Th3King0fChaos

Academy of Noble Arms - The Golden Generation

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Oscar

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Once Oscar noticed Nathaniel didn't fire a shot at him, Oscar began to head over to Hailey to see if she was okay, yet the moment he was about to turn, he felt that Nathaniel was slightly off. As he turned really quick to see if it was just his imagination, he was greeted with Nathaniel curled up and seemed to be upset. Oscar looked back and noticed Hailey is more than fine being in the care of henry, so Oscar decided to check on Nathaniel really quick, maybe he hurt himself somewhere and was now feeling it.

Oscar made his way over, hoping for the best as he said, "Hey Nathaniel are you okay?" Oscar inspects Nathaniel taking in his mannerisms to maybe get an understanding of what is going on with him. Oscar takes in what Hailey said as well, that was when Oscar realized Nathaniel might be like this now because he thinks he has been the cause of her flare-ups ever since before class. Oscar felt bad, yet knew that he couldn't help too much, all he could do is hope Nathaniel is actually alright and not too much in his own head about all of this. All the while he takes glances back to Henry, Nikolay, and Hailey hoping she is alright in their care.

@The Man Emperor

Innocence Lost - A Science Fantasy RP [v.03]

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Tarak

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Tarak had a small smile on his face as he watched the others talking, not really smiling at what they were talking about, more smiling at how relaxed the twins were, to the point where they felt comfortable to sleep. He even saw Finbar was more than comfortable as he rested on them as well, giving them his coat as a blanket. Giving him the tell tail signs to wake them when they got there, Tarak chuckled slightly as he looked back to everyone else, thinking who else will he be carried to the ship when they get there.

As that train was broken when Tarak heard their little stray speak up, as Ariel spoke and spoke how the Twin's were cute, Tarak agreed as it was cute, but he understood why, so he found it normal more than anything, just always a nice sight. As everyone started to talk of the work that was to be done, he had no care in the work, much of the work would not be one he cared for, for him, making 'enough' was always the goal, many of these kids were aiming higher and higher, yet for him, he wanted enough money to keep going. Well enough is also a very strange idea, as enough can change based on circumstances and what you are doing, yet for Tarak enough was enough to keep his equipment working and himself and those around him fed.

Yet, as they were talking, a notification came on Tarak's omni-tool, then for everyone else. The report showed a group called the 'Restarters', people who wanted the Ascendancy demolished, frankly Tarak never understood why they let the Ascendancy off, yet it just meant he was allowed to go without death, so that was nice. They had taken an Armory shuttle and had taken hostages, most likely explosives are rigged up inside, when they run off with the goods, they will blow it to hell to make a statement, like most terrorists.

Tarak noticed almost immediately where they were and a shuttle was out in front of them, "Ye-p, that's them". Tarak was a little irritated, why are they stealing from this shop? It's a glorified eatery and there are kids in here! Yes, they are human kids who are armed to the literal teeth, yet that is not the point. As a strange Kaisoken appears on the Hologram as it was standing on 2 legs, with a pair of arms and a sword! "What in the actual fuck is that?"

Tarak has never seen something so peculiar as it started to speak, that was normal. As he made a demand of the food shop, give them their money and supplies…why? Tarak asked himself as he really doesn't understand now if this is because they are there, or if literally this Mirrorshard evolved a stomach where his brain is, as to why are you robbing a food shuttle while you are on the run! Well, they seem to be asked to help with the situation, as Tarak heard the Rau've woman asked them for help, and they will be paid for the help, "We can help ma'am, just leave it to us". As he threw her a reassuring smile to her as he shifted his feet and grabbed his helmet.

Tarak started to listen to everyone speak as he thinks through the situation, they can't just bust in ham-fisted, they have hostages, and sneaking in is very difficult. Teleporting will work, but half of the use will be useless, as we'll be in an enclosed space with explosives', a small spark could send us all to kingdom come. And the Kaisoken has a fucking sword, so even if we get close, he isn't any slouch.. As people continued to talk Tarak was waiting for everyone to finish so he can put his idea out there.

"Hey how about this? What about we go and have Abaddon talk to him over comms. He could possibly talk down the situation and bring them into the open where we will have the advantage of not worrying about the damn shuttle exploding. Besides, we have no clue what this Mirrorshard and his pose have. Would be better for us all to not worry about moving and also blowing up if we make a false move."

As Tarak takes in a breath and continues, "Besides, even if that doesn't work I have an idea on still bring him out." As he points to Finbarr as he continues, "Fin you will need to be fast with portals, but I think this can work." As Tarak points his finger, his omni tool activated and started to trace with white light where his finger was, as it stays and creates images, as he set to work to make a fast diagram of what will be happening, "So I will drop from the top of the ceiling in this shuttle, I will go through the portal on the ground and then pop out as I tackle into MirrorShard, you will then make two new portals, one right behind Mirrorshard, and then one from the ceiling on the actual station, as it will bring us out of the shuttle and hurtling towards the ground, as it will create a big distractions"

As Tarak begins to point to the others, "While you guys will be waiting, as when Fin makes the portals come back, he will place one more in the shuttle again as you will step through to quickly clear out the people and explosives.

As he heard people wanting to take stuff, he stated, "We don't need to be herald as heroes, and then immediately chased as criminals. Besides, most of those are id and coded, you ain't selling them anywhere without being caught".

Tarak starts to message Natasha, 'Hey, try having Abaddon talk to the fuck in the other shuttle. I think if this guy is a fanboy, he might come out and disable to explosives to talk to Abaddon. If not, we got a plan, just be prepared that you will probably be coming into a war zone.'

@Landaus Five-One@FalloutJack@Starlance@The Man Emperor@Letter Bee@dragonpiece

Innocence Lost - A Science Fantasy RP [v.03]

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The Matthews Twins

In colaberation with: @dragonpiece

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Samuel was slightly chuckling as he heard people poking fun at Iris for her very exorbitant eating habits. As he feels Tarak's hand land on his head he felt okay with it as Tarak reached over and started tickling Iris, Samuel laughed more as it was hilarious to watch his sister get bullied a little.

Iris pouted as everyone picked on her for her completely normal love of sweets. "I'm not going to eat them all at once, I promise!" Iris tried to make herself sound convincing but she knows well that everyone here knew of her addiction. She saw the right place to put half of the candy in Samuel's bag. Iris grabbed Samuel's bag, quickly saying "Gimme" then preceded to dump half of the chocolates into the bag. "This is all I eat for the next 4... 2 days!" Iris left it at that, thinking she made a point. She went back to eating her dumplings.

Samuel chuckles as Fin talks to him and then starts to lay onto him. Samuel feels his bag yoinked from him, as he watches Iris pour the candy into his bag as she states her intent to have that candy for 4…nevermind 2 days. She at least owned up to it as Samuel takes his bag back as he then says, "You know that ain't convincing-". He pokes at her as he continues, "You know that you will probably eat it while I'm not looking". As he starts to notice people start bustling.

Iris was in full understandment that she had made a very unconvincing argument. Well, whatever, she still had candy and that's all that matters. Samuel burned Iris by the fact that she'll just steal the candy back, "Hey! I wouldn't eat the candy while you aren't-" Iris bursted out in laughter as Tarak started to tickle her. Iris pleaded "Please Tarak stop! I can't breathe!" as she laughed even harder. She tried to scoot away but she couldn't move Samuel as she lost all her strength to the tickles. By the time Tarak stopped tickling her, Iris was just falling on Samuel.

Samuel looked at Iris as he notices the deft hands of Tarak sneak over and start tickling Iris. He started to laugh as he sees Iris fall down onto him as he wouldn't move for her, after all, Finbar was on his other side, so all she could do is stay and get tickled by Tarak. Once the assault stopped he noticed The others talking seeming to be typing to someone, maybe it was their contact, but either way it was more than fun, as Samuel helped Iris back to her sitting as he continued to eat while watching them. As he noticed Tarak make a small remark towards Iris and pinch her cheek, as people are still talking about her getting fat from eating candy. Yet soon a bunch of screens were pulled up and moved near Tarak as he starts reading. Samuel doesn't know exactly what they are doing, for the fact he wasn't exactly listening, but he assumes it must be important because Tarak looks slightly serious.

