Halo: Turning the Tide Reborn...(sign ups!)

[Mikey]

Ok, it's been quite a while since this RPG was stopped. People just stopped posting and it slowly deteriarated. Well, after popular demand, I am restarting anew. If the people from the original would like their parts back, just post. Until then, I'm accepting new apps.

Here's the premise...

The year is 2552. Planet Earth still exists, but overpopulation has forced many of her former residents to colonize other worlds. Faster-then-light travel is now a reality, and earth's unified goverement, through the United Nations Space Command, has put its full weight behind the colonization effort; millions of humans now live on habitable planets in other solar systems. A keystone of humanity's colonization efforts is the planet Reach, an interstellar naval yard that builds colony ships for civilians and warships for the UNSC's armed forces. Convenietly close to Earth, Reach is also a hub of scientific and military activity.

Thirty-two years ago, contact with the outer colony Harvest was lost. A battlegroup sent to investigate were almost completly destroyed; only one badly damaged ship returned to Reach. Its crew told of a semingly unstoppable alien warship that had effortlessly annialated their forces.

This was humankind's first encounter with a group of aliens that eventually came to know as the Covenant, a collective of alien races united in their fanatical religious devotion. Covenant religious elders declared humanity an affront to the gods, and the Covenant warrio caste wageda holy war upon humanity with gruesome diligence.

After a series of crushing defeats and obliterated colonies, UNSC Admiral Preston Cole established the Cole Protocol: no vessel may inadvertently lead the Covenant to Earth. When forced to withdraw, ships must avoid Earth-bound vectors- even if that means jumping without propor navigational calculations. Vessels in danger of capture must self destruct.

On Reach, a secret military project to create cyborg super-soldiers takes a newfound importance. The soldiers of the SPARTAN-II project rack up an impressive record against the Covenant in test deployments, but there are too few of them to turn the tide of the war.

Existing SPARTAN-II soldiers are recalled to Reach for further augmentation. The plan: board a Covenant vessel with the improved SPARTAN-IIs and learn the location of the Covenant homeworld. Two days before the mission begins, Covenant forces strike Reach and annihilate the colony. The Covenant are now on Earth's doorstep.

This is where the Pillar of Autumn, the only surviving ship on Reach, makes a blind jump into space and finds Halo. After the effects on Halo, everything has calmed a bit. (I took out Master Cheif to change the story a bit.)

10 years have gone by and the war is still going on. One commercial freighter, The Star of the Galaxy, was sending suurvivors of Reach back to Earth. What they didn't know is that the Covenant was secretly tracking them, and they now know where Earth lies. The war is esculating again, and the Covenant have sent an entire legion of their finest troops to annialate Earth which is the last stronghold of the human race.

What the Covenant did not expect is that Earth has been preparing. When all the SPARTAN-II agents were destroyed on Reach, Earth began the SPARTAN-III project. The funding of the project was cut, since the failure of the SPARTAN-II project showed that the members could be killed. Because of this, Earth only had the money to train 10 kids. Taken from their families at the age of 5, they have been trained similarly to the original SPARTANS, except their armor is tougher and they have more acrobatic skills.

With the fate of Earth in the hands of 10 now 17 year old SPARTAN-III's, thinks look bleak. The Covenant legion has blockaded Earth, and they are now delpoying troops. It is now up to the 10 SPARTAN-IIIs to defend Earth and turn the tide of the war.


The Spartan's would consist of both females and males having these skills.

2 Snipers
2 Bomb experts
2 Medics
2 Assualt/Close Range
2 Vehicle Experts


Now, your prolly wondering what some of these things look like. Well I have scrounged around and found pics of the many enemies you'll be encountering...

