Thaumonuclear

I'd like to include Atomic Bob, who's 10, so 10-ish

Now I just need to track down some stats for a mummy... And some players

I was thinking for Halloween there should be a thread with some classic monsters causing trouble in Freedom. Maybe a mummy on the loose in a museum (progress to Night at the Museum mayhem?) Or maybe just zombies and werewolves rampaging in the street. I have a few ideas about what's behind the monsters, but I have a question about running a thread. And the NPCs in the character bank, do any villains I use need to get that sort of approval? Or is that just for recurring NPCs? Are non-named example stats in the book (archetypes and "supporting characters") fair game?

"Thanks," says Bob, taking the card, "My only card has my day job on it, so I've got nothing to trade. I'm sure I'll have a chance to look you up some time, though. Great to say I know a member of the Freedom League. May take you up on your scientist friends some time, too. It would be good to get my hands on those toys again, don't have room for a particle accelerator in my apartment." He floats up into the air again, "I guess I should see to the precinct, make sure those thugs get locked up properly. Thanks for helping clean up, Fleur." He puts his hands on his hips, thrusts out his chest and laughingly says, "Crime doesn't stand a chance near Atomic Bob!"

Bob shakes his head, "You've had x-rays before? Granted this is considerably more powerful than those, but with only a few exposures it's safe. It took some work, but I got the department to fund a few Geiger counters, which I borrowed over the weekend. So I have a good idea of what I'm dealing with. Don't worry, just standing here I'm not giving off any radiation." He cocks an ear and closes his eyes for a moment. "Any more than you are, that is." He nods at the idea of silk plants, "Silk might be the way to go. I'm sure it would confuse the cats, though."

Bob's ready to Fastball Special Jubatus through a portal.

Atomic Bob Radiance at Dusk answered the HellQ

"Well I had a little practice before I started on my own." Bob admits, "professional trainers of a sort. Though most of that was just physical training. We had a bit of a falling out, though. I spent time experimenting with my other powers on my own." He conjures up a circle of radiation around himself again. "The light's just a side effect. I'm focusing an emission of radiation. It's exciting the energy levels in some of the atoms in the air. When those energy levels drop back down, that's the light you're seeing. For the muggers, it interfered with the functioning of their muscles, their legs collapsed right out from under them." Bob shrugs, "If that hadn't worked, I just would have had to punch them." The muscles under Bob's costume flex indicating those punches would probably be quite effective." "I wish I had a green thumb like you," he laughs, "All the flowers in my apartment keep dying. And I don't think I can blame it on my experiments."

"I guess the police must be used to criminals arriving by flower?" Bob asks. He settles back on the ground. "I guess it was a few weeks ago that a burglar broke into my apartment. Didn't end well for him. It was last week that I first put the costume on and went out on the street. Just this sort of crook, though. Nothing like you see on the news. Or I suppose you see it first hand." Bob takes the time to readjust his costume and his hair. "Botany was never my strong point, but I don't think I've seen these varieties of flower before. Very lovely". He smiles at Fleur, opens his mouth to speak again, then shakes his head. No, not going to embarrass myself by babbling at the first hero I meet.

Bob leaped to the air in surprise as the plants came to life around him. "Didn't expect that!", he says. Then he flies up to hover in front of Fleur. "They call me Atomic Bob, a bit of an accident but I like it. I haven't been wearing this suit for that long." He gestures to his green bodysuit and black leather gloves and boots. His eyes glow green behind his goggles. "But it seemed I need to do something with these powers to help people. A popular activity in this city. Though I'm not sure how I feel about being shot at." He glances down at the gun at his feet.

Atomic Bob took a moment to concentrate, pulling in some Cosmic Rays and redirecting it. A band of faint sparkling light appeared around the muggers. The radiation sapped their strength and unable to even stand, they collapsed to the ground. Bob handed the purse back to the lady, then walked over to examine his handiwork. "I don't think these men will be causing any more trouble for a while."

