TheMusketMan

Military

Eh, whatever, still got at least two years to see how the wind changes.

Military

In any case, unless you want to sit about repeating sweet nothings or desperately trying to validate yourself then I probably would advise against going straight officer all-out. After all, in the glorious world of staff structuring you're going to probably get stuck at the FOB or in some base office desperately validating the next level-higher's job as he desperately validates it to his boss. Unless you otherwise have prior experience in a, say ROTC/JROTC program or in a military family then just go grunt.

I get the impression you want to see action in the deep rear recesses of your mind and on the off-chance war with Russia breaks out or we put boots back on the ground in the middle-east in some ham-fisted attempt to again "stabilize" the middle-east beyond non-committal airstrikes you're not going to get it in the officer corp. You got a at-best 1/9 or 2/9 chance of maybe seeing the field.

But I guess you could also join the Donbas Battalion and be in a worse position than army officer.

@Dinh AaronMk

Somehow I doubt they would let a Marine Officer sit around and do fuck all. I'm sure America will get into some type of shit by the time I'm in college. We are the international police force after all. Or I could serve a standard enlistment then go to college, but if I plan to stay in the military that long I'll probably just stay grunt and serve another 4 years.

Military

<Snipped quote by TheMusketMan>

"Welcome to the US officer corp, where everyone tries to command something where everything is adequately commanded.

"Co-command in the mess hall with ten other officers of equal rank begins at 0300 hours."

@Dinh AaronMk

Lol, that reminds me of this

Military

AFSOC pilot here. Go officer if you can. If you're the type of person that really appreciates what enlisted folk do, then you're the kind of officer we need.

@mdk

Well thank you for your service and I am leaning towards Officer. My Grandfather was a SFC in Vietnam, so I definitely respect enlisted soldiers.

Military

I plan to go into the military in a few years, either Army or Marines. Dunno whether I'll go officer or enlisted. Anyone here got any military experience?

Stellvia [Always Accepting] (Hey, these things in parentheses are hip, right?)

The Glorius State of Xianto

Name of nation: The Glorious State of Xianto

Species: The people of Xianto are an intelligent,Multi-Ethnic, Insect-Humanoid species. Males average at 6'3 and females at 5'11. Though both species are not the best physically, males tend to be stronger while females faster. Both genders are physically inferior to, say, your average human; though their brain power is incredible, some have even unlocked the power of telepathy. Reproduction is done through tentacles connected to each gender's reproductive organs. Xiantians live to be on average 132 human years, like humans, Xiantians appearance and physical attributes change with age.



Description of government: Xianto is ruled by a council of four Xiantians, three supreme advisers and one Overseer. Each Supreme adviser comes from a different branch of government. Military, Politics, Diplomacy. The Overseer chooses their successor, while the supreme advisers are chosen by the people. It is upon the Overseer to choose a worthy successor, though there have been occasions where the successor is anything but worthy.
Xianto is divided into 42 districts, each district with an estimated 102 cities,189 towns, and 77 villages. These districts are governed by Presidents, respected Xianthians that have lived and worked for the better of that district their entire lives. Some presidents make it to Supreme Adviser level. Few make it to Overseer. Though the home government of Xianto is very rewarding and forgiving to it's citizens, off-world governments supervised by the Controller Brigade, are not.

Description of military: The Xiantian military is very...unique. You have the Planetary Guard, the planet's army, and then you have...The Controller Brigade. The Planetary Guard is the planet's defense force, if Xianto were to ever get invaded, these are the Xiantians that would be deployed. The Planetary Guard is divided into 3 major divisions: Army, Navy, and Space Command. From each of these divisions are several Special Operations sub-divisions. The Planetary Guard's discipline and uniform are steeped in Xiantian culture. Strict and precise, The Planetary Guard is trained for the absolute worse scenarios, equipped with the finest gear Xianto has to offer.


The Controller Brigade is Xianto's off-world force and makes up the bulk of Xianto's military power. The Controller Brigade is made up of two divisions: Military and Administration. The Controller Brigade's main fighting force is the people of the planet they invade. Military deploys armies to take over the majority of the civilization, using brutal and ruthless methods to keep the inhabitants in line. The Administration then establishes a singular empire on the planet, claiming it for Xianto. Various methods of manipulation, fear, and intimidation have been used to build up the armies and keep the populations in check. Though it's armies are made up of foreigners, few foreigners have actually reached High Command status among high ranking Xiantians.

Technological Overview: Xianto heavily utilizes Dark Matter in their ships, weapons, and equipment. The invention of a Dark Matter Processor boosted Xianto out of an industrial age and into a glorious space age, enabling them to construct ships that can travel over thousands of light years, build weapons that are powerful, and utilize it to boost production and power equipment. Of course as Dark Matter goes, using it can be very dangerous. There have been several instances when a machine blows a fuse and destroys half a district, or a weapon overheats and melts in the user's hand. But over the years the Xiantians have learned to keep it's wild and unpredictable power under control, using it to help strong-willed Xiantians brain wash loyal foreign soldiers or power transportation for years. Though dangerous and unstable, Dark Matter is Xianto's light from the industrial ages.

