Ace Combat: Skies Ablaze RP [OOC][LIMITED]

[The Batavia]

"While you're up here "fighting for peace," tons of blood is being shed on the ground. Some "peace," kid."
- Larry "Solo Wing Pixy" Foulke, flying over Area B7R on the Belkan-Ustian border, 1995.

Co-ops: NTN FSS, Neo-Unified Nations

It is the year 2018, approximately one year before the Lighthouse War, in the north western part of the Verusan continent, Strangereal

It has been nearly a decade since the Circum-Pacific conflict between Osea and Yuktobania had been resolved. However, the war was still fresh in the memory across the continent. Many nations on Verusa, especially Yuktobania's neighbours, felt resentful Yuktobania due to them provoking Osea, fearing that they'd get caught in the crossfire. Not to mention all the Yuke refugees frantically crossing the borders to nearby countries as soon as the first Osean missles and bombs struck Yuktobanian soil. Even to this day, some of these refugees still hadn't returned home yet. However, another potential war loomed over the horizon on Verusa...

Nerestich, or the Neriss Republic, is a relatively modest-sized nation located on the north western coast of the continent. It is a parliamentary republic run under a direct democracy, with fertile soil below sea level in the west, contrasting heavily to the east which is mostly made up by a tall, long mountain range. Nerestich's economy has to thank it success due to it's geographic location, allowing easy access to the overseas trade route to Usea. In order to defend it's own diplomatic safety, the Neriss Republic had a policy of armed neutrality with a surprisingly decent sized military considering the country's landmass. Especially the Neriss Republican Air Force (NRAF) had internationally gained quite a prestigious reputation, even being considered greater than the Belkan Air Force used to be before it was as good as decimated in the Belkan War thanks to the Demon Lord of the Round Table. And for many decades, this policy had been effective in discouraging foreign powers from invading the humble nation.

...Until recently, it seems.

Kuania-Ullagia, officially called the Kunoullian Union, is somewhat dual monarchy directly bordering Nerestich to the west and Yuktobania to the east. The country is suffering from a series of corruption scandals within the goverment as well as high tensions between the various ethnic groups and it's economy has certainly seen better days as well. the ruling houses and upper class fears the iminent collapse of their country and in their desperation seemingly look towards the Neriss Republic. Many geo-political experts have a theory that the Union is seeking to annex the small republic for three reasons: first would be the rally the population against a 'common enemy', with the hopes of stabilizing the tensions between the different groups. Second, by defeating the Neriss Republican Military, mainly the Air Force, the Union is hoping to earn itself global prestige and a demonstation of their military might. Third and finally, By gaining direct access to the Usean naval trade route Kuania-Ullagia believes it will experience an economic boom, making the common people, but mainly the aristrocrats in Kuania and the Oligarchs in Ullagia, very happy. Despite facing the same issues that the rest of the country is suffering, causing low soldiers quality and incompent leadership, the Union still poses a significant treat to the small republic due to vastly outnumbering them in all fields except for the navy, and some sources suggest that Kuania-Ullagia posseses Belkan technology they bought many years ago, but haven't found a use for yet...

Either way, Verusa may soon see another war yet again on the horizon, only this time without Osean involvement...

Welcome to Ace Combat: Skies Ablaze!

This is a small, limited access RP made up by me and two friends of mine. In ACSB, the players are Neriss pilots who are all part of a special fighter squadron with the callsign "Dragon". The pilots in this squadron are some among the best in Nerestich, maybe even among the best in the world, but are considered to be "cowboy pilots" or "wildcards" by the top brass. Each pilot is allowed to individually choose their own plane as it allows them to fly to the best of their abilities. And with a potential war on the horizon, these pilots might be needed now more than ever. Will Dragon Squadron overcome all the odds thrown at them? Or is their raw talent and skill not enough to prevent the end of their country? Only time will tell...

Glory and Honor to the Republic!

Rules:

1. Keep all OOC things in the OOC thread. Clogging up the IC threads could potentially disrupt the flow.
2. Don't be an asshole. Sure, your pilots can act rude towards eachother IC, but be nice to all the participants OOC.
3. No Godmodding. Look, I know you are a super-duper epico fighter pilot that can take on an entire squadron by themselves, but that doesn't mean that you can just fire one missile and delete the entire enemy air force by themselves. Don't try to be the goddamn main character, let other people do things too.
4. While the Co-ops and I will not actively try to do this, do take note that if you put your pilot in too much risk or act like a brainless dumbass that you can and will be shot down. Look, all I'm asking is that you don't just bum-rush into a multiple fighter squadrons with AA emplacements on the ground like a headless chicken and expect to come out unschathed. Be smart and- well not exactly realistic, but believable.
5. If you have read all the rules and make your character app, answer the following question at the end: What have borders given us?
6. While I do expect some sort of immersion from everyone involved, remember that this is essentially just a game. Don't take it too seriously and have fun!