You
Marines
Covenant Elders(Do not fight. Rule the Covenant)
Elites(Generals of the Covenant army)
Grunts(Weakest of the Covenant army.)
Jackal(Not the best pic. These guys are weak too, only the shield they carry protects them. All you must do is bop them on the head with the butt of your gun and they go down. They are good dodgers though.)
Hunters(Strongest of the Covenants, though not very smart. Easily taken out if aiming for the back. Gun shoots large amount of green plasma energy. Can blow up a warthog in one hit)
Warthog(Main means of transportation. Machine Barrel on back. Holds 3 people. Vehicle experts must know these)
Ghost(Speedy transport of the Covenant. Shoots twin plasma barrels)
BansheesCovenant battle aircraft.)
Pelican(Main human dropship)
Scorpion(Human Tank)
Weapons Some of the avaliable weapons. From left to right going across each section.
Rocket Launcher, Pistol, Fuel Rod Gun(Not usable)
Shotgun, Assualt Rifle, Needler(can be picked up after killing a Covenant. Shoots exploding barbs.)
Plasma Pistol, Plasma Rifle(both gotten same way as needler), Sniper rifle. There are more guns we can use.
Covenant Turret


Sign up form
Real Name-
NickName-
SPARTAN Number-
Type-
Armor Color-
Gender-
Age-
Hair-
Eyes-
Weapon of Choice
Background-


Here is mine
Real Name- Mike Candela
Nickname- Climax
SPARTAN Number-1
Type- Assualt/Close Range
Armor Color- Silver
Gender- Male
Age- 17
Hair- Black
Eyes- Blue
Waepon of Choice- Pistol
Background- Mike was born into a poor family on the human colony of Reach. At an early age, the military stole him from his family. He does not remember much about them, and chooses not to. He entered the training academy with the intentions of making friends, but it soon became apparent that he had to put that aside and focus on his mission. He trianer hard, and stood out above the rest of the trainess. Completing the CTF course in less then 10 minutes, Mike shown exceptional speed. He also excelled in hand to hand combat and pistol snipping. As he grew older, he was appointed leader of the SPARTAN-IIIs. Every SPARTAN respected him as both a friend and war partner. Now he looks to gain vegance for the obliteration of his home colony and help the human race defeat the Covenant once and for all.


Sign up now! I have given you countless info to assure you need no Halo experience to play!

[Perfect Chaos]

Can you please save me a SPARTAN-III sign-up? (Assault/Close Range) Thanks

-$∑@π

[SWAMPERT1]

(Snipers) save please

[Bamm]

Here...Can Bomb Experts fight?


Real Name- Locke Davenport
NickName- Work(s)
SPARTAN Number- 7
Type- Bomb Expert
Armor Color- Navy-Blue
Gender- M
Age- 16
Hair- Navy
Eyes- Brown
Weapon of Choice- Rocket Launcher
Background- He was an orphan that no one ever cared for. His parents were killed in a freak explosion during travel through space.

[Bulbasaur4]

Real Name- Kyria Mendota
NickName- Hunter
SPARTAN Number- 2
Type- Sniper (If you allow it... I'd like Assault/Close Combat. That's what I'm best at for the real Halo game. ^^; Drives my friend Mike MAD, 'cuz he's the sniper type.)
Armor Color- Black
Gender- Female
Age- 17
Hair- Dark brown, with a slight shimmer of golden hue and some various strawberry-blone high lights. Her hair is long, reaching down to her shoulders slightly past, and layered to frame her face.
Eyes- Frosty ice blue... with dark blue circlets around the lighter blue. ^^
Weapon of Choice: Rocket Launcher (for really far away shots, the Sniper Rifle.)
Background- She was born and immediatly abandoned as an infant by her mother. She was born to a gymnastic and a previous Marine General who will be unnamed. ^^ She was a mistake... so her mother put her up for adoption. She was immediatly taken at a young and and raised purely by the heart of the Marines. They trained her hard and her schedule gave her little sleep or rest. Because she was female, they wanted her to make her body extra strong and agile... knowing that speed would be her main strong point along with flexibility and agility being how being agile came natural to her. She excelled quickly...e ven at a young age and was trained for special assignments, and many other unique jobs. She accelled at any gun- her aim was unsurpassable... she could pick off anything the Marines told her to shoot at- moving or unmoving, 100 feet or so that you could barely see anything it was so far away. Although they put her into special training for snipers, she was very successful in Assault and close combat as well... for she was quick and easily gave a hard headbutt to the back of the head to knock or kill some one out. It didn't help that she was quick moving... and even under sniper fire, she some how was agile enough to evade such attacks. She's looked up to by a lot of under classed females, and the males even look to her as an equal. That is a dramatic change since everyone used to think of her as weak and thought a female shouldn't be allowed into the project and was often picked on and abused. She's incredibly nice, although she's taken her training serious her whole life... but some how, she always managed to smile despite her hardships or what she went through.