Cultural Overview: Gender roles in Xianto are fairly equal, although many do consider males more capable than females. The thoughts of society are "Do whatever you want, as long as it is for the good of Xianto." Joining the military is considered a noble and honorable profession, though aspiring to become a scholar or dedicating your life to help manage Xianto are considered the best of the best. Xianto has very extreme sporting events, those winning (or indeed even surviving) Are brought much fame and admiration from the public and even get to spend a week with The Overseer in some cases. In off-world locations, it is stressed that if you are loyal to Xianto, Xianto will be loyal to you. Adults of both genders are encouraged to work for the good of Xianto or enlist. Many are drafted for The Armies of the Controller Brigade. The better a location behaves, the better they will be treated. If a location constantly defies Xianto and causes havoc, they will be punished severely.

History: The first inhabitants of the planet of Xianto formed small countries, warring over territory and resources for some time, finally, after years and years of war, they signed a treaty to unite their countries and form the origins of the Glorious State of Xianto. Generations pass, and Xianto fights other countries and tribes and armies until finally the whole planet is united as The Glorious State of Xianto.

Other:Inhabited and controlled planets.

Xiantian System, Star: For'bash'i

The home planet of Xianto

The Desert planet of Poason, Overseen by Colonel Ra'Lok

The Multi-Biome planet of Asdo, Overseen by Lt. Colonel Tier'Vuen

The Multi-Biome planet of Roshwei, Overseen by Colonel Ka'see'oza

2 more planets remain unexplored

Stellvia [Always Accepting] (Hey, these things in parentheses are hip, right?)

Yay, I'm in.

Stellvia [Always Accepting] (Hey, these things in parentheses are hip, right?)

@Keyguyperson So what's the verdict on my NS?

Voldoa: City of Monsters (A meeting among Tarblatt, certain Engineers, and the Hands will be conducted soon.)

Professor Oswald Denzil

November 9, 11:34 PM
Somewhere in Great Britain

Oswald trudged through the field, the sound of hounds a ways behind him. He can't believe they found him, again. Damn Silver Battalion. The rows of corn towered above him, concealing him from the moonlight. Oswald stumbles out of the field, his eyes falling on a small farmhouse. He runs to the window, looking around him wildly before peering in. He saw a quaint dining room, a candle breathing it's last on the table. He creeps around the side of the house, spotting an old barn, a dark forest behind it. He glances back at the corn field, the sound of baying hounds getting gradually closer. Oswald sighs and jogs to barn, spying into it cautiously. It was mostly empty save for an ancient mirror propped up against the back wall. Slowly makes his way towards the mirror, he gasps at what is looking back at him. A hairy, graying, gaunt man in tattered clothes is looking back at him. Dear God, he looks just like someone who would turn into a werewolf. Oswald's head snaps back to the barn door, the hounds getting closer. He races towards the entrance, exiting swiftly and taking off into the forest.

Trees fly past him as he sprints through the forest, leaves flying away in his wake. Stutters to a halt, panting, his hands on his knees.

"Tired, are you?"

Oswald jumps back, his hand flying to a knife stashed in his trousers. A grizzled looking man in sliver armor steps out from the shadows, a hand casually resting on the hilt of an ornate long blade. "You have been running quite a lot lately, haven't you?" Oswald eyes him warily, he starts to slowly pull the knife out. The man's eyes flash and Oswald's hand is sliced open, the dagger flying away. Oswald yells and falls backward, clutching his now bleeding hand. The man sighs, the tip of his sword covered in Oswald's blood. "I am Commander Richard Boothman, of The Silver Battalion. But you most likely guessed my organization." Boothman sauntered around the downed professor, trailing the sword an inch away from his face. "I used to be a huge fan of your teachings in history, Professor. But that was before I knew, of course. Before I knew what you were."
Oswald glared at him, his mind working in overtime, trying to find a way out of this situation. Boothman shrugs, raising his long sword. "Oh well, it's been a long night, I think I'm going to finish this no-"

Boothman pauses, his eyes wide with shock. Blood erupts from he commander's mouth and he falls to his knees, slumping over on the ground. Dead. Oswald looks at the body with with surprise, then his head snaps up at the sound of movement. A man emerges from the darkness, a bow in hand. "Ello, you must be Oswald. I'm Henry, I'm here to take you to Voldoa."

Voldoa: City of Monsters (A meeting among Tarblatt, certain Engineers, and the Hands will be conducted soon.)

I've got a new character up if anyone wants to mosey on over to the Character page.