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Current "This is Liberty Hall! You can spit on the mat and call the cat a Bastard!
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This site ismaking my inner otter come out!!

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Hello ffolkes, thecircus here. Or you can use Jeff, my given name. I have been involved in all aspects of gaming for over 35 years. I enjoy Battletech, MegaTraveller, Millennium's End, Star Grunt2, Werewolf and X-Wing most of all. I began writing a few years ago, having an article published in the Traveller online fanzine "Freelance Traveller". I have been encouraged by my wife to write more, so here I am. My other online endeavor was as one of the Admins at battletechuniverse.org.

I am a disabled veteran, having spent 10 years in the US Navy and 3 years in the US Army. I have seen combat in the first Gulf War and in other locations in the Americas.

I used to be an action junkie in my younger days, being both a skydiver and a SCUBA diver, but nowadays I spend my time target shooting, playing X-Wing and trying to write, and playing with my dogs; Zephyr, Truffle, Piper and Gussy. I enjoy listening to music and reading, cooking and the weather. I am also a Major in the Civil Air Patrol, the USAF Auxiliary; which is responsible for 90% of all USAF Search and Rescue work in the US.

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Name: Nyrdis Northwood
Age: 27
Gender: Male
Race: Half-elf
Occupation: Hunter, Scout, Bow for Hire

Personality: Nydris is the strong, quiet type; short on words, but means what he says when he talks. He is very at home alone in the woods, and sometimes an urban environment gets under his skin; especially a crowded market or inn.

Bio: At a young age Nyrdis’ parents found him very comfortable in the woods. So comfortable that they found it hard to get him out; he would leave for days at a time, causing a clamor in the village as a search was conducted. To combat this, his parents apprenticed him to the local hunter and Ranger. Nyrdis grew to become a formidable tracker and hunter. He spent a few years earning his way through the world doing just that for mercenary armies. Finally making his way to the village around the inn, he makes his living providing fresh meat to all.

What’s in your bag:
Longbow, quiver with 20 arrows
A fire starting kit
Skinning knife
Short sword
Sleeping blanket
Dresses in typical Ranger mottled green and brown

Extra: Has 2 river otter companions named “Truffles” and “Bucket”
Still a major work in progress, but here is a start.

Nation Name: Unified Benelux Republic
Government Type: Constitutional Monarchy
Government Description:2 house parliamentary system with the monarch as head of STATE and a prime minister as head of GOVERNMENT appointing the cabinet. The monarchy appoints judges for High Courts and verifies cabinet appointments.
The government is made up of the Cabinet; whose ministers head the various departments. These departments are; Interior, Interstellar Affairs; Employment, Economy, Consumer Affairs; Development Cooperation, Budget, Energy, Mobility, Defense, Finance and Pensions, Justice, and Social Affairs and Health.
There are also under-Ministers which handle specific topics that the Cabinet find important. These positions are not permanent, but are abolished when the specific topic is resolved.
The Legislative branch is made up of 2 houses; The States general, and the Senate. The States General Is the “Lower” house, its members being appointed by the lower level governments and by language. The senate, the “Upper” house is elected, 1 member per district.
National Leader(s): Queen: HRH Maxima-Eleonore of the Republic, Prime Minister: The Honourable Adélaïde Drapé-Frisch
Nation Capital:Neu Antwerpen, Nassau,
Estimated Population:
Brief Nation History:

Cultural Information:
Society Information:
Language(s): German, French, Dutch , Flemish and Luxembourgish
Notable Locations:Nassau, New Ardennes, Nieuwlanderij, New Luxembourgh,
Monde de l'eau Verte (water world), Flanders, New Aruba (water world), New Rotterdam, New Wallonia

Military Information:
Unified Republic Marines:
1st Orbital Landing Group, consisting:
11th Pathfinder Coy
1st Marine Infantry
3rd Marine Infantry (Carabineer Cyclists)
1st Marine Armored (Prins Alexander II)
1st Marine Logistics Group

2nd Orbital Landing Group, consisting:
23rd Pathfinder Coy
2nd Marine Infantry
7th Marine Infantry
2nd Marine Armored (van Boreel)
2nd Marine Logistics Group

3rd Orbital Landing Group (Para-Commando), consisting:
“W” & Mountain Leaders Coy
1st Para
2nd Commando
3rd Para
1st Marine Light Armor (Parachute Hussars)
1st Marine Light Artillery (Para-Commando)
Light Infantry Logistics Group
3rd OLG is the Republic’s Rapid Reaction Force

4th Orbital Landing Group, consisting:
4th Pathfinder Coy (Luxembourg Light)
4th Marine Infantry (Para-Commando)
5th Marine Infantry (Ardennes Rifles)
3rd Marine Armored (Lancers)
4th Marine Logistics Group

5th Orbital Landing Group, consisting:
32nd Pathfinder Coy (Raiders)
11th Marine Infantry (Garde Regiment Grenadiers)
12th Marine Infantry (Garde Regiment Jagers)
5th Marine Armored (Regiment Huzaren Prins Oranje)
5th Marine Logistics Group

