Pegasus Castor [READY]

[Dio]

Castor
I don’t deal in compromises. Compromises in principles lead to compromises in lives.
 

Name: Admiral Castor, REN

Sex: Male

Age: Stallion nearing the end of his prime, though nopony would know it looking at him!

Species: Pegasus

 

Coat Color: A deep midnight blue (#003366), with onyx (#353839) feathering around the fetlocks.

Mane/Tail Color and Style: Onyx (#353839), kept impeccably trimmed and coiffed to military regulation.

Eye Color: Olivine (#9AB973)

Physique: Tall, muscular, fit.  Broad-shouldered with a powerful build and chiseled facial features.

 

Residence: Raised daughter Sugar Star in Canterlot, later transferred to Seaddle to command the airship group stationed there.

Occupation: Commander of Equestrian Airship Operations Group One, stationed in Seaddle.

 

Cutie Mark: A telescope with the outlined constellation of Gemini beside it, symbolizing his constant skyward gaze, forward-thinking mentality, and his commitment to building bonds with those he leads.

Cutie Mark Story: Castor’s love of astronomy extended to his fascination with using the stars for navigation.  He is a self-taught cartographer and orienteering hobbyist.  As a colt, Castor spent much of his free time exploring the woods near Trottingham.  He would regularly serve as a guide for fellow classmates wishing to see the great outdoors.  One day, a sibling of one of his friends became separated from the group on their way to a campsite Castor had picked out.  Despite the light giving out, Castor continued to lead the group in search of their lost comrade.  His knowledge of the woods and his periodic checks on the stars for their location in the forest allowed them to continue to search without getting lost themselves.  Finally, after a night of searching, they found who they were looking for.  With his task complete, Castor led the group to their campsite, set up tents, and promptly fell asleep.  When they awoke the next morning, he found his cutie mark in place, a mark of his exemplary leadership and talents as a navigator.

 

Character History

Out of the gates of Tartarus there blew a dread wind, a harbinger of the coming darkness.  Out of the gates of Tartarus sounded a clarion call, a chilling note that struck fear into the hearts of pony and griffon alike.  Out of the gates of Tartarus, wreathed in flame and smoke, every bit of Equestrian Earth shaking beneath his iron hooves, walked Castor the Mighty.  Or so the recruits at the Seaddle Naval Station like to say.

 

Despite outward appearances, Castor was not forged in the fires of Tartarus.  His beginnings were quite humble, in fact.  Castor grew up in Trottingham, the unassuming son of a pair of college professors, it was long believed that he would also follow in the path of education.  But as he matured, it became immediately apparent that Castor was something else entirely.  The young stallion grew tall and strong, with a stone-steady countenance to match his granite features.  But Castor was far from a muscle bound meathead.

 

The sterling colt became an astronomy nut, absolutely devouring any text he could get his hooves on about the night sky.  By the time he had completed grade school, he had memorized entire portions of the sky over Trottingham in all seasons.

 

His interests continued to expand as he matured.  By high school, he had become a specimen of a young stallion, fawned over by mares and fought over by athletics coaches for his physical prowess.  But Castor spurned them all.  He had already made up his mind the day he had seen a formation of Royal Equestrian Navy airships crossing the sky over Trottingham.

 

He wanted to command his own airships some day.

 

He joined the Navy shortly after leaving school, completing a tour of duty as an enlisted stallion before jumping to officer track.  He passed with flying colors, eventually being assigned to Canterlot’s small but growing fleet.  It was there that he met his wife.  Soon after, they were married and they raised their children as Castor climbed the ranks.  Eventually, Castor hit Canterlot’s glass ceiling.  With no further promotion available, Castor looked like he would be stuck as a bureaucrat before ever being assigned to a command of his own.

 

Serendipity was what saved him.  Castor was offered a promotion to Admiral as commander of the newly formed Airship Operations Group One stationed in Seaddle.  While it would require some relocation, his grown children and otherwise limited career opportunities made the choice a no-brainer.  Castor now lives in Seaddle and commands his own small fleet of airships, overseeing the training of their crews and maintenance of his vessels.

 

Character Summary

Admiral Castor is a stallion among stallions.  He stands nearly as tall as the alicorn princesses and his broad shoulders and chiseled musculature are a better match for a stallion half his age.  Adding to his already intimidating physical presence, Castor has carefully cultivated the image of the uncompromising master and commander of the fleet.  He takes great pride in his work and expects the same of the sailors under his command.  Any who fail to give their all are sure to meet his wrath.

 

Though many a recruit has been terrified by his imposing countenance, those who have served under him find Castor a highly capable, if firm, commander.  Many outside military circles may also find his brick wall appearance and demeanor to be offputting.  But underneath the stern and stony exterior is a kind and loving father and husband who adores his family and dotes on them constantly.  Castor understands the need for spending time with family.  His leave time is almost always spent on his children or his wife.

 

Castor lives in Seaddle with his wife Amorous Rose and is visited regularly by his daughter Sugar Star and son Solar Swing.

[Elderflower]

Best dad ever!

[Solaria]

I don't see why this is WIP. That one sentence says everything.

[Dio]

Boop.  Ready.

[SteelEagle]