Dharks Spawning Vats...

[Dhark]

Vincent Carmichael was a good cop. He had a loving wife, two-point-five kids, and everything he could possibly want in life. Which made him the type of cop that was nigh impervious to bribery, extortion, or any other colors of shadey business that tends to corrupt such fine upstanding citizens. To his credit, even when his life was threatened, Vincent refused to given in to the temptation.

That steadfast resolve is what made significant enemies on the Force, and would eventually lead to him being framed for a triple homocide.

In the week leading up to the event, Vincent's youngest son (Deacon) had been getting in trouble frequently at school. Apparently the boy had become somewhat of an accompished liar, and had been caught in quite a web of lies that he'd spun to protect a number of his 'bad-egg' friends from getting in trouble.

In hopes of teaching his son the values of Integrity, he took him on a ride-along at work. He wanted to show him that honesty, and hard work, were the only values that mattered. That doing the Right Thing, was better than the wrong thing... even if for what seemed like the Right Reasons.

And so it was, that young Deacon, became sole witness to the Triple Homocide. The only living innocent to witness the threats, to see the deaths, and know in his heart that his father was innocent of the charges laid by his colleagues as they arrested him.

Deacon's testimony was for naught. He was an over-imaginative kid, who had been with his father that day because he'd been making up lies to protect friends~ Of course he'd do the same to save his murderous father. The prosocution claimed that's even why he'd actually chosen to bring Deacon along that day.

Vincent was found guilty, and sentenced.

Outside the courtroom, Deacon was stopped by the cops responsible. They leered at him, and warned him to keep well clear of them or he'd end up like his father.

Angry, hurt, and above all ashamed, Deacon ran from the building. It was storming outside. Heavy downpoors would make visibility difficult on the best of days. Combined with tears and raw emotions, Deke was soon lost on streets he knew well. He vaguely recalled hearing his mothers voice as he ran, but didn't care.

He found himself in an alleyway, curled in a tight ball and sobbing. For how long, he had no idea.

It was the red light that broke his reverie. He looked up. Parked at the allways mouth was a police car, and two dark figures were walking towards him. One was Officer Standish. A face he knew well, a face he'd thought was amongst his fathers best of friends until recent events showed otherwise.

Deke stood up, defiance rising in him like an emotional tidal wave.

With balled fists he took a step forward, his shoes making an odd slurping noise as he moved through the viscous puddles lining the alleyway.

Standish was talking, but Deacon couldn't understand it. He couldn't hear anything above the loud rush of adrenaline and blood pumping through him. He lashed out, and hit Standish. To Deke's surprise the man dropped like a sack of potatoes. A man almost twice his weight, and much taller than he... down for the count.

Standish's partner rushed over, and Deacon dropped low into a sweeping kick motion he barely remembered from the martial arts classes he'd taken in middle school. That guy landed with a thud and splash of his own. He was still conscious though, and now reaching for a weapon. Deacon took off again, bolting now with speed and reserves he didn't understand (but wasn't questioning). He knew with sudden clarity precisely where he was, and the fastest way home.

A letter came in the mail a week later, informing Deke's mother of the incident. Saying that they'd let him walk this time, but next time he pulled a stunt like that~ they'd take him in. Greif or not, situations or not (them of course still claiming the innocense).

Over the next year, a number of changes occurred.

Deke began to notice that he was faster and stronger than he should be. Faster and stronger than he had any right to be. Another run in with Standish occurred, and this time he paid a little more attention to his fist as it connected with the drunken cops jaw~ it was different. Coated in a black material, and looking almost armored. It was amazing! As any young teen so discovering an inhuman ability... he began to experiment. To learn about it. He went to the library, and started doing research. Heroes, Villains.

News clips of one in particular seemed to spark something in him. More than that... the black stuff seemed to react to the videos! A villain, then hero(?), called Venom. Further experiments demonstrated that Deacon could even replicate some of the man's stunts!

As Deke was going through his own changes, so too was the rest of his family. Vincent Jr (Deacon's older brother), who was in college in California, disowned the entire family. Joanna (Deke's mother), who had been a simple high-school educated house-wife, had resulted to turning tricks to keep he household afloat. Deacon's younger sister spent more time at the babysitter's than with the family.

All in all, it was a tragic formula that lent considerable free time and autonomy to young Deacon's newfound abilities... and these abilities began to feed on his desire for Justice. His desire for Vengeance. The results of his research had planted seeds within him...

On his 18th birthday, Deacon withdrew from school (much to his mothers protest). He apologized, but said it was what he needed to do. She did not understand, and their last conversation was not pleasant in the least.

Deacon left. He moved into a flat down-town, and got a job as a janitor at the police station (where he has gone unnoticed, and remained under the radar... slowly gathering evidence and a list of names).

In the mean time, he uses leads found while working, to do vigilante work at night. Such activity offers him a chance to train, and do some good. Media attention has been thankfully sparse, which made it somewhat surprising when he was approached by Heroes For Hire. They seemed to know everything about him to boot. More, even, than he did (given they seemed familiar with the so-called 'infant-symbiote' empowering Deacon's vigilanteism).






ABILITY SCORES Total: 13W

INT 03 (01W)
STR 03 (01W)
AGI 05 (03W)
SPD 03 (01W)
DUR 04 (02W)

ENERGY 15 (03w)
RECHARGE 05 (03W)


ACTIONS Total 06W

Acrobatics 04 (03W)
*Base Cost AN
*Can combine with Close Combat +01

Combat [Close] 02 (01R)
*Base Cost AN
*Basic Self Defense (taught by father)
*Kung Fu

Combat [Ranged] 02 (01R)
*Base Cost AN
*Thrown Objects
*Marksmanship

Social Skills 02 (01R)
*Base Cost AN
*Streetwise [Detroit]
*Teen Culture

Web-Slinging 04 (01W)
*Base Cost AN
*Uses Symbiote Tendrils, cannot use Weapons Morphing while Web-Slinging -01
*Requires Symbiote no discount

Wall Crawling 04 (01W)
*Base Cost AN
*Causes Collatoral Damage -01
*Requires Symbiote no discount


MODIFIERS Total 10W

Toughness 02 (04W)
*Base Cost MN+03
*Negates Armor Penetration +01
*Negates x2 dmg from Firearms/Projectiles +01
*Dependent upon Symbiote coverage -01
(IE if hands and face are left bare, so as to look 'normal' the symbiote's
ability to protect in this manner is nulified until such time as Deke
allows it to fully envelop him again, such as when 'in costume').

Weapons Morphing 02 (06W)
*Base Cost 06W
*MN stones to Combat Actions, doesn't count as weapon modifier
*Requires Symbiote no discount

[Dhark]

Ok then. Sleightly revamped the suit some. Backstory now includes Kristoff's obsession with creating the alter-ego of Thor, having lead to the discovery of an artifact~ A shard of extra-terrestrial metal said to have been a shard from the real Mjolnir (Likely would have been the Archaeological find of the century had it ever made it to the Public Forums. VDT sponsored the dig, and ensured all finds were siezed and hidden away). He spared no expense in having it studied, experimented upon, and finally utilized via a PA Interface Suit. Potent as it is, it's no match for StarkTech's Iron Man... much less Doom's potent armor. It is however potent enough, that Kristoff can himself be the field-leader he considers himself to be (given his status as Financier for The Avengers).

You'll note the new one doesn't have a Hammer. R&D are working on that (IE future LoE and/or money allocations).




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ABILITY SCORES Total: (16W)
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SELF THOR-SUIT
INT 05(03W) SI 06 (02W)
STR 02(02R) STR 04 (01W)
AGI 02(02R) AGI 04 (01W)
SPD 02(02R) SPD 04 (01W)
DUR 03(03W) DUR 04 (03W)

HEALTH 03 HEALTH 04
ENERGY 06 ENERGY 12
RECHARGE 03 RECHARGE 06

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ACTIONS Total: (16W)
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Business Skills 05 (03W)
*Base Cost AN
*Int Bonus

Combat [Close] 03 (01W)
*Base Cost AN
*Str Bonus
*Advanced Self Defense
*Melee Weapons
*Power Armor Combat

Combat [Ranged] 03 (01W)
*Base Cost AN
*Agi Bonus
*Marksmanship
*Thrown Objects/Weapons
*Force Blasts

Staecraft 04 (04W)
*Base Cost AN+02
*As Leadership
*Discount on Wealth
*+01 Situational ifrecipient is an employee of VDT'
*Nobility (Latverian Bastard son of Doom)
*Public Relations
*Politics
*Strategy

Technology 05 (04W)
*Base Cost AN+01
*Int Bonus

PA Blasting 05 (04W)
*Base Cost AN+02
*PA Discount -01
*Flavor [Electrical Energy Shield/Sheath]
*Fly + Unstoppable
*Forcefield x2 AN Defensive stones

PA Mastery of Weather 05 (12W)
*Base Cost AN+Options
*Immunity to Element(s) +01
*Create/Manipulate +01
*Force Blast +01
*May Combine with Close or Ranged Combat +02
*Requires Uru TechnoMagickal Powersource -01
*Notes: Immune to Hydro, Sonic, and Electrical damage/effects.
Creates/Manipulates Weather (Wind, rain, sleet, hail, snow, lightning, thunder, etc)
Force Blast (Wind blasts, Lightning Blasts x2, etc)


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MODIFIERS Total (26W)
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Wealth X (12W)
*Discount from Statecraft -1
*NetWorth Trillionaire
*Monthly Income $10 Billion
*15W Free in At-Start PA Weapons and Modifiers

PA Toughness 05 (09W)
*Base Cost MN+01
*Nullifies Armor Penetration +01
*Nullifies x2 Damage +01

PA Life Support (02W)
*Permanent

PA Self-Repair (06W)
*Accelerated
*Base Cost DN+03
*Heals 01W every other Panel
*Regenerates 03R per 02W per panel

PA Collapsible (01W)

PA Exclusivity (01W)

PA Sensors 1 (01W)
*Darkvision
*InfraRed
*Telescopic

PA Uru Shard TechnoMagickal Power Source 05 (09W)
*Base Cost MN+04
*Power Source out of control without PA Interface -01
*MN to MoW

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CHALLENGES Total (20)
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Conflicting Interests 05
CEO of VDT, Leader of the Avengers, Adopted son of Doom

Haunted Past 03
Before Doom's plummet into Villainy, Kristoff was being raised to be his heir. As such
all sorts of Machiavelian Dogma was crammed into his upbringing.

