Character design contest #1

[CR4CK3RW0LF]

must.....comlete....ART!!!

sigh, im having a bit of an artist block... i suck at drawing jackets... i wear jackets all the time, HOW COULD I SUCK AT DRAWING JACKETS!!

lol, i will hopefully get done before the deadline XD

[Thomas Draco]

I guess I'll try this contest (though, I know I'll lose).

http://tomdracoryu.deviantart.com/art/Thomas-Ryusui-MS-Pilot-156545205

It's on my dA. I created the sketch today, but I uploaded it there, is that okay?

Here's a bio:

Name: Thomas Ryusui

Age: 19 (As of Assault)

Birthdate: 11/9/10 Years Before SF64

Race/Species: White-Skinned Draconian Dragon

Sex: Male

Height/Weight: 6' 0" 180 lbs.

Weapons: Blaster Pistol, Blaster Rifle (Black colored), claws, and a 2 foot long one-handed katana, with black fabric wrapped around the handle, mounted just above his tail.

Abilities: Expert swordsmanship skills, above average agility, short-term flight capabilites, fire breath, air/spacecraft piloting skills, mobile suit piloting skills, infantry skills.

Appearence: With white skin, wavy red hair, blue eyes, and blue wings growing out of his back: Thomas is your average Draconian Dragon. His usual, civilian attire consists of an un-zipped black jacket, a blue t-shirt, and a pair of either tan dress pants or tan cargo shorts, depending on the weather. His Cornerian Areospace Force officer's uniform has him in a light blue jacket, with black cuffs and various insigna and patterns stiched into it, and light blue pants. For combat he wears a black vest with various compartments for ammo, explosives, and other items, a camoflague patterned long-sleeve shirt, black pants, a belt with holsters and a sheath for his sword, and black boots.

Personality: Thomas is a hopeful, optimistic fellow. He's usually in a good mood everyday. He enjoys life, every bit of it. Although he's a happy individual, he can get very angry when provoked. He's also not above lashing out at somebody only when they deserve it, as Thomas follows a no-agression-when-not-needed lifestyle. Thomas is also very bright, as he studied astronomy in the Cornerian Military Academy's University after his officer's training. Although, he's smart, he can make mistakes that end up costing him or others, wherever it's on the battlefield or in civilian life.

Background: Born on Draconia, located in the Kinross System, part of the Lylat-Kinross binary system, Thomas enjoyed his life as a Draconian. That was until the day the Cornerians decided to pay the planet a peaceful visit. The Cornerian 4th Areospace fleet was escorting a exploration team in the system and they wanted to learn about Draconia. Thomas's father agreed to this an he let the Cornerians explore. Then all chaos broke out as the General of the 4th Fleet, Linx Luxo, opened fire on the Draconians from his flagship, as he thought some Draconians were plotting against him. The Draconians fought back, but many died in the massacure, as it wasn't until the Cornerian renforcements arrived to stop the mad General. Thomas and his father survived the attack, and they went with the Cornerians and became the Draconian Ambassadors to Corneria. Thomas's father joined the Cornerian Army and rose through the ranks to become the General of the 5th Aerospace fleet. Thomas joined the military as well, and became the head of the 150th Cornerian Fighter Wing. Thomas soon rose through the ranks of the Cornerian Areospace Force, and soon he became the Lt. General of the 5th Fleet, commanding an assault carrier (a Great Fox-like ship, but modified), and a few crusiers (the ships on the 1st level of Assault). After the Aparoid Invasion, the Star Fox Team had nowhere to stay, as the Great Fox was sacrificed by Peppy. The Lt. General stepped in and allowed the team to stay in his assault carrier as his only fighter wing.

Strengths: Smart and analytical, most of the abilites as noted before, and he's very strong physically. 

Weaknesses: Easily exausted when it comes to running, his tank piloting skills are horrible, attractive women, and if he makes mistakes they usually are critical mistakes.

Vehicles: A Cornerian assault carrier named the Ryu, and a black mobile suit (think Gundam) named the C/XM-60 Dragoon (there's a picture of this on my dA too) which features an Mirror-Ion Wing System for propulsion, a C/W-160 Plasma Rifle, a beam sword, a hidden blade on the left arm that flips out, and a barrier projection system mounted in the chest.

[Asper Sarnoff]

Your submission is received Thomas. But you might want to include in the background description on how he got part of the SF team, which is what this contest is all about.

[Kalikimaka]

Here's my entry. Picture's a little rough around the edges (cobbled from my best sketches), don't know if I'll update it, though.

