59th Squadron

Patch of 59th Squadron.

> All wings! This is Major Christopher Heathrow of 59th Squadron, callsign Reaper. We have received your distress signal and we are standing by for fire support, over.
>
> Major Christopher Heathrow, Leader of 59th Squadron

Based out of Moffett Federal Airfield in San Jose, California, 59th Squadron is a deadly force on the battlefield with its pilots being some of the USAAF's best and deadliest. Led by Major Christopher Heathrow and Captain Ash Ketchum, 59th Squadron is the squadron that the USAAF calls upon when there is a mission that even their best can't handle. Their reputation as one of the USAAF's deadliest squadrons and as a specialized unit precedes them as they destroy anything that they're aimed at. They got their nickname, the Steel Wolves, due to them being relentless in their pursuit of enemy aircraft, their machine-like efficiency, and unmatched aggressiveness.

Founded in the aftermath of World War I as part of the newly formed United States Army Air Service, 59th Squadron was formed as a reserve squadron that would protect the Mainland in the case of an enemy attack. After its takeover by Heathrow and Ketchum, the Squadron would morph into a fighter squadron in which some of the US's best pilots would serve.

## History

> Any pilot that wishes to join 59th Squadron must have these qualities: hit hard, have nearly zero regard for their own lives, and be fearless.
>
> Captain Ash Ketchum, Second-In-Command of 59th Squadron

59th Squadron originally started out as a reserve squadron entirely composed of rejects that were going to be discharged. It was known among the airmen as "The Reject Squad" or "The Plague Bats" due to the amount of rejects that were present in the squad. But the fortunes of the squadron would change when two airmen, Major Christopher Heathrow and his Hotshot Second-in-Command Captain Ash Ketchum, took over the squadron and started to choose the best and most gifted recruits among those that enlisted in the air force at the time.

As the squadron became a fully-fledged fighter squadron, notable pilots including Freddy Rigdon, Harold Watkins, and Leo Skipper became some of the deadliest aces to ever fly with 59th Squadron as they racked up kill after kill after kill during their deployments in countries like Poland, Spain, and France. But in the airspace above Great Britain, they would endure their hardest test yet.

### Operation Sealion

On September 19, 1940, Nazi Germany launched Operation Sealion, the failed invasion of Great Britain. 59th Squadron was among some of the Air Units that were deployed to prevent the invasion from succeeding as they, along with several carrier-based Royal Navy air squadrons, stopped the main invasion fleet from landing on the beaches of the English Channel. But for 59th Squadron, they had to pay a high price in order to do so. Ten of the Squadron's pilots, including Rigdon, Watkins, and Skipper were shot down and killed by either Anti-Air Fire or by enemy Squadrons, with the only survivors of the battle being Heathrow and Ketchum. But for a squadron like 59th Squadron, it was only just the beginning.

### New Pilots

After the Battle, the two remaining pilots were struck with a dilemma, which was either disbanding the squadron entirely or finding new pilots to replace those that had been killed in action. Fortunately, with the amount of recruits that were joining the USAAF at an alarming rate, they were sure to find a whole new group of pilots that they can develop into the next class of skilled and deadly fighter aces. And sure they did as they found ten new pilots to join them in battle. They were Tori Hanson, Ezekiel Jaeger, Link Williams, Zelda Trenton, Miku Hatsune, Mikasa Ackerman, Annie Leonhart, Jaune Arc, Rey Solana, and Naruto Uzumaki. All ten of them would become notorious among their enemies, and some of the best pilots and friends among their peers.

### The New Pilots' Debut

The ten new pilots for 59th Squadron would fight their first battle during the fateful Battle of San Francisco, in which an Imperial Japanese Navy invasion fleet was repulsed and destroyed by the US Navy fleet stationed there and by squadrons deployed from both Hamilton Army Airfield, San Francisco Airfield, and Moffett Federal Airfield. 59th Squadron was one of the squadrons stationed there, and their presence was rumored to have caused the squadrons stationed at both Hamilton Army Airfield and San Francisco Airfield to fight with increased ferocity and vigor, giving rise to the popular myth that to fight in the presence of 59th Squadron causes even the most cowardly of pilots to become fearless and daring. 59th Squadron's pilots would inflict a terrible toll on the Imperial Japanese Navy pilots, so much so, that not a single Japanese pilot that went after them survived the battle. This battle would be forever known by its members as the battle where the Squadron was truly born, its baptism in blood and steel.

