User:Takeshi Takamoto

Background
Takeshi Takamoto was born on Jordan in 190 AU, to Ryu and Lo-Mei Takamoto. He was the second child in the three-child Takamoto family, the first being his older-by-fifteen-years brother Ryo and the third being his little sister Hitomi. At the age of twelve, Takeshi's parents were murdered, and he was gravely wounded, resulting in the loss of his left eye. He was taken in by another Jordanian family, who raised him until he was old enough to join the Echo Academy of Flight. At nineteen, he struck out for Olio, where he accidentally met his older brother. He was introduced to his sister-in-law and nephew (who happened to be only four years younger than he was). He joined the Crimson Armada as soon as he could. He is currently running trade routes around Skytopia.

Personality
On the surface, Takeshi (or "Tak", to his friends, what few there are) appears to be just a grouchy drunk with a constant chip on his shoulder. But those who really know him know the truth... that he's a grouchy drunk with a constant chip on his shoulder. However, he is unwaveringly loyal to his living family members and always keeps a promise. He rarely shows affection to anyone, except his crewmember Beautiful Dozen, who he regards as another little sister, and his mechanic, Nora Stelfox.

Crew
Beautiful Dozen - Beautiful Dozen, or "Bea", is Takeshi's trader. Although she is young and somewhat naive about the ways of the world, she is very eager to please her surrogate big brother. A blossoming romance is suspected between Takeshi's nephew - RJ Conrad - and her, although this is just speculation.

Nora Stelfox - Nora Stelfox is a strange little Shriebeckian mouse. Although she stands at only five feet tall, and only weighs seventy pounds, she has an attitude that would frighten a grizzly bear. Being in close proximity to 'predator' species causes her to become surly and rude. However, she does have a good friendship with Beautiful Dozen. And no matter how many insults are hurled back and forth between Takeshi and Nora, they are developing a strong relationship.

Planes
Imperial Sun - The first incarnation of the Imperial Sun was a CR4P. Takamoto despised it, and upgraded as soon as he could. A factory-standard plane, with one weapons mod added.

Imperial Sun II - Takeshi's faithful Mastiff got him started in his more deadly combats. Although he did lose on occasion, the II never failed to ge him to a safe landing. The II was a factory-standard plane, with no weapons mods.

Imperial Sun III - Takeshi's least favorite plane ever. His Mastiff was bought from him, and while he was temporarily grounded, he won the III - a Nomad - in a game of cards. He spent a week in the III before being able to upgrade to his next plane.

Imperial Sun IV - The Valkyrie that was the fourth incarnation of the Sun became Takeshi's favorite craft. He heavily modified its one gun, and rarely lost a combat. However, the IV was destroyed when Takamoto crashed while drunk.

Imperial Sun V - The fifth Imperial Sun was a standard Halifax that Takamoto bought with the insurance money from the destruction of his Valkyrie. After modifying its guns very heavily, Takamoto used it to run long trade routes and missions between the north-eastern Skylands and the south-eastern ones, such as Jordan and Isla Di Pisa. He sold it recently to a rookie Skyrate who promptly crashed it.

Imperial Sun VI - Takeshi's Phantom. It is fast, reliable, durable, and deadly, what with its heavy weapons modifications. Using this aircraft has allowed him to shoot down two Leviathans and three Barracudas, not to mention the numerous fighters that have tried to shoot him down.

Imperial Sun VII - Takeshi's current plane. This Cyclops is somewhat of a dud, but Takeshi plans to keep it until he can affor a better trader.