Agent of Black
09-17-07, 03:53 PM
I have with me here a spreadsheet that I found tucked away in my wallet. The next couple of pages contain my traits as seen from the eyes of my fellow agent, Scott Taplin. But I’ve added in some of my own input in bold.
Agent Lyons - Age 31
Name: Nathan Lyons.
Gender: Male.
Nationality: African American.
Status: AA (Anarchy Agency) Secret Agent.
- I'm going to guess that this is "Deceased, Ex-Agent" now, due to recent events.
Birth Date: July 22, 1976.
Hair Color: Dyed Black.
Eye Color: Dark Brown.
Skin Color: Dark Brown, Black.
Height: 6 foot, 1 inch.
Weight: 178 lbs.
Marital Status: Single.
Religion: Agnostic.
Build: Muscular, Athletic.
Education: Graduated Valedictorian of High School class, 4 years in the Military
Appearance
-----Nathan has always been very healthy and hygienic, and he shows it daily. Keeping a clean-shaven face, exercising often. He likes to dress lightly usually, some shorts and a T-shirt were his favorites while not on the job. He would always walk perfectly upright as if he was going to a business meeting, enough so that you would never suspect this man to be a sneaky, ninja-like Special Agent! The only thing that gave him a dark and mysterious image was how he wore his hair. Nathan has long, black, sleek dreadlocks that reach to the neck about. He would always keep his hair draped over his face and eyes, only God knows how he was able to see!
-----During our missions, we were required to wear standard double A outfits: A full, black or dark great suit made of a tough, durable material called PlasmiTex. The suits were tight enough to act as second skins. When Nathan wore it, his muscle definition was clearly visible. We also wore sleeveless black vests around our chest, a light bulletproof material that was also effective against punctures. The suit's tight sleeves reached to about the wrists, and on our hands we wear black PlasmiTex gloves. Though, Nathan's hands were always too big so he decided to never wear them. It always made me laugh when he'd tell me how much his hands sweat in those gloves.
-----The skin-tight leggings were also a little too much for him, he felt too naked in them. Of course, he didn't mind the top half of his body; he enjoyed having his muscles on showcase - not like anyone was paying attention while he snuck through the shadows, but hey. Anyway, what he did wear though, was a pair of baggy black denim jeans that were tight at the waist but loose at the thighs. They weren't too long, of course because they would hinder his movement, but they were still long enough to almost partially cover his black stealth shoes. Padded shoes that helped to reduce the creation of noise while walking.
Scott T. Most, if not all, of this is true. Sadly though, I now lack the ability to wear my 'favorite shorts and T-shirt' outfit. I have to wear my Agent outfit daily, though I like that too. But washing is all the time has become a chore. After my short amount of time spent on Althanas I no longer feel weird while walking in public with this outfit on. After observing the motley assortment of bizarre outfits that some of these Althanians wear has given me the impression that most people don't give a damn about what I’m wearing. Good. Also, after noticing what kind of armor people walk around with, I’d say that my outfit would probably be equal to that of a suit of studded leather armor.
Personality
-----Sadly, I have not known Nathan for very long. I did not know him before he became an Agent five years ago. But we became friends quickly when we were teamed up, if friends is what you want to call it. Nathan is a very calm and collected person, it's not often that you'd see him show enthusiasm about anything. I don't know what happened to make him like this, or if he was just born that way. He is quiet, very quiet. I think he tries not to speak. He once told me that if he needed to say it, he'd say it. If not, fuck it. One time I did get into a deep conversation with him, but he told me not to ever tell anyone - sorry, buddy!
-----After watching his actions, I’ve concluded that he prefers not to get close to anyone. Even me, for that matter. He has dedicated himself to being the best Agent he can be, at whatever the cost. This trait, for some reason, has kept me at his side when times got rough. He is very cooperative, and has saved my life over several occasions. This is pretty much all I can summarize about him, as for the rest, I doubt even he knows!
Scott T.
Fighting Style
-----Nathan's fighting style is still a mystery to me, but has been proven to be very effective. He explained to me once how he has trained in various martial arts, favoring Judo. He likes to use his opponent’s weight and attacks against them. Other than that, his hand-to-hand fighting style is a blend of Judo mixed in with some custom techniques. All very defensive and calculating, using his foes weak and open spots to his advantage. Overall Skill: Average
Scott T.
The last two pages have been ripped off, including my History. I will continue on myself.
