Brown Dynamite Posted February 2, 2014 Posted February 2, 2014 (edited) Player Name: HG MorrisonCharacter Name: ArgonautPower Level: 9 (138/144PP)Trade-Offs: +2 Attack/-2 Damage (Blast), -2 Attack/+2 Damage (Strike), -2 Defense /+2 ToughnessUnspent PP: 6Progress to Gold Status: 24/90 (Silver Status earned with >Foreshadow II)In Brief: Omegadrone Agent of A.E.G.I.S! Alternate Identity: Yves Zermeño, Yvejskrujanharbh'aarIdentity: SecretBirthplace: Lor-ZulOccupation: AEGIS Field AgentAffiliations: AEGISFamily: Carlos Zermeño (Husband), Luz Zermeño (Eldest Daughter), Anna Zermeño (Middle Daughter), Sophia Zermeño (Zermeño) Description:Age: 45 (DoB: Born March, 16)Apparent Age: 30Gender: FemaleEthnicity: (Lor Offshoot)Height: 5'2Weight: 105 lbsEyes: BrownHair: Brown Yves is a slightly muscular brown skinned woman with no visible natural body hair. The hair on her head was replaced with a very expensive lace wig. The key difference between Yves the agent and Yves the mom is whether her hair is combed down for domestic motherly flair or spiked up with punk rock attitude. She often dresses in modest fashions that leave very little skin showing. Hiding the various scars throughout her body that she actually opted not to have surgically removed. Never wanting to forget the monster that she became. As Argonaut, Yves' MEGA-MAX modified armor bears the familiar design of the Omegadrone armor. The face pate is remodeled in a grim fashion having suffered tremendous battle damage in the past it appears like a more realistic skull face plate. The design retains an all too familiar air about it ever the same. The power armor has been re coloured to match AEGIS favored bluish palette. The right arm of the armor has a small shield, designed as a homage to the agency's namesake, which covers a compartment used to store her Power Pike when fully collapsed. The armor does not have wings due to having a far sleeker design than Steelgrave's original bulky model. The rocket boots can maneuver through the air with no issue having lost no air superiority. The Armor's left breastplate has the AEGIS emblem engraved. History:In another world in which the Lor's First Age never came to a close, the Lor Republic stretched to every corner of explored space. The military existed primarily for the purpose of exploration and further colonization of Lor Space. Quality of Life for citizens of the advanced civilization was such that only a sci fi novel could compare. Yvejskrujanharbh'aar was a freshly graduated university student with a future as a star faring diplomat in all but certain. Her life was pretty much uneventful. She had friends, family, loved ones and her personal tragedies were no more exciting than a lost pet here or there. Having never left her home planet, her dream was to engage in interplanetary relations perhaps to eventually take a seat as a Senator.The Lor citizens born on the planet of Lor-Zul are known for being born with two very distinct features. The first being a long life span in which they maintain a youthful appearance, only showing signs of aging during the last quarter of their lives. The second a natural affinity with languages their mind able to comprehend all spoken and written word as if they were living ciphers due to a unique psionic mutation. It was only the first trait that appealed to Shadivian Steelgrave after the Terminus came. With no enemies to oppose the Lor the military was nowhere near qualified to handle the unified front of the combat drones that swept their world. The Lor were crushed and in the end there was only the Terminus.Life as a conquered slave with the Hundred Worlds was far different for the Lor. Gone from Spacemen to cavemen one had to let a piece of himself die just to survive. In Nihilor only the strong survive. And what she lacked in physical might, Yvejskrujanharbh'aar made up for with sheer willpower and luck. Engaging in brutal gladiatorial fights until she scrapped by on top of her opposition. Her prize? Her mind was torn asunder as she underwent the unspeakable acts that defined the Omegadrone conditioning. Brainwashed by the Omegadrone conditioning Yvejskrujanharbh'aar had long faded she was merely a servant of Omega. Serving on the front lines as an Omegadrone Shocktrooper.Many people remember the Terminus Invasion of 1993 differently. Most of those memories are not looked back on too fondly. But for Yvejskrujanharbh'aar it was