Nice.  The Underdog is back on form!

The Underdog wrote:

He'll be getting his first test on that in my next post...


EDIT - Wait, that's not right - in that chapter you've got Pops as Richard, but in the one where Chiba and co show up Mander calls him Robert

LOL 1.20 in the 3rd one is such a blatant Equilibrium rip-off...

Wow, so much has changed.  When did Wesker become Neo?  When did Jill dye her hair blonde?  And when did Chris' biceps get bigger than his head?

Some awesome inspiration there.  I feel kinda bad that my next post is completely non-combat.  Which reminds me, I'm supposed to be writing that now...

Natures Deadliest are the Protagonist crew in the ND chronicles originally consisting of 4 members the crew gradually gets bigger as the series progresses and make countless allies in there journeys. The crew are united by a sense of family the ship Haven there home, each member has a troubled past which unites the crew further, they help each other through all there hardships each member having some tie with the corrupted universal corporation Liandri.

With each characters description is included each members black bounty. Black bounties are found in the Black Bounty Market. While normal bounties are posted for actually criminals the black bounty is open to anyone and is strictly secret, for most members Liandri posted the Black Bounty on them, originally only Diego, Cleet and  Snowva had bounties however after Galland III Liandri increased the reward for those members aswell as adding rewards for Gail, Alex, Mander, Heather, Gina and Tyler. An exception to the others is Walker whose Bounty was posted by Draulic and members who joined after the Liandri Tournament arc who received no bounty.

Captain

Diego Turner

Black Bounty 20,000,000 An expert in battle and impossible to predict

One of the few survivors from Liandris ESSP experiments Diego had suffered greatly at the hands of Liandri having been taken from his family from a very young age and subjected to painful experiments, modifications and intense training. At age 16 Diego with the help of a kindly Liandri employee Gerard escaped the lab along with Cleet and Snowva. Joined by Gail Gerards daughter and with the ship given to them by Gerard Haven they were the founders of Natures Deadliest and appointed Diego as captain.

Diego is an all in all ladies man and professional sleaze flirting with any pretty girl he sees, he also likes to drink and generally have fun, however deep down he is tortured by what he was subjected to during his time with Liandri the mind altering having no effect on him, when action is needed Diego takes to the fight to fiercely protect his friends and innocents and his drive to take down Liandri.

Diego is a very able combatant skilled in both ranged fighting with his twin pistols and close combat with his tonfas, (for more details on weapons will create ND weapons article). Due to the experiments by Liandri Diego is able to enter a state called Level 2 (see ESSP main article), in level 2 Diegos already impressive strength and speed is increased greatly. Diego is also the only person able to enter Level 3 the true result of the ESSP experiments in level 3 Diegos blood is able to counter Nano Black a highly dangerous poison possessed by the Necris which runs in their blood and his blood becomes capable of poisoning Necris like Nano Black does to humans, another benefit of Level 3 allows Diego to read movements better and any strike against a being with Nano Black is heightened to do more damage.

First Mate

Cleet Lambarg

Black Bounty 17,000,000 A master strategist and difficult to keep up with

Cleet like Diego was one of the few survivors of the ESSP experiments however unlike Diego, most of what Cleet underwent is a mystery to him the mind altering working on him. Like Diego he was taken from a very young age and subjected to the exact same punishing experiments and training. After Escaping Cleet was elected as Diegos second in command.

Cleet is a very calmed member of the crew taking things in stride he prefers to sit back and analyze a situation before striking. Cleet also has an endless thirst for knowledge constantly reading something and learning something new and has the uncanny ability to pick things up faster than anyone else. He does however lose his calm and focus when facing down the opposite sex. Cleet can even analyze an opponents battle style during a fight and come up with an effective counter and utilizing anticipation allowing him to forward plan a fight. Even in battle Cleet remains calm and cool not getting provoked.

Cleet excels in kicks and great speed. In range combat he fights with a shock rifle and often uses shock combo. In close combat he fights with a pair of swords, before Cleets swordplay was amateur relaying on instinct but after watching how the knights fought on Galland III and by studying Crimson Dragon during there fight the greatest swordman on Galland III Cleet improved greatly in sword play developing his own style. After Training under Crimson (Chiba), Cleet became worthy of the title sword master surpassing Chiba. Like Diego Cleet can also enter level 2 increasing his abilities but it also allows Cleet to study faster, after training with Chiba Cleet also learned how to enter true focus a heightened sense where during combat only weapons become visible when combined with Level 2 Cleet can not only dodge bullets but deflect them.