Deadly Enemies 05
As CEO of VDT, Kristoff has plenty of VERY wealthy enemies (IE Tony Stark, Stane Armories, etc).
As Thor, he is on his way to making even more...

Psychological [Altering] 02
Kristoff doesn't know it yet, but contact with the Uru metal is affecting his psyche... inspiring him
to nobler thoughts, acts of heroism, above and beyond what the PR-Spin inspired everything originally
would call for. Prolonged exposure hasn't yet impacted his shrewd business practices outside the suit...
but it's only a matter of time until they do.

Psychological [Envious] 03
Kristoff realizes his Hardware pales in comparison to Iron Man and Doom, and he envies their
cutting edge tech that his Engineers are still working to duplicate or one-up. Given the
opportunity, he would not be above theft/espionage of said individuals' tech

Vulnerable Loved Ones 02
Birth mother is still a resident of Latveria, and in love with Doom despite his indifference

[Dhark]

I'm about to start pounding out a bunch of CAD's from my outbox... Some made it into games, others didn't. So goes the war of Proposals :-P

[Dhark]

Hey boss. A few CAD's and Backstories below. Let me know if you like any of them, or if they're over-much... or well, any feedback at all. I'd REALLY like to play, and am pitching blindly here just with my ideal concepts... Completely understand if they're over the top. A Hound, and two Freedom Fighters.


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The Shadow King (Onslaught?)

The Shadow King, also known as Amal Farouk. Once thought to be a mere mutant telepath, banished to Astral form (or ascended, depending upon the point of view of the teller), he was a mutant of great malignancy. The first of many evil mutants that would cross the paths of Charles Xavier, and the only one who could challenge the inspirational leader of mutants at his own game (if barely). In the end, the two minds were locked in a psychic duel cut short by the fall that would paralyze Charles’ Xaviers mortal form… A blow that would cause Charles to lash out with an anger surprising even to himself. Never before had he allowed his emotions to fuel his Telepathy. Never before had he realized the true temptations of the powers wielded by the then Shadow King. With one fell blow, Xavier cast aside the Shadow King… shattering all vestiges of the essences of the creature once known as Amal Farouk to the Astral Winds.

Shocked at his reactions, Charles used the down time of his re-hap to sew shut the psychic wounds. To banish even his own memories of the incident… disguising the shadowy-evil that had taken root and burying it in the deepest recesses of his mind.

It was not until the mid 90’s, while watching his Dream be washed away with the blood of his pupils that those pent up emotions would finally overtake him. The resurgence of psychokinetic backflow would heal his crippled form, and show him new heights of power… Power that quickly overtook him as the truth of The Shadow King became realized. It was no mere Mantle of Power, no dark psionic technique or secret… it was an amalgam of the most powerful and evil telepaths that had ever graced the Astral Plane. Now, subsuming and merging with Xavier to create the newest incarnation of The Shadow King. He took up his old Hero-X uniform, and became a beacon of light despite his advanced age.

His rage and power carried him far, all the way to En Saba Nur’s very throne…

None know what happened between Charles and Apocalypse. But when he emerged, he was no longer the idealist of old. He was a dark and twisted being… and completely subservient to Apocalypse. Gone was Hero-X.

Even The Shadow King claims not to recall, nor care to try, what happened that night. Just more banished and twisted memories that matter little. In a world where only the strong survive, The Shadow King is assured of his place amongst survivors… and willing Hunts or Culls as his Master commands. Only once the Final Cull has been completed, can a New World be creaed in which survivors of either race *MIGHT* learn to co-exist.

Unknown to even Apocalypse, the man once known as Xavier, still exists trapped within a mental prison within his own mind. Wracked with guilt, and self-loathing. He is his own worst enemy. He can but watch powerlessly as his body and powers are utilized by the mutagenic-amalgam of minds known as The Shadow King…

NAME: Charles Xavier / Amal Farouk / The Shadow King / Onslaught

INT 08
STR 03
AGI 03
SPD 03
DUR 03


ACTIONS

Combat [Close] 04
*Str Bonus
*WWII Para-Military Training
*SHIELD Training (As HERO-X)
*X-Men Multi Style
*Dirty Tactics

Combat [Ranged] 02
*Agi Bonus
*Thrown Objects
*WWII era Firearms

Leadership 03

Mutant Sciences 08
*As Xaviers list

Social Skills 04
*Mutants
*WWII era heroes
*Telepaths
*Hounds of Apocalypse

Telepathy 08
*Project Thoughts
*Control Others
*Broadcast
*Illusions
*Telepathic Communications
*Mental Bolts
*Astral Projection (Body Travels Along, May Bring Others)
*Repair Minds
*Mental Blocks
*Mental Redirection
*Cause Fear
*Int Bonus

Psi- Armor 05
*As Psi-Weapon, but creates a suit of Onslaught/Shdow-King styled armor out of solid Astral Ectoplasm
*No Armor Pen
*No x2 Damage


MODIFIERS

Shadow Mantle 05
*MN to Mental Actions
*Only useable when Psi-Armor is activated
*Causes shadowy tendrils to manifest, ala Phoenix Flames. No damage, pure imagery



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The Juggernaut (Sam Guthrie)

Many heroes of old would remember the Original Juggernaut. Brother to the Mutant Idealist Charles Xavier (and his zealous counterpart Magneto), Cain Marko made a name for himself in a decidedly different fashion… Imbued and Empowered by the Crimson Gem of Cyttorak, he became a nigh Unstoppable Force. One that would plague humans (mutant and mundane alike) for many years.

As sometimes happens, Cain eventually reached a turning point in his life. That was they day he discovered the young criminally-minded orphan calling himself Cannonball. The young spitfire mutant with similar powers (and temperament, and tactics) spoke to Cain on a new level. He ended up adopting the youth shortly afterwards, and began grooming him to be his heir in every fashion.

During the Rise of Apocalypse, the two fought side by side… working alongside many a foe from Juggernauts past. When eventually, he fell in battle… both Cain and the Crimson Gem elected Samuel to carry on the Legacy as the new Juggernaut. The Champion of Cyttorak, the Unstoppable Force. A resolute bastion of strength fighting against the tides of Apocalypses’ forces.

The Gem has changed him in appearance somewhat, boosting his physical attributes significantly... yet not so potently as Cains. Perhaps it was his Mutagenic physiology, or the similiarities/differences in manifestations of the Unstoppable Force?

NAME: Sam Guthrie

INT 02
STR 06
AGI 04
SPD 02
DUR 06

ACTIONS

Acrobatics 04
*Accomplished Gymnast
*Aerial Maneuvering

Blasting 09

Combat [Close] 05
*Str Bonus
*Trained by Juggernaut
*One Vs. Many
*Aerial Melee
*Dirty Tactics
*Melee Weapons

Combat [Ranged] 03
*Thrown Objects
*Marksmanship
*Artillery

Social Skills 04
*80’s/90’s generation (born in 81)
*Southern Etiquette
*Professional Criminal
*Freedom Fighter

MODIFIERS

Helmet
*Immunity to Mental Attacks

Toughness 06
*No Armor Penetration
*No x2 Damage

Crimson Gem of Cyttorak 05
*Embedded in Chest
*MN to Unstoppable/Blasting

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Doom (Kristoff Vernard)

Upon returning to Latveria, and quelling an uprising, Doctor Victor Von Doom witnessed one of his Doombots malfunction and kill a loyalist for being on scene after curfew. Enraged at the incident, Doom destroyed the Doombot… his shame for having not thought to reprogram Latverian Curfew Laws to take into account the loyalists aiding him in quelling the rebellion inspired him to adopt the youth… Kristoff Vernard.

Over the years, the boy would prove his worth beyond measure. Though not even remotely as intelligent as his foster-father, Kristoff was still more than advanced in all the requisite fields of technology. By the age of twelve, he was designing Stark-Tech equivalent Power Armor and Doom-Bots to bolster Dooms’ own. As caretaker of the Castle, and Heir Apparent, Doom never had to fear returning to an uprising or rebellion again. By the age of seventeen, Kristoff was even able to act as decoy on more than one scheme (easily dooping even Reed Richards into believing he was the real deal).

In 1989, after achieving his Masters in Advanced Engineering, the youth accepted an internship at Stark HQ (an internship earned, yet extremely convenient for espionage). Sadly, any schemes that might have evolved from this fell flat in wake of Apocalypse’s rise to power. Kristoff was in America, and watched in horror as his Foster-Father was slain on public tv!

Vowing vengeance, Kristoff retreated to the ruins of Castle Von Doom… to his own secret labs beneath, along with all of the Stark Tech files he could steal during the initial assaults on American Soil. There he would toil for nearly five years. Biding his time, and building advanced Doom Suits, and training…

He was the Heir of Doom, and had a Legacy to live up to. Vengeance would be his… and Latveria, along with the world, would soon be free of the tyrant Apocalypse!


INT 06/06
STR 03/08
AGI 03/05
SPD 03/05
DUR 03/06


ACTIONS

Combat [Close] 02/05

Combat [Ranged] 02/05

Technology/Invention 07

Leadership 03

Social Skills 03

PA Force Field 06

PA Flight 07

PA Energy Blasts 06
*Range 5
*x2 Damage

PA Electrification and EMP Shielding 06

PA Toughness 08
*No x dmg
*No Armor Piercing

PA Self-Repair [Advanced]

PA Targeting 03

PA Sensors [All Options]

[Dhark]

Ok then... the aforementioned CAD. Criticisms welcome...
Grabbed an image off of google to approximate with. I've
got a better one to load with the CAD once I'm back on land.





ATTRIBUTES (13W TOTAL)

INT 05 (06W)
STR 03 (01W)
AGI 04 (02W)
SPD 03 (01W)
DUR 03 (03W)




ACTIONS (TOTAL 33W)

Black Ops 04 (03W)
*Base Cost AN +1
*Agi Bonus
*Infiltration
*Exfiltration
*?
*?

