Meteor City 2050 [Character Thread]
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				Title: <strong>Meteor City 2050 [Character Thread]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheBlackThrone</strong> on <strong>17-08-2020, 11:22:09</strong>
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				<div align="center">(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjYwLjAwMDAwMC5RMmhoY21GamRHVnlJRlJvY21WaFpBLCwuMQAAAA,,/digitalstrip.regular.png)</div><br><div align="center">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/72/cf/b4/72cfb4f15b7f6dcdd98ea4088fe4a67b.jpg) (https://i.pinimg.com/564x/9c/46/09/9c4609e627c9a7996998c5322a916d85.jpg) (https://i.pinimg.com/564x/3d/47/69/3d47690d8532fd0ff7c67a7c253dcd78.jpg)</div><br><div align="center">Recruitment Thread (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=324157.0) | OOC [1] (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=324506.0) [2] (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=324508.0) [3] (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=324509.0) | Main Thread (https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=324953.0)| Event Thread</div><br><br><strong>Approved Heroes</strong><br><br><strong>Team One</strong><br><ul class="bbc_list"><li><strong>MSG Abilene Creed</strong> - <em>Charlie</em> - <em>Supernatural Accuracy</em> - <span class="bbc_u">Pumpkin Seeds</span> [Team Leader]</li><li>Open [A. Team Leader]</li><li><strong>Si Mi-Young</strong> - <em>Delta</em> - <em>Mediumship</em> - <span class="bbc_u">Premier</span> [Medic]</li><li><strong>Portia Lovell</strong> - <em>Echo</em> - <em>Invulnerability</em> - <span class="bbc_u">JoanieSappho</span> [Support]</li><li><strong>Conrad Scott</strong> - <em>Delta</em> - <em>Supernatural Intelligence</em> - <span class="bbc_u">TheBlackThrone</span> [Support]</li><li><strong>Sandra Crawford</strong> - <em>Delta</em> - <em>Darkness Manipulation[/u] - <span class="bbc_u">jeflint</span> [Support]</em></li></ul><br><strong>Team Two</strong><br><ul class="bbc_list"><li><strong>Nishan Mannan</strong> - <em>Delta</em> - <em>Persuasion</em> - <span class="bbc_u">Crensler</span> [Team Leader]</li><li><strong>Natsumi Sekaiju</strong> - <em>Alpha</em> - <em>Fire Manipulation</em> - <span class="bbc_u">Steir</span> [A. Team Leader]</li><li><strong>Alita Meyer</strong> - <em>Delta</em> - <em>Healing</em> - <span class="bbc_u">Hexed</span> [Medic]</li><li><strong>Riley McCallum</strong> - <em>Delta</em> - <em>Telekinesis</em> - <span class="bbc_u">Red Stella</span></li><li><strong>Elena Alviso</strong> - <em>Delta</em> - <em>Empathy</em> - <span class="bbc_u">Angel Fire</span> [Support]</li><li><strong>Alexander Shadmore</strong> - <em>Bravo</em> - <em>Gravity Manipulation</em> - <span class="bbc_u">Juggtacular</span> [Support]</li></ul><br><strong>Team Three</strong><br><ul class="bbc_list"><li><strong>Blaine Oscilla</strong> - <em>Alpha</em> - <em>Sound Manipulation</em> - <span class="bbc_u">ShadowFox89</span> [Team Leader]</li><li><strong>Lenna Firehorse</strong> - <em>Delta</em> - <em>Time Stop</em> - <span class="bbc_u">Callie Del Noire</span> [A. Team Leader]</li><li><strong>Catalina Guerrero</strong> - <em>Delta</em> - <em>Body Manipulation</em> - <span class="bbc_u">Foxy DeVille</span> [Medic]</li><li><strong>Samantha Crouse</strong> - <em>Delta</em> - <em>Regenerative Healing Factor</em> - <span class="bbc_u">AribethAmekir</span> [Support]</li><li><strong>Cameron Kazakiri</strong> - <em>Charlie</em> - <em>Animal Manipulation</em> - <span class="bbc_u">Deathnote</span> [Support]</li><li><strong>Jolie Barbier</strong> - <em>Bravo</em> - <em>Electricity Manipulation</em> - <span class="bbc_u">Kathyan</span></li></ul><br><strong>Approved Villains</strong><br><br><ul class="bbc_list"><li><strong>Makoto Zenitsu</strong> - <em>Delta</em> - <em>Web Generation</em> - <span class="bbc_u">Kathyan</span></li><li><strong>The Devil</strong> - <em>Sierra</em> - <em>Satanic Incarnation</em> - <span class="bbc_u">TheBlackThrone</span></li><li><strong>Kasey Esposito</strong> - <em>Alpha</em> - <em>Earthquake Generation</em> - <span class="bbc_u">CandyLips</span></li><li><strong>Zoey Cooper</strong> - <em>Charlie</em> - <em>Necromancy</em> - <span class="bbc_u">Callie Del Noire</span></li><li><strong>Hazel Macchia</strong> - <em>Alpha</em> - <em>Supernatural Hearing</em> - <span class="bbc_u">JoanieSappho</span></li><li><strong>Ivan Krevchenko</strong> - <em>Delta</em> - <em>Time Stopping</em> - <span class="bbc_u">Deathnote</span></li><li><strong>Benedict Yang</strong> - <em>Delta</em> - <em>Mediumship</em> - <span class="bbc_u">Steir</span></li><li><strong>Arkady Krevchenko</strong> - <em>Delta</em> - <em>Animal Imitation</em> - <span class="bbc_u">Juggtacular</span></li><li><strong>Karen Fukuhara</strong> - <em>Sierra</em> - <em>Shapeshifting</em> - <span class="bbc_u">Lexi Pet</span></li><li><strong>Charles Sherwin</strong> - <em>Bravo</em> - <em>Light Manipulation</em> - <span class="bbc_u">Silim</span></li></ul>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Meteor City 2050 [Character Thread]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Callie Del Noire</strong> on <strong>17-08-2020, 13:57:28</strong>
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				<ul class="bbc_list"></ul><hr>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5UR1ZuWVd3Z1NXNW1iM0p0WVhScGIyNCwuMAAA/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br><div class="floatright">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/f8/97/55/f89755e210a44c7f87fa9781aa62cfa6.jpg)(http://Place any picture that you think matches what you envision for your super hero here. Remember, wait until you receive your super power.)<br><strong>Face Claim:</strong> Jessica Green</div>Legal Name: Lenna Firehorse<br>Alias:<br>Nickname(s): Tuli (‘washing bear’ aka Raccoon)<br>Hero Name:<br>Age: 25<br>Date of Birth: 21 Sept 2025; <em>Virgo</em><br>Gender: Female<br>Sexuality: Bisexual<br>Occupation: Firefighter<br>Rank: DELTA<br>Affiliation:<br><br>Place of Birth:McAllen, Texas<br>Ethnicity: American Indian (Apache)<br>Citizenship(s): American<br>Current Residence: Apartment loft.<br>Education: Degrees in Fire Science (associate), EMT (associate); Currently studying degree in Emergency Management online. (Just started)<br>Wealth: Lower Middle Class <hr><br>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5VR2g1YzJsallXd2dSR1Z6WTNKcGNIUnBiMjQsLjAAAA,,/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br>Height: 5’ 10<br>Weight: 165<br>Hair Color:&nbsp; Brunette <br>Eye Color: Brown<br>Complexion: Heavily tanned<br>Physique: Athletic runners build<br>General Description: Tall, athletic and muscular with several burns on her right side (side of hand, elbow, behind ear). She braids her hair to keep it out of the way while on the job, wears it a variety of ways when off shift. <br>Costume:<hr><br>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5VM1J2Y25rLC4wAAAAAA,,/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br>Personality: Outgoing and personal be in public, tries to stay professional on the job. Enjoys comedy routines and live shows. Very protective of bystanders. <br>Likes: Outdoor athletics, particularly running and riding (bike and horseback), very committed to doing as little harm as possible. <br>Dislikes: Pushy people, office power games<br>Psychological Quirks: Very spiritual in a traditional Native American way, such a chanting or burning sage or traditional Indian medicine acts. <br><br>Backstory: Lenna, like a lot of Native Americans, grew up poor in Texas. Her father worked two jobs and her mother did a variety of part time jobs as well, to ensures she and her brother had a better life off the Rez. She grew up with little but was loved by her parents and visiting relatives. Her great uncle, Lonny Littlebird, visited often to help out while getting treatment at the VA. Eventually the family moved to Meteor City, where her father got steady work as a mechanic and her mother worked part time as a physicians assistant and her Great-uncle introduced to books and told her the system was built to keep them down but if you knew how to work it you could move up. <br><br>She worked hard in high school, getting good grades and excelling in track and field. She spent her summers on the Rez in New Mexico and rode the bus there and back. As a senior, her team won the state competition and she was able to parley it into an internship to get certified as a firefighter and EMT. She earned a spot on the team and settled into a routine working as a firefighter on shift and Native activist off. Her aim was to be a station commander by 35 and is looking into the qualifications and experience to do so.<br><br>Her powers came out during a fire, when she froze time long enough to get herself, her partner and two kids out of the collapsing house in a second frozen in amber. She experimented with her powers in secret and has a pretty good idea of her limits, though she is uncertain what to do with them at this point. She does use them in the middle of a fire to be in the right spot at the right time.&nbsp; <hr><br>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5RV0pwYkdsMGFXVnouMAAAAAAAAA,,/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br>Talents:<br><ul class="bbc_list"><li> Dancing: She enjoys traditional Apache dancing primarily but some club style appeal as well</li><li> Organizing: She works with several tribal groups that provide outreach to members of the tribe in the region.</li><li>Hunting: she likes to hunt when she can, usually bighorn or mule deer. Gets to do it once or twice a year on the Rez.</li><li>Book hound: she is an avid book collector with an entire wall covered in makeshift sales. She tends towards history of the West and American Indian nations. Modern Urban fantasy is a secret vice. </li></ul><br>Skills:<br><ul class="bbc_list"><li> Amateur Anthropologist: She has big interest in Apache history, culture, religious tradition and language. </li><li>Firefighter: she is experienced and certified firefighter and EMT. </li><li>Triathlete: She is an triathlete, competing in the Athena class as an amateur .</li><li>Leatherworker: She learned from her great uncle how to skin animals and make leather gear. </li></ul><br>Power: Time Stopping (https://powerlisting.fandom.com/wiki/Time_Stopping)<br><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Lightning speed: she can cover a significant amount of distance in an instant, assuming she can get past obstacles.</li><li>Catching Objects: due to her ability to ‘pause’ time she can catch objects in motion (bullets, other weapons, debris, ect).</li><li>Flashtime: Unfreeze people so they can move in the moment like her. They have to stay in physical contact And it greatly decrease the amount of time she has before having to come out of frozen time.&nbsp; She can do four minutes, relative time, with one person and 40 to 60 seconds with two. Doing this allows others to experience dilated time but extremely tiring. Possibly very stressful to person she’s pulled in</li></ul><br>Advantages: She can move objects and people out of the way, within limits listed below, and stage gear for her team mates or remove items from the area (limited by her tools and personal strength mostly). Gives her time to plan her actions, very useful in a hazard environment like a fire. <br>Disadvantages: Limited interaction with the real world. Some mechanical items work work. Mostly things like muscle powered things like gears and such. Chemical reactions don’t work, for example guns or internal combustion engines, but she can set them in motion like leaving a extinguisher in place or turning on/off an engine. If she doesn’t take care her actions can result in damage: flying debris, snapped off switches, broken doors she has opened carelessly. She takes care in how she moves people due to this.<br><br>Weapon(s): Firefighter’s axe, crowbar (Work); Baton, hunting rifle back on the Rez, combat tomahawk (Personal)<br>Gear: Insulated suit and gloves, steel toed boots, helmet (Work gear)<br>&nbsp;- Personal: Nomex bodysuit with Kevlar reinforced jacket with hood. (1/2 as effective as a vest, work in progress)<br><br><br>Connections: You can list below any character connections you make.[/list]<br>- Lonnie Littlebird: Apache Elder, great uncle, she comes to him for advice and spiritual guidance. Leatherworker by trade. Just moved to the city, wheelchair bound, and diabetic. <br>- Ren/nie (MrAlanNH): She’s up for an article by the department and she’s still working out a time and place for said interview.&nbsp; <br>- Catalina Guerrero (Foxy Deville): Leena works out at Catalina’s gym, particularly when she getting ready for a competition or an upcoming readiness test for the department <br>- Abilene Creed (Pumpkin Seeds): Friend, shooting partner and friend. She enjoys Abilene’s company and takes her on the Rez for camping and hunting.<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Meteor City 2050 [Character Thread]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MrAlanNH</strong> on <strong>17-08-2020, 14:48:42</strong>
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				<div class="spoiler_container"><div onclick="hideSecond (this);" role="button" class="spoiler_header">Withdrawn</div><div class="spoiler_body"><br><hr>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5UR1ZuWVd3Z1NXNW1iM0p0WVhScGIyNCwuMAAA/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br><div class="floatright">(http://Place any picture that you think matches what you envision for your super hero here. Remember, wait until you receive your super power.)</div><div class="floatright">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/3d/94/f3/3d94f33a6daa325fe2839d1b3e972558.jpg)(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/81/c4/4c/81c44c8983a065253f9dd53d372610d6.jpg)<br><div align="center"><strong>Face Claim:</strong>Seth/Siobhan Atwell</div></div><br>Legal Name: Aaren Banningfield<br>Alias(es): Verenicka Banningfield, R. Fields (primary journalistic pseudonym)<br>Nickname(s): Ren (for Aaren) / Rennie (for Verenicka)<br>Hero Name: None yet, new to the heroing biz.<br>Age: 30<br>Date of Birth: 16 August 2020; <em>Leo</em><br>Gender: genderfluid (male/female) [male anatomy]<br>Sexuality: Bisexual (definitely) / pansexual (quite likely)<br>Occupation: Freelance Journalist (primarily investigative journalism)<br>Rank: Delta<br>Affiliation: ---<br>Place of Birth: New York City, New York <br>Ethnicity: Caucasian<br>Citizenship(s): USA<br>Current Residence: 3rd floor condo in a middle/upper middle class neighborhood<br>Education: Masters of Journalism and Communication<br>Wealth: Upper middle class<hr><br>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5VR2g1YzJsallXd2dSR1Z6WTNKcGNIUnBiMjQsLjAAAA,,/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br><br>Height: 5 ft 10 in (1.78m)<br>Weight: 145 lbs (65.7 kg)<br>Hair Color: chestnut<br>Eye Color: hazel<br>Complexion: white (warm beige)<br>Physique: slender<br>General Description: As Ren, his hair is slightly longish quickly styled in easy tousles or loose waves.&nbsp; As Rennie, she puts a bit more effort into shaping various short female hairstyles and applies makeup with a stylish touch.&nbsp; Dressing in either male or female clothing, their general attire is usually casual or dress-casual with a bit of flair, but both clean up stunningly in more formal wear.<br>*NOTE: Hair is a bit shorter than in the faceclaim pics and is the chestnut color described*<br>Costume: ---<hr><br>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5VM1J2Y25rLC4wAAAAAA,,/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br><br>Personality: Outgoing ¦ Flirtatious ¦ Intense ¦ <em>Joie de vivre</em> ¦ Empathetic (cognitive/compassionate)<br>Likes: Coffee/Tea ¦ Metropolitan locales ¦ Music (mostly indie/local/unusual)<br>Dislikes: Injustice ¦ Corruption ¦ Smoking ¦ Heavy Drinking/Alcoholism<br>Psychological Quirks: Casual Crossdresser - Ren/Rennie is equally comfortable dressing in attire that matches or goes against what is traditionally associated with their current gender identity.<br><br>Backstory: Aaren was born a Banningfield of the New York Banningfields, a family of long-standing wealth and privilege; much to the surprise and consternation of his parents.&nbsp; In their late 40s, they neither expected nor particularly wanted a child.&nbsp; Concerned with keeping up appearances within their highly conservative social circle, they decided not to terminate the pregnancy and 9 months later, along came Aaren.<br><br>Remote and aloof during his upbringing, they modeled the typical attitudes and outlook of a family with long-entrenched wealth and privilege.&nbsp; As he grew, Ren’s own outlook diverged greatly from his parents and he chafed living within the anti-progressive atmosphere.<br><br>He started college at 18, Law of course, either that or Business, or else his parents wouldn’t cover the cost.&nbsp; But in the freer college environment he was more and more able to express his true interests, soon joining many socially progressive groups and programs.&nbsp; Partway through, due to some deception on his part, and inattention on his parents’, he switched the focus of his studies to Journalism, with the intent of uncovering and exposing corruption and injustice.<br><br>Inspired by close college classmate who cross-dressed, Ren tentatively experimented as well, and as well as enjoying it, he found it triggered a sense of gender fluidity that had been locked deep inside themselves by their upbringing.&nbsp; Once they embraced it, it brought a sense at peace, a clearer sense of self, and unlocked a gregarious and social facet they hadn’t experienced before.<br><br>After graduation, they sold off the luxury car their parents had bought them when they left for college, took those proceeds along with the not-insubstantial savings they had accrued over the years from allowances and monetary gifts from birthdays and holidays, and used the funds to move to Meteor City, purchase a modest condo and cover expenses as they established themselves.<br><br>They’ve built up enough of a reputation for work that is timely and well-done that they receive enough assignments and sell enough work to various outlets to provide for a modest income.&nbsp; Mostly serious articles and exposes, but sometimes they do lighter, puff pieces for free to promote worthy groups/causes or for the money - as long they consider the subject of the piece to be worthy of the good press.&nbsp; Their primary by-line is R. Fields, a pseudonym used as a convenience and as a measure of protection against stalkerish fans and violent antifans.&nbsp; With a bit of research, the R is revealed to stand for Renoir.<br>They occasionally use other pseudonyms for lighter, puff, pieces in order to maintain a separation from their more core, serious endeavors.<br><br>Growing up, Ren always had an ease of motion; moving and reacting just a tiny bit faster than most.&nbsp; One day soon after they had gotten established in Meteor City, he was walking down the street when far above a window being installed slipped free, tumbling down, shattering against the building, and knocking granite shards out of the façade.&nbsp; Warned by cries of dismay, Ren instinctively curled into a tight ball praying to avoid being struck by the debris.&nbsp; An odd sensation ran through his body and mind, and in the aftermath he found himself without a scratch, with the fallen debris in a neat circle around himself.&nbsp; Following this incident, they knew something was different and began to cautiously and secretly test their new-found abilities.&nbsp; They have been hesitant to push them further than they have so far, worried of the consequences of mishaps at even higher speeds. <br><br>Ren/nie always prefers to pursue the most peaceful, least aggressive, resolutions possible.&nbsp; This can include talking, negotiating, or non-lethal options such as using their power to throw people off balance, keep cancelling their movement, or using small objects to knock items out of their hands or even render them unconscious.&nbsp; However, if the situation warrants it, they can use their powers more aggressively, especially against opponents that have proven resistant to lesser efforts.<br><br><br>&nbsp;<hr><br>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5RV0pwYkdsMGFXVnouMAAAAAAAAA,,/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br><br>Talents: <br><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Reading Non-verbal Cues: used to determine mood, detect evasion, anticipate intentions, etc.</li><li>Social Chameleon: can adapt mannerisms, fashion, etc. in order to gain acceptance/integrate with different social groups/scenes</li><li>Charismatic: possess an easy charm that draws attraction and interest of other people</li><li>Painting: moderately talented, but mainly done as a way to relax and as a creative outlet</li></ul><br>Skills: <br><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Investigative Journalism: interviewing, research, building connections, etc.</li><li>Law (slightly Business leaning): moderate familiarity of laws and legal systems</li><li>Writing (focus on non-fiction/journalism): can craft compelling pieces</li><li>Consummate Metropolitan: ability to easily navigate cities and effectively utilize their resources</li></ul><br>Power: Inertia Manipulation<br><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Projectile Shield: Usually a personal ‘force shield’ about 1 inch (2.5cm) around the body but can be expanded to affect an area or as a wall-shaped barrier with effort; it stops fast moving objects (projectiles, flying debris) easily, but the slower an object moves, the easier it can get through.&nbsp; The personal shield is instinctive and sub-consciously maintained almost constantly. </li><li>Fast Movement:&nbsp; Ren/nie’s limbs move at normal speed but each stride covers more distance, can also be used to leap long distances. Speeds range from Walking up to 30mph (48kph) to Sprinting up to 200mph (320kph).&nbsp; Leaps can range from 20-30 feet (6-9m) after a one-step movement to a Running Jump of 200-300 (60-90m) feet. Also enhances the ability to dodge things, if aware of them.</li><li>Speed Up/Slow Down: Can increase or decrease the speed and/or direction/trajectory of objects/people in motion.&nbsp; Can manipulate individual objects (or a limited group of smaller objects) with fine control.&nbsp; If utilized as an area effect (a cone, a diameter centered around the character) all objects are affected equally with no individual control. In addition to inanimate objects, body parts can be targeted, usually to throw people off-balance as legs/arms move unexpectedly or to redirect a punch.&nbsp; </li><li>Unusual Movement: By using the power to continuously counteract the effects of gravity, Ren/nie can walk up walls, across ceilings, over water, etc. at a reduced speed.&nbsp; Requires concentration, causes a constant sensation of being on verge of falling, and quickly becomes physically and mentally exhausting.</li></ul><br>Advantages: <br>While his mental reaction speed is in the normal human range, the speed he can physically act on that reaction allows him to be quick on his feet, deft with his hands, and more likely to avoid dangers.<br><br>Disadvantages:<br><ul class="bbc_list"><li> Powers cannot affect people/items completely at rest; objects must have at least minimal momentum to be acted upon.</li><li>Can only exert fine control over a limited quantity of small-sized objects; the more objects being acted upon, or the more massive the object(s), the cruder the control.</li><li>Power does not enhance the structural strength of objects being affected in any way, so they can and will sustain damage as normal based on speed of impact.</li><li>For fine control to be applied, items being affected must be within line of sight, and individually discernible.</li><li>Objects must have at least some physical component to be controlled or defended against.&nbsp; Things like pure energy, force, spiritual presence, etc are immune to the power.</li></ul><br>Weapon(s):<br>None, except items noted in Gear that can be used offensively<br><br>Gear:<br>Carries small objects like marbles, palm-sized bean bags, baseballs, etc. that can be tossed into the air to take control of.<br><br>Common (for 2050) wearable communication/AR gear (smart glasses, earbud, etc)<br><br>Old-school (for 2050) handheld communication/smart device (smartphone)<br><br>Small messenger bag/handbag that carries an actual dead-tree book, pencil/pens, paper notebook, makeup and other common everyday detritus<br><br>When they start to publicly use their powers, their 'uniform' to begin with will be a simple whole head hood that is a cross between a zentai hood and a balaclava that they carry in their messenger bag/handbag<br><br>Connections: <br><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Catalina [Foxy DeVille] - found themselves bumping into each other repeatedly in the social activism scene and struck up a casual friendship</li><li>Elena [Angel Fire] - after getting her as an Uber driver several times, they found each other's company pleasant enough that Elena gave Ren/nie a means to contact her directly instead of needing to go through the app</li><li>Lenna [Callie Del Noire] - The FDMC has asked Ren/nie to do a feel-good piece about a new up-and-coming firefighter.&nbsp; They have contacted Lenna about getting together for an interview, but they haven't scheduled at time to meet yet.</li><li></li><li>general - if active in the activism scene, especially LDBTQ+, Ren/nie may recognize other characters on sight, possibly spoken with them on occasion</li><li>general - depending on how active they've been with their powers, Ren/nie may be receiving increasingly frequent stories of other people with powers from their sources, and may be starting to try to investigate</li></ul><br><br><span class="bbc_u"><strong>changelog</strong></span><br><ul class="bbc_list"><li>23 Aug 2020 - added R.Fields alias</li><li>23 Aug 2020 - add clarification to power description to note ability to affect trajectory of objects as well as speed</li><li>23 Aug 2020 - adjusted/added to Gear section</li><li>23 Aug 2020 - added some general catch-all potential connections with other characters</li></ul><br><br></div></div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Meteor City 2050 [Character Thread]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Angel Fire</strong> on <strong>17-08-2020, 15:51:44</strong>
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				<hr>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5UR1ZuWVd3Z1NXNW1iM0p0WVhScGIyNCwuMAAA/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br><div class="floatright">(http://place your main Face claim image here)(https://assets.teenvogue.com/photos/55828844a28d9d4e0540b2e9/master/w_1600%2Cc_limit/beauty-celebrity-beauty-2013-01-aliceenglert-00.jpg)<br><strong>Face Claim:</strong> Alice Englert</div>Legal Name: Elena Alviso<br>Nickname(s): Lena<br>Hero Name: Corazona (Will come out in story as she has yet to be known as a hero yet)<br>Age: 23<br>Date of Birth: 9 August 2026; <em>Leo</em><br>Gender: Female<br>Sexuality: Pansexual<br>Occupation: Uber driver/Fast food cashier<br>Rank: Delta<br>Affiliation: Team 2<br><br>Place of Birth: Santa Cruz, CA<br>Ethnicity: Half Mexican/Half Australian<br>Citizenship(s): US<br>Current Residence: Apartment<br>Education: High School Diploma<br>Wealth: Low Class <hr><br>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5VR2g1YzJsallXd2dSR1Z6WTNKcGNIUnBiMjQsLjAAAA,,/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br>Height: 5'6"<br>Weight: 125 lbs<br>Hair Color: Red<br>Eye Color: Sky Blue<br>Complexion: Looks white but in the right darkness, her skin can look a little on the brown side.<br>Physique: Lean<br>General Description: Elena has a tattoo of a flower on her left foot and a rainbow tattoo on her right elbow.&nbsp; Her moods are heavily influenced by others around her but generally, she is a happy-go-lucky girl.<br>Costume: None now... will come in the future<hr><br>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5VM1J2Y25rLC4wAAAAAA,,/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br>Personality: Elena tends to be nice and generous due to her father's upbringing.. but she can tend to slip into sly and deviant ways depending on the people that she is near her.&nbsp; Her emotions tend to feed off the others so if other people are either angry or happy, she feels those emotions tenfold.&nbsp; She tends to start things without finishing them as she loses her focus really easy.&nbsp; She has yet to experience any relationships as her emotions always get the best of her.&nbsp; She tends to break up too easily so she has not trusted too many people.&nbsp; She fears that if she trusts someone that she may go overboard in her feelings and give too much too soon.<br>Likes: Soothing music, Being outside, being near happy people, some meditation<br>Dislikes: Being near too many people, Angry music, Anyone that has anger in them... even in the slightest bit.&nbsp; Being asked to do something that is outside her comfort zone.<br>Psychological Quirks: Other people's emotions dictate her life... literally.&nbsp; She is still trying to control her own emotions now so if someone near her is angry, she will try to fight the one that caused her to be angry.&nbsp; If someone is happy, she can be very cuddly and laugh a lot.<br>Backstory: Elena did not feel this "crazy" until she was 21 years old and living on her own.&nbsp; Before she moved, she was someone that could be described as a "Listener".&nbsp; She was usually the soothing voice during any conflicts back home.&nbsp; Once she moved into Meteor City, she went through a huge change.&nbsp; Her emotions started to go crazy and she was not a pleasant person to be around.&nbsp; Many passengers on her Uber service gave her negative ratings after the passenger was feeling hate or anger.&nbsp; Feeling her life spinning out of control, she hid in her home for about four months while trying to find out what could make her feel calm and sane.&nbsp; Her parents are still alive but they divorced when Elena was 5 years old.&nbsp; Her father moved back to Mexico while her mother decided to stay in Santa Cruz to raise Elena on her own.&nbsp; Now, she is trying to figure out how to not go insane when other people's emotions take over her.<hr><br>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5RV0pwYkdsMGFXVnouMAAAAAAAAA,,/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br>Talents:<br><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Drawing: She tried to submit a few webcomics to book publishers to no avail.&nbsp; She can not afford to start up her own website nor does she have the ability to make one.</li><li>Cooking: Her specialties are pasta and Mexican cuisine (The latter thanks to her father's recipes that he sent to her by email).</li><li>Basic computer programming knowledge: She took some classes in computer programming but she never finished the entire course.</li><li>Botany:&nbsp; She is not quite proficient at this but she can plant seeds and grow fruits and vegetables if needed.</li></ul><br>Skills:<br><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Outdoor Living: She can make a few campfires and do some fishing... if her emotions don't take her over.</li><li>Multilingual:&nbsp; She is fluent in Spanish and has working knowledge of German and French</li><li>Topography:&nbsp; She can determine the terrain around her based on the maps that she is given to her</li><li>Driving:&nbsp; She can adapt to any car and drive it with ease.</li></ul> <br>Power: Empathy<br><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Empathic Enhancement:&nbsp; She can enhance the emotions of people within 10 feet around her, making them more happy or more angry</li><li>Empathic Manipulation:&nbsp; She can change the emotions of people within 10 feet around her... though she has yet to discover this ability</li><li>Emotion Sharing: She has the ability to share her own emotions with other people, again within 10 feet... though she has yet to learn this ability</li><li>Sensing other people's emotions:&nbsp; She has the ability to sense how other people near her (within 10 feet) are feeling at a point of time... again, she has yet to grasp this ability.</li></ul><br>Advantages: Elena will eventually be able to calm a tense situation around her with happy feelings... or manipulate others around her to feel anger towards their comrades.<br>Disadvantages: She wears her emotions on her sleeve.&nbsp; If she feels angry or distraught, her entire team near her will feel the same way.<br><br>Weapon(s): A small pocket knife for protection in her left front pocket and a small pistol hidden near her crotch (only used under extreme circumstances).&nbsp; <br>Gear: A backpack filled with small necessities for the outdoors (food, small drinks and things of that nature)<br><br>Connections: <br>Sam (Premier): She is one of the worst passengers that I ever had to drive around.&nbsp; Every time I try to go by the directions listed on my app, she changes the route.&nbsp; Stubborn as hell and her moods affect me so much.&nbsp; &nbsp;I finally had to kick her out of my car after her stubbornness finally caused me to flip out and shout back at her.&nbsp; She did make me realize one thing though... other people's emotions affect me a LOT and I feel what they are feeling as well.<br><br>Lenna (Callie Del Noire): I took her on a few local trips and she seems to be a very good person.&nbsp; So much so that I am almost thinking of starting to volunteer at the fire department for some special charitable causes.<br><br>Nishan (Crensler): Another of my regulars on Uber.&nbsp; He seems kind of weird.&nbsp; For some reason, I am forced to answer a lot of his questions truthfully, no matter how much I try to hold back some things.&nbsp; At least I am keeping him a good mood so nothing really personal has spilled out.<br><br>Mai (Kathyan): I let out an ad to become a personal driver for someone and she was the first person to respond to it.&nbsp; We talked for a long time during our rides and I find her to be the most enjoyable woman to be around.&nbsp; We have become best friends and I feel like I would do almost anything for her... literally.<br><br>Jolie (Kathyan): After saving me from group of assailants that tried to destroy my car as Jolt Girl, I did not realize that I was projecting feelings of comfort and safety to her after the incident.&nbsp; After a couple of days, she contacted me to provide me inspiration for my new webcomic that is about to come out on the web.&nbsp; She has agreed to help provide me shoots to help with her likeness and body motions so the story can be as wonderful as possible.&nbsp; I wish that I could pay her for her help but that may come in the future... if the comic becomes very popular.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Meteor City 2050 [Character Thread]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>JoanieSappho</strong> on <strong>17-08-2020, 17:45:46</strong>
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				<hr>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5UR1ZuWVd3Z1NXNW1iM0p0WVhScGIyNCwuMAAA/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br><div class="floatright">(https://i.imgur.com/XQww9vv.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/Go8CSik.jpg)<br><strong>Face Claim:</strong> Katherine Waterston</div>Legal Name:Portia Lovell<br>Alias: <br>Nickname(s): Tia<br>Hero Name: <br>Age: 29.<br>Date of Birth: 10th October, 2020; <em>Libra</em><br>Gender: Female<br>Sexuality: Lesbian<br>Occupation: Assistant curator, Meteor City Museum<br>Rank: Echo<br>Affiliation: <br><br>Place of Birth: United Kingdom<br>Ethnicity: Caucasian<br>Citizenship(s): UK, US<br>Current Residence: House<br>Education: PhD, History<br>Wealth: Upper middle class <hr><br>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5VR2g1YzJsallXd2dSR1Z6WTNKcGNIUnBiMjQsLjAAAA,,/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br>Height: 5'<br>Weight: 100 lbs<br>Hair Color: Their hair can be any color of the rainbow. People get their hair dyed and their powers could have changed their hair.<br>Eye Color:Hazel<br>Complexion: White,<br>Physique: Slender<br>General Description: Short and slender, with long brown hair ending in the fading remnants of a blonde dye job, Portia has a decidedly svelte build right up until one gets to her hips. While her chest is modest at best, she has the backside of someone who has spent a bit too much time sat inside instead of exercise hard, although she is mostly in shape. Her clothing tends towards plain and somewhat formal, typically blouses, shirts and items one would not be surprised to see worn in an office. Little distinction seems to be drawn between her work clothes and her leisure clothing.<br>Costume: Black turtleneck rolled up over her lower face.<hr><br>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5VM1J2Y25rLC4wAAAAAA,,/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br>Personality: Portia is quiet, attentive and typically very lighthearted about just about everything. While averse to conflict, she is extremely empathetic and can't help but want to help when she sees someone in need, whether or not she is actually capable of doing anything, she will still try and find a way to do so.<br>Likes: Books, quiet, dogs, tea, seafood<br>Dislikes: Loud people, rudeness, bright light, restrictive clothing<br>Psychological Quirks: Is typically nude in private for comfort reasons<br><br>Backstory: The youngest of four sisters and the second youngest in the family, Portia was always the quiet one, both in regards to the amount of noise that she made and in how much trouble she got into. Far more at home with books and words and languages, her studies were expected, although perhaps not to the level that she took them. Moving over the Meteor City was a simple thing for her, the first step on a career that would hopefully climb high, gaining the experience needed for better positions elsewhere. <br><br>And then she was just a bit too close to a fight between&nbsp; ... she honestly doesn't remember who. Portia's attention was far more focused on the way that she was trapped under thrown debris, enough of it that it should have, and almost certainly would have, if not for her powers, crushed her. While her powers kept her alive and entirely unarmed, though, she quickly learned that they didn't come with any increase in strength and her own, somewhat underdeveloped muscles made getting out a long and laborious process as apparently nobody had noticed her there. <hr><br>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5RV0pwYkdsMGFXVnouMAAAAAAAAA,,/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br>Talents:<br><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Singing</li><li>Fishing</li><li>Cooking</li><li>Research</li></ul><br>Skills: <br><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Historian, PhD</li><li>Linguist: Mostly dead languages, although conversant - fluent in French, Italian, Greek, Spanish and Icelandic</li><li>Driver</li><li>Carpentry</li></ul><br>Power: Invulnerability<br><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Eternal Body: Her body can neither change, nor be changed from it's current state. Skin cannot be pierced, bones cannot be broken, muscles will not develop. </li><li>Tireless Spirit: Neither needing nor being able to sleep, she has far more time available to her to balance her work, home and hero lives. Also, she can't be put to sleep, or have any other physical state or changes, imposed upon her.</li></ul><br>Advantages: Extreme physical defence, cannot tire<br>Disadvantages: She cannot fly and her reaction time, speed and strength are at best average - and her body's unchanging nature means that she can neither break down the few extra pounds nor develop any further muscles. She has a fairly average level of physical ability, cannot fly and has no defenses against mental influences<br><br>Weapon(s): None<br>Gear: None<br><br>Connections: None yet<br>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Meteor City 2050 [Character Thread]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Foxy DeVille</strong> on <strong>17-08-2020, 17:47:00</strong>
