(A/N): Hello Halo fans out there and welcome to my idea!
After playing Halo 4 and taking special notice of the Spartan OPs multiplayer episodic content, I thought to myself "Would it be a good idea to write a signup story for this?"
Here's my idea:
You the readers create your own soldier based on criteria I will show below. I want each soldier to be as unique as possible, meaning I don't want any kind of average Joe/Jane type character. I want creativity being put into this and once I get a few (maybe about 4 or 5 because SPARTAN teams aren't usually bigger than that), I'll write a story with all of them!
I don't know if it's a good idea or not but let me know what you guys think! I've been juggling the idea for years but once 343 started the SPARTAN OPs content, it struck home of just how it could work!
Anyway, this chapter is pretty much just submission rules to the story and please, if you're interested in having your character in this story, leave your submissions in a review! Let me know what you guys think of my idea and I hope you all enjoy!
Just so you know, this story takes place after Halo 4 and the Chief is back home and depending on you guys, I'll alter the story I've got planned out in my head! Anyways, without further ado and rambling, here's the sheet format I'm looking for!
Full Name: First and last name required. Middle name isn't necessary but adds some spice to the cake :)
Age: I want you guys to tell me at what age your character joined the military and the current age they are during my story.
Nationality: For the love of god, don't make em all American -_- I want variety here!
Appearance: How does your character look? Scars or bruises? Is he or she attractive or not so much? Be as detailed as possible here and feel free to go overboard (without writing a novel please xD)
Height: Self explanatory :P
Weight: Also self explanatory XP
Sex: Self explanatory x3
Personality: Again feel free to go overboard here because this section is probably what I'm most interested in. Again, no novels please but I'll give you all some leeway in writing a lot in this section (cause it will ultimately determine how your characters are presented after all xD)
Brief History: Where was your character from? Was he or she born during the War or before it? Throw in as much as you want here guys cause again it helps me think of how to portray your character.
Occupation: Yes your character is inevitably gonna become an ass kicking SPARTAN IV but what was he/she doing before that? ODST? High Ranking Officer? Baker?
Weapons: By this I mean what does your character specialize in and also what is their preferred loadout? I'm gonna follow the usual rules of two weapons only per character with the capacity to use any weapon they pick up just like in the average Halo game. Initially, I want UNSC weapons only but rest assured if they find a Carbine, they'll make good use of it.
Unique Skills: This part is what I'm probably gonna dread the most but I'll allow a maximum of TWO unique skills. Unique skills do not count for natural knowledge from things like occupations or experiences. For example, Mark used to be an engineering major and as such knows how things tick. Sarah used to be a pharmacist and as such has knowledge of drugs and how to use them effectively. Unique skills are things that your characters bring to the table that others do not. Now I'm not asking for godlike qualities like aimbot accuracy (as awesome as it sounds xD) but be creative guys!
Likes: Is there anything your character enjoys a lot? Food? Hobbies? Make em more human with these!
Dislikes: Same as above except what pisses em off/scares/makes em cry?
Opinion of the other members of the team: I'm gonna ask you guys to update this as the story goes along when more characters get in. This is very important because one of my major aims is to show the relationship between the SPARTANs. Do they dislike anyone? Do they admire? You decide!
Reason for Joining The UNSC Military: Why did your character join the military? Was it out of patriotism? They want to protect someone they love? You decide!
Name Of The Team: I'll be honest and say that I'm not entirely sure of a nice team name so I'm gonna let you guys throw in ideas for that! I'll be sure to read all your reviews and pick the most popular name (which means that if you guys see another team name that you like submitted by someone else, indicate that you like it). I'd try to come up with one on my own but it's a tad difficult to come up with something that isn't cheesy or already taken xD
Hope you guys like my idea and if so, please let me have some submissions!