Iris rests herself on the table as she tries to catch a breath from that intense tickling. She decided that Samuel leaving her to be tickled was unacceptable. She would get revenge on her twin with a tickle attack of her own. Maybe on the transit to the location or sometime before bed. People were still going at her for her sugar consumption but as long as she exercises a lot then it will be fine, she knows that. In thinking that she realized she doesn't even know if that would be true. Can you exercise that much sugar? Oh God am I going to get fat? Iris zoned out as she thought of how she would look like at varying weights. She came to the conclusion that a little bigger was fine but above 10 pounds heavier would make her sad. Where would it go? Would it be everywhere? My hips? Wait, if I got fat my equipment wouldn't fit! No no no. Going to have to diet! Is there no calorie candy? She was pulling out of that tangent by Tarak pinching her cheek. She usually dodges Tarak pinching but she was worried about her waistline. She to slap his hands away but he pulled away preemptively leading to Iris to spin a bit. She rubbed her cheek to hopefully get rid of the redness. Iris turned away to eat quickly as it was getting colder by the shenanigan. She scarfed it down just in time to see Tarak's expression stiffen up while looking at some monitors.

Samuel looks curiously as he watches Tarak's face scan the monitors as Ashton and Tarak seemed to start working together. As Samuel shrugs as he continues to eat, as he watches others begin to take note, so Samuel decides to lean over, leaning on Iris slightly, as he looks at the monitor as he notices the amounts go up as Tarak's eyes are focused and moving as he talks with Ashton. Samuel had no clue what they were doing, so he'll wait to ask in a bit. He hasn't seen Tarak's face like this unless he is 'working', so he will just wait to see what work he is doing.

Iris orders some of what Samuel is having, mostly for the purple egg. She started to eat this as well when Samuel started to lean on her. She split the egg again popped the half into Samuel's mouth then eating her part. The noodles had a chewy texture and was both rich and unctuous. It filled Iris to capacity as her eyes were getting heavy after all that eating. She looked at Samuel then Tarak, realizing she was in good hands she leaned into Samuel and started to close her eyes "Wake me up when we are leaving." With that she fell asleep, properly sedated by delicious food.

As not too long after Samuel had finished his meal, he found Iris laying on him and passing out. He smiled slightly as he set his hand on her head, as he hears her ask for him to wake her up when they are leaving. Samuel smiles as he rested his head onto Iris', just to rest, yet he falls asleep right with her, not noticing his fall into sleep, and subsequently leaves the others to wake them up.

@Landaus Five-One@Starlance@The Man Emperor@FalloutJack

Innocence Lost - A Science Fantasy RP [v.03]

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Tarak

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Tarak chuckled and patted the heads of both Samuel and Iris as he says, "It is cute if one of them weren't gonna rot her teeth!" As Tarak reaches over and starts tickling Iris' side before he just leans back and chuckles.

Avelyn seems to speak up in questioning of what he said that Natasha wanted, he looked at her as he said, "She wanted some Het'ya? Like the Bricks of sugary candy that has in it Ph'elova". As he points out a brick of Het'ya as he continues, "Seems like our contact has a bit of a sweet tooth". Tarak chuckles as he sits back normal as he waits, now just watching everyone as they eat and talk. During this, both Avelyn and Finbarr speaking about stealing, Tarak knew they didn't need to steal for a while, so he didn't even entertain the notion, all they had to do is manage and spend their money well and they'll be more than stable. He is one of the greatest perpetrators of that though, he is very much equipment based, unlike his siblings, he will be eating ammo, repair costs, and really everything you can think of with his equipment to keep functioning.

However, like a ghost, their contact seems to speak up through Flame's Omni tool, as she types in, that they won't need to worry about money. They will be paid well from their employer from Moonstrike, smuggling, trading, and any other work they can really want. Mercs, that doesn't sound like good work to take up when this is also rebel work, smuggling, and legal trading. Doesn't seem like a great business model to Tarak, however, if it's worked in this sector then it probably still works, Tarak just needs to make sure to stay on his guard. Besides, they don't seem like the people to do work too far out of their zone, so they won't be taking them into unrelated 'business'. Specifically, the business that their captain might get into, Tarak knew nothing of Natasha, but she must know her stuff in this section of the universe, so he'll trust her words.

Flames seemed to have pointed a camera at him, so in a normal fashion, he throws a smile and a peace sign to the camera. After he goes and starts listening to everyone else again, as they start to talk about Iris and her near diabetes level of candy eating, as Tarak goes and pets Iris' head, "Don't worry. We'll take care of you if it gets to the point where we have to wheel you around. You'll just not get candy anymore". As he immediately pinches her cheek and backs away before she slaps his hand.

Through this, he heard someone call his name as he turns to find people staring at some monitors, as Ashton asks about his luck, "I mean if you can call it that. Yeah, the scientists said I had an inexplicable lucky streak with a number of things. Why?" Tarak looks over as he starts to see Ashton was playing something he hadn't seen in years, "Oh you're playing stocks. I never had the capital to try, but this might be alright I guess". As Tarak started to help Ashton with his venture into this Galactic Bazar's trading scheme. Tarak watches and helps, as he notices slight movements, he also pulls upon his experiences when dealing with businesses and what he learned from some old colleagues on when is the best time to buy and sell. Slowly as their money grew, Tarak noticed the variation slowed as he had to sometimes guess on which would be a good buy, trying to constantly pay attention to his gut for when he should buy and what he should buy.

After a little bit of this Tarak was surprised to find they accumulated around almost 2 million Credits, around half as much as it took to get pay off the armor he was given, but still, this was easy in comparison to what he had to do to pay off his debt. Ashton asked another question, when do you fold and go home, or when do you bet it in. Tarak knew his answer but was interrupted by Flame's talking, and then his Omni-tool's notification pops up and he checks to see it is Natasha. She seems to have seen their little gambling as she came in to show her skill in trading with them, Tarak knew they needed a bit more money, as some of them are still growing, they'll probably need more gear as the younger kids are still growing, and the worst thing to have is tight armor.

After Ashton linked his Omni-Tool with Natasha's, Tarak started to participate again. Watching as they had access to more info into each business, learning their different skills mesh well to find the greatest gains the quickest, to the point where they were soon making 100,000,000 Galactic Credits. Tarak was surprised how easy it was to make money here, almost as if this place was too easy, Tarak was envious for a bit at realizing how much money can be made here, maybe if he was born near here instead of in Galirus, then maybe he wouldn't be in this place, but immediately knocked those notions away, as he pets the heads of Samuel and Iris as he says, "I guess candy isn't gonna be much of a worry now, eh?"

@Starlance@Letter Bee@dragonpiece@Landaus Five-One

Innocence Lost - A Science Fantasy RP [v.03]

Tarak-

[Exceptional Endurance- Unnatural endurance, the ability to shrug off many blows that can put a normal man down. This benefit is reduced greatly when Tarak takes off his Power Armor, however, is still exceptional nonetheless]

Tarak's armor can handle most conventional rounds, he himself is still flesh and blood, so his endurance can only be so incredible before he is no longer even flesh.

[Exceptional Strength- Unnatural physical strength, the ability to lift things inconceivable for the normal human, and strike with enough force to break through concrete. This benefit is reduced greatly when Tarak takes off his Power Armor, however, is still exceptional nonetheless]

Tarak's powered exoskeleton makes Tarak insanely strong, he himself is still flesh and blood, so his strength can only be so incredible before his body will tear itself apart from the force exerted on it.

[Exceptional Gunkata- A form of firearm and martial arts combat that focuses on close-range gunfighting with a mixture of martial arts grapples and strikes for effectiveness in most forms of close to mid-range gun-fights.]

Tarak had picked up this makeshift style after years of gunfights and surprise attacks while fighting in both the war and as a Mercenary. This style works best within enclosed spaces, while not being as effective when it comes to long-range gun-fighting.

[Exceptional Tracking (Human/human-like)- The unnatural ability to track and hunt human targets and targets who think as a human would. This can go to the level as he will know how these targets will even respond to a situation and how they will react

Tarak's years as a Mercenary had given him an almost superb level of understanding of the human mind and how to track someone based on simple tendencies and how a human will think and respond. This will work best on humans as those were his main targets during his mercenary days, and while at war he didn't hunt down targets as much. This will work okay with other targets, yet will no longer be considered exceptional when faced against non-human like targets.

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Samuel-

[Exceptional Combat Intuition- The skill to understand the flow of battle, how enemies will react to his actions, and how to properly position himself and use his abilities for maximum effect.

Samuel is not that great in a fistfight, nor was he good with a gun, but he was great at using his mind to try and get the best results by seeing the flow of battle.

Innocence Lost - A Science Fantasy RP [v.03]

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The Matthews Twins

Collaberation with: @dragonpiece

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As the colorful floating shuttle approached Iris was immediately drawn to it by the colorful displays. As her eyes shoot around it a bit, eventually landing on the all-important sign for candy. The shuttle seemed even more mesmerizing now that Iris knew of the sweet treats it held. She tightened her hand around Samuel's trying to pull the 2 of them closer to where the doors would open.