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[box]Pilot application:

Full name:
Rank:
Aviator Callsign:
Aviator Callsign Origin: (How they gained their callsign. Remember that in the air force a callsign is supposed to be mocking)
Age:
Sex:
Short Appearance description: (No images, please. It's not like this is super important anyways)
Short Backstory: (A short summary of their life before they joined the NRAF)
Personality: (Keep this relatively brief as well)
Fighter Aircraft:
Flying Style:
Misc: (Anything else that doesn't fit the other categories?)
Did you forget something?: (Take a look at the rules :) )[/box]

DRAGON
Neriss Republican Air Force
3rd Air Division, 1st Special Fighter Squadron

Dragon 1: Maj. Alex "Ember" Larsson - F-15C Eagle
Dragon 2: Kap. Max "Sloth" Kessler - F-22 Raptor
Dragon 3: Kap. Jean Karl "Lightning" von Spee - MiG-31 Foxhound
Dragon 4: 1se Ltn. Esmee "Caveman" Hofwegen - XFA-24A Apalis
Dragon 5: Kap. Bowen V. "Gorgon" Ruiz - (Y)F-23

[The Batavia]

IC

Mission 0 - Eastern Agitation

[The Batavia]

Pilot application:

Full name: Alex Larsson
Rank: Majoor
Aviator Callsign: "Ember"
Aviator Callsign Origin: During his first flight, Larsson overheated his training craft's engine so much that it similtaniously combusted, causing a fire. Some of the embers falling from the plane nearly caused a forest fire. Thus, his comrades would refer to him as "Ember" from that point on to make sure he never forgot.
Age: 33
Sex: Male
Short Appearance description: Short but somewhat naturally messy dark brown hair, navy blue eyes, fair skin, 6'3 in height
Short Backstory: Born in the suburbs of the port city of Fredrickdam, Larsson first wanted to become a police officer at a young age but changed his mind when he saw a fighter jet during a school field trip in the mountains. He enlisted as soon as he finished High School to follow his dream of becoming a fighter pilot.
Personality: Ember is generally considered to be 'hotheaded' by those he has worked with. Despite this, he seems to do well under pressure and has good qualities for the leadership role.
Fighter Aircraft: F-15C "Eagle" (Osea)
Flying Style: Aggressive dogfighting
Misc: N/A
Did you forget something?: Ace Combat Zero ig xd

[Neo-Unified Nations]

Pilot application:

Full name: Jean Karl von Spee
Rank: Kapitein
Aviator Callsign: Lightning
Aviator Callsign Origin: Extremely reckless piloting skills involving the high emphasis on speed and 'GOING FAST', which in turn led to many people calling him "as fast as lightning and as stupid as a cockroach", which eventually evolved into 'Lightning'.
Age: 28
Sex: Male
Short Appearance description: 6'2, Average built body, short and messy brown hair, white skin color.
Short Backstory: Mister Jean Karl was born to an average family, who pretty much went on with average life in Nerestich, until he went into high school, where suffered an accident that messed up his brain, then he discovered a little something called 'Accelerationism' while searching for something to live for, which promoted speed, violence, and the gradual erosion of the self. Of course, he would only accept the 'speed and violence' part, which he showed to the world when he joined the NRAF.
Personality: Jean Karl is a rather reckless and 'insane' as a result of his injured brain, though he is perfectly capable of having a conversation with someone, he is very blunt and straight to the point about various things, but at the same time, he can ramble on and on about 'Accelerationism' and how it is a great system. He can be described as fairly quiet on the ground, but loud as hell in the air, especially when going in for the kill.
Fighter Aircraft: MiG-31 "Foxhound" (Yuktobania)
Flying Style: Heavy emphasis on speed. Flying Style revolves around the usage of speed to catch up with the target and eliminate them before quickly moving on to another target. Because of this, he requires fast interceptors capable of throwing missiles at any range and then running away, which is why he chose the MiG-31 as his fighter plane.
Misc: Jean Karl keeps several MP3 files about his ramblings explaining the policy of Accelerationism, and plans to publish a book about it given enough time.
Did you forget something?: (Take a look at the rules ) borders have given us AMOGUS and nothing xdddddd

