I've grown to like Bucky as Captain America quite a bit lately. I still love Steve Rodgers' Cap and always will but to be honest, I wish they'd have kept him dead. I have the same issue with Batman. I wanted to see Dick as Batman from here on but we all knew it wouldn't happen...
Anyway here is the CAD I think best represents Bucky's Cap. I'd post one for Steve but I think Wildknight already has a great CAD for him in WK's archive.
Captain America: James Bucky Barns
5'9"
260 lbs
Brown Eyes
Brown Hair
Abilities
Intelligence: 3
Strength: 4
Agility: 3
Speed: 3
Durability: 4
Actions
Close Combat: 7 (Strength Bonus and Weapon Modifier)
-X2 Damage or Area Effect
-Efficient
-Judo
-Kickboxing
-Hand-to-Hand
-Trained by Captain America (Steve Rodgers)
-American Military
-Soviet Military
-Short Blades
Ranged Combat: 7
-Shield Throwing
-Firearms
-Sniping
-Military Grade Weapons
-Throwing Knives
-Automatic Rifles
Acrobatics: 4 (Agility Bonus)
Leadership: 4
Black Ops: 7
-Efficient
-Infiltration
-Security Systems
-Silent Movements
-Assassination
-Hiding
-Shadowing
-Scouting
Vehicle Operations: 6
-Any Earth-Based Vehicle
General Knowledge: 4 (Intelligence Bonus)
-War
-History
-Tactics
-Governments
Social Skills: 6
-Russian Culture/Language
-Japanese Language
-French Language
-Cover Identity
-Persuasion
-Interrogation
Modifiers
Wealth 3
Reflexive Dodge +3
Targeting +3
EMP 4 (Emits from Bionic Arm)
Electrical Discharge from Palm of Bionic Arm +3 to Close Combat
Sensor Array: The arm houses different sensors which allow him to pass through security such as metal detectors without setting them off. It can also shield other metallic objects from detection such as firearms and knives.
Equipment
Steel Mesh +2
Captain America's Shield +6
Custom Handgun +2, Armor Penetrating
Combat Knife +2
Now residing in Steve Rogers S.H.I.E.L.D. safe house, he outfitted himself with an alternate version of Cap's costume built by Tony Stark and, carrying his indestructible shield along with other weapons, Barnes quickly reacted against the efforts by the Red Skull and his accomplices to spread panic. Although effective in battle, he had yet to win the support or respect of either the US government or the general public. A number of civilians and costumed adventurers also disapproved of his current wardrobe; especially Clint Barton (Ronin, A.K.A Hawkeye). Despite the negative attention Barnes received, he continued to fight terrorism as Captain America and was often aided by Falcon (Sam Wilson), despite his initial disapproval of him. Together the two fought an A.I.M cell headed by Arnim Zola. The Red Skull did not remain quiet for long. He responded to Barnes' meddling by sending the Grand Director, whose mind had been molded by Doctor Faustus to believe he was Steve Rogers and Captain America after him; James barely survived the confrontation, and was forced by Falcon to retreat. The two investigated the Grand Director's next course of actions after he escaped from the Skull's grasp and was becoming mentally unstable; most of it was hiding and running from detection by A.I.M. and the Red Skull. James was finally recognized by United States government and the public as hero after foiling an assassination attempt on both Republican and Democratic candidates for political debates by Sin, daughter of the Red Skull. He also revamped his relationship with the Black Widow, one of his few remaining friends who is consistently faithful to him. It was not long before he became involved in major conflicts such as an Invasion by extraterrestrial Skrulls along many other superheroes in New York. Wanting to continue to living his predecessor's legacy, James invited Clint Barton and the New Avengers to his safe-house, offering it as their base of operations as well as his own allegiance to their cause.
Although he was reformed, there were still a few officials from both America and other foreign nations who had not all forgotten his past as the Winter Soldier.
Captain America: Reborn
Bucky found out from Sharon that she had not really killed the original Captain America. As explained by Doctor Zola to Osborn, Rogers was trapped in a fixed position of time and space. But since Sharon ruined the machine that was suppose to bring him back, Steve was reliving his own past. Bucky and Black Widow attempted to steal the device from H.A.M.M.E.R, but they were captured. Osborn sent Widow back to Sharon with an ultimatum: either she would turn herself in, as Osborn had implicated her as Rogers' second shooter, or he would kill Bucky. Bucky was then sent into the custody of the Thunderbolts, who told him that he would be inducted into their group once Rogers was brought back. However, Bucky was secretly freed by Ant-Man and then rescued by Falcon.[1]
After a period of reflection, Barnes decide to give up the Captain America identity in favor of the revived Rogers. Before giving up the Captain America mantle, Bucky and the Black Widow decide to fight and throw the shield one last time. Coincidentally that night, Rogers was suited up and ready to fight crime as well until he witnessed Bucky and the Black Widow depart. Rogers decides to peruse the dynamic duo and upon doing so realized that Bucky would be well off as Captain America. A quick battle ensues when Bucky and the Black Widow encounter Mr. Hyde and his henchman. After the two heroes disperse of the henchman, Mr. Hyde attempts to escape until Rogers joins the battle and defeats him. Quickly after, Rogers officially and respectively hands the Captain America mantle over to Bucky giving Bucky his good graces.