Weapon Skills
Dual Katanas: My small time spent in Althanas has been spent on experimentation. Testing the commonly used weapons that back on Earth have been out dated. Considering all the various weapons I have played with, I have grown especially fond of wielding a pair of Katanas. I've spent brief amounts of time practicing with them in Althanas and have noticed that I have a natural affinity for them. So much so that over a short amount of time I have become slightly proficient with them. My sword style has developed into a series of swift cuts and slashes, using a lot of twisting maneuvers. Overall Skill: Above Average
Light Handguns: Though my big body would normally have me using larger guns such as shotguns and such, I highly enjoy using small handguns, for swiftness. Guns such as a standard semi-auto 9mm. I also like them because they're easily concealed. I spent a lot of time training with handguns back on Earth, so I am pretty good with them. Sadly, in Althanas I haven't been able to find any such weapon available anywhere, at least not cheap anyway. Overall Skill: Below Average
Equipment - Unfortunately, most of my equipment was lost in the teleportation. As to where, I do not know.
Steel Katana x2: Through my short time in Althanas I have acquired two identical, short-bladed Katanas. The blades are approximately 25 inches long, the hilts being 10. The designs are fairly simple; a black leather wrapped hilt with a golden ring wrist-guard. The slightly curved blades themselves are well kept, oiled and cleaned daily. They rest on either side of his waist, hanging from a black leather belt in black leather sheaths.
Traveler's Bag: I have been able to buy a small leather sack that I’ve used to store several tools essential for survival. While a lot of the time my survival knowledge allows me to cope without such things, I have bought them anyway for luxury. Things within this sack include:
- A shaving knife
-Some rations, in case of some circumstance I can't hunt
-A pack of matches I found within my vest, lovely!
-A thin padded, fold-up mat for me to sleep on
Attributes
Strength: I constantly exercise, jogging and basic aerobics to keep me in shape. Back on Earth I made it a job to work out at the Agency two hours a day. I have observed the average human Althanian man, and if I were to put numbers on the stats, I’d say I am about 1.5x stronger than an Althanian human.
Speed and Agility: Unfortunately I can't run around praising that I’m a Prize Runner, but I can move when I have to. If you challenge me to a race, you might win, but if you want to test my mettle for speed in battle, you'll find yourself quite amazed. (1.25x)
Endurance: Now this is where I shine. Throughout my life I have had a strangely high tolerance to pain and as thus be able to endure stressful situations for increased periods of time. (1.5x)
Survival: My training as an agent had mostly to deal with how to handle yourself in situations where resources are scarce. I have been trained extensively on methods to keep myself alive, whether it is treating an unknown wound to finding something to eat; I have become very resourceful.
My Past
Much of my short-term memory was lost when I awoke in a gigantic forest that I later found out was called Concordia. In its place, a painful headache and an unquenchable thirst. I was kindly invited to join a caravan en route to a city called Radasanth. I had no choice but to say yes, upon arriving there I searched for a library, if this world had any. Fortunately, they did, and not only that, an extensive one. I learned much about this world; it's name, geography, etc. Anything I thought I needed to know to survive. This world felt kind of like the Fantasy World Faerun that I read so much about in the recent years, I almost fell in love with it.
Though my memory had been wiped, after short periods of time spent in Althanas I began to remember certain blurbs of what had happened before I came here. It goes like this:
----"Today is August 27th, 2006... We have discovered a device that can teleport a single person or small group to any destination in the world... Held by the UCA, the project has been halted after failed experimentation..."
-----"December 3rd, 2006... After some careful planning and a quick operation, we have acquired the UCA's teleportation device. Our scientists found numerous errors in the machinery... Before we try to use it for ourselves, we've invested funds for repairs of the machine..."
-----"January 29th, 2007... We've found out who the last person was to be sent through this machine... Josh Cronen, an Agent of the UCA..."
-----"September 16th, 2007... After almost a years work, we believe we have finally got this device working... Though to be safe, we have decided to send one of our most able Agents through the portal with the same coordinates as the last use, perhaps even find out where this Josh Cronen is... Winnipeg, Manitoba. In Canada... Nathan will be departing later today after some safety precautions have been taken...
This is all I can remember... My memory of the events were simply wiped... I can barely remember anything before the year 2006. It doesn't matter, though. Knowing whether or not I can get back doesn't, either, for at the moment that idea seems out of the question. I will just have to enjoy my time here. About that Josh Cronen character... I'm assuming that it was my mission to find this man, but what to do when that happened I can not remember. Kill him, maybe. Maybe not. Until then, I guess...
