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Here we are again. I really thought my last redesign of her was the one I was settled on. But after getting almost an entire chapter of a comic drawn, I realized her helmet was looking funny from certain angles, and other stuff could be better, and screw it, REDESIGN! So here is the latest incarnation. Beyond the character design, I'm experimenting more with the presentation of the page. I took some inspiration from other artists I really admire, and tried to use it as a learning experience.

In world stuff:
Orchid Mantis is one of many supersoldiers in the Elite Program. They are part of a private military organization that undertakes missions all over the world combating terrorism and military uprisings. Elites are chosen from the ranks of soldiers who set themselves apart under combat conditions and are generally seen as the best of the best.

Once a soldier becomes an Elite, they work as freelance soldiers. They are able to take contracts at will and report to no one other than the highest ranking officer. Each Elite is completely unique, with armor and weapons created just for them. Because of this, they have taken on a celebrity/superhero status. People will eagerly gather whenever they know an Elite is in a combat zone. Many thrillseekers die in crossfire every year trying to get video of their favorite Elite.

Orchid Mantis has made a solid career for herself. She was chosen for the Elite program at 24, relatively young for most. In addition to being an expert marksman, she trains in several forms of close combat, including a modified form of Judo that takes advantage of her signature forearm blades.

Description
Here we are again. I really thought my last redesign of her was the one I was settled on. But after getting almost an entire chapter of a comic drawn, I realized her helmet was looking funny from certain angles, and other stuff could be better, and screw it, REDESIGN! So here is the latest incarnation. Beyond the character design, I'm experimenting more with the presentation of the page. I took some inspiration from other artists I really admire, and tried to use it as a learning experience.

In world stuff:
Orchid Mantis is one of many supersoldiers in the Elite Program. They are part of a private military organization that undertakes missions all over the world combating terrorism and military uprisings. Elites are chosen from the ranks of soldiers who set themselves apart under combat conditions and are generally seen as the best of the best.

Once a soldier becomes an Elite, they work as freelance soldiers. They are able to take contracts at will and report to no one other than the highest ranking officer. Each Elite is completely unique, with armor and weapons created just for them. Because of this, they have taken on a celebrity/superhero status. People will eagerly gather whenever they know an Elite is in a combat zone. Many thrillseekers die in crossfire every year trying to get video of their favorite Elite.

Orchid Mantis has made a solid career for herself. She was chosen for the Elite program at 24, relatively young for most. In addition to being an expert marksman, she trains in several forms of close combat, including a modified form of Judo that takes advantage of her signature forearm blades.