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				<hr>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5UR1ZuWVd3Z1NXNW1iM0p0WVhScGIyNCwuMAAA/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br><div class="floatright">(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/2/23/740full-carolina-gutierrez.jpg)(https://elliquiy.com/elluiki/images/f/f3/Brecca_-_Cyberpunk.jpg)<br><strong>Face Claim:</strong> Carolina Gutierrez/Brecca by Smz-69</div>Legal Name: Catalina Guerrero <br>Alias: None<br>Nickname(s): Cat, Kitty, Kitty-Cat<br>Hero Name: La Cuerpa (Spanish for "The Body")<br>Age: 23<br>Date of Birth: 7 December, 2026; <em>Sagittarius</em><br>Gender: Female (trans)<br>Sexuality: Pan<br>Occupation: Fitness Instructor <br>Rank: Delta<br>Affiliation: None<br><br>Place of Birth: Maracay, Venezuela <br>Ethnicity: Latina<br>Citizenship(s): Venezuelan, permanent resident status in the US<br>Current Residence: Apartment<br>Education: Associate’s degree in nutrition, certified personal trainer<br>Wealth: Lower middle class<br><hr><br>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5VR2g1YzJsallXd2dSR1Z6WTNKcGNIUnBiMjQsLjAAAA,,/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br>Height: 5’ 5” (as Catalina), 5’ 11” (as La Cuerpa)<br>Weight: 117 lbs (as Catalina, 151 lbs (as La Cuerpa)<br>Hair Color: Brunette (as Catalina), Black (as La Cuerpa)<br>Eye Color: Brown (as Catalina), Amber (as La Cuerpa)<br>Complexion: White (as Catalina), Tan (as La Cuerpa)<br>Physique: Lean (as Catalina), Hourglass (as La Cuerpa).<br>General Description: Catalina is cute and all smiles with a girl-next-door vibe, La Cuerpa is 100% ass-kicking sex goddess.<br>Costume: As La Cuerpa she wears an outfit purchased mainly from online fetish shops.<br><hr><br>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5VM1J2Y25rLC4wAAAAAA,,/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br>Personality:Catalina is a genuinely decent person with a lot of empathy towards others. She cares a lot about social justice and the environment. Cat can be shy when first getting to know people, this is defensive as she has been hurt in the past. A bad break-up has left her apprehensive about romance. She is an out and proud trans woman and does what she can to help the LGBTQ community. Cat feels both blessed and sometimes a bit guilty about how smooth her transition has gone and tries not to take her privileges for granted. La Cuerpa is bold and brassy, a way for Catalina to let go of her inhibitions.<br>Likes: Being healthy, the outdoors, activism, dancing, baseball, wrestling, boy bands, her cat Cat Junior<br>Dislikes: Judgemental people, pollution, meat, overly personal questions<br>Psychological Quirks: Catalina sees La Cuerpa as a role she plays, almost like they’re two different people.<br><br>Backstory: Catalina’s father was an engineer for PDVSA, Venezuela’s state-run petroleum company. A coup broke out when she was five so Catalina fled with her family to Spain. When she was ten her father got a job with an American oil company based in Meteor City, so the family relocated there. Having known she was a girl from an early age, Cat began presenting as female in junior high with the support of her family. An active young woman with a love of the outdoors, Cat frequently went on hikes throughout the area. Her love of healthy living led her to study nutrition at the local community college but after getting her associate’s degree she felt like she didn’t really have a direction. So she decided to take some time off, working as a fitness instructor while hoping to figure things out. One night while flipping through a magazine Catalina wondered what it would be like to be big and busty… and suddenly she was. Once the shock wore off, Cat discovered she could manipulate her body in amazing ways. She decided this would be a great way to do some good and have some fun. Cat ordered some rather skimpy clothing online and kept an ear out for danger. When she heard about a large gang fight going on she went into action. While breaking it up she discovered other aspects to her powers. She also gained a new name when a reporter interviewing some Latino teenagers mistook their glowing descriptions of her physique for what she was called and thus La Cuerpa was born.<hr><br>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5RV0pwYkdsMGFXVnouMAAAAAAAAA,,/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br>Talents: <br><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Acting: Catalina performed in plays in school and still does the occasional local theater production.</li><li>Dancing: She teaches Zumba so she has a knack for putting her body in motion.</li><li>Healthy Cooking: Vegetarianism isn’t boring the way Cat does it.</li><li>Outdoor Living: She love getting back to nature and knows how to do so safely.</li></ul><br>Skills: <br><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Biology: Her studies in nutrition, interest in health, and personal research after getting her powers has made her knowledgeable about life sciences.</li><li>First Aid: Cat always maintains her Red Cross certification, primarily in case something happens to a client that overexerted while working out.</li><li>Linguistics: Fluent in English and Spanish, conversational in French, Italian, and Portuguese.</li><li>Lucha Libre: Since deciding to be an adventurer Catalina started training in wrestling with a local luchador as she wants to be both physical and theatrical.</li></ul><br>Power: Body Manipulation (https://powerlisting.fandom.com/wiki/Body_Manipulation)<br><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Enhanced Bodily Capacity: La Cuerpa can perform at over 100% of what she is physiologically capable of, making her much stronger, faster, smarter, more agile, more durable than what she would normally be.</li><li>Hormone Manipulation: She can alter the chemicals in her own body or in others via pheromones that she can generate at a range of ten to fifteen feet for a variety of effects in the organism such as stimulation or inhibition of growth, mood swings, induction or suppression of apoptosis (programmed cell death), activation or inhibition of the immune system, regulation of metabolism, preparation of the body for mating, fighting, fleeing, and other activity, preparation of the body for a new phase of life, such as puberty, parenting, and menopause, control of the reproductive cycle, hunger cravings and sexual arousal. </li><li>Malleable Anatomy: La Cuerpa can rearrange her physiology to a remarkable degree, including looking like another person, although she will always be recognizable as human.</li><li>Regenerative Healing Factor: Her body recreates lost or damaged tissues, organs, and limbs, slowing her aging process and giving her nigh-inexhaustible stamina and vitality.</li></ul><br>Advantages: In addition to being physically impressive La Cuerpa has options when it comes to handling foes nonviolently. Her combination of disguise powers and acting skill make her effective at infiltration.<br>Disadvantages: Still a novice when it comes to combat, although her physical gifts help cover for that. Much less effective against nonhuman threats. Making changes to her body, especially radical ones, requires a great deal of energy and causes her to consume a large number of calories.<br><br>Weapon(s): Her body is a weapon.<br>Gear: A smartphone and a few energy bars in her jacket plus a few caches of clothes throughout the city.<br><br>Connections: <ul class="bbc_list"><li>Ren/nie Banningfield&nbsp; [MrAlanNH] - found themselves bumping into each other repeatedly in the social activism scene and struck up a casual friendship</li><li> Lenna Firehorse [Callie Del Noire] - she trains&nbsp; for triathlons at Heavenly Bodies, the gym where Cat works <br></li></ul>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Meteor City 2050 [Character Thread]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheBlackThrone</strong> on <strong>17-08-2020, 19:40:50</strong>
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				<hr>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5UR1ZuWVd3Z1NXNW1iM0p0WVhScGIyNCwuMAAA/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br><br><div class="floatright">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/d4/52/38/d45238a6c1260d820a66e1d559d4ef5a.jpg)<br><strong>Face Claim:</strong> Matt Bomer</div><strong>Legal Name:</strong> Conrad Nathan Scott<br><strong>Alias:</strong> MCU Genius <br><strong>Nickname(s):</strong> Sometimes referred to as his last name, Scott.<br><strong>Hero Name:</strong> Solomon<br><strong>Age:</strong> 25<br><strong>Date of Birth:</strong> 15 June 2025; <em>Gemini</em><br><strong>Gender:</strong> Male<br><strong>Sexuality:</strong> Heterosexual<br><strong>Occupation:</strong> Researcher and Inventor at Meteor City University (MCU)<br><strong>Rank:</strong> Delta with the potential to be a Sierra<br><strong>Affiliation: </strong><br><br><strong>Place of Birth:</strong> Meteor City, Texas<br><strong>Ethnicity:</strong> Caucasian<br><strong>Citizenship(s):</strong> United States<br><strong>Current Residence:</strong> House in the upscale gated community of Golden Springs.<br><strong>Education:</strong> His highest level of education is a PhD at MCU, but a PhD is not his only degree. <br><strong>Wealth:</strong> Upper Class<hr><br>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5VR2g1YzJsallXd2dSR1Z6WTNKcGNIUnBiMjQsLjAAAA,,/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br><br><strong>Height:</strong> 5'9"<br><strong>Weight:</strong> 162 lbs<br><strong>Hair Color:</strong> Brown<br><strong>Eye Color:</strong> Blue<br><strong>Complexion:</strong> His skin is white with a warm hue.<br><strong>Physique:</strong> Athletic<br><strong>General Description:</strong> Conrad dresses like your typical nerd. He wears black-framed glasses with rectangle frames—though he has a variety of glasses. Believe it or not, he wears these to protect his eyes. They aren’t prescription, and he wears a yellow-lens pair in front of electronic devices and at night. Rarely is Conrad seen without a pair of glasses on his face. He keeps his dark-brown hair combed back and maintained with light oil and grease. He can always be seen wearing either a full suit or a dress shirt with a cotton sweater-vest. He wears leather, buffed shoes, often in the colors of chestnut brown, tan brown, and black and he’ll wear either a tie or a bow tie. The few times he isn’t wearing these clothes is when he is working out at the gym or turning in for the night.<br><strong>Costume:</strong> None. He hasn't drafted up the blueprint for it yet.<hr><br>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5VM1J2Y25rLC4wAAAAAA,,/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br><br><strong>Personality:</strong> Conrad is very friendly, but not always approachable. He likes to believe he is a gentleman, but some people are intimidated by his reputation and often feel as though they need to be able to converse on his intelligence level in order to communicate with him. Occasionally, he is approached by know-it-alls who are trying to impress him with their knowledge. Conrad just likes talking to normal people and doesn’t shame or humiliate those who use the wrong words in the wrong context or who are completely wrong in their arguments. He will instead let that person remain wrong unless they ask him for his honest opinion. Conversations don’t last long with him at times. Some people find his stutter to be annoying, become bored with the conversation topics, or become offended by Conrad's blatant honesty. Hey, they asked for his opinion and he believes everyone should be told the truth.<br><br>When Conrad is passionate about something, he can talk about it for hours with excited energy. He likes figuring out new ways to solve a problem or to improve various processes. He always thinks about maximizing efficiency using less energy. He is aware of his natural imperfections, and rather than try to change them, he learns to work with them such as his stutter. How can one be so smart and yet so flawed? He often would think to himself. Conrad is the hard-working type who will work until he can no longer keep his eyes open only taking breaks to use the bathroom or gather his thoughts through meditation. He doesn't even take a break to eat! He doesn’t like having too many projects on his plate, and so he will sacrifice hours some would use for eating, resting, and a break to get the job done as quickly as possible. He doesn’t work until mental and physical exhaustion, but he will work to what he deems as a good stopping point.<br><br>When it comes to dating, Conrad hasn’t had much luck. He often attracts a woman every now and then, but he often over-thinks the relationship. He will consider logic over his emotions, and while he may feel a certain type of way about someone, if logic deems the girl is out of his league, then he won’t pursue her whether she was secretly hoping for him to or not. Conrad has thus accepted that he will probably be single for the rest of his life and has dedicated his ambitions to his work.<br><br>The Scotts are a close-knit family and Mrs. Scott will always call to check on her genius son every now and then. Conrad is a mama’s boy and will always share with his mother what he is doing next. He will regularly ask for her opinion about someone or something just because logically, she is the older being, and therefore has more life experience and knowledge than him—supposedly, but he doesn’t always accept her opinions as fact or even takes her advice. His father is another one with more life experience than him. However, his father knows his son is an egghead and they don’t talk that much. Conrad believes his father was hoping for a successful football player to match his enthusiasm for football.<br><br><strong>Likes:</strong> Most coffees though he drinks it in moderation, organization, cleanliness, getting his money’s worth (deals), fish but no other kinds of animals because they make a mess or too much noise, being prepared, well executed puns, and reading--he tries to read one book a day.<br><br><strong>Dislikes:</strong> People who are late, loud people, people who like to brag to him about how smart they are, fake people, people who aren’t interested in anything he has to say, pets unlike what is described in likes, counterproductivity, dirty people, litter bugs, false advertising, not understanding something, and dairy products because the dairy industry is controlled by greedy assholes who are poisoning the American people and contributing to nation-wide heart disease, corruption, bullies, and people who waste his time trying to make fun of him for stuttering (he's dealt with it his whole life it's rather old now).<br><br><strong>Psychological Quirks:</strong> Conrad has a stutter when he talks, which often causes him to pause in order to stop his stuttering and recollect his thoughts. His mind is constantly processing information whenever he enters a room, whenever he is listening, or reading or doing both at the same time. Because his brain is working optimally at all times, he finds it difficult speech-wise to keep up with the processing, and so sometimes his brain gets too far ahead and he has to recollect his thoughts. He always likes being prepared, and so he might bring things on a camping trip that some people may not think to bring. It won’t be something pointless, but the probability of the item being used may be low—but it still must be taken into consideration! Conrad doesn’t like a dirty house or office because he believes it is a reflection of the mind’s mental state. Having a dirty or unorganized living/work space can add stress to the conscience and further the psyche’s disorder. Therefore, his living and work spaces are always clean and organized.<br><br>Conrad doesn’t really keep up with the mainstream shows, movies, music, or most things other people post about on social media. He rarely watches television, and he doesn’t get out much unless he treats himself out to a restaurant every now and then. He likes to reward his hard work sometimes. While Conrad may not know anything about the song, show, or movie, he will go check it out the next opportunity he gets.<br><br><strong>Backstory:</strong> Conrad was born in Meteor City on 15 June 2025 to Leslie and Gabriel Scott. As a child, Conrad didn’t behave like normal children. He saw the world different, which was demonstrated in the paintings he created in kindergarten. In school, he spoke on a level far above other children and before he finished elementary school, his knowledge had surpassed those of his teachers. While most children were playing VR games and hanging out with their friends, Conrad spent most of his life indoors, face-deep in books, and conducting experiments in the basement. He started living down there during middle school and only emerged to eat and go to school. Life for him moved quickly, which complicated relationships with friends and potential lovers. He was the youngest student in high school. Every new school he tried to make friends, but they either talked down to him for being a kid, or he scared them away with his stuttering and apparent knowledge. While he was always praised by the school, friends were something Conrad wished he could make, and it had taken him time to accept reality for what it was. He didn’t let it stop him from going forth. He completed high school and started college before he was eighteen years old. While having an interest in many studies, he started with mechanical engineering and aerospace and carried that degree path into a doctorate. Conrad developed the first blue prints for a flying car that used solar energy and water. While the project got him his doctorate, it was never put into industry due to the greedy strangle hold the gas companies had on the car industry. It was Conrad’s wake up call to the real world. There were people who existed, who didn’t care about clean energy, conservation, or trying to improve human longevity. This was what led him into researching other greedy industries, and besides the oil industry, the worst one of all was the dairy industry…but that’s another story.<br><br>After the completion of his doctorate, Conrad was hired by the university to continue his research. They continued to fund his enthusiasm for inventing as long as he continued to produce more machines, devices, whatever he came up with that the school could put their name on and brag about in the newspaper. Conrad knew he was being used, but it was a mutual agreement. He was making a living, and while he wasn’t able to put into market projects that would have made the world a better place, that didn’t mean he didn’t work on them in secret.<br><br>The oil companies didn’t forget about Conrad and the vehicle he had developed that would ruin their entire empire. They hired professionals to kill him, and they are set to meet with him at the next international Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) conference held at the university.<br><hr><br>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5RV0pwYkdsMGFXVnouMAAAAAAAAA,,/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br><br><strong>Talents: </strong><br><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Creative</li><li>Problem-solver</li><li>Housekeeping</li><li>Fast learner</li></ul><br><strong>Skills:</strong><br><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Polymath</li><li>Research</li><li>MMA</li><li>Inventor</li></ul><br><strong>Power:</strong> Supernatural Intelligence<br><ul class="bbc_list"><li><span class="bbc_u">Accelerated Learning</span>: Conrad specializes in learning and academically, he is an expert in various branches of science and mathematics. He is able to combine the knowledge from his studies and research to produce innovations, inventions, or even new fighting techniques. Once a project is brought to his attention, he will take on the project if it is for the good of mankind. He doesn’t like not understanding something, and so if he doesn’t understand it, then he will try to learn about it.</li><li><span class="bbc_u">Accelerated Thought Processes</span>: Conrad’s mind processes information at inhuman speeds that allows him to analyze and perceive various conclusions in a shorter time frame. Sometimes his mind processes faster than he can speak, and so thinking while talking aren’t his best abilities. When faced against enemies or upon entering a room, his mind will take in a large amount of data about the details in the room or space he is currently in from how many pieces of furniture, how many people, objects along the wall, etc. He will identify entrances and exits, and analyze multiple cause and effect scenarios in his head, resulting in various conclusions for him to utilize when the need presents itself. While he tries to prepare for everything, he knows that there are still some things in the world he won’t expect, and if he did expect them, then the world wouldn’t be such an interesting place.</li><li><span class="bbc_u">Enhanced Memory</span>: Conrad can remember great volumes of information in greater detail and for much longer than average humans. He can remember quotes from the various books he’s read, music lyrics, people who he has encountered, and details from the past experience. It takes less effort for him to recall the information; however, depending on the specific details concerning the event, it may take Conrad a few moments to recall the entire scene to mind and when he does, his accuracy is 90%. He will still warn that there is an unaccounted for 10% of un-recallable information.</li><li><span class="bbc_u">Maximum Concentration Capacity</span>:&nbsp; Conrad knows himself better than most people know their own selves. He knows his strengths and weaknesses, and he knows what his mind is completely capable of. Controlling the rapid and chaotic processes of his mind requires an inhuman level of concentration, and he still struggles to do so as noted by his dysphemia. He will often sink into meditation, closing his eyes, and ignoring all other distractions. When he is really focused and has identified a goal to achieve, he is capable of using 100% of his concentration, pushing his physical and mental capabilities to their maximum potential in order to see that goal achieved. He can respond without any distraction and any other distractions become minor as his objectives become easier to accomplish.</li></ul><br><strong>Advantages:</strong> Conrad has the ability to design and create various equipment and devices. Due to his current occupation at MCU, he also has access to multiple labs when he wants to perform chemical or biological experiments. He isn’t easily fooled; he is always learning something new; and he is always interested in improving his health. He is capable of peak human feats with the right training, and if he puts his mind to it. He is often underestimated in combat, and his appearance is often misleading. He looks like the typical nerd society is used to seeing pushed into the mud and being bullied. Conrad has long realized that in order for him to defend himself and remain in optimal health that he needs to work out. He also has learned that in his pursuit for meditation training, martial arts has taught him ways he can properly defend himself.<br><br><strong>Disadvantages:</strong> While he is supernaturally smart, he lacks common sense at times when it comes to actual real-world experience. He often learns on the go and trusts his logic over his emotional feelings. He doesn’t know what he has never experienced, and so trying to understand why someone would be up to no go for good reasons, would be difficult for him to understand and go along with. Conrad may have a supernatural brain, but he is a normal human being with human weaknesses. His dysphemia reminds him of his imperfections and he finds it to be humbling rather than a crutch. Unfortunately, his stuttering makes him a joke to some people, and it has also influenced him never getting a teaching job at MCU. All students would do is complain about his stuttering.<br><br><strong>Weapon(s):</strong> None.<br><br><strong>Gear:</strong> Yet to be in development. He needs to figure out the whole super hero guise.<br><br><strong>Connections:</strong> Open
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				Title: <strong>Re: Meteor City 2050 [Character Thread]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Steir</strong> on <strong>18-08-2020, 08:28:11</strong>
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				<hr>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5UR1ZuWVd3Z1NXNW1iM0p0WVhScGIyNCwuMAAA/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br><div class="floatright">(https://i.imgur.com/KHRMwy3.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/3gYOYxN.jpg)<br><strong>Face Claim:</strong> Elle Alexandria for first pic, genderswapped Iori Yagami for second pic</div>Legal Name: Natsumi Sekaiju<br>Alias: N/A<br>Nickname(s): Natsu, Natty, Nats<br>Hero Name: --<br>Age: 26<br>Date of Birth: 08 April 2024; <em>Aries</em><br>Gender: Female<br>Sexuality: Heterosexual<br>Occupation: Courier<br>Rank: Alpha<br>Affiliation: --<br><br>Place of Birth: Aomori Prefecture, Japan<br>Ethnicity: Japanese<br>Citizenship(s): United States<br>Current Residence: Apartment<br>Education: Working on a BA in Journalism<br>Wealth: Low<br><hr><br>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5VR2g1YzJsallXd2dSR1Z6WTNKcGNIUnBiMjQsLjAAAA,,/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br>Height: 5'5"<br>Weight: 137 lbs<br>Hair Color: Red<br>Eye Color: Red<br>Complexion: White<br>Physique: Lean<br>General Description:<br>Natsumi sports long, straight hair that is often tied in a ponytail or in a bun and kept under a cap. She is often seen wearing clothes that makes others mistake her for a guy - t-shirt with jacket over it, jeans, rubber shoes, and a cap over her head. While rare, she does let her hair down and dresses properly on special occasions. She stands at 5'5" and has deep red eyes and is fair-skinned.<br>Costume: --<br><hr><br>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5VM1J2Y25rLC4wAAAAAA,,/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br>Personality: Natsumi is straight as an arrow - saying whatever comes in her mind without hesitation. She has a good sense of justice and will stand up for those in trouble, but at the same time is smart about how to do it. She acts free of worries but is actually perceptive of her surroundings and will look out for people who are especially dear to her.<br>Likes: Ramen, bikes, cute plush toys, colors red and orange.<br>Dislikes: Bullies, eggplant, bugs.<br>Psychological Quirks: Gets extremely flustered when receiving admiration.<br><br>Backstory:<br>Natsumi is the second of four siblings, all girls in a traditional family in Aomori. Their parents passed away when they were young and the four sisters were cared four by their grandfather. Feeling life in the household to be stifling, Natsumi worked out her plan to move out and live on her own in the US. She makes do with her budget doing part time as a courier, and taking courses for journalism.<br><br>She acquired her powers when some delinquents in the neighborhood cornered her in an attempt to get even for exposing them. Fire started coming from her hands and she was able to scare the delinquents away. She has been secretly familiarizing herself with her power ever since.<br><hr><br>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5RV0pwYkdsMGFXVnouMAAAAAAAAA,,/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br>Talents:<br><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Acrobatics: a good sense of balance and flexibility for gymnastic feats or really great parkour.</li><li>Organizing: she's good at figuring out a plan to accomplish goals in her life.</li><li>Perceptive: paying attention to details and noticing things that seem out of place.</li><li>Conversation: she can carry a good conversation regardless of the topic.</li></ul><br>Skills:<br><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Driver - Natsumi is proficient at driving small to medium vehicles, covering scooters, motorbikes, and cars. She has enough experience with small delivery trucks to at least not end up hitting a wall or another vehicle.</li><li>Aikido - she has trained enough to defend herself against an opponent armed with a melee weapon.</li><li>Public Speaking - she has practiced enough that accent no longer gets in the way of her speech, and she can make a speech in proper English when needed.</li><li>Journalistic Writing - Natsumi has learned proper method in writing for journalistic purposes, including the research required to write such materials.</li></ul><br>Power: Fire Manipulation (https://powerlisting.fandom.com/wiki/Fire_Manipulation)<br><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Pyrokinetic Flight: she can use projected fire to propel herself and fly.</li><li>Fire Attacks: Natsumi can unleash flames to attack targets. Currently limited to discharging fire from the hands.</li><li>Fire Wall: she can defend herself with a wall of fire directly in front of her.</li><li>Healing Fire: Natsumi can use her fire to heal light wounds through cauterization.</li></ul><br>Advantages: Decent balance of offensive and defensive power, with mobility and some degree of recovery.<br>Disadvantages: Useless when soaked in water or in aquatic environments, her clothes aren't safe from her own fire, and using her power for prolonged periods exposes her to heat exhaustion.<br><br>Weapon(s): --<br>Gear: --<br><br>Connections: TBD
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				Title: <strong>Re: Meteor City 2050 [Character Thread]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Pumpkin Seeds</strong> on <strong>19-08-2020, 15:34:25</strong>
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				<hr>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5UR1ZuWVd3Z1NXNW1iM0p0WVhScGIyNCwuMAAA/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br><div class="floatright">(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8vmgqAySU_o/XJIUsOqZHzI/AAAAAAAAHhU/Vu2ahFyqYZURNNzMP6pctvbP38g0HzY3ACK4BGAYYCw/s1600/Sexy-armed-girls-with-guns.jpg)(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/ac/21/15/ac2115f52882441cb1ba5960afa34164.png)<br><br>Legal Name:Master Sergeant Abilene Creed<br>Alias: N/A<br>Nickname(s): Lenny, Watcher 12, Top<br>Hero Name: Ricochet<br>Age: 28<br>Date of Birth: Day 10/29/2024; <em>Scorpio</em><br>Gender: Female<br>Sexuality: Bisexual<br>Occupation: Shooting Instructor, Freelance Model, Retired Army<br>Rank: Charlie<br>Affiliation:<br><br>Place of Birth: Denton, Texas<br>Ethnicity: Caucasian<br>Citizenship(s): United States of America<br>Current Residence: Studio Apartment<br>Education: High school<br>Wealth: Low<hr><br>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5VR2g1YzJsallXd2dSR1Z6WTNKcGNIUnBiMjQsLjAAAA,,/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br>Height: 5'8"<br>Weight: 142lbs<br>Hair Color: Blonde<br>Eye Color: Purple<br>Complexion: White<br>Physique: Athletic<br>General Description: Athletic and fit, she maintains her military traditions of regular exercise and proper diet even after leaving the service.&nbsp; This has given her a firm body possessing the heavy curves of femininity.&nbsp; Typically, she wears sporting wear to help restrain her heavy bust and hold firm to her thighs.&nbsp; Abilene always carries a set of shooting gloves with her and often has yellow shooting glasses hanging from between her breasts when out and about.&nbsp; She often has her Glock on her with a concealed holster.&nbsp; A line of delicately made floral tattoos are on her left arm which she received from a talented artist in Israel.&nbsp; Her eyes are unusual in shape with slit pupils and purple coloration.<br><br>Costume: When the Phantom suit is not active the color is a dull gray.&nbsp; The fabric has an odd texture like stiff linen and is set in various layers over her body to provide maximum coverage and allow for the fiber optics to give a blending effect.&nbsp; The suit has a hood and from beneath the hood a full face mask is found with non-reflective black surface.&nbsp; When active the suit shifts and shimmers to match the surroundings.<hr><br>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5VM1J2Y25rLC4wAAAAAA,,/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br>Personality: Abilene tries to maintain a boring facade.&nbsp; She plays the part of a blonde daughter of Texas quite well emphasizing her father’s teachings over her military training while showing others how to shoot.&nbsp; Her accent is played up for this performance and she is quick to have pictures of her cheer leading days and only a singular photograph of her in uniform nearby.&nbsp; This exterior hide a quick and calculating mind that has developed a ruthless nature over the years.&nbsp; Abilene at her core is a hunter and a killer restrained by strict ethics.&nbsp; <br>Likes: Hiking and camping, rock climbing, craft beer, action-comedy movies<br>Dislikes: Littering, clutter, disrespect of the military, needless cruelty<br>Psychological Quirks: Abilene can sometimes be found observing an area or person closely enough that she appears to be "zoning" out of her surroundings.&nbsp; She is also likely to avoid oddly placed bits of trash or items due to her training for wartime environments.<br><br>Backstory: The Creed family can trace their history back to the minute men that fought in the American Revolution with locally famous soldiers, commanders and even a general to bolster the family ranks.&nbsp; Every war has had at least one Creed in the fight with most having several in various capacities.&nbsp; So there was little shock to anyone that knew the family that Abilene Creed could shoot a rifle before she could properly read and that by the time most girls were looking at dance shoes or dresses for recital she was picking out her first set of shooting glasses.&nbsp; This familiarity with firearms also came with regular trips to the outdoors of Texas where she also learned to hunt, camp and fish.&nbsp; For these activities she shared the spotlight with her five brothers, multiple aunts and uncles and of course her parents.&nbsp; All were close and tight knit with military and family ties.<br><br>One such family outing into the Texas countryside would break this familiar relationship.&nbsp; Abilene took out her father’s hunting rifle to hunt.&nbsp; This was not an unusual practice for her and so nobody thought to pursue her when she took off early that night.&nbsp; Few even bothered to notice she was heading dangerous close to what was rumored to be a secondary site of the meteor strike.&nbsp; Few know the details of what happened, and all Abilene can recall is that she was bitten by an extremely aggressive rattlesnake.&nbsp; When she was found three days later, she was dehydrated, delirious and near death.&nbsp; Rapid medical treatment saved her life though the snake’s venom somehow left her with unusually shaped pupils and purple iris to surround them.&nbsp; <br><br>From there she returned to school and typically activities for any young girl belonging to the Creed family.&nbsp; Always a talented shot nobody really lifted in eye with the groupings of her targets was much tighter and focused near the head.&nbsp; Only when the grouping focused down to a single point did the instructors begin to whisper that something had changed with her.&nbsp; Hunting trips were done in half the time as the prey seemed to drop from hidden places when she was at the rifle and her rounds never missed even when the target was bounding away.&nbsp; This put a great deal of strain and mistrust in her family as some primal part of their psyche recognized that she was not only different but she was a dangerous person.<br><br>This came to a head during her high school career when she watched two older boys targeting a smaller child.&nbsp; Behind the school the boys were bullying and shoving the younger child with brutal intent.&nbsp; Abilene watched with what seemed shocked horror while others fled for help.&nbsp; A simple rock was in her hand and when it left both boys were found unconscious.&nbsp; The small child could only say that he saw something hit one boy and then the other.&nbsp; Such an unbelievable story was dismissed but Abilene knew what she could do then.&nbsp; She also knew that she needed to hide her abilities.&nbsp; From then she joined the cheer leading team, became a dedicated student and in general started to turn into the model teenage girl all to lower suspicion.<br><br>After graduation she marched into a recruiter’s office for the military.&nbsp; Once more she stepped into family tradition by pushing for a role with infantry.&nbsp; By the time she joined women were taking a more active role in combat so that she could enlist in special forces training.&nbsp; Abilene was careful to keep her abilities a score below those around her.&nbsp; She easily qualified for scout/sniper training, becoming the second best in her class.&nbsp; Unfortunately for her but perhaps fortunately for her unit she could not keep her abilities contained forever.&nbsp; One fateful night while deployed a friendly aircraft went down.&nbsp; Abilene’s unit was the closest to provide support while a rush of local militia fell on the aircraft in the hopes of making a symbol out of the pilot and also selling off the technology.&nbsp; The firefight lastest long into the next night and she ran out of bullets long before she rant out of targets.&nbsp; Official reports remain classified at her confirmed kill list but by the time she returned to base a CIA officer was waiting to speak with her.<br><br>From there she received additional training for urban settings and solo operations.&nbsp; Titled Watcher 12 she was used to provide oversight for delicate operations conducted by the CIA in hostile territories.&nbsp; From there she allowed her powers to flourish though still keeping herself to something in the realm of reality.&nbsp; During her last mission she utilized one round to dispatch three assailants torturing an agent and shortly after she resigned.&nbsp; A honorable discharge waited for her and she was quick to move back to Texas and take up a quiet post as a firearms instructor.&nbsp; Few could have guessed she left with the intention of using her abilities to do what she felt might be some good for her country and people.<br><hr><br>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5RV0pwYkdsMGFXVnouMAAAAAAAAA,,/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br>Talents:<br><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Sewing</li><li>Gunsmith</li><li>Outdoorsman</li><li>Patient</li></ul><br>Skills: <br><ul class="bbc_list"><li> Special Forces Training: Trained a ranger she has intimate knowledge of military grade weaponry along with the training to utilize most firearms and implements of warfare.&nbsp; </li><li>Stalking: Spending time as a scout and sniper she learned to hide in a variety of environments and move with her targets being unaware.</li><li>Keen Observation: Years of training have imparted on her the ability to pick out fine details and remember extensive information about an area or target she is observing.</li><li>Unarmed Combat Training: She has been instructed in Krav Maga during her time in the military.</li></ul><br>Power: This will be the super power given to you by the GM. Below you have four options where you explain how your character utilizes this power.<br><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Unerring Aim: Abilene does not miss as a rule.&nbsp; Whether throwing rocks across a pond to hit a frog or putting a round down range conditions seem to align perfectly for her to strike her target.&nbsp; This ability appears to be nothing more than her being a talented artist with a firearm or having an inordinate amount of luck.&nbsp; </li><li>Marked Target: The true manifestation of her power comes with her ability to select targets for their execution.&nbsp; This ability requires the target be a living being and there is full intention to end that target’s life.&nbsp; A few moments of observation must be made to find the target or targets and set her mental sights on them.&nbsp; Once she has done so there is little that can stop her bullets from finding their mark.&nbsp; Bullets have ricocheted, hence her name, off multiple objects before in order to make the killing shot.&nbsp; She can also follow the target through smoke, darkness and even other objects to make her shot.</li><li>Quick Reflexes: A combination of her spatial awareness and her deadly accuracy makes her an extremely fast draw and shot.&nbsp; This does not move into a superhuman level but few can react faster than her in a standard contest.</li></ul><br>Advantages: Abilene is a dangerous foe at range and even worse if given time to prepare.&nbsp; She is patient and calculating making her lethal when a weapon is placed in her hands.<br>Disadvantages: The nature of her power makes her rely heavily on equipment.&nbsp; While even a simple .22 caliber pistol is deadly in her hands there is little to separate her from a normal human when she doesn't have a weapon or gear in hand.&nbsp; Training sets her apart from an untrained civilian, but if caught flat footed she is no better than any other person.<br><br>Weapon(s): Glock G23 .40 Caliber with 2 loaded magazines (civilian carry), twin 1911 .45 caliber pistols with four magazines, M24 Sniper Weapon System with Telescopic Sight feature Starlight technology, Military grade hatchet<br><br>Gear: “Phantom Combat System” – Technology reserved for the most elite and dangerous of operatives the phantom suit utilizes dynamic fiber optic technology to capture the surroundings of the wearer and mimic the proper color and shading.&nbsp; This effectively grants the wearer an adaptive ghille suit for all environments.&nbsp; The fiber optics also allow the wearer to monitor and track immediate surroundings for threat identification via a full enclosed helmet with heads-up display.&nbsp; This allows an operative to perform tasks that require a two-partner team by themselves.&nbsp; A built-in computer system also provides communications and a complex information array to calculate complex shots without the need for a spotter.&nbsp; Abilene was familiar with such a suit during her time in the military and was able to smuggle out a damaged one meant for destruction.&nbsp; Minor repairs were needed to have the suit operational but all-in-all the clothing works as advertised with minor inconvienances.&nbsp; <br><br>Connections: <br><br>Lenna Firehorse: "We met at the range really.&nbsp; I mean we came to find out that we go to a lot of the same places, but we met at the shooting range first.&nbsp; She needed some work done and we got to talking.&nbsp; We have gone on a few camping trips.&nbsp; She knows her stuff and she's good people.&nbsp; I'd call her a friend."</div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Meteor City 2050 [Character Thread]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Premier</strong> on <strong>21-08-2020, 10:31:32</strong>
