Jander-Prime

Player Name: Jander Prime Character Name: Koschei Power Level: 7 (105/105PP) Trade-Offs: +3 Attack / -3 Damage, +1 Defense / -1 Toughness Unspent Power Points: 0 In Brief: Former Gang Leader returned to confront the Red Queen, the Vorovskoy Bratva and his traitorous father. Residence: Stark Hills, Bedlam City, WI Base of Operations: Bedlam City, WI Catchphrase: “Run if you want. I get off on the chase.” Alternate Identity: Aleksei Sergio Konstantin; Lexi Identity: Secret Birthplace: Our Lady of Sorrow, Bedlam City, WI. Occupation: Janitorial Services; Thaddeus Grissom High. Affiliations: Gorman’s Ghosts [alternatively Ghosts], Former Leader. Family: · Vasay Konstantin [Father, age: 44, b. December 21, 1973] · Jessa Ye [Mother, b. June 2, 1977; d. March 11, 2004] Description: Age: 23 (b. May 31, 1995) Apparent Age: mid-20’s Gender: Male Ethnicity: Russian-Fillipino Height: 1.8m [5’11”] Weight: 81kg [178 lbs.] Eyes: Brown Hair: Black; Short Cropped, Unkempt Appearance: Aleksei is a well built young man, the result of intensive physical conditioning, a wicked combination of grace, speed and power. Powerful shoulders and a lean frame, he is a blur of motion moving across the urban landscape in a clean, economical manner, flowing over, through and around obstacles that would cause any sane man to hesitate. He is heavily tattooed, his first a Virgin Mary draped in the flag of the Phillipines, a memorial for his mother, Jessa Ye. He has the old logo for the Naked Canvas tattooed over his right pectoral, a western style dragon crouched along his left shoulder blade it’s head leering over his shoulder to rest atop his heart. A snake entwines his right arm, wrapped around the trunks of trees which stand amidst a graveyard. Two headstones feature prominently along his forearm, one for his mother Jessa Ye, and another for Tricia Pereira. In his civilian life, he wears loose fitting cargo pants, and layered tees and hoodies. Thin soled athletic shoes allow for maximum grip without slowing him down, he avoids jewellry or other affectations as the risk of having them catch something while he moves through his parkour routines is too great. He keeps his hair trimmed short, but it is thick, coarse and unkempt, the same came be said for his face, typically sporting about three days growth before it becomes too itchy and needs shaving. A square jaw, with intense brown eyes, his nose slightly crooked from a playground accident in his youth, and a chipped tooth gives his smile an almost feral cast. As Koschei, he wears a tight fitting black thinsulate long sleeve, with a stylized dragon that has been silk screened across the chest. Army surplus combat webbing, as well as formed plastic bracers for his arms, knees, and shins. Thin textured gloves ensure maximum grip, similarly his footwear are athletic shoes, not boots, so as to provide maximum grip while staying light weight. He wears a stylized paintball mask, which has been spray painted a bone white, this helps to conceal his identity and projects a vaguely skull shaped image to his foes. Power Descriptions: Aleksei’s ability to absorb kinetic energy manifests as a shimmer radiating out from the point of impact, accompanied by a deep bass sound that resonates outwards. He has yet to develop the ability to channel or redirect the kinetic energy his powers allow him to absorb. His ability to maneuver through Bedlam’s cityscape appear as though he possesses some sort of superhuman agility and speed. He is able to traverse drops, chasms, and obstacles with a fluidity and precision that challenges the observer’s understanding of gravity and motion. History: Vasay Konstantin, a Boyevik, or recruiter, in the Vorovskoy Bratva based out of Brooklyn who met Jessa Ye, a waitress at the Girls Vlub in the Meadows, during his business trips to Bedlam, WI. A brief but intense affair took place, and in time Jessa Ye gave birth to her son at Our Lady of Sorrow in Bedlam City. Vasay was not a staple in their lives, yet despite the Bratva code against either wife, or family, he maintained a tumultuous relationship with Jessa, while investing time in Alexsei’s life. He ensured the young boy could speak, and understand the Russian language, while teaching him that he was worthless, weak, and would need to learn to defend what was his with ruthless aggression. Jessa abhorred Vasay’s treatment of her son, and while she could endure his violent tendencies, when that attention turned towards her son she found the strength to leave the cruelty behind her, and strike out on her own. Wanting to provide a better life for her son, Jessa changed her profession, instead concentrating on artistic endeavors, apprenticing at Skin Canvas, a reputable tattoo parlour in the Downtown core. Due to the gruelling hours of her apprenticeship, Aleksei became a staple around the shop, sweeping the floors, organizing portfolios, and running errands for the artists. The motley crew of the Naked Canvas became the brothers and sisters that Aleksei had never had; he learned to skate under the close eye of Tricia; he learned the streets from ex-ganger, Eduardo, and perhaps most importantly he learned the basics of Wing Chun from the lanky Jamaican, Lenny. Tragedy struck when Aleksei was nine, in Spring of ’04 when a young addict, strung out and looking for a fix had smashed through the shop as the artists were closing for the night and Jessa was preparing to take her son home. He came stumbling in with a battered .38 and demanded what little money was in the till, Aleksei, curious about the commotion came out of the back office only to stumble into the would be robber, who then grabbed Aleksei and began flailing with the gun. Jessa, fearing for her son’s life, rushed the strung out addict, and the shot that followed shattered the young man’s life. The artists of the Naked Canvas surrounded Aleksei for the next few weeks, sheltering him from the grief and the pain. His father, Vasay, attempted to visit, but Tricia and Lenny refused to let the man near their friend’s son. He bounced between the homes of Tricia, Lenny, and the other Canvas artists, until settling in with his uncle, Seongbin, above his Wolverton grocery store. He was enrolled in Langdon Bleeker, where he met Lena, neither of them were particularly interested in the athletics program, but shared a love of urban gymnastics; skating and parkour. Together the downtown core became their playground, particularly the skeletal remains of the Gorman Tower, where their stunt runs earned them hundreds of followers on various social media platforms. They soon earned the moniker, Gorman’s Ghosts, due to their seemingly death defying tricks, or the fact that those tricks would soon make ghosts of them both. On graduating from L.B. High, Lexi and Lena, as they now called themselves, gathered a small following of friends whom all excelled at the urban acrobatics which had provided them with some degree of notoriety. Collectively calling themselves the Ghosts, they banded together for protection from other gangs in the Downtown core, pick pocketing to provide cash for their expenses. They soon gained some measure of notoriety as their familiarity with the downtown core, coupled with their almost impossibly fluid urban grace meant that they were near impossible to catch by their rivals or the police. That notoriety allowed him to negotiate with several of the local gangs, resulting in a measure of neutrality for the Ghosts. However, they did hire themselves out as couriers between rival gangs, or factions, though due to the shooting that cost his mother’s life, he refused to transport guns or drugs. Vasay became aware of his son’s affiliations with the Ghosts, and was proud of the way he had climbed out of the street, establishing a name and reputation for himself, so he arranged a meeting whereby he would offer the Ghost’s exclusive rights to handle Vorovskoy business, as required, within Bedlam City. The meeting was arranged, with his soldiers in attendance to make it official, however he did not reveal Aleksei’s parentage to his organisation. However, what Vasay did not expect was Aleksei’s vehement denial of the offer, and his subsequent outburst defaming Vasay as coward and less than a man for his abuse of Aleksei’s mother, and abandonment of the family. Spurned by such an insult, Vasay beat his son savagely and dumped his body in an alley within the downtown core. He then made a similar offer to Lena, Aleksei’s second in command, who accepted the offer having never truly felt the same opposition to the transport of either guns or narcotics. Lenny discovered Aleksei at Bedlam General and the shop put up the funds for his care; he was released three days later. As Aleksei recovered, Lena visited him, informing him that the Ghosts were now hers, that they worked exclusively for the Vorovskoy Bratva, and their new employers had given them explicit orders that should they encounter Aleksei they were to eliminate him and provide proof to their handler, Vasay. Ignoring his former lover’s advice, he investigated the Vorovskoy’s network in Bedlam City, and discovered they were preparing to test a new designer drug within the city. After having fully recuperated from his father’s assault, he was able to tail one of his former gang members to the distribution point, where the Ghost was to transport a sample of the new drug to the Bratva’s distribution network. Aleksei was able to secure the package, about 10 kilo’s with a street value of over $50K which he took to a small apartment he’d been squatting at, mixed it with Drano and poured it down a drain. Lena appeared in a window, informing Aleksei that he should have run, and that she was sorry that it had to be this way. Her apology delivered she fled, Aleksei followed and try as he might, he couldn’t keep up which was the first time he’d ever lost to Lena. The following morning he discovered that the Canvas had been burned to the ground, Tricia was dead, and Lenny had been assaulted, his back broken, confining him to a wheelchair for the remainder of his life. Enraged Aleksei confronted Lena at her wharf side apartment, arriving just in time to witness her juicing with the Bratva’s new designer drug, Max. She apologized again, swearing she had nothing to do with the arson and assault on the Canvas, but that she now had no choice. Aleksei heard the sedan, and knew he should have fled but his anger, his outrage, caused him to confront his father’s men. While Lena refused to fight her former lover, the Bratva soldiers had juiced with the new drug as well, and with near super human strength were able to overwhelm Aleksei, and had him held prone at the end of the pier when Vasay arrived. The bore on the .45 seemed all encompassing; his father only shook his head as he pulled the trigger. The roar of the pistol deafened Aleksei, however, there was a surge, a shimmer, and a low thrum that reverberated through the damp night air. The recoil threw him into the frigid water, and blackness overwhelmed him. He awoke in a warehouse, the creak of wheels, Lenny’s voice, who informed him he’d been in and out of consciousness for three days; that he’d got a call from Lena letting him know what happened; that he’d found his body floating in the Harbour and had his friend drag him to the van. Lenworth informed him that he’d worked with Justice Xtreme in the 90’s and he’d seen how that had failed, so if Aleksei was committed to this path they would need to train, and train hard. That’s exactly what Aleksei did under Lenworth’s watchful eye, mastering Lenny’s version of Wing Chun, mixed with his own brand of parkour. Recalling a Russian fable that dealt with a sorcerer who could change his shape, a dragon, a whirlwind, depending on which story you read, but what stuck with Aleksei the most is that the wizard could not die, because he’d hidden his soul. When his mother had died, it had felt like he lost his soul, then the Canvas, Tricia. The bullet should have killed him, but it didn’t. Personality & Motivation: Aleksei is a brash and impulsive young man, full of confidence and bravado. He is beginning to learn, under Lenworth’s tutelage, that this attitude is what ended up costing those he cares about their lives. As such he is trying to rein it in, to keep that under control, be more calculating, aware of his surroundings, his environment, and to apply that knowledge to his course of action, allowing him to evaluate those consequences. While he has chosen to respond to the Bratva’s violence in kind, opposing them with his own brand of justice, due to the circumstances of his mother’s death he has vowed to never resort to the use of firearms as an equalizer. He is dedicated and focused, but has yet to cross the line that would result in the loss of life, nor is he willing to do so. Given his own upbringing he does have a soft spot for the youth of Bedlam City, and would be willing to go to extreme lengths to protect them, should the situation be necessary. Having lost his mother, Jessa, the artist Tricia whom he viewed as a sister, his guilt over Lenny’s condition, as well as his complicated relationship with his former lover Lena, and the betrayal of his father, he has isolated himself from the outside world, concentrating on his crusade against the Vorovosky Bratva. However Lenworth has counselled otherwise. He has helped Aleksei get a position as a janitor in one of Bedlam’s worst highschools, hoping that Aleksei can begin to identify with some of the at-risk students he is in close proximity to. Powers & Tactics: Aleksei is a mobile fighter, and uses his environment to his advantage, flipping off of walls, sliding under rails, or vaulting over obstacles to catch his opponents unaware. He can just as quickly ensure that he is behind cover if his opponent is armed, so as to prevent any accurate return fire. He has learned that he can concentrate and prevent even lethal shots from causing him harm, however, he will still instinctively try to avoid blows, or return fire, trusting in his agility rather than his kinetic resiliency. Complications: Daddy Issues: Alexsi has a troubled relationship with his abusive father, his abandonment of the family, and his criminal aspirations. And while Vasay has a grudging respect for his son, his continued disruption to the Vorovosky’s plans in Bedlam City have caused a loss in standing within the Bratva, and it is an issue which must be rectified before the Red Queen chooses to intercede. Aleksei feels the need to bring down his father tragedy that has been inflicted on him throughout his childhood, and his hatred of drugs and narcotics are only amplified when he considers how his father is now distributing a new designer drug through the already savaged urban landscape of Bedlam City. Giving Back: Aleksei feels a combination of guilt and shame when he considers how his actions have impacted those closest to him, and so he maintains an almost fatalistic approach to his actions within the city. He will consider heavily the consequences of his actions, as he doesn’t wish any harm to befall those who he is trying to protect, but he is unconcerned with risks to his own personal safety as long as by his actions, he is aiding the greater good or removing a threat to that same ideal. How’d I do that: Aleksei is entirely unaware of how his abilities work, and while he has deduced their protective nature he has not come to trust them entirely, instead relying upon his agility, and maneuvering in combat. It is possible that a massive kinetic force could overload his kinetic matrix, or that successive high energy blows could cause it to collapse entirely. It’s Complicated: Aleksei’s relationship with Lena is ... for lack of a better word, complicated. She has her loyalties to the Vorovosky Bratva, and her contact with them, Vasay, however, she still harbors feelings for Aleksei. The two have always had a rivalry of sorts, seeking to out do the other with various stunts, runs, or races. However this rivalry has taken a deadlier turn as they are now on the different side of a war, Aleksei wants to save her from her growing dependency on the Bratva’s new drug, whereas she wants to save Aleksei from his own sense of idealism. How it will end is anyone’s guess. Just Kids: Due to his own upbringing, and the charity of friends and family that aided him through the darkest time in his life, Aleksei is committed to aiding those less fortunate than himself, especially if they are children whose lives are still ahead of him. He will take great interest in cases involving disadvantaged children, and will often do so impulsively believing the best of the youth involved. A particularly cunning or ruthless opponent could certainly take advantage of this character trait. Abilities: 6 + 12 + 8 + 0 + 2 + 2 = 30PP Strength: 16 (+3) Dexterity: 22 (+6) Constitution: 18 (+4) Intelligence: 10 (+0) Wisdom: 12 (+1) Charisma: 12 (+1) Combat: 12 + 12 = 24PP Initiative: +1 Attack: +6 Melee, +10 Strike, +6 Ranged Grapple: +9 Defense: +8, +3 Flat-Footed Knockback: -6 Saving Throws: 2 + 3 + 6 = 11PP Toughness: +6 (+4 Con, +2 Defensive Roll) Fortitude: +6 (+4 Con, +2) Reflex: +9 (+6 Dex, +3) Will: +7 (+1 Wis, +6) Skills: 60R = 15PP Acrobatics 7 (+13) Skill Mastery Bluff 5 (+6) Climb 5 (+8) Skill Mastery Escape Artist 2 (+8) Skill Mastery Gather Information 7 (+8) Knowledge: Streetwise 8 (+8) Language 3 (English [Native], Filipino, Russian, Spanish] Notice 7 (+8) Sense Motive 7 (+8) Sleight of Hand 2 (+8) Skill Mastery Stealth 2 (+8) Swim 5 (+8) Feats: 14PP Acrobatic Bluff Attack Specialization 2 [Strikes & Counters] Defensive Attack Defensive Roll Dodge Focus 2 Elusive Target Evasion 1 Improved Initiative 1 Luck 1 Move-by Action Skill Mastery [Acrobatics, Climb, Escape Artist, Sleight of Hand] Uncanny Dodge [Visual] Powers: 3 + 5 + 3 = 11PP Impervious Toughness 6 (Passive Kinetic Matrix, Extra: (+0) Duration: Sustained, Flaws: (-1/R) Limited: Physical Damage Only) [3PP] (Mutant, Genetic) Container Passive 1 (Traceur Expert) [5PP] (Training) · Leaping 1 [1PP] · Speed 1 [1PP] · Super-Movement 1 (Slow Fall, Flaws: (-1/R) Limited: 30’ Maximum) [1PP] · Super-Movement 2 (Wall Crawling 2, Flaws: (-1/R) Limited: Begin or End movement on level surface) [2PP] Strike 1 (Strikes & Counters, Feats: Mighty, PF’s: Improved Critical [Strikes & Counters]) [3PP] (Training) DC Block ATTACK RANGE SAVE EFFECT Strike [+10 Atk] Touch DC 19 TOU Damage [Crit 19-20] (Phys) Totals: Abilities (30) + Combat (24) + Saving Throws (11) + Skills (15) + Feats (14) + Powers (11) – Drawbacks (0) = 105/105 Power Points

Persuasion Check vs Electron 1d20+15 [17] Well, it looks like this could get bad quickly. Oh well!