### Just Pilots, not Glory-Seekers

> Taking out enemy leaders, escorting bombers, going on suicide missions, and dogfighting the best that the Axis Powers have to offer are our things. Glory-seeking is not one of them, for true glory is not found in deeds or skill, but in raising others to glory.
>
> Captain Ash Ketchum

As news of 59th Squadron's victory against the mighty Imperial Japanese Navy spread throughout the entirety of the United States, the pilots were showered with praise and adornment for defeating what was thought to be one of the Axis Powers' mightiest fleets. However, despite the praise that was being laid on them, the felt that duty and service to the country was more valuable than anything, even personal glory.

### The Battle of Moffett Field

> All pilots serving at Moffett Field! This is Major Christopher Heathrow of 59th Squadron. SHOW THEM WHY THEY FEAR YOU!
>
> Major Christopher Heathrow on Moffett Field's PA System.

During the Battle of Moffett Field, 59th Squadron was one of the Air Squadrons assigned to defend Moffett Field from another Japanese Invasion, only this time, they were invading from the northern part of the airfield. During the ensuing battle, it was a close-quarters melee as American airmen, American soldiers and Japanese soliders slaughtered each other in the dozens in a combination of firefights and melees while the American squadrons were grounded fighting the invading soldiers from taking their beloved airbase.

During the climax in what looked like that the Japanese were about to overwhelm and defeat the Americans, Heathrow would broadcast a message from the American-held administration building over the Airbase's PA System, and spurred the defenders to "show them why they fear you." This would resonate with every American holding on for dear life, especially with the cornered airmen who were about to be wiped out. With unseen ferocity, the pilots unleashed inhuman powers on their enemies and barraged them with arcane curses, deadly spells, and otherworldly attacks, breaking their attempted invasion.

Enraged, the Airmen, who were being thought of as monsters by the fleeing Japanese forces, chased them out to sea and destroyed their landing craft tenders with the Airfield's naval guns, while a detachment of the US Navy cornered the fleet and destroyed many of the invasion ships, causing the Japanese to retreat.

