Nonna
Brigadier Colonel Nonna Brakhnar Yugashvili- Mikantian (a.k.a. Creeping Death)
The Second Great Mind of the South
Nonna Yugashvili is a colonel in the Vehr, her brilliance helped bring a new stage of warfare to Tempertaria. Nonna was born in Bryansk, Kassathia, to a relatively wealthy family in the middle class, she excelled in the more theoretical subjects in school like chemistry, physics, and especially math, rumours had it that she could finish a five-page test in thirty minutes. After finishing public school, she went to a state-sponsored university for engineering and passed with flying colors after which, now in her 20s, she entered a military academy. The natural thing to do after finishing a military academy would be to enter service in the military, however, Nonna had other plans. She planned to journey to Artesja as the resources of their army had far surpassed anything Kassethia could ever dream of, and her skills would be put to better use down there, in the land of mountains. Her trip there would be far from easy, as the convoy she was traveling with was beset on by a Bejakozi flotilla and her ship was boarded, for the first time in her life, she picked up a rifle and defended that vessel with tooth and nail, killing 3 boarders. The rest of the trip was relatively calmer, Nonna learning to tend to the wounded while aboard due to the aftermath of the raid. When they arrived in Gitalgar her shipmates sang wide praises of Nonna's bravery in battle and for it, she received her first honor, The Zastora Cross, for aiding the weak against the strong.Over the hills and far away
The first thing Nonna did after arriving in Artesja was to apply to be an officer in the royal army and, given her impressive track record, she was accepted before she even got home to check the mail. Before she knew it she was traveling to Karelja to receive her uniform and information on her station, she was to report to Taraburg to assume command of her first unit, the 228. artillery company. While traveling across the whole of Artesja, Nonna grew fascinated with the steam engine and more importantly: the engine and car, and their more, hawkish uses. After she arrived she found her unit in a sorry state, their previous officer was one of the many purged by Hieravanta Alterman, so they had just been slacking off for around two years, this was completely unacceptable in Nonna's eyes, she began with setting a strict schedule, harsher punishments, and reporting some of the more... Belligerent soldiers to her superiors, and in very little time she had a fully-staffed and combat-ready unit in her command. Nonna's first engagement came when six Bejakozi cavalry corps broke through the Artesjan lines at Becouth, Thyrimia, and began moving south, pillaging everything in their path, her objective was to deny the cavalry an escape when they finally were caught, so for four days she followed a larger army group, this was also her first time meeting the grand marshall: Rockanh Sikorski, who promised much growth for her if she just kept doing what she doing. The Thyrimian landscape is not ideal for concealment, flat terrain, little to no brush, and a warm climate led to the dust from the cavalry being easily picked up by the Artesjans. It was in battle Nonna's brightest side truly shone, she was able to remain calm and maintain her position even when the Artesjan flanks broke and she and the company had to fight off the determined mounted swordsmen, with her actions perhaps single-handedly saving the highest in the royal army. And she would not go un-acknowledged for this, as after the battle was over and she returned to Taraburg, Artemis himself was waiting to award her one of the highest honors he could bestow: The Keeper of Liberty Award, and top of this she was promoted to Brigadier Colonel of the Artesjan royal army.As the Steam sings
That which always truly spoke to Nonna was engineering, she would always find ways to improve her men's gear, she spent late nights making blueprints and tinkering with engines to make them more efficient, and it would all come to a head when she presented her first module for the armored fighting vehicle, the E-1, which was met with nearly universal approval.Gentlemen, I present to you the solution to those pesky fortified lines that have been the bane of many a brave soldier. I hope you're sittin' down!While Nonna was developing the IS-15, she was dealing with something else too, love, she found someone who she could truly call her own, someone who understood her and helped her when she was bedridden due to a particularly bad cold, someone who didn't mind if she stayed up a whole night thinking about doctrine or overclocking. That one was Tahomas Nonna would relish in the few holidays being a colonel gave her, for those were the days when she was truly alive, this was even more than true during the war of the tyrant when she found herself working tirelessly to keep the wheels of her trains running smoothly
Als isz gelaut
A day like any other, Nonna and Tahomas were out for a walk along the river...(Sirens begin to blare) What the hell? (Explosions in the distance) WHAT THE HELL!?That day was one no Artesjan could ever forget, the day their federation was invaded by the Bezjan hordes, and it was a rough day for Nonna and Tahomas, to say the least.
Physical Description
General Physical Condition
Nonna is more fit than average, both due to being a member of the Vehr and jogging in her free time. Strength wise she is only slightly stronger than the average girl, she frequently exercises in shooting large-caliber weapons. Her smaller frame also allows for more agility when handling situations.
Facial Features
Nonna's face is even and pretty regular, she uses makeup on a daily basis.
Physical quirks
Nonna is ambidextrous, being able to use both of her hands with precision.
Apparel & Accessories
Her favorite outfit is composed of her bomber jacket (which was a gift from Tahomas), her blue plaid skirt, tights, heeled boots, and her trusty duffel bag.
Nonna also owns a Kassathian-styled dress and corset which she has only worn once, at her wedding.
Her parade uniform consists of a standard army coat, shirt, blue tie, colonel's flat cap, knee-length skirt, and high boots. In the field, however, she always chooses practicality over style, typically being seen in an M20 Woodland camouflage cape, dark green beret, plate carrier, flak pants, and with her hair in a ponytail.
