Sorry that I have not been active for the last few days ive been kinda out of it due to a car accident. But I am coming back slowly
Car accident? You're okay, right?.
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@Meophist Very cool ideas with Threshold and Pain, I love the scythe!
Well, that's one person who like the scythe, and one person who prefers the sword. Feedback is complicated.
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Well because I fell i must do something here i will post chapter1 of my "secret" project.
Now before i do I feel I must give a bit of a disclaimer;
1) this is the story of what came to mind when Fuyu asked
2) this was written in one sitting so it is kinda rough due to lack of revision.
3) this is not currently intended for any form of Sound Stage or combined Fic use. for now it is more like a nightmare.
4) Military ranks may be off if so please forgive me ^^
5) general I'm sorry for any mistakes ^^ 6) this was written before the team had names^^ Please try and guess who is who^^
there names are in no particular order; Daniel, Aoi, and Ken(currently being renamed, and Treu <the last member>)
Spoiler for I hope you like it comments welome ^^:
Spoiler for the cause Chapter 1:
EDIT: bold speakers name. EDIT#2: adding spaces and page breaks
PERSONAL LOG Alexander I.
The Day My World Stood Still
Alex was eating lunch with his squad when all of a sudden a class 1 communication window opened in front of him. Alex: Hu.. what’s this? *begins reading * Squad member 1: Hay Alex, what’s that? Squad member 2: It’s a class 1.. What’s going on Alex.
*Alex is oddly quiet* Squad member 3: Alex?? Alex: I have to go, NOW! *Alex quickly gets up and starts heading toward the exit* Squad member 1: Something’s up, did you see the look on his face? Squad member 4: Ya he was pale. Something must be seriously wrong. I’ve never seen him look like that. Alex: <Azura, Setsuna! I need you now.>
{May 6, xxxx> All communication lost with the “Nadia” last transition leads TSAB officials to believe it was caught in a surprise attack. Information labeled as Classified, leaked to Alex by unknown source.}
*outside of the mess hall, Alex breaks into a dead run* Alex: Ryu Set UP! Clyuno mode! Ryu: Yes Sir. Ryu: What’s going on Sir? Alex: something’s happened to the “Nadia”, they have lost contact with it. Ryu: Isn’t Ms. Cassandra on board that ship Sir? Alex: Yes, yes she is. That is why I need you. I want you to access ALL of the information there is on what is going on. Where that ship was heading , what there mission was, where they were last herd from EVERYTHING, and I don’t care if I have the clearance for it, I want it all. Ryu: Sir there is more that you are not telling me isn’t there. Alex: Yes, They higher ups think it was an attack. That is why I need that information, and I meant it I don’t care if I have clearance or not if you have to use brute force entry methods to get it, then so be it. Ryu: But Sir isn’t that against regulations? Alex: Yes it is, but right now I don’t care?? Ryu: Yes Sir! … Permission to speak freely Sir? Alex: Yes of course Ryu. Ryu: She’ll be ok Sir, I’m sure of it. Alex: Thanks Ryu.
*Azura and Setsuna arrive, meeting up with Alex as he runs to central command.*
Azura and Setsuna: You called for us Miester?
*without even answering them Alex begins* Alex: Guardians of the sky and snow, Azura, Setsuna SET UP! *Unison Mode activated*
*Alex continues running down the hall towards command central; he explains what has happened to Azura and Setsuna on the way. * Ryu: Barrier Jacket Set Up, Uniform mode. Azura: A barrier jacket? You have never used one of those before. When did you program this? *feels a little useless because she usually set’s up Alex’s Armor* Alex: About a month ago, I figured it would be useful, for moving around command, it really has no defensive capabilities if just lets me use movement magic safely without standing out to much. But I would never dream of take this into battle, for any combat whatsoever I would need my Armor ^^ Setsuna: I see, but can’t you get in trouble for all of this? Having a barrier jacket set up within the main building, having a device deployed for no apparent reason, well at least you not actuality using magi… Ryu: Sonic Move. *used to get past a group of people around the corner* Setsuna: never mind you just did. Azura: Please calm down Miester, I know you are concerned but… Setsuna: You wont be able to help find her if you are locked up in the detention facility due to reckless behavior. Alex: I know girls, but right now I don’t care. Ryu: I would feel sorry for the person that tried to stand in Master Alex’s way right now.
*Alex reaches the door to command central.*
Ryu: Sir, I have the information you requested. Alex: Thank you Ryu, show me.
*Ryu begins displaying all of the information he has gathered.” Ryu: Sir I thought you would want to know I was traced, they know it was me. And I think the trace came from command central, I do not think they will be very happy so see us. Alex: It’s ok Ryu you are not at fault I am the one who ordered the search.
*Alex opens the door to command central.* Major Stevenson: ALEX what the HELL do you think you are DOING! You had better have… *is interrupted by Alex* Alex: *Looking directly at Major Stevenson* Give me a Ship. Major Stevenson: WHAT!! First you go and hack into our main database and steal classified information, now you are demanding a SHIP. Just who the hell do you think you are? Alex: I am Lieutenant Alexander IVANOV! And right now my WIFE’S ship is MIA. And I’ll be Damned if you think I am just going to sit here and pray that she is ok, and not do a thing to ensure her safety.
*long silent pause*
Major Stevenson: *Sigh* look Alex I know you are worried about Cass but I can’t just give you a Ship, even if I wanted to there are none in port right now, and… Unknown voice: The patrol ship “Asura” should arrive in port in about 8 minutes. Major Stevenson: Who the He…*turns around*!! *cough* Commander Yagami!! Pardon my behaviors I was not aware it was you. Hayate: Alex, I have already contacted Chrono, he has agreed to help. Alex: *shocked at what just happened* Thank you Ma’am. Hayate: Well you had better get going you don’t want to make Chrono wait. Alex: YES MA”AM! Ryu! Hayate: But don’t use ma.. Ryu: Teleportation. Hayate: … well never mind I guess.
I hope you liked it and I look forward to your comments ^^
Sounds interesting, although I'm not too sure if Hayate is that lax. Well, whatever. We haven't exactly seen Hayate do much in StrikerS yet.
Location: Currently Recovering in the TSAB Rehabilitation wing.
Age: 36
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Car accident? You're okay, right?.
Ya I'm ok, just a little sore and i haven't been able to think to clearly for since, but im ok ^^ thanks for the concern I do appreciate it
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Originally Posted by Meophist
Well, that's one person who like the scythe, and one person who prefers the sword. Feedback is complicated.
Isn't is always??
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Originally Posted by Meophist
Sounds interesting, although I'm not too sure if Hayate is that lax. Well, whatever. We haven't exactly seen Hayate do much in StrikerS yet.
Ya I'm not sure if she would be that lax either. Maybe she is the one that leaked the information to Alex... not sure Ya your right she hasn't done much, I wonder what she has been up to...
Location: In a place of extremes. From below freezing to above boiling.
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Ya I'm not sure if she would be that lax either. Maybe she is the one that leaked the information to Alex... not sure Ya your right she hasn't done much, I wonder what she has been up to...
Personally, I think it fits Hayate to be like that ^^. Helping the ones that need help and meddling a bit. Also, I wouldn't be surprised if she was the one who leaked 'Classified Information". Only higher-ups have acces to those.
He's very powerful, and I think his personality qualifies as gynous, so yes he's admitted.
I see (never thought to see him promoted to Ace rank, though )
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Thank you! I think I should do several OPs featuring the characters in groups. But when I have more time first!
You should :P
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Not just a loli villian, but several. I think it has been 7 since u last posted. Mine's the "Kamen Goth Psychic Vampire Loli with a Big Freaking Sword". What a long title.
Maybe I should go and create a "shota" villain to counteract the massive flood of loli antagonists, then
Spoiler for short description of the shota villain:
Name: Takeru (full name: unknown)
Moniker: Silent Bullet
Age: 12
Origin: Earth
Magic type: Neo Belka / Mid-Childa
Magic colour: blood red
Device: Little Buster
Device type: Armed Storage Device
Device appearance: sniper rifle
Description: a assassin mage hired by world governments to do the "dirty" works, Takeru is completely calm and well-mannered despite his status as the feared Silent Bullet. He never complains of his job and will do anything to get it done, even if it means confronting the TSAB Aces, his current assignment.
Class: Takeru is a Long-Range Bombardment type, and excels in Precision Assault. He usually employs the "hit-and-run" tactic and leaves targets completely stunned and bewildered at what has just hit them.
Takeru is originally a character from my anime competition submission, that I decided to alter a bit and make him fit with Nanoha Universe. More of him to come soon.
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OMG Fatal Fury, Fate Stay Night, Guilty Gear... And Hikki learned his Reality Marble from Sophia Alexei's half brother?! He really deserves to be one of the Aces.
Yes. Hikki is one of the only characters in my list who exists for multiple universes.
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Sophia: *summons Unlimited Imperium Vault* Hi~~ Just a little trick my oni-chan taught me. A11 U Tr4c3r b453 4r3 b310ng 2 uz! (Fires a million blades)
That's right, she also has a Reality Marble...
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Sophia: As if! Mines an original Noble Phantasm rather than a Traced clone, so don't put me in the same league as them. Kha: Don't say that! That--
Sees fuming Alexandra and Hikki
Kha: (swallows hard)
Suffice to say, her "holier-than-thou" attitude classic of her caster-class gives Kha Chrono-sized headaches sometimes...
you do know messing with a Chronomancer and the reincarnation of Arthur is a complete no-no, don't you?
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*knocked down*
That was long... and satisfying. Unlimited Blade Works seem to be a VERY popular spell to have these days, but each with their own variation. I wonder what it'll look like if Hikki, Alexandra and Sophia combine their versions into a single all-encompassing attack
*prepares for the end of the world*
I hope not.....
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BTW, on Whistling Gale, what do you mean..."reset" the target?
in my term (that is, Heart of Melting Blood) to "reset" a target involves a complex manipulation of time and space dimension to either:
send the target back to where and how it originally started, without any memory of the present.
erase the target from existence by completely disrupting its history and connection to the timeline.
In Hikki's case, his Whistling Gale usually "erases" the target rather than "destroy" it. It is an ability unique only to him since he obviously inherits the bloods of Chronomancer and Minamikaze clans.
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@tshouryuu: welcome, buddy. Hope you enjoy the stay
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Nakamura Hiro? What's this? The time-travelling Japanese is finally featured in Nanoha Universe?
To continue my new characters' profiles, here I give you Episode 02: A Peek into the Past parts 1 and 2. If you have missed Episode 01, check it out here!
Again I will be using Lowe's unique method of profile description, as I believe it makes the read quite fun.
Spoiler for Episode 02 - Part 1: Gwendolyn:
Episode 02: A Peek into the Past – Part 1: Gwendolyn
Natalia: Hey guys, what are you doing? Ashelyn: Lily, look! We found Gwen-chan’s profile! Natalia: What? Her profile? Let me see that.
Code Name: Living Relic Weapon #63 – Gwendolyn
Real Name: Sarah Alicia Lushien
Nickname: Gwendolyn
Gender: Female
Age: 15
Height: 5’2’’
Hair: Light brown, semi-long
Eye Color: Light blue
Origin: Mid-Childa; grew up in Dr. Scaglietti’s Research Facility #34
Magic Type: Mid-Childa
Magic Circle Color: Light Blue
Device: Leucosia (Staff)
Device Type: Magic Control Intelligent Device
Relic specialty: Apparently unlimited energy source
Magic specialty: Enhancement and Bombardment
Natalia: Sarah Alicia? I thought her real name was Gwendolyn. Iris: She decided to use her code name instead, as she does not want to remember the past. Natalia: … I never knew that. Rhea: The next page has some of her past.
Before she was found by Dr. Scaglietti when she was four years old, Sarah was part of the Lushien family, which was well known for their great linage of mages. However, they were better known at that time for their research on Lost Logia. This research was legal in every way, but as the experiments became more in-depth, the Time-Space Administration Bureau took notice and raided their house and laboratory, killing every one of the members of the family on the spot. Apparently, the Lushiens were close to finding out about some special properties of the Lost Logia, which the Bureau deemed top secret. Sarah barely survived the attack, but she was about to die.
Natalia: What the hell? Iris: Hmm. The Bureau knows more about the Lost Logia than what they make us think they do. Natalia: Those bastards… Does Gwendolyn know about this? Iris: Yes, Scaglietti told her a long time ago. Ashelyn: Poor Gwen-chan… Maybe that is why she always looks so sad when she is alone. Rhea: But she always looks so full of energy when she's with us! Natalia: Does she want revenge? Iris: I don’t think so. She doesn’t seem to hate them, either. Natalia: Well, I sure do now. Even if Gwendolyn doesn’t want revenge, I will… Iris: Hey, now. I don’t think Gwen would be happy if you did that. Rhea: I agree with Natalia-san, though. I won’t forgive those who hurt Gwendolyn-san. Iris: Hehe. You sure are protective when it comes to Gwen… Rhea: I… When I first came to this facility, I was all alone. She was the first to ever talk to me, and she… she gave me a name… If it wasn’t for Gwendolyn-san, I wouldn’t be here right now. Iris: … Sorry for saying that… Rhea: Oh, don’t be! I’m very happy to have met her, and now I’m very happy to be with all of you.
It was then when she was taken in by Dr. Scaglietti, who went to the scene to check for the remaining of the experiments. She has since been used in various Relic-related experiments. In this facility, she was given the code name “Gwendolyn”.
Gwendolyn, age 8. While in our monthly Relic compatibility experiments, we lost control over Gwendolyn and she tried to take her own life. […]
Ashelyn: *shock* Natalia: …
[…] Thankfully, soon after the incident, we have seen a girl named Iris, code name Aeolos, come in contact with Gwendolyn everyday. Ever since then, Gwendolyn has changed a lot and has cooperated with us a lot more during the experiments.
Natalia: I can’t read any more of this… Ashelyn: … Rhea: So you have known Gwendolyn-san for a long time, Iris-san? Iris: Yes. I’m glad I met her, too, or I wouldn’t have tolerated any more of this myself…
Natalia skips ahead a bit.
Gwendolyn, age 14. This is incredible. Gwendolyn’s compatibility level with our 60th Relic has reached 96%, the highest level we have ever attained. We have yet to find any abnormal qualities in this Relic; however, it apparently has an unlimited amount of energy. If this Relic becomes Gwendolyn’s Linker Core, she has the possibility of having unlimited stamina for casting spells.
[…]
Gwendolyn, age 15. Gwendolyn has shown a lot of confidence during battles. She is always well-composed and would not hesitate to kill someone if the need arises. She told us that she doesn’t like killing people, but sometimes it has to be done. We gave Gwendolyn a modified Intelligent Device, the staff “Leucosia”. The device’s AI was enhanced for multitasking, so that it could help Gwendolyn maintain and organize different types of Enchantments at the same time.
Natalia: And that’s the end of it. Iris: Yeah, it doesn’t have the latest information. Natalia: Hey, aren’t our profiles also around here somewhere? Iris: Probably.
Spoiler for Episode 02 - Part 2: Iris:
Episode 02: A Peek into the Past – Part 2: Iris
Rhea: Hey, I found Iris-san’s profile.
Code Name: Living Relic Weapon #59 – Aeolos
Real Name: Iris (Last Name unknown)
Gender: Female
Age: 17
Height: 5’5’’
Hair: Silver, long
Eye Color: Light red
Origin: 56th Non-Administrative World; grew up in Dr. Scaglietti’s Research Facility #34
Magic Type: Relic-based
Magic Circle Color: Dark Silver
Device: Custom-made Glaive (details below)
Device Type: Custom (details below)
Relic specialty: Air manipulation; other
Magic specialty: Flying and Air magic
Iris was found when she was two years old at an excavation site in the 56th Non-Administrative World. Not much is known about her family, just that they were actively part of the excavations in the region. In one of those excavations, a huge explosion was triggered by the drills and the excavation equipment. Iris lost her only relative in the incident. It was later known, however, that a Lost Logia was what caused the explosion, so our investigations team went to the site to retrieve it.
Natalia: Lost Logia… Relics… It is because of their existence that we are all here, huh? Iris: Maybe so. Anyone who comes across them becomes unhappy, or so it is said. Ashelyn: Are they really just used for destruction? Iris: Who knows? Maybe we will never find out. Rhea: There is more…
It was reported that our investigations team found the Lost Logia in the hands of a small child. The Lost Logia was a Jewel Seed, which somehow had cooled down. We believe the reason behind this was Iris. The Jewel Seed, for unknown reasons, was protecting her. She would have not survived alone in such a place for that long if it wasn’t for the Jewel. No more information about this incident is still known. A miracle, perhaps.
Natalia: Wow… Ashelyn: That’s incredible! I knew Lost Logia wouldn’t have been created just for destruction! Rhea: That’s the first good thing I have heard about them. Iris: Hehe. We will never know for sure.
Natalia: Weird, some pages are missing here. Iris: Let’s see, as far as I remember, I came to this facility when I was 10 years old. It was then when I met Gwen. Natalia: Where were you before coming here? Iris: I’m not sure. It was another facility, though. Rhea: Iris-san, you sure are strong, talking about your past without hesitation. Iris: It is thanks to you all. While it has been painful, I wouldn’t have met you all if I had died back then. Rhea: I see… Iris: Ashelyn, Rhea, never forget, no matter how painful it may be, Gwen, Lily, and I are always here for you. Ashelyn and Rhea: Y-Yes!
Iris, age 16. Because of Iris’ very high compatibility level with Relic #24, an air-elemental Relic, we have started to train her in air magic. Her compatibility with the air-elemental Relic is no mere coincidence. She has almost mastered flying magic, and her use of air magic has improved a lot in a short period of time.
[…]
Iris, age 17. We have created a unique weapon for Iris. It is a custom-made glaive, with a longer and wider blade and a bit shorter staff. The blade is long enough to act as a sword, but the long staff also allows for long-range attacks. Long, thin lines were engraved into the blade to act as energy conductors so Iris could channel her energy into the blade through the staff.
Natalia: So that’s what those weird symbols are for. Iris: *laughs* I had the feeling you didn’t know… Natalia: What’s that supposed to mean?! Ashelyn: *laughs* Rhea: That’s so cool. I want a weapon like that! Iris: Your fighting style is different than mine. You should think of a weapon that suits your style. Rhea: I’ll have to think about it…
I may or may not make a third part for this episode. I'll have to see how the next set of events play out. I'm working on the next episode right now, which, for now, will definitely include Natalia's profile. I dont want to introduce her profile before the next battle.
Any comments are welcome, as always. Hope you like it!
To continue my new characters' profiles, here I give you Episode 02: A Peek into the Past parts 1 and 2. If you have missed Episode 01, check it out here!