Combat [Close] 04 (02W)
*Base Cost AN
*Agi Bonus
*Kung Fu
*One Against Many
*Medieval Weaponry
*Modern Melee Weaponry

Combat [Ranged] 04 (02W)
*Base Cost AN
*Agi Bonus
*Thrown Objects
*Archery
*Firearms

Social Skills 03 (01W)

Technology 03 (02W)
*Base Cost AN+1

Telepathy 04 (20W)
*Base Cost AN + Options
*Project Thoughts / Control Others / Illusions +2
*Communications/Create-Links +1
*Astral Projection w/ Body +2
*Int Bonus +2

Telekinesis 01 (03W)
*Base Cost AN+2
*Telepathy Discount -1
*Int Bonus +2
*Weapon Mod +1


MODIFIERS (TOTAL 04W)

Mental Defense 04
*Free From Telepathy

Armor 01 (04W)
*As Toughness
*Base Cost AN+3
*Nullifies x2 Damage +1
*Nullifies Armor Piercing +1

[Dhark]

The second...


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Donald Blake
THUNDERSTRIKE
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ABILITY SCORES (Total 21W)

INT 03 (01W)
STR 05 (03W)
AGI 03 (01W)
SPD 03 (01W)
DUR 04 (02W)

Energy 12 (02W)
Recharge 08 (09W)


ACTIONS (Total 29W)

Combat [Close] 03 (09W)
*Base Cost (AN)
*STR Bonus and Weapon Modifier (+05 to CL)
*Hand-to-Hand
*Melee Weapons
*Thunderstrike

Combat [Ranged] 03 (09W)
*Base Cost (AN)
*AGI Bonus and Weapon Modifier (+05 to CL)
*Pistols
*Rifels
*Thrown Weapons

General Knowledge 03
*Base Cost (AN+01)
*Int Bonus
*Asgardian Mythos/Lore
*College Degreee [Criminal Justice]
*Current Events

Mastery of Thunderstrike 04 (06W)
*Base Cost (AN+Options)
*Must be Holding Thunderstrike to use (-01 to CL)
*Force Blast [Lightning] (+01 to CL)
*Damage x2 (+02 to CL)
*Locked Abilities of Flight and Dimensional Teleportation to Asgard as yet Undiscovered

Social Skills 04 (02W)
*Base Cost (AN)
*Asgardian Politics
*American Culture/Language
*Norse Culture/Language
*Avengers Protocol


MODIFIERS/EQUIPMENT (Total 18W)

Thunderstrike 05 (06W)
*Base Cost (MN+01)
*MN to Combat Actions
*Must Be Worthy To Weild -01
*Indestructable +01
*Returns When Thrown / Called +01

Toughness 04 (12W)
*Base Cost (MN+03)
*Nullifies x2 +01
*Nullifies Armor Piercing +01

Harley Davidson
*Purchased


CHALLENGES

Dual-Memories 01
Donald has effectively lived twenty years in the span of ten. By having ten years of memories
from two seperate people suddenly mixed together it's created a hazy mess that's difficult to
sort through at times.

Deadly Enemies 05
While he's not the same Thor that once served to protect Earth (physcially), few villains or
past enemies are likely to stop long enough to mark the distinct differences... and when those
enemies are accustomed to facing a being as powerful as Thor... how well will Thunderstrike
weather the attacks intended for Thor? When past enemies see how vulnerable he has become
in his new state, they'll surely gather with vengeance in their eyes.

Psychological - CtSUFtU 04
Having lived a life as a veritable God of Thunder, charged with safeguarding both Asgard and
Midgard, Donald has developed a Hero complex. A complex so thick, that he literally argued with
Odin the AllFather of Asgard himself when his tenure as Thor had come to an end. Now, empowered
with the power of Thunderstrike he's poised to continue his old Heroics. Foolish though this
may be, it is the life he chose and argued for.

Overconfident 03
Having been Thor for ten years, Donald is surely going to be very overconfident in his abilities.
A dangerous thing to be in his chosen line of work. It will likely be some time before he
fully realizes his potentials, and his limits... both lessons he's poised to learn the hard
way just how literal of a 'Glass Cannon' he is.

Vulnerable Loved Ones 02
Donalds parents spent ten years getting to know the Son they'd thought they'd never know. Or
more accurately, the son they might have had. Donalds not sure how that fits. Regardless, he's
chosen to leave them in the dark about his having assumed the mantle of Hero.


Donald Blake was a young boy, rendered comatose at age 11. Lying in a hospital in such a state for four years... until approached within his comatose slumber by the Mythic God Odin. Recognizing the God for who he was from his studies, having recently done a book report on Viking Mythologies, Donald was in awe. The AllFather spoke to the boy, recognizing his brave action that had lead to his current state~ The boy tackled a homeless man about to be run down by a speeding car, pushing the man to safety at cost of his own. To this end, he gave him an offer. His own son, Thor, was lacking in such concern for Mortals. A lesson in Humility was needed, and Odin wished for his son to live as a mortal for ten years... In exchange, Odin offered to cure the boy of his Coma and heal his shattered body. For the duration of his son's use of Donalds body, the boy might come to live in Asgard and in turn inhabit the true body of Thor. To live as a God amongst Gods for ten years...

The young boy accepted, and his spirit was transferred into that Thor. Ever wise, Odin ensured that Thor's own memories were merged with that of the youthful Donald... he would not need them in his mortal life after all. The Thor-inhabited Donald went on through High school and College, ignorant of his true identity.

So it was, that for ten years, the real Donald Blake was Thor. An amalgam of two lives... the Thor that the world needed. It was much to Odin's consternation that this 'Thor' had more concern for mortals than he'd intended. He showed greater concern for Midgard than Asgard and had abandoned his duties on more than one occasion to aid his Earthen allies amidst the Avengers.

In the year 2001, Thor was summoned before Odin. The AllFather revealed to 'Thor' the truth... and that the time of the Bargain was at hand. Donald was to be returned to his own body, now healed and grown so that the true Thor might return home and resume his place in Asgard. Each would as reward, be restored with only the memories of the lives they should/would have lead bereft of this 'punishment'.

Donald saw immediately what would happen. Odin had decided the grass was not greener. He wanted his son back, focused as ever on The End Game rather than the Current Game. Earth, or rather Midgard, would be without Thor as a defender. The Avengers, his allies and friends, would be without their ally in times of need.

Donald argued with Odin again, championing Earths need for a Hero like Thor. If Thor were removed from the board, then whom would they rely on in times of gravest peril? Midgard was the Gods responsibility in Donalds eyes, a lesson Odin had claimed time and again was one he'd wanted his son to learn! Surely, Donald felt, Odin could see that the Heroic Spirit was not dead... and that the new breed of Heroes while potent could not be left abandoned.

As one might expect, the argument fell upon uncaring ears. The AllFather had far greater concerns... ones of more cosmic and far reaching consequence. The Bargain was complete, and Donald was no longer required. He was thanked for his service... and woke up on Earth.

Something was different though. Donald awoke with his memories, both of being a mortal boy and growing up on Earth... but he also remembered his time in Asgard. Further, his body felt stronger than it should. Not so strong as when he was Thor, but stronger by far than any mundane human could claim.

Most surprising of all? An Uru Mace lying next to him on the ground. Engraved upon it's business end a simple sentence in runes: "Thunderstrike"

In the silence of his mind, he can hear his own words echoing back to him... overlaid with the voice of Odin and accompanied by strange chanting: The World Still Needs Heroes.

He might not be the heavyweight Thor was... but Donald recognized what had been granted to him by the AllFather. Enough power to do Right. Enough backing to stand up and be the Hero the world needed.

[Dhark]

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"Strange"
_{(Doctor Strange, meets the Winchester brothers in one awesome mash-up)}
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Stephen Strange, self proclaimed Sorcerer (and the only man listed in the yellow pages under the word Sorcerer) and Private Investigator. An enigmatic, and decidedly curious take on a hero.

For being labeled as a "Human of Significant Interest", Stephen holds a rather thick file on record at SHIELD HQ.

According to said docket: Stephen was born and raised to a well off family in 1981 - Philadelphia, PA. His father was a prominent neural surgeon, and his mother a Psychiatrist. His younger brother died in a 'mysterious' accident when Stephen was 12, which proceeded to cause his parents to fade into obscurity and all but vanish off the radar.

Reportedly, Stephen traveled the country with his parents... being Home schooled as they wandered/vacationed/road-tripped. At the age of 16, Stephen moved to Baltimore and lived with his Uncle. There, Stephen was enrolled back into the Public School System and was given a shot at normalcy.

Despite the tumultuous youth, Stephen was a straight A student; He earned a full scholarship to the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor) for Pre-Med... and was poised to proceed on to Johns Hopkins and follow in his Fathers once prestigious footsteps.

That was before allegations were levied that he was responsible for arson on campus. A fire directly responsible for the death of seventeen students, and significant loss of property (in that the building destroyed had been the Campus Library). Investigations indicated his indirect involvement at the very least, which proved sufficient to block his full ride to Medical School... and effectively quelling any hopes he held toward a life of normalcy.

SHIELD's own investigations, launched years later, found far more disturbing accounts. Whispered rumors of demonic involvement, and even manifestations of said evils on campus... all consistently held in check by a young Stephen Strange who moonlighted as a mystic vigilante of sorts. Always showing up at just the right time, with just the right knowledge to help. Salt Circles here, Solomonic-inspired Demon Traps there... real-deal exorcisms. All a mish-mash of absurdity to the local PD, but taken with a little more seriousness by the more experienced SHIELD investigators.

The last person Stephen spoke to when he left college was his then-girlfriend Clea Amaranth. According to her, he left to pursue his "Family Business" which struck her as odd; He'd always said his dad was a high profile surgeon...

Precisely how or where it was that Stephen learned his sorcerous skills is not currently on record. All that is certain is that he's been traveling the country for some time... combating Urban Mythos, Hauntings, and Evil the sort of which inspires nightmares.

Among such circles, he's become a recognized expert on the Occult and such matters... though has been known to occasionally stick his nose into mundane-mortal concerns on occasion as well. Bank robberies, Natural Disasters, and even once or twice assisting 'costumed' heroes combat menaces that could only be described as horrific. Supposedly, he was even consulted to assist in verifying Thor by SHIELD when he first appeared (in whatever fashion that took).

Now, on the cusp of his 30th birthday... he's been ear-marked as an ideal candidate for the Avengers. How or why, only Nick Fury is likely to know.


