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John nodded and waived off the offer of restraint. "Before your Lady leaves and we go our separate ways, please inform the Lord and Lady Zandar that I need to speak to them concerning the attackers. It would be for the best if the ambassadors from both Nova Roma and Viracochasuyun to be present as it concerns their interests. If they attempt violence, please restrain them as painless as possible." He turned to the Roman ambassador. "Thank you for you honesty, Sir. I will bring this information to the attention of Lord Zandar as a neutral observer."
Once they had gotten to the camp, he waited for the impromptu meetings guests to arrive. Once they did he showed both sets of livery. "In my parlance, this was a False Flag operation. In other words this raid was meant to cause political infighting and weaken all three of your nations while potentially eliminating senior officials. Who amongst the enemies of your civilizations have the capability and means of successfully perpetrating this action? Who would benefit most from this?"
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John had collapsed his helmet, but still kept his armor on as he moved through the line of refugees to check on the others. Moving alongside Giang, he noticed the signs of slight fatigue and unclipped a canteen from his pack. "Here." he said gesturing for her to take it, "Excellent job on clearing the path, but please be cautious about over-exerting yourself." He fell back into his origin position in the column while slightly slowing his pace, wanting her and the others not used to forced marching to catch their breath when Cerys had appeared alongside him and pressed a cloth into his hand. Well, that saves the trouble of checking in on her.
Looking at the livery on the cloth, he repressed the urge to sigh as he connected the dots to the Nova Roman ambassadors' earlier behavior. His eyes narrowing, he handed the cloth back to her saying; "Excuse me for a moment, Miss Cerys. I have a suspicion to confirm, and if I am proven correct then we will need to talk to Lord Zandar." Moving back towards to where the Nova Roman ambassadors were, he gestured for one of the translators he had seen in the village to follow him just in case as he addressed the man in question. "Sir, May I see what you reclaimed off of the fallen rider back in the village? If it pertains to everyone's' safety I must request that you share the information. I cannot protect you and your fellows from an potentially unknown threat otherwise."
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Amongst the Irregulars, it was joked that John had two settings: blase and taciturn. It was not true really, since the clone had chosen to keep a iron hand in control of his emotions. But that did not last as Myrmidon looked over to the tube that contained the form of Duncan Summers, a man who he truly respected and owed a debt to that he knew he could never truly repay. A man who played chess daily with him since the his other friends had families to go to on winter break. A man who inspired him to be greater than his past, while giving the keys to being his own person and not a mere duplicate. That rigid control loosened for a few seconds, allowing a crack in the facade to show as the teen soldier attention returned to the to the gloating woman followed by predatory electronic growl broadcasting from his armors external comm.
The flamethrower he had dismissed, the weapon being of little use without potentially harming the tubes and their occupants by using them as a backstop. Instead he moved forward to engage Quickstep, a glowing torus of energy materializing into his hand. At the end of his movement his arm lashed out it a savage upward swing, releasing the glowing disc which ricocheted wildly in the area occupied by Quickstep before returning to his hand.
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Free Action: Dismiss Flamethrower.
Move Action: Move Forward to Engage Quickstep.
Standard Action: Make Weapon.
Blast 5 "Photon Chakram"(Extra: Autofire +1; PFs: Improved Critical x2 [18-20], Mighty x5, Ricochet x3) [25 PP]
Extra Effort to Surge for another Standard Action.
Surge Action: Attack Quickstep: 1d20+12=29
Spend a HP to eliminate Fatigue.
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Taking 10 on a notice check for a 20 total. Otherwise just making sure nobody gets pounced by a raptor.
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John kept up a headcount as he and the other Claremonters guided the group to the Western gate, frowning underneath his helmet at the Ambassador who broke ranks and then nearly face-palming with the barely displayed hostility arose on the man after he returned. Making a note to head off whatever intent the man had when they arrived at their destination, since he felt the need not to add petty squabbling and infighting to the list of current problems.
<< Keep Moving! >> he ordered, still keeping an eye out for any incoming threats and/or survivors. When he got the chance, he knew he had to track down the Jungle Lord or his wife to get an overview o the current political and economic layout of the Lost Word if they were to ascertain the perpetrator of the attack.
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Initiative Roll for Myrmidon: 1d20+21=36
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Move action: Start towards the west gate.
Standard: Ready an action to respond to any attackers.
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Myrmidon had nodded at the young girl when she had retrieved a weapon. Good. It was easier to protect someone who even marginally could offer resistance. Turning his gaze to the ambassadors and Korzeel. << Arm yourselves and follow me. Do not leave mine or each others sight. >> He waited as they collected any available weapons, even dinner knives if need be. He clicked on his communicator, hoping that the others remembered to keep theirs handy. << Blodeuwedd, I need you back here to aid in safeguarding the ambassadors by taking the rearguard position. Heraldo, give us air support and watch for incoming threats. Tsunami you are on point. Clear the way! >>
He signaled his charges to move forward out of the dining hall toward towards the western gate, << Move out! >>
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<< The dual-nature purpose of this facility between science and magic will likely chance the opposing force layout, but the average trooper has the training roughly equivalent of a member of a first-world nations military. Typical deployment is two four man fire-teams, making up a squad led by an officer. Multiple squads will coordinate and use pincer tactics to eliminate enemies or flush them into kill zones. Judging by the size of this facility I would estimate between one hundred to two hundred troops. >> Myrmidon succeeding in getting the desk out of the way, went to open the door for Blodeuwedd.
<< After you. >> He said, keeping his eyes on the main door.
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Move Action: Move to the Princess
Standard: Make weapon: Damage 5 "Electrosword" (Drawback: Full Power; Extras: Linked [stun] +0; PFs: Mighty ) + Stun 10 (Extras: Linked [Damage] +0) 25 PP
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John nearly knocked over some of the table settings as he bolted upright and was prepared to enter the fray. Calling forth his armor and about to arm himself with a weapon he paused as shouts of incoming aerial cavalry reached his ears. This was a coordinated attack, not a random wandering predator. But who would willingly attack a fortified capital, when it was only used for diplomatic purposes and left unused at other times? If someone wanted the city, take it when it was unguarded and unfortified. Ergo this was about the people here, or one or more of the ambassadors. Zandar and Korzeel could handle themselves as they had grabbed weapons and were the first to fight so that left...their daughter and/or the ambassadors.
<< Mister Subito. You can fly, correct? Handle the flying riders. Easiest way would be to unseat the riders. Miss Giang, I assume by your codename your powers are water related? Assist Miss Cerys in Bringing down that tyrannosaur. If you could knock it down it would allow the village hunters to deal with it more effectively. I will stay here and coordinate with Lord Zandar and protect the ambassadors. >>
Once that was done, he moved alongside the Jungle Lords' daughter. << Stay close to me, Ma'am. >> He asked, with none of his usual brusqueness. To the ambassadors though the tone was back. << Please do not leave where I cannot see you, as I will be safeguarding your well-being during the attack. >> Moments after that order, he was holding a glowing and humming sword far beyond the technology of this Lost World.