He paused, looking through the large front window of the jewelers boutique, then turned looking towards Spider, "Cover the exits? I'll try to dissuade her from further action and get her to surrender." A frown crossed his handsome face, "She'll probably send a few thousand volts through me, and try to escape, that's when we'll restrain her, once shes out of the building." With a nod, he floated down to the front door, noticed that it had been forced and hovered into the main area, ensuring his back was to the door, should she attack him with an arc, like were flying off the car at the bank. "Electron!" He called out, flexing his knees, bracing for any attack from Electron's direction, "Cease and desist. I'd prefer if you came peacefully, no reason to risk further damage or injuries to those involved."

As he heard Spider's voice, Pinnacle banked wide, returning to the vicinity of 1st National, landing softly on an adjacent rooftop, he levitated in the open air, one foot lightly resting on the precipice of the office building, giving any observer the impression of grace and poise. He nodded as Emerald Spider spoke, silently thankful for the more experienced heroes technical prowess, her ability to tap into the utility grid to determine other drains on the system was impressive, and he was grateful for her expertise. "I followed Electron's trail north and east out to White Water, it only extends about two blocks from 1st National, but it's a narrow corridor, and only runs between University & Union. So one block wide." That nagging question returned to him as he spoke, "It got me thinking, Emerald City Trust is just a block over from University & 7th, if she got interrupted at 1st National she could be heading there." Another pause, further doubts, too many questions. "Or maybe 1st National was a feint, what was taken anyways? If she's operating alone and on foot she'd be very conspicuous."

A Notice Check as Pinnacle survey's the situation from the air: Perception Check 1st National Bank]: 1d20+5 18

Kid? Christian took it in stride, but he was certain that when he flew in front of Mars Tech's gleaming tower of glass & steel that his reflection appeared both taller, and broader than he himself did in his civilian identity. He wondered absently if she had some way of being able to pierce the odd effect of his transformation, though he himself had been unsuccessful in trying to determine the nature of the change itself. Rather it was just something he accepted as a consequence of his new found powers and responsibilities, like apprehending this Electron before she presented a larger threat to public safety. "I'm going to assume you'll need the ECPD Computer to search the power grid, and since my attire is woefully lacking in pockets, I don't have access to my cellphone. I'll commence an aerial search pattern to see if I can get a visual." As he took to the air, he was concerned about the logic of his plan, he didn't have super human vision, the growing dusk would hinder him as much as it would their suspect. Still, he had to try, he moved north and east towards the White Water Highway, which was the northernmost boundary between the downtown financial district and the Riverfront itself. From Kowlaski's description, he assumed the suspect was on foot, and that should mean he would have the advantage of speed, which should allow him to cut into her head start. Though he had no idea which direction she was headed or where her ultimate destination was, so he kept his ceiling at about 15 meters, or five stories high allowing him a birds eye view, as well as putting him outside of the usual peripheral vision of the common Emerald Cities citizenry. This wasn't Freedom City, and he was far more likely to be spotted by tourists looking up at the skyscrapers, rather than a fleeing local. Or so he hoped.

Pinnacle: Emerald City Team Up: Danger, danger ... [4 Posts] HellQ [Incomplete] Linked HellQ for completeness' sake, as I posted the template of the Questionnaire in May, and was editing my answers in as time permitted, however the post was not complete before the end of the month.

He nodded as Kowalski corrected him then continued her exposition in regards to the perpetrator, Electron. "She may have managed to short circuit the bank's security cameras, it's doubtful she was able to disable all electronic devices in the area, and given the rarity of super powered crime in the Emerald Cities, it's likely that someone snapped a picture on their phone, lets start there." He paused, considering the situation, he hadn't been trained for this, but the debate team had taught him to draw conclusions from scant facts using logical analysis. "And perhaps EC Utilities could let us know if any of their power grids have experienced fluctuations, or if there are any reported outages of traffic lights that an outburst like that," he pointed to the wrecked security vehicle, "may have caused." Pinnacle reached out taking the gloved hand of the Emerald Spider, shaking it while maintaining eye contact, he spoke with sincerity "Emerald City's first and foremost?" A pause. "It would be my honor." He raised an eyebrow at the Detective, "Assuming that the ECPD is requesting assistance in establishing an aerial perimeter for their search?"

Even as Kowalski was interrupted Pinnacle turned, a quizzical look on his face. He quickly recognized the figure, instantly taking in the hood & goggles, as well as the deep green and silver web motif. "Emerald Spider?" A broad smile formed over his face, Maddy, who kept a journal of the young hero's activities would be so jealous, he couldn't wait to tell her. His smile faltered momentarily as he considered the fact that he'd be unable to do so without revealing his own activities as Pinnacle, something he'd been keeping from his family for the time being. What didn't go unnoticed was the apprehension in the Detective's voice, he looked to her and the confidence returned to his voice, "Just another concerned citizen, Detective, with Emerald City's premiere hero aiding us, the ECPD should have this Electron apprehended in short order." He paused, turned to the Emerald Spider, hovered to a height with the lithe young woman and extended a hand, "Media's dubbed me Pinnacle, and I just want to say it's an honor and pleasure to meet you, your selfless actions inspired me and many others throughout the Emerald Cities." "Apparently this, Electron has attempted to rob the First National, generated a large enough electrical charge to disable their security vehicle and injure the occupants, I've never heard of him, have you?"

I'd love to get Pinnacle involved in this, even though he's in EC he could certainly make the trip across country to help and a prolonged absence from his civilian life could lead to an interesting vignette with him coming clean about his heroic ID to his parents.

If we assume Pinnacle takes a 10 on his Diplomacy check, that would give him a total of 25. With that he could change Officer Kowalski's attitude from Unfriendly to Friendly, or Indifferent to Helpful. Let me know if you wish me to roll though. Just trying to get some information which would help make the next course of action clear.

Even as the electrical arc's started to subside, Pinnacle assured that the guards, and the paramedics attending them, were clear of the vehicle. He walked through the crowd, Emerald City's finest began to take witness statements, as he watched them he was able to identify the Officer who seemed to be giving orders to her subordinates. He waited patiently as she spoke, "-- perimeter. Clear this traffic before we end up some moron rear ending the ambulance and snarling us up." She paused, turned to the new comer, "I'm sure 1st National Security will thank you, but I'm afraid we'll need a statement, Mr. ...," He responded, "The media's takien to calling me Pinnacle." "Right, Pinnacle. I'm going to need a statement." She nodded towards the car, "It's obvious you weren't involved in the theft and assault, but I have procedures to follow." As she spoke, Christian nodded, keenly aware of the cellphones in the crowd that seemed to be pointed in his direction. "I understand," he briefly scanned her uniform, "Officer Kowalski, however there is the more immediate concern of an individual, or group of individuals, able to generate an electrical charge significant enough to disable a pursuit vehicle, as well as incapacitate it's occupants. That presents a significant threat to public safety, and I would like to assist the ECPD in anyway I am able." He paused now, approaching the next topic carefully, "To do so, I'd need a description of the suspect, or suspects, so I can begin an aerial search."

You had mentioned Arcs of Electricity, so I just assumed it still presented a threat to either civilians, or it's occupants, so I just went with it. If it's apparent it's about to explode or something as devastating I'll deal with it once the officer is clear. Let me know if a Toughness check is called for, if the arcs are going to hit the officer, I'll spend a HP, for Interpose, and eat it so as to prevent further harm to them.

It was Friday evening, Christian and Phan were seated at a well worn dining room table, the setting having been cleared from the earlier dinner by Huong, Phan's mother. Mrs. Trinh had seemed genuinely surprised when Christian assisted with the clean up and took over the drying of the dishes, passing them awkwardly to Phan so she could place them in the proper cupboards and drawers. He just shrugged awkwardly at Mrs. Trinh's inquisitive gaze, "The least I could do, after all Phan just invited me over to prep for our debate next week." He paused, teasing his friend, "It was you who insisted I stay for dinner." Mrs. Trinh smiled, and patted the young man's shoulder, turned to look at her daughter, "This one, he is so polite." She turned back to him a gleam in her eye as she took the towel from his hands, and folded it neat, placing it beside the sink. As both Christian and Phan turned their attention from the clearing of dinner to their laptops and notes for next weeks coming debate, Mrs. Trinh retired to her bedroom, the indistinct sounds of some television serial or another drifting down the stairs. Christian turned to his friend, Phan, raised an eyebrow, broad grin on his face, "This one?" A snort in reply, a solid thumb into the meat of his arm, and Phan's soft voice, "Let's get to work." And they did, the statement would be It is never appropriate for the 'Government to restrict Freedom of Speech,' however the pair would not know whether they were Pro or Con until Wednesday's debate. So they began their research, Supreme Court rulings and precedents, laws and by-laws as they related to hate crimes, and dissemination of literature relating to, or promoting discrimination based on any number of categories. His phone chimed, he'd set his alerts to notify him of any emergencies in the Emerald Cities, either Oregon or Washington State, so he could respond if the situation if need be. His heart thumped in his chest as he heard the alert, mind racing, he'd only appeared over Mallory Bay the beginning of May, saving the Elysium Hills Bus from plummeting from the bridge into the Bay below. Since then he'd assisted with an explosion at a Kessler facility, a forest fire that threatened the Elysian National Park, and a swamped trawler at the Shipyards, so he'd certainly received some exposure, from the press and the public. "Do you need to take that?" Phan's voice shocked him out of his reverie, he nodded, stammering. "Yeah, sorry." He brought the phone out and paced from the dining room to the living room, the 1st National had been robbed?! His heart hammered in his chest once again, to this point he'd been assisting emergency response, fire, ambulance, search & rescue, not the police. He took a deep breath, it was evening, but it wasn't late, and downtown traffic would be snarled, which meant that alot of innocents would be on their way home, to their husbands, wives, children, and the actions of these criminals could put those lives at risk. That wasn't something he could risk, not if he could do something about it. He rushed back to the dining room, and rapidly began gathering his things, Phan looking at him with a shocked, concerned look on her face. This wasn't like Christian, he wasn't the type of student to blow off research and leave it to the last minute. "Everything alright?" She asked hesitantly, he nodded the affirmative, but she wasn't convinced. "Christi-," He cut her off, "I'm sorry Phan, it's important, I need to go." He slung his laptop bag over his shoulder, and looked back to her as he moved to the front door, "I'll text you tonight, don't worry." A pause, "And thank your mom for me, ok?" First National Bank, Downtown Emerald City June 1st, 2018 6:03pm He controlled his descent as he came on the scene, landing in front of First National's disabled vehicle, ensuring the private security would see, and hopefully recognize him. He turned first to the surrounding civilians, "Stand back please." He then strode confidently around the car, bracing as he moved towards it through the arcing electricity that coursed through it's frame. He nodded to the Security personnel trapped in the vehicle, "Officer." Reaching forward he tensed for the inevitable shock as he wrenched the door open quickly. Releasing the occupant from their seat belt he turned his back to the vehicle, sheltering them with his broad back, hoping his body would prevent further harm.

