The Defenders

@Paladin045

^ Yes, you've explained it perfectly.

And yes, there certainly is.
 
Defender Name: Gungnir

Defender Type: Angel

Physical Description of Defender: Gungnir's design relies on unconventional form to work past enemy defenses. Instead of possessing a handheld plasma spear, he has two mounted directly onto his upper arms behind the elbow. Since such a design requires broad, sweeping motions instead of quick thrusts, the weapons have been modified to use blades designed for slashing instead of piercing. As the spears are mounted to his chassis, not only can he not drop his weapon, his hands are free for anything else that might be useful. This can also be a drawback though, as a weapon lock will leave his upper arms immobile and leave him much more constricted than an ordinary combatant. What this style lacks in power and precision, it makes up for with speed and versatility. In cases where a more conventional weapon is required, these two spears can be detached and joined into a double-bladed staff; however, Gungnir much prefers the standard configuration.
Aside from this distinguishing characteristic, Gungnir is a physically fairly generic Angel. The majority of his dev team's R&D budget went into the spears.

Defender Personality: Gungnir is a bit of a loose cannon. The phrase "where angels fear to tread" has no meaning for him. John's more cautious nature has kept him out of trouble more than once, but at the same time, Gungnir's drive to seize the day instead of waiting for the perfect moment has yielded an impressive mission record.


Human Partner: John Bartow

Physical Description of Human: John was once a military man, and his years in uniform are still evident to anyone looking at him. He keeps his brown hair neatly trimmed and his face shaved, and he always stands with his back straight and shoulders back. This can make him seem very formal and distant, but in reality, it's a habit he never unlearned. Those who know him see past it, and those who don't are intimidated by it, which suits him just fine. He has a datajack at the base of his skull, and his right hand has bio-interface wiring that allows him to tap into any system with the proper access node.

Human's History: Before being assigned to Gungnir, John was a military analyst, and a fairly decent one. He knows how to read the flowing tides of battle, and he knows from experience that these tides can change at any moment. Three years before joining with his Defender, he issued an analysis that resulted in an entire battalion pushing into an over-extension. Since the area they were taking was supposed to be unclaimed, this shouldn't have been a problem, but Murphy had his say, and the entire battalion was wiped out after being cut off from the main force by the Maelstrom. No charges were ever filed against him, but he still feels responsible for those deaths, and is now very reluctant to issue any orders that would create an unsound defensive posture, no matter the circumstances. This makes him very difficult to defeat, but it also gives him a much higher stalemate percentage than his peers because he is unwilling to take risks the enemy could exploit.

Human Personality: John is very reserved, and dislikes taking unweighed risks. He prefers to lay traps for his enemies and allow them to break themselves upon his defenses. Needless to say, this doesn't mesh very well with Gungnir's preferred style of 'stab first and plan never.' However, when the two agree on a strike, victory is all but assured. After a rocky introductory period, the two settled upon a system in which Gungnir would take targets of opportunity, and John would keep an eye on the larger picture to ensure that he wasn't getting suckered into an ambush, and to point out juicy targets.
 
Unsurprisingly, I have a further question on the link... but I swear, this should be the last question from me, and then I'll fill out the character sheet.

Is the link an automatic connection that transfers all things between the defender and the human, or does each party have to choose what "information" to send to the other? Does the human automatically know what the defender is thinking and vice versa, or do the pair have to "speak" via the link?

And can it transfer emotions? If the human is having a bad day and feeling particularly aggressive, will that make the defender more aggressive too?
 
@Paladin045 Looks good!

@Disgruntled Goat They somewhat choose the information to share at first. The stronger the link becomes over time, the more the two seem to be in sync and sort of instinctively know what the other is thinking. Kind of like that.

Emotion transfer is more likely for a pair that have been linked for a long time, but it's more that they know what the other is feeling rather than having any influence.
 
Blue Wagata, #6666DD
Defender Name: Blue Wagata (commonly referred to as just "Blue" or sometimes "Big Blue")
Defender Type: Insectoid

Physical Description of Defender: Blue is quite large for an insectoid defender, standing at nearer to nine than eight feet in height, with broader shoulders and more powerful legs than most insectoids. Most noticeable, however, is that he has pair of vice-like mandibles in the place where his jaw would be. As a defender, he has no need for nourishment and these mandibles are purely intended as a defensive weapon, with enough power to crush a skull or snap a neck quickly and easily. They are blunt, rather than sharp and will crush rather than slice, providing Blue with a powerful close-range weapon, ideal for both stealthy assassinations and for scenarios in which his weapons or arms are bound. As his name suggests, his chassis is shade of royal blue, and is of the male variety.