Level 0 - I found some white ink that I’ve decided to use to write tales of my early adventures in Althanas.
Agent Lyons - Age 31
Name: Nathan Lyons.
Gender: Male.
Nationality: African American.
Status: AA (Anarchy Agency) Secret Agent.
- I'm going to guess that this is "Deceased, Ex-Agent" now, due to recent events.
Birth Date: July 22, 1976.
Hair Color: Dyed Black.
Eye Color: Dark Brown.
Skin Color: Dark Brown, Black.
Height: 6 foot, 1 inch.
Weight: 178 lbs.
Marital Status: Single.
Religion: Agnostic.
Build: Muscular, Athletic.
Education: Graduated Valedictorian of High School class, 4 years in the Military
Appearance
-----Nathan has always been very healthy and hygienic, and he shows it daily. Keeping a clean-shaven face, exercising often. He likes to dress lightly usually, some shorts and a T-shirt were his favorites while not on the job. He would always walk perfectly upright as if he was going to a business meeting, enough so that you would never suspect this man to be a sneaky, ninja-like Special Agent! The only thing that gave him a dark and mysterious image was how he wore his hair. Nathan has long, black, sleek dreadlocks that reach to the neck about. He would always keep his hair draped over his face and eyes, only God knows how he was able to see!
-----During our missions, we were required to wear standard double A outfits: A full, black or dark great suit made of a tough, durable material called PlasmiTex. The suits were tight enough to act as second skins. When Nathan wore it, his muscle definition was clearly visible. We also wore sleeveless black vests around our chest, a light bulletproof material that was also effective against punctures. The suit's tight sleeves reached to about the wrists, and on our hands we wear black PlasmiTex gloves. Though, Nathan's hands were always too big so he decided to never wear them. It always made me laugh when he'd tell me how much his hands sweat in those gloves.
-----The skin-tight leggings were also a little too much for him, he felt too naked in them. Of course, he didn't mind the top half of his body; he enjoyed having his muscles on showcase - not like anyone was paying attention while he snuck through the shadows, but hey. Anyway, what he did wear though, was a pair of baggy black denim jeans that were tight at the waist but loose at the thighs. They weren't too long, of course because they would hinder his movement, but they were still long enough to almost partially cover his black stealth shoes. Padded shoes that helped to reduce the creation of noise while walking.
Scott T. Most, if not all, of this is true. Sadly though, I now lack the ability to wear my 'favorite shorts and T-shirt' outfit. I have to wear my Agent outfit daily, though I like that too. But washing is all the time has become a chore. After my short amount of time spent on Althanas I no longer feel weird while walking in public with this outfit on. After observing the motley assortment of bizarre outfits that some of these Althanians wear has given me the impression that most people don't give a damn about what I’m wearing. Good. Also, after noticing what kind of armor people walk around with, I’d say that my outfit would probably be equal to that of a suit of studded leather armor.
Personality
-----Sadly, I have not known Nathan for very long. I did not know him before he became an Agent five years ago. But we became friends quickly when we were teamed up, if friends is what you want to call it. Nathan is a very calm and collected person, it's not often that you'd see him show enthusiasm about anything. I don't know what happened to make him like this, or if he was just born that way. He is quiet, very quiet. I think he tries not to speak. He once told me that if he needed to say it, he'd say it. If not, fuck it. One time I did get into a deep conversation with him, but he told me not to ever tell anyone - sorry, buddy!
-----After watching his actions, I’ve concluded that he prefers not to get close to anyone. Even me, for that matter. He has dedicated himself to being the best Agent he can be, at whatever the cost. This trait, for some reason, has kept me at his side when times got rough. He is very cooperative, and has saved my life over several occasions. This is pretty much all I can summarize about him, as for the rest, I doubt even he knows!
Scott T.
Fighting Style
-----Nathan's fighting style is still a mystery to me, but has been proven to be very effective. He explained to me once how he has trained in various martial arts, favoring Judo. He likes to use his opponent’s weight and attacks against them. Other than that, his hand-to-hand fighting style is a blend of Judo mixed in with some custom techniques. All very defensive and calculating, using his foes weak and open spots to his advantage. Overall Skill: Average
Scott T.
The last two pages have been ripped off, including my History. I will continue on myself.
