Threid
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Post by Threid on Feb 14, 2010 1:14:54 GMT -5
History
"Driven as a missile." /‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾\ Kyle enjoyed a rather normal childhood, working as a farmer on his family's plantation of rice paddies. He was a hard worker, and fascinated by technology, but he had to content himself with reading and minor tinkering most of the time; a rice farmer's salary could not afford the technology Kyle craved. When his family and farm were taken from him in a guerrilla conflict, his contentment was bent into determination: He would find a way to study the technology that he loved. The quickest way to tech on Earth was through the burgeoning Earth Federation; Kyle joined without hesitation.
Refusing to become bitter or withdrawn over the loss of his family, he threw himself into his studies with a zest that overshadowed his grief, and his work ethic quickly distinguished him among his peers. When he was finally selected to pilot a mobile suit, no one was less surprised or more pleased than Kyle. With his discipline and determination, what could stand in his way?
When Kyle was first assigned the Earth Federation Ground Forces, as the pilot of the Gundam Mass-Produced Ground Type (GMPGT), he stood out like a sore thumb. If his rural mannerisms and accent didn't give him away, his wide-eyed, eager stares certainly did. He was awkward in social situations, asked too many questions, and spent most of his time in the hangar, fawning over his mobile suit, or in his quarters, poring over his notes. He preferred to let others begin conversations, and tended to study social interaction, rather than the people with whom he was interacting.
The change was started by his fellow pilots in the 87th Integrated. Bigby Wolfe was probably the first to take Kyle under his wing, and though his motives were up for conjecture, the positive effect on Kyle was undeniable. He learned how to have fun, his understanding of jokes improved, and he began to see people as interesting and valuable in their own right. His leadership abilities also increased, as he was appointed to lead a group of pilots in battle. Though at first uncertain, he learned quickly, and The Beam Team became one of the most well-known teams of mobile suits in the 42nd Brigade.
The war itself has not left him or his unit untouched; many of his teammate have fallen in battle beside him, and their deaths have had a large impact on how Kyle views war, and helped crystallize his reasons for fighting. The men and women close to Kyle who have fallen in battle are: His family, Tack, Flack, Bigby Wolfe, Madelaine Moreau, Tybalt Karister, Lt. Ptolemy Gerard, Arieta Marius, Kelly Jones, and Nora. He decided that protecting people back home and honoring the memories of the fallen were his reasons for fighting, though he frequently re-evaluates his role in the war, and his reasons for choosing it. \____________________________________________________________________________________________________/ Personality
"Sharp as a beam saber." /‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾\ [/center] Excited to learn and eager to please, Kyle routinely ignores any eye-rolling or snickering targeted toward his enthusiasm; he is observant, not oversensitive. He approaches every new subject with remarkable dedication; were he not a quick learner, he would certainly spend too much time in his books or his mobile suit. Despite differences in background, culture and philosophy, he seeks to get to know others; he considers people to be more interesting than new tech, if less comprehensible.
In the cockpit, Kyle is focused and sure of himself. For the most part, he does things by the book or on orders, but he is confident enough in his abilities to make snap decisions when the situation calls for it. He prefers to think things through rather than acting on impulse; his reflexes aren't quite as sharp as other pilots', but his battlefield awareness and strategy are above average.
Though he enjoys social activities, he has become more reserved, having realized that he may lose any of his brothers and sisters-in-arms before the war ends. To say that he fights for vengeance would not be far from the truth, but that is not how Kyle would describe it. He fights to protect the people of Earth, and to honor the memories of his friends who have died in the war. \____________________________________________________________________________________________________/ Appearance
"Clean as a whistle." /‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾\ Kyle maintains his personal appearance with a discipline that has not faded during his time in the EFGF. His military appearance is textbook-perfect; he cares fondly for his uniform. When he walks, it seems as if he just might start running. He never slouches. His mobile suit and cockpit, like his uniform, are kept in near-perfect condition. He takes no personal items aboard, apart from photographs of everyone close to him who has died in the war. He has said that they help him channel his focus and remind him of his reasons to fight.
