<div align="center">(http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu304/Krysia-Kitty/Characters/Brixie03.jpg)</div><br/><strong>Name:</strong>Brixin "Brixie" Zio<br/><strong>Hacker Nick Name:</strong>Mirage<br/><strong>Real Name:</strong>Brittany Zio<br/><br/>PHYSICAL APPEARANCE:<br/><br/><strong>Age:</strong>23<br/><strong>Eye Color:</strong>One Magenta, One Red (Cyberneticly corrected vison 20/40)<br/><strong>Weight:</strong>124lbs<br/><strong>Height:</strong>5'5"<br/><strong>Type of body/build:</strong>Slim Athletic<br/><strong>Skin tone:</strong>Pale<br/><strong>Distinguishing Marks:</strong>Eyes, Tattoos and the fact she is always topless.<br/><strong>Shape of face/Predominant feature:</strong>Normal slim, Eyes and Tattooed on Lipstick with a chameleon patch that change with her mood.<br/><strong>Jewelry:</strong>2" thick studded cat collar around her neck.<br/><strong>Other accessories:</strong>Goggles on head with bio-hazard logo on them.<br/><strong>Grooming:</strong>Very well kept. Always keeps herself clean. OCD about keeping dirt and grime from under her finger nails.<br/><strong>Describe Hairstyle:</strong>Long black hair with blue and pink subtle highlights. Shorter layers in the front down past her chest, longer layers in the back down to just above her rear end.<br/><strong>Natural Hair Color:</strong>Black<br/><br/>THE PAST:<br/><br/><strong>Type of childhood:</strong>Brixin was tossed from orphanage to orphanage when she was young. Her parents died and none of her living family members wanted to take her in and raise her. She had foster parents, a few of them actually, but she always ended up back at the orphanages for some reason or another.<br/><strong>Most important childhood event that still affects him/her:</strong>Nothing really, she's learned to put all of that aside and not let it show by bottling her emotions.<br/><strong>Did she like school? Why or why not?</strong>She didn't like school until she got into high school when she finally was able to tinker with things she enjoyed. She found school boring because she was more advance in learning then the classes. She excelled at computers and hacking.<br/><strong>First sexual experience?:</strong>Aren Tobak - She did it on a dare.<br/><strong>First love?:</strong>Love? What's that?<br/><strong>Major accidents or traumas?</strong>Lost a hand in her old mech, had it replaced with a cybernetic one.<br/><strong>Religion?</strong>None.<br/><strong>Degree of Religious Practice:</strong>If giving offerings to the porcelain god counts then she does it often.<br/><br/>FAVORITES:<br/><br/><strong>Color:</strong>Magenta and Red<br/><strong>Music:</strong>Anything but country<br/><strong>Food:</strong>Strawberry stuffed Crepes<br/><strong>Literature:</strong>Technical manuals and anything new about computers.<br/><br/>EVERYDAY BEHAVIOR / HABITS:<br/><br/><strong>Personal Habits:</strong>Brushing her hair, cleaning her finger nails, adjusting the computer on her mech, hacking into anything she can, drinking like a fish.<br/><strong>Morning Routine:</strong>Wake up, beat up the alarm clock, scratch her rear heading to shower, getting partially dressed (Panties only) then going to make breakfast. When that's done she goes to tinker on the net until motivated to do anything else.<br/><strong>Talents:</strong>Several martial arts including TaeKwonDo, Savate, Hip Hop kido and Aikido. Dancing is also a passion. She's incorporated these into her mech.<br/><strong>Unskilled at:</strong>Singing, painting, social events, cooking, and wearing a dress/top.<br/><br/>RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHERS:<br/><br/><strong>How does character relate to others?:</strong>Depends on how they first meet her, she might be a total bitch or a cuddly kitten. It all depends on the first impression.<br/><br/><strong>How in general is she perceived by...</strong><br/><strong>Strangers?:</strong>Weird; she's one of the only females that goes around topless, stand offish and acts like a bitch hermit.<br/><strong>Friends?:</strong>Loyal and protective of them.<br/><strong>Other family members?:</strong>If she had any she knew about this might have an answer.<br/><strong>The opposite sex?:</strong>They're good for making a person forget about the world for a good 4 minutes.<br/><strong>Children in general?:</strong>Demon spawn.<br/><strong>Authority?:</strong>Some are ok as long as they don't get in her way.<br/><br/>MENTAL ATTITUDE/PERSONAL BELIEFS:<br/><br/><strong>Optimist or pessimist:</strong>Borderline between both.<br/><strong>Introvert or extrovert:</strong>Balance of both.<br/><strong>Personal philosophy:</strong>"Stupid should hurt"<br/><strong>If granted one wish, what would it be? Why?</strong>Wishes don't come true.<br/><strong>Psychological issues?</strong>Megalomania<br/><strong>Does she believe in fate or destiny? Is she superstitious?