Again I will be using Lowe's unique method of profile description, as I believe it makes the read quite fun.
Spoiler for Episode 02 - Part 1: Gwendolyn:
Episode 02: A Peek into the Past – Part 1: Gwendolyn
Natalia: Hey guys, what are you doing? Ashelyn: Lily, look! We found Gwen-chan’s profile! Natalia: What? Her profile? Let me see that.
Code Name: Living Relic Weapon #63 – Gwendolyn
Real Name: Sarah Alicia Lushien
Nickname: Gwendolyn
Gender: Female
Age: 15
Height: 4’2’’
Hair: Light brown, semi-long
Eye Color: Light blue
Origin: Mid-Childa; grew up in Dr. Scaglietti’s Research Facility #34
Magic Type: Mid-Childa
Magic Circle Color: White
Device: Leucosia (Staff)
Device Type: Magic Control Intelligent Device
Relic specialty: Apparently unlimited energy source
Magic specialty: Enhancement and Bombardment
Natalia: Sarah Alicia? I thought her real name was Gwendolyn. Iris: She decided to use her code name instead, as she does not want to remember the past. Natalia: … I never knew that. Rhea: The next page has some of her past.
Before she was found by Dr. Scaglietti when she was four years old, Sarah was part of the Lushien family, which was well known for their great linage of mages. However, they were better known at that time for their research on Lost Logia. This research was legal in every way, but as the experiments became more in-depth, the Time-Space Administration Bureau took notice and raided their house and laboratory, killing every one of the members of the family on the spot. Apparently, the Lushiens were close to finding out about some special properties of the Lost Logia, which the Bureau deemed top secret. Sarah barely survived the attack, but she was about to die.
Natalia: What the hell? Iris: Hmm. The Bureau knows more about the Lost Logia than what they make us think they do. Natalia: Those bastards… Does Gwendolyn know about this? Iris: Yes, Scaglietti told her a long time ago. Ashelyn: Poor Gwen-chan… Maybe that is why she always looks so sad when she is alone. Rhea: But she always looks so full of energy when she's with us! Natalia: Does she want revenge? Iris: I don’t think so. She doesn’t seem to hate them, either. Natalia: Well, I sure do now. Even if Gwendolyn doesn’t want revenge, I will… Iris: Hey, now. I don’t think Gwen would be happy if you did that. Rhea: I agree with Natalia-san, though. I won’t forgive those who hurt Gwendolyn-san. Iris: Hehe. You sure are protective when it comes to Gwen… Rhea: I… When I first came to this facility, I was all alone. She was the first to ever talk to me, and she… she gave me a name… If it wasn’t for Gwendolyn-san, I wouldn’t be here right now. Iris: … Sorry for saying that… Rhea: Oh, don’t be! I’m very happy to have met her, and now I’m very happy to be with all of you.
It was then when she was taken in by Dr. Scaglietti, who went to the scene to check for the remaining of the experiments. She has since been used in various Relic-related experiments. In this facility, she was given the code name “Gwendolyn”.
Gwendolyn, age 8. While in our monthly Relic compatibility experiments, we lost control over Gwendolyn and she tried to take her own life. […]
Ashelyn: *shock* Natalia: …
[…] Thankfully, soon after the incident, we have seen a girl named Iris, code name Aeolos, come in contact with Gwendolyn everyday. Ever since then, Gwendolyn has changed a lot and has cooperated with us a lot more during the experiments.
Natalia: I can’t read any more of this… Ashelyn: … Rhea: So you have known Gwendolyn-san for a long time, Iris-san? Iris: Yes. I’m glad I met her, too, or I wouldn’t have tolerated any more of this myself…
Natalia skips ahead a bit.
Gwendolyn, age 14. This is incredible. Gwendolyn’s compatibility level with our 60th Relic has reached 96%, the highest level we have ever attained. We have yet to find any abnormal qualities in this Relic; however, it apparently has an unlimited amount of energy. If this Relic becomes Gwendolyn’s Linker Core, she has the possibility of having unlimited stamina for casting spells.
[…]
Gwendolyn, age 15. Gwendolyn has shown a lot of confidence during battles. She is always well-composed and would not hesitate to kill someone if the need arises. She told us that she doesn’t like killing people, but sometimes it has to be done. We gave Gwendolyn a modified Intelligent Device, the staff “Leucosia”. The device’s AI was enhanced for multitasking, so that it could help Gwendolyn maintain and organize different types of Enchantments at the same time.
Natalia: And that’s the end of it. Iris: Yeah, it doesn’t have the latest information. Natalia: Hey, aren’t our profiles also around here somewhere? Iris: Probably.
Spoiler for Episode 02 - Part 2: Iris:
Episode 02: A Peek into the Past – Part 2: Iris
Rhea: Hey, I found Iris-san’s profile.
Code Name: Living Relic Weapon #59 – Aeolos
Real Name: Iris (Last Name unknown)
Gender: Female
Age: 17
Height: 4’11’’
Hair: Silver, long
Eye Color: Light red
Origin: 56th Non-Administrative World; grew up in Dr. Scaglietti’s Research Facility #34
Magic Type: Relic-based
Magic Circle Color: Blue
Device: Custom-made Glaive (details below)
Device Type: Custom (details below)
Relic specialty: Air manipulation; other
Magic specialty: Flying and Air magic
Iris was found when she was two years old at an excavation site in the 56th Non-Administrative World. Not much is known about her family, just that they were actively part of the excavations in the region. In one of those excavations, a huge explosion was triggered by the drills and the excavation equipment. Iris lost her only relative in the incident. It was later known, however, that a Lost Logia was what caused the explosion, so our investigations team went to the site to retrieve it.
Natalia: Lost Logia… Relics… It is because of their existence that we are all here, huh? Iris: Maybe so. Anyone who comes across them becomes unhappy, or so it is said. Ashelyn: Are they really just used for destruction? Iris: Who knows? Maybe we will never find out. Rhea: There is more…
It was reported that our investigations team found the Lost Logia in the hands of a small child. The Lost Logia was a Jewel Seed, which somehow had cooled down. We believe the reason behind this was Iris. The Jewel Seed, for unknown reasons, was protecting her. She would have not survived alone in such a place for that long if it wasn’t for the Jewel. No more information about this incident is still known. A miracle, perhaps.
Natalia: Wow… Ashelyn: That’s incredible! I knew Lost Logia wouldn’t have been created just for destruction! Rhea: That’s the first good thing I have heard about them. Iris: Hehe. We will never know for sure.
Natalia: Weird, some pages are missing here. Iris: Let’s see, as far as I remember, I came to this facility when I was 10 years old. It was then when I met Gwen. Natalia: Where were you before coming here? Iris: I’m not sure. It was another facility, though. Rhea: Iris-san, you sure are strong, talking about your past without hesitation. Iris: It is thanks to you all. While it has been painful, I wouldn’t have met you all if I had died back then. Rhea: I see… Iris: Ashelyn, Rhea, never forget, no matter how painful it may be, Gwen, Lily, and I are always here for you. Ashelyn and Rhea: Y-Yes!
Iris, age 16. Because of Iris’ very high compatibility level with Relic #24, an air-elemental Relic, we have started to train her in air magic. Her compatibility with the air-elemental Relic is no mere coincidence. She has almost mastered flying magic, and her use of air magic has improved a lot in a short period of time.
[…]
Iris, age 17. We have created a unique weapon for Iris. It is a custom-made glaive, with a longer and wider blade and a bit shorter staff. The blade is long enough to act as a sword, but the long staff also allows for long-range attacks. Long, thin lines were engraved into the blade to act as energy conductors so Iris could channel her energy into the blade through the staff.
Natalia: So that’s what those weird symbols are for. Iris: *laughs* I had the feeling you didn’t know… Natalia: What’s that supposed to mean?! Ashelyn: *laughs* Rhea: That’s so cool. I want a weapon like that! Iris: Your fighting style is different than mine. You should think of a weapon that suits your style. Rhea: I’ll have to think about it…
I may or may not make a third part for this episode. I'll have to see how the next set of events play out. I'm working on the next episode right now, which, for now, will definitely include Natalia's profile. I dont want to introduce her profile before the next battle.
Any comments are welcome, as always. Hope you like it!
Very interesting, and suits MGLN style nicely. Makes me wonder what will become of the girls in the end.
And the Doc surely must have plans other than research and observation, going as far as supplying his test subjects with Intelligent Devices. Waiting for the continuation.
Sorry, but I'm having a little trouble sleeping, so I thought up of an extention to Threshold's profile. I want to get it down somewhere before I forget.
Spoiler for #47C6: Threshold:
Subject: Requesting permission to modify #47C6 Threshold's profile
To: Lt. Colonel Yagami Hayate
From: Enforcer Maple
Date: 14/11/0072
We have recently found a laboratory in the vicinity of Ghast where Threshold was first found. The laboratory itself was heavily damaged and devoid of people. Much of the information stored in the computers was heavily corrupted but some of it was readable. We believe some of the information found relates to Threshold directly.
The documents refer to a "Subject #0002" that has, since birth, a device installed inside of her. This device was not activated according to the information but there has said to be plans to activate it. The description of #0002 matches that of our own #47C6 so we believe they refer to the same person.
Normally, even a person with high magical power have natural control over it. However, when we found the girl, she was unstable and seemed to have little control over how own powers, which is why we applied the limiter. From the information we gathered, it is possible to conclude that her high magical power that we detected came instead from her device, which, if recently activated, explains why she had difficulty controlling it. The device, if embeded internally, would be nearly impossible to detect unless if it was checked for specifically.
Unfortunally, this does give credibility to the suspicions that she was involved in the attack on Ghast. Also unfortunally, we still don't know any reasons for her current behaviour or her relationship with #47C7 Pain.
I will like to request permission to update #47C6 Threshold's profile to include this new information. Thank you.
Part 3.35 IS HERE. 3.35 since this and the next is technically a Signum/Isdera side-story, along with Saga and Reinforce thrown into the mix a little, only for a later involvement.
Spoiler for Part 3.35 : Wind and Fire:
~Part III Verse 3.5 Knights of Wind of Fire~
It was not long ago that my body still possessed ‘wings’ that allowed me to soar and fly through the sky. But now…I cannot even remember that feeling, like it was something foreign.
But I’ll never forget that day, the battle I fought, that surge of emotion, prior to the loss of my wings.
It was the first time I met her, and fought her.
The General that protects the Princess of the Night Sky…Signum.
~~~
7 Knights dead. Only I remain, against a lone female swordswoman. Amidst the burning battlefield, her hair and sword seemed to be one with the flames itself.
Our swords clashed again. A ripping sound of metal crashing against one another at an extreme velocity, like the sound of roaring thunder filled our ears. A hundred times, a thousand times, none of us remembered.
After what felt like an eternity, our clash was broken by the sound of simultaneous cartridge loads, and at that instant, my sword broke in half.
Feeling the rush, I sheathed my sword back and rushed down to the ground of fallen comrades, grabbing their blades and fought on. One sword broke again.
And another. And another. And another. Until there was no more. Only hers, the falchion blade…Leavantine.
I thought it was the end, but it wasn’t… Rather than swinging down the sword to claim my head, she pointed to me, and asked my name.
“Sword Knight of Vauxhall, what is your name?”
“My name is Isdera Saleen, just a regular Knight of Swords.”
“Your swordsmanship is impressive, but you use a weapon unbefitting of your capabilities. For me to strike you down now would be an insult to both of us as Belkan Knights.”
“My name is Signum, Flame Knight of the Princess. Remember it, Saleen.”
~~~
She let me go. Out of respect and honor as fellow knights, regardless of wars or factions. She never said it, but we both knew…the next time we meet in battle, it would probably be our last. It was an unspoken promise between 2 knights.
However, soon…I lost half of myself. My wings, my magic, my loyalty. Had it been for Saga…I would’ve lost everything.
Today...is the anniversary of General Saga’s parent’s death. He never goes out on leisure activities even during peaceful times, preferring to help out with various military and administrative issues for the sake of the empire, but he always goes to visit his parent’s grave on that time of every year.
He insisted he would be fine alone, but I tagged along. The rest of Zerstroritter coming along would be too dangerous. It was a small village at the borders of the nation, technically not under both Vauxhall and Opel, but fate brought him to this war on one side. The secluded village of Generia… General Saga’s hometown.
It would only be for a until nightfall for a few hours… hopefully nothing goes wrong.
~~~
“Signum, I need to do this.”
Two figures, cloaked in auspicious, desert travel robes along with a blue wolf , were flying stealthily across the barren lands, to the direction of a small village near the outskirts of the region.
“Princess, it’s dangerous for you to go outside near the very borders of the region, even with Zafira. Even if your face and identity is not known to the general public, it’s still dangerous as its open to Vauxhall’s armies too.”
“Signum… This war is tearing apart this nation. And it’s not just the enemy and ourselves, people who want nothing to do with this war is suffering from it too…I need to see it for myself.”
The stern look from the eyes of the princess, hidden under the robe penetrated Signum’s gaze. She sighed heartedly, and gave up.
“All right, Princess. But allow me to protect you during your travel. And please, do not take too long.”
“Thank you, Signum. To Generia then.”
"...." (( where's mah speaking lines!? - Zafira ))
The next part or 2 should cover Signum vs Isdera II, and the first meeting between Saga and Reinforce. :3
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Night~and~Gale: ~ The Final Mythology of the Man who Defied Destiny.
The sleeping lion shall awaken beyond the depths of time, crossing ten billion lights, come to Terra.
Name: Tais Scien
Gender: Male
Age: 19 as of beginning of Strikers
Birthday: 11th November
Birthplace: 31th Administered World - Klaus III
Height: 190cm
Weight: 75Kg
Eyes: Dark blue
Hair: Short, Raven black
Build: Muscular
Clothing: Black undershirt with standard uniform pants
Mage Rank: D+ (See other notes)
Magic Type: Midchilda
Magic Colour: Cloud blue
Favored Element: Nil
Specialty: Force fields
Device: Experimental Variable Armour 001
Rank: Corporal (Actually Private first class)
Unit: Central Science & Development Bureau
Occupation: Full time designated field operator for Experimental Variable Armour series. Currently attached to the 108th Battalion for testing of his device under actual combat conditions
Profile:
An exercise freak who cannot stay still for too long, constantly exercises whenever he has nothing to do. An exception is that when he sleeps, he sleeps like the dead, very quiet and still. In fact, even his chest does not move much, which tends to scare people who have not seen him sleep before. After passing the basic course for all TSAB members, he was assigned to the Central Science & development Bureau due to his strength and stamina. His assignment currently is
to assist the scientists and mages there in testing an experimental device, which due to its weight, he is much suited for.
Personality:
Constantly cheerful despite having a tendency to think out loud without ever realizing it. Even when others tell him he is doing it, he gets very surprised. He does not into trouble (much) as he has a positive outlook and tends to think nicely of people although on occasion, people have taken offense at his words/thoughts. On the other hand, he does not have much friends as most think his exercise and thinking out loud habits is very embarrassing. However, he is very kind and is known keep food on him to feed any strays or animals he sees which includes any familiars in creature form. He doesn't attempt to feed familiars in humanoid form, instead treating them like full humans.
Relationships:
He get along well with people on a casual basis but most people avoid him due to his quirks. Recently however, it has come to light that he also has a major
tendency to get himself into trouble with various people, especially those with rare skills or are pretty damn powerful. A great majority of those he offended are females which usually results in a hospital stay for him.
Current list of people he has offended at one point or another includes:
Carim Gracia
Fate T. Harlaown
Ginga Nakajima
Genya Nakajima
Schach Nouera
Signum
Takamichi Nanoha
Yagami Hayate
Uno
Zest
Keroko
Kha
Paladin Anderson
etc.
Another point of note is that he has a major crush on Ginga Nakajima although it is still rather one-sided. Nonetheless, he would agree to just about anything if she asks it of him.
Device: Experimental Variable Armour 001
1st Test version of Experimental Variable Armour series storage devices. Sacrificing speed for added protection, EVA takes protection to the extreme (some say absurd, insane etc) degree. The armour is being developed to become standard TSAB equipment for its clerks. When this device is deployed, it take on the form of full body armour that can be equipped with various subsystems. Additional systems may be also mounted on to the various hard points on the armour itself. Current, there are 2 known modes for the device, simply named mode 1 and mode 2 for now.
The device when deployed, takes the form of full body, armour plating for the entire body and a fearsome, beast-like helmet/mask. The device also includes stronger magical protection then standard barrier jackets and allows the user the use of a few pre-programmed spells affected by the subsystems equipped. This however is just the standard parts for the EVA series devices.
In civilian form, The device takes the form of a simple cross. With the addition of an AI, it becomes a cross with a jeweled center where the A.I. resides if one is installed. Despite the advantages, the device requires quite a fair bit of physical strength in order to be used and activation drains mana at a high rate. Currently, the people at the Central Science & Development Bureau are trying to reduce the weight and power consumption problems so that basic versions of EVA storage devices can become standard equipment.
Mode 1: Base form
Armour grade: Very heavy 1 inch think, battleship grade, heavy neo-titanium alloy.
Subsystems: 1 at max
Additional systems: 1 at max (retro rockets)
Wizard pack: Allowed
Notes: Able to do an emergency set-up with help from A.I Yui.
Mode 2: Battle form
Armour grade: Complex unnamed alloy. Equal to battleship grade armour but lighter. Mass production of alloy is not possible due to the creation requirements.
Subsystems: 4 at max
Additional systems: 5 at max
Wizard pack: Allowed
Notes: Massive drain of mana at higher outputs
Subsystems: Internal systems designed to modify or give additional abilities to the Eva device
A003 - "Sachiel": Enables the use of [Concussion Lance]. See pre programmed spells for additional details.
A007 - "Israfel": Enables the use of [Minor Unison Mode]. Allows a sort of unison between the user and device.
A014 - "Zeruel" : Enables the use of [Cross flare & Cross Symphony]. See pre programmed spells for additional details.
A017 - "Tabris" : Enables the use of [AT field Plus]. See pre programmed spells for additional details.
Others: TBA
Additional systems: External systems giving the Eva additional abilities
[Forced Unison Mode] - System that forces a unison between man and device leading to vastly increased speed, agility, strength, power and mana control. However, synchronization between the two is forcefully raised until the dividing line between man and device is blurred which leads to a berserker status. User may not be able to recognize friend from foe in this state. Requires unlocking incantation: "My fist is the divine breath. Blossom, o fallen seed, and draw upon our hidden powers. Grant unto us the power of the glorious 'Mother of Destruction. Forced Unison Mode, UNLOCK!"
[Holonic Armor]: Light weight anti-energy armour system. Adaptation of holographic technology which made the training ground of RF6. Current flaws include high inflexibility, limiting it to rigid surfaces and high mana consummation.
