A young man walks into room
"This is the Bretonian Armed Forces recruitment center, correct?"
A woman behind a desk lifts her head
"Yes it is, are you here to sign up?"
The young man looks determined and responds
"That's what i'm here for"
The woman smiles and hands him a paper
"Fill in this application form then, if you have any questions let me know"
When the paper reaches the young man's hands the woman can clearly see a spark of genuine happiness in the young man's expression.
He quickly replies:
"Thank you, i will fill this in immediately"
The young man heads for a desk, sits down and starts writing:
Quote:Name (First and Last): Jack Shepard
Callsign: Shepard
Gender: M
Age: 24
Date of Birth: 793AS
Place of Birth: Newcastle
Nationality: Bretonian
Fitness: Average
Height: 183 cm
Weight: 76 kg
Vision: 19.5/20
Brief History of yourself and your family:
My parents were Henry and Callie Shepard.
I don't like to admit it but my biological father and mother were Cardamine smugglers.
They died when i was 7 years old, i was placed in a foster family, Roland and Janice Tremaine are my parents now.
I don't know what i would have done without them.
When i was older they told me that my biological parents had died during one of their smuggling operations.
The investigation that followed resulted in the conclusion that they encountered another criminal, most likely a pirate, the outcome needs no explanation.
They might have been criminals but to me they were kind and caring.
Previous Medical History:
Nothing worth mentioning.
Combat experience:
Escorting transports from time to time and one encounter with a pirate that fortunately ended badly for him.
Reasons for signing up for the Armed Forces:
This might seem strange to some, seeing my history but i want to stop smugglers, pirates and other scum.
I don't want other people to make the same mistake my parents did and end up like them.
Let it be clear that i am not on a personal crusade for revenge.
List seven characteristics of your person that you believe makes you suited for the job. (Killing shouldn't be one of them.):
Are you transferring from the reserve fleet? If yes, why are transferring. If no, please explain where you're transferring from:
I am transferring from the reserve fleet, i always wanted to join the Bretonian Armed Forces because they seem to share the same vision as me and they get the job done.
Being part of the reserve fleet enabled me to apply for the Bretonian Armed Forces.
Edward Caine steps into the Commander's office. He had been withholding his application until the Commander's return.
"I wanted to give this to you personally, sir," he said in a calm patient tone.
"I apologize to your secretary for the cheekiness earlier. Rough day in the factory. I'm ready to move on with my life."
The application read:
Quote:Name: (First and Last) Edward Caine Callsign: Caine Gender: Male Age: 21 Date of Birth: 23 June, 796 A.S. Place of Birth: Philadelphia Station, Pennsylvania system Nationality: Bretonian citizen
Fitness: average/above average Height: 173 cm Weight: 68 kg Vision: corrected 20/20
Brief History of yourself and your family: (//I know, not really brief. It was too fun to write though)
Im a bit of an odd case it seems. As you may or may not have guessed, I am half Libertonian. You see, my father was a member of the Liberty Police, and my mother was a university student from Cambridge studying to be a teacher. They met while my mother was studying abroad. I was born on Philadelphia station where I lived for a few years until my father was killed in the line of duty by a band of Corsairs. Apparently, they felt they could take advantage of the resulting chaos from the Nomad War... I was only about 3 at the time.
Well, my mother, who barely knew anyone else in Liberty, decided it was safer and in our best interest to return to her family in Cambridge to raise me. She renewed her citizenship and got citizenship for me as well.
My mother pressed academics on me as my sole priority, and as I suspect, to make sure I never had any interest in joining the military or law enforcement. For the most part, it worked. I was one of the best students in secondary school (particularly in mathematics and science), however, I was often teased by classmates for my peculiar accent and petite stature.
Upon graduating, I was accepted to the finest university on Cambridge, but I felt it wasnt for me. I was tired of being teased for who I was so I decided to prove my resilience to my classmates and moved to Leeds where I worked for several years in the factories, getting physically in shape in the process. My mother, of course, was not pleased with my decision, especially due to the fact that she was a teacher herself. I wanted to prove to everyone else, and mostly to myself, that I could trudge through the dirt, grime, and grease that they feared having to do after being brought up in an affluent and high-class part of society.
It wasnt until one of my former classmates, Robert Rhodes, found me during a routine stop in his transport and suggested I join the military. He and his brother had worked for BMM after graduating so it was no coincidence that I would bump into him again on Leeds. He told me all about how the Kusari presence in the Taus stagnates progress in the company. It was then I realized I could do so much more good than what I was doing. I now had an opportunity to help out an old friend, my fellow countrymen, but most importantly (to me) an opportunity to follow in my fathers footsteps in service to my country. Needless to say, my mother wasnt pleased (she fainted when I told her over the computer intercom).
I can be a bit hot-heated, sir (No doubt an inherited trait from that of my Libertonian father). But luckily, my educated upbringing has given me the ability to temper it.
Previous Medical History: No significant ailments.
