Steam Name: OzJackal
Age: 17
How long have you been Roleplaying? (can be any game): Eight years.
How long have you been playing Serious GMod RP?: Four years (people from PubGamer + Infusion will be able to confirm this.)
Character SectionAuthorization(s): In the past, I successfully ran an anticitizen group (later evolving into a full-fledged Lambda group) by the name of Third Eye for a duration of eight months. Third Eye specialized in data retrieval, collection and analysis and later focussed more on organizing offensive operations. I don't particularly wish to take my group down the path of combat this time as I discovered six months into its creation that it was detracting from the value of the true aim of the group - to collect intelligence.
I simply ask that a 'starters package' of sorts be made available to myself so I may distribute those items amongst the trusted members among the group. These items would include four authorized In-Character balaclavas, two radios and
possibly two pistols. The pistols are optional and are not required as I have other ways of attaining them. They would simply be a welcome addition to the starting pack. A labcoat, medical kit and medical knowledge will be needed for the
Outlands character Christoph Heinrich.
Name: Matthew Beckett
Age: 34
Gender: Male
Affiliation: Resisting Citizen - it is worth noting that a criminal status has not yet been achieved.
What has caused your character to require these authorizations? Below are basically the backstories as to the origins of Third Eye and why the authorizations are required.IntroductionThird Eye was a Lambda-affiliated group designed to collect and analyze intelligence for future reference. The group was founded by Thomas 'Fox' Mason and Matthew 'Patriot' Beckett. The aim of Third Eye was to provide a more flexible intelligence network for the Resistance and Lambda as a whole. The clandestine undermining of the Combine Civil Authority and Sector Authority Board was a top priority for Third Eye.
Fox's BackstoryDue to Mason's secretive nature, many rumours about his past were passed around amongst the populace of Sector Eighteen. Mason put an end to the rumours after being asked by his close friend, Julius 'Falcon' Lashowe. Being brought up in a working-class family, Thomas strived hard to win his father's affection. An important goal of Thomas' was to finish Year 12 with his Higher School Certificate. However, due to certain circumstances (namely the constant drug and alcohol abuse on the part of his mother) he was forced to drop out of high school with no formal accreditation. He soon became involved in youth crime and began experimenting with narcotics and alcohol and even participated in the selling and distribution of those products in order to pay for his mother's habit, just to lessen the effects of the guilt he felt. His end goal was now to move far away from his family and to escape the troubles of his life.
Buying a ticket to Melbourne proved to be the least of his troubles when on his arrival he was immediately thrust into the world of crime again. Meeting Sirius Pablo of a rather notable gang improved his quality of life, at least for a while. Sirius provided Mason with fresh clothes, food, shelter and a place in his gang. Years later, having risen through the ranks at a steady pace, he encountered unwanted attention from an undisclosed federal agency. Mason was given two options: work for them or get locked away for a very long time. Seeing no other option, he decided to leave his criminal life behind and begin anew. Discarding his criminal attire in favour for a suit and tie, he became involved in cases regarding gang violence. Though his life finally had direction, this was cut short by the Combine invasion.
The Origins of Third Eye - Part IThomas 'Fox' Mason progressed steadily through the ranks of Lambda under the leadership of the figure 'Flame' after being convicted of several anticitizen acts. Several months after his recruitment, he became a notable leader of the Resistance in Sector Eleven - managing operations around the Sea of Ohtohsk. Having resided in Sector Eleven, he developed close bonds to many of the refugees and members of the Lambda Resistance. Mason was responsible for the founding of Third Eye, numerous attempted assassinations against members of the Sector Authority Board and countless offensive and defensive operations against the Combine Civil Authority. He allowed himself to be captured in an effort to safeguard the rest of the Resistance during Operation Deadlock. He was executed by RAZOR Unit 376 in Nova Prospekt.
It was revealed to his close friend Matthew 'Patriot' Beckett that Mason had a daughter residing in City Eighteen. Mason believed that during his final act as Regional Lambda Commander for Sector Eleven (the enaction of Operation Deadlock), he would not be coming back to aid the Resistance and requested that Beckett take care of his daughter, Nicole Mason. Of course, Matthew accepted this final request and sought passage to City Eleven in order to inject himself into society in an effort to find her.