[PVK-263 System]: Phantom cartridge system. Aiming to replace the standard Velka-type cartridge system, the CSDB came up with this, a system that does not rely on a physical supply of cartridges. System will create cartridges based on the creation mode settings.
Active requires the mage to feed energy to create the phantom cartridges like normal cartridge creation. Passive will allow the system to drain spare magical energy from the surroundings or from a mage's linker core without direct intervention. Phantom cartridge creation is constant but very very slow. Hybrid mode is like passive but the mage is required to restrict the flow of energy as this mode sets up a very fast drain without direct intervention. Highly dangerous as system can drain a mage dry if careless.
Usage of phantom cartridges are also different. They can be used like normal cartridges, giving the mage a sudden burst of power or they can be used as a constant power source. current flaws include random cartridge burst where power is simply wasted and disbursed rapidly into the surroundings. This occurs more often as more phantom cartridges are stored. Command to use an cartridge is [Burst!]/[Multi-burst!]/[Constant burst!]
[Retro rockets]: Aids in boost assisted jumping.
Wizard packs: These are additional systems that are mounted onto the hard points of the armour on the back. Only 1 may be mounted at any point.
[Magagumo wizard pack]: A weapon system that features 6 claws attached to retractable tentacles for short to mid range (25 meters) combat which can also double as extra protection.
[Aero Dancer wizard pack]: Flight system designed to give flight capability to the device user. Currently unavailable due to instability.
Standard deployment equipment for Tais include twin retro-rockets, semi-integrated magagumo wizard pack, cartridge system and an expanded memory core with an experimental A.I installed (see below for details on AI).
A.I:
The A.I. Yui is a very recent addition to Tais's EVA storage device. As she does not have a separate physical form(yet) like Lieutenant Colonel, Yagami Hayate's Reinforce Zwei, adding Yui to the EVA device makes it technically just an Intelligent device. As the primary user of the EVA device, Tais was given the chance to name the A.I and he choose to call her Yui. This A.I like most other parts of the device are experimental it is meant to be the stable Mid-Childa version of the Velka unison device, which the people at the Central Science & Development Bureau hope would turn Unison devices into viable products.
Yui has developed in an "interesting" way and she also does not like it when people refer the entire armour as her. She would constantly insist that she is just the memory core portion. Tais personally "thinks" its because the EVA is very heavy and damn butt ugly and no female likes to think of herself as heavy and ugly.
The official reason for adding an A.I. to the armour is that additional parts may be added or taken away without the hassle of manually retuning the device. Unofficially, the A.I exists so that it can save Tais's behind when he starts getting into trouble.
Barrier Jacket:
Form fitting, black, full body flexible polymer suit, covering covering every single inch of the body except the area around and between the eyes. Provides zero protection but acts like a very low grade boost device to help reduce the stress of energy drainage from the E.V.A series devices by efficiently transferring energy from the mage to the device by use of 361 strategically placed amplifiers throughout the suit.
Fighting Style:
Tais usually starts off combat by activating [Blocker] auto guard shield spell and [Boost up... Strength] spell. Next he literally charges into the enemy with an [AT Field shield] spell and dismisses it when he gets into melee combat range. Due to the addition of the magagumo wizard pack, his combat style has changed to concentrating heavily on casting [Cage Barrier], a force field spell, relying on Yui's auto guard spell and the armour to protect him while he confines the enemy with him. Deploying the claws, he will (with Yui's help) use them to attack and defend and occasionally, wrapping a claw around the opponent to crush them. Trap, Tank and Spank in short.
Abilities:
Tais isn't very good at spell casting, in fact he has only mastered 2 spells and said spells require him to chant the incantations without Yui's assistance. Despite his poor spell casting, he can cast and maintain up to 4 force fields with ease.
Recently, he was noted to have casted a pre programmed spell without said help from the A.I. and when the device was deactivated, bring the total of mastered spells to 3. Whether or not he is able to cast the variations of that spell remains to be seen.
Personal:
[Boost up... Strength] - 1st of 2 spells that Tais has mastered. This spell increases his physical strength which allows him to use EVA with greater ease. Incantation: "In the name of fire, power of the flame, bestow upon me the strength to crush my foes. Boost up... Strength!"
[Cage Barrier] - 2nd of 2 spells that Tais has mastered. This spell is a force field spell Tais use constantly for many purposes, 1 of them being an umbrella. Another use he has is to trap an opponent between 2 of them and then shrink/enlarge the outer/inner barrier, applying tremendous pressure to his opponent. Incantation: "Beast that guards the gates of the dead, barrier that shields and traps, I invoke thee, Cage Barrier!"
Pre-programmed:
Defensive:
[AT Field] - This is a very tough shield spell despite its name which can deflect a great many physical and magical attack. The strength of this spell depends on the amount of energy that is channeled into it. Manual incantation: "I call upon the holy region, the light of the soul, the place that must not be invaded by anyone, the wall the encloses the heart of man. AT Field!"
[AT Field Plus] - Stronger version of [AT Field] shield spell. Used only for blocking heavy attacks as the user will be unable to move once the shield is casted.
[Blocker] - Auto guard magic. While it can guard in every direction, it is just as easily broken.
Offensive:
[Concussion Lance]- A short ranged anti siege weapon projected from the palm of a user's hand, designed to deal damage specifically to non-living material only. Does exactly zero damage to living targets. At most, it dazes living targets with the explosion of any non-living material on the target. Although very effective for destroying barrier jackets, it is extremely inefficient to use it against mages due to high mana consumption used in stabling the lance and also any inorganic material will easily destabilize it as well.
[Cross explosion] - A relatively swift moving beam attack that when it hits something, explodes into a cross shape beam of energy. The strength of this spell
depends on the amount of energy that is put into the attack. No matter how little power is put into the attack, its still requires a bit of time to charge. Also note that this attack cannot hit an opponent directly. Example, to hit an opponent, caster must shoot at an object below said opponent to hit them from below.
[Cross Flare] - Variation of [Cross explosion]. Very fast casting speed but low power assuming the same amount of mana is channeled. This attack may be used to hit an opponent directly
[Cross Symphony] - Wide area variation of [Cross Flare]. Similar to [Cross Flare] but used as an area attack. Requires heavy expenditure of mana.
Supportive:
[Recovery] - Restoration magic that can repair the device in a few seconds. Not available if the device is too heavy damaged.
Other notes:
Unlike most other mages, who can store large amounts of mana in their bodies, Tais is different. Due to his initial training as well as the usage requirements of the EVA device, Tais can store only certain amounts of mana which is slightly less than average. However, he is able to regenerate mana at very high speeds which is the secret of him being able to use multiple force fields with ease as well as able to handle the stress of using the EVA device; all those require a constant stream of mana in order to be kept active. Despite this ability, he still isn't able to handle the extreme drainage of power yet when EVA mode 2 is used at maximum output.
As seen from his abilities, there seems to be an error in Tais's mage rank. Quite a few have noted that with the addition of the EVA device, Tais's abilities is at least that of a A- ranked mage. Even without the EVA device, his skill alone with force fields would have have him as a B ranked force field specialist mage.
However, there is a simple reason on why is he just a D+ mage. The main reason is that Tais simply did not take the mage ranking tests due to not knowing where his standard issued staff is after Director Tsuzuki took it from him. Tais has no idea that he isn't restricted to using the standard issued staff/spear and in fact, allowed to use customized devices like the EVA device for the tests.
To continue my new characters' profiles, here I give you Episode 02: A Peek into the Past parts 1 and 2. If you have missed Episode 01, check it out here!
Again I will be using Lowe's unique method of profile description, as I believe it makes the read quite fun.
Spoiler for Episode 02 - Part 1: Gwendolyn:
Episode 02: A Peek into the Past – Part 1: Gwendolyn
Natalia: Hey guys, what are you doing? Ashelyn: Lily, look! We found Gwen-chan’s profile! Natalia: What? Her profile? Let me see that.
Code Name: Living Relic Weapon #63 – Gwendolyn
Real Name: Sarah Alicia Lushien
Nickname: Gwendolyn
Gender: Female
Age: 15
Height: 4’2’’
Hair: Light brown, semi-long
Eye Color: Light blue
Origin: Mid-Childa; grew up in Dr. Scaglietti’s Research Facility #34
Magic Type: Mid-Childa
Magic Circle Color: White
Device: Leucosia (Staff)
Device Type: Magic Control Intelligent Device
Relic specialty: Apparently unlimited energy source
Magic specialty: Enhancement and Bombardment
Natalia: Sarah Alicia? I thought her real name was Gwendolyn. Iris: She decided to use her code name instead, as she does not want to remember the past. Natalia: … I never knew that. Rhea: The next page has some of her past.
Before she was found by Dr. Scaglietti when she was four years old, Sarah was part of the Lushien family, which was well known for their great linage of mages. However, they were better known at that time for their research on Lost Logia. This research was legal in every way, but as the experiments became more in-depth, the Time-Space Administration Bureau took notice and raided their house and laboratory, killing every one of the members of the family on the spot. Apparently, the Lushiens were close to finding out about some special properties of the Lost Logia, which the Bureau deemed top secret. Sarah barely survived the attack, but she was about to die.
Natalia: What the hell? Iris: Hmm. The Bureau knows more about the Lost Logia than what they make us think they do. Natalia: Those bastards… Does Gwendolyn know about this? Iris: Yes, Scaglietti told her a long time ago. Ashelyn: Poor Gwen-chan… Maybe that is why she always looks so sad when she is alone. Rhea: But she always looks so full of energy when she's with us! Natalia: Does she want revenge? Iris: I don’t think so. She doesn’t seem to hate them, either. Natalia: Well, I sure do now. Even if Gwendolyn doesn’t want revenge, I will… Iris: Hey, now. I don’t think Gwen would be happy if you did that. Rhea: I agree with Natalia-san, though. I won’t forgive those who hurt Gwendolyn-san. Iris: Hehe. You sure are protective when it comes to Gwen… Rhea: I… When I first came to this facility, I was all alone. She was the first to ever talk to me, and she… she gave me a name… If it wasn’t for Gwendolyn-san, I wouldn’t be here right now. Iris: … Sorry for saying that… Rhea: Oh, don’t be! I’m very happy to have met her, and now I’m very happy to be with all of you.
It was then when she was taken in by Dr. Scaglietti, who went to the scene to check for the remaining of the experiments. She has since been used in various Relic-related experiments. In this facility, she was given the code name “Gwendolyn”.
Gwendolyn, age 8. While in our monthly Relic compatibility experiments, we lost control over Gwendolyn and she tried to take her own life. […]
Ashelyn: *shock* Natalia: …
[…] Thankfully, soon after the incident, we have seen a girl named Iris, code name Aeolos, come in contact with Gwendolyn everyday. Ever since then, Gwendolyn has changed a lot and has cooperated with us a lot more during the experiments.
Natalia: I can’t read any more of this… Ashelyn: … Rhea: So you have known Gwendolyn-san for a long time, Iris-san? Iris: Yes. I’m glad I met her, too, or I wouldn’t have tolerated any more of this myself…
Natalia skips ahead a bit.
Gwendolyn, age 14. This is incredible. Gwendolyn’s compatibility level with our 60th Relic has reached 96%, the highest level we have ever attained. We have yet to find any abnormal qualities in this Relic; however, it apparently has an unlimited amount of energy. If this Relic becomes Gwendolyn’s Linker Core, she has the possibility of having unlimited stamina for casting spells.
[…]
Gwendolyn, age 15. Gwendolyn has shown a lot of confidence during battles. She is always well-composed and would not hesitate to kill someone if the need arises. She told us that she doesn’t like killing people, but sometimes it has to be done. We gave Gwendolyn a modified Intelligent Device, the staff “Leucosia”. The device’s AI was enhanced for multitasking, so that it could help Gwendolyn maintain and organize different types of Enchantments at the same time.
Natalia: And that’s the end of it. Iris: Yeah, it doesn’t have the latest information. Natalia: Hey, aren’t our profiles also around here somewhere? Iris: Probably.
Overall pretty nice. I'm still miffed since we don't know for SURE what the hell a Relic is (( for all we know, Relic may very well be crystallized mages...or something, since it's obviously not some sort of normal high-powered crystallization for generators, etc )) but aside from that, it's quite nice.
Odin Sphere Reference : OSWALD x GWENDOLYN!!!!! Too bad she isn't using Physer(sp?).
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Originally Posted by tshouryuu
Well, this is my attempt at creating an original character. I hope I didn't make him overpowered.
Comments please.
P.S this is what I have thought up atm. what can I do to improve this or should i just scrapped this entirely?
P.P.S I'm still in the process of reading through the earlier posts and might not reply so fast.
He's a D+ and you think he's OVERPOWERED?
Overall, I'd say the concept is good. It's nicer if you can overall give an impression on how his character interacts around though. However, I'd say that his device usage and techniques seems WAY above a D+ level mage, even if it's not that powerful.
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Night~and~Gale: ~ The Final Mythology of the Man who Defied Destiny.
The sleeping lion shall awaken beyond the depths of time, crossing ten billion lights, come to Terra.
Rank: Corporal
Unit: Central Science & Development Bureau
Occupation: Full time designated field operator for Experimental Variable Armour series. Currently attached to the 108th Battalion for testing of his device under actual combat conditions
Profile:
An exercise freak who cannot stay still for too long, constantly exercises whenever he has nothing to do. An exception is that when he sleeps, he sleeps like the dead, very quiet and still. In fact, even his chest does not move much, which tends to scare people who have not seen him sleep before. After passing the basic course for all TSAB members, he was assigned to the Central Science & development Bureau due to his strength and stamina. His assignment currently is
to assist the scientists and mages there in testing an experimental device, which due to its weight, he is much suited for.
Personality:
Constantly cheerful despite having a tendency to think out loud without ever realizing it. Even when others tell him he is doing it, he gets very surprised. He does not into trouble (much) as he has a positive outlook and tends to think nicely of people although on occasion, people have taken offense at his words/thoughts. On the other hand, he does not have much friends as most think his exercise and thinking out loud habits is very embarrassing. However, he is very kind and is known keep food on him to feed any strays or animals he sees which includes any familiars in creature form. He doesn't attempt to feed familiars in humunoid form, instead treating them like full humans.
Relationships:
He get along well with people on a casual basis but most people avoid him due to his quirks. He has a major crush on Ginga Nakajima after talking to her once and hearing her laugh. He got very elated when he found out he was going to be attached to the 108th battalion although the people at Central Science & Development Bureau for a moment, thought he was happy because he isn't going to be around them any more. That is until they heard him thinking out loud literally about seeing Ginga again.
Device: Experimental Variable Armour 001
1st Test version of Experimental Variable Armour series storage devices. Sacrificing speed for added protection, E.V.A takes protection to the extreme (some say absurd, insane etc) degree, this device when deployed, takes the form of full body, 1 inch think, battleship grade, heavy neo-titanium alloy armour plating for the entire body and a fearsome, beast-like helmet/mask. The device also includes stronger magical protection then standard barrier jackets and allows the user the use of a few pre-programmed spells which will be described later. This however is just the standard parts for the E.V.A. series devices(currently). Currently, E.V.A 001 is equipped with a few non-standard parts including twin retro-rockets, semi-integrated magagumo wizard pack, cartridge system and an expanded memory core with an experimental A.I installed. The retro rockets are basically used for boost assisted jumping while the magagumo wizard pack is a weapon system that features 6 claws attached to retractable tentacles for short to mid range (25 meters) combat which can also double as extra protection. The official reason for adding an A.I. is that additional parts may be added or taken away without the hassle of manually retuning the device. Unofficially, the A.I exists so that it can save Tais's behind when he starts thinking out loud. Tais has named his I.D Yui. In civilian form, Yui becomes a cross with a jeweled center. Despite her advantages, Yui requires quite a fair bit of physical strength in order to be used and she drains magical energy at a high rate. Currently, the people at the Central Science & Development Bureau are trying to reduce the weight and power consumption problems so that basic versions of E.V.A storage devices can become standard equipment.
Barrier Jacket:
Form fitting, black, full body flexible polymer suit, covering covering every single inch of the body except the area around and between the eyes. It is very different from all other barrier jackets as it does not provide the wearer with any sort of protection at all. This barrier jacket has been designed to help reduce the stress of energy drainage from the E.V.A series devices by efficiently transferring energy from the mage to the device by use of 361 strategically placed amplifiers throughout the suit.
Fighting Style:
Tais usually starts off combat by activating light of souls shield spell and strength of souls boost spell. Next he literally charges into the enemy with an AT Field shield spell and dismisses it when he gets into melee combat range. Due to the addition of the magagumo wizard pack, his combat style has changed to concentrating heavily on casting a force field spell, relying on Yui's auto guard spell and armour to protect him while he confines the enemy with him. Deploying the claws, he will (with Yui's help) use them to attack and defend and occasionally, wrapping a claw around the opponent to crush them. Trap, Tank and Spank in short.
Abilities:
Tais isn't very good at spell casting, in fact he has only mastered 2 spells and said spells require him to chant the incantations without Yui's assistance. However, he can cast and maintain up to 4 force fields without problems.
Personal:
Boost up... Strength - 1st of 2 spells that Tais has mastered. This spell increases his physical strength which allows him to use Yui with greater ease.
Incantation: "In the name of fire, power of the flame, bestow upon me the strength to crush my foes."
Cage Barrier - 2nd of 2 spells that Tais has mastered. This spell is a force field spell Tais use constantly for many perposes, 1 of them being an umbrella. Another use he has is to trap an opponent between 2 of them and then shrink/enlarge the outer/inner barrier, applying trememdous pressure to his opponent.
Incantation: "Beast that guards the gates of the dead, barrier that shields and traps, I invoke thee"
Pre-programmed:
Cross explosion - A relatively swift moving beam attack that when it hits something, explodes into a cross shape beam of energy. The strength of this spell
depends on the amount of energy that is put into the attack. No matter how little power is put into the attack, its still requires a bit of time to charge.
AT Field - The holy region that must not be invaded by anyone, the light of the soul, the wall the encloses the heart of man. This is a very tough shield spell despite its name which can deflect a great many physical and magical attack. The strength of this spell depends on the amount of energy that is channelled into it.
Blocker - Auto guard magic. While it can guard in every direction, it is just as easily broken.
Recovery - Restoration magic that can repair the device in a few seconds. Not available if the device is too heavy damaged.
Other notes:
The A.I. Yui is a very recent addition to Tais's E.V.A storage device, making it technically an Intelligent device. This A.I like most other parts of the device are experimental (Beta version). Yui is meant to be the stable Mid-Childa version of the Velka unison device, which the people at the Central Science & Development Bureau hope would turn Unison devices into viable products. Currently only management of Tais power and control of the magagumo wizard pack is available while extensive control and management of Tais abilities and unison mode is not available as those functionalities are not included yet into the A.I.
