gankun

I wanted to get feedback on the set of powers used as well as if the character seemed balanced enough. Also taking any feedback/ comments on fluff and background!

Hey everyone. Missed RPing and wanted to try and get back into Freedom City! Player Name: Gankun Character Name: Raia Power Level: 7 (105/105PP) Trade-Offs: None Unspent Power Points: 0 Progress To Bronze Status: 0/30 In Brief: Aquatic Pirate Battle-suit of former mentor is now being re-purposed to fight for good of the oceans and mankind. Residence: Still lives in the dorm building provided by work. Base of Operations: Freedom City Magellan Oceanographic Laboratory (Hidden Underground Lab) Catchphrase: None Alternate Identity:Rubin Ross Identity: Secret Birthplace: Freedom City Occupation: Marine Engineer, Deep-Sea Diver, Inventor Affiliations: Magellan Oceanographic Laboratory, Coast Guard Family: None Description: Age: 28 (DoB: 1987) Apparent Age: N/A Gender: Male Ethnicity: Caucasian Height: 6'1 Weight: 180 Eyes: Brown Hair: Black Rubin is a fit and young looking man. He is well toned but not very muscular by any means. He keeps in decent shape through a fair amount of swimming resulting in very broad shoulders. He has short messy hair and well defined features. His brown eyes are kind and his smile shows a friendly personality. His grooming and fashion sense depend on how involved he is in his current project. Whenever he manages to go out he wears fashionable shirts and pants. On a regular basis however, he hangs around the lab in his lab coat on top of a plain shirt and jeans. Less plain look is Raia, the name Rubin gave to his newly repaired naval battle-suit. It featured a Stingray motif with and bright crimson armor. Overall the armor was fairly slim and composed of sturdy plating. Between plates the battle-suit used a grey synthetic material to keep the battle-suit water proof yet maneuverable. The back of the battle-suit held a turbine used to propel through the water. Besides the turbine were tanks of either compressed water or air. Similar to a diver's gear, the tanks had tubes running to the oxygen mask. Another tube ran to each of Raia's gauntlets which contained an array of nozzles on the other end. The gauntlets fire beams of compressed water out of the different nozzles for combat effectiveness. The helmet had a black visor with a built in HUD. Power Descriptions: As a regular human being, all of Raia's powers are contained within the battle-suit. As a prototype battle-suit, Raia's main powers are built into his gauntlets and turbines. He shoots beams of pressurized water straight from his gauntlets. His turbines feature a unique design that enable him to maneuver through the water at high speeds without a lot of bulk and drag. History: Rubin Ross always had an interest in exploring the deep seas. As a descendant of Naval and Arctic explorer John Ross, mastery of the seas was in his blood. Way ahead of his peer academically, he entered earned a masters in Mechanical Engineering from Caltech at the age of 20 and soon then completed a PHD back in his hometown of Freedom City. He was taken in by Dr. Ulysses Deep, a researching specializing in deep sea exploration. As a mentor he taught Rubin all he needed to know and provided him with a position on his research team. For years Rubin conducted research on different types of turbines required to move large undersea vessels. He developed a prototype for a miniaturized turbine, low weight and twice as effective. In this project Rubin noticed an abnormally large interest by his mentor. Whereas the lab was facing funding issues for a majority of the research teams, Dr. Deep somehow secured an endless supply of resources his star protege. At the time Rubin didn't think much of the hows and directed all of his focus on his miniaturization research and applications. Through the project Rubin also developed techniques for manipulating highly-pressurized water and applied it in a device to generate concentrated beams of water. This would aid in carving through the hull of undersea wreckage to aid explorers. After finishing a paper on the matter, Rubin was given a nice and long break to recharge. Dr. Deep was greatly pleased with the research done and Rubin was glad to have a chance and catch up with the world after a year of unending work. Following maritime news, Rubin saw reports on a surge of attacks by the Deep-Sea Pirate, Sting. This super villain used an aquatic battle-suit to attack freighters and steal cargo with the aid of a band of pirates known as the raiders. He had heard of this villain before, but he was a just small fry, another Grade C super-villain wannabe. Sting only attacked small, undermanned vessels of insignificant cargo. Now he and his gang were taking over larger freighters and shredding through security forces. Naval Trade was facing sharp decline due to the panic. Something about the footage of Sting bothered Rubin and upon further