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Orbis: The Liberation of Gyrland

Dossier: Ingram

Feng, Ingram

Name: Feng, Ingram
Age: 38
Gender: Male
Callsign: Shikari

Personality:
Cool and level headed, yet confident and daring, Ingram is a the personification of a career soldier. Possessing a general dry wit and humor, Ingram is fairly friendly if a bit sarcastic, though not the most outspoken. Gruff and tough, Ingram doesn't spare much time for fools, and can generally be relied on to be professional and have his head in the game while on the job. Though generally a calm and kind giant, Ingram isn't without a temper, and when properly riled up can be quite intimidating. Ingram has a soft spot for children and those inversely affected by the war.


Background:
Ingram hails from the Eastern Avrupan monarchy of Rassvet, one of the original conquests by the Empire of Ruziyane when they took control of Eastern Avrupa. The youngest of four, Ingram was the only one of his siblings that survived the end of the Ruziyane invasion some 25 years ago. Though there were plenty of growing pains, Rassvet was quickly integrated into the Ruziyanian Hegemony shortly after its conquest. As a part of its obligations to prove its 'loyalty' to the greater Imperium, Rassvet, like many of the Avrupan conquests began to conscript its men and women into the Imperial Army, entire villages worth of able bodied men and women taken to Imperial training centers to be distributed across its many active army units to further the Empire's growing war machine.

As one such conscript, Ingram joined the Imperial Army at the age of 18, and after a period of training and indoctrination was integrated into the 281st Imperial Mechanized Regiment, as infantry support for their fledgling Battle-frame corps. Over the next 7 years, Ingram participated in more engagements than he can remember, fighting for the empire as they claimed territory after territory, first as conquerors, then as occupiers putting down insurrection after insurrection as they cropped up. As a part of an Imperial battle-frame unit, Ingram also participated in raids and border skirmishes against small nations along the border of the Empire, as well as the neighboring kingdom of Gyrland. It was during one of these border skirmishes that the course of Ingram's life would change drastically.

On one fateful skirmish against the forces of Gyrland, the armored vehicle Ingram crewed was destroyed and he was tossed from the wreckage. After dragging himself through a stretch of frozen woods, Ingram collapsed from his injuries, where he was found and subsequently captured by a small group of Gyrland irregular militia, armed fighters that fought on behalf of their homeland, but were not organized along with regular army units. His wounds were treated and he was thoroughly interrogated for information, where it came to be known that as a conscript, Ingram didn't know a whole lot about the higher level movements of the Imperial army. Ingram would spend the next several months as a prisoner of the militia, advising them on Imperial tactics and strategy, at least at a small unit level. His knowledge of Imperial tactics however proved valuable, at least for the purposes of countering the current border conflict between the two nations.

In his short time with the Gyrland irregulars, Ingram came to question his already shaky loyalties towards the Empire, and subsequently after the Imperial army pulled back without any attempt to trade or retrieve prisoners, Ingram defected from the Imperial military and joined his Gyrland captors. For his assistance in the conflict, Ingram was taken in by Gyrland, and given a partial pardon for his crimes. His former captors became his comrades in arms, and Ingram would serve alongside them in defensive skirmishes against Imperial aggression.

During his time with the Gyrland Irregulars, Ingram grew close to one- a logistics officer named Sara Lin, and the two would marry soon after. Not long after, the two welcomed a daughter into the world, Amanda Lin-Feng. Stepping back from active duty, the family would settle into the supply train of the Gyrland Irregulars, Ingram and Sara acting as less combative- but intrinsically important second line logistics and support staff as they raised their daughter in the relative safety of the back line. The two planned to serve the Irregulars for a few more years until they had enough money to retire to a small plot of land in Gyrland.

A year later, Ruziyane invaded Gyrland.

Pitched fighting ruined any and all of Ingram and Sara's plans to retire, as the full might of the Empire came to bear on the frozen nation of Gyrland. Over the course of this conflict, the Gyrland Irregulars would come into regular contact with the Imperial army, and despite its best efforts would crack and buckle beneath the sheer weight of overwhelming enemy forces. The Irregulars were reduced to practically nothing, worn down underneath a deluge of enemy fire until they were no longer fighting effective. A particularly vicious attack on the Irregular's supply lines would grievously wound Ingram, and result in the death of his wife.