MECHANICALLY: Yeah. An MoM/Sorcery styled character, but no slouch on the physical stats. Very knowledgeable in his field. I really liked what you said about him not being the Sorcerer Supreme (yet, or even if ever). I don't seem him invoking much, being that he's wary of Borrowed Power and the consequences therein. He may have a few self-made items though (Maybe a Hellfire Shotgun, or an item to boost his power, likely some sweet wheels ala the Impala which may or may not ever get used). Not sure if he'd adopt a costume or not... given he's never previously been a 'Heroic' type. I'd imagine the catapult into actual 'Heroics' will be awkward for him, and he'll be out of his element... but is more than capable obviously of learning on the fly. Yay magic?


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THUNDERSTRIKE
(Donald Blake, once Host to a Banished/Punished Thor, charged to Hold the Line on Midgard as reward for his tenure)
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Donald Blake was a young boy, rendered comatose at age 11. Lying in a hospital in such a state for four years... until approached within his comatose slumber by the Mythic God Odin. Recognizing the God for who he was from his studies, having recently done a book report on Viking Mythologies, Donald was in awe. The AllFather spoke to the boy, recognizing his brave action that had lead to his current state~ The boy tackled a homeless man about to be run down by a speeding car, pushing the man to safety at cost of his own. To this end, he gave him an offer. His own son, Thor, was lacking in such concern for Mortals. A lesson in Humility was needed, and Odin wished for his son to live as a mortal for ten years... In exchange, Odin offered to cure the boy of his Coma and heal his shattered body. For the duration of his son's use of Donalds body, the boy might come to live in Asgard and in turn inhabit the true body of Thor. To live as a God amongst Gods for ten years...

The young boy accepted, and his spirit was transferred into that Thor. Ever wise, Odin ensured that Thor's own memories were merged with that of the youthful Donald... he would not need them in his mortal life after all. The Thor-inhabited Donald went on through High school and College, ignorant of his true identity.

So it was, that for ten years, the real Donald Blake was Thor. An amalgam of two lives... the Thor that the world needed. It was much to Odin's consternation that this 'Thor' had more concern for mortals than he'd intended. He showed greater concern for Midgard than Asgard and had abandoned his duties on more than one occasion to aid his Earthen allies amidst the Avengers.

In the year 2001, Thor was summoned before Odin. The AllFather revealed to 'Thor' the truth... and that the time of the Bargain was at hand. Donald was to be returned to his own body, now healed and grown so that the true Thor might return home and resume his place in Asgard. Each would as reward, be restored with only the memories of the lives they should/would have lead bereft of this 'punishment'.

Donald saw immediately what would happen. Odin had decided the grass was not greener. He wanted his son back, focused as ever on The End Game rather than the Current Game. Earth, or rather Midgard, would be without Thor as a defender. The Avengers, his allies and friends, would be without their ally in times of need.

Donald argued with Odin again, championing Earths need for a Hero like Thor. If Thor were removed from the board, then whom would they rely on in times of gravest peril? Midgard was the Gods responsibility in Donalds eyes, a lesson Odin had claimed time and again was one he'd wanted his son to learn! Surely, Donald felt, Odin could see that the Heroic Spirit was not dead... and that the new breed of Heroes while potent could not be left abandoned.

As one might expect, the argument fell upon uncaring ears. The AllFather had far greater concerns... ones of more cosmic and far reaching consequence. The Bargain was complete, and Donald was no longer required. He was thanked for his service... and woke up on Earth.

Something was different though. Donald awoke with his memories, both of being a mortal boy and growing up on Earth... but he also remembered his time in Asgard. Further, his body felt stronger than it should. Not so strong as when he was Thor, but stronger by far than any mundane human could claim.

Most surprising of all? An Uru Mace lying next to him on the ground. Engraved upon it's business end a simple sentence in runes: "Thunderstrike"

In the silence of his mind, he can hear his own words echoing back to him... overlaid with the voice of Odin and accompanied by strange chanting: The World Still Needs Heroes.

He might not be the heavyweight Thor was... but Donald recognized what had been granted to him by the AllFather. Enough power to do Right. Enough backing to stand up and be the Hero the world needed.


MECHANICALLY: Tank-ish in design, a boost in stats over Peak Human... but no where near Thor. Skills reflecting his dual lives. Some Toughness, and his Mace likely done similar to the Upstarts version I submitted back in the day :-P


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VENOM
(Eddie Brock. Technologically 'cured' Villain turned Hero and Face of VDT... in the same fashion of Iron Man and Stark Industries)
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It was the late 80's, and the Big Three (Stark Industries, Stane Armories, and Von Doom Technologies) were the recognized leaders of all things technological. With VDT's securing of the title in the Space Race it seemed the company could do no wrong. The trademarked logo was springing up everywhere, and it's name was the talk of the world.

That was, until it's founder and CEO Victor Von Doom went public-ish as a 'Super-Villain'. The CEO's reputation, and constant media exposure caused the TechnoCorp VDT's stocks to drop drastically... Corperate Pirates began to circle like Vultures, and only the fear of reprisal from Doom himself caused them to hesitate.

One such mogul was different. Perhaps it was his young age, or his Latverian heritage, or perhaps it was just pure greed... none can say for sure, and the question was avoided deftly in subsequent television interviews. All the world knew, as that on April 1st... Kristoff Vernard, at age 20, became the new CEO of one of the worlds largest and most successful TechnoCorps.

The battle was a long, and uphill struggle, but Kristoff worked tirelessly to restore the good name and the faith of the stockholders. He turned the companies focus into technologies that would benefit man on a daily basis~ Shifting from Space and Sublight Travel to one of Computer Circuitry and Defense Technologies. In 1990, the final ties to Latveria were severed when Kristoff moved the VDT Home Office to NYC. Stocks soared to an all time high, but could not overtake the leaps and bounds StarkTech had sprung. Especially in light of the rivals CEO Iron Man.

In the late 90's VDT came close to overtaking SI once more, but an untimely conflict with Doctor Doom and the Avengers was exploited by Tony Stark at a Press Conference... again leaving Stark Industries seemingly untouchable by even its closest rival.

Kristoff was at a loss. Despite being ahead of Stark in actual Technology... his companies PR was consistently inferior due to the Legacy of Doom. It was then that inspiration struck. They needed a Heroic Icon. But not just any hero, or fool in a costume. VDT needed a Hero with a story. A Hero that had overcome his personal evils... a Hero that could be seen climbing from the darkness, and into the light. Courtesy of VDT. With the support, and belief of VDT.

It was then that he recalled an e-mail. An encrypted message from the unnamed Director of an organization called SHIELD. They'd asked for assistance on developing a method of controlling a symbiotic creature called Venom...

_{The story of Eddie himself will be fairly identical to cannon in so far as origins. I imagine him being taken into SHIELD custody after a recent attack/fight/scene. VDT's adoption of Venom, and nano-virus has made the symbiote more of a Bio-Technological Power Armor than the creature it once was... and now Eddie is at the helm. Repentent for his crimes, and having matured through the guilt of his jealousies... he's a new man. Released into VDT's care by SHIELD upon verifying the veracity of the technological cure (they're still keeping an exceptionally close eye on him supposedly) Eddie became the new Face of VDT. Once villain turned hero, showing that all evils can be overcome. A new motto for VDT's commercials and marketing.}

MECHANICALLY: Dropping the Transform self bits, since he wears the suit full time, and has reverted in 'size' a bit (using images of the Black-Clad Spidey for artwork). More in line with the Spiderman write-up with bits of Venom worked in... if stones allow it, possibly using the suit to make weapons (ala Carnage) in addition to web-slinging. The Venom Symbiote Personality is present, but actively repressed by the Nannites... which would make for a good challenge I'd imagine.

[Dhark]

And, finally... the Third


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Eddie Brock
VENOM
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ABILITY SCORES (Total 25W)

INT 03 (01W)
STR 06 (04W)
AGI 05 (03W)
SPD 05 (03W)
DUR 04 (02W)

Energy 15 (03W)
Recharge 08 (09W)


ACTIONS (Total 28W)

Acrobatics 03 (02W)
*Base Cost (AN)
*Str Bonus
*Reduces Falling Damage
*May combine Acrobatics with Combat Actions +01

Black Ops 03 (02W)
*Base Cost (AN+01)
*Infiltration/Exfiltration
*Ambush
*Escape

Combat [Close] 04 (02W)
*Base Cost (AN)
*Str Bonus
*Dirty Tactics
*One Against Many
*Melee Weapons
*Acrobatic Fighting

Combat [Ranged] 04 (02W)
*Base Cost (AN)
*Str Bonus
*Thrown Objects
*Marksmanship
*Tendril Attacks
*Webbing

Symbiote Tendrils 04 (09W)
*Base Cost (AN+03)
*As Psi-Weapon
*May be used to Damage OR to Grab/Maipulate +01
*Must be active for Webslinging.

Wall Crawling 05 (03W)
*Base Cost (AN)
*Str Bonus
*Move on any surface
*1R to cling
*Stones = Speed on Running D&R to max of 75MPH

Web Slinging 05 (03W)
*Base Cost (AN)
*Str Bonus
*Movement Only
*Stones = 2x Running Speed on D&R up to max of 125MPH
*May add stones for extra weight/passengers
*Requires Tendrils to be in play

Journalism 05 (03W)
*Base Cost
*As Personalized Action
*Investigative Reporting
*Tabloid Journalism
*Paparazzi
*Smear Campaigns

Social Skills 04 (02W)
*Base Cost (AN)
*Journalism Circles
*Sources
*Von Doom Technologies
*SHIELD Protocol


MODIFIERS (Total 12W)

Reflexive Dodge 04 (06W)
*Base Cost (MN+03)

Prescience (06W)
*May Re-Allocate Stones after enemy attack is revealed
*Spiderman is Immune (No discount, just a note)


CHALLENGES


Criminal Past 03
The Villain known as Venom was well established in the media, especially given his penchance for
hunting Spiderman at all costs (himself a well media-covered hero in NYC). As such, many will
recognize him on sight as the once villain and judge him accordingly despite VDT's recent
PR work and his documented Heroics. Those up on current events will likely have heard and/or
read about the villains rehabilitation... but will they believe it?