Snowva Scrots

Black Bounty 17,000,000 As strong as he is tall, as dangerous as he is daunting

Snowva like Diego was one of the few survivors of the ESSP experiments but like Cleet cant remember much of his time there due to the mind altering. Taken from a young age Snowva was subjected to harsher experiments than Cleet and Diego being a Ginny pig due to his body being able to take more abuse, also due to being quiet and quite slow Snowva was often the one punished with lashings. By the time it came to escape Snowva became very shy and quiet not being able to communicate well with others.

Snowva is very quiet and shy due to the torture he was subjected to as an experiment, however due to this abuse he learned to respect and love all life protecting others even at the risk of himself and hates to see any living creature in pain and suffering. Over the series Snowva gradually became more open speaking more with the help of his friends in and out with the crew, due to Snowvas beliefs he refused to kill unless necessary. In order to cope with his own pain Snowva frequently occupies himself with projects like fixing and modifying the ships buggy and by playing musical instruments music being a passion of Snowvas.

Due to the punishment he endured Snowvas body became naturally resistant to damage and is able to absorb much damage and even shake off wounds which could have been fatal to other humans, Snowva is also gifted with incredible almost inhuman strength however at the expense of speed. In ranged combat he wields a gattling gun which due to being inaccurate is mostly used to provide cover and distract opponents. Snowva prefers to fight in close combat where his strength and resistance can be put to proper use in fights Snowva fights with his fists pulling off powerful punches and grapples. Snowva like Cleet and Diego can also use Level 2, in Level 2 Snowvas strength which is already incredible doesnt increase by much but he does gain a larger boost in speed making up for what he previously lacked capable of moving at speeds similar maybe slightly above from Cleet pre Level 2 making Snowva a truly frightening opponent. Snowva wields electrified knuckle dusters which he often uses to stun opponents by giving them a light tap.

Pilot

Gail Ester

Black Bounty 6,000,000 Dont underestimate her due to size, her bite is worse than her bark

Gail is the daughter of Gerald the man who helped Diego, Cleet and Snowva escape from the Liandri lab, when growing up Garald would often take Gail to see the three boys allowing them to converse and play with other children which he saw vital to there sanity. When Garald helped the three boys escape he asked Gail to go with them so she too could escape Liandri, although not wanting to leave her father at first Gail left being the ships pilot.

Gail has a temper almost as short as her height and is prone to losing her temper especially when the other members of the crew are being childish yet despite this Gail loves all her crew mates deeply being quite protective of them, however her temper normally results in crew arguments mostly between her and Diego. She fell in love with Tyler and the two had a serious relationship.

Gail excels in ranged combat being an excellent sniper also despite her small size and slim build Gail as described by other crew members is surprisingly freakishly stronger especially after losing her temper, she is an able martial artist and uses her whip masterfully.

Shipwright

Alexis (Alex) Shepard

Black Bounty 500,000 A mechanic who knows her ship like the back of her hand, who knows where she could jump you from

Alex met the crew when they were forced to land on her home planet of Haven and helped repair there ship along with her father, during NDs stay on Haven she grew close to Diego eventually starting up a relationship which ended a year later. Alex was asked to join the crew to keep them going and agreed excitingly even after breaking up with Diego the pair stayed very close and were always best friends.

Alex despite being the same age as Diego is a master mechanic and spends all her time in the belly of the ship fixing and modifying she spends so much time there she knows every corner of the ship like the back of her hand and is a wiz with all kinds of technology loving to take things apart and repair them. Alex is normally very carefree and enjoys teasing Diego, however she truly worries for the entire crew and has the tendency to analyze a situation too much and according to Diego worries too much.

Alex lacks fighting experience and any fighting training and thus stays back when things get dangerous she does however have the tendency to put herself in harms way to protect her friends, when drawn into a fight Alex must retreat and evade opponents until she can unleash a surprise attack normally within a ship. However after training in self defence from Diego Alex shows she has a natural talent for battle and eventually learns to hold her own. On Galland III Alex learned the Panja art of spinning blades where the user throws a bladed fan.

