User:Ahalosniper/Sandbox

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Thoughts to Pursue

 *  - The Covenant's device for finding Forerunner technology. From highest to lowest.
 * Reclamation-class: Best replication of the original on the Forerunner Dreadnought. Used only on fleet flagships and important scout vessels, and operated by Prophets skilled in their use.
 * Questor-class: Mid-level tool, standard for most ships in the Covenant navy and upper echelon ground forces.
 * Seeker-class: The basic required Luminary. Some ground unit commanders have an assistant carry these. The carried a Seeker-class.
 *  - The patron saint of vacuum, popular with civilian pilots. Create an article about the actual person, a spacer who became famous as a folk hero. Think along the lines of Casey Jones.
 * RP: Operation: JAILBREAK - A roleplay about Gamma Company's training days on Onyx. The majority of Gammas escape Camp Currahee into the wilderness of Onyx in a mass breakout, probably a reaction sparked by a period of particularly harsh training, but some recruits may genuinely want to desert. Currahee's staff of Drill Instructors organize a search to capture and bring the escapees back, making for conflict that can either be the intense result of deep-seated grudges, or simply a way for the over-pressured recruits to blow off steam by shooting TTR rounds at their instructors. Either way, the story serves to establish who the characters, particularly the Gamma children, were at this time, and set up plot lines and changes that we'll see in them again later on.
 * Two factions pitted against one another: the renegade members of Gamma Company, and the Drill Instructors and loyal/already captured recruits chasing after them. Both are equipped with TTR equipment. The renegade recruits may ditch their armor so the DIs can't paralyze them, but the decision is weighed against the suits' protection from the elements.
 * Even those without Gamma teams may participate by bringing in characters who could reasonably be there as temporary/visiting instructors. They'd have the opportunity to interact with the canon characters hidden in that little ONI covered-up corner of the universe, such as Kurt Ambrose, Franklin Mendez, Deep Winter, and Tom-B292 and Lucy-B091.
 * 330 candidates / 5 = 66 teams, and a Freelancer-esque leaderboard could be worked out. Saber, Gladius, and Katana should be near or on top, and Machete for one would go pretty near the bottom. Also may create a cohesive roster for Gamma Company site-wide, but that thought's more like wishful thinking.
 * If a user is inactive for a while (say 1-2 weeks), their rebelling characters are declared captured. If they wish to rejoin, they may do so by having their team reappear on the Drill Instructors' side.
 * While most of the Gammas may see it as fun, real danger is present and driving the DIs to make haste. The candidates may be straying dangerously close to Zone 67, and the rumors of the "" are truer than most believe.
 * Team X-ray, whom some believed were killed by vengeful DIs, were actually killed by the "Ghost", which Ambrose would know. He hasn't figured out the planet's Forerunner (presence, origins? What's the right word?), but he is aware of the danger. Of course, no Gamma will learn the truth behind the planet, but it might not stop Onyx itself from effecting them.
 * Recruitment Part III - SPARTAN-III candidates have to be taken back to Onyx. How? By ship, obviously, but chartering a vessel to go all over the Inner and Outer Colonies would be expensive. What if the abducting ONI agents used civilian transport to Reach to gather? Keep the candidate frozen in cryo, perhaps? What if the crew finds out? That'd actually be a little like the first episode of Firefly.
 * Potential SPARTAN-IVs
 * - The way I see it, the Chief has three potential love interests. Cortana, for their complex and intimate relationship, although she'll never be a real girl, and some have brought up Kelly, though I don't really see it. And then there's Parisa. The child that John made a promise to, so long ago, and we all know how he handles promises. The obstacle is that she comes from a short story obscure to most Halo fans, but given that we're seeing a that some speculate comes from that story, I wouldn't put it beyond 343i for them to bring her in.
 * - The quote we got from this guy as far back as Fall of Reach was "How do you get to be a SPARTAN? I mean—" "I mean if someone wanted to join your unit. How would they do that?" Come on, that's practically begging for someone to bring him back.

