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==Biography==
 
==Biography==
 
====Childhood====
 
====Childhood====
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Joshua was born to parents Michael and Alexandria Rummel in 2984, just outside of [[Enaj]], [[Sivad]]. The second child of four, he grew up in the suburbs of [[Sivad]]'s capitol city and was active in sports through out school. His mother is a teacher at his primary school, and his father works as a maintenance technician for [[Sivtek]]. Both parents spent much of their time involved in their work, leaving his sister, Sandra, to look after Josh and his brothers. It forged a close bond between Joshua and her that lasts even to this day.
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Joshua was born to parents Michael and Alexandria Rummel in 2984, just outside of Enaj, [[Sivad]]. The second child of four, he grew up in the suburbs of [[Sivad]]'s capitol city and was active in sports through out school. His mother is a teacher at his primary school, and his father works as a maintenance technician for Sivtek. Both parents spent much of their time involved in their work, leaving his sister, Sandra, to look after Josh and his brothers. It forged a close bond between Joshua and her that lasts even to this day.
  
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His family was semi-religious, attending services on Sundays. However, early into secondary school, Joshua came to invest himself more into the [[Church of Sivad]], becoming a fairly devout follower of Christ. He feels a strong dedication to God and His Word that pervades all else.
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His family was semi-religious, attending services on Sundays. However, early into secondary school, Joshua came to invest himself more into the Church of Sivad, becoming a fairly devout follower of Christ. He feels a strong dedication to God and His Word that pervades all else.
 
====Education====
 
====Education====
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His grandfather, a marine in the [[Homeland Naval Service]], used to regale him with tales of camaraderie and daring. These stories stuck with Joshua, and in the steps of his grandfather, he entered into the [[Homeland Navel Academy]]. His grandfather, who originally joined when it was still the [[Royal Naval Service]], preferred to still refer to it as such. Raised with this indoctrination, the restoration to the [[Royal Naval Academy]] was a welcome change to Josh compared to some of the students.
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His grandfather, a marine in the Homeland Naval Service, used to regale him with tales of camaraderie and daring. These stories stuck with Joshua, and in the steps of his grandfather, he entered into the Homeland Navel Academy. His grandfather, who originally joined when it was still the Royal Naval Service, preferred to still refer to it as such. Raised with this indoctrination, the restoration to the Royal Naval Academy was a welcome change to Josh compared to some of the students.
  
 
In the fall of 3003, a year into his Academy training, the Sivadian military made a dramatic change in naval doctrine. For the first time in several centuries, Sivad was deploying fighters. Though he initially trained as a marine, the new fighter group intrigued him. Within weeks he had signed up for training with the Volunteer Fighter Group. He found he liked the fighters, and he enjoyed being part of something new.
 
In the fall of 3003, a year into his Academy training, the Sivadian military made a dramatic change in naval doctrine. For the first time in several centuries, Sivad was deploying fighters. Though he initially trained as a marine, the new fighter group intrigued him. Within weeks he had signed up for training with the Volunteer Fighter Group. He found he liked the fighters, and he enjoyed being part of something new.
  
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He was rather studious during his time in the Academy and also displayed an almost natural ability with the fighters. He would have made top honors if it were not for the fact his grandfather died in battle during the [[Birthright War]]. It devastated and plagued him with doubts about being in the military. Laxing in his studies out of depression, he was nearly kicked out of the program. Through the mercy of an instructor who realized what was going on, Joshua eventually made a full recovery from his bout of depression and got back on track. During this rough period, he developed a penchant for chess and pocket billiards that helped him cope. He finished the program eighth in the class. His brother, William, also joined the RNS, as an intelligence officer.
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He was rather studious during his time in the Academy and also displayed an almost natural ability with the fighters. He would have made top honors if it were not for the fact his grandfather died in battle during the Birthright War. It devastated and plagued him with doubts about being in the military. Laxing in his studies out of depression, he was nearly kicked out of the program. Through the mercy of an instructor who realized what was going on, Joshua eventually made a full recovery from his bout of depression and got back on track. During this rough period, he developed a penchant for chess and pocket billiards that helped him cope. He finished the program eighth in the class. His brother, William, also joined the RNS, as an intelligence officer.
  