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Not excessively so but she's up there. <hr><br>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5VR2g1YzJsallXd2dSR1Z6WTNKcGNIUnBiMjQsLjAAAA,,/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br>Height: 5'5" <br>Weight: 131 lbs <br>Hair Color: Black<br>Eye Color: Grey<br>Complexion: White<br>Physique: Slender<br>General Description: Thin and often slightly tired looking, Sam dresses sharply and keeps herself healthy but she doesn't get as much exercise as she'd like. She might make a good swimmer, if she could ever find the time for it. Her hairs often brushed back but not styled quite as neatly as she'd like, it's just very wilful. She wears a little makeup most days, more if she's got a lot of tired to hide away because nobody needs to know that it'd just lead to worries. <br>Costume: Costumes are tricky with her powers, each of her death forms adds it's piece. Currently feathers in her clothes and hair, a bird skull mask, wavering glowing white eyes and a heat haze like wispy fog that surrounds her.<hr><br>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5VM1J2Y25rLC4wAAAAAA,,/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br>Personality: Driven and a little self-centred. Sam's cared more about her own accomplishments for the longest time and not been the best person when it comes to looking out for the needs of others. She works her staff hard and expects them to get things right, mistakes are both costly and avoidable and their works too important for those. Her powers helping her mellow a bit, but it's a long way to go. <br>Likes: Sharp contrasting colours and designs. Horrifically black coffee. Incredibly cheesy action films (Secretly)<br>Dislikes: Indecision. Drab or rough looking designs. Self Deprecation.<br>Psychological Quirks: She has a tendency to obsess over small things and want to do it all 'properly', finding it hard to relax unless she's very gently eased into it. She hates owing people a favour and will bother them relentlessly until she feels it's paid and no, they can't just tell her to "Not worry about it" <br><br>Backstory: Sam had a pretty easy life that she made difficult for herself. Born into a wealthy family, she didn't really need to go into med-school nor did she have to try to come out at the top. But she did, because it'd have bothered her way too much to have it easy. Putting together a practice using a gift from her parents was another classic bit of over-achieving and paying it back as if it'd been a loan a few years later when it explicitly wasn't. Well that's just part of Sam, never quite able to let things lie without balancing the scales for herself. She treated medicine as both a battle and a puzzle, taking each failed treatment or lost patient as a personal insult and indictment of herself. <br><br>She wore herself out in her job, more interested in the maladies than the people who had them and she was good at it, the cases she occasionally took on personally were nearly always a success an example to others. So when a patient they'd been treating for a simple high fever died of Avian Influenza that fuck up stung her really badly. A rare disease shouldn't have been an excuse to get it wrong. The loss eat her up. <br><br>Then the fucking birds started turning up. <br><br>It was driving her mad for a few days as those horrible, fat beasts with bloody beaks just kept constantly fucking with her. Stalking her, messing with her things, cackling outside at night and she genuinely thought she was losing it. Addled from lack of sleep and angry at how things were spirally out of control she began to rant to herself at home and eventually, someone started ranting back. <br><br>She hadn't even know his name. Mason Jordan, the man who the birds had killed was hiding under her skin, looking through her eyes. A cluster of dead birds keeping him company in the afterlife were now haunting her and he was <em>pissed.</em><br><br>Sam tried to defend her actions and how callous she'd been, but it was useless arguing with a man you'd killed, who probably could have been saved if she'd only listened to his life story more. Cared about him as a person. She was stuck with him now and he's still bitter, but at least these days he more watches over to make sure she doesn't slip than growls at her from behind her own eyes. The dead birds weren't just a guilty omen, they were hers to call when she became more in tune with the guilty anger of Mason, feathers appearing in her hair and clothes. Eyes bird like and a ghostly beak like mask over her head.<br><br>She learned to cope, to deal with what happened and she was beginning to piece her life back together until the next death under her care. A new voice in her head wanting answers and a new strange power that was much a reminder of her failure than a reward. Her ghosts couldn't be appeased, there was no sending them back over with their unfinished business fulfilled. She was stuck with them, until she died herself and had to answer in person.&nbsp; <br><br>It's still getting worse for her, starting to hear the voices that haunt other people now, the dead on their hands that swarm around them waiting for their chance. She's got a good a reason as any to do some good as fast as possible, the dead aren't going to let her forget it if she doesn't. <br><br><hr><br>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5RV0pwYkdsMGFXVnouMAAAAAAAAA,,/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br>Talents: These are not related to your supernatural ability. However, they could come from it such as if you get a singing ability or your superpower has made you a better dancer. These are your human talents. Cooking, musician, singing, dancing, organizing, arts and crafts, painter, etc. You only get four because we do not want any Mary Sues or Gary Stews in this game.<br><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Cooking</li><li>Management</li><li>Motivational skills</li><li>Bureaucracy</li></ul><br>Skills: These are more occupational and can also be self-defense. Example: Mechanic, Chemistry, First Aid, Martial Arts (please specify which martial art style. MMA and your own style is also acceptable), Marksmanship (specify with either guns or bow), etc.<br><ul class="bbc_list"><li>First Aid</li><li>Determined as hell</li><li>Quick Study</li><li>Anatomy (Hey sometimes it's good to know how to hurt people)</li></ul> <br><br>Power: Mediumship<br><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Speak to the Guilty Dead: Can speak to the dead, but only those with a grudge against the living. A lot easier and clearer to do the closer to the guilty party they get.</li><li>Carrion Call: Summon the spirits of dead birds. They work pretty much like living birds, if a bit more zombie like in toughness and completely under her sway. Works a lot better in forests and cities, where a lot of birds have died.</li><li>Shivering Fevers: Touch based fever power that slowly builds to give people horrific, hallucinogenic waking fever dreams.</li><li>Hyper-Sensitivity: Significantly enhances all her Senses.</li></ul><br>Advantages: Varied powers leave people guessing. Expandable power (If people die because of her which is a problem in itself). Access to secrets people might have thought were unreachable. Undead Bird control is just really useful. Stubborn as fuck. <br>Disadvantages: Just a really creepy power. Her fever power is double edged, giving a fire based fighter waking fever dreams will just make things so much worse. Hyper-Sensitivity is overwhelming to use and can be used against her easily if she's not careful. Absolutely zero combat training. No defensive abilities yet and she's not about to go kill people to try get one. <br><br>Weapon(s): Could have Scalpels and Syringes if she really wanted. Usually doesn't. <br>Gear: First Aid kit, EpiPen for Bird Allergies. <br><br>Connections: 
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				Title: <strong>Re: Meteor City 2050 [Character Thread]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Crensler</strong> on <strong>21-08-2020, 12:32:07</strong>
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				<hr>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5UR1ZuWVd3Z1NXNW1iM0p0WVhScGIyNCwuMAAA/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br><div class="floatright">(https://kashmirlife.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/Muzamil_Ibrahim.jpg)(https://safebooru.org//images/2934/d5dc4d58e00973fe4dc04c4d19bcbd9f8632dce8.jpg?3055541)<br><strong>Face Claim:</strong> Muzammil Ibrahim</div>Legal Name: Nishan Mannan<br>Alias: Edgar Wight (pen name) <br>Nickname(s): Shani, Nissan, Eddy<br>Hero Name: Dharma<br>Age: 29<br>Date of Birth: 23/12/2020; <em>Capricorn</em><br>Gender: Male<br>Sexuality: Heterosexual<br>Occupation: Teacher, fencing instructor, writer <br>Rank: Delta<br>Affiliation: <br><br>Place of Birth: Khed, State of Maharashtra, India<br>Ethnicity: Half Indian, Half Caucasian<br>Citizenship(s): United States<br>Current Residence: Small, comfy house somewhere upstate<br>Education: Bachelor's in education<br>Wealth: Middle-class<br><br>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5VR2g1YzJsallXd2dSR1Z6WTNKcGNIUnBiMjQsLjAAAA,,/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br>Height: 5'10<br>Weight: 167lb<br>Hair Color: White<br>Eye Color: Red<br>Complexion: Tan<br>Physique: Lean and mean<br>General Description: Using modern techniques to disguise the unusual color of his hair and eyes, namely quick-dyes and contacts, Nishan looks like an average sort of man, if a handsome one.&nbsp; Muscles lean and toned, but usually concealed by his clothes, the teacher hides a considerable amount of power beneath an unassuming package.&nbsp; With his true colors on display, both literally and figuratively, however, he can cut quite an imposing figure, and he's more than just a scary face.&nbsp; While not superhuman, he has trained his body hard, and it'd be a mistake to underestimate him as a result.<br>Costume: Respirator mask that distorts his voice, along with a change of hair and eye color.<br><br>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5VM1J2Y25rLC4wAAAAAA,,/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br>Personality: Nishan is forthright, studious, slow to anger, a little too serious at times, and considered to be a bit of a stick in the mud.&nbsp; He merely believes there is a time and place for having fun, as well as a time and place for one to be serious.&nbsp; It just so happens that most of the time it seems he falls into the latter mindset, and so he ends up acting reserved as a result.&nbsp; When he allows himself to relax, however, he can be quite pleasant company to keep.<br>Likes: Fine cigars, a good book, a tumbler of sherry after a long day, and a decent challenge, whether physical or mental.<br>Dislikes: Loud, brash idiots, black coffee, frivolous uses of power, and his sister-in-law.<br>Psychological Quirks: When he gets nervous he tends to play with whatever is in his hands, whether it be a cigar, a pen, or a coin.<br><br>Backstory: Nishan was ten years old when he discovered that he could make people do whatever he wanted.&nbsp; A few words here, a suggestion there, and a pattern began to emerge.&nbsp; With the right phrases he could force people to act in ways they normally wouldn't, and he had to be careful how he used this ability, lest it be discovered by those that wished to take advantage of it.&nbsp; He grew to be quite the charming young man, hiding his powers in the form of simply being just that good at persuading people.&nbsp; If only people knew what was really happening.<br><br>Now, that wasn't to say he ever did anything truly bad with it.&nbsp; He didn't want to take things when he could work to earn them, and it was much more rewarding to challenge himself not to rely on his abilities in such matters.&nbsp; Every so often, though, he'd slip up, because no one was perfect, yet he still retained that moral center.&nbsp; That changed one night in college, when his room mate was attacked while he was making his way back to the dorms.&nbsp; No longer subtle, Nishan interrogated everyone close to the event, eventually tracking down those responsible... and then he told them to jump off a cliff.&nbsp; They did, and this new exertion of his power turned his hair white, and his eyes blood red.&nbsp; At the time it had felt right, like he was getting justice, but when he saw the news report of the bodies being found the next day... well, it hadn't been pleasant to learn what the consequences of his actions were, to say the least.&nbsp; It did make him realize something, however.&nbsp; Instead of using his gifts for selfish, petty reasons, he could do a lot of good in the world.&nbsp; <br><br>Years of rigorous training, and working with his chemist friend, followed, and one night the world was introduced to Dharma, the Absolute, who could force criminals to fall to their knees begging for forgiveness with but a single word.&nbsp; An exaggeration, of course, but it certainly put the fear of God into the hearts of the local thugs.&nbsp; And if you happen to see a white haired stranger wearing a long black coat, well... you just might be seeing Dharma out on patrol.&nbsp; Just pray that you're not on his evening hit list, otherwise you might find yourself dancing naked in the local police station, singing about your crimes.<hr><br>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5RV0pwYkdsMGFXVnouMAAAAAAAAA,,/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br>Talents:<br><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Musician: Nishan has quite the gift for playing the piano, having taken multiple lessons from his grandmother in the past.</li><li>Photographic Memory: Nishan is able to recall multiple passages from books he's read only once and entire conversations from up to a week ago.</li><li>Cocktail Mixer: A fondness for alcoholic beverages has left Nishan with a great deal of skill in mixing them for either his own enjoyment or for any guests he might have at the time.</li><li>Smooth-talker: Wanting to not rely on his powers so much, Nishan grew to be quite persuasive in his own right, able to come across as quite charismatic should he wish to.</li></ul><br>Skills:<br><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Fencing: A practiced duelist, Nishan is skilled with a blade, and not just of the practice variety.&nbsp; He favors the rapier, but has taken classes in other European styles as well.</li><li>Creative Writing: He'd call it more of a hobby than his profession, but Nishan is quite the talented writer, his genre of choice typically fantasy and adventure.</li><li>Teaching: Nishan is quite the passionate instructor, wishing to pass on his knowledge to the next generation and guide them to a better future as a result.</li><li>Basic Firearms Knowledge: Given the state of the world, Nishan learned to use a gun for home defense purposes.&nbsp; He's no expert, of course, but he knows enough to take care of his chosen sidearm and how not to shoot himself in the foot with it.</li></ul><br>Power:<br><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Suggestion: By asking someone a question, Nishan is able to make someone act on that question.&nbsp; So if he asked "you want to tell us all you know about [insert thing here], don't you?" the person in question would then tell him all they knew about said thing.</li><li>Mandate: By making a statement, Nishan can make someone believe it.&nbsp; Like if he said "the air is poison" the person he is targeting would react like the air was indeed poison.&nbsp; They'd start to cough, gag, choke, and eventually fall unconscious because they couldn't take in enough air.&nbsp; Of course the effect would end in that case, but by then it would have served its purpose.</li><li>Cut Loose: Nishan is able to free someone from whatever inhibitions or personal hangups that are holding them back from their desires.&nbsp; He can also sever the bonds of mind control this way, which can be useful when fighting someone with psychic powers.</li><li>Short-term Amnesia: Nishan is also able to make people forget things stored in their short-term memory.&nbsp; It's really helpful if someone sees his face while he's on patrol, and it can also help those suffering from very recent trauma, once he's gotten the information he needs to catch those responsible for it anyway.</li></ul><br>Advantages: Nishan can make someone do just about anything as long as he words it correctly, from surrendering to the police to acting like a chicken if he so desires it.&nbsp; He's also no slouch when it comes to physical confrontations, having trained his body in case he has to fight.<br>Disadvantages: His target has to be able to hear him, and he can only focus on one person at a time.&nbsp; He can't effect someone over the phone or via recording, either, though the respirator he wears seems to work with his powers just fine.&nbsp; He's also no powerhouse, meaning if someone with superhuman speed or strength got in close, he'd be in a bit of trouble.<br><br>Weapon(s): Rapier - A slender blade forged from modern alloys, it is sharp enough to even pierce body armor designed to stop regular blades, and strong enough to survive the impact as well.<br>10mm Pistol - A gas operated pistol with a fifteen round magazine and two firing modes; single shot and three round burst.&nbsp; It can be loaded with a variety of ammo types, from rubber bullets to armor piercing rounds.&nbsp; He prefers not to use it, of course, but one never knows.<br>Gear: Respirator - A modified respirator that both filters out toxins and alters his voice so he can remain anonymous.&nbsp; He's not sure why his powers work through it and not a speaker or phone, but he's not complaining about it.<br>Long Coat - A simple, yet stylish, coat with a thin carbon fiber lining to help protect him from attacks from any street toughs seeking to do him harm.<br>Utility Belt - A simple belt with various pouches that hold some useful things.&nbsp; Power bars for energy, smoke bombs, flash pellets, caltrops, pepper poppers, a generic anti-toxin that works on the more common forms of poison, and a grapple gun.<br><br>Connections: Elena, Leena
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				Title: <strong>Re: Meteor City 2050 [Character Thread]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Red Stella</strong> on <strong>25-08-2020, 05:02:04</strong>
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Remember, wait until you receive your super power.)<br><strong>Face Claim:</strong> Karen Gillan </div>Legal Name: Riley McCallum<br>Alias: None currently.<br>Nickname(s): <br>Hero Name: TBD<br>Age: 21<br>Date of Birth: 14 November 2029; <em>Scorpio</em><br>Gender: Female <br>Sexuality: Heterosexual <br>Occupation: Jewelry maker, watch repair.<br>Rank: Delta<br>Affiliation: TBD<br><br>Place of Birth: Meteor City.<br>Ethnicity: Caucasian<br>Citizenship(s): Canadian/American <br>Current Residence: Studio.<br>Education: High school grad.<br>Wealth: Lower middle class. <hr><br>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5VR2g1YzJsallXd2dSR1Z6WTNKcGNIUnBiMjQsLjAAAA,,/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br>Height: 5’ 8”<br>Weight: 137<br>Hair Color: Red<br>Eye Color: Green-grey<br>Complexion: Fair.<br>Physique: Athletic, but curvy.<br>General Description: Riley has long red hair, generally worn loose.&nbsp; She has no tattoos, and the only piercings are in her earlobes.&nbsp; She tends to wear casual clothing, i.e. jeans, T-shirts, hoodie or jacket (weather can dictate to a degree), often a bit big on her.&nbsp; She can dress up when she feels like it or if an event or situation called for it.&nbsp; She *always* wears some kind of jewelry, but nothing she’d describe as “clunky”.&nbsp; <br>Costume: TBD <hr><br>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5VM1J2Y25rLC4wAAAAAA,,/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br>Personality: Mercurial | Patient | Perceptive | Generous |&nbsp; She’s a mess of gorgeous chaos, switching from seemingly shy and introverted to flirtatious and laughing in the blink of an eye.&nbsp; When not affected by migraines, Riley is usually friendly and happy to be around people.&nbsp; New, unknown people in the group can result in her getting quiet and watchful for a bit while she sorts them out; unless one of them has a puppy or something - that’s different!<br><br>Likes: Animals.&nbsp; Chocolate in general, chocolate malts in particular.&nbsp; Music.&nbsp; Water - pools, lakes, rivers, etc.&nbsp; Men. <br>Dislikes: Tofu.&nbsp; Self-righteous Vegans. Being questioned unreasonably.&nbsp; Hypocrisy.&nbsp; Smokers.&nbsp; <br><br>Psychological Quirks: As a result of her childhood TBI, Riley has impulse control issues.&nbsp; She’s not going to steal a car or assault someone, but she may suddenly leave a location (even if she’s there with others) or say whatever comes to mind without filter.&nbsp; <br><br>Backstory: Riley was conceived and born in Meteor City.&nbsp; Her parents were from Canada, but moved to take advantage of an opportunity to work on a research project there.&nbsp; They moved back to Canada when Riley was 4 years old, never suspecting their daughter had been affected by the odd energy during gestation.&nbsp; Six years later they moved back to MC thanks to a research grant.&nbsp; Within 48 hours, all three family members were in a fatal car accident.&nbsp; Riley survived, but sustained serious injuries - including traumatic brain injuries.&nbsp; <br><br>Fortunately (or maybe not?) medical care in Meteor City was advanced enough to save the girl’s life and eventually allow a complete physical recovery.&nbsp; It wasn’t easy or painless or quick.&nbsp; The brain injuries though, that was harder.&nbsp; Riley has no real memory of her life before the hospital, aside from occasional night terrors about pain, being trapped in the dark, and people screaming.&nbsp; She had to relearn things others take for granted.&nbsp; <br><br>When her telekinetic abilities started to manifest, it was tiny things at first - a glass moving closer so she could reach it, a light turning off when she wanted it to but no one touched the switch.&nbsp; She wonders sometimes if she had always been able to do that and simply forgot or if it was just since the accident.&nbsp; Not that it really matters.<br><br>Riley is very careful to hide her telekinesis, afraid of what might happen if people were to find out.&nbsp; She has a trust account thanks to her parents’ life insurance and that takes care of major bills, but she’s become quite good at designing and making jewelry, and is brilliant at fixing watches - especially old ones.&nbsp; It helps that she can feel around inside a watch without opening the case.<hr><br>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5RV0pwYkdsMGFXVnouMAAAAAAAAA,,/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br>Talents: <br><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Dance - learned as part of her physical therapy.</li><li>Baking - not at a professional level, it’s something she enjoys.</li><li>Swimming.</li><li>Naturally high dexterity.</li></ul><br><br>Skills:<br><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Jewelry crafting, from beading to forging.</li><li>Baking</li><li>Repairing watches &amp; other intricate mechanisms.</li><li>Martial art: Brazilian jiu jitsu</li></ul><br>Power: Telekinesis <br><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Levitate/Push/Pull: What most people think of when they hear “telekinesis” - to lift an object into the air and/or moving it away or towards you.</li><li>Object Manipulation: To alter an object's inner workings, e.g. unlocking a door or a safe.</li><li>Telekinetic Attacks: Can emit blasts of telekinetic energy as a concussive force over a specific target area causing damage, repelling targets, and/or delivering shock waves of pure force.&nbsp; &nbsp;</li><li>Seismic Sense: Able to pick up even the slightest vibrations through physical contact with the ground, enabling them to perceive their surroundings as precisely as normal sight. Users are able to sense the structure and materials of solid substances, including the presence of caves, material changes, structural weaknesses, etc.&nbsp; </li></ul><br>Advantages: Doesn’t have to be within physical reach of an object or person.&nbsp; <br>Can use most of her powers fairly subtly and quietly to avoid notice.<br>Disadvantages: Can lose control if she panics, with potentially unpleasant results.<br>If she needs to use her TK (other than the basic level) when she has a migraine it takes more out of her physically and the intensity of the migraine increases exponentially.&nbsp; <br>Individual powers can have their own issues.&nbsp; Object Manipulation takes focus to make it work (no multitasking with this one), and is based on her knowledge of the object or device she is trying to manipulate; if she has never seen how a safe locks, or how the inner workings of an ATM (for example) function, she can’t purposefully manipulate it. Telekinetic Attacks need to be controlled to avoid unnecessary destruction beyond the actual target.&nbsp; Seismic Sense can’t detect anything not having physical contact with a solid surface, and loose matter, such as sand, may distort perception.&nbsp; <br><br>Weapon(s): N/A<br>Gear: ASP baton. Zippo lighter. Multi-tool. <br><br>Connections: TBD <br><hr>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Meteor City 2050 [Character Thread]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Hexed</strong> on <strong>27-08-2020, 01:21:43</strong>
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				<hr>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5UR1ZuWVd3Z1NXNW1iM0p0WVhScGIyNCwuMAAA/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br><div class="floatright">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/dc/9b/3b/dc9b3bf6be8ad7d0a48e56c043f88aaa.jpg)<br><strong>Face Claim:</strong> Dominique Sorribes</div>Legal Name:Alita Meyer<br>Alias: None<br>Nickname(s): Red, Ali<br>Hero Name: None at the moment.<br>Age: 19<br>Date of Birth: 08/11/2031; <em>Leo</em><br>Gender:Female<br>Sexuality:Bisexual<br>Occupation: Courier, Youtube vid maker<br>Rank: Echo<br>Affiliation: <br><br>Place of Birth: Meteor City Texas<br>Ethnicity: Irish American<br>Citizenship(s):United States of America<br>Current Residence: parents house<br>Education: Highschool <br>Wealth: Family is New Upper Class, her jobs would amount to Middle Class.<hr><br>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5VR2g1YzJsallXd2dSR1Z6WTNKcGNIUnBiMjQsLjAAAA,,/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br>Height: 5' 4" <br>Weight: 140lbs<br>Hair Color: Ginger<br>Eye Color: Hazel<br>Complexion: Pale with an overabundance of freckles<br>Physique: Runners build but with a growing softness.<br>General Description: Her ginger hair reaches her midback when loose but is usually braided into a ponytail that swishes behind her. Her outfits tend to be a mix of athletic and punk, tight to not snag but darker colors with boots. If out with her parents then fancy dresses and jewelry are her standard fare. Her usual outfit is a longsleeve shirt with a vest over it, skin tight exercise pants, a fanny pack, and work boots.&nbsp; <br>Costume: Does not have one yet<br><hr><br>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5VM1J2Y25rLC4wAAAAAA,,/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br>Personality: Energetic and bubbly she tends to be constantly moving even if it's just rocking in place. Depending on the situation she shifts between a more rough and tumble speech and behavior to a high class or snobbish demeanor. Despite her energy she's able to stay focused when needed such as during parkour or chasing down cattle but in recent months her attention during normal times has begun to scatter.<br>Likes: Animals, parkour, her grandparent's ranch, instrumental or rock music, and seafood. <br>Dislikes: Thugs, rap, fancy parties, being forced to stay in one spot with nothing to do.<br>Psychological Quirks: An unrepentant thrillseeker that will try almost anything if it sounds fun. <br><br>Backstory: Born in Meteor City to a family of means, her father John is a professional chef at the Double Eagle Steakhouse while her mother Irene is a Intellectual Property Lawyer. Her childhood was a privileged one with fancy tacked onto everything, fancy foods, fancy clothing, fancy schools except for after her fourth birthday where she began spending her summers at her grandparents ranch outside the city.&nbsp; An energetic nature and summers of activity at the ranch would lead her to taking up and dropping many hobbies over the years such as running, gymnastics, baseball, and swimming. In her mid-teens a chanced upon youtube clip lead her to parkour and she was off, the motions and risk appealing to her even as the exercise burned off tons of her energy. <br><br>Family outings with her parents and grandparents were always in extremes, her parents dragging her off to stuffy high end parties and plays while her grandparents would take her to fireside get togethers and weekend rodeo events. It was her grandfather teaching her to play the guitar that lead her to taking up three instruments, the guitar, the violin, and the hurdy gurdy. That this also led to her parents dragging her to concerts was a mixed bag as sometimes they signed her up to play instead of watch and the expected behavior during those recitals was always so stiff.<br><br>For her parents her highschool years were something of a disappointment as her grades averaged b's with some dips to c's. For her though it was a blast with friends of all sorts and being deemed old enough to run about the city on her own. A few close calls lead her to always carrying pepper spray and taught her the types of areas to avoid. Her graduation from highschool brought changes as she had all the free time in the world as well as a deadline in that she was expected to start college in two years and her allowance would stop, the pause a chance for her to get any wildness out of her system as well as learn the value of money. It didn't take long before she was working for FastFoot Courier Services running packages and documents. She also took to recording her parkouring and posting it to youtube, her channel small but growing in popularity.<br><br>During one of her runs along the rooftops she had an accident, a bit of damaged roof sent her tumbling just as she approached the edge. Her momentum kept her going, bouncing from wall to wall as she tumbled down a narrow alley only to crash down on a dumpster. As she lay there on the dumpster with her body from the waist down numb and hanging off the dumpster a heat bloomed in her chest and quickly filled her body, wounds closing up and her bones re-knitting with snaps and crackles. Blood covered and in shredded clothing she managed to make it home unseen and cleaned up before falling on the kitchen ravenous. The constant hunger and the warmth that filled her made it easy to work out the bare bones of her power although figuring out the exact specifics was a pain as that needed damage to heal. It took her a few weeks before she figured out that she could press the energy into others and heal them the same way she heals herself when one of the neighborhood animals got hurt. Further experiments on animals she came across during runs through town gave her a good base for her healing's work, including figuring out a trick that forcibly extracts artificial chemicals. It was during a late night test in a park seeing if she could effect living things beyond animals that she had an idea on how to speed up the healing even further. Planting her palm against the tree she pushed the energy in and then twisted it aiming for acceleration but resulted in the tree decaying where she touched, only her panicked drawing back leaving the damage as only a necrotic handprint on the tree. Tentatively trying again she sought to reduce the amount of enhancement only to set the tree ablaze. Much cursing ensued as she tried putting out the growing flames, barely succeeding in time to book it before the firefighters showed up. Her power's effects on her food intake and her energy levels has recently drawn her parents notice and while they've not brought it up yet they're afraid she's fallen to drugs in her wild years.<br><br><br><hr><br>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5RV0pwYkdsMGFXVnouMAAAAAAAAA,,/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br>Talents: <br><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Fearless</li><li>Extreme Balance</li><li>Pathfinding</li><li>Athletic</li></ul><br>Skills:<br><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Parkour</li><li>Amateur Musician</li><li>Ranch Hand</li><li>Behavior of the high class</li></ul><br>Power: Healing (https://powerlisting.fandom.com/wiki/Healing)<br><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Regeneration: Her body is constantly healing. Fatigue toxins erased as soon as they form, cuts closing in seconds, broken bones mending&nbsp; by the ten second mark. She's capable of limb regeneration but doesn't know it because she's not tested THAT far. </li><li>Healing Touch: With skin contact she can heal anything organic in the same way as her regeneration. To her this feels like pouring an energy into them.</li><li>Bad Touch:By altering the flow of energy she pours into healing she can speed up the cellular functions of living things. While capable of multiple feats her only two attempts&nbsp; overclocked the cellular structure she was touching to the point of spontaneously igniting the cells or in a more extreme form accelerating the cells so fast that they instantly died off and melted. </li><li>Cleansing: With focus she can cause her healing to instead expell impurities such as narcotics, radiation, and poison within the body in a somewhat painful process as the patient either sweats the unnatural impurity out or they bleed from the injection site. </li></ul><br>Advantages: With her regeneration working on fatigue toxins she can keep going to lengths that would make the energizer bunny jealous. The unending energy and constant restoration of her body lets her press herself in various ways, from running all out without tiring to being able to eventually raise herself to olympic level of physical capabilities through a heavy regiment of exercises designed to break and builds muscle. So long as she can keep frequent contact with someone then she can share such benefits with others.<br><br>Disadvantages: Her healing draws from her own body starting with her stored fat no matter if it's fueling her own regeneration or healing others. The drain of her healing varies based on use, her always active regeneration is just enough to leave her in a can eat state, a few bullet holes or small and easily fixed cuts would have an almost unnoticeable drain, restoring a missing limb would leave her starving and down a couple pounds, and extreme damage restored would leave her noticeably losing weight to the point that her power would cannibalize her body to the point of destroying it. Despite her feeling her power as an energy pool that she manipulates to heal others it is based in natural phenomenon and has no effect on more esoteric effects. She can heal the effects of curses but not cleanse them for instance. <br><br>Weapon(s): Pepperspray and a taser<br>Gear: No hero guise yet so no gear<br><br>Connections: You can list below any character connections you make.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Meteor City 2050 [Character Thread]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Juggtacular</strong> on <strong>09-09-2020, 22:48:23</strong>
