sortie would not require prior planning.

Or so she assumed. Little was she aware, the program she was abducted into were designed to mass produce NCM pilots that would mimic the knowledge and abilities Royalty or Ace pilots has within the shortest time span. This meant that they were institutionalized at a very young age to complete objectives as an individual all within their own judgement, rather than in a team. Perhaps this is why, Nine never felt the need to communicate with her teammates - nor the need for any sort of 'tactical discussion' - even with the subtle nudges and hints from Jeanne during their training sessions.

Off she went, straight to the hangar bay. She didn't need to suit up, as it was forced as a habit for her to always be combat ready. There were no expense spared for the luxury of comfort, only what she was trained and ordered to do. Perhaps always the earliest, she would be aboard her NCM, neural plug interface connected, as she ran system checks. A habit formed in her days in the research facility, leaving most of the service crew rather compliant whenever it comes to fulfilling Nine's demands - since she dedicates her own time as well into the service of her machine.

"Main systems: System Startup. Systems Check Initiated," Bahl's AI spoke with a monotonous male voice, as soon as her neural plug successfully linked with the NCM's interface. The darkness within the cockpit of Bahl immediately changed to that of the hangar bay, with the visuals directly fed for processing into her brain. Information on the status of her NCM clustered her HUD; Visual System:Green, Movement:Green, FCS:Green, Energy:Green, Drive System:Green, Boost System:Green, Alert System:Green. Ammunition count, fully loaded.

"Main systems: Idle Mode Activated," with that done, she would now wait - as usual, until the time for the sortie begins.

The Apartment Building | Survival Horror

HURRAH WE WERE SAVED BY THE GM!

Howling Sands

I changed Nine's picture to a 'less creepy' looking one.

Howling Sands

Wow, digging it. Approved, but TEN TIMES FASTER?! Go with like, three or somthing. jeebus.

Approved however. I'd honestly add a missile launcher or something though, 'just' a marskmans' rifle sounds a bit wimpy.

and is it just me or is this looking to be a girls' party

@LHG100

It needs to be painted red if it's three times faster ;D

The Apartment Building | Survival Horror

<Snipped quote by Mattie_>

Accepted.

You know what I haven't seen in an RP for a while? A black man.

@Dungeon Blaster

But they always die first in a horror *shot*

Howling Sands

Hehehe, and another of my simple systems.

Since everyone is allowed to have a theme song at this point, whenever I post that one in the IC, your character is allowed to go maximum badass for just that post. HOWEVER, if Howling Sands' theme is posted, EVERYONE is allowed to go maximum badass for one post.

Y'know, for giggles.

Edit: Sure thing Echos, and now , nah the basic cybernetic implants aren't all that noticeable, but as I said you can gt more for more badassness but then you turn less and less 'human'

@LHG100

Sounds awesome! I can imagine the part when Ruling Company sends out their squad of experimental child soldiers (aka Nine's ex-mates) against her, with the newfound power of love and trust, she eventually triumphs over them on the brink of death. (gdi this sounds so shounen now XD)

Howling Sands

Bahl

NCM Appearance:


NCM Description: Originally an older scrapped prototype variant of the AAT-NCM037G by AA&T, Bahl is customized heavily to be fielded as a lighter variant to deliver precise surgical attacks while providing the same utility as a shock troop, artillery platform, and base defence unit, just like its predecessor. In general, it is designed to be a multi-role unit which was deemed by many a little too troublesome to handle - in the sense that it lacked armor as a shock troop, firepower and weight limitations as an artillery platform and speed as a surgical strike unit. Though, Nine seems to show a special competence in the handling of such a lacking machine.

Trivia: As a joke by the servicemen of Howling Sands since the Bahl was extremely slow for its weight-class, they painted it red - following the popular myth that it would move 3 times faster. But when Nine assumed the position as Bahl's pilot, the NCM's top speed did somehow increase - perhaps not by 3 times, but it was noticeably so.

NCM Body Type: Biped

NCM Weight Class: Medium

NCM Weapons:
Right Arm: WG-XP2000 mass manufactured Pulse Rifle, a long range semi-auto energy rifle. Has an option to change firemodes to a 5-round burst for close-combat. 250 rounds.

Left Arm: LS-2001 mass manufactured Laser Blade, an infinitely reusable laser blade primarily used in close-combat.

Shoulder Left: WC-GN230 Grenade Launcher, a folding heavy back unit that mows down enemies in a firestorm. Requires NCM to setup into position to fire accurately in order to dampen the recoil. 8 rounds.

Shoulder Right: WM-S40/2 Small Missile Launcher, shoots a maximum lock of 2 guided rockets equipped with warheads that track their targets and explode upon impact with a solid object. 40 rounds.

NCM Equipment:
Sensor: HD-X1487 array unit, built into the head. It provides a full range of sensors and noise canceler that supports the camera feeds directed to the pilot. However, it does not have radar functionality.

Generator: GBG-10000, a high powered generator that boasts to have one of the highest energy output in the market coupled by a low Redzone.

Fire Control System: TRYX-QUAD, allows the NCM a maximum of 6 lock-on targets with a wide horizontal sight, fit for those engaging in medium-close quarters.

Booster: B-VR-33 primary booster, the standard booster used to achieve temporary flight and higher traversing speeds as opposed to walking.

Pilot Details

Name: Subject-9
Alias: Nine
Age: 16
Theme: Alchemist With a Wavering Heart

Personality & Short Bio:
Enigmatic and aloof, Nine was a survivor of a child-experimentation program that harnesses the yet underdeveloped growth of the adolescent human brain. The goal of the program was to engineer child-soldiers that were able to adapt to higher stress-levels induced by excessive NCM implants. As such, she has lost the capability to portray emotions. She frequently speaks in a way which makes little sense to other people and doesn't finish her thoughts.

Considered by her supervisors as one of the least promising subjects, she was eventually liberated by Howling Sands agents, hoping to incorporate the Ruling Company's own weapons against them.