Marine ISTAR Group, consisting:
10th Reconnaissance, Surveillance and Target Acquisition
20th Reconnaissance, Surveillance and Target Acquisition
105 Intelligence Company (LRRP)
4th Marine Light Cavalry (Chassuers a Cheval) (Deep LRRP)
ISTAR Logistics Group

Marine Artillery Group, consisting:
11th Marine Artillery “Gele Rijders” (Yellow Riders)
18th Marine Artillery
41st Marine Artillery
51st Marine Artillery
129th Marine Artillery (Air Defense)
Groupment de Artillerie du Recharment de Luxembourg (FDC & FOs)

Marine Logistics and Support Group
Marine Medical Group

The Republic Marines are BeNeLux’s premiere military formation, drawing from the entire republic. They are the point of the Republic’s spear. They conduct offensive operations, support planetary forces as needed, and act as mercenary forces for the highest bidder.

Military Doctrine: Ground forces are on 3 levels; Unified Republic forces, Planetary Forces and Local defense forces
Military Strengths:
Military Weaknesses:
Foreign Policy:

Additional Information/Queries:
@BlytheChi You got it!!
@BlytheChi care for another?
BeNeLux and the Americas for me. But you know that already...lol
@Capra We are all experienced role players, but this is probably because most of us are vets with basically the same skill packages in the real world, lol
Hey guys, let me know if you don't mind my writing in MINOR actions that your character takes. An example would be partners doing equipment checks on each other.

Jeff
“Eats” shook his head as he listened to the mission brief. “A scratch team and a shitty mission”, he thought to himself. But the personnel were well-trained and experienced; Morse, his partner, was an ex- Delta operator with light infantry experience, the Doc was an ex-Dutch KCT type. And Convel, Doc’s partner, was an ex-marine Raider. “So it shouldn’t be TOO fucked up” he muttered to himself.

Miller; the briefing officer, team leader, whoever he was continued his briefing; detailing the environment, target information, and possible threats. ‘Uhili shook his head as he rubbed his forehead. “Christians in Action” he muttered, “Why do we have to clean up their mess?”

25 minutes later, “Eats” is finishing up his final equipment check, ensuring that he could operate self-supported for 3 days at least. He made sure his weapons were loaded and secure just as the buzzer sounded. He smiled and shook his head as he heard the standard line, just a change of employers; "Gentlemen, this is your stop. Thank you for flying with Cygnus Airlines, we hope you had a pleasant flight. Don't forget to grab your free parachute on the way out. Ramp opening in 3...2...1...”

‘Uhili exited the aircraft last, did a quick “3 count” and pulled his d-ring. His PD Zero opened correctly, and he let of a breath. Jumps still gave him the willies at all of these years. Another sight check of his equipment, and “Eats” did a nav check and began tracking on his partner.

A few minutes later the team was over the platforms. “I just love a hot DZ!” “Eats” muttered, when he heard the sound of gunfire and saw the explosions. Releasing his equipment bag’s drop line and then landing lightly, he dumped the air out of his ‘chute and began bringing it in. After securing his equipment and readying his BRMC, ‘Uhili put on his MICH 2000 helmet and trotted in the direction of Morse.

“Eats” shook his head as he listened to the mission brief. “A scratch team and a shitty mission”, he thought to himself. But the personnel were well-trained and experienced; Morse, his partner, was an ex- Delta operator with light infantry experience, the Doc was an ex-Dutch KCT type. And Convel, Doc’s partner, was an ex-marine Raider. “So it shouldn’t be TOO fucked up” he muttered to himself.

Miller; the briefing officer, team leader, whoever he was continued his briefing; detailing the environment, target information, and possible threats. ‘Uhili shook his head as he rubbed his forehead. “Christians in Action” he muttered, “Why do we have to clean up their mess?”

25 minutes later, “Eats” is finishing up his final equipment check, ensuring that he could operate self-supported for 3 days at least. He made sure his weapons were loaded and secure just as the buzzer sounded. He smiled and shook his head as he heard the standard line, just a change of employers; "Gentlemen, this is your stop. Thank you for flying with Cygnus Airlines, we hope you had a pleasant flight. Don't forget to grab your free parachute on the way out. Ramp opening in 3...2...1...”

‘Uhili exited the aircraft last, did a quick “3 count” and pulled his d-ring. His PD Zero opened correctly, and he let of a breath. Jumps still gave him the willies at all of these years. Another sight check of his equipment, and “Eats” did a nav check and began tracking on his partner.

A few minutes later the team was over the platforms. “I just love a hot DZ!” “Eats” muttered, when he heard the sound of gunfire and saw the explosions. Releasing his equipment bag’s drop line and then landing lightly, he dumped the air out of his ‘chute and began bringing it in. After securing his equipment and readying his BRMC, ‘Uhili put on his MICH 2000 helmet and trotted in the direction of Morse.

@Taeryn No, I really want to do it. Have the military half finished.
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