#the glider

[ruthytwoshakes]

hello my beautiful princess with a disorder AND TO ALL A GOOD NIGHT

just kidding here is more

the smuckling smumbers. Also HI HI HI hello everybody it is good to be back :3 actual propaganda will be coming real soon, in the meantime WATCH OUT for more gliderrrr and also vote gliderrrrr in the polllsssss or else they’ll both dieeeeeee oh no

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💬 2  🔁 18  ❤️ 22 · The Gliders VS The Fisherman - Kenneth and Drew · (Full matchup list here) Alright team, here's a recap: This is a conte

[tf2occontest]

Ripley Aguirre "The Pilot" VS The Gliders

(Full matchup list here)

Alright team, here's a recap: This is a contest to determine who amongst you will take the top of the leaderboards and be hired at TFI! Simply put, whoever gets the most votes gets to move on, and whoever doesn't... Well. They'll be put down swiftly and cleanly. :}

So, mann your stations, because here are your next contestants! Vote for your favorite mercenary who you want to win the TF2 OC Contest! - P

WHO SHOULD TFI HIRE?

Ripley Aguirre "The Pilot"

The Gliders

Voting ended onNov 26, 2025

OC INFO UNDER THE CUT!

We highly encourage you to take a peek to make your decision!

Ripley Aguirre "The Pilot"

@yuyotrix

Image credit: @/yuyotrix

Full Name: Ripley Lawson Aguirre Common Nicknames: Pi, Ripple, Azul Role: Aerial Assault / Support Height: 183cm (6'0") Pronouns: Any Team: R.E.D

Ripley Aguirre, better known simply as Pilot, wasn’t always the reckless, cigarette stained daredevil the mercs know today. She grew up on a quiet mexican farm, an only child surrounded by wooden toys and wide skies. Her parents taught her to build, to dance, to fix things with her hand, and encouraged her ambitions. The day she saw her first plane cutting through the clouds, something inside her changed forever. She wanted to touch the sky– and she did.

He became one of the most talented fliers in his division before a mission gone wrong sent him spiraling to the ground, a metal rod piercing his skull in the process. Ripley survived, but his mind didn’t come back in one piece. The person who woke up was still sharp and brave, but there were cracks– memory loss, emotional detachment, a growing addiction to danger. Soon, Pilot replaced Ripley.

What they lost in stability they gained in raw chaos. Pilot craves adrenaline like oxygen. They laugh at the line between life and death, often crossing it for fun. Their memory slips like sand through their fingers, they forget names, faces, even their own past. But when it comes to their team, they loves them fiercely.. sometimes too fiercely.

Among the mercs, opinions on her are… divided.

Scout thinks they're the coolest thing alive and his favorite partner in crime, though he knows better than to trust them with anything serious.

Soldier sees her as a fellow warrior, reckless but valiant. The perfect cadet to trust when you need someone to watch your six.

Pyro understands his chaos the best. Together they draw, babble, and set things on fire, speaking a language only the two of them seem to know.

Demoman shares their laughter and their drinks, but keeps one eye open (ba dum tss). He’s seen what reckless joy can do.

Heavy respects her heart, not her head. He’s the one who grabs her by the collar before she does something truly stupid.

Engineer sighs the loudest when he returns from a flight with half of the plane destroyed… again. Still, he quietly helps him piece things (and sometimes memories) back together.

Medic finds them amusing. He feeds the recklessness like a scientist feeding a lab rat, he knows better than to turn em down completely. Pilot never refuses his requests, and he enjoys every second of it.

Sniper thinks he's too loud, too bold, too everything. He keeps his distance, though begrudgingly respects the loyalty.

Spy finds her exhausting yet reliable. He knows she’d never betray the team so he weaponizes the chaos. (They also happen to share a cigarette brand, mainly the why he tolerates her)

Pilot’s unpredictable nature makes em a wild card on the battlefield, a disaster waiting to happen or a miracle in motion, depends on the wind really. They're loud, bright, unkillable, and unashamedly alive.

She fights not because she remembers why, but because it’s the only thing that still makes sense.

The Gliders

@ruthytwoshakes

Image credit: @/ruthytwoshakes

You know them, you love them, you better! Introducing Team Fortress’s very own, The Gliders! Yes you heard that right, this year our red friend comes back with a vengeance, and joined by his mysterious Blu counterpart! Representing the Special Forces, the Glider brothers are going all out, it’s employment or bust this year, and even I coward in terror at the thought of what will happen if they lose. Fly high boys! If you know what’s good for ya, vote for your favorite sugar gliders today!

And of course for our newer mercs and voters, meet the Gliders!

