Ione Silvija

**Ione Silvija** is a Southern Cross Recon Patrol Division soldier who fought during the Second Robotech War.

## Background

Born in Latvia, Ione was initially raised in a stable, middle-class family. However, her young life was forever altered by the Zentraedi Rain of Death; while she survived, her father was killed and her family lost most of what they had. In its aftermath, they were moved to one of the new cities that had sprung up in the region and lived in a pre-fabricated apartment complex. Despite this setback, Ione did what she could to survive in the new world.

Too curious for her own good, Ione would spend her youth exploring the destroyed cities and other ruins in the region. While she knew they were hazardous, as much from the radiation and ruins as the risk of scavengers and bandits, she also simply wanted to see them for herself and learn what secrets they might hold. While she had her own fair share of close scrapes and near-disasters, she somehow managed to come out of her adventures unscathed. And even after being caught out by her mother, her sense of adventure only grew.

The degenerating political situation in the area saw Ione and her family move to North America in 2018. They settled in Monument City, which at that point offered a far better standard of living than where she had been. While initially disruptive, this move only served to further boost her desire to explore and learn more about her new surroundings. However, she also was frustrated by the realities of life at the time. Even though the world was recovering, travel was still rare.

This frustration lured her into joining the Army of the Southern Cross, who offered a chance to travel further and see more of the world. Ione proved to be quite capable, with her skills as an explorer making her agile, quick-witted and sneaky, with an ability to get into and out of places she shouldn't be. Due to these traits, she was given a place in the Recon Patrol Division where she trained as a scout, explorer and observer.

The arrival of the Robotech Masters and the start of the Second Robotech War put those skills into practice. While not a frontline soldier, Ione saw action as a scout and observer but also saw real combat. She was a part of the force dispatched to SX Point 83 in response to an incursion by the Robotech Masters in their efforts to excavate the ruins of Macross city, and fought against Bioroids and other units on the ground. She saw action in several other engagements, including the apocalyptic final battles of the war.

Ione survived the conflict, but was left as a part of a disintegrating Southern Cross and a fragmenting world government. Even worse was to come, with the threat of the Invid looming.

## Personality

Normally, Ione is a remarkably friendly and cheerful person. She enjoys meeting new people, going new places and discovering new things. A big part of her drive is curiosity; that was what got her started as an explorer and led her to joining the Southern Cross. She would rather find something new, even if it means putting herself at risk, then make do with the status quo and the mundane. However, she also likes to engage with others and share in their experiences.

Conversely, she is a very different person when on the battlefield. She is focused, direct and driven, often quiet to the point of being unnerving. Her typical *modus operandi* is to quietly infiltrate an area and then gather information on whoever and whatever might be present. When needs be, she will eliminate those targets quietly and efficiently. She is also trained as a saboteur, and is highly skilled at planting and using explosives.

## Weapons and Equipment

Ione's normal loadout was typical of a RPD soldier during the Second Robotech War. She wore the RPD-pattern Gusoku Combat Armour, and as was typical of a RPD soldier, did not carry a shield. However, she did also use a jetpack to aid in her recon and infiltration duties. Her standard-issue weapon was a LL-8 Laser Carbine, but she also carried a knife for both combat duties and practical reasons. Finally, she usually had access to binoculars, night-vision optics and other surveillance tools.

Like most Southern Cross soldiers, she had access to a M-32 Hovercycle both for everyday use and field operations. Ione was also fully qualified on the RPD's FRB-7 Cyclops Battloid, however she rarely used one in the field, being instead more focused on covert operations.

## Game Information

* **Career:** Marine
	+ **Focus:** Scout

* **Talents:**
	+ Tactical Action
	+ Daredevil
	+ Infiltrator

* **Qualifications:**
	+ FRB-7 Cyclops
	+ VM-5 MODAT
	+ All Ground Vehicles