| Jan 29, 2013 0:30:53 GMT -5 |
Post by Nathaniel "Virginia" Corbett on Jan 29, 2013 0:30:53 GMT -5
NATHANIEL (VIRGINIA) CORBETT
{Who says Government Stiffs and Slackjaw Yokels don’t mix?}
{Who says Government Stiffs and Slackjaw Yokels don’t mix?}
I Feel Like We're Summoning The Devil
Nickname/Alias: Nate, Naty, Gini,
Gender: Male
Character Type: State
Country or Country of Origin: United States of America
Canon or Original: Original
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When I look into all of your stupid faces
I think how fun it will be to pound them into dust
Hair: Blonde
Height and Weight: 5’11”, 170 lbs.
Other Distinguishing Features: His eyes are a bit of an odd color. From faraway they look greyer than anything, but up closer, they definitely have an odd purplish hue to them. He also has quite a few scars from frequently being a focal point for battles and other blood tainted events during a handful of wars. He’s definitely quite young compared to the others when looking at the number of scars that he’s accumulated over the years—this state’s been through quite a bit.
(…including the French and Indian War, the Indian Massacre of 1622, several battles of the American Revolution (including the Siege of Yorktown), held the most battles on his soil in the American Civil War, Langley was targeted by Soviet espionage during the Cold War, and he also endured an attack during 9/11 at the Pentagon.)
Overall Appearance: Nathaniel shares some physical similarities with his country as well as a few others that held dominion over him in the past, such as pre-revolution England as well as miniscule parts of him that used to belong to France. His hair is a light shade of blonde. The way that it’s cut and/or styled has changed slightly throughout the ages, but it has relatively stayed the same. He prefers it cropped short. He only wears hats whenever it’s common or considered tasteful. The type of clothing that he wears greatly varies. Sometimes he’s seen dressed more like his fellow countryside Virginians, a worn pair of jeans tucked neatly into a clean shirt. Unlike his nation, though, he doesn’t mind dressing up a little and is frequently caught wearing formal clothes as well, depending on the occasion. Being a state that houses many “government stiffs” as he likes to call them, he tries to avoiding wearing suits as much as possible, apart from whenever it’s absolutely necessary. On the other hand, he also isn’t afraid to get down and dirty in the shipbuilding yard. He loves inventing and creating and as a result, also loves a good pair of Levis.
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Man up or I'll beat you with my peace prize!
✓ Building things with the barest amount of tools
✓ Wineries
Over 200 wineries and vineyard walks throughout the state. The guy has good taste and he knows where to buy the best stuff for a night in.
✓ Sports
Again, lots of great places for it. Recently picking up on something, however; it has encouraged a filthy mouth along with a quick temper.
✓ Keeping up with college football
✓ His beaches
Everyone knows about them… and for good reason. His shorelines are worth every minute of a lazy afternoon.
✓ Active night life
Heh. In more ways than one.
✓ Staying active, period
✓ Blue Crab
✓ Sweet Tea
✓ Bourbon
✓ His roots
Hell yes. He’s damn proud of them.
Dislikes:
✘ Innuendos involving his name
Thanks goes to the obnoxious tourists for that one. Apparently they love the slogans.
✘ Redneck stereotypes
✘ People who have trouble getting over the past
For their own sanity more than his. Doesn’t help that he gets annoyed over the nagging grudges of others. What’s done is done.
✘ The feeling of being “caged”
✘ Being told what to do
And that includes people who are actually allowed to tell him what to do… >>;
✘ Aides-mémoires from the past …
✘ Northern egotism
✘ Being caught in complicated relationships
Strengths:
✓ A bit of an Intellect
There’s a reason why he houses the Central Intelligence Agency in Langley, which was the target of Soviet espionage activities during the Cold War. Virginia is also a major export in computer chips and other scientific endeavors.
✓ Strong sense of identity
✓ Hard working
✓ Is definitely not afraid to speak his mind. Especially to Al and the others.