analysis, Rubin made a shocking discovery. The prototype turbines and technology developed in the lab matched the capabilities of the battle-suit. Sting was using concentrated beams of water that could cut through vessels and shoot down guards. Rubin concluded that someone from the lab must have been stealing and selling the research to gangs and villains. He figured the best place to start would be to consult his mentor and determine what course of action they should take in finding the culprit. Dr. Deep wasn't in his office, so Rubin sat waiting on his sofa. While picking up a magazine, Rubin knocked over a folder labeled "Deep Sea Exploration Blueprints". Amidst the harmless submarine specs and equipment was a blueprint for battle-suit gauntlets. Rubin quickly identified that the plans matched his own research and fled. He contacted authorities who tracked down the researcher. They made a bust at an abandoned dock warehouse, arresting Dr. Deep and many members of the Raiders gang. The suit was confiscated and locked away while the investigation revealed Dr. Deep as both the ring leader and operator of the battle-suit. After failing to get funding for a deep sea exploration powersuit, the scientist engineered a prototype with which he raided vessels and led robberies to fund his work. Along the way his intentions were corrupted and his research fueled weapons of destruction. The Oceanographic Lab suffered a major hit with the entire incident, with many projects and teams getting shut down due to a lack of funding. The Navy did however find an interest in Rubin's turbines and provided funding to continue his research. Rubin however wasn't keen on continuing the path he had been on. His mentor had seemed like one of the good people in the world, driven by a passion to explore. In reality, Rubin was arming and supporting a mad man. A lot of people got hurt and Rubin somehow could only blame himself. Not once did Rubin think about the effects of his technology falling into the wrong hands. Unwillingly, Rubin was assigned to take over Dr. Deep's office and resources. After cleaning up Dr. Deep's belongings, Rubin found a hidden passage way to an underground workshop. The space wasn't very large and was crammed with equipment and computers. Rubin figured this must have been an early hideout for Dr. Deep before he began leading the pirate gang. Within the lab Rubin found a prototype of the Sting Battle-suit. Though less armed, it still featured a wide variety of tools and equipment. Destiny must have brought him to this suit for a reason. This path was a chance for redemption and making up for the grief he caused, he fixed up the battle-suit and gave it a fresh crimson paint job to better distinguish it from the black suited pirate. As Raia he could rekindle his passion to explore the oceans and protect both it and people from villains such as his former mentor. Personality & Motivation: Rubin is a friendly individual though often aloof and eccentric. When out of his lab he likes to socialize and hear the life stories of people he meets. People contain just as many mysteries as the oceans he's passionate about. He always has a pleasant demeanor and treats others with kindness. However he is known to suddenly disappear, running off to write down or test an idea that popped in his head. Oftentimes he gets so focused on a particular project that the world goes on for a couple weeks without him noticing. As a determined individual, when he sets his mind on something. it can be difficult to break him from this focus. Though as a hero he can take things too seriously sometimes. He feels a lot of responsibility as Raia and can sometimes lose his pleasantness, snapping at people. These cases are often in the moment and he tries to apologize afterwards when things cool down. This responsibility comes from the fact that Rubin feels blame for all of the people harmed or killed by Sting. It was Rubin's technology and research that empowered Sting from a Class C villain to a menace of the sea. People drowned and were killed from Sting's pirate raids and Rubin has to live with that. He has to do something to right his wrongs. When he came across the prototype Sting suit, Rubin felt that it was his responsibility to protect the waters he put into danger. It was now his duty to keep the seas safe as well as the city he brought sorrow to. Powers & Tactics: As an amphibious battle-suit, Raia likes to keep fights near the water. Against most opponents, Raia has an advantage being in the open water. But as Raia can't ignore crimes on land, he has to adapt to all environments. Unless his predecessor's battle-suit, Raia doesn't have servos to increase his strength. Thus he prefers to keep enemies at a distance. His gauntlets shoot highly compressed water to keep foes at bay. Different nozzles also enable him to spray a wide group of enemies or to focus it all on a heavily armored foe. To separate from stronger