It had been a rough day at work for Bob Rutherford. Monday was the first big test of the quarter and he'd had non-stop questions from his students as he went through a final review of the material. He was worried about several of them; they would really need to study hard if they wanted to pass. But, he guessed, it was satisfying knowing they cared enough about the subject to be asking questions at all. There had been times his review sessions met with utter silence and blank stares. With classes over on a Friday evening and the football team away this week, why not have a jog in the park? After changing to a track-suit in the Men's Room he drove the few blocks to Liberty Park, grabbed the backpack holding his costume and went for a run. It was early evening, when he noticed trouble. He was coming down a footpath near the Botanical Gardens when he saw a commotion just off the main path. An old lady with a small dog (snarling and snapping) was being accosted by two men in dark clothes wearing masks. One already had her purse and the woman was struggling to take off her rings at gunpoint. Bob swore to himself, "This sort of thing has no place in a beautiful park like this." Changing into his green costume and dramatically sliding his goggles over his eyes Atomic Bob flew in to action, placing himself between the muggers and the woman. "Two armed men to mug one woman? I don't like those odds. I think adding Atomic Bob will make them... beta?" Startled by his sudden appearance, one of the muggers fired a shot at Bob, missing wildly. But they quickly came to their senses and did the smart thing, running full speed down the road, dropping the purse in the process.

