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Razorwing, as he is, doesn't need the Complication (Secret [identity]), as he was basically declared dead or somesuch after his abduction from the orphanage. Could you delete the Complication to reflect this, please and thank you =] Also, an addendum to his Grapple Gun, as I was ignorant of the rules for reducing range on a Ranged Attack: Snare 6 (Feats: Reversible, Tether; Drawbacks: Reduced Range 2), Speed 2 + Super-Movement 1 (Swinging; Extra: Linked*), Trip 6 (Drawbacks: Reduced Range 2). The re-worked utility belt ought to look like this: Utility Belt (Array) (28ep) Flash-Bangs (Dazzle 5 (auditory and visual; Extra: Area [burst]) Alternate Powers - Burglar's Kit - Forensics Kit - Grapple Gun (Super-Movement 1 [swinging] [Extras], Speed 2 [Extras], Snare 6 [Power Feats: Reversible, Tether; Drawback: Reduced Range 2], Trip 6 (Drawbacks: Reduced Range 2) - Mini-Bombs (Blast 5 (Extras: Area [explosion], Penetrating) - Rangefinder (Super-Senses 12 [darkvision, direction sense, distance sense, ultra-vision, visual (accurate, acute, extended 4)]) - Rebreather (Immunity 3 (gases, suffocation) - Smoke Pellets (Obscure 5; Extras: Continuous) - Throwing Blades (Blast 2; Power Feats: Mighty 3; Extras: Auto-Fire, Penetrating, Split Attack) DC BLOCK Trip - DC 16 - Reflex Snare - DC 16 - Reflex Geez3r continues being productive

Hearing the other young man's voice calling to him as he descended into the underground, Kristian leaned against the wall of the track, taking a few deep breaths to calm himself. Although it had only happened a handful of times in his life, he understood that the unexpected mention of his mother or father could bring out in him a more savage creature, one he wasn't ready or willing to show the others. When the other teen approaching him, he regained his military posture and turned to face him, evaluating him. "Kris", he replied coolly. "You're either brave or stupid to follow a complete stranger underground. Which is it?" he asked as he shifted his duffel to the other shoulder.

Blackbird. Kristian's throat closed when he heard the name, and he felt himself fluster. Scanning the Courtyard in an attempt to hide his moment of shock, his eyes settled on the entrance to the underground track. Needing a moment to himself, he raises slowly from his seat and secures his duffel bag. Looking to his squadmates, he gestures towards the track with a toss of his head. "I'm going to run some reconnaissance. Get a better lay of the land," he states as he heads on in that direction.

"That's some nice kit you're hauling, Victor," he said as he motioned to the finely detailed armor. He wasn't savvy on the specifications of plate armor, but it looked to be able to withstand small arms fire at point blank range, and that sort of protection isn't easy to come by. The weapon that hung at Zealot's side, a scourge if he remember his archaic weapons training, was also remarkably crafted, not to mention wicked. The weapon had been called a "scourge" for two millenia for a reason. "What do you make of the other seven?", he said in a hushed tone to his new comrades.

Kristian had never been much for words, but proper communication between a squad was a must. Putting his utensils down for a moment, he looked at the hooded teen, Mervyl as he introduced himself, and spoke. "Kristian", he said, his voice suprisingly low and soft for one with such a hardened demeanor, but there was a strength of personality within it that could not be mistaken. Taking in the armor-clad youths words, he looked at him and nodded sagely. "This guy has it together", he thought to himself.