TEDDY LeBARON

50-Something Cornerian Gun Nut

Bio:

When Star Fox was looking at taking more ground assignments, Peppy recommended they recruit a specialist. His old acquaintance Teddy was once an infantryman for Corneria, leaving the service sometime after the Lylat Wars.

Outside of his war efforts, Teddy is known more for his appetite than his mind, and while he knows how weapons work, he can be recklessly devoted to them. But while his hair is graying, he still packs a punch in combat, and can be a handy ally.

Vehicle:

The Bear Claw is a modified cargo ship, and not designed for speed and maneuvering like the Arwing. Teddy compensates by arming it heavily, making it perfect for missions where striking first is key, rather than speed.

Function:

Teddy more often than not will sit out on flying missions unless called for, but remains on-hand to explain which weapons to use and when. He’s a good marksman and is best utilized as backup on the ground.

[Starfox mccloud15]

name: Diane Viper

age: 21

species: red fox

sex: female

origin: kew

bio: she was born in kew, of course, this poor, unsafe planet made her grow into a careful, but strong, and sometimes cold-blooded vixen, for her first years she lived like a burglar, stealing in order to live, she had an unbelievable skill for weapons from an early age, when she was 6, her parents were killed by thieves, since then her attitude became even more careful and strong, even so she continued to steal for a living, but this time a feeling of justice was developing inside her...

when she was 14 she heard of Corneria, after stealing an aircraft, she fled to Corneria to live a better life, however, she felt that she had abandoned kew, she lived in corneria for 2 years, when she recieved an E-mail from an organization which was trying to make kew a safe and prosperous place, she returned to kew when she was 17, but this time under the organization's wing, which gave her weapons and money.

She participates in 'Project clearance'', which was organized by her group in order to eliminate all the ''scum'' from kew.

she knows Kursed, not to well, however, she knows of starfox, she actually would like to fly on a mission with them someday, after all, she just seeks justice!

Good at:

-excellent at ground based missions, she likes to go straigt into the action

-she can learn to do things very fast (fly new ships, or use new weapons)

-is smart at combat

-works very well with teammates

bad at:

-she can be sneaky, but not stealthy

-she gets very nervous when she is alone at enemy grounds

-she gets over confident sometimes

-she is sometimes stubborn

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she uses a sleek fighter, It's small and swift, and is excellent at planetary missions, very maneuverable and fast, however, the ship's parameters go down a little bit for space missions (1 gun is useless in space), but it's still very usable in space missions

ship name: stilletto fighter

armed with: nova bombs, one small bullet machinegun and 4 plasma chainguns (2 on each side, mounted in a base behind the engines)

engine: dual Mk - 47 plasma jet/propulsion engines (one on each wing, behind the plasma chainguns) and one standard space flight engine behind the cockpit.

the ship is the common ship used by her organization

Gun:

she uses a standard Boltok pistol (revolver), she can larn to use most of the weapons if instructed properly however.

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submission improved.

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[Guest FoXXX]

Awesome drawings SF15 :D

[Starfox mccloud15]

Awesome drawings SF15

ask for something if you want, I'm kinda busy right now so I will take time..

thanks :D

[Thomas Draco]

Your submission is received Thomas. But you might want to include in the background description on how he got part of the SF team, which is what this contest is all about.

Sorry, didn't notice that was a rule. Thought it was just a design contest. Oh well, I edited it, so it should be fine now.

[Braux]

Name:  “Specter”, some call him “Karl”

Age: 24

Species: Some lizard of sorts

Sex: Male

Origin: Titana

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Possible role: Scout/sniper

Born on the desert climate of Titana, and raised in your average household. He found that he had exceptional marksmanship skills when drafted by the Cornerian Army during the 2nd Venomarian wars. Not to mention his natural ability for stealth and ability to adapt to any climate made him a master of scouting and sniping missions. Soon the wars ended and looking for work, Specter signed himself as a solider of fortune.

He joined team Starfox a small time after the Anglar invasion, little known is that Specter is also a decent pilot.

His ships Is simple, yet effective, a modified Cornerian fighter, with the wing lasers replaced with smaller rapidfire blasters in the front, and 2 smart-missile launchers hidden in the fuselage, so the ship is able to sacrifice firepower for stealth. (will post a picture later.)

[CR4CK3RW0LF]

COMPLETE!!! however i do plan on creating a character sheet..