</strong>Superstitious is more like it. She can't walk under a ladder, or near a black cat, or break a mirror, or even open an umbrella inside. It's all bad luck to her.<br/><strong>Character's greatest strength:</strong>Her fighting prowess and hacking talent<br/><strong>Character's greatest flaw:</strong>Alcohol<br/><strong>Character's chief vulnerability/soft spot:</strong>Aren Tobak<br/><strong>Is this vulnerability obvious to others?</strong>No<br/><strong>Quirks:</strong>Chewing bubble gum in her mech and cleaning her finger nails.<br/><strong>How does she react to a crisis?:</strong>Calm cool and collected.<br/><strong>How character reacts to change:</strong>She loves it, she went from geek to what she is now a drastic change.<br/><strong>Whom does she secretly admire, and why?:</strong>Jamison Rylie the designer of the ANGEL series of suits. He became a very important part of her life when they were helping each other design the current model of the ANGEL series suit Brixie now uses.<br/><strong>Who was her biggest influence, and why?:</strong>Aren; he is the one who helped her through the academy when she needed it.<br/><strong>Who's the most important person in her life right now, and why?:</strong>Herself, who else would be important, but this could change.<br/><br/>SELF-PERCEPTION:<br/><br/><strong>One word self description:</strong>Eccentric<br/><strong>What's her favorite physical feature?:</strong>Her lips.<br/><strong>What about least favorite?:</strong>Her chest.<br/><strong>Are these realistic perceptions? If not, why not?:</strong>Yes they are.<br/><strong>How does she think others perceive her?:</strong>As a bitch hermit or stand offish.<br/><br/><strong>History:</strong><br/>Brittany as she was born grew up moving from orphanage to orphanage. She was pushed through the system in school. Until she was around 12 years old and one of her foster parents notices she was extremely smart. They took her to the local academy for mech specialist and had her take the entry test. She failed it by 1 point then, but studied for the next year while being bounced from place to place. She was lucky enough to have the school cover her funding via scholarships. She was constantly picked on by everyone for being an orphan, this is how she met Aren. He stood up for her when no one else would. They became close friends through the few years they were there, until he started seeing Jessica Carmichael. That was when she learned to bottle her emotions and keep them to herself. She knew it was better that way.<br/><br/>After the graduation ceremony, they were invited to a party with there graduating class. Talking to a few people at the party they dared her to try and seduce Aren. She at first said no, but someone did tell her that at the end of the week they were all shipped off to different stations that needed them. She sought out Aren after that taking him to a private room in the manor that they were at and gave him her virginity, knowing she'd never see him again, it was easier on her and she wouldn't have to deal with the feelings that were attached to it in the end.<br/><br/>The next 3 years of her life were the most interesting; she was stationed with a new design team to test out new mech suits. In this time she picked up learning her martial arts, this was all for the new design. They wanted to incorporate human movements into a light metal to incase the body. Brittany's eyes were replaced with new cybernetic ones giving her more then perfect vision, she couldn't pilot a mech with glasses or contacts in. She became involved with the designer of her mechs, Jamison Rylie, though they kept everything silent from the rest of the team. She was heart broken when he passed away leaving her all his notes on the designs, he had taught her everything he knew.<br/><br/>At the age of 20 Brittany dropped her old name and changed it to Brixin. Not wanting to remember anything that happened between her and Jamison. She changed her look as well dropping the old nerd façade. She went to the local tattoo place and decided it was time for a change. Since then she decided to show off who she wanted to be and no longer would she be confined by clothing. Topless was what she started and for the last 4 years have been partying it up as well as still helping with her Mentor's work. She'd modified her mech to fit her better as well as continued the research he has done with the enhanced human armored suits.<br/><br/>(Mech Picture coming soon - I'm redrawing one to fit what I want)<br/><br/><strong>Mech name:</strong>Kyrie Eleison (Lord have Mercy)<br/><strong>Model/class:</strong>A.N.G.E.L Gen0917 (Alternative Network Guidance Engineering Link)<br/><br/><br/><strong>Head:</strong>Chemically-enhanced "Whips", Advanced HUD system, Anti Hacking system, Advanced Networking system links, Jamming devices built into the rabbit ears of the helmet, advance computer link up, advanced targeting system.