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Liberation 2375

In the not too distant, but distant enough to be called distant, future, several of Earth's best scientists discovered the secret to terraforming. By 2340, the terraformation and colonisation waves had reached the significant moons of Jupiter. Although not tyrannical, the Earthen control over the outer solar system colonies was held tightly, taxes are high, warrants are needed for nearly every important and wages are lower than ever before. Europa, one of the more intregral colonies declared independence from rule of Earth in the year 2373. Following the actions of the leading colony, several of the other outer colonies declared their independencies later in the year, or the next year. Europa and the other colonies slowly, but surely picked themselves out of the dirt, wages were rising, job opportunities grew, taxes were loosened and most of the warrants were deposed of. Europa quickly fell back into the shadows of Earth, in 2375, Earth sent hundreds of troop conveying ships and battleships to reclaim what was 'theirs'. Later in that same year, nearly half of Europa was under Earthen control, although this seems despairing, many Europan commanders believe this is due to the 'shock and awe' tactics the Earthen troops employed in their initial invasion. But now, Europan troops are entrenched in their positions; guerilla militia forces fight from the shadows, the armed forces hold the line and the navy harass the flow of enemy troops and reinforcements to Europa.

Setting
Rules
1. Listen to the DM.
2. No Gary Stus and Mary Sues etc.
3. Post in third person.
4. No godmodding.
5. Anything else that should be a rule that I have forgotten.

Making Your Character Sheet

Name: Please be realistic, no people called Wiakianboinson and so on.

Gender: Pretty obvious.

D.O.B: As long as their age ends up anywhere between 17-40 (RP is set at 2375), soldiers are supposed to be at the peak of their fitness.

Place of Birth: Your character can be born anywhere, it can be on Earth and they could've migrated to Europa with their families, if you want your character to have been born on one of the colonies (Moon, Mars, Ceres, Io, Ganymede, Callisto or Europa), as long as the location they have been born at is realistically named for a colony (think about when the French, Spanish and British colonised the Americas) I am okay with it, you could also use the locations given on the map of Europa above if you want.

Appearance: Pretty obvious.

Background: Are you a badass lawbringer who before the war worked to enforce the warrants? Or are you a recently graduated student who craps themselves at the sight of a gun? Also add how your character joined the Europan military.

Psychology: Pretty obvious.

Major Skills: Pick two of the following:
-Rifleman: This skill governs how effectively you use assault and battle rifles.
-Specialist: This skill governs how effectively you use SMGs and shotguns.
-Marksman: This skill governs how effectively you use sniper rifles and bolt action rifles.
-Gunner: This skill governs how effectively you use LMGs and other heavy weaponry.
-Light Armour: This skill governs how effectively you use light armour.
-Medium Armour: This skill governs how effectively you use medium armour.
-Heavy Armour: This skill governs how effectively you use heavy armour.
-Medic: This skill governs how effectively you use medical appliances and how well you work with first aid.
-Engineer: This skill governs how effectively you repair weaponry and mechanised equipment.
-Pilot: This skill governs how well you drive and pilot vehicles.
-Diplomat: This skill governs how effectively your skills of persuasion and inimidation are.
-Bomb Expert: This skill governs how effectively you use explosives.
-Technician: This skill governs how effectively you can use computers and other 'smart' technology.
-Athleticist: This skill governs how quick you can run and how far you can jump, as well as other athletic activities.

Minor Skills: Pick two of the above skills.

Equipment/Armour: Pick a helmet and piece of armour:
Helmets:
-E129 Mk2: The choice helmet for those that use heavy armour. A bulky and chunky helmet, crudely made by the company Europan Industries.
-OSTech Battle Helm: The choice helmet for those that use medium armour. A slick and well designed full head cover helment, made by the company OSTech.
-Ceres Syst. Hood: The choice helmet for those that use light armour. A tight 'knit' balaclave style helmet, the hood is covered in thin, strong and light plastic plates.

Armour:
-E129 Mk2: The choice armour for those that use heavy armour. A bulky and chunky armour, thick pieces of plastic are plated all over the armour in the style of the knights of the medieval ages.
-OSTech Battle Armour: The chouce armour for those that use medium armour. Very similar to what soldiers in the 21st century wore, except plated with thick plastic plating on the important areas such as the elbows, chest and knees.
-Ceres Syst. Armour: The choice armour for those that use light armour. Tight 'knit' body armour, covered by thin, strong and light plastic plates.