Defender History: Blue has always struggled to effectively succeed as an insectoid defender. He was built as an insectoid, but with some angel qualities, intended to be a deadly mixture of speed, silence, strength and skill, and one of the early prototypes for a "Neo-Bug" line of defenders to replace the diminishing number of rogues left in circulation. He, and several of his "brothers" were built, but, whilst they had more physical power than an insectoid, they lacked the stealth and speed of their smaller kin. By the same token, they couldn't match up to an angel for strength, leaving them as the archetypal jack-of-all-trades, and the master of none. He has a mixture of strength and stealth, but is often best deployed as a member of a team of insectoids, where he can support the other, more stealthy defenders by providing a little extra raw power when needed.

Defender Personality: Owing to his experience of team missions, rather than solo missions, Blue has become quite a sociable character. He is calm and friendly, supportive of those around him and always ready to jump in and defend those that might not have the strength to do so. He is aware of his limitations, but, despite this (and in spite of his status as a "failed prototype") he always seems to be in good spirits and full of confidence in his own abilities. On missions, he puts the defend in "defender", taking point when charging an enemy location, or providing a rear guard for the group, never fearing to put his body on the line for the sake of the team and the mission.


Brad Hanson, #66AAFF
Human Partner: Brad Hanson
Age: 38

Physical Description of Human: Brad stands at six foot three, with broad shoulders and an obviously powerful physique, with firm biceps and a powerful chest. He is completely bald, but has a permanent stubble, often joking that his hair is entirely focused on growing on his face rather than his head. He has a pair of dark brown eyes and a light tan, with the first wrinkles of age starting to appear on his face. His left leg has suffered severe damage and, as such, he can barely feel anything below his left thigh, which has led to him walking with a limp and occasionally requiring the use of a stick for support. He typically dresses in fatigues and a vest that shows off his impressive upper body.

Human's History: Brad began his adult life as a labourer on a construction site, where his natural physical strength shone through and he learned the importance of working in a team. After failing the entry exam for the police force for a third time, he took the entrance exam for the military and found the standards to be much lower. He trained as a soldier and driver, working his way up the ranks until a wayward piece of shrapnel all-but sliced his left leg in two.

A full recovery was never on the cards for Brad, and, as much as his progress impressed doctors, his left leg was just too weak to allow him to ever go into combat again. Despondent, Brad was set to leave the military until someone suggested that he could be a candidate for the Defender Program, at which time he was introduced to Blue. Whilst the scientists felt that Blue was a failure, Brad was able to see the parallels in their plight; they both wanted to serve their planet, but found themselves unable to fully do so. This gave the pair an immediate subject on which to bond as kindred spirits, and their relationship quickly blossomed into being one of the strongest links ever seen.

Human Personality: Much like his partner, Brad is a confident, steady figure that has no shortage of supportive words for a friend in need. He rarely raises his voice and provides a calming influence on those around him because of his rock-steady nature and almost complete immunity to fear. He knows the value of team work and the importance of keeping a team on the same page and will often work as a mediator between people with opposing views, reminding them that they're all on the same side. He's never been afraid to stand up for his principles or for the underdog, and he's never been one to back down from a fight, even now as his age and physical lifestyle is beginning to take a toll on him.
 
I like. I also need to figure out how to do all the formatting that you guys are, because my walls of text can be kinda hard on the eyes.
 
Paladin045 said:
I like. I also need to figure out how to do all the formatting that you guys are, because my walls of text can be kinda hard on the eyes.
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Typing the following:

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Results in this:

TITLE NAME, #00F5FF
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I believe that you can use some colour names (Crimson, blue, etc.) but I find it easier to use a six-figured hex code instead. If you Google it, you can find a full hex colour list if you need one, and then it's just a case of picking the colour you like.

On Iwaku, if you see someone using formatting that you really like, I've found the easiest thing to do is to hit the "reply" button on their post, so that it copies their message across. Then, in the message box, there's a button in the right hand corner to swap to BB Code, and that allows you to view the formatting that they have used. That's how I learned about the fieldset one, and so long as you don't end up accidentally posting messages, it's a great way to learn!
 
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Disgruntled Goat said:
On Iwaku, if you see someone using formatting that you really like, I've found the easiest thing to do is to hit the "reply" button on their post, so that it copies their message across. Then, in the message box, there's a button in the right hand corner to swap to BB Code, and that allows you to view the formatting that they have used. That's how I learned about the fieldset one, and so long as you don't end up accidentally posting messages, it's a great way to learn!
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Ehehe, that's exactly what I do. xD
 
Both of yours look really neat. I love them.
 