Interview [Long Version; Out of Character] Introduction Who are you? Sum yourself up in one sentence. Just an average guy who's been given the opportunity to do the right thing, the tools with which to do it. [Shrug] Someone just trying to make a difference. Help people. Do you have any nicknames, street names, titles, or nom de plume? Some people call me Chris, but not so much. Ever since that article for the school paper, and my alter ego's interview with Cindy Dal, KTBN, the media's been calling him Pinnacle. What is your full birth name? Christian Alexander Caswell-Johnson. The Kline's, my foster family? They adopted me, officially, last year. So it's Kline now. Where do you live? 1421 Parkway Drive, Emerald City, Oregon. Yea, the 'burbs out in Southern Shores. How old are you? What year were you born? 16, well, 17 in August, I was born in 2001. [Shrugs] My alter ego? Pinnacle, he's uhhh, older I guess, seems more mature I mean. Technically he'd be the same age, I mean he's me right, but most people seem to think he's early to mid-twenties. Physical Traits What is your gender? Typical teenage guy, hormones and all. How would you describe your heritage? Don't have a real clear idea on my biological father's side, maybe Trinidad-Tobago, but some of my mom's grandparents came from Nigeria. How tall are you? I'm just under 6', but when I'm on, [pause], my alter-ego, I think he stands about 6'3" or so. What is your body type? Dunno, average? I try to run three times a week, just to clear my head, cardio. Couch to 5k right? Pinnacle though, he's buff in a way I'd like to be, not huge, but I feel like I put on about 50 lbs of muscle when I shift. Do you have any particular weaknesses, such as allergies or physical disabilities? [Taps his right ear] Yeah, when I was a kid I got a fever, it was bad. I cried all the time apparently, the infection moved into my cochlea, my inner ear, but the time they caught it, it was too late. Without my aid, we'd be talking in sign language right now. It's weird though, when I'm Pinnacle I can hear fine, [Shrugs], I can't explain that one. How do you carry yourself? Are you graceful, or heavy on your feet? Can you be stealthy, do you walk with confidence? Some students would probably say that I'm a nerd, an over achiever, I can be rigid in the way I approach a lot of things, I try to keep my head up shoulders back, it can make me look stiff, nervous, clumsy. But when I'm Pinnacle, there's a confidence, a conviction that l feel, it makes me move with strength and purpose. Describe your skin, eye, and hair color. I'm fairly dark skinned, black hair that I keep clipped in a high fade, thick eyebrows. [Sigh] Yes, I let Maddy pluck them sometimes. It makes her happy, don't judge. My eyes are brown, but my mother said she could always see green flecks in them when I stood in the sun. How do you wear your hair? Do you have facial hair? If I let it grow out it curls up real quick, so I keep it clipped and clean in a high fade. Some length on top and the part clipped in down to the scalp. My facial hair, yea, it's cropping up as some dust on my upper lip, a little on my cheeks, it's not thick, and I think it looks unkempt if it gets long, so I keep it smooth, shave every day, make it a routine. My dad, not my birth father, but my dad, Issac, taught me how to do it without cutting myself. Sunday's, before church, we do it together, while mom and the girls are getting ready. Do you consider yourself attractive? Do others? What 16 year old guy considers himself good looking? That's a level of confidence I don't have, but then again, what 16 year old's mother is not going to tell him that he's handsome? Now, with two sisters I certainly have the conditioners, scrubs, and moisturizers I need, and they'll always be honest with me if they think I'm going to embarrass myself. Do you have any scars, tattoos, piercings, or birthmarks? No tattoos, no piercings, but I did have an accident on my bike after my mom and I moved to Emerald City. I did end up with deep abrasions along my left arm, elbow to wrist, not deep enough to need a graft or anything, but it did scar, looks like some pock marks and stuff. Not too noticeable but you can feel the ridges if you run your fingers down my arm. Do you resemble anyone famous? My mom, Therese, says I look like a young Chadwick Bosman, the son of the guy from Lincoln Heights. I don't really see it, but she's convinced. Do you have a dominant hand? I'm right handed. What kind of clothing do you wear? I guess I typically wear some lightweight chino's, a button down, maybe a blazer. I guess you could call it a preppy look, but it's comfortable and somewhat casual. I do have jeans, tees, hoodies, I just don't normally wear them, at least not to school, I do wear them when me and my dad, Issac, work in the garage on the weekends. Do you wear makeup? Nope, [Pause], well I once let Jan & Maddy do my nails, because, sisters. What is your vocal range? Is your voice distinctive in some way? My voice is low, and I try not to sing, I worked hard on my enunciation because of my hearing, and am a little self conscious about it. So singing, no, ask my sister's, they cringe. Do you have any distinctive habits, nervous tics, or mannerisms? Where did they come from, and what causes them? Do other people notice and remark on these habits? Do they annoy you or other people? I wear my mother's cross around my neck, and when I concentrate, or get nervous, during a test or exam, I'll pull it up over my chin. [Pauses.] I don't know where it comes from really, if my mom or dad notice it, they'll check to see what I'm working on, but mostly leave me alone, though they may ask about it later over dinner or something. My sisters see it, and they usually comment, something about a thinking cap, or smoke coming from my tiny ears. History Where do you come from? I was born in Southside General Hospital, Freedom City, NJ. I lived there with my mom, Claire, until I was seven years old, my dad was hit and miss while we lived there. Have you made any major moves, or do you live in your hometown? We moved across country when I was seven, after my dad, Tyler, was arrested by AEGIS. Mom, [Pause], wanted to separate herself from that, to protect herself, protect us. When we first moved to Emerald City, OR, we lived in Bethlehem Heights. That's where we were when we found out that she had, [Pause], was sick. Do you feel loyal to your country of citizenship? Do you consider yourself patriotic? How do you feel about the government of your country? America? I mean I'll never by a 'My country, right or wrong,' kind of guy. That level of blind faith in anything should be setting off warning flags. I do, however, believe the ideals that the country was founded on, freedom, independence and equality are all things that we, as citizens, should aspire to. How do you feel about the place you come from? Southside, it was alot more [Pause] Built up, run down? Than Emerald City, but my feelings about the place get all tied up with my thoughts on my father, Tyler, lies, betrayal, false hope. You know? Emerald City is a fresh start, and that's what mom wanted. I mean, there was this nice little ball court, that was fun, my dad, Isaac, he's hopeless, but he knows I like it, so he tries, and that's cool. Where is your home town? What was/is it like? Home town? [Pause] Let's called that Emerald City, I've been here longer now than I lived in Freedom. And it's where my mom's buried, so yeah it's my home town. When we first moved here my mom and I lived in Bethlehem Heights, kind of a blue collar neighborhood, working class. Mom worked hard, so I didn't get out much between my studies and taking care of the house, cooking, cleaning, laundry, that sort of thing. I used to go shopping with Mrs. Mihalovich from 4-B, I remember my mom's surprise the first time I brought home a stroganov with smetana we'd made. Growing up, were most of the people you knew similar to you, or were you somehow a minority? How did that affect you? Bethlehem was certainly more diverse than Southside, I mean in Freedom City the community was alot more black and hispanic. Here, well there was Alexis from 4-B, Mihalovich's son, and we played ball with a few Phillipino kids, our landlord was Vietnamese, so yeah, it was different but everyone was playing together, and the gangs were less prevalent, or at least more subtle. Is there something you've always been really good at or really bad at? How has that affected your life? Facts, memorization, history, politics, current events, that kind of thing, they stick with me. I read the paper, yeah, I know, why not just get it on your phone. [Shrug] I like reading, what can I say. How did it help me, well, I'm Captain of my debate club, so there's that, plus knowledge is just generally useful. [Exhales] Math though, I struggle, usually takes me longer to get the concepts, or ideas, calculus is not going to be my thing, I know that. Were there any traumatic experiences in your early years (death of a family member, abandonment, orphaned at an early age)? Traumatic events? Like what, watching your dad get arrest by AEGIS after using his psychic power to make one of the first officers on scene put his sidearm to his head? Yeah. Did that. Oh? Did you mean watching my mother waste away over the course of eleven months while pancreatic cancer ravaged her system, and her body just shut down? [Pause] Sorry, I shouldn't have gone off like that, none of those things are your fault, but they did happen, and it wasn't easy to work through. [Shrug] But I did, and here we are. Briefly describe a defining moment in your childhood and how it influenced your life. Lets focus on my father, Tyler, and the whole AEGIS thing. I mean, he'd popped in and out of our lives for years, there for weeks or months, then gone for just as long, if not longer. Whenever he was around I always remembered feeling happy, but thinking back on it, I can't, to this day, think of why. Watching him use his psychic abilities on the AEGIS officers, I saw why, because he could control their emotions, fear, despair, guilt, it washed over my and mom as he assaulted these guys psychically. [Pause] Do you know what it's like to think back on the time you spent with your father, and have to doubt whether any of it was real? [Shrug] So yeah, it was pretty hard to trust anyone other than mom after that, and when she died, I kept alot of space between myself and the rest of the world. What stupid things did you do when you were younger? Pretended I was a superhero, [Laughs] one of the dangers of living in Freedom City. One of my 'friends' at the time convinced me to jump off of a fire escape, I told everyone else I was trying to learn parkour, but no. I wanted to fly. Three months in that damn cast. Where did you go to school? How much school did you have, and did you enjoy it? Luther Pearson Public School in Freedom City, it was decent, but rough, some good teachers, but others were coasting until retirement. You could see it. Night and day with Elysium Hills, I really enjoy the school, it's a newer building, designated green school, energy efficient and wirelessly integrated with a laptop program, and on top of that the faculty seem to actually care. I really enjoy the extra curriculars at the school, peer tutoring, and academic assistance, as well as the debate team itself. Do you have any mementos of your childhood? What are they, and why did you keep them? If you have none, why not? Not really my childhood, but a memento of my mother I suppose. She always wore a small silver cross around her neck, before she passed away she gave it to me. [Shrug] Since she gave it to me, I've never taken it off, it reminds me of her. Makes me feel safe, protected. When did you decide to become a hero? Why? Did anyone influence you one way or another in the decision? The accident on Mallory Bay Bridge, the school bus. Why? Initially, by necessity Janaina had fallen out of the bus, if I didn't do something she would have died. So I let go, it felt right, and then it happened. I changed, somehow I knew I'd change. Afterwards, I stayed active because it was the right thing to do, I had these abilities, I needed to use them in a positive way, I'd like to think anyone else would have made the same decision. Who influenced me? [Shrug] My dads, my birth dad because I wanted to be nothing like him; Issac, my foster dad, because I want to be like him. Good. Is the reason you give people for becoming a hero different than your real reason? If so, why? Yes and no? I know it's not the answer you want but it's true. The reason I give people for becoming a hero is that it was the right thing to do, and yes, I truly believe that. However, there's a part of me that thinks I do it out of a sense of guilt, to repay a debt my father incurred, the people he's hurt. I don't tell people that, but it is a part of the whole truth. Do you have any deep, dark secrets in the past that may come back to haunt you? Other than my father, no? I mean he's not really a deep, dark secret, his history, his abilities, they are a deep, dark, mystery, and hopefully one I can resolve. It's implications? I couldn't really tell you until I find out the truth. Do you represent yourself as being different from who you really are? Why? If by represent, you mean conceal my civilian identity, then yes. I mean when I take on my alter ego, I physically change, and when I'm Pinnacle I present myself as someone with more experience in the whole hero'ing thing than I really have. It makes people feel safer, to think that the guy pulling them from a fire has done it before and knows what he is doing. So, I'm trying to learn, practically, while I do what I've committed myself to doing. If you do have these secrets, what do you fear would happen if the truth became known? How far would you go to protect those secrets? I'm not sure what would happen if my connection to my dad became public knowledge. I mean he's a criminal with psychic abilities, and while that is public knowledge, I mean his connection to my civilian identity, it would probably taint people's view of Pinnacle. [Shrugs] Do about it? Probably nothing, I mean I wouldn't want people to find out I'm Pinnacle, it would complicate life for the Klines, I mean look at what it did to Ray Gardner, Captain Thunder? If it came out, what could I do except go public, like Thunder, keep doing what I've committed to doing. It'd be easier if it didn't though. Do you have any sort of criminal record? If so, is it public knowledge? No, I mean, there is my dad's record, and I haven't looked into it too deeply. Yet. Family What are your biological parents' names? Don't ask the easy questions do you? Ok, have a score card ready? Tyler Caswell was, is, my birth father, wanted by AEGIS and not really involved in my life since I was 7 years old. My mother, Claire Johnson, she raised me despite my father's occasional forays into our family. A few years after we moved to Emerald City, OR, she was diagnosed with Stage IV Pancreatic Cancer, and passed away a few months later. I shuffled around the system for a few months, until Father Gordon, a pastor at St James, found a foster family willing to take me in. So, since I was around 11 years old, Issac & Therese Kline, invited me into their lives. Were you raised by them? If not, please explain and describe who raised you. I was raised by my mother, Claire, she loved me, and taught me alot about life, faith, trust, responsibility. After she passed, I kind of pulled back from things, from people in my life. Father Gordon noticed, reached out to me, worked with the system, and found a home for me with the Kline's, also parishioners at St James. Since then they've opened their home, [Pause], their hearts to me, taught me about sacrifice, commitment, and respect. Their two daughters taught me about patience, and humility, [Smiles], in their own way. What was their standing in the community? What did/do they do for a living? My dad, Tyler, as I've already mentioned, is a criminal, wanted by AEGIS, abused his psychic abilities for ... I don't even know really, but I intend to find out, sooner or later. My mom, Claire, she was hard working, gave up her job in Freedom City when we moved to Oregon, found a job as a warehouse manager, worked there until she got sick. [Pause.] Issac works as a banker? Financial adviser? Remember I said I'm not great with math, so yea annuities and stuff are kind of his thing, not mine. His dad was a contractor though, Issac learned to love the feeling of making something real in the world, so he restores old wood furniture, he's not great at it, I help him where I can, though it's usually finding bandages and peroxide. And then there's Therese, she's in marketing, advertising, but has a deal with her firm that she works from home, so she's always around, she believes though, like my mom. Rest of the Klines go because, well, it's routine, but Therese and I, we attend out of a sense of faith, belief. Where are your parents now? You already asked me where I live, I still live with the Klines, my parents in the Southern Shores. Did your family stay in one area or move around a lot? Not really, I mean I made the move from Freedom to Emerald City, then lived in Bethlehem Heights for a while til my mom passed. I shuffled around the system for a few months, before Father Gordon helped me get placed with the Klines, and I've been there with them ever since. How did you get along with their parents? How do you get along with them now (if applicable). My birth father was an enigma, and if I ran across him now, [Shrugs], I don't really know how I'd react, I mean, did he manipulate us? Didn't he? Anyways, I don't really want to go down that road. My mother, Claire, I love her, of course, and I admire her, her strong, her fortitude in doing what's right for her family, even during her sickness she was looking out for me. It was a testament to her faith, and her love is something I thank God for, everyday. The Klines? Well, they opened their home to me, and for the first few weeks I was this sullen, introverted kid. Selfish really, it took some time though, but it worked out. I mean there are rough spots and disagreements, still, but that's the same in every home, right? Issac & Therese still make sure we sit down and eat a family dinner at least four nights a week, and even if it's in silence because someone's angry at someone else, we're there, together. A family. How do your parents view you now, or how would they? I hope my mom, Claire, is proud of me. Pinnacle, in alot of ways, was formed by her. As for the Klines? I think they're proud, I'm doing well in school, I came through my grief, and am doing ok, and I honestly think that's what they wanted for me. Therese still looks out for me, helps me prep for my debates, dad, Issac, helps me with my math work. Refuses to do it for me, makes me struggle through, but not once does he get frustrated, or impatient when I can't solve a problem, we just look for alternative strategies to approach it with. I appreciate that, more than he knows. Do you have any siblings? If so how many and what are their names? Describe your relationship with them. Not siblings of birth, no, I was an only child. [Pause] But I've been blessed with two sisters since coming into the Kline's home. Janaina is the older one, she's 15 years old, and Madison is the younger, at 12 years. They look up to me, even though we're not related by blood or birth, and that's really something. I cater to them alot, I let them do my nails sometimes, if I don't have school the next day anyways, [Laughs], Maddy is into all that beauty stuff, so I let her pluck my eyebrows, if I'm going on a date I honestly look to her for the nod of approval on my outfits. She's got pretty good taste. Jan's older though, we're not as close, but I would still do anything for her. When she was falling towards Mallory Bay, I would have given my life to save her's, and I don't know why, but I think that moment of clarity is what caused my own change. [Shrugs] A guy couldn't ask for better sisters, [Pause], well, they could be uglier, because man, when boys start looking at them, I start to get really protective. What was your birth order in the family? Like I said, I was an only child, but in the Kline family I'm the oldest, their daughters, Janaina and Madison being 15 and 12 years old. Where are your siblings now (if applicable)? Do they have families of their own? What do they do? At 15 and 12, they still live with the family, and so do I. No families, no boyfriends on the horizon, [Sighs] or at least I don't think so. Gosh! Janaina is smart, pays attention to the news, politics and stuff, and pretty. She's caring, and strong, like her mother. Maddy? She's going to be a fashionista, she dipped into her mom's makeup more than once, and tells me how to take care of my face, plucks my eyebrows, gives me fashion advice if she knows I'm going out, or there's someone I want to impress. Do you stay in touch with them or have you become estranged? We live in the same house, I couldn't avoid them, even