Alpha One (Ooc)

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Ok. Here it is. I’m not going to rush into it, because there may be still people to join. However, I’m going to get this OOC thread going for talk and characters and such. And, a little history:

The story begins in the year 2006. The world, technology wise and the like, is pretty much the same. Our characters (Well, most of them) are marines in the US Marine Corps. All of these soldiers are members of an elite reconnaissance team called Alpha One. They are a small team usually used in quick, silent, ‘invisible’ missions such as spying, small raids, federal executions and assassinations and the like. When this RP begins, the team is on it’s way to Iraq where a mission awaits them.

I have chosen, for this RP, that our Marines are Americans. Now, as you probably know, I am in fact Australian. However, Americans soldiers are more known and heard of, at least IMO. Also, I have chosen the ‘terrorist’ group known as Al-Qaeda as our Marines’ main enemy. Now, if anyone objects to either of these nationalities or in fact any racial difference in the RP, let me or someone else know and it will be changed. Any organisations or countries or the like I use in this RP are purely used to make it more realistic. So, if anything is offensive or you just plain disagree, please let me know so.

Ok. As far as character creation goes, here’s what you need to know: I’d like a name, a brief history, a personality and a brief description of the character’s appearance. Rank and Age are optional. However, if anyone is interested in a specialised rank, I need one explosive professional and maybe a sniper or two. Other note: I’m hoping to use a few military weapons and vehicles during the RP. These are not necessary if you don’t want to add them in. To simply say someone was carrying an assault rifle or a pistol is fine.

Ok. I’m going to wait for a while until we have a few characters before the game begins. Here is my character:

Name: Michael Tara

Age: 43

Rank: Captain of Alpha One

History: Michael was Australian born. His first twelve years of life were ordinary. However, on his thirteenth birthday, things changed drastically. His life exploded. First, he and his family moved across the country, from Adelaide to Perth. Here after only a few months, his father left without a word, taking most of the family’s money. After this, every night Michael’s mother and younger brother would argue about why his father had left. It wasn’t a friendly atmosphere. Michael himself seemed fine, and was climbing quickly at school. At one stage, he had been offered to skip year eight because of his performances. At nineteen, Michael left school after graduation and, after half a dozen part time jobs, joined the Army Reserve. This launched his career. By twenty-five, Michael left home and slowly made his way to America where he joined the armed forces. It only took a few years, for he was already a trained Marine, to become captain of Alpha Two. Then, at thirty-seven, Michael was moved up to replace the retired captain of Alpha One. At all times, his contact with his family is nil.

Personality: Michael is a very loud, comical soldier. Most of the time he’s happy to crack a joke and hear stories. He’s very sociable with his Marines. However, when mission time is ticking, Michael is deadly serious and deadly strict. If a training program goes wrong with a single hair out of place, his team would go over it until it was perfect. The military is everything to Michael Tara, and he respects it and his country/countries with all his heart.

Appearance: When off the job, Michael is fairly casual dresser. He’s average height, average weight and has a well trained body. He’s fast, usually, which is a major plus in the armed forces. When on the job, Michael is a different man. He is covered in combat webbing and camouflage style body armour. He wears no helmet in the field, though wears a red bandana around his forehead when on a mission. He usually carries a large M4 Colt Commando machine gun, along with an assortment of knives, grenades and a pistol or two.

Any questions? Just ask here, or PM me.

[EDIT:] Here are some pictures of Michael's Colt and one of his pistols, a Desert Eagle:

http://www.duta.co.uk/images/gunpics/assault/colt_commando.gif

http://rainbowairsoft.planetaclix.pt/page/reviews/desert.jpg

 

Here's my character. Let me know if you don't think it'll fit and want me to change it Lantus.

The character is the me who took another path in life. In reality, I dropped out of ROTC-Reserve Officer Training Corps, a program where university students take military training classes and summer training for four years, then upon graduating are commissioned 2nd lieutenants-the lowest officer rank- in the Reserve Army, with the possibility of joining the Active Army, they get money from the government for their studies and usually make a commitment of 4 - 6 years of service. I dropped out my sophomore year, before signing anything or getting any money. The first two years one can participate without signing up, kind of a way to see if you like the Army.

My character didn't drop out and continued in the Active Army.

Name: Scot Stephenson

Age: 37

Rank: Major, U.S. Army Military Intelligence

Languages Spoken: English, German, French, Russian, Arabic, Farsi

History:

1991 University of Iowa - B.A. in German and Investigative Journalism, commissioned 2nd Lieutenant in U.S. Army

Defense Language Institute - Monterey, CA Russian

1992 - 1994 Liason Officer for Wehrmacht and U.S. Army Germany

1994 - 1996 Military Attache for U.S. Embassy, Moscow, Russia

1996 - 1997 Defense Language Institute - Arabic and Farsi (the main language of Iran) and Advanced Officer Training School - Military Intelligence

1998 - 2000 Liason Officer for Saudi Arabian Armed Forces and U.S. Army

2001 Stationed in and around Afghanistan

2002 Military Attache for U.S. Embassy in Israel

2003 - current Stationed in and around Iraq

In realization of the limits of Communications and Surveillance Intelligence in the war against terrorism and the need for hard human intelligence, the brass in Military Intelligence have sent some operatives on deep undercover missions for the past few years. I am one such operative.