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He stood, quickly scanned the room , and turned his attention back on his ally. << I am not a expert when it comes to the occult, so I cannot discern magical trinkets from mere mundane ones. However, I will assist you, but I you seem to not comprehend who our opposition truly are. This is not OVERTHROW, who is a splinter terrorist group meant to draw the public, private, and governments of the world eyes away from the true origination: SHADOW.>>
Myrmidon pointed to the door marked 'Notausgang' and the vent. << Kick the vent in, and jam open the door. I will move the desk. They will have to split their forces three ways if they wish to pursue. >> He stepped over the corpse of the sorcerer, heading behind the desk and began shoving it out of the way of the oaken doors. << I respect your opinion, so please do not think that you understand where I am coming from. >> The clone said to Blodeuwedd as he put his back into it. It is amazing how there is always a little bit more innocence left to lose. he noted sadly, wishing that the woman did not have to see what horrors and perversions of life would likely lie ahead.
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Genetically altered by Trollthumper.
Myrmidon
This is closer to a character refit than an edit as there are a lot of changes from my current build here. To that end, I have made a breakdown list of of this build to keep this character edit request short and to the point. At its core, this is intended to make Myrmidon closer in line to the archetypical super-soldier type builds and to eliminate the variable array in the current build.
Note: Edited codeblock to include January Award PP changes.
[b][u]Player Name[/u]:[/b] Semi-Autogyro[floatr][img=http://freedomplaybypost.com/wiki/images/4/4f/MyrmidonHFSingle.png[/img][/floatr][floatr][img]http://freedomplaybypost.com/wiki/images/a/a4/John_Civilian.jpg][/floatr] [b][u]Character Name[/u]:[/b] Myrmidon [b][u]Power Level[/u]:[/b] 14 (204/207 PP) [b][u]Trade-Offs[/u]:[/b] +2 Defense, -2 Toughness [b][u]Unspent PP[/u]:[/b] 3 [b][u]Progress To Silver Status[/u]:[/b] 57/60 [i]Bronze Reward[/i]: Equipment 8/15 for Myrmidon [b][u]In Brief[/u]:[/b] SHADOW prototype super-soldier turned hero. [b][u]Alternate Identities[/u]:[/b] Johann "John" T. Schmidt "Smith" [b][u]Identity[/u]:[/b] Public [b][u]Birthplace[/u]:[/b] SHADOW Complex AA12, Clone Tank RC-1207 [b][u]Occupation[/u]:[/b] High School Student [b][u]Affiliations[/u]:[/b] Claremont Academy (student), Irregulars (member) [b][u]Family[/u]:[/b] None, Genetically Modified Overshadow [Wilhelm Kantor] Clone [b][u]Description[/u]:[/b] [b][u]Age[/u]:[/b] 5 (DoC: May 6th, 2007) [b][u]Apparent Age[/u]:[/b] 17-18 [b][u]Gender[/u]:[/b] Male [b][u]Ethnicity[/u]:[/b] Caucasian [b][u]Height[/u]:[/b] 6' [b][u]Weight[/u]:[/b] 185 [b][u]Eyes[/u]:[/b] Blue [b][u]Hair[/u]:[/b] Blonde Like the man he was cloned from, Myrmidon would be considered an ideal poster boy for the Reich. Tall and solidly built, he is far lighter on his feet than his farmer's frame would suggest. In his day to day wear at Claremont, he favors old army surplus gear usually with a pair of combat boots, military cap and sunglasses to obfuscate his features.. His combat uniform is an amalgamation of his past and present – The LACUNA ([b]L[/b]ightweight [b]A[/b]daptive [b]C[/b]ombat & [b]U[/b]tility [b]N[/b]ano-[b]A[/b]rmor) suit he wears has a distinct SHADOW heritage as due to it being a working field prototype that he repossessed from his former handlers. The dark exterior is traced with faintly glowing blue lines that are a result of psionic bleed stemming from integrated DNA extracted from a psionic donor. The helmet possesses a mirrored reflective faceplate, and it seamlessly integrates with the armor making while making a call back to his roots as a faceless SHADOW minion. In addition, it has the effect of obscuring his voice, requiring a comm-link to talk through which further conceals his identity. [b][u]Power Descriptions[/u]:[/b] According to the non-damaged files Raven retrieved from the SHADOW complex, Myrmidon was designed to make a peak physical specimen of the normal SHADOW clone. The integrated DNA had numerous effects from heightening senses, boosting cellular regeneration, and optimizing bodily functions ranging from caloric intake to lactic acid degradation. Coupled with continuing SHADOW mental programming, flash learning, and physical training; the project scientists had succeeded in created a terrifyingly effective super-soldier prototype. The ‘psionic bleed’ effect is a result of the integrated DNA from psionic sources. It is normally represented by a faint light blue/white tracings or highlights. However SHADOW found a use for this: as a result the color, intensity, pattern, and behavior of the bleed can be easily controlled by Myrmidon, which he utilizes for various mundane functions. These can range from status indications (greenish tint which indicates poison or similar affliction), to stealth (obscuring the bleed completely), even improvised battlefield communication (‘flashing’ the colors in a Morse code manner). [b][u]History[/u]:[/b] RC-1207 AKA Myrmidon AKA John Smith was extracted from a SHADOW research base by Raven and Daedalus as the only surviving prototype clone of what was termed Project: MARATHON, which itself was an offshoot of the Project: MIMIR. Said clone used advanced techniques for faster gestation and stable mutations compared to older model SHADOW clones. This new clone was designed to be an peak physical specimen utilizing numerous other genetic templates that were introduced to the clones during initial gestation from numerous sources such as psions, magicians, and other pre-existing meta-humans in SHADOWs' employ. If this worked, it would vastly improve the combat performance of SHADOW replica troopers. The endgame scenario of the project was to give Overshadow the perfect container for his consciousness. Luckily, Raven and Daedalus destroyed the SHADOW base and extracted the sole surviving clone and all related information that could be salvaged. Upon further testing the clone was found to be self-aware; although undeveloped