if I wanted to. A Kline family rule is family dinners, and no phones at the table, to make sure we talk. They're tight like that, [Pause] we're tight like that. Do you love or hate one member of the family in particular? My mom, Claire, she's gone, and that weighs on me everyday, but I let it get me angry once, but I got through that. She would have wanted me to get through that. The Klines helped, because that's the kind of people they are, and I love them for that, but my mom's always here, [Taps chest] and always will be. Is any member of the family special to you in any way (perhaps, as a confidant, mentor, or arch-rival)? My dad, Tyler, I've got questions, like where was he when mom was dying? Why did he leave us so often, what was he doing, why? I don't know that I'll ever get the chance, but one day, maybe. Stranger things have happened. Are there any black (or white) sheep in the family (including you)? If so, please explain. I mean, some may think that I'm the Kline family black sheep, but I know if any of them heard that, you'd have a heck of a fight on your hands. I mean I'm the kid whose birth father was, is? A criminal. Whose bounced through foster care before coming into their home, I mean, they don't see it that way, and that's why I feel so blessed. But as an outsider looking in, I could say why people might think that. Do you have a notorious or celebrated ancestor? If so, please explain, including how it has affected your life. My dad, Tyler Caldwell, he was arrested by AEGIS back in '08, has some sort of psychic abilities, and if AEGIS was after him, he wasn't using them responsibly, right? I never dug into his background, I didn't want to know, but now, after what happened over Mallory Bay, after discovering that there's this Pinnacle inside me, I kind of need to know, right? Do you have a partner and children currently? If so, please describe them. Nope, 16 remember. What?! [Blushes] Yea, of course I spend alot of time with Phan, she's on the debate too, we're more like rivals. I mean, she's really into statistics, my arguments center on feelings and personal experience. She thinks that defeats the purpose of logic. Yeah, our arguments go like that, and in the end we agree to disagree. [Sighs] Yes, I was invited over to the Trinh's house for dinner, her mother makes this really great dessert. Banana, sago pearls, and coconut milk, it's called Chè Chuối I think. If you do not have a partner or children, do you want them someday? How firm are you in your opinion on this, and what might change your mind? I'm still young, but I'll say yes, I could see myself meeting someone, getting married. I mean, the world's not perfect, but that's the point right? Neither are we, but we can make it work. Kids? My own, yeah, but maybe I'd follow my dad, Issac's example, and adopt too, help someone who needs it. [Shrugs] Plenty of time to figure that out. What type of person would be your ideal mate? That's another hard question, smart, funny, brave; it's like a laundry list for someone I haven't met, and that doesn't really seem fair. It is what is on the inside that counts, confidence, conviction, faith, in themselves and the world around the them. Relationships Do you have any close friends? If so, please describe them, and how you came to be close to them. Father Gordon, I don't think I have ever heard of Father Donald talk about sin, instead he focuses on temperance, charity, compassion and forgiveness. It's because he has faith in the inherent goodness of his fellow man, that he took such an interest in me when my mother passed. I've talked to him about, without specifics, about my abilities and sought his council on how to use those gifts. Those conversations protected by the sanctity of the Church, however, Father Gordon has begun to have suspicions about a link between myself and Pinnacle. Phan Trinh, we began as rivals, Phan seeing my foster family's success as an indication of a privileged upbringing in comparison to her own family's struggles as recent immigrants. We spent almost a year in Elysium Hills as rivals, seeking to out do one another until our guidance counselor, Ms. Tomlinson, sat us down and challenged us to join the debate team, as partners. We soon discovered that we had more in common than not, and while we are still very competitive we've learned to respect one another and work together. After working together to get the Elysium's Debate team to compete in the State Finals, I've come to really respect her, and while I haven't shared my feelings they have kind of, intensified, since we've been working together so lately. Do you have a best friend? If so, how did they become your best friend? How close are you to your best friend? Alexis Mihalovich, yeah, from 4-B. He lived in the same building as we did when my mom and I first moved to the Emerald Cities, Bethlehem Heights. Yeah, he still lives there. When we first he thought it was pretty cool I came from Freedom City, kept asking me if I'd ever met the League, stuff like that. There was a gap there after my mom died, but then a few weeks later, I just got this text, 'Hang out?' and we were able to pick up right where we left off, you know? Anyways, he's filled out some, on Elysian Hills football team, he was able to head off some friction between the team and the academic kids before the Christmas break, that was cool. We still hang out, talk, I've kind of taken a step back, only because he's taken an interest in Pinnacle and it's kind of rough lying to the guy whose always been there for you. If you were to go missing, who would worry about you? Well, Janaina for one would freak, because she knows who I am, as in Pinnacle, you know? She'd think the worst had happened, probably would end up telling our parents, despite her promise. I don't know. Of course Maddy, Therese and Issac, their my family you know, of course they'd worry. Phan would probably stress that I'd miss the next Debate, depending on how long I was missing she'd be concerned about my academics and stuff too. Alexis wouldn't stress at first, thinking maybe I got laid or something, but if it went past a day or two he'd start to worry, call Janaina, ask around, that sort of thing. Have you lost any loves? If so, how did it happen, and what did you do? I've already talked about my mother, I mean, [Pause.] Ohhh. Romantic love, right, yeah. No I haven't, not yet anyways, and I hope not to. Do you have any bitter enemies? If so, please describe them and their history with you. Enemies is a pretty strong word, I mean there are guys at school who have a problem with the academic nerds, I guess. But it's not usually much more than typical teen stuff. Pinnacle hasn't been in the game long enough to have a nemesis, or a rival, I'm not honestly sure how I'd handle that. If you have enemies, how do you think they might attempt to work against you in the future? As I said, no real enemies, not yet at least. But if you want to talk theoretical, a super human nemesis would likely attempt to discover my civilian identity, I mean, that's my biggest vulnerability right? It'd be pretty difficult, because of the nature of my change, I appear physically different, taller, broader, even more mature. I have to be real careful about where I change, who is around, you know? Cellphones are everywhere, and that kind of stuff would be up on someone's Instagram in seconds. What is the worst thing someone has done to you? Let's go with my biological father, Tyler. He abandoned my mother and I, maybe going so far as to manipulate our emotions, [Pause], I mean he did manipulate our emotions, but if he used his powers to make it better, then did it again. [Sigh.] That's, like, a thousand times worse right. That's not an accident anymore, that's a choice. Where do your loyalties lie? In what order? I mean, that's a pretty general question. So I'll give you a general answer; my family, first and foremost. Always my family, out of a sense of love, and respect. Then my friends, because they've put their trust into me, shared their lives with me. Then everyone else, because I have the ability to help those in need, and that's a trust, a bond, that I'm not willing to break. Who or what do you trust the most? Why? My sister, Janaina. We don't see eye to eye all the time, and she can appear snobby, but I've seen the way she takes care of Maddy, even when she's pretending her little sister annoys the heck out of her. She's the only one who knows about Pinnacle, and the few times we've talked about it after, she gets it, she understands why I'm doing it. I'm still her annoying brother, and that's the face she sometimes wears around the house, or at school, but when we're alone, when it matters, I know that she cares, deeply. And she knows that I do as well. Who or what do you despise? Why? Probably another hold over from my father, Tyler. But it's lies, deception, manipulation. Those things, they hurt the people closest to you, strangers don't care if you lie, they don't know you. Your family, your friends, they know you, and when you lie, when the truth comes out, you've damaged that relationship, and in so doing, you've damaged yourself. And I know, I'm a hypocrite, because I keep lying to my family, about myself, about Pinnacle, even though Janaina keeps trying to get me to tell them the truth. [Pause.] I just need to do it, in my own way, in my own time. What qualities do you admire most in other people? Are these qualities you possess? Courage. Courage in the face of adversity, of danger, of moral outrage. The ability to, despite the turmoil going on around you, within you, to do the right thing. To have the courage, and the clarity to make the right decision, despite the personal consequences. To stay true to yourself, your beliefs. [Pause.] The easy answer is yes, the honest answer is, I hope so. What qualities do you hate most in other people? Do you have any of those qualities? Deceit, deception, and dishonesty. Because, in the end you are only fooling yourself, the truth, your truth is never really hidden, you know what you've done is wrong, and that affects you, that changes you, even if that wasn't your original intention. I do, we all do, but it's admitting to those failings, and moving past them that makes you a better person, stronger, able to bear the burden of your truths, and to voice them when needed. So yeah, I'm working on becoming the man I want to be, but hey, aren't we all? Do you have a secret identity? If so, who knows it? Do you hide it from people who are close to you? Why? I do, the Roy Gardner, Captain Thunder reveal is a real fear for me. I don't want to endanger the Klines by my actions, and I try to protect my own anonymity to preserve those family bonds. Janaina knows, and she's told me a few times now, to just tell my folks the truth, because it's going to come out one way or the other, and she feels that they'll support my decision. I'm not so sure, if only because of the challenges it would pose to the family as a whole, and I don't want to risk that. Not yet. Do you work well on teams and in groups? Are you a leader or a follower? Are you on a super team? If so, how do you get along with your comrades? Do you trust them, or do you have secrets from them? I suppose so, I mean I captain the Debate team, and I've had to make some difficult choices there, lines of study, of inquiry, presentation of our facts. I'm ok at giving direction, keeping us on track, but true leadership, that's harder. I hope I'm up for the challenge. Pinnacle though, when I'm on, he inspires people, I inspire people, there's a power, a confidence, a conviction that surrounds him, that surrounds me, and I hope I can live up to that standard. Are you a member of any church, fraternal organization, club, committee, political party, or other group? How much time do you spend on that? The Klines and I attend St James Cathedral every Sunday; Issac, Janaina and Maddy attend because of a sense of tradition, of routine, Therese and I, we believe, in our hearts and our souls. It's a source of strength for me, both in my regular life, and when I'm on, it helps focus me, and guide me. How much time? Every Sunday, major holidays as well, and I'm usually there once or twice a week to talk to Father Gordon, depending on what's going on in my life. Personality & Beliefs Who are your heroes? I'll tell you a story about the man who taught me how to be a hero. He opened his home, his family, his life to an orphan out of a sense of love, of charity. And I can respect that, I mean, countless small acts of charity, of kindness, of selflessness happen every day across this country, and those go unreported, except by those who experience them. One night, I woke up to an argument on my lawn, so I snuck to the window and watched. Issac was in a heated discussion with a man whose voice I recognized, a man demanding to see ... me? It took me a moment, perhaps I was still half asleep, or it had been so long, but the nervous, frenetic man Issac was speaking with was my father, Tyler Caswell. A man who I'd seen force an AEGIS agent to place his side arm in his mouth, and Issac who had signed the adoption papers knew this, understood this man's past. Issac stood his ground, refusing to let Tyler see his son, informed that man that his son was in a better place, with a family who cared for him, who loved him, and it would only hurt his son to allow that man to see him. Issac told him that he understood the love of a father for their child; but before that man could become a father to a child he had abandoned, he needed first to become a man. As Tyler walked from the house, contemplating the lesson Issac had given him, I looked down from my window at Issac, at my father, and thought that's the kind of man I want to be. Did you ever become disillusioned with former heroes or idols? If so, why and what were the circumstances? Politicians, community leaders. The thing is, that moment when you discover the truth about a person, that they're fallible, flawed, human. There's a tendency to disregard their impact, their thoughts, their ideals; the ones that first inspired you, because of a flaw in their character. If you throw out the good works of people who've made mistakes, then you make the mistake of disregarding their intentions in favor of judging their actions. It's a hard lesson to learn, but you can look at someone, their ideals, their accomplishments, and you can choose to take the good, and disregard the bad. Do you like being a hero? If so, what is the most rewarding part? If not, what makes you keep doing it? Is there anything that would make you give up hero work, or even switch sides? I'd be lying if I said no, being Pinnacle allows me to help those in need, in danger, so yes, I enjoy being a hero. Most rewarding part? I've gotten a handshake from the Fire Chief after flying three of his crew through a blaze that collapsed the building they were in, the respect he showed me, that was pretty intense, something I doubt I'll ever forget. But, if I'm being honest, it's the flying, floating above everything, in the clouds, the cool wind, the damp air, and the absolute silence. Give it up? I haven't lost anyone, not yet at least, that day's likely coming, and that will be a hard road, but you just need to focus on the loss, the sacrifice, move forward, carry on, and bring that lesson with you. Switch sides though, not ever. What are your short term goals (what would you like to be doing within a year)? Gain experience, so I don't feel so out of my depth while working with my peers within the heroic community. I've committed to joining the wrestling team at Elysium Hills next year, learn how to handle myself in combat, train with the volunteer firefights, paramedics, even emergency response teams. I think that will make me more of an asset to the Emerald Cities, and the growing heroic community of the West Coast. What are your long term goals (what would you like to be doing twenty years from now)? Twenty years is a long time, I'd like to think that I will have enrolled in, and graduated from Mallory. A degree in Poli Sci, Journalism, Media, a correspondent I think. I would like to hope that Pinnacle would still be active, perhaps a member of a team or alliance of heroes, though I feel as though I'd still remain central to the Emerald Cities. What is your greatest fear? Why? What do you do when something triggers this fear? My father's abandonment of the family, my mother's death, my time in the foster system before being adopted by the Kline's have left me with a fear of abandonment, of being alone, isolated. Thinking about it, I've compensated by developing my communication skills, becoming something of a mediator, maybe even to prevent those closest to me from leaving. I feel I'd try to find out why they were leaving, resolve the conflict, make concessions. Is there anything you would give you life for? I love my family, the Klines, my friends, Phan, Alexis, and everyday when I'm on I am trying to save lives. But make that sacrifice, that final, ultimate sacrifice, I can only hope I'd be up to the task. When you talk about heroes, the conversation always starts with Centurion, and sadly ends with him. He is the standard to which all of us are held and I hope that if by giving my life I could save the lives of innocents I could live up to that ideal. How do you feel about money and material wealth? Do you desire it or disdain it? Are you miserly with what you have, or do you like to share? Is it a mark of success, or a means to an end? My birth father bailed on my mother and I, she worked hard to support us so money was tight, but family was important, family and faith. The Klines, they're well off, work hard, love each other, support each other, and the family's finances are stable, comfortable. That's pretty much how I feel, having money, it makes life easier, more comfortable, but it's not the end goal, it's not a measure of success. How do you generally treat others? I try to treat others with respect and dignity. I mean there are those who won't treat you in the same way, ever thing I've been taught tells me to eat my own pride, and ignore their insults. I generally try to treat them with more kindness, it's the right thing to do. <Pause.> And sometimes that just pisses them off more. Are you a trusting person? Has your trust ever been abused? I was, and then I wasn't, and now I'm trying to be once again. My father betrayed myself and my mother, the very nature of his abilities allows him to betray anyone's trust, without them even being aware of it. Now that's a betrayal that is hard to recover from, believe me I know. After my mother passed, I withdrew from others, from my faith, from myself. It wasn't until the Klines opened their homes and their hearts to me that I began to trust again. Are you introverted (shy and withdrawn) or extroverted (outgoing)? Do you have a lot of self-confidence? Now here's the weird thing, after everything with my father, with my mother, I'm a pretty withdrawn kind of guy. Kept my head down, organized, studied, placed my academics above my social life. However, in the month since I discovered my strengths, my abilities, when I'm on, there's this power, this confidence, this sense of assurance, it's like I know what to do, how to do it, and people respond to me, not just because I can lift a wall off of a fire crew, but because when I'm around people, I'm this pinnacle that they can aspire to. How do you act around attractive, available members of your preferred sex? Like Phan? Dammit. <Looks around.> Sorry, shouldn't have said that. Yeah, that's an area that Pinnacle's confidence and assurance doesn't really cover. I'm pretty good at staying aloof, concentrating on the work, no! I haven't told her, I don't know how she feels, and it wouldn't be fair, not yet. <Pause.> Next question? What are your most annoying habits? <Takes cross out of his mouth.> Yeah, that? My sisters call me on it all the time, when I get nervous, when I have to concentrate on something, like math or whatever, it usually ends up in my mouth. It's a nervous tic, other than that some people find my habit of keeping everything organized a little annoying, I remember when Therese first folded my laundry for me. <Laughs.