Mander Bearpaw

Black Bounty 14,000,000 A Geo terrorists who defines terror in combat

Mander met the crew on Geoearth, he was the leader of the last resistance of Geoearth against Liandri who were mining and slowly destroying the natural beauty of Geo and erasing the old ways, after Manders home village was burned down resulting in the death of his young daughter and wife Mander swore vengeance on Liandri. However after the fall of his resistance group Mander joined ND in order to look for his son who left Geoearth years before to resist Liandri.

Mander being by far the oldest of the crew is seen as a father figure and looks after the crew caring deeply for them all as if they were his own children. He took it upon himself to train each member to improve there fighting abilities normally putting them through tough and seemingly pointless exercises.

Mander a veteran on Geoearth and is a dangerous opponent used to wrestling mighty wild creatures Mander would face down any opponent in single combat. In ranged he fights with a pair of automatic pistols. However in close combat where Mander excels he fights using a long sword which he wields with one or both hands, he also keeps with him a large Geo hunter dagger and antique which he often puts in his teeth in case he needs it otherwise it is sheathed in his boot. Mander is a master in the Geo form of Wild Man a style which focuses on raking like movements and punches along with pounces and grapples.

Ships Doctor

Heather Wreath

Black Bounty 10,000,000 A doctor who can end life as effectively has she saves it, you may not hear her coming

Heather was a member of Manders resistance group who led the double life of civilian being only half Geo who are expected to stay in the cities and resistance agent. She joined the resistance group after Liandri agents killed her mother due to her being found out that she was part of a resistance group sleeping with Liandri employees for information, her father was an unknown Liandri official. After the fall of the resistance group which Heather blamed herself for she joined ND along with Mander growing close to Cleet, the pair eventually started up a relationship.

Heather despite her young age is a very gifted doctor and made great use of the ships top of the range medical facilities. Being the crews only doctor she worries greatly about everyones health to the point of nagging and objects to the use of level 2 due to its drawbacks.

Heather is a very able fighter, due to her Geo blood she possess impressive strength and great acrobatic skills as well as speed. Heather specializes in assassination and can sneak around opponents unnoticed, in range combat she uses a shock rifle while in close combat Heather wields a selection of knives used for both throwing and close combat. Heather combines her acrobatic skills with her speed to be dangerous at close combat.

Gina (unofficially) Bearpaw

Black Bounty 100,000 The ships brat but may grow to be a danger

Gina was an orphan on the planet Uruk II a barren planet torn apart due to war and economic disaster following the planet being mined clean. Gina was part of a group of very young orphans who made there home in the basement of an un-used corporate building, however one day more valuable minerals were located on the site of the building and the Unihill company a small on the rise company claimed the spot however couldnt move because of the children and thus ordered mercenaries to clean them up revealing few details on the actual mission. ND were the first group to arrive and vowed to defend the orphans from the approaching mercenary army Legion. During there time together Mander took a shine to Gina who reminded him of his daughter, after the incident on Uruk II was sorted and the orphans escorted to Haven Mander adopted Gina who wanted to travel with the team.

Being the child of the crew Gina is forever upbeat, but not because she does not understand the situations the crew find themselves in but in order to lighten up the crew and keeping them upbeat, she sees the crew as her brothers and sisters and often reminds on the simpler may of seeing things.

Gina due to only being 13 is not a fighter although in under going training with Mander, according to Mander Gina shows outstanding talent and has progressed far beyond her years.

Walker

Black Bounty 15,000,000 No one betrays me!!!!!

Walker originally met the crew on Haven in the first arc at the moment serving Draulic who ordered Walker to test the crews abilities however Walker took a shine to the group and knowing Draulic intended on killing him escaped Draulics assassination attempt and hunted down Draulics old friend Pops. Walker looked out for the crew appearing in nearly every arc in the shadows with the exception of Galland III. Walker officially joined the crew during the Liandri Tournament arc.

Walker like Cleet has a fascination with history but not so much the written work but the relics being an avid relic hunter, Walker is part of the relic hunter guild on the side often selling some of the things he finds to them or keeping what he finds, before officially joining ND Walker had searched far and wide for a fabled weapon the Bulg Spear (which turned out to be a weapon of the ancients).

