IRP Name: Lucius Hopkins Age: 29 Height: 186cm Weight: 75 KG Biography:
Born and raised on Planet Los Angeles, I was exposed to ships at a young age. My father is a local mechanic who repairs and maintains freighters and transport. He originally hails from Detroit. My mother is Bretonian and works as a local teacher. I spent my teenage years helping my father with his business and repairing and maintaining freighters. Once I had completed my schooling I worked as a freelance pilot for hire. Shipping resources between local systems in an old Rhino freighter.
Due to the outbreak of hostilities between Liberty and other powers several years ago. I chose to enlist in the fleet as a reservist. I completed basic training in 823 AS on the Defender and Executioner heavy fighters. Like many reservists I have not seen significant front line action. My roles have mainly been local defence CAP's or convoy protection. As I am not a full time Navy Pilot currently I also still operate my Rhino freighter for income when I am not on assignment. I have recently been re-activated from the reserves yet again due to the Rhineland situation and given type training on the Guardian very heavy fighter due to the discontinuation of the older models. I have often wished to become a permanent member of the fleet however the situation for this to occur had never been forthcoming.
While I was on patrol yesterday I was contacted by some officers with the 5th Fleet and I was asked to assist them with some transport interdiction within the sectors upon the Rhineland border. Upon the completion of the patrol both the Commander of the Charger and an officer David Nelson suggested that I fill out an application for re-assignment. I guess they saw something in me that others have not.
What's your motivation for joining our fleet?: To defend the borders of Liberty. To provide support, protection and guidance to it's citizens and lawful pilots who fly within it's systems. I also wish to improve myself and if I can others through my actions. I also wish to uphold fairness and guide those who may find themselves on the wrong side of the law. Hardened criminals must be dealt with without quarter. However, those who make an honest mistake or are hoodwinked or misguided in some way can often be helped back to the correct path with compassion.
As I am not an overly agressive person by nature I find the more law enforcement focus of the 5th Fleet, with you being the military police more suited to my disposition. Though let it be said, although I do believe in the use of the olive branch rather than the sword. I do understand that the sword is sometimes needed and I am more than prepared to levy this when required.
OORP What kind of experience do you have on Discovery?: I re-joined discovery about three weeks ago after a 9 year absence. I have considerable roleplay experience although out of date.
