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Clad in Iron, War of the Worlds and Mecha

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Clad in Iron, War of the Worlds and Mecha

Name: “Arnault Mongouse” (real name Saville, Sebastien Ulysse)

Age: 52

Gender: Male

Job: Agent of the Second Bureau, Commander of La Charlatane

Country of Origin: France

Appearance: Close-cropped ashen hair and substantial moustache frame a worn and pockmarked face the colour of a pale ale, with two jewels of ivory-bound sapphire set within. Beneath Saville’s bright blue dress uniform, he is bulky and broad; coupled with his 190-cm height, he strikes an imposing figure.

Personality: Stark, serious, to-the-point. It is hard to make no-nonsense Saville laugh, and even harder to find him a doorway through which he does not have to duck (this is Europe). Quick to focus intently on the parameters and requirements of a mission and quicker to a cigarette. Knack for improvisation, and sometimes does things that are immediately incomprehensible (without offering explanation) that pan out to have become necessary following the appearance of problems he has seemingly predicted beforehand.

History: Sebastien was born in Boston in 1851 to a pair of textile merchants - French nationals who had begun exporting their wares to America. He received part of his education there, before he and his parents steamed back to Bordeaux in 1860. A decade later, Sebastien was conscripted into the French army at the age of 19 upon the outbreak of the Franco-Prussian War. He was assigned to Blue Division of the Troupes de Marine, serving as a signals/reconnaissance specialist. One of his most notable battles was the Battle of Bazeilles, where he and several of his compatriots relayed crucial information on the movements of Bavarian troops, allowing Marsouins snipers to lay an ambush. He received several commendations after the conclusion of the war, including promotion to Adjutant-Chef (Chief Warrant Officer) before enrolling in officer school prior to returning to duty for the Sino-French war. French military intelligence maneuvered the Marines into lending them Lieutenant Saville for a special assignment - planting him within Chinese foreign advisers, where he would pose as an American due to his fluency in English and American upbringing. At their naval headquarters, he would act to sabotage Chinese naval operations (including the elimination of key crew and personnel) as well as feed information back to his superiors on the movements of Chinese forces. He returned home when the war concluded in 1885, without having once come under suspicion by the Chinese. He was promoted to Capitaine within five minutes of stepping back onto French soil. Shortly afterwards, Cne. Saville was approached by the Deuxième Bureau, France’s burgeoning intelligence agency, and accepted an offer to join their ranks. There, Saville (under several aliases) travelled the globe in a multitude of clandestine missions of espionage, sabotage, and even assassination. He was assigned to infiltrate the Belgian Antarctic expedition aboard the RV Belgica, but his mission ended prematurely before he could depart by the landing of several strange vessels within the British mainland…

Fast forward five years, and now-Major Saville would be tasked with venturing to Boulogne-sur-Mer Forward Air Assault Centre (AABM). There, after dispatching one Capitaine Arnault Mongouse, and assuming both his identity and command, “Cne. Mongouse” was to report on the goings-on at the front, passing along any information about the Martians’ advanced technology to his superiors.


Equipment: A portable radio kit, provisions, standard field notebook, a separate field notebook secured closed by a locking clasp, binoculars, lighter, cigarettes, cocaine gum. Weapons include a Lebel 1886 carbine (with 4.3x magnification scope), and the Modèle 1892 revolver.

Fighting Machine: “La Charlatane”

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Designation:

TMM-04 “La Charlatane”

Country of Origin: France

Crew: 19 (1 main battery gunner and 1 loader, 2 secondary battery gunners and 2 loaders, 1 forward machine gunner and 1 loader, 3 tertiary battery gunners and 3 loaders, 2 engineers, 1 driver, 2 command officers)

Weapons:

TOP BARBETTE (Main battery)

• Canon de 274 modèle 1887/1893 (274mm naval gun) [Primary armament]
• QF 1-pounder "pom-pom" (37mm autocannon) [Mounted, remote-operated]

CABIN, FIXED CENTERLINE

• Canon Hotchkiss à tir rapide de 47mm (47mm gun) x2 [Secondary armament]
• 1895 Maxim gun (.303 British machine gun)