Currently I have five aliases in different parts of Iraq, as a vegetable seller, opium dealer, mute beggar, Al-Qaida recruiter, and U.N. Commissioner for refugees. Recently, many of my intelligence has caused a lot of missions to be started, many of them executed by Alpha One, and a few of the times I have had my ass pulled out of the fire by Alpha One. My CO has just asked me if I wouldn't consider attaching myself for a short tour to the Marine Corps and Alpha One.

Weapons: I usually have several pistols, some silenced, throwing knives, mace, sleeping gases, grenades, and small explosives hidden in whatever disguise I might be wearing. If at all possible, I have an uzi that I picked up during my stint in Israel hidden somewhere too.

[ August 13, 2005, 05:22: Message edited by: Scot ]

 

Your characters fine, Scot. Hope to start soon. Though, this thread doesn't seem very popular right now. I'll post the actual RP, no matter what, around this time tomorrow.

Ok, here's just a list of simple rules to follow while engaged in IC RP'ing in this game:

No powergaming. Keep any action at a realistic level, though the laws of science may be twisted a little.

The Marine team is going to be large, so I doubt all characters will be filled. Those who are left as NPC's will be controlled by all players, mostly the DM.

Combat: There are a few things I'd like you all to keep in mind for combat situations.
1. Unlike many other RP's that are set in a fantasy medieval era, this is completely modern. Therefore, getting wounded and killed is going to be a very easy task. Keep this in mind when playing, and don't assume that your character can fire away at an enemy and ignore the gunshots to his chest. Be realistic.
2. When in combat situations, NPC's (Marines and enemies) Are in the hands of all players. Once again, be realistic. Good and bad guys are going to get hurt and some will even die. Be fair, but be realistic.

Ok. For now, that's all I have to say. Hope to get going soon.

 

I'm in, I like this kind of RP. Hi to everyone aswell, probaly haven't noticed but i've haven't been around lately, well im back now. My character is probaly going to be a bit rough, if you have any questions on him, just ask.

Name: Damien Johnson Jr (nicknamed Junior)

Age: 28

Rank: Private

History: Damien comes from a 'perfect' American family. Lots of money, lots of success. It's expected from the family of one of the most respected soldiers of the US Army. Although all through childhood Damien had excelled in all areas of academics, he had never given much thought to pursusing his fathers career. Leaning himself more towards journalism and writing. But he could never have avoided the army forever, his family's reputation and his own skills (as well as his father calling in some favours) eventually saw Damien joining the army, it didn't take long for his potential to be seen and he was surprisingly quickly moved into the Alpha One team, where he was just has quickly brought back to earth, his new team members were more up to standard with him and he quickly lost his sort of pompus attitude he had developed over the last few years.

Personality: At first look Damien seems to be a quiet, shy, stay-out-of-peoples-way kind of person, but once he is comfortable with people he is hardly ever silent, taking part in anything and everything.

Appearance: Damien is of average height and build, he has longish(about ear-lobe length), dark brown hair that is partly sun-bleached hair and green eyes. A tattoo of a scorpian is clear on his left forearm

Weapons: Damien favours and assortment of light but effective weapons and lots of them, he doesn't like to feel unprepared. A Remington 11-87 semi-auto. shotgun is usually slung over his back, while two silenced Heckler & Koch MP-7's are found in holsters on either hip. Also his father's SIG-Sauer P220 handgun has a place in Damien's armoury.

Pic's and info on weapons:-

Shotgun: http://world.guns.ru/shotgun/sh24-e.htm
(The one in the second picture down.)

MP-7: http://world.guns.ru/smg/smg49-e.htm

SIG: http://world.guns.ru/handguns/hg55-e.htm
(the silver one, third picture down)

well yeah, is that alright with you Lantus?

[ August 15, 2005, 08:06: Message edited by: Terthe ]

 

I was interested in Station Phoenix, so here goes...

Name : Eli Bornut

Age : 31

Rank : Lieutenant

Origin : Canada

Appearance : Eli has tanned skin with a shaved head, originally blond. He has blue eyes, and he is around 6'2. He is well built and has slightly pointed ears.

Personality : He's nice and he is a people person. When he fights, he gives no mercy.

History : Eli was originally from Canada, but moved to the States in 2001. His parents are dead and he was an only child. He's gay.

Weapons : He carries two pistols with silencers and has a machine gun called a FG-42. He is trained in Karate and Gymnastics.

Hope that's okay. Give me some suggestions if ya have any.

 

Available for recruitment to Alpha One

Name : Hal Aeger (Wohali Agatoli Aeger)

Age : 28

Rank : Staff Sergeant

Appearance: Typical Cherokee Indian - 5 ft 11" weight 175 lbs. all muscle.

Personality : Quiet, doesn't talk very much. There is something about him that does attract people though they can't explain it. He is a gentle person and yet a killing machine.