in many areas. Daedalus, by using data found at the SHADOW complex found that the cloning process was incomplete and needed to be finished in order for the clone to fully develop. In addition, the immortal inventor added further social conditioning in lieu of the standard SHADOW indoctrination programming in hopes of giving the clone free will. He was wildly successful in removing most, if not all of the programming. Numerous attempts to remove mutations and genetic modification from the clone proved fruitless as over the next year as it reached maturity. The clone proved intelligent and physically sound, but still only had a basic grasp of social concepts and interaction. At this point Duncan Summers suggested enrolling him at the Claremont Academy to allow him to develop the necessary skills to reintegrate into society under the alias Johann Schmidt, anglicized to John Smith. [b][u]Personality & Motivation[/u]:[/b] John is a terse, introverted, and direct young man. That being said, he does enjoy new experiences and meeting people. Common things most people have already encountered are novel and fascinating things to him. He views using his power for good as a sort of balance to the misdeeds of his genetic donor, and is adamant that he will not be used like that ever again. He does not have any solid plans for the future, but he is sure he will find something eventually to his liking. He is a very, very driven (some have called him intense) individual who gives 110% in all situations: from finding a hobby to fieldwork. He is openly friendly and polite, but still remains wary of others (especially scientists) outside of his social circles. [b][u]Powers & Tactics[/u]:[/b] Myrmidon was created and trained to be a sublime battlefield controller. He uses his abilities to coordinate allies while maximizing and exploiting enemy weaknesses. His LACUNA Suit modes allow unparalleled versatility on the battlefield, affording him multi-role utility and capabilities. In order to make the most of his powers SHADOWs' mental and physical programming/augmentations focused on asymmetric warfare, infiltration, and elimination techniques. John is a combat pragmatist first and foremost, and doesn't subscribe to the idea of a fair fight. He prefers to analyze a situation before going in hot if at all possible to ascertain any advantage he can garner. But once in the thick of things he favors ending a fight as quickly as possible, not holding back regardless of the opponent. [hr][/hr] [b][u]Complications[/u]:[/b] [b]A Man Chooses, A Slave Obeys:[/b] Myrmidon has vowed not be subjugated in any manner ever again and will fight till the bitter end in situations where he is chained/restrained/or controlled. [b]Cold Professional:[/b] Having been mentally conditioned to be the perfect soldier, Myrmidon fully comprehends by the harsh realities of war. As such, he is willing to contemplate and potentially use methods that are frowned upon by the vast majority of the heroic community. This rings especially true when and where it concerns SHADOW; the normally taciturn Myrmidon displays that he possesses other aspects of Wilhelm Kantors' besides just his appearance, namely Overshadows' legendarily frosty demeanor and harsh temper. [b]Hero with an 'F' in Social Skills:[/b] Myrmidon has difficulty in navigating the context, subtleties, nuances, and taboos of inherent in social dialogue and relationships. Additionally his military demeanor, mindset, and way of approaching/interpreting these situations can also lead to or exacerbate problems. Myrmidon also has a pronounced wariness and distrust when it comes to scientists of any stripe, due to his history at the hands of such people. [b]Irregularity in the System:[/b] To his continuing surprise, John has found true companions with the Irregulars and others within the superhero community. When situations arise that concern his friends, John tends to be rather insubordinate and audacious in response. Some also know his true identity as well, something that further makes him feel duly responsible for their well-being. [b]Sins of the Father: [/b] Overshadow/SHADOW enemies tend to be his enemies until aware of who/what Myrmidon exactly is, and the same applies in reverse for allies of Overshadow/SHADOW. Due to this, Myrmidon most definitely gets off on the wrong foot with any heroes/people that know what Overshadow/Shadow Clones look like under their masks. Furthermore, Myrmidon possesses first-hand experience and classified knowledge of SHADOW and its various assets. Because of this SHADOW has declared him a wanted fugitive, so he attempts to keep as low of a profile as possible, deferring his contributions and preferring to remain anonymous versus the spotlight. [b]Sunglasses at Night: [/b] While in passive mode, the LACUNA suit appears to be no more than a pair of sunglasses or glasses. The only active components in this state are the Darkvision, Flash Goggles, and Quick Change features. In addition, in their passive state they are considered to be Easy to Remove. [b][u]Abilities[/u]:[/b] 16 + 16 + 16 + 10 + 0 + 0 = 58 PP Strength: 26 (+8), 41 Carry Capacity Dexterity: 26 (+8) Constitution: 26 (+8) Intelligence: 20 (+5) Wisdom: 10 (+0) Charisma: 10 (+0) [b][u]Combat[/u]:[/b] 20 + 20 = 40 PP Initiative: +8; +21 w/ Knowledge [Tactics] Attack: +10 Grapple: +21 Defense: +10 (+10 Base, +0 Dodge Focus), +5 Flat-Footed Knockback: -5 [b][u]Saving Throws[/u]:[/b] 2 + 2 + 7 = 11 PP Toughness: +10 (+8 Con, +2 Tough) Fortitude: +10 (+8 Con, +2) Reflex: +10 (+8 Dex, +2) Will: +7 (+0 Wis, +7) [b][u]Skills[/u]:[/b] 88 Ranks = 22 PP Acrobatics 9 (+17) [sup]Skill Mastery[/sup] Drive 2 (+10) Demolitions 3 (+8, +10 Masterwork Demolitions Kit) Knowledge [Tactics] 16 (+21) [sup]Skill Mastery[/sup] Knowledge [Technology] 5 (+10) Languages 3 (English, German [Native], Russian, Sign Language) Medicine 3 (+8, +10 Masterwork Medical Kit) Notice 12 (+12) [sup]Skill Mastery[/sup] Perform [String Instruments] 3 (+3, +5 Masterwork Instrument [Guitar]) Pilot 2 (+10) Search 5 (+10) Sense Motive 7 (+7) Stealth 13 (+21) [sup]Skill Mastery[/sup] Survival 5 (+5, +7 Masterwork Survival Kit) [b][u]Feats[/u]:[/b] 22 PP Accurate Attack All-Out Attack