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GEARs: Silent Line [Anthro, Sci-Fi Mecha Roleplay]

OwO, whats this? Am not awwowd to OwO? Dis mwakes me sad. Whad am I to do? UwU

@Slypheed

Goddamn Furries x3

I look forward to your sheet ^^ will be working on mine and putting it up shortly too.

GEARs: Silent Line [sci-fi, anthro, mecha RPG with a strong background and lore]

The OOC is now up - roleplayerguild.com/topics/179850-gea…

GEARs: Silent Line [Anthro, Sci-Fi Mecha Roleplay]

g e a r s:

Silent Line

Welcome to GEARs: Silent Line
GEARs: Silent Line is an RPG set in a far-off time, on a far-off world, where Earth is less-than a legend and 'human' is a term that only exists in language.
The world of Arvara is a different one from our own, inhabited by anthropomorphic animals, who know their origins are not those of natural evolution - but not where they come from.

Their world and society is, for the most part, a peaceful one. But not without it's challenges or dangers, both natural, and of their own making.
Dark things are rising, and danger seems to closing in. Rumours seem to be gaining a disturbing sense of solid, tangible reality. People are going missing. Dangerous or disturbing terrorist incidents, kidnappings, riots, conflicts and attacks are growing in number. And the urban myth of the organisation, cult, or secret society known as the 'Silent Line' seems to be growing in prominence...

Admidst this, in the small, but proud, modern, and respected kingdom of Solernia, a handful of military officers and members of the Royal Council have decided that enough is enough. Despite opposition from others in their own military, they make a proposition to the Princess, and she grants her blessing. A special unit is formed; their goal: to use both direct and indirect methods to hunt down those missing and kidnapped from Solernia, and find out who is behind this rise in dangerous and deadly incidents, find out what they want, and put a stop to them - before the body count rises higher, or before total war erupts...

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Players in GEARs: Silent Line act as GEAR pilots of the newly-reconstituted 33rd 'Ghost Hunters' Covert Operations Squadron of the Royal Solernian Defence Force.
Handpicked and equipped with the best GEARs that Solernia can provide, they are sent out into the field to begin a mission that will lead to revelations about the nature of Arvara itself.

The Squad

There are six positions available within the 33rd for players to take on, as follows:

• Team Leader: Silverwind; Silverwind Blade
• Marksman/Reconnaissance: KingKonrad; Maxwell Bastion
• Heavy Gunner: Lurking Shadow; Fionn Ó Somacháin
• Combat Engineer/Demolitions: Redbaron1234; Leslie Sobero
• Electronic Warfare/Communications/Cyber-warfare: Esailia; Rishun Sprinsteam
• Combat Medic/'Human' Intelligence: Ramjammer; Vonys Proudcrest

Human intelligence means knowing how to speak to people, get information through persuasion or threat, having connections, etc.
Cyberwarfare involves things like hacking, and other ways to wring information out of computers. Electronic warfare is things like jamming, counter-jamming, use of communications systems to eavesdrop, intercept information, etc.
Combat Engineering involves the use of defensive positions, use of engineering equipment in field, breaching and construction of defences, and the like.

Background and Lore

I decided to place all of the background info for the setting off-site, so that the editing of it and formatting was easier. While reading all of it all at once isn't necessary, it's all information that will help with picturing and understanding the background of the setting, and acts as a handy reference guide going forward. You can find it here:

One Note Doc for GEARs: Silent Line

Character Sheet

Please do not post WIP character sheets on the thread, just post your sheet when it's ready for approval into the OOC. Once it has been approved by me, feel free to put it into the Characters Tab.
Don't forget to remove all the OOC formatting!
Images are fine for appearance, though please credit your artists, and respect their wishes if they do not want their art to be used for RP purposes.

Name:

Age: Over 21, under 50

Species: See Lore & BG for acceptable species

Appearance:
Images can be inserted here; 'furry' style only. No anime beast-people with just cat ears/tails. No photo-manipulated, because they look creepy af.

• Height:
• Weight:

Personality:
Some words about your characters' disposition and general personality; what they're like as a person.

History:
Some information about your characters' life up to this point. What their family life was like, did they get into trouble, what kind of life have they had in the military and not up to this point? If you want to have secret things in your history, then please tell the GM - otherwise I can't weave it into the plot.

Hobbies & Interests:
What does your character enjoy in their spare time? Gives a bit mor insight into your character, and gives things the GM can add into scenes for your character.

Personal Gear & Equipment:
While your character does get standard issue weapons and equipment, what do they carry as part of their role; selected from the Lore & Background guide.