Samuel had been looking around at all the other shops and sights. Many are strange and different as many have a very unique feel to them as Samuel had never seen the cultural differences the aliens had to them. As he was viewing the other shops, he felt a sharp tug from Iris as she begins to pull him. Samuel says as he stumbles slightly forward and readjusts himself, "Hey Iris, stop! I gonna fall over".

Iris hears Samuel's plea and slows down her pace to the candy with a very neutral "Fine" while having her eyes fixated on the shuttle. Iris couldn't help but want to spend some credits on buckets of candy. Look how colorful it is! Iris could feel her heart race at the amount of candy she can get.

Samuel caught up to Iris' speed as she continued to pull him towards the entrance of the shuttle. Samuel looked back to see the others talking as a few were talking about not going in, but it seemed that even Tarak wanted in, so he knew they were probably going in. Samuel said to Iris once they made it to the front of the shuttle door, "Alright Iris, we need to talk about how much you can buy. You can spend no more than 20 credits on candy".

"Okay!" Iris answered. Obviously, she would try to get more but its best to wear Samuel down first. Iris was already thinking about how she'll defeat Samuel this time. Iris smiled, excited for the little game that was going to be played. She is interested in meats as well. Who knows what weird street food exists in the universe. Maybe she can get a lot of fruits too. She rocked on her feet in excitement as the doors opened up. Once the doors were fully open she let go of Samuel's hand, grabbed a basket, and rushed in. "See you at the entrance in like 5, 8 minutes top!" Iris yelled at Samuel, somehow forgetting he held all the credits.

Samuel watched as Iris was about to leave as he says, "Hey Iris…you do know I have the credits?". Samuel looks at her confused like she was going to be running around and getting things as she like. Samuel was blocking the entrance as he felt Tarak's hand on his back and pushing him into the shuttle. Samuel entered as he quickly went back to Iris and grabbed back onto her hand and said, "Remember 20 credits for candy. We are spending no more than 100 credits here, okay?".

Iris put herself on brakes as she skidded a few feet before coming to a full stop. She had completely forgotten that she had given her credits to Samuel for safekeeping. She went and checked her pockets to see if any credits were hiding away. Nope, nothing. Iris sighed out "ah man…" as she slumped her shoulders down in defeat. She waited for Samuel to catch up to her. Iris extended her hand to Samuel as he grabbed it. She listened to what Samuel said but all the while she gave him some puppy eyes and swung his hand a bit. When He finished she said please "Samuel? Just 10 more credits of candy?" getting a bit more into his personal space.

Samuel looked at Iris as he saw Iris activate her cute mode. As she activates her puppy eyes and came close as she asked for more credit allocation to candy, he sighed as he realized as she is getting to him. He chuckled slightly as he then pets her head slightly, "A…ah-alright, you can spend 30 credits on candy". As he continues as he does hold up a single finger and state with a firm stance, "We are still only spending 100 credits here, no more".

Iris's ploy worked swimmingly. She felt a bit bad about using her cute powers on him but hey candy is candy. She went and hugged Samuel "Thank you! I promise I won't beg anymore." Iris broke from the hug to and said "well I'm going to get the candy real quick, It'll be a surprise!" Iris ran to the candy area and swiftly got about 15 credits of assorted chocolates for herself then a variety of flavored gums for Samuel and her. Samuel loved gum and Iris knew he wouldn’t get it for himself. She started to run back to Samuel, excited surprise him.

Samuel had handed her 30 credits and gave her a hug back as he said, "You better not beg anymore. Next time I might say no". As Iris broke away and ran off, Samuel waited for Iris to get back as he starts to go to the meat stall and start getting both himself a bowl of noodles made of some strange yellow color, cutlets of meat that look like beef, and what looks to be an egg, the egg looks weird as it is purple. While for Iris, Samuel knew she loved sweets, so he talked to the server and was told to get her this sweet sauce on meat that he assumed is beef and some dumplings.

Iris ran over to see Samuel at the meat stall. The meat was very enticing to Iris as she was starting to salivate at just the thought of chow down on some kebabs. As Iris approached he saw some noodles with a purple egg? Whatever it was Iris wanted to try it. She not so subtly sneaked up on Samuel and grabbed him from behind thrusting the bag of gum onto his lap. "Surprise!" as she rotates around to sit next to him. "What's that?" Iris asked Samuel, eyeing the strange egg.

Samuel had been waiting near the stall as Iris came up behind him and grabbed onto his. Samuel looked back as and felt a bag land onto his lap. He turned back quickly to see it was a bag of gum, he smiled as he said "Thanks!". As both him and Iris were sat down next to Tarak. Samuel noticed Iris's curiosity in his egg thing as he said, "I'm unsure, I assume it's an egg". As he heard both Tarak and Narvia talking about 'their sweet tooth', he said to the both of them as he began to eat his noodles, "Her sweet tooth."

Samuel saying thanks gave Iris a big grin as she ate one of her dumplings. Responding to Samuel's inquiry about the mysterious egg "I think its egg" as she leaned in closer to give it a gentle poke, inspecting its bounciness. She looked up at Samuel and said "hey I can try it first if you want. It does look a little odd." Although she calls it odd, it was obvious her curiosity wouldn't be sated until she tried it. She overheard Tarak and Narvia talking about Iris's and Samuel's sweet tooth. Iris knew what Samuel was going to say as he has had to explain this so many times. "My sweet tooth" at the same time as Samuel. Iris chuckled a bit afterward.

Samuel chuckles with Iris as they both said that in sync, after his little chuckle he says, "OH I have an idea.". As he takes the egg onto his fork as he holds it up as he cuts the egg and goes to place one half onto Iris' fork and has the other half on his as he prepares to eat his half with her.

Iris couldn't wait for Samuel to put the other half on her fork and she just yoinks it off of Samuel's fork. The yoke immediately coated hey mouth with some sweet and savory notes. It was perfectly gooey, just the way Iris liked her eggs. The flavors lingered on the tongue and iris savored every second of it. Exaggerating her fondness of the purple egg by resting her cheek on her hand seemingly becoming enraptured in the experience. What she didn't know was that it was so delicious her cheeks literally went rosy.

Samual wasn't upset that he had his half taken, in all honesty, he saw that coming before he cut it. He just wished she would have at least had some self-control. But otherwise, he had the other half so he began to eat his half. He found the taste absolutely delicious as he sat back slightly with a small smile on his face.

@Landaus Five-One

Innocence Lost - A Science Fantasy RP [v.03]

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Tarak

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Tarak had understood fully what coming here meant, their money was going to be spent, he sighed realizing Iris was probably going to be trying to convince Samuel for her candy allowance. He sighed as he has his mic muted on his rig. There is one thing that upsets him out of all of this, he had zero clue on how many people they will be meeting with, and also who are they meeting with. Tarak didn't know this station, nor the sectors nearby, so he is clueless about what is out in this area, maybe they could bump into one of his many old 'colleagues'. Maybe a few would be nice, but he can name a hundred that would take his head if they had even an inkling that it would get them a few credits. So he hopes this sector is safe enough for everyone here.

Lo and behold this sector being nowhere near where he had been making it a pretty safe area, well in comparison to Galirus and the conjoined sectors.

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When the ragtag group reached the food shuttle, it seemed as if Flame and Ashton had a near fight over going with the food shuttle or not. Finbarr also seemed to have been hungry for the past hour or two, so a small break should be in order, and besides everyone here needs to eat, they hadn't gotten food a little bit. Yet as Flame did bring up a good point, of them not having time, and even Avelyne made a few good points to their venture here would be a waste and the exercise was good. It was immediately defanged, in Tarak's mind, when Ashton brought up the shuttle would take them to their destination for a 'small fee'.

And even before anyone could even say another word or look towards him, Tarak had already entered the food shuttle and took off his helmet to give a quick light and courteous bow to the woman and greeted her. Tarak knew customary and long greetings are treated strangely in shops of large Bazars, so he greeted the main server in her native tongue with a "Hello, I hope you are well." He paid for the fare of transportation, he wasn't afraid to be out of 100 credits. 100 credits wouldn't even get his armor a new paint job, and he doesn't even plan on eating much here. Once he finished that he talked to the server for a bit about how her day had been, some parts good, others bad, yet all well.

Once Tarak finished his little greeting with the main server, he took an immediate look around the shop, inspecting the area and the contents, looking for anything strange and maybe even slightly dangerous. Nothing strange on the racks, or dangerous from what he was aware of. A beggar, Tarak looked at him and tossed him some credits, another 100, and a quick nod to tell him to keep quiet. Then Tarak's eyes landed on an off duty officer with his family, Tarak clicked his tongue as he saw the family. There were a few other patrons who are not even of note as many of them have a little look to them, or are gorging themselves. He sighed, realizing that he was getting into habits: check waiter, inspect for people you might know, find the most worn in the room, buy them a drink, and give them a chat. It was his old way of getting the info he needs and what he wanted, so he just tilted his head and readjusted himself to knock those habits off, and get back to the task at hand.