Language

 * I've been trying to think up some motto for Gamma Company. I'll probably use it as the headquote on Kodiak's page when I find the right one. Suggestions are welcomed openly.
 * "Good hunting." - Used for parting quote between Kodiak-G114 and Billy-G039 in RP:Dwindling Flame. A little generic, though.
 * Mutation of "May your swords stay sharp." From Eragon, although Gamma teams are named after blades, kind of fits.
 * "Bleep." - Reference to Piers Anthony's Xanth novels. Used by DIs and passed on to recruits to keep them from learning real bad language.
 * "Beep." - Less harsh version.
 * "Plebes." - Ghosts of Onyx, page 115. "They just made up that stuff [about the Ghost of Onyx] to scare plebes."
 * "Twitchy" - Kelly referred to Team Saber as such. Use as insult/compliment from a II to a III.
 * "Nicked" - Ghosts of Onyx, page 309. "Sir, I think I got nicked."; "You better not nick my armor!"

Boxes
Which style of Jiralhanae do you prefer? The Halo 3-era wolf-like Brutes or the Reach version with thick hide? Halo 3; Wolfish, canine jaw. Reach; Rhino-like hide.

Post-war Era Cast
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Themistocles Crew

 * UNSC Themistocles
 * The ship itself. Named for the Ancient Greek general; Odyssey-class Light Carrier; other ships of the line include UNSC Odyssey and UNSC Iliad.


 * Ion Team
 * Kodiak and Dyne (rewrite): Who needs character development? Sepia: Desertion of UNSC.


 * Bayonet Team
 * Also Aspen. Should really permanently assign him to a team.


 * Erin Coney
 * Rewrite/organize. Still trying to free herself of ONI's influences, and still facepalming when Ion Team causes problems. Maybe have Parangosky make an appearance when Sepia deserts, should make for some tense and interesting interaction.


 * Deep Winter
 * Off and on project for Kodiak to work on. Being close to rampancy, he isn't let out much, but is a convenient trick up Ion Team's sleeve. Limited deciphering of Forerunner glyphs, pre-mission tactical adviser.


 * Vinh-030
 * Dyne's mother. Only Erin Coney, Moses Wheatley, and perhaps Otis Len know. Watches over him from a distance, while working as a technician on board the Themistocles alongside a Huragok called Floats too Far. Trains Kodiak to use human and Sangheili swords.


 * James Harris
 * Commanding Officer of the Themistocles.


 * Themistocles Bridge Crew


 * Marine/Other ground complement
 * Dansen, Quinn, Otis Len, crew of Bravo 029 (all need rewrites),

Other UNSC

 * Lord Hood
 * Somewhat swept aside by ONI machinations, overseeing rebuilding of colonies and heads diplomatic efforts with Thel 'Vadam (who ONI doesn't believe in much). This would naturally put the Themistocles under his jurisdiction, and bring him into contact with Ion Team. Probably one of few officers Ion actually takes a liking to.


 * Captain Drulliard
 * ONI REMF. Ion despises him, and Drulliard doesn't feel very fond of them, either. A particular annoyance for Erin. Likely to get killed in some way or another, either a traitor, someone who knows too much, or even a noble self-sacrifice, depending on what I need to use him for.


 * Pete Stacker
 * Needs a rewrite. Romance with Erin leads to . Not sure if he'll end up on the Themistocles, but he'll be out there somewhere. Always has been.


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Covenant Races

 * Prophet of ?
 * Former, director of Covenant special forces. Makes some sort of bid to rebuild his race, but in practice is only a tyrant.