## Current Squadron Members

* **Major Christopher Heathrow (Current Squadron Leader):** Coming from San Jose, California, Christopher Heathrow is 59th Squadron's deadly spearhead and commander. Unpredictable, fast, relentless, and cunning, he can seemingly disappear and reappear at will. He's a one-man wrecking crew, as he can unleash endless torrents of ghostly scythes that rip apart everything in its path or summon unending flocks of spectral ravens that explode on impact with anything, dealing catastrophic amounts of damage to any enemy in sight. On the ground, he generally keeps to himself, but he gets along with the other squadron commanders, especially with Captain Junko Enoshima, Major Jason Lee Scott, Captain Anakin Skywalker, and RAF Squadron Leader Harry Potter. While not in combat, he works as a detective for the SJPD or could be found in the squadron’s hangar playing his electric guitar.
* **Captain Ash Ketchum (Current Second-In-Command):** Coming from Seattle, Washington, Ash Ketchum is Heathrow's second-in-command and his right-hand man. He is a punishing, dirty, violent, aggressive, fast, and fearless flier that loves inflicting bone-crushing hits on any unlucky pilot who got in his way, as he has the abilites to either summon a giant stormcloud that incinerates or shreds apart enemy planes with ease or unleash a powerful surge blast that disables any plane caught within its blast radius, causing it to fall from the sky. On the ground, he is flamboyant and gets along well with everyone, especially with Major Misty Welker and Captain Serena Youngblood. When not in combat, Ash would often be seen training his Pokémon outside or playing his saxophone in the squadron's hangar.
* **1st Lieutenant Miku Hatsune:** Fast, intimidating, cold-blooded, merciless, efficient, and aggressive; these words describe Second Lieutenant Miku Hatsune. Coming from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Miku Hatsune is a deadly flier enchanted with the power of magical singing, which, when combined with her ability to sense where an attack is coming from before it happens, turns her into a deadly powerhouse of sonic power. While her Sonic Ballad attack shatters and intimidates any enemy in its path, her Aria of Shattering destroys any plane that comes close to her. On land, she's a cheerful girl that gets along with Air Force Captain Ahsoka Tano and Air Force Major Usagi Tsukino. When not in combat, Miku is often seen working at the base's workshops or in her quarters playing her trombone.
* **2nd Lieutenant Annie Leonhart:** Coming from Monterey, California, Annie Leonhart is a born and fearless explorer. She flies in with a deadly cocktail of speed, explosiveness, unpredictability, aggressiveness, and inhuman accuracy, turning her into one of the squadron's deadliest pilots. Her trademark Tainted Sting attack paralyzes and takes out enemy aircraft with well-placed armor-piercing shots that tear through and paralyze enemy aircraft like a hot knife through butter, while her other attack, The Stinger Rain, shreds planes apart like wet toilet paper in a paper mill. On the ground, she's selfless, helpful, and cool to be with or hang around, shown especially in her unwavering friendship with Corporal and good friend Mikasa Ackerman, Master Sergeant Ezekiel Jaeger, and Staff Sergeants Zelda Trenton and Link Williams. While not in combat, she could be found in her room playing games of chess with Mikasa.
* **Master Sergeant Ezekiel Jaeger:** Coming from Chesapeake, Virginia, Ezekiel Jaeger is wild and nearly uncontrollable. Unpredictable, deadly, disruptive, and aggressive, he loves contact and revels in being a hard-nosed brawler that can tip the balance in his side's favor. When pitted against enemy pilots in a battle, Ezekiel's deadly mean streak terrorizes opponents. Facing off against enemy squadrons, Ezekiel uses his signature Kodiak Roar attack to demoralize his opponents while his Berserker rage makes him almost impossible to bring down as he comes in to bring death to them with close-range attacks. On the ground, he is friends with Captain Anakin Skywalker, Major Usagi Tsukino, 2nd Lieutenant Trini Kwan, and Major Jason Lee Scott. Outside of combat, Ezekiel serves as an instructor at Moffett Field’s pilot survival school.
* **First Sergeant Link Williams:** Coming from Anchorage, Alaska, Link Williams is one of the Squadron's most experienced pilots, as he served with Heathrow for 4 years. He is hard-pressing, stubborn, tough, unpredictable, relentless, elusive, and gifted with a lethal combination of unchained aggressiveness and inhuman accuracy. His signature Howl of Fenrir attack liquifies the brains and shatters the eardrums of any enemy pilot that hears it, causing an agonizing death. Another deadly move that he possesses is the Call of the Wolf, which summons astral projections of winged wolves that assist him during a battle by tearing enemy planes apart with their jaws and claws. On the ground, he is friends, especially with squadronmate First Sergeant Zelda Trenton, Major Taichi Yagami, Captain Minako Aino, and First Lieutenant Ahsoka Tano. While not in combat, Link could be found working at the airfield's train yard or in his quarters playing his trombone.