<br/><strong>Back:</strong>Power Plant of the suit<br/><strong>Shoulders:</strong>Metal Angel wings used for balance in flight as well as bladed weapons (Added on from original design by Brixie)<br/><strong>Forearms:</strong>Storage unit for flechettes<br/><strong>Hands:</strong>Left hand - Knuckle Bomber and Laser cutter (retractable), Right Hand - 30mm Gauss cannon<br/><strong>Torso:</strong>Hacking link up device<br/><strong>Hips:</strong><br/><strong>Legs:</strong>Left and Right Leg - Knuckle Bomber installed into foot/shin area for close combat, stabilization unit for flight also used as counter balance for recoil on weaponry.<br/><br/><strong>Note:</strong>(Taken out of the Journal of Jamison Rylie)<br/>Designed as the spearhead for all frontal assaults and used to backbone all tactical maneuvers, Britt carries the heaviest weaponry and the greatest amount of armoring out of all the other suits I have built. Combining the elements of high-ordinance delivery systems, enhanced strength, and the ability to absorb massive amounts of punishment while still maintaining effectiveness, her suit is the front-line fighter for the, capable of going toe-to-toe in single combat with any thing to date.<br/><br/>Given the nature of Britt's role in combat, her suit has been given two extra layers of the polymer-resin coat armor, boosting the total number of layers from 10 to 12. Less then the normal 15 we used on other models, but more then the first models we tested. This has resulted in a performance gain of 20% as measured against its dissipation/reflection ability of heat energy as produced by an energy weapon. Resistance to kinetic/ablative attacks has also been increased through reinforcement of the joint material with a thicker Kevlar foundation. Additional armor has also been added to the contact points of the suit, most notably the hands, feet, elbows, and knees, to reduce damage incurred in hand-to-hand combat.<br/><br/>The reduced weight has also resulted in a substantial performance gain in both suit mobility and speed. Britt's suited reaction time far exceeds that of any other suit, defeating the best record by .8 seconds. Her range of motion does not seem to be limited in any way, and she is able to perform complex gymnastic maneuvers unachievable in any other suit configuration thus far. This is aided by a related increase of performance from the Pegasus jump unit; greater range and fuel economy are achieved by the reduction of mass.<br/><br/>Britt's jump unit is a modified third-generation Rolls-Royce Pegasus 380 heat-driven turbine, scaled down from older ANGEL specs. Started and controlled by an electric motor, 90% of the heat energy used as thrust is waste heat from the nearby power plant, with the remaining 10% a mercury- based reaction mass. Its operating principle is similar to that of a jet engine, redirecting heat outward through exhaust vents rather than burning fuel in a combustion area. An added bonus is its immunity to flame-out in low-oxygen environments. No fuel is needed, making it less vulnerable to fire than comparable conventional units.<br/><br/>The problem of power requirements vs. available space has proven especially difficult in this design. The large amounts of flex-polymer driver that Britt requires for her enhanced strength far exceed the space allocated for them in the chassis. Further modification of the chassis is impossible as it would require a complete re-tooling of all systems to meet the demands of the new shape. As a result, the entire myomer musculature of the suit has had to be re-engineered to permit maximum strength output with minimal bulk.<br/><br/>The myomer system of Britt's suit is more advanced than those of the other suits. In order to circumvent the space requirement, Dr. Raven and I developed what we call ``nested myomers.'' Essentially, the system consists of myomer cables encasing each other, much like Russian dolls. The central core of each muscle group is the primary myomer, dedicated to providing maximum strength. Wrapped around it like a cylinder is the secondary myomer, which provides less strength and uses less power. This is responsible for combat functions other than those requiring brute strength, such as running and climbing. The tertiary myomer is the outermost, and is responsible for simple non-combat actions, working closely with the actuator system. This has made maintenance easier, as the less-durable systems are near the top for easy replacement. If the primary myomer is damaged in combat for some reason, the entire muscle group must be replaced.<br/><br/>Britt's suit usually operates on the tertiary system until the suit's computer detects an increase in strength demand, based upon Britt's actions. It then implements the secondary system until the demands is met, activating the primary system if needed. The primary system is very energy-intensive and heats up quickly, so its use is restricted to operator's request only. This command must be sub vocalized in order to be engaged. At Britt's request, the activator word is "Aren."