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				<hr>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5UR1ZuWVd3Z1NXNW1iM0p0WVhScGIyNCwuMAAA/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br><div class="floatright">(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/proxy/lp6FkdhcsJq6zMkvSyaZn-eojn6oraoI7KiSVjNUZy0Q_HwPvJ-f8hkhFRVUrjBkkpkSMp6tDdQ9dbcy3Qh3N4QXaOwAwGCzZva4omSKjU_S4tX48OiH-1hQxGKrbobBzDA_lF1H4CtH362QRLFHTjiA=w1200-h630-p-k-no-nu)(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/d9/58/56/d958564bedcb71a0338367ce23b35d43.jpg)<br><strong>Face Claim:</strong> Jesse T. Usher</div><strong>Legal Name:</strong> Alexander Torrence Shadmore<br><strong>Alias:</strong> 0M3G4[Gamer Tag/Social Media Name], NoHat[Hacker Handle]<br><strong>Nickname(s):</strong> Xander, Shad<br><strong>Hero Name:</strong> Zer<strong>0</strong><br>Age: 24<br><strong>Date of Birth:</strong> 18th, December, 2026; <em>Sagittarius</em><br><strong>Gender:</strong> Male<br><strong>Sexuality:</strong> Heterosexual<br><strong>Occupation:</strong> Pro-Gamer/Hacker/Engineer<br><strong>Rank:</strong> <br><strong>Affiliation: </strong><br><br><strong>Place of Birth:</strong> Meteor City, Texas<br><strong>Ethnicity:</strong> African-American<br><strong>Citizenship(s):</strong> American<br><strong>Current Residence:</strong> Loft<br><strong>Education:</strong> High School<br><strong>Wealth:</strong> Upper Class <hr><br>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5VR2g1YzJsallXd2dSR1Z6WTNKcGNIUnBiMjQsLjAAAA,,/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br><strong>Height:</strong> 6'3<br><strong>Weight:</strong> 205lbs<br><strong>Hair Color:</strong> Black<br><strong>Eye Color:</strong> Hazel(Eyes become spiraling orbs of black and white when he uses his powers)<br><strong>Complexion:</strong> Caramel<br><strong>Physique:</strong> Athletic<br><strong>General Description:</strong> Xander is handsome; he'd say so at least. He has sharp eyes, a straight nose, chiseled jaw, and a pearly white smile. He's even got dimples on his cheeks. He usually keeps his hair shaved down low into a fade or waves, and light facial hair(goatee, scruff, soul patch, etc...). He's been working out and involved in martial arts all his life, with some sports thrown in here and there, so he is deceptively muscular, as he is more defined and athletic than bulky and built, but it's obvious he spends time in the gym. He has several tattoos, all on his upper body, but none above the shoulders as he thinks that's just stupid if you want to ever show your face to anyone anywhere.<br><br><strong>Costume:</strong> Xander has designed his own hero costume with a mixture of DIY things he bought and created, and high tech bits and pieces he's gained from altering deliveries and retrieving things left over from his battles. It consists of a kevlar body suit, and a&nbsp; kevlar helmet/mask that has it's own HUD connected to his personal network, as well as a vocal modulator. The lenses are equipped with a customized LED display that can project words, images, and even emotes and expressions like @_@ for example to express confusion. He also has a leather hooded vest lined(with a split tail that stops just above the backs of his knees) with kevlar and other durable materials over the suit. Both the vest and mask have been studded with spikes for a bit of personal flair.<hr><br>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5VM1J2Y25rLC4wAAAAAA,,/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br><strong>Personality:</strong> Xander is one of those guys that just loves life and is infectious because of it. He always has a smile on his face, and is always making someone laugh just by being himself. It's one of the reasons he became so popular on Youtube with his let's plays and pro strategy videos that launched him into stardom on the gaming circuit. <br><br>Growing up with only his father and grandparents in the picture after his mothers untimely death, Xander has always been full of drive and passion, wanting to find <em>his</em> thing to make himself, his family, and his mother looking down on him proud. This causes him to always pour his heart and soul into whatever he undertakes, even if he doesn't like it.<br><br>&nbsp;If he's trying it, it gets his 100% attention and his best effort no matter what. While sometimes it's easier to be around computers and machine parts, listening to the hum and whirr of the parts than being around people, he does genuinely enjoy human contact. He's charismatic and can easily flow into and out of conversations with different types of people and topics. <br><br>At the end of the day though, he does get bored and enjoys winding down with some gaming or a nice project he can sink his teeth into. While not a womanizer, he is enamored with the female form and loves the ladies perhaps a bit too much. He can control himself though, and has figured not every girl is a groupie that wants him, and how to deal with the ones who don't fit that bill.<br><br>As a hacker, he has and still does bend and break rules, but it's more often for the greater good than not, and while the genuine spark of goodness is within him, he's not so naive to think that the world is black and white and always being the good guy is the way to save the day. As a hero, he tries his best to help the people, in and out of the mask, and actively volunteers and donates time, money, and his expertise to worthwhile ventures when he's not actively stopping crime. Due to the nature of his secret hero life, as well as his long career as a hacker, he's a bit guarded, but if you manage to befriend him, you have a true friend who would move heaven and earth for you...and a force of nature to deal with if you betray that friendship.<br><br><strong>Likes:</strong> Video Games, Computers, Reading, Building Things, Breaking Things, His Powers, Good Food, Cars<br><strong>Dislikes:</strong> Bullies, Loudmouths, Fakers, Cheaters, Villains, Big Business, Corporations, Black Hats<br><strong>Psychological Quirks:</strong> When not focused on a task, Xander finds it incredibly hard to stay still and will move about, pace around, bounce his leg, etc... Some sort of movement will almost always be happening if he isn't giving his all to something in the moment.<br><br><strong>Backstory:</strong> Xander was conceived in LA, but he was born in Meteor City as his father, a brilliant engineer, got a job offer that paid so much more than his job at the time that he would make nearly three times his annual salary in six months. The Shadmores didn't even think twice before packing up and moving to Texas, and had been living there and doing well for about two months when Alexander was brought into this world. After nearly twelve hours of labor, he was born in perfect condition, with ten fingers, ten toes, and everything in the right place. And although no one knew at the time, two months in Meteor City had been long enough for his mother to absorb enough radiation that passed to him in utero that he was born with amazing powers.<br><br>These powers didn't manifest until the day his mother was killed in a drunk driving accident with him in the back seat. He was only a child, and he used his powers instinctively to protect himself, but was unable to focus hard enough to save his mother. The impact with the truck killed her instantly, and people were surprised he miraculously lived, but a close look at the wreckage showed that the area around him seemed to stop at a certain point, forming a bubble around him when in reality the entire car should have been crushed. The case was open and shut, and while the driver would spend the rest of his life in jail, the Shadmores had been torn apart and suddenly Malcolm was a single father and a widower.<br><br>Xander himself needed years of therapy to finally stop blaming himself for surviving and thinking he somehow failed his mother. It was a hard time for father and son, but they stayed strong and eventually accepted the loss and kept on living. As Xander got older, he began to follow his father footsteps into the world of electronics and engineering, as he enjoyed losing himself in a project and the sense of accomplishment he got when he completed it. He also enjoyed video games, as a good game would give him hours upon hours of entertainment without having to deal with the outside world. <br><br>After he discovered his powers one day when he knocked a delicate model he'd built off a shelf and stopped it from hitting the floor, he immediately told his dad. They began to experiment with what he could do, and after extensive testing, figured out he could manipulate gravity itself. He was told to keep his powers hidden, but Malcolm helped him train all the time as he believed his sons powers could help a lot of people some day. As he grew older, his fascination with his powers led him to forums and sites on the dark web where he learned as much as he could.<br><br>A surprising amount of the cases he learned of were in his home town of Meteor City. His fascination with the super power phenomena is what got him into hacking in the first place, as the juicy, pertinent information was often locked behind firewalls or hidden in private servers. It was surprisingly easy to get his feet wet as it were with plenty of people happy to give him tips and pointers on top of the many manuals and instructional guides he found. Soon, his life was almost entirely spent in front of a computer or behind a soldering gun. When he wasn't practicing his powers or helping his dad with a new design, he was gaming or checking up on a server he shouldn't be. As he grew older and kept at his passions and interests, he got better and better and better.<br><br>He was about seventeen when a close friend told him he should start a Youtube channel since he was so damn good at video games, so he took his advice, and in just a few months his popularity soared. In just four months he'd gotten a million subscribers, and he started to get scouted by professional game companies as "OM3G4" was the hot topic everybody was talking about. At his first tournament, he came in first place and took home a $50,000 prize in a stunning upset, and from there he continued to get more and more notice. His second tournament is what changed his life; or rather, what happened directly after.<br>&nbsp;<br>By this time people knew who he was and projections had him winning the tournament. It was a randomized team event to challenge all the pros to work with people other than their team, or for solo players like him, to actually work well within a unit. His team narrowly won by only a single point, and after another hour or two of press and just hanging around and having a good time, he collected his check and headed home. On the way he stopped by "Fontaine's", an old school philly diner run by Desmond Fontaine, a Phillidelphia native and college roommate/best friend of Xander's dad Malcolm. The two considered each other brothers, which is why Xander grew up calling him Uncle Des, and the Shadmore's were a big reason he'd even moved to Meteor City. <br><br>It had been a big gamble, but one drunken night the two men figured that a traditional philly joint in the heart of developing Meteor City would be a huge hit, and they'd been right. Desmond asked Malcolm for some cash to help set it up with him getting a percentage of the profits and a co-ownership title. By the time Xander was born, Desmond had opened three more stores, but the flagship store he ran was always the most popular with lines around the block sometimes. Xander ate at Fontaine's more than anywhere else in the city, and he always made a habit of stopping by after a big win.<br><br>&nbsp;Tonight was no different, and after shooting the shit with his uncle for a few minutes, he went to use the bathroom while his food was being made. He was washing his hands when he heard the commotion after hearing the little bell for the front door. Men shouting about a robbery, his uncle shouting back that he wasn't a bitch, and they'd have to kill him before they took anything. Thinking about his mother, Xander didn't even hesitate. He rushed out from around the corner and threw a mean punch. It was the first time he'd used his powers on a person, and the results were impressive to say the least. <br><br>The first guy was sent flying sideways and cracked the wall on impact. The punch knocked him clean out and probably shattered his jaw. Then he waved his hand as the other robber turned to him and raised his pistol. The other felt the gravity on him start to increase as the air around him distorted, and then, he collapsed as Xander upped the pressure. He didn't stop until he heard a bone break, but that snapped him out of it, causing him to release his hold on him. By the time the the still conscious robber started to move again, Desmond had grabbed the shotgun he kept under the counter and racked a shell. <br><br>He was big, loud, and angry and he took aim while directing Xander to get their guns. Snatching both the pistols from the men, he called 911 while Desmond kept his boomstick trained on them, threatening their lives if he ever saw them again. Desmond kept shooting him strange looks, but Xander promised he'd explain everything later. The older man was still shocked at what he'd seen, but he would never betray the Shadmores so he simply nodded his head and made a note to erase the camera footage later.&nbsp; <br><br>After the cops showed up, both Xander and Desmond gave statements(with important bits withheld or altered) and after they left, he spilled the beans, telling his uncle everything. The older man listened the entire time, never interrupting until he finished. And then he only told him that his secret was safe with him, and to be careful. Xander knew then that he wanted to be a hero. The adrenaline rush, the high that came from stopping a bad guy and helping someone at the same time...he got the hero bug almost instantly. He'd always been smart so after a few weeks of preparation, he made a plan. <br><br>He took advantage of the surplus of materials his father had lying around because of work, and rounded out what he needed by buying some things he didn't have access to over the dark web. He made his own super suit, created a "lair" out of an old garage warehouse he bought for cheap, and even made his own private and secured network which he used to monitor police frequencies and sightings of superhumans as well as any pertinent information he could use in his heroic endeavors. That was when he was eighteen. He's been heroing for nearly seven years now, and has become well known, at least throughout Meteor City as he doesn't venture beyond the city limits much. He uses the money he makes from Youtube(30 million subscribers), gaming, and all his sponsorship's to fund his hero career. <br><br><br>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5RV0pwYkdsMGFXVnouMAAAAAAAAA,,/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br>Talents: <br><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Gaming</li><li>Engineering</li><li>Showmanship</li><li>Guitarist</li></ul><br>Skills: <br><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Martial Arts[MMA/Krav Maga]</li><li>Hacking</li><li>Programming</li><li>Mechanic</li></ul><br><strong>Power:</strong> Gravity Manipulation<br><ul class="bbc_list"><li><strong>Gravity Field Alteration:</strong> Zero can freely manipulate the gravity fields of people and objects in his vicinity(maximum range of 100 yards). This ranges from decreasing or increasing gravity over the entire area to cause things to float weightlessly, or to crush everything and everyone with gravitational forces well beyond the norm. At full power, he could flatten the area around him or condense gravity into a single point, creating a black hole.</li><li><strong>Personal Gravity Manipulation</strong>: By manipulating his own personal gravity, or the personal gravity of someone else he can create force fields of gravitic pressure to withstand attacks, fly, and even simulate super strength by increasing his mass and density while decreasing the weight of whatever he's lifting or moving .</li><li><strong>Gyro-Telekinesis:</strong> A more focused application of altering gravity fields allows Zero to manipulate things with a fine degree of detail, shifting and moving the gravity field with such precision that he can freely control the movement of things within his field of influence. This allows him to simulate telekinesis.</li><li><strong>Gravity Attacks:</strong> Zero can generate and condense gravitons(the particles that make gravity possible) to be used to directly attack people. This can be in the form of a beam, an orb, etc... The destructive power of gravitons being compressed and then exploding violently upon impact is extremely dangerous, so he has to measure his power carefully before unleashing it.</li></ul><br><strong>Advantages: </strong> His nearly free reign over gravity itself makes Zero a powerhouse and a highly versatile combatant in a fight. He's capable of directly attacking, defending, and crowd control with nearly equal degrees of usefulness in all areas. He can also support his allies or innocent civilians if needed by altering the trajectory of attacks, shielding them from harm, or even directly moving them out of harms way. He is even highly useful when it comes to search and rescue as he can lift tons and tons of rubble and debris without worry of harming someone. His powers allow him to work well solo, or with a team, and his control over his abilities after training his entire life make him extremely valuable.<br><br><strong>Disadvantages:</strong> Even after training his entire life, his powers are still very volatile and dangerous, so he has to always make sure he is in complete control or he could seriously injure or kill someone, or even worse, a large amount of people accidentally. While his powers don't really involve math, he has to "feel" out what he's doing, so he has to understand just how much pressure to exert without killing someone or turning them into jelly. He has to know that if he slams someone into a wall they won't break every bone in their body. Most importantly, his extremely powerful abilities put a strain on his body, and after constant exertion he will not only start to lose control, but lose physical strength as well. Should he be tapped out, it will take several hours for him to be able to use his powers again, as the mental and physical strain is not only a warning sign, but a self-defense mechanism so he doesn't kill himself.<br><br><strong>Weapon(s):</strong> He keeps an assortment of non-lethal projectiles he uses in conjunction with his powers to quickly take out bad guys(dense rubber pellets, pepper balls, rock salt, etc...)<br><br><strong>Gear:</strong> In addition to his projectiles, Star-Child also makes use of crowd control implements for surprise attacks and controlling crowds for lack of a better term. Things like flash bang grenades, pepper balls, mace bombs and more. This allows him to fight lower threat individuals without destroying the surrounding area.<br><br><strong>Connections:</strong> Open
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				Title: <strong>Re: Meteor City 2050 [Character Thread]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>AribethAmkiir</strong> on <strong>12-09-2020, 09:45:37</strong>
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				<hr>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5UR1ZuWVd3Z1NXNW1iM0p0WVhScGIyNCwuMAAA/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br><div class="floatright">(https://i.imgur.com/19J8GZK.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/UTPqffP.jpg)<br><strong>Face Claim:</strong> Theresa Palmer.</div>Legal Name: Samantha Crouse<br>Alias: Samantha Cross<br>Nickname(s): Sam, Sammie, <br>Hero Name: N/A<br>Age: 26<br>Date of Birth: April 5, 2024; <em>Aries</em><br>Gender: Female<br>Sexuality: Bisexual<br>Occupation: Freelance photographer, Stuntwoman, Semi-pro motorcycle racer, professional parkour runner<br>Rank: Delta<br>Affiliation: Team 3<br><br>Place of Birth: Boulder, Colorado<br>Ethnicity: Caucasion<br>Citizenship(s): United States<br>Current Residence: Hotel room<br>Education: Bachelor’s<br>Wealth: Middle Class<br><hr><br>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5VR2g1YzJsallXd2dSR1Z6WTNKcGNIUnBiMjQsLjAAAA,,/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br>Height: 5’6”<br>Weight: 135 lbs<br>Hair Color: Blonde<br>Eye Color: Blue<br>Complexion: White<br>Physique: Athletic<br>General Description: Sam appears to be your average All-American woman.&nbsp; Her slim, athletic physique is evidence of an active lifestyle with lots of exercise. Her dirty blonde hair falls just past her shoulders.&nbsp; Despite several attempts to get a tattoo, and a long list of broken bones, her skin is blemish free, without a single scar. Toned muscles cover her arms, legs, and stomach.&nbsp; She doesn’t often wear makeup, except on set, and tends to wear her hair loose.&nbsp; While she isn’t opposed to wearing jewelry, her most common accessory is a pair of dark sunglasses, and a perfect white smile.&nbsp; &nbsp;<br>Costume: No Costume, yet<hr><br>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5VM1J2Y25rLC4wAAAAAA,,/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br>Personality: Sam loves to express herself and gives her all in whatever she does, whether that is taking pictures at a wedding or jumping off a four-story building for a scene in a movie. It’s no secret that she’s an adrenaline junkie.&nbsp; She loves being outdoors; enjoys meeting people and seeing new places.&nbsp; She can be carefree, wild, and even reckless, at times.&nbsp; In others, she can have pin-point focus.&nbsp; She tends to be even-keel, and rarely loses her temper.&nbsp; <br>Likes: Adrenaline, competicion, photography, the outdoors, rock climbing, driving anything over 120 mph, parkour, pushing the limits, surprising people, working on her motorcycle, shooting guns (the larger the calibre the better), sports, and meditation. <br>Dislikes: Hypocrisy, over-inflated egos, cheaters, being still, being stuck indoors, having nothing to do, going slow, thugs, politics, chauvinists, following “dumb” rules, people who don’t give it their all, and people who arne’t competitive.<br>Psychological Quirks: Sam is an adrenaline junkie and daredevil.&nbsp; She’s only truly happy when she’s doing something extremely dangerous.&nbsp; She’s often antsy and will use focusing exercises to combat her jitteriness.&nbsp; She doesn’t sleep much, and will often forget to eat on a regular basis. She tends to find things to be competitive over.&nbsp; Upon entering a room for the first time, she automatically notes all entry points and never sits with her back to a door. Suffers from PTSD.<br><br>Backstory: Born in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, Samantha Mary Crouse was the youngest child and only daughter of professor and outdoorsman Trent Crouse and artist Elaine Crouse.&nbsp; As far back as she can remember, Sam was always trying to keep up with her three older brothers; Josh, Jason, and Scott.&nbsp; Anything her brothers did, she wanted to do, and she wanted to do it better. Around eight years old, she found her mother’s old camera and began taking photographs of anything and everything that caught her eye.&nbsp; To her mother’s chagrin, it was the one thing that they could bond over, as Sam had no interest in ballet, gymnastic, or seemingly anything else other girls her age were doing.&nbsp; Likewise, she didn’t want to sit still long enough to sculpt, paint, or draw like her mother.&nbsp; Instead, she grew up learning everything her brothers did: hunting, camping, fishing, hiking, and mountaineering.<br><br>At the age of thirteen, she fell in love with motorcycles after her eldest brother, Josh took up motocross.&nbsp; Within a few months she was able to disassemble the chassis and replace an engine.&nbsp; She began racing the next spring.&nbsp; When other girls were chasing boys, she was busy out-running them to checkered flags.&nbsp; <br><br>At 16, her father moved the family to Meteor City, Texas and took a dead of admissions position at the nearby University.&nbsp; It was around this time that her love for motorcycles grew to a love for anything that had an engine in it.&nbsp; She totalled her first vehicle shortly after.&nbsp; Rolled it twice after taking a curve too fast and was rushed to the nearby hospital.&nbsp; She was in a coma for two days, but when she woke she was able to walk out of there without assistance.<br><br>From that accident on, she came to realize that she healed quickly.&nbsp; It didn’t happen overnight.&nbsp; However, things like paper cuts would heal immediately, in fact, besides the pain she wasn’t even sure that she actually cut herself.&nbsp; It wasn’t until a year later, that she knew indefinitely.&nbsp; While out riding her dirt bike in the hills near an old rock quarry, she lost control of her bike and crashed, breaking her arm.&nbsp; As she lay there screaming in pain, she watched as her arm mended. Without touching it, the bone began to straighten, causing even more pain, retracted from the puncture in her skin, and miraculously healed.&nbsp; Then the hole healed too.&nbsp; She was so stunned and shocked she forgot all about the pain.&nbsp; Not exactly sure she believed what had happened, she tested it further.&nbsp; Each time she healed completely, without a single scar.&nbsp; Every time it seemed to regenerate more quickly.<br><br>She scoured the internet and disturbing rumors and incomplete reports of similar things happening to other people.&nbsp; What she found was enough to scare her into keeping her ability a secret.&nbsp; However, while she knew she needed to be discreet, she was unwilling to give up what she loved doing.&nbsp; If anything, her newfound ability gave her the confidence to go faster and push harder.<br><br>At 18, after graduating high-school, she was presented with a sponsorship by Yamaha and an opportunity to race motocross.&nbsp; Over the next two years, she traveled across the country, and even into Mexico, and competed in race after race.&nbsp; To appease her parents, she spent some of her free time taking online college classes. She spent the rest of her time perfecting her photography skills.&nbsp; With intimate knowledge of the tracks, she was able to capture shots from angles other photographers didn’t know about or were too afraid to get.<br><br>At the age of 20, her family was devastated by the unexpected death of her brother Scott during his second military tour.&nbsp; Feeling the loss deeply, and with an undeniable desire to find answers, Sam abandoned her motocross career and enlisted in the Marines.&nbsp; When she eventually saw combat, unafraid of being shot, she flanked the enemy’s entrenchment and created a crossfire that forced the enemy to surrender.&nbsp; A month later, her entire unit was lost after stumbling across an anti-personnel field.&nbsp; After waking up, and her body mended itself, she knew she wouldn’t be able to explain her survival, so she went AWOL, presumed to be dead.&nbsp; It took some doing, but she was able to get back into the States, changed her name, and acquired forged identification.<br><br>She moved to California and began learning to be a stuntwoman.&nbsp; Over the last three years, she’s lived as Samantha Crouse, stuntwoman, daredevil, and professional parkour runner.&nbsp; Recently, she has returned to Meteor City, due to her father’s untimely death and to let her mother know she’s still alive. <hr><br>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5RV0pwYkdsMGFXVnouMAAAAAAAAA,,/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br>Talents: <br><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Parkour</li><li>Observant</li><li>Photography</li><li>Driving</li></ul><br>Skills:<br><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Excellent Mechanic - specifically motorcycles</li><li>Proficient Acting - focus on “movie fighting”</li><li>Adept close combat - mix of MMA, krav maga, and jiu jitsu</li><li>Adept Marksmanship - military grade weaponry (handguns, rifles) and hunting weapons (rifles and crossbows)</li></ul><br>Power: Regenerative Healing Factor (https://powerlisting.fandom.com/wiki/Regenerative_Healing_Factor)<br><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Rapid Regeneration: Her body can recreate lost or damaged tissues, organs and limbs.&nbsp; Injuries like cuts heal instantaneously, puncture wounds, like stabbing or small calibre bullets, heal within seconds, larger calibre wounds take half a minute or more.&nbsp; Organs will regrow in half a dozen minutes, and limbs take hours.</li><li>Nigh inexhaustible stamina and vitality: Her body instantaneously removes the toxins produced by her muscles while performing strenuous exercise which prevents fatigue.</li><li>Immunity: She is immune to disease, infection, aging, and poisons.</li><li>Self-sustenance: her body doesn’t require food or oxygen to work.</li></ul><br>Advantages: She is difficult to kill.&nbsp; It’s theorized that she would die if all of her cells were destroyed.<br>Disadvantages: While her body can heal without a scar, her mind is not as resilient.&nbsp; She experiences all the pain associated with the injury, and the pain caused by her body quickly regenerating itself.&nbsp; While she is, in fact, immortal, if her brain was ever damaged and had to regrow she would lose her memories, sense of self, knowledge, and skills she’s accumulated.&nbsp; Effectively needing to relearn everything and, in doing so, become a different person.<br><br>Weapon(s): Glock .40 Caliber with 2 loaded magazines (concealed carry)<br>Gear: Motorcycle, duffle with change of clothes, days rations, first aid kit, wrench set, plyers, padded motorcycle jacket, helmet, and sunglasses.<br><br>Connections: TBD
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				Title: <strong>Re: Meteor City 2050 [Character Thread]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>ShadowFox89</strong> on <strong>13-09-2020, 08:19:51</strong>
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				<hr>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5UR1ZuWVd3Z1NXNW1iM0p0WVhScGIyNCwuMAAA/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br><div class="floatright">(https://i.imgur.com/aeTqZvk.jpg)(http://)<br><strong>Face Claim:</strong> Steven Straight</div>Legal Name: Blaine Oscilla <br>Alias: Blaine O, Sarge<br>Nickname(s): "Do Gooding Pain in the Ass"<br>Hero Name: None, as far as he claims he isn't a hero<br>Age: 30<br>Date of Birth: November 20th 2020 (Scorpio)<br>Gender: Male<br>Sexuality: Straight<br>Occupation: Meteor City PD Detective<br>Rank: <br>Affiliation: MCPD<br><br>Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois<br>Ethnicity: Caucasian<br>Citizenship(s): USA<br>Current Residence: Apartment in downtown Meteor City<br>Education: Highschool, Law Enforcement Academy<br>Wealth: Middle class <hr><br>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5VR2g1YzJsallXd2dSR1Z6WTNKcGNIUnBiMjQsLjAAAA,,/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br>Height: 6'4<br>Weight: 230lbs<br>Hair Color: Black, cut short<br>Eye Color: Green<br>Complexion: Tanned<br>Physique: Blaine has a muscular build from regular exercise<br>General Description: Tall and slim with skin slightly tanned from his time overseas, Blaine still keeps his hair cut short. He tends to wear black jeans and a gray tee, a black jacket just long enough to cover his badge and gun.<br>Costume: No costume<hr><br>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5VM1J2Y25rLC4wAAAAAA,,/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br>Personality: Blaine has always had a strong sense of justice. He can't stand to see others getting into harm's way, especially the strong abusing the power they have over those that do not. He has always had a bit of a temper though, sometimes letting his sense of justice blind him<br>Likes: Chocolates, burning off stress with exercise<br>Dislikes: Strong abusing the weak, those who have power not using it responsibly<br>Psychological Quirks:<br><br>Backstory: Blaine grew up on the streets of Chicago, his mother dying in childbirth with her third child and his father a Chicago PD detective. Blaine always had a strong sense of justice, especially towards those who abuse power. More than once he would come home from school with a black eye or bloody lip from standing down a bully. This streak lasted until high school, where he was constantly getting into fights. When he finally did graduate, he was a bit lost of where to go and what to do in life. He decided on joining the marines, shipping out for bootcamp not too long after graduating. From there, Blaine shipped out to the Middle East. He spent three tours there, eventually signing on for security guard duty. It was during his first tour of duty that he discovered his power over sound. An IED went off while his convoy was on patrol. As the explosion went off and the ambush came, Blaine just.... sort of thought to himself 'if only this was more quiet, I could focus better'. He couldn't believe as his thoughts became reality, the noise of the battlefield falling into dead silence. For a moment, he thought his had just gone deaf from the explosion. Blaine experimented later to confirm his newfound powers, though kept it a secret from worry about being turned into a lab experiment.<br><br>&nbsp;At the end of his third tour, tragedy struck. While stationed at the US Embassy in Jordan, while the secretary of state was visiting for talks, a terrorist attack hit. During the ensuing chaos, Blaine suffered several gunshot wounds and suffered severe burns to his right leg. Instead of returning to Chicago, Blaine ended up at the military hospital in Meteor City. After recovering, finding himself needing something to do, he joined the police force. While on the force, he was recommended for detective and began studying at the law enforcement academy. While there, he had a bit of a fling with another cadet, which ended in disaster when he stuck his foot in his mouth one too many times. After finishing his time at the academy, Blaine was all too happy to take his promotion to distract from the breakup.<br><br>&nbsp;While he hasn't been a detective for long, Blaine's assignment to MCPD's homicide unit gave him a first hand view of just how far people are willing to go to abuse power they have over others.<hr><br>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5RV0pwYkdsMGFXVnouMAAAAAAAAA,,/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br>Talents:<br><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Singing: While not a particularly amazing singer before discovering his powers, Blaine has found being able to autotune your voice on the fly makes for an amazing karaoke night</li></ul><br><br>Skills: <br><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Evasive Driving: Part of his training involved defensive and evasive driving, how to avoid a tail, how to drive in reverse, and keep a car going while taking fire</li><li>Marksmanship: While not the world's greatest marksman, Blaine is still a competent shot, able to hit a target at several hundred yards</li><li>Threat Assessment: Blaine took training on how to assess a crowd, identify potential threats, and get himself and others to safety while evading those threats</li><li>Martial Arts: A trained marine, Blaine is adept at hand to hand combat, blending a mix of Krav Maga, jui-jitsu, and other styles into a form that focuses on disarming and disabling an opponent.</li></ul><br>Power: Sound Control<br><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Decibel Manipulation: By increasing the pressure of sound waves, Blaine can increase the volume of sound, making even a whisper as loud as a jet engine taking off.</li><li>Pitch Manipulation: Blaine found, through experimentation, that he could widen or flatten sound waves, making a sound sharp enough to shatter glass and make ears bleed or a low enough pitch to cause physical harm</li><li>Ventriloquism: A trick that took Blaine a fair bit of time to really learn, he can take the sound from one origin and project it to appear to be coming from an entirely different location</li><li>Vertigo: The hardest trick up his sleeve for him to use, by rapidly altering the pitch and decibel of a sound he can cause disorientation and confusion, making it hard to focus and, with enough time, even remain standing.</li></ul><br>Advantages: Blaine can 'stretch' his zone of control over sound over a wide area. He hasn't fully tested his limits, but the largest area his has affected is turning a football field dead silent for a minute. His control over sound gives him a slight innate sound adjustment, allowing him to rapidly quiet down otherwise deafening noises.<br>Disadvantages: His power has no distinction between friend and foe. Increasing the affected zone means everyone in that zone is effected, with the exception of himself. He needs to be focused on what exactly he is doing with a power to affect a sound with it and the longer he focuses and the greater the difference between a baseline of a sound and what he changes it to, the quicker he tires himself out.<br><br>Weapon(s): He carries a police issued Glock 22 while on duty. Blaine also owns several firearms including a Mossberg 550 shotgun, AR-15, and a Ruger Super Redhawk that he received from his father upon making detective.<br>Gear: MPCD issued police badge and bulletproof vest.<br><br>Connections: <br>Detective Kasi Conner- Blaine's former love interest at the academy, currently in MCPD Vice
