Project Starlight - Twin Lanterns [Machinima/Audio Play]
Shikarinka for Zarada
Among the aircraft carrier Griffin's newest additions, Zarada is a young and talented engineer with no prior mercenary or military experience. Her reasons for joining have never been concrete, but her dedication to helping the crew quickly buried many hesitations. While her engineering skill-set is skewed towards naval craft, she has also picked up the basics of aircraft maintenance with little difficulty, making her a versatile asset aboard the Griffin. She works directly under Captain Reginald Bayless, and has grown a burgeoning friendship with Communications Officer Jenine Hathaway.
In truth, while her admiration for her new crew and home is genuine, Zarada's real reason for joining lies in her older brother, who now goes under the mercenary tac-name 'Proteus'. Zarada and Proteus grew up in the Southeast Asian country of Oceania, losing both their parents at a young age. Fifteen or so years later, Proteus left Oceania to join a mercenary group, and after two years of no communication, Zarada also left and found refuge aboard the Griffin. While she wishes to strike out on her own, her current mission will include an unexpected family reunion. Committed and loyal, Zarada holds her allies in high regard, and is always searching for a way to be useful.
Age: Early-20s to Mid-20s
[A pre-recorded message sent to Morgan Security, the current employers of both Zarada's brother and Wyvern Squadron] (Zarada shows her professional demeanor from the start, belying her lack of experience in these types of matters)
"To any associate of Morgan Security or its affiliates, my name is Zarada, and I represent the independent aircraft carrier 'Griffin'."
[Later on in the message, Zarada lays out the offer meant to lure Wyvern Squadron to the Griffin in order to be captured] (She has trouble conveying what is an abject lie, putting on a fake smile. Though she emphasizes the importance of Wyvern being present for the pick-up)
"First, the crew of the Griffin are massive fans of this...Wyvern Squadron...that you have in your employ, and would like to hand off the black box and supplies to them personally."
[The captain questions if Zarada is ready to see her brother, let alone capture him alongside their other targets] (While she holds internal doubts about the entire mission, she composes herself and re-assures Bayless with full confidence)
"No need to worry, Captain Bayless. I can stomach seeing him long enough to carry out the mission."