^^ kewelies!

[HbCharizard]

I want my Old Character. I add some stuff though.

Real Name- Ark Lancast
NickName- Warthog
SPARTAN Number- 3
Type- Vehicle Experts
Armor Color- Teal
Gender- M
Age- 17
Hair- Black
Eyes- Navy Blue
Weapon of Choice- An MA5B, Though he can be a Moderate Sniper When needed.
Background- He was Taken When he was 4, Therefore, Getting A Years More Training. He still doesn't know why he wasn't chosen as Team captain, But he doesn't Care much. He thinks Climax's is a great Team Captain. Anyways, He was born into a rich and snobby Family, And he was unlike them in every way. he Even went outside that one day they were looking for SPARTANS and Asked the Soldier to take him. Luckly, They took him. He wanted to be a Sniper, But he went with Vehicle Expert, Becuase he made an increadibaly High Score on the Warthog Driving Test. He was nicknamed Warthog because he was a crazy Warthog Driver. Because of that, he became suprisingly Fast, And he can dodge just about anything in a Warthog, From Rockets, Giant Plasma Balls, Sniper Fire, Anything.

[Crystal Tears]

Mwahahaha I return, I wouldn't mind having my spot back like the original.

Real Name-Jennifer Venderas
NickName-JennJenn
SPARTAN Number-6
Type- Vehicle Experts
Armor Color- Black
Gender-Female
Age-17
Hair- brown
Eyes-dark brown almost black
Weapon of Choice- Shot Gun (love it in the game too..)
Background- Grew up in a life of violence, and so, leading her towards her fighting career. (I'll write more can't think right now)

Thanx for bringing it back Mikey.

~JennJenn~

[Mystic_clown]

Could you save me a bomb expert please?

[Samchu]

Sign up form
Real Name-Samuel Omaras
NickName-Sam (yeah I have little imagination)
SPARTAN Number-4
Type- Medic
Armor Color-Black
Gender-M
Age-17 (thought we woz all supposed to be that age...)
Hair-londe
Eyes-Blue
Weapon of Choice-Assault Rifle
Background-he doesn't remember his past. He took a knock to the head whilst leaving to take up his training and can't remember a thing. This causes him to concentrate more on what he remembers from his training though. His only regret is that he didn't take the time to bring at least one picture of his family before he left.

[Mystic_clown]

Real Name- Kieth Rosenkruez
NickName- Yahoot
SPARTAN Number- 5
Type- Bombs Expert
Armor Color- indigo
Gender- Male
Age- 17
Hair- red
Eyes- green
Weapon of Choice- assault rifle
Background- Being born the son of a bomb expert has its advantages. He was taken into training when he was 5 and even before then he was making small, and harmless bombs out of household materials. He’s a genius when it comes to making bombs and can make explosives strong enough to blast through reinforced steel. Many people thought he’d be the perfect bomb expert. There’s only one problem. He’s a total dits! He’s pretty wacky and enjoys playing pranks on the other troops. But despite him being a nut job, he’s a very nice guy who cares about his comrades.

[Jash Thor]

Could you save me a Close Range/Assault SPARTAN-III please?? I had late bball practice and just finished up my hw and am gettin tired, ill do it later.

Big Halo fan, sounds like intense fun.

