soldier (MLP AU)

Race: Unicorn. However, judging by the author's inscription above ("Unicorn, Broke Horn"), his horn is broken (hidden under the helmet), which may be a reference to his explosive and careless nature.

• Coat Color: Dark crimson or dirty pink shade.
• Mane and Tail: The tail is short, straw or light brown in color, neatly trimmed (resembles army style). The mane is completely hidden under the headdress.
• Eyes/Muzzle: The eyes are completely covered by the helmet, directly copying the original appearance of the Soldier from the game. The facial expression is stern and gloomy.

Clothing and Equipment

• Overcoat: The pony is wearing a classic closed red military overcoat (RED team) with a collar and cuffed sleeves. A white undershirt is visible from under the collar.
• Helmet: A deep dark green or metallic M1 army helmet is worn on the head, pulled down low over the eyes, with a black strap.
• Webbing and Bandolier: * A strap runs across the chest, to which two fragmentation grenades with orange stripes are attached.
  • A wide black belt with a pouch on the side is tightened around the torso.

Real name: unknown (often "Mister Jane Doe") Homeland: US Midwest Class: assault trooper / damage dealer Main feature: rocket jump Health: 200 HP (one of the most durable) Speed: below average (but compensated by mobility through explosions)

A soldier is not just an "aggressive guy". He: lives in his own version of reality believes he is a real soldier, even though ALL armies rejected him perceives the world as an endless battlefield absolutely sincerely believes in his delusions key feature: he doesn't "play war" - he literally lives inside it

Complete military fixation interprets everything as a “battle” even everyday things = tactics / strategy / war 2. Distorted logic draws illogical conclusions, but considers them brilliant himself creates “military science” out of absurdity 3. Pseudo-military identity does not acknowledge the fact that he is a civilian any reminder causes aggression

He is NOT stupid — he is “structured differently” At first glance, he's an idiot, but: he can plan attacks he adapts quickly in combat he effectively uses chaos his intelligence = “instinctive strategy” 2. His “military history” is partly fiction He: “created” medals for himself attributed exploits to himself rewrites his biography in his head he is literally “self-propaganda”

3. Rocket Jump is a symbol of his philosophy For him, it's not just a mechanic: explosion = forward movement pain = acceptable price chaos = normal environment

4. He is emotionally almost not a “normal person” Soldier: does not express normal emotions replaces them with military slogans even joy sounds like an order

5. His speech is a “combat stream of consciousness” shouts constantly mixes war terms and meaningless phrases creates the effect of “radio interference from the army”

6. The genius element of his character He is a parody of at once: militarism American propaganda the cult of the “heroic soldier” and at the same time — the madness of war

Engineer opposite: engineering order vs military chaos Medic both are insane, but: Medic = science psycho Soldier = military psycho Demoman their friendship = “alcohol explosions = perfect chemistry” Spy constant contempt, especially due to the "non-military" aesthetic.