her first real memory since her first shot at life had ended. As one of those very invaders, she found herself barely clinging to life by the time the battle had come to a close. Her armor was skewered onto a steel rod at her abdomen. Recovered by AEGIS field agents, she was given medical treatment as the organization wasn't out to just let people die. Even those part of a foreign invasion force. Of course if it brought about the opportunity to learn more about the Terminus forces more power to them.It took a think tank of the top AEGIS psychologists and doctors to match Daedalus efforts in deprogramming the Omegadrone conditioning. They even crafted a new identity for her to live, monitored by a field agent, just outside of their Baltimore offices. Yvejskrujanharbh'aar or Yves as she had now come to be known just had to agree to surrender her armor to them as well as acting as a consultant whenever the need struck the agency. When Dr. Doris Volk joined AEGIS in 1997 amongst the many projects she pursued was the development of MAX series Power Armors. Shorty after completing the designs on the Super-Max armor Dr. Volk had already begun considering the process for advancing upon her design. Searching through old AEGIS files for inspiration Dr. Volk eventually came to learn about the deal AEGIS made with Yves. It took a decade to combine the technology of the Omegadrone with that of a SUPER MAX armor creating the first flight capable power armor, far before the distinctly more well known models used by Subjects V and V2. The most problematic bit of integration was that the armor's neural interface would only respond to omegadrones like the armor's previous pilot, Yves. A neural interface was originally designed to reinforce the Omegadrone conditioning and improve Nihilor's Mixed Murder Arts by recording combat data and aiding the pilot adapt in all situations. Dr. Volk's attempts of repurposing the interface to aid field agents in saving lives could not completely overcome the fact that only a mind whom had gone through Steelgrave's brainwashing was the only one capable of conceptualizing such an idea. So she requested Yves assistance in improving the combat data of the interface as Dr. Volk attempted to overcome the flaw in the design. An offer that went through a very long series of refusals before Yves finally relented with some trepidation. Spending weekends as a test pilot for the tongue in cheekily named MEGA-MAX armor.Breaking away from the training simulation when the armor caught the transmission of a nearby alarm system in which a shoe store was being robbed by three heavily armed men. Within the comfort of her armor she was able to easily able to deal with the crooks. Disappearing before AEGIS latest line in experimental technology could be shaken. Upon her return she wasn't admonished for taking off with government property as she expected. Instead there was a congratulatory fanfare and applause and she was offered a real job with the agency. After weighing her options and the sense of satisfaction that came with actually doing something good with the armor she took the job.In her personal life, Yves and her handler had wed some years back. Together they were raising three girls from his first marriage. Although at this point the eldest was studying at FCU, so the children did not exactly outnumber the parents in the household. Eventually the Zermeños requested a change in duty station from Baltimore to Freedom City. Marking her return to the city after 20 years as the armored hero Argonaut.Personality & MotivationYves may not have been quite herself when she worked as a soldier of Omega. But she remembers every waking minute of that nightmare. Every slash, every stab, every atrocity committed in the name of the Lord of the Terminus. She tries not to let it weigh on her conscious too much and for the most part succeeds with bravado and gumption (albeit a silent gumption), but the memory is always there gnawing at the back of her head. Despite that one would be hard pressed to find her without a smile on her face. Whether it is forced or not. Outwardly confident she works hard at covering up her own insecurities of not being qualified for being a 'hero' due to her past a Terminus soldier. Despite the fact that AEGIS already has a solid history of working with reformed criminals. Yves is very good at seeing through people's intentions. Above all else, she