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====Personality====
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====The Rifting====
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He's honest, blunt at times and willing to speak his mind. This isn't to say he leaks information like a broken faucet, but that he simply can't lie. He's quite capable of telling half truths or just keeping his mouth shut. However, his body language occasionally gives him away. If captured, he isn't considered a risk since lying isn't encouraged in resistance techniques anyway.
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During the wide-spread rift occurrence in normal space, Joshua was on patrol from the Sivadian carrier, HMS Majestic. He never returned. Despite a lengthy search, no trace of him or his craft was found, but his wingman was. Cockpit data and camera showed evidence of a rift and it was assumed that the vessel feel prey to the rift.
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In Hiverspace, he was found floating in a disabled Spitfire, half alive, living on the rations in his survival kit. Life support and powerplant were still intact, along with most of the central systems. Unfortunately, systems with external sensors such as comms and navigation were partially fried along with much of the electrical buses associated with them. The hull was scorched and some panels were crumpled, along with several of the missiles still clinging to pylons. He had no idea how long he'd been drifting.
  
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He upholds the rules and regulations of the [[Royal Naval Aerospace Squadron]] and their code of honor insofar as they do not conflict with his Christian morals. He imagines he would willingly give his life for the Service, but that has yet to be proven. Many of the personnel under him find him to be strict and often unbending. Discipline is essential on the battle field in his mind, as has often proved true in his experience.
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====Comorro Station and Life Without The Service====
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Joshua spent a while recovering aboard Comorro Station in its hospital, dehydrated and malnourished. Disoriented by the ordeal, he struggled to adapt to his new surroundings, brushing it off as hallucinations or a bad dream he had yet to wake up from. Once released from the hospital, he wandered the station, seeking to make sense of what had happened.
  
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He has a sarcastic, dry wit, which he sometimes takes out on those in his charge, much to their chagrin. He is not above pulling minor pranks or making the occasional sarcastic remark. While he used to smile before every mission as a green pilot, time has worn him down and forced him to be more serious in going to combat. It's no longer just something for a thrill, it's a duty. Several incidents have driven that point home, the first being his capture at Nocturn, followed by several close calls in combat.
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He initially sought to have his Spitfire repaired, but soon gave up on the idea when expenses proved to be prohibitive. Eventually, he gave up all hope of ever returning home and became a regular amongst the local bars, talking of his glory days to whoever would listen. He supported himself with odd jobs around the station.
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====Personality====
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He's honest, blunt at times and willing to speak his mind. This isn't to say he leaks information like a broken faucet, but that he simply can't lie. He's quite capable of telling half truths or just keeping his mouth shut. However, his body language occasionally gives him away.
  
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His faith is a big part of who he is. He's unashamed to mention it, though he has learned to keep quiet in most cases to avoid violent confrontations. If he sees an opening, he will speak as God moves him. Often, he enjoys debating with the chaplain on theological matters.
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Despite his time in Hiverspace, he still attempts to uphold the rules and regulations of the Royal Naval Aerospace Service and their code of honor in his daily life, and still prefers acquaintances address him as Squadron Leader Rummel. It's a practice found odd by the locals and even odder by fellow refugees of the rifting.
  
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In his quarters sit several pictures of his family and his girlfriend, Alicia, to whom he is hopelessly devoted to. He will gladly talk about her when the conversation turns to those back home. During leave periods, he enjoys being with her. She's what keeps him sane most times. He also wedges her photo into any available cranny on his fighter's consoles. Along with a short prayer, kissing his photo constitutes his usual ritual before each launch.
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He has a sarcastic, dry wit and is not above pulling minor pranks or making the occasional sarcastic remark; though the remarks have become more cutting. His jovial manor has disappeared since the rifting and his outlook has become more serious and grim. His faith has waned during his time in Hiverspace and he's become more cynical and bitter after being stripped of everything he held dear. Lack of fellow Sivanglicans or services have played a part as well. In his darkest moments, he takes to the bars to forget the past.
  