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a depressed middle-aged Italian man with a flight suit! The Red Glider swoops into the fight, dragging you with him via his grappling hook. Our Aviator takes a new approach to our gravel field; with his one-of-a-kind “Gliding Suit” and endless supply of ariel ammo, he’s a menace from a never before seen angle in Team Fortress 2. Above.. He's a bit outta his gourd, spending most of your life isolated in a forest studying "Italy's Shame," Leonardo Da Vinci will do that to you. But no worries! His good cooking and friendly-ish attitude will do more than enough to get you to look past his fre- OCCASIONAL!! Grazie tante! -"mad scientist" outbursts. About planes. Freak. Just whatever you do, DO NOT call it a “Flight Suit.” There’s a difference. He’s not called “The Flyer,” for pete sakes.

Watch high and low, but mainly high, the Blu Glider’s attacks are silent and swift, an efficient killer, he uses his deadly talons to tear into prey whole! Swallowing the rest and regurgitating it hours later as a pellet!.. no that’s an owl, but his keen senses and vast knowledge, (in the field of gliding,) sure do remind you of one! And the killing! He’s really good at that! The Blu Glider is a man of many talents, and could well rule the world if he so chooses, but our fiercely determined friend has only one thing on his mind, something he needs resources only provided by Mann Co. to accomplish. Will this be his in? Will he complete his life’s mission? Will his brother ever remember to pick up his screws he needs? Stick around to see all these questions and more answered as the story of Team Fortress: SPECIAL FORTRESS unravels!

[felrend]

Into the Unknown!

[wordsbyt]

I saw a fellow sitting in a glider on his front porch yesterday. It made me think. Think about a time when that's what people did. In the not too distant past, we all did that. It makes me sad that my own kids never really got to do it. Now they, probably would say " why would I want to sit out on an old, hot front porch, in a swing?"

And that's a good question. I think the reason why is obvious too. When we sat out on our porch, people would ride by and wave. Or stop. It was an open aired invitation to socialize. Come sit with me. Then, come sit with us. People talked to each other, not texted. We didn't just talk about the heat or rain or wind, we felt it. We were outside. We only had three TV channels, so we focused on real things. I miss that. I wish my kids could have sat on my Mammaw's front porch in Portland on a sunny day with all my cousins trying to throw each other out of the glider ( when she wasn't there ). I wish they could have joined in on the nothingness that was everything. The best times of my life were spent on front porches. With people or by myself. An old dog to talk to when no one else was there. If more people did that today, they'd be less inclined to be worried about every body else's business. They'd calm down and relax. They might wave at a passer by. And I'm telling you right here and now, there is nothing wrong with that. Those were days and things I remembered when I saw that fellow. He sure looked happy.....

[tf2occontest]

The Gliders VS The Fisherman - Kenneth and Drew

(Full matchup list here)

Alright team, here's a recap: This is a contest to determine who amongst you will take the top of the leaderboards and be hired at TFI! Simply put, whoever gets the most votes gets to move on, and whoever doesn't... Well. They'll be put down swiftly and cleanly. :}

So, mann your stations, because here are your next contestants! Vote for your favorite mercenary who you want to win the TF2 OC Contest! - P

WHO SHOULD TFI HIRE?

The Gliders

The Fisherman - Kenneth and Drew

Voting ended onDec 9, 2025

OC INFO UNDER THE CUT!

We highly encourage you to take a peek to make your decision!

The Gliders

@ruthytwoshakes

Image credit: @/ruthytwoshakes

You know them, you love them, you better! Introducing Team Fortress’s very own, The Gliders! Yes you heard that right, this year our red friend comes back with a vengeance, and joined by his mysterious Blu counterpart! Representing the Special Forces, the Glider brothers are going all out, it’s employment or bust this year, and even I coward in terror at the thought of what will happen if they lose. Fly high boys! If you know what’s good for ya, vote for your favorite sugar gliders today!

And of course for our newer mercs and voters, meet the Gliders!

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a depressed middle-aged Italian man with a flight suit! The Red Glider swoops into the fight, dragging you with him via his grappling hook. Our Aviator takes a new approach to our gravel field; with his one-of-a-kind “Gliding Suit” and endless supply of ariel ammo, he’s a menace from a never before seen angle in Team Fortress 2. Above.. He's a bit outta his gourd, spending most of your life isolated in a forest studying "Italy's Shame," Leonardo Da Vinci will do that to you. But no worries! His good cooking and friendly-ish attitude will do more than enough to get you to look past his fre- OCCASIONAL!! Grazie tante! -"mad scientist" outbursts. About planes. Freak. Just whatever you do, DO NOT call it a “Flight Suit.” There’s a difference. He’s not called “The Flyer,” for pete sakes.

