<div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/1/13/ZilkinAvatarMacross2032JPG.jpg)</div><strong>Name:</strong>Zilkin Kaverosky<br/><strong>Callsign:</strong><< Shinden >><br/><strong>Race:</strong>Human<br/><strong>Sex:</strong>Male<br/><strong>Age:</strong>27<br/><strong>Occupation:</strong>Fighter Pilot<br/><strong>Rank:</strong>Lt. Commander<br/><strong>Description:</strong><br/>Height - 183cm<br/>Weight - 84kg<br/><br/><br/>Visuals - Buff and Muscled in a lean frame, Short red hair. No tattoos nor piercings.<br/><br/><br/><strong>Background:</strong><br/><br/>Zilkin was born into the Kaverosky Family in charge of the Tousen Investment Group dealing with trading and investment businesses. Away from the War, and with his family managing to preserve most of their assets, Zilkin was one of the lucky ones within Earth. Pampered and well taken care of, Zilkin grew to be a spoilt brat running around the house with hyperactivity. Showered with the best care a family could afford, he grew up in a comfortable setting, hardly stepping out of his comfort zone and finding social activities such as playing with other kids as bothersome. This slowly played into his mentality of being self-sufficient, Zilkin often needing to do something. Zilkin was always seen as an active child, doing more sports than sitting down to read or learn the cultures and traditions of his family as they tried to prepare him as an heir.<br/><br/>Completing his pre-school and moving on to primary education, educators and tutors began to notice the ease at which Zilkin completed his assignments, often coming up with ideas and answers not commonly used by children of his age. Going through several IQ tests over the years using different methods, it was found that Zilkin Kaverosky possessed an IQ Level of 153, making him a hidden gem among peers, and a prodigy in what he really enjoyed doing. This was reflected in Zilkin's ability to adapt in a new environment, barring his initial tantrums and tears, as he went on to make himself comfortable with what he was taught up to the current stage of life.<br/><br/>Knowing an institution where Zilkin could meet his full potential, the Kaverosky Family sold off their assets including the company before migrating overseas to a complex where they once invested heavily in the Variable Fighter project. Scientists and their families made up most of the population, with some of them doubling as lecturers to pass their knowledge onto the next generation. There he completed his primary education, and was unearthed as one of the brighter minds of his generation after acing the national top scorers in academic exams. Outstanding in Math, Sciences, Languages and Geography, Zilkin picked up four languages when he was ten, and continued to move on and learn several more including their cultures and fluency.<br/><br/>Secondary education was a breeze, but being a foreigner, Zilkin was often ostracized in many social activities although he made an effort to blend in. It was due to his consistently high grades which added to his troubles, with peers and educators putting a lot of pressure on the young boy to perform. However, Zilkin overcame these obstacles, graduating with top honours at the age of fourteen and ready for university in a fast-track program. There, Zilkin aimed to follow his dream to be a physicist, using his skills to enter the world of Aerospace Engineering where he could work with his favorite childhood machines - Planes and Variable Fighters.<br/><br/>Tragedy struck when Zilkin's parents were killed in an accident on a business trip back home. The loss of his guardians left the young Zilkin orphaned and alone in a foreign country. Thankfully, his parents' insurance and inheritance was more than enough to last him through his formative years and beyond, Zilkin receiving his Degree in Aeronautical Engineering at age sixteen. Managing his finances and property together while pursuing his second Degree proved a huge challenge, Zilkin being so focused on his studies that he had to hire a helper to clean the house every week, neglecting his own health and hygiene unless he was reminded to do his daily maintenance.<br/><br/>His studies were influenced by his interest in war machines, especially the Variable Fighters. His other interest was in being a military officer, therefore his first two degrees were related to his dream job. A degree in Physics and Mechanical Engineering (Aeronautical Focus) allowed him to spend hours in the simulators, trying out different VF models and challenging simulated enemies created from war experience. Zilkin's mechanical focus and analysis allowed him to make decisions on the go, that he piloted his machine like a second skin, an extension of his own body. It took a great toll on his physical health, which was why Zilkin never ceased thinking nor moving, finding time to exercise and build his physique up. If he would fail one day, it would not be because Zilkin neglected his body, but because he went too far over his limits.<br/><br/>The second degree, on Military Studies and Logistics, made him understand the importance of support staff in a strategic level. Zilkin believed in the thought of Napoleon, one of the greater military commanders of old, and his mastery of using logistics to win his wars. Zilkin took snippets from Sun Tzu's Art of War to complement his studies, his train of thought switching from one relying on his own strength to win his battles, to one using the enemy's strengths and resources to win one's war. It was a combination of these thought which had Zilkin pulling off unconventional tricks, aiming to exploit as much of the enemy's strengths and weaknesses as possible to win.