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				Title: <strong>Re: Meteor City 2050 [Character Thread]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kathyan</strong> on <strong>14-09-2020, 07:46:17</strong>
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				<hr>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5UR1ZuWVd3Z1NXNW1iM0p0WVhScGIyNCwuMAAA/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br><div class="floatright">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/54/ee/46/54ee4693244912b43fcc0390b7cb7ca6.jpg)(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/6b/bc/1a/6bbc1a48fc5a456025b13213b645d9d8.jpg)<br><strong>Face Claim:</strong> Candice Swanepoel</div>Legal Name: <acronym title="'Pretty' in french">Jolie</acronym> Barbier<br>Alias: -<br>Nickname(s): Pretty Woman, Barbie<br>Hero Name: Jolt Girl<br>Age: 22<br>Date of Birth: January, 2nd 2028; <em>Capricorn</em><br>Gender: Female<br>Sexuality: Lesbian, (males are fine too but unless it involves non-con, mind-control, persuasion or something similar like being stupidly drunk or drugged things wont go further beyond flirting)<br>Occupation: International fashion model.<br>Rank: Bravo<br>Affiliation: Team 3<br><br>Place of Birth: <acronym title="pronounced as you would say niece">Nice</acronym>, France<br>Ethnicity: Half American / Half French<br>Citizenship(s): France, US<br>Current Residence: Penthouse<br>Education: High school<br>Wealth: Upper middle class.<br><hr><br>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5VR2g1YzJsallXd2dSR1Z6WTNKcGNIUnBiMjQsLjAAAA,,/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br>Height: 5'11"<br>Weight: 125 lbs.<br>Hair Color: Blonde<br>Eye Color: Blue<br>Complexion: Pale White, tan, brown, etc. However you want to describe it. Their powers could give their skin an odd color such as red, green, or purple.<br>Physique: Hourglass<br>General Description: There is no denying that Jolie is very hot and sexy, she's got a tall lean body, a luscious figure with shapely curves. Provocative deep blue eyes and inviting juicy lips are framed by long blonde hair that she always carries loose. She is also possessor or a bright smile that could, even literally, light up any place. Regarding clothing you will rarely see her wearing the same outfit twice.<br>Costume: With rubber being the only fiber that can resist her electrical powers Jolt Girl wears a customized latex catsuit. It is quite thin though so it doesn't interfere with them.<hr><br>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5VM1J2Y25rLC4wAAAAAA,,/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br>Personality: She is graceful and innocent but she is also bold and adventurous. It was this audacity precisely what helped her gain renown as soon as she went into the fashion industry. She is simple-minded and is always daydreaming so she is prone to get distracted easily. It was her father, Jackes Barbier, whom Jolie was always very close to who always motivated her to never give up her and to follow her dreams. Always pampered by her father Jolie still loves being pampered and being taken care despite having learned how to be fully independent now.<br>Any guy, and a lot of girls, would die to be with the stunning Jolie Barbier and while she has been seen fooling around with guys and girls on clubs it seems she just wont fall in love with anyone. Or at least her social networks posts do not reveal any hints nor does she publicly reveals any information about it either. She uses that to her advantage though suggestively insinuating things when making deals and then playing dumb to come out well from the situation.<br><br>Likes: Trying new clothes, looking good, being pampered, receiving compliments, daydreaming, wine (sparkling particularly), sentimental ballads, electronic music, big dogs.<br>Dislikes: Greasy/unhealthy food, womanizer guys, rodents.<br>Psychological Quirks: likes teasing men<br><br>Backstory:<br>Half american on the side of her mother, Jolie was born and raised in France but she has family living on Luisiana. By the age of 19 she was already able to afford a her own place to live and by the age of 20 she was already traveling to different countries because of&nbsp; her job. Then a few months ago she came to the states to promote her career where she would compete on the Christmas competition, Meteor Model Looks, a competition for women of ages of 18 to 21. With her 22th birthday only a week away and being on the limit of what the rules allowed she competed with over 250,000 younger participants and still managed to win the competition. She is still far from being a top model but she still got a lot of fans and attention from that competition and on top of that she was also hired by the Meteor Model firm that organized the show for a campaign involving Meteor Park. It was would be at there that she would come in contact with the radiation of the meteor and it was during a photo shooting session that things would change for her forever.<br><br>There was a blinding flash, none that came from a camera though, and one that only she saw and then suddenly it was all dark. A blackout engulfed the whole Meteor Park in darkness when a high tension cable snapped overpowered. It took a couple of hours to be repaired but the photo session continued without further trouble only a couple of minutes later when the lights returned. By the time they finished no one, not even Jolie, knew that it had been Jolie who had been powering the whole place. It would not be until later that night that she would find out about her new abilities when she started up her entertaining center without even touching it and that she decided to become a super heroine. She didn't have much clues about what a heroine should do besides going out and beating goons though, which she of course did, so she began looking for others like her.<hr><br>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5RV0pwYkdsMGFXVnouMAAAAAAAAA,,/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br><br>Talents:<ul class="bbc_list"><li>Charismatic: possessor of a magnetic personality she also has a smile that seems like it could get her whatever she wants... it might, however, lead her to trouble as well.</li><li>Daring: Jolie is bold and adventurous and will no hesitate or be afraid to do whatever she believes in.</li><li>Socializing: Making contacts and reaching people comes natural to her.</li><li>Knack for technology: What at first was just some easiness to use every new phone she bought and to deal with every social network to boost her career it&nbsp; found a whole new range of possibilities after the incident. She now frivolously uses this ability to take pictures and record videos of her from just any device and upload them to the cloud without even needing to touch them.</li></ul>Skills:<ul class="bbc_list"><li>High Stamina: Did you ever have to stand and remain still in front of lights and reflectors for several hours? Try doing it while smiling now</li><li>Fluidity: Posing in unusual poses and long waiting times have given Jolie above average flexibility and a heightened sense of balance.</li><li>Gather attention: She is able to draw the attention of people and to retain it either towards herself or towards some other person or object for as long as she remains on sight.</li><li>Grace: she can remain looking good, sexy and graceful in any situation no matter what happens to her</li></ul><br>Power: Electricity Manipulation<br><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Electric Aura: Jolt Girl can release and surround herself in electricity for defensive and offensive purposes, anyone touching her skin while she is surrounded by it or that is touched by her will be shocked and either paralyzed or damaged depending on the current intensity of her aura. The aura also gives her enhanced resistance and durability. The electricity is barely noticeable but she can cause it to emit light and/or sparks and as a power source.</li><li>Static Electricity Manipulation: Able to manipulate static electricity as well Jolt Girl can either pull people and objects or push/toss them away in respect to her or to another as well as keeping them stuck together. It works better on ferrous metals so she can repel bullets, knives, metal bats or such unconsciously nonetheless she is still use it on any living being or materials including non-conductive ones. Her control varies depending on distance, which is several hundred feet, but at that range she has to actually concentrate on it. At touch range she can activate this effect and have it last for some minutes or cancel it at anytime without any need of concentration.</li><li>Electricity Absorption: Jolt Girl can absorb electricity without getting harmed and use it to recover stamina and to enhance herself with lightning speed. She doesn't gain improved reflexes though. She has never used it to full power but she was the cause of blackout that followed the incident she gained her powers meaning she can absorb drain at least a whole neighborhood.</li><li>Technology Manipulation: She can manipulate and control computers, robots and any technological devices she can see. Big or intricate machinery/devices and fine control requires her to actually touch the machine in question.</li></ul><br>Advantages: Practically tireless due to her Electricity absorption ability. She can get advantage of conductive materials to increase the range of some of her powers.<br>Disadvantages: Average strength. She needs to touch her target to use some of her abilities to her best. Being subject to electricity for too long or to a powerful magnet will make her lose control over her powers, even causing them to activate randomly. While she can push/pull any object she cannot damage non-conductive materials directly.<br><br>Weapon(s): none<br>Gear: there is nothing that she usually carries with her as a heroine since mostly everything of use could get ruined by her electrical aura<br><br>Connections: <ul class="bbc_list"><li>Blaine Oscilla: He introduced Jolie to the super heroes team she is currently at.&nbsp; <em>details to be added</em>&nbsp; </li><li>Catalina Guerrero: The first heroine she met. Besides sharing their liking to go around half naked as heroines Jolie also enjoys exercising with her</li><li>Kasey Esposito: Jolie met her at a fashion show she modeled at and to which Kasey attended to but she knows her not by her true name but as Aurora Parisi instead. Jolie ignores she is professional high-end escort or that she is in fact a villain and regards her as a close friend.</li><li>Elena Alviso: The first time Jolie met Elena it was as Jolt Girl. She recued Elena from a group of armed assailants that would destroy her car and get everything of value out of her. Feeling the emotions of comfort and safety that Elena accidentally projected on her Jolie developed something towards Elena, a feeling that increased as she found her a couple of days and that ended up in Jolie solving every current problem Elena had, including that of the webcomic she was drawing. Posed for Elena, Jolie inspired a superhero story which had a stunning blonde that suspiciously resembled Jolt Girl going through a series of shenanigans.</li><li></li></ul>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Meteor City 2050 [Character Thread]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Deathnote</strong> on <strong>17-09-2020, 17:17:11</strong>
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Remember, wait until you receive your super power.)<br><strong>Face Claim:</strong>Masaki Nakao</div>Legal Name: Cameron Kazakiri<br>Alias: <br>Nickname(s): Cam<br>Hero Name: N/A <br>Age: 26<br>Date of Birth: 27 November 2023; <em>Sagittarius</em><br>Gender: Male<br>Sexuality: Heterosexual<br>Occupation: Meteor City PD Detective<br>Rank: Charlie<br>Affiliation: <br><br>Place of Birth: Meteor City, Texas<br>Ethnicity: Japanese<br>Citizenship(s): United States<br>Current Residence: Apartment<br>Education: BA + Police Academy Training<br>Wealth: Low Class<br><br>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5VR2g1YzJsallXd2dSR1Z6WTNKcGNIUnBiMjQsLjAAAA,,/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br>Height: 5 ft 9 in<br>Weight: 150 lbs<br>Hair Color: Black<br>Eye Color: Dark Black<br>Complexion: White<br>Physique: Athletic<br>General Description: He has an athletic and sinewy build along with long limbs and nimble fingers.&nbsp; He doesn't look it, but he has the body of a trained warrior.&nbsp; Normally dresses in hoodies, t-shirts, jeans, or other casual clothes except when he's on duty as a police detective during which he'll dress a little more professionally.<br>Costume: <br><hr><br>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5VM1J2Y25rLC4wAAAAAA,,/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br>Personality: Normally an easy-going person with a carefree and lackadaisical attitude and approach to things, Cameron is generally a friendly and optimistic individual. He is very considerate of others and always tries to help or encourage those who need it.&nbsp; He can be very earnest and approaches any task with some eagerness, even if the task itself may prove daunting.&nbsp; He makes an effort to be friendly to other people and displays loyalty to those he's closest to.&nbsp; With an adventurous spirit, he's willing to give (almost) anything a try.<br>Likes: Action Comedies, Kung Fu films, a good Mystery, conspiracy theories, Cryptozoology<br>Dislikes: Animal Cruelty, injustice, corruption<br>Psychological Quirks: Has a strong sense of justice and can be surprisingly stubborn about it.<br><br>Backstory: For as long as he could remember, Cameron wanted to be the kind of police officer you saw on TV or in movies.&nbsp; He was an avid fan of detective dramas and most of the books he read were mystery fiction.&nbsp; Having grown up on Kung Fu films and Action Movies, he also really wanted to learn martial arts when he was a kid.&nbsp; At first, his parents planned on signing him up for Karate classes in elementary school at the local youth center, but found a place that taught Southern Shaolin that was close to home.&nbsp; It was in the same general vicinity of the convenience store they ran, the tuition fee was relatively low (compared to Karate class), and a bunch of their friends' kids went there so... why not?<br><br>Cam's powers first manifested when he was in high school... or maybe it happened earlier?&nbsp; He had always been pretty good with animals (cats, dogs, and the class hamster) ever since he was a kid, but it was in high school when he really noticed that his affinity with animals had become... abnormal.&nbsp; He found that he was able to control their thoughts and behaviours.&nbsp; He could easily calm down a barking dog.&nbsp; Coax a cat out of a tree.&nbsp; Get birds to sing on command.&nbsp; One time he accidentally made a colony of ants spell out the lyrics of "Tubthumping".&nbsp; The really weird stuff started happening when he found himself in the body of a stray cat and sometimes passed by his bedroom window at night.&nbsp; He could see, hear, smell, touch, and taste everything that the cat did.&nbsp; Over time, he discovered that he could also control the cat's actions.&nbsp; One time, while petting his neighbour's dog, he found himself diving deep into the dog's memories.&nbsp; Through those memories, he discovered a kidnapping that took place the night before.&nbsp; He memorized the license plate and made an anonymous phone call to the police.&nbsp; Fortunately, the kidnapped victims were saved before anything really bad could happen to them.&nbsp; Cam decided to continue developing and using his newfound powers throughout the rest of high school and while at MCU.&nbsp; He became a sort of amateur sleuth, though most of the time he found himself finding people's lost pets than anything else.&nbsp; Other times, though, he would find himself in all sorts of trouble ranging from fist fights with local gang members to thwarting outright murders.<br><br>As soon as he graduated from MCU with a degree in Zoology, he applied and enrolled at the local police academy.&nbsp; He graduated from the academy, worked as the friendly neighbourhood police officer for a few years, and then was promoted to Detective.<br><hr><br>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5RV0pwYkdsMGFXVnouMAAAAAAAAA,,/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br>Talents: <br><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Charismatic: Has a friendly nature about him that makes it easy for others to open up to him about stuff.</li><li>Stealthy: Seems to be naturally adept at sneaking around and staying hidden from sight.</li><li>Perceptive: Has always been naturally perceptive, being able to pick up on things other don't.</li><li>Parkour: Picking up this hobby in high school, it has proven to be quite useful during his time as a patrol officer.</li></ul><br>Skills: <br><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Martial Arts: Adept at Hand-to-Hand combat, he first learned Southern Shaolin's five animal styles and the 12 animal-forms of Xingyiquan before combining them with more modern forms of fighting such as boxing, Krav Maga, and standard police training techniques.</li><li>Firearms Training: Became proficient with firearms over the course of his career as a police officer.</li><li>Detective Work: Knows how to work a case whether it's through research, examining a crime scene, interviewing suspects, or tailing someone.</li><li>Zoology: Apparently got his BA in Zoology before entering the police academy.</li></ul><br>Power: <br><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Animal Taming: Animals seem to automatically like him upon first meeting him.&nbsp; Even the unfriendliest of dogs will let him pet them and the most vicious of cats won't scratch or bite him if he picks them up.&nbsp; He's never gotten a single mosquito bite since high school and birds like perching on his arms and shoulders.&nbsp; If he ever falls into the ocean, sharks would come save him.</li><li>Animal Scrying: As long as Cam is able to sense the target animal, he can establish a telepathic connection and tap into the animal's senses.&nbsp; He can see what they see, hear what they hear, feel what they feel, etc.&nbsp; He can even gain access to senses that humans are normally incapable of.&nbsp; While he's tapped into the animal's senses, he also gains access to their memories, thoughts, and emotions.&nbsp; He can further use that animal's senses to tap into the minds of even more animals.&nbsp; Using the animals' senses to sense themselves count, so the connection remains even if his human body no longer senses them.</li><li>Mind Control: Cam is able to control a large variety of animals from insects to birds to cats to bears.&nbsp; He must be able to sense the animals he's trying to control whether through his own natural human senses or indirectly through another animal.&nbsp; If he issues a specific command, the command will persist even after he no longer senses the controlled animal.&nbsp; At the moment, he is able to control the equivalent of several swarms of insects, a flock of birds, a stampede of elephants, or a pack of wolves (around a dozen?) at a time.&nbsp; The more complicated the animals' brain structure, the more difficult it would be to control them.&nbsp; For this reason, this power does not work on humans.</li><li>Animalistic Mindset: While tapped into an animal's mind, Cam can adopt that animal's instincts and behaviours.&nbsp; Basically, he can make himself think like an animal, potentially becoming more tolerant to pain and more alert to danger.&nbsp; Adopting this mindset can also provide some defensive measures against psychic attacks.</li></ul><br>Advantages: Cameron can basically take control of any animal he can see, hear, touch, taste, or smell.&nbsp; Once he's taken control of the animal, he can use that animal's senses to further take control of even more animals, essentially creating a network of mind-linked animals.&nbsp; He can not only control them, but he can essentially become them by tapping into their thoughts, feelings, and memories.&nbsp; Using the animals' senses to sense themselves count, so the connection remains even if his human body no longer senses them.&nbsp; In addition, experiencing the lives of animals has proven to be useful in honing his skills in animal-style martial arts, especially when he taps into their respective mindsets.<br>Disadvantages: If the animal he's tapped into the senses of gets hurt, he also gets hurt.&nbsp; He can break off the connection any time he wants to, but if caught unawares, he might find himself experiencing the pain of getting squashed by a newspaper, being run over by a car, or shot out of the air by a hunting rifle.&nbsp; He can also only take control of an animal he can sense whether it's with his own senses or with the senses of an animal he controls.&nbsp; This does not work over the phone or via live video feed.&nbsp; Maintaining control of multiple animals can be very mentally taxing, especially if he's also tapping into their sensory input.&nbsp; He can control one animal (dog or cat) for several hours or a large group of them for about one hour before he starts feeling like he's going to pass out.&nbsp; While humans are technically animals, his powers do not work on them.<br><br>Weapon(s): In addition to his police-issued Glock 22, Cam also owns a M1911 and a Sig Sauer P226.<br>Gear: MPCD issued police badge and bulletproof vest.<br><br>Connections: <br><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Blaine Oscilla - Partner at MCPD's homicide unit </li><li>Samantha Mary Crouse - Went to high school with her and have been friends since her first day of school.&nbsp; They knew about each other's powers back then.&nbsp; They also in touch for two years after graduation before Sam enlisted in the Marines.&nbsp; Cam was informed by her parents that she had been killed in action.</li><li>Makoto Zenitsu / Mai Itsuki - Went to high school together.&nbsp; Cam tried to help her, but they drifted apart after she started hanging out with delinquents and quit school.&nbsp; They have not seen each other since then.</li></ul>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Meteor City 2050 [Character Thread]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Kathyan</strong> on <strong>19-09-2020, 09:27:34</strong>
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				<hr>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5UR1ZuWVd3Z1NXNW1iM0p0WVhScGIyNCwuMAAA/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br><div class="floatright">(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/de/2b/8a/de2b8af54fd7911fc72178a16cce4d66.jpg)(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/59/f5/10/59f51008d8d3be4680ecd768e9cf752e.jpg)<br><strong>Face Claim:</strong> Mashiro Sagara</div>Legal Name: Makoto Zenitsu<br>Alias: Mai Itsuki<br>Nickname(s): May, Itsy<br>Villain Name: <acronym title="'Silvery' in japanese">Gin'iro</acronym><br>Villain Nickname(s): <acronym title="'Silver' in japanese, pronounced not as the liquor but as the -gin syllable of begin">Gin</acronym>, The weaver, Silver Seamstress<br>Age: 27<br>Date of Birth: November, 8th 2023; <em>Scorpio</em><br>Gender: Transsexual<br>Sexuality: Pansexual<br>Occupation: Officially unemployed and getting a living as the girl of a gangster, secretly owner of Zen Industries, one of the top ten textile companies of the world.<br>Rank: Delta<br>Affiliation: Team 1<br><br>Place of Birth: Meteor City, Texas<br>Ethnicity: Japanese<br>Citizenship(s): American<br>Current Residence: rents cheap apartment, owns several houses legally not on her name<br>Education: High school drop-out<br>Wealth: Pretends lo live a lower class and to struggle to pay for rent but secretly Upper class and having her houses to the name of several of her goons.<hr><br>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5VR2g1YzJsallXd2dSR1Z6WTNKcGNIUnBiMjQsLjAAAA,,/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br>Height: 5'8"<br>Weight: 137 lbs.<br>Hair Color: naturally dark brown she dyes her hair of blonde color / Silvery gray as Gin'iro<br>Eye Color: Hazel / black with black sclera as Gin'iro<br>Complexion: Pale<br>Physique: Slender but curvy<br>General Description: Mai is taller than the average asian girl and a lot bustier too but she still has this lean, frail look. She has short hair as she finds it more practical and more comfortable and dyes her hair blonde since she went out of high school. She was born with both female and male reproductive organs due to the radiation but doctors never found out about the hidden spider-like abilities this would confer her. She often wears tight pants which make her bulge pretty noticeable for everyone but she also favors short skirts.<br>Costume: Skintight "leather" pants and long sleeved gloves and a fishnet top which also doubles as a mask. Using her web goo as hair gel she styles her hair in a spiky way turning it gray in the process.<hr><br>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5VM1J2Y25rLC4wAAAAAA,,/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br>Personality: Pretty confident on what she does, Mai has anxiety issues and as such has a tendency to mull over things over and over. She does not however when sewing or using her webs. She can still be spontaneous though but most often you will be able to see her practicing in front of a mirror what to do or how to behave in some situation she expects to happen.<br>Likes: spiders, playing with her fingers, weaving, translucent clothing (lace, fishnets, stockings, etc)<br>Dislikes: being uncertain of things to come, clothes she has not tailored herself<br>Psychological Quirks: She is constantly spinning webs and releasing them on every place she goes. As Mai she does it in secrecy, making them thin and not long lasting but leaving no trace behind them after leaves. To observers it just looks as anxious finger play. As Gin'iro though she does it openly thus the resulting webs are stronger.<br><br>Backstory: <br>Born as the daughter of conservative nikkei Makoto argued with her parents since as long as she can remember and it was only with resignation that she obeyed what she was imposed. When she became a teenager though her defiance increased, somewhat of a loner she began getting together with delinquents and at the age of 17 she finally dropped high school and run away from home. Leaving her family behind she changed her name to Mai Itsuki although there are still records of her name as Makoto Zenitsu. To make a living she began working part time at bars where she sometimes pleased guys and girls to get some extra money while also working as a seamstress which had always been her hobby. Probably because of all the sexual jobs she performed, or at least that's what she believes, her spinnerete grew bigger and with that her powers began to manifest. That would be the start of her life as a formal criminal but she would also learn how to tailor better clothes, among other things, and by the age of 19 she began studying how to sell the clothes she made over the net which would the first step to creating her own company. With the help of contacts on the underworld she was able to found Zen Industries, a textile and fashion company, which is run by a front man.<br><hr><br>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5RV0pwYkdsMGFXVnouMAAAAAAAAA,,/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br>Talents:<br><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Sewing/weaving/knitting</li><li>Bondage: both as a fetish and as the art of Shibari</li><li>Acrobatics: her physiology gave her nimbler joints allowing her to bend like a circus acrobat and the ability remain hanging from a wall or ceiling for indefinite time. She ia also able to walk through her own threads of web too.</li><li>Negotiation: from aggressive bargaining to intimidation</li></ul><br>Skills: These are more occupational and can also be self-defense. Example: Mechanic, Chemistry, First Aid, Martial Arts (please specify which martial art style. MMA and your own style is also acceptable), Marksmanship (specify with either guns or bow), etc.<br><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Management</li><li>Exporting</li><li>3D Design</li><li>Martial Arts: she studied a little MMA but later developed her own style that involve using web to fight</li></ul><br>Power:<br><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Web generation: Mai can produce thick web goo. It is flame resistant, stronger than steel, pretty elastic and can be made so sticky that it could hold hundreds of pounds stuck together with easy. Producing her web in her mouth Mai is able to spit it out like a short ranged projectile but she can also secrete it through her fingers which has left her fingerprints impossible to recognize as a side effect.</li><li>Web Manipulation: By manipulation her own sticky web she can make threads that while not as strong or sticky as her web can be shaped and manipulated into a longer, thinner and more flexible form of web. Loosing it resistance to fire this web can be made so thin that it is nearly invisible making it perfect to set defensive perimeter or a trap/binding. It still remains strong enough for it to remain difficult to break for a regular person but if needed they can can be less thing so they can become as strong that could support over a ton, not that she can carry such an amount of weight though. The control she exerts with it is so incredible that by shaping and combining them together she can easily spin a web that allows her to manipulate objects as if she telekinesis and to sense with perfect precision whatever comes in touch with it as long as it is not cut. She can release web up to around 100 feet away but if she sets it up in advance she can cover over a mile with it. Using her web manipulating ability on clothes and fabrics that she has tailored she has managed to make people think she has the ability to manipulate any kind of fiber thread.</li><li>Web constructs: can turn web into tools, objects, weapons and other items, even creating simple structures of varying permanence. Her favorite usage of this ability is to make clothing which she would later sell.</li><li>Web combat: using her fine threads of web on others she can effectively cut, bind or disarm her enemies while she can also use them on herself to dodge with motions that make it seem as if she was flying.</li></ul><br>Advantages: Her web is incredibly versatile and has a lot of uses and effects, some of which even she ignores.<br>Disadvantages: Not knowing what to do if she is caught by surprise she is prone to get confused and make mistakes if her webs are somehow bypassed. Weak to vibrations, partially weak to fire.<br><br>Weapon(s): She can craft other web made weapons but she usually favors a web whip. Being visible it tends to distract her enemies from the even dangerous invisible threads.<br>Gear: Besides a phone and a two way radio she carries to communicate orders to her Gin'iro carries nothing but a self-made web suit that protects her from bullets, cuts, bruises and even from fire. Anything else she needs she considers that she can web-craft it on the go.<br><br>Connections:<br><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Hazel Macchia: She has a massive crush on Rowanne MacFinnis and while Rowanne can have as many girls as she wants I stand as Rowanne's official girlfriend. I'm fine with sharing her but I still reserve the right to do with the other girls as I please and Hazel is no exception.</li><li>Rowanne MacFinnis: I'm happy to please Rowanne in everything she wants, in bed, at the house, on the streets. I have revealed her my identity as a villain so that's another way I also help too. I also use her as a cover to make everyone think my ill-gotten earnings as a villain are thanks to me being her girlfriend.</li><li>Zoey Camilla Cooper: Mai met Zoey a few years ago at a sleazy bar where she worked at and caused a great impression on her which ended on them growing closer. Having both a product she liked on a personal level and one for a professional level Zoey helped her in the creation of her company while also introducing her to some other villains.</li><li>Arkady Krevchenko: When Rowanne decided to usurp her father's empire she asked for help to the russians. I ended up offering myself to sweeten the deal with the russian's boss.</li><li>Natsumi Sekaiju (RIVAL): With Gin'iro's threads being weak to fire Natsumi has ruined her plans more than once. Gin'iro hasn't faced her directly yet but when she does so she will have to make sure she gets close enough to her so she catch her in her web goo and teach her a lesson... Hmm yes, pretty 'close' she'd say.</li><li>Elena Alviso: For some reason Mai feels less anxious and more relaxed when she is around her. Quickly getting closer to the uber driver that she practically turned into her personal driver, Mai now sees her as the only real friend she has.</li><li>Cameron Kazakiri: He and Makoto went to high school together, he tried to help stay but she still got together with delinquents and quit school. They have not seen each other since then</li><li></li></ul>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Meteor City 2050 [Character Thread]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>TheBlackThrone</strong> on <strong>20-09-2020, 11:29:45</strong>