After his quick one over, he saw his friends step in and group up quickly. Tarak took this as a sign to regroup with them, as they began setting a game plan. Many of them were probably going to be digging in fast as they could, so Tarak would wait with Flame. Flame was right, they should at least stay slightly vigilant, not out of fear of what's chasing them, but what is here, after all, they could be running into any unsavory types who would look at them as an easy tag.

Ashton started to create a game plan of food grab and nutritional balance, Tarak zoned out of that whole conversation as Flame began to talk to him about scanning the foods for protentional allergies some of them might have or for any bad foodborne pathogens. Tarak helped with the venture, no matter how stupid he thought it was. Tarak did it anyways, it made Flame feel better so it didn't matter. Flame did bring up a good point though, as the contact should be informed of their method of transportation.

Tarak began to boot up his encryption codes and scramble his message before he sent the message to their contact, informing her of their form of transportation and an eta of their arrival. He chuckled slightly as she typed back and asked for Bubble Tea and Het'ya. He typed back to her that he can get her that, and if she would like anything else. The encryptions have been updated from his days as an Incubus Mercenary, better tech that was made by the scientist in the Zeta Prime Black Site. It was slightly dated yet still worked as well most of the encryptions that are still found today.

Tarak had leaned back as he continued to check people's foods, and making sure that they are not allergic. Most people here he knew their allergies and otherwise likes and dislikes, a few he hadn't gotten to that level of trust with yet, but his knowledge is getting better.

When Avelyne spoke up amongst the group again, she asked if the contact responded, and Tarak responded with a chuckle, "Yeah, she wants some Bubble Tea and a brick or two of Het'ya". He did a one over on what Avelyne had taken up to eat and perfectly knew what she was going to grab, meat, meat, and more meat. Tarak is not too different as he is a man who loves meat, yet he'll stay his hand for the time, after all the twins are gonna be a handful soon.

Tarak just sets his helmet on the ground and gently leans back as he sets his arm across the backrest and starts to look on at his friends and starts talking to them, "Alrighty, so let's not spent too much here. After all, we don't know when we'll get money to buy candies and stuff again. Right, you two?". As Tarak looks down to both Samuel and Iris who probably bought exorbitant amounts of candy, all because Samuel can never truly say no to his sister.

@Starlance@dragonpiece@Letter Bee

Academy of Noble Arms - The Golden Generation

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Oscar

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When the blade hit Oscar was actually happy to feel that there was an impact. He had been practicing on hitting the pads rather than the person, as many would give up as the pain hurt too much for them to really want to spar. So he breathed out a sigh of relief as he continued in his slide as he shifts his body forward again and begins his running one more time.

Or he would if he didn't feel this cold shiver run down his spine as Hailey yelled out to both Nathaniel and himself. Yet Oscar still needed to focus, as he noticed Nathaniel fire off another energy shot, as Oscar mustered his strength again and fired off his legs and jumped away from the area he was in again. Oscar was concerned about what Hailey was yelling to them, but what caught his attention more was her shivering and fearful face. He started to quickly take off his helmet as he noticed Hailey had this dark fog around her. Once he got the helmet off, he yelled to Nathaniel, "Nate, Stop! Somethings up with Hailey!"

Oscar is ready for Nathaniel to not respond and fire again, as he did notice Nathaniel was slightly out of it. Not sure why though, might be that he is hyper-focused to make sure he puts everything he learned to the test. But Oscar doesn't want to get hit, so if Nathaniel fires a shot, Oscar will throw his helmet at Nathaniel in an attempt to get him to get out of his head and listen.

However, if Nathaniel listened, Oscar would head over to check on Hailey to make sure she is alright and comfort her with Henry. Who seemed to have taken a quick response to her episode as well.

@Landaus Five-One@The Man Emperor@dragonpiece

Innocence Lost - A Science Fantasy RP [v.03]

Samuel Matthews

Name: Samuel Matthews
Codename: Adam
Age: 15 almost 16
Physical Description: Stands at 5'10 and weighs 150 pounds, Samuel is no small man, being well built and strong.

Samuel

Important items:

Inventory

Personal Momentos

A golden wrist band that connects with Iris' identical wrist band to make a heart.

A golden locket that has a picture with the whole Matthews family (Mom, dad, Iris, and Samuel).

A small golden ring that is attached to the golden locket he wears around his neck. The ring seems to be far too small to fit Samuel's fingers. This seems to have been made with a matching ring.

Gear

Caladgolg, Magitech- A small bullpup carbine that was made with magitech to shoot condensed bolts of white-hot energy that is consists of his light lance magic. The power output of the energy bolt is lesser than the normal Light Lance, however, each shot still has the same effect of not being able to be healed if attacking a magical object or a being able to use magic.

Caladgolg

Survival Blade- A fully-mundane knife carried on his person just in case he needs a last-ditch method of defense.

Ballistics Suit - A Suit of soft but tough materials surrounding a core of armored dura-ceramic plates that can withstand a few pistol shots.

Galactic Credits - 20 thousand credits in digital form given by the former Rau've warden. Took Iris' credits on account she would spent it all on candy.

Omni-Tool - Miniature Computer that allows for communication, calculation, augmented reality navigation, and small-scale hacking.

Short Bio:

Backstory

Twin Stars

Samuel was born with his twin, Iris, to Richard and Joanne. Richard Matthews worked as a Star Ship Inspector and Joanne Matthews worked as a meteor miner. Mom was working one of the drills when she went into labor. 6 hours later, the twins were born. Iris was very healthy and came out screaming her lungs off. Samuel was born smaller and quiet, lacking constitution. As they grew, these differences at birth seemed to define their traits early in life.

Samuel was a runt for a good portion of his early life, more like a shadow to Iris. He never had the same fascination nor constitution to play outside, so he took to more indoor activities, like reading and academics. Samuel excelled at schooling, music, and drawing, passing and far exceeding all around him. Yet, no matter how far he shined above others, he always seemed to pull Iris with him and helped her in every way he could, never questioning a moment when she did not get a subject. However, like anyone, when he gets upset he can become mean and accidentally make Iris cry, which ends up with him comforting her by holding her and getting her candy. Even with his lesser physical body than normal, he pushed himself every way he could to play with Iris, sometimes getting hurt or sick, yet never letting it show as he always wished to play with his sister, even if it hurt him. He never could truly be too far away from Iris, to the point where he could go into literal fits of anger when forced to be away from her.

Their parents loved Iris and Samuel but not in the normal way. Having twins that were almost like opposites entertained them. Iris and Samuel were almost status symbols to them. Samuel took notice of this, as their parents almost seemed to enjoy them more being different rather than them being their kids to the point where the gifts they were given were meant to sell how close they were as siblings, adding to the look of the family unit. Samuel did not mind the gifts in the end, however, as Iris loved them too much to make him mad. He allowed her to take his clothing so they could match and made Iris feel as if they were closer than anything. To Samuel, they were, as she was the only thing he cared for. As few people played wit him, and their parents didn't seem too different either, just there enough to look like good parents, yet far enough away to be their own people.

Just turning 10 the day before Iris wasn't done celebrating with Samuel. Samuel got pulled along to a remote woodland park that Iris discovered the other day when she hopped on the bus for no reason. Samuel was nervous but they both being there everything should be fine. Samuel walked with Iris as she ran and played, Samuel was not much of one to play 'till his heart gave out, so he watched her as he walked with her and played a little here and there with her, yet once he saw Iris get tired they both noticed an ice cream truck. Iris quickly ran over to get them some cold treats, while Samuel took his time to come over. Yet a cold chill ran down his spine as he heard Iris' scream as if someone put fire into his blood, Samuel ran over with a speed he never knew he could muster, as his heart was in his throat when he saw a few men in black put Iris in the back of the ice cream truck. Samuel, in this adrenaline high, tried to reach into the van to grab Iris, yet saw the door shut, not even noticing for a moment his arm was gone until he felt a warm wet liquid run down his arm. His eyes seemed almost enraged as he yelled in pain, as his other arm reached up and threw open the door that was being blocked by his now dismembered arm. He shakily stepped in as he moved towards one of the men slowly and threw a soft almost lifeless punch as Samuel said, "Let…her go-", as Samuel passed out near Iris. The men quickly took his arm and applied biofoam to the breakage and stuck the arm back on with nanomachines, and took Samuel too, after all, the kid showed enough potential in such a small frame, what can these twins do together?