Game Rules

As a basic rule of thumb, follow the Rpers Guide To Etiquette by Lady Amalthea, found on this very forum.

• Follow Wheaton's Law at all times
• Yes, we know. Furries. But please, leave all your prejudices and expectations at the door. Equally, don't bring furry slang/jokes/bullshit into the game. No 'UwU' or 'OwO' in here please. We're running a sci-fi action game.
• I shouldn't have to say this, but keep it clean. I have no problem with romance, and even some light titillation and a bit of tongue-in-cheek bawdy humour, but this isn't a sexual RP at ALL. Don't come here looking for that.
• Equally, I have no bloody problem with a bit of fucking swearing, you bunch of cunts, but don't take it to excess, all right, fuckers?
• A sense of humour is not optional. Please be good-natured and good-humoured to one another in the OOC.
• I'm English and live in England, therefore I will not likely be online at the same time as the majority of people, because time zones are a thing. Please have patience for me to answer your questions and make replies. (Also, the fact I'm English applies to both of the previous rules)
• Minimum post of one per week, per person. If you can't post, please mention in the OOC or drop me a PM. If it's unexpected - i.e. family emergency, your internet goes out, etc - then just let me know when you come back, and I'll catch you up. These things happen.
• It is not my job to chase you to post.
  If you're interested enough to be here in the first place, then it's up to you to post. If you're 'too lazy' to keep up, then I'm too lazy to chase your arse to get you to do it. It's a matter of manners and etiquette.
• You don't have to play as a nice character - but don't be surprised that, if you treat people like shit, people treat you like shit. It can be a pretty lonely persona to take on.
• All characters are part of the military unit mentioned in the blurb above. No bad guys, no mercs, no foreign characters. This is to make things easier and more straightforward, and to keep internal consistency.
• All players pilot the same make and mark of GEAR, again to keep internal consistency, and keep it more 'real robot' style. You do at least get to select your own weapon loadouts.
• I have a very low level of patience for belligerance, meanness, unpleasantry and snarkiness towards me, or other players. If you don't like something, then leave. I'd rather that than having to kick you out. This is supposed to be something we do for fun and enjoyment. Be nice to me, and I'll be nice to you, unless you give me a reason to do otherwise.
• Don't talk down to people. I don't care how much knowledge of real-world weapons and systems you might have, or how much of an encyclopedia on legs you are about such things. This is my world, and it works how I want it to. If you're trying to be a smartarse because you've found a 'loophole', then you're not playing in the spirit of things, and you should probably leave.
• If I don't know about it, then it doesn't exist. You may have this amazing secret plot worked out for your character - but if you don't tell me about it, then it ain't happening. Because I've already got a storyline worked out, and if it doesn't fit, then it's not going in. Same with technology and whatever you 'think' it should be like.
• This is a sci-fi game. There is no magic or supernatural content. Please respect the setting and keep it in mind.
• GM's word is final. I appreciate people wanting to help, but final approval for plot, lore, and characters comes from me. Though, by all means, please feel free to make suggestions and help others with ideas and information where possible, and point out if something isn't there or working when it should be, because that helps us all.
• Have Fun

GEARs: Silent Line [Anthro, Sci-Fi Mecha Roleplay]

@Slypheed@Esailia@Lurking Shadow@Ramjammer@EnterTheHero@Genon

Bogeys! - Air Combat Drama [OPEN]

Scott Valentine

Scott Valentine

◄ 32 ▎ MALE ▎ 5' 11" ►

P R O F I L E

Usually a jovial kind of guy, mostly pretty friendly, laid-back and cheerful, Scott is the kind of person it's easy to get along with well. Despite his apparently flippant and oblivious, some might say naive, nature, he is nonetheless a professional with a determined and practical streak. He will do his best to protect his friends and allies, and loves his life as a pilot - despite the fact that he, sometimes, wonders about missed opportunities, and the people he'd left behind.
Scott has a sturdy, strong build and a 'presence' to his appearance. He has thick, strong limbs, and broad shoulders, though something of a barrel-chested appearance. He has sandy-blonde, short hair and grey eyes, and a square jaw, almost like a 1950's comic book hero.

