angrydurf

uhm ... I'm pretty sure GL isn't out yet. Though I have hopes this is a witty take that at the scores of judgements being pronounced before more than about 3 minutes of footage has been revealed.

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"I go by Partisan." he replied, at least that was the name he used now. He extended his metal sheathed arm and took the younger heroes hand in a firm shake. "We all have our own battles to fight." he agreed, "I'm sure you're colors hold just as much meaning for you." he suggested with a comradely smile. Dropping his hand back to his side he glanced out over the city once again. "I admit I am likely not as familiar with these streets as yourself but it does seem these people need a reminder of what they have." he intoned somewhat solemnly, "To many too eager to squander it."

The Partisan turned slowly to face the fellow hero. "Something of the sort." he replied with a small smile as his gaze took in the other man with a satisfied nod after a moment leaving the distinct impression of being judged and apparently found worthy. the bares hint of a crinkle of a smile formed at the corners of his eyes his half mask revealed moments before it touched his lips, "Yes well if recent sensibilities are to be believed I should be prancing about the shadows with some kind of predatory creature of the night emblazoned on my chest." he suggested with a small shrug of his broad shoulders. "I find this reminds them," he gestured out at the city expansively, "As well as myself, why I am here." he explained.

Many would say the southside was too far gone, its slide to poverty and crime like the fens a forgone conclusion. Partisan saw no such thing. He saw a people in need of hope and someone willing to believe in them. Well that and someone to crack a few skulls for the more recalcitrant members of the community. He climbed quickly up a fire escape to gain a better vantage over the corner below keen eyes surveying the streets below and ears alert for sounds of trouble.

Partisan and Gabriel have a run in.

Partisan Sam Harrison

Mike gave a small nod of assent to James and smiled as they took ot he dance floor before he entirely realized the slight quandary that left him in. Even a few short months ago he likely would have retreated to the wall when left on his own. However such retreat from adversity social or otherwise was not a luxury he any longer allowed himself. Quickly scanning the room he spotted a young lady in need of a partner, likely some daughter of a minor functionary, and made his way to her side offering a hand and a small bow as he requested the honor of joining her on the dance floor. At her consent he led her to a sufficiently open spot on the floor and managed, if barely, not to embarrass himself or his partner.

The worry remained plain on his face for a long moment before he replied with a small nod, "You don't have to worry about that Alex." he assured her quietly, "But if you want to wait that's fine." he added with a smile. He looked out over the splendid vista of rolling fields giving her a comforting squeeze, "I think the press conference would seem," he sighed searching for the words, "contrived? at this point." he finally murmured. He held her in silence for a moment before he spoke again, "We could explain it as protecting my family." he suggested with uncertainty. He was more than willing to suffer the slings and arrows of public opinion but was not at all confident in putting his family under such strain.

Mike nodded agreement it seemed unlikely that he'd be as able as Alex to hold together school, heroics and the publicity as well as she had. "Yea that makes sense." he murmured in agreement gently stroking her hair as he pondered her question. A normal press conference seemed out of the question it would seem almost contrived on the heels of Alexs revelation just months ago. It took him longer than usual to notice the subtle withdrawal but he soon did and worry creased his brow, "Alex what is it? Is something the matter?"

"Yes, Make haste." Ouroboros intoned solemnly and flew towards the ripple himself. "I should have seen it sooner." he lamented to his comrades trying to exert himself to hold the rippling remains of Phantoms portal open for them all. "Even Heshem couldn't truly seal the void." he explained quickly, "Particularly from me as I am part of it." he added with a rueful look to his slowly vanishing limb. He drew his focus tighter hoping to buy them time, "But that I get from my mother, she is one with the void and the eye is her connection." he expounded as if this all should be obvious, "When she broke it the Void didn't draw back it began to fade. Some connections are stronger than other though and time is not so mutable as that. So the void did exist therefore we can go there through here." he explained excitedly, "That's why the dimension of doors became temporal." He said with a shake of his head kicking himself for not putting it together sooner. "Now Hurry I don't know how much longer I can hold this."