> I asked her if she could show me how to use their washer and dryer, so was so happy. I really only did it because she folded my clothes wrong. Do you feel contempt for any general category of people? Who are they, and why? Bigots and racists, I know we're not supposed to judge other's, however when someone's mind is so small, so closed, it is next to impossible to forgive them for their indiscretions. What is your favorite food? Do you prefer any particular type of food? Do you take the time to enjoy your food, or do you eat as fast as you can? You know, I never really liked fish until I moved in with the Klines, they get salmon from the fish market, fresh. Therese cooks it in a cast iron skillet, something she got from her grandmother. The skin is crispy, it's light, fresh, not heavy. I like how flakey it is, I pick it apart a flake at a time, try to savor the flavor. So yeah, salmon, at least the way my foster mom, Therese cooks it. What is your favorite drink (alcoholic or otherwise)? Chocolate milk, but it's got to be that syrup that you pour in and stir with the spoon. That clink against the glass reminds me of my mom, that'd be a treat she made for us after dinner. What is your favorite treat (dessert)? Salted caramel, well, pretty much anything. The sweet and the salty, it's perfect. Are there any specific foodstuffs that you find disgusting or refuse to eat? Mushrooms, it's something about the texture. Oh, and olives, yeah, not going to happen. What is your favorite color? Are there any colors you dislike? Green, I like a deep green, it reminds me of the earth, outdoors, forests, nature. Dislike? Not really, I mean there are some fluorescent colors that almost hurt the eyes to look at, and shouldn't really be used as clothes, but actively dislike, not really. What sort of music do you like? Is there any that you hate? I picked up on a lot of classic 80's rock from my mom, Journey, Pink Floyd, Queen, Rush. The good stuff can always put a smile on my face, though that annoying habit of putting that cross in my mouth we talked about earlier, yeah, that'll happen. The Kline's though, Issac, he has this love for the founders of rock, Ben E King, Chubby Checker, Fats Domino, Little Richard, guys I'd never heard of, so that's kind of grown on me as well, as much as it makes my sisters roll their eyes. While I don't hate it, I'm not a huge fan of rap, never really got into or enjoyed it. [Shrug.] If you have a favorite scent, what is it? Sandalwood, it's got this earthy, damp scent, reminds me of the earth, powerful, I find it energizing. Do you have a favorite animal? As a kid I always envied birds, the ability to fly anywhere, go anywhere, and watching them glide through the air, without even flapping their wings, it's kind of peaceful. Now? Sometimes when I'm flying a bird will fly up beside me, just soaring. It feels like a dream, a miracle. What is your most treasured possession? Why? I talked about it a little earlier, my mother's cross. It's all I have left of her, well, I mean, I still have pictures, a family album. The cross though, she's the one who first took me to church, introduced me to faith. The cross represents that faith, that love, that conviction; it represents the promise that we'll meet again. Do you enjoy "roughing it", or do you prefer your creature comforts? It's kind of weird, growing up my mom and I we didn't have alot, we didn't have many options, and we worked, hard, to get ahead, but we had each other, family, faith, love. Now the Kline's, they're my family, and they've worked hard to get where they are, to provide a stable home for their daughters, for me, but there are times where I miss that feeling of making it on your own, by the seat of your pants. Maybe it just reminds me of how strong my mother was, how much she gave up to keep us safe. And it's hard to explain, because if I told them it would seem like I don't appreciate the opportunity that they've given me, or the hard work they've done to get there, you know? Is there a job or a task you would absolutely refuse to do? I don't think so, unless we're talking criminal actions, and I'd never want to undertake a task which would require me to take a life. I don't think I could. Regardless of circumstance. Do you consider yourself a spiritual person? If so, how do your beliefs affect your life? How important is it to you? I've talked about my faith previously, so yes, I do consider myself a spiritual person. I am devoted to my faith and the spirit of it's teachings. It's faith that gave me the strength to get through the death of my mother, [Shrug], I can't look at the path my life has taken and not see some higher purpose, the presence of some divine power. My faith is everything. Was your faith influenced or molded by anyone special? It was my mother who introduced me to the Church and my faith and since her passing it's more important than ever. Father Gordon's charity brought the Klines into my life, [Pause.], or me into theirs. And while faith isn't as central to the Kline's lives as it was to my mother's, it is an important part of Therese's, my foster mother's, a part we've decided to share together. If you belong to a religious organization, how often do you attend? Do you have a specific place of worship, or friends within the organization? How much do you agree with the beliefs of your organization? Could you kill? Have you killed? I've never been placed into a circumstance where it was even a consideration, and I'm thankful of that, because I don't think I could. No, I've never had to take another's life. What circumstances led to you forming that conviction, or taking that action? My Faith, my belief in the human spirit, and it's enduring nature. The human spirit can recover from all sorts of harm, neglect, even if that harm is self inflicted, with faith, with love, that harm will heal. If you take a life, you prevent that soul the opportunity to heal, and in so doing you sin against yourself, against your higher power. Are there circumstances under which you believe it is permissible to kill? What are they? If there are, I've never found them, and I am thankful for that. How would you react to watching someone kill another person? Would your reaction be different if the killer was a friend or an enemy of yours? I would do everything in my power to prevent that from happening, both for the person to be killed, and the killer. One would lose their life, the other would lose a portion of their soul. No I don't think it would, because even an enemy can be redeemed, and a friend, a loved one, should be counselled from committing so grievous a sin. How would you react if something important was stolen from you? With sadness, a sense of violation and loss. However, with time you can overcome that despair, despite the value, material or otherwise, a physical object is only that, an object. What makes it valuable is the memories attached to it, and the values it represents. How would you react to public humiliation? I think it depends on what the specific circumstances were, but there would be feelings of embarrassment, shame, even guilt. I suppose I'd likely try to withdraw from the situation, to avoid further humiliation, unless doing so would put other people at risk, and in that case I'd finish the task and then leave. How would you react if a good friend or relative were purposely or accidentally killed? Has it happened to you? There will always be feelings of anger and guilt. Anger at them having left you, guilt over whether or not you could have done anything to prevent it. I know, only because I've had to go through it for my mother, it was difficult, and thankfully I had the charity of Father Gordon, and my faith to see me through the roughest of it. It's never truly gone though, and there are moments when it hits you that they're gone, and that they're not coming back. Like you are carrying this great weight, and only just then realize it. It can drive you to your knees. What do you consider to be the worst crime someone could commit and why? The taking of a young life. I mean all life is precious, and the loss of any life is an utter tragedy, however in the case of a young child, there is potential to consider, that they could have grown up to what? Cure cancer, poverty, hunger, peace, or just grown up to be a helluva good guy? That they'll never have the opportunity to find love, to find a family, to bring a child into this world. It's tragic, and then you consider the weight that their family would have to bear. If your life were to end in 24 hours, what five things would you do in those remaining hours? Tell Phan how I really feel for her, tell the Klines what I've been doing since the accident over the Bay, watch the sun come up over the horizon, pray with Father Gordon and Therese, and then visit my mother's grave, which is where I'd want to draw my last breath. Career & Training Do you have any special training in your hero skills? If so, where and how did you get it? Depends on what you consider hero skills? Critical thinking? My mom helped that, the Klines make sure I am organized for school and such, and debate club help with that organization and research. But other than that, no. I mean I've made some plans, like next year, I'm joining the Wrestling Team, because that knowledge, those skills seem like they'd be translatable to my heroic activities, first aid & CPR, again, translatable. I want to contact the EC Volunteer Fire Department, and see if I can enroll as my heroic identity, to get some emergency training. Maybe talk to ECPD, or even AEGIS, about some field training, but I don't want to risk revealing my civilian identity to do so, you know? Who taught you the most about your heroing abilities? What was your relationship with that person? I mean who else, I mean my mother, Claire, Father Gordon, the Klines, they've all taught me and shown, by their own actions and decisions, how to be a better person, how to put others before yourself, to act with kindness and charity. I've just been given the opportunity to do so on a larger scale. I suppose those I idolize as well, those heroes who came before me, I grew up in Freedom CIty after all, heroes like Centurion, who made that ultimate sacrifice. Something I only hope that'd I'd have the spiritual fortitude to do if the situation called for it. Do you have any particularly unusual skills? How did you acquire them? Not really? I mean I'm organized, analytical, I am pretty good at speaking to crowds and such, and people tend to listen to me, or at least consider what I have to say. When I'm on, when I'm my other self, Pinnacle, that ability seems to be amplified, people trust him, respect him, almost instinctively. It's something I try not to abuse, that wouldn't be right. Do you do something besides hero work for a living? Have you ever done anything else, or do you plan to? Debate team Captain, maintain my marks for my college application, next year I'll join the wrestling team, it's can get a little hectic. Especially if you consider the fact that the Klines typically have four family dinners per week, and that we go to St James every Sunday, it can be overwhelming, but I still have to find time to us my gifts to help those in need. Anything else? University, a degree, Journalism or Media, something like that. I think we talked about it when you asked about my 20 year plan? Yeah, and my other activities, heroing? It was a gift, and a responsibility, I don't plan on giving it up, not while I can make a difference in people's lives. What is your preferred combat style? Right now it's kind of school yard brawling, and I mean given my strength when I'm on, that could be fatal to someone if I don't show some restraint, learn some control. That's why I want to join Elysium Hills' Wrestling team next year, to learn some control, and how to control an opponent if an encounter escalates, turns into a physical confrontation. Have you ever received any awards or honours? In my civilian life, I've earn a few academic awards, graduated Public School with honors, I got to be Valedictorian for our class as we all got ready for high school. What skill areas would you like most to improve in? Is there anything you can't do that you wish desperately you could? My ability to respond to emergency situations, which is why I'm looking at First Aid & CPR, and towards Volunteer Firefighting, if only to be able to apply those basic life saving protocols to my activities while I'm on, you know? Wrestling, as I've mentioned a couple times now, I think it'll help. Anything I struggle with? I think I mentioned math earlier, I mean addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, that I've got though I may pull out a calculator. But the higher stuff, algebra, calculus, that is killer for me and an area where it's difficult for me to excel, so I apply effort to other areas. How do you act around people who are more skilled than you in areas you'd like to improve? Are you jealous, or do you try and learn? One of my teacher's told me to try to learn something new everyday, to master a skill, to push yourself, challenge yourself, even after you've finished with your education. So if I'm around someone with more skill, or more experience, I am a little hesitant at first, I don't want to make a fool of myself, but I listen, and I watch, and after some time I start making my own effort, my own mistakes and learn from them. When they correct me, I just take their input and try to apply it, or I ask questions to learn why they choose to do it this way, or that way. [Shrugs.] I've always taken instruction well, and I try not to take corrections personally. Lifestyle & Hobbies What is a normal day for you? How do you feel when something interrupts this routine? Since I've started the couch to 5k thing, I've decided to start running in the morning, so I get up a little after five, which gets me back in the house at about quarter to. I hop through the shower, put on my school clothes, get breakfast, help Therese pack lunches for me and my sisters, then head out the door around 7:30. School until 3, depending on the day, I either bus home, or if there's debate club, I'll take a city bus downtown to Issac's firm, where I wait until about 5:30 and come home with him. Kline family dinner, usually. Then clean up and dishes. My homework is usually done if I came straight home, if I had debate club, some usually gets done in dad's office, the rest after dinner. I'll play some hoops with dad if there's time, watch some t.v. with the family, then I get ready for bed. I usually spend about half an hour to an hour in my bedroom reviewing the days notes before I go to sleep, then the alarm goes off at 5-ish the next day. I know it's tight, believe me, if I have to be on, I know it, and something has to give. It's frustrating, not for the adjustments it requires, but because I can't tell my parents why, which is why Janaina keeps trying to get me to tell them, but I'm just not ready yet. Do you have any hobbies, or interests outside hero work? What are they, and where did you pick them up? Debate Club, I'm the Captain so I need to devote time and attention to that. I've started cough to 5k, and that's going well, if exhausting. Hoops with my dad, sometimes I go to the gym with Alexis. Church on the weekends, and I've recently started visiting the PNWFCC, Pacific North West Families of Children with Cancer, while I'm on, cape and all, talking to nurses and the kids there. I was feeling down, stressed after one of the fire fighters I'd tried to save ended up in the hospital for chemical burns, one of the nurses directed me to the center, told me I could do some good there. Took one of the kids for a fly around the block once his parents told me it was ok, the smile on his face. Worth it. What do you do for fun? Fun? I play hoops with my dad, Issac, or help him restore furniture on the weekends. Goof off with my sisters, though if you tell anyone I let them paint my toes now and then, I'll ... just please don't alright? I run, work out with Alexis. And then me and Phan work on the prep for upcoming debates. No, I haven't told her, and we don't really hang out per se, she's pretty focused on academics and so am I. Dances and stuff, not typically, no, I don't really have time for it. Do you have a costume? What does it look like? I do, it's this deep green body suit, with gold trim, but it has white panels around the arms and across my abdomen to break it up, and a wide white cape secured by brooches to my shoulders. It's actually pretty dope, and it looks professional. Thing is, and this is the weird part, it came with my powers, I mean the first time I was on, when I shifted it was just there. How do you normally dress when not in costume? When going to school I tend to dress a little preppy, chinos, button downs and the like. I have more casual clothes, jeans, hoddies and stuff, but usually save those for my down time. What do you wear to bed most nights? Usually nothing other than my boxers, it's just more comfortable. Do you wear any special jewelry? What is it, and what does it look like? No jewelry other than my mother's cross, that's something I wear every day. It's a plain, unadorned silver cross, I wear it on a short chain around my neck so it sits on my breast bone. Long enough it can come over my chin, I think I've talked about how I hold it in my mouth when I concentrate. Do you have a special place where you keep your valuables? As much as she teases me for holding it in my mouth, Maddy knows how much my cross means to me. One day last year I flipped out because it had fallen off my night stand over night, slipped down a vent. Issac pulled off the grate and we found it, thank God. So for my birthday she bought me a small wood frame box from Homesense. You can place pictures on the sides and the lid of the box, it's got this velvet lining, deep green. So that's where I keep it now, pictures of my mom, Claire, on the lid, my sisters, Janaina and Maddy on the sides, and on the front a family picture of me with the Klines. What's your preferred means of local travel? How about long distance? I've got a students pass for getting around the Emerald Cities, it's easy I know the routes. [Shrugs.] Now that I can fly, I sometimes do that if it won't draw attention, and seeing as how heroes are a relatively new thing in the Cities, most people aren't looking up, at least not yet. As for long distance, I haven't really had the need to travel across country, I mean, if it were for a Kline family vacation I'd leave that up to Issac & Therese. Miscellaneous Have you ever made a will, or tried to make arrangements for your death? What provisions did you make? No, it's one of those things that's really pretty hard to think about when your young. I mean I'm only 16 years old, it's not like I really even have anything. Except my mother's cross, and while I don't like to think about it, I'd probably like that to go to Maddy, she did, after all, get the box to keep it safe after I almost lost it down a vent. If your features were to be destroyed beyond recognition, is there any other way of identifying your body? There's the scar on my left arm, elbow to wrist, from the accident when I was a kid. They were deep, I mean it healed well and all, but it's noticeable. And then there is my ankle, I broke it real good when I was a kid playing Centurion on a fire escape, so there's a few screws in it, and a small incision scar on the outside of my right ankle that my parents would know about. What would you like to be remembered for after your death? For breaking a kids ankle. [Small Laugh.] No, seriously. I broke my ankle because I wanted to be Centurion, I wanted to fly, he was the epitome of heroism, [Pause.] still is. I'd love to think that my actions would inspire a generation of kids to act with charity and courage in the face of challenges. Yeah, that'd be pretty awesome. I'd also like to hope that I'd be remembered as a good son, a good brother, and a good friend by those who know me as me. Do you believe you pose a threat to the public? Why or why not? I think when I'm on, when I am Pinnacle, I do pose a threat to the public, I think any hero does. It's something we need to be aware of, and we need to be vigilant. I don't want to become a hero at the expense of those who are already heroes; emergency services, fire fighters, police, these people, these normal people, are doing jobs that I could never handle on a day to day basis, for years. My actions as Pinnacle, as a hero, have to be viewed as supporting these men and women, and can't come at the expense of their standing, of their authority, within the community. What do you perceive as your greatest strength? My faith, conviction and determination. I believe that by staying focused on the needs of my fellow man I can work towards support and inspire the community while using my gifts to protect those in danger. I just need to remain focused, to ensure that my actions benefit those around me, and allow me to work with those who are similarly motivated. What do you perceive as your greatest weakness? My lack of experience, it's something I am striving to improve on, but experience can only come with time. I need to be content to observe and learn from those with more experience, more training for myself, and work towards that level of expertise one day at a time. As a player, if you could, what advice would you give your character? Speak as if he/she were sitting right here in front of you. Use proper tone so they might heed your advice... You are young, inexperienced; inevitably you will make mistakes, you will falter, and you will fail. When you do you will feel shame, guilt, regret. That is the foundation of experience, learn from it, pick yourself up, take responsibility for your actions, for their consequences. Do not disregard the lesson that your failure has taught you, that would be the ultimate disrespect to those that you have failed.