[Mikey]

1 Sniper (pending Bulbasaur4 still wants this) (2nd spot open)
0 Bomb experts (Filled)
1 Medic (open)
1 Assualt/Close Range(on reserve)
0 Vehicle Experts (Filled)

Ok, just to let you be aware. Perfect Chaos and Swampert1 have not replied in over two days, so their reserves are now unreserved. This is what is left so far. Bulbasaur4, since you were next in the list for assault/close range, you may change your character first. If not, then the part will be given to Jash Thor provided he gets a bio in here on time. We still need one medic and one sniper before we can begin.

[Perfect Chaos]

And you thought I left

Real Name: Sean Kahland
NickName: Overdrive
SPARTAN Number: 8
Type: Assault/Close Combat
Armor Color: Dark Blue
Gender: Male
Age: 17
Hair: Black, spiked
Eyes: Dark Chocolate brown
Weapon of Choice: Assault Rifle
Background: His father and mother both were killed in a house fire and was found by the Marines after the accident took place. He was about 5 years old back then as well, chosen to be one of the few SPARTAN-IIIs. The training showed the Marines that he was the best shot among the SPARTAN-IIIs in Assault and Close Combat and also learned a bit on Sniping duties as well. Is good friends with both Climax and Warthog and has some feelings for Hunter (if OK with Mikey, Hb, and Kalah)

[Craig]

If a sniper spot is still available, I'd like to reserve that ! I have to post my sign up later (in about 15 hours? )

[Jash Thor]

Alrite...here we go

Name: Robert Chesire
Nickname: Hot Shot
SPARTAN Number: 9
Type: Assault/Close Range Combat
Armor Color: Silver
Gender: Male
Age: 17
Hair: Dirty blonde
Eyes: Blue
Weapon of Choice: Pistol
Background:
Robert was born into a Middle Class family, his father leaving him when he was about two years old. Without any siblings, he lived with his mother. He started to hang out in the wrong groups, with gangs who spent their time harrassing the town. When Robert was 14, he was given a pistol from a weapons dealer who had connections with the leader of the gang he was in. He never used it, but always kept it in his jacket pocket.
One night, his friends decided to have a little fun. They decided they would break into a merchant shop and get away with some goods. Unfortunately, a rival gang had planned to hit the same spot that night. The two groups met, and a fight broke out. Robert was stuck in the middle of it, fists flying and curse words being shot around. It was when one kid whipped out a knife and cut him across the arm did he remember the pistol he had in his jacket. In no time, three of the rival gang members were lying dead on the ground, a single bullet hole located between their eyes. Caught by Police that arrived at the scene, he was sentence to 10 years at a boot camp located at an army post for SPARTAN training.
It was at this place that he realized his amazing talent at close range combat. He had quick fists and could knock down any opponent. His aim with a pistol was incredible, and a SPARTAN captain noticed his skill, and put him into the training facility. It was there that his skills were developed and blossomed into an all out close range combat machine. By the age of 17, his pistol aim from up close or from a distance was dead on, could move around on light feet and take out an enemy with a couple bursts from an Assault Rifle, and he could fire a shot gun with one hand. It was then that he was appointed to the SPARTAN-III squad.

[Bulbasaur4]

^^; I don't think you can be a close range person Jash Thor... becuase that would make three Close Range/Assault people, and he only wants two. Besides, if three were allowed I would be the next in line since I said if an opening came for that I would take it. ^^

Sorry... ^^; At least I THINk that's what's happening..

[Jash Thor]

Aye, sorry, I thought u were goin with the sniping spot...got confused from Mikey's post. I'll take the sniper spot, if you want close range.

[Perfect Chaos]

Er...sorry for being such a mean bastard for saying this but I already took the other Assault/Close Range position. Sorry to say this to you guys. Maybe you two can both be the Snipers.

-$∑@π

[Bulbasaur4]

I know that. ^^ I said that I was the next in line if anyone backed out. ^^;;; I think the Snipers are filled too now. ^^ Just go count. lol

[Mikey]

Ok, Perfect Chaos is now the assault/close range. Bulbasaur4 remains a sniper. As for Jash Thor, if you would like to take the free sniper spot you can. I will reserve that for you now till you reply. Until then, all that is left for anyone else is the remaining medic.