 
====Service====
 
====Service====
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After graduating from the [[Royal Naval Academy|Academy]], he was assigned to the [[RNAS 807th Squadron|807th Fighter Squadron]] and stationed aboard [[HMS Regreb Bay]] as a Pilot Officer. He served under [[Eckhart|Commander Simon Eckhart]], and was brought aboard the ship during the diplomatic mission to [[New Luna]]. The [[Nocturn]] Incident was his first mission — during which he was captured by [[Morden'kamir]] and subsequently released. But not before he was given a message to tell the world. Through some bungling on his end, the message was delayed, causing some controversy within the interplanetary community. Promoted to Squadron Leader and assigned as commander of the 807th Squadron aboard HMS Indefatigable. In the summer of 3007, he was again stationed aboard HMS Regreb Bay as the commander of her flight bay and given his choice of pilots to bring with him. The vessel was tasked with assisting the OATO fleet with a primary mission in reconnaissance. The vessel was later destroyed in action at the [[Battle of Waldheim]] during the Phyrrian organicide conflict. Joshua was able to escape before the destruction, along with most of the officers. After languishing aboard Hancock Station for several months he was sent back to Sivad to reassemble the 807th as well as to oversee construction of a new carrier vessel, but soon after it was felt that he was more valuable, with his recent war knowledge, as a professor and flight instructor to cadets.
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After graduating from the Academy, he was assigned to the 807th Fighter Squadron and stationed aboard HMS Regreb Bay as a Pilot Officer. He served under Commander Simon Eckhart, and was brought aboard the ship during the diplomatic mission to New Luna. The Nocturn Incident was his first mission — during which he was captured by Morden'kamir and subsequently released. But not before he was given a message to tell the world. Through some bungling on his end, the message was delayed, causing some controversy within the interplanetary community. Promoted to Squadron Leader and assigned as commander of the 807th Squadron aboard HMS Indefatigable. In the summer of 3007, he was again stationed aboard HMS Regreb Bay as the commander of her flight bay and given his choice of pilots to bring with him. The vessel was tasked with assisting the OATO fleet with a primary mission in reconnaissance. The vessel was later destroyed in action at the Battle of Waldheim during the Phyrrian organicide conflict. Joshua was able to escape before the destruction, along with most of the officers. After languishing aboard Hancock Station for several months he was sent back to Sivad to reassemble the 807th as well as to oversee construction of a new carrier vessel, but soon after it was felt that he was more valuable, with his recent war knowledge, as a professor and flight instructor to cadets.
  
 
====Service Record====
 
====Service Record====
 
{|
 
{|
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| 3006.MAR.11
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| 7 JUN 3005
 
| -
 
| -
−
| Assigned to the [[HMS Regreb Bay]]
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| Graduated from Royal Naval Academy
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 3006.MAR.24
+
| 7 JUN 3005
 
| -
 
| -
−
| [[Nocturn]], Nocturn Incident
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| Commissioned Flight Lieutenant
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 3006.APR.24
+
| 11 MAR 3006
 
| -
 
| -
−
| [[Quaquan]], Investigation of Morden'kamir
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| Assigned to the HMS Regreb Bay
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 3006.APR.29
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| 24 MAR 3006
 +
| -
 +
| Nocturn, Nocturn Incident
 +
|-
 +
| 24 APR 3006
 +
| -
 +
| Quaquan, Investigation of Morden'kamir
 +
|-
 +
| 29 APR 3006
 
| -
 
| -
 
| [[Val Shohob]], Life scan mission to monitor possible activity on the planet's surface
 
| [[Val Shohob]], Life scan mission to monitor possible activity on the planet's surface
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 3006.MAY.01
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| 1 MAY 3006
 
| -
 
| -
 
| [[Val Shohob]], Planetside expedition to search for signs of Eye Mordecai
 
| [[Val Shohob]], Planetside expedition to search for signs of Eye Mordecai
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 3006.JUN.23
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| 23 JUN 3006
 
| -
 
| -
−
| Promoted to the rank of Flight Lieutenant and given command of Echo Flight aboard [[HMS Regreb Bay]]
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| Promoted to the rank of Flight Lieutenant and given command of Echo Flight aboard HMS Regreb Bay
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 3006.JUL.02
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| 2 JUL 3006
 
| -
 
| -
 
| Outer Ikeopo System, Engaged and disabled CFF Trakkral. Trakkral crew scuttled her in attempt to destroy Sivadian assets nearby.
 