Yui also does not like it when people refer the entire device she is integrate with as her. She insists that she is just the memory core. Tais personally "thinks" its because the entire device when fully deployed, is very heavy and damn butt ugly.
Comments please.
P.S this is what I have thought up atm. what can I do to improve this or should i just scrapped this entirely?
P.P.S I'm still in the process of reading through the earlier posts and might not reply so fast.
Well, I think the first thing you should do is up his ranking. D+ is a low ranking, and your character -while not S rank- does not fall into the catagory of 'low' in my opinion. I'm thinking B or A rank at the very least.
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Originally Posted by Erio
To continue my new characters' profiles, here I give you Episode 02: A Peek into the Past parts 1 and 2. If you have missed Episode 01, check it out here!
Again I will be using Lowe's unique method of profile description, as I believe it makes the read quite fun.
Spoiler for Episode 02 - Part 1: Gwendolyn:
Episode 02: A Peek into the Past – Part 1: Gwendolyn
Natalia: Hey guys, what are you doing? Ashelyn: Lily, look! We found Gwen-chan’s profile! Natalia: What? Her profile? Let me see that.
Code Name: Living Relic Weapon #63 – Gwendolyn
Real Name: Sarah Alicia Lushien
Nickname: Gwendolyn
Gender: Female
Age: 15
Height: 4’2’’
Hair: Light brown, semi-long
Eye Color: Light blue
Origin: Mid-Childa; grew up in Dr. Scaglietti’s Research Facility #34
Magic Type: Mid-Childa
Magic Circle Color: White
Device: Leucosia (Staff)
Device Type: Magic Control Intelligent Device
Relic specialty: Apparently unlimited energy source
Magic specialty: Enhancement and Bombardment
Natalia: Sarah Alicia? I thought her real name was Gwendolyn. Iris: She decided to use her code name instead, as she does not want to remember the past. Natalia: … I never knew that. Rhea: The next page has some of her past.
Before she was found by Dr. Scaglietti when she was four years old, Sarah was part of the Lushien family, which was well known for their great linage of mages. However, they were better known at that time for their research on Lost Logia. This research was legal in every way, but as the experiments became more in-depth, the Time-Space Administration Bureau took notice and raided their house and laboratory, killing every one of the members of the family on the spot. Apparently, the Lushiens were close to finding out about some special properties of the Lost Logia, which the Bureau deemed top secret. Sarah barely survived the attack, but she was about to die.
Natalia: What the hell? Iris: Hmm. The Bureau knows more about the Lost Logia than what they make us think they do. Natalia: Those bastards… Does Gwendolyn know about this? Iris: Yes, Scaglietti told her a long time ago. Ashelyn: Poor Gwen-chan… Maybe that is why she always looks so sad when she is alone. Rhea: But she always looks so full of energy when she's with us! Natalia: Does she want revenge? Iris: I don’t think so. She doesn’t seem to hate them, either. Natalia: Well, I sure do now. Even if Gwendolyn doesn’t want revenge, I will… Iris: Hey, now. I don’t think Gwen would be happy if you did that. Rhea: I agree with Natalia-san, though. I won’t forgive those who hurt Gwendolyn-san. Iris: Hehe. You sure are protective when it comes to Gwen… Rhea: I… When I first came to this facility, I was all alone. She was the first to ever talk to me, and she… she gave me a name… If it wasn’t for Gwendolyn-san, I wouldn’t be here right now. Iris: … Sorry for saying that… Rhea: Oh, don’t be! I’m very happy to have met her, and now I’m very happy to be with all of you.
It was then when she was taken in by Dr. Scaglietti, who went to the scene to check for the remaining of the experiments. She has since been used in various Relic-related experiments. In this facility, she was given the code name “Gwendolyn”.
Gwendolyn, age 8. While in our monthly Relic compatibility experiments, we lost control over Gwendolyn and she tried to take her own life. […]
Ashelyn: *shock* Natalia: …
[…] Thankfully, soon after the incident, we have seen a girl named Iris, code name Aeolos, come in contact with Gwendolyn everyday. Ever since then, Gwendolyn has changed a lot and has cooperated with us a lot more during the experiments.
Natalia: I can’t read any more of this… Ashelyn: … Rhea: So you have known Gwendolyn-san for a long time, Iris-san? Iris: Yes. I’m glad I met her, too, or I wouldn’t have tolerated any more of this myself…
Natalia skips ahead a bit.
Gwendolyn, age 14. This is incredible. Gwendolyn’s compatibility level with our 60th Relic has reached 96%, the highest level we have ever attained. We have yet to find any abnormal qualities in this Relic; however, it apparently has an unlimited amount of energy. If this Relic becomes Gwendolyn’s Linker Core, she has the possibility of having unlimited stamina for casting spells.
[…]
Gwendolyn, age 15. Gwendolyn has shown a lot of confidence during battles. She is always well-composed and would not hesitate to kill someone if the need arises. She told us that she doesn’t like killing people, but sometimes it has to be done. We gave Gwendolyn a modified Intelligent Device, the staff “Leucosia”. The device’s AI was enhanced for multitasking, so that it could help Gwendolyn maintain and organize different types of Enchantments at the same time.
Natalia: And that’s the end of it. Iris: Yeah, it doesn’t have the latest information. Natalia: Hey, aren’t our profiles also around here somewhere? Iris: Probably.
Spoiler for Episode 02 - Part 2: Iris:
Episode 02: A Peek into the Past – Part 2: Iris
Rhea: Hey, I found Iris-san’s profile.
Code Name: Living Relic Weapon #59 – Aeolos
Real Name: Iris (Last Name unknown)
Gender: Female
Age: 17
Height: 4’11’’
Hair: Silver, long
Eye Color: Light red
Origin: 56th Non-Administrative World; grew up in Dr. Scaglietti’s Research Facility #34
Magic Type: Relic-based
Magic Circle Color: Blue
Device: Custom-made Glaive (details below)
Device Type: Custom (details below)
Relic specialty: Air manipulation; other
Magic specialty: Flying and Air magic
Iris was found when she was two years old at an excavation site in the 56th Non-Administrative World. Not much is known about her family, just that they were actively part of the excavations in the region. In one of those excavations, a huge explosion was triggered by the drills and the excavation equipment. Iris lost her only relative in the incident. It was later known, however, that a Lost Logia was what caused the explosion, so our investigations team went to the site to retrieve it.
Natalia: Lost Logia… Relics… It is because of their existence that we are all here, huh? Iris: Maybe so. Anyone who comes across them becomes unhappy, or so it is said. Ashelyn: Are they really just used for destruction? Iris: Who knows? Maybe we will never find out. Rhea: There is more…
It was reported that our investigations team found the Lost Logia in the hands of a small child. The Lost Logia was a Jewel Seed, which somehow had cooled down. We believe the reason behind this was Iris. The Jewel Seed, for unknown reasons, was protecting her. She would have not survived alone in such a place for that long if it wasn’t for the Jewel. No more information about this incident is still known. A miracle, perhaps.
Natalia: Wow… Ashelyn: That’s incredible! I knew Lost Logia wouldn’t have been created just for destruction! Rhea: That’s the first good thing I have heard about them. Iris: Hehe. We will never know for sure.
Natalia: Weird, some pages are missing here. Iris: Let’s see, as far as I remember, I came to this facility when I was 10 years old. It was then when I met Gwen. Natalia: Where were you before coming here? Iris: I’m not sure. It was another facility, though. Rhea: Iris-san, you sure are strong, talking about your past without hesitation. Iris: It is thanks to you all. While it has been painful, I wouldn’t have met you all if I had died back then. Rhea: I see… Iris: Ashelyn, Rhea, never forget, no matter how painful it may be, Gwen, Lily, and I are always here for you. Ashelyn and Rhea: Y-Yes!
Iris, age 16. Because of Iris’ very high compatibility level with Relic #24, an air-elemental Relic, we have started to train her in air magic. Her compatibility with the air-elemental Relic is no mere coincidence. She has almost mastered flying magic, and her use of air magic has improved a lot in a short period of time.
[…]
Iris, age 17. We have created a unique weapon for Iris. It is a custom-made glaive, with a longer and wider blade and a bit shorter staff. The blade is long enough to act as a sword, but the long staff also allows for long-range attacks. Long, thin lines were engraved into the blade to act as energy conductors so Iris could channel her energy into the blade through the staff.
Natalia: So that’s what those weird symbols are for. Iris: *laughs* I had the feeling you didn’t know… Natalia: What’s that supposed to mean?! Ashelyn: *laughs* Rhea: That’s so cool. I want a weapon like that! Iris: Your fighting style is different than mine. You should think of a weapon that suits your style. Rhea: I’ll have to think about it…
I may or may not make a third part for this episode. I'll have to see how the next set of events play out. I'm working on the next episode right now, which, for now, will definitely include Natalia's profile. I dont want to introduce her profile before the next battle.
Any comments are welcome, as always. Hope you like it!
I like how you remind us that Lost Logia aren't created for destruction, just used as such. That tends to be forgotten at times. and you're already fully exploiting the relic combination theories I see.
Hnn... the Rank is only D+ because that's his offical rank. The last time he took the test, it was with a standard stave arm device just after he passed out from basic training. Also his personal knowledge of spells consists of only 2 spells and due to this, I can't justify giving him a higher mage rank. And while the device he is using now is powerful, it does not belong to him but to his unit (aka, the device does not belong to him. He belongs to the device instead).
I did give an small example (maybe too small, hmm... need to work on that) under profiles and personality. hmm... seems like i need to flesh out some of his training days and his unit life before being attached...
@Nightengale: I mean overpowered as does the the device with Tais makes him overpowered?
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In one of Sophia's flashbacks, she recounts a white-haired guy in a red cape that she calls Oni-chan who brought her to the Alexei Convent when she was 4. Up till now, they still meet every few years. But the most important thing about him, was this phrase that she believes to be true and that Kha completely refutes when he first heard of it: "Saving a life means not saving another."
... I'm think the TSAB would like to have a word with that guy for apparent TIME PARADOX
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Originally Posted by Kha
---New intelligence data updated---
Today we look at another of Kha's robot friends, Nagato Mk 2.
Spoiler for I smell Books...:
Name: Nagato Mach Zwei Alias: M2, The Headless Trooper (CC‘s idea to scare new recruits) Age: Unknown Birthday: Unknown Magic Rank: S+ Height: N/A Weight: N/A Hair: Light magenta Eyes: Grey Personality: Quiet, contemplative and recitent, masking the haxx0r-ness inside her. Usual wear: Nothing. A walking suit of armor doesn’t need clothes. Magic Type: Unknown magic system. Faded magenta. Caster Class: Natural Intelligience
Device: Zaku 1-3, the prototype battle suit Kha built for his own use, but left on the Silvana after he left the unit.
Brief Background
“Plain on the outside, uber on the inside,” - Col. Gard Redel.
“n00b on the outside, 1337 on the inside,” - Private 1st Class Gendou Ikari Johnston AKA G.I. Joh.
“Headless on the outside, brainy on the inside!” - Private 2nd Class Cona Holmes
Nagato was found by Kha in the flight computer of the mechanical giant that inspired him to build the Zakus. Contrary to popular belief, Nagato wasn’t an AI, but a true born intelligent data being - self-aware programs as old as the multiverse itself. She is only willing to let out that she has been around ever since the civilisation that built the giant developed a cyber network, but due to the computer she was in shutting down suddenly, she had been abandoned by her Patrons, until Kha rebooted her. She also claims that she was one copy of an infinite number of programs created by the Patrons. Her purpose, aim and direction are a total void to the crew, but nonetheless she taught Kha a few lessons on the giant via Whispers.
It is at the thought level when one realizes that Nagato is actually rather chatty. Ideas come and go, and she is eternally occupied with taking snapshots of the world around her, analyzing it to pieces, then repeating the cycle for the next second. She helps Kha straighten several things he had picked up using his ability, but refuses to answer questions that she says was up to his race to find out. She also teaches him ways to use the Whispers. One of which was what Kha calls the “Geass Scan”, and the veritable Web-sense.
As expected, this droid was devoid of emotions. The closest to a tantrum was a sudden disconnection, and a refusal to reconnect for a prolonged period afterwards when Kha asked her why didn’t she return to her kind when she could have. Unlike a droid, she has a Linker Core. In fact, her true body manifests as a Linker Core and nothing else.
She assisted Kha to build the ZAKU, and became Zaku 1-3‘s, the final working prototype, AI which Kha used as a replacement of his Casshern Barrier Jacket for a while until he adapted the ZAKU system for his Jaegerform. Even after he left the Silvana, Nagato remained on Silvana. CC enjoys contemplative sessions with Nagato, while Minerva is freaked out by her stillness, and Chacha calling her a “Headless Monster”, for a walking suit of armor does not have a head anyway.
CC recently had Nagato play tricks on the new Zakum Privates, getting her to drift about the ship during their Orientation Program’s rest hours and scaring the daylights out of them.
After that above bit about CC being a manipulator, I've a feeling that she might known of Nagato is more ways than one... But that's up to X to decide really. I only have control over my AIs.
The Nagato name alone already gets my seal of approval I'm wondering... why "headless"? It's apparent that she has eyes and hair... unless CC's propaganda has really skewed everyone's vision of her
If she manifests herself as a Linker Core though... does that mean that you can somehow... "transplant" her into a mage or something?
And... G.I. Joh?
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Originally Posted by Kha
Trust me, the Silvana is not called the "Legendary Lost Logia" for no reason... Even Sakurazaki's data was in a way found aboard that ship, as with many secrets about the assault carrier being discovered everyday. Most of it is scrambled junk, so Kha couldn't cheat and Whisper his way through, much less the normal TSAB technicians. And its off limits to personnel below Top Secret clearance, so no help from Aurion either.
I getcha... can't profile something that you don't know too much about, and only discovering so far
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Originally Posted by Liingo
Onward to my chracter then ( that's been in development for the last few weeks and still isn't really finished yet...)
I hear and obey.
I present to you Isamu, member of Enforcer unit 85 'Spellblades'
Isamu
21 years
172cm
68kg
TSAB Mage Rank (C- when discovered, now BB+) Belka Mage
Hair: Black
Eyes: Dark Brown
Personality: Quiet, well-mannered individual who tries unsuccessfully to stay out of trouble, but always seems to end up solving (dragged into) the problems of people he meets.
Spoiler for Background:
Background: A recent addition to the TSAB. He was scouted by Graham (ex-admiral) on Terra (97th non-administrated world) after helping to retrieve a stolen item for a villager in the English countryside. The methods he used were surprising indeed, using a low level energy attack to reclaim the stolen goods. Graham had been passing through on a business trip/holiday when Lotte detected a small magical reaction.
A student of medieval history before joining the TSAB, Isamu’s weapons and barrier jacket are modelled on the weapons and armour of the period. With no effective ranged attacks at all, Isamu has had to rely on his armour and also agility get close enough to attack. He studied magic under Lotte and Aria while completing his studies and was deemed proficient enough to be raised to a B- ranking. Also, under the guidance of Admiral Graham, he learnt how to summon and raise a familiar (initially C--) before arriving at the TSAB. His familiar was summoned to address his lack of ranged attacks and also is the reason why he was a B- upon arrival.
Spoiler for Device and Barier Jacket:
Device: Armed device-Daedra. A double bladed battle axe with a pointed hilt between the blades (if there’s a lack of room he can thrust with it as well instead of swinging). 2 Forms are currently available for his device. The forms for his device also alter his BJ. The second device mode is aptly named berserker mode, the axe splits down the middle to from two one handed axes (essentially more damage but less armour).
In sealed mode, Daedra shrinks and hangs beneath the rank badges on his uniform.
Barrier Jacket: As noted before he’s heavily influences by the medieval period and as such his BJ reflects this. Since it’s an enforcer squad I’ve decided to try and keep a common uniform though.
Much like Chrono’s BJ in appearance however his armour is much tougher, including elbow high gauntlets, knee length cuirass, pauldrons and armoured boots similar to Fates. This is standard BJ form to go with the first mode of his device.
The second mode however involves a slight decrease in armour however with the cuirass shortening to waist length, the removal of the pauldrons as well as decreasing the armour value of his boots.
Spoiler for Spells:
Charge: Used to close ground to the enemy(~10m range). One useful function is the ability to charge in mid-air. This makes aerial insertion a favoured method getting to the battle as he normally gets the first strike. He can also charge to a specific location, making it an okay withdrawal tool.
Imbue blade: As noted, Isamu is unable to use powerful range attacks. This isn’t because he can’t gather the energy necessary for the attack; he is unable to form it outside his body. However he has learnt instead to channel this energy into Daedra to give his attacks a bigger punch. But the energy imparted to the blade only remains for a short period of time.
Flame Strike: (1 cartridge) Daedra is enveloped in flame. Due to the unique nature of imbue blade, both effects can be active simultaneously.
Purge: Isamu’s standard defence breaking attack. Becomes more effective with imbued blade and also cartridges.
Paralyse: Usually used after one of his offensive moves (Purge, ) Requires Imbued blade or 1 cartridge. Channels the energy in the blade into the target. Designed to overload the nerves temporarily to induce paralysis in the body. The use of paralyse with imbued blade and one loaded cartridge has paralysed his CO (AA) for 2 hours. Although a spell to capture, with enough cartridges, is capable of paralysing permanently or even kill.
Deflection: (1 cartridge) He’s capable of deflecting ranged attacks up to a B+ level to other targets. This ability needs Daedra to be imbued with energy to deflect B and greater level attacks. Deflection only works against attacks from one direction as at his current skill level, it only works when he is able to ‘hit’ the attack with ‘’.
Knight’s Armour: (1 cartridge) Combination defensive spell. Strengthens the protective field around the body while casting a barrier directly in front.
Fire’s Embrace: Round protective shield. In addition to a defensive tool, it is capable of hurting the attacker as well.
Spoiler for Familiar:
Iza is Isamu’s familiar and was born on Earth. She was created to help Isamu in the ranged department. Iza is a tiger familiar and quite similar in appearance to Lotte and Aria, due to their help in her summoning.
Humanoid Form:
Generic buster: B- in power.
Generic Bind
Tiger Form: (white + black stripes)
Pounce: Just like charge, read the charge description.
Roar: RAWR! Good for distractions…
(Not finised yet obviously)
Isamu is basically finished but the rest of his squad isn't. I thought up the squad and it's members fairly recently but details aren't going to be fleshed out until after exams..
