Nyla Diachenko | Imperium | Guard Scout

[Nyla Diachenko]

CHARACTER NAME OVERVIEW » NAME: Nyla Diachenko » ALIAS: Little-foot » AGE: 18 and 1 month » GENDER: Female » AFFILIATION: Imperium Of Man | Astra-Millitarum - 114th Corinthean Guard Regiment  » OCCUPATION: Imperial Guard Scout  » FACE CLAIM: @gray-Skull » PLAYED BY: tiredspanish PROFILE THEIR ASPECT Nyla is a lean individual, her body is naturally skinny and scrawny in nature, and with a small petit form (5’5”) it is far easier to distinguish her as scrawny than it is athletic or lean in muscle. The only thing making up for this is the padded uniform and the simple flak armour; which helps build up a profile and hides her form relatively well.   Nyla is young, and that is simply not just a statement. Nyla’s appearance is mostly devoid from imperfections, or the “struggle”. Her face is young and pretty, her eyes bright and full of youthful wonder. Her face is freckled and her eyes are a vibrant green that has a slight glow under the right light exposure. Her black hair is short and messy — so messy in fact one would need 3 brushes to get rid of the knots and the split ends of her hair.  Nyla’s body albeit petit has its fair share of scars, whether from accidentally brushing against a piece of rusty sharp pipe-infrastructure or whether from dealing with the local rabid dogs — her body is an elaborate painting of scars depicting the day to day of the unlucky billions residing within the Hiveworlds. Noteworthy Features » Freckles » Youthful face » Bodily scars » Lack of much muscle definition  » Her eyes  THEIR PERSONA Nyla is an imperial citizen. Not zealous, and neither evil — she feels for others and from time to time struggles to see the vision of the Emperor. Not because she does not believe he exists; but simply because life oftentimes gets incredibly overwhelming and feels like she is in this torn galaxy on her own without something or someone to maintain her upright. It is one of the reasons she joined the Guard, she hoped they would straighten her out and make her self-reliable, make her a-new so she could survive this wretched existence far better.  Nyla attempts to be optimistic, however she does see when things just aren’t going well and will stay like this for a while. The best she can do is to endure the day to day in hopes she gets to see her shoddy but cozy cot and her 2 rations which are slightly better than just “edible”.  Her keen ability to just keep going is honestly inspiring, even when the entire weight of the immaterium is falling down upon her shoulders she manages to find a way through to just live and endure. It’s the least an imperial citizen can do in this accursed existence. » POSITIVE TRAITS ✔ Creative ✔ Compassionate  ✔ Genuine ✔ Forgiving » NEGATIVE TRAITS ✘ Timid ✘ Fearful ✘ Anxious ✘ Insecure » LIKES ✔ A decent meal ✔ Soft quilts ✔ Acoustic Music ✔ Nature » DISLIKES ✘ The Commissary ✘ Chaos ✘ Destroyed nature ✘ Frontline THEIR CONNECTIONS Allies » Kamara Justen Kamara Justen was an old priestess that often came to Nyla's Schola during the hour of prayer. She was a woman many aspired to be due to her devotion, charitable and kind-mannerism. Which was a lot more welcomed than other priests. » Maz Logran Maz is an ogryn in Nyla's squad that she got along with, the ogre of a man proving to be a reliable friend; who during times of doubts, or when Nyla was overtaken by attacks of anxiety and panic would help her get out from these episodes. She greatly appreciates his presence in the squad. » Mrs Tanashi Miss Tanashi was Nyla's Schola tutor, the woman was incredibly devoted towards individual growth and always pushed other students to be the best version of themselves. She pushed Nyla along the right path. Enemies » Commissar Lucius Lucius is a man that strikes fear into Nyla and also hatred. As the platoon commissar, he always aims to keep the platoon in check and ensure they are all brave of soul and mind and often severely punishes those who he considers; 'out of line'.  » Drill Instructor Matea Matea was once the most hated person by Nyla. The woman was tough and often abusive towards the Cadets, and even proved hostile or displeased towards those who had just made it to the Whiteshields. She screamed like a banshee and could take on five ogryns.. or so they say. » Unknown sniper from another Platoon There's a sniper hailing from another platoon that always puts Nyla's patience to the test. And Nyla aspires to be better than them. Whatever it takes. THEIR APTITUDES Nyla is a rather crafty girl, being able to adapt to her surroundings and improvise as need be or as the situation calls for it. She has incredibly problem solving skills, a common skill for scouts. Her ability to lead through terrain previously seen as impenetrable or nay-approachable shines through all the weaknesses that seem to bring her down. Her proficiency with a map is only matched by those higher in command, and her ability to follow tracks for miles seems to almost outmatch hounds that were bred PURELY for that very task.  