Dumping this here because I've been having trouble figuring out what to do next and figured people deserved a preview. Apologies for any formatting weirdness
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Name: Xander Digby
Age:
Gender: Male
Height:
Weight:
Eye Color:
Hair Color:
Ethnicity:
Appearance: (all of the above to be sorted once I find a proper reference.)
Other Information: No supernatural abilities of note, although his knowledge of prana matches or exceeds that of most practitioners.
When not busy with business matters, he is a keen researcher of ancient history - funding archaeological digs or restorations and translations of ancient texts.
Biography:
Xander is the owner of the Alkahest corporation, and leads it from the front in sales of mobile units to the Directory and other private organizations. They've been in business since 0063 and originally mass-produced parts for other companies that constructed mecha, with a private "Network Operations Department" that provided consulting and unique machines to order for private clients. They were also subject to repeated harassment and investigation by the Directory and original iteration of Terra Sentinel for suspected trading of EOT and other restricted technology - an entirely correct accusation that occasionally lead to facilities being shut down and seizures or arrests being made - none of these accusations were directly laid at Xander's door, although his control over the company made it clear that the various claims of "Rogue individuals" were merely a smokescreen used for his own protection.
After an unusual discovery, Alkahest ceased production of parts for other groups and began manufacturing their own machines. Their so-called "Elementals" worked on completely different principles to the standard units of the time, having a supposed internal spirit that powered the machine and aided the pilot. This catapulted them from a minor (if disreputable) manufacturer to a powerhouse, giving Xander the funds he needed to begin constructing his magnum opus.
The Earth cradle (as it has become known) was officially described as an "Underground genetic preservation facility", an alternative to the various seed storing projects in arctic regions that could directly preserve biodiversity in event of an extinction event or alien invasion. Privately he also claimed that the resultant "ark" would allow for preservation of senior Directory officials, ensuring they looked the other way when a simple vault instead became a veritable underground fortress. One part corporate HQ, one part military stronghold, the cradle finally allowed Xander to properly embrace his role as a captain of industry.
When Terra Sentinel was forcefully disbanded and framed, he allowed fleeing members and what remained of the upper leadership sanctuary in the cradle, seeking to turn their loss to his advantage. Since then he's cultivated a close relationship with them, acting as a financial backer in exchange for access to their technology and occasionally "Borrowing" pilots for his own operations and experiments.
Mobile Weapon:
The Canis Altarf is Xander's personal mobile weapon, currently stored in the Earth cradle but kept constantly armed in case of an unexpected attack or attempt on his life.
Specifications:
Armor material: Machine Cells
Weapons: Roche Saber, Gunnery Carver
Height 20.4 meters
Weight 78.1 tons
Affiliation: Currently Terra Sentinel.
Combat Style: Slow and purposeful. Every attack is considered before the trigger is pulled, and the line of retreat is secured before any movement to a new location. Assuming he's got backup, of course - which is normally the case. Alone his first priority is a safe retreat - but a cornered rat is unpredictable.
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Name: Xander Digby
Age:
Gender: Male
Height:
Weight:
Eye Color:
Hair Color:
Ethnicity:
Appearance: (all of the above to be sorted once I find a proper reference.)
Other Information: No supernatural abilities of note, although his knowledge of prana matches or exceeds that of most practitioners.
When not busy with business matters, he is a keen researcher of ancient history - funding archaeological digs or restorations and translations of ancient texts.
Biography:
Xander is the owner of the Alkahest corporation, and leads it from the front in sales of mobile units to the Directory and other private organizations. They've been in business since 0063 and originally mass-produced parts for other companies that constructed mecha, with a private "Network Operations Department" that provided consulting and unique machines to order for private clients. They were also subject to repeated harassment and investigation by the Directory and original iteration of Terra Sentinel for suspected trading of EOT and other restricted technology - an entirely correct accusation that occasionally lead to facilities being shut down and seizures or arrests being made - none of these accusations were directly laid at Xander's door, although his control over the company made it clear that the various claims of "Rogue individuals" were merely a smokescreen used for his own protection.
After an unusual discovery, Alkahest ceased production of parts for other groups and began manufacturing their own machines. Their so-called "Elementals" worked on completely different principles to the standard units of the time, having a supposed internal spirit that powered the machine and aided the pilot. This catapulted them from a minor (if disreputable) manufacturer to a powerhouse, giving Xander the funds he needed to begin constructing his magnum opus.
The Earth cradle (as it has become known) was officially described as an "Underground genetic preservation facility", an alternative to the various seed storing projects in arctic regions that could directly preserve biodiversity in event of an extinction event or alien invasion. Privately he also claimed that the resultant "ark" would allow for preservation of senior Directory officials, ensuring they looked the other way when a simple vault instead became a veritable underground fortress. One part corporate HQ, one part military stronghold, the cradle finally allowed Xander to properly embrace his role as a captain of industry.
When Terra Sentinel was forcefully disbanded and framed, he allowed fleeing members and what remained of the upper leadership sanctuary in the cradle, seeking to turn their loss to his advantage. Since then he's cultivated a close relationship with them, acting as a financial backer in exchange for access to their technology and occasionally "Borrowing" pilots for his own operations and experiments.
Mobile Weapon:
The Canis Altarf is Xander's personal mobile weapon, currently stored in the Earth cradle but kept constantly armed in case of an unexpected attack or attempt on his life.
Specifications:
Armor material: Machine Cells
Weapons: Roche Saber, Gunnery Carver
Height 20.4 meters
Weight 78.1 tons
Affiliation: Currently Terra Sentinel.
Combat Style: Slow and purposeful. Every attack is considered before the trigger is pulled, and the line of retreat is secured before any movement to a new location. Assuming he's got backup, of course - which is normally the case. Alone his first priority is a safe retreat - but a cornered rat is unpredictable.