Nanite Inhibitors 05
The only thing inhibiting the Symbiotes personality from controlling Eddie is the VDT Nanites.
Should anything ever happen to them, Venom will again be able to exert control over Brock and
itself. Additionaly, as a side effect of the inhibitors, some of the symbiotes abilities have
been rendered inert or lessened in some fashion. Brock has worked hard to adapt, having adopted
lessons learned from fighting various Heroes like Spiderman... but the skillsets are new,
and old habits/dependencies are hard to break. This also means should the Venom symbiote ever
regain control, it will prove that much deadlier to said enemies. Finally, VDT has included
a Sonic Generator within each Nanite injected into the Symbiote. Should the Symbiote ever
manage to slip through the controlling technology all VDT needs to do is transmit the signal...

Day-Job? What Day-Job 02
With his career as a Journalist lost to the past, and the Venom Symbiote locked into the "on"
position... Eddie is incapable of leading a personal life beyond his current "identity". As
the new Face of VDT, and an icon to rehabilitation programs everywhere Eddie can have no side
job. Unable to even remove the symbiotic flesh around his head means he cannot even show
his own face... let alone dream of a personal life. He's a full time Hero now. For better or
worse.

Sonic Sensativity 03
The Venom Symbiote is still quite sensative to Sonic Attacks, a sensativity that has not been
reduced or impeded by the Nanites. In point of fact, one of the many fail-safes includes a sonic
disruption attack that would effectively destroy the symbiote for good if ever triggered.

Psychological - Anger Issues 02
Anger, envy, and jealousy were all elements that attracted the Symbiote to Brock in the first
place. These served as fuel and fodder for the Venom symbiote who pounced upon Eddie at his
most embittered moment. Now released of the mental provocations, and given the time to
heal, Eddie has gotten past most of his issues with Peter. He sees a professional SHIELD therapist
once a week to continue his Anger Management training (and keep tabs on his progress).



It was the late 80's, and the Big Three (Stark Industries, Stane Armories, and Von Doom Technologies) were the recognized leaders of all things technological. With VDT's securing of the title in the Space Race it seemed the company could do no wrong. The trademarked logo was springing up everywhere, and it's name was the talk of the world.

That was, until it's founder and CEO Victor Von Doom went public-ish as a 'Super-Villain'. The CEO's reputation, and constant media exposure caused the TechnoCorp VDT's stocks to drop drastically... Corperate Pirates began to circle like Vultures, and only the fear of reprisal from Doom himself caused them to hesitate.

One such mogul was different. Perhaps it was his young age, or his Latverian heritage, or perhaps it was just pure greed... none can say for sure, and the question was avoided deftly in subsequent television interviews. All the world knew, as that on April 1st... Kristoff Vernard, at age 20, became the new CEO of one of the worlds largest and most successful TechnoCorps.

The battle was a long, and uphill struggle, but Kristoff worked tirelessly to restore the good name and the faith of the stockholders. He turned the companies focus into technologies that would benefit man on a daily basis~ Shifting from Space and Sublight Travel to one of Computer Circuitry and Defense Technologies. In 1990, the final ties to Latveria were severed when Kristoff moved the VDT Home Office to NYC. Stocks soared to an all time high, but could not overtake the leaps and bounds StarkTech had sprung. Especially in light of the rivals CEO Iron Man.

In the late 90's VDT came close to overtaking SI once more, but an untimely conflict with Doctor Doom and the Avengers was exploited by Tony Stark at a Press Conference... again leaving Stark Industries seemingly untouchable by even its closest rival.

Kristoff was at a loss. Despite being ahead of Stark in actual Technology... his companies PR was consistently inferior due to the Legacy of Doom. It was then that inspiration struck. They needed a Heroic Icon. But not just any hero, or fool in a costume. VDT needed a Hero with a story. A Hero that had overcome his personal evils... a Hero that could be seen climbing from the darkness, and into the light. Courtesy of VDT. With the support, and belief of VDT.

It was then that he recalled an e-mail. An encrypted message from the unnamed Director of an organization called SHIELD. They'd asked for assistance on developing a method of controlling a symbiotic creature called Venom...

The story of Eddie himself will be fairly identical to cannon in so far as origins. I imagine him being taken into SHIELD custody after a recent attack/fight/scene. VDT's adoption of Venom, and nano-virus has made the symbiote more of a Bio-Technological Power Armor than the creature it once was... and now Eddie is at the helm. Repentent for his crimes, and having matured through the guilt of his jealousies... he's a new man. Released into VDT's care by SHIELD upon verifying the veracity of the technological cure (they're still keeping an exceptionally close eye on him supposedly) Eddie became the new Face of VDT. Once villain turned hero, showing that all evils can be overcome. A new motto for VDT's commercials and marketing.

This new Venom. In order to make up for the 'side-effects' of the Nano-Virus, Brock has dedicated his free time to adopting techniques and strategies of his opponents. Learning to rely upon his reflexes, listen to his subconscious, and even utilize acrobatics in combat to off-set his reduced strength.

[Dhark]

:


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Stephen Strange
"STRANGE"
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ABILITY SCORES (TOTAL 14W*)

INT 05 (03W)
STR 03 (01W)
AGI 03 (01W)
SPD 03 (01W)
DUR 03 (01W)

Energy 12 (02W)
Recharge 06 (04W)



ACTIONS (Total 47W)

Combat [Close] 03 (01W)
*Base Cost (AN)
*Int Bonus
*Disabling Strikes
*Fighting Dirty
*Melee Weapons

Combat [Ranged] 03 (01W)
*Agi Bonus
*Marksmanship
*Thrown Objects
*Sawed Off Shotguns

General Knowledge 03 (02W)
*Base Cost (AN+01)
*Int Bonus
*Monsters/Mythos
*Magical/Arcane Knowledge
*College Graduate (Pre-Med Studies)

Private Investigating 03 (01W)
*As Personalized Action
*Base Cost (AN)
*Int Bonus

Social Skills 03 (01W)
*Base Cost (AN)
*Occult Circles
*Improv (Pretending to be fake people)
*Law Enforcement

Mastery of Magic 06 (12W)
*Base Cost (AN+02)
*Accumulate Energy +01
*Manipulation of Magical Energy/Elements
*Magical Barriers
*Magical Blasts at range of 4
*Magical Defense Modifier of AN
*Illusion/Prestidigitation
*Allows Specializations/Research
*May Split Stones for multiple targets

Sorcery 04 (20W)
*Base Cost (AN+02)
*Int Bonus +05
*Exorcisms/Banishments
*Wards/Seals
*Locate Creature/Person/Object
*Imbument (Objects/Weapons)

Summoning 01 (09W)
*Base Cost (AN+02)
*Int Bonus +05



MODIFIERS/EQUIPMENT (Total 04W)

Magical Defense 06 (00W)
*Base Cost (Free)

Wealth [Broke] (00W)
*$5k Net worth
*$500 Monthly Disposable Income

Anomaly Rue Pendant 04W
*Prevents wearer from any sort of Posession/Mental-Control


1967 Chevy Impala
*Inherited
*Mint Condition
*Flat Black, tinted glass
*Trunk has false bottom, filled with Monster Hunting gear/weapons


CHALLENGES

Dark Past 03
When his younger brother was posessed by a demon, and subsequently died during the exorcism
Stephen's parents dedicated their lives to hunting monsters and the things most people
just didn't believe in. They had young Stephen along with them one their bloody and
dark crusade until he turned 16. In Highschool, and then college, Stepehen's attempt to leave
the 'Family Business' behind and embrace a life of normalcy failed due to more supernatural
encounters. He has since embraced his lot in life: A protector of the innocent, and fighter
of the evils that plague the world.

Haunted Past/ Survivors Guilt 03
Stephens younger brother Tommy was possessed by a demon, and subsequently died when the local
priest enacted an exorcism at his parents behest. During college, a cult of misguided students
summoned a demon; All to late Stephen found out, and confronted the demon, but failed to save
the students... the ensuing fire was sufficient to ruin Stephens academic future and catapult
him back into the Family Business. Added to this, a laundry list of people that have died
over the years despite the hundreds saved.

Deadly Enemies 05
Stephen has sent more than one powerful Demon back to hell over the years, and more than most
would love a chance to return that favor. Other survivors and escapees (Vampire, Werewolf,
Shapeshifter, or myraid other flavors of predators) would also like a chance to get even with
Stephen.

Psychological - CtSUFtU 02
Stephen has been fighting for the innocent, the naive, and the downright ignorant humans since
he was a pre-teen... working to protect them from the Nasties that roam the world uninhibited.
This has taken on a new facet lately, as he's even been fighting 'mundane' evils of
non-supernatural origin.

Psychological - Self Induced Inhibitions 01
Despite the potential of using Summoning magicks, Stephen has a strong aversion to them. The
idea of fighting Fire with Fire is one thing... but literally inviting critters from beyond
into the world to help fight other such things? No thanks. It's a fine gray line between
Summoning and Invoking sure enough, and it's a line he treads only in the most extreme of
situations. Nothing comes without a price. He knows this all too well.

Psychological - Code of Honor
Stephen's got a pretty strict moral code, though few would believe it. Well, perhaps it's more
a set of guidelines than a code per say... but it's still all he's got.



Stephen Strange, self proclaimed Sorcerer (and the only man listed in the yellow pages under the word Sorcerer) and Private Investigator. An enigmatic, and decidedly curious take on a hero.

For being labeled as a "Human of Significant Interest", Stephen holds a rather thick file on record at SHIELD HQ.

According to said docket: Stephen was born and raised to a well off family in 1981 - Philadelphia, PA. His father was a prominent neural surgeon, and his mother a Psychiatrist. His younger brother died in a 'mysterious' accident when Stephen was 12, which proceeded to cause his parents to fade into obscurity and all but vanish off the radar.

Reportedly, Stephen traveled the country with his parents... being Home schooled as they wandered/vacationed/road-tripped. At the age of 16, Stephen moved to Baltimore and lived with his Uncle. There, Stephen was enrolled back into the Public School System and was given a shot at normalcy.

Despite the tumultuous youth, Stephen was a straight A student; He earned a full scholarship to the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor) for Pre-Med... and was poised to proceed on to Johns Hopkins and follow in his Fathers once prestigious footsteps.

That was before allegations were levied that he was responsible for arson on campus. A fire directly responsible for the death of seventeen students, and significant loss of property (in that the building destroyed had been the Campus Library). Investigations indicated his indirect involvement at the very least, which proved sufficient to block his full ride to Medical School... and effectively quelling any hopes he held toward a life of normalcy.

