A War in the Shadows (Cold War Espionage RP,OOC,Semi-Closed)

by **Australian Antarctica** » Sat Jul 04, 2015 3:53 pm

A War in the Shadows

A Cold War Roleplay

"The Cold War isn't thawing; it is burning with a deadly heat..."
- Richard Nixon

Co-Ops: Beiarusia, Tayner, New Grestin

IC: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=347147

Introduction
January 1963, the Cold War continues to grow even hotter. The CIA and KGB are locked in a vicious shadow war, never fighting each other directly, but always engaging with pawns. The CIA is closely allied with several rebel groups abroad, while the KGB hits close to home aiding both the Cartels and Mafia families in America. Both sides use the same tactics, the only thing separating them being the banner under which they operate. The Spy game used to be black and white, but continues to bleed and turn grey. Langley has caught wind of the KGB's operations throughout the country and has begun assembling a taskforce made up of the best Agents the CIA has to offer.

About
You will be a member of this CIA Taskforce, whose mission will be to disrupt KGB operations in America. Some ops may bring you across the world, but most will stay centered in the US. Eventually a conspiracy will be uncovered, completely changing the dynamic of this RP later on. Be warned, this will not be a stable environment, things will change, characters may die, traitors will be uncovered. Bullets won't solve every issue, and every op will not go smoothly. You will need to adapt. I will control your handler at the HQ in Langley, so I won't be in the field. Each Op will have assets you can use to aid you, but sometimes you wont be able to use them. We will try to keep as close to history as possible, but there may be a few changes. Also, you won't know who did what or what is happening until your character does, this is to keep the RP fresh and interesting, with many twists and turns. Only my Co-Ops will, and they will have orders not to tell you unless it is crucial you know. In this event you will be TGed. As OP I will be the one to throw in twists and turns, not you. You can throw in minor things, but nothing that can completely change the RP. That means you cannot be a traitor, unless I've explicitly told you you can. And that will be done over TG.
Rules

Application

Code: Select all: [b]Nation Name[/b]: [b]Character Name[/b]: [b]Age[/b]: [b]Appearance[/b]: [b]Bio[/b]: [b]Personality[/b]: [b]Skills[/b]: [b]ID Code[/b]: 1886 (DO NOT REMOVE) [b]RP Examples:[/b]

Characters

Vincent Schmidt-Australian Antarctica
Flannery "Fae" Tallow- Beiarusia
Hugh Garmany- Wallenburg
Mitchell Wright- Protestant England and Germany
Jean-Luc (Johnny) Smith- Tayner
Carter Stancey Foucault- Sanabel
Jake Liberta "Eagle"- Liberusy
Justine Deckard- New Grestin
John Clyde Smith- Alouite
Ashley Meers- Conglomerate of Iron
Evan Brenzwel- Pandeeria
Joseph Foley- The United Federation of Terrans

Inactive/Possible Drop-Outs
Erin Holland-Castle Crashers

by **Australian Antarctica** » Sat Jul 04, 2015 3:53 pm

OPERATIONS

by **Australian Antarctica** » Sat Jul 04, 2015 3:53 pm

-Reserved-

by **Beiarusia** » Sun Jul 05, 2015 12:29 pm

Nation Name: Beiarusia
Character Name: Flannery "Fae" Tallow
Age: 22

Appearance:
Flannery is a thin, petite woman of mixed heritage. She can easily be mistaken for Chinese though with a lighter complexion and naturally fairer hair colouration. Sharp, grey-blue eyes. A rounded face and delicate features give her an innocent if not mischievous appearance. Hair is often cut short and, when not on assignment, she is often found sporting any manner of casual outfits which can only be described as worn and unsuitable for the fairer sex.

Bio:
Born in June 1941 in British Hong Kong, Flannery was only five months old when her parents (a British national and a Chinese seamstress) fled the city and relocated first to Sydney and then to the California. The next few years would be spent living in the United States during the war, Flannery (nicknamed Fae by her parents) having a normal if sheltered childhood. Her father, formerly a businessman and having never truly accepted the loss inflicted upon him, returned his family to Hong Kong shortly after war's end, however, his livelihood never recovered. With the Communist victory in mainland China, Fae's father found himself suddenly embroiled with MI6, the organization hoping to keep tabs of various assets operating within the area, particularly possible KGB infiltration. In return for the spying Fae and her family were saved from financial ruin.

