I wonder if our snipey bois have heard of Simo Häyhä (the White Death, a Finnish sharpshooter) who had over 500 kills (some estimate the number to be about 200) during the Winter War 1939-1940. Häyhä is the best sharpshooter in history.
This guy was so badass. Literally have a personal love for him. I have no doubt they heard of him and inspire to be as deadly and badass as he was. Though Ghost is quite a bit bigger than Häyhä was lol. But this man was so fucking awesome! He survived getting shot in the FACE! And when WWII rolled around he was ready to get back in the fight!
AU about Jaune, instead of untrained. Jaune’s uncle, Simo Häyhä (The name is still in the color naming rule, Häyha means king, bringing the color gold in mind. Can’t believe lots of writers forgot this) Trained him to snipe any enemies without scope and using scope. His gun is a more modern Barrett M82A1/Gépard GM6 Lynx/H&K G28/Accuracy International Advanced Warfare Magnum (AWM) and a KRISS Vector/ FN Herstal P90 (Secondary) though.
During World War II, a Finnish soldier named Simo Häyhä achieved an astonishing feat as a sniper. He is often referred to as the "White Death." Häyhä fought in the Winter War between Finland and the Soviet Union in 1939-1940.
Using a Finnish variant of the Soviet Mosin-Nagant rifle, Häyhä became one of the deadliest snipers in history. He operated in freezing temperatures, often hiding in the snow for extended periods. Häyhä amassed an incredible kill count of at least 505 confirmed kills, all within a span of about 100 days. This number is even more remarkable considering that Finland's population at the time was around 3.7 million.
What makes Häyhä's achievement even more astonishing is that he accomplished it without using a telescopic sight. Instead, he relied on iron sights, which provided less magnification and made his shots even more challenging. Additionally, he camouflaged himself well, using snow and vegetation to blend into his surroundings and make it difficult for enemies to spot him.
Häyhä's skill and stealth made him a feared adversary, and the Soviets actively tried to eliminate him by counter-snipers and artillery strikes. However, he survived the war despite being shot in the face at one point. Häyhä ultimately retired as a highly decorated soldier and lived a long life until his death in 2002.
Simo Häyhä's remarkable achievements as a sniper during World War II continue to capture the imagination and stand as a testament to his extraordinary skill, resilience, and the harsh realities of war.
Even though there is nothing to go off of yet except for his design ( well except for articles on the real person I guess, which is what I do) Hee hee (•‿•)
(for those who don't know, art is not mine, for those who know that's obvious lol)