[b]Name:[/b] Michael Drake [b]Info:[/b] 19 year old Human Male [b]Backstory:[/b] [spoiler]Spacers were the original colonists: the brave men and women who risked dangerous voyages into uncharted space, to face uncertain futures. Many of the Spacer lines hold strong ties to the void, and their kin continue to be pilots, and oftentimes smugglers. Michael Drake lived an unfortunate past. Despite his good looks and intelligence, he lacks any form of formal education, instead knowing what he does about astronomy and engineering from various teachers over the years. He dreamed of becoming a captain in the Navy as a child and as a teen, but his delusions of grandeur were squashed by the harsh reality of misfortune. When he was of age, he was enlisted into the NTR Navy during the mandatory drafts that occurred during the Sol Wars, but he managed to escape the draft by leading military police into a high-octane chase, and then fleeing into the Far Reaches, where he became a smuggler, and a pirate when the business suits him. [/spoiler] [b]Weapons:[/b] [spoiler] [url=http://m.imgur.com/QSXPCWp]MH31 Blaster Pistol:[/url] The MH31 is a standard blaster pistol favored by many in the Triumvirate's galaxy. It is most often used by smugglers as a sidearm, should a Republic search go bad. Its small nature makes it easy to hide on one’s person, allowing for criminals to keep their weapon on them at all times. While its damage is nothing remarkable, the MH31 has a high fire rate, especially among blaster pistols. [url=http://m.imgur.com/5VacoeU]B1H3 Blaster Sidearm[/url]: A rare sidearm, prized for its handling and compact frame. It's most often used in CQC situations, and has a large heat sink to support it's inaccurate automatic fire. [url=http://m.imgur.com/v9YNdAW]M1R-Focus Rifle[/url]: A rare thermal export from the Triumvirate Galaxy, this fairly heavy rifle is Michael's primary weapon for when a deal starts to go downhill. Fires a focused, steady beam of superheated particles. [url=http://imgur.com/XGsqCTc]Data Knife[/url] Essentially a glorified flash drive at its core, the data knife is useful for both hacking, and merely inserting trivial files or entities into terminals. It can also be used as a regular knife, as it is quite durable, and can release an EMP pulse that fries whatever electronics it's inserted into. It also contains Max: a basic AI that typically sits in alarm clocks and basic instruments on a ship, and whom Michael is fond of. [/spoiler] [b]Gear/Equipment:[/b] [spoiler] [b]Prosthetic Arm[/b] (picture WIP): A slim, pseudo-skeletal prosthetic arm that replaced his right arm at the shoulder. Unlike Eric Cooper's, this is not a combat prosthetic, and doesn't amplify his strength to the same degree. However, he's been known to save cards inside of a compartment in his wrist, to win a tidy hand of poker or Rake. [url=http://m.imgur.com/Iy7okgv]Max[/url]: A small "dumb" AI which resides primarily in the Torch Hammer, or in the folds of Michael's jacket, Max is usually in charge of managing basic systems onboard the ship, and can also serve as a handy multi-tool, and even a camera. [url=http://imgur.com/iqBXtxW]Suit[/url]: Michael's suit is reminiscent of an old aviator's outfit, with a compact, sleek design that ensures both comfort, and durability. Has a diamond-weave kevlar underlay, which protects against small-arms fire, and heavier fire alike, and shock gel which regulates concussive blasts and kinetic impacts. [url=http://imgur.com/cuSRLSq]Jacket[/url]: Michael wears a signature red jacket over his suit, which serves a variety of non-cosmetic purposes, as it is made out of smart-fabric, which regulates temperature and self-repairs. Has a carbon-weave underlay which helps protect him against small-arms fire, and has a flame retardant, and an energy disperser.[/spoiler] [b]Description/Personality/Quirks[/b]: [spoiler] [url=http://imgur.com/Z7u1Jbd]Vague Pic[/url] [url=http://www.bungie.net]Facial[/url] 6'1/173 lbs. Young, with black hair, white skin bordering on a tanned bronze, and pale blue irises. In good shape--not overly muscular nor overweight, but not slim. Has a fascination with space and celestial objects, to which he frequently refers to. His intuitive understanding of space is surpassed only by his skills as a pilot and an engineer, and shows signs of an education, despite preferring to have his backstory kept under wraps. Though always fairly witty and sardonic, his lifestyle has left him brash and cocky. He's a smooth talker, and while he knows when to be respectful, is somewhat cautious around strangers, especially women. [/spoiler]