Nova Storm
Jul 29, 2013 17:04:43 GMT -5
Post by Deleted on Jul 29, 2013 17:04:43 GMT -5
-Player Info-
Name/Alias: Blackangel
IM/Email: ltormata@gmail dot com
Age: 28
Where did you find us?: Iwaku Role Play Forums
-Character Info-
Name: Nova Storm
Age (or human equivalent): Older Middle Age (Human Age equivalent-
mid- to late 60's)
Gender (or human equivalent): Female
Species: Cybertronian
Faction: Autobot
Original Occupation: Seeker - Original Class - Extrasolar Scout
Occupation/Specialization: Aerial Support/Recon
Appearance/Altmode: Nova (though she often goes by Storm) stands
shoulder to shoulder with Optimus, though she is about six inches
shorter at the helm. Her alt mode is based off the USAF F-22, with a
grey blue color scheme.
History: Nova Storm (originally Stormtracker) was sparked in the early
vorns of Nova Prime's reign, though not in her present frame. She was
originally a ground transport frame, geared for scientific
expeditions, though her spark longed to fly among the stars. Though
she loved her assignments, she slowly tried to save up enough credits
to pay for what was still a very expensive conversion procedure. Fate
called when Nova Prime requested volunteers to assist in pushing back
the boundaries of known Cybertronian space. All told, Storm was one
of only three Cybertronians to go through the frame conversion without
any major ill effects.The conversion process saw her equipped with a
smaller version of an experimental Quantum jump drive (not unlike the
one that would go into the first Ark), supplemental energy generators,
and a shield system.
Storm was made a member of the so-called 'Nova Squadron' and renamed
Nova Storm. Her directives were to explore the galaxy for potential
planets for later colonization, regardless of whether there was
intelligent life there or not. This last bit struck her as odd, but
she went along with it...until she encountered a race that called
themselves the Tridion. It was through them that she was enhanced and
her mind opened. Suddenly, everything she considered went out the
window.
Encrypting all the mapping she'd done to that point, Nova struck out
further into the galaxy, encountering more and more species, and often
found herself involved with their struggles. She gleaned a great deal
of combat experience as she went, until one day she was called home by
Zeta Prime.
Due to the distance she had covered in the teravorns since her
deployment, she only made it part way back to Cybertron before being
waylaid by an Decepticon raiding party. She was 'rescued' (though
there are a few 'bots who would suggest that it was the 'cons that
needed rescue) by a small group of Autobots, who were more then
welcoming to someone who could more then handle themselves. She
inquired about Cybertron, and was shocked by what she'd been told. The
rise of the Golden Age, the slow decay into the caste system, the
sprawl of conflict.
And the hope the latest Prime instilled.
Storm gladly joined the 'bots, because they fought for the same values
she had long known. Though outdated by a far margin, her jump drive
allowed her to become a major cracked piston in the Deception war
machine, taking part in raids on key outposts and general disruptions
of 'con supply lines.
Just prior to arriving on Earth, Nova Storm was stationed at Outpost Delta 57, in orbit around an Blue-White Main Sequence Star some 10-15 thousand light years away, which was overrun by a Deception strike force. She knows of only 16 other Autobot survivors, out of 79.
Personality: Despite being 'isolated' (if you consider encountering
new species and interacting with them as being isolated), her
personality is much like a caring grandmother...one who isn't afraid
to throw down and plant a boot in an fender or two. At times, she's
more then willing to get in a bot's face and tell it like she sees it,
even if that bot is Optimus.
Likes: Discovering new things (There's so much to find on one planet
alone!), quiet time, organics (well...most of them).
Dislikes: Wantoned destruction, false pretenses, Decepticons.
Strengths/Weapons:
Weapons: Back mounted twin missile launchers, retractable twin barrel
plasma cannon (left arm), smooth bore gauss cannon embedded in length
of right forearm (fingers fold down against outside of barrel),
Nanoedged sword (sheathed in back).
"Can't Touch This"- As part of her LRS package, Nova has an energy
shield capable of turning aside objects and weapons fire below a
certain mass/energy threshold, though not indefinitely. Overcharged
plasma or hypervelocity rounds (read: rail/gauss cannon) rounds can
easily pierce shielding, as can melee weapons.
Battle Hardened- In a galaxy as large as this, Storm has been in more
then a few conflicts, sometimes spanning local stellar decades. Her
time in conflict against Deception forces has further sharpened her
skills. She's also no stranger to 'stacked odds'.
Weaknesses:
'Tin Plate' Armor- Being of an earlier generation, Nova's armor
composition is not as refined as that of her companions. While her
armor can take a good bit of punishment, it still can't come close to
that of her peers.