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While I haven't got up my Reputation Chart & 20 Questions Interview as of yet, Pinnacle has just been approved and is based in Emerald City's South Shore, OR. He is PL10, but as a new hero he'd likely look to Emerald Spider for some guidance on the whole hero'ing thing.

As pointed out by Fox, there's a free point floating around in the Container that can't be banked; and in a Discord discussion, someone mentioned that Endurance would grant Pinnacle a +17 Fort save versus certain environmental conditions which would break PL10 caps. So I got rid of the Endurance feat, and added a full Suite of Environmental Immunities, and changed the Half Effect limit to cover all aspects, both Fatigue & Environmental Immunities. Also changed the formatting, and fixed the geographical error, as Emerald Cities South Shores district is in Oregon, not Washington.

Player Name: Jander Prime Character Name: Pinnacle Power Level: 10 (150/158PP) Trade-Offs: -5 Attack / +5 Damage, -5 Defense / +5 Toughness Unspent Power Points: 8 In Brief: Teenaged foster child discovers his powers and aspires to become a hero, while trying to determine the nature and origin of his superhuman abilities. Residence: South Shores, Emerald City, OR Base of Operations: Emerald City, OR Catchphrase: “It’s over, just surrender, there’s no need for this. <sigh> Why does nobody listen?” Alternate Identity: Christian Alexander Kline Identity: Secret Birthplace: Southside General Hospital, Freedom City, NJ Occupation: Elysium Hills High School Student; Debate Club Captain. Affiliations: None. Family: Tyler Caswell [Father, age: 46, b. December 21, 1971] Claire Johnson [Mother, b. May 11, 1979; d. September 9, 2011] Issac Kline [Foster father, age: 40. b.July 17, 1977] Therese Kline [Foster mother, age: 36, b. November 17, 1979] Janaina Kline [Foster sister, age 15, b. February 3, 2003] Madison Kline [Foster sister, age 12, b. September 30, 2006] Description: Age: 16 (b. August 14, 2001) Apparent Age: 16 [24 in Idealized Form] Gender: Male Ethnicity: Afro American Height: 1.8m [5’11”]; 1.91m [6’3”] Weight: 71kg [157 lbs.]; 99kg [216 lbs.] Eyes: Hazel [Brown-Green] Hair: Black, Tapered Fade Power Descriptions: Were someone to witness the process of Christian’s actualization, they would see a shimmer surround the young man, only for him to be replaced by his heroic identity, as the psychic energy required for the transformation washes over the observer. This emotional bleed causes the observer’s perceptions of Christian to meld into that of his heroic nature, Pinnacle. When Christian self actualizes his heroic nature, he transform into an idealized version of himself. Mature, charismatic and almost superhumanly self confident, his nature, his pinnacle, is preternaturally powerful, resilient, and enduring. History: Christian was born to Claire Johnson & Tyler Caswell, in mid August, Southside General, Freedom City, NJ. Claire was a strong woman, who raised her son with a stern, but loving pragmatism, but Tyler was largely absent from their lives, returning to their lives intermittently, for a number of weeks or months, before departing again. These brief reconciliations were often accompanied by extravagant gestures, and when Tyler was once again gone, it left both Christian and his mother with doubts and uncertainties. Claire turned towards her faith during these periods of anger, doubt and confusion, a deeply religious woman, she would accept no disobedience from her son or involvement in activities which could lead him down the nebulous path of his often absent father. When Christian was 7 years old, he clearly remembers the night when AEGIS raided the Southside Projects where the family lived. It was the first time Christian observed his father’s abilities, the ability to control and manipulate a subject’s emotions, to dominate them. This allowed Tyler to dominate the first few officer’s as they made their way into the projects. The wave of fear, despair, and despondency washed over Christian and his mother during the encounter, however, the second team was equipped with devices that allowed them to withstand the emotional backlash, finally apprehending and arresting Christian’s father. Claire vowed to never expose herself, or her son, to Tyler’s manipulations again, and so uprooted the family before the trial moving herself and her son to the opposite side of the country, relocating to Emerald City, OR. Claire found an apartment for herself and her son in Bethlehem Heights, working a large number of part time, and seasonal jobs, she eventually secured a position with Majestic Industries, as a warehouse manager. She put in long hours at the warehouse, and so Christian became largely self sufficient, cooking meals and cleaning their tiny two bedroom in the Heights. However, he looked forwards to Sundays with his mother, St James Cathedral in Royal Hill, lunch at Overlook Park, and a walk through the Yellow Brick Row. A few years later, as Christian was graduating Grade 8, his mother was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Less than a year later she had passed away from her illness, during that time Christian relied on Father Gordon’s goodwill and the charity of the Parish. With no legal guardians, Christian was entered into the custody of the Child Protective Services, eventually being placed with a new foster family during his first year of High School. The Kline family, also parishioners of St James Cathedral, opened their home to the young man, he was at first reluctant, but due to the devoted nature of Issac, the father of the family, as well as the welcoming nature of the younger Kline sisters, he has opened up to the well meaning family. Issac works as an Investment Banker, for one of the many MarsTech subsidiaries, while Therese is a Marketing consultant who works from home, while raising her two daughters, Janaina and Madison. In early March, during a Grade 9 & 10 field trip to Joint Base Clark-Gordon a logging truck drifted over the meridian of the Bay Bridge, side swiping the Elysium Hills school bus. The driver swerved, the bus rolled through the barricades and hung precariously over the cold waters of Mallory Bay. Christian watched in horror as his sister, Janaina slide towards the rear of the bus, impacting solidly with the emergency exit. The glass spider webbed, and she plunged through, while he himself was overwhelmed with a sense of calm, he released his hold falling through the self same window. As the wind whistled past his ears, he felt a sense of purpose, of clarity that he had never experienced before, and suddenly he was accelerating past his sister’s stunned form. Christian reached out, pulling her to his chest, and mere feet from the surface of the water he stopped, hovering. His physical form had altered, changed. He was no longer Christian Johnson-Kline, he was Pinnacle. Personality & Motivation: Given his difficult childhood, Christian is a young man with singular focus and determination, much of which can be credited to his upbringing among the Kline family. Initially sullen and rebellious, with the care and concern of his foster parents, and not a little coaxing by their two daughters, he developed into a responsible young man. Upon discovering his abilities, he managed to prevent a bus full of his Elysium High peers from plunging into the frigid waters of Mallory Bay, and following the example set by his parents decided to use his powers selflessly. He decided to continue using his abilities for the betterment of his fellow man, to safeguard them, to inspire them. His work ethic extends to his heroic identity as well, as he attempts to learn the skills and procedures that would aid him in providing support to emergency services such as fire, ambulance and police. Powers & Tactics: While Christian is unaware of the nature of his abilities, he is aware that during times of crisis he can achieve a state where thought, will and action become one. In this, his pinnacle as he calls it, he has been observed to be highly resilient to physical damage, possesses superhuman strength and durability. He is, however, not a violent man, and typically will attempt to defuse a situation prior to engaging agitated, or hostile opposition, and to date he limited his activities to assisting Emerald City emergency services, fire and ambulance. He is aware that there may come a time where he is forced into a combat situation, and so has made the decision to try out for the Elysium Hills Wrestling Team, hoping that those skills will translate to his alter ego. In truth, his abilities are inherited from his biological father, the ability to amplify emotional response, however, his ability seems to be somewhat limited in that he can only affect himself. This surge in confidence and conviction results in an actual metaphysical change in Christian, resulting in his heroic identity, and transformation into an idealized version of himself. Complications: Disability: Sensorineural Hearing Loss Christian suffered an ear infection as a child which affected his cochlea, or inner ear. This has resulted in permanent hearing loss. If Christian is in a scene without access to his ITC [In the Canal] hearing aid, any Hearing checks should be considered to be Deafened imposing a -4 Initiative penalty & unable to make a Spot (Hearing) check. Interestingly enough this disability does not affect Christian when he has entered his heroic, idealized state. Honor: Raised Right Christian’s foster parents instilled and developed a strong sense of right and wrong into the young man. Their unconditional support for him, their foster child, has renewed his faith in the love of family and the human spirit. Since the discovery of his superhuman abilities, he has fought harder than ever to apply that code to his life, both in his civilian life and his heroic actions. His powers stem from his own self confidence, faith, and conviction, he is aware that changing the world is not always done on a grand scale, but more often through human connection; by being strong for someone in need, there for them, and courageous in the face of fear when they are most vulnerable. In combat Pinnacle will always prioritize civilians and innocents, clearing them from the area to ensure that they are unharmed in any coming confrontation, he will then attempt diplomacy, giving his opponents the opportunity to surrender peaceably. If forced to engage, he will attempt to minimize potential property damage, and remove the conflict from any major center of population. Responsibility: Family values & work ethic Christian loves and respects his foster parents, as well as his two younger sisters, and while he at first rebelled against them, he enjoys the structure that is provided by the family dinners that his parents insist upon. He is also heavily engaged at Elysium Hills High School where he has a role on student council, and as the captain of the debate club. His academic and extracurricular responsibilities, coupled with his family obligations and helping his father restore old furniture on the weekends has made it difficult for Christian to balance his heroic activities with his private life. Secret: All this and a Hero too! Given the physical transformation that occurs when Christian assumes his idealized form, maintaining his civilian identity has been effortless. However, he has discovered that there is a certain weight to maintaining that separation, and hiding his actions as Pinnacle from those he loves. He has confided in Janaina, the eldest of his two sisters, as she was on the school bus when it collided with the transport truck, and saw her older brother fall to his death. She maintains his secret now, but has repeatedly counselled Christian to tell her parents the truth, feeling that they would support his decisions. Abilities: 4 + 2 + 4 + 2 + 6 + 2 = 20PP Strength: 14/40 (+2/+15) Dexterity: 12 (+1) Constitution: 14/30 (+2/+10) Intelligence: 12 (+1) Wisdom: 16 (+3) Charisma: 12/22 (+1/+6) Combat: 10 + 10 = 20PP Initiative: +1 Attack: +5 Melee, +5 Ranged Grapple: +7/+20 [+21-25 per Rank of Super Strength] Defense: +5, +3 Flat-Footed Knockback: -1/-7 [-12 vs Physical] Saving Throws: 3 + 3 + 4 = 10PP Toughness: +2/+15 (+2/+10 Con, +0/+5 Protection) Fortitude: +5/+13 (+2/+10 Con, +3) Reflex: +4 (+1 Dex, +3) Will: +7 (+3 Wis, +4) Skills: 48R = 12PP Bluff 4 (+5/+10) Computers 4 (+5) Concentration 12 (+15) Diplomacy 9 (+10/+15) Gather Information 4 (+5/+10) Knowledge: Civics 4 (+5) Knowledge: Current Events 4 (+5) Language 1 (American Sign Language, English [Native]) Medicine 2 (+5) Notice 2 (+5) Sense Motive 2 (+5) Feats: 3PP Luck 2 Ultimate Will Check Heroic Actualization Inspire 2 Leadership Powers: 7 + 80 = 87PP Morph 4 (Heroic Actualization; Morph: Single Appearance: Pinnacle, +20 Disguise, Feats: Inspire 2, Leadership) [7PP] Container Active 16 (Heroic Conviction; Extra: Linked [Morph 4]) [80PP] (Emotion, Psychic) Enhanced Charisma 10 [10PP] Enhanced Constitution 16 [16PP] Enhanced Strength 26 [26 PP] Flight 1-5 (10-250mph;10-2500ft/move, PFs: Dynamic, Dynamic Alternate Power 1) [13PP] DAE: Super-Strength 1-5 (Effective STR 45/65, Heavy Load 6.4-102.4 tons) {10/10} Immunity 5 (Fatigue, Environmental Effects [All], Flaws: Limited: Half Effect) [5PP] Impervious Toughness 10 (Flaws: Limited: Physical Damage [10R]) [5PP] Protection 5 [5PP] Drawbacks: (-2) = -2PP Weakness (Emotion Effects [Fear, Despair]; Frequency: [Uncommon]; Intensity: [Moderate: -1 Attack, Defense & Saves]) [-2PP] DC Block ATTACK RANGE SAVE EFFECT Unarmed Touch DC 30 TOU Damage (Phys) Totals: Abilities (20) + Combat (20) + Saving Throws (10) + Skills (12) + Feats (3) + Powers (87) – Drawbacks (2) = 150/158 Power Points

In a discussion with Alderwitch, regarding my PC submission, Invictus, she suggested that I start a post in the Character Build forum with regards to Atlantis so that my own Backstory doesn't conflict with setting details or other players own vision of Atlantis itself. In brief, Invictus' story is as follows; Demosthenes Alexious Pax was the last High King of pre-cataclysm Atlantis, and was responsible for the entombment of Malador the Mystic, who prior to his final fate laid a curse upon Atlantis itself. With this self same curse High King Demosthenes' soul was severed from his body and imprisoned in a prison within the Astral Plane. His soul remained there for millennia, until, in service to Malador, one of his apprentice's enacted a rite to gather soul energy and restore her Master to his rightful place as Earth's Master Mage, supplanting his rival, Adrian Eldritch. This rite had the unforeseen consequence of creating an Astral Maelstrom that was able to weaken the sigils & wards binding Demosthenes' soul. He returned to earth, unfamiliar with the modern age, and quickly discovered that he needed a physical form to prevent Malador's apprentice from completing the rite. He discovered a severed astral thread, and followed it back to the body of Tyler MacIntyre an Olympic athlete who had been in a collision causing him to slip into a persistent vegetative state. Realizing that the young man's body was only being kept alive due to the life support machines surrounding it he entered the body, his soul becoming permanently entwined within the young man's physical form. So really, what I am looking for is approval from both Ref's & my fellow players, specifically those whose characters are related to, or involved with Atlantis, to approve the above, or help me tweak it so it fits in setting. The image I used is likely his costume after he gains access to his royal tomb, the bracers, pauldron & mantle will likely be bought as devices with earned PP as he slowly reforges his connections with these relics. I really enjoy the above story, and some of the moral implications, and look forward to interacting with my fellow players and would love the opportunity to explore the differences between pre-cataclysm Atlantis & the Atlantis which rules beneath the waves. I look forward to hearing folks thoughts & opinions on the above!

For Wisdom of the Kings, I was initially visualizing the scene from 13th Warrior where Ahmed learns the Norsemen's language during his travels with them, and thought my build represented that. However, your point about a flaw affecting the use of the power at least 50% holds true, so I will likely drop Beginner's Luck & Jack of All Trades, changing it from a -1/r Flaw, to a -1 Quirk. I envision it working quickly (ie. 1 Scene) with Eurocentric languages, requiring longer for languages with a different structure, Asian, Indiginous, etc ... and significantly longer for extra terrerstrial languages. And while I don't have my books with me, is Awareness really more expensive than a basic Detect Magic? Perhaps I was getting the two confused. Shouldn't awareness be 1 point, linked to a sense group, in this case Mental, and then add both Ranged & Extended? However, if I need to juggle points, I can certainly do so, but thank you for the feedback, I will work the build as required to make it fit the rules.

