OOC INFORMATION Player: Chris Age: 26 Personal Journal:hurricane_chris Contact Info: E-mail: hurchris@ptd.net; AIM: HurricaneChris04; Plurk: HurricaneChris Other Charactors: n/a
IC INFORMATION Characters Name: Athrun Zala Age: 18 Canon Point: After Gundam SEED Destiny Final Plus Species: Human (Coordinator) Gender: Male (applies to both) Orientation: Heterosexual. In canon, Athrun had a "playful attraction" to Lacus and fell in love with Cagalli. He was also embarrassed by seeing Cagalli in her undergarments and Meer sleeping next to him in bed. He's never shown sexual attraction to other men.
History:http://gundam.wikia.com/wiki/Athrun_Zala Appearance:ZAFT red uniform | ZAFT flight suit | Alex Dino clothes (minus sunglasses) | Alex Dino sunglasses | FAITH flight suit | Orb admiral uniform | Orb flight suit Personality: Athrun is very much a person who lives by his beliefs. He signs up with ZAFT because he believes that Coordinators as a whole are under attack by the Earth Alliance, and fights for the same reason. Later, when the Archangel deserts the Earth Alliance, Athrun once again lets his beliefs dictate his actions and sides with the Three Ships Alliance. He does this despite the fact that it means going against his own father, because it's what he believes to be right. Then, again, during the Second Bloody Valentine War, he rejoins ZAFT because he believes that Blue Cosmos needs to be stopped, and feels that the ZAFT military is the best place in which to do that, then again leaves when he sees what Gilbert Durandal is really like.
At the same time, Athrun is not content to pick a belief and blindly follow it. Athrun searches for the truth. For the better part of both series, Athrun finds himself questioning what ZAFT is doing and what he is doing in ZAFT. When Lacus helps Kira steal the Freedom, Athrun decides to get to the bottom of Lacus's apparent betrayal rather than blindly follow his father's orders. This is also the driving force behind Athrun's decision to confront his father shortly after the Archangel and the Kusanagi leave Earth, and later leads him to search out Durandal's true goals.
Despite actively participating in two wars, Athrun is a pacifist at heart. Kira constantly says that Athrun once told him that he despises the whole idea of war, and this is true. He fights not because he wants to, but because he thinks he has to in order to protect his ideals and to bring about a quick, just end to the wars. Even then, he tries not to kill, though he's much less adamant about it than Kira is.
Off the battlefield, Athrun is somewhat quiet, but at the same time, mannerly and kindhearted. Athrun himself admits he's not the best at getting to know people, but he does try. He's been raised well, and normally tries to carry himself with dignity. He knows his manners, and always follows them when he deems the situation appropriate. Athrun also loves to make things. He made a robotic bird for Kira and a swarm of Haros for Lacus. Being a Coordinator, this comes easily to him.
Athrun's manners especially surface in his dealings with women. Athrun always approaches Lacus with the utmost dignity and respect, and treats her extremely well (Lacus's infamous swarm of Haros came to be because Athrun made one for her and she said she liked it). In this vein, he's also something of a prude. After a tense scene with Cagalli trying to steal his gun, Athrun's first act after the situation was defused was to turn away and ask her to put her clothes on (she had gotten them wet in an earlier mishap and they were hanging out to dry, so she was in her underwear). Then there was the time that he woke up to find Meer, asleep and wearing a nightie, in bed next to him. Athrun's reaction? Shout and scoot backwards, only to fall off the bed.
Last but not least, Athrun is loyal to his friends when it comes down to it. Athrun and Kira spent over half of the original series (and briefly in Destiny) on opposite sides of the war, but the entire time, each was hoping they could talk the other down and avoid killing each other. He holds his friends and comrades in very high regard, tries his hardest to keep them safe, and would be willing to lay down his life to ensure their survival. Abilites:Coordinator - Coordinators are people who underwent genetic surgery during the embryonic stage of development. On average, Coordinators are much more intelligent, have faster reflexes, greater endurance, and potential for physical strength, and much stronger immune systems than Naturals (people who did not receive such surgery). Athrun is a second-generation Coordinator, which means that he did not receive the surgery, but both of his parents did and he inherited their superior genes.
SEED Factor - The SEED, or Superior Evolutionary Element Destined factor, is a characteristic possessed by a select few people, including Athrun. Those who possess the SEED are capable of entering an enhanced mental state, known as SEED Mode, in which the person displays increased awareness and peak physical ability. While in SEED Mode, Athrun demonstrates heightened reflexes and exceptionally quick information processing; he can perform complex calculations in a matter of milliseconds. Athrun is capable of entering SEED Mode at will, but he must possess a strong conviction; too much doubt will lock him out of it.