*bumps*

Do we have enough to get started, or do we need more people for this to work?
 
I think we can start. Sorry for not being present, I've been sick and busy with a bunch of stuff. Within the week or so I'll try to get an IC thread going. Sorry for the wait.
 
Just a note here, we've only got three people here - Dipper, Paladin and myself. SunsetBumpkin has been banned, and @Miss Flufferbutt hasn't put up her character sheets yet. I don't know if it's worth hanging on for Flufferbutt or not?
 
If you're in need of more people I'm definitely interested in this, and as far as defenders go it is possible to have a Rogue as a partner right?
 
I was going to start it with just the three of us, but yeah go ahead and make an app @FrostedCamel
 
I might have someone else joining soon. Probably not necessary to wait on her, but you might want to plan to leave a little room for another character.
 
Wow this took awhile...

Thanatos, #b026c1
Defender Name: Thanatos (Responds to Tos, and Death) <RT-440>
Defender Type: Rogue
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Physical Description of Defender:
Thanatos stands at 6'2", his figure resembling that of a human more than a defender when it comes to shape and proportions. His armor is colored a deep purple, with splashes of black apparent on his less armored sections such as his joints, wires, and connection points. Unlike other Rogues, Thanatos is more of a silent fighter, preferring to use the shadows and his abilities to move around quietly and dispatch enemies without alerting others, but when push comes to shove and Thanatos is noticed, he is more than capable of holding his own until his human counterpart is in a position to assist.

Defender Personality:
What little talking Thanatos does tends to be serious and to the point. Thanatos is very much focused on his job at all times and sees no meaning in jokes and banter that will only slow him down, even when there hasn't been a mission for days his attitude remains the same. Cold and Precise.

Defender History:
The early creation of Thanatos was centered around the early onset of [Redacted], while still in testing Thanatos (At the time RT-440) malfunctioned due to a [Redacted]. The result of the incident ended in the deaths of researchers [Redacted],[Redacted], and Chief Analyst [Redacted] before RT-440 could be subdued. [Redacted] others were injured.

Due to this incident, RT-440 was given his name of Thanatos, or the personification of Death itself.

Since the commisioning of Thanatos several other Human Partners have worked with him, many of which are now dead due to "Extenuating Circumstances" believed to be linked directly to Thanatos, with the possibilty of Thanatos being the killer. Details are otherwise unknown on his past partners, with records being conveniently "Lost".

Gage Xander, #800080
Human Partner: Gage Xander
Age: 27
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Physical Description of Human:
Gage stands at 5'11" and is always wearing his mask to conceal a nasty scar he took during a fight with a Maelstrom that had broken through the Angels defense. When not wearing his mask he has brown hair and brown eyes, and a large scar running from the upper-left corner of his forehead to the right side of his lower-lip.

Humans Personality:
Gage could be related to the rowdy drunk at your local bar, always joking, talking, and trying to get in as much trouble as possible at once. He's your standard adrenaline junky, prefering to take a fight head-on with an enemy wielding his trusted plasma baton, while his main weapon is this baton gage does have a smaller submachine gun in case of situations in which range is not at his advantage.

His personality is a drastic opposite to Thanatos, and as such the reason behind their partnering is still unbeknownst to Gage himself, with further investigation into the partnering leading to many documents in which Gage "Does not have the proper privilege to view".

Humans History:
Gage was raised on what would be considered farm land. He grew up fighting with other kids in school and constantly disobeying rules.
After years of fighting and raising a name for himself in his very small town Gage found himself bored with it all, and seeking a new more exciting life. He traveled to the inner-cities in search of the rush he craved, one day coming across a rather small poster for the Defender Program saying that "Applicants Where Needed".

The very next day he had made his way to a government research lab to undergo physical and mental evaluation, as well as take a test. To say the least all the days of skipping school did not help Gage to score as high as was needed, in fact he scored so low that it yielded immediate dismissal and barring from the Defender Program. Upon learning this Gage made the best worst decision of his life, he knocked out the issuing official and fought three guards to the ground before being subdued by what must have been fifteen armed guards, at this point Gage realized he was likely going to be incarcerated for life for attacking Government employees in a highly important program.

Much to Gages expectations he was escorted to a dark room and left cuffed in a chair. After what must have been hours someone finally came into the room; a scientist, evident by the white lab coat; sat down and told him he was a prime candidate for a very specific Defender.
 
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