Player Name: Jander-Prime Character Name: Invictus Power Level: 10 (150/150PP) Trade-Offs: -2/+2 Attack/Damage; -4/+4 Defense/Toughness Unspent Power Points: 0 In Brief: Soul of an Atlantean King inhabiting the body of an Olympic hopeful, vowed to stop the machinations of Malador the Mystic. Residence: St Stephen's Church; Lantern Hill Base of Operations: Freedom City, Quote: "Eons ago when your ancestors were defending their caves against the tiger and the mammoth, with crude spears of flint, the gold spires of my people split the stars! They are gone and forgotten, and the world a waste of greed and corruption that pits men against their brothers. I will not, too, pass as a dream that is forgotten in the mists of the ages..." Alternate Identity: Demosthenes Alexious Pax, High King of Atlantis, Protector of Sky & Sea Identity: Demosthenes Alexious Pax, Liege Lord of Atlantis, Protector of Sky & Sea [Pre-cataclysm]; Tyler MacIntyre [Host Body]; Damon Pax [Assumed Name] Birthplace: Atlantis, Capital City of the Atlantean Empire Occupation: High King of Atlantis [formerly]; Olympic Athlete, Mens Hockey [formerly]; Assistant Groundskeeper, St Stephen's Church [Current] Affiliations: None. Family: High Queen Kallistrate Eulalia Pax [Demosthenes' Wife; b. ~ 9490 BC; d.~9460BC] Prince Alkaios Kleisthenes Pax [Demosthenes' Son [b. ~ 94700 BC; d. ~ 9460 BC] Princess Sostrate Euthymia Pax [Demonsthenes' Daughter; b ~ 9470 BC; d. ~ 9460 BC] Jacob MacIntyre [Host's Father; deceased; b.1971; d.2007] Elizabeth MacIntyre [Host's Mother; 45 yrs; b. 1973] Ethan MacIntyre [Host's Brother; 12 yrs; b. 2005] Julia Valenzuela [Host's Fiance; 22 yrs; b. 1997] Description: Age: Demosthenes Alexious Pax [b. pre-cataclysm Atlantis ~9500 BC; d. ~ 9460 BC] Tyler MacIntyre [22 yrs, b.1995; d. 2017] Apparent Age: 23 yrs. Gender: Male Ethnicity: Caucasian Height: 1.83m; 6'0" Weight: 97 kg's; 214 lbs Eyes: Blue Hair: Black Tyler MacIntyre was an Olympic athlete prior to his accident, tall, broad shouldered with a muscular physique, toned, and shaped, by regular intensive work outs, either at a gym or on the ice. A strong jaw, long nose, and intense eyes made him all the more imposing, however he was a good natured and friendly young man, with a deep laugh and wide grin. He was involved in a car accident in December of 2017, a result of a collision with an impaired driver. The accident left him with severe head trauma, despite heroic efforts on the trauma team he did not recover, instead slipping into a persistent vegetative state. In mid-February the Astral form of Demosthenes Pax, having escaped milennium of imprisonment within an astral prison, irrevocably bound itself to MacIntyre's physical form, awakening from his PVS state almost instantly. Tyler's spirit had departed his body, his physical form sustained by continuously running life support equipment. As such the consciousness, the spirit, the soul of Demosthenes Pax subsumed the vacant consciousness of MacIntyre. The man who now calls himself Damon Pax carries himself with an air of confidence and authority, born of his experience as both warrior and King. Affectations that are familiar to those who knew MacIntyre are now gone, replaced by the ancient spirit of the High King of Atlantis. He keeps his face clean shaven, disregarding Tyler's former playoff beard, he has lost his easy going athletic swagger, replaced by a disciplined, almost militaristic posture and countenance constantly scanning an area for threats to either himself or those around him. Unfamiliar with modern fashion, or culture, he prefers clothes that are both durable and functional, jeans, hiking boots, tees, and thick flannel, overshirts. Power Descriptions: Demosthenes Pax was the High King of Atlantis, and prior to the cataclysm which resulted in that ancient civilizations disappearance from the history of men. While High King, Pax was empowered by the strength of his people's prayers and the authority of the gods themselves. The prayers of the Atlantean people, a conduit to the limitless energies of Astral space, provided Pax with preternatural strength and stamina, rendering him nigh invulnerable to the weapons of his age. Blessed by the gods of Ancient Atlantis, by the Sea, and the Sky, he was able to soar above the clouds, and like the strength of the tides, smash boulders to pebbles. During his imprisonment in the deepest reaches of the Astral realms, with the iron will born of the last High King of Atlantis, Pax created a reflection of his Kingdom using the mutable nature of the untamed Astral. There he resided, for millennia, his memory of his beloved Atlantis providing refuge against the mind shattering nature of his eons long imprisonment. In so doing, he forged a connection, a bond, with the untamed regions of the Astral realms, this connection, however tenuous allows him to perceive the very nature of the Astral energies that are tapped and woven into spells and incantations which form the basis of every magical tradition. The soul of Demosthenes Pax, which now resides in the body of MacIntyre has been empowered by both his divine nature and the magic that is natural to the son's and daughter's of Atlantis. Despite that fact that Demosthenes is now inhabiting a body that is not connected to Atlantis by either blood or birth, this power infuses his soul which inhabits MacIntyre's host body. The strength and stamina of Atlantis suffuses his body, empowering it and allowing Demosthenes to call upon his birthright to defend those in need of his protection. History: (Please remember we are a relatively family friendly site. Your story should be PG-13 at most. If your character wouldn't fit in an episode of Justice League Unlimited, The Dresden Files, or Buffy the Vampire Slayer, please rethink it.) Personality & Motivation: (Describe why they do what they do here) Powers & Tactics: (In-character descriptions of how they do what they do) Complications: Love of a Mother: Elizabeth MacIntyre, Tyler's mother, has been struggling with her emotions since early December when her son was first involved in the accident that left him in his permanent vegetative state. She held up hope for several weeks, as the trauma team attempted surgery to repair his neurological functions, however, as those procedures failed she began to grieve for her son, accepting the fact that he was slipping away. Demosthenes' appearance has confused and amplified those emotions. At first she thought that her son had returned, confused, disoriented, a result of the brain trauma he had suffered, it soon became apparent that was not the case. She has begun to see Demosthenes presence in her son's body as an aberration, starting a campaign against Invictus' so called heroics, defaming his actions to any who will listen. Demosthenes understands her concerns, in fact her anger has caused him to question his own motivations, but he is unwilling to confront her for fear of further harming her current emotional state. Elizabeth herself takes this as a victory, feeling his refusal to answer her questions is a sign of his own guilt in the loss of her son. Man out of Time: Demosthenes possesses the soul of a King, 11 millenium beyond the time of his birth, and while Atlantis was a realm of both sorcery and technology, the wonders of modern science are beyond his comprehension. He lives a simple life, bereft of modern conveniences, no computer, no phone, no television, the only lingering piece of technology in his small living quarters is a simple radio provided to him by his employer, the Head Groundskeeper of St Stephen's Church, Samuel Monroe. He suffers circumstance penalties in any attempt to use Technology in any way beyond it's most basic function, he is also unable to act on certain threats that would be instantly recognizable to those familiar with modern technology, such as bombs or explosives. Noblisse Oblige: Once a king, always a king, even bereft a crown, Demosthenes displays the authority, responsibility and nobility of his status even now, millennia after his reign. As such, he is one to offer his aid and succor to those of less power or status than himself, should their circumstances seem unfair or unjust, he is unable to turn a deaf ear to the pleas of those worthy of his protection. Those familiar with Demosthenes, such as Malador and his Acolytes, are aware of the High King's personal honor and integrity, a fact which they can manipulate to their own advantage. Path to something Greater: Demosthenes draws his power from Gods long since withdrawn from the world, so ancient no living mortal remembers their names; so too, from the reflections of Ancient Atlantis, created from his memory of his eon's old kingdom in the furthest shores of the Astral realm. It is conceivable that if severed from this conduit, through a ritual or binding, his blessings would falter and he would be rendered entirely mortal, though still animated by the soul of an ancient King. Reflections of the Past: While Demosthenes has no true bond with the MacIntyre family, he is keenly aware of how his actions, bonding with Tyler's body, has disrupted the family's grieving process. He has largely kept his distance from the family, so as not to aggravate wounds his very presence has caused, however Ethan MacIntyre, his host's body younger brother reminds him of his own son, Alkaios, a loss which even now, eons later, still causes him pain. Ethan is a resilient young man, and has accepted the loss of his brother, and Demosthenes' need to safeguard the present era from the machinations of his nemesis, Malador. Demosthenes, for his part, treats Ethan with the honesty and respect one would typically afford an adult, an equal, something the young man appreciates. Warrior's Code: Prior to his coronation as High King of Atlantis, Demosthenes was a warrior blessed by the Gods themselves. As befitting his role as warrior-king, in combat he is a fierce and implacable foe, however, he conducts himself with honor and integrity on the field of battle; offering his opponents a chance to yield, refusing to take advantage of foes caught unawares, and reserving his great strength for those who have proven themselves capable of withstanding such blows. Name: Invictus Abilities: 14 + 4 + 14 + 0 + 4 + 4 = 40PP Strength: 24/34 (+7/+12) Dexterity: 14 (+2) Constitution: 24/32 (+7/+11) Intelligence: 10 (+0) Wisdom: 14 (+2) Charisma: 14 (+2) Combat: 8 + 6 = 14PP Initiative: +2 Attack: +8 Melee, +4 Ranged Grapple: +0 Defense: +6 (+3 Base, +3 Dodge Focus), +2 Flat-Footed Knockback: -12 Saving Throws: 0 + 3 + 5 = 8PP Toughness: +14 (+11 Con, +3 Protection) Fortitude: +11 (+11 Con) Reflex: +5 (+2 Dex, +3) Will: +7 (+2 Wis, +5) Skills: 68R = 17PP Climb [3] (+15) Diplomacy [13] (+15) Handle Animal [3] (+5) Knowledge (arcane lore) [10] (+10) Knowledge (history) [5] (+5) Knowledge (tactics) [10] (+10) Languages [4] (Atlantean, Ancient [Native], Akkadian, Aramaic, Phoenician, Sumerian) Notice [3] (+5) Ride [3] (+5) Sense Motive [8] (+10) Survival [3] (+5) Swim [3] (+15) Feats: 17PP Attack Focus (melee) 4 Dodge Focus 3 Fascinate (Diplomacy) Fearless Inspire 2 Interpose Leadership Luck 2 Power Attack Ultimate Effort (Will save) Powers: 11 + 9 + 8 + 10 + 6 + 7 + 5 + 3 = 54PP All powers have the Divine, Magic descriptors. Array 4 (Blessed by Sea & Sky; PF's: Dynamic, Dynamic Alternate Power) [11PP] Base Power: Flight 1-4 ((10-100 MPH, 10-1000 ft per move) {8/8}) Alternate Power: Super-Strength 1-4 ((Effective STR 39/54, Heavy Load 3-22 tons) {8/8}) Comprehend 3 (Wisdom of the Ancient Kings; Languages - Read, Speak & Understand All; Feats: Eidetic Memory, Master Plan 2) [9PP] Enhanced Constitution 8 (Preternatural Stamina & Endurance) [8PP] Enhanced Strength 10 (Preternatural Strength & Power) [10PP] Immunity 7 (Divine Resilience; Disease, Environmental Conditions[All], Poison; Feats: Endurance; Flaw: Limited Half Effect) [7PP] Impervious Toughness 10 (Divine Invulnerability; Flaw: Limited: Physical Damage) [5PP] Protection 3 (Divine Protection) [3PP] Super-Sense 3 (Eldritch Attunement (Magic Awareness [Mental], Very Common Descriptor, Ranged) [3PP] DC Block ATTACK RANGE SAVE EFFECT Unarmed Touch DC 27 Toughness Damage (Physical) Totals: Abilities (40) + Combat (14) + Saving Throws (8) + Skills (17) + Feats (17) + Powers (54) = 150/150 Power Points Work in progress! Thank you for your patience.

Player Name: Jander Prime Character Name: Jaguar Power Level: 10 (150/150PP) Trade-Offs: +2/-2 Attack / Damage, +0/+0 Defense / Toughness Unspent Power Points: 0 In Brief: Injured Luchador returning to local circuit after receiving bio-chemical augmentation to make good on a promise sworn to his deceased grandfather. Be fearless. Residence: South River Gardens; Public Housing in the 212 Alternate Identity: Tomas Javier Almeida Identity: Secret Birthplace: Southside General Hospital, Freedom City Occupation: Hotel Auditor [part time]; Pro-Wrestler [part time] Affiliations: Technicos Revolucha Productions Family: Octavio Cesar Almeida (father), Summer Manitowabi-Almeida (mother), Javier Almeida (grandfather, deceased), Manuel Caceres (granduncle, deceased) Description: Age: 25 (October 11, 1991) Gender: Male Ethnicity: Mixed Latino-Native American Height: 5ft 10in. Weight: 197lbs. Eyes: Brown Hair: Black Tomas is a handsome young man, his mixed heritage give him a unique look, tanned skin, dark, smoldering eyes, and thick black hair, which he keeps buzzed to the scalp. His nose is somewhat crooked, as it has been broken at least once over the course of his career, and he sports an almost perpetual three days growth along his jaw, however this seems to enhance his look, rather than detract from it. He maintains an intensive, if almost obsessive workout regimen, and while he stands of average height, his lithe body is well defined with packed, corded muscle. His chest, shoulders and back are heavily tattooed, however the most distinctive is the street script that flows along his left collarbone over his heart, which states simply, 'Be Fearless', and he has a unique fusion of the Aztec calendar and a Native medicine wheel over his right pectoral and shoulder. In his role as an auditor, he dresses professionally, black slacks, a crisp white dress shirt, a contrasting tie, and cuff links given him by his grandfather. However, in his day to day life he dresses somewhat more casually, loose fit, low riding jeans, work boots, and hoodies, though it is when he adorns his wrestling gear that he feels the most alive, vibrant and energetic. Classic black leather lace ups that come up to his knees, yellow, black and red leggings that evoke the jaguar motif, his arm guards, a tanned leather with black strapping and tufts of faux animal fur, and final his lucha mask. Yellow and black with an asymmetric design, again evoking that feral, predatory cat like motif, adorned eyes, and a slit for his mouth, often seen with gritted teeth as he fights the odds. Power Descriptions: Tomas is a skilled young man, having committed himself to his craft, as much as the sport is scripted, the practitioners are incredibly gifted athletes, able to take the hits, and perform under grueling circumstances for prolonged periods of time. Prior to his match with Victor Raze, and the injuries he sustained, Tomas was one of the top billed athletes in the TRP, having earned the respect of promoters, fans, and the locker room itself. With the assistance of his manager, Caceres, Tomas was admitted to an Asclepian clinic located in Argentina. Through a series of biochemical treatments, including accelerated steroid growth, that were then activated by irradiating the tissue, the clinic was able to repair the Tomas' injury. However, this process not only repaired his injuries, but increased his endurance, resilience, speed and power to near superhuman levels. After Caceres death, and his flight from Argentina, he spent time training in Mexico with El Hijo del Santo, the son of the legendary lucha wrestler El Santo. It was here that he became connected with his Aztec roots, encountering a shaman who, through a ritual involving the malaka root, was able to awaken the young man's connection to the Jaguar-God, Tezcatlipoka. This awakened spirituality opened Tomas' invigorated his fighting spirit, often warning him of the threat of danger before it occurred allowing himself to prepare for any confrontation, and rarely be taken off guard. History: Tomas was born in Southside General Hospital, October 11th, 1991, to Octavio and Summer Almieda. His parents were loving, hard working couple, Octavio, Tavi to family and friends, ran an auto shop off of Route 4, west of the Boardwalk, and his mother worked as a Public Support Worker for a home health care firm. They met as she was providing respite care for Octavio's mother, after her death, the two stayed developed a strong rapport that blossomed into friendship, and finally love. Growing up in the 212, so named for the district's area code, was difficult for Tomas, poverty and street crime were common in public housing. After a close encounter with gang violence that cost a friend his life, Tomas' grandfather, Javier, introduced him to the Lincoln Youth Center, where he became an athlete and a thrill seeker, continually pushing the envelope, testing his resolve and his capabilities. Together, grandfather and grandson would watch old Mexican wrestling matches, and then bus to the LYC, where Tomas would learn how to box from Coach Jeffers, while his grandfather watched on with pride. In time Tomas entered youth boxing, and earned his first win, the roar of the crowd, his grandfather's voice louder than the rest, was the best sound in his life. He was approached by Caceres, a promoter and retired wrestler, from Technicos Revolucha Promotions, a popular underground circuit with it's origins in Freedom City's Southside. Remembering his grandfather's passion for the masked Mexican wrestlers, he agreed to Caceres offer, and began training in Muay Thai, Jiu-jitsu, and a variety of other grappling styles for his foray into the world of lucha libre, or free fighting. Debuting as the Jaguar, during his late teens, his acrobatic style, technical skills, and his focused determination soon won the respect of the fans, promoters, and even the other luchadores. After almost two years chasing the campeonato, or championship, he had established a strong reputation as a technicos, technical fighter, on who respected the rules, and the spirit of the competition, refusing to take advantage of his opponents if distracted or injured. For the first time, his grandfather and his father, were in attendance for his match against the TRP campeon, Isidro Caro, the Hunter, another technicos like Jaguar. The pair approached the young man before the match, and Javier, his grandfather encouraged him to be like his namesake, fearless. At the height of their match, as the two athletes gave the best performance of their careers, Javier, Tomas' grandfather collapsed clutching his chest. Distracted, Tomas ran into the crowd, when a virtual unknown, with a desire to make a name for himself ambushed the challenger. Victor Raze, a swole, heavyweight bruiser, went off script and erupted from the crowd, devastating the fatigued Jaguar, he proceeded to punish the wounded challenger with a chair, before driving him through the announce table, and then repeatedly bombing the young man into a ring post. Tomas, suffering from severe neck and back fractures was rushed to the hospital, losing sight of his grandfather and his father in the chaos of the crowd. Tomas spent more than thirteen hours on the operating table, he didn't find out his grandfather passed until he woke from surgery the following day. Caceres informed him of Javier's passing, and encouraged the young man to take the time he needed. The surgeon soon entered the room, and informed Tomas that the procedure had been long, and complicated, but they had managed to bring him back from life threatening injuries, however he would never walk again. On top of this, he soon discovered that his father blamed Tomas for Javier's death, and he would not visit his son during his recovery. With painful rift between him and his family, Tomas threw himself into recovery, however he could only force his body so far before he collapsed and in the end it was Caceres who approached him with a solution. He had extended inquires through the various criminal networks he was connected to, and discovered the existence of a specialized clinic in Argentina, that claimed to be able to rehabilitate injuries such as Tomas'. Drawing on his personal resources, and calling in all the debts he could, he arranged for the two of them to travel to the Asclepian clinic. Through a series of biochemical treatments, including accelerated steroid growth, that were then activated by irradiating the tissue, the clinic was able to accelerate nerve, tissue, and marrow growth. Within weeks, the spinal damage had been repaired allowing Tomas to have use of his legs for the first time in months. As the procedure continue, Tomas was introduced to his benefactor, a Central American businessman, Personality & Motivation: W.I.P. Powers & Tactics: W.I.P. Complications: W.I.P. Abilities: 8 + 8 + 8 + 2 + 4 + 4 = 34PP Strength: 18/26 (+4/+8) Dexterity: 18/26 (+4/+8) Constitution: 18/26 (+4/+8) Intelligence: 12 (+1) Wisdom: 14 (+2) Charisma: 14 (+2) Combat: 16 + 16 = 32PP Initiative: +8 Attack: +12 Melee, +8 Ranged Grapple: +20/+23 Defense: +10 (+8 Base, +2 Dodge Focus), +4 Flat-Footed Knockback: -5 Saving Throws: 1 + 3 + 5 = 9PP Toughness: +10 (+8 Con, +2 Defensive Roll) Fortitude: +9 (+8 Con, +1) Reflex: +11 (+8 Dex, +3) Will: +7 (+2 Wis, +5) Skills: 60R = 15PP Acrobatics 7 (+15) Acrobatic Feint, Skill Mastery Bluff 8 (+10) Climb 2 (+10) Skill Mastery Diplomacy 8 (+10) Gather Information 8 (+10) Knowledge (Streetwise) 9 (+10) Language 2 (English, Spanish [Native], Portuguese) Notice 8 (+10) Skill Mastery Sense Motive (+10) Skill Mastery Feats: 15PP Acrobatic Bluff Attack Focus (melee) 4 Chokehold Dodge Focus 2 Fearless Grappling Finesse Improved Grab Improved Grapple Improved Pin Power Attack Skill Mastery (Acrobatics, Climb, Notice, Sense Motive) Powers: 35 + 1 + 7 + 2 = 45PP Container, Passive 7 (Bio-Chemical Enhancement & Augmentation) [35PP] (biological, chemical) · Enhanced Constitution 8 [16PP] · Enhanced Dexterity 8 [16PP] · Enhanced Strength 8 [16PP] · Immunity 2 (Poison, Disease; Extras: Endurance (+4), Flaw: Limited (-1) Half-Effect [2PP] · Regeneration 6 (Recovery Rate (Bruised) 3 (1/round without rest), Injured 3 (1/minute) [6PP] · Speed 1 (10mph, 88ft/rnd) [1PP] · Super-Strength 1 (heavy load: 1.8k lbs) [2PP] Enhanced Trait 2 (Earned Respect; Flaws: Only in Pro Wrestling Culture, Feats: Connected, Well-Informed) [1PP] (skill, talent) Super Sense 3 (Awakened Warrior Spirit; Danger Sense: Ranged, Radius (Mental), Feats: Defensive Roll 1, Evasion 2, Uncanny Dodge (Mental)) [7PP] (mystic, spiritual) Super-Strength 2 (Master Grappler; +2 on STR checks, Flaw: Limited (-1) Only applies to Grappling & associated checks) [2PP] (skill, talent) DC Block ATTACK RANGE SAVE EFFECT Unarmed Touch DC 23 Toughness Damage (Physical) Totals: Abilities (34) + Combat (32) + Saving Throws (9) + Skills (15) + Feats (15) + Powers (45) - Drawbacks (0) = 150/150 Power Points