opponents, the battle-suit has plenty of utility powers available; Its flare guns can blind enemies while a hook gun provides mobility by scaling walls or swinging around. Complications: Bad Rep: Though Rubin re-branded and modified the old Sting Battle-suit, Raia still resembles the former sea menace. This causes some confusion, with people still mistaking him for a villain. It will still take some more time before people adapt and realize that it's the person inside the suit that matters. Enemies: Raia has a far share of enemies after the battle-suit: Dr. Deep is safely locked away, but he left behind a small gang of pirates seeking new leadership. To fill in this gap, the Raiders are determined to gain possession of Raia's suit, (thinking it will work as an alternative to the former battle-suit). Whether they free their former captain or find a new leader to take his place, acquiring either the old battle-suit locked away or Raia's prototype version is one of their top priorities. Furthermore, Freedom City law enforcement officials aren't happy with another battle-suit resembling Sting running around. Though Raia hasn't committed any crimes, officials fear that his presence will cause panic. Secondly as property of a super-villain, they feel that the suit should be confiscated. Guilt: No one blames Rubin for the crimes committed by Sting. Only law enforcement officials are even aware that the technology made by Rubin's research magnified Sting's power. Regardless, Rubin feels too much responsibility for what happened. When dealing with a situation of the aftermath of one of Sting's attacks, Rubin gets too invested into it, usually not thinking clearly. Secret Identity: By keeping the discovery of the prototype battle-suit a secret, Rubin has hid his identity as Raia, Due to the reputation and history associated with the armor, Rubin aims to protect his identity from both gang members and law enforcement. Both groups would surely go after him to get their hands on the battle-suit. Abilities: 2 + 4 + 2 + 8 + 2 + 4 = 22 PP Strength: 12 (+1) Dexterity: 14 (+2) Constitution: 12 (+1) Intelligence: 18 (+4) Wisdom: 12 (+1) Charisma: 14 (+2) Combat: 4 + 4 = 8 PP Initiative: +2 Attack: +2 Melee, +2 Ranged Grapple: +3 Defense: +0 (+2 Base, +5 Dodge Focus) Knockback: -3 Saving Throws: 7 + 5 + 6 = 18 PP Toughness: +7 (+1 Con, +6 [Protection]) Fortitude: +8 (+1 Con, +7) Reflex: +7 (+2 Dex, +5) Will: +7 (+1 Wis, +6) Skills: 52 R = 13 PP Computers 8 (+12) Craft (Mechanical) 12 (+16) Gather Information 4 (+6) Knowledge Physical Sciences 6 (+10) Knowledge Technology 8 (+12) Notice 6 (+7) Sense Motive 2 (+3) Swim 6 (+7) Feats: 15PP Attack Focus (ranged) 1 Defensive Attack Dodge Focus 5 Environmental Adaptation: Underwater Equipment 3 Favored Environment: Underwater Inventor Move-by Action Power Attack Equipment: 3 PP = 15 EP Scuba Gear [1 EP] Headquarters: Magellan Oceanographic Lab (Underground Workshop) [14 EP] As a researcher at the Oceanographic Lab, Rubin has access to all of the facilities and resources of the building. Though the living spaces and libraries of the main building provide support for Rubin, the real base of operations is contained beneath the complex. As a former workshop of Sting, the underground space contains equipment to manage and store the battle-suit as well as pool access leading directly to under the docks. Even as a secondary base for Sting's operations, it provides enough features to meet the current needs of Raia. Medium [1 EP] Toughness +5 Features: [13 EP] Communications Computer Concealed Dock Fire Prevention System Infirmary Laboratory Library Living Space Pool Power System Security System 1 Workshop Powers: 32 PP Device Rank 8 (Aquasuit; 40 PP Container; Flaws: Hard-To-Lose) [32 PP] Attack Array (14PP Array, Feats: Accurate 2, Alternate Power 4) [20 PP] Base Power: Blast 7 (Water Blast) (Water) {14/14} Alternate Power: Strike 7 (Wide Spray, Extras: Area [70 ft Cone]) (Water) {14/14} Alternate Power: Strike 7 (Focused Spray, Extras: Penetrating) (Water) {14/14} Alternate Power: Dazzle 7 (Flare Gun, Affects: Visual Senses, Range 70 ft, DC 17) {14/14} Alternate Power: Super-Movement 3 (Hook Gun, Slow Fall, Swinging, Wall-Crawling 1, ) {6/14} Immunity 4 (Life Support Systems, Condition: Extreme Heat, Extreme Cold, High Pressure, Suffocation: Drowning) [4 PP] Protection 6 [6 PP] Swimming 6 (100 mph) [6 PP] Super-Senses 4 (Accurate: Hearing (Sonar), Dark-vision) [4 PP] Drawbacks: (-3) = -3 PP Normal Identity (Uncommon) [-3PP] DC Block ATTACK RANGE SAVE EFFECT Unarmed Touch DC 16 Toughness Damage (Physical) Water Blast Ranged DC 22 Toughness Damage (Water) Wide Spray Ranged DC 22 Toughness (Cone Area) Damage (Water) Focused Spray Ranged DC 22 Toughness (Penetrating) Damage (Water) Flare Gun Ranged DC 17 Reflex Affects Visual Senses Totals: Abilities (22) + Combat (8) + Saving Throws (18) + Skills (13) + Feats (15) + Powers (32) - Drawbacks (3) = 105/105 Power Points