SHIELD's own investigations, launched years later, found far more disturbing accounts. Whispered rumors of demonic involvement, and even manifestations of said evils on campus... all consistently held in check by a young Stephen Strange who moonlighted as a mystic vigilante of sorts. Always showing up at just the right time, with just the right knowledge to help. Salt Circles here, Solomonic-inspired Demon Traps there... real-deal exorcisms. All a mish-mash of absurdity to the local PD, but taken with a little more seriousness by the more experienced SHIELD investigators.

The last person Stephen spoke to when he left college was his then-girlfriend Clea Amaranth. According to her, he left to pursue his "Family Business" which struck her as odd; He'd always said his dad was a high profile surgeon...

Precisely how or where it was that Stephen learned his sorcerous skills is not currently on record. All that is certain is that he's been traveling the country for some time... combating Urban Mythos, Hauntings, and Evil the sort of which inspires nightmares.

Among such circles, he's become a recognized expert on the Occult and such matters... though has been known to occasionally stick his nose into mundane-mortal concerns on occasion as well. Bank robberies, Natural Disasters, and even once or twice assisting 'costumed' heroes combat menaces that could only be described as horrific. Supposedly, he was even consulted to assist in verifying Thor by SHIELD when he first appeared (in whatever fashion that took).

Now, on the cusp of his 30th birthday... he's been ear-marked as an ideal candidate for the Avengers. How or why, only Nick Fury is likely to know.

[Dhark]

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"STRANGE" or "ARCANUS" (Undecided on a codename yet)
Stephen Strange
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ABILITY SCORES (TOTAL 15W)

INT 05 (03W)
STR 03 (01W)
AGI 03 (01W)
SPD 03 (01W)
DUR 03 (01W)

Energy 12 (02W)
Recharge 07 (06W)


ACTIONS (Total 46W)

Combat [Close] 03 (01W)
*Base Cost (AN)
*Int Bonus
*Disabling Strikes
*Fighting Dirty
*Melee Weapons

Combat [Ranged] 03 (01W)
*Agi Bonus
*Marksmanship
*Thrown Objects
*Sawed Off Shotguns

General Knowledge 03 (02W)
*Base Cost (AN+01)
*Int Bonus
*Monsters/Mythos
*Magical/Arcane Knowledge
*College Graduate (Pre-Med Studies)

Private Investigating 03 (01W)
*As Personalized Action
*Base Cost (AN)
*Int Bonus

Social Skills 04 (02W)
*Base Cost (AN)
*Occult Circles
*Improv (Pretending to be fake people)
*Law Enforcement
*Sympathetic Vibe

Mastery of Magic 06 (12W)
*Base Cost (AN+02)
*Accumulate Energy +01
*Manipulation of Magical Energy/Elements
*Magical Barriers
*Magical Blasts at range of 4
*Magical Defense Modifier of AN
*Illusion/Prestidigitation
*Allows Specializations/Research/Rituals/Use-of-Magical-Apparatus
*May Split Stones for multiple targets

Sorcery 02 (12W)
*Base Cost (AN+02)
*Int Bonus +05
*Locate Creature/Person/Object
*Imbument (Objects/Weapons)

Summoning 03 (15W)
*Base Cost (AN+02)
*Int Bonus +05
*Exorcisms/Banishments
*Wards/Seals
*Invocations


MODIFIERS/EQUIPMENT (Total 04W)

Magical Defense 06 (00W)
*Base Cost (Free)

Wealth [Broke] (00W)
*$5k Net worth
*$500 Monthly Disposable Income

Anomaly Rue Pendant 04W
*Protects Wearer from Mental Intrusion by Extra-Dimensional Entities (IE: Demons, Gods, Gosts, etc). Has no effect on Mortal/Native- based attacks of the same nature however (IE Telepaths, other Magic Users, Technology, etc).


1967 Chevy Impala
*Inherited
*Mint Condition
*Flat Black, tinted glass
*Trunk has false bottom, filled with Monster Hunting gear/weapons


CHALLENGES

Dark Past 03
When his younger brother was posessed by a demon, and subsequently died during the exorcism
Stephen's parents dedicated their lives to hunting monsters and the things most people
just didn't believe in. They had young Stephen along with them one their bloody and
dark crusade until he turned 16. In Highschool, and then college, Stepehen's attempt to leave
the 'Family Business' behind and embrace a life of normalcy failed due to more supernatural
encounters. He has since embraced his lot in life: A protector of the innocent, and fighter
of the evils that plague the world.

Haunted Past/ Survivors Guilt 03
Stephens younger brother Tommy was possessed by a demon, and subsequently died when the local
priest enacted an exorcism at his parents behest. During college, a cult of misguided students
summoned a demon; All to late Stephen found out, and confronted the demon, but failed to save
the students... the ensuing fire was sufficient to ruin Stephens academic future and catapult
him back into the Family Business. Added to this, a laundry list of people that have died
over the years despite the hundreds saved.

Deadly Enemies 05
Stephen has sent more than one powerful Demon back to hell over the years, and more than most
would love a chance to return that favor. Other survivors and escapees (Vampire, Werewolf,
Shapeshifter, or myraid other flavors of predators) would also like a chance to get even with
Stephen.

Psychological - CtSUFtU 02
Stephen has been fighting for the innocent, the naive, and the downright ignorant humans since
he was a pre-teen... working to protect them from the Nasties that roam the world uninhibited.
This has taken on a new facet lately, as he's even been fighting 'mundane' evils of
non-supernatural origin.

Psychological - Inhibitions 01
Despite the potential of using Summoning magicks, Stephen has a strong aversion to them. The
idea of fighting Fire with Fire is one thing... but literally inviting critters from beyond
into the world to help fight other such things? No thanks. It's a fine gray line between
Summoning and Invoking sure enough, and it's a line he treads only in the most extreme of
situations. Nothing comes without a price. He knows this all too well.

Psychological - Code of Honor
Stephen's got a pretty strict moral code, though few would believe it. Well, perhaps it's more
a set of guidelines than a code per say... but it's still all he's got.

[Dhark]

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Clint Barton / Lester
"HAWKEYE"
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ABILITY SCORES (TOTAL 27W)

INT 03 (01W)
STR 03 (01W)
AGI 05 (03W)
SPD 03 (01W)
DUR 04 (02W)


Energy 18 (04W)

Recharge 10 (15W)


ACTIONS (TOTAL 16W)

Acrobatics 05 (03W)
*Base Cost (AN)
*Agi Bonus
*Movement Action
*Subtract AN from Falling Damage

Black Ops 04 (03W)
*Base Cost (AN+01)
*Infiltration/Exfiltration
*Covert Ops
*Survival Behind enemy Lines
*Escape

Combat [Close] 04 (02W)
*Base Cost (AN)
*Agi Bonus or Weapon Bonus

Combat [Ranged] 06 (04W)
*Base Cost (AN)
*Agi Bonus or Weapon Bonus

Hunting/Tracking 05 (03W)
*Base Cost (AN)
*Stalk
*Follow Trail
*Hawkeye Vision / Spotting
*Setup/Spot Ambush
*Setup/Spot Traps

Social Skills 03 (01W)
*Base Cost (AN)


MODIFIERS/EQUIPMENT (TOTAL 22W)

Targeting 05 (12W)
*Base Cost (MN+04)

Reflexive Dodge 04 (06W)
*Base Cost (MN+03)

Wealth VI (04W)
*Net Worth $100 Million
*Mothinly Income $1 Million

Hawkeye Goggles (PURCHASED)
*Nightvision
*Telescopic/Zoom Capable
*HUD Display with Range-Finder
*Built in Communicator

Knives (PURCHASED)
*Hawkeye carries a full range of bladed implements, not all visibly obvious
*Offers Hawkeye no general pool stones due to his maxed Targeting Modifier

Guns (REQUISITIONED)
*Hawkeye carries stock SHIELD pistols on either hip
*Offers Hawkeye no general pool stones due to his maxed Targeting Modifier

Custom Chopper (PURCHASED)
*Customized Motorcycle


CHALLENGES

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Frankensteined Memories 03
Clint, or rather Lester's, memories are a hazy mess that's difficult to sort through at times (Due to the Technological Imprint and the Psychic Reinforcements/Alterations). Anything beyond two years ago (memory-wise) is difficult to pull specific details from, as that is where memories were most heavily modified (everything since then is fresh and unaltered). Childhood memories are the vaguest, and largest mish-mash. Highschool is only sleightly better, and college he blames too much drinking for. His Military experience, and subsequent induction into SHIELD has been labled as PTSD inhibited...

A New Secret Identity 03
Lester was once the notorious, and exceptionally psychotic, assassin called Bullseye. He's made more than his fair share of enemies (Heroes, Innocents, Criminals, and even other Villains). Were the secret of his whereabouts ever leaked, especially given the memory blocks, things could get dicey for the 'reformed' assassin... Not all heroes are likely to stop, or care, that he doesn't know who or what he once was anymore. Villains and criminals wouldn't care one way or another...

Loose Cannon 03
Clint may have been a top notch SHIELD operative, but he also had a bit of a reputation as a Loose Cannon... a true Maverick in the 80's cop sense of the word. This facet of his personality seems to have grown when combined with the latent pieces of Lester's own solo-centric ways... Further, he seems to feel less sympathy for enemies and seems prone to excessive violence at times (IE doesn't acknowledge the traditional 'Escalation of Force' procedures~ He'll pull a gun on an unarmed enemy with no hesitations.

Nannite Memory Inhibitors 01
In addition to the Psychic Tweaking, and Memory Imprinting, SHIELD recently implanted experimental Memory Inhibitor Nannites (created by VDT). SHIELD believes these devices copy and continually reapply the base Imprint created from the amalgam of memories. In reality, someone at VDT (or perhaps behind even higher) re-engineered the Nannites to begin retrieving Original Memories from the recesses of Hawkeyes mind and storing them for future use.




Project REHAB has gone through many phases. SHIELD recognizes it's shortage on trustable 'Enhanced' Agents, especially given it's knowledge of what is soon to come (with the increase in Supers, Villains, and even Mutants). To that end, a recent contract with Von Doom Technologies has depeloved new technologies that can be utilized to Rehabilitate Deviants and Criminals of the 'More-Than-Human'. The most recent application of this was Project Hawkeye.

