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Skarita — She's ex-mil by-nc-nd

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Published: 2015-12-28 23:31:22 +0000 UTC; Views: 871; Favourites: 42; Downloads: 1
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Description Arabella used to be of rank in the irken military, until a few things went south and she decided to get the fuck outta dodge. Because of her height she ended up in a captain's position- one she was very poorly suited for. A brilliant soldier won't always make a brilliant leader, after all. 

Arabella has a very gung-ho style of fighting now, but back in the day she wasn't a bad shot with the old plasma rifle. Most irken military equipment is standardized (I figure) so she could probably still pick up any empire-grade equipment and know how to disassemble it and put it back together again with her eyes closed. She doesn't really like using it though- plasma-charged weapons are messy and if they don't kill on the first shot then they put the target in a lot of pain. It's hooked up to her PAK here for guidance, basically allowing her to scope down it without adding a scope to the actual gun. 

Back then she didn't have her fancy lipstick or galaxy finish on her PAK. Or the hat. Frankly I think she looks weird without at least two of the three. And she used to tie back her antennae! Let 'em fly free, I say. 

This was done in a stream a while back! I'm still working on getting back into digital art, so bear with me. 
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Comments: 14

Randomplayer329 [2016-03-07 23:08:26 +0000 UTC]

So, I guess Arabella puts the "gun" in "GUNg-ho"....

I leave now.

Though I have to admit, it's really strange to see her in uniform. Just looks so unnatural compared to what she's worn in the past. (or is it future in this case? IDK)

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Skarita In reply to Randomplayer329 [2016-03-10 02:18:38 +0000 UTC]

Bless you, brave soul, for saying what needs to be said. 

Also true, and it's future in this case.

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Wirecatart [2016-02-06 17:13:27 +0000 UTC]

Backstory! YES! I'm really looking forward to when you'll "be delving into that personal identity stuff"
This whole soldier thing might be a thing of the past, but she looks dang good in that armor! (I love armor, I love women in armor)

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Skarita In reply to Wirecatart [2016-03-05 02:05:06 +0000 UTC]

It'll be worked on in coming Arasephone comics, once I get my scripts together.

She so does. (Same.)

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Wirecatart In reply to Skarita [2016-06-08 21:15:53 +0000 UTC]

: O!!! (the excitement is real)

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WakorJones [2015-12-29 19:45:55 +0000 UTC]

What a difference! Man, poor gal. Being a leader but unequipped to BE a leader is awful, and it leaves you with a lot of guilt and anxiety in the end. 

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Skarita In reply to WakorJones [2016-01-02 21:52:19 +0000 UTC]

It really does, it really does.

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Colorfulmoongato [2015-12-29 02:24:05 +0000 UTC]

She looks Super intimidating and I like that Back ground, it makes me think of cake frosting :3

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Skarita In reply to Colorfulmoongato [2016-01-02 21:51:13 +0000 UTC]

Good! Intimidating I was going for. Also thanks! Some of the textures I use can be found in my favourites

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Colorfulmoongato In reply to Skarita [2016-01-03 03:24:48 +0000 UTC]

Awesome

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JigglyWigglies [2015-12-29 00:08:29 +0000 UTC]

i love the look youve created, it looks awesome bruh. Also interesting to get a bit of Arabella's military background .w. kinda imagine all that training never really leaves an irken, hacked pak or not XD

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Skarita In reply to JigglyWigglies [2016-01-02 21:51:46 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! Trying to find a middle between actual military uniforms and what we see in the show. 
Exactly, that's how I figure it.

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desiredwatcher [2015-12-29 00:05:56 +0000 UTC]

Geez I didn't even recognize it was her without her lipstick, hat, or pak finish.

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Skarita In reply to desiredwatcher [2016-01-02 21:52:08 +0000 UTC]

You know, that's honestly great to hear. I'll be delving into that personal identity stuff sometime soon.

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