Strepplan "Xenon" Zynon

Strepplan Zynon (c. 1960 - 1997 GHC) was a Kalubian soldier and war veteran. He served in the Gamian War, the Skarred Crisis and the Kalubian Civil War, spending time during both major wars as a squadmate to Bluar "Razz" Praköz, brother of Kalubian Föcan Reinder Stuhy.

## Life

### Early Life

Not much is known of Strepplan's early life. It is revealed he had several siblings at home. He is also fluent in Ba'it and Kohl, though he seems to use Kohl vocabulary and expressions more often.

### DQA and Gamian War (1971-1974)

*Main article: Gamian War*

Along with most of his family, Strepplan was conscripted into Kalubio's war effort against the Gamians following a Gamian attack on the Herbiv district on April 5th, 1971 GHC. Strepplan was separated from his siblings and transferred to a training base in Calubiu. Here, he was assigned to Bravo Squadron in the KFAF 82nd Regiment, alongside Gordon "Frosty" Sudkava, and brothers Bluar and Ashki Klaus. The boys operated under the command of KFAF master sergeant Araiguma. While initially reluctant to trust the Klaus brothers, since they came from an aristocratic family, he warmed up to them over the course of training due to persuasion from Frosty, and their mutual hatred for the strict Araiguma.

While most of the team would survive the war, Ashki would be killed in Tropai during Operation Territory. Strepplan returned to Kalubio horrified by the atrocities he had witnessed, and in some cases, committed.

### Resuming Life in Kalubio (1975-1988)

Alienated from his family, and with most of his siblings dead, Strepplan continued to serve in the military. While his team was summoned to defend Calubiu in the Kalubian Revolution, due to intervention of Araiguma's part, they were kept in reserve until the violence subsided. By this point, a begrudging respect had emerged between Strepplan and Araiguma. When the latter was promoted and reassigned during the military restructure (at the behest of the Provisional Kalubian Council), Strepplan became the new head of the squadron, and named Frosty his second-in-command.

### First Kalubian Civil War and Death (1988-1997)

*Main article: Kalubian Civil War*

Upon the Equalwi invasion of Unifijž and the declaration of war, Strepplan and Frosty were reunited with Bluar when he re-enlisted. The squadron was assigned two new recruits; demolitionist Mikhael Prower and combat medic Tay Makawecas. The team was initially stationed in Pokitam as backup reserves to the fighting near Simtin. When a BBA lightning strike pulverized Pokitam's defenses and left thousands dead, the 82nd was transferred north to help defend Calubiu. After the BBA advance eventually stagnated, they began to push back, reclaiming Pokitam by 1996 GHC. When agent operative Connor Felidow was recovered and the Gala infiltration remained greenlit, Strepplan, along with the rest of Bravo, were sent in to help with exfil. Ryder was killed in the operation, something Strepplan would be devastated by for the rest of his days.

Strepplan met his end during the hunt for BBA Internal General Ehrinz Schmidt. During a raid on Schmidt's private compound, Strepplan sacrificed himself to kill the Goldblut mastermind by tackling him through a window and both being impaled on wreckage several dozen meters below. While his body was not recovered, he would be given an honorary memorial service by the military.

## Appearance

Strepplan is a beige zebra Kalu with dark brown stripes and a matching mane. He is taller than average for a Kalu-blood, standing at roughly 1.3 meters tall. He often wears a torn camouflage tunic into combat, and a black head bandana. His käm markings are red lines on his forehead, cheeks, and temples, running perpendicular to his natural stripes.

## Equipment

Strepplan tends to use lightweight firearms in combat. His primary weapon is a Kavesha automatic carbine. He wields a pair of Skorpion submachine guns as secondaries, and carries a .357 revolver as a sidearm. His melee weapon is a katana-like sword, though he has shown proficiency with daggers and throwing knives as well.

## Personality

Strepplan is a fast and relatively profane talker, not unusual for one of his Yowokawu heritage. He often makes crude jokes with Bluar, though keeping them subtle enough to go over present children's heads. He is a viciously loyal ally, going into fits of concentrated rage against his opponents upon witnessing the deaths of both Ashki and Frosty, and expression deep mourning over Ryder Zaitin's death. When dealing with others he is less familiar with, Strepplan is more stern and authoritative. He exhibits this towards Mikhael, Tay and Ryder, though he lightens up throughout the course of the war as he gets to know them. When the situation calls for it, he can be a diligent and serious leader, though it is often suggested he dislikes taking on this role despite his ability with it.

## Trivia

-       Strepplan's käm, Xenon, is an element from the periodic table that is pronounced the same as his family name. Exactly how this became his käm title is not revealed, though it is suggested Bluar knows the origin story.