Project Hawkeye involved an amalgation of two seemingly polar opposites. The comatose Cold War veteran Agent known as Clint Barton, and the psychotic killer known as Bullseye (recently remanded to SHIELD custody in NYC). Using cutting edge Imprint Technology, combined with Psychic tweaks, and experimental Nannite Memory Inhibitors, SHIELD was able to overwrite Bullseye's personality and memories with an amalgam of his own life with that of Clint Bartons.

Clint Barton was a paragon of men. Raised in the lap of luxuary, he still pushed himself to his limits every day. Very competitive, he was an Olympic gold medalist in archery his senior year in high school and graduated with honors from university before going on to SHIELD operative training. Through the tail end of the Cold War, Barton was amongst SHIELDS top agents in the field. Morally upstanding, and always one to be counted upon (despite his penchance for lone wolf heroics and over the top heroics).

Bullseye was raised by an abusive father, and watched the man kill himself shortly after beating his morther to death. A list of orphanages and public schools failed to help the troubled youth, who turned to a life of crime... his own ability to seemingly never miss was an unquestioned asset; First in earning money (hustling dart tournaments and the like), and then moving on to assassination. A rivalry with the recently surfaced hero Daredevil inspired him to adopt a mask... and to even greater lengths of evil.

Somehow, the chemisty and biology between the two were an instant match in the database...

Now Clint Barton lives again. Sort of.

The Merge isn't perfect, but the best parts of Clint seem to have pervailed in creating precisely the sort of man the "Avengers" could use on their roster...



[/quote]

[Dhark]

Wolverine knows that where he's going, he can only take so many bodies (the limitations of technology, and feasibility). One way to make up for such a difficiency? Take a one man army.

Jamie Madrox, thought MIA and/or depowered... proven wrong. In truth, this might not even be the original/true Jamie. He smells right sure, but he seems to be far more capable than the Jamie that Wolverine remembers. Especially given the dosier that Fury dropped conveniently where Wolverine would find... a dosier describing certain covert actions that this particular man had done on behalf of the disbanded SHIELD during the Civil War.

This Jamie was a much darker version. One that would fit perfectly int he little outfit Wolverine was putting together.

Dispersed 15 stones around to various locations... Didn't bother with any 'Extras' from Challenges. Really couldn't think of anywhere else to feesibly put them short of a secondary mutation.

[/color]







ABILITIES (Total: 10W)

INT 03 (01W)
STR 03 (01W)
AGI 03 (01W)
SPD 03 (01W)
DUR 04 (06W)

H 03
E 12
R 06

ACTIONS (Total: 18W)

COMBAT [CLOSE] 04 (03W)
*Base Cost (AN)
*Str Bonus or Weapon Modifier
*Efficient +01
*Martial Arts
*Eastern Weapons
*Western Weapons
*Multi-Fighting

COMBAT [RANGED] 03 (02W)
*Base Cost (AN)
*Agi Bonus or Weapon Modifier
*Efficient +01
*Marksmanship
*Thrown Objects
*Firearms

BLACK OPS 05 (04W)
*Base Cost (AN+01)
*Efficient (+01)
*Government Agencies
*Army Operations
*Surveilance
*Ambush
*Survival Behind Enemy Lines

SOCIAL SKILLS 03 (01W)
*Base Cost (AN)
*Military Protocol
*Mutant Culture
*Streetwise

TECHNOLOGY 03 (04W)
*Base Cost (AN+01)
*Int Bonus

TELEPATHY 03 (01W)
*Base Cost (AN+Options)
*Project Thoughts/Control Others +02
*Limited to Duplicates Only -02
*Free Mental Defense of AN

VEHICLES 04 (02W)
*Base Cost (AN)
*Automobiles
*Motorcycles
*Military [Land]
*Military [Air]

MODIFIERS (Total: 34W)

DUPLICATE SELF
*Base Cost 30W

RAPID RECOVERY (02w)
*Base Cost (DUR)
*Regenerates 03R for every 02W

WEALTH [IV] (02W)
*Millionaire
*Monthly Income $20K



EQUIPMENT

Telescoping Bo-Staff +03 (PURCHASED)

Throwing Spikes +02 (PURCHASED)

Customized Pistol +04 (PURCHASED)
*Increased Range
*x2 Damage
*Armor Piercing

iPohone [Black Ops Edition] +02 (PURCHASED)
*GP Stones towards Black Ops and Technology

Nomex Suit +02 (PURCHASED)
*As Toughness/Armor
*Negates Armor Piercing
*Negates x2 Damage from Firearms



[/quote]

[Dhark]

Hey boss, as promised~ Shatterstar. Thought he might be fun to revamp a bit. Plus, if you ever decide to run a Mojoverse arc/issue... you have an easy in

Offers up some respectable melee support as well!





Benjamin Russell was nothing special at birth. Just another mutant born in a post-apocalyptic possible future time-line. Nope, nothing to write home about really... At least, not until the manifestation of his Primary Mutation. From the multiversal nexus of MojoVerse, talent scouts took notice of the young boy. Projections were made, reports run, and finally... Hounds were sent to abduct the boy from house and home. Removed from his native world and time, young Benjamin was entered into the typical Gladatorial Indoc Re-Programming... and the results impressed even the realms ruler. Mojo saw in this kid the stuff that would jack his ratings through the roof!

At the tender age of 11, Mojo pitted the boy against seven trained warriors. Each far older, and more experienced in such matters. They put a solid beating on the boy. It didn't stick. In fact, the tables were quickly turned. The crowds went wild as the innocent boy took his first life. Then his second. At the end of the day, he stood triumphant and the crowds were in hysterics.

The drama's that ensued over the next five years were right out of any typical gladiator movie you can imagine. Literally, take all the stereotypes and stories you can think of. It likely happened. All the way up and through the classic mutiny.

Things turned a bit sour when Mojo dispatched his favored agents to quell the uprising however. Bloody and amazing as the battle was, Spiral became overzealous in her tasking... and in a rage snapped Benjamin's back. Holding his broken form high as an example, she then threw him with all her might into the crowd... quite accidentally, the trajectory carried him into an errant temporal annomoly she'd created earlier in the battle. Benjamin was lost to Time and Space.

The fates were kind (or perhaps a Mojo-inspired plot twist that has yet to be revealed). Benjamin landed on Xaviers doorstep. Literally.

Xavier took the boy in, nursing both his physical and mental wounds (the previous quick to heal, the later not so much).

Benjamin took to calling himself Shatterstar full time, shortly after Xavier took him in. Not only was it symbolic (He was a Star who's fame had been shattered), but it made a great codename... and Xavier said he'd need a code name to be one of the X-Men.



NAME: Benjamin Russel (Possibly)
CODENAME: Shatterstar
AGE: Appears 19 (ignorance of earth-customs makes him seem younger, experiences make him seem older)
HEIGHT: 5'5"
WEIGHT: 140 LBS
HAIR: Blonde
EYES: Blue (Translucent in Combat)

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ABILITY SCORES Total [14W]
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INT 03 (01W)
STR 04 (02W)
AGI 05 (03W)
SPD 04 (02W)
DUR 04 (06W)

HEALTH 04
ENERGY 12
REGEN 01W per Hour
03R per 02W Per Panel


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ACTIONS Total [12W]
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Acrobatics 03 (01W)
*Base Cost AN
*Agi Bonus

Gladatorial Arts 02 (09W)
*As Ninja
*Base Cost AN+05
*Agi Bonus and Weapon Bonus or Two Weapon Bonuses
*Efficient +01
*Dirty Tactics
*Gladitorial Weapons

General Knowledge 02 (01W)
*Base Cost AN+01
*Int Bonus
*Arts of War/Battle/Strategy
*Advanced Technology

Social Skills 03 (01W)
*Base Cost AN
*Mojoverse Culture
*Warrior Culture
*Mutant Culture

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MODIFIERS Total [09W]
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Healing Factor (06W)
*Base Cost DUR+02

Reflexive Dodge 01 (02W)
*MN+03

Wealth III (01W)
*Base Cost 01W
*Attained by selling various gemstones that had been part of
his costume, and affixed to his swords.
*Net Worth $250k
*Monthly Allowance $10k


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EQUIPMENT
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Custom Swords [+02]
*Purchased with Wealth
*x2 Armor Piercing
*Has two of these distinct split blades

Mojoverse Armor [+02]
*Purchased with Wealth
*Re-Stylized for X-Men
*Negates x2 From guns/bullets


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Challenges [20]
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Mutant 03
Shatterstar is a mutant amongst mutants, genetically manipulated and
enhanced in the Mojoverse for optimal entertainment value!

Inhuman Appearance 02
Black Starburst Tattoo over his right eye, Eyes turn translucent in
combat

Haunted Past/Future 04
Shatterstar was kidnapped from the Future, and taken to Mojoverse.
There he was genetically experimented on, then forced to compete in
deadly gladatorial combat for Mojo's entertainment. He took his first life
at the age of 11. Xavier suspects the boys memories of his pre-
Mojoverse life (as young Benjamin Russel) may not be authentic, but
even he has not been able to penetrate whatever was used to fabricate
them.

Time Lost 01
With memories of being born and raised for the early part of his life in
a future earth, then moving to Mojoverse for his early teens, Benjamin
is more than a little naive to the ways of the 'Modern' world he now lives
in, and customs/technology/political-events that are run of the mill
will likely mystify him to no end.

Psychological [CtSUftU] 02
In the pits, Shatterstar developed a traith considered blasphemous to
Mojo~ A compulsion to look out for his fellow Gladiators, which in turn
lead to a Compulsion to Stick Up for the Underdog. This behavior
resulted in a near mutiny, during which Shatterstar was thrown into the
Timestream by Spiral

Psychological [Reckless] 02
Due to the extensive indoctrination of Mojo's Gladatorial Training
Regiments, Shatterstar holds little regard for personal safety. Further,
he often attacks scenerio's which should inspire fear with abandon...
and always attempts to do so with dramatic gusto and flair

Psychological [Extreme Vanity] 02
As one of Mojoverse's most up and coming Gladiators, Shatterstar
developed a high oppinion of himself and his skill.

Deadly Enemies 04
Mojo himself is no enemy to easily dismiss, not to mention the legions
of gladiators (some with their own personal vendetta's) which could be
dispatched after Shatterstar should his location ever be learned. And
with Spiral being tasked with tracking him down (her actions being
directly responsible for his escape), it's only a matter of time...