Benefit 2 (Use Knowledge [Tactics] to Feint & Trick, as Move Actions) Benefit (Use Knowledge [Tactics] for Initiative Checks) Defensive Attack Equipment 0 (+8 Bronze Reward) Evasion Hide in Plain Sight Leadership Luck 2 Masterful Tactics (Use Knowledge [Tactics] to spot ambushes & avoid feints) Master Plan 2 (Use Knowledge [Tactics] for Master Plan checks) Power Attack Rallying Cry Set Up Skill Mastery (Acrobatics, Knowledge [Tactics], Notice, Stealth) Take-down Attack Teamwork 3 [b][u]Equipment[/u]:[/b] 8 PP = 40 EP [equip][b]Weapons[/b] (12+7) = [19 EP] [spoiler][b]Compound Bow: Damage 3[/b] ([i]Extra[/i]: Range +1, [i]PFs[/i]: Mighty x5, Subtle) [12 EP] [b]Nano-Ceramic Blade: Damage 4 [/b] ([i]PFs[/i]: Improved Critical x1 [19-20], Improved Sunder, Mighty) [7 EP][/spoiler] [b]LACUNA Suit Integrated Equipment[/b] (2+2+1+1+1) = [7 EP] [spoiler][b]Armored Gauntlets & Greaves: [/b](as Masterwork Brass Knuckles [+2 to Unarmed Damage]) [2 EP] [b]Encrypted Comm-link [/b]([i]PFs[/i]: Insidious, Subtle) [2 EP] [b]Aural Dampers [/b](+5 to Saves vs. Audio Dazzle Effects) [1 EP] [b]Filtration Scrubbers[/b] (+5 to Saves vs. Olfactory Dazzle Effects) [1 EP] [b]Flash Goggles[/b] (+5 to Saves vs. Visual Dazzle Effects) [1 EP][/spoiler] [b]Utility Gear[/b] (4+3+2+1+1+1) = [12 EP] [spoiler][b]Plasma Cutter: Corrosion 1[/b] ([i]PF[/i]: Precise) [4 EP] [b]Radio Scrambler: Obscure 6[/b] (Radio; [i]Flaw[/i]: Range [Touch] -1, [250 ft. Radius]) [3 EP] [b]Masterwork Handcuffs[/b] (+5 DC to removal checks [DC 30 Disable Device / DC 40 Escape Artist]) [2 EP] [b]Masterwork Demolitions Kit [/b](+2 to Demolitions Checks) [1 EP] [b]Masterwork Medical Kit [/b](+2 to Medicine Checks) [1 EP] [b]Masterwork Survival Kit [/b](+2 to Survival Checks) [1 EP] [b]Masterwork Flashlight [/b] [0 EP][/spoiler] [b]Miscellaneous Equipment[/b] (1+1) = [2 EP] [spoiler][b]Masterwork Guitar [/b](+2 to Perform [String instruments] Checks) [1 EP] [b]Super-Senses 1 [/b][Time Sense (atomic watch)] [1 EP] [b]Smartphone [/b](Camera/Cellphone/Digital Audio Recorder/PDA/Video Camera) [0 EP][/spoiler] [/equip] [b][u]Powers[/u]:[/b] 26 + 31 = 57 PP [b][i]Descriptors[/i]:[/b] Genetic, Psionic, Technology [b]Device 6 "LACUNA Suit" [/b](30 PP Container, [i] Flaws[/i]: Hard-To-Lose -1, [i]PFs[/i]: Indestructible, Disguised, Restricted [DNA Lockout]; Drawback: Noticeable [Armor appearance shifts to mimic adapted & alternate abilities] -1) [26 PP] (Technology)[device][equip][u]Base Power "React Subroutine"[/u]: [b]Adaptation 2[/b] ([i]Extra[/i]: Controllable +1) [14 PP] [u]Alternate Power "Stealth Subroutine"[/u]: [b]Concealment 6[/b] [All Visual & Auditory] ([i]Drawback[/i]: Action [Move] -1, [i]PF[/i]: Close Range) + [b]Super-Movement 1[/b] [Trackless] [1 PP] [u]Alternate Power "Flight Subroutine"[/u]: [b]Flight 7[/b] [1,000 mph / 10,000 ft. per Move Action] ([i]Drawback[/i]: Power Loss [Air Intakes/Thrusters] -1) + [b]Super-Movement 1[/b] [Slow Fall] ([i]Drawback[/i]: Power Loss [Air Intakes/Thrusters] -1) [1 PP] [u]Alternate Power "Armor Subroutine"[/u]: [b]Enhanced Feat 1[/b] (Ultimate Save [Toughness]) + [b]Immunity 2[/b] (Critical Hits) + [b]Protection 0[/b] ([i]Extra[/i]: Impervious 10) + [b]Super-Strength 0[/b] ([i]PF[/i]: Bracing) [1 PP][/equip] [b]Enhanced Feats 2 [/b](Quick Change, Feature [Internal Compartments] "Combat Harness/Utility Belt" ) [2 PP] [b]Immunity 5[/b] (High Pressure, Radiation, Vacuum, Suffocation Effects) [5 PP] [b]Super-Senses 6 [/b](Direction Sense, Distance Sense, Darkvision, Radio, Ultra Hearing) [6 PP][/device] [b]SHADOW Super-Soldier ([/b]30pp Container [Passive, Permanent]; [i]PF[/i]: Innate[b])[/b] [31 PP] (Genetic, Psionic) [device][b]Enhanced Feats 4 [/b](Eidetic Memory, Second Chance [Saves vs. Emotion Effects], Tough x2) [4 PP] [b]Immunity 8 [/b](Aging, Environmental Cold & Heat, Disease, Fatigue Checks, Fear Effects, Poison) [8 PP] [b]Immunity 2[/b] (Sleep, Starvation & Thirst; [i]Flaw[/i]: Limited [Half Effect] -1) [1 PP] [b]Leaping 1[/b] (x2 distance; 36 ft. run/ 18 ft. stand/ 9 ft. high) [1 PP] [b]Regeneration 5[/b] (Recovery Bonus 1 [+9], Disabled 1 [5 hours]; [i]PFs[/i]: Last Stand, Persistent, Regrowth) [5 PP] [b]Speed 1[/b] (10 MPH / 100 ft. per Move action) [1 PP] [b]Super-Senses 4 [/b](Auditory [+Extended (100 ft. Notice Increments)], Danger Sense [mental], Uncanny Dodge [mental], Visual [+Extended (100 ft. Notice Increments)]) [4 PP] [b]Super-Strength 3 [/b](+15 Str to Carry Capacity [Effective STR 41], +3 Str Checks) [6 PP][/device] [b][u]Drawbacks[/u]:[/b] -6 PP [b]Vulnerability [/b](Mind Control; Frequency: Uncommon, Intensity: Moderate [x1.5 DC]) [-2 PP] (SHADOW Mental Conditioning) [b]Vulnerability [/b] (Mind Reading; Frequency: Uncommon, Intensity: Moderate [x1.5 DC]) [-2 PP] (SHADOW Mental Conditioning) [b]Vulnerability [/b](Possession; Frequency: Uncommon, Intensity: Moderate [x1.5 DC]) [-2 PP] (SHADOW Mental Conditioning) [b][u]DC Block[/u]:[/b] [code]ATTACK RANGE SAVE EFFECT Armored Gauntlets & Greaves Touch DC 25 Toughness (Staged) Damage (Physical) Compound Bow Ranged DC 23 Toughness (Staged) Damage (Piercing) Nano-Ceramic Blade Touch DC 27 Toughness (Staged) Damage (Slashing); Crit 19-20 Plasma Cutter Touch DC 11 Fortitude Drain Toughness DC 16 Toughness (Staged) Damage (Energy) Unarmed Touch DC 23 Toughness (Staged) Damage (Physical)Abilities (58) + Combat (40) + Saving Throws (11) + Skills (22) + Feats (22) + Powers (57) - Drawbacks (6) = 204/204 Power Points -
Allrighty, this is a breakdown on the rebuild 3.0 of Myrmidon. I've been wanting to get rid of his variable array for a while now just to eliminate the problems that arise from such a thing. Now Myrmidon more closely follows the super-soldier archetype, with his 'gimmick' being a battlesuit akin to Master Chief, Samus, etc. This rebuild is more along the lines of a minor re-organization and clean-up of his powers and abilites, while trying to keep the rest of his sheet as close to the previous build settings as possible to make the transition to this build in thread as painless as possible.
Background & Descriptions: Not much changed here, mainly adjusting to changing how his powers work since I'm eliminating his Tech Augmentation along with minor fluff updates.