SIDE & REAR TURRETS

• Puteaux SA 18 (37mm breech-loading cannon) x3 [Tertiary armament]
• Mle 1900-C Hotchkiss (8mm Lebel machine gun) x3 [Coaxial]

Description & Traits:

Gargantuan, imposing, and one of the most enormous machines that humanity has ever built, the TMM series of colossi are sometimes referred to as (at least, in some circles) land-dreadnoughts. Nearly 17 meters tall and twice as broad, four bulky magneto-mechanical legs clad entirely in armored slabs support a sturdy steel girdle, upon which sits the boxy main compartment. Though this mounting permits the main body rotation independent of the legs, it is further topped by a squat, roughly-cylindrical turret capable of its own independent rotation. A veritable fortress on legs, the TMM colossi is the result of collaboration between French and English engineers, the latter of whom having fled across the Channel following the extraterrestrial occupation of their homeland. Relying heavily on resources supplied the salvage of destroyed and disabled naval vessels, only six of these machines have ever been built.

Overwhelming firepower and attrition are central to the doctrines TMM-series colossi represent. What they lack in speed, manoeuvrability and utility that smaller fighting machines are privy to, they make up for by delivering unprecedented destruction through unrelenting, precision artillery. The thick iron plating on the main body protects a large crew, necessary to the smooth operation of the machine. Two hatches on the back of the main compartment (flanking the rear gunner) provide access to the interior. These hatches can be reached by a series of ladders mounted on the legs and chassis of the TMM-04 when it is upright, but the walker can also “sit” through the use of a series of pistons extending from the underside of the main girdle after having "crouched" down, providing easier access for mounting and dismounting.

The massive naval gun contained within the top barbette (the main turret) is the TMM's primary armament. The wide, four-legged base of the colossi is necessary for stability, but doubly so when firing this weapon, lest the machine fall over. Atop the barbette is a smaller auto-firing cannon, which can be loaded with explosive or chemical shells, and can move independently (albeit in a limited range of motion) of the turret, which itself can move independently of the main body, which itself can move independently of the legs. Thus, this autocannon is operated by the commander and his lieutenant, who are always guaranteed to have a steady supply of cigarettes and cocaine gum. In the main body of the fighting machine, two fixed secondary guns protrude forward out of the cabin, with a belt-fed Maxim antipersonnel machine gun nestled between them. Sponsons extend outward from the other three sides (port, starboard, and aft) of the somewhat-rectangular cabin, providing a full 180-degree angle of rotation for the small, turreted cannons and coaxial Hotchkiss machine guns contained within each.

The crew compartment is cramped and hot. There is barely any area to move around, with most open space within occupied by ammunition and fuel. Gunners rely on narrow slits in the armor and periscopes to aim their weapons, as well as their commander's ability to spot and call out targets. The commander, nestled within the top turret amongst a plethora of periscopes and signalling equipment, must be constantly aware of his surroundings, provide targets and accurate firing solutions to his gunners, and communicate effectively with the engineers and driver. As a result, only the best of France’s mechanized combat division are allowed to operate the TMM colossi. Each crew member has, at the very least, rudimentary training as an engineer or mechanic should the walker be damaged, but in case of critical system failure, each carries a Lebel rifle and is expected to continue their mission on foot.

Regarding La Charlatane itself, most of TMM-04 is painted a matte olive green, with some of the original iron frame remaining bare. Alphanumeric markings are stencilled in white, particularly on the cabin. The two most prominent markings are “TMM-04” on one side of the cabin, with “La Charlatane” on the other.

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Clad in Iron, War of the Worlds and Mecha

I dunno cap'n these aliens seem kinda sus to me

RAINBOW SIX: Reckoning

TONE

16/02/35 1305h
The Stadium, Elis, Greece

The German commando sat casually at the metal table that occupied the centre of her storage unit, situated a few floors underground the topside Armoury. Scattered across the breadth of said table lay the various components of a H&K G3 battle rifle, in various states of disassembly, and a pair of combat boots propped up on a corner, being worn by said commando, clad in her Flecktarn fatigues (though only the bottom half, with the blouse sitting draped over the opposite chair) and a white undershirt.