Deviantart page: http://cr4ck3rfox.deviantart.com/art/StarFox-Armada-Lucas-Grey-156681772

Full Veiw (8x11):

Name: Lucus Grey

Age: 20

Race/Species: Wolf/Fox (wolf being the dominate allele, his outward appearance being that of a wolf)

Sex: Male

Height/Weight: 5'10"

Weapons: Standard Cornerian Issue

Abilities: thanks to inherited fox gene, he has the ability to use Fox Fire, experiences some unusual displays of Cerinian powers.

Description: His fur is a light bluish hue with black fur following the contours of his eyes, per the new official Cornerian ARTags (augmented reality tags) located on his right shoulder, it display an intricate design to act as a virtual thumbprint for interface with all post-Aparoid technology. Assigned to every enlisted member of the Cornerian army, he sports a orange and blue flight suit with a woodland digital camoflauge flight jacket. most of the color spectrum of the overall character is dark shades and unsaturated colors.

Background: Both biological parents are unknown, adopted by the skilled Cornerian pilot Bill Grey. After the tragic loss of Bill during a skirmish on venom during its golden age under the rule of Dash Bowman, custody was transfered to Bill's closest friend and ex pilot of the Starfox team, Fox McCloud (note this is part of my fanfiction, hopefully i should have the Forward and Prelude done before long, clearing things up a bit.)

Strengths: Displays adequite piloting ability solo and as part of a team, experienced foot soldier, as well as a great Landmaster record. The forementioned Fox Fire abilities, he is unaware of his Cerinian powers, which are also unstable.

(most telepathy/clairvoyance is interpreted through night terrors and dizzy spells.) Excels in Mechanics.

Weaknesses: Unstable Cerinian powers, sketchy past leaves him sensitive to mentions of his origins. A bit of a loner, he likes to keep people at a distance. A bit gullable due to his kindhearted nature. Not exactly a natural born pilot or leader, yet he does the best he can. Sleep Deprivation due to night terrors usually results in extended fatigue as well as a slow recovery from injuries. Related to the McCloud family gives mixed messages from general populace, as well as a fond hatred by Star Wolf.

Seeing as how the topic has him placed in StarFox, not really sure if he would be good in starfox. of course this is assuming that starfox is whole like after assault kind of thing (technically my character wouldnt exist at the time, but i digress...)

his thoughts are that of a leader, he might conflict with fox a few times, however he is loyaly is one of his strong suits. his listing as a pilot will definately make him a contribution to the team, however his weaknesses might be a little encombersome for the team..

[Asper Sarnoff]

@Kalikimaka

Submission received. I've got to say, he looks really cool! Somewhat how I'd imagine an anthro TF2 Heavy.

@Starfox McCloud 15

Submission received. And a good one at that.

@Braux

Submission is in. Good work!

@Crackerwolf

Recieved. Great work!

@Everyone!!!

I just started working yesterday on my own submission. Due to that, I can't longer be an impartial judge. I'll thus personally gather a board that can decidede the winner of this contest. Due to the surprisingly large number of submission, we migth end up doing second and thrid place as well.

[Vy'drach]

Heh, had to fix a slight typo for my guy, and add an identifying feature I forgot to include. And if I can't finish my fan fic by the deadline (32 1/2 handwritten pages, and still not up to meeting the Star Fox team yet lol), and the parts I am leaving out of the bio makes an impact on the judging, I will share them with the judges, I just don't want to spoil the story for the majority of my potential readers, as there is no point to a story if you know what happens.

[Thomas Draco]

@Kalikimaka

Submission received. I've got to say, he looks really cool! Somewhat how I'd imagine an anthro TF2 Heavy.

@Starfox McCloud 15

Submission received. And a good one at that.

@Braux

Submission is in. Good work!

@Crackerwolf

Recieved. Great work!

@Everyone!!!

I just started working yesterday on my own submission. Due to that, I can't longer be an impartial judge. I'll thus personally gather a board that can decidede the winner of this contest. Due to the surprisingly large number of submission, we migth end up doing second and thrid place as well.

I changed mine up.

[Vy'drach]

A few more edits on mine, I'm kind of adding things here and there as I write the fanfic, such as the name of his main ship.

[Asper Sarnoff]

I've sent out invitations to the people that proposed themself to the position of judges, as well as a few other I think would make great judges. 5 in total.

If you haven't got an invitation, but would like to run for the position of judge, then send me a PM.

You can naturally not be both a participant in the contest and a judge at the same time.

Also, please refrain from posting in this topic if it isn't a submission, or a message that you have edited your submission.