Hurt and angry, Ingram was approached by representatives of the Phantom Brigade- a legendary special operations unit seeking to replenish its forces to take the fight to the Empire. Ingram accepted without hesitation and was sent to Vinland to receive expedited battle-frame training. In part due to his familiarity with infantry and mechanized tactics, Ingram took to training well, and was among those deployed back to Gyrland to liberate it, alongside a host of others like him. Armed with experimental weapons and a bone to pick, Ingram marches against the Empire with a cold fury fitting of a Gyrlander.
Extra:
Amanda 'Cub' Feng - Ingram's 12 year old daughter, currently stationed on board the Phantom Brigade Crawler. Despite having spent most of her childhood ducking bombs and marching across destroyed battlefields, Amanda remains an ever bright and upbeat child. Relatively independent, and endlessly curious, Amanda can be seen wandering around the Crawler near constantly, at least when she isn't assisting the Phantom Brigade's supply officer. Despite her age, Amanda is surprisingly good with mathematics and statistics, making her an asset for the logistics corps.

OGR-0012 Ogre

Designation: OGR-0012 Ogre
Role: Assault
Weight Class: Heavy
Description:
A heavy duty battle frame designed for drawn out conflict, often times away from regular supply, the Ogre is extremely durable and surprisingly mobile given its size and armor, though its top speed is lacking compared to lighter models. Designed to be the spearhead of an advance, the Ogre is capable of engaging at medium ranges, though is most effective in close quarters, where its bulk and melee weapon systems can be brought to bear. A high output Therranite reactor provides a high enough power to weight ratio to grant it considerable agility in close quarters, and its heavy armor atop a reinforced skeleton allows it to handle considerable amounts of damage before needing to fall back for repairs. Maintenance for this machine is relatively easy, and its heavy suspension allows extra armor to more or less be bolted on as necessary.

While rugged and reliable, the Ogre has difficulty keeping track of targets outside medium ranges without assistance, and lacks significant indirect or precision fire capabilities. While a danger to infantry due to its nature as a battle-frame, the Ogre also carries minimal anti-infantry and point defense weapon systems.

Primary Systems:

• 'Beserker' Anti-Mech Close Combat Weapon System - The Beserker Anti-Mech system is a melee weapons platform reminiscent of a spiked kanabo or maul. While capable of being used in a single hand, an extending handle allows it to be used in two hands, granting it improved reach and mobility. A heavy and devastating weapon, a single well aimed hit to the cockpit from this glorified club is often capable of outright destroying a battle frame, or at the very least incapacitating the pilot inside from the blunt force impact. The mass of the weapon makes it equally capable of damaging enemy weapons and communication systems, or crippling it's mobility with a leg or arm hit. Simple, yet effective, so long as the user can get into range. When not in use, the weapon is stored in a sheath attached to the shield.

Secondary Systems:

• V90c 30mm Short Barrelled Autocannon - A general purpose 'carbine' styled compact autocannon in use by the Gyrland Homeguard, the V90c fires 30mm armor piercing incendiary shells from a 100 round box magazine. The V90 has a semi-automatic, 2-round burst, and fully automatic fire modes, and has a fire rate of 600 RPM. Up to 4 additional magazines are stored in compartments in the Ogre's legs. The V90c is effective at most engagement ranges, though its compact and lightweight nature reduces the accuracy of automatic fire at range. The carbine is stored in a folded state behind the back.
• Composite Combat Shield - A composite shield regularly used by Homeguard forces. It provides directional defense from ballistic weapons, and can absorb a decent amount of concentrated weapons fire. Mounted on an independent arm attached to the forearm of the Ogre, and has presets allowing a user to shift or reorient the position of the shield on the arm.
• Battle-Frame Combat Knife - An emergency close quarter weapon. Does exactly what one would expect a battle-frame sized knife to do. Can be mounted on the autocannon to act as a bayonet.
• Countermeasure System - a standard Countermeasure system not out of place on traditional armored vehicles. Carries chaff and smokescreen launchers to provide soft cover and light protection from optical sensors and sensor locks.
• 'Firecracker' Infantry Supression Grenades - Suitable for use against lightly armored vehicles, infantry and lightly armored battle-frames, the Firecracker resembles an infantry hand grenade. After activation from a timed fuse, the grenade releases a payload of miniature explosives and shrapnel over a wide area. While it does minimal damage to medium and heavy battle-frames, the concussive force of the grenades can interfere with sensors and sensitive equipment.
• Detachable 'Liquid-Fix' Tanks - A pair of detachable tanks mounted to the back of the Ogre are filled with 'Liquid-Fix' Therranite compounds. Interacting with the Ogre's Cobblestone Heavy Plating, a set of dispersal networks lining the underside of the Ogre's armor allow it to rapidly fix cracked and damaged armor components.

