Character Information –
Birth Name: Giana Jisain
Position : Team leader for Elite scouts on Yorkshire Mission
Titles: Lieutenant Giana Jisain
Nicknames: Gi-Gi
Based : Morsoram Island
Relatives: Sister, Iondara Jisain
Marital Status: Single
Physical Traits -
Age: 24
Apparent Age: 24
Place of Birth: Celithrandel
Race Biology: Norian.
Norians are a humanoid race, with slender pointed ears typical of elven-like species. They stand taller than most elven-type races ranging in size from 5.2 to 6.1 feet. Males and females are sexually dimorphic; males tend to be larger in stature than females. Form follows function. Women are more agile than their male counterparts. Their figures tend to be leaner, with hips fit for childbearing. Females have breasts, but though far from large curvy figures. As in most humanoid species, the reproduction is nearly the same. Male and female mate. The female becomes pregnant, carries the child for 18 months, and bears the child. A Norian can live between 1500 and 1600 years as an average life span.
The Eye
The Norian eye is slightly more advanced than the typical human eye. In terms of photoreception the Norian eye possesses nearly double the number of cones than a typical human; this increased number of cones increases the Norian’s ability to see in the dark. The lens of the eye is also more advanced, cultured of subtly changed protein structure allowing for more flexibility and increased adjustment. In the dark a Norian has nearly a hundred fold the sight of a human, however due to their blood chemistry (See: Blood Chemistry), their eyes are sensitive to light, and vision is slightly less than a typical humans in light.
Blood Chemistry
Norian blood is not hemoglobin based, but chloro-carbonyl-bis (tri phenylphosphine)-iridium (vanadium chromagen) based. When oxygenated the blood turns a bright green-orange, and it over a few days becomes a darker green as it loses oxygenated. Vanadium chromagen however is light sensitive, and when exposed to extreme light can break down over a few days. Norians have complex chemical barriers (non-pigmented) in their skin to prevent light from doing damage to their blood. However eyes, and thinly covered body regions require shielding by sunglasses, clothing, etc. This blood chemistry has caused Norians to prefer more shaded, densely forested areas. Norian lungs are more twisted or spiral shaped organs, because the chemical process for oxygenating the vanadium chromagen takes slightly longer than hemoglobin or cobalt based blood forms. Norians also require a high level of atmospheric nitrogen to be present in their environment, their body utilizes the nitrogen to make nitrogenous bases for use in biochemical functions.
The Skin
The largest organ of the integumentary system made up of multiple layers of epithelial tissues that guard underlying muscles and organs. As the interface with the surroundings, it plays the most important role in protecting (the body) against pathogens and light. Its other main functions are insulation and temperature regulation and sensation. Skin cells have developed complex chemical barriers to prevent light from damaging their blood, however do not offer total protection from the harmful rays. Further protection is given by clothing and other coverings.
Nervous System
Norians have nearly four times as many nerve endings in their bodies than the typical human. They are extremely sensitive to any kind of disturbance, and can register even the slightest vibration. This evolved over time when primitive Norians lived in vast forested areas and hunted for their food. It has remained, and has further been perfected even as Norians advanced, increasing the enjoyment of contact. Along with this increased sensitivity also came an ability to receptions of some negative sensations, giving the Norian a higher pain thresholds similar but stronger than a human in an aroused state.
Musculature
Norians have two types of musculature, the familiar red tissue found in most humanoid life forms and then a white muscular tissue that allows for the concentration and buildup of carbon dioxide. These white muscles allow for extremely quick movements such as sprinting, and manoeuvring. However white muscles lack the ability to be used for extremely long lengths of time, so red musculature is required for the other movements. In combat this gives a Norian the ability to have bursts of extremely fast movement. Norian physiology grants them however slightly less than average strength, which is easily made up for in agility.
Mind
Norians have highly developed brains. They are highly intelligent and are very creative. They have natural telepathic and empathic abilities within their own race, which is highly important to their language.
Reproduction
Reproduction is achieved through the sexual intercourse between male and female. Norians are very selective in their mates, and reproduction is a lengthy ritualistic act. Unlike most humanoid species the meeting of sperm and egg is not the only requirement for fertilization. During mating a release of enzymes, energy and gas is excreted from the Pagh’ta gland at the back of the throat. This green cloudy mist is shared between the mates in a kiss, the two energies and the other materials mix and react in the female’s mouth and are reabsorbed into the Pagh’ta gland and delivered to the site of fertilization. Without the Pagh’ta exchange, no fertilization can occur. The egg will reject the sperm. This gives the female ultimate control during mating, as that if no fertilization is desired, she can swallow the Pagh’ta before the male’s can interact with it.
