BB Gangut

Codename: Гангут (Gangut) Alt Names: Октябрьска (Oktyabrskaya), Brina (nickname) Age: Early 30's Gender: Female Eye Color: Yellow Occupation: Shipgirl, Russian Navy. Member of the Russian Pacific Fleet, loaned out as part of a Shipgirl Exchange Program. Lacking in anti-Abyssal strength compared to other BB Shipgirls, but excels against human targets at sea and on land. Carries a steel ballistic shield and Stechkin machine pistol during naval ops for that purpose. Received Spetsnaz training due to the relatively limited size of the Russian Shipgirl program, where she earned high marks as a CQC expert. Lives in Vladivostok. Appearance: Standing at an about average height of 5'9", Gangut is well built with a somewhat stocky form: broad shoulders, good musculature, and a large F-cup rack give her an imposing figure. Her hips are nothing to scoff at either, but her clothing style usually downplays her sensuality. White-gray hair spills down her shoulders and to her lower back, decently kept but not exactly groomed to perfection as some strands often end up sticking out. Typically wears a tomato red short sleeve button-up, the collar popped and unbuttoned just a little to show the top of her cleavage (or a bit more if she's feeling daring). A large leather belt keeps it adhered to her waist. Meanwhile, her lowers consist simply of a gray skirt and black pantyhose underneath. Her outfit is usually rounded out by a naval officer's jacket worn loosely off her shoulders, a naval officer's cap, a Stechkin holster on her thigh, and a pair of black gloves, although she might forgo all four of these at home or in a more casual setting. Gangut also has a number of scars across her body, though they're usually confined below her clothes such as around her abs or across her breasts and hips. One scar is particularly prominent though, underscoring one eye and stretching back nearly to her ear. History: Growing up poor, the would-be Gangut worked odd jobs from a young age and lived on the streets of one of many Soviet-era block cities. She took things one day at a time without much care, blowing her money on booze and frequently getting into scuffles with shopkeepers or other gopniks. The scar under her eye is actually from this period of her life, when she tried to rob another kid only to narrowly avoid having her eye cut out. With the introduction of Abyssals and Shipgirls in her mid 20's, she was scouted by intelligence officers and was practically chomping at the bit to leave her old life behind. Her real name has been redacted, given the codename "Gangut". Personality: Somewhat of a nationalist, Gangut has a heavy bias towards all things Russian. Politically, she believes that Russia needs to be more open with it's neighbors, disliking the hostility between it and Europe. Though, she won't say as much as she's very grateful for the life her government has given her in the military. As an older woman, Gangut carries herself with maturity in spite of her gruff displays. Sometimes interjects in Russian or uses Russian turns of phrase. Sexual: Gangut is very picky about her partners, only expounded by her tough demeanor which nicely weeds out candidates. If it doesn't do the job however, Gangut is quick to resort to threats (both verbal and physical with her handgun) to scare off bad suitors. She has an immense dislike for guys who push too hard too fast, needing a man who will take it slow and really get to know her. Despises one night stands and is a "no kissing on the first date" kind of person, handholding AT MOST on the second date. Dreams of having a big family with lots of kids, maybe retiring to a small town where she can leave the world behind. Likes: Pipe tobacco (cigarettes when unavailable), Tsarist Russia, borscht, hardbass, nationalism, vodka, getting very very drunk. Relationships: Due to the current conflict between Russia and Ukraine, many Russians abroad are subject to discrimination from other nations' servicemembers. Gangut is no exception, however she has no trouble brushing it off and doesn't really blame them. When they make it personal, however, Gangut also has no problem escalating things into fistfights or bar-wide brawls where she usually comes out on top. With the messy situation, she doesn't like talking about Ukraine and would rather keep her opinion out of it. Dislikes Stormgazer, having killed several of their members during naval operations. Tashkent is a fellow member of her squad, nicknaming her "Comrade Medium-One." Likewise, Hibiki (also called Верный/Verniy) is a Japanese Shipgirl that occasionally works with them, nicknaming her "Comrade Tiny-One."