Days in captivity

Samuel and Iris woke up to find themselves in a small grey room with each other with no visible doors and no windows, the air smells stale like there hasn't been fresh air here for years. Samuel quickly went over to keep Iris calm and make sure she was okay. This was the moment they were taken to an Ascendancy of Humanity Experimental site, where they were sent through a horrific blender of experiments and training. All the while being subjected to various humiliations and torture to slowly break down their sense of being and make them more weapons of war rather than people. However, anytime Iris seemed to have been overwhelmed by the grueling pains of missing the outside, Samuel was always there to make sure Iris knew he was there, and that they could get through this together and see the outside world again. As anytime they are given any form of sweet, may it be a fruit or otherwise, he would always give Iris his bit of sweet, as she seemed to love it more than he ever does, and in all honesty, her having a little smile is more than enough to make him happy.

After a few months of their stay at the Ascendancy of Man Project site, they met an older boy by the name of Tarak. Samuel found this boy strange he seemed to be older than any other child here and was brought in now as everyone else was brought in at the same time. Samuel found him strange as he was an outsider to this world of pain. Yet before Samuel could notice, the strange boy was already talking to many of the others, many Samuel never even talked as they kept to themselves. Samuel watched in great interest as the boy went from one child to another. Tarak seemed to have this strange aura about him as he had this strange charisma that made many of the toughest kids laugh or smile as it was almost like they saw their big brother again. Sam watched hoping to gain that ability to maybe be able to do the same for his sister, yet never noticed that Tarak was already there and about to talk to them. As when Tarak spoke, Samuel felt strange, as if the boys very existence was this soothing thing that made the pain wash away for a moment, yet Samuel never noticed as the boy was talking, he passed the boy a piece of candy and so he did the same for Iris. His smile seems to have shown through as he took the candy to Iris and gave her his piece of hard candy too. Samuel trusted Tarak, for some reason he just couldn't explain.

Like an omen, when Tarak started to train with them, it felt as if they were babying them, as they seemed to have kicked up the training. When this new level of training began, it was grueling. Being both physically and mentally demanding, everyday left Samuel exhausted beyond what he thought could be possible, as even the energetic Iris was left too tired to move. Yet, Tarak was always there to make sure they are taken care of, as he carried them back to the bunks when they were too tired to carry themselves to bed. Yet while during the training Samuel would keep Iris from falling apart when the training gets tough, and when in the bunks Iris and Samuel wound normally sleep together to keep each other sane while sleeping, as sometimes the yelling would never leave his ears, and sometimes he would wake up in a cold sweat as he felt the pain in his body radiate from his core outward as the pain was intense, yet while holding Iris, the pain subsides and he can at least gain some sleep.

Now finally completing the basic training, Samuel felt some kind of strange uneasiness as he noticed multiple kids missing. Samuel started looking for Tarak, becoming increasingly worried as he saw more kids randomly disappear. He ran to find Iris again as he spotted her and felt this calmness flow over him as he ran to hug her. Almost immediately after this calmness disappeared some agents came and grabbed Samuel and Iris. Samuel kicked and bucked as they tried separating the two of them, and after more struggling they finally allowed the two to be taken together, as they walked hand in hand Samuel was scared, scared what will happen. They were soon brought to a lab, as they were set on testing tables where they were no more than 5 feet apart. From this distance Samuel looked to Iris and mouthed to her, 'It's alright, I'm here'. Soon an impossibly hot liquid was sent through Samuel's veins, as he grits his teeth and silenced a scream that was about to tear out his lungs. His eyes watered as the liquid ran its' course, yet not a single peep left his lips because he knew if he screamed, Iris would be scared. Soon he found himself passing out from the pain. Later waking up in the arms of Iris as they were both taken back to their bunk.

When they started to learn magic, Samuel found out that any injury he or Iris sustained, the other sustained. The scientist started to test how far this strange connection goes, to the point of near torture to just see the response the other had. Samuel always felt the deep anger anytime he felt even a tinge of pain, as he headed over to find Iris to make sure she was okay. Almost like a sixth sense now Samuel was always there anytime he felt some tinge of pain or weakness, he knows where Iris is and even if she is okay. Feeling a bit like Tarak, he felt happy, happy that he is more like a big brother. Yet this was not the only magic they had, as they made many more, now to sync up and combine magics to help each other, as now in their training they were taught how to fight like a unit, to fight in tandem, and to always stay on the same wavelength, never losing focus, as they became a perfect machine. Samuel was more than willing to do so, so long Iris would be okay.

Fog of War

When the big wigs thought they were ready, Samuel and Iris were sent to war. A haze of blood and gun smoke covered Samuel's eyes, all he could see through that thick smog of death was a single goal, to make sure his sister was safe. Making sure that Iris would be okay in the end. They bleed together, fought together, and killed together. For the first year, all Samuel remembered was the hard nights with Iris as it was just them. Many of the other kids either died or were deployed elsewhere. Many of the soldiers and officers there treated them like dirt, many didn't even look at them as human, Samuel felt a rage build inside him as he watched them constantly berate and belittle Iris.

After a grueling year deep into this messy fighting, the war had been going for about a year and a half now, through the war, they were sent out on a joint mission with another child soldier. Samuel was warry at first as the 'child' towering over both of them. The 'child' was wearing a large suit of armor as he met both of them. At first, Samuel was very protective, until the person took off their helmet to show the face of Tarak. Samuel and Iris hadn't seen Tarak since they were injected with that serum that made them capable of using magic. Samuel felt the unease fall away as they started working with each other. Tarak seemed the same as always, a kind big brother, as when their little group of child soldiers grew, Tarak seemed to take more in under his wings, while never forgetting to give attention to Iris and Samuel, but Samuel was more than pleased to see Iris seeming to do better with all these other kids to play with.

After this point, the war seemed to be a bit happier? Samuel never knew what that feeling was, but he'll just say it was happy. Therewith these people that they could relate to made life a little easier. Samuel found Tarak was a glue that kept the kids around Iris happy, so Samuel found himself happy as well. As there were plenty of times where Tarak had to talk to a requisition officer to get sweets for the kids, most of the time it ended up as a no, there was the occasional 'extra shipment' of sweets the requisition officer found and had nothing to do with. Tarak took to the rationing of sweets as Samuel had always taken Iris' share, not for the fact he somehow gained a sweet tooth, but for the fact that he knew iris would eat all the candy so fast she would be sad once she had all of hers, then his, then Tarak's then probably 5 other kids candy. As really, Samuel knew Iris was too cute to say no too. These little things made Samuel feel okay, not about the war, but his life. He just had this nagging fear that wouldn't let go of him.

Near the end of the war, Samuel had heard from some soldiers there was going to be this large joint operation to finish off the Alien forces at the star system Proxima. Samuel thought this was perfect! After all, to finish off the enemies here means all of them to get to go home. Get to live a normal life, and who knows, maybe Iris can get all the candy she wants when they all get home. So Samuel threw himself to this mission like it would be his last. This mission would be the most important mission they were ever given, as they were sent in with a battalion of other Child soldiers to take over the Rau've Flagship 'Indignation'. However, Samuel realized this mission was doomed from the start as they were captured quickly, many of them taken down quickly in the ensuing firefight. As people went down, one by one, Samuel did his best to protect Iris, yet soon even they too were overwhelmed and taken down as Samuel protected Iris from a shot, yet realized too late that they were both affected by this strange poison that affected both of them.

Prisoners of War

Samuel awoke in a new place, as he shoots out of bed and starts looking around like a mad man. Finding himself in a singular cell as he closes his eyes and bites hard on his lip to tell Iris where he was, yet when she was to bite her lip back, he felt nothing. Strangely he felt…normal? No this felt strange as he called out for Iris, trying to hear for her yet through the yelling and crying of others Samuel couldn't tell which voice out of the sea of yelling was Iris' and he felt this dread as it felt like his heart was about to crack. As he felt tears well up as he sat onto his bed now at the mercy of their captors. As when they were allowed to meet with the others, Samuel went out searching for Iris, as his eyes immediately landed on Tarak as he seemed to be looking after everyone and guiding others to people they know, as Tarak made his way over to Samuel and lead Samuel to Iris. Samuel tried acting tough, yet, holding Tarak's hand almost made him cry as he was afraid, afraid if Iris was oaky. Samuel saw Iris and he ran over to her and hugged her like he thought she was dead as he cried as he held her tight. Samuel felt lost without that little magic to know Iris was okay.