Cradled in Winter's hands were the bolt and carrier assemblies, which, to her trained eye, were now clear of any dust or grime that would otherwise cause potential malfunctions. Satisfied, she reattached the bolt to the carrier and set it down, tossing the splotchy rag she'd been using to the other side of the table. With another cursory glance at all the components of the rifle, she decided it was up to spec and began reassembling the weapon, her hands dancing over the table and the chassis of the gun in a fluid and precise manner that could only become second-nature through repetition - and a lot of it.

She was just inserting the guide-rod and stock mount assembly into the back of the receiver when she heard her phone buzz a priority alert tone from inside her pocket.

"Scheiße." was her only whispered response upon reading the words 'emergency briefing'.

She pinned the aforementioned assembly back into place before racking the charging handle and dry-firing once to ensure functionality.

Winter replaced her blouse and beret, wiped the grease from her hands with a clean rag, and kept the now-assembled rifle on the table. She had a feeling she might need to use it sooner than later. For now, she was off to the barracks.

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once everyone's settled we're gonna ship off to a first mission, a sort of dry run to see how things shake out both narratively as well as the specifics of how running the missions will go.

@Caasicam

basically we're doing a quick t-hunt to warm up

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So what's the game plan from here onwards?

@LetMeDoStuff

probably seize tunnel and blue hallway first and then plant armoury

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HK416 DMR

@Bartimaeus

*417 :)

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or rather some specialty gadgets from nowadays may become standard kit in 2035

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"At the end of the day, I'm here to save lives. Whether we do it quietly is a completely different question."

Name: Oberleutnant Winter R. Kannenberg
Callsign: Tone

Age: 36 (May 22nd, 1999)
Sex: Female
Nationality: German

CTU: Kommando Spezialkräfte (KSK)

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Appearance:

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Hair - Blonde
Eyes - Blue
Skin - Light
Height - 177cm (5'8")
Weight - 69kg (152 lbs)

Often found wearing a flecktarn BDU and her red beret, bearing the insignia of both the KSK and the Fallschirmjäger.

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Psychological Report:

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"I can't say I was expecting Specialist Kannenberg to be as affable as she was when we first met. Reading over her career notes, it becomes a bit more clear that the woman tries to keep herself as busy as possible, and every moment you can pull her away from her workbench is a much-needed breath of fresh air for her, even if she doesn't realize it in the moment.

Winter, as I see it, needs her hands to keep her grounded. EFT Zürich gave her the kick in the arse she needed to get her going but failed to keep her in the lab after they tossed a diploma to her. Cambridge tried to keep her captivated, but ultimately you can't keep a wandering mind cooped up in a lab without something breaking. The world was moving too slow for her liking - it's no wonder she enlisted. I don't think she can discern the difference between work and play. Could backfire. Might be best to try and push her to take the leave she's earned. But I think it's best to play it by ear. She gets the job done, she communicates with her squadmates when she needs to. She's played well for three years and I can't yet see the cracks, and that's all I need for now.

I like her style. Give her some chemicals to play with and some analog equipment and she's right as rain. Lass after me own heart. If only she could pry herself away from that damn bench."

-Six

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Skills:

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• Considerable proficiency with explosive systems, chemical weapons, and other similar chemical-based equipment
• Proficiency in engineering
• Above-average weapons skill
• Paratrooper training
• Adaptable, improvisational
• Fluent in German, English, Polish
• Learning Russian, French

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Equipment:

Primary

Heckler & Koch G3 Battle Rifle, Danish A5 variant
Caliber: 7.62x51 NATO
Capacity: 20-round box magazine, +1 chambered
Attachments:

• Aimpoint CompM4 sight
• A3 retractable stock
• Stock G3 muzzle brake

Heckler & Koch HK433 Assault Rifle
Caliber: .300 AAC Blackout
Capacity: 30-round magazine, +1 chambered
Attachments:

• NcSTAR Advance Riflescope with flip-up reflex sight
• Gemtech HVT-QD suppressor

Secondary

SIG Sauer P400r semi-automatic pistol
Caliber: 9x19 Parabellum
Capacity: 17-round magazine, +1 chambered
Attachments:

• SIG Sauer ROMEO2 reflex sight
• SIG Sauer FOXTROT4 flashlight/dazzler
• SilencerCo X9 Osprey suppressor

Utility

• Eickhorn KM 2000 BW combat/utility knife
• DM51 Fragmentation Grenade(s)
• MB6 EMP Grenade(s)
• E-ALZ Motion Sensor
• Standard Bundeswehr Trauma, Mess, Pionier Kits

Special - Taschensturm

PBX-Poly12 "Taschensturm" explosive foam

An aerosetting, quick-drying polyurethane foam carrying polymer-bonded explosives contained within a small spray canister. This explosive foam can be sprayed on a surface in any pattern one wishes. A sonic detonator is then pushed into the hardening foam, which will only detonate the explosives when a specific ultrasonic frequency at a high enough volume is emitted within its detection radius, effectively bypassing increasingly-common signal-jamming equipment. Winter is able to deploy the Tachensturm through a hand-held CO2-charged spray gun. She usually carries three canisters of PBX-Poly12 - a compound of her own design - as well as a full kit of detonators and an analog "sound gun," essentially a small, handheld directional speaker capable of broadcasting the appropriate detonation frequency.

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Bio:

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Winter was born to Frederik and Ada Kannenberg in the small community of Lindenau, just outside of Leipzig, Germany. While her father was a military historian of mild acclaim, her mother was more or less the family breadwinner as a Professor at the Institute of Chemical Technology within Leipzig University. Ada's passion for chemistry rubbed off on her daughter, whose studious nature would soon see her pursuing a double-major in both organic and inorganic chemistry at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zürich. Her Master's thesis, titled Independent Replication of Inorganic Self-Folding Polymer Structures Through Simulated Biopolymeric Monomers made quite a stir in the academic community. Despite graduating Summa Cum Laude, little inroads were made into pursuing her thesis by the Institute afterwards. Dissatisfied, Winter gladly accepted an invitation from the University of Cambridge, who were much more interested in continuing her research. After spending some time back in Leipzig with her parents, she soon landed in England and began her second stay at a University outside her home country.

At Cambridge, Winter found the work quite intriguing, but ultimately arduous, painstakingly slow, and potentially fruitless. Beginning to question the virility of her degree, Winter continued her research, but began enrolling in various language and engineering courses to supplement her increasing boredom and decreasing conviction. She would never complete these courses, however. After hearing news of a series of deadly terrorist attacks in Prague and along the Czech-German border, she dropped out and returned to her parents in Germany. She remained at home for another year, toying with the ideas of various career pursuits before eventually enlisting in the Bundeswehr at age 24, most likely with the encouragement of her father, but the chagrin of her mother.

Initially enlisting as a Pionier (Engineer), she was soon transferred to the Panzerjäger branch, where her knowledge of chemistry served her best with demolitions work. After completing six months of basic training, she was promoted to Obergefreiter (Senior Enlisted), and continued drills and exercises with the rest of her company out of Truppenübungsplatz Heuberg in southern Germany. After another six months of continued excellence both in field and demolitions drills, she was promoted to Hauptgefreiter (Head Enlisted) and, to her satisfaction, was nominated by her company commander for the NCO track. A prospective candidate to the selection board, she easily passed the entry requirements and was approved for NCO training, transferring to the Bundeswehr Command and Staff College in Hamburg to begin her latest set of studies. Used to an academic environment, Winter further impressed the senior brass and made Feldwebel (Sergeant) in a record two and a half years. About another year later, after leading fellow soldaten on a plethora of peacekeeping missions, she was recommended for transfer to the Fallschirmjäger, where she continued to lead troops and advance up the Feldwebel ladder. Eventually, she was given the opportunity to join the Kommando Spezialkräfte, where she would co-ordinate with other branches of the Bundeswehr for various international operations as a Leutnant (Lieutenant). In 2032, following a joint undercover anti-terror operation in the Balkans, Team Leader Dominic Brunsmeier noted Winter's cunning ability to analyze and manipulate explosives as a useful skillset and passed his notes on to an old acquaintance. Winter soon found herself offered a position in Team Rainbow at age 33, which she accepted.

Recommended Listening

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thx mate also forgot to mention she drives a Renault Espace mid----