<br/><br/>It was an unfortunate case of racism in the Military University which prevented Zilkin from enrolling for his third Degree Program, although his past lecturers managed to vouch for his academic capabilities and commitment which resulted in Zilkin eventually getting through. However, because of his heritage, Zilkin was constantly bullied and looked down upon by his peers of equal standing due to his performance. The stress finally getting to him after several intense months caused Zilkin to finally drop out, pack his bags and return home, but not before leaving half of his monetary assets for his kind helper.<br/><br/>Back home, Zilkin decided to sign up for the UN Military on his eighteenth birthday, specifically the UN Spacey Forces. Accepted after passing the initial trials with flying colors, Zilkin struggled through several elements such as the centrifuge test and personal survival skills. Still, he persevered and eventually emerged as one of the hottest prospects for the SAF in the recent years, and was on course to graduate and enter the Officers' Academy of the UN Spacey Forces.<br/><br/>The next six years was of tough training and near constant stress, Zilkin being taxed to the best of his ability time and time again, the man having little to no rest as he struggled to break ahead of the pack. Being bullied created a siege mentality within him, that while Zilkin remained humble in order to stay out of the spotlight, his fast-track promotion due to his multiple degrees and education level caused him to withdraw into a shell to protect himself from going insane.<br/><br/>A counselor helped, Zilkin managing to stay in the course due to their confidence in the officer. He commanded his flight into battle against pirates, his skill in piloting the VF and fluid tactical awareness saving as many lives as possible while dealing maximum damage to the enemy proving an asset for the UN Space Forces. However, Zilkin's prime asset was not in the heat of battle, but in an office or barracks where he'd pick up a member or two for a chat, understanding them better and trying to improve their lives to the best he could.<br/><br/><br/><strong>Your 3 best attributes / skills:</strong><br/><br/><br/><span class="bbc_u">Level-Headed</span>- Being a pilot and an officer requires one to maintain his cool in even the worst of situations. Zilkin rarely panics, believing that there is always a way out of any situation, even when things look bleak. It was this silent confidence, or grim acceptance of his fate, which allows him to continue commanding and inspiring his men and women in their mission.<br/><br/><br/><span class="bbc_u">Emphatic</span>- He's currently taking a third degree in Communications Studies with Psychology in University, mainly because Zilkin believes that communication is the key to trust and respect among members of a unit. The welfare of those under him was of utmost importance especially their mental and emotional health when working as a team, and Zilkin always made sure to keep an eye on his closest subordinates as much as possible. He isn't the most sociable man in the Force, but his silent empathy for his soldiers made him a silent guardian.<br/><br/><br/><span class="bbc_u">Lightning Reflexes</span>- His brain possesses enough processing power to both multitask and react at astonishing speeds. As an act was being carried out and should it fall under his anticipated movements, Zilkin would have already been moving to counter the move. It was with this trait of his which boosts his commanding ability, thinking ahead and quicker than most people as he considers plans, discards them and creates another for consideration.<br/><br/><br/><strong>Your 2 worst attributes / skills:</strong><br/><br/><br/><span class="bbc_u">Awkward in Social Situations</span>- Not exactly the most casual of talkers, Zilkin is the archetypal Commander, one who find the barracks more comfortable than civilian life. It was one of the reasons why he could dwell in his books and military texts rather than going to the movies or playing games.<br/><br/><span class="bbc_u">Awkward when not onboard a ship</span>- Zilkin served most of his years doing space operations, and performs best in zero-gravity environments. Not to say that he would trip on his own two legs, but Zilkin would prefer to stay off planets or city-ships. Zilkin performs fully on all environments when in combat, but in peace, he could nearly flip out with his jellied legs.<br/><br/><br/><strong>Personality:</strong>Zilkin Kaverosky is a commander who looks out for his people before himself, often positioning himself side by side instead of a safer position. Brave in battle, Zilkin translates that ferocity when taking on challenges, but occasionally fails, leading to awkward situations where he'd just laugh it off before disappearing to a different area. His communicative look is a cover for who he actually is, an introvert who wants to emulate those sociable ones around him, a persona he took up and despite his unease, projected for all to see as a commander in the UN.