Prototype System:

• XBF-7 'Linebacker' Assault Booster - Even while using its thrusters to 'skate' across the ground, the Ogre and other heavy battle-frames can often find their land speed to be lacking. To assist in that, the Ogre has a specially modified high-output booster, granting it short, but sudden bursts of speed in combat, or enhanced leaps. The booster is too taxing on the therranite reactor and the battle-frame's structer itself to be used as a means of consistent transportation, and has a limiter in place to prevent damage to the system. The Linebacker Booster in its current state allows a few short pulses for quick repositioning or tackling maneuvers, or a limited burn for an extended charge.

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I know I said I'd do it earlier, but just because there are so many characters applications, I think I'll start writing Leah's thoughts/relationships starting with the accepted characters- I did a double take at the sheer amount of characters on @Ti's post

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@vietmyke, of course! You know for a fact that Lisa tends to burst into the gym/training grounds at least 7 times a week loudly challenging Ms. Eusebia to sparring sessions! And of course, we all know she bets next day's dessert on the winner.

@Frettzo

There's probably a scoreboard somewhere in the room, all in good fun of course

@Deja I think Kasp would give Leah a headache lol, but he might stumble in on a sparring session or two

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Leah Eusebia Clearwater

As the granddaughter of the famed Eusebia Clearwater and a former Illuminaire of the House of Eusebia two years in a row, this capable 5th year and telekinetic has a lot riding on her shoulders this semester.

Leah Eusebia Clearwater

◈ A p p e a r a n c e ◈
While still a young woman, Leah is quite tall for her age. Her figure is slender and lithe, with a lean build like that of an athlete. Though not bursting at the seams with brawn, Leah is impressively toned and sinewy, with a lightly tanned mocha skin. Long aqua blue hair falls below her shoulders and onto her mid back, faintly reminiscent of flowing water. Leah's eyes glint like aquamarines, and take on a faint glow when she uses her abilities, with similar colored markings underneath her eyes.

◈ "Oh! Sorry! I didn't mean to hit you that hard- I get carried away sometimes... Here, let me help you up." ◈

◈ N a m e
Leah Eusebia Clearwater

◈ S p e l l c a s t e r N a m e
Alacrity

◈ A g e, H e i g h t, a n d W e i g h t
17 | 5'8" (173cm) | 132 lbs (60kg)

◈ R a c e
Mystic

◈ G e n d e r
Female

◈ S e x u a l O r i e n t a t i o n
Bisexual

◈ Y e a r
5th

◈ P e t
A tuxedo Cait named Purrcival

◈ H o u s e
House of Eusebia

◈ I l l u m i n a i r e
No. Formerly Illuminaire for House of Eusebia for the 2 years prior.