Weaknesses:
✘ Rebellious
The problem with being part of the fiercely independent-minded nation, is that good ol’ Virginia is also fiercely independent-minded… and quite frankly isn’t secretive about it.
✘ His pride
✘ Easily swayed with promises
Cue Civil War drama… oh yes. Although, he definitely had his demands—his allegiance isn’t cheap.
✘ Slightly paranoid
This is thanks to the cold war and how he was the central establishment for the department of defense. 8l…….
Fears:
✘ More blood staining his soil
✘ Hurricanes/Flooding/Precarious weather in general
✘ Being subjugated
✘ Another terrorist attack
Secrets:
✘ Despite his criticisms and past actions, he truly has too complex of a relationship with his country to outright leave him like he’s threatened to a few times presently.
They go too far back. 8l
✘ Isn’t as hard on England as the others
Virginia knew him longer than the other states, so he does feel some old connection for the guy. Even to this day, his people are predominantly of English heritage and he doesn’t feel the same sense of resentment that others may still hold for him years later. Times change and Virginia’s the type who’s willing to forgive and move the hell on.
Any Quirks/Habits:
-Splashes bourbon into his tea. Beware if you’re a guest.
-Puts ham in everything… his eggs, on toast, in casseroles, wraps, etc. -u-
-Takes his coffee with two sugars and no milk.
Overall Personality: Nathaniel is a persistent and frank individual that can sometimes perhaps be a bit too passionate for his own good. Part of this originates from a fairly intense fear of being subdued, while the other half is because he’s one of the oldest states. Because of this free spirit of his, he doesn’t like labels being plastered over his name. Location wise, he’s considered part of the south, but he’s pretty central and doesn’t mind his immediate northern neighbors too much. He’s just very central and he likes being able to walk between the lines of those ever present stigmas of ‘north’ and ‘south’ or whatever the hell the states like to refer themselves as. In spite of this, Nathaniel has a lot of pride for his southern roots and over the fact that he’s been an important asset in ways that arrogant Northerners can’t snub him for. He’s content with his accomplishments and the contributions that his people have made, whether it was through George Washington, a Virginian who’s lodged a special place in Nate’s heart or even with some of the not so well received generals in American history.
Really, Virginia is more than happy to speak his mind on just about anything. No topic is too taboo or too scandalous for him to join in. He’s blunt, sarcastic, and actually pretty cheerful once you get past his façade of cynicism. He likes to eat and can make just about anything… He’ll probably be the one who brings too much of something to a party. ... Sometimes that’s liquor, but always accompanied by actual food [because it’s hard to beat out that ever faithful notion of “southern hospitality” daaaammit xP].
Along with holding fast to some of his nostalgic ideals of a ‘southern gentlemen’, Nate’s the sort of guy that likes to turn up the charm whenever the whim takes over. He likes wooing women and men alike, though he doesn’t do it excessively—can’t hate a guy for having standards (outside of political arrangements.) Despite his taste for ritzy places, parties, and making a day out of visiting the wineries, Nate has a tendency to be as laid back as he can in his free time (as he doesn’t get too much of that >->). Honestly, a great time to him would be getting hot dogs with someone at one of the beaches, dripping ketchup in the sand after slathering it everywhere, and just... hanging out on the beach. That, in a nutshell, is Nate beneath all the political insanity.
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I'm the hero!
In 1607, the London Company established the Colony of Virginia as the first permanent New World English colony. Slave labor and the land acquired from the displaced Native American tribes each played a significant role in the colony’s early politics and plantation economy. In 1619, the colonists took greater control with an elected legislature called the House of Burgesses. With the bankruptcy of the London Company in 1624, the settlement was taken into royal author as a British crown colony.
Life was hard in the colony and many people died during the “starving time” in 1609. The Anglo-Powhatan Wars and the Indian Massacre of 1622 fostered the colonists’ negative view of all the tribes. By 1624, only 3,400 of the 6,000 early settlers had survived. However, European demand for tobacco fueled the arrival of more settlers and servants. The headright system tried to solve the labor shortages by providing colonists with land for each indentured servant they transported to Virginia. African workers were first imported in 1619.