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				<hr><strong>Legal Name:</strong> Varies<br><strong>Alias:</strong> Satan, Lucifer, Beelzebub, Mephistopheles, The Devil, et al.<br><strong>Nickname(s):</strong> To be acquired.<br><strong>Villain Name:</strong> The Devil<br><strong>Age:</strong> Depends on the possessed.<br><strong>Date of Birth:</strong> Eternal<br><strong>Gender:</strong> Depends on the possessed.<br><strong>Sexuality:</strong> Pansexual<br><strong>Occupation:</strong> He possesses different people of various occupations, but he primarily works as an information broker to corrupt the objectives of others.<br><strong>Rank:</strong> Sierra - due to his wish master ability, a human who makes a certain deal with The Devil has the potential to consequently affect the entire planet.<br><strong>Affiliation:</strong> <br><br><strong>Place of Birth:</strong> Heaven<br><strong>Ethnicity:</strong> Whoever he possesses.<br><strong>Citizenship(s):</strong> Whoever he possesses.<br><strong>Current Residence:</strong> Varies.<br><strong>Education:</strong> He adopts the education of the possessor, but alone, he's pretty intelligent.<br><strong>Wealth:</strong> He adopts the wealth of whomever he possesses. <hr><br>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5VR2g1YzJsallXd2dSR1Z6WTNKcGNIUnBiMjQsLjAAAA,,/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br><strong>Height:</strong> Depends on the possessed.<br><strong>Weight:</strong> Depends on the possessed.<br><strong>Hair Color:</strong> Depends on the possessed.<br><strong>Eye Color:</strong> Depends on the possessed.<br><strong>Complexion:</strong> Depends on the possessed.<br><strong>Physique:</strong> Depends on the possessed.<br><strong>General Description:</strong> The Devil is not an easy being to pinpoint. He looks just like anyone else. He takes on numerous forms, but the most common people he tends to possess are those who are spiritually attuned such as mediums and believers in God.<br><strong>Costume:</strong> None.<hr><br>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5VM1J2Y25rLC4wAAAAAA,,/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br><strong>Personality:</strong> The Devil is perhaps the kindest person you have ever met. He will hold the door open for you; he will say "please" and "thank you"; and he will also apologize. However, whether or not he really means his apology is up in the air. Despite his pleasant façade, his personality embodies all seven sins. He carries a wrathful temper and once you make his shit list, it won't be erased unless you're willing to make a dangerous deal. Dealing with The Devil is a true statement and one must always be aware of the consequences. The Devil is a persuasion artist, and he has all the time in the world to persuade someone to do what he wants. He likes to target those who are vulnerable and in need, and use such weaknesses against them. As powerful as he is, he doesn't like to do too much work when he can get others to do it for him. This is not to be underestimated. He possesses a dangerous power, but if he can be convinced not to use it, then he won't use it. The Devil is a lover, but not the pure kind. No; the carnal and lusting kind. He will take many lovers without ever really loving them. They are instead used for his entertainment. He can obsess over the things he wants and can't have. He will also horde things he probably doesn't even need. The Devil is envious of the freedoms granted to humanity and dislikes whenever there is a human who takes it for granted. The Devil has a serial killer mentality. He can kill someone with a smile, and he can lead the innocent down a path of corruption. He really enjoys doing that.<br><br><strong>Likes:</strong> When things go according to plan; trying pricey food and drink; being able to walk the plane of the living; trying new things; people who understand the objective whether they like it or not; and corrupting the innocent.<br><strong>Dislikes:</strong> People who banish him; people who destroy his hosts; ungrateful people; and being out-smarted.<br><strong>Psychological Quirks:</strong> All seven sins.<br><br><strong>Backstory:</strong> Most people know the story of The Devil. He was a cherubim once upon a time, and then he fell from grace and has been butt-hurt ever since. With the random emergence of humans with strange powers, he has decided to stop sitting around on his ass and return to the surface to observe the anomaly. It may be finally time to bring the world to the brink of Apocalypse.<hr><br>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5RV0pwYkdsMGFXVnouMAAAAAAAAA,,/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br><strong>Talents:</strong> <br><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Artist</li><li>Musician</li><li>Entertainer</li><li>Great Speaker</li></ul><br><strong>Skills:</strong> <br><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Polygot</li><li>MMA - specifically, he has training as a divine and demonic warrior.</li><li>Marksmanship</li><li>Negotiation</li></ul><br><strong>Power:</strong><br><ul class="bbc_list"><li><strong>Satanic Possession:</strong> Unlike a demonic possession, the unfortunate soul possessed by the devil has zero control over their body, and removing him takes more than sprinkles of holy water and a verse from the Bible. The Devil likes to possess those who are spiritually open. Sometimes the victim is unaware that they have such a gift. Mediums or those who can sense spiritual entities are common victims of his possession. Once The Devil takes hold of someone's soul, it'll take great magic to expulse him. Otherwise, simply murdering the victim is the fastest solution. Unfortunately, murdering The Devil's host is murdering an innocent. The Devil intentionally possesses innocents so any hero who would murder them would have to live with the guilt for the rest of their lives. They would also risk damning themselves, which creates a win-win situation for The Devil. You may have gotten rid of him, but in the end, Hell will have a place for you.</li><li><strong>Devil's Deal:</strong> The Devil has the power to grant one wish. The more the wish significantly impacts the world, then the greater the consequence. The wish can have a chaos effect where if one wished for World Peace, half the planet would be destroyed by a meteorite or an accidental nuke being deployed. The least significant the wish, then the less likely the consequence will affect the world, but it may affect the character. If the person is still alive and willing to wish again, then they can wish as many times as they want as long as they can bare the consequences. To make his life easier, he will try to convince people to wish big or go home.</li><li><strong>Forked Tongue:</strong> The Devil can attempt to corrupt people in any language. His forked tongue allows him to speak every language in existence. He will say things you want to hear and don't want to hear. Sometimes the truth is dangerous and even more dangerous when twisted. He can make nothings seem like somethings. He prefers to persuade people without using his powers because...well...it's a <em>pride</em> thing. But when he does use it, his voice takes on an odd resonation. It is hypnotizing and makes you want to listen. Your best bet is to hear no evil. Cover your ears or do whatever you can to block out his voice.</li><li><strong>Shit List:</strong> Did you think this was a joke? The Devil has a shit list. When he really, really doesn't like someone, he will put them on it and once a person is on it, every bad luck thing will happen to them until they are killed. It is like a curse. The Devil may dislike certain people, but he still won't put those people on his shit list. His pride may prevent someone from being placed on his shit list. If you make it on his shit list, then you're someone he absolutely just could not stand and didn't care if he would be considered a coward for black listing.</li></ul><br><strong>Advantages:</strong> The Devil can be anyone or anything. This grants him some incognito to those who are not spiritually attuned. He blends into society. His ability to persuade others can be used in others' favor. He doesn't really work for anyone but himself, but he might be convinced to enter a partnership if he feels he's getting something out of it. Having The Devil on your side can be a catch-22, you may get what you want, but it may either go in your way or go <em>his</em> way. He can fool people into doing all the dirty work for him just to yank the objective out of their hands--thanks. The Devil is Anti-Villain. He is bad, but he can even be an enemy to villains. Heroes could possibly use him to get back at someone. After all, if The Devil doesn't like you, he may throw you under the bus (the hero bus). Villains who befriend The Devil can have a powerful ally. Heroes who befriend The Devil risk being criticized by their heroic peers, distrusted, and having their actions forever questioned.<br><strong>Disadvantages:</strong> The Devil's personality embodies the seven sins and some of those sins can be exploited. All of his hosts aren't superpowered. They are mortal and easy to kill. However, the hero who kills them will have to live with a guilty conscience. A villain who kills them may not feel an ounce of guilt. Whenever someone kills The Devil's host, then he cannot respawn until the plot/mission has concluded. He cannot shape-shift or take on whatever form he wants. So he possesses whatever form he can get.<br><br><strong>Weapon(s):</strong> If his host carries a weapon, then he has a weapon. Otherwise, he doesn't carry any weapons on the human plane. The Devil has many demonic weapons (in Hell), but he doesn't use them in the human world because he doesn't want to lose them. Anyone who tries to summon his demonic weapons to the human plane has stolen from him, and those people are automatically on his shit list. Do not steal from a greedy bastard. <br><strong>Gear:</strong> Whatever his mortal shell has on them.<br><br><strong>Connections:</strong> Open
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				Title: <strong>Re: Meteor City 2050 [Character Thread]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>CandyLips</strong> on <strong>20-09-2020, 13:50:04</strong>
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				<hr>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5UR1ZuWVd3Z1NXNW1iM0p0WVhScGIyNCwuMAAA/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br><div class="floatright">(http://pbs.twimg.com/media/DflLWKmU8AA39vH.jpg)<br><strong>Face Claim:</strong> Giorgia Soleri</div>Legal Name: Kasey Esposito<br>Alias: Aurora Parisi (escort name)<br>Nickname(s): Kay, Rory<br>Villain Name: Richter (Not yet known)<br>Age: 23<br>Date of Birth: 27 March 2027; <em>Aries</em><br>Gender: Female<br>Sexuality: Pansexual<br>Occupation: High-End Escort<br>Rank: Alpha<br>Affiliation: <br><br>Place of Birth: Meteor City, Texas<br>Ethnicity: Italian-American<br>Citizenship(s): American<br>Current Residence: Studio Apartment in a decent part of town<br>Education: High School Drop-out<br>Wealth: Lower-Middle Class <hr><br>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5VR2g1YzJsallXd2dSR1Z6WTNKcGNIUnBiMjQsLjAAAA,,/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br>Height: 5'3”<br>Weight: 140 lbs<br>Hair Color: Brunette<br>Eye Color: Brown<br>Complexion: Light<br>Physique: Soft curves, hourglass/pear-shape<br>General Description: Short hair, usually kept at a pixie-cut length, though she sometimes wears wigs for certain clients. Her breasts are naturally large and have a heaviness to them, so when they are not being held up by a bra, it is obvious. Her body is soft and squeezable with a little extra to grab onto. (Despite the FC, she has no tattoos or piercings other than her ears)<br>Costume: She currently doesn't have a designated costume and simply makes sure to wear a thin black scarf that she can use to hide her face and one of various wigs to change her appearance a bit.<hr><br>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5VM1J2Y25rLC4wAAAAAA,,/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br>Personality: Aurora is sultry and sweet. She is empathetic to lonely men and just wants to comfort them in any way she possibly can. Kasey, on the other hand, often has a short fuse. She doesn't make many friends and tends to keep to herself so as to not get annoyed by the whining she has to put up with for her job.<br>Likes: Alone time, curling up in her over-sized armchair to watch TV, sushi, and cheesecake.<br>Dislikes: Corrupt men, elite assholes who don't get what they deserve, domestic abuse, and being told to smile.<br>Psychological Quirks: When walking by a reflective surface, like a mirror or a dark-tinted window, she always feels the urge to check to make sure she looks good if she hasn't done so in the last twenty or so minutes.<br><br>Backstory: Kasey grew up in an abusive household. Her father used to beat her mother something fierce and Kasey wasn't one who could avoid a whooping, neither. She never got it quite as bad as her mother did, but it wasn't pretty. Kasey would show up to school with bruises under her clothes while her mother would show up to work with black eyes and busted lips. It was a tough life to live, but they had no other way of surviving without her breadwinner father.<br><br>By the time Kasey was in her teens, her powers finally began to emerge, though she didn't recognize it at first. Running outside barefoot to get away from her father resulted in small tremors beneath her feet, loud fights on the front lawn made cracks that traveled to the next house over, small things that seemed to only be coincidental. That was until her mother died. Cracked her head right on the edge of the coffee table after one solid blow from her father. She was hospitalized, but after a few days, she didn't make it.<br><br>Her father was arrested, but nothing ever came of it. Just an unfortunate accident, they decided. He was out in time to attend the largely unattended funeral service; Out in time to fill Kasey with rage as she cried on the ground, beside her mother's open grave, just the two of them. The ground shook beneath her, the tremors causing her father to reach out and grab her shoulder for balance, but his touch only made it worse. She exploded the ground around her, knocking him off his feet and into the hole that was her mother's grave. Her anger fueled her, shifting the ground around her and filling the large hole with him inside of it.<br><br>Everything stopped, her fingers clenching the grass beneath her, dirt in her long brown hair and showered over her body from the explosion she had caused when this all started. And all she did was stand up, brush herself off, and walk away like nothing ever happened. She never knew if he had gotten himself out or if he stayed in the damn hole where he belonged. She didn't care. She was seventeen, no parents, and no one to turn to. So, she dropped out of school and started getting money to survive any way that she could. Sex work was just the fastest way for a drop-out like her.<br><br>She managed to get some higher-class clients rather quickly and soon transitioned into becoming strictly a high-end escort for a men with more money to spend, which was definitely preferred. But with that came secrets that they would spill, wrongs that they would confess to someone who would console them and ease their stressed minds. She would be sweet and kind to their faces, but after trying to live with the knowledge of what they had done, what they had gotten away with, she would begin to turn to her old ways of punishment. Though, not quite as extreme as she had done to her father. No, these men had much more to lose. Money. She'd destroy businesses, homes, buildings, land. It didn't matter what they had, she'd make it hell on them. If the system wasn't going to teach these guys a lesson, she sure as hell was going to make sure they didn't get away scot free.<br><hr><br>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5RV0pwYkdsMGFXVnouMAAAAAAAAA,,/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br>Talents: <br><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Ambidextrous</li><li>Dancing</li><li>Excellent Memory</li><li>Balancing</li></ul><br>Skills:<br><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Make-up Artistry</li><li>Controlling emotions in a professional setting</li><li>Basic wardrobe altering/sewing</li><li>Basic defensive combat – Specifically used for fleeing</li></ul><br>Power: Earthquake Generation<br><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Tremor Manipulation: The ability to create, shape, and manipulate vibrations in the ground. (earthquakes and mudslides)</li><li>Ground Rupturing: The ability to cause the ground to rupture or burst.</li><li>Fissure Creation: The ability to create wide cuts in the Earth's surface.</li><li>Unearth: The power to dig up anything that is buried.</li></ul><br>Advantages: Her powers appear intimidating.<br>Disadvantages: Has to physically touch the ground with skin in order to use her power.<br><br>Weapon(s): Pepper Spray, pocket knife, compact pistol, taser<br>Gear: <br><br>Connections:<br><ul class="bbc_list"><li><em>Alexander Torrence Shadmore</em> (Rival) - Kasey and Xander attended the same high school growing up. He was popular and always surrounded by friends while Kasey avoided getting close to people and avoided being seen as best as she could. She never let anyone get close, but after her mother died, she hoped to reach out to Xander when he wasn't surrounded by his friends, hoping for some connection and insight on how to deal with her mother's death, as he had been through the same. She was only in school for a few days after her mother died before she dropped out, but in that time, Xander was never alone and therefore unavailable.<br><br>Over the years, Kasey has looked Xander up during her darkest moments in hopes of finally reaching out and getting the answers she needed with how to cope, but his life always looked so perfect. He was well-off, happy, care-free, and she grew jealous of him. How had he made it through while she was struggling to get through and move forward? She had always seen herself as strong, but the loss of her mother made her life crumble to pieces and his was still so perfectly whole. She grew resentful, despite him being completely unaware and undeserving.</li></ul><ul class="bbc_list"><li><em>Jolie Barbier </em>(Friend) - Kasey met Jolie at a fashion show while she was on the job. They chatted after the show and exchanged numbers to meet again. They have turned into good friends, despite Jolie not even knowing her real name and only knowing her as Aurora Parisi. They've since become such close friends that they go shopping together for high class events and spend time with Jolie's friends. Jolie has yet to bring up to her friends that Aurora is an escort and Kasey isn't quite sure if she even recognizes it, but she's fine to just let things continue as is.</li></ul><ul class="bbc_list"><li><em>Samantha Cross</em> (Friend) - Kasey met Sam at an event that she was escorting at. Her John was interested in trying to negotiate a threesome with Sam, Aurora, and himself, so Aurora walked over to see if it was something she could interest Sam in. The two chatted and flirted, but Kasey was able to read the situation well enough to know that Sam was not interested in her John at all. She didn't push the topic, nor did she even bring up the suggestion of a threesome, not wanting to make the woman uncomfortable while she already knew the answer. They exchanged numbers, as they did hit it off a bit, but nothing came of it for her John that night.<br><br>They have since become friends, though Sam only knows her as Aurora Parisi, and have hooked up a few times. To Kasey's knowledge, Sam is unaware that she is an escort, as it has yet to come up.</li></ul>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Meteor City 2050 [Character Thread]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Callie Del Noire</strong> on <strong>20-09-2020, 15:24:51</strong>
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				<hr>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5UR1ZuWVd3Z1NXNW1iM0p0WVhScGIyNCwuMAAA/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br><div class="floatright">(https://images.fashionmodeldirectory.com/model/000000614653-akira_reid-fit.jpg)<br><strong>Face Claim:</strong> Akira Reid.</div>Legal Name: Zoey Camilla Cooper<br>Alias: Anita Blake, Allison Le Beau, Sameen Shaw, various others in her role as a ‘consultant’<br>Nickname(s):<br>Villain Name: <br>Age: 28<br>Date of Birth: 17 April 2022; <em>Aires</em><br>Gender: Female<br>Sexuality: Bisexual<br>Occupation: Fixer, Club owner, Criminal ‘Consultant’<br>Rank: Charlie<br>Affiliation: Team Two<br><br>Place of Birth:Meteor City, US<br>Ethnicity: African<br>Citizenship(s): American<br>Current Residence: Penthouse suite, various safe houses <br>Education: Masters in Medicine and Anatomy, Bachelors in Forensic Medicine. <br>Wealth: Upper class<br><hr><br>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5VR2g1YzJsallXd2dSR1Z6WTNKcGNIUnBiMjQsLjAAAA,,/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br>Height:&nbsp; 5’ 7”<br>Weight: 145<br>Hair Color: Brown.<br>Eye Color: Brown. <br>Complexion:Brown. <br>Physique: Slender <br>General Description: Slim well toned woman of African descent with a liking for the finer thing but with a bit of rebellious flair about her that she usually plays up with piercings, wild styles of clothing and hair styles. <br>Costume: No costume but she does like a well tailored power suit. <hr><br>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5VM1J2Y25rLC4wAAAAAA,,/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br>Personality: Detached emotionally, she has a self-diagnosed (and unspecified) Axis II Personality Disorder, which is a very notable part of her character. She feels most emotions at a ‘muted’ level while being able to only to manifest some at a full range, such as frustration and anger&nbsp; <br>Likes: Gambling, fine wines, fine cuisine. Good game of cards. Loyalty. <br>Dislikes: Disobedience. Idiots. Breaking your word<br>Psychological Quirks: Very little emotional affect.<br><br>Backstory: Zoey was born the a loving lower middle class family, her father a teacher and her mother a lawyer for a civil liberty group. She was a smart child with a curiosity for the sciences that her parents cultivated anyway they could. It was on a trip to a science event with her father that she was in a car accident at the age of ten. Her father died in the crash instantly<br><br>She woke in the wreckage and her father comforted her while she waited to be found. He reassured her, talked about his hopes and dreams for, and finally told her to let him go. She touched his cheek and willed him to rest, and felt him die. She spent years in therapy, with her flat affect and apparently diminished emotions confusing them and typically assigning it as a form of ptsd. <br><br>Academically, she excelled in school particularly in science. She had learned to not speak of her powers in school, therapy or to anyone. She started small, house flies and a few of the white mice she fed to her pet python and by the time she had to dissect frogs in high school, she was able to avoid accidental animations of them. There had been on or two incidents her first year but by her junior year she had complete control. <br><br>She killed her first person by age sixteen, the first use of ‘death touch’ on a man who attacked her. He stabbed her, which resulted in her first use of her powers on both herself and a living person. Despite the horrific pain of a punctured lung and gut wound, she managed to stagger to a local fire station. She ‘died’ three times that day; using her power and intense will to keep her body running till the doctors stabilized it, which is to say patch the holes and put enough blood into her to let her body work on it’s own. <br><br>She graduated high school in the top 5% of her class, good but not too noticeable. She finished her bachelors a year early due to not being the most sociable student and directly entered medical school. Realizing, by self diagnosing via the DSM, that she was unlikely to complete a hospital internship and become an MD with her issues she exited medical school with a Master’s degree and took a year or two to get over ‘burn out’.<br><br>Several years passed as she became known as a professional card player, her reduced emotions making her a hard person to play against. During that time she also became known as a ‘specialist’ of sorts. She could get secrets out of the dead, for a price, and if you dug deep enough she could provide ‘other services.’ Dead men who could do crimes for you. Recently she’s started ‘upgrading’ some of her corpses, adding hidden weapons and/or armor to them. A corpse still falls apart after a certain amount of damage but armor plating, discreetly implanted by a skilled surgeon, bumps the number up.<br><br>She has over two dozen kills with as yet no evidence. Most killed by one of her animations, but a few by her own hand. Typically using chemicals and poisons that would be hard to find after a certain amount of time. Megadoses of potassium is a favorite and she’s animated a few victims after their death to facilitate ’suicides‘ as well. <br><br>Between her various contracting jobs, her skill at cards and investing, she’s ready to move on to the next level of improving corpse longevity and upgrades. She’s looking into experimenting with larger more exotic animals such as large felines with bigger goals after that. Think Rhinos and Elephant big. <br><br>Right now, she has started up a club, the Graveyard, though she doesn’t directly mange it, as another way to launder her contractor work and to provide a legitimate income steam for her small group of ‘cleaners’ that she employs. <br><hr><br>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5RV0pwYkdsMGFXVnouMAAAAAAAAA,,/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br>Talents:<br><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Knife fighting: in addiction to being medically trained, she has talent with a varies of blades</li><li>Amateur Chef (French, Cajun and Italian.&nbsp; </li><li>Management: She runs an efficient ‘crew’</li><li>Maker: Some skill in crafting items, machining and kit electronics&nbsp; </li></ul><br>Skills:<br><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Skilled medical technician :While not a certified doctor, she is an adept surgeon and medic. She’s an even better coroner. </li><li>Scientist: Genius with specific skills in Anatomy, biology and chemistry</li><li>Card Shark: World class card player</li><li>Investor: She is quite skilled at reading the markets and getting great returns. </li></ul><br>Necromancy (https://powerlisting.fandom.com/wiki/Necromancy): Her connection to the powers of life and death grant her some useful and terrifying abilities<br><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Reanimation: She can animate the dead and ‘program’ them for a variety of tasks. The simpler the tasks the longer they last without reinforcement or renewal. The ‘fresher’ the body the longer the animation will hold, preservatives like formaldehyde enable for longer use. With embalming and refrigerated containers she can preserve the bodies for sometime </li><li>Undead Control: she can control any animated body she’s raised. The more she commands or the more complex the actions the harder it is to maintain. Typically she can direct a handful of corpses. (GM Choice) She can also compel a corpse so reanimated to answer her commands.</li><li>Resurrection: She can hold off death for a time, depending on the affected body. Depending on the issue she can stave off death long enough to allow a person to survive, depending on the cause. It could require antidotes, surgery or time. She has to maintain contact and concentration. She has used this method to hold onto her life to survive an overdose.</li><li>Death Touch: she can disrupt the balance of energy in a person to destabilize their biological processes and even transfer energy between bodies. It’s not reliable power and has rarely worked we she tried to use it intentionally. Generally she finds weapons more useful. She suspects that learning to control this might&nbsp; </li></ul><br>Advantages: she is a solid planner with multiple options on how to act in a situation in mind for nearly situation. Her emotional disorder can be an advantage in that she does feel fear, panic or frustration at the same levels as others and can be fully pragmatic in difficult situations. The ability to continue to with otherwise mortal injuries is not to be under estimated<br>Disadvantages: She occasionally might animate dead things without trying. Her emotional issues occasionally make it hard to easily interact with other people easily and can be off putting and frustrating. <br><br>Weapon(s): She normally has a weapon of some sort, typically a knife or sidearm. Since, to date she has no convictions, she has a valid concealed carry license. She is also quite good with chemical ‘options’ like drugs and poisons. <br>Gear:She has several outfits designed with light layers of Kevlar-like material. Additionally she has a few vehicles. <br><br>Connections: <br>- Samatha Cross (AribethAmkir) Rival
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				Title: <strong>Re: Meteor City 2050 [Character Thread]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>JoanieSappho</strong> on <strong>22-09-2020, 12:20:22</strong>
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				(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5UR1ZuWVd3Z1NXNW1iM0p0WVhScGIyNCwuMAAA/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br><div class="floatright">(https://i.imgur.com/YpQmHnU.jpg?1)(https://i.imgur.com/EAgvWh8.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/mkVoOTC.jpg)<br><strong>Face Claim:</strong>Michelle Managhan</div>Legal Name: Hazel Macchia<br>Alias: <em>Many</em>. <br>Villain Name: Whisper/Silence<br>Age: 18<br>Date of Birth: 29 June 2032; <em>Cancer</em><br>Gender: Female<br>Sexuality: Lesbian<br>Occupation: Legally none<br>Rank: Alpha<br>Affiliation: <br><br>Place of Birth: Meteor City, Texas<br>Ethnicity: American-Italian<br>Citizenship(s): United States<br>Current Residence: Apartment<br>Education: Some high school<br>Wealth: Low Class<br><br>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5VR2g1YzJsallXd2dSR1Z6WTNKcGNIUnBiMjQsLjAAAA,,/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br>Height: 5 ft 11 in<br>Weight: 144 lbs<br>Hair Color: Brown<br>Eye Color: Green<br>Complexion: White<br>Physique: Slender<br>General Description: Hazel is tall and willowy, with modest curves and quite long legs. Her clothing varies wildly between her usual rougher, cheaper hoodies and the far fancier clothing that she wears in the role of Whisper, her information trading alter-ego. Hazel tends to slouch and rarely stands at her full height, while Whisper is far more confident. She has numerous piercings, although since starting her double/triple life she has taken to covering some of them up depending upon who she is at the moment.<br>Costume: As Whisper, Hazel disguises herself through a change in posture and mannerisms, mostly, although her naturally curly hair is temporarily straightened and lightened for the rare in-person meetings she makes in this identity, her costume consisting of a long and rather revealing dress. If people are looking at her chest, after all, they aren't paying as much attention to the rest of her. She has also invested in a pair of subtle platform shoes that raise her height by a couple of inches.<br>As Silence, a motorcycle helmet and bodysuit hide her features entirely, with a certain amount of padding to make her bust seem quite a bit bigger than it actually is.<br><hr><br>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5VM1J2Y25rLC4wAAAAAA,,/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br>Personality: Manipulative, cunning and primarily concerned with her own safety, comfort and pleasure, often at the expense of others. A bit selfish, but also young and not nearly as experienced or quite as jaded as she would like to believe that she is.<br>Likes: Darkness, lying in bed, cuddling basically anything, soft toys, alcohol, whales<br>Dislikes: Pain, the cold, rain, loud noises, dog whistles<br><br>Backstory: Hazel falls quite firmly under the category of 'girl that grew up in the rough part of town'. While she doesn't like fighting, she dislikes getting robbed or having other things done to her more, and got pretty good at that, along with picking up and using social cues to her advantage. Initially only having one parent, that has changed in recent years although the system had long since lost track of her, Hazel having fallen out of the system when a reputation for fighting, and drug dealing and use caused far too many problems for her. While she has no interest in men whatsoever she has more than once pretended otherwise, seeing the physical side of things as a necessary payment for protection.<br>However, recently she has found someone far better for her. <br><br>Admittedly, dating the Mafia is rarely considered a good thing, but Rowanne McFinnis has awoken some very intense feelings in Hazel and she is more than willing to make herself useful to the older woman. <br>With her safety more or less secured by that association, she turned to supporting herself. <br>Her ability to hear almost anything over a rather large area is perfect for gathering information and, while Rowanne gets her information for free, selling what else she's picked up has proven to be nearly as profitable as the extortion possibilities that her powers have opened up. <br><br>Knowing the usefulness of deniability, Hazel has carefull cultivated two quite different personas - Whisper for the at least semi-legal side of things, and Silence for the blackmailing and occasionally violent parts.<br><hr><br>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5RV0pwYkdsMGFXVnouMAAAAAAAAA,,/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br>Talents: <br><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Fighting: While Hazel has hardly received any formal training, but a rough life growing up in a dangerous area has left her able to take care of herself in a fight, with her fists or whatever random objects she can get hold of.</li><li>Seduction: A pretty girl in a rough part of time, Hazel has already learned to use what she has to avoid trouble, and it turns out that her body is quite useful for finding protection.</li><li>Running: It turns out that those long legs of Hazel's are for more than just looks. She's not really gone into it as a sport, but she's a pretty good sprinter and could probably race if she had ever gotten into that sort of thing, with a good mix of speed and endurance.</li><li>Singing: Hazel has a nice voice with a surprising range. Recently, she's been using that range more for speech than singing.</li></ul><br>Skills: <br><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Manipulation: Hazel is very good at using her tongue to get what she wants. Not like <em>that</em>. <sub>Well, not only like that ...</sub></li><li>Sneaking: A good way to avoid trouble is to avoid being seen or heard</li><li>Observation: Spotting trouble before it spots you is vital, whether it's the sounds of someone walking up behind you, or someone trying to reach for a weapon without drawing attention. Even before her powers kicked in, Hazel was very good at spotting&nbsp; little tells and warning signs like this</li><li>Parkour: Why stop running to go around something when you can go up or over it without losing speed? This also helps whenever she fails to avoid getting in trouble</li></ul><br>Power: Supernatural Hearing<br><ul class="bbc_list"><li><em>Long-Range Focus</em>: While there is a maximum range to Hazel's ability to hear something, most of the city falls within that range. Closer and louder sounds are easier for her to pick out, but given sufficient time to focus in on a voice or noise, she can pick it up eventually. Of course, the noise has to continue without much more than a pause of a few seconds for her to tune in to it.</li><li><em>Area Scan</em>: Rather than focusing in on a specific voice or sound, Hazel can turn her attention to an area instead. Again, the size of this area and its distance from her requires more conscious effort to maintain. A small area centered upon herself, however, is much easier to handle, with her able to maintain her awareness of all sound within around ten feet of herself with no real effort, and to maintain this awareness while fighting. Wider ares can be covered, but this takes more conscious effort and limits what else she can do at the same time</li><li>Deep Scan: The sound of a beating heart or bodily fluids moving around in a body can be heard with enough detail that a rough sense of a person's emotional state can be determined. The closer the person is to Hazel the quicker and easier it is for her to pick up these tells </li><li><em>Expanded Scan Range</em>: Hazel's hearing covers a rather wider range of frequencies than usual, allowing her to pick up sounds that are not otherwise humanly possible to hear, including several 'silent' electronic systems.</li></ul><br>Advantages: She is cunning, young enough to be overlooked at times, and very used to and skilled at manipulating others. With her powers added in, her manipulation skills are enhanced and it is nearly impossible to surprise her, save for from a distance.<br>Disadvantages: The longer ranged uses of her power require her to focus on that one specific thing to the exclusion of all else, leaving her unprotected and unaware while she does so. While somewhat experienced, Hazel is still quite young and is somewhat lacking in both experience and education.<br><br>Weapon(s): Carrying a weapon on her at all times is something of a habit, although she favours knives. Still, through Rowanne, she has secured a pistol and ammunition for emergencies. Most of the time, though, she relies on her surroundings to provide improvised weapons.<br><br>Connections: <br>Rowanne MacFinnis - Partner/boss/crush
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				Title: <strong>Re: Meteor City 2050 [Character Thread]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Deathnote</strong> on <strong>22-09-2020, 16:16:49</strong>