◈ C l a s s e s

◈ Gifts

◈ Teamwork

◈ Physics

◈ Seraphim Piloting

◈ Portal Exploration

◈ Apprenticeship: Professor's Apprentice for combat related classes

◈ A r e Y o u O n Y o u r H o u s e ' s W a a g a T e a m?
No

◈ "Grandfather always said: There is no 'What if' there is only 'What is'. I figure he was trying to sound philosophical, but I suppose he just meant don't second guess yourself." ◈

◈ P e r s o n a l i t y
Brave ◈ Resilient ◈ Headstrong ◈ Amicable ◈ Lonely

Brave, sensible, responsible, Leah appears every bit one would expect of a descendant of Eusebia, and a child of a Royal Guardsman. Confident, and just a bit headstrong, Leah aptly fills the the role that's been thrust upon her. Personable and friendly, Leah is seen as a role model by many, and is extremely loyal to those she is close with. However, just behind the prim and proper facade, is a mere teenager, beginning to feel the symptoms of burn out and exhausted by the overwhelming expectations placed upon her by her family, the academy and her fellow students. Leah often feels alone, isolated from her fellow students, whether or not those feelings are misplaced. She fears that failing to be anything less than extraordinary means utter failure, and the fact that she was not designated as her house's Illuminaire for a 3rd year weighs heavy on her.

Leah is most in her element in classes and situations relying on physicality. While Psychiccers typically avoid physical conflict, Leah keeps in good physical shape, finding exercise and fighting as one of her few methods of therapy. Leah often espouses the importance of physical fitness, regularly reciting her father's adage: A strong body makes a strong mind. Leah is intense when it comes to contests and training, and occasionally needs to be reminded to cool off.

Generally not a stickler for rules anyway, Leah occasionally forgets that she's no longer the Illuminaire for her house, and wanders across campus during off hours from time to time.

◈ H i s t o r y
Leah Eusebia Clearwater is the youngest granddaughter of Eusebia the Stalwart, a grand hero of the 72 Years Liberation War, and whom both Leah and an entire house of the academy is named after. Her father is General Artur Galahad Clearwater, a prominent commander of the Royal Guard. With such a pedigree, it wouldn't be a stretch for one to say that Leah was born for war. Seemingly groomed for such a role, even at an early age Leah was being prepared for an inevitable fight against the Ni-Seraphi. In her childhood years, Leah was instilled with the ideas of martial discipline, as expected of one in her stature, and lived in adherence to a strict schedule. Lessons, tutors, drills, etiquette, the best the Eusebia family could afford, Leah's day to day childhood was strictly enforced.

While Leah's relationship with her grandfather was always warm and supportive, her relationship with her parents were considerably more cold and standoffish. Perhaps not exactly a lack of love, but 'taking it easy' was never something the Clearwater family understood. If Leah had time to relax, she had time to be doing chores, drilling with her brothers or the Guardsmen-in-training, or reading up on history and the Ni-Seraphi. Though only girl in a family of boys, Leah was treated no differently than the rest, and whatever expectations her father had of his sons, he had for her as well.

At the age of 13, Leah's powers began manifesting, to which her family took great pride in. Like her father, and his father, Leah was a Mystic. Also like her father, Leah was a telekineticist. Very quickly the Academy was contacted and Leah's potential was measured. They came to the conclusion was that Leah, a literal child, was destined for great things. The Academy was mandatory for Mystics, and thus Leah was admitted and sent off.

With the weight of her family's expectations already upon her, Leah threw herself headlong into her studies, forcing herself to meet said expectations no matter what the cost. When Leah wasn't in school, she was receiving private training from members of the Royal Guard- eager to win favor from her father. Skyrocketing to among the top of her house's rankings, Leah was even designated the Illuminaire for her house during her 3rd and 4th year in the Academy. To cap off her 4th year of school, Leah even bested a junior member of the Royal Guard in single combat. Riding that high, Leah returned home with her head held high, only to be deflated shortly thereafter. Even with all of the accolades and awards, it still didn't seem to be enough for her family.

Close to buckling under the expectations of her family, Leah approaches her 5th year with some measure of trepidation. She lives more or less entrenched in the shadow of her eldest brother, a star pupil that had made waves within the Academy some years ago. She still hasn't told her father that she is not the house Illuminaire again this year.