Player Name: Jander-Prime Character Name: Vector Power Level: 10 (150/150PP) Trade-Offs: +/-0 Attack / +/-0 Damage, -2 Defense / +2 Toughness Unspent Power Points: 0 In Brief: Entrepreneur, physician and engineer who created an implant allowing him to interface with an Exo Suit recovered by AEGIS. When the Power Corps attacked to recover the suit, Chase was able to use the suit to overcome his paraplegia and defeat the armored mercenaries. Residence: Midtown Condominium; High Rise Base of Operations: Downtown Offices; Ryder Medical Research & Engineering, LLC. Catchphrase: "Try to keep up ..." Alternate Identity: Chase Ryder Identity: Secret Birthplace: [T.B.D.] Occupation: Chief Operating Officer, RMR&E, LLC Affiliations: None. Family: Declan Ryder [father, deceased] Marissa Ryder [mother, deceased] Jacquelyn Schofield-Ryder, CEO RMR&E LLC [sister] Rowan Schofield [brother-in-law] Courtney Schofield [niece] Kelsey Schofield [niece] Description: Age: 26 yrs. (March 10, 1991) Gender: Male. Ethnicity: Caucasian. Height: 1.75 m Weight: 73.5 kg Eyes: Brown, dark. Hair: Brown, light. Chase Ryder is a stylish young man of average height, with a slim, yet athletic build, hair cut in a high fade, with a carefully manicured short beard that fills out his narrow jawline. In his role as the COO of Ryder Medical, he typically wears slim, tailored suits, and Italian leather dress shoes, though he often donates his time at [Freedom City Hospital] and is as likely to be in scrubs while giving a consultation or preparing for surgery. However, despite his meticulous grooming, the feature that most people recall upon meeting Chase for the 1st time, is the wheelchair he requires to maneuver through his day to day life. However, the young man is extremely strong willed, and while he was a soft spoken young man, he is much more forceful now, in that he attempts to overcome that first impression through charisma and conversation. While in the Exo Suit, Vector is slightly taller, standing at just over 1.85 meters due to the Exo-frame's structural design. The suit itself enhances Chase's slim athletic build, with it's aerodynamic design, and both incredibly light and flexible due to it's carbon nanotube construction. A high gloss polarized face plate and digitized voice modulator protect Ryder's identity during any interactions as Vector. The exo-suit is constructed of protective layer of flexible gun metal grey alloys, with a matte black titanium shell protecting the joints from the rigors of the frame's trans sonic speeds. Thick cabling enhances the wearer's muscles and ligaments, extending from the base of the helmet, where it plugs into the wearers DNI socket, coiling across the shoulder, and the triceps, before crossing over into the interior of the bicep and forearm before terminating at the wearer's, where it again interfaces with the wearer's sockets. That same cabling also extends down either side of the spine, before coiling across the exterior of the wearer's quad muscles, coming across the patella, or knee, and travelling down the interior of the calve muscles, before, once again, terminating at the DNI socket located on the interior of the ankle. Power Descriptions: The source of Chase's abilities are, in essence two fold. First, he pioneered the development of a Direct Neural Interface, which allows for direct neurological control of prosthetic limbs and devices. However, upon being contracted by AEGIS to analyze the construction of an exosuit, he deduced that his DNI would allow the wearer to utilized the unit's abilities to their fullest potential. As such, he implanted a full set of DNI implants using his companies automated surgical theater, overseeing the procedure directly. The implants are located at the base of his skull, the interior of both wrists, the base of his spine, and his ankles. The sockets themselves are a silver-grey, with a matte black finish. When not in use each socket is protected by a flesh colored silicon plug, making detection of his implants difficult to notice. He is able to utilize the plug at the base of his skull to interface with various electronic devices and computer networks, by connecting a thin fiber optic cable from the DNI socket to any available I/O port on the device. The second, much more obvious source of his abilities is the exo-suit itself, which has gone through several modifications and iterations to it's current state. The High Velocity Exo Suit was provided to RMR&E to determine it's function and control interface, upon discovering his own interface would allow a wearer to interface with the suit, faced with the possibility of overcoming his paraplegia, he became obsessed with the suit, undergoing the procedure to implant him with an advanced version of his own Direct Neural Interface. Once complete, he was able to control the suit, regaining full mobility; he quickly discovered that the suit enhanced it's wearer's speed and neural response exponentially. The suit itself, owing to it's advanced construction is very durable, and able to withstand impact that would cripple or kill an unprotected civilian, while at the same time enhancing the wearer's strength to near superhuman levels, which coupled with an exponential increase in reaction time, make the exo suit a very dangerous opponent to when engaged at melee range. Equipped with advanced optics, and a polarized face plate to protect the wearer's vision, the suit provides a 360° field of view, 10x magnification, and multi-spectrum night vision, the wearer is able to react to any incoming threat, obstacle, or changes in environment with sufficient warning to allow their enhanced reflexes to compensate. Chase quickly discovered that he was able to perform gravity defying feats at trans sonic speeds, such as maintaining speed while traversing vertical surfaces, or even across water, by re-calibrating internal systems, he can also accelerate his response time resulting in movements that occur faster than the human eye can track. History: (Please remember we are a relatively family friendly site. Your story should be PG-13 at most. If your character wouldn't fit in an episode of Justice League Unlimited, The Dresden Files, or Buffy the Vampire Slayer, please rethink it.) Personality & Motivation: (Describe why they do what they do here) Powers & Tactics: (In-character descriptions of how they do what they do) Complications: Disability: Paraplegia: Chase suffered a severe spinal cord injury during the car accident which cost the Ryder siblings their parent's lives. The injury resulted in complete paraplegia, meaning that the younger Ryder brother lost the use of his legs entirely, and therefore requires the use of a wheelchair to overcome his mobility and accessibility issues. Chase has learned to live with and overcome his physical condition, and does not allow it to define him. However, in certain social situations he can still become resentful of the awkwardness others feel around him, due to his physical condition, as he prides himself on self reliance. Identity: Chase Ryder: Chase Ryder has maintains a clear distinction between his civilian and heroic identity. The fact that the Exosuit allows Chase the full use of his legs, further helps to conceal his identity, as many people choose to define Chase by his disability rather than his other attributes. His older sister, Jacquelyn, is aware of his dual identity, though as a protective older sibling, Jacquelyn sometimes fears for her brother's safety. However, at Chase's request, she has yet to share his secret with anyone, including Rowan Schofield, her own husband. Motivation: Thrills: Chase has dedicated his life to assisting those who suffer from physical disabilities, developing a direct neural implant, which can allow those who require prosthetic limbs to utilize them with greater efficiency, . Upon modifying the Exosuit with a similar device, he can function in a way that surpasses normal physical movement by an exponential degree. He revels in his new found mobility, and while he understands he has a certain responsibility to use the suit in a manner which benefits others, he enjoys pushing the envelope, employing his newfound speed in unique and creative ways. Relationship: Jacquelyn Schofield-Ryder & Family: After the loss of their parents, the Ryder siblings formed a close bond. Jacquelyn supported her brother's vision of medical innovation, and together they formed the Ryder Medical Group, both as an homage to their parent's work, and to assist those seeking to overcome their own physical disabilities, through the innovative use of medical, therapeutic and prosthetic equipment. The two siblings work closely together, and share many secrets, Chase's passionate and innovative nature tempered by his older sister's cautious, and responsible demeanor. Chase has also come to both love and respect his sister's husband, Rowan Schofield, as a brother, as well as their two daughters, Courtney and Kelsey. Rowan specifically seeks to temper his wife's doting nature, recognizing Chase's desire for independence and self reliance. Chase himself, absolutely adores his role as the beloved uncle for his two nieces, and thoroughly enjoys the weekly dinners he spends with his sister's family. Responsibility: Ryder Medical Research, LLC: With the aid of the trust fund that had been established on their parents death, the Ryder's have invested heavily in RMR&E, and have limited liquid assets. While the company is operating in the black, currently, it is often due to Jacquelyn's more financially responsible counselling, as compared to Chase's more passionate philanthropic tendencies. To ensure that the company remains solvent, Chase must often put in long hours, or make appearances at medical conferences, or, at times, both. As such, his responsibility to the company can often interfere with his activities as Vector. Weakness: Gravitic Effects: The Exosuit is meant to operate at Earth standard gravity, and as such, should he encounter situations in which he is exposed to High Gravity Environments or effects, he must work strenuously, taxing the suits internal power source, to operate efficiently. When exposed to any effect with the Gravity descriptor, he must make a Fortitude Check vs a DC equal to 10+ the Effect's Rank vs Fatigued, Exhausted. He can spend a Hero Point to forgo this check, but he must do so each round of exposure. Abilities: 0 + 0 + 8 + 8 + 8 + 0 = 24PP Strength: 10/30 (+0/+10) Dexterity: 10 (+0) Constitution: 18 (+4) Intelligence: 18 (+4) Wisdom: 18 (+4) Charisma: 10 (+0) Combat: 8 + 8 = 16PP Initiative: +0/+20 Attack: +4 Melee, +4 Ranged Grapple: +4/14 Defense: +4/+8 (+4 Base, +4 Dodge Focus), +2 Flat-Footed Knockback: -2/-6 Saving Throws: 1 + 3 + 3 = 7PP Toughness: +4/+12 (+4 Con, +8 Protection) Fortitude: +5 (+4 Con, +1) Reflex: +3/+10 (+0 Dex, +3, +7 Enhanced Trait) Will: +7 (+4 Wis, +3) Skills: 64R = 16PP Computers 6 (+10) Craft (Electronics) 6 (+10)Inventor, Skill Mastery Diplomacy 10 (+10)Connected, Contacts Gather Information 10 (+10)Well Informed Knowledge (Business) 1 (+5) Knowledge (Current Events) 1 (+5) Knowledge (Life Sciences) 6 (+10)Skill Mastery Knowledge (Technology) 6 (+10)Inventor, Skill Mastery Medicine 6 (+10)Skill Mastery Notice 6 (+10) Sense Motive 6 (+10) Feats: 6PP Benefit (AEGIS Clearance) Connected Contacts Inventor Skill Mastery (Electronics, Life Sciences, Technology, Medicine) Well Informed Powers: 4 + 81 = 85PP Comprehend 2 (Direct Neural Interface; Machine/Electronics - Speak To, Machine/Electronics - Understand) [4PP] Device 20 (Hyper Velocity Exo Suit; 100PP Container; Restricted: Usable by Group (Requires Neural Interface), Flaws: Hard-To-Lose) [81PP] Enhanced Strength 20 (Augmented Strength & Power) [20PP] Enhanced Trait 22 (Accelerated Reflexes & Response Time; Reflex Save +7, All Out Attack, Dodge Focus 4, Evasion 2, Improved Initiative 5, Moving Feint, Power Attack, Uncanny Dodge (Visual)) [22PP] Immunity 4 (Aerodynamic Design & Polarized Face Plate; Environmental Condition 2: Extreme Heat, High Pressure, Uncommon Descriptor: Visual Dazzle) [4PP] Linked Power 8 (Augmented Speed & Response) [8PP] Speed 4 (100 mph; 880 ft/rnd) [Stacking Ranks up to +11 (Speed: 500,000mph; 4,400,000 ft/rnd.)] Quickness 4 (Routine Tasks at x25 speed) [Stacking Ranks up to +11 (Routine Tasks at x100,000 speed)] Protection 8 (Advanced Nanotube Construction) [8PP] Speed 11 (Hyper Velocity Speed & Response; Dynamic [0/11], Extras: Stacks with Speed 4) [12PP] Alternate Power: Quickness 11 (Dynamic [0/11], Extras: Stacks with Quickness 4) [2PP] (Strength Bonus (Strike 10)) (High Velocity Barrage; Extras: Autofire on 30 Strength; Feats: Accurate 3, Takedown Attack 2) 15PP Alternate Power: (Strength Bonus (Strike 10) (High Velocity Assault; Extras: Targeted Area (Burst) on 30 Strength, Selective; Feats: Accurate; Flaws: Full Round Action) [1PP] Super-Movement 3 (Hyper Velocity Maneuvering; Wall Crawling 2 (full-speed), Water Walking 1, Flaws: Limited: Must maintain Speed 10+) [3PP] Alternate Power: Concealment 4 (Too Fast too Follow; All Visual Senses, Feat: Close Rangem Flaw: Limited: Must maintain Quickness 10+, Partial) [1PP] Super-Senses 4 (Advanced Optics & Heads Up Display; Dark Vision, Extended 1: Normal Vision (-1 per 100'), Radius: Normal Vision) [4PP] Drawbacks: (-4) = -0PP Normal Identity (Full Round to Interface with Exo Suit; Frequency: Common; Intensity: Major) [-4PP] DC Block ATTACK RANGE ATTACK SAVE EFFECT Unarmed Touch +4 DC 15 Toughness Damage (Physical) Hyper Velocity Barrage Touch +10 DC 25 Toughness (Autofire) Damage (Physical) Hyper Velocity Assault Touch +10 DC 25 Toughness (Targeted Burst) Damage (Physical) Totals: Abilities (24) + Combat (16) + Saving Throws (7) + Skills (16) + Feats (6) + Powers (85) - Drawbacks (-4) = 150/150 Power Points