| Meeting the Heir |
[18 May 2011|07:24pm] |
Once again Zviad was not permitted to test the Dynamo suit on the Winter Guard training grounds. Apparently calling a governor out on the fact that he was using tax money to go on a cruise with his mistress was grounds for being, as the Americans called it, in the doghouse. As a result Zviad was forced to test the suit in the artillery field. He personally believed the governor was hoping he'd be put in the hospital by a stray shot. God how he hated politicians. Stil, he hated to think of the mess there'd be without them. The irony was not lost on him. Still, at least he was allowed to pilot the suit at all. Part of him resented that he was still using the Federal Armor while he knew he could handle the Crimson unit. Zviad refused to kiss ass and as a result...
"No use dwelling on that garbage. Yuri, set the test up." He radioed to the tower.
"As you say, Zviad." Yuri started the sequence, activating a series of armed drones. "I head about what happened. You really need to learn to play the game, my friend."
"The game, as the Americans say, sucks." Zviad sees the drones exiting from the tower and activates his bootjets, taking off into the sky. The drones opened fire as Zviad pulled off a series of aerial manuevers, testing the suits agility and manueverability first. "Not that I don't understand your point. It is simply not my taste."
"Da, I know what you are saying." Yuri was amazed Zviad could pull off such graceful and complex manuevers while maintaining casual conversation. The man belonged in the Crimson program, but Zviad's intolerance of their government superiors kept him where he was. "I mean seriously, couldn't you just wait until he was gone and then yelled at a wall or something."
Zviad laughed as he activated his gauntlets, battering the drones with a series of energy blasts. "True, but then I wouldn't have seen the old bastard's face whe I called him on it. Eyes bulged out, face redder than this armor." Zviad twisted as he spoke, barely avoiding a surprise attack and driving a one-handed jackhammer blow sending the damaged drone careening to the ground.
"You'll be piloting that forever with that attitude." Zviad was finishing off the rest of the drones when Yuri continued. "Besides, have you seen his mistress? I love my wife and would never betray her, but a woman like that'd certainly make me think twice! Let the old man live a little."
Zviad chuckled. "As a matter of fact I have. I never said I couldn't understand, merely that I didn't approve." Zviad frowned under his helmet. "Tell that to his wife."
Yuri just sighed. The boy was too much of an idealist. He'd never reach the levels he deserved. It was a pity. "One more time?"
"Sure, bring a little more out this time."
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[18 May 2011|06:15pm] |
Player (nickname, handle)/ LJ: Paul E.
Email: drdoom83@hotmail.com
AIM (if you have one): same as above
Character Name: Zviad Mikhailovich
Character LJ (if applicable): heroic-dynamo
Physical description (face, build, weight): 6'1, lean but well-muscled.
Age: 23
Birthday: October 7
PB: (If using one.)Ben Mansfield
Abilities: Has extensive experience piloting the Federal Dynamo power armor. He has been training in preperation for his promotion to piloting a Crimson Dynamo suit. The suit in question is a prototype intended to be the closest to the Iron Man armor Russia has ever produced. Aside from the basic Dynamo weapons, Zviad is also a skilled fighter, trained in Russian sambo. He is a student of military strategy and is a capable tacticitan, though he prefers to take orders rather than give them.
Weaknesses and flaws: Despite his experience in using the Dynamo power-armor he is not a scientist or technician and depends on others to repair it. he often gets lost when the specifics are explained to him. He is steadily studying how the armor works, but it's a work in progress. Has zero tolerance for wordplay and behind-the-scenes machinations and has called people on their double talk more than once. This has cost him promotions to Crimson several times. Only his undeniable talent with the suit and patriotism have preserved his job.
Character location/Home: Russia
Alignment (villain, hero etc): Hero
Relatives (living/dead?): Sergei Mikhailovich (father, alive) Medea Mikhailovich(Tsiskaridze) (mother, alive)
Backstory:
The son of a Russian colonel and Georgian mother, Zviad has considered himself a proud citizen of the Russian Federation before any ethnic label. He has longed to see Russia return to a place of prominence in the world, but without the communism and totaltarianism, which he feels ruined Russia's chance for true respect in the world. However despite his pride in his country, he has long been an admirer of America's hero, Iron Man and longed to be an armored soldier of his own country. So after service in the Russian military, he joined the Dynamo program. However his love for piloting the suit did not include love for the political machinations of his superiors which he had a habit of calling them on. This attitude kept him from being promoted to Crimson. However it's gotten to the point Zviad's skill can't be denied despite his political beliefs, or lack thereof, and promotion appears inevitable.
How do you plan to introduce the character to the game?: Because of his uncooperativeness to play politics, Zviad will intially be assigned to the American branch of the Romanovs as a bodyguard/attache.
What are you planning to do with this character? He'll eventually be assigned with the rest of the Winter Guard to bring back Ivan Petrovich from Canada. However after hearing the whole story from Alpha Flight, he'll have a final roe with his superiors who strip him of his position in the Guard and imply he wouldn't be welcomed home.
What do you want to see happen with this character?:
After the business with Petrovich is over, I'm hoping Zviad might find a place as a reserve member of Alpha Flight. Reserve because he'd still be dedicated to keeping his American charges safe.
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