Taken back by the manner of The Clown's communication, Kristian finds himself growing uneasy in his presence. No words, no sounds, but he cold swear he "saw" the painted-faced teen holding a sign, the message clear in his mind's eye. He was certain that if it came to blows, he'd drop The Clown with little effort, but there was obviously much more to this guy, and he hadn't survived this long by underestimating those he didn't fully understand. He would keep a close eye on the mime... Following the older gentleman and the other cadets through the hallways at a healthy distance, he came out to the middle of the Courtyard, his trained gaze falling on the group of students that wore the formal school uniform. The smell of food brought his attention to the catering tables, and he thought to use this to his advantage. Stowing his duffel at the table where the young man that plated his meal without using his hands, Kris walks over to the tables of food and grabs himself a tray, slopping mounds of chow on to his plate. Taking a seat with the young man in the hooded shirt and the shades that allows him a direct line-of-sight to the two tables where the upperclassmen sat, he begins shoveling food into his mouth in typical military fashion (i.e. inhaling without tasting) while examining the "old guard".

Using Assessment on Team Alpha.

I had forgotten to add me DC Block on Razorwing's sheet. it should go something like this: Unarmed - DC 18 - Toughness Unarmed in Costume (Improved Critical 1 Mighty Strike 2) - DC 20 - Toughness Flash-Bangs (Are Burst Dazzle 5 [auditory and visual])- DC 15 - Fortitude Grapple Gun (Snare 5) - DC 15 - Reflex Mini-Bombs (Penetrating Area Explosion Blast 5) - DC - 20 Toughnes Throwing Blades (Penetrating Mighty 3 Blast 2) - DC 20 - Toughness Yo, I'mma let you finish, but Sandman XI did the greatest edit of all time! OF ALL TIME!

The whispered comment was lost to Kristian as he eyed The Clown pantomiming a laugh, distracting his attention. Unsure of what the kids deal was, Kris squared his shoulders and rotated his head slightly to assess the oddity.

First check to get beside them, second check to get in front of them. (1d20 7=19, 1d20 7=14)]

Narrowly avoiding the prone form of the cyclist as he slowed his vehicle and swerved around the thug, Midnight continues his pursuit of the ambulance, keeping an eye open for another attack from the cyclists, Midnight floors the pedal and turns into the reverse lane in an attempt to overcome the emergency vehicle and merge into the same lane. Drivechecks

Speed check

Two Drive checks from the attacks on the Night Cruiser. (1d20 7=8, 1d20 7=16) Spent an HP (1 remaining) on the failed chack. (1d20 7=24)

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Amid the group was a young man who had yet to speak, to even acknowledge that he was surrounded by nine other student-candidates, himself deep in thought and uncaring for the shenanigans that had taken place in the lobby. He wore a pair of black BDU pants tucked into black combat boots with a long-sleeved Children of Bodom shirt, and he carried a military-grade duffel bag slung over his shoulder. He took in the older man's words, the mannerisms of the other teens as he explained what was to be expected of them. Of all the others, he took note of the armor clad warrior, and saw in him a kindred spirit: not just a gifted teenager posturing for attention, but a trained warrior, someone well aquainted with fear and discipline.

"Let's hope this works," he thinks to himself as he accelerates his roadster towards the fender of the cyclist on his right. Executing a PIT maneuver, he taps the rear wheel, sending the motorcycle careening towards the left in an attempt to crash the two vehicles together. Lined up with the rear cyclist trying to help his freind regain composure, Midnight grins under his mask and break-checks.

fair enough =]

As per the previous PL 6 version of the character, I will finish the last paragraph of his History when I know if the char is accepted into the Shadow Academy or if he runs solo.