Piloting skills - Athrun is a talented mobile suit pilot; arguably the best in the Cosmic Era timeline. He is one of only two people who have managed to defeat Kira in a duel, held off three Gundams piloted by Biological CPUs (Naturals given artifically-advanced skills) on his own, and defeated Shinn in a duel (which became one-sided when Athrun entered SEED Mode).
Firearm skills - Athrun is the best shot in the Cosmic Era timeline. He dislikes it, but he has a talent for handling guns, as evidenced when he shows Lunamaria his skills against the Minerva's target practice machine. He can accurately and repeatedly hit his targets, and on multiple occasions shoots his enemies' guns out of their hands while leaving little to no damage to the hand itself.
Robotics knowledge - Athrun is well-versed in mechanical engineering, electronics, and computer programming, all three of which are necessary for creating robotic pets. So far he's created a bird for Kira and approximately a dozen Haros for Lacus.
Martial arts skill - Athrun is well-versed in self-defense. When fighting, he prefers to let his opponent move first, then counter with joint locks and submission holds. Other:
Third Person: Whenever Athrun stopped to think about it, he could hardly believe it himself. After he and Cagalli broke up, part of him doubted that he could ever find another woman to love again. But that was before he came to Holly Heights, before he met the woman assigned to him as his wife. And not only had Athrun fallen in love with the woman, but he was about to take her out on a date to mark their anniversary of arriving here in this town.
Athrun sat in his living room, wearing a dress shirt, pants, socks, shoes, and tie and gazing out the window. As he waited for his wife to get ready and for the children to come down to say good-bye to for the evening, he thought back. Their first meeting had been an eventful one, and one that Athrun would likely never forget. At the time, it had seemed like someone was playing games with him, with his wife having shown up wearing a wedding dress of all things. That had only marked the beginning of the relationship they would cultivate, and despite the shouting, the teasing, and the other troubles they had faced, they had grown to love one another.
The sound of a closing door upstairs drew Athrun out of his train of thought, and he stood up. That was either his wife or one of the kids coming down the stairs. Either way, it was time to get ready to go.
OTHER Housing Request?: I would like him to be placed in a house with Sheryl Nome as his wife. Did you read the rules and FAQ?: Yep!
Athrun Zala | Mobile Suit Gundam SEED | Reserved
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IC INFORMATION
Characters Name: Athrun Zala
Age: 18
Canon Point: After Gundam SEED Destiny Final Plus
Species: Human (Coordinator)
Gender: Male (applies to both)
Orientation: Heterosexual. In canon, Athrun had a "playful attraction" to Lacus and fell in love with Cagalli. He was also embarrassed by seeing Cagalli in her undergarments and Meer sleeping next to him in bed. He's never shown sexual attraction to other men.
History: http://gundam.wikia.com/wiki/Athrun_Zala
Appearance: ZAFT red uniform | ZAFT flight suit | Alex Dino clothes (minus sunglasses) | Alex Dino sunglasses | FAITH flight suit | Orb admiral uniform | Orb flight suit
Personality: Athrun is very much a person who lives by his beliefs. He signs up with ZAFT because he believes that Coordinators as a whole are under attack by the Earth Alliance, and fights for the same reason. Later, when the Archangel deserts the Earth Alliance, Athrun once again lets his beliefs dictate his actions and sides with the Three Ships Alliance. He does this despite the fact that it means going against his own father, because it's what he believes to be right. Then, again, during the Second Bloody Valentine War, he rejoins ZAFT because he believes that Blue Cosmos needs to be stopped, and feels that the ZAFT military is the best place in which to do that, then again leaves when he sees what Gilbert Durandal is really like.
At the same time, Athrun is not content to pick a belief and blindly follow it. Athrun searches for the truth. For the better part of both series, Athrun finds himself questioning what ZAFT is doing and what he is doing in ZAFT. When Lacus helps Kira steal the Freedom, Athrun decides to get to the bottom of Lacus's apparent betrayal rather than blindly follow his father's orders. This is also the driving force behind Athrun's decision to confront his father shortly after the Archangel and the Kusanagi leave Earth, and later leads him to search out Durandal's true goals.
Despite actively participating in two wars, Athrun is a pacifist at heart. Kira constantly says that Athrun once told him that he despises the whole idea of war, and this is true. He fights not because he wants to, but because he thinks he has to in order to protect his ideals and to bring about a quick, just end to the wars. Even then, he tries not to kill, though he's much less adamant about it than Kira is.
