angrydurf

alright Str bonus of 16 + 3 flight + 8 SS = + 27 (1d20+27=43) Woot that's 2 flight ranks down.

Mike nodded agreement, "Yea nothing we can't handle" he replied with a smile. He started slightly at Zoes sudden appearance still not completely accustomed her her sudden comings and goings and even less certain how to treat his daughter who was in many ways older than he was. As James made his excuses Mike gave him a solid pat on the back, "Well don't be a stranger." he said with a wide smile, "We'll have to get together if we can find the time for more then a quick hello." he added.

Phalanx sped for the door calling out behind him, "I'll take care of the plane." as he did so. In a flash of Blue and Gold he sped skyward in an intercept course with the plummeting aircraft. He didn't hesitate as he flew under the enormous craft and laid his hands carefully on the hull exerting his immense strength to slow the crafts descent as he cast about for a clear space out of the path of the the deadly beam to place the damaged craft.

Alright gonna Fly out to the Plane. Flight 10 as my Array starts set on full flight sets me at 10,000 mph as a move action I'll double or all out move to reach it as quickly as possible if I need to. When I arrive I'll reset the Array to flight 2 (total 3 50MPH) SS 7 (Total 8 for an effective lifting strength of Str 82 Light Load of 250 tons a 747 weighs in around 200 according to the lifting table) and try to catch the plane. Once secure I'll look for a safe place, IE not int he path of the beam, to set it down.

Phalanx was soaring over the city in search of any more of the monstrous creatures who had sprung up so suddenly all he found was a small band of hoodlums taking advantage of the chaos to loot from a discount electronics store. In moments the thugs learned the error of their ways and he was just turning to fly away when the announcement filled the screens throughout the store. As Atlas's final words rang out he was already shooting up above the the city as the lights winked out below him. He shot through the sky in a blur before catching sight of first the Pitchoo and moments later his teammates at the hospital. In a blur of blue and gold he raced to join them leaving a rippling contrail in his wake. He came to a stop a few feet off the roof and looked out over the buildings trying to catch sight of atlas's 'pets'. "Good to see you." he said to his friends as he scanned the streets below and further afield as well, "Whats the plan Edge?" as if he ever had one.

initiative (1d20=8) Note to self: buy improved init next month

Mike stood with a smile, "Will do." he said and laid a hand on her shoulder for a moment, "And thanks again Erin." he added as he turned to go and set his plans in motion. He glanced back to her before stepping through the door out, "And don't work to hard." he advised with a grin as he knew she would regardless after all she was Erin.

Mike smiled as James approached, "Good to see you James." he said with a nod, "We've all been pretty busy lately it seems." he agreed. The big teen smiled down to his diminutive girlfriend, "So she says but its still been a bit nerve wracking." he admits, "But I'm sure it'll work out." he says with a confidence he never would have mustered six months ago.

Mike smiled to her, "Yea me too. I was worried when she went on this whole kick that she'd take off too." he admitted. He looked down at the sheaf of papers, "Soon I think, gotta see if any of these places can do what I need and find a time we're both free but ... Soon." he said with a nod, he wanted to move forward on this as soon as he could now that he'd made up his mind. Of course that was normally his way, hem and haw over what to do or not but act quickly once he decided.

"I know what you mean." he agreed, "But I give the guys more credit than that." he said with a shrug, "And its still stable we're still all here really. Chris is even back to his old self." he says with a smile, "Things change but that doesn't mean its gonna be bad." he said with a confident nod. "Besides you'll still have Alex an me to bug you." he said with a wide grin.

Mike smiled and murmured "Thank you." as she passed the sheaf of papers over. He glanced over them as he continued to speak, "Well moving on doesn't mean moving away." he said, "I can't believe that any of us are really going to just up and be done with any of this just because of graduation and certainly not Chris or James." he said with a grin. "As for Mark he'll find himself again we just have to be there for him till then. And you or I or Alex or all of us can step up. We're bigger than any one of us." he said confidently looking up to her with a nod.

Mike nodded to her and tried, as best his looming six and half foot frame allowed, to slip out with her relatively unnoticed, "You want me to call any of the others?" he asked, "Any where you want to go?" He decided not to tell her that her parents were already beginning to field calls from the Press they had all known it would come if Alex was right it would die down once the initial shock wore off.