Characters Name: Razorwing[floatr][/floatr] Power Level: 12 (175/176pp) Trade-Offs: None Unspent PP: 1 Progress To Bronze: 26/30 In Brief: A ninja-commando trained for urban warfare. Alternate Identity: Kristian Elliot Gerber Identity: Secret Birthplace: Freedom City, New Jersey Occupation: none Affiliations: Interceptors (reserve member) Family: James Gerber (father, deceased), Cynthia Schwartz-Gerber (mother, deceased) Age: 17 (born March 12, 1993) Gender: Male Ethnicity: Caucasian Height: 5'9" Weight: 160 lbs Eyes: Blue Hair: Black Description: Kristian Gerber is in remarkable physical condition, his body honed by years of constant exercise, weightlifting, and acrobatics. He has a number of scars across his body, silent reminders of his time spent as Ronin's apprentice. His normal attire consists of BDU pants and combat boots accompanied by heavy metal t-shirts and a well-worn black military cap. As a note of interest, Kristian and the dimensionally-displaced teen hero known as Elite share a strikingly similar appearance, so much so that a casual observer could mistake them for twin brothers. History: Some time during the 1970's, two extremely gifted teenagers thought to take up the war on crime. This dynamic duo, Cardinal (James Gerber) and Blackbird (Cynthia Schwartz), battled against the seedy underbelly of New York City for years at the side of the dark avenger Raven, eventually falling in love with one another. When the Moore Act was passed in the 1980's, James chose to leave New York to help the few remaining heroes of Freedom City battle against the scum and villainy that plagued the once proud city while Cynthia stayed in New York to finish college. Dropping his happy-go-lucky demeanor and his flamboyant costume, James crafted a new identity for himself; one more suited to the social, economic, and anti-heroic theme of the day. Based upon a myth from the fabled lands of Shangri-La, the vigilante Razorwing cut a swathe of justice through Freedom City. As an on-again, off-again member of the group FORCE Ops, James Gerber found himself falling deeply into the darkest places of his soul and questioning the terrible things he was doing in the name of justice. Unable to handle the pressure anymore, James hung up his costume and returned to New York City a broken man. If it weren't for the love and support of his former friend and confidant Cynthia, now a criminal psychologist, he would have remained a husk of the man he once was. After renewing their friendship the two became romantic once more, married, and moved out to Freedom City when Mayor Moore was exposed for the crook he really was. Soon Cynthia Schwartz-Gerber was with child, and she gave birth to her son during the "Storm of the Century" in 1993. When the city was attacked by an unknown alien force, James did not hesitate to don the guise of Razorwing one last time to aid his fellow heroes in pushing back the extra-dimensional legions at Omega's command, and he gave his life so that so many others may live. In the aftermath of the Terminus Invasion, Cynthia became very sick. After years of battling a rare form of leukemia, she succumbed to her illness when her son was nearly six years old. Kristian became a dark and brooding introvert, bouncing from foster home to foster home and prone to violent outbursts. On the evening before his tenth birthday he was startled out of bed by a powerful hand gripping his mouth and a cold, emotionless voice whispering from the darkness of the room, "I knew your old man, and his son deserves better than this." The next six and a half years of his life were filled with physical and mental conditioning, combat drills, obedience training, and survival tests all administered by a single figure clad in full body armor known to him only as "Ronin". With his brutal yet thorough training nearly complete, Ronin gifted the young man with a suit of combat armor resembling his father's costume, a grapple gun, utility belt, a custom motorcycle, and an underground headquarters to aid him in his final test: infiltrate the Labyrinth and recover any data detailing the past of the mercenary group known as Nemesis. To this end, Ronin used his connections to have the boy placed in Ev Prep, the front for the nefarious training camp known as the Shadow Academy. Shortly after his arrival Razorwing set forth to complete his mission under the cover of night. Finding an entrance to a high-tech laboratory deep beneath the grounds of Ev Prep, Razorwing successfully retrieved the data he was sent to obtain, though not without tripping an alarm. Narrowly avoiding an all-out confrontation with the students and faculty of the Shadow Academy, he delivered his package at the drop-off point, only to be ambushed by Ronin! The mercenary took the data disc and left the beaten and battered Razorwing with one final message before he departed: "Sorry kid, no loose ends." Cast