More info about the squad below, (very likely to change as I think about it more)
Spoiler for Enforcer Unit 85 'Spellblades':
One of the many specialised enforcer units within the TSAB, the Spellblades is a team of specialists in close combat, in particular storming fortifications (in other words, when you still want the building in one piece after the assault…). Although overall mage rank/power is low many of their opponents have been surprised by the melee abilities of the unit.
Consists of:
Team leader: Myristic (AA)
Melee: Isamu(BB+)/Iza(B-)
Short/Mid Range Attack: Valivis (BB)
Support: Tuala (B)
Whee super long post!
Hope you like it.
The concept of the SpellBlades team is awesome, a magical urban warfare invasion team, nice, giving me SWAT vibes already I suddenly noticed that Isamu lacks a battering-type attack for breaking down strengthened entryways... then again, I'd expect Tuala or Valivis for that role based on their function.
Good profile on Isamu btw
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Originally Posted by Erio
After the Necrons and the Einsts were overwhelmed by the unholy amount of OCs dispatched by the TSAB, a new threat emerges. This time, it is but a single boy with a power never before seen or thought possible. And by his side stands a very cute girl.
"The union of Al Hazard. Has the legend begun yet again?"
"I've been lying constantly ever since that day... I'm living a lie..."
"My name is a lie... My background is a lie... They are all lies..."
"I'm disgusted with this world that refuses to change, but these lies make me feel so hopeless that I feel like giving up."
Holy ****... None of our characters are gonna stand a chance if Lelouche comes into play as a villain...
Oh wait, we also have Zero here don't we...
LELOUCHE VS KHA!!!!! GEASS VS GEASS!!!!!
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Originally Posted by Nightengale
Says the guy with the San-To-Ryu Gundam ava.
What? The new Gundam looks awesome And at least I'm not planning a 00 reference anytime soon
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Originally Posted by Ratler
Sorry that I have not been active for the last few days ive been kinda out of it due to a car accident. But I am coming back slowly
A Car accident?
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Originally Posted by Ratler
1) this is the story of what came to mind when Fuyu asked
2) this was written in one sitting so it is kinda rough due to lack of revision.
3) this is not currently intended for any form of Sound Stage or combined Fic use. for now it is more like a nightmare.
4) Military ranks may be off if so please forgive me ^^
5) general I'm sorry for any mistakes ^^ 6) this was written before the team had names^^ Please try and guess who is who^^
there names are in no particular order; Daniel, Aoi, and Ken(currently being renamed, and Treu <the last member>)
Spoiler for I hope you like it comments welome ^^:
Spoiler for the cause Chapter 1:
EDIT: bold speakers name. EDIT#2: adding spaces and page breaks
PERSONAL LOG Alexander I.
The Day My World Stood Still
Alex was eating lunch with his squad when all of a sudden a class 1 communication window opened in front of him. Alex: Hu.. what’s this? *begins reading * Squad member 1: Hay Alex, what’s that? Squad member 2: It’s a class 1.. What’s going on Alex.
*Alex is oddly quiet* Squad member 3: Alex?? Alex: I have to go, NOW! *Alex quickly gets up and starts heading toward the exit* Squad member 1: Something’s up, did you see the look on his face? Squad member 4: Ya he was pale. Something must be seriously wrong. I’ve never seen him look like that. Alex: <Azura, Setsuna! I need you now.>
{May 6, xxxx> All communication lost with the “Nadia” last transition leads TSAB officials to believe it was caught in a surprise attack. Information labeled as Classified, leaked to Alex by unknown source.}
*outside of the mess hall, Alex breaks into a dead run* Alex: Ryu Set UP! Clyuno mode! Ryu: Yes Sir. Ryu: What’s going on Sir? Alex: something’s happened to the “Nadia”, they have lost contact with it. Ryu: Isn’t Ms. Cassandra on board that ship Sir? Alex: Yes, yes she is. That is why I need you. I want you to access ALL of the information there is on what is going on. Where that ship was heading , what there mission was, where they were last herd from EVERYTHING, and I don’t care if I have the clearance for it, I want it all. Ryu: Sir there is more that you are not telling me isn’t there. Alex: Yes, They higher ups think it was an attack. That is why I need that information, and I meant it I don’t care if I have clearance or not if you have to use brute force entry methods to get it, then so be it. Ryu: But Sir isn’t that against regulations? Alex: Yes it is, but right now I don’t care?? Ryu: Yes Sir! … Permission to speak freely Sir? Alex: Yes of course Ryu. Ryu: She’ll be ok Sir, I’m sure of it. Alex: Thanks Ryu.
*Azura and Setsuna arrive, meeting up with Alex as he runs to central command.*
Azura and Setsuna: You called for us Miester?
*without even answering them Alex begins* Alex: Guardians of the sky and snow, Azura, Setsuna SET UP! *Unison Mode activated*
*Alex continues running down the hall towards command central; he explains what has happened to Azura and Setsuna on the way. * Ryu: Barrier Jacket Set Up, Uniform mode. Azura: A barrier jacket? You have never used one of those before. When did you program this? *feels a little useless because she usually set’s up Alex’s Armor* Alex: About a month ago, I figured it would be useful, for moving around command, it really has no defensive capabilities if just lets me use movement magic safely without standing out to much. But I would never dream of take this into battle, for any combat whatsoever I would need my Armor ^^ Setsuna: I see, but can’t you get in trouble for all of this? Having a barrier jacket set up within the main building, having a device deployed for no apparent reason, well at least you not actuality using magi… Ryu: Sonic Move. *used to get past a group of people around the corner* Setsuna: never mind you just did. Azura: Please calm down Miester, I know you are concerned but… Setsuna: You wont be able to help find her if you are locked up in the detention facility due to reckless behavior. Alex: I know girls, but right now I don’t care. Ryu: I would feel sorry for the person that tried to stand in Master Alex’s way right now.
*Alex reaches the door to command central.*
Ryu: Sir, I have the information you requested. Alex: Thank you Ryu, show me.
*Ryu begins displaying all of the information he has gathered.” Ryu: Sir I thought you would want to know I was traced, they know it was me. And I think the trace came from command central, I do not think they will be very happy so see us. Alex: It’s ok Ryu you are not at fault I am the one who ordered the search.
*Alex opens the door to command central.* Major Stevenson: ALEX what the HELL do you think you are DOING! You had better have… *is interrupted by Alex* Alex: *Looking directly at Major Stevenson* Give me a Ship. Major Stevenson: WHAT!! First you go and hack into our main database and steal classified information, now you are demanding a SHIP. Just who the hell do you think you are? Alex: I am Lieutenant Alexander IVANOV! And right now my WIFE’S ship is MIA. And I’ll be Damned if you think I am just going to sit here and pray that she is ok, and not do a thing to ensure her safety.
*long silent pause*
Major Stevenson: *Sigh* look Alex I know you are worried about Cass but I can’t just give you a Ship, even if I wanted to there are none in port right now, and… Unknown voice: The patrol ship “Asura” should arrive in port in about 8 minutes. Major Stevenson: Who the He…*turns around*!! *cough* Commander Yagami!! Pardon my behaviors I was not aware it was you. Hayate: Alex, I have already contacted Chrono, he has agreed to help. Alex: *shocked at what just happened* Thank you Ma’am. Hayate: Well you had better get going you don’t want to make Chrono wait. Alex: YES MA”AM! Ryu! Hayate: But don’t use ma.. Ryu: Teleportation. Hayate: … well never mind I guess.
I hope you liked it and I look forward to your comments ^^
Hayate saves the day once again And what do you mean by "nightmare"? Hoping to see what happens from Cass' perspective (although I think Fuyu will take care of that part), and how Alex manages to get to Nadia in time.
And as already mentioned, Claudia is Chrono's vessel, unless you're setting this in A's to StrikerS. Good job though
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Originally Posted by USB500
in my term (that is, Heart of Melting Blood) to "reset" a target involves a complex manipulation of time and space dimension to either:
send the target back to where and how it originally started, without any memory of the present.
erase the target from existence by completely disrupting its history and connection to the timeline.
In Hikki's case, his Whistling Gale usually "erases" the target rather than "destroy" it. It is an ability unique only to him since he obviously inherits the bloods of Chronomancer and Minamikaze clans.
Second "reset" sounds like the Mystic Eyes of Death deal by Shiki Tohno But those are quite scary ways to get... erased though
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Originally Posted by Erio
To continue my new characters' profiles, here I give you Episode 02: A Peek into the Past parts 1 and 2. If you have missed Episode 01, check it out here!
Again I will be using Lowe's unique method of profile description, as I believe it makes the read quite fun.
Spoiler for Episode 02 - Part 1: Gwendolyn:
Episode 02: A Peek into the Past – Part 1: Gwendolyn
Natalia: Hey guys, what are you doing? Ashelyn: Lily, look! We found Gwen-chan’s profile! Natalia: What? Her profile? Let me see that.
Code Name: Living Relic Weapon #63 – Gwendolyn
Real Name: Sarah Alicia Lushien
Nickname: Gwendolyn
Gender: Female
Age: 15
Height: 4’2’’
Hair: Light brown, semi-long
Eye Color: Light blue
Origin: Mid-Childa; grew up in Dr. Scaglietti’s Research Facility #34
Magic Type: Mid-Childa
Magic Circle Color: White
Device: Leucosia (Staff)
Device Type: Magic Control Intelligent Device
Relic specialty: Apparently unlimited energy source
Magic specialty: Enhancement and Bombardment
Natalia: Sarah Alicia? I thought her real name was Gwendolyn. Iris: She decided to use her code name instead, as she does not want to remember the past. Natalia: … I never knew that. Rhea: The next page has some of her past.
Before she was found by Dr. Scaglietti when she was four years old, Sarah was part of the Lushien family, which was well known for their great linage of mages. However, they were better known at that time for their research on Lost Logia. This research was legal in every way, but as the experiments became more in-depth, the Time-Space Administration Bureau took notice and raided their house and laboratory, killing every one of the members of the family on the spot. Apparently, the Lushiens were close to finding out about some special properties of the Lost Logia, which the Bureau deemed top secret. Sarah barely survived the attack, but she was about to die.
Natalia: What the hell? Iris: Hmm. The Bureau knows more about the Lost Logia than what they make us think they do. Natalia: Those bastards… Does Gwendolyn know about this? Iris: Yes, Scaglietti told her a long time ago. Ashelyn: Poor Gwen-chan… Maybe that is why she always looks so sad when she is alone. Rhea: But she always looks so full of energy when she's with us! Natalia: Does she want revenge? Iris: I don’t think so. She doesn’t seem to hate them, either. Natalia: Well, I sure do now. Even if Gwendolyn doesn’t want revenge, I will… Iris: Hey, now. I don’t think Gwen would be happy if you did that. Rhea: I agree with Natalia-san, though. I won’t forgive those who hurt Gwendolyn-san. Iris: Hehe. You sure are protective when it comes to Gwen… Rhea: I… When I first came to this facility, I was all alone. She was the first to ever talk to me, and she… she gave me a name… If it wasn’t for Gwendolyn-san, I wouldn’t be here right now. Iris: … Sorry for saying that… Rhea: Oh, don’t be! I’m very happy to have met her, and now I’m very happy to be with all of you.
It was then when she was taken in by Dr. Scaglietti, who went to the scene to check for the remaining of the experiments. She has since been used in various Relic-related experiments. In this facility, she was given the code name “Gwendolyn”.
Gwendolyn, age 8. While in our monthly Relic compatibility experiments, we lost control over Gwendolyn and she tried to take her own life. […]
Ashelyn: *shock* Natalia: …
[…] Thankfully, soon after the incident, we have seen a girl named Iris, code name Aeolos, come in contact with Gwendolyn everyday. Ever since then, Gwendolyn has changed a lot and has cooperated with us a lot more during the experiments.
Natalia: I can’t read any more of this… Ashelyn: … Rhea: So you have known Gwendolyn-san for a long time, Iris-san? Iris: Yes. I’m glad I met her, too, or I wouldn’t have tolerated any more of this myself…
Natalia skips ahead a bit.
Gwendolyn, age 14. This is incredible. Gwendolyn’s compatibility level with our 60th Relic has reached 96%, the highest level we have ever attained. We have yet to find any abnormal qualities in this Relic; however, it apparently has an unlimited amount of energy. If this Relic becomes Gwendolyn’s Linker Core, she has the possibility of having unlimited stamina for casting spells.
[…]
Gwendolyn, age 15. Gwendolyn has shown a lot of confidence during battles. She is always well-composed and would not hesitate to kill someone if the need arises. She told us that she doesn’t like killing people, but sometimes it has to be done. We gave Gwendolyn a modified Intelligent Device, the staff “Leucosia”. The device’s AI was enhanced for multitasking, so that it could help Gwendolyn maintain and organize different types of Enchantments at the same time.
Natalia: And that’s the end of it. Iris: Yeah, it doesn’t have the latest information. Natalia: Hey, aren’t our profiles also around here somewhere? Iris: Probably.
Spoiler for Episode 02 - Part 2: Iris:
Episode 02: A Peek into the Past – Part 2: Iris
Rhea: Hey, I found Iris-san’s profile.
Code Name: Living Relic Weapon #59 – Aeolos
Real Name: Iris (Last Name unknown)
Gender: Female
Age: 17
Height: 4’11’’
Hair: Silver, long
Eye Color: Light red
Origin: 56th Non-Administrative World; grew up in Dr. Scaglietti’s Research Facility #34
Magic Type: Relic-based
Magic Circle Color: Blue
Device: Custom-made Glaive (details below)
Device Type: Custom (details below)
Relic specialty: Air manipulation; other
Magic specialty: Flying and Air magic
Iris was found when she was two years old at an excavation site in the 56th Non-Administrative World. Not much is known about her family, just that they were actively part of the excavations in the region. In one of those excavations, a huge explosion was triggered by the drills and the excavation equipment. Iris lost her only relative in the incident. It was later known, however, that a Lost Logia was what caused the explosion, so our investigations team went to the site to retrieve it.
Natalia: Lost Logia… Relics… It is because of their existence that we are all here, huh? Iris: Maybe so. Anyone who comes across them becomes unhappy, or so it is said. Ashelyn: Are they really just used for destruction? Iris: Who knows? Maybe we will never find out. Rhea: There is more…
It was reported that our investigations team found the Lost Logia in the hands of a small child. The Lost Logia was a Jewel Seed, which somehow had cooled down. We believe the reason behind this was Iris. The Jewel Seed, for unknown reasons, was protecting her. She would have not survived alone in such a place for that long if it wasn’t for the Jewel. No more information about this incident is still known. A miracle, perhaps.
Natalia: Wow… Ashelyn: That’s incredible! I knew Lost Logia wouldn’t have been created just for destruction! Rhea: That’s the first good thing I have heard about them. Iris: Hehe. We will never know for sure.
Natalia: Weird, some pages are missing here. Iris: Let’s see, as far as I remember, I came to this facility when I was 10 years old. It was then when I met Gwen. Natalia: Where were you before coming here? Iris: I’m not sure. It was another facility, though. Rhea: Iris-san, you sure are strong, talking about your past without hesitation. Iris: It is thanks to you all. While it has been painful, I wouldn’t have met you all if I had died back then. Rhea: I see… Iris: Ashelyn, Rhea, never forget, no matter how painful it may be, Gwen, Lily, and I are always here for you. Ashelyn and Rhea: Y-Yes!
Iris, age 16. Because of Iris’ very high compatibility level with Relic #24, an air-elemental Relic, we have started to train her in air magic. Her compatibility with the air-elemental Relic is no mere coincidence. She has almost mastered flying magic, and her use of air magic has improved a lot in a short period of time.
[…]
Iris, age 17. We have created a unique weapon for Iris. It is a custom-made glaive, with a longer and wider blade and a bit shorter staff. The blade is long enough to act as a sword, but the long staff also allows for long-range attacks. Long, thin lines were engraved into the blade to act as energy conductors so Iris could channel her energy into the blade through the staff.
Natalia: So that’s what those weird symbols are for. Iris: *laughs* I had the feeling you didn’t know… Natalia: What’s that supposed to mean?! Ashelyn: *laughs* Rhea: That’s so cool. I want a weapon like that! Iris: Your fighting style is different than mine. You should think of a weapon that suits your style. Rhea: I’ll have to think about it…
I may or may not make a third part for this episode. I'll have to see how the next set of events play out. I'm working on the next episode right now, which, for now, will definitely include Natalia's profile. I dont want to introduce her profile before the next battle.
Any comments are welcome, as always. Hope you like it!
I'm somewhat intrigued on who "wrote" the profiles these girls found (I do hope they don't get caught for apparent unauthorized snooping ). I don't think it could be Scaglietti, as the style is much too kind, and it points to someone in the lab who could write such profile would be someone the girls would like. Probably.
Still, most awesome there. Nothing's better than revenge to get a battle going (although in this case, revenge for someone else's sake ).
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Originally Posted by Meophist
Sorry, but I'm having a little trouble sleeping, so I thought up of an extention to Threshold's profile. I want to get it down somewhere before I forget.
Spoiler for #47C6: Threshold:
Subject: Requesting permission to modify #47C6 Threshold's profile
To: Lt. Colonel Yagami Hayate
From: Enforcer Maple
Date: 14/11/0072
We have recently found a laboratory in the vicinity of Ghast where Threshold was first found. The laboratory itself was heavily damaged and devoid of people. Much of the information stored in the computers was heavily corrupted but some of it was readable. We believe some of the information found relates to Threshold directly.
The documents refer to a "Subject #0002" that has, since birth, a device installed inside of her. This device was not activated according to the information but there has said to be plans to activate it. The description of #0002 matches that of our own #47C6 so we believe they refer to the same person.
Normally, even a person with high magical power have natural control over it. However, when we found the girl, she was unstable and seemed to have little control over how own powers, which is why we applied the limiter. From the information we gathered, it is possible to conclude that her high magical power that we detected came instead from her device, which, if recently activated, explains why she had difficulty controlling it. The device, if embeded internally, would be nearly impossible to detect unless if it was checked for specifically.
Unfortunally, this does give credibility to the suspicions that she was involved in the attack on Ghast. Also unfortunally, we still don't know any reasons for her current behaviour or her relationship with #47C7 Pain.
I will like to request permission to update #47C6 Threshold's profile to include this new information. Thank you.
More intriguing information on Threshold, although the information need further context to put it into place.
On another note, it reads much like one of those logs in Doom 3
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Originally Posted by Nightengale
Part 3.35 IS HERE. 3.35 since this and the next is technically a Signum/Isdera side-story, along with Saga and Reinforce thrown into the mix a little, only for a later involvement.