| Outer Ikeopo System, Engaged and disabled CFF Trakkral. Trakkral crew scuttled her in attempt to destroy Sivadian assets nearby.
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 3006.AUG.25
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| 35 AUG 3006
 
| -
 
| -
 
| L49 System, Assisted New Luna Militia personnel in defending Hancock Station against terrorist's attempts to destroy it.
 
| L49 System, Assisted New Luna Militia personnel in defending Hancock Station against terrorist's attempts to destroy it.
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 3006.DEC.04
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| 4 DEC 3006
 
| -
 
| -
−
| Reassigned to [[HMS Indefatigable]]
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| Reassigned to HMS Indefatigable
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 3007.JAN.15
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| 15 JAN 3007
 
| -
 
| -
 
| Freya System, Commanded 807th RNAS during large anti-piracy offensive in the Freya System. Pirate activity in the system was virtually eradicated.
 
| Freya System, Commanded 807th RNAS during large anti-piracy offensive in the Freya System. Pirate activity in the system was virtually eradicated.
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 3007.FEB.04
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| 4 FEB 3007
 
| -
 
| -
−
| Promoted to the rank of Squadron Leader and given command of the [[807th Royal Naval Aerospace Squadron]]
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| Promoted to the rank of Squadron Leader and given command of the 807th Royal Naval Aerospace Squadron
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 3007.MAR.07
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| 7 MAR 3007
 
| -
 
| -
 
| Ikeopo System, Intercepted IND Savior Haste on suspicion of terrorism and espionage.
 
| Ikeopo System, Intercepted IND Savior Haste on suspicion of terrorism and espionage.
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 3007.JUN.16
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| 16 JUN 3007
 
| -
 
| -
 
| Ikeopo System, Assisted badly damaged vessel into Sivadian territorial space.
 
| Ikeopo System, Assisted badly damaged vessel into Sivadian territorial space.
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 3007.JUN.18
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| 18 JUN 3007
 
| -
 
| -
 
| Deep Space, Assisted in offensive against rogue fleet destruction, hijacking, and kidnapping along Freya-Ikeopo trade route. IND Diamond Black disabled and captured, seven vessels destroyed. Two RNAS fighters lost.
 
| Deep Space, Assisted in offensive against rogue fleet destruction, hijacking, and kidnapping along Freya-Ikeopo trade route. IND Diamond Black disabled and captured, seven vessels destroyed. Two RNAS fighters lost.
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 3007.AUG.28
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| 28 AUG 3007
 
| -
 
| -
−
| Reassigned to [[HMS Regreb Bay]] to command allied squadron in deep space.
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| Reassigned to HMS Regreb Bay to command allied squadron in deep space.
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 3007.OCT.05
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| 5 OCT 3007
 
| -
 
| -
 
| Freya System, Encountered Phyrria fleet. HMS Regreb Bay lost with most hands, 21 vessels lost, 7 disabled, 47 fighters, 9 crippled, and 53 pilots lost. Waldheim destroyed. Freya System still in Sivadian possession. 24 Phyrrian vessels lost, 50 fighters lost, 30 sapper-craft lost.
 
| Freya System, Encountered Phyrria fleet. HMS Regreb Bay lost with most hands, 21 vessels lost, 7 disabled, 47 fighters, 9 crippled, and 53 pilots lost. Waldheim destroyed. Freya System still in Sivadian possession. 24 Phyrrian vessels lost, 50 fighters lost, 30 sapper-craft lost.
 
|-
 
|-
−
| 3007.OCT.05
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| 5 OCT 3007
 
| -
 
| -
−
| Aboard New Lunite Militia base Hancock Station, Tasked with repairing and commanding remainder of fighters. Reassignment pending.
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| Aboard New Lunite Militia base Hancock Station, tasked with repairing and commanding remainder of fighters. Reassignment pending.
 +
|-
 +
| 12 DEC 3007
 +
| -
 +
| Transferred with 807th RNAS back to Royal Naval Air Station – Enaj to oversee rebuild of squadron and production of new carrier.
 +
|-
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| 9 FEB 3008
 +
| -
 +
| Reassigned to Royal Naval Academy as professor of Squadron Tactics and Flight Theory, and flight instructor.
 +
|-
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| 10 JUN 3008
 +
| -
 +
| Reassigned to command 217th RNAS.
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|-
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| 9 JUL 3008
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| -
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| MIA after routine patrol. Presumed dead.
 
|}
 
|}
  
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''It wasn't long before the speculation and the suspicious glances to come my way. Many think I may be brainwashed, even working for the Kamir now. It's maddening.''
 