out by his former mentor, he was all alone in a world he hardly understood. Personality & Motivation: Many would describe Kristian Gerber as a violent sociopath. His life before Ronin's tutelage was lacking in the qualities that led to the healthy psychological development of a child, and his intense training at the hands of a merciless gun-for-hire did nothing to amend that. He had always thought of himself as a weapon forged to do battle at the whims of the highest bidder, but now he feels he has a new purpose. Razorwing has decided to use his skills and fighting abilities to combat the injustices of the world that he himself had once committed. Powers & Tactics: Razorwing is a skilled acrobat, detective, martial artist, and technical prodigy. He uses his utility belt's array of weaponry and grapple gun to full advantage to even the playing field against his adversaries before going in close for the finish. His armored jumpsuit possesses a set of retractable glider wings that allow for aerial mobility and the mask houses a communication suite and night vision capabilities. The grapple gun is a prototype that was mothballed due to an unpractical cost and lack of demand, researched and developed by ASTRO Labs. His subterranean headquarters, a forgotten fallout shelter from the days of the Red Scare refitted to his personal taste and needs, is located a few miles southwest of the municipal landfill. At the request of the Seven Shadows' Path ninja clan, whom Kristian studied under when Ronin taught him the secret arts of ninjutsu, he allowed himself to become host for a "spiritual egg" of the Tachisukumu no Kageryu, Kamisorihane (Shadow Dragon of Fear, Razorwing), after besting the mythological beast in spiritual combat. It is prophesied that a grand tournament will be held between champions of the Kageryu and other pseudo-deities for control of Shangri-La, and only those born of the material world who share a mystical bond with one of these powerful beings may compete. Complications: Enemies: Although Ronin is easily Razorwing's most powerful enemy, his rogue's gallery includes the Shadow Academy and a faction of the Seven Shadows' Path ninja clan that believe he is unworthy of the honor placed upon him. Reputation: Razorwing's tactics and philosophy on fighting are simple: put them down, hard and fast. This, coupled with his penchant for violence, has earned him a reputation as a vigilante. Secret: Although it isn't widely known, Razorwing was once the apprentice of one of the most feared assassins and mercenaries in the world, Ronin. Temper: Razorwing's temper often gets the better of him, causing him to lose control when provoked or humiliated. Abilities: 6 + 8 + 6 + 8 + 4 + 4 = 36pp Str: 16 (+3) Dex: 18 (+4) Con: 16 (+3) Int: 18 (+4) Wis: 14 (+2) Cha: 14 (+2) Combat : 20 + 20 = 40pp Initiative: +12 Attack: +10, +11 (melee, shuriken, smoke pellets, thrown knife), +12 (grapple gun, knife, nunchaku) Grapple: +14 Defense: +10, +12 Dodge Focus (+5 flat-footed) Knockback: -5 (-3 flat-footed) Saves : 7 + 6 + 6 = 19pp Toughness: +10 (+6 flat-footed; +3 Con, +3 Armored Jumpsuit, +4 Defensive Roll) Fortitude: +10 (+3 Con, +7) Reflex: +10 (+4 Dex, +6) Will: +8 (+2 Wis, +6) Skills : 136r = 34pp Acrobatics 12 (+16) Computers 8 (+12) Craft (electronic) 8 (+12) Disable Device 8 (+12) Drive 8 (+12) Escape Artist 8 (+12) Gather Information 8 (+10) Intimidate 8 (+10) Investigate 8 (+12) Knowledge (streetwise) 8 (+12) Knowledge (technology) 8 (+12) Notice 8 (+10) Profession (mercenary) 8 (+10) Search 8 (+12) Sleight of Hand 8 (+12) Stealth 12 (+16) Feats : 40pp Acrobatic Bluff Attack Focus (melee) Beginner's Luck Defensive Roll 2 Dodge Focus 2 Elusive Target Equipment 12 Evasion Fascinate (Intimidate) Fearless Hide In Plain Sight Improved Grab Improved Initiative 2 Jack-of-All-Trades Luck Move-By Action Ninja Run Precise Shot Quick Draw Sneak Attack 4 Takedown Attack Uncanny Dodge (auditory) Well-Informed Powers: 6 + 1 + 1 +1 = 9pp Device 2 (grapple gun, easy to lose) [6pp] Snare 10 (Flaws: Limited [one target Snared at a time]; Power Feats: Accurate, Alternate Power, Improved Throw, Reversible, Tether; Drawbacks: Reduced Range 2, Vulnerable [slashing damage, very common, minor]) [10dp] -AP: Speed 1 (Extras: Linked [+0]) [1] and Super-Movement 1 (swinging) (Extras: Linked [+0]) [2] Leaping 1 (ninja training) [1pp] Quickness 1 (ninja training) [1pp] Speed 1 (ninja training) [1pp] Drawbacks Nightmares (very common, minor) [-3pp] DC Block: ATTACK RANGE SAVE EFFECT grapple gun Ranged DC20 Reflex Entangled (Staged) knife Ranged DC17 Toughness Damage (Staged) knife Touch DC19 Toughness Damage (Staged) nunchaku Touch DC20 Toughness Damage (Staged shuriken Ranged DC16 Toughness Damage (Staged) unarmed Touch DC18 Toughness Damage (Staged) Costs: Abilities (36) + Combat (40) + Saves (19) + Skills (34) + Feats (40) + Powers (9) - Drawbacks (3) = 175/176 pp