feels as if she has seen enough death in her lifetime and will go through absurd lengths to try and save everyone she can even if it cost her life in doing so. In her daily life, Yves can be downright domestic. Attempting to portray the image of a perfect mom next door type, while still keeping conversations as short as possible. Yves is not a talker by any measure for those outside her family. But, when she does speak it's usually snark covered. A self described realist through and through the woman lacks tact despite not meaning any harm.Powers & Tactics:Yves relies on the Argonaut armor to do all her heavy lifting. Even with her now rusty training in the mixed murder arts, she. Her original Power Pike was smelted down into the right arm of the armor, creating her shield. However, Yves replaced her power pike proper (AEGIS conveniently had plenty to spare) after a mission to Australia in which she met fellow freed Omegadrone Steven Murdock, otherwise known as Harrier, in which they did combat with yet another Omegadrone. Her new Power Pike is stored within the chamber underneath the shield. Preferring to use her Power Pike at a distance, Yves will pelt away at her foes with the entropic energies of the Terminus contained in the blade. If need be she can close the distance and strike at her foes with the actual blade itself for more painful results.The armor contains tiny nanofibers that are far stronger than human muscle fibers of equal size. The tiny nano muscles allow her to perform feats of strength above what is humanly possible. The neural interface allows her to react with split second timing with the armor actually acting semi autonomously for its best interest at times. When not in use the Omegadrone armor is stored as a portable briefcase. Yves body has been enhanced by a potent nanite infusion that went into her Omegadrone condition. Her modifications have made her stronger than more durable than would be expectantly possible with her physique. Her muscle tissue is similar to the very nanofibers that make up her suit.Complications:AEGIS Defend!: Yves has an almost unhealthy obsession with pursuing redemption. Nominally this just presents in her wanting to try and protect as many lives as she possibly can. Which on its own is not a problem. But ,Yves runs blindly into action without thinking of the consequences if she thinks it can help someone. Theoretically making her an easy target for a villain's manipulationsBroken Arrow: The Terminus did the former Omegadrone no favors. Matters related to Omega and his Annihilists, are a possible trigger for Yves' PTSD to flare up. Flashbacks, hallucinations, and panic attacks are among the many possibilities of how this can manifest. While distracting all on their own, it can be real inopportune in the midst of a high stress chaotic combat zone.Calling for Pegasus: Her identity as Argonaut or even as a former Omegadrone is not common knowledge even in her own organization. While it can be assumed that Freedom City personnel are at least nominally aware of her identity, when dealing with AEGIS operations in other states or law enforcement agencies in general her credentials may come under fire. Her would be allies could even assume her to be a criminal due to the design of her armor looking as if it was a riff on Omegadrones.Shield Cracked: The neural interface on the Argonaut armor connects her mind to the machine. This means that , Argonaut's brain can be "hacked" by means that would normally only affect machines while connected to her armor. GM's can feel free to have not only be targeted by attacks meant to "mind control" technology but even have her auto fail it.Shields High!: Yves is given a lot of autonomy in her identity as Argonaut. Mostly because Dr. Volk judges any superheroics she pursues as still useful for data gathering purposes. But she still is an AEGIS agent and as such does still have certain obligations expected of her that can come into conflict with other heroes.Shield Wall!: The Argonaut armor may have gone through a color swap, it may have lost the wings, it may even have an AEGIS emblem on the breastplate. But, there is enough of a familiarity to the design that one could reasonably recognize it as an Omegadrone armor. Local law enforcement or over enthusiastic civilians may not take kindly on that and begin firing upon her. Or worse someone could find out about her past and come