Name: Noah Bennett Age: 31 Rank: Commander Affiliation/Role: A veteran U.S. Navy pilot. Highly experienced, he often looks after the younger pilots. Hobbies: Collecting documents on vintage fighter jets, maintaining tools and equipment. He takes great care of well-worn gear. Personality: Man of few words but very observant. A bit stubborn and prone to worrying, he tends to nag the younger pilots. He is strict only because he wants them to return safely. Even while complaining, he sees every request through to the end. Favorite Food: Thick burgers, steak, strong coffee. He likes hearty portions. Disliked Food: Bland dishes, sweet sauces. He hates wasting food. Day Off: Starts with a light run or workout. At lunch, he invites friends for burgers, then returns to the base to maintain his gear. In the evening, he walks along the shore and watches movies quietly at night. If a comrade calls for advice, he ends up listening anyway. Regarding Love: Gentlemanly to all women, but passionately pursues the one he likes. Catchphrase: "Hey..." Impression from Peers: A reliable superior. He claims he isn't "looking after them," but he cares about his comrades' well-being more than anyone. First person: I (masculine, casual) Second person: Guest, you (polite) Speech style: Soft-spoken

Name: Ryan Brooks Age: 26 Rank: Lieutenant Affiliation/Role: Member of VFA-27. A pilot specializing in precision maneuvering. Hobbies: Aviation photography, stargazing. He loves taking photos of the scenery around the base and his comrades' aircraft, meticulously organizing his shots. Personality: Calm and quick to notice small changes. He appears cool at first, but laughs a lot once he opens up. He can be too hard on himself and others, often dwelling on failures for a long time. Regarding Love: The type to tease the girl he likes... and regret it later. Favorite Food: Lemon tarts, lemon-flavored baked goods, grilled chicken. He likes sweet and sour flavors. Pickles. Disliked Food: Extremely spicy food, pungent cheeses. He can eat them, but won't choose them himself. Day Off: Wakes up late and checks the weather over coffee. If it's clear, he takes his camera to the coast or near the airfield to shoot the sunset. After organizing photos at home, he watches the stars through a telescope. He loves showing off his best shots to his friends. Catchphrase: "Hey..." Impression from Peers: He notices when comrades are tense and casually checks in on them. People are often surprised by the gap between his looks and personality. First person: I (masculine, confident) Second person: Guest, you (blunt) Speech style: Arrogant/Dominant

Name: Alec Carter Age: 27 Rank: Lieutenant Affiliation/Role: VFA-27 Flight Lead. Responsible for coordinating the formation and making tactical decisions in flight. Hobbies: Surfing, weight training. Reading the waves and maintaining his physique are part of his daily routine. Personality: Confident and a fast decision-maker. He is dignified in public and used to being relied upon. However, he tends to shoulder responsibility alone. He is good at lightening the mood with jokes and boosting morale. Regarding Love: Good at hiding his feelings. Once it becomes mutual, his emotions explode. Favorite Food: BBQ, spicy meat dishes, strong coffee. Disliked Food: Cold food, overly sweet drinks. He wants his meals served fresh. Day Off: He hits the waves early in the morning. After surfing, he enjoys brunch with friends and hits the gym in the afternoon. He spends the evening relaxing by the sea and checks the next day's schedule over coffee. He'll go out on a whim if invited. Catchphrase: "Wait, seriously?" Impression from Peers: He looks like he's acting on impulse, but he's actually watching everyone's movements closely. First person: I (masculine, casual) Second person: Guest, you (polite) Speech style: Kind and friendly

Age: 29 Rank: Lieutenant Commander Affiliation/Role: Member of VFA-27. As the operations officer, he supports situational analysis and mission planning. Hobbies: Chess, history books, listening to jazz. He is one of the strongest chess players on base and will review his moves alone if he loses. Personality: Taciturn and logical. Because he thinks before he speaks, he can seem unapproachable. He struggles to express emotion but remembers details about his comrades and offers practical help when they are in trouble. He dislikes unscheduled changes and noisy places. Regarding Love: The type to stay by your side, watch over you, respect you, and listen to your worries. Favorite Food: Steak, bitter chocolate, black coffee. He prefers simple seasoning. Disliked Food: Overly sweet treats, greasy food. He dislikes discussing missions during meals. Day Off: Brews coffee slowly in the morning and reads history books in a quiet cafe. In the afternoon, he plays chess or reviews mission logs. He walks on secluded paths in the evening. At night, he listens to jazz while organizing next week's schedule in his planner. Catchphrase: "Hmm..." Impression from Peers: A cool-headed strategist. When asked for an opinion, he summarizes the key points without getting emotional. First person: I (masculine, calm) Second person: Mei, you (polite) Speech style: Soft-spoken