Alright, so we did hybrid Kortac boys, so while they might not be the main focus of most of my COD writing, here's the 141 boys + Laswell and Nikolai.
John Price, the old man that he is ("Mid-forties is not old, you muppets!") would be an African Buffalo. Very protective of his herd (the 141) while being level-headed enough not to let Soap or Gaz run off into whatever danger they've dug up. Still has his fun Bonnie hat, which now sits between two large horns. Not the biggest hybrid of the group, but knows easily how to reign in all of the others' chaos and point them in the right direction. Like herding cats if they were sniper-trained and at all feline.
Laswell would be an American Crow. Highly intelligent, planning for all possible outcomes to keep her boys alive and kicking. Her and Gaz get on like a house on fire, despite there being other avians on the team, and John enjoys having another 'adult' around to keep some of the shenanigans in line. Soap and Ghost know from experience just how scary Laswell can be when she puts her mind to it. So, while not being a direct part of John's herd, her callsign, Watcher, helps keep her involved as more than just a foreign handler.
Nikolai, the slightly unhinged pilot, would be a good ol' Pallus's cat. Very large for the breed, but since he's left alone enough to tinker with his plane (and definitely not some explosives lying around to give to Soap), the issue of sharing territory is minimized. John is more than happy to have someone semi-sane around to just spend time with (and not give him more paperwork). His short ears just poke out of his slicked-back hair, his sunglasses truly giving him the look of a cat just enjoying watching all the little creatures run around the battlefield. While never directly involved with any of the main herd, he can still be found sometimes in John's office, sharing a cigar and staring down anyone who comes knocking, lest they want to face a goring.
Gaz, the first half of the menace team (as John so lovingly calls them), would be a chatty Barred Owl. Now I hear you all, "Gaz fell out of a helicopter twice! How would he do that if he can fly?" But counterpoint, it's even funnier if he is an avian and still managed to fall out of two helicopters. Even earning a nickname of 'Baby Bird' from Lawell and Nikolai ("cause he fell from the nest"). He's very social for his species, getting on well with others and earning himself the spot of "Captain's Favorite", much to Soap's chagrin. His flight makes him perfect for recon and overwatch on operations; his abilities to blend into a crowd are even better for undercover work. Still doesn't mean that Ghost wants to hear him and Soap screeching at each other from around the training ground.
Soap, the somehow worse half of the menace team, would be a painted dog. Lots of energy to rush around with Gaz, and even more to hunt down enemies in the field. While not a large hybrid, his stature works easily for slipping in and planting bombs where others couldn't reach. His usually happy attitude helps any recruits get more comfortable with the fact that their sergeant is one of the most efficient predators on the planet. Often seen as the "Friendly" half of his usual pairing with Ghost, the two of them are never seen very far apart. The cooperative and almost altruistic nature of painted dogs makes it an easy blend into John's herd, despite him being one of the only social mammals.
And then there's Ghost. Not many know what kind of hybrid he is, as he doesn't have many outward features (wearing layers upon layers of black will do that to a man). But within the 141, its a not so open secret that he is a fellow avian, just not the kind many usually think of. His history with Roba has left him wingless, a death sentence for many bird species, but not for Ghost. A secretary bird. Flying was never his forte. Why would he if he can chase after them for miles and beat them into the dirt without breaking a sweat? Usually a very solitary bird, but with a grubby Scottish painted dog on his heels, he'll make do with an unusual partner. Even if he gets called a 'big feathery bastard' every once in a while.
While John's herd is a rather wide menagerie of birds and mammals, his team works well. No large territory disputes, no tense spats for leadership. There are ingroup pairings, as there always will be with mixing different hybrid behavior types together. But when has the 141 ever really cared about the rules of conduct?
AN: So, same universe as the Kortac Hybrids, just different team! I doubt I'll write a hybrid Medic!Reader in with them, but never say never. Also! Didn't write a blurb for Roach, but we all know he's just a lil buggie boy. Just drill some holes for his antennae in his helmet and he's good to go.