''It wasn't long before the speculation and the suspicious glances to come my way. Many think I may be brainwashed, even working for the Kamir now. It's maddening.''
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'''Further journal entries can be found in the [http://jtsforums.jointhesaga.com/showthread.php?t=832 forums]'''
 
  
 
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Latest revision as of 16:01, 5 June 2012

Joshua Alexander Rummel

Squadron Leader of the 807th RNAS

Joshua Rummel

[[Image:|none|240px|Joshua Rummel]]
Species or Race Human (Sivadian)
Gender Male
Height 177 cm (5'10")
Weight 69kg (153 Pounds)
Skin Color White
Hair Color Brown
Eye Color Blue
Biological Age 28
Date of Birth 2984.February.19
Enaj, Sivad, Normalspace
Died n/a
N/A
Spouse N/A
Residence Comorro Station
Profession Former Sivadian RNAS
Employer Random
Character name Joshua


Biography

Childhood

Joshua was born to parents Michael and Alexandria Rummel in 2984, just outside of Enaj, Sivad. The second child of four, he grew up in the suburbs of Sivad's capitol city and was active in sports through out school. His mother is a teacher at his primary school, and his father works as a maintenance technician for Sivtek. Both parents spent much of their time involved in their work, leaving his sister, Sandra, to look after Josh and his brothers. It forged a close bond between Joshua and her that lasts even to this day.

His family was semi-religious, attending services on Sundays. However, early into secondary school, Joshua came to invest himself more into the Church of Sivad, becoming a fairly devout follower of Christ. He feels a strong dedication to God and His Word that pervades all else.

Education

His grandfather, a marine in the Homeland Naval Service, used to regale him with tales of camaraderie and daring. These stories stuck with Joshua, and in the steps of his grandfather, he entered into the Homeland Navel Academy. His grandfather, who originally joined when it was still the Royal Naval Service, preferred to still refer to it as such. Raised with this indoctrination, the restoration to the Royal Naval Academy was a welcome change to Josh compared to some of the students.

In the fall of 3003, a year into his Academy training, the Sivadian military made a dramatic change in naval doctrine. For the first time in several centuries, Sivad was deploying fighters. Though he initially trained as a marine, the new fighter group intrigued him. Within weeks he had signed up for training with the Volunteer Fighter Group. He found he liked the fighters, and he enjoyed being part of something new.

He was rather studious during his time in the Academy and also displayed an almost natural ability with the fighters. He would have made top honors if it were not for the fact his grandfather died in battle during the Birthright War. It devastated and plagued him with doubts about being in the military. Laxing in his studies out of depression, he was nearly kicked out of the program. Through the mercy of an instructor who realized what was going on, Joshua eventually made a full recovery from his bout of depression and got back on track. During this rough period, he developed a penchant for chess and pocket billiards that helped him cope. He finished the program eighth in the class. His brother, William, also joined the RNS, as an intelligence officer.

The Rifting

During the wide-spread rift occurrence in normal space, Joshua was on patrol from the Sivadian carrier, HMS Majestic. He never returned. Despite a lengthy search, no trace of him or his craft was found, but his wingman was. Cockpit data and camera showed evidence of a rift and it was assumed that the vessel feel prey to the rift. In Hiverspace, he was found floating in a disabled Spitfire, half alive, living on the rations in his survival kit. Life support and powerplant were still intact, along with most of the central systems. Unfortunately, systems with external sensors such as comms and navigation were partially fried along with much of the electrical buses associated with them. The hull was scorched and some panels were crumpled, along with several of the missiles still clinging to pylons. He had no idea how long he'd been drifting.