Spoiler for Part 3.35 : Wind and Fire:
~Part III Verse 3.5 Knights of Wind of Fire~
It was not long ago that my body still possessed ‘wings’ that allowed me to soar and fly through the sky. But now…I cannot even remember that feeling, like it was something foreign.
But I’ll never forget that day, the battle I fought, that surge of emotion, prior to the loss of my wings.
It was the first time I met her, and fought her.
The General that protects the Princess of the Night Sky…Signum.
~~~
7 Knights dead. Only I remain, against a lone female swordswoman. Amidst the burning battlefield, her hair and sword seemed to be one with the flames itself.
Our swords clashed again. A ripping sound of metal crashing against one another at an extreme velocity, like the sound of roaring thunder filled our ears. A hundred times, a thousand times, none of us remembered.
After what felt like an eternity, our clash was broken by the sound of simultaneous cartridge loads, and at that instant, my sword broke in half.
Feeling the rush, I sheathed my sword back and rushed down to the ground of fallen comrades, grabbing their blades and fought on. One sword broke again.
And another. And another. And another. Until there was no more. Only hers, the falchion blade…Leavantine.
I thought it was the end, but it wasn’t… Rather than swinging down the sword to claim my head, she pointed to me, and asked my name.
“Sword Knight of Vauxhall, what is your name?”
“My name is Isdera Saleen, just a regular Knight of Swords.”
“Your swordsmanship is impressive, but you use a weapon unbefitting of your capabilities. For me to strike you down now would be an insult to both of us as Belkan Knights.”
“My name is Signum, Flame Knight of the Princess. Remember it, Saleen.”
~~~
She let me go. Out of respect and honor as fellow knights, regardless of wars or factions. She never said it, but we both knew…the next time we meet in battle, it would probably be our last. It was an unspoken promise between 2 knights.
However, soon…I lost half of myself. My wings, my magic, my loyalty. Had it been for Saga…I would’ve lost everything.
Today...is the anniversary of General Saga’s parent’s death. He never goes out on leisure activities even during peaceful times, preferring to help out with various military and administrative issues for the sake of the empire, but he always goes to visit his parent’s grave on that time of every year.
He insisted he would be fine alone, but I tagged along. The rest of Zerstroritter coming along would be too dangerous. It was a small village at the borders of the nation, technically not under both Vauxhall and Opel, but fate brought him to this war on one side. The secluded village of Generia… General Saga’s hometown.
It would only be for a until nightfall for a few hours… hopefully nothing goes wrong.
~~~
“Signum, I need to do this.”
Two figures, cloaked in auspicious, desert travel robes along with a blue wolf , were flying stealthily across the barren lands, to the direction of a small village near the outskirts of the region.
“Princess, it’s dangerous for you to go outside near the very borders of the region, even with Zafira. Even if your face and identity is not known to the general public, it’s still dangerous as its open to Vauxhall’s armies too.”
“Signum… This war is tearing apart this nation. And it’s not just the enemy and ourselves, people who want nothing to do with this war is suffering from it too…I need to see it for myself.”
The stern look from the eyes of the princess, hidden under the robe penetrated Signum’s gaze. She sighed heartedly, and gave up.
“All right, Princess. But allow me to protect you during your travel. And please, do not take too long.”
“Thank you, Signum. To Generia then.”
"...." (( where's mah speaking lines!? - Zafira ))
The next part or 2 should cover Signum vs Isdera II, and the first meeting between Saga and Reinforce. :3
Signum-sama + 100 points for her awesome lines
And poor Zafira just broke the fourth wall there
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Originally Posted by tshouryuu
Well, this is my attempt at creating an original character. I hope I didn't make him overpowered.
Spoiler for Character - Tais Scien:
Name: Tais Scien
Gender: Male
Age: 19 as of beginning of Strikers
Birthday: 11th November
Birthplace: Klaus III
Height: 190cm
Weight: 75Kg
Eyes: Dark blue
Hair: Short, Raven black
Build: Muscular
Clothing: Black undershirt with standard uniform pants
Rank: Corporal
Unit: Central Science & Development Bureau
Occupation: Full time designated field operator for Experimental Variable Armour series. Currently attached to the 108th Battalion for testing of his device under actual combat conditions
Profile:
An exercise freak who cannot stay still for too long, constantly exercises whenever he has nothing to do. An exception is that when he sleeps, he sleeps like the dead, very quiet and still. In fact, even his chest does not move much, which tends to scare people who have not seen him sleep before. After passing the basic course for all TSAB members, he was assigned to the Central Science & development Bureau due to his strength and stamina. His assignment currently is
to assist the scientists and mages there in testing an experimental device, which due to its weight, he is much suited for.
Personality:
Constantly cheerful despite having a tendency to think out loud without ever realizing it. Even when others tell him he is doing it, he gets very surprised. He does not into trouble (much) as he has a positive outlook and tends to think nicely of people although on occasion, people have taken offense at his words/thoughts. On the other hand, he does not have much friends as most think his exercise and thinking out loud habits is very embarrassing. However, he is very kind and is known keep food on him to feed any strays or animals he sees which includes any familiars in creature form. He doesn't attempt to feed familiars in humunoid form, instead treating them like full humans.
Relationships:
He get along well with people on a casual basis but most people avoid him due to his quirks. He has a major crush on Ginga Nakajima after talking to her once and hearing her laugh. He got very elated when he found out he was going to be attached to the 108th battalion although the people at Central Science & Development Bureau for a moment, thought he was happy because he isn't going to be around them any more. That is until they heard him thinking out loud literally about seeing Ginga again.
Device: Experimental Variable Armour 001
1st Test version of Experimental Variable Armour series storage devices. Sacrificing speed for added protection, E.V.A takes protection to the extreme (some say absurd, insane etc) degree, this device when deployed, takes the form of full body, 1 inch think, battleship grade, heavy neo-titanium alloy armour plating for the entire body and a fearsome, beast-like helmet/mask. The device also includes stronger magical protection then standard barrier jackets and allows the user the use of a few pre-programmed spells which will be described later. This however is just the standard parts for the E.V.A. series devices(currently). Currently, E.V.A 001 is equipped with a few non-standard parts including twin retro-rockets, semi-integrated magagumo wizard pack, cartridge system and an expanded memory core with an experimental A.I installed. The retro rockets are basically used for boost assisted jumping while the magagumo wizard pack is a weapon system that features 6 claws attached to retractable tentacles for short to mid range (25 meters) combat which can also double as extra protection. The official reason for adding an A.I. is that additional parts may be added or taken away without the hassle of manually retuning the device. Unofficially, the A.I exists so that it can save Tais's behind when he starts thinking out loud. Tais has named his I.D Yui. In civilian form, Yui becomes a cross with a jeweled center. Despite her advantages, Yui requires quite a fair bit of physical strength in order to be used and she drains magical energy at a high rate. Currently, the people at the Central Science & Development Bureau are trying to reduce the weight and power consumption problems so that basic versions of E.V.A storage devices can become standard equipment.
Barrier Jacket:
Form fitting, black, full body flexible polymer suit, covering covering every single inch of the body except the area around and between the eyes. It is very different from all other barrier jackets as it does not provide the wearer with any sort of protection at all. This barrier jacket has been designed to help reduce the stress of energy drainage from the E.V.A series devices by efficiently transferring energy from the mage to the device by use of 361 strategically placed amplifiers throughout the suit.
Fighting Style:
Tais usually starts off combat by activating light of souls shield spell and strength of souls boost spell. Next he literally charges into the enemy with an AT Field shield spell and dismisses it when he gets into melee combat range. Due to the addition of the magagumo wizard pack, his combat style has changed to concentrating heavily on casting a force field spell, relying on Yui's auto guard spell and armour to protect him while he confines the enemy with him. Deploying the claws, he will (with Yui's help) use them to attack and defend and occasionally, wrapping a claw around the opponent to crush them. Trap, Tank and Spank in short.
Abilities:
Tais isn't very good at spell casting, in fact he has only mastered 2 spells and said spells require him to chant the incantations without Yui's assistance. However, he can cast and maintain up to 4 force fields without problems.
Personal:
Boost up... Strength - 1st of 2 spells that Tais has mastered. This spell increases his physical strength which allows him to use Yui with greater ease.
Incantation: "In the name of fire, power of the flame, bestow upon me the strength to crush my foes."
Cage Barrier - 2nd of 2 spells that Tais has mastered. This spell is a force field spell Tais use constantly for many perposes, 1 of them being an umbrella. Another use he has is to trap an opponent between 2 of them and then shrink/enlarge the outer/inner barrier, applying trememdous pressure to his opponent.
Incantation: "Beast that guards the gates of the dead, barrier that shields and traps, I invoke thee"
Pre-programmed:
Cross explosion - A relatively swift moving beam attack that when it hits something, explodes into a cross shape beam of energy. The strength of this spell
depends on the amount of energy that is put into the attack. No matter how little power is put into the attack, its still requires a bit of time to charge.
AT Field - The holy region that must not be invaded by anyone, the light of the soul, the wall the encloses the heart of man. This is a very tough shield spell despite its name which can deflect a great many physical and magical attack. The strength of this spell depends on the amount of energy that is channelled into it.
Blocker - Auto guard magic. While it can guard in every direction, it is just as easily broken.
Recovery - Restoration magic that can repair the device in a few seconds. Not available if the device is too heavy damaged.
Other notes:
The A.I. Yui is a very recent addition to Tais's E.V.A storage device, making it technically an Intelligent device. This A.I like most other parts of the device are experimental (Beta version). Yui is meant to be the stable Mid-Childa version of the Velka unison device, which the people at the Central Science & Development Bureau hope would turn Unison devices into viable products. Currently only management of Tais power and control of the magagumo wizard pack is available while extensive control and management of Tais abilities and unison mode is not available as those functionalities are not included yet into the A.I.
Yui also does not like it when people refer the entire device she is integrate with as her. She insists that she is just the memory core. Tais personally "thinks" its because the entire device when fully deployed, is very heavy and damn butt ugly.
Comments please.
P.S this is what I have thought up atm. what can I do to improve this or should i just scrapped this entirely?
More power armor users, this time based on the EVA F Type? (At least, that's my impression of it). And...
*tries to stop smirking*
Trap... Tank... and... Spank... with tentacles...
*has great difficulty typing reply*
You are pure gold already
Also, points for him having a crush on Ginga (it's another matter if he gets familiar with her )
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Alright... Part III is taking longer than I originally expected, might take me the week to finish it due to its length. But what the hell.
In the meantime, I updated Epilogue Part 2 with another snippet, so as to finalize most of the character interactions and make way for the imposition fest that is Part III.
Also... a surprise character makes his appearance here. Hope you don't mind Kha
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Against all the evil that hell can conjure, all wickedness that mankind can produce... We will send unto them, only you.
@LoweGear: actually its based on the Eva B Type. The F Type and its equipment is plain sick... increased armour and power, electrical beam like launcher, antiphase weapon, handheld dual chainsaw and the Mastema.
The wizard pack add-on is meant to be based on Gundams like Strike Gundam and its striker packs.
I don't mean tank and spank in THAT way :sweatdrops:
WARE NO TAAN! DURO! BLUECHEESIUM ULTIMATE DRAGON, SPECIARU SAMMON!!!
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Originally Posted by USB500
Maybe I should go and create a "shota" villain to counteract the massive flood of loli antagonists, then
Spoiler for short description of the shota villain:
Name: Takeru (full name: unknown)
Moniker: Silent Bullet
Age: 12
Origin: Earth
Magic type: Neo Belka / Mid-Childa
Magic colour: blood red
Device: Little Buster
Device type: Armed Storage Device
Device appearance: sniper rifle
Description: a assassin mage hired by world governments to do the "dirty" works, Takeru is completely calm and well-mannered despite his status as the feared Silent Bullet. He never complains of his job and will do anything to get it done, even if it means confronting the TSAB Aces, his current assignment.
Class: Takeru is a Long-Range Bombardment type, and excels in Precision Assault. He usually employs the "hit-and-run" tactic and leaves targets completely stunned and bewildered at what has just hit them.
Takeru is originally a character from my anime competition submission, that I decided to alter a bit and make him fit with Nanoha Universe. More of him to come soon.
Ooh. How old is he in StrikerS? If his age is 10 years after, I certainly see some sniper action with Teresa VS Takeru.
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Originally Posted by USB500
you do know messing with a Chronomancer and the reincarnation of Arthur is a complete no-no, don't you?
Knowing her, she'll beat it if she thinks a battle would be too hard and leaves Kha to clean up.
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Originally Posted by USB500
Nakamura Hiro? What's this? The time-travelling Japanese is finally featured in Nanoha Universe?
I wonder how much a coincidence was this, cos Nankamura is a common Jap family name in Tokyo, and Hiro was a joke that even I use when creating "heroic personality" -the self-sacrificing tendency with a great destiny yada yada- chars. But... Opens up possibilities here.
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Originally Posted by Erio
Spoiler for snip:
To continue my new characters' profiles, here I give you Episode 02: A Peek into the Past parts 1 and 2. If you have missed Episode 01, check it out here!
Again I will be using Lowe's unique method of profile description, as I believe it makes the read quite fun.
Spoiler for Episode 02 - Part 1: Gwendolyn:
Episode 02: A Peek into the Past – Part 1: Gwendolyn
Natalia: Hey guys, what are you doing? Ashelyn: Lily, look! We found Gwen-chan’s profile! Natalia: What? Her profile? Let me see that.
Code Name: Living Relic Weapon #63 – Gwendolyn
Real Name: Sarah Alicia Lushien
Nickname: Gwendolyn
Gender: Female
Age: 15
Height: 4’2’’
Hair: Light brown, semi-long
Eye Color: Light blue
Origin: Mid-Childa; grew up in Dr. Scaglietti’s Research Facility #34
Magic Type: Mid-Childa
Magic Circle Color: White
Device: Leucosia (Staff)
Device Type: Magic Control Intelligent Device
Relic specialty: Apparently unlimited energy source
Magic specialty: Enhancement and Bombardment
Natalia: Sarah Alicia? I thought her real name was Gwendolyn. Iris: She decided to use her code name instead, as she does not want to remember the past. Natalia: … I never knew that. Rhea: The next page has some of her past.
Before she was found by Dr. Scaglietti when she was four years old, Sarah was part of the Lushien family, which was well known for their great linage of mages. However, they were better known at that time for their research on Lost Logia. This research was legal in every way, but as the experiments became more in-depth, the Time-Space Administration Bureau took notice and raided their house and laboratory, killing every one of the members of the family on the spot. Apparently, the Lushiens were close to finding out about some special properties of the Lost Logia, which the Bureau deemed top secret. Sarah barely survived the attack, but she was about to die.
Natalia: What the hell? Iris: Hmm. The Bureau knows more about the Lost Logia than what they make us think they do. Natalia: Those bastards… Does Gwendolyn know about this? Iris: Yes, Scaglietti told her a long time ago. Ashelyn: Poor Gwen-chan… Maybe that is why she always looks so sad when she is alone. Rhea: But she always looks so full of energy when she's with us! Natalia: Does she want revenge? Iris: I don’t think so. She doesn’t seem to hate them, either. Natalia: Well, I sure do now. Even if Gwendolyn doesn’t want revenge, I will… Iris: Hey, now. I don’t think Gwen would be happy if you did that. Rhea: I agree with Natalia-san, though. I won’t forgive those who hurt Gwendolyn-san. Iris: Hehe. You sure are protective when it comes to Gwen… Rhea: I… When I first came to this facility, I was all alone. She was the first to ever talk to me, and she… she gave me a name… If it wasn’t for Gwendolyn-san, I wouldn’t be here right now. Iris: … Sorry for saying that… Rhea: Oh, don’t be! I’m very happy to have met her, and now I’m very happy to be with all of you.
It was then when she was taken in by Dr. Scaglietti, who went to the scene to check for the remaining of the experiments. She has since been used in various Relic-related experiments. In this facility, she was given the code name “Gwendolyn”.
Gwendolyn, age 8. While in our monthly Relic compatibility experiments, we lost control over Gwendolyn and she tried to take her own life. […]
Ashelyn: *shock* Natalia: …
[…] Thankfully, soon after the incident, we have seen a girl named Iris, code name Aeolos, come in contact with Gwendolyn everyday. Ever since then, Gwendolyn has changed a lot and has cooperated with us a lot more during the experiments.
Natalia: I can’t read any more of this… Ashelyn: … Rhea: So you have known Gwendolyn-san for a long time, Iris-san? Iris: Yes. I’m glad I met her, too, or I wouldn’t have tolerated any more of this myself…
Natalia skips ahead a bit.
Gwendolyn, age 14. This is incredible. Gwendolyn’s compatibility level with our 60th Relic has reached 96%, the highest level we have ever attained. We have yet to find any abnormal qualities in this Relic; however, it apparently has an unlimited amount of energy. If this Relic becomes Gwendolyn’s Linker Core, she has the possibility of having unlimited stamina for casting spells.
[…]
Gwendolyn, age 15. Gwendolyn has shown a lot of confidence during battles. She is always well-composed and would not hesitate to kill someone if the need arises. She told us that she doesn’t like killing people, but sometimes it has to be done. We gave Gwendolyn a modified Intelligent Device, the staff “Leucosia”. The device’s AI was enhanced for multitasking, so that it could help Gwendolyn maintain and organize different types of Enchantments at the same time.
Natalia: And that’s the end of it. Iris: Yeah, it doesn’t have the latest information. Natalia: Hey, aren’t our profiles also around here somewhere? Iris: Probably.
Spoiler for Episode 02 - Part 2: Iris:
Episode 02: A Peek into the Past – Part 2: Iris
Rhea: Hey, I found Iris-san’s profile.
Code Name: Living Relic Weapon #59 – Aeolos
Real Name: Iris (Last Name unknown)
Gender: Female
Age: 17
Height: 4’11’’
Hair: Silver, long
Eye Color: Light red
Origin: 56th Non-Administrative World; grew up in Dr. Scaglietti’s Research Facility #34
Magic Type: Relic-based
Magic Circle Color: Blue
Device: Custom-made Glaive (details below)
Device Type: Custom (details below)
Relic specialty: Air manipulation; other
Magic specialty: Flying and Air magic
Iris was found when she was two years old at an excavation site in the 56th Non-Administrative World. Not much is known about her family, just that they were actively part of the excavations in the region. In one of those excavations, a huge explosion was triggered by the drills and the excavation equipment. Iris lost her only relative in the incident. It was later known, however, that a Lost Logia was what caused the explosion, so our investigations team went to the site to retrieve it.