after her, or her loved ones when she is outside of the armor. Abilities: 6 + 6 + 6 + 0 + 4 + 0 = 22PPStrength: 16/24 (+3/+7)Dexterity: 16 (+3)Constitution: 16/24 (+3/+7)Intelligence: 10 (+0)Wisdom: 14 (+2)Charisma: 10 (+0) Combat: 14 + 8 = 22PPInitiative: +3Attack: +7 Melee, +9 Ranged, +11 Power Pike BlastGrapple: +14 (Outside of Armor), +17 (Inside of Armor)Defense: +7 (+4 Base, +3 Dodge Focus), +2 Flat-FootedKnockback: -4 (Outside of Armor), -9 (Inside of Armor) Saving Throws: 0 + 1 + 5 = 6PPToughness: +12 (+7 Con, +5 Armor, 7 Impervious)Fortitude: +7 (+7 Con,)Reflex: +4 (+3 Dex, +1)Will: +7 (+2 Wis, +5) Skills: 64R = 16PPComputers 4 (+4)Intimidate 10 (+10)Knowledge (Cosmology) 5 (+5)Knowledge (Galactic Lore) 10 (+10)Notice 8 (+10)Search 6 (+6)Sense Motive 13 (+15)Survival 8 (+10) Feats: 8PPAttack Focus (Ranged) 2Benefit (AEGIS Security Clearance)Dodge Focus 3FearlessJack-of-All Trades Powers: 6 + 14 + 26 + 1 + 1 + 16 = 64PP Comprehend 3 ( Languages [Read All, Speak Any One at a Time, Understand All ) [6PP] Device 4 ( 20PP Container; Feats: Restricted to Omegadrones, Subtle; Flaws: Easy-To-Lose ) [14PP] (Power Pike)Concealment 2 ( Normal Sight; Flaw: Passive ) [2PP] (Cloaking)BP: Damage 7 ( Extra: Ranged; Feats: Accurate, Alternate Power 1 Incurable, Precise ) (Entropic Blast) [18PP]AP: Damage 4 ( Extra: Penetrating; Feats: Extended Reach 1 [5 ft.], Improved Critical 2, Incurable, Mighty, Split Attack ) {14/17} (Power Pike Strike) Device 8 ( 40PP Container, Feat: Restricted to Omegadrones; Flaws: Hard-To-Lose; Drawbacks: Vulnerability [Magnetism; Uncommon, Major -3], Vulnerability [Electricity, Common, Major -4] ) [26PP] (Omegadrone Armor MK II) Communication 5 ( Radio; 5 Miles ) [5PP]Flight 3 ( 50mph, 500 ft./rnd ) [6PP] (Jet Boots)Immunity 9 ( Life Support ) [9PP]Protection 4 ( Extra: Impervious 7 ) [11PP]Super-Senses 3 ( Darkvision, Radio ) [3PP]Super-Strength 3 ( 39 effective STR, Heavy Load=2.8 tons ) (Nanomuscles) [6PP] Feature ( Temporal Inertia ) [1PP]Immunity ( Aging; Flaw: Limited to Half-Effect ) [1PP] Omegadrone Shocktrooper Nanite Enhancements 3.2 ( 16PP Container ) [16PP] Enhanced Constitution 8 [8PP]Enhanced Strength 8 [8PP] Drawbacks: [table]DC BlockATTACKRANGE]SAVEEFFECTUnarmed TouchDC21 Toughness (Staged)Damage (Physical)Entropic BlastRangedDC22 Toughness (Staged)Damage (Entropic)Power Pike StrikeTouchDC25 Toughness (Staged)Damage (Piercing/Slashing)[/table] Totals: Abilities (22) + Combat (22) + Saving Throws (6) + Skills (16) + Feats (8) + Powers (64) - Drawbacks (0) = 138/144 Power Points Edited May 9, 2015 by Thevshi +3 pp for April 2015
Supercape Posted February 3, 2014 Posted February 3, 2014 Looks good. Attack bonus doesnt seem to notate the Ranged Focus Feat. I am a little unsure how the strike power is Vampiric in terms of fluff? Finally, I will comment that the final complication example, such as not being able to take a blast for a civillian, is a little weird, as taking the blast would be an HP for being heroic. I am not sure you would get an HP for not taking one!
Brown Dynamite Posted February 4, 2014 Author Posted February 4, 2014 (edited) I have now annotated the Attack Bonus with the Ranged Focus feat in/out of the armor. Although the civilian was just one example of it trying to make her dodge in inconvenient terms. When she wants to hold her ground or move in a different direction than she would have to avoid it. Perhaps something like prompting a concentration check to avoid effectively being distracted(So flat-footed) to show currently being at odds with the neural interface. The Blade's vampiric effect works as such. Repairing damage she incurs by draining the life-energy from her targets with its entropic themed strikes. Although the incurable covers the entropy portion on its own. The self sustaining effect from taking away health from something the blade was breaking, as the Omegadrones in AA's old oddball thread, I felt it gave a sufficiently creepy born from the Terminus effect. Edited February 4, 2014 by HG Morrison
Supercape Posted February 4, 2014 Posted February 4, 2014 Thanks. I think that complication will need a bit of trying out in practice, see how it goes. Prompting "checks" never sits particularly well with me for a complication, because that means your complication will be uncomplicated if you pass the check! Having said all that... APPROVED And enjoy
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