I'd say the equipment is just fried. Its equipment its supposed to go by by easily. I'd give the wielder of the item an reflex save for the device.

Phalanx stood slightly back as the others all greeted James before stepping forward to envelop him in a slightly less than bone crushing hug, "Good to have you back." He said as he released his friend and clapped him firmly on the back, "You're sticking around now right?" he asked expectantly as he looked down with a friendly smile, "Its just not the same without you around."

Kinda. The serum slowed some of the effects of aging though not enough for real immunity and he used trance to slow his metabolism and aging for much of his time in prison. Its mushy comic psuedo science for the same basic effect. This is also to explain why he isn't really up on recent happenings. He knows the big stuff (terminus invasions, end of the cold war, etc) but recent fads and what not not so much and no real knowledge of newer heroes out the gate.

Phalanx followed into the grand ballroom back straight and forcing himself to look straight ahead to avoid gaping at the splendor. At Psyches silent shout he broke into a grin eyes rapidly scanning the room and fixing his gaze on James as they made their way through the reception line. He did his level best to remember who all they were introduced to as they passed through and did his best to ape Edge and Psyche and not embarrass the team. Once free of the greetings he took Alexs arm and began to make his way toward where james was standing.

Mike hopped in the shower for a quick wash off while Mark dressed and emerged a moment later fully dressed in his costume hair neatly combed and freshly shaved. He made a final check int he full length mirror for any rubble he may have missed and turned to step out into the hall and take the few quick steps down to fetch Alex from the room she shared with Erin before making his way with the others towards the ballroom.

As Mike walked through the halls of the resplendent palace it was all he could do to not be completely slack jawed in awe. Once in their rooms he set down his simple duffel of spare cloths and his backpack. He shrugged with a small laugh as Mark won the toss as always knowing it was but a formality where Mark was concerned. As his friend took the first shower he unpacked carefully refolding his clothes as he transferred them to one of the built in wardrobes and planted himself in one of the sumptuous chairs to make some notes in his journal while Mark finished up.