Player Name: Semi-Autogyro[floatr]
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[/floatr]Character Name: Myrmidon
Power Level: 14 (204/205 PP)
Trade-Offs: +2 Defense, -2 Toughness
Unspent PP: 1
Progress To Silver Status: 55/60
Bronze Reward: Equipment 8/15 for Myrmidon
In Brief: SHADOW prototype super-soldier turned hero.
Alternate Identities: Johann "John" T. Schmidt "Smith"
Identity: Public
Birthplace: SHADOW Complex AA12, Clone Tank RC-1207
Occupation: High School Student
Affiliations: Claremont Academy (student), Irregulars (member)
Family: None, Genetically Modified Overshadow [Wilhelm Kantor] Clone
Description:
Age: 5 (DoC: May 6th, 2007)
Apparent Age: 17-18
Gender: Male
Ethnicity: Caucasian
Height: 6'
Weight: 185
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Blonde
Like the man he was cloned from, Myrmidon would be considered an ideal poster boy for the Reich. Tall and solidly built, he is far lighter on his feet than his farmer's frame would suggest. In his day to day wear at Claremont, he favors old army surplus gear usually with a pair of combat boots, military cap and sunglasses to obfuscate his features.. His combat uniform is an amalgamation of his past and present – The LACUNA (Lightweight Adaptive Combat & Utility Nano-Armor) suit he wears has a distinct SHADOW heritage as due to it being a working field prototype that he repossessed from his former handlers. The dark exterior is traced with faintly glowing blue lines that are a result of psionic bleed stemming from integrated DNA extracted from a psionic donor. The helmet possesses a mirrored reflective faceplate, and it seamlessly integrates with the armor making while making a call back to his roots as a faceless SHADOW minion. In addition, it has the effect of obscuring his voice, requiring a comm-link to talk through which further conceals his identity.
Power Descriptions: According to the non-damaged files Raven retrieved from the SHADOW complex, Myrmidon was designed to make a peak physical specimen of the normal SHADOW clone. The integrated DNA had numerous effects from heightening senses, boosting cellular regeneration, and optimizing bodily functions ranging from caloric intake to lactic acid degradation. Coupled with continuing SHADOW mental programming, flash learning, and physical training; the project scientists had succeeded in created a terrifyingly effective super-soldier prototype.
The ‘psionic bleed’ effect is a result of the integrated DNA from psionic sources. It is normally represented by a faint light blue/white tracings or highlights. However SHADOW found a use for this: as a result the color, intensity, pattern, and behavior of the bleed can be easily controlled by Myrmidon, which he utilizes for various mundane functions. These can range from status indications (greenish tint which indicates poison or similar affliction), to stealth (obscuring the bleed completely), even improvised battlefield communication (‘flashing’ the colors in a Morse code manner).
History: RC-1207 AKA Myrmidon AKA John Smith was extracted from a SHADOW research base by Raven and Daedalus as the only surviving prototype clone of what was termed Project: Myrmidon, which itself was an offshoot of the Project: MIMIR. Said clone used advanced techniques for faster gestation and stable mutations compared to older model SHADOW clones. This new clone was designed to be an peak physical specimen utilizing numerous other genetic templates that were introduced to the clones during initial gestation from numerous sources such as psions, magicians, and other pre-existing meta-humans in SHADOWs' employ. If this worked, it would vastly improve the combat performance of SHADOW replica troopers. The endgame scenario of the project was to give Overshadow the perfect container for his consciousness. Luckily, Raven and Daedalus destroyed the SHADOW base and extracted the sole surviving clone and all related information that could be salvaged. Upon further testing the clone was found to be self-aware; although undeveloped in many areas.
Daedalus, by using data found at the SHADOW complex found that the cloning process was incomplete and needed to be finished in order for the clone to fully develop. In addition, the immortal inventor added further social conditioning in lieu of the standard SHADOW indoctrination programming in hopes of giving the clone free will. He was wildly successful in removing most, if not all of the programming.
Numerous attempts to remove mutations and genetic modification from the clone proved fruitless as over the next year as it reached maturity. The clone proved intelligent and physically sound, but still only had a basic grasp of social concepts and interaction. At this point Duncan Summers suggested enrolling him at the Claremont Academy to allow him to develop the necessary skills to reintegrate into society under the alias Johann Schmidt, anglicized to John Smith.
Personality & Motivation: John is a terse, introverted, and direct young man. That being said, he does enjoy new experiences and meeting people. Common things most people have already encountered are novel and fascinating things to him. He views using his power for good as a sort of balance to the misdeeds of his genetic donor, and is adamant that he will not be used like that ever again. He does not have any solid plans for the future, but he is sure he will find something eventually to his liking. He is a very, very driven (some have called him intense) individual who gives 110% in all situations: from finding a hobby to fieldwork. He is openly friendly and polite, but still remains wary of others (especially scientists) outside of his social circles.
Powers & Tactics: Myrmidon was created and trained to be a sublime battlefield controller. He uses his abilities to coordinate allies while maximizing and exploiting enemy weaknesses. His LACUNA Suit modes allow unparalleled versatility on the battlefield, affording him multi-role utility and capabilities. In order to make the most of his powers SHADOWs' mental and physical programming/augmentations focused on asymmetric warfare, infiltration, and elimination techniques. John is a combat pragmatist first and foremost, and doesn't subscribe to the idea of a fair fight. He prefers to analyze a situation before going in hot if at all possible to ascertain any advantage he can garner. But once in the thick of things he favors ending a fight as quickly as possible, not holding back regardless of the opponent.
Complications: Condensed similar ones, changed and updated another extending from ongoing character RP.
Complications:A Man Chooses, A Slave Obeys: Myrmidon has vowed not be subjugated in any manner ever again and will fight till the bitter end in situations where he is chained/restrained/or controlled.
Cold Professional: Having been mentally conditioned to be the perfect soldier, Myrmidon fully comprehends by the harsh realities of war. As such, he is willing to contemplate and potentially use methods that are frowned upon by the vast majority of the heroic community. This rings especially true when and where it concerns SHADOW; the normally taciturn Myrmidon displays that he possesses other aspects of Wilhelm Kantors' besides just his appearance, namely Overshadows' legendarily frosty demeanor and harsh temper.
Hero with an 'F' in Social Skills: Myrmidon has difficulty in navigating the context, subtleties, nuances, and taboos of inherent in social dialogue and relationships. Additionally his military demeanor, mindset, and way of approaching/interpreting these situations can also lead to or exacerbate problems. Myrmidon also has a pronounced wariness and distrust when it comes to scientists of any stripe, due to his history at the hands of such people.
Irregularity in the System: To his continuing surprise, John has found true companions with the Irregulars and others within the superhero community. When situations arise that concern his friends, John tends to be rather insubordinate and audacious in response. Some also know his true identity as well, something that further makes him feel duly responsible for their well-being.