Combat experience: 80 hours in the flight simulator. Its not really combat, but Im looking forward to some real training.
Reasons for signing up for the Armed Forces: As I mentioned before; service to my countrymen and friends, to pay homage to my fathers memory, and to prove to myself that I can do it.
List seven characteristics of your person that you believe makes you suited for the job. (Killing shouldn't be one of them.):
Loyal
Hardworking
Determined
Level-headed (for the most part)
Intelligent
Inquisitive
Cooperative
Are you transferring from the reserve fleet? If yes, why are transferring. If no, please explain where you're transferring from:
Well, Im not really transferring from any fleet. If anything Im transferring out of the factory. I only have a small civilian ship to get me around.
Caine sat back in the opposing chair, watching the Commander mull over his application.
He wasn't sure what to expect, but was eagerly anticipating his response...
"Mister Caine and Mister Shepard, your applications look sound. Please fill out the following forms, privately. Upon completion you may, or may not be accepted. Answer the questions to the best of your abilities."
He said pushing two separate questionaire forms towards both of the men. "Don't cheat off of each other either. If you do, I can not garauntee acceptance from both of you. Good luck."
Quote:1.) How many Bretonian fleets are there, and what is the flag ship of each?
2.) Name two people on the Admiralty board?
3.) Who is the Bretonian Prime Minister?
4.) Name four of our enemies, excluding the Kusari Empire.
5.) If a trader is caught running the Leeds-Stokes blockade, what do you do?
6.) Name all the Bretonian combat vessels and their registration number. (Fighters/Bombers/Capital ships)
7.) You are in the commanders chair of a Bretonian Destroyer. You are leading a mix fleet of Outcasts, Bretonians, and Kusari rebels. Between you and Planet Leeds stands two Kusari battleships. Your forces consist of three fighters, two bombers, one destroyer, and a bretonian battleship. What do you do?
8.) Who is the Queen of Bretonia, Empress of the Tau's, and Protectorate of the Omegas?
9.) Name, and explain, the Bretonian Interstellar Charter, in your own words.
10.) Bob was caught smuggling supplies down the Stokes blockade. He says he's taking the cargo to MacDuff, in Tau-31. What do you do?
11.) Name three illegal cargo types, aside from Cardamine and Artifacts, and what you do if you catch a smuggler, smuggling them.
12.) Name and explain, in detail, the Treaty of Curacao and the Treaty of Bethlehem.
13.) What is the main purpose of the Bretonian Armed Forces?
14.) A fellow pilot has been captured by enemy forces, what do you do?
15.) Bretonia is over-ran by the following groups, Bretonian Buccaneers operating in Leeds, Mollys operating in New London and Dublin, Kusari Forces preparing an attack on Planet Leeds, Gaians harassing transports heading to MacDuff, Lane Hackers and Liberty Rogues are hitting important shipments in Cortez and Magellan, Corsair capital ships are preparing a raid in Cambridge. Who do you stop first?
16.) Your fleet is attacked by a small force of Kusari ships, which includes two bombers, three fighters, and one Destroyer. Your fleet consists of equal numbers, two bombers, three fighters and one destroyer. You are ordered to attack the enemy capital ship first, you happen to be piloting a fighter. Do you follow your orders or protect you capital ship from the enemy bombers?
17.) A caught blockade runner attempts to bribe you 30,000,000 credits to let him get away cleanly. What do you do?
18.) What do you think are the causes of the Bretonian - Kusari War?
19.) What are the rules and regulations of the Armed Forces? Explain in your own words.
Listening carefully to what Lieutenant Commander Austin Rodney Goodmen had said he picked one of the questionaire forms of the desk.
For a brief moment some concern was shown on his expression, when he realised he quickly toughened up and said.
"Thank you sir!"
It was clear that this whole ordeal was important to the young man.
After a few minutes. Austin smiled a bit looking over the answers from Mister Shepard. "Well lad. You got a few interesting answers. Your application looks good."
He took a deep breath and leaned back looking at Mister Shepard. "Ensign Jack Shepard. Report to the Derby in Leeds orbit. You'll be assigned room and board on the Derby. You'll also be assigned a standard issued sidearm upon arrival, after you contact your quarter master."
A young man with long brown hair tucked around his head entered the bureau. He looked unsure for a few moments, seemingly unable to decide what to do. When the aide asked: "Hey fella, what d'ya want in here?" he snapped out of it and headed for the desk.
"I - uhm - want to apply for the Armed Forces. Is this the right place?"
"Well, sort of. Here's the form you need to fill in", the aide said and thought to himself 'more cannon food...'.