Players Name: Angrydurf Characters Name: The Partisan Power Level: 10 (150/153) Trade-Offs: None Unspent PP: 3 Progress to Gold: 3/90 (Silver status earned with Phalanx) In Brief: Super Soldier Contemporary of The Patriot who took another path. Standing up to the HUAAC hearings when the red scare was reaching its height to defend the heroes who Patriot informed on. It did not go well for him. Alternate Identities: Sam Harrison (Real Name), Tomorrow Soldier, Unknown Soldier Identity: Secret Birthplace: Middleton NJ Occupation: Assistant Manager Southside Youth Center Affiliations: None Currently Family: Immediate all dead of old age. Not in contact with extended family. Age: 87 (DoB: May Fifth, 1923) Apparent Age: Early Forties Gender: Male Ethnicity: African American Height: 6' 3" Weight: 240 Eyes: Brown Hair: Black some graying at the temples Description: [floatr][/floatr]Sam is in excellent shape thanks to the serum that granted him his powers and between the enhanced vitality granted by the treatments and meditative techniques he used to slow his metabolism during his incarceration he hardly looks half his true age. This is not to say the years haven't touched him the once smooth planes of his face now lightly creased, and a distinguished touch of gray in his hair at the temples. His eyes are his only real tell, Sam isn't a good liar and his eyes tell the tale he has seen more years than his face would suggest. As The Partisan he wears an updated version of his old Tomorrow Soldier costume. Some would call the formfitting flag motif outdated and they may be right but it has never been about fashion to him regardless. I today more accepting times he has removed the full face-mask in favor of a half mask. His right arm is covered with the dull steel gray of the armored C.A.E.S.T.U.S. unit, it shows the wear of the years in service through minor dents and occasional scorch marks though the advanced alloys used in its construction show no signs of weakness or deterioration. History: Sam was born last of six children his father working night shifts in a steel plant his mother taking in laundry and seamstress work in their struggle to make ends meet. Things only got harder as the hard times of the thirties hit many of his siblings started working as well and the family managed to stay fed and together which was quite an achievement for the time. Through it all his family held their faith and held to their belief that they would take full advantage of the opportunities his grandparents had never had. Sam was a clever child and knew things were bad despite his parents efforts to hide it from him even at a young age. As he grew he was more precocious. Across the ocean war was stirring he heard about it as he added what he could to the family coffers shining shoes or selling papers. As things heated at home and abroad he wanted to do his part. He was still a few months shy of 18 when he enlisted lying about his age. He was a mere week into basic when volunteers were requested for a special project. Eager to do whatever he could Sam was the first, and only, member of his unit to sign up. He along with a variety of others from around the country were taken to the top secret location of Project Patriot. The process was difficult and sometimes painful though the researchers took every precaution they could. Some members developed powers that would fail in training, some not at all. Once Jack Simmons success spread through the ranks some faked developing powers. the further testing of these individuals showed just how dangerous the process could be. Sam didn't feel the need for powers if they couldn't use him here he could serve as an infantryman after all. When he first noticed his powers begin to develop he didn't raise any fuss just continued his participation waiting on the doctors to notice his rising potentials. When he was discovered they were put in a difficult situation. He was at that time only the second success and he was a person of color. They pulled him out of the program and into accelerated training. Most of his cohorts assumed he'd failed some crucial test and been returned to regular service. The Training was swift and rough, they did not take the precautions they had with other contenders but Sams abilities held out and he learned. Soon he was deployed, for political and morale reasons he was deployed as a costumed hero his face and identity a mystery. Under the code name Tomorrow Soldier he saw action across the western theater though primarily in North Africa and later Italy. He also participated in a few key battles on the eastern front parachuting into enemy territory for what would be a suicide mission for any normal soldier. He did all of this without pause, his country and indeed the world was facing evil and he would stand in its way no matter the cost. It was during this service that he was equipped with the experimental C.A.E.S.T.U.S. It was hoped that the device woudl prove itself worthy for use by common soldier but difficulties with production of any version that didn't hinder the soldier proved too much and the design scrapped. The prototype however form fitted to his arm allowed him to bring his great strength to bear on even armored targets and with his enhanced abilities in combat he was unhindered by its weight and quickly perfected its use for a variety of tasks. After the war he like the Patriot was approached to inform on other heroes. He refused. When the Red Scare was reaching its height he stood against the excesses of the fearful congressional commission on unamerican activities. He was prepared to reveal his identity and appear before congress, in full dress regalia of his extensive service, those in power knew public opinion would be swayed by such a move and felt the country could not afford to go soft on the red threat. From that fear a conspiracy was born. A select collective of top military brass as well as congressional movers and shakers had his record redacted and his service and very existence made all but no more. He was held in contempt of congress and suspicion of treason. The quiet conspiracy was quick and efficient, most heroes including the patriot himself believed the government released him from his service or perhaps his powers had failed and he returned to civilian life. In fact he was held