<br/><br/>The main power unit is located in approximately the same place as the other suits, with the modification of its collector plate being streamlined to keep the center of gravity as close to Britt's natural center of motion as possible (see ergonomic study BR-15). It consists of the forced-emitter collector scheme used in all the suits. A small electric field is set up on the polymer disk, which then emits high-energy tachyons, breaking down its physical structure at a rate of approximately 1 gram per 67.2 mega joules. The tachyon collector (as invented by my father) converts this energy directly into electrical power, which is used to run the polymer muscle-drivers and the main computer, as well as any other systems that require power.<br/><br/>Unlike those of the other suits, Britt's weapons systems are non-energy based. Laser systems, while free of ammunition-related problems, do not provide the destructive punch needed to immobilize anything in one shot unless the power source feeding them has tremendous energy at its disposal. The ability to linger in combat without regard to ammunition expenditure is a decisive advantage, one that I have put to good use in the other suit designs, but as the power systems currently in use simply do not provide the massive amounts of energy needed, a conventional approach seems the most logical.<br/><br/>Britt's main armament is a 30mm Gauss cannon capable of firing a variety of specialized ordnance. Nicknamed the "Eliminator" by Britt herself, it forms the core of the right arm of her suit with all other systems built around it. The majority of its bulk is composed of the magnetic linear accelerators which propel the shell and the capacitors that store the power needed to fire the cannon. The capacitors are dedicated to the cannon, and serve only to absorb energy from the power plant and then release it in a massive burst to accelerate the shell towards its target. This is quite energy-intensive to the extent that if the capacitors should malfunction, the cannon would cease to function. The power plant simply cannot provide the energy needed to fire in one burst; rather, the power must be slowly absorbed by the capacitors. Fortunately, this system is shielded and possesses the redundancy of key systems needed to function in a combat environment.<br/><br/>A characteristic problem of a gun this size is recoil. With the capability to accelerate a projectile to close to hypersonic velocity, the recoil and ride up associated with sustained fully-automatic fire are factors requiring special attention. To circumvent this problem, I have installed a shielded computer link from the cannon to the gyro stabilization system. This system activates when the cannon system is armed and initiates a data feed between the targeting system and the on-board gyro balancers, compensating for such factors as elevation, rate of fire, and the type of ammunition used. When firing occurs, the gyro compensates for the sudden shift in the suit's balance. For especially heavy slugs, such as UHDU rounds, the suit's jump jets may be fired to serve as a counterbalance.<br/><br/>Britt's secondary weapon system is a series of hypervelocity flechette launchers designed for use in an antipersonnel role. Though useless against the heavy armor of B- or C-series mechs, they are effective against all other mech frames.<br/><br/>Clustered around the underside of the Eliminator, the three flechette launchers utilize the same capacitors as the cannon, while retaining their own magnetic accelerators for independent firing. However, the power requirements of such a system preclude the firing of both cannon and flechette simultaneously.<br/><br/>At a length of fifteen centimeters, the term "flechettes" hardly seems appropriate, but that is their official military designation. I have in my possession several 105mm "Beehive" rounds that made their way over to Japan from Vietnam, and these have been cannibalized to provide ammunition. Originally designed as an artillery-delivered antipersonnel round, the Beehive would airburst above a given target area, showering it with a rain of flechettes that would kill all unprotected personnel in the area. By removing the flechettes individually, they are the perfect size for individual launch, capable of penetrating cinderblock. As Britt puts it, "we’ve eliminated the middleman to become a more efficient merchant of death." While this is true, I can't help but worry about her. She seems far too violent -- which, I suppose, makes her the perfect wearer for this suit. See relevant psychological profile BR-PSY for details.