Equipment/Weapons: Pick a weapon:
-Ceres Syst. BAR11: A bolt action rifle. Slick and black, looks a lot like the Intervention, but without the scope.
-OSTech AR5000: An assault rifle. A predomintely white rifle, with light blue trimming, looks like the Type 95.
-OSTech MG4: A light machine gun. A black LMG. Appears to be an M4 Carbine with a drum magazine and a bipod folded up under the barrel.
-E202 Combat Shotgun: A grey combat shotgun, looks like the M1014 shotgun. It is semi-automatic.

*Note: Every character will always start off with a combat knife as well.

Character Sheet

Name:
Gender:
D.O.B:
Place of Birth:
Appearance:
Background:
Psychology:
Major Skills:
Minor Skills:
Equipment/Armour:
Equipment/Weaponry:

Characters You Need to Know

Name: Captain Andrew R. Davis
Gender: Male
D.O.B: 05-03-2333
Place of Birth: Houston, Texas
Appearance: A rather bulky and well built man. His face largely resembles a square and the bottom half of it is nearly entirely covered in facial hair. For hair he has a military grade, short back and sides, all brown. His eyes are brown. He is shorter than the average man.
Background: Although Andrew was born at Houston, he was quickly jetasoned into a life of colonisation. He lived on the Ceres mining colony, Jackson, for most of his adult life, before moving to Europa six years before the war, where he joined the Europan Navy Marines. His six years of commitment and willing to prove himself got him the rank of Captain. When the war began, he was immediately sent to New Illinois, along with the men and women he had under his command.
Psychology: Andrew is rather boring character to talk to, although this doesn't necessarily mean his life has been boring. His over-competitiveness has earnt him the jealousy and annoyances of his fellow officers and soldiers.
Major Skills: Gunner, Heavy Armour
Minor Skills: Bomb Expert, Engineer
Equipment/Armour: E129 Mk2 Armour, E129 Mk2 Helmet
Equipment/Weaponry: OSTech MG4, Combat Knife



Name: Lieutenant Jenny Graven
Gender: Female
D.O.B: 12-07-2348
Place of Birth: Williamson, Mars
Appearance: A lean and athletic woman with a thin, gauntish face. Her nose is dotted in freckles. She has long ginger hair which is held in a bun. The frame of her face and her cheek bones are rather boney. Her eyes are a light blue. She is average sized.
Background: Jenny was born in a facility on Williamson to two scienctist parents. At the age of eight she moved to Europa with her parents and four brothers, as her parents were to oversee the development of the planets biosphere. Despite her parents and brothers all following scientific careers, she choose to join the military; the Europan Rangers specifically, when she was 24. Her ability as a marksman and her proficiency to act calmly in stressful situations has gained admiration from her peers.
Psychology: Although not overly competitive, Jenny takes pride in her abilities and personally believes she can achieve a much higher rank before she settles. She is appreciated by the men and women under her command for her no nonsense orders and tactics.
Major Skills: Marksman, Light Armour
Minor Skills: Specialist, Athleticist
Equipment/Armour: Ceres Syst. Armour, Beret
Equipment/Weaponry: Ceres Syst. BAR11, Combat Knife

Notes Made Before the Start
*You character can be any rank up to Sergeant. We will also be using the NATO standard ranking system, but bear in mind, most ranks will not matter a little into the RP.

Player Characters

POMC's Character Justice's Character Kyle's Character Cowley's Character Baloth's Character

What ranks can we be?

I'll say at highest you can be a sergeant, but bear in mind, ranks will barely matter soon enough into the RP. We are also using the standard NATO system of ranking.

Name: Sergeant Kyle Chalmers
Gender: Male
D.O.B: 25 September, 2340
Place of Birth: Earth, British Isles
Appearance: Kyle has black hair and eyes that are just as dark and hard to read. His ears are slightly bigger than average. He stands at a height of 6ft. In conjunction with his impressive musculature, he is an imposing figure. He has a small scar on his nose.
Background: Kyle grew up on Earth. He lived in the British Isles. When he was fifteen, his family relocated to Europa, to get a better quality of life. His family was badly affected by the war. His father was killed. At seventeen, he joined the Europan military. He was involved in many conflicts and as a result was promoted to Sergeant.
Psychology: Kyle can keep cool under pressure. He also has a cruel streak, due to the fact that his father was killed by troops from Earth.
Major Skills: Rifleman, Medic
Minor Skills: Pilot, Athleticism
Equipment/Armour: OSTech Battle Helm, OSTech Battle Armour
Equipment/Weaponry: OSTech AR5000

Rebels? Europa has been invaded by Earth at an attempt to reclaim it, we are fighting on the side of Europa.