under a false name in an assortment of federal prisons. Sometimes in general population more often under special guard as a super powered threat. Despite all of this he believed that he would be exonerated no conspiracy could survive the light of justice. In a way he was right. After almost sixty years, much of it spent in a meditative state slowing his metabolism and aging, his case and effects listed as 'the unknown soldier' was uncovered by a minor functionary in the justice department. Full details were not available but his identity was confirmed from his enlistment paperwork, no one knew how he was alive and in such good health at his age and he wasn't answering but they saw to his release. He had no interest in some kind of punitive crusade. Those truly responsible were long dead. He settled in freedom a good place to lose yourself in the masses of modern humanity and took employment with a youth center on the southside quickly rising to an assistant manager. The center was strict on drug and gang activity and when he caught a teen dealing he ejected him. The teen and five of his friends came for him when he was locking up one night. To say they were in over their heads was an understatement the years hadn't slowed Sams reflexes nor sapped his strength. He quickly dispatched the group and drug them into the centers conference room. He secured them to the chairs and gave them a choice. He could call the police and face jail time for their assault, and it would be known on the streets that they were undone by one old man. Or they could clean up their act, be his eyes and ears and maybe make a real difference in their neighborhood. The police arrived not long after to pick up the five who had refused and Sams choice was clear. He assumed the name Partisan and began his drive to defend his country once more from threats within and without. Personality & Motivation: Sam is a firm believer in the ideals of justice, freedom, and liberty that he feels are at the core of the national identity of the United states. He feels it his duty to protect those ideals and his nation, in that order. He is a man of uncompromising conviction not in what the country is but what it represents and what it could be. This is not to say that he's political, he has lived long enough and seen enough in the U.S. and abroad to know that a government isn't what makes a nation but rather its people. It is those people he has taken as his new charge to protect. In his civilian guise he does this through his work with underprivileged youth in the fens doing what he can to offer each child a chance not to escape their community but to better it. Education, intellectual and moral are what he sees as the cornerstones of good citizenship and he fosters both at the youth center he helps run. As Partisan he takes a more direct route putting a stop to those who have chosen instead to take the easy way out and prey upon their fellow citizens. Whether corner dealer or extra-dimensional invader he will do all in his power to see to it that no one need suffer loss to the forces of evil or tyranny. Powers & Tactics: The Partisan derives his powers from the same basic serum used to empower The Patriot. He's at peak human conditioning in strength, stamina, and general health and has extensive training in combat conditions as well as use of the C.A.E.S.T.U.S. With the armored arm and glove he can deflect even the most telling blows and return them with equal fervor. Partisan is a tactical fighter well aware that even with his enhanced physical abilities he is no direct match for the truly superhuman. He'll open defensively waiting for a good opportunity to counter. First priority always of course the safety of civilians. He'll used the steely grip of the C.A.E.S.T.U.S. to disarm armed foes to more quickly neutralize the threat they present. Complications: A long way to go Civil rights have moved leaps and bounds since Sams youth but his skin color still can be an issue for many. Code of Honor Sam has deep seated values not only on the role of a hero but on the role of every citizen. Modern heroes and modern morality may not be in keeping with his expectations leading him to conflict. Back In My Day Sam is still familiarizing himself with the modern world. Technology still is a shock to him and he still holds to many old fashioned ideals on proper polite behavior that are at the least antiquated and sometimes offensive. Responsibility He feel a responsibility not only to continue his work at the youth center but also to protect it from possible backlash from his activities. Abilities: 16 + 10 + 16 + 6 + 10 + 4 = 62pp Str 26 (+8) Dex 20 (+5) Con 26 (+8) Int 16 (+3) Wis 20 (+5) Cha 14 (+2) Combat: 12 + 16 = 28pp Initiative: +9 Attack: +6, +10 C.A.E.S.T.U.S. Grapple: +14 Defense: +10 (+8 Base, +2 Shield), +4 Flat-Footed Knockback: -5 Saving Throws: 2 + 5 + 5 = 12pp Toughness: +10 (+8 Con, +2 Defensive Roll) Fortitude: +10 (+8 Con, +2) Reflex: +10 (+5 Dex, +5) Will: +10 (+5 Wis, +5) Skills: 44r = 11pp Acrobatics 10 (+15) Concentration 9 (+14) Diplomacy 3 (+5) Intimidate 3 (+5) Knowledge: History 2 (+5) Knowledge: Tactics 2 (+5) Languages 3 (English(Native), French, Russian, German) Notice 5 (+10) Search 2 (+5) Sense Motive 5 (+10) Feats: 24PP Accurate Attack Acrobatic Bluff All Out Attack Attack Specialization: C.A.E.S.T.U.S. 2 Blind Fight Defensive Attack Defensive Roll Endurance 2 Evasion 2 Improved Initiative Leadership Luck 3 Power Attack Skill Mastery (Acrobatics, Notice, Search, Sense Motive) Takedown attack 2 Trance Ultimate Effort: Will Saves Uncanny Dodge: Hearing Powers: 11 + 1 + 1 = 13PP Device 2 (C.A.E.S.T.U.S.; Science!; Flaws: Hard to Lose -1; Power Feats: Indestructable, Restricted 2) [11pp] Combat Augmented Exo-Shield Tactical Utility System, or C.A.E.S.T.U.S. 10dp Enhanced Feats 3 (Improved Disarm, Weapon Break, Weapon Bind) [3dp] Shield 2 [2dp] Strike 2 (Power Feats: Mighty, Improved Critical 2) [5dp] Leaping 1 (In a Single Bound!; Super Serum, Training) [1pp] Speed 1 (Fleet of Foot; Super Serum, Training) [1pp] Drawbacks: 0pp None DC Block: ATTACK RANGE SAVE EFFECT Unarmed Touch DC23 Toughness (Staged) Damage C.A.E.S.T.U.S Touch DC25 Toughness (Staged) Damage Abilities (62) + Combat (28) + Saving Throws (12) + Skills (11) + Feats (24) + Powers (13) - Drawbacks (0) = 150/153pp