Comorro Station and Life Without The Service

Joshua spent a while recovering aboard Comorro Station in its hospital, dehydrated and malnourished. Disoriented by the ordeal, he struggled to adapt to his new surroundings, brushing it off as hallucinations or a bad dream he had yet to wake up from. Once released from the hospital, he wandered the station, seeking to make sense of what had happened.

He initially sought to have his Spitfire repaired, but soon gave up on the idea when expenses proved to be prohibitive. Eventually, he gave up all hope of ever returning home and became a regular amongst the local bars, talking of his glory days to whoever would listen. He supported himself with odd jobs around the station.

Personality

He's honest, blunt at times and willing to speak his mind. This isn't to say he leaks information like a broken faucet, but that he simply can't lie. He's quite capable of telling half truths or just keeping his mouth shut. However, his body language occasionally gives him away.

Despite his time in Hiverspace, he still attempts to uphold the rules and regulations of the Royal Naval Aerospace Service and their code of honor in his daily life, and still prefers acquaintances address him as Squadron Leader Rummel. It's a practice found odd by the locals and even odder by fellow refugees of the rifting.

He has a sarcastic, dry wit and is not above pulling minor pranks or making the occasional sarcastic remark; though the remarks have become more cutting. His jovial manor has disappeared since the rifting and his outlook has become more serious and grim. His faith has waned during his time in Hiverspace and he's become more cynical and bitter after being stripped of everything he held dear. Lack of fellow Sivanglicans or services have played a part as well. In his darkest moments, he takes to the bars to forget the past.

Service

After graduating from the Academy, he was assigned to the 807th Fighter Squadron and stationed aboard HMS Regreb Bay as a Pilot Officer. He served under Commander Simon Eckhart, and was brought aboard the ship during the diplomatic mission to New Luna. The Nocturn Incident was his first mission — during which he was captured by Morden'kamir and subsequently released. But not before he was given a message to tell the world. Through some bungling on his end, the message was delayed, causing some controversy within the interplanetary community. Promoted to Squadron Leader and assigned as commander of the 807th Squadron aboard HMS Indefatigable. In the summer of 3007, he was again stationed aboard HMS Regreb Bay as the commander of her flight bay and given his choice of pilots to bring with him. The vessel was tasked with assisting the OATO fleet with a primary mission in reconnaissance. The vessel was later destroyed in action at the Battle of Waldheim during the Phyrrian organicide conflict. Joshua was able to escape before the destruction, along with most of the officers. After languishing aboard Hancock Station for several months he was sent back to Sivad to reassemble the 807th as well as to oversee construction of a new carrier vessel, but soon after it was felt that he was more valuable, with his recent war knowledge, as a professor and flight instructor to cadets.

Service Record

7 JUN 3005 - Graduated from Royal Naval Academy
7 JUN 3005 - Commissioned Flight Lieutenant
11 MAR 3006 - Assigned to the HMS Regreb Bay
24 MAR 3006 - Nocturn, Nocturn Incident
24 APR 3006 - Quaquan, Investigation of Morden'kamir
29 APR 3006 - Val Shohob, Life scan mission to monitor possible activity on the planet's surface
1 MAY 3006 - Val Shohob, Planetside expedition to search for signs of Eye Mordecai
23 JUN 3006 - Promoted to the rank of Flight Lieutenant and given command of Echo Flight aboard HMS Regreb Bay
2 JUL 3006 - Outer Ikeopo System, Engaged and disabled CFF Trakkral. Trakkral crew scuttled her in attempt to destroy Sivadian assets nearby.
35 AUG 3006 - L49 System, Assisted New Luna Militia personnel in defending Hancock Station against terrorist's attempts to destroy it.
4 DEC 3006 - Reassigned to HMS Indefatigable
15 JAN 3007 - Freya System, Commanded 807th RNAS during large anti-piracy offensive in the Freya System. Pirate activity in the system was virtually eradicated.
4 FEB 3007 - Promoted to the rank of Squadron Leader and given command of the 807th Royal Naval Aerospace Squadron
7 MAR 3007 - Ikeopo System, Intercepted IND Savior Haste on suspicion of terrorism and espionage.
16 JUN 3007 - Ikeopo System, Assisted badly damaged vessel into Sivadian territorial space.
18 JUN 3007 - Deep Space, Assisted in offensive against rogue fleet destruction, hijacking, and kidnapping along Freya-Ikeopo trade route. IND Diamond Black disabled and captured, seven vessels destroyed. Two RNAS fighters lost.
28 AUG 3007 - Reassigned to HMS Regreb Bay to command allied squadron in deep space.
5 OCT 3007 - Freya System, Encountered Phyrria fleet. HMS Regreb Bay lost with most hands, 21 vessels lost, 7 disabled, 47 fighters, 9 crippled, and 53 pilots lost. Waldheim destroyed. Freya System still in Sivadian possession. 24 Phyrrian vessels lost, 50 fighters lost, 30 sapper-craft lost.
5 OCT 3007 - Aboard New Lunite Militia base Hancock Station, tasked with repairing and commanding remainder of fighters. Reassignment pending.
12 DEC 3007 - Transferred with 807th RNAS back to Royal Naval Air Station – Enaj to oversee rebuild of squadron and production of new carrier.
9 FEB 3008 - Reassigned to Royal Naval Academy as professor of Squadron Tactics and Flight Theory, and flight instructor.
10 JUN 3008 - Reassigned to command 217th RNAS.
9 JUL 3008 - MIA after routine patrol. Presumed dead.