Mike laughed, "RA's won't be an issue I'll just challenge Magni to an arm wrestling match to look the other way." he joked, "But yea Marks help'd be good either way." He acknowledged with a shrug. "Thanks for the advice Erin and just for listening..." he said with a smile, "I appreciate it." He smiled to her and cocked his head, "So how you been doing?" he asked not wanting to dwell solely on himself and Alex.

Mike nodded agreement, "Yea not a bad idea." he said and let out a small laugh, "I mean if she wants to know what I'm up to she will." he joked. "I'll talk to him about it too." he said with a slow nod as he tried to put together a basic plan in his head. "Hopefully it'll at least help take his mind off things at home."

Mike smiles as he nods agreement, "Gone is a bit strong a word but I know what you mean." he replied, "And I certainly hope we'll both be happy with it." He added with a laugh. "But it'll get better, as long as we keep trying." he said confidently. Then shaking his head added, "Now I sound like Mark." 'Someone has to I guess' He thought to himself hoping his roommate was back to his old sefl soon.

Mike watched the interview at the Albright home with her Parents as well as his own. It seemed to have gone well controlled much as she had said. Now the secret was out though and things were definitely going to change. As the interview wound to a close he stood and took a few steps to the door turning to look over his shoulder at their nervous parents, "It'll be alright she knows what she's doing." he said with a smile and a quick nod. The Albright phone began to ring as he reached for the handle to the back door all eyes drawn to it. Mike nodded to her father and opened the door, "I'm gonna go check on her." he said and stepped out rocketing up into the sky and across town to the station. When he arrived he dropped into the ally behind hoping not to be spotted as he let his vision slide past the walls to track Alexs position so he could intercept her once he got inside. "How ya doing?" he asked as she passed the hall he was lurking in.

Well I figured these were closed by now but if there's room I'd like to get Phalanx in one.

Mike blinked at the long list of considerations wondering if all girls thought about all that stuff or if it was just Erin, probably all girls and certainly he could expect that Alex would have. He paused for a few moments processing the questions and answered consideringly, "Well I'm not really college material," he said hesitantly his parents hadn't been too pleased when they'd asked him about it either, "But I'm not just gonna do nothing." he added without any real defensiveness he hadn't really even thought about Alex's money he'd just assumed he'd get a job and they'd make it work. "As for the rest I'm not certain but I don't know if that's the kinda thing I need to know before hand?" he said questioningly, "I mean I knew even before Zoe that I wanted kids, though didn't really think it was possible, and I know Alex does, as for when for all of it we'll work it out after I ask I figure." he shrugged, "I'm not in a hurry but I don't see a reason to wait on asking." he explained with a surety that there was no chance either of them would change their mind in the intervening time.

Mike nods agreement, "Well yea in a way but its been more than just the fighting." he explains, "I mean this whole team is a new experience for me too and not just he costumed side." he says with a shrug. He nervously drums his fingers on the console for a moment, "I think we've all had to learn alot and grow alot for more than just the crime fighting." he tried to explain, "Like when we first met you didn't really talk to anyone or do anything but study and train." he said nervously trying not to offend, "But now you have friends, people you care about and that care about you and not just like the normal teenage BFF stuff but people you trust with like everything." he shrugs, "I might just be overstating it but I feel like to work together and handle the things we've had to handle we've had to grow up and look at our relationships in a more serious and grown up way." he said with a shrug.

Mike nodded and glanced over to the monitor as she began looking for such a company. At her question he settled back into his chair once more and sighed with a small shrug. He looked to her with a small smile he couldn't really repress, "Yea. I am, I mean as sure as I can be." he replied, "It seemed way too soon or like we're too young to me too when I first thought about it." he agreed. "But I've thought about it alot." he explained and glanced off trying to explain the source of his surety. "But are we really?" He asked, "I mean are any of us really that young after everything?"

Mike smiled at that, "Yea that's definitely true but I'd still rather not screw it up." he says with a self deprecating laugh. He thinks about her suggestions for a few moments, "Well it'd have to be delivery I think, cus I don't think microwave corndogs are really all that special and that's about my limit." he said with a laugh, 'But its a good idea." he agrees, "Probably best to try and set it up for the dorms, I try and do it here an her grandpa might let it slip. Sides with Alex the fewer people who know the better."