In 1747, a group of Virginian speculators formed the Ohio Company, with the backing of the British crown, to start English settlement and trade in the Ohio Country west of the Appalachian Mountains. France claimed this area as part of his colony of New France and viewed this as a threat. Thus, the French and Indian War became part of the Seven Years' War (1756–1763). A militia from several British colonies, called the Virginia Regiment, was led by then-Lieutenant colonel George Washington. (whoot!)
Obviously, the British Parliament’s efforts to levy new taxes following the French and Indian War were deeply unpopular. Virginians began to coordinate their actions with other colonies in 1773 and sent delegates to the Continental Congress the following year. Virginia’s revolutionary leaders continued to govern via the Virginia Conventions. On May 15, 1776, the Convention declared Virginia’s independence from the British Empire and adopted George Mason’s Virginia Declaration of Rights, which was then included in a new constitution. Another Virginian, Thomas Jefferson, drew upon Mason’s work in drafting the national Declaration of Independence.
George Washington, another Virginian, was selected to head the colonial army. During the war, the capital was moved to Richmond at the urging of Thomas Jefferson. Virginians were instrumental in writing the United States Constitution.
In addition to agriculture, slave labor was increasingly used in mining, shipbuilding, and other industries. Nat Turner’s slave rebellion in 1831 showed deep social discontent about slavery and its role in the plantation economy. By 1860, almost half a million people, roughly 31% of the total population of Virginia, were enslaved. This division contributed to the start of the American Civil War. Virginia voted to secede from the United States on April 17, 1861, after the Battle of Fort Sumter. After Virginia joining the Confederate States of America, Richmond was chosen as its new capital. Virginian general Robert E. Lee took command of the Army of Northern Virginia in 1862, and led invasions into Union territory, ultimately becoming the commander of the Confederate forces.
During the war, more battles were fought in Virginia than anywhere else, including Bull Run, the Seven Days Battlles, Chancellorsville, and the concluding Battle of Appomattox Court House. After the recapture of Richmond in 1865, the capital was briefly moved to Danville. Virginia was formally restored to the United States in 1870, due to the work of the Committee of Nine. During the post-war Reconstruction era, Virginia adopted a constitution which provided for free public schools, and guaranteed political, civil, and voting rights. In 1886, Newport News Shipbuilding was responsible for building six major WWI battleships for the US Navy from 1907-1923.
The Cold War led to the expansion of national defense government programs, which housed in offices in Northern Virginia near Washington, D.C. and correlative population growth. The Central Intelligence Agency in Langley was involved in various Cold War events, including as the target of Soviet espionage activities. Also among the federal developments was the Pentagon, located in Arlington County, Virginia, was built during World War II as the headquarters for the Department of Defense. It was one of the targets of the September 11 attacks; 189 people died at the site when a jet passenger plane crashed into the building.
The Virginia General Assembly is the oldest legislature in the Western Hemisphere. The state government has been repeatedly ranked most effective by the Pew Center on the States. It’s unique how it treats its cities and counties equally, manages local roads, and prohibits its governors from serving consecutive sentences. Virginia’s economy has many sectors: agriculture in the Shenandoah Valley; federal agencies in Northern Virginia, including the headquarters of the Department of Defense and the CIA; and military facilities in Hampton Roads, the site of the region’s main seaport. Virginia’s education centers have contributed greatly to the growing media and technology sectors, which have resulted in computer chips becoming the state’s leading export.
Jamestown 2007 marked Virginia’s quadricentennial year, celebrating 400 years since the establishment of the Jamestown Colony.
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You've got it backwards! Backwards!
Hurry up and throw it! If you don't hurry up and throw it, you'll go "boom"!
<3
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I Summon thee from far away lands, come forth!
You called?
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