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				<hr>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5UR1ZuWVd3Z1NXNW1iM0p0WVhScGIyNCwuMAAA/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br><div class="floatright">(https://i.pinimg.com/originals/40/18/41/401841a151c97df9349b0719be962136.jpg)(https://super-sentai.net/lupin-vs-pat/members-lupin/still_lupinblue02.jpg)<br><strong>Face Claim:</strong> Jason Dohring</div>Legal Name: Ivan Krevchenko<br>Alias: Chase Kostan<br>Nickname(s):<br>Villain Name: Arsène<br>Age: 24<br>Date of Birth: 30 March 2026; <em>Aries</em><br>Gender: Male<br>Sexuality: Heterosexual<br>Occupation: MCU Grad Student, Professional Thief, Bratva Member<br>Rank: Delta<br>Affiliation: <br><br>Place of Birth: Moscow, Russia<br>Ethnicity: Russian<br>Citizenship(s): United States, Russia<br>Current Residence: High-end penthouse apartment near MCU<br>Education: Masters Degree in Engineering (incomplete)<br>Wealth: Upper-Class<hr><br>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5VR2g1YzJsallXd2dSR1Z6WTNKcGNIUnBiMjQsLjAAAA,,/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br>Height: 5 ft 11 in<br>Weight: 156 lbs<br>Hair Color: Dirty Blonde<br>Eye Color: Any color of the rainbow. People get contacts and their eyes dyed, and their power could affect their eye color.<br>Complexion: White<br>Physique: Athletic<br>General Description: Tattoos of Eight-Pointed Stars on the clavicles, cross on the chest, a ship with full sails, a Madonna with child on the back, and a winged arrow on the left hand.<br>Costume: <hr><br>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5VM1J2Y25rLC4wAAAAAA,,/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br>Personality: An adrenaline junkie through and through, he loves the thrill that comes with pulling off a dangerous heist.&nbsp; His main motivation for breaking through even the most secure of locations and making off with his loot is to prove that he can.&nbsp; He can also be surprisingly stubborn and make very reckless decisions at times.&nbsp; Once he's made up his mind about something, he'll see through it to the end.&nbsp; Despite not exactly being the brightest bulb in the class, he can be very perceptive and analytical to the point of practically becoming a human lie-detector.&nbsp; He's most likely to be like this when he has set his mind on a single, tangible goal.<br>Likes: Various extreme sports such as mountain climbing, dirt-bike racing, and surfing.&nbsp; Also likes to travel around the world.<br>Dislikes: Being told what to do<br>Psychological Quirks: He prefers not to use his powers during a heist as he relishes the challenge and the opportunities to put his skills to the test.&nbsp; The only time he'll use his powers during his heist is when he's confronted by someone who also has powers.&nbsp; He also appears to prefer not to kill during his heists, especially when posing in his gentleman thief persona.<br><br>Backstory: <br><br>Having grown up in the slums of Meteor City with his single mother, Chase had a rough childhood.&nbsp; He was always getting into all sorts of trouble whether it's pulling pranks, general vandalism, shoplifting, or getting into fights.&nbsp; He had an uncle (his mother's brother) who ran a locksmith's shop and it was from him he learned the tools of the trade.&nbsp; His Uncle Jo also taught him the basics of Systema, sticking only to hand-to-hand and grappling at the time.&nbsp; It wasn't until Chase became a teenager when his uncle started teaching him the knife fighting part of the Martial Art.&nbsp; Any time he tried to ask about his biological father, his mother and his uncle would evade his questions.&nbsp; He regularly skipped school... though he started going more often when he discovered his love of acting in junior high and joined the theater club.&nbsp; He got to play as one of the gravediggers in Hamlet at one point.<br><br>When he was about sixteen years old, his mother was killed by a group of local gangsters.&nbsp; Before Chase even had time to process this, Uncle Jo set out to get revenge.&nbsp; Shortly after, Uncle Jo was arrested for the murder of six men.&nbsp; As a result, Chase pulled his first heist.&nbsp; He broke into the police station at night and stole every physical evidence and wiped out every bit of digital evidence they had on his Uncle.&nbsp; Unfortunately, due to his inexperience, he was easily caught.&nbsp; He would've been put into Juvie for a very long time had a lawyer not approached him soon after.&nbsp; The lawyer, who said he knew Chase's father, was able to get the sentence down to community service.<br><br>During his mother's funeral, Chase met Uncle Ygor, his biological father's cousin.&nbsp; It was from Uncle Ygor, he finally learned about his biological father, Sacha Krevchenko.&nbsp; Apparently, his late father was a millionaire with ties to the Russian Mafia.&nbsp; He stood to inherit the entire fortune once he turned eighteen, but only if he moved back to Russia and joined the Presnenskykaya Bratva.&nbsp; He also learned that Chase wasn't the name he was given when he was born.&nbsp; His birth certificate read 'Ivan Krevchenko', but his mother had it changed to Chase Kostan as soon as they moved to Meteor City.&nbsp; He spent two years in Russia, making a name for himself as a thief and safe cracker.&nbsp; He pulled off his first successful heist in Moscow, a rare diamond that was on display in one of Russia's oldest museums.&nbsp; He eventually learned that he preferred to work alone, though he'll still team up with someone if he likes their style.&nbsp; It was during his last heist in Russia that he discovered his ability to stop time.&nbsp; He happened right when he was about to get caught, but fortunately his new powers kicked in and saved him.<br><br>Upon turning eighteen, he was able to collect his inheritance and with Uncle Ygor's blessing, he moved back to Meteor City.&nbsp; Using Bratva connections and his own intelligence, he was able to convince his high school that he had been attending high school in Russia for the past two years.&nbsp; He re-enrolled for the last two months of high school and graduated without any problems.&nbsp; He reopened his uncle's old locksmith shop in order to launder money from his criminal activities, though he closed it after a few years after finding better ways to launder money.&nbsp; Using his ill-gotten fortune, he entered MCU and got his BA in Engineering.&nbsp; Using stolen tech and materials from MCU, he was able to craft many of the gadgets he would later come to rely upon while on the job.&nbsp; While he's not working on his Masters in Engineering, he's moonlighting as a gentleman thief.&nbsp; Using his ill-gotten gains, he took the opportunity to travel around the world and pull off heists in other countries.&nbsp; Wishing to make himself even more infamous as a thief, he crafted a persona for himself and sent calling cards, announcing his intent to steal some high-profile object ahead of time.&nbsp; He always enjoyed seeing his exploits being reported on the news even when he's unsuccessful.<br><br><hr><br>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5RV0pwYkdsMGFXVnouMAAAAAAAAA,,/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Acting</li><li>Extreme Sports</li><li>Multilingual (Russian, German, French &amp; Turkish)</li><li>Stealthy</li></ul><br>Skills: <br><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Professional thief: Engaging in thievery from a young age, Chase has gained experience in various related activities such as pick-pocketing, sneaking around, picking locks, and casing a joint.&nbsp; He can also hot-wire a car if he needs access to a vehicle to make a quick get-away.</li><li>Engineering Degree: Created many of the gadgets and devices he uses in his criminal trade on his own such as the grappling gun, the electronic safe-cracker, night-vision goggles, tracking device, etc.</li><li>Get-away driver: Has enough proficiency with various types of vehicles to make a quick get-away and blend in with normal traffic.&nbsp; He's driven scooters, motorbikes, cars, and small delivery trucks.</li><li>Systema: A Russian martial art that includes hand-to-hand combat, grappling, knife fighting, and firearms training (very limited).&nbsp; Ivan is also adept in ARB and Sambo.</li></ul><br>Power: Time Stopping<br><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Bullet Time: Is capable of slowing down time to the point where everything and everyone around him is frozen in time.&nbsp; He is able to freely move about in this frozen world, allowing him to dodge bullets and avoid dangerous obstacles.&nbsp; If he moves through the frozen world before turning this power off, it will appear as though he had teleported.</li><li>Time bubble: Normally, while moving in Bullet Time, he’s encased in a “bubble in time” that allows him to move about freely while the rest of the world is frozen.&nbsp; Normally, it only extends out one inch from his skin, but he can expand the bubble to encapsulate one more object or person.&nbsp; If he encapsulates an object with a person inside, that person will also be affected.&nbsp; He can encapsulate up to one small delivery truck.&nbsp; It is possible for someone to be inside his time bubble without his knowledge.&nbsp; He can maintain the bubble for up to three minutes before it snaps back into his human shape.&nbsp; One minute if he’s encapsulating a large vehicle.&nbsp; He can use the time bubble again if he stops using Bullet Time and rests for at least one minute.</li><li>Protective Aura: He has an aura that protects him from friction and makes him tough enough to withstand the forces that come with moving at superhuman speeds.&nbsp; This aura also somehow prevents damage to the environment that would normally happen when one moves at super speeds.</li><li>Platforming: While moving about in Bullet Time, he can freely use objects frozen in time as footholds, including water.</li></ul><br>Advantages: Capable of moving quickly relative to others while in Bullet Time, Chase can use his powers to avoid danger and deftly move through obstacles such as bullets and falling debris.&nbsp; Thanks to his Engineering skills, he has a good idea of the cause and effects of his actions taken during Bullet Time.&nbsp; As objects and people are frozen in place (including water), he can use them as footholds to get to otherwise hard to reach places.<br>Disadvantages: Chase can only maintain his powers for as long as he concentrates, so he could potentially get 'knocked' out of Bullet Time if he suffers a great deal of pain.&nbsp; He is also limited by his own physical limitations, meaning that even though no time passes during Bullet Time, he still has to walk / run everywhere, unless he uses a vehicle with his time bubble.&nbsp; How long he can use the time bubble is dependent upon how large he makes it and on his mental stamina.&nbsp; He can only interact with objects within his time bubble.<br><br>Weapon(s): Ballistic knife, Makarov pistol, and stun gun<br>Gear: Grappling hook gun, electronic safe-cracker, night-vision goggles, flash-bang grenades, tracking device, and other thieves tools<br><br>Connections: <br>Arkady Krevchenko - His older cousin and the Pakhan(Boss) of the Meteor City branch of the Presnenskykaya Bratva.&nbsp; Arkady signs off on the more important activities that Chase undertakes within the organization.<br>Charles Sherwin - Chase rarely works with others unless he likes their style and he likes Charles' style.&nbsp; Arsène and Lord Aether have worked together in the past, though only minor things.&nbsp; Recently, they've decided to plan out their first big heist together.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Meteor City 2050 [Character Thread]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Steir</strong> on <strong>23-09-2020, 10:13:00</strong>
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				<hr>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5UR1ZuWVd3Z1NXNW1iM0p0WVhScGIyNCwuMAAA/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br><div class="floatright">(https://i.imgur.com/sgFlxwi.png)(http://Place any picture that you think matches what you envision for your super hero here. Remember, wait until you receive your super power.)<br><strong>Face Claim:</strong> Jay Chou</div>Legal Name: Benedict Marcus Yang<br>Alias: Yang Tai Guang<br>Nickname(s): Ben, Benny, Guang (to his parents and relatives)<br>Villain Name: Saintly Herald of the West Heavens, or the Herald for short<br>Age: 36<br>Date of Birth: 15 September 2028; <em>Virgo</em><br>Gender: Male<br>Sexuality: Heterosexual<br>Occupation: Businessman<br>Rank: <br>Affiliation: <br><br>Place of Birth: San Bernardino, California<br>Ethnicity: Chinese American<br>Citizenship(s): American<br>Current Residence: House<br>Education: Highest level of education.<br>Wealth: Middle class <hr><br>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5VR2g1YzJsallXd2dSR1Z6WTNKcGNIUnBiMjQsLjAAAA,,/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br>Height: 5'6"<br>Weight: 147 lbs<br>Hair Color: Black<br>Eye Color: Dark brown<br>Complexion: White<br>Physique: Athletic<br><br>General Description:<br>Benedict stands at a height of 5'6" with a well-toned body formed from a consistent training regimen. His black hair is always kept short and well-combed from the left to the right, with the front part of his hair often combed to the back. He is often impeccably dressed in the public workplace - business suit, tie, and polished black shoes. When off work he prefers clothes that are comfortable to wear, often plain shirts, loose-fitting jeans, sneakers, and a jacket over all that. He always wears prayer beads on his left wrist, crafted from cedar.<br><br>Costume: Traditional taoist robes used by spiritualists that are bright yellow in color. He also has some lightweight protective gear underneath the robes that protect against light conventional weapons. He also wears a mask with white wig and beard to conceal his identity.<hr><br>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5VM1J2Y25rLC4wAAAAAA,,/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br>Personality: What people know about Benedict is how he looks out for others, helping people out when times are tough. He displays patience and takes his time in situations, able to keep a cool head to figure out a good plan. Beneath his good-natured surface he is actually a schemer that carefully weighs the situation and how to make the situation beneficial to him and the other party.<br><br>Likes: Dimsum, beef noodle soup, history books, classical music<br>Dislikes: People who take everything for themselves, rock music, French cuisine<br>Psychological Quirks: Benedict displays an unusual smile or smirk when he is under pressure.<br><br>Backstory:<br>Benedict's great grandparents were immigrants, having traveled to the US in the hopes of finding brighter opportunities and a chance at a better life. This was not the case for them, nor their grandparents. They nevertheless worked hard, did what they can to get food on the table without getting into trouble and live a principled life doing what is right.<br><br>In his youth, Benedict believed the family traditions to be true - do what is right and things will work out. He studied hard and learned what he could. He helped out in the family business that was doing well and supporting the family. His father groomed him to succeed as the next in line and employees agreed that he was qualified with the contributions and effort he put into the company.<br><br>Fate was not as kind however - a jealous relative has long set their eyes on the owning the company colluded with a competitor to forcefully acquire the company and all assets under it. No amount of principles could avert the move - the relative in question had links with criminal organizations and other shady dealings to strong arm their way. Benedict's father had no choice but to give up the position and bring the family to a location far from California, arriving at Meteor City.<br><br>The incident has left a strong impression on the young man. Principles clearly aren't enough to get things done. One should also have power. He got to work as soon as he arrived at Meteor City, finding a way to support the family through hard work and persistence. At the same time he worked on making connections, finding favors to gain wherever he could as long as it was within his ability.<br><br>It was a few months after their arrival that Benedict started encountering unusual paranormal experiences - seeing things other people can't see, hearing things other people can't hear. He thought he was losing his grip on reality at first, but remembered tales from his grandmother about people gifted with the ability to see those from the afterlife. He started learning what he could about his newfound ability - how to properly channel it for reliable use. At first he used it to help in finding leads - giving the police their needed break in cold cases. He soon found out that spirits encountered this way would soon leave afterwards, and that he can use them in more ways than just communicating with them.<br><br>Benedict assumed a double life - the good, loyal son who ensured his family could live a good life and move somewhere else better than Meteor City at day. When the sun set he took the persona of the "Saintly Herald of the West Heavens" - a sage who could communicate with the dead when the body could not be acquired. Letting his family move out helped him make sure of their safety and at the same time assured him they won't know of his activities.<br><br>With the use of spirits at his disposal, Benedict was able to discern how to get his new business in Meteor City moving. A tech company that provides supportive gear for law enforcement, and more subtle items that are spiritually inclined for the criminal underworld. He made it a point to have an information network set up, eyes and ears to keep the company Xianshan Technologies ahead of the game. He also set up the Enma Network - an underground information network that caters to people's need of information from the great beyond, in exchange for favors or kind.<br><br>With his new business Benedict was able to develop some tools that would also help in focusing his developing powers and channeling spirits, also in defending himself in the event things went south. He also made an effort to make usable replicas of old weapons used by known historical figures, trying to keep faithful to the structure of the original weapons while using new techniques and better materials in manufacturing them. While these are collected as a private hobby unknown to the public, they were actually used by Benedict or others possessed by spirits he has made contract with.<br><br>At the start of the year Benedict was able to gather evidence against the relative that took the over the family business using a combination of favors and the subtle use of his command over spirits. He made sure the company is returned to his family's hands, but asked his father to find a new successor. Benedict has found a new path and was determined to see it through with Meteor City as his base of operations.<br><hr><br>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5RV0pwYkdsMGFXVnouMAAAAAAAAA,,/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br>Talents:<br><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Business Acumen - Benedict has a good knack at identifying opportunities and how to make money out of it.</li><li>Charismatic Leadership - using his personal charisma Benedict can convince people to work together under his command.</li><li>Theatric Performance - Benedict has a knack with performing in theater and uses his experience there to advancing his motives.</li><li>Organizational Ability - the ability to get together people and things into a systematic hierarchy.</li></ul><br>Skills:<br><ul class="bbc_list"><li>MMA - Benedict took to learning a wide variety of martial arts disciplines to better acclimate to the fighting abilities of spirits he channels.</li><li>Marksmanship (Light Guns) - Benedict can handle small firearms properly and has trained to hit targets while on the move.</li><li>Information Gathering - Benedict holds a collection of valuable information and if there's something he does not know about he at least has an idea of where to find the information.</li><li>First Aid - when involved with the supernatural one should expect injuries. Benedict therefore has learned to be proficient in treating injuries at a first response level.</li></ul><br>Power: Mediumship (https://powerlisting.fandom.com/wiki/Mediumship)<br><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Communing: Ben can summon and communicate with spirits that remain in the mortal realm. Spirits called this way cannot be dismissed until their unfinished business have been resolved. Spirits that have their businesses resolved will immediately cross over.</li><li>Living Conduit: Ben can channel a spirit into his body, allowing the said spirit to use his body to interact with the mortal realm. Ben will possess the skills, knowledge, and talents possessed by the spirit he channels for the duration but the spirit can only perform as good as Ben's body is physically capable of.</li><li>Third Eye (Supernatural Detection): the spiritual eye that allows Ben to see, hear, and sense spirits around him. This ability is consistently active and he has no means of turning it off.</li><li>Channel Spirit(Astral Trapping): with the spirit's consent, Ben can channel the spirit in question into an item. This grants the item supernatural traits relevant to the channeled spirit's abilities. For example a spirit of a marksman channeled into a gun will grant the weapon truer aim, a lumberjack's spirit channeled into an axe allows it to chop medium trees in one swing. The channeling is more effective if it is with an item that was personally used by the spirit when it was still alive.</li></ul><br>Advantages: Ben has a wide variety of talents, skills, and knowledge he can tap on depending on the spirit he channels at the time. He also has items channeled or possessed by spirits, which he can lend to others for use or track. Spirits cannot be detected unless individuals possessing supernatural senses are present.<br>Disadvantages: Channeling spirits is physically and mentally demanding, tiring Ben out if used for extended periods of time. Ben is still susceptible to conventional weapons despite whatever traits a spirit grants him.<br><br>Weapon(s):<br>-Retractable baton: could be easily kept in one's person and extends up to a meter in length. Lightweight and durable construct of tough nonmetallic compound that can stand up to moderate use but can be broken if faced with heavy forces.<br>-XS Enforcer: a personal firearm Xianshan Technologies developed for police use. Lightweight composite material makes it easy to maintain and handle and can only deliver disabling shots beyond 30 feet.<br>-replica weapons - a wide variety of medieval age weapons in the form of swords, spears, and the like. These are stored in the various centers of the Enma Network Benedict operates in as his alter ego.<br><br>Gear: In his alter ego, Benedict wears lightweight protective gear (made by his own company) under his costume to protect him from potential injuries. He often keeps spirit-channeled weapons within his reach as the Herald and mortuary tablets used to house select spirits bound to serve him.<br><br>Connections: You can list below any character connections you make.<br>-Si Mi-Young (Premier) - rival and most likely fated significant other (!?)<br>-Zoey Camilla Cooper (Callie Del Norte) - a colleague in the dealings related to the afterlife
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				Title: <strong>Re: Meteor City 2050 [Character Thread]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Juggtacular</strong> on <strong>23-09-2020, 21:48:59</strong>
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				<hr>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5UR1ZuWVd3Z1NXNW1iM0p0WVhScGIyNCwuMAAA/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br><div class="floatright">(https://www.gqmiddleeast.com/public/styles/516px_688px_portrait/public/images/2019/04/21/John-Wick-Keanu-Reeves.jpg?itok=_wXgDIiJ)(https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/underworld/images/9/97/Underworld_Evolution2-michael.jpg/revision/latest/scale-to-width-down/340?cb=20180628175557)(https://i.pinimg.com/564x/ef/9d/df/ef9ddf2437ac9baedcb3b0a8ba4d2e34.jpg)<br><strong>Face Claim: </strong>Keanu Reeves</div>Legal Name: Arkady Krevchenko<br>Alias: Volk(Russian for "Wolf")<br>Nickname(s): Black Death, Grim Reaper, Shiva <br>Villain Name: Chimera<br>Age: 30<br>Date of Birth: 08-08-2020; <em>Leo</em><br>Gender: Male<br>Sexuality: Heterosexual<br>Occupation: Russian Mafia Boss<br>Rank: <br>Affiliation: <br><br>Place of Birth: Moscow, Russia<br>Ethnicity: Russian<br>Citizenship(s): Russian/English<br>Current Residence: Large House<br>Education: High School<br>Wealth: Upper Class <hr><br>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5VR2g1YzJsallXd2dSR1Z6WTNKcGNIUnBiMjQsLjAAAA,,/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br>Height: 6'1<br>Weight: 200lbs<br>Hair Color: Black<br>Eye Color: Brown[His eyes transform into whatever type of eye the animal he is channeling has, e.x. snake eyes, hawk eyes, etc...]<br>Complexion: White<br>Physique: Athletic<br>General Description: Arkady fits all the general criteria for your typical Eastern European male. He has sharp features, especially his jaw and nose. His hair is black, and usually slicked back and styled to perfection to maintain his appearance of professionalism. He always has his beard meticulously groomed as well. His eyes are a soft brown, and contrast heavily with the rather stoic and menacing visage the rest of him puts off. He has engaged in intensive training his entire life, so despite his average height and weight, he is well-built, although you would never know it as he always wears tailored suits that don't show off his profile. He is heavily tattooed, with each bit of ink holding either sentimental value, or signifying his rank and his achievements within the Bratva. There is literally a storybook etched into his flesh. While he is rather minimalist when it comes to accessories and jewelry, he does wear a bit here and there to further show he is no one to be trifled with. Each bit of ice shows him as a Boss.<br>&nbsp;<br>Costume: His "costume" if you could call it that, is actually a set of experimental body armor still in development by the Russian Government. It's amazing what you have access to when you have evidence of a Four Star Generals years long affair. The suit doesn't enhance him or his powers in any way, but it does add state of the art protection while wearing it, and fully obscures his identity when wearing the helmet. <hr><br>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5VM1J2Y25rLC4wAAAAAA,,/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br>Personality: Arkady is a no-nonsense individual. He wasn't raised in a strict household per say, but growing up in the Bratva and being groomed to lead changes a person. He exudes pressure and demands respect, as he has earned it through blood, sweat, and tears...his own and others. He has a calm and collected composure, rarely losing his cool even in the most extreme and chaotic situations. Despite his stoicism, he is absolutely ruthless and if given a reason will go so far as to kill a man or that man's entire family if the situation calls for it.<br><br>&nbsp;He has a code of honor he lives by, but he is a criminal and that code is rather brutal and complicated. For example, he <em>prefers</em> not to harm innocents who have nothing to do with the life, but sometimes a message must be sent so he will, with regret of course. He values loyalty and honesty among his own, and treats people he associates with with a casual, yet professional attitude. Arkady values efficiency over all, and doesn't waste time on petty squabbles or revenge if he can help it. He is about business, profit, expansion, control. If you interrupt these things he has worked so hard to obtain, you will draw his attention and he will efficiently remove you as a problem from the equation. He has a dark sense of humor as he has been a killer since his younger years and that has altered how he views things like pain and death. He can quite casually joke about murder, torture, blackmail, threats, etc...<br>&nbsp;<br>Likes: Guns, Knives, Martial Arts, Sports, Money, Good Business, All kinds of music<br>Dislikes: Traitors, Snitches, Liars, people who can't follow orders, people who let their emotions control them<br>Psychological Quirks: He has a rosary given to him by his little sister before she was hit by a car. He keeps it on himself at all times and often rubs it and prays to it in moments of quiet, solitude, or stress.<br><br>Backstory: Arkady Krevchenko was born in the heart of Moscow, in the Presnenskykaya district. His father Dima the head of a small, but growing family of professional criminals he'd grown up with, and elite ex-military men he'd served with in FSB and GRU. This meant Arkady was brought up as the son of a vicious and power thirsty&nbsp; Bratva boss. From a young age, he was taught how to fight, how to shoot, mathematics, how to read people, etc... Many mafia men hide their life from their family, but the most successful keep the business <em>within</em> the family. He was being groomed to take over for his father in the future. By the time he reached middle school, his fathers' crew had expanded to the point where they absorbed other criminal groups in the area until they were the primary Bratva in the district, with Dima running it all. <br><br>The business grew so large that Dima offered his brothers Andrei and Sacha, as well as their cousin Ygor positions within the organization to help him manage it. This went well for several years, but unfortunately, Sacha was killed by a rival group that thought they were smarter than they were. Dima found the men responsible and made them suffer. After,&nbsp; he gave his sister-in-law a large sum of money to take her infant son and leave Russia for their own safety. He wouldn't be able to handle losing her and his nephew, as they were all he had left of his little brother. In a few more years, Dima and the Presnenskykaya had an iron grip on Moscow and had become one of the biggest Bratva in the city, and was heralded as one of the new "big boys", able to sit at the table with groups like Solntsevskaya and Dolgoprudnenskaya in terms of size, scope, and power. <br><br>When he entered high school, Arkady went to his father and asked when he would be allowed to join the family business. That very year, he began following his father around to learn what he knew first hand, as well as other members to understand different jobs. The next year was when he was sent out on his own and given a few small protection rackets like grocery stores and gas stations to watch over. He was young, but Arkady seemed built for the life, and impressed everyone in the Bratva with his hunger, drive, and efficiency. He knew when to push, and when to be gentle. He knew when to use force to make a point, or allow a bit of slack to gain better payouts down the line.&nbsp; He truly was his fathers son. When he turned sixteen, his little sister was hit by a car as their father walked her to her favorite bakery to pick out a cake for Arkady.<br><br>&nbsp;It turned out that it was another attempt on Dima's life, but having hurt his family made things personal. When Arkady found out, he basically demanded to be allowed onto the hit squad. He was as loyal and protective of his family as a wolf, which is how the name "Volk" got attached to him. And after they discovered who'd made the attempt, Arkady personally ended the life of the wheelman, while his father "interrogated" the boss who thought it was smart to mess with Dima Krevchenko. He was never seen again, and all of his property was transferred over to the Presnenskykaya <br>in the next few weeks. As he grew older, he was given more and more responsibility as he continued to surpass his fathers expectations.<br><br>&nbsp;Eventually he was sent to Meteor City to personally collect a package, and while he did so successfully, he spent the entire week there showing off as the son of a Russian businessman to throw off any watchful eyes that may have assumed more. Then he went back to Russia and successfully delivered the package. With his keen tactical mind, his father began requesting him to help the hit squad in their assignments, and soon he was one of the best assassins they had. He had unique and creative ideas that not only got the job done and sent a message, but kept any fingers from pointing at them by staging them as random accidents, overdoses, hit-and-runs, suicides, etc... <br><br>It was one more reason their Bratva was becoming more and more feared and respected.&nbsp; One day, when he was nearly nineteen, a folder hit his desk with a target. It was signed off by his uncle Andrei, but with him and his father out of the country on business, he didn't think to call to confirm. The hit was actually a trap set by a traitor in the organization who'd planned on using Arkady's death as proof of his loyalty to his new bosses who supposedly offered him more money, better benefits, the usual spiel when poaching from another organization. No one expected Arkady to fight as ferociously as he did, and he killed three men before escaping, even with a bullet in the gut. <br><br>It was that night that he discovered his powers. As he fled into an abandoned warehouse on the rainy, dark night with no gun since he'd dropped it when he was shot, he realized that despite the lights being off, he could see just fine. He could hear the men chasing him, and smell their sweat, hear their heartbeats. Arkady ignored the pain of his wounds and crept silently around the warehouse, using his newfound senses to find the straggler of the ground and sneak up behind him. As he went to snap his neck, claws sprouted from his fingers and he tore his throat out. He was so shocked he nearly alerted everyone to his presence, but he'd always been able to keep his cool in stressful situations, and decided he'd figure things out later, <em>after</em> he survived the ironic assassination attempt on his life.<br><br>He killed six more men that night, carving through them until they were all dead except for Alexei, the traitor. He left the bodies where they were, and took Alexei with him back to their headquarters. Alexei was imprisoned and roughed up while Arkady went to their personal doctor to look at his injuries. Except, they were already healing. His bumps, bruises, and cuts were all gone. And the bullet wound was nearly healed as well despite it only being an hour or so since he'd gotten shot. He swore the doctor to secrecy, and spoke with no one about what happened until his father and uncle got back. Alexei had been ranting the whole time about his eyes glowing in the dark, and how Arkady tore his men apart like a savage beast.<br><br>&nbsp;Dima and Andrei left the man's interrogation and torture to their specialists while they focused on Arkady. Despite Alexei's betrayal, he had always been a men who never embellished or boasted about things. So when he was crying his eyes out, begging for them to just kill him and not leave him to Arkady required investigation. He'd been experimenting with his newfound abilities since the night of the ambush and had discovered quite a bit. He told them and showed them what he'd figured out so far, and it was a mix of confusion and elation at realizing the sheer scope of his powers. As useful as he was, now his potential was even greater. After their little reunion, the two older men left Alexei in a room with Arkady and watched him brutalize the man. <br><br>When he was finished, it looked as if he'd been mauled by a bear. Arkady used his powers and natural abilities to continue to serve and strengthen the Bratva, until one day he saw a news report about yet another superhuman appearing in Meteor City. And he was certain that he had his powers because he'd made the trip there those years ago. Inspired, he asked his father if he could open up shop in Texas, figuring that he could gain powers from staying there for a week, other members might unlock abilities as well, and if not, they could recruit from the criminal element within Meteor City. With even a small crew that had superpowers, they'd run the city. Dima granted his wish, and gave him all the money, manpower, and everything else he'd need to establish a power base in Meteor City. He left the execution up to Arkady however, and told him his success would determine if he was allowed to step out from underneath his father's shadow and stand on equal footing with him as his own Boss once he made a name for himself. Arkady has been working hard at that goal for the last two years, hoping that one day he'll make his father proud...and a helluva lot of money.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;<hr><br>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5RV0pwYkdsMGFXVnouMAAAAAAAAA,,/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br>Talents: <br><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Tactical Mindset</li><li>Business</li><li>Subterfuge</li><li>Leadership</li></ul><br>Skills: <br><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Martial Arts[MMA, Systema, Sambo]</li><li>Marksmanship[He has trained in every manner of gun religiously and is one of the best trigger men in the Bratva]</li><li>Parkour</li><li>Management[He not only keeps all his men in line and on the job, he personally knows lawmen, commissioners, etc... and whose palms he needs to grease to keep his business running smoothly]</li></ul><br>Power: <br><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Animal Imitation: Whether subconsciously, or by a willing thought, Arkady can selectively or entirely gain the natural ability of any creature in the animal kingdom as a super power. While this is unknown at the time, he taps into the "Animalus Field", which is a unique energy field that permeates the universe and connects to every animal and micro-organism. This power makes it so he simply "knows" about whatever animal he is channeling. Although he doesn't wholly change when he uses his powers, certain aspects of his body are altered during their use. If he uses night vision, his eyes will turn into that of a cat or owl for example. He grows claws and fangs when channeling carnivores, and his muscles bulge when he is channeling strong creatures, while his height and weight can change if he channels larger creatures.&nbsp; </li><li>Animal Communication: Due to his connection to the Animalus Field, Chimera can speak to animals, although he can't command them. He and the animal he's talking to will understand each other even better if he channels that species, and he can sometimes exert control by dominating them just like in nature, but it's often easier to just ask for help. If he "speaks", he sounds just like the species he is talking to, although he can use telepathic communication as well. </li><li>Subconscious Reactionary Evolution: An extremely upgraded version of the "Fight or Flight" response inherent in all wild animals. If Arkady is unable to react to stimulus or danger for some reason, his body will often react on it's own, granting him an ability that would help him survive the situation, or forcing him to run if it feels he will be harmed or killed should he try to stay. It also works as a sort of sixth sense, allowing him to notice when things around him aren't as they seem or more dangerous than they appear, similar to how animals can predict disasters and storms before they happen.</li><li>Chimera Mode: While he usually only channels a single ability or multiple abilities from a single animal, Arkady can also use multiple abilities from different animals at the same time. This is almost always a subconscious thing when he's emotionally distressed or in a bad situation. He can actively use this power, but doesn't often as it places far more strain on him than normal. When he's in his chimera form, he appears far more bestial than normal. His skin turns a dark, bluish-gray, his eyes turn pitch black, and he grows claws and razor sharp fangs. His strength, speed, durability, etc... are all enhanced in this form. Chimera Mode is only activated when using at least 4 different animal abilities at once.</li></ul><br>Advantages: With his powers, Arkady has an extremely versatile set of powers at his disposal for almost any situation. His enhanced senses make it extremely difficult to lie to him, or hide from him, or even get away from him if he's chasing you. Aside from small cues, it's almost impossible to figure out exactly what his power is just from looking at him. <br>Disadvantages: Sometimes the primal instincts of the creatures he channels are so incredibly strong, they can affect his temperament and reasoning skills. He actually has to fight the instincts for control on occasion. He also gains the weaknesses of the animal he is imitating, so for example, an extremely loud sound while using enhanced hearing would be painful and debilitating. Using his powers tends to make him ravenous, so he has to keep large amounts of food ready to refill his energy(thankfully he doesn't gain any weight).&nbsp; <br><br>Weapon(s): Being a Bratva Boss, he has free access to a small arsenal of military-grade and black market weapons should he require them. He usually keeps an FN 5.7 on his person, and a kurambit hidden in his boot at all times.<br>Gear: He doesn't need much gear as his powers provide essentially everything he needs from surveillance to weaponry. <br><br>Connections: <br>Ivan Púshkin[Chase Kostan] - His younger cousin, son of his deceased Uncle Sacha. As Arkady is the Pakhan(Boss) of the Meteor City branch of the Presnenskykaya Bratva, he signs off on the more important activities Ivan undertakes within the organization and personally signs his paychecks.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Meteor City 2050 [Character Thread]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Lexi Pet</strong> on <strong>30-09-2020, 21:57:43</strong>