Introduction Who are you? Sum yourself up in one sentence. A scientist transformed by a reactor accident into a physical powerhouse and radiation controller. Do you have any nicknames, street names, titles, or nom de plume? In plainclothes, I go by the name Robert Rutherford. What is your full birth name? Robert Jeffrey Davis Where do you live? In Lantern Hill. A reasonably priced apartment that the landlord strongly stressed (unprompted) was free of ghosts. How old are you? What year were you born (if applicable)? 30 years old, born back in 82. I was one of the youngest scientists on the project when the accident happened. Physical Traits What is your gender? If not applicable, please explain. Male How would you describe your heritage? English/French/German. The Davis family came over from England a few generations ago and joined the melting pot. My mother was a chemist who came over from France to work here. How tall are you? These days I'm pretty tall (6'2"), but wasn't always so. What is your body type? Almost suspiciously well muscled for a science teacher. Do you have any particular weaknesses, such as allergies or physical disabilities? My mild allergies cleared up with the accident. How do you carry yourself? Are you graceful, or heavy on your feet? Can you be stealthy, do you walk with confidence? I'm a little big to be skulking around. In my secret identity, I try not to emphasize my size, but as Atomic Bob I enjoy strutting and making a big impression. Describe your skin, eye, and hair color. I don't tan anymore, so I'm a bit pasty. I have blue eyes and dark brown hair. How do you wear your hair, if applicable? Do you have facial hair? I keep clean shaven when possible, and wear my hair cut short. Do you consider yourself attractive? Do others? I feel my proportions are a little exaggerated, but I've noticed appreciable looks from some of my female coworkers. Do you have any scars, tattoos, piercings, or birthmarks? Nothing of note. Do you resemble anyone famous? Not that I've noticed. Do you have a dominant hand? Right-handed What kind of clothing do you wear? I wear suits for work. At home I prefer jeans and polos. Do you wear makeup? No What is your vocal range? Is your voice distinctive in some way? I sing bass, just not very well. 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? Nothing I know of. History Where do you come from? Queens, NY Have you made any major moves, or do you live in your hometown? I attended Princeton and MIT before moving to Virginia to work on a secret military project. When that ended, I took up residence in Freedom City. Do you feel loyal to your country of citizenship? Do you consider yourself patriotic? How do you feel about the government of your country? I love my country, and want to see it do better and improve/maintain respect in the world. Due to some disagreements with the military, I'm rather distrustful of them and the federal government. How do you feel about the place you come from? I miss New York and wish I could visit it again. Where is your home town? What was/is it like? New York City can be rough on the edges, but I grew up mostly in a nice neighborhood. Growing up, were most of the people you knew similar to you, or were you somehow a minority? How did that affect you? It's tough being the "smart kid" and I wasn't particularly athletic back then. It left my a bit shy perhaps, and intolerant of bullies. Is there something you've always been really good at or really bad at? How has that affected your life? Science just worked for me. While my classmates would struggle with the basic concepts, I was reading ahead to the end of the book and staying after class to ask my teachers more advanced questions. So of course, I did really well in school and that propelled me along professionally until it landed me in the middle of the accident. Were there any traumatic experiences in your early years (death of a family member, abandonment, orphaned at an early age)? My parents died in a car crash while I was at college. It was rough on me and my sister, of course, but we pulled through. Brought us a lot closer. Briefly describe a defining moment in your childhood and how it influenced your life. Mom took me to the lab one day when I was 13. She ended up too busy to pay much attention to me, but I started talking to an intern. He was fascinated by how well I understood what was going on at the lab, and I was just ecstatic to have someone closer to my age who understood things as well as I did. It was really encouraging, I realized that if I stuck it out, some day I'd find peers I could relate with. What stupid things did you do when you were younger? I had a chemistry set for my birthday when I was 8. Long story short, I spent summer vacation without eyebrows and constantly smelled sulfur everywhere I went. Where did you go to school? How much school did you have, and did you enjoy it? I got my BS at Princeton and then did my graduate work at MIT. PhD in nuclear physics. It was one of the greatest periods of my life. Do you have any mementos of your childhood? What are they, and why did you keep them? If you have none, why not? After the accident I wasn't able to go home again, so I wasn't able to keep any mementos. When did you decide to become a hero? Why? Did anyone influence you one way or another in the decision? A few months ago, someone broke into my apartment. I subdued them easy enough, and I'm surprised that I wasn't scared at all, it was a bit of a thrill. Then I thought about Centurion and Daedalus and the Freedom League and decided it would really feel good to be like them and help defend the city. Is the reason you give people for becoming a hero different than your real reason? If so, why? I try not to mention loving the thrill. It just seems like a selfish reason to be a hero. Do you have any deep, dark secrets in the past that may come back to haunt you? Dr. Robert Davis supposedly died after an attack by Hiroshima Shadow on his experimental reactor. In reality, I revived at my own funeral and was taken by the military for testing. They wanted to turn me into a super-soldier. I didn't want that, so I escaped and now I'm Bob Rutherford. Do you represent yourself as being different from who you really are? Why? If I used my real name, I'm sure I'd be tracked down pretty quickly. I don't even feel safe getting involved in cutting edge science any more. 