Phalanx Edits 13pp available -2 Enhanced STR/Blast Array Total = 12 (Gain 4pp) +1 Attack Total = 6 (Cost 2pp) +2 luck Total = 4 (Cost 2pp) +2 Dodge Focus Total = 4 (Cost 2pp) +2 Con Total = 20/46 (Cost 2pp) +6 Str Total = 18 (Cost = 6pp) +2 Impervious toughness Total = 13 (Cost 2pp) Net cost = 12 pp Rework Enhanced STR/Energy vision array to: Array 12 (24pp; Power Feat: Alternate Power 1) [25pp] BE: Enhanced Strength 24 AP: Blast 8 (Energy vision; PFs: Precise, Accurate 6, Improved Range 1) Heres the updated code for ease of edits. [b][u]Players Name:[/b][/u] angrydurf [b][u]Power Level:[/b][/u] 13 (190/191) [b][u]Trade-Offs:[/b][/u] -3 Attack, +3 Save DC; -5 Defense, +5 Toughness; [b][u]Unspent PP:[/b][/u] 1 [b][u]Characters Name:[/b][/u] Michael Harris [b][u]Alternate Identity:[/b][/u] Phalanx [b][u]Height:[/b][/u] 6'6" [b][u]Weight:[/b][/u] 260 lbs [b][u]Hair:[/b][/u] Black [b][u]Eyes:[/b][/u] Green [b][u]Description:[/b][/u] Mike has recently gotten what he hopes to be his last growth spurt topping him out well over six feet tall. He preffers baggy clothing still but given his most recent growth spurt he has difficulty finding anythign that isn't relitively tight. He still preffers basic Jeans and t-shirt combos but has added some shirts with color or desighns to his formerly black on black wardrobe as he comes further out of his shell. He towers over most of his fellow students and its not hard to place what exactly his powers are just from his appearance. In his efforts to clean up his image he has styled his hair into a short spit curl and usually manages to keep from going out with bed head these days. He moves with confidence much less uncertain and tentative then the boy who came to claremont a few short months ago. In costume as Phalanx he shows he cleans up quite nicely. The high collar and shoulders of the costume are in Claremont gold dropping a deep V to his belt of bronzed plates, his Young Freedom Beacon acting as buckle, the rest of the form fitting suit is in deep blue. He pairs this with matching bracers and boots of burnished bronze, and a deep blue full length cape draped from his shoulders. [b][u]History:[/b][/u] If his parents hadn't been at odds over a natural home birth verses a hospital one Michaels life woudl have turned out very differently. As it was Melinda Harris found herself, alone thanks to Marvins workaholism, at the hospital birthing class when the invasion started. A portal to the terminus opened in the midst of the room bathing the expectant mothers in the strange energy of that place. Thanks to the quick reactions of her ad hock partner, who's husband also hadn't shown, she survived the assault and together managed to escape to safety. They became fast friends after that harrowing event and once they were born Michael and her daughter Alexandra soon were as well. Much to Marvin and Melindas relife it at fist seemed the energies of the Terminus had had no effect on Michael, that was not to last however. He was certainly big for his age and strong too, though as doting parents they thought it well within the norm, then one day when Melinda was trying to get him to nap he floated up and out of the crib to continue his interupted playtime. His parents made immediate efforts to make sure he would keep his abilities a secret they didn't know what else to do. When Melinda confided in her friend rebecca she learned that little alex had powers as well, the children spent even more time together from that point on as the parents could trust one another with each others secrets like they could few others. When the children grew to school age it seemed as if the caution may have been overkill. both children were carefull not to reveal that they were different even if they didn't fully understand why. Of course this was more responsability than a young child really can be expected to bear. It was a normal schoolyard scuffle an older boy took a toy from Alex and Mike told him to give it back Things escalated from there too quickly and the next thing any one knew the other boy was across the room in a heap next to the crumbling wall. Mike was shocked and worried, and more than a little scared. He didn't know what had happened to the boy but he saw the reaction from the other students and the adults. When Alex gave voice to their thoughts his fears were confirmed he had done a very bad thing. The adults and his parents tried to tell him the boy woudl be fine but Alex had already given voice to their fears and he knew their comforting words to be lies. When the government men came he thought for sure they were gong to take him to jail. He didn't hear much of the conversation but Alex filled him in on the pertanent details. They were going to go to a special school now, a school where they would be tested to see the extent of the 'Terminus Effect' For the next ten years he was schooled at a secret ASTRO labs facility under the code name Phalanx. They Tested his abilities and make up charting his progress and trying to trace the energies that granted he and Alex their powers. Through either his mothers determined though limited grassroots campaign or Rebbecas old contacts teh children as wel as some others the unit had picked up were released to their parents once more and the obvious surveilance removed. Now at nearly sixteen years of age Michael is in a, comparatively, normal school for the