Liquify followed Coiled Lightning's lead. He analyzed the building for a bit. This was just a house, not some large, sketchy warehouse. Liquify figured even if there was a group waiting for them, there couldn't be too many in there. Plus the building was surrounded. Liquify doubted that Malone would be able to slip something past the two heroes who were on sight. He figured just in case, it might be safer to have him sneak around the back. Liquify addressed the Sergeant, "Hey sergeant, mind if I slip around the back. You know, just in case. ". f

"You can count me in. I still never found out what all of that stolen gear was for. I figure something pretty big had to be going on if someone like him hired Slice." Liquify turned back to the sergeant. "Is there anything else you can tell us about Malone? He can't be a complete nobody right?". He was holding back his excitement to ride along. This was building into a real case, far more thrilling than fighting with some everyday street thugs. The mystery of it all made the long day so far that much more worth it.

Liquify >Backlash

Liquify noted Malone's cooperativeness and silence during the ride back to the scene. With the sight of the police, Liquify gulped, worried about the police reaction when they discovered that the pair acted on their own. "I apologize officers. We didn't want to waste time and let any potential danger to the city escape." Liquify replied to the officer's suggestion. The pair seemed to have caused quite a bit of trouble for the officers with no real gain. This Malone person didn't turn out to be the lead he had hoped for. His gut told him that something bigger was still going on, but there was no evidence to act on. He thought desperately trying to discover a new lead.

"It's pretty empty in here," Liquify noting the absence of any useful evidence. The best he found the car's registration info. "Mr. Malone I take it?" Liquify turned back to the others. "I guess I can drive him to the station in this car. You got the van? Or do you wanna trade?" Something still didn't feel right about all of this. They had nothing on this guy. Should they even be arresting him? What did he do, stand in the wrong place at the wrong time? But still... He seemed a bit too compliant about all of this. He figured the type of guys to do work with criminals to be ones with a short temper or attitude problems.

I guess I can drive the suspect in his car. Sound good to you lazerdwarf?

"Sounds good." Liquify turned back to the man. "Don't think about pulling anything." Liquify moved beside the Volvo to see if he could get any useful information from inside. Well, this didn't go as planned. Maybe I can find a name inside the glove compartment. Maybe a briefcase or something.

Liquify thought hard to see if he had seen the man before. The professor look could have meant he could be some famous researcher. "I'd speak up. It's better you speak now unless you'd rather go straight to the police. We want some answers. " Liquify asked while moving closer to the man. Why would a guy like this be involved with stolen technology from Slice.

Liquify felt the box getting lifted and was wondering why Coiled Lightning was moving so slow. After hearing him struggle to get the box into the air it clicked. The box now weighed far more than before. With the creaking of the bottom, Liquify gulped as the box gave out. After splashing all over the ground he reformed his shape while rubbing his head. "Oww. So much for that plan." Liquify then puffed out his chest and entered a fighting stance. "We can do this the easy way or the hard way. I'd suggest you back down." Liquify also took the time to observe his surroundings. He didn't get to see their mystery man until now nor the Volvo from the back of the van.

Liquify was nervous, but did his best to keep quiet as the car approached. He managed to fit into the box all right, but it certainly wasn't the most comfortable position to be in. Like Coiled Lightning said, he did his best to avoid seeping through the box. Liquify heard the door open from outside the van. I hope this all goes well. I'm counting on you. If something goes down, I hope I'm not too late. As soon as the door opened, Liquify stopped moving around, having found a position to stay as silent as possible. He couldn't really see anything, but it sounded like Charlie was gonna need to play it smart to pass off as Slice.

Liquify turned back to Coiled Lightning. "I say we play along as long as we can. Hopefully we can at least get a name out of them before they notice that something is up. Who knows? Maybe they'll lead us right to the boss." Liquify turned to the goods. "But let's make sure they don't get their hands on this stuff. I'm not much of a fast talker either. Plus I think they'll notice pretty quick once they see me oozing. Hmm..." After a second of examining the dimensions of the box, "you think I'd fit in here. Maybe that can help me sneak in with you. Plus I'll be ready for backup." Liquify peered out of the window. There wasn't much time to lose. Any more waiting and they might get suspicious. "Any objections? We should move out soon."

"Looks like we'll find the answers we want over there." Liquify stared at the circle. Hmmm, what could possibly be waiting for us in Greenbank? He thought as the sirens drew closer. Liquify looked back to the knocked out thugs. "I say we hurry up and take the van there. I imagine by the time the police arrive and round up these thugs, whoever was expecting the shipment will realize the plan failed. Maybe we can get a jump on them from the van." Liquify examined the knocked out driver in the front seat. "Hey, you think you'll fit that mask over there," pointing to the unconscious getaway driver.

Liquify shook back with an equally firm handshake. "Good thing we caught them then. They aren't escaping this time." He followed behind to try and get a look of what they were trying to get their hands on. "So what do you think someone like him would be interested in stealing? Can't be just money if they were going after these high tech companies." He wasn't an expert on technology, but Matt remembered several talks on tech relating to his field as well as some articles on the internet he read when he was bored. Hopefully something he's come across will help them better understand what the villains were attempting to do. "So do you know more about the guy? Since you've encountered him before, maybe something he's said will give us a clue."