Fae's father died when she turned sixteen. Officially his death was ruled as a heart attack but there was speculation of poisoning. Within a year Fae herself was drafted into MI6. Ill content to be a mere whistle-blower, she was officially acquired at age 18. The next few years would be spent in Europe on minor assignments, dedication and a strong will leading Fae to become a competent agent, one which could be trusted with increasingly difficult tasks.

Due to her appearance Fae was selected to infiltrate a Beijing government building as a secretary where she would spend the next seven months gathering intelligence. After her return to Hong Kong, she would be drafted into a joint venture between the CIA and MI6, the British agency assisting the Americans as a sign of good will.

Personality:
Flannery, a tomboy at heart, is a cheerful individual if not a tad bit immature, however, this often hides a more serious face of her personality. She is eager (to a fault) and, when time allows for it, lazy (to a greater fault) but overall comes across as a friendly individual. Despite this Fae is more than dedicated to her work even if she appears not to be. In reality she is a cynic and near enough of an hedonist and, more alarmingly, a sadist who enjoys tormenting others, often disguised as playful teasing. While she acts with unquestionable loyalty her ultimate goals and desires are a mystery to those around her.

Skills:
Flannery is fluent in several languages, namely Mandarin, Cantonese, and Russian with a passable understanding of several others. She is intelligent and highly perceptive, great at remembering faces and minute often useless details. Physically she is agile and with quick reflexes. Fae is trained in the use of firearms and other weapons but prefers to avoid conflicts when at all possible. Her greatest asset is the ability to insert herself without drawing unwarranted attention and a penchant for hiding.

ID Code: 1886 (DO NOT REMOVE)

by **Australian Antarctica** » Sun Jul 05, 2015 12:33 pm

Beiarusia wrote:Nation Name: Beiarusia
Character Name: Flannery "Fae" Tallow
Age: 22

Appearance:
Flannery is a thin, petite woman of mixed heritage. She can easily be mistaken for Chinese though with a lighter complexion and naturally fairer hair colouration. Sharp, grey-blue eyes. A rounded face and delicate features give her an innocent if not mischievous appearance. Hair is often cut short and, when not on assignment, she is often found sporting any manner of casual outfits which can only be described as worn and unsuitable for the fairer sex.

Bio:
Born in June 1941 in British Hong Kong, Flannery was only five months old when her parents (a British national and a Chinese seamstress) fled the city and relocated first to Sydney and then to the California. The next few years would be spent living in the United States during the war, Flannery (nicknamed Fae by her parents) having a normal if sheltered childhood. Her father, formerly a businessman and having never truly accepted the loss inflicted upon him, returned his family to Hong Kong shortly after war's end, however, his livelihood never recovered. With the Communist victory in mainland China, Fae's father found himself suddenly embroiled with MI6, the organization hoping to keep tabs of various assets operating within the area, particularly possible KGB infiltration. In return for the spying Fae and her family were saved from financial ruin.

Fae's father died when she turned sixteen. Officially his death was ruled as a heart attack but there was speculation of poisoning. Within a year Fae herself was drafted into MI6. Ill content to be a mere whistle-blower, she was officially acquired at age 18. The next few years would be spent in Europe on minor assignments, dedication and a strong will leading Fae to become a competent agent, one which could be trusted with increasingly difficult tasks.

Due to her appearance Fae was selected to infiltrate a Beijing government building as a secretary where she would spend the next seven months gathering intelligence. After her return to Hong Kong, she would be drafted into a joint venture between the CIA and MI6, the British agency assisting the Americans as a sign of good will.

Personality:
Flannery, a tomboy at heart, is a cheerful individual if not a tad bit immature, however, this often hides a more serious face of her personality. She is eager (to a fault) and, when time allows for it, lazy (to a greater fault) but overall comes across as a friendly individual. Despite this Fae is more than dedicated to her work even if she appears not to be. In reality she is a cynic and near enough of an hedonist and, more alarmingly, a sadist who enjoys tormenting others, often disguised as playful teasing. While she acts with unquestionable loyalty her ultimate goals and desires are a mystery to those around her.