Sins of the Father: Overshadow/SHADOW enemies tend to be his enemies until aware of who/what Myrmidon exactly is, and the same applies in reverse for allies of Overshadow/SHADOW. Due to this, Myrmidon most definitely gets off on the wrong foot with any heroes/people that know what Overshadow/Shadow Clones look like under their masks. Furthermore, Myrmidon possesses first-hand experience and classified knowledge of SHADOW and its various assets. Because of this SHADOW has declared him a wanted fugitive, so he attempts to keep as low of a profile as possible, deferring his contributions and preferring to remain anonymous versus the spotlight.
Sunglasses at Night: While in passive mode, the LACUNA suit appears to be no more than a pair of sunglasses or glasses. The only active components in this state are the Darkvision, Flash Goggles, and Quick Change features. In addition, in their passive state they are considered to be Easy to Remove.
Abilities: All physicals increased to peak human/minimum meta-human.
Abilities: 16 + 16 + 16 + 10 + 0 + 0 = 58 PPStrength: 26 (+8), 41 Carry Capacity
Dexterity: 26 (+8)
Constitution: 26 (+8)
Intelligence: 20 (+5)
Wisdom: 10 (+0)
Charisma: 10 (+0)
Combat: Reduced total to get to this PP total, but will put points back here.
Combat: 20 + 20 = 40 PPInitiative: +8; +21 w/ Knowledge [Tactics]
Attack: +10
Grapple: +21
Defense: +10 (+10 Base, +0 Dodge Focus), +5 Flat-Footed
Knockback: -5
Saving Throws: Same totals as current build, minus Will.
Saving Throws: 2 + 2 + 7 = 11 PPToughness: +10 (+8 Con, +2 Tough)
Fortitude: +10 (+8 Con, +2)
Reflex: +10 (+8 Dex, +2)
Will: +7 (+0 Wis, +7)
Skills: For the most part same or close final totals as current build, adjusted due to changing ability scores.
Skills: 88 Ranks = 22 PPAcrobatics 9 (+17) Skill Mastery
Drive 2 (+10)
Demolitions 3 (+8, +10 Masterwork Demolitions Kit)
Knowledge [Tactics] 16 (+21) Skill Mastery
Knowledge [Technology] 5 (+10)
Languages 3 (English, German [Native], Russian, Sign Language)
Medicine 3 (+8, +10 Masterwork Medical Kit)
Notice 12 (+12) Skill Mastery
Perform [string Instruments] 3 (+3, +5 Masterwork Instrument [Guitar])
Pilot 2 (+10)
Search 5 (+10)
Sense Motive 7 (+7)
Stealth 13 (+21) Skill Mastery
Survival 5 (+5, +7 Masterwork Survival Kit)
Feats: Same as current build. Moved some to Super-Soldier Container.
Feats: 22 PPAccurate Attack
All-Out Attack
Benefit 2 (Use Knowledge [Tactics] to Feint & Trick, as Move Actions)
Benefit (Use Knowledge [Tactics] for Initiative Checks)
Defensive Attack
Equipment 0 (+8 Bronze Reward)
Evasion
Hide in Plain Sight
Leadership
Luck 2
Masterful Tactics (Use Knowledge [Tactics] to spot ambushes & avoid feints)
Master Plan 2 (Use Knowledge [Tactics] for Master Plan checks)
Power Attack
Rallying Cry
Set Up
Skill Mastery (Acrobatics, Knowledge [Tactics], Notice, Stealth)
Take-down Attack
Teamwork 3
Equipment: Streamlining and eliminating unneeded equipment. Don't need a bike when you can fly, after all. Once he graduates from Claremont I do plan on giving him a proper equipment arsenal, but for now he follows Headmaster Summers' wishes and does not use blaster-style firearms as a student.
Equipment: 8 PP = 40 EP- Weapons (12+7) = [19 EP]
Compound Bow: Damage 3 (Extra: Range +1, PFs: Mighty x5, Subtle) [12 EP]
Nano-Ceramic Blade: Damage 4 (PFs: Improved Critical x1 [19-20], Improved Sunder, Mighty) [7 EP]
LACUNA Suit Integrated Equipment (2+1+1+1) = [7 EP]Armored Gauntlets & Greaves: (as Masterwork Brass Knuckles [+2 to Unarmed Damage]) [2 EP]
Encrypted Comm-link (PFs: Insidious, Subtle) [2 EP]
Aural Dampers (+5 to Saves vs. Audio Dazzle Effects) [1 EP]
Filtration Scrubbers (+5 to Saves vs. Olfactory Dazzle Effects) [1 EP]
Flash Goggles (+5 to Saves vs. Visual Dazzle Effects) [1 EP]
Utility Gear (4+3+2+1+1+1) = [12 EP]Plasma Cutter: Corrosion 1 (PF: Precise) [4 EP]
Radio Scrambler: Obscure 6 (Radio; Flaw: Range [Touch] -1, [250 ft. Radius]) [3 EP]
Masterwork Handcuffs (+5 DC to removal checks [DC 30 Disable Device / DC 40 Escape Artist]) [2 EP]
Masterwork Demolitions Kit (+2 to Demolitions Checks) [1 EP]
Masterwork Medical Kit (+2 to Medicine Checks) [1 EP]
Masterwork Survival Kit (+2 to Survival Checks) [1 EP]
Masterwork Flashlight [0 EP]
Miscellaneous Equipment (1+1) = [2 EP]Masterwork Guitar (+2 to Perform [string instruments] Checks) [1 EP]
Super-Senses 1 [Time Sense (atomic watch)] [1 EP]
Smartphone (Camera/Cellphone/Digital Audio Recorder/PDA/Video Camera) [0 EP]Powers: Here's the vast majority of the changes. I've modified his weapon augmentation to be an adaptive battlesuit and folded in a lot of minor equipment into it as well. To represent other things he'll HP off the adaptation for one shot suit configs as new 'subroutines'. Also added a super-soldier container, which should cover the peak human abilities and genetic tweaks a super-soldier would need.