History : Born and raised in Oklahoma. At 18 he joined the marines. Has received training at Camp Lajeune and participated in several Task Force ventures. He will probably remain in the Marines until he dies or is forced to retire.

Weapons : M16 Assault Rifle, M24 - SWS, Sniper Rifle, Side arms, M1911, Sig P220.

(To some extent this character is based on an actual person --no longer living)

 

So far, everyone has a good character going. I'm going to get the actual post going today, so keep an eye out for it.

@Irenicus: You're guys gay? This could be a very different aspect of the game.

 

he is? oh yeah, I see it now. Anyway, Lantus... shouldn't your character actually brief or marines in some way, so we know what's happening?
Edited my character slighty

[ August 14, 2005, 12:27: Message edited by: Terthe ]

 

The briefing will happen in my next post. Micahel likes to keep his team in suspense, believing that an impromtu (sp?) approach is always to best. I'm just waiting for people to post and join in.

[EDIT:]

Here is a picture of the Super Stallion:

http://www.au.af.mil/au/awc/systems/dvic305.jpg

Also: I have come to the conclusion that we have twelve soldiers on the team, and then Scot makes it thirteen. I am trusting you guys to use these NPC's realisticly, and please do not name any yet. This is purely because I don't want any new people to have to take over a pre-made marine. So keep NPC description brief.

[ August 15, 2005, 10:17: Message edited by: Lantus ]

 

Name: Nathan Leath
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Age: 17
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Rank: Unknown (like a Navy SEAL)
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Origin: Canada
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History: When he was very young he was taken from his family by a Japanese team of assassins who inevitably killed his parents. He father was a world renowned Canadian SEAL and his mother a well known scientist. The reason for taking their son is unknown but they have trained him hard in a secret training facility ever since. Now, on his 17 birthday he will do the mission he was trained to do his entire life... to destroy the Alpha One. For if he doesn't complete the mission he has been told to take a lethal pill or be hunted down and tortured to death.
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Other points: He misses his parents deeply and desperately wants to make his dad proud by doing something heroic. At the facility he was picked on by the other kids who were all Japanese. He dreams that one he will escape from the facility become a SEAL like his father and save the entire continent of America. He has tried to escape many times before but failed each time. Now was the day that he dreaded all his life.
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Personality: Nathan is shy and submissive. He is a dreamer which can be good but can also bring you down. He is very sensitive and very soft especially for animals and nature. He hates to do anything to hurt someone and also hates when someone hurts him. He loves the water and swims constantly. For training purposes and for leisure. He is fasinated with water too he loves the properties of it.
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Appearance: He has dark dirty blonde hair that looks like a silvery dark brown. He has deep blue eyes. His face is usually covered in dirt as well as his clothes. (He trains everyday and can hardly take any showers which he loves <he loves washing his hair>) He is about 6 feet tall. He wears what the facility gives him to wear. A colorful flying suit. A black night suit. A blue wet suit. A green scouting outfit. He also has one pair of blue bathing trunks with a white stripe at the top, jeans, underwear, socks, a t-shirt, a light sweater, a blue beaded double-hemp necklace with a dolphin (one of his favorite animals) on it, and a blue bracelet. Those were the only clothes items he was allowed to bring.

[ August 16, 2005, 19:43: Message edited by: Nicolas Hydre ]

 

Since for some reason I can't edit my post he also has his brown teddy bear that he still loves. He thinks of his parents when he clutches it.

 

Nicolas, form what I understand, your character is against Alpha One? Is that right? No biggy(actually kind of is i guess)... but it just seems strange that a 17yr old kid is hoping to destroy an elite squad of soldiers...

edit:
also nicolas, have you checked with the DM (Lantus) before introducing a whole new aspect to the RP?

 

Ok, Nicolas. Your character is hard to work with, but I'll try. Don't get to annoyed, if your against Alpha One, if Nathan is KIA before the post reaches it's second page. I'm simply saying, that ALpha One is one of few military units in the USA's Armed forces. They are one of the best in the world. Keep it realistic. Happy to have you on board, though.

 

What platoon shall i be from?

 

You can choose. You familiar with the Phonetic Alpahbet? If not, it's where special words are used for each letter: eg. Alpha, Bravo, Charlie, Delta, Echo. Those five are teh five platoons on board the Star. Alpha One, Bravo One, Charlie One etc. You can decide. Or, El could just be some kind of gaurd aboard the military ship.

 

Echo One it is

 

Hydre, you with us or what? If not, I'll have to take over your character.

 

I dont think he is...

 

Nicolas, I don't understnad a single part of your post, but I think it involves my character in some way. So two things, I can't really post, because I don't know what's going on, and also your not meant to control my character in any way.

 

Hydre: I think I and Terthe made the mistake of thinking you are controlling the man named Nathan. If you are, say so so we know. Also, Terthe, though it was worded confusingly, I think Nicolas' post says that he is trying to kill all his men before they assassinate Alpha One, then he will join Alpha One. Nic, keep in touch. We're all a little confused.