Haywire- Thanks to exposure to cosmic and some rare terrestrial
radiation, some of her systems tend to go on the fritz from time to
time....sometimes right at the wrong time...
Lightweight- Because of her frame, Nova lacks the same throw weight as
other Cybertronians her size. This translates into slightly weaker
melee strikes. She attempts to make up for this with a sudden first
strike, often at speed.
Special skills (that are not weapon related):
"Jumpin' Jack Flash"- Due to the immense distances between star
systems, Nova is equipped with a smaller version of the Quantum Jump
drive that was later installed on the first Ark. Because it was
smaller, it was also much more stable (if you can call any Quantum
device 'stable'), though not without it's share of issues. Due to
quantum interactions, limiters prevent the use of the drive within a
moderate (read: planetary) gravity well.
Energon Efficient- Due to Nova's appointed mission, she was adapted to
draw energy from sources to supplement her Energon reserves (though
she was given
an Energon converter as well), mainly solar and stellar/planetary
electromagnetogeneration. This has allowed her to endure longer on
meager Energon rations then others. Her encounter with the Tridion
enhanced the energy generated by these processes. In addition, not
only was the Energon converter integrated into her frame, she can also
leech energy directly from nontraditional sources (i.e.: energy
bindings), albeit very slowly.
Extra Info:.
Sample RP (only for first accepted characters):
Nova ducked in reflex as another bolt glanced off her shields.
Thankfully they were at 78 percent, but they wouldn't last too much
longer under this barrage. "Where's that support you promised me?" She
calmly asked as she returned fire, dropping another bot.
"30 seconds. Keep 'em occupied."
"That's a non issue. THAT THE BEST YOU GOT? I'VE SEEN PROTOFORMS SHOOT
BETTER THEN THAT!" She ducked behind the rock outcropping before a
flurry of plasma rounds could prove her wrong.The scream of a jet hit
her audios just moments before the ground shook and the roar of heavy
explosives washed toward her. Before the dust and heat could settle,
Storm rushed forward, blade drawn. She knew without looking that her
companions were behind and beside her, engaging the Decepticons at
point blank range. Slicing and hacking her way through the mass, she
drove a hole, breaking the back of the assault.
"Updraft, get your aft down here, you're missing the fun." Storm
looked up to her friend, a sly smile upon her face.
"Give me a klik."
Before she could retort, Storm watched in horror as a missile contrail
arched toward the alted Cybertronian... and both disappear in a cloud
of debris.
Name/Alias: Blackangel
IM/Email: ltormata@gmail dot com
Age: 28
Where did you find us?: Iwaku Role Play Forums
-Character Info-
Name: Nova Storm
Age (or human equivalent): Older Middle Age (Human Age equivalent-
mid- to late 60's)
Gender (or human equivalent): Female
Species: Cybertronian
Faction: Autobot
Original Occupation: Seeker - Original Class - Extrasolar Scout
Occupation/Specialization: Aerial Support/Recon
Appearance/Altmode: Nova (though she often goes by Storm) stands
shoulder to shoulder with Optimus, though she is about six inches
shorter at the helm. Her alt mode is based off the USAF F-22, with a
grey blue color scheme.
History: Nova Storm (originally Stormtracker) was sparked in the early
vorns of Nova Prime's reign, though not in her present frame. She was
originally a ground transport frame, geared for scientific
expeditions, though her spark longed to fly among the stars. Though
she loved her assignments, she slowly tried to save up enough credits
to pay for what was still a very expensive conversion procedure. Fate
called when Nova Prime requested volunteers to assist in pushing back
the boundaries of known Cybertronian space. All told, Storm was one
of only three Cybertronians to go through the frame conversion without
any major ill effects.The conversion process saw her equipped with a
smaller version of an experimental Quantum jump drive (not unlike the
one that would go into the first Ark), supplemental energy generators,
and a shield system.
Storm was made a member of the so-called 'Nova Squadron' and renamed
Nova Storm. Her directives were to explore the galaxy for potential
planets for later colonization, regardless of whether there was
intelligent life there or not. This last bit struck her as odd, but
she went along with it...until she encountered a race that called
themselves the Tridion. It was through them that she was enhanced and
her mind opened. Suddenly, everything she considered went out the
window.
Encrypting all the mapping she'd done to that point, Nova struck out
further into the galaxy, encountering more and more species, and often
found herself involved with their struggles. She gleaned a great deal
of combat experience as she went, until one day she was called home by
Zeta Prime.
Due to the distance she had covered in the teravorns since her
deployment, she only made it part way back to Cybertron before being
waylaid by an Decepticon raiding party. She was 'rescued' (though
there are a few 'bots who would suggest that it was the 'cons that
needed rescue) by a small group of Autobots, who were more then
welcoming to someone who could more then handle themselves. She
inquired about Cybertron, and was shocked by what she'd been told. The
rise of the Golden Age, the slow decay into the caste system, the
sprawl of conflict.