Powers: 26 + 31 = 57 PPDescriptors: Genetic, Psionic, Technology
Device 6 "LACUNA Suit" (30 PP Container, Flaws: Hard-To-Lose, PFs: Indestructible, Disguised, Restricted [DNA Lockout]; Drawback: Noticeable [Armor appearance shifts to mimic adapted & alternate abilities] -1) [26 PP] (Technology)
Base Power "React Subroutine": Adaptation 2 (Extra: Controllable +1) [14 PP]Alternate Power "Stealth Subroutine": Concealment 6 [All Visual & Auditory] (Drawback: Action [Move] -1, PF: Close Range) + Super-Movement 1 [Trackless] [1 PP]
Alternate Power "Flight Subroutine": Flight 7 [1,000 mph / 10,000 ft. per Move Action] (Drawback: Power Loss [Air Intakes/Thrusters]) + Super-Movement 1 [slow Fall] (Drawback: Power Loss [Air Intakes/Thrusters]) [1 PP]
Alternate Power "Armor Subroutine": Enhanced Feat 1 (Ultimate Save [Toughness]) + Immunity 2 (Critical Hits) + Protection 0 (Extra: Impervious 10) + Super-Strength 0 (PF: Bracing) [1 PP]
Enhanced Feats 2 (Quick Change, Feature [internal Compartments] "Combat Harness/Utility Belt" ) [2 PP]
Immunity 5 (High Pressure, Radiation, Vacuum, Suffocation Effects) [5 PP]
Super-Senses 6 (Direction Sense, Distance Sense, Darkvision, Radio, Ultra Hearing) [6 PP]
SHADOW Super-Soldier (30pp Container [Passive, Permanent]; PF: Innate) [31 PP] (Genetic, Psionic)
Enhanced Feats 4 (Eidetic Memory, Second Chance [saves vs. Emotion Effects], Tough x2) [4 PP]Immunity 8 (Aging, Environmental Cold & Heat, Disease, Fatigue Checks, Fear Effects, Poison) [8 PP]
Immunity 2 (Sleep, Starvation & Thirst; Flaw: Limited [Half Effect] -1) [1 PP]
Leaping 1 (x2 distance; 36 ft. run/ 18 ft. stand/ 9 ft. high) [1 PP]
Regeneration 5 (Recovery Bonus 1 [+9], Disabled 1 [5 hours]; PFs: Last Stand, Persistent, Regrowth) [5 PP]
Speed 1 (10 MPH / 100 ft. per Move action) [1 PP]
Super-Senses 4 (Auditory [+Extended (100 ft. Notice Increments)], Danger Sense [mental], Uncanny Dodge [mental], Visual [+Extended (100 ft. Notice Increments)]) [4 PP]
Super-Strength 3 (+15 Str to Carry Capacity [Effective STR 41], +3 Str Checks) [6 PP]
Drawbacks: same as current build.
Drawbacks: -6 PPVulnerability (Mind Control; Frequency: Uncommon, Intensity: Moderate [x1.5 DC]) [-2 PP] (SHADOW Mental Conditioning)
Vulnerability (Mind Reading; Frequency: Uncommon, Intensity: Moderate [x1.5 DC]) [-2 PP] (SHADOW Mental Conditioning)
Vulnerability (Possession; Frequency: Uncommon, Intensity: Moderate [x1.5 DC]) [-2 PP] (SHADOW Mental Conditioning)
DC block & Tally: Math should add up to 204 PP (PL 14)
DC Block:ATTACK RANGE SAVE EFFECT Armored Gauntlets & Greaves Touch DC 25 Toughness (Staged) Damage (Physical) Compound Bow Ranged DC 23 Toughness (Staged) Damage (Piercing) Nano-Ceramic Blade Touch DC 27 Toughness (Staged) Damage (Slashing); Crit 19-20 Plasma Cutter Touch DC 11 Fortitude Drain Toughness DC 16 Toughness (Staged) Damage (Energy) Unarmed Touch DC 23 Toughness (Staged) Damage (Physical)Abilities (58) + Combat (40) + Saving Throws (11) + Skills (22) + Feats (22) + Powers (57) - Drawbacks (6) = 204/204 Power Points
Revision Edit: KD pointed out some things I overlooked so I have now corrected them. Thanks!
- Weapons (12+7) = [19 EP]
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Myrmidons' Initiative: 1d20+21=24
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Myrmidon makes a weapon:
Damage 8 (Extras: Area (General [Cone]) +1, Secondary Effect +1; PF: Incurable) [25 PP] "Flamethrower"
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When they arrived at the day camp site Comrade Frost had indicated on the map, Myrmidon had redeployed his helmet and scanned the treeline surrounding the site for any potential ambushers. Satisified after a couple of visual passes, he fished out an all-weather lighter from one of his armors' utility packs. Seconds later the clone was holding a flamethrower complete with backpack mounted fuel-tank.
<< Flammenwerfer. >> He explained, his heritage showing as he used the German nomenclature for the weapon. << Ideal tool for clearing bunkers. I can act as pointman for during the initial breach and secure a beachhead. >>
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John for the most part was just another polite guest of Jungle Lord, trying at least some of every dish. This was something that was far outside his normal element, since as far as he concerned his place at a dinner like this would be security instead of a participant. Still, he did answer most of the questions directed at him from the other ambassadors, while diverting some of the more pointed questions away. For all of his quietness, John was still taking in information.
Namely after the events of today was wondering if Zandar was specifically limiting his peoples development. They were still using stone age weapons, when with a little work they could at have a post-iron age technology base. Furthermore, the fact that these other nations needed the Jungle Lords assistance in keeping their traders protected was another issue. Did they not have the capability of protecting their own people? All in all, it was beginning to leave the clone hero with some serious questions about how the civilizations in the Lost World remained intact.
As the feast was winding down, John had remembered one of the headmasters suggestions. He got the attention of the Jungle Lords' Wife, "Ma'am, I was wondering if you had any projects that your husband or your people needed assistance with. Our goal is to learn more about your culture, but it would be gauche to not offer our assistance if you could utilize it."
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Myrmidon
Tin Can Hit Man
Airspace above Freedom City
0945 hours EST
January 15, 2013
Myrmidon did not have to wait long for his scanners to pick up a potential location for one of the androids that had been mimicking Freedom City heroes.
“This is Patrol Unit 164 outside of Atlantis Casino. Requesting Backup! Multiple Officers and civilians down! Subject is Orion, and he's shooting at anything that moves!"
With a lean, the clone hero had changed his airborne trajectory towards the waterfront as he rapidly approached the airspace above the ocean-themed casino.
<< Myrmidon here, I will be on scene momentarily. Where is the shooter firing from? >>
“ About time somebody showed up! He’s ---" The transmission cut short to a burst of static, seconds later being replaced by a bored sounding male voice. “I was beginning to wonder if there was going to be any real challenge today.“ The radio cut to a hiss of white noise as the famed assassin had apparently brought a radio jammer. Scanning the rooftop and upper penthouse floors for possible perches for a sniper, the Claremonter slowed his approach to the casino.
“Ah there you are.“ The voice cut through the static of the jamming as the clone hero caught the glint of reflected sunlight from a raised section of rooftop. Instinctively he slewed laterally and a heartbeat later there was a sledgehammer like impact to his jetpack followed by the controls going unresponsive. Probably an Anti-material Rifle. With his flight path now unguided, the helmeted hero tumbled out of control and his planned landing on the roof was instead replaced by a jet-powered headlong crash dive into the penthouse suites’ pool. “9.4 for the dodge, 3.7 on the landing.†The voice deadpanned over his comm.