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'd have to go on the run again, find a new life and identity. I like to think I wouldn't do anything illegal to protect that secret, but I might let a villain barter it for his freedom. Do you have any sort of criminal record? If so, is it public knowledge? No Family What are your biological parents' names? Stephen and Annabelle Davis Were you raised by them? If not, please explain and describe who raised you. Yes What was their standing in the community? What did/do they do for a living? They were both respected scientists in their fields. Where are your parents now? Unfortunately they both died when I was 20. Did your family stay in one area or move around a lot? We stayed in the same house until I moved out. How did you get along with their parents? How do you get along with them now (if applicable). We got along well. They really pushed me to study and learn and I appreciated having someone who respected learning. How do your parents view you now, or how would they? I think they'd be proud. Do you have any siblings? If so how many and what are their names? Describe your relationship with them. My younger sister Jean was more outgoing than I was. She teased me a lot for being a nerd. But after our parents died we really got close, I helped her finish school and just keep going through the pain. I've had to let her think I'm dead, though. What was your birth order in the family? I'm four years older than Jean. Where are your siblings now (if applicable)? Do they have families of their own? What do they do? Jean's living in Boston, writing for the Boston Globe. A little cyber-stalking shows me she's living with her fiancé. They haven't set the date yet, but I'm trying to figure out how I can attend without letting my secret slip. Do you stay in touch with them or have you become estranged? She thinks I'm dead, so there's not much to say. Do you love or hate one member of the family in particular? Jean's all i have. Is any member of the family special to you in any way (perhaps, as a confidant, mentor, or arch-rival)? No. Are there any black (or white) sheep in the family (including you)? If so, please explain. Jean never had much love for math of science, which made her stick out a bit. We love her, though. Do you have a notorious or celebrated ancestor? If so, please explain, including how it has affected your life. Not that I know of. Do you have a partner and children currently? If so, please describe them. Single and childless. 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? It would be nice to have a family, but they'd be liabilities too. I plan to just let things happen. What type of person would be your ideal mate? I need someone smart and educated I can talk to, but I think I want someone much more outgoing than I am to help push me along. Relationships Do you have any close friends? If so, please describe them, and how you came to be close to them. I sometimes hang out with the other teacher form work but apart from Joel Hanson, we aren't particularly close yet. Do you have a best friend? If so, how did they become your best friend? How close are you to your best friend? I guess Joel Hanson, the band director at Edison. I've never been that musically talented, so I'm really impressed hearing the music Joel and the kids make. He's tagged me several times to help out with band trips and I've arranged for them to do some concerts for my church. Eat lunch with him almost every day and go out for drinks sometimes. He's noticed when I've come to work with bruises I didn't cover up well enough. He may be suspicious. If you were to go missing, who would worry about you? I guess Joel and my co-workers and students would be a little worried. Weird things happen in this town, though, so they'd probably get over it. Have you lost any loves? If so, how did it happen, and what did you do? A few girlfriends in college. Standard fare, in the end I didn't pay enough attention to them and they lost interest. Do you have any bitter enemies? If so, please describe them and their history with you. I'm angry at Hiroshima Shadow for setting off the accident that destroyed my old life. I was working on an experimental reactor when he attacked. He didn't want the US to have even better nuclear submarines. I "died" shortly afterward. I don't think I have what it takes to challenge him, though, and I doubt he knows I exist. If you have enemies, how do you think they might attempt to work against you in the future? I don't expect he'll come looking for me, so that's a plus. What is the worst thing someone has done to you? Does killing me count? Where do your loyalties lie? In what order? The People of Freedom City, that sounds cheesy. My students, my job. Who or what do