Recently, Kyle has become more relaxed about his personal appearance; he doesn't cut any corners, but he understands that following strict military protocol is not proper at all times. He thanks Lts. Gerard and Reaves for this insight, and strives to find the balance between them. \____________________________________________________________________________________________________/ |
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Threid
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Post by Threid on Feb 14, 2010 5:19:10 GMT -5
Karol Ryder /‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾\ [/color] Name: Karol Ryder
Division: Earth Federal Ground Forces
Rank: Corporal (E-4)
Mobile Suit: GM Command
DOB: 0058.04.05
Height: 161 cm
Weight: 88 kg
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Blonde
Appearance:
"Comely"
Karol cuts a fine figure in his Federation forces uniform, and he knows it. He walks with an unnatural grace that turns the heads of his female peers, and inspires envy or scorn in men.
Personality:
"Confident"
Fresh out of school, Karol is ready to meet any challenge that life in the military throws at him. He is similar to Kyle, in this respect, but he has a hard time following protocol, when it he judges it to be too ponderous or unnecessary.
History:
"Clear-Cut"
Karol comes from a long line of military service. His older brother has already died serving the Federation, and his father is an officer somewhere in the Federation fleet. Karol's entry into the military was no surprise to anyone. He graduated near the middle of his class, majoring in theoretical physics and mathematics.
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Post by Threid on Mar 9, 2010 18:22:45 GMT -5
Kelly Jones /‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾\ [/color]
Division: Earth Federal Ground Forces
Rank: Private (E-1)
Mobile Suit: GM Command
DOB: 0059.05.27
Height: 151 cm
Weight: 58 kg
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Blonde
Appearance:
"Fine"
Kelly is average-looking, just over five feet, and reasonably fit.
Personality:
"Foxy"
She lives with a boldness that belays her looks, and is fond of innuendo and double entendres. In combat, she can be reckless, but she has enough skill and experience to get out of most sticky situations with most of her mobile suit intact. She is a team player, but enjoys glory, when she can get it.
History:
"Foiled"
Raised on earth, she was on track to become a PhD student before changing her career path and entering the EFGF. She never finished her studies, and her low rank reflects this. Secretly, she hopes to rise through the ranks to an officer one day, or complete her PhD in experimental physics.
Upon joining The Beam Team, she became romantically-involved with Karol Ryder. Their relationship made Kyle uncomfortable, but she and Karol grew close quite quickly. Kyle never really interacted with her apart from Karol; he did not want Karol to feel that he was trying to make a move on Kelly, who would have laughed if she knew why Kyle avoided her.
Kelly is MIA, presumed dead, following a fierce battle with the Zeon Expeditionary Force.
\____________________________________________________________________________________________________/ Ptolemy Gerard /‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾\ [/color] Name: Ptolemy Gerard
Division: Earth Federal Ground Forces
Rank: 2nd Lieutenant (O-8)
Mobile Suit: Guncannon HDT
DOB: 0028.05.24
Height: 181 cm
Weight: 98 kg
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Grey
Appearance:
"Stiff"
Lt. Gerard is seldom seen out of uniform. He does no more and no less than is required by regulation in regard to his appearance. His hair is kept trimmed short. He is rather stocky, with a round face, white teeth and thick eyebrows.
Personality:
"Strict"
Regulation and protocol dominate Lt. Gerard's interactions with others. He rarely makes personal inquiries, unless he decides that doing so would be polite or expected. He is disciplined, stubborn and difficult to get along with.
History:
"Stuck"
Lt. Gerard has served in the military for over 40 years, having joined as soon as he was eligible. He began by piloting prototype fighters, and was assigned to pilot the Guncannon, despite his age, because there were few others qualified to pilot it.
Gerard insisted on The Beam Team following proper protocol, but after a scheme by Max Reaves and Aurem Senaiha overloaded him with protocol, he was willing to compromise when reasonable. He was a strong leader for The Beam Team, and it is thanks to him that the name became their official callsign.
Gerard was killed leading The Beam Team in an assault on Dren's fleet.