[Dhark]

Amahl grew up a street-urchin on the streets of Cairo. Due to his low-class life, he spoke a hodge-podge of languages~ A mix of the local tongue, and that of the tourist-heavy crowds upon which he preyed. He wasn't the slickest of thieves, or even physically gifted in such arts. His speciality? Distract, and evade. Such was the life Amahl knew until he turned seven. On that fateful day, while running the rooftops and eluding an irate french tourist, a wrong tumble sent him reflexively spinning into the Astral Plane.

For seven years, Amahl was trapped there. A veritable ghost, able to flit about the world... but seperated from it. Within the Astral Plane he was as a God though, at least to his thinking. Every fiber of it could be molded and altered at whim. Such abilities and detachment warped his mind.

He was fourteen when he finally interacted with a living being again. A self-proclaimed priest stumbled upon the young boy on a medative sojourn through the Astral Realms. Amahl saw in this man someone who might educate him on where he was, and more importantly how to move between the Astral and the Real worlds. With trickery and cunning, he fooled the priest into helping him learn such methodologies and the theories behind them.

When Amahl had everything he wanted from the man, he encased his Astral Form in Hard Thought. Unable to return to his own body, his life-force began to fade. Finally, when his silver strand grew faint~ Amahl struck. With a an Astral Blade, he cut the strand... and siezed it. The Priest faded to nothing, and Amahl followed the strand back to the body... and made it his own.

With his newfound identity, and freedom, Amahl entered the world anew.

He found the powers of his mind were just as potent in the Real World, and just as capable. With them, he forged for himself a new identity. A Criminal Mastermind called The ShadowKing.

Cairo's underworld quickly fell to heel, or was killed.

Amahl lead this life comfortably for a long time, ditching one body for another as time or necessity dictated... but always to his own gain.

Such would continue until the late nineties, when a man came to Egypt. His name, was Charles Xavier. This professor of genetics had recieved an annonymous tip regarding the ShadowKing and his nature... and had traveled to Egypt excitedly to meet with him.

To Amahl's frustration, the man was able to find him easily. He bent minds and thoughts as easily as he, and was not disuaded by false trails or lies.

When finally they met and talked, Charles fed Amahl his pitch about Mutants... and his Dream. The speech was still new, and not well rehearsed. Amahl found it laughable, himself having used his powers for years to lord it up and treat humans as subservient.

Harsh words followed, and lines were drawn. Amahl was the first outright abrasive and threatening mutant Charles had ever encountered... just as Charles was the first Telepath of even remotely equal footing that Amahl had ever met.

Amahl attempted to throw down against the young Charles Xavier. When Amahl began to fear he would lose, he triggered platic explosives within his home. The roof came down. In the wreckage, Xavier was pinned (and crippled). Amahl's host body was slain. Amahl fled to the Astral, and Charles followed him (again to Amahls utter surprise). There the battle continued. Charles wasn't as experienced as Amahl in the Astral Plane, and for a time it looked as though Amahl would prove victorious.

The edge didn't last. Goaded beyond limits, Charles lashed out with the full fury of his mind untempered by self-control. His emotions flooded the assault with energy, and the being that was Amahl was literally shattered and cast adrift upon the tumultuous Astral Winds (the destructive forces of their battle appearing as a massive hurricane upon the Astral Landscape).

Believing Amahl to have been vanquished, Charles returned to his own crippled body... and soon repressed most memories of the incident~ Regretting his failure, and embarassed at what he'd done.

Amahl on the other hand, or what was left of him, lingered on... and drifted silently... watching from a distance Xavier and his Dreams. In them he found precisely what he needed to plant his seeds of revenge.

A catatonic son. A boy whose vacant mind had proved the inspiration for Charles to seek out who he'd heard was the worlds most powerful telepath (Amahl). An organization called Weapon-X... a place to hide, find new allies, and to gather strength discreetly. A place whose shadowy objectives were in direct opposition to the Xavier and his foolish dreams.

When Amahl settled into David's mind, he realized immediately his mistake. Something Xavier had done, of this he held no doubt (True or not). So scarred was his psyche, that when he settled into the catatonic youths mind... it was like a jigsaw-puzzle piece lined with super glue. the fit was too perfect, and the bonds twoo quickly sealed. Escape was beyond him. No longer was a being of pure astral energies... he was literally anchored to flesh again somehow.

Flesh he could still convert, and carry into the Astral Plane... but it was a body none-the-less. A weakness he'd not had before. further frustrations evidenced themselves when he found his ability to manipulate thoughts, or to feed on fear to be negligible if existant at all (in the case of the later). Even the ShadowMantle (as he called it) seemed vastly inferior in juice.

His anger knew no bounds, and more than one innocent was killed out of spite as Amahl made his way to the Weapon-X facility... Where he eventually worked his way in, and became an Agent there-of. His plans for vengeance were still intact, but his diminished capabilities and memories meant the time-table was not.





NAME: Amahl Farouk / David Haller
CODENAME: ShadowKing
GENDER: Male
HEIGHT: 5'9"
WEIGHT: 130 LBS
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES: Tri-Colored Irises


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ATTRIBUTES Total (18W)
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INT 05 (03W)
STR 01 (01R)
AGI 01 (01R)
SPD 01 (01R)
DUR 03 (01W)


ENERGY 15 (09W)
RECHARGE 06 (04W)

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ACTIONS Total (26W)
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Combat [Close] 03 (01W)
*Base Cost AN
*Str Bonus
*Street-Fighting
*Astral Combat
*Weapon-X Training

Combat [Ranged] 03 (01W)
*Base Cost AN
*Agi Bonus
*Thrown Objects
*Called Shots
*Weapon-X Training

Mastery of The Astral 03 (06W)
*Base Cost AN
*Create/Manipulate Astral Ectoplasm +01
*Astral Projection w/ Body +02
*May Take Others +01

Technology 02 (01W)
*Base Cost AN+01

Telepathy 04 (15W)
*Base Cost AN
*Allows For:
*Free Mental Defense of AN
*Intelligence Bonus +02
*Project Thoughts/Control Others/Illusions +02
*Telepathic Communications +01
*Efficient +01

Thieving 03 (01W)
*Base Cost AN
*Agi Bonus
*Parkor
*Hiding
*Evasion

Social Skills 03 (01W)
*Base Cost AN
*Streetwise
*Multi-Cultural
*Telepathic Community


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MODIFIERS Total (06W)
=================================

Shadow Mantle 02 (06W)
*Priced as Psychocentric Template
*MN to Telepathy and Mastery of the Astral
*Base Cost MN+05
*Causes shadowy tendrils to manifest, ala Phoenix Flames. No damage, pure imagery


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CHALLENGES Total (10W)
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Mutant Heritage 03W
Amahl is a mutant, and has been corrupted by the Power he was born
with.

Psychological [Extreme Vanity] 02W
Despite his recent bout with humility (hammered home by the wrath of
Xavier), and his resultant diminished powers, The ShadowKing still
believes himself to be the most gifted Telepath in the world... and the
rightful king of the Astral Plane.

Shattered Psyche 02W
The conflict with Xavier culminated in a botched attempt to completely
Mind-Wipe Amahl. Only his own incredible skill and power were able to
stave off the near-labotomizing assault, though he was unable to
completely escape it unscathed. As a result, Amahl is a fraction of the
Telepath he once was... and even his once uncontested Mastery of the
Astral Plane has been greatly diminished. Finally, as a result of his
psychic scars, and the similarily scarred and catatonic mindscape of the
body he recently inhabited, Amahl has become inadvertantly anchored
into the body of David Haller. He remains uncertain if death would prove
sufficient to free him... or if it will finally cause his own destruction.

Deadly Enemies 03W
Amahl has made a great many enemies in his life, more than a few
rival telepaths that would love a chance at vengeance given his
currently diminished state. None of them, however, even come close to
the rivalry with Charles Xavier... an animosity that could threaten to
one day overcome the reserved Professor's self-control. Especially
should he discover the truth of Amahl's current host body...

[Dhark]

Hey boss... Sorry, Proboards ate the original...






CODENAME: SCION
NAME: Franklin Richards JR.
HEIGHT: 5'5"
WEIGHT: 130 LBS
EYES: Blue
HAIR: Blonde



TOTAL 54W (40W+14C)


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ABILITY SCORES: TOTAL 07W
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INT 05 (03W)
STR 03 (01W)
AGI 03 (01W)
SPD 03 (01W)
DUR 03 (01W)

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ACTIONS: TOTAL 40W
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BLACK OPS 04 (03W)
*Base Cost AN+01
*Infiltration
*Exfiltration
*Covert SAR
*Evasion

COMBAT [CLOSE] 03 (01W)
*Base Cost AN
*StrBonus
*Kung-Fu
*Silent Takedowns
*One Vs. Many

COMBAT [RANGED] 03 (01W)
*Base Cost AN
*Marksmanship
*Pistols
*Rifels

FORCE FIELD 06 (20W)
*Base Cost AN+03
*Efficient +01
*Effective Against Magic +01


GENERAL KNOWLEDGE 04 (03W)
*Base Cost AN+01
*Int Bonus

INVISIBILITY 05 (09W)
*Base Cost AN+02
*Efficient +01

SOCIAL SKILLS 03 (01W)
*Base Cost AN
*Teen Culture
*'Legacy-Hero' Culture
*Military Protocol

TECHNOLOGY 03 (02W)
*Base Cost AN+01

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MODIFIERS: TOTAL 07W
===============================

PRESCIENCE (06W)

WEALTH III (01W)




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EQUIPMENT: TOTAL (Bought with Wealth)
===============================

Customized Pistols [+03]
*Stun Options
*x2 Damage

Kevlar Costume/Armor [+02]

Hovercycle

Wrist-Comm



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CHALLENGES: TOTAL
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Descended From Greatness/Deadly Enemies 04
The modern world recognizes young Frankling Jr as the heir to the Richards legacy, and looks to him accordingly in this new era of need

Teen Angst 03
Franklin is only 17, and has all the emotional baggage of an emancipated hot-shot teenager with powers that graduated High School at 15

Prying Relatives 03
Franklin and his father aren't on the best of terms, and Franklin Sr. keeps over-close tabs on his headstrong son (whom he'd rather see in college).

Psychological[CtSuftUD] 04
Franklin has inherited his family's urge to compulsively stick up for the underdog, and has subsequently devoted himself to vigilante heroics