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So as the topic of this messageboard turns aorund the "Zanko" theme, what a better presentation way than such questionnaire!
Also actually I´m working in a medium size project about a "Zanko" army named "Henchgirls academy". So this info is regarding at the female army of that story (but almost the same as any other time I used "zanko" army in my stories)
1 - What's their attitude?
They are motivated for the cause. Not necessary evil or good, but they enlist voluntary and aware of the risks.
2 - What's their uniform?
Blue teddy bodysuit with long sleves and turtleneck, black leather tall boots with high heels. Knee high for basic troops, thigh high for officers. High officers have other uniform variations but keeping similar style. They use black leather elbow long gloves and wide belts to hold ammunition and gear. Black face mask and black berets.
Makeup is allowed and freedom of hairstyle.
Girls like to look good in their uniforms!
3 - What weapons do they use?
Assault rifles, pistol as secondary weapon. Officers could have some melee weapon like swords.
4 - How skilled are they?
They are competent, more or less. Have received basic military training and are capable to fight disciplined under pressure, but they are really cannon fodder. Numerical superiority is the basis of your strategy.
5 - Do they survive?
Around 40% of recruits survive the first year on service. Veterans are used to lost commrades in combat.
6 - What's their age range?
18-25 as private.
If they have not ascended before 25, she is licensed, although this case has never occurred.
Officers are usually around 22-30.
instructors from thirty to middle age. Always veteran combatants.
7 - Do you care about their background?
Each one has an trayectory and internal relationships, quarrels, friendships and rivalries. But during their active period their lifes develops almost exclusively within the army.
8 - Describe your perfect zako scenario?
this is a proivate army. They anlist to be formed as combatants. Later, after 3 months of military instruction, they are asigned forming units. Can be hired as small mercenary private armies, to protect facilities, perform specific works, etc.
Now for the attacker:
1 - What's their attitude?
Cold and ruthless, he enjoys what he is doing and even gets excited with it.
Hired to sabotage and annihilate the main training base of the zanko army.
2 - What's their gender?
Male.
3 - What type of equipment do they use?
Armored to the teeth, one man army type.
4 - What is their fighting style?
Heavy machinneguns, as have to confrom huge amounts of objetives, also very capable on stealth and melee.