Natalia: Lost Logia… Relics… It is because of their existence that we are all here, huh? Iris: Maybe so. Anyone who comes across them becomes unhappy, or so it is said. Ashelyn: Are they really just used for destruction? Iris: Who knows? Maybe we will never find out. Rhea: There is more…
It was reported that our investigations team found the Lost Logia in the hands of a small child. The Lost Logia was a Jewel Seed, which somehow had cooled down. We believe the reason behind this was Iris. The Jewel Seed, for unknown reasons, was protecting her. She would have not survived alone in such a place for that long if it wasn’t for the Jewel. No more information about this incident is still known. A miracle, perhaps.
Natalia: Wow… Ashelyn: That’s incredible! I knew Lost Logia wouldn’t have been created just for destruction! Rhea: That’s the first good thing I have heard about them. Iris: Hehe. We will never know for sure.
Natalia: Weird, some pages are missing here. Iris: Let’s see, as far as I remember, I came to this facility when I was 10 years old. It was then when I met Gwen. Natalia: Where were you before coming here? Iris: I’m not sure. It was another facility, though. Rhea: Iris-san, you sure are strong, talking about your past without hesitation. Iris: It is thanks to you all. While it has been painful, I wouldn’t have met you all if I had died back then. Rhea: I see… Iris: Ashelyn, Rhea, never forget, no matter how painful it may be, Gwen, Lily, and I are always here for you. Ashelyn and Rhea: Y-Yes!
Iris, age 16. Because of Iris’ very high compatibility level with Relic #24, an air-elemental Relic, we have started to train her in air magic. Her compatibility with the air-elemental Relic is no mere coincidence. She has almost mastered flying magic, and her use of air magic has improved a lot in a short period of time.
[…]
Iris, age 17. We have created a unique weapon for Iris. It is a custom-made glaive, with a longer and wider blade and a bit shorter staff. The blade is long enough to act as a sword, but the long staff also allows for long-range attacks. Long, thin lines were engraved into the blade to act as energy conductors so Iris could channel her energy into the blade through the staff.
Natalia: So that’s what those weird symbols are for. Iris: *laughs* I had the feeling you didn’t know… Natalia: What’s that supposed to mean?! Ashelyn: *laughs* Rhea: That’s so cool. I want a weapon like that! Iris: Your fighting style is different than mine. You should think of a weapon that suits your style. Rhea: I’ll have to think about it…
I may or may not make a third part for this episode. I'll have to see how the next set of events play out. I'm working on the next episode right now, which, for now, will definitely include Natalia's profile. I dont want to introduce her profile before the next battle.
Any comments are welcome, as always. Hope you like it!
Ooh yeah that sooo gave me an idea about how to bring them into the story, by implementing them directly into the foreshadowed Old Velka Radicals arc.
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Originally Posted by Nightengale
Part 3.35 IS HERE. 3.35 since this and the next is technically a Signum/Isdera side-story, along with Saga and Reinforce thrown into the mix a little, only for a later involvement.
Spoiler for Part 3.35 : Wind and Fire:
~Part III Verse 3.5 Knights of Wind of Fire~
It was not long ago that my body still possessed ‘wings’ that allowed me to soar and fly through the sky. But now…I cannot even remember that feeling, like it was something foreign.
But I’ll never forget that day, the battle I fought, that surge of emotion, prior to the loss of my wings.
It was the first time I met her, and fought her.
The General that protects the Princess of the Night Sky…Signum.
~~~
7 Knights dead. Only I remain, against a lone female swordswoman. Amidst the burning battlefield, her hair and sword seemed to be one with the flames itself.
Our swords clashed again. A ripping sound of metal crashing against one another at an extreme velocity, like the sound of roaring thunder filled our ears. A hundred times, a thousand times, none of us remembered.
After what felt like an eternity, our clash was broken by the sound of simultaneous cartridge loads, and at that instant, my sword broke in half.
Feeling the rush, I sheathed my sword back and rushed down to the ground of fallen comrades, grabbing their blades and fought on. One sword broke again.
And another. And another. And another. Until there was no more. Only hers, the falchion blade…Leavantine.
I thought it was the end, but it wasn’t… Rather than swinging down the sword to claim my head, she pointed to me, and asked my name.
“Sword Knight of Vauxhall, what is your name?”
“My name is Isdera Saleen, just a regular Knight of Swords.”
“Your swordsmanship is impressive, but you use a weapon unbefitting of your capabilities. For me to strike you down now would be an insult to both of us as Belkan Knights.”
“My name is Signum, Flame Knight of the Princess. Remember it, Saleen.”
~~~
She let me go. Out of respect and honor as fellow knights, regardless of wars or factions. She never said it, but we both knew…the next time we meet in battle, it would probably be our last. It was an unspoken promise between 2 knights.
However, soon…I lost half of myself. My wings, my magic, my loyalty. Had it been for Saga…I would’ve lost everything.
Today...is the anniversary of General Saga’s parent’s death. He never goes out on leisure activities even during peaceful times, preferring to help out with various military and administrative issues for the sake of the empire, but he always goes to visit his parent’s grave on that time of every year.
He insisted he would be fine alone, but I tagged along. The rest of Zerstroritter coming along would be too dangerous. It was a small village at the borders of the nation, technically not under both Vauxhall and Opel, but fate brought him to this war on one side. The secluded village of Generia… General Saga’s hometown.
It would only be for a until nightfall for a few hours… hopefully nothing goes wrong.
~~~
“Signum, I need to do this.”
Two figures, cloaked in auspicious, desert travel robes along with a blue wolf , were flying stealthily across the barren lands, to the direction of a small village near the outskirts of the region.
“Princess, it’s dangerous for you to go outside near the very borders of the region, even with Zafira. Even if your face and identity is not known to the general public, it’s still dangerous as its open to Vauxhall’s armies too.”
“Signum… This war is tearing apart this nation. And it’s not just the enemy and ourselves, people who want nothing to do with this war is suffering from it too…I need to see it for myself.”
The stern look from the eyes of the princess, hidden under the robe penetrated Signum’s gaze. She sighed heartedly, and gave up.
“All right, Princess. But allow me to protect you during your travel. And please, do not take too long.”
“Thank you, Signum. To Generia then.”
"...." (( where's mah speaking lines!? - Zafira ))
The next part or 2 should cover Signum vs Isdera II, and the first meeting between Saga and Reinforce. :3
Winner lines mon! Let's see what happens next!!!
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Originally Posted by tshouryuu
Well, this is my attempt at creating an original character. I hope I didn't make him overpowered.
Spoiler for Character - Tais Scien:
Name: Tais Scien
Gender: Male
Age: 19 as of beginning of Strikers
Birthday: 11th November
Birthplace: Klaus III
Height: 190cm
Weight: 75Kg
Eyes: Dark blue
Hair: Short, Raven black
Build: Muscular
Clothing: Black undershirt with standard uniform pants
Rank: Corporal
Unit: Central Science & Development Bureau
Occupation: Full time designated field operator for Experimental Variable Armour series. Currently attached to the 108th Battalion for testing of his device under actual combat conditions
Profile:
An exercise freak who cannot stay still for too long, constantly exercises whenever he has nothing to do. An exception is that when he sleeps, he sleeps like the dead, very quiet and still. In fact, even his chest does not move much, which tends to scare people who have not seen him sleep before. After passing the basic course for all TSAB members, he was assigned to the Central Science & development Bureau due to his strength and stamina. His assignment currently is
to assist the scientists and mages there in testing an experimental device, which due to its weight, he is much suited for.
Personality:
Constantly cheerful despite having a tendency to think out loud without ever realizing it. Even when others tell him he is doing it, he gets very surprised. He does not into trouble (much) as he has a positive outlook and tends to think nicely of people although on occasion, people have taken offense at his words/thoughts. On the other hand, he does not have much friends as most think his exercise and thinking out loud habits is very embarrassing. However, he is very kind and is known keep food on him to feed any strays or animals he sees which includes any familiars in creature form. He doesn't attempt to feed familiars in humunoid form, instead treating them like full humans.
Relationships:
He get along well with people on a casual basis but most people avoid him due to his quirks. He has a major crush on Ginga Nakajima after talking to her once and hearing her laugh. He got very elated when he found out he was going to be attached to the 108th battalion although the people at Central Science & Development Bureau for a moment, thought he was happy because he isn't going to be around them any more. That is until they heard him thinking out loud literally about seeing Ginga again.
Device: Experimental Variable Armour 001
1st Test version of Experimental Variable Armour series storage devices. Sacrificing speed for added protection, E.V.A takes protection to the extreme (some say absurd, insane etc) degree, this device when deployed, takes the form of full body, 1 inch think, battleship grade, heavy neo-titanium alloy armour plating for the entire body and a fearsome, beast-like helmet/mask. The device also includes stronger magical protection then standard barrier jackets and allows the user the use of a few pre-programmed spells which will be described later. This however is just the standard parts for the E.V.A. series devices(currently). Currently, E.V.A 001 is equipped with a few non-standard parts including twin retro-rockets, semi-integrated magagumo wizard pack, cartridge system and an expanded memory core with an experimental A.I installed. The retro rockets are basically used for boost assisted jumping while the magagumo wizard pack is a weapon system that features 6 claws attached to retractable tentacles for short to mid range (25 meters) combat which can also double as extra protection. The official reason for adding an A.I. is that additional parts may be added or taken away without the hassle of manually retuning the device. Unofficially, the A.I exists so that it can save Tais's behind when he starts thinking out loud. Tais has named his I.D Yui. In civilian form, Yui becomes a cross with a jeweled center. Despite her advantages, Yui requires quite a fair bit of physical strength in order to be used and she drains magical energy at a high rate. Currently, the people at the Central Science & Development Bureau are trying to reduce the weight and power consumption problems so that basic versions of E.V.A storage devices can become standard equipment.
Barrier Jacket:
Form fitting, black, full body flexible polymer suit, covering covering every single inch of the body except the area around and between the eyes. It is very different from all other barrier jackets as it does not provide the wearer with any sort of protection at all. This barrier jacket has been designed to help reduce the stress of energy drainage from the E.V.A series devices by efficiently transferring energy from the mage to the device by use of 361 strategically placed amplifiers throughout the suit.
Fighting Style:
Tais usually starts off combat by activating light of souls shield spell and strength of souls boost spell. Next he literally charges into the enemy with an AT Field shield spell and dismisses it when he gets into melee combat range. Due to the addition of the magagumo wizard pack, his combat style has changed to concentrating heavily on casting a force field spell, relying on Yui's auto guard spell and armour to protect him while he confines the enemy with him. Deploying the claws, he will (with Yui's help) use them to attack and defend and occasionally, wrapping a claw around the opponent to crush them. Trap, Tank and Spank in short.
Abilities:
Tais isn't very good at spell casting, in fact he has only mastered 2 spells and said spells require him to chant the incantations without Yui's assistance. However, he can cast and maintain up to 4 force fields without problems.
Personal:
Boost up... Strength - 1st of 2 spells that Tais has mastered. This spell increases his physical strength which allows him to use Yui with greater ease.
Incantation: "In the name of fire, power of the flame, bestow upon me the strength to crush my foes."
Cage Barrier - 2nd of 2 spells that Tais has mastered. This spell is a force field spell Tais use constantly for many perposes, 1 of them being an umbrella. Another use he has is to trap an opponent between 2 of them and then shrink/enlarge the outer/inner barrier, applying trememdous pressure to his opponent.
Incantation: "Beast that guards the gates of the dead, barrier that shields and traps, I invoke thee"
Pre-programmed:
Cross explosion - A relatively swift moving beam attack that when it hits something, explodes into a cross shape beam of energy. The strength of this spell
depends on the amount of energy that is put into the attack. No matter how little power is put into the attack, its still requires a bit of time to charge.
AT Field - The holy region that must not be invaded by anyone, the light of the soul, the wall the encloses the heart of man. This is a very tough shield spell despite its name which can deflect a great many physical and magical attack. The strength of this spell depends on the amount of energy that is channelled into it.
Blocker - Auto guard magic. While it can guard in every direction, it is just as easily broken.
Recovery - Restoration magic that can repair the device in a few seconds. Not available if the device is too heavy damaged.
Other notes:
The A.I. Yui is a very recent addition to Tais's E.V.A storage device, making it technically an Intelligent device. This A.I like most other parts of the device are experimental (Beta version). Yui is meant to be the stable Mid-Childa version of the Velka unison device, which the people at the Central Science & Development Bureau hope would turn Unison devices into viable products. Currently only management of Tais power and control of the magagumo wizard pack is available while extensive control and management of Tais abilities and unison mode is not available as those functionalities are not included yet into the A.I.
Yui also does not like it when people refer the entire device she is integrate with as her. She insists that she is just the memory core. Tais personally "thinks" its because the entire device when fully deployed, is very heavy and damn butt ugly.
Comments please.
P.S this is what I have thought up atm. what can I do to improve this or should i just scrapped this entirely?
P.P.S I'm still in the process of reading through the earlier posts and might not reply so fast.
Hmmmmmm... Something here reminds me of the generic dense brave and utterly clueless male heroes anime has sometimes, but then I saw EVA!!!!!! (mecha-fanboyism)
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Originally Posted by LoweGear
... I'm think the TSAB would like to have a word with that guy for apparent TIME PARADOX
The Nagato name alone already gets my seal of approval I'm wondering... why "headless"? It's apparent that she has eyes and hair... unless CC's propaganda has really skewed everyone's vision of her
If she manifests herself as a Linker Core though... does that mean that you can somehow... "transplant" her into a mage or something?
And... G.I. Joh?
I'd like to see them even grab him.
She's headless because she has no material form. The "head" descriptions were meant for her avatar when someone plugs into Zaku 1-3, or Nagato downloads herself into the Silvana systems.
Yes you got that right. Now for one more piece of the puzzle...
First half EVA ref, second half lame joke to reflect this guy's taste for humor. Been itching to create a character like this ever since I found Gendou's initials to equal G.I.
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Originally Posted by LoweGear
Holy ****... None of our characters are gonna stand a chance if Lelouche comes into play as a villain...
Oh wait, we also have Zero here don't we...
LELOUCHE VS KHA!!!!! GEASS VS GEASS!!!!!
By S*******, this is going to turn into Death Note-level brain battles if that happens!
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Originally Posted by LoweGear
More power armor users, this time based on the EVA F Type? (At least, that's my impression of it). And...
*tries to stop smirking*
Trap... Tank... and... Spank... with tentacles...
*has great difficulty typing reply*
You are pure gold already
Also, points for him having a crush on Ginga (it's another matter if he gets familiar with her )
Why do I envision Ginga enmeshed in tentacles while--
(Runs faster than Keroko. AND Subaru.)
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Originally Posted by LoweGear
Alright... Part III is taking longer than I originally expected, might take me the week to finish it due to its length. But what the hell.
In the meantime, I updated Epilogue Part 2 with another snippet, so as to finalize most of the character interactions and make way for the imposition fest that is Part III.
Also... a surprise character makes his appearance here. Hope you don't mind Kha
Ah I knew Artei loves coming in sword swinging, but picking this fight is borderline ridiculous even for him.
More is revealed! I wonder how much we are going to get out of Epilogue III is the investigator is there.
Nonetheless...
Artei: Isashiburi, Oba-san. = Spot-On Winner!
I dun think you need to wait for me to finish Yuuno's interaction (which has been sorely delayed...).
---New intelligience data updated---
Using prose now to introduce another villian, this time one who isn't very powerful in person, but uses political power to crush his opponents.
Any resemblance to any person alive or lurking in this forum is completely coincidental.
Here goes:
Spoiler for Negotiations:
Scagletti was fuming.
He pounded up the stairs audibly, as if to force his anger from right under them. But him being pissed was understandable. An ever careful person, the doctor never met clients in person, opting for middlemen and encrypted psycomms. He never even told them where his laboratory was as his presents "could deliver themselves". And so, the last thing he expected from a potential client was to decrypt the code, trace his lab and bring an army down to see him.
"Show-off," Scagletti seeved.
Bang! The professor practically kicked open his viewing room door and stormed up to the bald-headed shadow watching some screens.
"What is the meaning of this?! This is not your little Outer Zone, Skane. You can't just walk in here and jeopardize the secrecy of my--"
The man just held up a hand and turned round. "Scagletti, I give you my apologies for my actions. But as you know, a man of my... popularity needs some assurance."
The doctor's eyes narrowed at the tall man cloaked in polyester parish robes. Skane had no last name, and even the reality of the first is questionable. But that did not dim the views of the vast number of followers under his wings. He was the leader of the massive Imperial Velka Army, an organization of radicals brazen and actually strong enough to take on Ordered Space at all fronts. They fought for the destruction of the Tripartite no less, to exact divine punishment for their crimes against the empire, and for their "final betrayal" while the Velka sacrificed themselves to save the universe. Scagletti didn't believe a word of Skane's quasi-religious bullcrap, but he still had enough awe of the asecular politician to let his brutal treatment of his facility slide somewhat. For from the time Scagletti saw him in the papers as a boy, through the many psyconversations they had, and finally in this face to face meeting, Skane did not appear to age, even change. And many times the GDI and TSAB claimed to have captured or killed him, but this cat had so many lives nothing stopped him from making comeback after comeback. It lent weight to the claim that he was the legitimate son borne of the Immortal God Empress who supposedly ruled all through the thousand years that the Holy Velka Imperiallon stood.
That was the part of Skane that Scagletti admired. The part of his biology that flew in the face of science and made him want to study him to improve his Relic weapons.
"This better be good then."
"How's that second detonator coming along?"
"Ever since the GDI somehow shot down the Gadgets carrying the first device, I've been unable to gather enough resources to build a second one."
"But why? You only need 4 Relics."
"Relics are rare, Skane!" Scagletti exploded in the dark cleric's smirking face. "It takes a very long time to find or make these gemstones so that last thing I want is for mine to be blown up! You got 4, you gave them to me, and I built the device. But you lost the damn thing due to your force's incompetency, so either you replace the Relics lost or you're not going to get a replacement."
He didn't waver one bit. "Then was it that you weren't bothered when Riot 6 stole your precious Relic?"
Scagletti frowned for an answer. How the heck did he know that?
"To clarify your doubts my friend, remember, the Messiah sees all, knows all and lives through it all."
"Stuff the rectoric up your rectum, Skane. I know you're not here for the detonator."
Skane huffed dramatically. "That is correct. I've heard of your pet project Lutecia and how well she's doing out in the field and from what I gather, I believe that some Relic weapons might come in handy for the plans I have in mind..."
And he turned back to the four profiles loaded on the holograph. "Weapon 63... Weapon 59. And their friends of course. They have got bad blood against the TSAB which is exactly what I need."
"Why is that?"
"Only they will understand the Imperial Velka's undying thirst for vengeance. I'm sure you know that having a common cause makes working together a lot easier, good brother."
Scagletti folded his arms. "Sorry to disappoint you Skane, you are not eligible to loan them."