D A Y S - G O N E

Scott drifted through school; being a military kid, he never made much in the way of friends, and often had to overcome being 'the new kid'. Despite his friendly and outgoing disposition, he was often bullied and picked on, and ended up getting a rep as a 'problem child' from less-than sympathetic staff and faculty and many schools. Nonetheless, he managed to persevere at school, and still made a few friends. He often ended up sticking up for others who would be bullied or picked on, and gained a reputation among his fellow kids for looking after them.
Eventually, he took a scholarship offer from the Air Force for College, and graduated. His time at College was also propped up with time in the Antrean Cadet Corps which gave him an edge when attending OTS. His long-time interest had been in becoming a pilot, after seeing aircraft overhead at many postings his father had been on.
His career as a pilot was centered around ground-attack aircraft, close-air support, interdiction and all other aspects of air-to-ground combat. Over his service, he also served as a Forward Observer, working with ground troops to guide aircraft attacks accurately onto target by communicating with pilots in the air. He returned to the cockpit after serving two tours in this capacity, and was noted for his performance in this role. Since then, his range of skills and experience have been put to use extensively, and he has flown many sorties as a ground attack pilot, with type-ratings and experience in several different aircraft types.

M E M O R I E S

Despite a successful career, and for the most part one without any problems, Scott has earned himself a particular black mark on his record. During a posting to a far-eastern base, he came into firm disagreement with an officer outranking him, primarily due to their behaviour towards a female service member. They eventually came to blows, and Scott was forced to take a week of time in the stockade, while the officer was demoted and removed from his position - and maintained a grudge against Scott, making negative notes about his service and career whenever possible, if they ever came into contact again.

S K I L L S

Gifted:

• Dogfighting, Attacker
• Dogfighting, Multirole

Adept:

• Firearms
• Perception
• SERE

Average:

• First Aid
• Military Science
• Persuade

Novice:

• Dogfighting: Bombers
• History
• Hand to Hand
• Demolitions and Explosives

A I R C R A F T

A-10C Thunderbolt II

Colour Scheme:


A ground-attack aircraft designed from the ground-up for its' role. Built around the fearsome GAU-8 Avenger seven-barrelled rotary cannon, a gun designed for the plane and its' role, and capable of destroying even main battle tanks with a burst of shots.
The aircraft features eleven underwing and underbody hardpoints for a wide variety of ordnance and mission-specific equipment in addition to the built-in 30mm cannon. Not as fast as many combat jets, it is instead designed to loiter over a battlefield and provide close-air support and anti-armour attacks, as well as interdiction against enemy ground targets.
It is heavily armoured for an aeroplane, as most are unarmoured. The cockpit especially features a titanium armoured 'bathtub' protecting the pilot. It also features a multitude of redundant features to keep it airborne after taking damage and to avoid taking ground fire and is highly flexible, being able to adapt to all manner of ground-attack operations.
The C model features enhanced electronics, communications and avionic systems to keep it modern and capable on the battlefield, giving it enhance survivability and utility in all operations with modern, networked armed forces.

TAC Name: Angel 4

Bogeys! - Air Combat Drama [OPEN]

@Silverwind Blade
Everything looks good, just take the part out about ROTC Antrea dosent have a murica problem like that but they do have the cadet corps.

@DeadDrop

Sweet, will do that as I cross-post him over to the characters tab. Thanks!

Bogeys! - Air Combat Drama [OPEN]

Scott Valentine

Scott Valentine

◄ 32 ▎ MALE ▎ 5' 11" ►

P R O F I L E

Usually a jovial kind of guy, mostly pretty friendly, laid-back and cheerful, Scott is the kind of person it's easy to get along with well. Despite his apparently flippant and oblivious, some might say naive, nature, he is nonetheless a professional with a determined and practical streak. He will do his best to protect his friends and allies, and loves his life as a pilot - despite the fact that he, sometimes, wonders about missed opportunities, and the people he'd left behind.
Scott has a sturdy, strong build and a 'presence' to his appearance. He has thick, strong limbs, and broad shoulders, though something of a barrel-chested appearance. He has sandy-blonde, short hair and grey eyes, and a square jaw, almost like a 1950's comic book hero.

D A Y S - G O N E

Scott drifted through school; being a military kid, he never made much in the way of friends, and often had to overcome being 'the new kid'. Despite his friendly and outgoing disposition, he was often bullied and picked on, and ended up getting a rep as a 'problem child' from less-than sympathetic staff and faculty and many schools. Nonetheless, he managed to persevere at school, and still made a few friends. He often ended up sticking up for others who would be bullied or picked on, and gained a reputation among his fellow kids for looking after them.
Eventually, he took a scholarship offer from the Air Force for College, and graduated. His time at College was also propped up with time in the ROTC which gave him an edge when attending OTS. His long-time interest had been in becoming a pilot, after seeing aircraft overhead at many postings his father had been on.
His career as a pilot was centered around ground-attack aircraft, close-air support, interdiction and all other aspects of air-to-ground combat. Over his service, he also served as a Forward Observer, working with ground troops to guide aircraft attacks accurately onto target by communicating with pilots in the air. He returned to the cockpit after serving two tours in this capacity, and was noted for his performance in this role. Since then, his range of skills and experience have been put to use extensively, and he has flown many sorties as a ground attack pilot.