Journal

3006.MAR.14
I was sent to New Luna with orders to meet Commander Eckhart. Unfortunately he wasn't in so I started heading back for town. Somehow I found myself witness to a gun fight between two rather dubious looking chaps and hid behind a nearby crate. I didn't fancy risking that these characters would want a witness around.

In the tavern, I met Dame Ramlan. She's apparently the envoy sent by the Foriegn Office to smooth out this whole bit the SBS put us in. If tensions grow sour, I fancy they'll hang a reporter back in Enaj.

3006.MAR.17
We made way for Sivad today. The talks proved a smashing success. For some reason, Mr. Nelson was disposed and Commander Eckhart gave me orders to fly the Regreb Bay. A rather daunting task considering I am just a fighter pilot. The controls are the same, but the dynamics are rather quite different. I shall say however that I did a splendid job once I got the grasp of things. It is good to be home.
3006.MAR.21
I spent the day with my sister, Sandra, at a quaint coffee house in the Sanjuni Plaza. Soul Time Cafe I believe it was. It was good to see her as I hadn't seen her in several months. Apparently mother and father are doing fine, as well as William and Christopher. William is now in his 3rd year at the Academy, training to be an intelligence officer. Christopher is now in the 11th grade. He made it on the varsity football team, a striker of all things. Chris always did prefer to be on the offensive side of things. It would not surprise me if he decided to become a Marine.

The mission to Nocturn is coming up soon. I don't know much about it other than it is to be a scouting expedition. The higher ups have been tight-lipped about it other than to say that we may see combat. It is a little frightening, but all the same, strangely exciting. I've been training for this momement and believe I am prepared, but there is always that lingering doubt that it could potentially be my first, and last mission. I do not so much fear death as it is that I fear that it would devistate Sandra and my darling Alicia. I do plan to spend time with her as well, before we depart. Shall I live or die, I resign myself to God's Will.

3006.MAR.24
Some luck I have. As I scouted Nocturn, I suddenly found myself snatched from my fighter. Some crazy bloke kep telling me I was chosen and went on for the longest time about who he was. Eventually he sent me back to my fighter after telling me to tell the universe that they are not to come near the Nexus. I've never found myself threatened before and actually felt an urgency to believe the threat. I'm spending the rest of the night being monitored in sick bay.
3006.APR.05
Interview after interview today. I used to be lost in the sea of faces on Sivad, now I'm the talk of the universe. Will I ever get to be back to being just Joshua Rummel? I'm tired of being "The pilot who got abducted by the Kamir". It's putting a strain on my family, and my beloved Alicia. The reporters have no shame and dog them day and night. It's not fair to them, they didn't choose this. I didn't even choose this. I pray to God for perseverance in this matter.

It wasn't long before the speculation and the suspicious glances to come my way. Many think I may be brainwashed, even working for the Kamir now. It's maddening.

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