◈ R e p u t a t i o n
Leah is a well known student at the Academy, in no small part due to her lineage. Leah is regularly viewed as a role model student, particularly amongst younger members of House Eusebia, and is well liked by her teachers for her sensible nature and stellar grades. She is considered rather responsible and approachable, if a bit serious and intense- especially when it comes to exercising both body and mystic ability. There are a few rumors going about as to about why Leah is not Illuminaire again. Unsurprisingly, Leah is not particularly well liked by those in more delinquent groups or the troublemaking sort.

In her spare time, Leah can regularly be found practicing in the Dueling Room. Some say that she practically lives there.

◈ G o a l s
To live up to her family name, and join the Royal Guard. In particular, Leah shows aspirations to join the ranks of the Royal Seraphim Corps.

◈ R e l a t i o n s
◈ Eusebia 'Eusebia the Stalwart' Clearwater - Grandfather
◈ General Artur Galahad Clearwater - Father
◈ TBD

◈ "A strong body makes a strong mind, and a strong mind makes a kickass Psychiccer." ◈

◈ M y s t i c C l a s s i f i c a t i o n
Psychiccer

◈ G i f t
Telekinesis

◈ M y s t i c C o d e
A capable Psychiccer, Leah's primary talent revolves around using telekinesis to move and throw objects- and occasionally people- around. The concept is simple, yet effective, and is among the least 'invasive' of the Psychiccer talents- often having more in common with the various Elementalist talents. While capable of hefting heavier objects and people, Leah eschews sheer force for a more pragmatic and efficient use of her vitesse, often taking to a fight with a pair of heavy, oversized gauntlets and greaves, or a barrage of tungsten pellets. As a testament to her amount of practice, Leah is capable of fine control of her telekinesis, allowing her to strike with her gauntlets as though they were an extension of her own body. Using her gauntlets and greaves to strike from intermediate distances, Leah moves fast and strikes like a boxer or fighter, pummeling her opponents with a cascade of lightning fast jabs and combos to overwhelm their defenses, before swapping to heavier blows and objects as a finisher. Defensively, the gauntlets and greaves can be pulled in to ward off blows, and should strikes get past her guard, Leah is physically fit and hardy enough to shrug off minor blows.

More practically, Leah is often seen using her gauntlets to carry around her books or belongings, or assisting her during research or work as a second pair of hands. The gauntlets will often write notes as she pours over textbooks, or checks her planner (notably, writing with her mind is faster than writing with her actual hands.) While capable of simultaneously controlling multiple objects, Leah's efficacy and fine control reduces exponentially as the number of objects increases.

Among other Psychiccers, Leah is regularly seen preaching the importance of physical fitness. After all, a strong body makes a strong mind.

◈ L i m i t a t i o n s a n d W e a k n e s s e s
Leah's ability to finely and precisely control objects affected by her telekinesis diminishes considerably as the number of objects increase. Leah can comfortably control up to 4 objects as though they were extensions of her own body. Up to 10 objects can be controlled with moderate to vague precision. Over 10- or particularly large- objects can be propelled in specific directions, but without finesse.

Objects or people under the influence of Leah's abilities must be corporeal in nature, and cannot manipulate most elements currently being acted upon by Elementalists. In order to manipulate objects, Leah has to either see or know what and where they are, and has no ability to influence things inside of closed systems (such as organs within a body). Likewise, objects already in motion- like gears or cogs, or flying objects require a greater amount of effort and concentration to arrest than objects that are already still, and the range of Leah's direct control is limited to a space relatively close to her (Ballpark around 50 feet or closer).

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@Frettzo looks like a workout buddy to me 😎

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>But not the girl with all the artificial hands

How quickly Corrine and her metal hands are forgotten lmao.

@Alfhedil

*Leah with her gauntlets*


Did someone say metal hands?

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4 is absolutely fabulous in every sense! I cleaned up some of these funky ones with variations. The extra arm is still in there in some of them, but in others it's not. And then, the last one, which I liked a lot, but the anatomy was a bit off as @vietmyke pointed out.

variations

@Mirandae

so pretty :O the right side of these sets I love

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@Ti 5 and 7 I love 😭

8 looks really good too, except for the angle of the lower body, unless I'm just not looking at it right

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@Force and Fury I like #6 with the magic fantasy equivalent of a vape pen