1 Sniper (On Reserve)
0 Bomb experts (Filled)
1 Medic (open)
0 Assualt/Close Range(Filled)
0 Vehicle Experts (Filled)

[Craig]

What happened to me reserving the sniper. I posted before Jash Thor to reserve that said character.

I'd rather get clarification on this before I spend time making my char.. so.. ya. *will edit later with char*

[Mikey]

Woops sorry bout that Craig. Yes, you get the Sniper. Sorry Jash, but it looks like all that's left is the medic... :/

[SWAMPERT1]

sry that i havnt been able to make a signup. if been VERY bizzy latly. ill try to get 1 in tomorra

[Craig]

Real Name- Alexei Vasilev
NickName- Ankh
SPARTAN Number- 10
Type- Sniper
Armor Color- Non Metallic Gray
Gender- Male
Age- 17
Hair- Black
Eyes- Gray
Weapon of Choice- Sniper Rifle, also carries an Assault Rifle
Background- Born of Russian heritage, Alexei even at the age of 4 was taken on a few hunting trips, even being allowed to shoot the rifle from time to time. When he was on a hunting trip, he was inside his house when he saw in the distant farm lands a wolf attacking one of the milk cows. Alexei grabbed his dad's hunting rifle as quickly as he could and fired. It was a bullseye. Somehow, this story reached the high command, because one day they came and took him away to be a SPARTAN super soldier. Obviously, he was put as a sniper. Alexei (or Ankh, because he always wore a small silver pendant of one around his neck) had unmatched accuracy. Nothing was too hard of a shot for Ankh as he grew older. Due to his extreme sniping abilities, Ankh is not factored in as much as the other members of the squad. One he is the sniping position countless enemies are bound to fall to his shots. If the mission is in close quarters he is still potent with other forms of weaponry, because of his natural dexterity. He loves being in the back gunner seat of a Warthog.
Other: and yes he still does have a russian accent

[Mikey]

Ok, all that is left is the medic. Whoever posts first between Jash and Swampert can have it. Just to let you know, the medic can fight. They are just more skilled in healing than in fighting.

[Mikey]

The RPG will begin tomorrow whether Jash or Swampert respond or not. If they don't, someone else can take the medic, or a late sign up will be permitted by anyone. Just though I'd let you all know.

[Jash Thor]

Alrite...here we go
SO much confusion lol
Anyways...im in a good mood cuz its my bday!!
WOOT!
Gonna change my previous post around a bit


Name: Robert Chesire
Nickname: Backup
SPARTAN Number: 9
Type: Medic
Armor Color: Silver
Gender: Male
Age: 17
Hair: Dirty blonde
Eyes: Blue
Weapon of Choice: Pistol
Background:
Robert was born into a Middle Class family, his father leaving him when he was about two years old. Without any siblings, he lived with his mother. He started to hang out in the wrong groups, with gangs who spent their time harrassing the town. When Robert was 14, he began to go on serious outings with his gang. There, they would break into stores, and possibly beat people who got in their way. Although Robert was against it, he never spoke up.
One night, one of his gang friends got cut horribly and was bleeding profusely. The gang leader panicked, and said they better just leave him. Not the kind of kid to do so, Robert did what he could to help his friend. He used his shirt to stop the flow of the blood, and kept the wound as elevated as possible. His quick thinking allowed the kid to live.
He kept his story secret, but he gained an interest in helping people. He decided to turn over a new leaf, and start helping people. He quit his gang, and started focusing more on school. He gained a certain interest in medicine. He pursued it, and graduated from a Reach Training School at the top of his class. He also was pretty skilled with a pistol, but he had preferred more of helping others. It was when a Covenant Army killed his mother during a raid, that he began to fiercely hate the creatures. Now, he focused even more on his medicine, and improved his pistol skills. He even invented a anitdote that slowed bleeding in wounded areas, making it less messy to operate. It was at a Reach Training facility that he was annointed to the SPARTAN-III medic.