Watch high and low, but mainly high, the Blu Glider’s attacks are silent and swift, an efficient killer, he uses his deadly talons to tear into prey whole! Swallowing the rest and regurgitating it hours later as a pellet!.. no that’s an owl, but his keen senses and vast knowledge, (in the field of gliding,) sure do remind you of one! And the killing! He’s really good at that! The Blu Glider is a man of many talents, and could well rule the world if he so chooses, but our fiercely determined friend has only one thing on his mind, something he needs resources only provided by Mann Co. to accomplish. Will this be his in? Will he complete his life’s mission? Will his brother ever remember to pick up his screws he needs? Stick around to see all these questions and more answered as the story of Team Fortress: SPECIAL FORTRESS unravels!

The Fishermen - Kenneth and Drew

@legendsofnevada

Image credit: @/legendsofnevada

Country of Origin: USA

Role: Offense

Hailing from just about every coastline in America and quite a few lakes, The Fishermen are finally ready to settle down in the cozy badlands of Teufort. They may not be used to the dust on the ground and the lead in the water, but they'll learn to reel in a catch more feisty than any fish.

Drew (RED) and Kenneth (BLU) are a father/son duo who both work for Mann Co. as a 10th class. Their primary weapon is a fishing pole, which can be used to reel opponents in close. The reeling does some damage, but the real plan is to draw them up close and finish with a melee. Their blog is @meet-the-fishermen !

[ruthytwoshakes]

stupids. love that clown thing @friendlyengie

vote Italian in the tf2 polls or I kill you with big giant hammer

Older art! Glider is not a fan of clowns because of some kinda doofenshmirtz-level childhood tragedy involving them. Love him. I think your clown should throw that little bomb present at him explosion dead forever

[tf2occontest]

The Gliders VS Achilles

(Full matchup list here)

Alright team, here's a recap: This is a contest to determine who amongst you will take the top of the leaderboards and be hired at TFI! Simply put, whoever gets the most votes gets to move on, and whoever doesn't... Well. They'll be put down swiftly and cleanly. :}

So, mann your stations, because here are your next contestants! Vote for your favorite mercenary who you want to win the TF2 OC Contest! - P

WHO SHOULD TFI HIRE?

The Gliders

Achilles

Voting ended onNov 7, 2025

OC INFO UNDER THE CUT!

We highly encourage you to take a peek to make your decision!

The Gliders

@ruthytwoshakes

Image credit: @/ruthytwoshakes

You know them, you love them, you better! Introducing Team Fortress’s very own, The Gliders! Yes you heard that right, this year our red friend comes back with a vengeance, and joined by his mysterious Blu counterpart! Representing the Special Forces, the Glider brothers are going all out, it’s employment or bust this year, and even I coward in terror at the thought of what will happen if they lose. Fly high boys! If you know what’s good for ya, vote for your favorite sugar gliders today!

And of course for our newer mercs and voters, meet the Gliders!

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a depressed middle-aged Italian man with a flight suit! The Red Glider swoops into the fight, dragging you with him via his grappling hook. Our Aviator takes a new approach to our gravel field; with his one-of-a-kind “Gliding Suit” and endless supply of ariel ammo, he’s a menace from a never before seen angle in Team Fortress 2. Above.. He's a bit outta his gourd, spending most of your life isolated in a forest studying "Italy's Shame," Leonardo Da Vinci will do that to you. But no worries! His good cooking and friendly-ish attitude will do more than enough to get you to look past his fre- OCCASIONAL!! Grazie tante! -"mad scientist" outbursts. About planes. Freak. Just whatever you do, DO NOT call it a “Flight Suit.” There’s a difference. He’s not called “The Flyer,” for pete sakes.

Watch high and low, but mainly high, the Blu Glider’s attacks are silent and swift, an efficient killer, he uses his deadly talons to tear into prey whole! Swallowing the rest and regurgitating it hours later as a pellet!.. no that’s an owl, but his keen senses and vast knowledge, (in the field of gliding,) sure do remind you of one! And the killing! He’s really good at that! The Blu Glider is a man of many talents, and could well rule the world if he so chooses, but our fiercely determined friend has only one thing on his mind, something he needs resources only provided by Mann Co. to accomplish. Will this be his in? Will he complete his life’s mission? Will his brother ever remember to pick up his screws he needs? Stick around to see all these questions and more answered as the story of Team Fortress: SPECIAL FORTRESS unravels!

Achilles

@emmetofthestars

Image credit: @/emmetofthestars

Self-proclaimed world renowned swordsman, and BLU's top-of-the-class in decapitations. With her Splendid Screen and Half-Zatoichi she charges into battle seeking only glory and thrill in bloodshed. Though he's born to kill, he likes his fair share of books off-duty, particularly of the Greek Mythos variety. And although she's not one to bicker, she might hold disdain for you in the case that you beat her at her own game… Challenge her to a one-on-one sword duel if you dare!