* **First Sergeant Zelda Trenton:** Coming from Altoona, Pennsylvania, Zelda Trenton is the polar opposite of Link Williams, who was the hard-nosed and hard-hitting brawler of the two First Sergeants. Zelda, however, is known for her signature inhuman accuracy, ghost-like elusiveness, controllable unpredictability, hard-hitting, on-target shots, quick, graceful attacks, unmatched speed, and ability to disguise herself in the clouds, rendering her nigh-invisible to the naked eye. Her Arrow of Chiron signature attack is an accurate, but powerful energy beam that disintegrates its target, while her other attack, the Arrow hail storm, shreds the targeted squadron apart with explosive arrows like wet paper in a grinder. On the ground, Zelda is calm and serene, being friends with especially her squadronmate Link Williams, First Lieutenant Ami Mizuno, 2nd Lieutenant Rei Hino, Major Jason Lee Scott, and Captain Tommy Oliver. While not in combat, Zelda could be found in her quarters playing her trumpet.
* **Staff Sergeant Tori Hanson:** Tori Hanson is an intimidating and punishing enforcer from Half Moon Bay, California that strikes first and hard. Her combination of speed, aggressiveness, versatility, volatility, and unpredictability turns her into a nearly-unstoppable and deadly force for 59th Squadron. With her signature Tsunami Blast attack, Tori can attack multiple enemy squadrons at once by overwhelming them with endless waves of bullets, making her an effective crowd controller. Her other potent attack, Tidal Shifter, disorients and confuses multiple enemy squadrons at once, making them easy targets for her to destroy with her Tsunami Blast. On the ground, Tori, like Heathrow, keeps to herself but gets along nicely with everyone, especially with pilots like 1st Lieutenant Kimberly Hart, First Sergeant Katherine Hillard, First Sergeant Aisha Campbell, and Second Lieutenant Trini Kwan. While not in combat, Tori could be found in her quarters playing her bass guitar.
* **Corporal Naruto Uzumaki:** Coming from Sacramento, California, Naruto Uzumaki is a terrifying pilot and one of Heathrow's deadliest fliers. He's a tough brawler that loves contact and is fast, intimidating, fearless, versatile, and elusive which, when combined with the unchained aggressiveness he displays during a dogfight, turns him into a deadly pilot for 59th Squadron. His signature Oni Rage makes him nearly invincible as he tears into enemy squadrons while they flee from 59th Squadron's pursuing pilots, while his Oni Club strike attack sweeps enemy pilots aside, making him an effective and deadly chess piece that can even the playing field. On the ground, Uzumaki is wild and flamboyant, him being friends with 2nd Lieutenant Sakura Haruno, Air Force Captain Anakin Skywalker, Major Usagi Tsukino, and Corporal Hinata Hyuga. While not in combat, Naruto could be found in his quarters cleaning his pistol or the blood off his plane.
* **Corporal Jaune Arc:** Jaune Arc is a born intimidator coming from Portland, Oregon that strikes first and hits hard. His combination of aggressiveness, intimidation, ferocity, and unpredictability turns him into a nearly-unstoppable and deadly pilot for 59th Squadron. Armed with his signature Double Tap attack, Jaune can fire twice as fast as other pilots and overwhelm them with wave upon unending wave of bullets, making him an effective and deadly crowd controller, while his other attack, Steel Blitz, increases his damage and hitting power, making him a deadly 1-2 punch that can even the playing field in his allies' favor. On the ground, Jaune is a flamboyant and fun ladies' man, as he gets along nicely with especially with close friends and fellow pilots Staff Sergeant Ruby Rose, Corporal Weiss Schnee, Corporal Yang Long, and Specialist 6th Class Blake Belladonna. While not in combat, Jaune could be found in his quarters playing his trombone.
* **Corporal Mikasa Ackerman:** Also coming from Sacramento, California, Mikasa Ackerman is a hard-hitting enforcer that is a fast, aggressive, intimidating, and fearless opponent to go up against. She swoops in with a lethal and powerful combination of speed, explosiveness, unpredictability, aggressiveness, and inhuman accuracy, turning her into one of the Squadron's deadliest pilots. Her signature Horns of Iron attack can take out an enemy plane with a well-placed, hard-hitting shot that tears through the enemy plane like a hot knife through butter, while her other attack, Steel Ram, can blast through an entire row of planes and rip them apart in one deadly pass. On the ground, Mikasa is helpful and cool to hang around, shown especially in her friendship with Corporal and closest friend Annie Leonhart, Master Sergeant Ezekiel Jaeger, and Staff Sergeants Zelda Gleason and Link Williams. While not in combat, Mikasa could be found in her quarters playing chess with Annie.
* **Corporal Rey Solana:** Coming from Anchorage, Alaska, Rey Solana is a born and fearless adventurer. She swoops in with a lethal combination of speed, explosiveness, unpredictability, aggressiveness, and inhuman accuracy, turning her into one of her Squadron's deadliest pilots. Her signature Plasma Cleaver attack can paralyze and take out any enemy plane with a well-placed shot that tears through enemy armor like clay, while her Psionic Force Blast attack can shatter strong-minded enemy pilots' minds and even kill weak-minded enemy pilots with its psychic overload. On the ground, Rey is calm, confident, selfless, helpful, and cool to hang around with, shown especially in her friendship with close friend and RAF Squadron Leader Harry Potter, Flight Lieutenant Ron Weasley, and Staff Sergeants Zelda Gleason and Link Williams. While not in combat, Rey could be found in her quarters playing her electric guitar or hanging out with Harry and Ron.