Specialized Equipment
Has several decorations, including The Keeper of Liberty Award, The Zastora Cross, the Star of the Tyrant-killer, Great mind award of Rasinoplita, and the Kassethian officer sleeve
Carries a modded KTP 45. compact personal defense weapon, she has converted the gun from its regular caliber (22 LR) to 45-calibrated SABOT ammunition. It's also mounted with a prototype laser voltstone display, vertical grip, and foldable stock.
If that's not enough, she is also armed with a 1831 modelalok artillerija khyzant (model 1831 artillery revolver), using 50 caliber tracer bullets, she has learned to control its vicious recoil.
Mental characteristics
Education
Attended public school and got excellent grades, went to a University and got amazing scores on all her tests, and graduated from Bryansk National Military Acadamy with a scholarship in military science.
Accomplishments & Achievements
Nonna prides herself on her position in the Vehr, as she's idolized soldiers from a young age, though, in her heart, her biggest accomplishment will always be getting to hear Tahomas' voice and feel his arms around her each morning.
Mental Trauma
Nonna's parents pressured her immensely to succeed while she lived under their roof, which drove her to be extremely self-critical of herself, that was until she met Tahomas, who helped her shed those thoughts.
Morality & Philosophy
Nonna has never been the person with the strongest morals, often doing what is necessary to survive, even if that means killing another person in cold blood. Though lately, some of her lovers, Tahomas' strong morals have rubbed off on her and she has spoken to him how that if she went back into the army as an infantrywoman she would almost certainly perish.
Personality Characteristics
Savvies & Ineptitudes
Has an amazing singing voice, able to calm most individuals just by speaking to them for more than five minutes. An incredible mechanic by trade in nearly all branches
Rumors say that she's amazing in bed, but this has never been confirmed.
Likes & Dislikes
Enjoys taking long walks at night with Tahomas, especially during the snowy seasons. Though, she's not against staying inside and cuddling under some blankets. Particularly enjoys the music of the Artesjan punk movement, which emphasizes rhythm over lyrics.
Virtues & Personality perks
A loving and devoted wife, loyal to a fault regarding those she cares about. Her creative side really shines through her work, along with her fierce intelligence.
Vices & Personality flaws
Can get so absorbed in her work she forgets to take care of herself, it's not an uncommon occurrence for Tahomas to find her keeled over her blueprints in their workshop.
Hygiene
Showers every morning before work, brushes her hair, the usual really.
Relationships
History
Tahomas and Nonna met under the war of the tyrant when Tahomas was doing a report on the upper echelons of the military, and while interviewing Nonna, he found that he actually had a lot in common with her. What he did not know, however, was that she felt the exact same way about him. Their earlier years together were marked by an extremely passionate relationship as they both were incredibly busy with the war, but, those few nights they were together, were what Artemis wishes he had.
Nicknames & Petnames
Nonna sometimes calls Tahomas "Floof" or "The Floof" Tahomas is one of few people that never call Nonna by her moniker "Creeping death", only doing so to take the piss out of people who unironically do so.
Relationship Reasoning
Tahomas was in love with Nonna from the moment he saw her, enchanted by her beauty, and as he learned about her personality, he developed a deep, deep crush on her. Nonna thought that she and Tahomas were friends at first, though, over time she started to like him more romantically, she fell in love with his carefree nature, all her life being scrutinized for her every flaw, but not by Tahomas, he was different.
Commonalities & Shared Interests
Nonna and Tahomas share an interest in military hardware and history, which they have long conversations about almost daily. They both have a passion for exercise, though Nonna arguably knows more about it than Tahomas.
Shared Secrets
After they became boyfriend and girlfriend, Tahomas revealed that Aelaria had a crush on him for a while.
Shared Acquaintances
Nonna and Tahomas both know Artemis, not really personally, but more as a leader, one that both look up to in different ways. They're also acquainted with the traveler Erasin, who, despite a rough beginning, they see as a reliable friend.
Alignment
Lawful Neutral
Current Status
Alive, On Break From Service
Current Location
Species
Conditions
Ethnicity
Other Ethnicities/Cultures
Honorary & Occupational Titles
Brigadier Colonel of the Royal Artesjan Vehr: Currently on leave for the rest of the year, commands the 1st guards' tank regiment stationed in Swedenhatius airbase.
Ordo Strelki Initiate: oversees the development of the orders' armored vehicles, inducted along with Tahomas.
Honorary citizen of Rasina: Received her citizenship personally from Alexios after the war of the tyrant.
Year of Birth
1772 AN
98 Years old
Circumstances of Birth
Planned
Birthplace
Bryansk, Kassethia
Spouses
Tahomas
(Husband)
Siblings
Children
Current Residence
228. Ressia Avenue, Swedenhatius, Pannalia Province
Gender
Woman
Presentation
Feminine
Eyes
Light blue, Commanding
Hair
Long, Straight, Dark brown
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
Pale white
Height
1.8 m
Quotes & Catchphrases
"I believe in speed, and power!"
"Amatuers discuss tactics, professionals debate strategy."
Belief/Deity
Geminist Futurist-Newave
Aligned Organization
Other Affiliations
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