Off the battlefield, Athrun is somewhat quiet, but at the same time, mannerly and kindhearted. Athrun himself admits he's not the best at getting to know people, but he does try. He's been raised well, and normally tries to carry himself with dignity. He knows his manners, and always follows them when he deems the situation appropriate. Athrun also loves to make things. He made a robotic bird for Kira and a swarm of Haros for Lacus. Being a Coordinator, this comes easily to him.
Athrun's manners especially surface in his dealings with women. Athrun always approaches Lacus with the utmost dignity and respect, and treats her extremely well (Lacus's infamous swarm of Haros came to be because Athrun made one for her and she said she liked it). In this vein, he's also something of a prude. After a tense scene with Cagalli trying to steal his gun, Athrun's first act after the situation was defused was to turn away and ask her to put her clothes on (she had gotten them wet in an earlier mishap and they were hanging out to dry, so she was in her underwear). Then there was the time that he woke up to find Meer, asleep and wearing a nightie, in bed next to him. Athrun's reaction? Shout and scoot backwards, only to fall off the bed.
Last but not least, Athrun is loyal to his friends when it comes down to it. Athrun and Kira spent over half of the original series (and briefly in Destiny) on opposite sides of the war, but the entire time, each was hoping they could talk the other down and avoid killing each other. He holds his friends and comrades in very high regard, tries his hardest to keep them safe, and would be willing to lay down his life to ensure their survival.
Abilites: Coordinator - Coordinators are people who underwent genetic surgery during the embryonic stage of development. On average, Coordinators are much more intelligent, have faster reflexes, greater endurance, and potential for physical strength, and much stronger immune systems than Naturals (people who did not receive such surgery). Athrun is a second-generation Coordinator, which means that he did not receive the surgery, but both of his parents did and he inherited their superior genes.
SEED Factor - The SEED, or Superior Evolutionary Element Destined factor, is a characteristic possessed by a select few people, including Athrun. Those who possess the SEED are capable of entering an enhanced mental state, known as SEED Mode, in which the person displays increased awareness and peak physical ability. While in SEED Mode, Athrun demonstrates heightened reflexes and exceptionally quick information processing; he can perform complex calculations in a matter of milliseconds. Athrun is capable of entering SEED Mode at will, but he must possess a strong conviction; too much doubt will lock him out of it.
Piloting skills - Athrun is a talented mobile suit pilot; arguably the best in the Cosmic Era timeline. He is one of only two people who have managed to defeat Kira in a duel, held off three Gundams piloted by Biological CPUs (Naturals given artifically-advanced skills) on his own, and defeated Shinn in a duel (which became one-sided when Athrun entered SEED Mode).
Firearm skills - Athrun is the best shot in the Cosmic Era timeline. He dislikes it, but he has a talent for handling guns, as evidenced when he shows Lunamaria his skills against the Minerva's target practice machine. He can accurately and repeatedly hit his targets, and on multiple occasions shoots his enemies' guns out of their hands while leaving little to no damage to the hand itself.
Robotics knowledge - Athrun is well-versed in mechanical engineering, electronics, and computer programming, all three of which are necessary for creating robotic pets. So far he's created a bird for Kira and approximately a dozen Haros for Lacus.
Martial arts skill - Athrun is well-versed in self-defense. When fighting, he prefers to let his opponent move first, then counter with joint locks and submission holds.
Other:
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First Person: Route 29 post list
Third Person: Whenever Athrun stopped to think about it, he could hardly believe it himself. After he and Cagalli broke up, part of him doubted that he could ever find another woman to love again. But that was before he came to Holly Heights, before he met the woman assigned to him as his wife. And not only had Athrun fallen in love with the woman, but he was about to take her out on a date to mark their anniversary of arriving here in this town.
Athrun sat in his living room, wearing a dress shirt, pants, socks, shoes, and tie and gazing out the window. As he waited for his wife to get ready and for the children to come down to say good-bye to for the evening, he thought back. Their first meeting had been an eventful one, and one that Athrun would likely never forget. At the time, it had seemed like someone was playing games with him, with his wife having shown up wearing a wedding dress of all things. That had only marked the beginning of the relationship they would cultivate, and despite the shouting, the teasing, and the other troubles they had faced, they had grown to love one another.
The sound of a closing door upstairs drew Athrun out of his train of thought, and he stood up. That was either his wife or one of the kids coming down the stairs. Either way, it was time to get ready to go.
OTHER
Housing Request?: I would like him to be placed in a house with Sheryl Nome as his wife.
Did you read the rules and FAQ?: Yep!