M E M O R I E S

Despite a successful career, and for the most part one without any problems, Scott has earned himself a particular black mark on his record. During a posting to a far-eastern base, he came into firm disagreement with an officer outranking him, primarily due to their behaviour towards a female service member. They eventually came to blows, and Scott was forced to take a week of time in the stockade, while the officer was demoted and removed from his position - and maintained a grudge against Scott, making negative notes about his service and career whenever possible, if they ever came into contact again.

S K I L L S

Gifted:

• Dogfighting, Attacker
• Dogfighting, Multirole

Adept:

• Firearms
• Perception
• SERE

Average:

• First Aid
• Military Science
• Persuade

Novice:

• Dogfighting: Bombers
• History
• Hand to Hand
• Demolitions and Explosives

A I R C R A F T

A-10C Thunderbolt II

Bogeys! - Air Combat Drama [OPEN]

Sure but you'll have to clue me in on what missile it is your shooting if you're going off of name, that being said what you can shoot it limited currently so.

I'm thinking we're going to have a balance between the two.

@DeadDrop

I've got a fairly good head for military aviation information. I'd be happy to donate and offer my knowledge where it may help, especially when it comes to things like that. Once I've posted my character, I can post some info that might help, if you like?

GEARs: Silent Line [sci-fi, anthro, mecha RPG with a strong background and lore]

<Snipped quote by Silverwind Blade>

A bit of a shame. When it comes to humanoid creatures, snake people are my top choice (and to a lesser extent, other kinds of reptiles) for thematic reasons as well as the interpretations by the aforementioned authors. I have a better idea on how to write snake characters then other kinds of animals.

I guess my second choice would be bears. Would that work with the lore?

<Snipped quote by Silverwind Blade>

Now I am wondering why it is named that way unless it is something about them being the 'gear or cog in the machine that is the military'.
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While I'm waiting on some more info, guess I'll start figuring out characters and whatnot.

@Lurking Shadow

Bears will totally fit, no problem at all there. And I look forward to seeing what comes up :)

Fair enough silver. I might reincarnate the captain, but I have been wanting to use a template personality I have in my back pocket...

Either way, I am in.

@Esailia

Glad to hear it, will be good to have you back. I like that we'll have a mix of previous people and new people, should make things interesting.

Interest? Yes.

@EnterTheHero

Welcome! Glad to have you with us :D

I like mechas. However, I don't like anthros. Not sure how to reconcile the two here. I suppose I can just try making an anthro and see how it goes, but it's not really my thing to begin with...

@Genon

That's fair enough, I know it's not everyone's thing. I'll be putting the OOC up shortly, so give the info there a read over and see what you think. Maybe the lore will peak your interest, or have something you can hook into.

There's enough people who've registered interest that I'm going to go ahead and put the OOC up, it should be up later today. Will post the link to it in here when I'm done :)

GEARs: Silent Line [sci-fi, anthro, mecha RPG with a strong background and lore]

Long time no see. I am interested, and very curious if this reboot will touch the history of past versions at all?

You also say pure gear pilots only this time around, so I am wagering my old fire team will not be accepted?

Lastly, if my fireteam is not going to be permitted, how about a variation of a normal gear that is much smaller, very limited flight capability, and a bit more techy rather than shooty?

@Esailia

There'll be no relation to earlier versions in order to keep things as simple as possible, and to avoid alienating any new players who don't have any knowledge of the history, though there will be Easter eggs for returning players

No fire teams, helicopters, or anything else - it honestly was a gigantic ballache last time I tried to make the game - which was supposed to be about being mecha pilots - fit other stuff, and putting it into each mission so everyone had something to do was a nightmare too

And there are no flight-capable GEARs this time around, at least when the game starts. All the players will have the same model of GEAR, but will get to outfit them to suit their playing style, as they have hardpoints for weapons and equipment, so you can go for more tech/recon type equipment
GEARs also are as fuck-huge as most pop culture mecha either. They're about the size of AMP suits from the movie Avatar, Patlabors from Patlabor, VOTOMS from th3 show of the same name, and other such smaller robots. Speed, agility and flexibility are their strength, not slugging it out. They move and fight like bigger infantry, and go down hard if they get into slogging matches, or fights in open country.