Nyla's keen senses are what truly got her the scout position. A near unnatural ability to detect and identify the most minute detail that seems out of place; a snapped twig, a rock that was slightly shifted to the left, etc. Her hearing is also incredibly advanced - A recurring joke among her units is how Eldar would be jealous of Nyla's keen hearing which is incredibly fine tuned. This means she is able to hear things that would normally not be easily heard, at the slight cost that she is more susceptible to hearing damage and tinnitus.  » STRENGTHS ✔ Expert Improviser ✔ Excellent Tracker ✔ Gifted hearing ✔ Adept shooter » WEAKNESSES ✘ Fragile ✘ Physically Weak ✘ Easily Overwhelmed ✘ Anxious Abnormal Traits » Gifted Hearing Being able to hear things one normally wouldn't. Her hearing while being both advance and impressive makes it more fragile, if prolonged exposure to loud sounds may cause hearing damage. » Trait Name » Trait Name ACCOUTREMENTS THEIR WEAPONS » Lascarbine A shortened lasgun. The stock is replaced with a wire side folding stock whilst the barrel length is generally kept the same length as a standard lasgun. This lascarbine still holds a bayonet mount. » Standard Knife Bayonet  A 13.5 inch knife that can be affixed to a lasgun's bayonet mount and use it as, well, a bayonet. Can also be utilised as a standard blade or tool when needed. » Fists Left, right, goodnight. THEIR ARMOR 114th Corinthean Guard Scout Armour Scout's are often seen ahead of the main force, and often need to seem inconspicuous regarding terrain. However, uniform is everything. Corinthean Guard scout armour consists of a dark crimson fatigue shirt worn under a dulled yellow flak vest and black combat fatigue pants. Greaves and shin-guards are added as necessary, but always has kneepads. Nyla often ditches the crested helmet of the 114th, settling for a garrison kepi or patrol cap and a pair of goggles. THEIR EQUIPMENT » Magnoculars An advanced and powerful vision aid device that allows Nyla to magnify distant objects. This magnocular which is Scout Standard is able to give range read-outs, target location positioning and even take pict-captures for later use. » Smoke Grenades Guard-standard smoke grenades. An explosive that releases a dense cloud of smoke which obscures and totally blinds basic eyesight and optical systems.  » Standard Imperial Scout Regimental Kit A scout's standard equipment is the use of a light rucksack; often in the form of a simple lightweight pack that carries a scout's equipment, field rations and basic RECCE kit to survive outdoors for prolonged times. Contains LBE (Load Bearing Equipment), spare lascarbine magazines, some form of miscellaneous entertainment, rations and comprehensive medical aid. THEIR VEHICLES » DEPENDANT Depending on the situation, need and scenario a vehicle may be requisitioned for scouting purposes. » Vehicle Two » Vehicle Three BIOGRAPHY THE OLD AND THE DUMB YOUTH TO THE ARMY Nyla was fortunate to have been born in the upper-lower section of the hive. A section of the hive where bottom feeders fed on bottom feeders. Nyla's family were fortunate enough to live in a sector of the lower hives still regularly patrolled and marginally secure. Her parents being low-ranked workers in manufactorums or scribes. Nyla was fortunate enough to be enrolled in the local schola; where she and many fortunate youths were able to learn basic high gothic, mathematics and other essential skills to potentially make it further in life. Nyla was not the best of students, but she also did not cause too much mayhem and was obedient and well-behaved, at the very least. When outside of the Schola Nyla found herself in the middle layer of the hive, where she would often do menial labour. Serving as an incense lighter, a guide of pilgrims headed towards a local place of prayer and at times even got paid to put shine on the boots of the local zealous militants that overlooked holy sites. Life for the young youth was generally well spent, for a hivecity-er. She'd return home towards the later hours of the day just before her parents returned from their lowly jobs. While her family didn't posses much, they made due with what they did have and did well with it. Life was.. enjoyable! Well, for a hive. Family games such as 'Emperor-tag', and 'Terranpoly' were a family favourite - Her parents made life as enjoyable and as bright as they could for timid Nyla. Her father would often share stories about The Emperor - Often made up - Often true. He'd talk about His Space Marines, how a single one of them could take on a hundred hive-gangers, or how the Emperor would come at night to take the tooth that fell out to grant her a blessing. All fairy tales really. Now, when Nyla was seventeen she was conscripted into the 114th as needs arose for new members. Spending some time among the white-shield units before being formally placed into the standing regiment as a specialised scout thanks to track-record and evaluation. This is where it all begins!

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