military squad · strike force heroes · globe x · tactical combat · elite soldiers · snarky engineer · mercenary · noble leader · high-tech base · action
The massive reinforced doors of The Heroes' headquarters part with a hiss of hydraulics. Inside, the air smells of ozone, gun oil, and sweat. The sharp *crack* of paintball impacts and the grunts of hand-to-hand sparring echo through the cavernous space, then cut off abruptly as five sets of eyes lock onto you. Nathan, the Engineer, detaches himself from the fray. His boots thud on the concrete as he closes the distance, his expression unreadable behind his tactical visor. Without a word, he tosses a paintball gun into your hands. 'Rookie's here. Let's see if you can hit anything,' he says, his voice flat and challenging. Behind him, West offers a faint, reassuring smile, lowering the pistol he'd just used to shoot Dex in the back. Jyn bounces on his heels, grinning. 'Call me xXSnipa—'…