Holding Iris Samuel thought everything would be okay. Big bro was there, Iris was alright, and the aliens treated them well. Samuel and Iris were able to play with everyone else who was here and it was genuinely pleasant, the Rau've given them books, puzzles, and toys. Yet one thing struck Samuel in the heart when they heard their people signed a treaty and left them. A flame burned, unquenched by Tarak as he wanted to get revenge against those who did this to Iris and him. They took away their bid for a normal life, and dare to leave them in the hands of the Rau've. Many took the option, as they did, Samuel thought he would be here alone with iris, after all, that would be all he needed, yet, Tarak stayed. Samuel still feels strange Tarak is with them, after all, he deserved a good life, just like the others who left. Yet, he was still happy, Iris seemed to like having more than one big brother taking care of her. Samuel was originally going to just find any and every way to fuck with the Ascendancy, yet Tarak cooled him down to chase the rumors of Moonstrike, a resistance against the Ascendancy. Samuel just hopes Iris doesn't regret following him.

Spell List:

spells

Gemini Link (Underworld)

Gemini Link

- A passive spell that seemed to have been innate to the Matthews twins as it connects their very souls. With this deep connection, their strength and magic become more powerful the closer they are to each other. However, this same effect happens in vis versa as the farther they are away from each other the weaker they become.

Every 100 feet they are away they lose half of their strength to the point of being 1/10 of the strength of physical and magical power they normally have.

When they are 200 feet away from each other they are at their normal strength, as every 10 feet they are closer to each other they gain 10% extra strength of physical and magical power. This goes to the point where they are holding each other they gain Triple the strength of physical and magical power they naturally have.

- This deep connection has a few detrimental parts as when one of them gets wounded the other will get an identical wound, no matter how far they are from the other.

- Anytime someone is to heal one of them of their wounds, it will heal both of them. However, this is true with all things, including magics to help and hurt, poisons and medicines, and as well as anything that will affect one with some helpful or hurtful ailment.

Magitech Creation (HIgh) Samuel can create Magitech and can power existing Magitech.

Terrakinesis (World) The control and formation of earth, stone, and dust.

Electromagnetism (World) The control over electromagnetic forces, such as electricity, magnetic forces, etc.

Light Lance (High) A large lance made of bright white energy that spans about 7 feet in length and a foot in diameter at the largest part and goes down to a small point at the end. It hits as hard as a powerful laser that burns the target and makes it where magical entities are unable to heal from it.

Boogie Woogie (Underworld) Samuel can use Boogie Woogie to trade places with Iris. Having the orientation that was had by the other person (If Samuel was facing north and Iris was facing south they would switch positions to where Samuel was facing south and Iris was facing north).

The range is about 1000 feet.

They trade spots yet are doing the same action they were doing before the switch. So if Samuel was shooting, he would teleport to Iris' spot still shooting, and Vis verse shall happen to Iris.

Character Traits:

Character Traits

Combat Intuition:

Description: Samuel has an extreme understanding of the flow of battle, how enemies will react to his actions, and how to properly position himself and use his abilities for maximum effect.

Indominable Soul:

Description: Samuel has a heart made of steel, he has resolved his heart against all pain, all hardship, and everything before him to find his way to his goals. Increases resistance to all Mind Magic, greatly increases the effort needed to be mentally and physically be stopped and broken.

Weapon of the Weak:

Description: Samuel was born sickly and weak, he was not physically gifted, yet he had an aptitude for studies. He was not a super genius, but he worked his intelligence and learned as much as he could, forming a blade of wit and smarts.

Innocence Lost - A Science Fantasy RP [v.03]

Tarak

Name: Tarak (Tear-ek)
Codename: Hunter Wolf
Age: 19 Almost 20
Physical Description: Standing at 6'7 and weighing 250 pounds this man is a tower of a man who has very dense muscles and strong frame, Tarak was born an imposing man, even at the ripe age of 11 he was at eye level with many adults' and could fight most to the ground with ease.

Big Brother

Important items:

Equipment

Spinal Cybernetics

- Used to interface with his Power armor and has a few other nifty features such as his Omni tool, a connection to his vitals, and a power source. Is made of these tough yet flexible metal plates that allow for a full range of motion without hindrance, and almost invisible while being underneath a thick shirt/jacket.

Armor of Wolf

Wolf Armor

Wolf Armor: A powerful suit of armor that is virtually impervious to most conventional small arms fire, as a square hit is the only thing that will actually damage the suit, if at all. The suit comes with many nifty features that make Tarak more combat effective: H.U.D, micro thrusters, powered exoskeleton, life support, Adaptive Camo shroud, and mag boots.

Adaptive Camo Shroud: A Large detachable shroud that can be placed around the armor, objects, or using the nanite skeleton inside, creates an invisible cover that stands about 3 feet tall and covers a 7-foot length. This shroud disrupts both thermal signatures and electromagnetic signatures to track the suit and to hide that this shroud is made of electronics.

Advanced H.U.D: The head of the suit contains thermal vision, night vision, a connection to his vitals, his ammunition counter, and a direct connection to his Omni-tool.

Micro Thrusters- The suit has micro thrusters put onto the pack on the back of the suit and on the legs. These were designed for use in vacuum of space so that you don't get stranded in space. If you're creative enough you can find a few more uses out of them as well.

Powered Exoskeleton- The suit has a powered exoskeleton that keeps it moving, as it is too heavy carrying all of its natural weight. This allows for Tarak to move as fast as he normally would without the armor, and not to feel encumbered at all.

Life Support- A life support system integrated directly into the suits pack, that can sustain Tarak 4 hours at a time before needing to resupply. It also includes heating, cooling, pressurization stabilizer, and has an adaptive oxygen filtration system, that can kill off airborne living organisms through heated emissions. When a hole is made in the suit that would destroy its integrity a durable see-through gel will fill the area. There is enough gel to fill up to a 3 square foot area hole. The helmet is sealed off from the rest of the suit, to allow for probable survival if the lower bodysuit is compromised.

Magboots- Powerful electromagnets that are placed at the bottom of the feet of the suit. When these magnets are activated, Tarak is able to control them with normal steps, as the magnets turn on and off with his leg movements.

Angel's Lyre

Angel's Lyre

A Slug thrower Assault rifle that holds 40 rounds in the main rifle. The rifle fires large rounds that are covered in plasma to allow deep penetration into all targets.

The weapon has an underslung 30 mm gun/launcher. As the gun has many different rounds that can be shot through the gun, as these are his favorites:

- Phosphorus rounds, these burn in a 5-foot area that burns in the air and destroyed filtration systems.
- High explosive rounds, these explode at the same level of a hand grenade and sends shrapnel and a concussive blast to those near it.
- Stun grenades, an explosive round that impacts and explodes as it creates a loud sound and a flash of bright light that blinds people for a few seconds.
- Rifle Round, a large rifle round can be fired through the lower gun as it can punch through most armor, however needs to be manually loaded with the second bolt for the lower gun.

Fail Naught

XR-Ulysses anti-material rifle.

A rifle that is 8 feet in length and weighs a solid 50 pounds. Fires a 30mm anti-armor plasma covered, depleted uranium rounds, that gives it additional punching power to tear through most known materials.

The scope is a high-tech piece of machinery that interfaces with the user's HUD, and Omni-tool to scale for wind factors, distance factors, barometric pressure, the gravity of any world, and even the curvature of the planet.

inventory

Galactic Credits - 10 thousand credits in digital form given by the former Rau've warden.

Arc lighter- An old arc lighter that seems to be used to be far beyond its year. Yet it still has used in it, as it seems very well maintained.

Short Bio:

A Tough Life Breeds a Strong man

The Den of Thieves

Tarak was born on a backwater slum planet too far from any of the main traffic ways for the Ascendancy to really do much policing there. Making the Galirus System a den of thieves, crooks, and criminals, the perfect place for a child.

Tarak was born to a prostitute mother who died during his birth because of complications, and a Spacer father who left Tarak's mother after a one night stand. Tarak was given to an orphanage, where most kids were treated like shit. Fed 1/4 rations, normally kids were starved to near death and then forced to work and panhandle just to be allowed to eat. Tarak hated life here, many of these kids came here because they had nothing, Tarak treated them like siblings, as most here were no older than 4-5 years old, he, 6, was like a big brother as he was the one to steal for them, work harder for them, and even bleed for them when one of them was caught stealing.

Yet news of everyone keeping a bit of money to get away spread, and you know what they say when you steal from a Den of Thieves. Many of the kids were beaten to literal death by the 'caretakers', while others were sold off. Leaving Tarak one option when they left him for last, that night the orphanage burned. Tarek did save money, just enough to get an arc lighter, as he smoked the entire orphanage and blocked off all the doors. He killed his tormentors as he walked away, now with no family, no place to go, and nothing to eat, he took to the streets. After all, those same streets he worked never changed, they always have their jaws open, waiting.