Skane smiled as he place a hand over his heart. "You jest too much, Scagletti. My forces are more than able to protect your daughters from the prying hands of the TSAB."
The doctor did not let go of his stance but continued nonchalantly,"I think not. Every war you started with the TSAB has ended in defeat. Until you learn to stop biting off more than you can chew--"
"That was all according to plan. I had to die and rise time and again in order for the Imperial Velka to grow to what it is today."
"I don't give a **** about what you need to do, they are my girls and I can and will decline this losing offer!" Jeil exploded again.
"Of course you will. Without a proper exchange, I would doubt your sanity if you did. Eziel!
[Yes, Father.]
Instantly, another holo beeped and clicked into space, this time a slide show of Skane's newest projects. And Scagletti found himself having to resist the urge for his jaw to drop. Device designs, personnel optimization programs, right down to better Relic infusion and compatibility, everything the man felt he needed to further his life's work was right in front of him. While some were so new and radical he doubted their authenticity, but some were just a matter of credits and parts, both which he lacked on the scale as required by a perfect Relic weaponization program.
Skane read the lines behind Scagletti's stoic face and the dark cleric's shit-eating grin grew wider. "I have been doing some Relic research on my own on imperfect, discarded crystals of the Logians, and this is what my tech department has managed to come up with. I honestly wish to work with you, Scagletti, and we can share the fruits of our labours together! People will finally come to respect you and your research instead of labelling you a criminal, and we Velka shall have our debt paid in blood! With both of brains and brawn combined the Tripartite has not a fighting chance in the furious Hell they have damned themselves into."
The Messiah of Velka looked straight into the scientist's eyes. "What say you, Doctor Scagletti? What say you?"
TO BE CONTINUED...
Erio, what do you think? Is Scaggy going to turn him down? I'll think of another way to bring the girls in if my characterisation is wrong. No worries about that.
I like it. Your concept is quite unique since it follows a medieval knight motif.
Thanks. That was what I was basing him on
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Originally Posted by Ratler
@Liingo don't worry about him not being complete ^^ one way that i think on my character is He is never complete until the day he "Retires". For there will always be something new in his life to be worth witting about^^ Great character!! A familiar? wow I might be of but i think that is only the second one in this thread (Cass's Kali was first) <I might be wrong if so please correct me>
snip..
I hope you liked it and I look forward to your comments ^^
Thank you. One of the reasons why I've ranked him BB+ is since that way he has the ability to level up and gain more skills/spells. I'm not sure if Iza is the second familiar in the thread though.. backlogs are killing me atm....
@Erio: Great background info on Gwendolyn and Iris!! Although it seems security isn't very good where they're staying if they can find personal info lying around
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Originally Posted by Nightengale
Part 3.35 IS HERE. 3.35 since this and the next is technically a Signum/Isdera side-story, along with Saga and Reinforce thrown into the mix a little, only for a later involvement.
The next part or 2 should cover Signum vs Isdera II, and the first meeting between Saga and Reinforce. :3
That was awesome work!! It fits Signum very well.
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Originally Posted by tshouryuu
Well, this is my attempt at creating an original character. I hope I didn't make him overpowered.
Comments please.
P.S this is what I have thought up atm. what can I do to improve this or should i just scrapped this entirely?
P.P.S I'm still in the process of reading through the earlier posts and might not reply so fast.
Nice character. IMHO that doesn't come close to overpowered... They're only overpowered when
A) SS+ or higher ranked
B) Having an insane rank for their age ie loli Nanoha/Fate
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Originally Posted by LoweGear
Bluecheesium Bomb lunch authorized!!!!!!!!!!!!
The concept of the SpellBlades team is awesome, a magical urban warfare invasion team, nice, giving me SWAT vibes already I suddenly noticed that Isamu lacks a battering-type attack for breaking down strengthened entryways... then again, I'd expect Tuala or Valivis for that role based on their function.
Good profile on Isamu btw
Thanks for the comments Imbued blade should be able to take down most doors but I'll keep that in mind for when I'm doing the spells for the others.
Why do I envision Ginga enmeshed in tentacles while--
(Runs faster than Keroko. AND Subaru.)
Chrono: ... Do I want to know?
Hayate: Know what?
Chrono: Don't play dumb with me Hayate, I'm gone for a few minutes, and hell breaks lose.
Hayate: Ehehehe well, you see, Kha...
Chrono: Never mind, I see. So what is her reason for trashing the building bare handed?
Hayate: Actually, that was Subaru.
Chrono:
Hayate: You see, what happened was...
Chrono: I don't want to know. Where are they now?
Hayate: Oh, they should be running around somewhere close. Oh, over there!
Chrono: ....
Hayate: ....
Hayate: Wow, Chain Ion Cannon Breaker, when did Keroko-chan learn that?
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Originally Posted by Kha
---New intelligience data updated---
Using prose now to introduce another villian, this time one who isn't very powerful in person, but uses political power to crush his opponents.
Any resemblance to any person alive or lurking in this forum is completely coincidental.
Here goes:
Spoiler for Negotiations:
Scagletti was fuming.
He pounded up the stairs audibly, as if to force his anger from right under them. But him being pissed was understandable. An ever careful person, the doctor never met clients in person, opting for middlemen and encrypted psycomms. He never even told them where his laboratory was as his presents "could deliver themselves". And so, the last thing he expected from a potential client was to decrypt the code, trace his lab and bring an army down to see him.
"Show-off," Scagletti seeved.
Bang! The professor practically kicked open his viewing room door and stormed up to the bald-headed shadow watching some screens.
"What is the meaning of this?! This is not your little Outer Zone, Skane. You can't just walk in here and jeopardize the secrecy of my--"
The man just held up a hand and turned round. "Scagletti, I give you my apologies for my actions. But as you know, a man of my... popularity needs some assurance."
The doctor's eyes narrowed at the tall man cloaked in polyester parish robes. Skane had no last name, and even the reality of the first is questionable. But that did not dim the views of the vast number of followers under his wings. He was the leader of the massive Imperial Velka Army, an organization of radicals brazen and actually strong enough to take on Ordered Space at all fronts. They fought for the destruction of the Tripartite no less, to exact divine punishment for their crimes against the empire, and for their "final betrayal" while the Velka sacrificed themselves to save the universe. Scagletti didn't believe a word of Skane's quasi-religious bullcrap, but he still had enough awe of the asecular politician to let his brutal treatment of his facility slide somewhat. For from the time Scagletti saw him in the papers as a boy, through the many psyconversations they had, and finally in this face to face meeting, Skane did not appear to age, even change. And many times the GDI and TSAB claimed to have captured or killed him, but this cat had so many lives nothing stopped him from making comeback after comeback. It lent weight to the claim that he was the legitimate son borne of the Immortal God Empress who supposedly ruled all through the thousand years that the Holy Velka Imperiallon stood.
That was the part of Skane that Scagletti admired. The part of his biology that flew in the face of science and made him want to study him to improve his Relic weapons.
"This better be good then."
"How's that second detonator coming along?"
"Ever since the GDI somehow shot down the Gadgets carrying the first device, I've been unable to gather enough resources to build a second one."
"But why? You only need 4 Relics."
"Relics are rare, Skane!" Scagletti exploded in the dark cleric's smirking face. "It takes a very long time to find or make these gemstones so that last thing I want is for mine to be blown up! You got 4, you gave them to me, and I built the device. But you lost the damn thing due to your force's incompetency, so either you replace the Relics lost or you're not going to get a replacement."
He didn't waver one bit. "Then was it that you weren't bothered when Riot 6 stole your precious Relic?"
Scagletti frowned for an answer. How the heck did he know that?
"To clarify your doubts my friend, remember, the Messiah sees all, knows all and lives through it all."
"Stuff the rectoric up your rectum, Skane. I know you're not here for the detonator."
Skane huffed dramatically. "That is correct. I've heard of your pet project Lutecia and how well she's doing out in the field and from what I gather, I believe that some Relic weapons might come in handy for the plans I have in mind..."
And he turned back to the four profiles loaded on the holograph. "Weapon 63... Weapon 59. And their friends of course. They have got bad blood against the TSAB which is exactly what I need."
"Why is that?"
"Only they will understand the Imperial Velka's undying thirst for vengeance. I'm sure you know that having a common cause makes working together a lot easier, good brother."
Scagletti folded his arms. "Sorry to disappoint you Skane, you are not eligible to loan them."
Skane smiled as he place a hand over his heart. "You jest too much, Scagletti. My forces are more than able to protect your daughters from the prying hands of the TSAB."
The doctor did not let go of his stance but continued nonchalantly,"I think not. Every war you started with the TSAB has ended in defeat. Until you learn to stop biting off more than you can chew--"
"That was all according to plan. I had to die and rise time and again in order for the Imperial Velka to grow to what it is today."
"I don't give a **** about what you need to do, they are my girls and I can and will decline this losing offer!" Jeil exploded again.
"Of course you will. Without a proper exchange, I would doubt your sanity if you did. Eziel!
[Yes, Father.]
Instantly, another holo beeped and clicked into space, this time a slide show of Skane's newest projects. And Scagletti found himself having to resist the urge for his jaw to drop. Device designs, personnel optimization programs, right down to better Relic infusion and compatibility, everything the man felt he needed to further his life's work was right in front of him. While some were so new and radical he doubted their authenticity, but some were just a matter of credits and parts, both which he lacked on the scale as required by a perfect Relic weaponization program.
Skane read the lines behind Scagletti's stoic face and the dark cleric's shit-eating grin grew wider. "I have been doing some Relic research on my own on imperfect, discarded crystals of the Logians, and this is what my tech department has managed to come up with. I honestly wish to work with you, Scagletti, and we can share the fruits of our labours together! People will finally come to respect you and your research instead of labelling you a criminal, and we Velka shall have our debt paid in blood! With both of brains and brawn combined the Tripartite has not a fighting chance in the furious Hell they have damned themselves into."
The Messiah of Velka looked straight into the scientist's eyes. "What say you, Doctor Scagletti? What say you?"
TO BE CONTINUED...
Erio, what do you think? Is Scaggy going to turn him down? I'll think of another way to bring the girls in if my characterisation is wrong. No worries about that.
Holy... Might as well think away the 'S' while were at it.
"Rule of the thumb, Hassad, you cannot kill the Messiah!"
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Why do I envision Ginga enmeshed in tentacles while--
(Runs faster than Keroko. AND Subaru.)
Somehow, I like that scene of yours very mu-
*gets Haken Saber'd*
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Originally Posted by Kha
---New intelligience data updated---
Using prose now to introduce another villian, this time one who isn't very powerful in person, but uses political power to crush his opponents.
Any resemblance to any person alive or lurking in this forum is completely coincidental.
Here goes:
Spoiler for Negotiations:
Scagletti was fuming.
He pounded up the stairs audibly, as if to force his anger from right under them. But him being pissed was understandable. An ever careful person, the doctor never met clients in person, opting for middlemen and encrypted psycomms. He never even told them where his laboratory was as his presents "could deliver themselves". And so, the last thing he expected from a potential client was to decrypt the code, trace his lab and bring an army down to see him.
"Show-off," Scagletti seeved.
Bang! The professor practically kicked open his viewing room door and stormed up to the bald-headed shadow watching some screens.
"What is the meaning of this?! This is not your little Outer Zone, Skane. You can't just walk in here and jeopardize the secrecy of my--"
The man just held up a hand and turned round. "Scagletti, I give you my apologies for my actions. But as you know, a man of my... popularity needs some assurance."
The doctor's eyes narrowed at the tall man cloaked in polyester parish robes. Skane had no last name, and even the reality of the first is questionable. But that did not dim the views of the vast number of followers under his wings. He was the leader of the massive Imperial Velka Army, an organization of radicals brazen and actually strong enough to take on Ordered Space at all fronts. They fought for the destruction of the Tripartite no less, to exact divine punishment for their crimes against the empire, and for their "final betrayal" while the Velka sacrificed themselves to save the universe. Scagletti didn't believe a word of Skane's quasi-religious bullcrap, but he still had enough awe of the asecular politician to let his brutal treatment of his facility slide somewhat. For from the time Scagletti saw him in the papers as a boy, through the many psyconversations they had, and finally in this face to face meeting, Skane did not appear to age, even change. And many times the GDI and TSAB claimed to have captured or killed him, but this cat had so many lives nothing stopped him from making comeback after comeback. It lent weight to the claim that he was the legitimate son borne of the Immortal God Empress who supposedly ruled all through the thousand years that the Holy Velka Imperiallon stood.
That was the part of Skane that Scagletti admired. The part of his biology that flew in the face of science and made him want to study him to improve his Relic weapons.
"This better be good then."
"How's that second detonator coming along?"
"Ever since the GDI somehow shot down the Gadgets carrying the first device, I've been unable to gather enough resources to build a second one."
"But why? You only need 4 Relics."
"Relics are rare, Skane!" Scagletti exploded in the dark cleric's smirking face. "It takes a very long time to find or make these gemstones so that last thing I want is for mine to be blown up! You got 4, you gave them to me, and I built the device. But you lost the damn thing due to your force's incompetency, so either you replace the Relics lost or you're not going to get a replacement."
He didn't waver one bit. "Then was it that you weren't bothered when Riot 6 stole your precious Relic?"
Scagletti frowned for an answer. How the heck did he know that?
"To clarify your doubts my friend, remember, the Messiah sees all, knows all and lives through it all."
"Stuff the rectoric up your rectum, Skane. I know you're not here for the detonator."
Skane huffed dramatically. "That is correct. I've heard of your pet project Lutecia and how well she's doing out in the field and from what I gather, I believe that some Relic weapons might come in handy for the plans I have in mind..."
And he turned back to the four profiles loaded on the holograph. "Weapon 63... Weapon 59. And their friends of course. They have got bad blood against the TSAB which is exactly what I need."
"Why is that?"
"Only they will understand the Imperial Velka's undying thirst for vengeance. I'm sure you know that having a common cause makes working together a lot easier, good brother."
Scagletti folded his arms. "Sorry to disappoint you Skane, you are not eligible to loan them."
Skane smiled as he place a hand over his heart. "You jest too much, Scagletti. My forces are more than able to protect your daughters from the prying hands of the TSAB."
The doctor did not let go of his stance but continued nonchalantly,"I think not. Every war you started with the TSAB has ended in defeat. Until you learn to stop biting off more than you can chew--"
"That was all according to plan. I had to die and rise time and again in order for the Imperial Velka to grow to what it is today."
"I don't give a **** about what you need to do, they are my girls and I can and will decline this losing offer!" Jeil exploded again.
"Of course you will. Without a proper exchange, I would doubt your sanity if you did. Eziel!
[Yes, Father.]
Instantly, another holo beeped and clicked into space, this time a slide show of Skane's newest projects. And Scagletti found himself having to resist the urge for his jaw to drop. Device designs, personnel optimization programs, right down to better Relic infusion and compatibility, everything the man felt he needed to further his life's work was right in front of him. While some were so new and radical he doubted their authenticity, but some were just a matter of credits and parts, both which he lacked on the scale as required by a perfect Relic weaponization program.
Skane read the lines behind Scagletti's stoic face and the dark cleric's shit-eating grin grew wider. "I have been doing some Relic research on my own on imperfect, discarded crystals of the Logians, and this is what my tech department has managed to come up with. I honestly wish to work with you, Scagletti, and we can share the fruits of our labours together! People will finally come to respect you and your research instead of labelling you a criminal, and we Velka shall have our debt paid in blood! With both of brains and brawn combined the Tripartite has not a fighting chance in the furious Hell they have damned themselves into."
The Messiah of Velka looked straight into the scientist's eyes. "What say you, Doctor Scagletti? What say you?"
TO BE CONTINUED...
Erio, what do you think? Is Scaggy going to turn him down? I'll think of another way to bring the girls in if my characterisation is wrong. No worries about that.
Even in here, Skane's awesomeness is undeniable
Finally, a bad guy who uses his brains and connections as the main threat. I wonder how Scaglietti will react to this one. And... they making a bomb or something?
Although beware the Ion Canon when it strikes down... HARD
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Against all the evil that hell can conjure, all wickedness that mankind can produce... We will send unto them, only you.
Chrono: ... Do I want to know?
Hayate: Know what?
Chrono: Don't play dumb with me Hayate, I'm gone for a few minutes, and hell breaks lose.
Hayate: Ehehehe well, you see, Kha...
Chrono: Never mind, I see. So what is her reason for trashing the building bare handed?
Hayate: Actually, that was Subaru.
Chrono:
Hayate: You see, what happened was...
Chrono: I don't want to know. Where are they now?
Hayate: Oh, they should be running around somewhere close. Oh, over there!
Chrono: ....
Hayate: ....
Hayate: Wow, Chain Ion Cannon Breaker, when did Keroko-chan learn that?
Hayate: Let's join in! Limiter Release! Nanoha: It's been a while! Fate: This seems wrong but... Kha: That's it! Why am I running anyway? Keroko: Now we're talking! Hikki: ... Nanoha: Come on it's fun! *shoots* Tag! You're it! Hikki: HEY! I wasn't prepared! Chrono: Hey wait! Stop--!
Mayhem ensues, then after an intense free-for-all, the 6 toasted Aces are sitting in a circle laughing.
Hikki: This IS fun... Kha: For once I agree with Sakura on fighting... Chrono: Ah the repair bills...
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Originally Posted by LoweGear
Somehow, I like that scene of yours very mu-
*gets Haken Saber'd*
GG.
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Originally Posted by LoweGear
Even in here, Skane's awesomeness is undeniable
Finally, a bad guy who uses his brains and connections as the main threat. I wonder how Scaglietti will react to this one. And... they making a bomb or something?
Although beware the Ion Canon when it strikes down... HARD
Come to think of it, that's quite true. The IVA, they are up to... something. Scag's reaction will have to depend on Erio really, for this was supposed to be a means to bring in the girls, but that exposes me to the canon hounds too.
But nonetheless...
Skane: Excellent work, my Knight. The GDI may tear at us and rend our flesh, but our will shall not be broken. The trap is set and the bait has been laid. The Mid Childa lackeys shall dig themselves a grave so deep they'll never come out the same again. (Explosion, breaking glass) As you can see we're only saving the important artefacts to build a magnificent temple upon the bodies of the Judged infidels. Our defence here is not of your concern. Take your Trinity to the 169th, salvage whatever you can of Charlene's forces, for you are going to need them on our quest for vengeance. Go now, my son, and be careful, for the sly one who calls himself der Kleriker is there. (runs away)
And so if Seven Arcs orders the Ion Canon, it'll ignite the liquid Bluecheesium deposits under this thread and set off a chain reaction of EPIC proportions... Somehow, I'd like to see the fallout.