Once fertilization occurs, the female will carry the child for 18 months before giving birth. Norian babies are fragile and require a lot of nurturing.
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Height: 158
Weight: 57 kilos
Shoe Size: 7
Build: Athletic
Skin Color: Fair complexion
Eye Color: Crystaline blue
Hair Color: Red/brown
Hair Length: Shoulder length
Facial Features: Oval
Physical Features: Muscular, toned.
Dominant Hand: Right
Skills/Attributes -
Preferred Weapon:
The Yotha E2-SDP is the standard model service sidearm of the Norian Defense Ministry.
Developed in 4905NSD to replace the aging QPPs used reliably by the NDM for two centuries. The Norian Government outlined the need for a weapon that could be brought to full-scale production in a very short period of time. With Quintessant-based weaponry being focused at the starship based level, the move to scalar discharge was an obvious move.
Dimensions
Length (whole;barrel) 180 mm; 140 mm
Height 140 mm
Width (grip) 36 mm at widest point
Grip angle 100 degrees
Weight (u;l) 680 g; 745 g
Trigger travel 0.5 cm
Trigger pull 2 kg (single action)
Bore size 10 mm
Performance
Accuracy 0 MOA
Recoil Minuscule (.22 LR-like)
Range 200 m max, 100 m practical.
Durability DR 4
Capacity 75 shots
Light runtime (mag,bat) 150,2 hours
Laser runtime (mag,bat) 700,10 hours
Controls
Frame-mounted, ambidextrous safety switch. Up (white) safe, down (green) fire.
Frame-mounted, ambidextrous magazine release button. Push in to release free-fall magazine.
Frame-mounted, ambidextrous firing selector. Forward lethal, back non-lethal.
Frame-mounted, underside tactical light/laser button. Once for light/off, twice (quickly) for laser/off.
Curved blade trigger (silver-colored).
Discharge
SDP is a scalar energy weapon, firing green-colored electrogravitic pulses.
Scalar pulses release and electrogravitic field that creates an electrical-like surge will kill life forms (in lethal mode, in stun mode it just knocks them out.), detonate fuels and explosives, fry electronics, combust combustibles, and vaporize ablative armour.
Twin Yabar Combat knives.
A broad-bladed, curved general-purpose cutting tool and weapon that more closely resembles a small machete, made from niranium, with a leather bound handle for easy gripping and wielding. Held in dual sheathes that are strapped to each thigh, they are easily withdrawn and able to be thrown at heightened speed, by those with quick reflexes. Most of the Norian military combat knives have been secondarily designed for utility use (clearing foliage, chopping branches for cover, opening ammunition crates, etc.) in addition to their original role as close-quarter combat weapons, and may be referred to as “fighting-utility knives.
Skill Proficiencies: Hand to hand combat.
Physical Strength Class: Strong
Mental Strength Class: Strong
Speed Class: Fast
Personality Traits -
Attitude: Positive, determined, fiery
Alignment: Neutral
Likes: Hiking, trekking, adventures, collecting knives and daggers
Dislikes: Smelly socks, Soldiers who can’t keep their gear clean and prepped
Merits: Top of her grade in boot camp.
Flaws: Suffers insomnia.
General History/Misc.: Originally from Celithrandel, where she was raised with Iondara, by strict military parents, Giana’s love of getting back to nature, trekking and camping, would have her favor the great outdoors, more so then being interested in joining the flight corp. A reserved child, who preferred to mix it with the boys, getting into scrapes constantly, always fighting her own battles, her Father saw her potential and enlisted her in the armed services, to capitalize on her strengths. A lover of knives, and combat weapons, she soon was an avid collector. Reluctant taking up guns, which she felt were relied on too heavily, she was top of her class, for ability to get in behind enemy lines, and closed in hand to hand fighting, often catching her opponents off guard. Trench warfare, she excelled in. A natural leader, she has garnered the respect of her troops, for simply getting in and working alongside her team. Currently on assignment to lead the elite squad to Yorkshire, under the Command of Adrin Eitan.