Walker having being highly trained is a skilled combatant in ranged using pistols and close combat using the Bulg Spear as his weapon of choice. Although lacking in the use of Level 2 and alien blood Walker is no less of a fighter than the other crew members able to stand his ground and possibly even beat a level 2 user or Necris. Walker fighting abilities were said to be enhanced when he picked the Bulg as it accepted him as its wielder.

Former Member

Tyler Berk

Black Bounty 15,000,000 An explosive expert with explosive talent

Tyler met the crew on the ship Aquatic during the Escort arc as a solo mercenary hired to assist ND. After meeting the crew Tyler impressed the crew with his knowledge and experience of the mercenary world and quickly developed a rivalry with Diego and quickly a relationship with Gail. After the missions success Tylers ship was damaged and was offered to join ND which he accepted. Tyler travelled with the crew for several years before his true purpose was revealed, Tyler was actually the apprentice of Draulic hired to keep an eye on the crew and evaluate there progress, however in the end Tylers bond with the crew was greater and died for the crew, Tylers death effected the each crew member greatly.

Tyler being more experience than the other crew members was always the source of advice for each member and was well respected by every member, however despite appearing serious Tyler was actually very chilled and fun loving and enjoyed gambling often making bets with Diego.

Tyler having been formally trained by Draulic was a very skilled fighting specializing in close combat and explosives, it was rare Tyler would ever fight in ranged combat instead Tyler had his bomb sticks miniature bombs easy to throw and of various strengths and shapes, a clever tactician Tyler would often fight in close combat with his claw gloves while setting up traps for opponents.

Allies

During there many battles ND had befriended and fight along with many people these are just a few allies who are currently helping ND.

Allies

Richard (Pops)

Richard was originally a member of the famous R3 before an incident on a backwater planet caused the group to fall apart. Overcome with guilt Richard changed his name going by Pops a travelling barman and barman for hire. Richard first met the crew on the Aquatic running a bar along with Walker. Richard immediately grew found of the crew seeing there potential, and would often be a source of advice for Diego.

On Metallic Richard played an active role in the riots leading to the fall of Draulic. And during the Liandri arc Richard was asked to teach Diego how to become a better captain.

Chief

The man in charge of the mercenary network, an ex-mercenary himself he bares many scars from his previous battles. Chief like most people took a shine to ND and was often at had to offer advice to them.

In the Liandri tournament arc Chief was asked to train Snowva and make him better fighter by encouraging him to stop holding back.

Chiba

Originally an enemy during the Galland III arc Chiba a travelling swordsman was forced to serve Azazeal as his general Crimson Dragon. However after faking his death after his defeat at the hands of Cleet Chiba returned to his swordsman training before being asked by Mander to train Cleet how to properly sword fight.

Jerry

The youngest son of the Liandri CEO Jerry disagreed with his fathers ways and sought to take control of Liandri and help right some of there wrongs, however due to his naivety the CEO refused to give any bulk of the company instead favouring his eldest son Ross as the successor despite Jerry being the better businessman. Determined to get the company Jerry hired ND to take out both his father and brother and sought to gain the support of the higher ups in the company. Jerry would help ND out whenever he could often secretly keeping in touch with them.

Rowena

A previous member of R3 along with Richard. Sometime after the fall of R3 Rowena joined forces with Jerry in order to take out Liandri because of there involvement in the fall of R3 and the corruption of Robert. By posing as a Liandri Angel Rowena kept a close eye on ND and was often the messenger between Jerry and the crew.

May and Mai

Young twins with a psychic link with eachother who worked for Jerry and Rowenas adopted daughter. May and Mai where the only survivors of one of Liandris experiment and suffered at the hands of the corrupt company after being freed by Jerry the twins swore to help Jerry with his ambition and posed as Angels along with Rowena and Rene during the Liandri tournament. They have the ability to disrupt Liandri technology.

Rene

The final member of Jerrys angels. Rene is a quiet girl who often hides her face behind her hair, the reason for this was because of the burn on the side of her face which she received during an accident she received while after getting caught in a battle between Liandri forces and a terrorist group which result in the her entire home city getting wiped out Rene the only survivor, after being taken in by Jerry Rene promised to help him seize the company. Rene strongly resembles the queen of Ueropia on Galland III and like Snowva likes to help people.

[BOSS]Asreal wrote:

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I promise to write something while i'm gone!

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It'll probably be a Tuesday post as ended up doing a pub quiz tonight :P

L4D is first on the list with LT coming next.