User:Apollo the Grizzled

A seemingly light hearted Great Bear that enjoys a good jest, Apollo the Grizzled should not be trifled with lest one really "feels the need" to find out first hand how he got the title (health insurance recommended). He is occasionally seen in popular taverns around the Skytopian world, wearing his billowing crimson cape and Legionnaire uniform with the unmistakable insignia of the Crimson Armada pinned to his hat. Strong coffee is his drink of choice on most days. None of that pansy frothy, foamy stuff either. Just the strongest, blackest, most bitter brew available. A little grog in it might help too.

HISTORY : A MYSTERIOUS BEAR
Apollo the Grizzled is rumored to have come out of the unmapped airspace south of known Skytopian air. He walked into a skyland Tavern one day (it is unclear which) already a veteran of some obscure conflict where he earned his "Grizzled" title. Peering down at the Moose bartender from his 9'10" frame, he simply asked for a grog and the directions to flight school.

Graduating quickly from basic, he took to the skies like he was born there and made his way to the home of the "Red Faction" as it was known to enlist in the fight for justice and peace.

He does not speak much of his past but what is clear from his induction at Fuseli is that he is a master of hand to hand combat and small arms. His preferred weapon of choice however is the rapier. The gentlebear's weapon for skewering unruly courtesans in fair duels.

UNIFICATION WARS
Apollo's contribution to the unification struggles in the year he joined the Red Faction was limited in scope. After successful trading into the tens of millions and outfitting of his craft with the best kits on the market, he disappeared without a trace. It was later discovered that he fired all of his crew abruptly and discreetly piloted his Hades - the Balerion - back to his homeland in the south on a mission of some importance. During a brief appearance later that year, he felt that the faction was doing well without his help and bid adieu to his comrades once more, vanishing for the second time without further explanation.

REAPPEARANCE AND RESURGENCE
Apollo the Grizzled reappeared on the scene after the recent reshuffling of the world and reaffirmed his commitment to the ideals of the Crimson Armada. Taking up that standard once more, he quickly seated himself into a top of the line Ingersoll called the Lichtschwert (Sword of Light or LightSabre) bringing the word of the Armada once again to the troubled skies.

As a member of the influential Legionnaires of the Crimson Empire, Apollo the Grizzled takes any recruit under his wings and teaches them the ropes. His personal motto and message for new recruits is Velle est posse - To be willing is to be able. It is documented that the Armada's current most valuable rookie - Marcus Langley - trained under Apollo for some time.

Valuing loyalty and commitment to the greater good over self-aggrandizing he despises traitors with a violent passion. He is captain of one of the Armada's most awesome wings - The Guardians of the Empire where he keeps watch and flies with the best in the business. Names long established and associated with truth and justice; skyrates with unspeakable volumes of commitment to bringing skytopia together and wiping out the scourge of piracy and deceit.

'''COME TO FUSELI AND JOIN FOR UNITY AND PEACE! APOLLO THE GRIZZLED WILL BE PROUD TO STAND BESIDE YOU!'''

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