first time. He's uncertain about this Clairmont academy but happy to have a chance at something like normalcy. Update: Not long after begining his studies at Claremont academy fate conspired to thrust him and several of his friends into action when a baseball staduim full of spectators was held hostage. After saving the day the groups nominal leader, and Mikes roomate, Edge declared them Young Freedom. They have had several other encounters together and seperately with the cities criminal element and usually come out on top. The school sees to it that they are prepared for the journey before them and Mike had florished under the training and comraderie of the team. [b][u]Personality & Motivation:[/b][/u] Michael palys the part of the intorvert and loner though he does desire companionship he has trouble trusting, both others and himself. He covers for this with acerbic humor and a generally sullen demeanor. Few have worked past his defenses in this regard, and fewer wish to bother, but those that have have made a friend for life. Michael is acutely aware of the destruction he is capeable of, perhaps more so than even the testers are, and it terrifies him. He is a good person that truely does want to try and better the world but lives in fear of his own body. He lacks the confidence to embrace his potential instead hiding behind a facade of disinterest and sulleness. However when a friend is in danger, or even insulted, he will weather whatever the world will throw his way in their defensethough he won't lash out physically even then. Mike steadfastly refuses to fight thus far, though he has yet to be truely tested in the real world. Update: Mike has come out of his shell with his participation in Young Freedom and he is much less somber when with the good friends he has made there. He still is usually the serious one in the group but will laugh with the others at a well told joke. this newfound comraderie has strengthed his already strong protective impulse and woe be it to anyone who would threaten his friends. [b][u]Powers & Tactics:[/b][/u] Mike is a physical powerhouse but usually holds himself back. Since his training at claremont with Young Freedom his abilities have improved drastically from their untrained state. He is still slow to put the full force of his powers into play but his control now allows him to unleash his full potential when it is most needed. He is alway sstalwart in defense of his comrades and innocents and takes care to keep collateral damage to a minumum. [b][u]Complications:[/b][/u] Registered(full records of who mike is are available to those with sufficient clearace), Holding Back (When Mike uses extra effort it can sometimes be overkill, similar to the accident complication), Heroes Code (Fully embracing his powers has left mike with feeling a responsability to do so wisely and justly), Teenager (Just 16 and still in highschool Mike has all the troubles of youth) Responsability (Alex, his girlfriend, and Zoe, his daughter from the future. To a lesser extent all of young freedom) [b][u]Stats:[/b][/u] 8+0+10+0+0+4 = 22pp Str: 18/42 (+4/+16) Dex: 10 (+0) Con: 20/46 (+5/+18) Int: 10 (+0) Wis: 10 (+0) Cha: 14 (+2) [b][u]Combat:[/b][/u] 12+8 = 20pp Attack: +6 (+10 Melee, +18 Energy vision) Grapple: +27 (Up to +36 with Super-Strength DAP) Defense: +8 (+2 flat-footed) Knockback: -15 (Up to -24 wih Unmoveable AP Initiative: +0 [b][u]Saves:[/b][/u] 0+1+9 = 10pp Toughness: +18, +13 Impervious (+18 Con, +0 other) Fortitude: +18 (+18 Con, +0) Reflex: +1 (+0 Dex, +1) Will: +9 (+0 Wis, +9) [b][u]Skills:[/b][/u] 12r = 3pp Craft: Structural 1 (+1) Medicine 2 (+2) Notice 5 (+5) Sense Motive 4 (+4) [b][u]Feats:[/b][/u] 19pp All-out Attack Attack Focus: Melee 4 Dodge Focus 4 Equipment 1 Fearless Interpose Luck 4 Power Attack Take Down Attack Ultimate Toughness [quote][b][u]Equipment[/b][/u] YF Teleport Beacon/Comlink 1ep Cotribution to YF HQ 4ep[/quote] [b][u]Powers:[/b][/u] 25+26+2+9+13+27+1+2+2+5+4 = 116pp [b]Array 12[/b] (24pp; [i]Power Feat[/i]: Alternate Power 1) [25pp] [u]BE[/u]: [b]Enhanced Strength 24[/b] [u]AP[/u]: [b]Blast 8[/b] (Energy vision; PFs: Precise, Accurate 6, Improved Range 1{200' Increments) [b]Enhanced Constitution 26[/b] [26pp] [b]Flight 1[/b] [2pp] [b]Immunity 9[/b] (Life Support) [9pp] [b]Impervious Toughness 13[/b] [13pp] [b]Paragon Array 9[/b] (18pp; [i]Power Feats:[/i] Alternate Power 4, Dynamic 5) [27pp] [u]BE[/u]: [b]Flight 9[/b] [u]AP[/u]: [b]Quickness 9[/b] ([i]Extras:[/i] Linked [b]Speed 9[/b]) [u]AP[/u]: [b]Space Travel 18[/b] [u]AP[/u]: [b]Super Strength 9[/b] [u]AP[/u]: [b]Immovable 9[/b] ([i]Extras[/i]: Unstoppable) [b]Space Travel 1[/b] [1] [b]Super Senses 2[/b] (Extended Hearing 2 [1000 ft]) [2pp] [b]Super Senses 2[/b] (Communication Link 2 [Psyche, Zephyr]) [2pp] [b]Array 2[/b] (4pp; [i]Power Feat[/i]: Alternate Power 1) [5pp] [u]BE[/u]: [b]Super Senses 4[/b] (Vision Penetrates Concealment) [u]AP[/u]: [b]Super Senses 4[/b] (Ultravision, Infravision, Extended Vision 2 [1000 ft]) [b]Super-Strength 1[/b] ([i]Power Feats[/i]: Shockwave, Super-Breath) [4pp] [b][u]Drawbacks:[/b][/u] 0pp [b][u]DC Block:[/b][/u] Unarmed ------ 31/Toughness ------ Bruise/Injury Energy Vision ------ 23/Toughness ------ Bruise/Injury [b][u]Costs: [/b][/u] Abilities (22) + Combat (20) + Saves (10) + Skills (3) + Feats (19) + Powers (116) - Drawbacks (00) = 190/191pp DONE BY SHAENTHEBRAIN