alright, thanks for the look =] I fixed the math, and I added a rank of Equipment and a rank of Luck for the "day saving" gadget in his utility belt. Also, I added "Penetrating" to both his Mini-Bombs and Throwing Blades, plus "Snare 4" to the Grapple Gun's abilities. If you could think of anything else to add onto the utility belt, by all means do so =] I'll finish up the last paragraph of his history section when I find out if Sandman has a slot in his Shadow Academy game or if this lone wolf rides... alone?

sorry, folks, I didn't have internet for a while after the move, but I make my glorious return. I'll wait until I see QMN then I'll post =]

Players Name: ex3lev3n Power Level: 6 Trade-Offs: +2 Atk/-2 Dmg Unspent PP: 0 (90/90) Characters Name: Razorwing Alternate Identity: Kristian Gerber Height: 5'9" Weight: 160 lbs. Hair: Black Eyes: Blue Age: 16 Description: An extremely athletic young man, Kristian Gerber is in remarkable shape for a sixteen year old. His normal attire consists of black BDU pants and combat boots accompanied by a t-shirt depicting any number of heavy metal bands. As a note of interest, Kristian and the teen hero known as Elite share a strikingly similar appearance, so much so that a casual observer could mistake them for twin brothers. History: Some time during the 1970's , two extremely gifted teenagers thought to take up the war on crime. This dynamic duo, Cardinal (James Gerber) and Blackbird (Cynthia Schwartz) as they had named themselves, battled against the seedy underbelly of New York City for years at the side of the dark avenger Raven, eventually falling in love. When the Moore Act was passed in the 1980's, James chose to leave New York to help the few remaining heroes of Freedom City battle against the scum and villiany that plagued the once proud city while Cynthia stayed in New York to finish college. Dropping his happy-go-lucky demeanor and his flamboyant costume, he crafted a new identity for himself; one more suited to the social, economic, and anti-heroic theme of the day. Based on a mythological bird from the fabled Utopia Island that was said to be an omen of ill repute, the vigilante known as Razorwing cut a swathe of justice through Freedom City. As an on-again, off-again member of the group ForceOps, James Gerber found himself falling deeply into the darkest places of his soul due to the terrible things he was doing in the name of peace and order. Unable to handle the pressure anymore, James hung up his cowl and returned to New York City a broken man. If it weren't for the love and support of his former friend and confidant Cynthia, now a criminal psychologist, he would have remained a husk of the man he once was. After years of renewed friendship, the two became romantic once more, marrying, and moving out to Freedom City when Mayor Moore was exposed for the crook he really was. Soon Cynthia Schwartz-Gerber was with child, and she gave birth to a wonderful baby boy in the Spring of 1993. These were to be the happiest times of their lives, but Omega had other plans. When the city was attacked, James did not hesitate to don the guise of Razorwing one last time to aid his fellow heroes in pushing back the extra-dimensional legions at Omega's command, and he gave his life so that so many others may live. In the aftermath of the Omega Invasion, Cynthia became increasingly depressed and introverted