[Kursed]

for  help with judging can we get a collection of all the submissions? I think that would greatly aid any of the judges.I failed at that attemped :P

[Asper Sarnoff]

for  help with judging can we get a collection of all the submissions? I think that would greatly aid any of the judges.I failed at that attemped

Well, once the deadline is out, I guess I could make a post with links directly to the post with submissions to make the job easier for the judges.

[Kursed]

Well, once the deadline is out, I guess I could make a post with links directly to the post with submissions to make the job easier for the judges.

welL what I ment is one post will all the subbmission in them which i tried to do and failed.

[Starfox mccloud15]

for  help with judging can we get a collection of all the submissions? I think that would greatly aid any of the judges.I failed at that attemped

that is a very good idea.

[Asper Sarnoff]

My submission

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Name: Arjana Malaika

Sex: Female

Age: Born 16 years before Lylat Wars. 26 years when she joined Starfox.

Species: Panther, or black leopard to be specific.

Orgin: Katina

Appearance:

5, 10" tall, fit and quite curved build. Incredibly gracefull and flexible.

Green eyes, pitch black fur. On missions, she dresses in a dark jumpsuit, leather jacket, tall boots, red helmet and with a green scarf around her neck.

Personality:

Easygoing, lighthearted and quite cocky, always with a sly smile on her face. But also higly empathic and caring. Easy to like, impossible to hate.

Background:

Born into slavehood on a backwater region of Katina, Arjana seemingly had no future before her.

Luckily for her, her looks made syre she was spared from the hard labour under the baking sun of Katina, which is sure to kill even the strongest in a couple of years, and became a part of a belly-dancing troup for a local warlord.

Her mother died to the hardships the work when Arajana was only ten, and she had never known who her father is.

Luck again proved to be on her side several years. Just after she had turned 16, and would have gained a less desirable rank in the slave hiarchy, Katina was liberated from the occupying Venomian forces, and the Andross-sympathising warlord was overthrown, leaving her and the other slaves free, as all people should be.

With the whole galaxy in front of her, the only thing she could think of were the team of mercenaries that had spearheaded Katinas liberation, the four pilots which soared in the sky without chains or whips to worry about. Starfox.

She managed to work her way on a freight cruiser to Corneria, where she got accepted into the Cornerian Flight Academy. Here, she became the best student in her class and graduated a few years later with top grades, and was immediatly recruited by the CDF.

Before the Aparoid invasion, she had been given command over an elite squadron of the CDF, and proved herself several times when she lead her team to vicotry against superior enemy forces. Particulary her deeds during the defence of the Beltino orbital gate over Corneria, where her kill ratio were only surpassed by Falco Lombardi and Fox McCloud, didn't go unnoticed. After the Aparoid queen had been defeated, she was invited by the Starfox team to fly under the mark of the winged fox, an offer she gladly accepted.

Other facts:

• Often enjoy teasing Falco Lombardi, as somewhat of a backlash over how he have treated Slippy Toad over the years.
  
  
• Have been approcahed by Panther Caruso of Starwolf on several ocasions, and despite being seemingly not immune to his romantic offencives, they have keept their relationships strictly professional till this date.
  
• Is on very good foothing with her teammates, and have become best friends with Katt Monroe.
  
• Is one of only eleven pilots to have received the Medal of Valour, the highest ranking military decoration awarded by the Cornerian governement.
  

I decided against my better judgement to make a 360 degree rotating animation of the character. Something I've regretted trough many, many late hours of work. It's fairly big. 16 MB in fact, so it will load veeeeryyyy slooooooowlyyy.

Click on the picture itself, or "download" on the left to the picture to view the animation.

And again I ask the judges to not only look on the illustrations when determining the winner.

http://asper-sarnoff.deviantart.com/art/Animation-Project-2-157146880

[Kursed]

Now just because of panther i'm not going to say all black cats are perverted another good submission.

[Vy'drach]

Nice one Asper, just the last name makes me lawl due to its similarity to two Greek swear words.

[Caat01]

hey wow, looks amazing Asper

really nice work!

[Asper Sarnoff]

Thanks everybody. The deadline is looming close now, and I'd advice those who have yet to submit to do so at once, and for the judge board to start planning the judging process.

So far the judges are:

Julius Quasar

Kursed

DRL

Mr. Foxer

Nice one Asper, just the last name makes me lawl due to its similarity to two Greek swear words.

It is? Well, both her names are of African orgin, and with a meaning to them.

[Starfox mccloud15]

mine's ready