[MeisterBabylon]

Originally Posted by LoweGear

But I'll still have meganekko Mai in 0079. It may be too late for her eyes, but it only adds to her appeal.

*MORE SCREAMS*

Originally Posted by LoweGear

Well, I'd give her a slight astigmatism with a hint of myopia that started manifesting itself sometime when she was 26, though she can still see well without her glasses. In actual combat she has to use more form-fitting graded glasses.

Got it.

Originally Posted by LoweGear

Locke: Tis' a shame really, how a AAA-rank mage like you can have such... dismally ranked-futures...
Mai: *stares at the captain's chest* ... Pads.
Locke: Tsk, Touche.

I guess the real talents only show themselves in an onsen...

...EXCOM ONSEN EPISODE NAO!!!

*EVEN MORE SCREAMS*

Originally Posted by LoweGear

Fixed

*does a showa pose and slaps device onto belt*

HENSHIN!

<_< / >_>

Originally Posted by LoweGear

So the Order, while larger, can only operate in a limited space, while the smaller EXCOM has to operate over the entire multiverse... quite an interesting jurisdictional measure don't you think? It also doesn't help that EXCOM is not allowed to interfere in any affairs that occur inside Midchilda space, (lore-wise, it's political segmentation that allows groups like the Riot Forces to have more control over Midchilda; fiction-wise, it's to prevent EXCOM from becoming a replacement for Aces ) otherwise they can operate freely in the fringe worlds.

I see it as a "hand in glove" relationship; the entire Order just needs permission to get out of the Belka SARAT, and they lack elites...

...which the smaller EXCOM not only has the power to give them room to move, they can also fill the boots when things get too much for even an Inquisitor Lord of the Order of the Hammer.

I'm sure while older Inquisitor Lords may have trouble stomaching Midchilda official sitting on them, the younger ones who have been born during the era of the TSAB are more open to cooperation with the EXCOM, especially when there's something strange in the neighbouring neighbourhood.

Originally Posted by LoweGear

Yes, it's really hard to... grow them aren't they?

*cloaks*

*notices Saber a little shadowy-faced while Justicar Alrica walks past from the shower*

Yup, it does, but when they do grow up well,

*BURNS IN LIGHT*

Originally Posted by LoweGear

... Do they have their own anime too?

They appear as a rival group, then joins the main cast, in Striker Joe - All-Midchildan Heroes.

Btw, they are making a movie out of Striker Joe no?

*FLEEEEEEEEEEZ*

Originally Posted by LoweGear

A couple more pics, since Tempest mentioned that Mai's current glasses looked too large for her, so I gave her some smaller specs:

Spoiler for Optical Shop?:

Also, plain version of the EXCOM logo:

Meister Babylon likes this. :thumb:

Originally Posted by LimitedEternal

I like this motto. :3

As do I.

Originally Posted by LimitedEternal

Oh no no...what are you planning now...?

*takes advantage of the situation by setting up a drink stand nearby*

Maybe when I die all of a sudden due to drug overdose?

Originally Posted by LimitedEternal

*imagines a rogue team of Necrons who just want to make music...*

Originally Posted by LimitedEternal

NECR-On?

*FLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEZ*

...maybe making Hone Onna attempt to assemble a band is too much...

...but Mai-nyan is soooo deliciousssss......

*BLOOD-CHILLING SCREAMS*

Originally Posted by AtomicoX

2 out of 4 SNSR OCs

Spoiler for Alastaire:

Name: Alastaire Leyland
Gender: Male
Age: 26
Cancri State Navy Rank: Corporal
Mage Rank: Unknown
Family: Mother deceased, Father alive. He sees Sarah as a little sister.
Leader of: Section 7F under Fox Squadron

Spoiler for History:

According to a few sources going back in time, Alastaire got his face destroyed by a grenade in one of the small civil wars plaguing Cancri. Even though reconstruction operations were done somewhat successfully, Alastaire never got over the psychological shock from seeing his mangled face. This caused him to design the mask he now wears at all times. This also means he is not really willing to take about himself before the incident.

Following that event he joined the military and, despite getting critique for wearing a mask in combat, got promoted within a few months. He was asked to join the SNSR after much debate between his superior officers that had recognized his engineering and combat skills which led to his latest promotion to Corporal.

With much testing and practice he was given command over Section 7F within the Fox Squadron, specializing in heavy support and engineering.

It was during this time Sarah Challenger entered his life as a civilian in the town he lived while off-duty. Their common interest for engineering was what brought them together and when Alastaire found out Sarah was a war orphan, he offered to take care of her best he could since she had nowhere to go. Soon enough Sarah also entered the military and managed to get into Section 7F as second-in-command after only a year. From then on they share a brother-sister relationship even in combat and in the civilian world.

Spoiler for Personality:

Inner peace defined, he is extremely calm and a gentleman at all times, even against his opponents. The only exception would be if Sarah is under threat, as he grows extremely cold and indifferent but still retains his calm, which for the one he is after might be very scary. Also, touching his machines without his permission might be a bad idea.

He is very helpful, as that comes with his gentleman side, and obeys orders without question. He also likes things that go boom.

Spoiler for Appearance:

Combat

Spoiler for Device:

Name: Luga
Type: Ranged
Modes: Several, modified by Alastaire

Luga is an ordinary gun in appearance and don’t posses much magical powers. However, it functions primarily as an ordinary gun with a small hint of magic empowering it, making its shots still viable towards magic targets. Together with other parts Alastaire have built, its potential can grow extensively with the help of modifications.

She refers to Alastaire as “Sir”.