And the hope the latest Prime instilled.
Storm gladly joined the 'bots, because they fought for the same values
she had long known. Though outdated by a far margin, her jump drive
allowed her to become a major cracked piston in the Deception war
machine, taking part in raids on key outposts and general disruptions
of 'con supply lines.
Just prior to arriving on Earth, Nova Storm was stationed at Outpost Delta 57, in orbit around an Blue-White Main Sequence Star some 10-15 thousand light years away, which was overrun by a Deception strike force. She knows of only 16 other Autobot survivors, out of 79.
Personality: Despite being 'isolated' (if you consider encountering
new species and interacting with them as being isolated), her
personality is much like a caring grandmother...one who isn't afraid
to throw down and plant a boot in an fender or two. At times, she's
more then willing to get in a bot's face and tell it like she sees it,
even if that bot is Optimus.
Likes: Discovering new things (There's so much to find on one planet
alone!), quiet time, organics (well...most of them).
Dislikes: Wantoned destruction, false pretenses, Decepticons.
Strengths/Weapons:
Weapons: Back mounted twin missile launchers, retractable twin barrel
plasma cannon (left arm), smooth bore gauss cannon embedded in length
of right forearm (fingers fold down against outside of barrel),
Nanoedged sword (sheathed in back).
"Can't Touch This"- As part of her LRS package, Nova has an energy
shield capable of turning aside objects and weapons fire below a
certain mass/energy threshold, though not indefinitely. Overcharged
plasma or hypervelocity rounds (read: rail/gauss cannon) rounds can
easily pierce shielding, as can melee weapons.
Battle Hardened- In a galaxy as large as this, Storm has been in more
then a few conflicts, sometimes spanning local stellar decades. Her
time in conflict against Deception forces has further sharpened her
skills. She's also no stranger to 'stacked odds'.
Weaknesses:
'Tin Plate' Armor- Being of an earlier generation, Nova's armor
composition is not as refined as that of her companions. While her
armor can take a good bit of punishment, it still can't come close to
that of her peers.
Haywire- Thanks to exposure to cosmic and some rare terrestrial
radiation, some of her systems tend to go on the fritz from time to
time....sometimes right at the wrong time...
Lightweight- Because of her frame, Nova lacks the same throw weight as
other Cybertronians her size. This translates into slightly weaker
melee strikes. She attempts to make up for this with a sudden first
strike, often at speed.
Special skills (that are not weapon related):
"Jumpin' Jack Flash"- Due to the immense distances between star
systems, Nova is equipped with a smaller version of the Quantum Jump
drive that was later installed on the first Ark. Because it was
smaller, it was also much more stable (if you can call any Quantum
device 'stable'), though not without it's share of issues. Due to
quantum interactions, limiters prevent the use of the drive within a
moderate (read: planetary) gravity well.
Energon Efficient- Due to Nova's appointed mission, she was adapted to
draw energy from sources to supplement her Energon reserves (though
she was given
an Energon converter as well), mainly solar and stellar/planetary
electromagnetogeneration. This has allowed her to endure longer on
meager Energon rations then others. Her encounter with the Tridion
enhanced the energy generated by these processes. In addition, not
only was the Energon converter integrated into her frame, she can also
leech energy directly from nontraditional sources (i.e.: energy
bindings), albeit very slowly.
Extra Info:.
Sample RP (only for first accepted characters):
Nova ducked in reflex as another bolt glanced off her shields.
Thankfully they were at 78 percent, but they wouldn't last too much
longer under this barrage. "Where's that support you promised me?" She
calmly asked as she returned fire, dropping another bot.
"30 seconds. Keep 'em occupied."
"That's a non issue. THAT THE BEST YOU GOT? I'VE SEEN PROTOFORMS SHOOT
BETTER THEN THAT!" She ducked behind the rock outcropping before a
flurry of plasma rounds could prove her wrong.The scream of a jet hit
her audios just moments before the ground shook and the roar of heavy
explosives washed toward her. Before the dust and heat could settle,
Storm rushed forward, blade drawn. She knew without looking that her
companions were behind and beside her, engaging the Decepticons at
point blank range. Slicing and hacking her way through the mass, she
drove a hole, breaking the back of the assault.
"Updraft, get your aft down here, you're missing the fun." Storm
looked up to her friend, a sly smile upon her face.
"Give me a klik."
Before she could retort, Storm watched in horror as a missile contrail
arched toward the alted Cybertronian... and both disappear in a cloud
of debris.