you trust the most? Why? Sometimes you just have to trust in yourself, can't say I've ever let me down. Who or what do you despise? Why? Bullies, people using their power (of any kind) to push people around, take from them. What qualities do you admire most in other people? Are these qualities you possess? Intelligence and education, of course. But I love people who can speak and inspire others to greatness. I've got the education. The speech, not so much. What qualities do you hate most in other people? Do you have any of those qualities? The tendency of those with gifts, wealth, power, intelligence to look down on those without. I'm not proud, but I have at times condescended to my less intelligent classmates. Do you have a secret identity? If so, who knows it? Do you hide it from people who are close to you? Why? No one knows about Robert Davis. I haven't told anyone that Atomic Bob is Bob Rutherford, I don't want too much scrutiny on that alias. Do you work well on teams and in groups? Are you a leader or a follower? I can take orders, but I'm not particularly familiar with team tactics. 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'm still officially solo and keeping my secrets to myself until I find someone I can trust. Are you a member of any church, fraternal organization, club, committee, political party, or other group? How much time do you spend on that? I sporadically attend services at St. Stephen's and help out at the church when they need a hand maybe once every other month or so. Personality & Beliefs Who are your heroes? Enrico Fermi, Daedalus Did you ever become disillusioned with former heroes or idols? If so, why and what were the circumstances? They've lived up to my expectation. Do you like being a hero? If so, what is the most rewarding part? If not, what makes you keep doing it? I love it. So rewarding knowing that you're helping people. That and the adrenaline. Is there anything that would make you give up hero work, or even switch sides? I'd still rather be working in the lab. If I was able to safely do that, I might cut down on or even quit the hero job. What are your short term goals (what would you like to be doing within a year)? I want to find a group of heroes I can work well with. Strength in numbers and all. What are your long term goals (what would you like to be doing twenty years from now)? In 20 years, I'd like to have made some progress professionally. Maybe get another degree as Bob Rutherford and do some low-key research. What is your greatest fear? Why? What do you do when something triggers this fear? Losing my mind. I've always thought of that as my greatest asset, the thought of it slipping away... What can you do? Fight it, read more, teach more, write things down for another generation. Is there anything you would give you life for? I don't mind helping people, but I'm not sure I'd be willing to make that trade in the end. 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? It's tough to get along without it. I'd take more, no question, but if you're not going to spend it, share it, i don't see what good it does you. Money doesn't mark success, it helps enable it. How do you generally treat others? I try to be nice. Help them out if they need it. Listen or talk if that's what they need. Are you a trusting person? Has your trust ever been abused? I try not to be too suspicious. I trusted the military to be a fair employer. They failed on that account. Are you introverted (shy and withdrawn) or extroverted (outgoing)? Do you have a lot of self-confidence? Rather introverted, trying to change that. How do you act around attractive, available members of your preferred sex? I get a bit more introverted around women. What are your most annoying habits? I tend to accidentally start rambling about complex scientific topics. Do you feel contempt for any general category of people? Who are they, and why? Did I mention bullies? 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? Give me a good New York style pizza, or a nice thick pork chop. Food is an end unto itself, if you're not going to enjoy it, why bother? What is your favorite drink (alcoholic or otherwise)? I drank a lot of Sam Adams at MIT, I try not to overdue it. What is your favorite treat (dessert)? Cannoli from Dino's on the corner where I grow up. Are there any specific foodstuffs that you find disgusting or refuse to eat? Cabbage. I don't know how that qualifies as food. What is your favorite color? Are there any colors you dislike? I prefer a dark blue. Nothing really to dislike. What sort of music do you like? Is there any that you hate? I grew up with the Beatles and Zeppelin on the radio, I keep them on my iPod. All music has its place, though. If you have a favorite scent, what is it? Do men have favorite scents? Do you have a favorite animal? I've been accused of being a crazy cat lady. What is your most treasured possession? Why? Last year, some of my students gave me one of those Newton's Cradle desk toys. It's not much, you know? But it's really nice to know when they appreciate you. Or I guess my cats is they count as possessions. Do you enjoy "roughing it", or do you prefer your creature comforts? I'll take the comforts I can get. Is there a job or a task you would absolutely refuse to do? Tough to say never, can't think of anything. Do you consider yourself a spiritual person? If so, how do your beliefs affect your life?How important is it to you? I go to church occasionally and I guess I believe. I don't really think about it much. Was your faith influenced or molded by anyone special? No 