Knowldge Technology: 1d20+8 = 20

"Certainly, those firms deal with some pretty cutting edge stuff. I figure it wouldn't have much value to the common street thug." Liquify also began to walk down towards the van. To be honest he was also quite curious on what they were attempting to steal. Maybe it would give a clue onto what the bigger picture was. Perhaps Slice was only a pawn for something much more evil. "Thanks, though I would have been nothing on my own. That big guy had me knocked out for a bit. Those hits really connected because he was distracted by fighting both of us. Well now that the fighting is over, I feel like I need to introduce myself properly. I'm Liquify, a newer hero trying to make my place in the world." Liquify's gel face formed an expression somewhat resembling a smile as he reached out for a handshake.

"No problem. Let's finish this!" Liquify got to the other side of the big thug. He now had nowhere to go. Liquify taunted his opponent. "You're outnumbered. We already defeated your boss, continuing this fight doesn't do you any good. Now is a good time to back down unless you want another set of bruises." Liquify prepared himself for another attack. The big thug wasn't backing down anytime soon so there was only one option left, to force him down. Liquify didn't complain, he still had a score to settle with the guy. "Well, looks like we're doing this the hard way." yelled Liquify as he rushed towards the thug. His entire mass converged into a giant wave that slammed into the thug. As the thug fell back, Liquify bounced back up. Now that the fight was over, Liquify placed his hands on his knees to catch his breath. "Nice job. Looks like we took care of everyone. What next?"

Another attack on the big thug, Power Attack 2: 1d20+5 20 DC 24 + 4 bruises?

Ok, I fixed some of the typos and rearranged some of the skills. I clarified the translator a bit more. I revised it such that he could understand foreign languages, but moved the Gal standard communication to the language skill. Also I fixed some of the Laser Bow range stuff. Shifted some of the feat to progression range.

Liquify turned to the van getting away. Definitely can't let those punks get away with whatever was in the back. I only get one shot. He started moving towards the direction of the van and began loosening his arm. It was gonna need to stretch a long ways to hit the driver. "Hold it right there! Who said you guys were off the hook." After a good wind up, Liquify threw his arm along the street to catch up to the speeding car. As the car turned around the corner, for a split second the window of the van lined up with the path of Liquify's arm. The arm went through the window and straight into the jaw of the getaway driver, knocking him unconscious with a direct blow. A slight grin formed on Liquify's face as the attack hit. "Bulls-eye!" As the vehicle started to lose control, Liquify pulled his arm back. He figured that the vehicle and the other thug wouldn't be able to get far at this point, so Liquify turned his attention back to the thug and Coiled Lightning. The hero's attack looked painful, but the thug's ability to shrug it off surprised Liquify. Looks like this guy isn't going down as easily as his boss. Better go in to help clean up this mess.

Ok gonna aim for the driver. Punch the driver: 1d20+7 27 I guess that crit takes him out? DC 22+5

The stars began to fade and Liquify began to regain his senses. He groaned in disapproval. Uggg, this is no way a hero should act. Liquify then stood up and pulled himself back together. He noted Slice laying on the ground, Wow! The blue guy managed to do it. And the fact he did it solo while I was seeing stars... I need to up my game next time. Or maybe I can redeem myself now. Wanting to get some payback, Liquify took a step towards the others, winding up his arms for another punch. "You made a mistake turning your back on me! Shoulda finished me off when I was down." Liquify hurled a long punch at the back of the big thug. A pow was heard as the watery fist connected. The attack hit and did some more damage to the henchman. Meh, not a finisher, but I'll take it. Liquify pulled back his fist and planned out his next move. Do I hit the thugs trying to get away? Or should I deal with this bigger guy as a threat?

Liquify is gonna get some payback on the big thug. Another attack on the big thug: 1d20+7 = 22 DC 22 + 2 bruised

