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BizarreLolliName: Cora Laurent
Age: 30
Gender: Female
Ethnicity/Nationality: Scottish/American
Former Unit: Long Range Recon Unit
Prior Unit/s 25th Infantry Division, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team - Sergeant
Role: Designated Marksman
Physical Description:
Skillset:
History:
Psychological Profile:
Equipment:
Head/Face
-LW ACH Helmet with attached comms and NVG, Flashlight attachment available
Body
-Standard Army combat uniform (Modified to give out low IR Signature) has pouches for six 7.62 Mags, Compass/GPS, Ear protection, Penlight w/ Filter, Camo Paste and binoculars. Belt with several pouches and holders containing: First aid kit, Water canteen, Whistle, Insect repellent, Survival gear, Combat knife and flashlight
Pack
-Spare first aid kit, Food rations, Spare Mags, clothing, outdoor sleeping kit etc
Primary Weapon
- HK417A2 Semi Automatic - enlarged assault rifle designed for long range use, higher accuracy and penetration, but lower rate of fire and smaller ammo capacity than standard assault rifle.
Sidearm
-M1911A1 - Four magazines, .45ACP. Gun attached in holster on the left side
Optional
-Ghillie Suit
Age: 30
Gender: Female
Ethnicity/Nationality: Scottish/American
Former Unit: Long Range Recon Unit
Prior Unit/s 25th Infantry Division, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team - Sergeant
Role: Designated Marksman
Physical Description:
Cora has an inverted triangular face shape with her forehead being wider than her jaw and her face narrowing to a pointed chin. High defined cheekbones and her light weight give her face a gaunt, angular appearance. She has never been called pretty or beautiful as her eyes are a little too large, her mouth a little too wide but she has been described as striking or arresting. Her eyes are a vivid green and dominate her face. Her hair is a dirty blonde in colour and reaches mid back (on duty its pinned up) Her physique would probably best be described as athletic with long legs and a lean musculature bordering on skinny. She is not skin and bone however, and has a healthy amount of muscle and fat. Her bust is on the smaller side (B-C cup) but appears somewhat larger due to her weight and small hips and stomach.
When off duty she makes the most of being able to dress in a feminine fashion and her style is a mixture of hippy and bohemian flavors with long flowing skirts, baggy or ripped vests and shawls. She has also been seen in bohemian style maxi dresses and is never without her favorite pair of faded brown cowboy boots. She likes big belts and wears multiple necklaces and silver rings
When off duty she makes the most of being able to dress in a feminine fashion and her style is a mixture of hippy and bohemian flavors with long flowing skirts, baggy or ripped vests and shawls. She has also been seen in bohemian style maxi dresses and is never without her favorite pair of faded brown cowboy boots. She likes big belts and wears multiple necklaces and silver rings
Skillset:
Weapons Operation and Maintenance
Expert Pathfinder(Gradated Pathfinder School)
Expert Marksman (Graduated Sniper School)
Infiltration
Special reconnaissance and observation,
Surveillance and target acquisition
Intelligence gathering
Black belt in American Kenpo
Skilled in Survival skills for various terrains
Expert Pathfinder(Gradated Pathfinder School)
Expert Marksman (Graduated Sniper School)
Infiltration
Special reconnaissance and observation,
Surveillance and target acquisition
Intelligence gathering
Black belt in American Kenpo
Skilled in Survival skills for various terrains
History:
Born in a small town in southern Louisiana to a Scottish mother (Moira) and American father (Jack). Her mother (qualified MD and surgeon) met her father (Captain in the US army) in London where she was attending a medical conference and he was on leave visiting friends. After a long distance relationship for several years Moira emigrated to America and settled down in Southern Louisiana, Jack retired from service and became a deputy in the Sheriff's department. Cora was an only child and, after her mother died when she was ten from Cancer, was raised by her father. Not that you could really call it raising as her father basically ignored her as much as possible (he had no idea how to relate with her) and focused entirely on his job becoming a workaholic to deal with his grief.
Therefore Cora basically raised herself and any time she was not in school she spent roaming the woods and bayou's around her home. She only returned home to sleep and eat which was just fine with her father. Surprisingly given the absence of a parental figure Cora did not rebel against her father and did not 'go off the rails' as many had thought she would. What they didn't realise was that Cora had decided at an early age to work hard and escape the small town as soon as she was old enough. And so she worked hard and graduated school with very good grades. She immediately enlisted with the US Army. Her father was against her decision, he was an old school soldier who did not believe women had a place in the military especially on the front line, but Cora had stopped listening to him years ago.
After basic and AIT infantry training she was assigned to the 25th Infantry Division, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team based in Hawaii, and she trained there until 2007 where she and the team were deployed on a 15 month tour to Baghdad, Iraq in support of the “surge” and she excelled there proving her skill as a marksman and scout. They remained there until 2010 when they were re deployed to Afghanistan, she served in various places such as Salah, Din, Diyala, and Kirkuk Provinces where her team conducted safety and stability operations. Cora, used to roaming the wild alone, was adept at scout/recon duties and this coupled with her natural marksmanship meant that she served in this capacity throughout her time with the unit. Though surrounded by violence Cora loved what she did and felt she had found a home with her unit. But after their tour in Afghanistan was over their team was re directed to more training and administrative deployments. Cora grew restless and with the full support of her CO she applied for, and was accepted, into Sniper School at Fort Benning in Georgia.