[The Batavia]

Pilot application:

Full name: Jean Karl von Spee
Rank: Kapitein
Aviator Callsign: Lightning
Aviator Callsign Origin: Extremely reckless piloting skills involving the high emphasis on speed and 'GOING FAST', which in turn led to many people calling him "as fast as lightning and as stupid as a cockroach", which eventually evolved into 'Lightning'.
Age: 28
Sex: Male
Short Appearance description: 6'2, Average built body, short and messy brown hair, white skin color.
Short Backstory: Mister Jean Karl was born to an average family, who pretty much went on with average life in Nerestich, until he went into high school, where suffered an accident that messed up his brain, then he discovered a little something called 'Accelerationism' while searching for something to live for, which promoted speed, violence, and the gradual erosion of the self. Of course, he would only accept the 'speed and violence' part, which he showed to the world when he joined the NRAF.
Personality: Jean Karl is a rather reckless and 'insane' as a result of his injured brain, though he is perfectly capable of having a conversation with someone, he is very blunt and straight to the point about various things, but at the same time, he can ramble on and on about 'Accelerationism' and how it is a great system. He can be described as fairly quiet on the ground, but loud as hell in the air, especially when going in for the kill.
Fighter Aircraft: MiG-31 "Foxhound" (Yuktobania)
Flying Style: Heavy emphasis on speed. Flying Style revolves around the usage of speed to catch up with the target and eliminate them before quickly moving on to another target. Because of this, he requires fast interceptors capable of throwing missiles at any range and then running away, which is why he chose the MiG-31 as his fighter plane.
Misc: Jean Karl keeps several MP3 files about his ramblings explaining the policy of Accelerationism, and plans to publish a book about it given enough time.
Did you forget something?: (Take a look at the rules ) borders have given us AMOGUS and nothing xdddddd

Sus

Accepted. Welcome to the squadron, Dragon 3.

[NTN FSS]

Pilot application:

Full name: Max Kessler
Rank: Kapitein
Aviator Callsign: Sloth
Aviator Callsign Origin: Due to his borderline obsessive preference to engage in BVR combat, rather than in-visual-range combat, and his personality, his squadmates often compare him to a sloth, thus, leading into the callsign "Sloth", for the sole purpose of spiting him.
Age: 42
Sex: Male
Short Appearance discription: 171cm height, blonde messy hair, white skin... just your average mountain inhabitant.
Short Backstory: Being born and raised in the border's mountains, he had to learn to hunt for food with an old rifle. Given how he only learned to read well in his early adulthood, most job opportunities were locked away from him, leading him into joining the Neriss Armed Forces out of pure necessity.
Personality: Generally considered to be laid-back in most situations, with some elements of laziness present.
Fighter Aircraft: F-22 "Raptor" (Osea)
Flying Style: Heavy emphasis on long-range stealth-attacks, most of the time intentionally avoiding to enter close-range combat. As a result, he prefers planes, preferably of the stealth kind, just in case, that have the ability to carry BVR missiles. This style is, for lack of a better expression, controversial among his mates. (See the "Aviator Callsign Origin" section.)
Misc: N/A
Did you forget something?: Books? Nooo...

[The Batavia]

Pilot application:

Full name: Max Kessler
Rank: Kapitein
Aviator Callsign: Sloth
Aviator Callsign Origin: Due to his borderline obsessive preference to engage in BVR combat, rather than in-visual-range combat, and his personality, his squadmates often compare him to a sloth, thus, leading into the callsign "Sloth", for the sole purpose of spiting him.
Age: 42
Sex: Male
Short Appearance discription: 171cm height, blonde messy hair, white skin... just your average mountain inhabitant.
Short Backstory: Being born and raised in the border's mountains, he had to learn to hunt for food with an old rifle. Given how he only learned to read well in his early adulthood, most job opportunities were locked away from him, leading him into joining the Neriss Armed Forces out of pure necessity.
Personality: Generally considered to be laid-back in most situations, with some elements of laziness present.
Fighter Aircraft: F-22 "Raptor" (Osea)
Flying Style: Heavy emphasis on long-range stealth-attacks, most of the time intentionally avoiding to enter close-range combat. As a result, he prefers planes, preferably of the stealth kind, just in case, that have the ability to carry BVR missiles. This style is, for lack of a better expression, controversial among his mates. (See the "Aviator Callsign Origin" section.)
Misc: N/A
Did you forget something?: Books? Nooo...