Player Name: Gankun Character Name: Ranger Power Level: 10 (150/150PP) Trade-Offs: Attack +3 / Damage -3, Toughness +2 / Defense -2 Unspent Power Points: 0 Progress To Bronze Status: 0/30 In Brief: High tech bounty hunting power suit crash landed and fell into the hands of a hotshot police officer. Used his skills and the suit to hunt outlaws, seeking revenge for a friends killer. Alternate Identity: Rubin Powers Also Known as: HunterMech, Identity: Secret Birthplace: New Jersey Occupation: Ex-Police Lieutenant, Bounty Hunter Affiliations: Freedom City Police Department Family: Thomas Powers (father deceased) Carla Powers(mother) Description: Age: 30 (DoB: Year 1984) Apparent Age: N/A Gender: Male Ethnicity: Hispanic American Height: 6ft Weight: 180 lbs Eyes: Brown Hair: Brown Rubin is a young attractive male in peak shape. As a former police officer in a city of meta humans, he trained to be in top physical condition, muscular, yet lean. He has short brown hair and a shaved face with handsome eyes. He normally goes out wearing dark brown pants and a long coat. Once visiting space, he occasionally wears a light space suit, not effective, but stylish. Power Descriptions: Though talented for a human being, Rubin has no powers of his own. He has a solid aim and is quick allowing him to fight back against meta-human criminals, however that could only get him so far. His dexterity approaches human limits, but bullets never could outclass laser beams. Now to fight outlaws and villains, he uses the HunterMech power suit, a pretty much one of a kind battle armor designed with everything a police officer/ or bounty hunter could ever need. As a intergalactic bounty hunting suit, the armor is fitted with state of the art tech not available on Earth. The suit is armed with a laser bow that fires energized plasma bolts with different settings for sniping, rapid fire, and snare. The bow is even fitted with explosive missiles, but has limited charges for this. The suit contains an exoskeleton capable of increasing the user's strength and reflexes. The Helmet contains a visor for tracking down targets as well as a heads up display for targeting shots with the Laserbow and analyzing the surroundings. A flight system gives the user flight up to 250 mph. The suit provides life support to enable bounty hunting in all environments. To help in the hunt, the power suit contains a cloaking device to get in as close as possible. For defense, the suit is made with exotic, very durable metals. The armor plating protects the user to allow them to focus on the offense rather than constantly dodging. To further aid in bounty hunting, the power suit is equipped with a large database to use on all assignments. The database syncs with a translator chip to allow the user to understand any language in the system with reading and listening. It also converts anything said by the user to Galactic Standard if turned on. Additionally the database has enough intel on major players, wanted outlaws, and galactic locations. History: Rubin Powers was the son of a police sergeant of Freedom City who was killed by a meta-human bank robber who didn't hold back with his powers. Rubin was only 8 when he lost his father and from that moment on he wanted to become the best cop to avenge his father and help protect the city his father died for. He was a star athlete and student and became the top of his class at the police academy. He graduated from the academy alongside his childhood friend Jack Johnson. Johnson had been there for him since his dad died, from high school to the academy. The two were close and were unstoppable as a pair. For humans in a city of super villains, Powers and Johnson were able to go toe to toe with bad guys other officers couldn't touch. Powers had a good shot while Johnson provided the detective work, catching any details. Powers and his partner stuck fear in the hearts of the street thugs roaming the city for years. However this all changed one day during a abnormal dispatch near some woods. Earlier that day some space debris had hit the city, most of the junk burning up in the atmosphere, but a few chunks hit venues here and there. The duo were occupied all day checking out calls of damage. HunterMech HunterMech, a discontinued line of power suits made for a major crime lord in the galactic underground. Only three suits were said to be made, the resources needed for them were considered to be far too expensive for the benefits of one super weapon. While research was spent into an army of more affordable battle suits, the remaining suits were given to bounty hunters in the service of the crime lord. The suit's image became infamous through most of the galaxy as a hunter that showed no mercy. Highly deadly and armed with a powerful laser bow, the name HunterMech struck fear into those that knew its power. Over the years however, the suit was "inherited" or stolen by other hunters or outlaws seeking the weapon. Though not all of the users were outright evil, most associate the suit itself with a merciless killer. Most official galactic police forces recognize that warrants and bounties apply to the user themselves, not the suit. Though with the user's identity hidden, most forces just place the bounties on the suit. It is still unknown as to why the power suit happened to be in the same space as Earth, but a nearby vessel suffered