Myrmidon was now officially annoyed as he lifted himself out of the pool to a trio of two women and a man that were taking pictures of him with their camera phones. << You missed. Now it is my turn to hunt you. Prepare yourself. >> he stated into his headset, the only response an amused chuckle. << You. >> He pointed at the nearby man. << Call the front desk and have them start evacuating the casino. Get everyone else out even if you have to pull the fire alarm. >> Done with the civilian bystanders, he moved through the penthouse and paused before the main entryway of the suite which opened into the interior of the casino. According to the nearby map, the Atlantis was built around its underwater theme, with massive aquariums that ran through the structure available for casual viewing from almost anywhere in the casino. The main attraction was the open air atrium with a massive central aquarium as its centerpiece. The doors of the upper floors looked down into the aquarium from above, with the lower floor rooms giving the more traditional aquarium viewing experience.
Knowing his quarry was somewhere above him, he augmented his armor with active camouflage and began his hunt for the master assassin. A minute later, a shot rang out, followed by a noise of disappointment over his radio. “Tch. Just another Bellhop.†Mentally triangulating the snipers general location from the shot, which led him to a maintenance passageway with a ladder to the roof and access walkway over the aquarium atrium for the lights. The assassin android was crouched by the exit to the catwalk with his rifle, scanning the upper floors for him.
Ordinarily he would have just flash-banged the room and stormed in weapons blazing to clear it, but the current events required an intact and relatively undamaged android. Something was off though, as no professional would leave their back exposed. His caution proved prudent as he had almost missed the tripwire at ankle height wired across the door, attached to a claymore mine facing the doorway. Stupid, Myrmidon mentally chastised himself. Of course he would have a failsafe. Stepping lightly over the tripwire he moved within arm’s length of the duplicate assassin, and formulated his plan of attack. Intentionally knocking over a mop, he caused it to fall across the tripwire. The resulting detonation caused Orion to whirl around to face the perceived oncoming threat.
Myrmidon used the explosion as a distraction, grabbing the barrel of the rifle and slammed the firearm back into the assassins’ face; the blow shattering the other man’s shooting glasses and sending the impostor reeling. With a hard twist of his wrist he freed the weapon, yanking it out of Orions’ hands and sending it clattering to the tile floor. The fake proved to have the same reaction speed the original, already whipping out a pair of heavy pistols and firing not in the direction the attack came from, but at a nearby fire extinguisher. The pressurized canister promptly detonated, evacuating its chemical foam contents all over the room which included the now white foam covered outline of the formerly concealed Myrmidon. “Found you! Tag! You’re it!†The duplicate replied with more than a little manic glee as he turned his akimbo weapons on the clone and backed onto the walkway while laying down a withering hail of gunfire.
The teen felt the impact of a trio of bullets deforming against his torso armor, which had likely prevented what would have been a fatal injury. Rolling with the impacts, he put the door frame and wall between him and his assailant as a temporary shield. He needed to end this, the quicker the better as the robot assassin duplicate seemed to becoming more unhinged as time went on. Pulling a few items from his combat harness, he concentrated and had created the weapon that he estimated had the best chance of disabling one of these robots. At its core it was basically a glorified knife that funneled an electromagnetic pulse through the blade, hopefully overloading the internal workings of anything relying on advanced technology while leaving it mostly salvageable. Now all he needed was a distraction to close the distance, not to get shot as he did so, and coupled with a hopefully disabling strike. Not to mention avoiding triggering the android duplicates plasma fail-safe device in close quarters which would likely cause him to be flash-cooked in his own armor.
Apparently the civilians from earlier had not been able to convince the front desk, as fire alarms started blaring throughout the structure followed by the beginnings of a panicked evacuation of the casino. Well, that is convenient. John thought as he leaned around the door frame and threw the EMP spike at the assassin android. It was a solid hit even though the duplicate did its best to dodge the attack, resulting in the weapon being buried in the fake Orions' shoulder instead of its chest. The assassins next shots went wide as Myrmidon followed up with a charging tackle that knocked the both of them prone on the narrow metal catwalk.
The jolt of the tackle knocked one of the duplicates pistols free, causing it to skitter across and off the catwalk followed by a barely audible splash due to the nearly overpowering screeching of the fire alarms. Something then triggered in the impostor robot and it began to fight back even more, trying to cave in the Claremonters’ head via heavy blows wit the butt of his heavy pistol utilizing a savage strength that did not match the real Orions'. Fighting against the nausea from the ongoing attempt at concussing him, Myrmidon grabbed the embedded EMP spike by the handle and used his body-weight to roll the android off the catwalk while activating the device.
The android spasmed and went limp, followed by the heavy smell of ozone and a light smoke wafting from its orifices as it tumbled of the catwalk. His hope was that the immersion in the aquarium below would prevent the plasma scuttling charge, after which he was going to lie on this catwalk until the light dazed feeling from the pistol whipping passed. He was not expecting the inhuman grip to not release and consequently seconds later he had followed the android over the side and into the aquarium. Today is not my day when dealing with water, he noted as the weight of the robot dragged him below the surface and deeper into the aquarium.
Five minutes later, a dripping and very irritated Myrmidon was thanking the hotel divers for pulling him and the waterlogged android out to take back to Freedom Hall, followed by an apology for his reactive punching of one of the aquariums numerous sharks when it got nosy. For the most part the android was intact, and he hoped that the immersion had not ruined the internal workings. He had enough time to bandage his minor injuries and take some painkillers while they fished out the robot, so that was a positive. Afterwards, Myrmidon made sure that the police had recovered the weapons that the Orion robot had before dragging his catch of the day to Freedom Hall for further analysis.
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I would have coup-de-graced, but he isn't helpless.
All-Out Power Attack, +5 DC -5 AC. DC 25 Toughness Save. Myr's Armor Class is +9.
1d20+12=18. If that doesn't hit I'll use an HP to re-roll.
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Myrmidon leaned over the fallen commandant. "You have stood on the shoulders of giants and thought yourself tall, only to learn otherwise when you strode blindly forward and learned the consequences of your hubris. Auf Wiedersehen, brother." The blaster pistols' report was surprisingly loud but he did not flinch, as his deadly intentions were focused on sending the insane sorcerer on his way to Valhalla.
"As I suspected. They have used the missing people for human experimentation and they are and will be no longer the people they once were." He did not face Blodeuwedd as he said that, nodding at the sound of the oncoming troops. "Next objective: destroy this facility."
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For those who speak Russian, Myrmidon statement was: "Even if it seems my assistance is unwelcome in the matter."
Scratch Team (IC)
in City Center
Posted
Myrmidon nodded at Comrade Frost after the man had readily dispatched their supposed foe. << Good. >> He said turning his attention back to the tubes, dismissing his weapon while Voltage worked on freeing the ones trapped inside. Moving to the nearest occupied one he was chagrined to note it contained the real version of an opponent he had eliminated earlier that day: Orion.
He loudly cleared his throat, intent on getting the others attention. << There are other familiar faces here besides our allies. How should be go about policing them when we free them from their enclosures? >> Myrmidon said, gesturing at the comatose master assassin. << They are not guilty of the crimes their duplicates committed, but they are still known criminals. >> At that, the clone hero extracted a few sets of plasticuffs restraints from his vest but not nearly enough to go around.