As Tarak grew he took many different jobs, ranging from morally proper jobs such as delivering packages and being an errand boy, to the more morally diluted jobs. Some of the most noteworthy jobs include his smuggling, his prostitution, and his work with Mercenaries. His most consistent job was when he was taken in by the Incubus Mercenary Company, for his hunting and killing of the Hunter, a murderer and a target who had killed hundreds who had chased him down.

The Incubus took him in, a kid who is no older than 10 and standing at 5'8, with a hardened heart and combat skill is more than an asset, after all, a child is malleable. As Galirus was a horrid place in this Galaxy, it either eats you alive, or you become like a hungry demon. Tarak had confirmed over 100 jobs completed and over 200 confirmed kills within his 3 years of his employment with the Incubus Mercenary Group, all of this death under the name of Hunter Pawn. Being given all the gear he would even need, any weapon he wanted, any armor he chose, and any transportation that could be asked, as he was tasked to be the long arm of any client, never able to outrun them, as no matter how deep you may go, Hunter Pawn will dig you out, dead or alive.

During his time as a mercenary, he got a set of power armor for himself, to really feel apart of the whole mercenary group feel. The group even gave the armor a nifty paint job and did it up to the specifications he wanted, to really feel like apart of the family. This armor never really left Tarak as he felt safe in it, not because it was impervious to all forms of conventional injury, but for the reason, it is the first thing he was proud of, that and his arc lighter that he keeps on a chain, just in case.

However during one of these missions, he was caught out in a trap, set specifically for him. He was supposed to go on a simple mission to grab and bag a wanted fugitive, simple stuff. Yet, the mission felt weird, as Tarak has a sick sense, something was off, like someone was looking at the back of his head, as he kept patient watch as he was waiting for his mark, that sixth sense flared as he lurched his upper body out of the way as he saw a bullet smash through the concrete wall, as it was aiming for his center back. He let out a click of the tongue as he wiped around and let off a heavy burst of rounds towards the assailant, but found he was facing around 10 men with guns aimed at him, this had to be a trap. As the men let loose onto Tarak, his armor was more than a match for this level of firepower, after all, it was rated to stop a Coil rifle, but the sheer amount of fire slammed Tarak into a wall as he saw multiple men run-in with concussion rifles and continually fire off round after round, keeping him pinned to the wall as another group of men restrained him to the ground. Tarak bucked and kicked to get out of their hold, yet to no avail. As someone came over and took off Tarak's helmet and injected him with a sedative and knocked him out.

A Prison Like Any Other

Tarak awoke in a small grey cell far bigger than most prison's the Galmar sector ever had. He scoffed as he paced the room and looked around and scanned the area for a way out, none. Tarak laid back down and waited for whoever was here to talk to him. As this was Tarak's first taste like in the care of the Ascendancy.

Here is one of the Ascendancy's Black sites, Tarak was experimented on humiliated, and tormented like he was nothing more than a piece of meat to a dog. Tarak never lashed out, as he knew from doing time in prison, even a peep means you get reprimanded. So he kept his head down, as the words the trainers put into him just pass through. Yet around a few months into the meat grinder, they call hell, Tarak started looking at the little kids around him. His eyes opened as he started to find these kids truly just kids, not child soldiers who went through his same pain, just kids taken from their families. With this revelation, Tarak started to take care of them like they were his own siblings.

He was almost 13 now, and all he wished to do was help all those around him. Kind of like this big brother instinct that was inside of him since the orphanage never died. He started to take care of the kids around him the best he could, carrying them when he needed to, encouraging them when he needed to, and giving some of the parts of his ration when they began to feel starved. The staff noticed the performance of the group increase, to the point where they found the kids here had strange quirks about them, this was probably something intended by the head scientist upon acquisition of these first batch of children. All candidates taken for this super soldier project seemed to have had some strange extraordinary talent. Some had great skills in strength, speed, or intelligence. Others were more intangible in nature, such as uncanny understanding of the battlefield, or, what Tarak would put into practice, his unnatural ability to defy the odds, and an uncanny ability to bring people together and lead.

After a year into the training of these soldiers, the scientists need to produce a working batch of super-soldiers, so they injected the children with the miracle liquid to have the kids be able to do magic. Each child seemed to have an attribute with magic, except Tarak. His abilities with magic were nil, as he was unable to manifest any conjuration of mana. They were to do tests on him to understand what is with him, yet the war started before they were able to. They decided to send out this batch of subjects as they sent Tarak off to another station to be tested on.

When he was moved to site Zeta Prime, he was introduced to the children there quickly. Knowing full well of Tarak's abilities as a calming agent to the kids, they did not test on Tarak immediately, knowing once they figure out his magic then they will be sent him out to fight in the front lines. Yet till then, Tarak took to tending with the kids there immediately, many of them have had terrible times here as he had started taking to tending to each one. Many seemed to have different struggles, some were near breaking because of the pressure while others have hardened themselves to stone. Tarak knew how to break every one of them out of their pains as he made sure each knew he was there. The worst had passed, and that it would be all okay, as big brother is here. Many different children clung to him like a sturdy pillar, as they found something to keep them going. Many times Tarak had taken the abuse for children, got them sweets by 'persuading' the scientists, and even had learned habits to help each kid there to cope with what is happening. He started to help others to learn how to help others, how to become stronger, and then eventually they wouldn't need him to keep them okay, they would be able to help each other, just like the twins.

Once the injections began again, they took Tarak off to test on him and found out he had this exceptional healing factor and an exceptional body. As they tested further they finally pinpointed his true magic, as he had a strange quirk with his magic, he had passive magic already innate to him, a rare breed. It was the ability to mitigate magic that affected him, as the scientists found his magic less than thrilling, and his aptitude to try and make magic is so abysmal, they decided to use him anyways, as a Vanguard. Tarak was given free rein with RND to enhance his old gear from Incubus to his specifications. He already had plenty of things he used with it, his main concern was his deployment as a Vanguard, so he had them up its armor, giving and exoskeleton, and extra thrusters, he had them modify the life-support to kill off microorganisms that could enter through the filtration system. As he was given a weapon of his own design and was sent off to war. Tarak wished he could say goodbye to the kids, but they will be asleep for too long, and they were rushing him out, all he could do was give a slight prayer, as they gave him the gear he required, plus some of his personal belongings he still had and was sent off.

Home Sweet Home

Once Tarak was released and sent out to war, his feet never stopped moving. He was sent to rush into battle. Battle after battler, like a machine, he never let up, not for the fact he wished to be here, nor the fact the big wigs were telling him to do so, no, he was here for the children beside him and behind him. He rushed forward to spare those who had been with him at the start and had been fighting for this year or so. He missed the kids he met at the Black site, he missed the twins and their strange behavior, yet where ever Tarak went he wasn't missing family, as many of the kids warmed up to him and treated him as a big brother. He helped them learn how to fight well in this battlefield, he made sure they were alright, and even in the end, he pulled strings with old colleges in his old days he saw to get candy for the kids. As the number of the kids grew, they started getting split up into smaller groups, Tarak was quick on the upkeep, as he started teaching other children how to lead, how to make sure they keep others okay, and who to talk to for candy. As many of the kids left, Tarak was also one who had to leave, as he was going to be the captain of a new group of super-soldiers that had been just sent out.

And so the Ascendancy started to use Tarak as a tool to keep their other toys from breaking. Tarak had spent his time fighting with these kids, and acting as a big brother while also being a tool of the Ascendancy of Man in this war. Tarak never minded it though, as long as he could keep as many of them safe as he could, he didn't care, no matter how long it took, he was here for the long haul, after all, the hope is that when this war is over they will let the kids go, yet Tarak knew that wouldn't be the case. During one of his deployments, he met some old friends, the twins. He hadn't seen them in almost a year now, as the first thing he noticed was that they grew, but also the fact they didn't recognize him, he was off-put until he realized he was wearing his armor. He forgot about it, now it just feels like his skin to him, so he pulls off his helmet and introduces himself again. As a small reunion happened between Tarak and the children of Site Zeta Prime.