Ok a few issues with Mjollnir Blast AP is a rank six effect as it stands. Ranged attacks require you to buy 1 rank of mighty for each +1 damage bonus your strength can contribute. It would be 6pp more to use your full str bonus setting it over the device budget by that much. Strike AP is usign 46 not 48 not that that's a big deal but for bookkeeping it should be noted. AOE AP also seems to be less than 48. 18pp for the strike and extras, and 20 for the dazzle by my count for 38 total.

Mike nods, "Yea that's kinda how I was leaning but I'm just never sure." he said nervously, "Its like Alex is always three steps ahead you know?" he asked rhetorically though realistically three steps was some pretty significant lowballing, "I just don't want to screw it up and have it not turn out like she'd want it." He admitted. he scratched at the back of his head and sighed, "But I think you're right the big flashy thing is kinda tacky and really isn't me anyway." he said without a hint of irony despite the fact that he had arguably some of the most flashy powers on the team.

"Yea there is that." he agreed, "But alot of that'll be coming anyway probably just from us dateing." Mike shrugged with a small smile, "Maybe I should get a disguise for when I'm out of costume like glasses or something so they won't know its me." he suggests with a laugh. The big teen sobers slightly, "I don't even know how or when I'm gonna actually ask." he admits, "Its like it seems like it should be a big deal but we don't really do big deal kinda things..." he trails off uncertainly raising his hands in an 'I don't know' gesture. "I don't know if she'd just be embarrassed by that kinda thing not to mention how it might get out and what that would mean."