She completed her training there and from then until six months ago she served in the Army's Long Range Surveillance Unit again as a Marksman and Scout. Though she enjoyed her time in the unit she was removed from active duty after being attacked by soldiers from another unit when she in between missions. She defended herself sufficiently that they did not succeed in their attempt to rape her and she was able to get away but she was injured and so was sent back to the US. She and the soldiers involved were subject to a full investigation which Cora assumed would get to the truth of the matter. But the men's unit closed ranks and the investigation could find no evidence of the attack and so the men were sent on their way with clear records. Though Cora officially also had a clear record she was assigned desk duty in fort Benning and it was made clear that she was a reminder of a stain on the army's reputation. As soon as she heard of what Centurion were offering she joined them at French Guyana.
Therefore Cora basically raised herself and any time she was not in school she spent roaming the woods and bayou's around her home. She only returned home to sleep and eat which was just fine with her father. Surprisingly given the absence of a parental figure Cora did not rebel against her father and did not 'go off the rails' as many had thought she would. What they didn't realise was that Cora had decided at an early age to work hard and escape the small town as soon as she was old enough. And so she worked hard and graduated school with very good grades. She immediately enlisted with the US Army. Her father was against her decision, he was an old school soldier who did not believe women had a place in the military especially on the front line, but Cora had stopped listening to him years ago.
After basic and AIT infantry training she was assigned to the 25th Infantry Division, 2nd Stryker Brigade Combat Team based in Hawaii, and she trained there until 2007 where she and the team were deployed on a 15 month tour to Baghdad, Iraq in support of the “surge” and she excelled there proving her skill as a marksman and scout. They remained there until 2010 when they were re deployed to Afghanistan, she served in various places such as Salah, Din, Diyala, and Kirkuk Provinces where her team conducted safety and stability operations. Cora, used to roaming the wild alone, was adept at scout/recon duties and this coupled with her natural marksmanship meant that she served in this capacity throughout her time with the unit. Though surrounded by violence Cora loved what she did and felt she had found a home with her unit. But after their tour in Afghanistan was over their team was re directed to more training and administrative deployments. Cora grew restless and with the full support of her CO she applied for, and was accepted, into Sniper School at Fort Benning in Georgia.
She completed her training there and from then until six months ago she served in the Army's Long Range Surveillance Unit again as a Marksman and Scout. Though she enjoyed her time in the unit she was removed from active duty after being attacked by soldiers from another unit when she in between missions. She defended herself sufficiently that they did not succeed in their attempt to rape her and she was able to get away but she was injured and so was sent back to the US. She and the soldiers involved were subject to a full investigation which Cora assumed would get to the truth of the matter. But the men's unit closed ranks and the investigation could find no evidence of the attack and so the men were sent on their way with clear records. Though Cora officially also had a clear record she was assigned desk duty in fort Benning and it was made clear that she was a reminder of a stain on the army's reputation. As soon as she heard of what Centurion were offering she joined them at French Guyana.
Psychological Profile:
Cora is not the easiest person to be around, she's not nasty or malicious but suffers from a lack of tact and will speak her mind with a directness that often makes others wince. She does have a sense of humor though it is dry and leans toward the darker side, unsurprising given all she has seen and done. She is affectionate by nature and likes to be around others though only on her terms, she doesn't really like crowds as she finds them too noisy and too containing. She is somewhat of a free spirit and does not like to be controlled or constrained by others which is why small units work best for her.
Until the incident that severely injured her, by her fellow soldiers, Cora was a bubbly flirtatious woman who wore her heart on her sleeve and showed her emotions openly. She refused to become cold and distant as so many of her fellow soldiers did, to her it was important to maintain your humanity even at the worst of times. But the attack wounded her in more ways than one and she lost her natural tendency to smile and laugh, instead becoming harder and more cynical, her sarcasm took on a harder edge and her humor became darker still. She threw herself into her work and never dealt with the emotional ramifications of what happened to her. She does not trust easily any more, especially men, and so it takes a hell of a lot for her to do so. Side note: Cora has a strong deep south accent.
Until the incident that severely injured her, by her fellow soldiers, Cora was a bubbly flirtatious woman who wore her heart on her sleeve and showed her emotions openly. She refused to become cold and distant as so many of her fellow soldiers did, to her it was important to maintain your humanity even at the worst of times. But the attack wounded her in more ways than one and she lost her natural tendency to smile and laugh, instead becoming harder and more cynical, her sarcasm took on a harder edge and her humor became darker still. She threw herself into her work and never dealt with the emotional ramifications of what happened to her. She does not trust easily any more, especially men, and so it takes a hell of a lot for her to do so. Side note: Cora has a strong deep south accent.
Equipment:
Head/Face
-LW ACH Helmet with attached comms and NVG, Flashlight attachment available
Body
-Standard Army combat uniform (Modified to give out low IR Signature) has pouches for six 7.62 Mags, Compass/GPS, Ear protection, Penlight w/ Filter, Camo Paste and binoculars. Belt with several pouches and holders containing: First aid kit, Water canteen, Whistle, Insect repellent, Survival gear, Combat knife and flashlight
Pack
-Spare first aid kit, Food rations, Spare Mags, clothing, outdoor sleeping kit etc
Primary Weapon
- HK417A2 Semi Automatic - enlarged assault rifle designed for long range use, higher accuracy and penetration, but lower rate of fire and smaller ammo capacity than standard assault rifle.
Sidearm
-M1911A1 - Four magazines, .45ACP. Gun attached in holster on the left side
Optional
-Ghillie Suit