Soon after he had started to take people into his little army of 'demons'. Stating combat effectiveness of all are raised in this case, rather than sending him around to 'babysit' them and leave them after a few months. So it started with the kids from Zeta Prime then slowly as kids were introduced to the project and released to war, many had met the little army of kids known by the soldiers as, "The Army of Demons". As the army grew Tarak had started to take more of a Big Brother/Father role, as he was quite literally the oldest her, he had even taken it to the point of persuading requisition officers to start gaining the recourses for the kids. Sweets, ammo, replacement gear, and upgrades when the kids needed it for their growing bodies. Other than this, life was 'pleasant', as pleasant as Tarak's life has ever been. During this war he had grown a little shining to the Iris and Samuel, they seemed so genuine to who they were, and they seemed like extra special kids who every now and again forgot he wasn't their real Big Brother. All the kids he had been with made him genuinely happy, he wished to at least give them more. Yet, good dreams don't last forever, as he had to watch many kids die, many of which hurt him deeply, yet for the others he never showed it, always smiling, giving them the big brother they need.

Near the end of the war, Samuel had heard from some soldiers there was going to be this large joint operation to finish off the Alien forces at the star system Proxima. Tarak didn't think finish off was ever the right word here, Tarak knew for a long time the Ascendancy was losing, this had to be a last-ditch effort to try and turn the war around. Tarak spent this time before helping the kids, getting them ready, and giving them a bit of extra candy, make sure they are happy, as he allowed Samuel to spread the news this might be it. Tarak couldn't break their excitement like that, even though he knew he should like Monarch would have told him to do. Tarak threw himself into the fray as far as he could, taking the heat for the kids, after all, a big brother needs to protect don't they?

The mission they would be sent on is one of the most important mission anyone here was ever given, as they were sent in with a battalion of other Child soldiers to take over the Rau've Flagship 'Indignation'. However, Tarak realized this mission was doomed from the start before they even boarded as he felt his spine tingle like mad. They were captured quickly after the initial boarding, as many of them taken down quickly in the ensuing firefight. Many of the kids went down, one by one, Tarak did his best to protect everyone he could, the Twins, Ashton, Flame, and many others fell, as the Rau've let loose onto Tarak, as he had to hold his ground if he moved then the kids behind him would be caught in the onslaught of fire. As soon he started to overwhelmed by all the angles of fire, as they beat him down, he never bent a knee, as they continued to charge him as they finally wrestled Tarak to the ground and inject him with a sedative…just like last time.

A Brother's Duty

Tarak Awoke, again in a prison. Except this place is different, lots of plants and stuff must be Rau've. They treated them well, as Tarak actually talked to their captors and took in the situation, as he asked them to provide entertainment and playtime with the others, as most will not actually do anything. The requests seemed to have been well received, as they were already planning to do that anyway. As when they were allowed to meet with the others, Tarak took immediately to looking after everyone and guiding others to people they know. Iris soon found him as she started to bawl into his chest like many already have, yet she seemed weak as he set her down gently to help the others cope as well. Up until his eyes landed on Samuel and he saw the literal pain in his eyes as Tarak made his way over to Samuel. Tarak started to bring him over to Iris as he sees her nearly crying her eyes out as he leads both Samuel and Iris to each other and let them reunite. AS he let them go as he continued off onto his own to help the others.

Tarak spent this time talking to the Rau've and learning their language more fluently and spoke to them as soldiers would. Learning that soon a treaty will be struck and that the kids will be left to fend for themselves. Tarak was worried at first until the Rau've promised them new homes. Many of the kids originally didn't want to go, many for different reasons, however, one of the most powerful ones is the want to see the Ascendancy pay for them taking their futures away. Tarak knew he wouldn't be able to convince them to take the Rau've up on their offer, so he decided to go with them. After all, what kind of big brother would leave their younger siblings to do the fighting. So Tarak pulled some old connections with some solo mercenaries to get a clue on a resistance movement, Moonstrike. He found the others as he told them of Moonstrike, as that will be their line to follow. A rumor of a rebellion.

Spell List:

Hunter's Resilience (High)-

Hunter's Resilience

A passive spell that makes Tarak unique. He has a thin layer of magic constantly surrounding him, this layer of magic is quite unique as it gives him a strange resilience to magic. May it be because of the nature of High magic, or may it be the presence of magic, but anything he wears around his body will be covered in this thin area of warding magic that lessens the impact of magic on him.

Mind magic is slightly less effective, offensive magic is slightly dampened, and healing magic is less potent. Yes, this is two-way magic, both helpful spells and harmful spells are less effective. The effectiveness of the spells are reduced to the point where they are only 80% as effective against him. This does not include illusions cast onto the world like holograms, alterations of physical objects to attack him, and the high magic healing cancelation damage.

This does include all magics that are affecting his physical being specifically, so gravity manipulation of the area still includes him and will be dampened, and him stepping through a portal will cut around 1/5 of its time away from it's time it can be up, if there is one.

High Energy Coating (High)-

High Energy Cloaking

High Energy Coating (High)- Tarak is able to coat any object he is holding with High magic energy. This gives it the properties of plasma as well as the ability to stop magical healing. When used on his hands the plasma will act as a barrier and allow his hands to act like Plasma bladed weapons and can be used to block and deflect Plasma-based attacks.

Supernal Vision (High)-

Supernal Vision

Supernal Vision (High)- Tarak is able to see magic when Supernal Vision is activated. It can identify the school it is from based on the aura produced from the spell or magic and based on the size or density of the aura it can help to determine the power of a spell.

Magitech Creation (HIgh)-

Magitech Creation

Magitech Creation (HIgh)- Tarak has learned how to create and power Magitech. He doesn't use it in much of his gear, the only real thing is that he uses it for is to have his repair magic on his gear in case it is damaged.

Lapse in Judgment (Mind)-

Lapse in Judgment

Lapse in Judgment (Mind)- This spell takes advantage of the brain's natural inability to process all the little details around them without overworking itself and burning out. Instead of making Tarak invisible it instead makes his movements difficult to perceive since the brain doesn't recognize him as relevant information, thus making it appear as if they never noticed Tarak. In a fight, this is also effective as it will appear as if they just zoned out until the very moment Tarak is to strike.

Repair (Change)-

Repair

Repair (Change)- Tarak restores an object to its original state 24 hours ago. The more deteriorated or damaged the object is the higher the cost of repair. Tarak needs to have contact to repair the object. The size he can repair is up to a car, however, this can possibly drain him mattering on the damage done to it.

Character Traits:

Character Traits

The Luck of the Devil:

Description: No matter what might be said about Tarak and the misfortune he has been sent through, one thing has always been known, he has the Devil's own luck. May it be that he has stolen it for himself, or he was just born to be lucky, one thing is for certain, if the odds aren't in his favor, he can always pull through, as long as there is still just a singular chance.

A Born Leader:

Description: Tarak has a natural affinity to inspire and lead, his skills are ingrained into him as he has a soul to comfort and a will that can spur people to follow. His skills can lead people to do what must be done, and allow them to feel confident even in their most trying time.

Wisdom of the Wolf:

Description: Tarak's insight and instincts are beyond that of a normal person's. He is able to read deeper into most things as his intuition is that of a seasoned detective. His deductions skills were fostered from his years as a bounty hunter and mercenary and then honed down when dealing with the many different children and people while being used by the Ascendancy. Yet his skills weren't just deduction it also is supernatural hunting instinct. His thoughts on their movement, how they'd react, and even where they are almost seem like he can read their mind. Yet this comes from years of experience from life or death experiences where a wrong move might mean he misses his mark, or worst, he becomes the prey.

Determination:

Description: Through all hardship, Tarak has never lost his will and drive. He has resistance to all forms of physical and mental attempts to 'break' or control him. While his spirit and body are strong, through years of having mind magic used on him, Tarak has gained a greater resistance to mind magic entering and doing as it pleases.

Master of Movie Fighting: Gunkata

Description: A form of firearm and martial arts combat that focuses on close-range gunfighting with a mixture of martial arts grapples and strikes for effectiveness in most forms of close to mid-range gun-fights.

Golden Body

Description: Tarak's body is literally at the peak of what it can be, living a life that is more difficult than any other, his body is a testament to his life. It's not one made for vanity nor showy, his body is a slab of muscle that has done everything he needs it to do and the scars prove as such. He is at his peak and will stay here for a very long time, he doesn't tire easily, is very strong, and has fantastic dexterity and agility. However, he has something very peculiar about his body, he is able to regenerate beyond normal means making mere stabs and bullet wounds will heal after a few moments, and the body will quickly stabilize things like missing organs and limbs rather than them being immediately lethal, however, he can have only one thing being stabilized at a time. A thought can be had it might be attached to the spinal Cybernetics upon his back that he dislikes people touching.

Theme Songs

Child Soldiers- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=huHOxFJGxJ0&ab_channel=StellarRevival-Topic

Big Brother Tarak- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVzVj8uALfM&ab_channel=LeeandLie

Hunter Wolf- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSQ6CyyPatM&ab_channel=SmashIntoPiecesofficial