Beckett had always held a 'shadow role' in Third Eye, never appearing on the Lambda duty roster or even appearing in the Outlands or Canal regions. Holding a clean record (though if Civil Protection) had known of his actions, he would surely have been dead by now), Fox used this to assign Beckett his final task - to watch over and protect Nicole. Nicole was untouched from Fox's criminal life and Beckett's job was to ensure that remained the case. Initially having difficulty locating Nicole, Beckett called on a favour from an old friend of his, Doctor Christoph Heinrich - a rather talented surgical expert. At first, this 'old pal' joked about forming a Third Eye cell in City Eighteen. Patriot took the joke as a suggestion and began seeking candidates for the cell. Christoph stated that he had a line on some equipment he needed to offload which could be used for the opening of the cell. He was alone and he needed all the help he could get.
The Origins of Third Eye - Part IIUnder the leadership of Fox, Third Eye was split into two cells known as Splinter and Sleeper. Both cells combined during major operations in order to maximize efficiency and to provide intelligence to the Resistance. Patriot dropped the Splinter wing in favour of more undercover and clandestine operations.
- The objective of the Splinter wing was to forcefully disrupt Combine Civil Authority and Combine Overwatch efforts to reclaim Resistance territory. They were agents, specialised in combat situations, who used their skills in weaponry, athletics and survival techniques to sabotage or weaken key outposts/areas under Combine control. Splinter operatives regularly employed the use of special guerilla warfare tactics on supply depots and harrassive combat techniques whilst assaulting hostile positions. Again, I stress that the Splinter wing will NOT be active in this iteration of Third Eye, only Sleeper.
- The objective of the Sleeper wing was to covertly manipulate the Sector Authority Board's influence in City Eleven and to undermine the Combine Civil Authority through the use of infiltration in key organisations, such as the Civil Workers Union and Civil Protection. Ultimately, it was their objective to grow within the ranks of these groups and gain information which would not only be invaluable to them, but to the entire resistance as well for future operations. Sleeper agents were instructed to assume an identity and lay in waiting for an assignment. The waiting period between assignments varied greatly - sometimes it took up to three weeks for a task to become active from the date of issue.
Before Fox's execution as a consequence of Operation Deadlock, Third Eye was comprised of the following full-time members:
- Thomas Mason A.K.A. 'Fox'
- Christoph Heinrich A.K.A 'Vulture'
- Matthew Beckett A.K.A. 'Patriot'
- Anthony Maurice A.K.A. 'Indigo'
- Julius Lashowe A.K.A. 'Falcon'
- Vladimir Klavistaki A.K.A. 'Stalker'
- Vendianca Beviachi A.K.A. 'Ecorin'
- Hannah Lee A.K.A. 'Widow'
- John Phoenix A.K.A. 'Viper'
- Sarah Remington A.K.A. 'Hound'
What will these authorizations give your character in regards to perks or defects?Nothing drastic, just a more efficient way to communicate and to carry out assigned tasks. The group will be mostly self-sufficient.
What do you plan to do with these perks/defects?I plan to use the items requested to create a steady foundation on which to build the City 18 cell of Third Eye upon. Christoph Heinrich will have a possible chance to prevent a PK with the use of his medical knowledge and equipment.
Will anyone else need these auths? (If so, list OOC and IC name(s))Due to obvious reasons, I don't wish to disclose any details regarding the names IC of Third Eye's members (other than Matthew and Christoph) on a public forum thread. However, I am willing to divulge that the current group members are myself, Luzz and Grom.
Extra Notes (optional): Thanks for taking the time to read this application.
Very big reccomendation, a great roleplayer. - SkeptiK
Rare to find someone that actually knows his shit, recommendation from me as well! -SaoulZod
Adding my recommendation to this also, seems like a nice guy along with his application being amazing. - Monkey with a gun
This piece of writing is incredible. I'll accept this for the following items: 4 balaclavas, 2 radios and a medical kit and knowledge for Christoph Heinrich.The labcoat is a big thing, and should be requested by Christoph himself in a separate application. I'm also interested to know what that other way is you would obtain the pistols, and I'm happily to accept it when you've done it that way.
Please note that this does not mean your resistance group is official. We will never have an official resistance group.