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? Once or twice a month, maybe. I know a few of the regulars at St. Stephen's and they're quick to ask for help when something physical needs to be done. They're mostly trying to help people, so I help them. I can't say every piece of doctrine makes sense to me. Could you kill? Have you killed? I've never killed anyone. If I need to, to save innocents? It would be a tough choice, but I think I'd value innocents over a villain. Definately a last resort, though. What circumstances led to you forming that conviction, or taking that action? It just seems logical. If I had to choose between a villain's life and an innocent's, or many innocents', I'm going to save the people who deserve it. Are there circumstances under which you believe it is permissible to kill? What are they? Yes, if it's really the only way to stop someone who is clearly evil, and there are innocent lives at stake. 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? Anger, sadness. I'd try to stop them and bring them in if I could. If the friend was the killer, that would be worse. I'd feel betrayed, but still have to bring them in. How would you react if something important was stolen from you? If I knew who it was, I'd see about taking it back. How would you react to public humiliation? Not well, I'd probably want to disappear. How would you react if a good friend or relative were purposely or accidentally killed? Has it happened to you? I've dealt with death before, it's not fun, but you've got to keep living your life. If it was intentional, I'm sure I'd hit the streets to bring them to justice. What do you consider to be the worst crime someone could commit and why? The worst of the bad? Mass murder, I guess. Just like murder but more. If your life were to end in 24 hours, what five things would you do in those remaining hours? Talk to Jean Visit my parent's graves Find a home for my cats Have a drink on a mountain peak, Everest maybe Try to take down Hiroshima Shadow Career & Training Do you have any special training in your hero skills? If so, where and how did you get it? When the military were trying to turn me into a weapon, they started by teaching me a few basic punches. Other than that, I've sort of learned on my own. Who taught you the most about your heroing abilities? What was your relationship with that person? You could say I'm not on speaking terms with the military. Do you have any particularly unusual skills? How did you acquire them? Not really Do you do something besides hero work for a living? Have you ever done anything else, or do you plan to? I teach physics at Thomas Edison High in North End. I used to do research on nuclear reactors. What is your preferred combat style? Fists first. If that doesn't work, maybe irradiation will. Have you ever received any awards or honours? Not beyond the standard academic ones. What skill areas would you like most to improve in? Is there anything you can't do that you wish desperately you could? I'd like to be more inspirational. 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? I try to learn. I know I have my own gifts, so can't begrudge other people theirs. Lifestyle & Hobbies What is a normal day for you? How do you feel when something interrupts this routine? Go to work, feed the cats, a bit of a jog, read some magazines, watch Conan. I like to be adaptable, though. Changes in routine are usually a good thing. Do you have any hobbies, or interests outside hero work? What are they, and where did you pick them up? I still try to keep up on the latest science. What do you do for fun? Jog, watch Comets play Do you have a costume? What does it look like? It's a basic green bodysuit with yellow highlights. Black boots and gloves and goggles. Some radiation symbols for accent. How do you normally dress when not in costume? I wear suits for work. At home I prefer jeans and polos. What do you wear to bed most nights? I wear pajama pants and t-shirts. I've got a set of Freedom League pants too, Daedalus, Captain Thunder, Johnny Rocket, the whole bunch. Do you wear any special jewelry? What is it, and what does it look like? No Do you have a special place where you keep your valuables? No real valuables. Small safe for my important documents. What's your preferred means of local travel? How about long distance? I've got my old Honda Civic for local. Long distance, I fly myself (assuming no one is expecting to pick me up at an airport). Miscellaneous Have you ever made a will, or tried to make arrangements for your death? What provisions did you make? Not much in the way of assets. I made arrangements with a lawyer to have a letter delivered to my sister if I die. If your features were to be destroyed beyond recognition, is there any other way of identifying your body? No What would you like to be remembered for after your death? That I was a great teacher passing a thirst for science on to the next generation. That I was ready to stand and fight for my fellow man. Do you believe you pose a threat to the public? Why or why not? No. My powers do emit radiation, but not enough to be dangerous outside of direct exposure, and I've never lost control of them. What do you perceive as your greatest strength? My intelligence. What do you perceive as your greatest weakness? Confidence as a speaker. 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... Remember that there is strength in numbers. Your abilities are impressive, but you'll find you need to rely on others more than you think. Seek out those friends and allies. Keep them close.