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				<hr>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5UR1ZuWVd3Z1NXNW1iM0p0WVhScGIyNCwuMAAA/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br><div class="floatright">(https://i.imgur.com/Y5NfLQ0.jpg)(https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/powerlisting/images/0/0c/InfestedKerrigan.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20111128114826)<br><br><strong>Face Claim:</strong>Karen Fukuhara<br>Legal Name: Unknown<br>Alias: Sakura Ito<br>Nickname(s): Cloud 69 Killer<br>Villain Name: None yet<br>Age: 24 (True age unknown)<br>Date of Birth: 31, October 2026; <em>Scorpio</em><br>Gender: Female (True gender unknown)<br>Sexuality: Bi <br>Occupation: Photographer<br>Rank: Sierra<br>Affiliation: None yet<br><br>Place of Birth: Seattle Washington (True birthplace unknown)<br>Ethnicity: Asian<br>Citizenship(s): USA<br>Current Residence: Cheap Apartment<br>Education: Bachelors degree<br>Wealth: dirt poor. <hr><br>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5VR2g1YzJsallXd2dSR1Z6WTNKcGNIUnBiMjQsLjAAAA,,/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br>Height: 5'2<br>Weight: 102<br>Hair Color: Dark brown<br>Eye Color: Light brown<br>Complexion: Ivory White<br>Physique: Athletic (variable)<br>General Description: Her clothing is as versatile as her imagination allows it to be. <br>Costume: not yet <hr><br>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5VM1J2Y25rLC4wAAAAAA,,/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br>Personality: Sakura's personality is hard to nail down, for herself more than anyone. When alone, she is a quiet dreamer. Wishing for better things and imagining the possibilities. She is somber, introspective and highly intuitive. Sakura enjoys company, and being host to people. More than anything she desires to be accepted, loved and understand. She has a deep seeded need to be validated, and feels horribly isolated from everyone. She can be sweet, empathetic, and caring to her friends and companions. Sakura enjoys cynical humor, and love to smile and laugh. She misses the good old days when she could just have fun, and be like everyone else. Gatherings, soccer, anything that makes her feel normal and connected to people around her are things she loves to be apart of. <br><br>At the same time, she has a difficult time seeing humans as more than a sack of meat that she could easily reproduce, or kill. She envies people with an identity, and a life that they call there own. Everything Sakura does feels like a copy, making her feel less and less human. There is apart of her that sees herself as more, far more than everyone else. She sees the potential, and wonders if she isn't destined to do something with her curse or gift. She is intelligent, and soulful in her actins and deeds. What she becomes will depend on who she meets, and how they might influence her perspective. She is alone, and greatly desires companionship. And sometimes feels she is simply... better than everyone else. She can alter her brain chemistry at will, taking drugs, sex and watching movies can help suffocate her darker thoughts. But... she can feel a pressure building. She is the apotheosis of human evolution, the apex of the next step in humanities history. Morality could be what She says it is... she doesn't have listen to anyone, anymore. <br><br>Sakura is racked with guilt and shame for what she is, what she has done, and what she feels herself become. Part of her wants to stop... and go back to how she used t be. The other wants to dive in... and see what she can truly become. What happens to her remains to be seen.<br><br><br>Likes: Reading, Eating, being others,&nbsp; using her powers, social interactions<br>Dislikes: Being looked down on, feeling alone <br>Psychological Quirks: Multiple personalities, severe emotional instability, manic/depressive, constant identity crisis<br><br>Backstory: Sakura's earliest memory was simply waking up on a bed in a cheap apartment in the middle of downtown Meteor city. Though she didn't know who she was, where she was, or what was happening to her, she felt strangely calm. On the table was a small pile of objects. A passport, license and a detailed journal. All these objects were about a girl named Sakura Ito, and she quickly discovered that she looked exactly like her. And when she walked around her complex people treated her as though they knew her, as though they had always known her. She did the only thing she could think to do, and went with it. <br><br>She told her parents about the sudden memory loss, and was taken to see a doctor and psychiatrist to discover what had happened to her. There was no medical explanation for it, her blood work, her body, everything was completely normal. She was diagnosed with Transient global amnesia, and she was told that someday her memories would return. They did not. She only had... feint dreams of fractured memories, a jigsaw puzzle of random discombobulated moments that meant nothing to her. Oddly, she looked different in all these dreams. Even more, she found that she would speak in accents and have entire personality shifts weekly. And all the while... this body, never felt like it belonged to her, like something was wrong. Ultimately it was all attributed to her amnesia, and she took what medication that was given to her. <br><br>Over the years she lost contact with her old friends, and saw her family less and less. They just all.... treated her strangely, like she was acting the way she was supposed be acting. At any rate she made a new life. One night, a night that would change the course of Sakura forever, she and her friends went to a dance club called Cloud 69. She didn't normally go to dance clubs, but her friends had convinced her this time. Everything was going fine, she was drinking drinks, dancing with hotties and having fun with her friends. Until she felt sleepy, and a large man shoved her into the corner of the club. She new what was happening and tried to call for help, but she was tired and it was hard to move her body. As he was advancing on her, her heart pounded, fear shot through her body, she panicked. She didn't want this. She wouldn't let this happen. What happened next was a blurr.<br><br>From her back formed razor bony protrusions, her fingers elongated into metallic blades and in her rage she eviscerated the man beyond recognition, pieces of him splattered across the dance floor. There were screams... and to her horror, she lurched forward into the crowd as her form bent and warped into more blades and claws, strings of muscle and sinew wrapping around her body, marring and killing without cause or purpose. It was like a switch had been flipped, and something deep down inside had been unleashed. She killed 12 people in less than twenty seconds before returning to herself. Only... she wasn't herself, she was the man she had killed. <br><br>She ran home that night, with a piece of her dying forever. It didn't take her long to look into the mirror, and begin to shuffle her face and body into the people she knew, into strange twisted visages that would haunt a person forever. She was a shape shifter, she was no one and everyone. This revelation splintered her mind. who could tell if she was Sakura... if or what she was at all. Identity her life, it was all... a mimicry. Nothing was real. She started wearing faces of those around her. Making her skin dance into whatever form she felt like, into anyone she envied.&nbsp; She learned that she would have to eat an excessive amount of food after transforming into someone, one of the side effects of prolonged transformation was heavy energy expenditure. She could ruin your life with a word, break any relationship, hell.... she could start a war if she felt like it. To her horror, she couldn't help but enjoy this new found ability, quickly becoming addicted to the feeling of being able to skin dance into anyone. She hated herself for what she did, but found that she was becoming more and more disassociated with her feelings, they could just be apart of the mimicry too right?<br><br>A pit of sorrow, guilt, pride and hate grew inside of her. She envied the normal people, their identities...with their singular lives. But at the same time, she pitied them. So fragile, so easily replicable. Like ants on an ant hill. Sakura didn't know what she would do now. She fought between turning herself in as the monster she was and wanting to test herself, and see how much more she could become. More than human, better than human. Something more like a god.<br><hr><br>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5RV0pwYkdsMGFXVnouMAAAAAAAAA,,/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br>Talents: <br><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Social Intelligence- It is incredibly easy for Sakura to accurately read other peoples body language, and tone of voice</li><li>Adaptability- It is easy for her to shift herself based on what's happening around her</li><li>Creativity- she is a spring of unorthodox ideas</li><li>Learner- she has a thirst to know and is willing to do what it takes to learn her interests</li></ul><br>Skills:<br><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Anatomy Degree</li><li>Photography</li><li>Philosophy Expert</li><li>Psychology Expert</li></ul><br>Power: <br><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Perfect Mimic: Sakura can shapeshift her form, transforming and reshaping herself down to their genetic and cellular structure. The more she can see of her intended target the more accurate it will become, even the clothing is imitated. If she is able to get the DNA of her target through touch or taste, she can selectively reproduce them to genetic and biological perfection; even as much to mimic their nature based personality proclivity and neural pathways in their brain. She cannot copy memories and can only maintain mimicked form for a limited time, lest she lose her "true" form</li><li>Living Weapon: By severely rewriting her anatomical structure, Sakura is able to utilize shapeshifting with physical combat for attack, defense, movement and distraction, forming weaponry and additional appendages from her body. She cannot mimic guns or machine based devices.</li><li>Reform: Despite feeling all the mental and physical pain associated with her injuries, she is able to survive catastrophic damage from attacks by reforming her body. The largest piece of her body becomes the catalyst of regrowth</li><li>Awakened Form: Sakura's body becomes the monster that haunts her in the back of her mind. It is entirely made of compressed bone, folded muscles and living blades, making her extremely lethal and hard to kill. The more she understands her physiology, the more she can shift this form.</li></ul><br>Advantages: Has lethal offensive and defensive abilities, as well as options for intrigue&nbsp; <br>Disadvantages: No mental protection, mentally unstable, cannot resist temperature based attacks, requires an excessive amount of food and sleep to recover after using these abilities<br><br>Weapon(s): No Weapon training<br>Gear: No inordinate gear<br><br>Connections: None yet</div>
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				Title: <strong>Re: Meteor City 2050 [Character Thread]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>Silim</strong> on <strong>03-10-2020, 14:42:48</strong>
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				<hr>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5UR1ZuWVd3Z1NXNW1iM0p0WVhScGIyNCwuMAAA/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br><div class="floatright">(https://i.imgur.com/QCq9oa0.jpg)(https://i.imgur.com/ol4MHWn.png)<br><strong>Face Claim:</strong> Jack Black</div>Legal Name: Charles Sherwin<br>Alias: N/A<br>Nickname(s): Stage Magician, Light Mage, Oh god not him again<br>Villain Name: Lord Aether<br>Age: 30<br>Date of Birth: 1st of January 2020 [Capricorn]<br>Gender: Male<br>Sexuality: Heterosexual<br>Occupation: Failing Stage Magician<br>Rank: Bravo<br>Affiliation: None<br><br>Place of Birth: NYC, USA<br>Ethnicity: Caucasian<br>Citizenship(s): US Citizen<br>Current Residence: Small, run down apartment<br>Education: Highschool dropout<br>Wealth: Lower class (until the bank robberies start) <hr><br>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5VR2g1YzJsallXd2dSR1Z6WTNKcGNIUnBiMjQsLjAAAA,,/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br>Height: 5'6"<br>Weight: 170 lbs<br>Hair Color: Black<br>Eye Color: Brown normally, silver when using powers<br>Complexion: White, slight tan<br>Physique: Slightly overweight and pudgy<br>General Description: Charles is a jovial man in appearance, often smiling or grinning, with an open, inviting bearing and demeanor, but those don't quite compensate usually for people not to notice first that he's quite short, a bit overweight, and doesn't seem to be able to groom his beard a lot (which grows in record speeds without any supernatural help). He keeps his hair at a decent length, covering most of his ears, while his clothing style is about as unassuming as you can get, though they often look either cheap or second hand.<br>Costume: He uses his old stage magician outfit as his costume - a white suit and pants with a black dress shirt, which has white buttons, and a white bow tie. He also adds a white top hat and a larger domino mask that hides most of his upper face and nose, styled like the mask of the phantom of the opera play. His long overcoat jacket and flair for the dramatic can look great in the wind and get caught on anything remotely annoying in equal measure.<hr><br>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5VM1J2Y25rLC4wAAAAAA,,/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br>Personality: In one word: <strong>Loud</strong>. Some might even say obnoxious, though he resents the remark. He does everything with 'flair', the whole world his (not very appreciative) stage. He has a bit of a jealous streak and feels the sting of rejection by a boring world harshly enough to turn to villainy to feel better about his underappreciated genius and true potential.<br>Likes: Applause for a good show.<br>The finer things in life, especially food and drink.<br>Money in general, no matter what he'll spend (waste) it on.<br>Dislikes: Killing. He's a villain that brings a show, and what show has nobody to tell about it after?<br>Senseless destruction. Blowing up a monument to your rival has meaning, bombing the statue of liberty has too, not so much breaking every fountain in town.<br>Humorless people, be they villain, hero or just normal people.<br>Skeptics that cannot appreciate a good trick.<br>Others getting more attention than himself.<br>Comments about his weight or anyone not appreciating his "costume".<br>Psychological Quirks: Often snaps his fingers to draw attention to himself when he's about to perform something 'dramatic', or simply out of habit more quietly. Also cannot help himself from saying "It's showtime" quite often before doing anything related to his stage magic or actual powers.<br><br>Backstory: A story as old as showbiz - a poor kid from NYC, dropping out of school to follow his passion he has amazing talent for, and becomes a grand, household name for generations to come. Easy, right? Well, not so much if your passion is stage magic, a field of entertainment that has been waning for generations. As a child, Charles was always a trickster, and learned enough parlor tricks to dazzle anyone that he tried them on - even developing his first own ones abusing mirrors and light. And he stubbornly followed that passion, leaving New York City to live in a small apartment in Meteor City and play small shows there until he found a real agent and made it big.<br><br>Years went by, and he never did make it big. Struggling by via small shows, children's birthday parties and sometimes, convenience store shifts instead of stage magic, Charles became angrier and angrier at a world refusing to acknowledge his amazing genius! He was the light in the darkness of mundanity why could nobody see that? Little did he know that the radiation remnants of the old meteor would hear his thoughts, and listen.<br><br>The awakening of his powers happened when one of his mirror tricks to appear "invisible" on stage failed... Only for his panic and will to refract light around himself. Amazed by his newfound power, he tried incorporating it into his shows to become a great star, but still he wasn't granted the instant, amazing gratification he had earned! So he did the only logical thing, really. He put on a white stage magician's outfit, refitted an old theater mask, and became the greatest showman of the modern day, ready to play the world as his stage: <strong>Lord Aether.</strong><hr><br>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5RV0pwYkdsMGFXVnouMAAAAAAAAA,,/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br>Talents: These are not related to your supernatural ability. However, they could come from it such as if you get a singing ability or your superpower has made you a better dancer. These are your human talents. Cooking, musician, singing, dancing, organizing, arts and crafts, painter, etc. You only get four because we do not want any Mary Sues or Gary Stews in this game.<br><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Dexterous Hands - His fingers are fast, precise and agile, as are his hands in general. They're also incredibly steady even under stress and strain.</li><li>Adaptability - When things don't go the way they should, he has always been able to quickly realign his plans.</li><li>Eye For Detail - He picks up on the slightest little details about everything, from a sports game to someone's outfit.</li><li>Charming - At heart, he's an actor and entertainer, and has always been one. A suave smirk or smile, a rose pulled from his coat, they're all enhanced by a good natural charm.</li></ul><br>Skills:<br><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Magic Tricks - He was a stage magician before he was a supervillain, and still has the incredibly dexterous and quick fingers from that job. And the rabbit.</li><li>Planning - To plan a show or to plan a heist is basically the same thing, just with more bullets, usually.</li><li>Fencing - It has been years since he really practiced, but he <em>was</em> on a fencing team once.</li><li>Showmanship - Even if you don't want to, Charles has a way of making you look at him and his antics.</li></ul><br>Power: Light Manipulation<br><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Illusions: Aether can create nearly perfect visual illusions, creating photons and lightwaves to simulate nearly any image he can think of. As his illusions are purely made out of light, they cannot create sound or feel real to the touch. They can, however, move as he directs, and wink out of existence whenever he wishes.</li><li>Light Refraction: Instead of creating new images, Aether twists existing light to manipulate visuals. He can make himself virtually invisible to any normal sight or camera, and do the same for anyone else he focused his powers on, though he generally has trouble keeping the concentration up for long to keep more than himself from sight. As he can refract all types of light and photons, he can also pass right through alarm lasers and the like. However, as his power only affects light particles, he cannot become invisible towards things such as thermal vision, though light enhancing night vision won't work.</li><li>Light Transformation: Aether cannot maintain this power for long, but by utilizing it, he transforms his material body - or parts of it - into 'solid light', which he can still manipulate and utilize. This solid light can take on anomalous properties, as it gives off visible photons, yet also contains massive power in place - he can make his hand into a cutting blade of elongated light, for example. He can also turn his entire body into living, "solid" light, which allows him to move at incredible speed in single directions, though he cannot reach the actual speed of light as doing so would disperse his solid light body and kill him. Transforming fully takes a lot of energy in either case, thus making any movement at light-speed a last resort he cannot fully control as his mind isn't able to process information any faster. By transforming only part of his legs, he can fly, though only for short bursts and distances. </li><li>Light Projection: Aether's strongest power application that he usually refuses to utilize, for it lacks any subtlety and showmanship, being an expression of brute strength. By projecting 'solid light' from his body, he can create energy blasts of incredible potential. Working like high-energy destructive waves, these can be as simple as a cutting laser or as explosive as a collective photon gun that creates a near-nuclear explosion on a small scale. The potential for his power when he isn't holding back at all could potentially devastate a city with multiple shots.</li></ul><br>Advantages: Light Manipulation has incredible scaling potential due to the energy it represents. Each of his powers can go from a minor effect to something that is truly awe-inspiring, mostly even just by manipulating more existing light. So long as the environment is very light-filled, even Light Projection doesn't take as much energy, as he can simply condense that light into his powers instead. During a midsummer day with clear skies - or among the neon signs of Las Vegas - his powers become incredibly dangerous. However, as he dislikes direct conflict, his greatest advantage is all the tricks he can play on the mind via twisting images, illusions and disappearing right before someone's eyes.<br>Disadvantages: While powers as intense as Aether's don't technically fully follow conversion of mass, they still do to <em>some</em> extent. He burns massive amounts of energy when he utilizes his higher powers, making him easily tired and not easily replenished, needing a lot of food compared to any ordinary supervillain. His powers are weaker in areas with lower natural light, as he cannot take in any light then to enhance and make his own creations any easier, and in complete darkness, his power is utterly pitiful. During an overcast new moon night with lots of rain, he's less dangerous than a stray cat. Also, while his powers vary in speed from "laser" to "fast solid light projectiles", his mind is human - he cannot react to what he cannot think about yet. Maintaining his powers requires a lot of focus and concentration, the loss of which can cause backlashes that might even injure him. Extensive manipulations and releases of power also need 'conducting' via gestures and hand movements.<br><br>Weapon(s): None<br>Gear: Parlor trick items - decks of cards, colorful scarves, bouquets of roses, sometimes a bunny. Where does he keep those wonderful surprises? Well, that would spoil the art of the stage magician, my dear.<br><br>Connections: You can list below any character connections you make.<br><br>Chase Kostan - It can be hard to find someone that appreciates the 'art' in the whole 'art of villainy' shtick, and with Arsène, Aether has found a bit of a kindred spirit. They're now planning their first big show together - a daring heist.
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				Title: <strong>Re: Meteor City 2050 [Character Thread]</strong><br>
				Post by: <strong>MetroFallout</strong> on <strong>07-11-2020, 07:09:10</strong>
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				<hr>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5UR1ZuWVd3Z1NXNW1iM0p0WVhScGIyNCwuMAAA/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br><div class="floatright">(https://m.media-amazon.com/images/M/MV5BZjkwYTE0MjItNDE0ZC00ZjAzLTk1NTctZTQ4NDFiZWEwMDNjXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyMjA0MDAwNDY@._V1_SY1000_CR0,0,666,1000_AL_.jpg)(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/400892188915007489/764337440147767326/Full_Body_1.jpg)<br><strong>Face Claim:</strong> Uriel del Toro </div>Legal Name: Ret. CDR. Julio Basilio Rodríguez<br>Alias: Jules Roderick<br>Nickname(s): El Commandante, El Jefe, <br>Hero Name: <br>Age: 29<br>Date of Birth: 14th February 2020; <em>Aquarius</em><br>Gender: Male<br>Sexuality: Heterosexual<br>Occupation: Gunstore co-owner, Firearms/Tactical Instructor, MCPD SWAT trainer, Retired Navy SEAL/DEVGRU Operator<br>Rank: Delta<br>Affiliation: <br><br>Place of Birth: Agua Fria, Arizona<br>Ethnicity: Half Mexican, Half Cuban<br>Citizenship(s): American<br>Current Residence: House with 2 car garage in an average suburb<br>Education: Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering from the Naval Academy<br>Wealth: Middle class <br><hr><br>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5VR2g1YzJsallXd2dSR1Z6WTNKcGNIUnBiMjQsLjAAAA,,/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br>Height: 6’0”<br>Weight: variable, build equivalent to 200 lbs but typically weighs more<br>Hair Color: Brown<br>Eye Color: Brown<br>Complexion: Tanned<br>Physique: Athletic<br>General Description: Being that Julio is a recently retired DEVGRU operator and spent some time as a Tier One Operator, he had kept up the habits that maintained his physique even after he had received an honourable discharge upon completing his service terms out of a sense of familiarity. Clothing-wise, he’s typically found wearing whatever he feels is the most comfortable for the occasion. He doesn’t feel the need to show his physique off so he’s most likely to be found wearing a t-shirt and jeans. No matter what casual clothing he’s wearing at the time, he tends to have his self-made and machined full-size 1911 pistol with custom barrel and slide porting chambered in .45 Super in a concealed carry holster. <br><br>Costume: In order to take full advantage of his ability, Julio wears a dark grey sealed CBRN-rated undersuit made with kevlar layer sewn in which includes an internal temperature regulating layer that has the ability to keep him warm or cool and an external temperature regulating layer controlled by a second thermostat programmed to match ambient temperature. This undersuit can be paired with a balaclava to be worn under a sealed CBRN-rated helmet and connected to an internal life support system. In order to remain mission-flexible, the undersuit is designed to accept additional modules and padded armor plating or armored pads.<br>&nbsp;<br><hr><br>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5VM1J2Y25rLC4wAAAAAA,,/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br>Personality: Perhaps counter-intuitively for someone with his skill set, service history and rank, Julio has a very relaxed demeanor. This was a resurgence of his pre-Naval Academy personality and deliberate pushback against potentially getting into too dark a place from the pressure he experienced during his SEALs training immediately after graduation from the Naval Academy. Do not mistake his relaxed demeanor for unprofessional conduct however. When he’s on the job training SWAT officers, even if he may not be the type to angrily shout at the people he’s training, he’s still the perfectionistic taskmaster-type who believes fervently in the age old belief that the more one sweats in training, the less they bleed in combat. This is especially relevant in SWAT because the ones who bleed may not necessarily even be the officer in question, it could be a civilian or the perpetrator. This goes against the idea that SWAT is an organization meant to save lives and Julio takes that very seriously.<br>Likes: Driving, Off-roading, Camping, Sports Shooting, Cooking<br>Dislikes: Stolen Valour, Littering, Illegal Use of Public Space, Bad Parking, Government Spooks<br>Psychological Quirks: Despite being more or less well adjusted after leaving the Navy, Julio is rather sensitive to improperly disposed trash, unattended luggage, goods and vehicles. Those things tended to be bits of cover that either hide surveillance equipment, booby-trapped proximity explosives or remotely detonated explosives in his experience. He would know about those because in his previous line of work, he had to deal with both sides of that coin.<br><br>Backstory: Born to a Mexican American father and a Cuban American mother, Julio’s born into a family where the military’s held in high regard. His father was an Army Ranger and his mother was a Surface Warfare Officer in the Navy. With that sort of lineage that he could draw upon, it would’ve seemed like a given that Julio would eventually join the military too in his parents' footsteps.<br><br>This almost did not come to pass as his father was dead set on not letting Julio enlist. When asked why, the elder Rodríguez simply told him that he and his mother served the country with the specific expectation that Julio wouldn’t have to do the same since they were of the opinion that between them, they had served the country enough that Julio did not have to. Unbeknownst to them however, Julio found a loophole in his mid-teens and proceeded to work extra hard in secret towards achieving his goal of attending the Naval Academy with the full knowledge studying there came with the responsibility of having to serve his country in the Navy or one of the other branches.<br><br>When it came time for him to leave Arizona for Maryland, Julio finally told his parents that he was going to the Naval Academy for his college education and what that entailed. While his parents were surprised and rather upset, they were also somewhat proud that even if he intentionally disobeyed them, he still did it with such conviction, in such a way that left them completely unable to object and alter his course. <br><br>To commemorate Julio leaving for the Naval Academy at age 17 with an early high school graduation, his parents gave him a polished, red stone pendant that allegedly had a fragment of the Pembrook Meteor in it. Little did they know that it was a legit piece of the Meteor that was obtained by a local who had hacked off a chunk of the meteor before the government swooped in to secure it. Said local kept his chunk and broke it up into smaller pieces before polishing them up with the intent to sell them as genuine meteor memorabilia. As it turns out, the genuine article easily got lost in the sea of fakes and once the hype around the meteor impact died down, the pendant that eventually came into Julio’s possession simply became a pretty red stone pendant that went under the radar of those who might try to seek it intentionally while he got it by sheer happenstance in a rather ironic turn of events. <br><br>In the four years that he wore his pendant while in the Naval Academy, his powers slowly developed without his noticing it. It was only after he had passed through his Navy SEALs training at age 22 that he had found out about his ability by accident during a hostage rescue mission. In that fateful mission, Julio took a solid round from an enemy that was rated to punch through his vest and was supposed to have enough energy in it to keep going and kill him. Not only did the round not kill him, the round flattened itself against his skin after being slowed down by an unusually dense amount of ballistic polymer fibres and ceramic plates at the point of impact. When he cross-checked the gear of his troop and found the discrepancy to his vest to be vexing, he tried to get to the bottom of how he managed to survive. <br><br>It took Julio until the end of his time as a SEAL and DEVGRU operator testing whenever he could spare the time and personal budget to do so before he figured out what was going on and the extent of his ability. During the 6 years since that mission he had learned in bits and pieces how his ability worked and worked out that the source of his power was in his pendant. With this knowledge, he had figured that it was his time to leave the military since he had paid his dues to his country.<br><br>Once he left, Julio reconnected with his family and tried to figure out what to do with the rest of his life before he decided upon settling down in Meteor City. He figured that he would at least be able to get a better idea as to what he could do while making use of his training and experience. To that end, he decided to get into the business of opening a gunshop with some associates that he had kept in contact with who were living in the city and applied for a job as a SWAT trainer for MCPD, correctly anticipating that they would probably want additional trainers for the city’s police force.<br><br><hr><br>(https://txt-dynamic.static.1001fonts.net/txt/dHRmLjMyLjAwMDAwMC5RV0pwYkdsMGFXVnouMAAAAAAAAA,,/comic-balloon-new.regular.png)<br>Talents: <br><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Home cooking</li><li>Gunsmith</li><li>Mechanical Work</li><li>Hunting</li></ul><br>Skills: <br><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Former Tier One Special Operations Operator: Being that he’s a recently retired DEVGRU Operator and is currently a SWAT trainer, Julio is well-versed in the special tactics that are in vogue in Military and Law Enforcement circles and has trained in the use of a variety of firearms, explosives.</li><li>Close Quarters Combat: From his time in DEVGRU, Julio had trained in hand-to-hand combat, unarmed and otherwise in multiple styles, most notably Sambo, Jeet Kune Do and Wing Chun. He also has experience in orthodox boxing.</li><li>All-terrain Driving: Julio has experience as a getaway driver in multiple operations that he had undertaken with DEVGRU with a multitude of captured enemy vehicles under hostile conditions.</li><li>SEa Air and Land: As a former Navy SEAL and DEVGRU operator, Julio is fully certified and trained in HALO and HAHO jumps, general parachuting, diving and the use of Fulton Recovery Devices.</li></ul><br>Power: &nbsp;Density Manipulation &nbsp;(https://powerlisting.fandom.com/wiki/Density_Manipulation)<br><ul class="bbc_list"><li>Enhanced Physiology: Julio’s control over density allows him to have more muscular and bone mass for the same amount of bulk as well as skin that is more resistant to tearing, resulting in enhanced strength and overall durability.</li><li>Superior Vertical Mobility: Due to a combination of Julio’s increased muscular strength and ability to modulate his own density, he’s able to jump significantly higher than a normal human being and fall from a greater height without hurting himself.</li><li>Air Shield: By greatly increasing the density of air around something he means to protect from physical projectiles, Julio can prevent the projectiles from impacting against their intended targets by weaponizing air resistance.</li><li>Contactless Density Control: Julio is able to control the density of an object that he concentrates on without needing to touch it. To give a use case example, he is able to control the density of a bullet that he fires at a target with the express purpose of increasing the kinetic energy of the projectile at point of impact. Conversely, Julio is also able to reduce the lethality of falling objects by reducing the kinetic energy of an object via reducing the density of the object.</li></ul><br>Advantages: Julio deals primarily in manipulation of kinetic energy via the use of density changes. Changes in density also has the effect of making materials stronger or weaker.<br>Disadvantages: Julio has a complete inability to deal with energy weapons without the use of ablative-material. The only way he could defend against such attacks would be by making the intended sacrificial layer denser and more protective.<br><br>Weapon(s): Julio has a veritable arsenal that he maintains but typically defaults to some tried and tested designs that are modernized with newer manufacturing techniques and materials.<br><br>These include but are not limited to: <br><br>His custom full-sized, single-stack 1911 in .45 Super with adjustable tritium sights, bevelled magazine well, slide and barrel porting which serves as his everyday concealed carry<br><br>His fifty-round capacity select-fire AR-57 10.5 inch barreled carbine in 5.7x28mm FN with 10.5 inch barrel with quick detach suppressor, Hera Arms CQR stock and foregrip plus a variety of optics options<br><br>Gear: <br><br>Mk.51 Physical-Augmentation Combat Hazard Suit - The Mk.51 PACHS is the standard combat uniform used by Special Mission Units under Joint Special Operations Command in 2045. It is a CBRN-rated, sealed dry suit that carries a 15-minute life support system by default, an external and internal thermal regulation system, a ballistic fibre layer suspended in shear-thickening fluid and contains a piezoelectric artificial muscle fibre layer powered by an onboard capacitor that is charged by the user’s movements. This piezoelectric artificial muscle fibre layer powers the onboard systems as well as provides physical strength augmentation by a factor of 2 but does not offer additional resistance to water pressure when diving. <br><br>The Mk.51 PACHS is always worn with a compatible sealed combat helmet co-developed alongside it in different configurations for different combat roles. Whatever the configuration, the helmet always includes an integrated communications suite, integrated augmented reality visor overlay, mission camera, voice recognition software for use in conjunction with personalized commands for suit feature activation and a set of flashlights. <br><br>The suit includes mounting points for other modules and components of DARPA’s Next Generation Asymmetric Warfighter “Spartacus” program such as the Nemean Modular Up-Armored Plating System (MUPS), the Wraith Stealth Camouflage System, the Daedalus Parafoil, the Athena Tactical Ruggedized Wristpad Dock, the Atlas Light Automatic Crew-Served Weapon Load Bearing Field Pack and the Kangaroo Modular Equipment Stowage Harness (MESH).<br><br>The Nemean MUPS comes in a multitude of variants but the standard mounting points for titanium alloy plating pieces are on the back of the hand, the forearms, the biceps, the thighs, the calves, the knees, the feet, the upper torso clamshell that covers up the front and the back and the crotch guard. When combined with the shear-thickening fluid-suspended ballistic fibre layer of the Mk.51 PACHS, the armor plating can provide its user with NIJ Type IV protection.<br><br>The Wraith Stealth Camouflage System is a device that uses current run through metamaterials to project a deflection field that diverts electromagnetic waves in the visual spectrum around the user for a short period of time of about 10 seconds before the capacitor needs to be recharged.<br><br>The Daedalus Parafoil consists of an aerodynamic rigid shell that holds a standard-issue parafoil with a quick detach in case of entanglement. The shell can be used for additional equipment storage after landing or discarded for matters of weight reduction.<br><br>The Athena Tactical Ruggedized Wristpad Dock is a relatively simple addition but it is still very important to JSOC’s Special Mission Unit Operators. It is an armored docking point for the standard, approved commercially-available portable personal computer solutions that is mounted on the Nemean forearm plate that the operator chooses to place it on. Typically the Wristpad Dock is worn on the left arm.<br><br>The Atlas Light Automatic Crew-Served Weapon Load Bearing Field Pack is compatible with the Daedalus Parafoil as long as the parafoil shell is mounted on the field pack itself. The field pack allows the operator to carry an extra long continuous belt of ammunition for their belt-fed general purpose machine gun or squad automatic weapon far beyond the normal transportable box magazines that hold 100 round to 200 round belts.<br><br>The Kangaroo Modular Equipment Stowage Harness allows the operator to mount clips, holsters and sheaths for weapons and ammunition in loose-round form or magazines, soft pouches for general purpose storage and hard cases for more fragile materials that need to be protected either on the Mk.51 PACHS or the Nemean MUPS plates.<br><br>Connections:<br>
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