Skills:
Flannery is fluent in several languages, namely Mandarin, Cantonese, and Russian with a passable understanding of several others. She is intelligent and highly perceptive, great at remembering faces and minute often useless details. Physically she is agile and with quick reflexes. Fae is trained in the use of firearms and other weapons but prefers to avoid conflicts when at all possible. Her greatest asset is the ability to insert herself without drawing unwarranted attention and a penchant for hiding.

ID Code: 1886 (DO NOT REMOVE)

Eh, MI6 won't play much of a roll, but accepted.

by **Beiarusia** » Sun Jul 05, 2015 12:37 pm

Australian Antarctica wrote:Eh, MI6 won't play much of a roll, but accepted.

Figured that, as allies, there would be some joint endeavors of some sort, in this case lending an agent to help an ally. CIA/MI6 and FBI/MI5 apparently still have connections with one another even today.

by **Australian Antarctica** » Sun Jul 05, 2015 12:39 pm

Beiarusia wrote:
Australian Antarctica wrote:Eh, MI6 won't play much of a roll, but accepted.

Figured that, as allies, there would be some joint endeavors of some sort, in this case lending an agent to help an ally. CIA/MI6 and FBI/MI5 apparently still have connections with one another even today.

Yeah, this RP will be centered in the US for almost the entire duration, only occasionally going international if needed.

by **Tayner** » Sun Jul 05, 2015 2:48 pm

by **Australian Antarctica** » Sun Jul 05, 2015 2:51 pm

Tayner wrote:Tag.

Glad to see you made it Specialist.

by **Tayner** » Sun Jul 05, 2015 2:53 pm

Australian Antarctica wrote:
Tayner wrote:Tag.

Glad to see you made it Specialist.

Nice to be here. I've been waiting for this Cold War RP for a wile.

by **Australian Antarctica** » Sun Jul 05, 2015 2:54 pm

Tayner wrote:
Australian Antarctica wrote:Glad to see you made it Specialist.

Nice to be here. I've been waiting for this Cold War RP for a wile.

You won't be disappointed... :twisted:

by **Tayner** » Sun Jul 05, 2015 2:59 pm

Australian Antarctica wrote:
Tayner wrote:Nice to be here. I've been waiting for this Cold War RP for a wile.

You won't be disappointed...

Now, to actually read the OP. I'm in a hurry.

by **Boshtova** » Sun Jul 05, 2015 3:05 pm

Nation Name: Boshtova
[b]Character Name: Artom Vassini
[b]Age: 26
[b]Appearance:https://duncanroy.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/img_3645.jpg
[b]Bio: Born in Russia, his mother snuck to America at a young age, where she died. Artom lived on the streets, fighting, and bargaining to food. When he was old enough, he attempted to join the US military, but was picked up by the CIA
[b]Personality: Calm, collected, intelligent, street smart
[b]Skills: Great shot, very good in CQC, fluent Russian, and English
[b]ID Code: 1886 (DO NOT REMOVE)

by **Australian Antarctica** » Sun Jul 05, 2015 3:06 pm

Boshtova wrote:Nation Name: Boshtova
[b]Character Name: Artom Vassini
[b]Age: 26
[b]Appearance:https://duncanroy.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/img_3645.jpg
[b]Bio: Born in Russia, his mother snuck to America at a young age, where she died. Artom lived on the streets, fighting, and bargaining to food. When he was old enough, he attempted to join the US military, but was picked up by the CIA
[b]Personality: Calm, collected, intelligent, street smart
[b]Skills: Great shot, very good in CQC, fluent Russian, and English
[b]ID Code: 1886 (DO NOT REMOVE)

Expand the bio a lot, learn to format, and just please don't bold everything.

by **Boshtova** » Sun Jul 05, 2015 3:28 pm

Australian Antarctica wrote:
Boshtova wrote:Nation Name: Boshtova
[b]Character Name: Artom Vassini
[b]Age: 26
[b]Appearance:https://duncanroy.files.wordpress.com/2013/01/img_3645.jpg
[b]Bio: Born in Russia, his mother snuck to America at a young age, where she died. Artom lived on the streets, fighting, and bargaining to food. When he was old enough, he attempted to join the US military, but was picked up by the CIA
[b]Personality: Calm, collected, intelligent, street smart
[b]Skills: Great shot, very good in CQC, fluent Russian, and English
[b]ID Code: 1886 (DO NOT REMOVE)

Expand the bio a lot, learn to format, and just please don't bold everything.