Accepted. Welcome to the squadron, Dragon 2.

[Rupudska]

Back by unpopular demand: Me!

Pilot application:

Full name: Esmee Hofwegen
Rank: Eerste-luitenant
Aviator Callsign: Caveman
Aviator Callsign Origin: One aspect of Nerestich's aviator training that sets it apart from other small nations is that SERE training is mandatory for all pilots, much like it was (and is) in Belka since the 1990s. Indeed, Nerestich's SERE training program is almost identical: A forest in a foreign (allied) country, done solo (with the exception of transport, tanker, and bomber crew training), and takes an entire month. She made the mistake of not packing a razor, you see...
Age: 26
Sex: F
Short Appearance description: My dude if you think I'm going to not use an image you are Mad. Black hair that's interminably messy despite being straight and no more than shoulder-length, dark blue eyes - almost black - slim build, though she does exercise enough to have some greater hint of muscle tone than the average soldier. Tall and somewhat gangly, she's near the upper cutoff for pilot height.
Short Backstory: You'd think a country as small and well-developed as Nerestich would not have any space for extreme rural, independent sorts. And you would be wrong. The town she lived in, once fed on coal, was by the time of her birth fed mostly on tourism and what goods could be produced there. It was the sort of place that highly valued self-sufficiency, which she grew to have in spades. Still. As she entered adulthood, she found it stifling, and joined the Air Force to get as far as possible from it without joining the Navy.
Personality: Blunt to the point of rudeness unless one has rank to protect them from it. Hates boredom, and often does things for no other reason than to keep her mind occupied, such as reading or exercise.
Fighter Aircraft: XFA-24A Apalis - paint scheme based on the Color 5 from ACJA.
Flying Style: Peace through superior firepower. Esmee likes to have the biggest gun, the most guns, the most missiles, or preferably all three at once to obliterate the target from range. Her ideal aircraft is the CFA-44 Nosferatu (or would be if not for its notoriously slippery handling at low speeds), but even Neresitch is unwilling to spend so much money on a single airframe for a mere first lieutenant.
Misc: I'll add this Later^TM
Did you forget something?: Borders are a PUNISHMENT from GOD, and Captain Torres will lead us to SALVATION and (anime pirate girl thighs). Yar har har, it's my mental illness so I get to choose the coping mechanism!

[The Batavia]

Back by unpopular demand: Me!

Pilot application:

Full name: Esmee Hofwegen
Rank: Eerste-luitenant
Aviator Callsign: Caveman
Aviator Callsign Origin: One aspect of Nerestich's aviator training that sets it apart from other small nations is that SERE training is mandatory for all pilots, much like it was (and is) in Belka since the 1990s. Indeed, Nerestich's SERE training program is almost identical: A forest in a foreign (allied) country, done solo (with the exception of transport, tanker, and bomber crew training), and takes an entire month. She made the mistake of not packing a razor, you see...
Age: 26
Sex: F
Short Appearance description: My dude if you think I'm going to not use an image you are Mad. Black hair that's interminably messy despite being straight and no more than shoulder-length, dark blue eyes - almost black - slim build, though she does exercise enough to have some greater hint of muscle tone than the average soldier. Tall and somewhat gangly, she's near the upper cutoff for pilot height.
Short Backstory: You'd think a country as small and well-developed as Nerestich would not have any space for extreme rural, independent sorts. And you would be wrong. The town she lived in, once fed on coal, was by the time of her birth fed mostly on tourism and what goods could be produced there. It was the sort of place that highly valued self-sufficiency, which she grew to have in spades. Still. As she entered adulthood, she found it stifling, and joined the Air Force to get as far as possible from it without joining the Navy.
Personality: Blunt to the point of rudeness unless one has rank to protect them from it. Hates boredom, and often does things for no other reason than to keep her mind occupied, such as reading or exercise.
Fighter Aircraft: XFA-24A Apalis - paint scheme based on the Color 5 from ACJA.
Flying Style: Peace through superior firepower. Esmee likes to have the biggest gun, the most guns, the most missiles, or preferably all three at once to obliterate the target from range. Her ideal aircraft is the CFA-44 Nosferatu (or would be if not for its notoriously slippery handling at low speeds), but even Neresitch is unwilling to spend so much money on a single airframe for a mere first lieutenant.
Misc: I'll add this Later^TM
Did you forget something?: Borders are a PUNISHMENT from GOD, and Captain Torres will lead us to SALVATION and (anime pirate girl thighs). Yar har har, it's my mental illness so I get to choose the coping mechanism!

