Derek Carter after attending a rare formal occasion.

CLASSIFIED INFORMATION
FILE # NT43258

Name: Derek Carter
Age: 23
Height: 6'
Weight: 162lbs
Affiliation: American Union, Ground Self-Defense Force
Rank: Private First-Class
Years of Service: 2 years

Personal Background:

Born into a family of survivalists who might've been considered nuts before the war, Derek had no distinct goals in life until the unveiling of Project Bishamonten. Derek was a civilian at the time, and vacationing in one of the Eastern European cities conquered by the European Empire as a result of border clashes in past years. One of the first sightings of Mobile Suits in combat had European forces on the run, and evacuation efforts paralyzed. Along with a small group of civilians and local police, Derek fought back and helped to lead residents of the hotel he was staying in to safety. Then the unexpected happened, he went back into the warzone which had enveloped the city. Reports are sketchy, but a large number of survivors claimed they were rescued by armed civilians. In almost all cases, they claimed that a foreigner fitting Derek's description was leading the rescue and evacuation efforts. After nearly three days of constant combat, European forces abandoned the city, and took the rescued civilians with them.

Shortly thereafter, Derek was deported back to Union lands, as it became clear that all three major governments would become embroiled in war. Without hesitation, Derek joined the Union Self-Defense Force in hopes of preventing another tragedy like the one he experienced in Europe. His two years of service have been partly as infantry, then eventually being assigned to a Mobile Suit as the Union began catching up with the rest of the world. He's taken quite well to piloting, becoming quite the marksman with the Leo's armaments, but not having lost the toughness and experience of an infantryman.

Personality-wise, Derek is rarely serious, aside from combat situations, and is known for making lame jokes, and has a habit of stopping fights with ice for some reason. He is also an occasional smoker, though secretly he's trying to quit. Derek avoids formal events whenever possible, but recent circumstances have forced him to attend them. Results of a recent brainwave test have classified Derek as a Newtype, a status that he personally chalks up to luck more than anything. Between that and his recent promotion to squad-leader, Derek feels that the military is just using him as a propaganda tool. He can't deny, however, that he's been feeling some strange things lately, and it's only getting worse.

[OOC NOTE: These NPC's are what I'd call 'paper newtypes', since there is no system in effect for newtype NPC's, they should be treated as normal NPC pilots in battles. The newtype part is only for rp purposes, and does not grant any additional abilities or XP to my squad.]

Members of NT1

The 01st Newtype Mobile Suit Team, or NT1, is a squad made up of pilots who have been classified as "Newtypes". This squad's nature is technically classified, but as a sort of scare tactic, minor details regarding them have been leaked to opposing factions. Between the rumor mill and the intentional leaks, most military personnel have at least some idea of NT1's existence. Often dismissed as a propaganda campaign, which is partially true, all members of NT1 have exhibited some manner of Newtype ability, and are working toward becoming a powerful force in the military. All members of NT1 pilot the OZ-06MS Leo, a multi-role machine that is built around an adaptable, 'do-anything' design. The Leo is faster and more agile than the heavy-duty Tieren, but better armed and armored than the airborne Aries and Flag models. The ability to cater to each pilot's strengths has made the Leo an excellent choice for NT1's primary weapon.


Private Samantha Wolfcastle

Childhood friend of squad leader Derek Carter, Samantha is an energetic, somewhat spontaneous person, who's childish traits often carry over to her piloting. Though her newtype abilities haven't noticeably surfaced, she was selected for NT1 based on her piloting skill. Her piloting style draws from childhood fencing training, and as such she excels at close combat. Her Leo is typically seen carrying only a "shorty" beam rifle and a shield containing a pair of beam sabers. Her goofy antics have led to some unique tactics in battle, sometimes even going so far as to dropkick an enemy with her mobile suit. Her unorthodox methods have served her well in combat thus far, but she lacks the experience of some of her squad mates.

Samantha, or Sam as her friends know her, likes to party, and doesn't seem very serious about military service. In truth however, she takes a lot of pride in her job, and hates being looked down upon by officers or ace pilots, friend or foe. She treats Derek Carter like a big brother, though to seem more professional(more likely because she thought it was more fun), she calls him 'Boss' while in the field.


Private Mike Rodgers

Ever the cool professional, Mike's abilities lend toward a skilled aim, which has defaulted him to the heavy weapons and sniper role. He doesn't mind, because in training he never truly mastered close combat and often suspected it would one day be the end of him. His Leo is usually outfitted with either a dobergun or bazooka, and while he sometimes opts for a beam rifle, he's never carried a shield and beam sabers. The Leo lacks a proper sniper weapon, but the accuracy of the dobergun allows for almost sniper-ranged fire support, and both it and the bazooka are perfect for attacking fortifications and heavy armor. Though he's been deployed in many different areas, he's never actually seen combat.

Mike disapproves of Derek's lax attitude as well as Sam's partying. Though he's far to professional to say it, he feels he would be better suited to leading NT1. Basically he's the stick in the mud of the squad.



Valeria Lockwood

Not much information is available regarding Valeria Lockwood. She holds no formal rank in the military, and appears to be part of some manner of newtype testing. What the members of NT1 soon learn however, is that she is one of the few artificial, or cyber-newtypes. Valeria was identified as having potential newtype traits as a child, and has been greatly cyber-enhanced in the years since. Like most cyber-newtypes, she suffers from mental instability, but takes medication to suppress the effects. Unfortunately, the medication also reduces her reaction time and overall awareness. If she goes a sufficient time without taking her medication, her piloting skills do increase, but she becomes very difficult to control and very violent even out of the cockpit. All said, on the meds she's roughly the same skill level as squad commander Derek Carter.

The decision to transfer such a pilot into a group that would undoubtedly reach the public eye was very difficult. General Williams remains staunchly opposed to cyber-newtypes, considering them as no-longer human. Despite this, and perhaps due to the fact that the rest of NT1 has welcomed her with open arms, Valeria is fiercely loyal to the Union and specifically her squad.

It goes without saying that Valeria has a few personality quirks, from oddly truncated speech to wearing a uniform that doesn't represent any nation at all. It's often said that her voice sounds angry, but that her words hold no malice, leading many to conclude impatience over anger. In combat, she'll arm her Leo to suit the situation, equally capable of handling any role the Leo can be equipped for. In the event she must fight on the ground, her genetically altered body is capable of impressive speed which supplements her hand-to-hand combat skills. Her proficiency with small arms is more than adequate as well.

Note to battlewriters: Of the Leos in my squad, the lvl3 is piloted by Valeria Lockwood, and the lvl2 is piloted by Samantha Wolfcastle. When purchased, there will be a lvl1 Leo piloted by Mike Rodgers, who until such time will be on standby(thus irrelevant to battles).