Alright sorry, expanded bio: Born in Russia, to a young, unwed mother, Natalia. From a young age, Artom never had very much. Only eating what he had to eat to live, and only sleeping how much he had to. He would go around in the Moscow slums, pickpocketing in an attempt to get anything worth enough to get any food. Due to the lack of money, Natalia attempted to move to America, Artom, only 6 at the time, watched as his mother was caught while attempting to sneak past a patrol. They captured her, raped her, then shot her. From that moment on, Artom knew who the enemy was. He had gotten to America, and he had fought, and stole food, and other essentials. Artom had only been caught stealing once, but he was able to get away. He spoke Russian fluently, but picked up more and more English, until he was able to speak both with ease. He had gotten to the age, to where if he were caught, he would be thrown in prison, so he attempted to join the US military. But his Russian roots, attracted the attention of the CIA, which they trained him to be a spy. He had already known how to fight, but what the CIA taught him, could kill someone. He know awaits any chance to go back to Russia, and get revenge for his mother. Whether or not he dies doing it.

by **Australian Antarctica** » Sun Jul 05, 2015 4:45 pm

Boshtova wrote:
Australian Antarctica wrote:Expand the bio a lot, learn to format, and just please don't bold everything.

Alright sorry, expanded bio: Born in Russia, to a young, unwed mother, Natalia. From a young age, Artom never had very much. Only eating what he had to eat to live, and only sleeping how much he had to. He would go around in the Moscow slums, pickpocketing in an attempt to get anything worth enough to get any food. Due to the lack of money, Natalia attempted to move to America, Artom, only 6 at the time, watched as his mother was caught while attempting to sneak past a patrol. They captured her, raped her, then shot her. From that moment on, Artom knew who the enemy was. He had gotten to America, and he had fought, and stole food, and other essentials. Artom had only been caught stealing once, but he was able to get away. He spoke Russian fluently, but picked up more and more English, until he was able to speak both with ease. He had gotten to the age, to where if he were caught, he would be thrown in prison, so he attempted to join the US military. But his Russian roots, attracted the attention of the CIA, which they trained him to be a spy. He had already known how to fight, but what the CIA taught him, could kill someone. He know awaits any chance to go back to Russia, and get revenge for his mother. Whether or not he dies doing it.

Eh, the grammar is a bit bad. Let me think about it. How new are you to roleplaying?

by **Wallenburg** » Mon Jul 06, 2015 10:49 am

Nation Name: Wallenburg
Character Name: Hugh Garmany
Age: 40
Appearance: Thin, gaunt face despite a decently muscular physique; brown hair; blue eyes; 5'9"; wears contacts; long scar down his left shoulder.
Bio: Born to working parents in New York of 1922, Hugh found himself entranced with American history as a student. He grew up hoping to be a history professor, but when the war broke out he left his sweetheart to serve as an ensign in the Pacific. There he was awarded for bravery when a shell hit the deck of his destroyer and nearly tore his left arm off above the shoulder. Returning with lieutenant's stripes, he discovered his sweetheart had been cheating on him during the war. Crushed, and removed from society after years abroad, he took to the bottle on his measly pension. His friends slowly pulled him out of it, and he instead drowned his self-pity in a vigorous martial arts course. He pulled himself back up and found a good job as a musician at his cousin's bar. Going to college, he studied hard towards professorship. In 1956, he and his cousin were kidnapped by CIA agents. He learned that his cousin was a KGB agent, a traitor to his country. When they could find nothing suspicious about Hugh, they let him go. Hugh's life goals shifted that day, and he decided to pursue a career within the CIA. While he has only been assigned to minor surveillance work as of yet, he hopes to prove himself and rise through the ranks.
Personality: In a word: awful. He'll follow orders dutifully, but anyone who tries to make friends has a high probability of getting punched.
Skills: Good with firearms; martial arts skills; good at moving stealthily; can anticipate reactions
ID Code: 1886 (DO NOT REMOVE)
RP Examples: Yo, it's your homebuddy from da zombie OUTBREAK shiznit.