\____________________________________________________________________________________________________/ Tybalt Karister /‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾\ [/color] Name: Tybalt Karister
Division: Earth Federal Ground Forces
Rank: Corporal (E-4)
Mobile Suit: RGM-79 (GM)
DOB: 0049.11.17
Height: 172 cm
Weight: 67 kg
Eyes: Hazel
Hair: Brown
Appearance:
"Cat"
His uniform is kept in impeccable condition, though Tybalt is known for trying to add a bit of "flair" to standard military dress. He habitually wears strong cologne, and a long feather adorns his hat - when his superior officers let it slide, that is. When he isn't slinking, he's strutting. He always appears amused, but rarely allows his smirk to grow into a genuine smile.
Personality:
"Fox"
Tybalt does wordplay like swordplay; his words are frequently sharp, pointed and penetrating, and always calculated. Few can keep up, and more often than not, his remarks alienate him from his peers. He tends to come across as a bit callous and spectacularly aloof. His quest to find someone who can verbally spar with him has left a trail of wounded egos behind him. And he uses a ridiculous amount of alliteration.
History:
"Tiger"
Tybalt has shown great promise as a pilot during his short career; and he battles with a cool ferocity that often surprises his enemies. Tybalt was raised in Western Europe by his widowed mother, who set him on a path to become a professor of literature. Tybalt wasn't completely against this plan, and devoured every book that was given him to read.
Before the war started, Tybalt set aside his books for a while to pursue a short career in the military - "for literary reasons," he said - though no one really understood what he meant by it. His service contract is set to expire 0080; no one knows whether he will renew it or return home to dive back into his books.the military academy, with a focus on military-applied science and piloting.
Tybalt was amused by the antics of Gerard, Kyle and Madelaine during his service on The Beam Team. He contributed humor to otherwise-tense situations, and liked the team more than he ever let on.
Tybalt was killed fighting Cima Garahau during an assault on Haman's ship.
\____________________________________________________________________________________________________/ Madelaine Moreau /‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾‾\ [/color] Name: Madelaine Moreau
Division: Earth Federal Ground Forces
Rank: Private First Class (E-3)
Mobile Suit: RGM-79 (GM)
DOB: 0031.03.12
Height: 197 cm
Weight: 98 kg
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Grey
Appearance:
"Buff"
Madelaine's height might lead one to believe she was raised on the moon, were it not for her decidedly heavy build. She exercises regularly, but in the weight room, not the running track. Her face is not lined with worry or wrinkles yet. She is, as she says, "remarkably preserved."
Personality:
"Tough"
Her imposing figure can be off-putting, but Madelaine makes up for it with a kind face and developed sense of humor. She is slow to take offense, and those who try to rankle her at-ease demeanor often find themselves thrown off-balance with an unexpected repartee. She is a kind person, though she takes pains to avoid being seen as such. Given the choice between fixing a machine or fixing a person, she'll take the machine any day.
History:
"Rough"
Raised in Côte d'Ivoire, Madelaine enlisted in the EF as soon as she was old enough, to escape the civil war that wracked her country. She showed some promise on the battlefield, and was placed in a Type 61 tank unit. There, she met the man who was to be her husband. After a good many years of happiness, he was killed in a training exercise, and Madelaine began to care less about fighting, and more about fixing. She was transferred to a team of mechanics soon after, where she worked contentedly for a number of years.
After the war started, Madelaine's skills as a tank driver were noticed by her commander; he asked her to pilot a GM. She declined at first, and was assigned as a mechanic to the 87th Integrated Fleet. Upon meeting other GM pilots, most greener than she had ever been, she grudgingly accepted the invitation to pilot the newfangled mobile suit. Since then, she's developed an affinity for her new machine, though her old habits as a tank driver often show through in her assault tactics.
Madelaine regarded Kyle as her younger brother, and did everything she could to foster the quirky kid's development. She respected her young commanding officer, despite the age difference between them. When Gerard came to take command of The Beam Team, she remained respectful, but completely approved of Lt. Reaves' plan. She was an excellent mediator.
Madelaine was killed fighting Cima Garahau during an assault on Haman's ship.
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