from an internal explosion resulting in a weapons cache to crash land in New Jersey, USA. The cache broke apart in the atmosphere resulting in multiple pieces of space debris hitting the surface. Most chunks contained nothing but metal or very minor space tech, but one cache landed in a park's forest without too much damage to the inside. Nearby officers Rubin Powers and Jack Johnson happened to be near the crash and went to investigate. Powers and Johnson received a call about some strange lights and sounds coming from the city park. They pulled up to the woods and went to check out the lights beaming from behind some trees. However, rather than gang thugs, the pair were greeted by a band of space bandits. Powers and Johnson knew how to handle average thugs and maybe even low level meta humans, but these bandits were on a whole new level. The two were able to take cover behind a nearby boulder, but the energy rifles made short work of their defenses. Powers managed to disarm two of them, but the third guy fired a shot right into the chest of Johnson. Their standard issue vests would have stopped a bullet, but the energy blast went right through the Kevlar. Powers responded by firing a few rounds into the alien's shoulder, one of which got through the armored space suit. The alien retreated away on some hover-bike while Powers attended to Johnson. He lost a brother that night and the alien got away. Powers went to check out the reason the space bandits were there in the first place. He discovered a metal cache that was looked like it weighed a ton. It was lifted into the station for analysis while Powers delivered the news to his partner's folks. Powers wasn't quite the same ever since. For the first time the duo wasn't strong enough to stop the bad guys. All his life he trained to fight back against criminals or even meta humans, but wasn't able to save Johnson. He was sent on leave after the loss, the police therapist suggesting he take it easy for a while. Upon analyzing the cache, the station quickly identified the contents as a battle suit and heavy weaponry. It resembled the power suits that some heroes of Freedom City wore, but this particular weapon seemed different, more ruthless. It was deemed to dangerous for further analysis and was planned to be sent to a vault lead by the Freedom League. Powers sneaked into the lab and wanted to see what his partner's life was lost over. The power suit had a dangerous look to it. He agreed that it shouldn't fall into the hands of space pirates like them. Just as he was about to leave he slipped and rested a hand on the chest piece. The suit lit up and scanned the setting. It then showed a holographic display onto the table in a wide variety of unknown languages with many images and faces. It then hovered on a particular profile for a while, the alien that shot Johnson. The image disappeared and the suit then opened up. Then Powers could hear the steps from down the hall of the relocation team sent to secure the suit. Office Powers paused as he wasn't sure what to do. That suit was his only lead on the guy and it was about to be locked up for who knows when. Secondly it opened as if it was calling him to it. With one reckless act he stepped into the suit as it then closed up and took off through the station's ceiling. The suit then ran a tutorial and explained its basic functions. From that point on Rubin Powers decided to be known as the Ranger, a police officer / bounty hunter to track down the intergalactic outlaws plaguing the city. The suit always pointed him from target to target as Ranger kept an eye out for the alien he first encountered to get his revenge. Personality & Motivation: Rubin Powers was a young hotshot cop, and always acted recklessly and as if he was invincible. Though he's smart and keen to pick up on things, he can act rash and be stubborn. He has a good instinct, and never looks back when following it. He's a talker and quite charismatic, even known for taking things lightly in the middle of a situation. Though when it comes to dealing with outlaws, Powers takes his job seriously, wanting to strike fear into the criminals. His motivation is to protect his city and catch the bad guys. Through his line of work he understands that the world contains villains too dangerous to be left alone. Powers aims to track them down using his police skills and knowledge. After acquiring the power suit, Powers hopes to use the technology to round up the super-villains and galactic outlaws too powerful for FCPD to handle single handedly. Powers & Tactics: For combat Ranger relies on the power suit. All of his defenses and attacks are related to the suit. Not to say that he is weak without it. On the contrary he has his police training to rely on when fighting low level thugs or meta humans. But for any outlaws with intergalactic bounties on them, a light pistol isn't going to cut it. When going after a target, Ranger first consults the power suits database to see what intel he can get. The suit isn't the most up to date resource, but occasionally it picks up a signal with a new bounty or outlaw not too far away. From there Ranger uses his police training to try and scope out the villain, perhaps find his motivation and next target. Then with stealth, Ranger can close in on the target and attack from a strong location with the Laserbow. Complications: Alien