Application Sheet Wrote:Name: Keevan Place of Birth: Graves Station, Dublin Age: 22 Previous Battle Experience: A few weeks in the BAF reserves, some missions; additionally shooting rocks. Criminal Record : None. Past Life (In Short): Born on Graves Station, rudimentary schooling in society's rules until the age of 16, then mining in Dublin until the age of 18. From 18 to 22 running mining as well as shipping the gold ore to Munich and bringing military vehicles from Munich to Leeds. Some weeks of serving in the BAF reserve fleet with the age of 22. Free Text: I have bought most of the needed equipment already and do not need any money for final adjustments. I am best skilled with the Challenger, which is my preferred ship.
He handed the sheet over to the aide and sighed: "I hope I'll get accepted, what do you think?"
"Well, from what I read, you might get accepted, but no guarantees." the aide murmured.
Keevan was going to leave the room but turned around at the door: "If you need any further information, contact me please." Then he left.
"I ain't needing any information, cannon food..." the aide grinned and tossed the papers on the already big stack of applications.
' Wrote:(Heck, I was watching some people pirating last night, and their victim ended up sending ME the money, thinking I was part of the pirating crew because I was red to him as well. I had to chime up real quick so they didn't blast him...)
"Mister Keevan. It seems you only have a last name. Or just your call sign. You'll need to provide us with a full name so we can get background checks and so forth. However, in the process. Please fill out this form. Thank you."
Quote:1.) How many Bretonian fleets are there, and what is the flag ship of each?
2.) Name two people on the Admiralty board?
3.) Who is the Bretonian Prime Minister?
4.) Name four of our enemies, excluding the Kusari Empire.
5.) If a trader is caught running the Leeds-Stokes blockade, what do you do?
6.) Name all the Bretonian combat vessels and their registration number. (Fighters/Bombers/Capital ships)
7.) You are in the commanders chair of a Bretonian Destroyer. You are leading a mix fleet of Outcasts, Bretonians, and Kusari rebels. Between you and Planet Leeds stands two Kusari battleships. Your forces consist of three fighters, two bombers, one destroyer, and a bretonian battleship. What do you do?
8.) Who is the Queen of Bretonia, Empress of the Tau's, and Protectorate of the Omegas?
9.) Name, and explain, the Bretonian Interstellar Charter, in your own words.
10.) Bob was caught smuggling supplies down the Stokes blockade. He says he's taking the cargo to MacDuff, in Tau-31. What do you do?
11.) Name three illegal cargo types, aside from Cardamine and Artifacts, and what you do if you catch a smuggler, smuggling them.
12.) Name and explain, in detail, the Treaty of Curacao and the Treaty of Bethlehem.
13.) What is the main purpose of the Bretonian Armed Forces?
14.) A fellow pilot has been captured by enemy forces, what do you do?
15.) Bretonia is over-ran by the following groups, Bretonian Buccaneers operating in Leeds, Mollys operating in New London and Dublin, Kusari Forces preparing an attack on Planet Leeds, Gaians harassing transports heading to MacDuff, Lane Hackers and Liberty Rogues are hitting important shipments in Cortez and Magellan, Corsair capital ships are preparing a raid in Cambridge. Who do you stop first?
16.) Your fleet is attacked by a small force of Kusari ships, which includes two bombers, three fighters, and one Destroyer. Your fleet consists of equal numbers, two bombers, three fighters and one destroyer. You are ordered to attack the enemy capital ship first, you happen to be piloting a fighter. Do you follow your orders or protect you capital ship from the enemy bombers?
17.) A caught blockade runner attempts to bribe you 30,000,000 credits to let him get away cleanly. What do you do?
18.) What do you think are the causes of the Bretonian - Kusari War?
19.) What are the rules and regulations of the Armed Forces? Explain in your own words.
"Everything checks out." Austin said, a smile appearing on his face. "Welcome to the Armed Forces, Ensign Keevan. You'll be shipped out to the Derby fleet, and have been assigned room and board. Your side arm will be acquired by speaking to the Quarter master."
Austin leaned back and shuffled papers, "Dismissed lad."
After waiting for the man to leave, Austin leaned forwards just a bit and shouted out to the rest of the office. "Next!"
A Tall, white, with black hair man enters the recruitment office.
"Welcome to the recruitment section of the BAF" a short man with black hair said.
"Hello lad, i wish to become part of the BAF" The tall men said.
"Oh then please take a sit mister......." the short man said.
"O'Neal my name is Jack O'Neal".
The tall guy sit down, and the short one ask him "Why you want to become a BAF pilot O'Neal?".
"Good question lad, first of all i want to honor my father and rescue my mother from the hands of the fulfy Kusari, second because i want to honor Bretonia and the people that leave in it, i want to defend Bretonia, destroy Kusari, and kill pirates." the tall guy awnsered.
"Wow, nice response, may i ask what happened to your mother and father?".
The tall guy awnser "My father died defending Strokes, my mother is a was able to leave me with a good new family in leeds, last i heard she was in Kusari being trated like a slave."
"I understand, please just fill up this form and we are will see if you are BAF material"
Name: Jack O'Neal
Age: 18
Hair colour: Black
Current Home:Leeds
Original Home:Strokes Mining Station
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