<br/><br/>The "Knuckle Bombers" are a contact energy weapon; that is, they discharge energy at point-blank range after physical contact is made with the target. The emitter units are kept recessed until arming to prevent any accidental discharge. When armed, the units protrude from their casings on Britt's left gauntlet where the knuckles would be on a human hand. The knuckle bomber stores energy from the main power unit in the form of an electrical concussion field. This system takes approximately 2.43 seconds to charge fully, and can remain charged for up to 5 seconds before emergency discharge takes place. When it contacts another solid surface it detonates in an inverse cone based at the surface of the object. This system creates an entry point approximately 0.6 microns in diameter, with the equivalent energy of a 3.7 kiloton explosion, becoming a ten-inch diameter magnetically shaped cone 12 inches into the target surface. I know of no substance which can withstand this type of forced-entry attack, although my father did propose an energy field compensator that could theoretically nullify this effect. This weapons has also been placed on both of the foot/shin area of the suit, it is used to deliver kicks with the knuckle bomber specs as well.<br/><br/>Britt's most exotic weapons are her chemically-enhanced "Whips". While not truly monomolecular (current technology has only created monomolecular wires in a laboratory, and then for only a brief period before oxidation), the use of nested macroscopic-scale Bucky tubes with a fluorine-based coating provides the same effect with adequate tensile strength. Though not as impressive as monomolecular technology, it is quite effective at cutting through most types of armor, as well as any other weaker material.<br/><br/>This coating is used over the entire surface of the ribbon, giving it less friction than Junek-7. Under this coating is a layer of smart metal whose cross section is elliptical; the major axis averages 4 cm while the minor axis can be adjusted from 20 to 200 microns. The smart metal itself is only 5 microns thick, with a 5 micron backing of Kevlar to give it tensile strength. The remaining internal space is left open; microscopic vents in the flat area of the ribbon allow the internal and external air pressure to match at all times.<br/><br/>The use of smart metal allows the whips to be handled safely when not in combat. The "rest mode" of the smart metal keeps the cutting edge of the Bucky tubes recessed within the remainder of the ribbon, allowing them to be manipulated with no danger. When armed, though, an electric current shapes the metal into a razor form, with the nested tubes on the leading edges. The current also steers the whips, allowing for effective aiming at a designated target. As a safety measure, the current repels the whips from the suit during combat mode.<br/><br/><strong>Special Equipment:</strong><br/><em>Rabbit Ear hacking system and jamming:</em>Can be programmed so that her partners frequencies are not jammed.<br/><br/><em>Cloaking:</em>Device that makes the suit invisible on radar or to the naked eye. Does not register any heat signatures either.<br/><br/><em>Typhoon-II Motor slave:</em>Officially, this new motor slave was built by Jamison, but I prefer the explanation that it was built, at least in part, by Dr. Raven in partial payment for the ANGELs rescuing J.B. Gibson and Naomi Anderson. It is the most advanced motor slave to date, in all respects, and the first one built was for Brixie's use. Similar motor slaves are being designed for the rest of the ANGELs. The Typhoon-II is much more humanoid appearing and provides much more protection to the pilot - the pilot's arms and most of the body are fully enclosed. In addition, the AI built into this motor slave is so much more advanced that it is capable of entering into combat totally independently of the pilot. It is armed with a rapid-fire 35mm cannon, and is also equipped with two large shoulder shields. It is almost as large as the Highway Star, but it's heavy armor and armament has reduced its speed to 342 kph in motorcycle mode and a maximum flying speed of 280 kph.<br/><br/><div align="center">(http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu304/Krysia-Kitty/Characters/motoslave02.jpg)</div>Brixie in her Motoslave<br/><br/><div align="center">(http://i658.photobucket.com/albums/uu304/Krysia-Kitty/Characters/motoslave01.jpg)</div>Motoslave in Motorcycle mode<br/><br/><strong>Description:</strong><br/>See picture.<br/><br/><strong>History:</strong><br/>The original suit was designed to give handicapped people the ability to walk and do what a normal person could do. The government picked up Dr. Rylie's project and it went from cybernetic parts for handicapped people to battle suits that were quicker and small for recon and scouting. Brixie was one of the few members of ANGEL that helped develop what they currently use. She is the last living member of the group as well.