Honestly, this is a pretty good entry. All I'm going to ask is that you tone down the plane a little into something a little less experimental. Otherwise? I think this is a pretty good app.

[Rupudska]

I mean, Kessler has a Raptor, and the Apalis according to the lore is basically an F-5 replacement to the F-35's Falcon replacement, but sure.

[The Batavia]

I mean, Kessler has a Raptor, and the Apalis according to the lore is basically an F-5 replacement to the F-35's Falcon replacement, but sure.

Alright then actually, if you put it like that it should be cool.

Back by unpopular demand: Me!

Pilot application:

Full name: Esmee Hofwegen
Rank: Eerste-luitenant
Aviator Callsign: Caveman
Aviator Callsign Origin: One aspect of Nerestich's aviator training that sets it apart from other small nations is that SERE training is mandatory for all pilots, much like it was (and is) in Belka since the 1990s. Indeed, Nerestich's SERE training program is almost identical: A forest in a foreign (allied) country, done solo (with the exception of transport, tanker, and bomber crew training), and takes an entire month. She made the mistake of not packing a razor, you see...
Age: 26
Sex: F
Short Appearance description: My dude if you think I'm going to not use an image you are Mad. Black hair that's interminably messy despite being straight and no more than shoulder-length, dark blue eyes - almost black - slim build, though she does exercise enough to have some greater hint of muscle tone than the average soldier. Tall and somewhat gangly, she's near the upper cutoff for pilot height.
Short Backstory: You'd think a country as small and well-developed as Nerestich would not have any space for extreme rural, independent sorts. And you would be wrong. The town she lived in, once fed on coal, was by the time of her birth fed mostly on tourism and what goods could be produced there. It was the sort of place that highly valued self-sufficiency, which she grew to have in spades. Still. As she entered adulthood, she found it stifling, and joined the Air Force to get as far as possible from it without joining the Navy.
Personality: Blunt to the point of rudeness unless one has rank to protect them from it. Hates boredom, and often does things for no other reason than to keep her mind occupied, such as reading or exercise.
Fighter Aircraft: XFA-24A Apalis - paint scheme based on the Color 5 from ACJA.
Flying Style: Peace through superior firepower. Esmee likes to have the biggest gun, the most guns, the most missiles, or preferably all three at once to obliterate the target from range. Her ideal aircraft is the CFA-44 Nosferatu (or would be if not for its notoriously slippery handling at low speeds), but even Neresitch is unwilling to spend so much money on a single airframe for a mere first lieutenant.
Misc: I'll add this Later^TM
Did you forget something?: Borders are a PUNISHMENT from GOD, and Captain Torres will lead us to SALVATION and (anime pirate girl thighs). Yar har har, it's my mental illness so I get to choose the coping mechanism!

Accepted. Welcome to the Squadron, Dragon 4.

[Rupudska]

Bro did you seriously timeskip without OP's or the other players' permission?

[The Batavia]

Bro did you seriously timeskip without OP's or the other players' permission?

Nah it's fine. That was intentional.

Sorry if it wasn't clairified.

[Neo-Unified Nations]

Bro did you seriously timeskip without OP's or the other players' permission?

Ah, sorry... though as OP said, that was intentional. I kind of forgot that doing this kind of stuff was going to irk some people. I haven't been on RPs for a while.

[The Batavia]

Everyone is free to write dialouge for their character while they're simply flying by the border

[The Batavia]

Not to be up everyone's buisness and all of that, but how are you guys' posts coming along? It's been a few days so I'm somewhat concerned ngl. I might have to post again soon to keep things moving.

[Synne Industries]

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Pilot application

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Full name: Bowen V. Ruiz
Rank: Kapitein
Aviator Callsign: Gorgon
Aviator Callsign Origin:

Puts a large part of piloting focus on working a craft's avionics, constantly shifting between digital displays inside the cockpit with special emphasis put on radar management. Conversely, suffers greatly in the direct visual department, losing visual contact with many an opponent as part of BFM combat training even with them clearly visible in the cockpit mirrors. This would eventually develop into an envy of sorts towards later systems which incorporate more advanced helmet-mounted sights and distributed-aperture sensors.