to the point that she was sent to an asylum, her infant son taken into foster care. Kristian, himself a dark a brooding introvert, was raised in orphanages and foster homes for over a decade, only seeing his mother once shortly before her death from leukemia. On the evening before his thirteenth birthday he was startled out of bed by a powerful hand gripping his mouth and a cold, emotionless voice whispering from the darkness of the room, "I knew your old man, and his son deserves better than this. Come with me and you'll learn the truth." Those words were the beginning of the end of Kristian Gerber. The next two and a half years of his life are like a dream, slipping farther from him the harder he tries to remember, but some things he could never forget. The physical and mental conditioning, the combat drills, the obedience training, the survival tests: all administered by a single figure clad in full body armor known to him only as "Ronin". Tactics: A skilled martial artist and acrobat, Kristian Gerber uses his utility belt's array of weaponry to full advantage to even the playing field against powered adversaries before going in close for the finish. Complications Reputation (vigilante) Secret (identity) Temper Abilities (4+8+4+4+4+2=26pp) Str: 14 (+2) Dex: 18 (+4) Con: 14 (+2) Int: 14 (+2) Wis: 14 (+2) Cha: 12 (+1) Combat (8+8=16pp) Attack: +4/+8 Melee and Throwing Blades Grapple: +10 Defense: +4/+6 with Dodge Focus (+2 flat-footed) Knockback: -3 (-1 flat-footed) Initiative: +8 Saves (2+2+4=8pp) Toughness: +6 (+2 Con, +2 Defensive Roll, +2 armor) Fortitude: +4 (+2 Con, +2) Reflex: +6 (+4 Dex, +2) Will: +6 (+2 Wis, +4) Skills (48r=12pp) Acrobatics 6 (+10) Climb 4 (+6) Disable Device 4 (+6) Intimidate 6 (+7) Investigate 4 (+6) Knowledge (streetwise) 4 (+6) Notice 6 (+8) Search 4 (+6) Sense Motive 4 (+6) Stealth 6 (+10) Feats (28pp) Acrobatic Bluff Attack Focus 4 (Melee) Attack Specialization 2 (Throwing Blades) Defensive Roll 2 Dodge Focus 2 Equipment 6 (30ep) Evasion 1 Improved Initiative 1 Improved Throw Improved Trip Jack-of-All-Trades Luck 1 ("Let me check what's in my utility belt.") Power Attack Skill Mastery 1 (Acrobatics, Intimidate, Notice, Stealth) Takedown Attack 2 Uncanny Dodge 1 (auditory) Powers (0pp) none Equipment (30ep) Body Armor (8ep) Commlink (0ep) Protection 2 (2ep)) Strike 2 (Power Feats: Mighty) (3ep) Super-Senses 3 (low-light vision, radio [extended]) (3ep) Utility Belt (Array) (22ep) Flash-Bangs (Dazzle 4 (auditory and visual; Extra: Area [burst]) Alternate Powers - Grapple Gun (Super-Movement 1 [swinging] [Extras: Linked to Speed], Speed 1 [Extras: Linked to Super-Movement [swinging], Snare 4 [Power Feats: Tether; Flaws: Tether limited to 60 feet]) - Mini-Bombs (Blast 4 (Extras: Area [explosion], Penetrating) - Rangefinder (Super-Senses 12 [darkvision, direction sense, distance sense, ultra-vision, visual (accurate, acute, extended 4)]) - Rebreather - Smoke Pellets (Obscure 4; Extras: Continuous) - Throwing Blades (Blast 2; Power Feats: Mighty 2; Extras: Auto-Fire, Penetrating) Drawbacks (0pp) none Abilities (26pp)+Combat (16pp)+Saves (8pp)+Feats (28pp)+Skills (12pp)+Powers (0pp)+Drawbacks (0pp)=90pp

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Angel, do what you can and keep up with the ambulance, Midnight will take care of the moto-minions!

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