Ohh..... Now I feel stupid.

Now it has been accepted.

Name: Sgt. Rexus (First name is never mentioned)
Gender: Male
D.O.B: 2350
Place of Birth: Europa City
Appearance: About 6ft 2, broad but not massive, strong but not well defined. Short cropped brown hair, well shaved, and blue eyes. Keeps a go standard of personal discipline.
Background: Born in Europa, to two unemployed parents, Rexus knew how hard life could be under the heavy taxes. Rexus however, despite most people in his position, didn't resent Earth but rather understood the importants of unity throughout it and it's colonies. Rexus joined the police at 17 and quickly became a detective. When the war broke out he had little choice but to join, if nothing else, to protect the citizens from not just Eathen troops, but from the foolishness and inexperience of Europa troops.
Psychology: Rexus is reserved, but confident and will act quickly to defend his views. He's very cool and collected, and as a result good in a fight. He's also very inquisitive, which is what made him a good cop. He suffers a lot of resentment from fellow Europan soldiers and officers due to his beliefs that Europa should eventually go back under Eathern rule. He has considered turning.
Major Skills: Rifleman, Diplomat
Minor Skills: Medium Armour, Technician
Equipment/Armour: OSTech Battle Helm + OSTech Battle Armour (Medium)
Equipment/Weaponry: OSTech AR5000

EDIT: Demoted to sgt

I'm going to have to bang you down a rank to sergeant, but I can just do that for you if you don't mind, otherwise, you're accepted.

Name:Corporal Lucy Lyons
Gender: Female
D.O.B: 2350
Place of Birth: Europa city
Appearance: A fairly attractive young wowan with light blue eyes and shoulder length natural red hair that she keeps in a bun. Lucy is an athletic build and stands at 5 foot 6.
Background: A sniper by trade she has been in the Europan military since she came of age. She signed up due to her parents not wanting her too. Normally someone of her experience would be a much higher rank but her rebelious nature has prevented her from advancing. She also has considerable skill with tech.
Psychology: Lucy is rebellious and hardly follows orders making her a bane to most commanders.
Major Skills: Marksman and Athleticist
Minor Skills: Light Armour and Technician
Equipment/Armour: Ceres Syst. Hood and Ceres Syst. Armour
Equipment/Weaponry: Ceres Syst. BAR11

I'm guessing you mean 2350? Otherwise you are accepted.

Yeah sorry a Typo- fixed now.

No problem, you're accepted.

changed rank

Accepted now.

Yo.

Character Sheet

Name: Joseph Cummins
Gender: male
D.O.B: 2355
Place of Birth: New Manchester
Appearance: Short, stocky. Blonde hair buzz cut. Brown eyes.
Background: Born in new manchester, joined the air force after university.
Psychology: Calm at all times. Fairly intelligent. Quick thinking, always questions his orders, whether it is for more information, or the orders are just plain wrong. Very stubborn though, when he has his mind set on something.
Major Skills: pilot, technician
Minor Skills: engineer, diplomat
Equipment/Armour: ceres syst. Hood and armour.
Equipment/Weaponry: MG4

The highest I would permit is the Warrant Officer, which is the equivalent of the Sergeant in the Army. You don't have to get a rank to be accepted, but if you think it will help with your character, go ahead, but nonetheless.

Edit: I actually just noticed; place of birth: New Manchester, Background: born in London. Sort it out please.

You guys may be wondering why i'm going through the trouble of making sure you guys don't have higher ranks...I don't want the guys leading you to be usurped, simple as....mind who knows how things will turn out.

It is done.

Accepted cowley.

Thank you muchly, sir.

I just noticed that on the OP, my guy is 235.

I'm so in. I presume there's going to be some sort of armoured battalion, futurized tanks and stuff? I want to be a tank commander.

POMC S117 wrote:I just noticed that on the OP, my guy is 235.

Huh, yes you are, what age do you want him to be? I'll sort it out.

@Baloth: Yeah you can be, but the Europans don't have many tanks, so you are a rarity. The tanks kind of look like the Challenger 2 tank, but it's the entire top that rotates. It also has smaller jets on the side that rotate and allow the tank to hover over difficult terrain.

What aircraft are available?

It was a typo. It should be 2340 instead of 2140.