Yes. Several powers (Noteably anything with a fort save) does not standardly affect objects the Affects objects extra allows them to, while the objects only flaw means they will no longer affect living targets.

Phalanx made his way through the reception glad not for the first time to have Mark there to take the social lead that came so easily to him. He ducked carefully into the limousine marveling at the sumptuous appointments and gazing openly through the side of the car to take in the sights eyes growing wide as they came to the massive palace itself. At the look of concern he nodded almost eagerly and glanced at Psyche, "Oh yes we've taken ballroom classes." he assured the King before creasing his brow in vague concern and silently inquired of Alex, 'Or did he mean some kind of traditional Dakanan dance?' worried he had stuck his foot in his mouth with his assurances.

5pp actually

Mike stepped out of the bathroom in his old costume not about to even try to wear marks creation. He looked over to Alex still dozing eyes widening at marks suggestion, "uhm ... I don't uh think thats ..." he cast around almost desperately and fixed his gaze on Erin, "Erin can take care of it if we can't wake her." he said with relief. "I mean we wouldn't do, uhm, anything like that Sir." he assured the King nervously. He took a few quick steps across the cabin and gently shook Alexs shoulder, "Alex time to get changed we're gonna land soon." he urged trying to stir the recumbent psychic to wakefulness

Mike stiffened and glanced down nervously at Alex as the shared fog of inebriation promptly disapaited as her sleeping mind retreated back within itself. He cleared his throat and studiously looked away from Trevor and Erins display standing with Alex cradled easily in his arms. Grabbing a towel he tried to loop it around her before setting her down on one of the built in loungers trying in his awkward way not to wake her though she'd have to wake up and change soon probably. He gave Mark a small shrug as he toweled off himself, "Yea probably for the best." he agreed glancing to Alex nervous about what effect the alcohol would have on her given the tight control she usually maintained over her powers.

No there isn't an additional cost beyond the cost of the Alternate Power feat. Basically The alternate Power Feat gives you an additional setting for the power useing up to the original powers PP value to create the Alternate Power. The two powers can not be active at the same time but it will allow you to get the flexibility many comic heroes show in the use of their powers. For example Iceman can freeze things. He can use this to just do damage (Blast), or freeze you to slow you down/encase you in Ice (Snare), Or freeze the ground you are standing on (trip). Each of those are Alternate powers of each other and each has the same size pool of PP to spend on the power. You can not however freeze and damage the person with one use of the power needing to do one then the next round switch the array setting to do the other.

Mike settled back down into the steaming water pulling Alex back on to his lap with a contented sigh as it was clear Mark was as expected unhurt. Leaning back he regarded the continuing game with a lazy half lidded stare happy not to be the center of attention. He tucked one arm around Alexs waist and looked to Mark to see what his unique outlook produced this time.