Tech: As HunterMech is a state of the art bounty hunting powersuit from space, there is plenty about the suit Rubin doesn't understand about it. Many features have been deactivated or damaged in the crash, and currently he has no way of repairing them. Furthermore, though Rubin has the basic functions down, there are still many features he is unable to use effectively, being inexperienced working with alien tech. "Borrowed": Since the power suit came into Rubin's possession by chance, there is likely someone looking to reclaim the weapon. The memory was conveniently wiped during the reboot so the last user to possess the HunterMech suit is unknown. Someone who had the suit in his possession at one point is likely well armed and looking to reclaim it. Payback: As the previous users of the battle suit completed plenty of assignments over the years, there are plenty of outlaws waiting for a chance to get payback at the HunterMech suit, assuming he was the once who captured them the first time. Nor do they really care that the user is a different people. Any space outlaws who happen to catch wind of the suit being at Earth are bound to plan a revenge attack. Wanted: Though Rubin's time in the suit is short, many organizations have a price on his head ( or the suit's head in reality.) With the merciless acts done by previous users, the bounty on the HunterMech's head has increased to a large amount. Whether criminal organizations or official police groups, many are after the individual. In some cases, such as galactic police groups, diplomacy can convince them that Rubin is a different person, however in most cases they won't care who is in the suit. Normal Identity: As Rubin now quit his police job, he's had plenty of free time to fight bad guys and outlaws. However he doesn't bring his suit with him on a daily basis, especially when he investigates. If his identity were to come out, he'd be an easy target. (Not to say that he wouldn't fight back!) Abilities: 4 + 8 + 4 + 2 + 6 + 4 = 28PP Strength: 14 (+2) / 24 (+7) Dexterity: 18 (+4) / 26 (+8) Constitution: 14 (+2) Intelligence: 12 (+1) Wisdom: 16 (+3) Charisma: 14 (+2) Combat: 8 + 6 = 14PP Initiative: +4 / +8 Attack Bonus: +4 , +4 melee, +7 range / Base +6 , +6 melee, +9 ranged, +13 LaserBow Grapple: +6 / +13 Defense: +6 (Base 3, Dodge Focus 3) / +8 (Base 5, Dodge Focus 3) Knockback Resist: -1 / -6 Saving Throws: 3 + 2 + 4 = 9PP Toughness: +2 (+2 Con) / + 12 (+2 Con, +10 Armor Plating) Fortitude: +5 (+3, +2 Con) / + 8 (+3, +2 Con, Enhanced 3) Reflex: +6 (+2, +4 Dex) / + 10 (+2, +8 Dex) Will: +7 (+4, +3 Wis) Skills: 64R = 16PP Acrobatics 2 (+6) / (+10) Computers 2 (+3) / 6 (+7) Concentration 4 (+7) Diplomacy 4 (+6) Drive 2 (+6) / (+10) Escape Artist 2 (+6) / (+10) Gather Information 8 (+10) / 13 (+15) Intimidate 4 (+6) / 12 (+14) Investigate 6 (+7) Knowledge (civics) 5 (+6) Knowledge (galactic lore) 0 / 10 (+11) Knowledge (streetwise) 5 (+6) Language 2 (Spanish, French) Notice 4 (+7) / 8 (+11) Search 4 (+5) / 8 (+9) Sense Motive 6 (+9) Stealth 4 (+8) / (+12) Feats: 12PP Attack Focus (Ranged) 3 Attractive 1 Connected (Police favors) Dodge Focus 4 Precise Shot 2 Quick Draw 1 Well-Informed Through Power Suit Attack Specialization 2 (LaserBow) Improved Aim Powers: 79 PP HunterMech(Device 16; Hard to Lose; 80 PP Spent;) [64PP] Armor Plating: Protection 10 (+10 Toughness) [10PP] Cloaking: Concealment 2 (Sense - Sight, Flaw: Passive) [2PP] Exosuit [31PP] Enhanced Attack Bonus 2 [4PP] Enhanced Defense Bonus 2 [4PP] Enhanced Dexterity 8 [8PP] Enhanced Fortitude 3 [3PP] Enhanced Skill Intimidate 8 [2PP] Enhanced Strength 10 [10PP] Flight System: Flight 5 (Speed 250mph 2200ft/rnd) [10PP] Galactic Database [5PP] Enhanced Skill Computers 4 [1PP] Enhanced Skill Gather Information 5 [1.25PP] Enhanced Skill Knowledge Galactic Lore 10 [2.5 PP] Enhanced Skill Language(Galactic Standard) [.25PP] HUD [5PP] Enhanced Feat Attack Specialization 2 (LaserBow) [2PP] Enhanced Feat Improved Aim [1PP] Enhanced Skill Notice 4 [1PP] Enhanced Skill Search 4 [1PP] Immunity 9 (Life Support) [9PP] Translator Chip: Comprehend 2 (Languages: Read All, Understand All) [4PP] Visor: Super Senses 4 (Direction Sense, Extended Vision 1, Infravision, Tracking 1 (Vision)) [4PP] Laser Bow(Device 5; 25 PP Spent; Easy to Lose) [15PP] BP: Sniper Shot: Blast 7 (DC 22; Feat: Improved Range 2(350 ft inc); Progression Range 1(7000 ft) Extra Penetrating 5 ) [22PP] AP: Missile Shot: Blast 7 (Range 70 DC 22; Explosion Area 70ft; Flaw: Unreliable (5 charges)) [14 PP] AP: Multi Shot: Blast 7 (Range 70 ft, DC 22; Extra: Auto fire(interval 2, max +3)) [21 PP] AP: Taser Shot: Snare 7 (DC 17; Improved Range 1 (175 ft inc)) [15PP] Drawbacks: (-4) + (-2) + (-2) = -8PP Normal Identity (Full Round to suit up.)[-4PP] Vulnerability(Electricity, Frequency: Common, Intensity: Minor[+1]) [-2PP] Vulnerability(Magnetism, Frequency: Uncommon, Intensity: Moderate[+50%]) [-2PP] DC Block ATTACK RANGE SAVE EFFECT Unarmed Touch DC22 Toughness Damage (Physical) Missile Shot 70' DC17 Reflex Damage (Energy); DC 17 Toughness, 70ft Radius Multi Shot 70' DC22 Toughness Damage (Energy); Autofire (Interval 2, Max +3) Sniper Shot 350'inc DC22 Toughness Damage (Energy); Penetrating 5 Taser Shot 175'inc DC17 Reflex Snared Totals: Abilities (28) + Combat (14) + Saving Throws (9) + Skills (16) + Feats (12) + Powers (79) - Drawbacks (8) = 150/150 Power Points