 * Seeks asylum from the UNSC. Command is suspicious, and sends Themistocles. They find the Prophetess' ship under attack by Kig-Yar pirates influenced by above Prophet. About 100 (10% of remaining San'Shyuum) are aboard, and the Prophet won't let them go. While Ion intervenes, the Prophetess is killed, and one of her attendants that Ion Team befriended becomes the refugees' leader.
 * Seeks asylum from the UNSC. Command is suspicious, and sends Themistocles. They find the Prophetess' ship under attack by Kig-Yar pirates influenced by above Prophet. About 100 (10% of remaining San'Shyuum) are aboard, and the Prophet won't let them go. While Ion intervenes, the Prophetess is killed, and one of her attendants that Ion Team befriended becomes the refugees' leader.


 * Attilus
 * Brute chieftain, commands a few small ships separate from the Covenant Remnant and has devolved to piracy. Attacks Sangheili and Human merchant and supply vessels, and occasionally a small colony. Though savage, he lacks the cunning or ambition to be a major threat.


 * Sidonus
 * Brute Stalker. A Jiralhanae Agent, though not necessarily Attilus'. For a Brute, he's uncannily in control of himself, precise and smart. Doesn't seem to desire power or bloodshed excessively. Likely working for a yet unrevealed power. Eventually ordered to kill Attilus.


 * Tarbus
 * The foremost of Captains in Attilus' pack, killed by Kodiak during the Battle of Earth.


 * Tor 'Lukom
 * Elite Ultra during Human-Covenant War, captured Ion Team only to offer a truce at the outbreak of the Great Schism. Loyalty lies with Thel 'Vadam's allies, and might act as some sort of representative in addition to being a Shipmaster or other officer on the frontier.


 * Osmin 'Neret
 * Part of the Light of Sanghelios, the finest of the Honor Guards, Osmin was opposed to a treaty with the humans, but outwitted by Tor during its review. Dislikes humans, but isn't a traitor. Probably a character to be killed off in the future.


 * Roran 'Konar
 * Former Ossoona, Lance of Unseen Influence member, and Inquisitor. Holds the rank of Field Master not long after the end of the war, and leads his legion against the Covenant Remnant. Often finds himself opposite Parthius, but is frustrated by the Jiralhanae's success against him. Is humiliated when he dishonorably sends assassins to kill Parthius, which fails anyway. During the Doisac ground campaign, is alongside Vinh, calls her traitor, etc.


 * Parthius
 * Not likely to come into play where Ion is concerned. Covenant Remnant general, commanding both fleets and armies. Typical strategy outlined on his page.


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Quotes and Such I'll Probably Never Use
"Active camouflage can't hide them from me. See there, how the dew in the grass has been disturbed? We'll catch them before the day's out."

- Anton-044, the SPARTAN-IIs' best tracker, pursuing the Lance of Unseen Influence.

"Am I the only one here who hasn't grown up yet?"

- Dyne, on Onyx. This one I probably will use.

"Thing about Leonid is, he wouldn't make threats to leave you in excruciating pain. They'd be death threats. But he doesn't make threats. He just kills you."

- Probably Dyne, about the dangerous one.


 * Kodiak - (male Noble 6)
 * Dyne - Raphael Sbarge (Scorch)
 * Sepia -
 * Erin Coney - Shelley Reynolds (Major Natalia)
 * Attilus - Colin Murdock (Captain Kalus)
 * Jim Harris - Bill Pullman (Joseph Korso)
 * Ark Monitor - Michael O'Reilly (Jens)

RvB Shenanigans Stuff
 Ready?  Ready.  Let's do it.  Freelancer Power, Activate! * Aeolus is now known as Agent_Texas * Lady_Ell is now known as Agent_Carolina * Stel is now known as Agent_York * Brodie-001 is now known as Agent_North * ASniper is now known as Agent_Wyoming * Echowaffle8 is now known as Agent_Michigan * Nanosoldier is now known as Agent_Indiana * Colin is now known as Agent_Virginia * Anon_ONI_Agent is now known as Agent_Minnesota * Pointless, redundant background explosion for no reason.