Weapon Skills
Dual Katanas: My small time spent in Althanas has been spent on experimentation. Testing the commonly used weapons that back on Earth have been out dated. Considering all the various weapons I have played with, I have grown especially fond of wielding a pair of Katanas. I've spent brief amounts of time practicing with them in Althanas and have noticed that I have a natural affinity for them. So much so that over a short amount of time I have become slightly proficient with them. My sword style has developed into a series of swift cuts and slashes, using a lot of twisting maneuvers. Overall Skill: Above Average
Light Handguns: Though my big body would normally have me using larger guns such as shotguns and such, I highly enjoy using small handguns, for swiftness. Guns such as a standard semi-auto 9mm. I also like them because they're easily concealed. I spent a lot of time training with handguns back on Earth, so I am pretty good with them. Sadly, in Althanas I haven't been able to find any such weapon available anywhere, at least not cheap anyway. Overall Skill: Below Average
Equipment - Unfortunately, most of my equipment was lost in the teleportation. As to where, I do not know.
Steel Katana x2: Through my short time in Althanas I have acquired two identical, short-bladed Katanas. The blades are approximately 25 inches long, the hilts being 10. The designs are fairly simple; a black leather wrapped hilt with a golden ring wrist-guard. The slightly curved blades themselves are well kept, oiled and cleaned daily. They rest on either side of his waist, hanging from a black leather belt in black leather sheaths.
Traveler's Bag: I have been able to buy a small leather sack that I’ve used to store several tools essential for survival. While a lot of the time my survival knowledge allows me to cope without such things, I have bought them anyway for luxury. Things within this sack include:
- A shaving knife
-Some rations, in case of some circumstance I can't hunt
-A pack of matches I found within my vest, lovely!
-A thin padded, fold-up mat for me to sleep on
Attributes
Strength: I constantly exercise, jogging and basic aerobics to keep me in shape. Back on Earth I made it a job to work out at the Agency two hours a day. I have observed the average human Althanian man, and if I were to put numbers on the stats, I’d say I am about 1.5x stronger than an Althanian human.
Speed and Agility: Unfortunately I can't run around praising that I’m a Prize Runner, but I can move when I have to. If you challenge me to a race, you might win, but if you want to test my mettle for speed in battle, you'll find yourself quite amazed. (1.25x)
Endurance: Now this is where I shine. Throughout my life I have had a strangely high tolerance to pain and as thus be able to endure stressful situations for increased periods of time. (1.5x)
Survival: My training as an agent had mostly to deal with how to handle yourself in situations where resources are scarce. I have been trained extensively on methods to keep myself alive, whether it is treating an unknown wound to finding something to eat; I have become very resourceful.
My Past
Much of my short-term memory was lost when I awoke in a gigantic forest that I later found out was called Concordia. In its place, a painful headache and an unquenchable thirst. I was kindly invited to join a caravan en route to a city called Radasanth. I had no choice but to say yes, upon arriving there I searched for a library, if this world had any. Fortunately, they did, and not only that, an extensive one. I learned much about this world; it's name, geography, etc. Anything I thought I needed to know to survive. This world felt kind of like the Fantasy World Faerun that I read so much about in the recent years, I almost fell in love with it.
Though my memory had been wiped, after short periods of time spent in Althanas I began to remember certain blurbs of what had happened before I came here. It goes like this:
----"Today is August 27th, 2006... We have discovered a device that can teleport a single person or small group to any destination in the world... Held by the UCA, the project has been halted after failed experimentation..."
-----"December 3rd, 2006... After some careful planning and a quick operation, we have acquired the UCA's teleportation device. Our scientists found numerous errors in the machinery... Before we try to use it for ourselves, we've invested funds for repairs of the machine..."
-----"January 29th, 2007... We've found out who the last person was to be sent through this machine... Josh Cronen, an Agent of the UCA..."
-----"September 16th, 2007... After almost a years work, we believe we have finally got this device working... Though to be safe, we have decided to send one of our most able Agents through the portal with the same coordinates as the last use, perhaps even find out where this Josh Cronen is... Winnipeg, Manitoba. In Canada... Nathan will be departing later today after some safety precautions have been taken...
This is all I can remember... My memory of the events were simply wiped... I can barely remember anything before the year 2006. It doesn't matter, though. Knowing whether or not I can get back doesn't, either, for at the moment that idea seems out of the question. I will just have to enjoy my time here. About that Josh Cronen character... I'm assuming that it was my mission to find this man, but what to do when that happened I can not remember. Kill him, maybe. Maybe not. Until then, I guess...
Level 0 - I found some white ink that I’ve decided to use to write tales of my early adventures in Althanas.