by **Australian Antarctica** » Mon Jul 06, 2015 10:50 am

Wallenburg wrote:Nation Name: Wallenburg
Character Name: Hugh Garmany
Age: 40
Appearance: Thin, gaunt face despite a decently muscular physique; brown hair; blue eyes; 5'9"; wears contacts; long scar down his left shoulder.
Bio: Born to working parents in New York of 1922, Hugh found himself entranced with American history as a student. He grew up hoping to be a history professor, but when the war broke out he left his sweetheart to serve as an ensign in the Pacific. There he was awarded for bravery when a shell hit the deck of his destroyer and nearly tore his left arm off above the shoulder. Returning with lieutenant's stripes, he discovered his sweetheart had been cheating on him during the war. Crushed, and removed from society after years abroad, he took to the bottle on his measly pension. His friends slowly pulled him out of it, and he instead drowned his self-pity in a vigorous martial arts course. He pulled himself back up and found a good job as a musician at his cousin's bar. Going to college, he studied hard towards professorship. In 1956, he and his cousin were kidnapped by CIA agents. He learned that his cousin was a KGB agent, a traitor to his country. When they could find nothing suspicious about Hugh, they let him go. Hugh's life goals shifted that day, and he decided to pursue a career within the CIA. While he has only been assigned to minor surveillance work as of yet, he hopes to prove himself and rise through the ranks.
Personality: In a word: awful. He'll follow orders dutifully, but anyone who tries to make friends has a high probability of getting punched.
Skills: Good with firearms; martial arts skills; good at moving stealthily; can anticipate reactions
ID Code: 1886 (DO NOT REMOVE)
RP Examples: Yo, it's your homebuddy from da zombie OUTBREAK shiznit.

Accepted

by **Beiarusia** » Mon Jul 06, 2015 11:02 am

Wallenburg wrote:Yo, it's your homebuddy from da zombie OUTBREAK shiznit.

That should become the standard greeting of everyone involved with that.

by **Australian Antarctica** » Mon Jul 06, 2015 11:07 am

Beiarusia wrote:
Wallenburg wrote:Yo, it's your homebuddy from da zombie OUTBREAK shiznit.

That should become the standard greeting of everyone involved with that.

Agreed

by **Wallenburg** » Mon Jul 06, 2015 11:08 am

Beiarusia wrote:
Wallenburg wrote:Yo, it's your homebuddy from da zombie OUTBREAK shiznit.

That should become the standard greeting of everyone involved with that.

Yeeeesss!!!

@AA Great visual BTW. Much better than before. Although you misspelled "Wallenburg".

by **Beiarusia** » Mon Jul 06, 2015 11:11 am

Australian Antarctica wrote:
Beiarusia wrote:
That should become the standard greeting of everyone involved with that.

Agreed

You should link the accepted characters to their profile, that way people can find them easily.

by **Australian Antarctica** » Mon Jul 06, 2015 11:12 am

Beiarusia wrote:
Australian Antarctica wrote:Agreed

You should link the accepted characters to their profile, that way people can find them easily.

Been on here for five years and still don't know how to do that... :blush:

by **Australian Antarctica** » Mon Jul 06, 2015 11:17 am

Wallenburg wrote:
Beiarusia wrote:
That should become the standard greeting of everyone involved with that.

Yeeeesss!!!

@AA Great visual BTW. Much better than before. Although you misspelled "Wallenburg".

Shush, also, know anyone else who'd be interested?

by **Beiarusia** » Mon Jul 06, 2015 11:25 am

Australian Antarctica wrote:
Beiarusia wrote:You should link the accepted characters to their profile, that way people can find them easily.

Been on here for five years and still don't know how to do that...

On the date of the post, far left before the nation name there should be a little white box (red if the post is unread). Right click it and select Copy Link Location. In the OP:

[url=PasteLinkLocation]Character Name[/url]

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