Spoiler for Combat Style:

As Alastaire is part of the engineer, support and assault group, he prefers staying in the back with his various machines to help his section mates or other squadrons. While his combat potential is low in melee, he is a highly proficient shot at range and prefers that over anything else.

Spoiler for Spells:

Material Boost: Strengthens any object it is applied on, making it last longer before needing maintenance or replacement. Has a wide area of use.

Action Bolt: Several shots that are fired can be guided by Alastaire.

Explosion Round: Configures the next shot of Luga to be of an explosive nature. Non-guided but makes a big boom and destruction.

Machine Logic: A type of teleportation spell that brings military hardware to the battlefield without any need of transport. They have to be prepared in advance but the limit to how many he can bring relies on mass. The more mass an object has, the more it counts towards the limit. For example; a light tank is possible to summon but nothing else with it, whereas several other machines that split the same mass as the tank between themselves can be brought in. A very powerful spell that is not really applicable in combat due to a long cast time and concentration.

Rise of the Machines: Offers manual control of unmanned vehicles that usually requires a driver with the help of hacking digital circuits and a large amount of magic. He can control several at the same time but his range is limited.

Spoiler for Sarah:

Name: Sarah Challenger
Gender: Female
Age: 22
Cancri State Navy Rank: Lance Corporal
Mage Rank: Unknown
Family: Both parents killed in a civil war, sees Alastaire as a big brother.

Spoiler for History:

At the age of 15, Sarah was involved in a civil war named War of the Falks. Because of that she lost both of her parents, who were hiding her from resistance forces.

After she managed to flee the area, she settled into the city of Karla on the northeast coast of Southern Beskanti. There she got a job at a car mechanic and discovered her potential for engineering and mechanics.

A few years later she met Alastaire in another city, just after she had been kicked out of her apartment and lost her job due to the job market crashing. Their common interest for mechanics and engineering made them inseparable after some time and she managed to get into the position of second-in-command under Alastaire.

Spoiler for Personality:

Cheerful and teasing, Sarah loves working with machines, computer programming and developing new things. While doing so she often teases Alastaire of failed projects or similar since he rarely counters with anything but a sigh or irritation. She has an optimistic outlook on life and is always aiming upwards while at the same time looking out for Alastaire if he is in trouble. That usually leads to her needing rescuing instead however as she can be rather clumsy.

Not only does she share Alastaire’s interest with big booms to a degree, she is also a complete gun nut that has a whole arsenal at her disposal. She almost has a supply depot all by herself and happily lends out weapons to other squadrons if they need one, in the exchange of mechanical parts or ice cream… actually, if one has ice cream she would almost do anything.

Spoiler for Appearance:

As can be seen in the image above, Alastaire takes cover as Sarah prepares a barrage, sort of. The photographer had to flee.

Combat

Spoiler for Device:

Name: Duke
Types: Melee
Mode: Two

Duke is the main device of her arsenal and a melee weapon, similar to Graf Eisen as it is a hammer/sledgehammer. A big difference towards other Cancri devices is the storage mode which makes it the size of a pendant she have in her pocket. She invented it herself while reading about the technology behind their current devices. Further research is going on in that area thanks to her. The normal mode is that of a large hammer.

Duke refers to her as “Boss”.

Spoiler for Combat Style:

With the vast variety of weapons she carries, she prefers to stay at range but in need she is proficient in melee. Using Duke as a sledgehammer, despite its size and weight, she swings it with extraordinary agility, ploughing through enemies surrounding her.

Spoiler for Spells:

What she lacks in attack spells, she makes up for in boost spells. She is a fortress of boost magic with a big support potential and a small amount of healing. She has a big amount of mana at her disposal.

Hawk Eye Boost: Increases accuracy to a high degree and enables her to become a very effective sniper with Raven.

Power Boost: Simple boosting that increases power for the receiver.

Speed Boost: A speed boost for the receiver.

Ammo Factory: Produces magical bullets to be used by Grizzly, Raven, Prince or any other ranged device. It can be run until her mana basically runs out. A good alternative when ordinary ammo is not available.

Wrench Smash: Powerful attack with Duke.

Soft Touch: Heals minor wounds.

Digital Spirit: Infuses a small amount of magic into any system controlled by a computer and either brings it under her control or wrecks it with a virus. Firewalls and other precautions are usually no match for it, unless they are of a special kind. She must be in contact with a digital port of any kind to gain access.

Spoiler for Weapons:

A short list of the weapons she carries. She can handle them somewhat good without magic boost.
She tends to give her weapons nicknames, with no obvious reason as to why.

The reason she can carry so much at once is thanks to the research she has carried out. The storage mode she invented works for normal weapons to a certain degree and makes them more transportable. She has not shared this information though.

Raven: A sniper rifle for long range engagement. Her aim with Raven is lacking but with the help of boost magic she becomes very dangerous.

Grizzly: Basically a minigun, capable of spewing out magic bullets created by her, or regular ballistic ones. The magic bullets are in vast quantity as it’s only limited by her huge mana capacity. Excellent for covering fire, or pure destruction, but lacks in accuracy.

Prince: A basic 12-round magazine pistol.

Beetle: A regular, standard T5 grenade. She carries a lot of them though.

I think I'll write up a Cancri State Military Armory later with lists of mostly all weapons and hardware. I'll give Sarah's weapons official names by then.

Good work! We're getting a lot of variety here.

Originally Posted by Keroko

Shiara Kyron Taung, most often called Kyr for short. Disciplined and dedicated (though she can get smashed if you don't watch her when drinking) a great dancer and... well... a rabbit with guns.

I know where she's from, but I also feel like she would know Canaan...

*hides plans for the Seraphim Sister*

Nope you see nothing.