Age: 29
Sex: M
Short Appearance description:

Average build and slightly below average in height (167cm). Somewhat curled and generally well-maintained dark brown hair. Wears reading glasses when needed due to a nasty habit of holding material out too far.

Short Backstory:

Born into a middle-high class family of white collar workers in a major city, Ruiz was raised and expected to enter a similar line of work as his parents. Though hoping to find a place in the defense industry, a stumbling few academic years later in life would bar him from entering any group considered satisfactory. Instead turning his efforts towards service in the armed forces, Ruiz hopes to leverage his experience in the cockpit to work a stable and well-paying defense job into his thirties and forties.

Personality:

Generally a well-adjusted individual, choosing to handle situations pragmatically and favoring his own judgement when it comes to the fine execution of a plan. Polite, but not in a way which diminishes what is actually felt. Grudges and such are held and they are acted upon, just not in ways which cause an unnecessary mess. Enjoys familiarizing himself with how the air force functions and how their hardware works in his free time, especially in ways which may become useful once his service is complete.

Fighter Aircraft:

(Y)F-23, bearing 'completed' design as if the aircraft had been chosen as the ATF program winner, (Y)F120 engines in place of F119. Fitted with appropriate upgrades for an FRP aircraft. - standard "air superiority gray" paint scheme.

Flying Style:

Calculated and controlled if a little slow. Opportunistic, but careful about it, a strict subscriber to Murphy's Law. Enjoys having a clear picture of the enemy hardware roster and will play best to his own strengths, usually in the form of staying far outside of effective enemy radar range and making full use of the AN/APG-77's ability to direct BVRAAMs whilst confounding less capable RWR systems. Designs situations where his missiles go where the enemy really doesn't want them to, denying them the ability to shoot back whilst quickly bleeding them of energy. To put things simply, Ruiz flies his aircraft like a SAM site.

Misc: N/A
Did you forget something?: People at customs to yell at.

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[The Batavia]

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Pilot application

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Full name: Bowen V. Ruiz
Rank: Kapitein
Aviator Callsign: Gorgon
Aviator Callsign Origin:

Puts a large part of piloting focus on working a craft's avionics, constantly shifting between digital displays inside the cockpit with special emphasis put on radar management. Conversely, suffers greatly in the direct visual department, losing visual contact with many an opponent as part of BFM combat training even with them clearly visible in the cockpit mirrors. This would eventually develop into an envy of sorts towards later systems which incorporate more advanced helmet-mounted sights and distributed-aperture sensors.

Age: 29
Sex: M
Short Appearance description:

Average build and slightly below average in height (167cm). Somewhat curled and generally well-maintained dark brown hair. Wears reading glasses when needed due to a nasty habit of holding material out too far.

Short Backstory:

Born into a middle-high class family of white collar workers in a major city, Ruiz was raised and expected to enter a similar line of work as his parents. Though hoping to find a place in the defense industry, a stumbling few academic years later in life would bar him from entering any group considered satisfactory. Instead turning his efforts towards service in the armed forces, Ruiz hopes to leverage his experience in the cockpit to work a stable and well-paying defense job into his thirties and forties.

Personality:

Generally a well-adjusted individual, choosing to handle situations pragmatically and favoring his own judgement when it comes to the fine execution of a plan. Polite, but not in a way which diminishes what is actually felt. Grudges and such are held and they are acted upon, just not in ways which cause an unnecessary mess. Enjoys familiarizing himself with how the air force functions and how their hardware works in his free time, especially in ways which may become useful once his service is complete.

Fighter Aircraft:

(Y)F-23, bearing 'completed' design as if the aircraft had been chosen as the ATF program winner, (Y)F120 engines in place of F119. Fitted with appropriate upgrades for an FRP aircraft. - standard "air superiority gray" paint scheme.

Flying Style:

Calculated and controlled if a little slow. Opportunistic, but careful about it, a strict subscriber to Murphy's Law. Enjoys having a clear picture of the enemy hardware roster and will play best to his own strengths, usually in the form of staying far outside of effective enemy radar range and making full use of the AN/APG-77's ability to direct BVRAAMs whilst confounding less capable RWR systems. Designs situations where his missiles go where the enemy really doesn't want them to, denying them the ability to shoot back whilst quickly bleeding them of energy. To put things simply, Ruiz flies his aircraft like a SAM site.

Misc: N/A
Did you forget something?: People at customs to yell at.

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Accepted. Welcome to the squadron, Dragon 5. You'll be able to join as soon as the mission has concluded.