Atomic Bob needs some work. How about some Joust? Flying Ostriches and lances. Just no Burgertime... Or are we actually smashing up bank vaults while we think we're in the game....

[floatr][/floatr] Index Active Threads Twilight At the Museum September 20 North End It would appear Freedom City gave birth to yet another costumed hero last night as a man in a green suit and glowing goggles halted a break-in at a warehouse alongside Astro Labs. After delivering the burglars to the custody of the Freedom City Police Department he was questioned briefly by Sergeant Ted Molloy. Sgt. Molloy says he seemed a bit flustered by the attention, but gave his name as Atomic Bob and asserted he had noticed the suspicious activity on his way home from work and decided to investigate. There have been no reported witnesses to him in action and the burglars remain behind bars advised by their lawyer not to speak of the incident. Astro Labs has no comment at this time about either Atomic Bob or the attempted break in. While Freedom City has no shortage of heroes it is always reassuring seeing our brave citizens take a stand to keep our city a safe place to live.

Ok, here's another try. Dropped Healing to 1, and dropped profession. With those points increased flight, added feats and saves . Switched the area drain to shapable (area effects get so BIG in 2e...) and added Slow Fade to save headaches. How about he hears radiation, like a Geiger counter.

It's invisible to the unaided eye. But not to Atomic Bob's eye! I wouldn't want to pay points to detect only human-visible radiation...

Thanks everyone for all the input, I hope I'm not taking too much of anyone's time. My previous experience with M&M is 3rd edition, and I was GMing so making efficient point-builds wasn't important. I still find the sense rule confusing. Detect says it is by default not ranged, which implies to me it doesn't pick up all the qualities of its sense type. But Fox says it would be pick up Acute from Tactile. I guess Visual makes most sense then. I assume it wouldn't pick up Accurate unless I spent points there?

Ok, thanks. Replaced that extra rank of senses with a point-blank area damage for the array.

Thanks for the input. The idea was more that he took power from the radiation than that he manipulated it. But on more thought I like the budding radiation controller idea better. Replaced the arrays entirely and the undercapped powers. Switched more of the strength to enhanced strength and put it in the array. Had an extra point to put in the interpose feat. I think I like the reaction healing idea better than trying to make powers that only turn on around radiation (hard to do a character that gets stronger in rare circumstances).

Thaumonuclear: [floatr][/floatr] Atomic Bob: Power Level: 10 (150/154p) Trade-Offs: -2 Attack / +2 Damage, -2 Defense / +2 Toughness Unspent Power Points: 4 Progress To Bronze Status: 4/30 In Brief: A scientist imbued with radiation. He has become strong and tough with abilities to bend radiation to his will. Alternate Identity: Bob Rutherford (alias), Robert Davis Identity: Secret Birthplace: New York, NY Occupation: High School Physics teacher, formerly Nuclear Physicist Affiliations: Family: Jean Davis (sister) Description: Age: 30 (DoB: June 5, 1982) Apparent Age: 30 Gender: Male Ethnicity: Caucasian Height: 6' 2" Weight: 280 lbs Eyes: Blue Hair: Dark Brown Bob Rutherford is a tall, powerfully built man in his 30s, with short-cut brown hair and steel-blue eyes. He wears a variety of suits at his job as at a Freedom City public high school, but in his free time prefers casual jeans and polo shirts, or a track suit. As Atomic Bob, Bob seems to become even more muscular. His full costume consists of a full-length green body suit with yellow radiation symbols on his shoulders, black rubber goggles that make his eyes appear to glow green and black boots and gloves also displaying the radiation symbol. Power Descriptions: Atomic Bob can draw in the background radiation around him and bulk himself up considerably. He can then launch burst of yellowish radioactive energy that spreads out and saps the strength of his enemies, or spread a cloud of radioactive gas around himself to hurt them. If he is targeting with radioactive attacks he can turn the energy around to recover from his own injuries, accompanies by a flash of yellow energy. History: Robert Davis was a brilliant young nuclear physicist working with the US military on a new generation of reactor for its nuclear submarines. During one of the project's early tests the reactor was attacked by Hiroshima Shadow, determined to end further nuclear research in America. Between leaks from the damaged reactor and the effects of Shadow's powers, Robert took what appeared to be a lethal dose of radiation, and he appeared to die in a hospital a week later. To his surpise he awoke at his own funeral, and appeared to be fully recovered. The US military quickly covered up the whole incident and shipped Davis off to be studied. Over the following weeks, Davis learned that the radiation had changed him extensively. As well as quickly healing the radiation damage, he found himself bulking up physically and becoming extremely strong and tough. He found he could feel radiation around him, being aware of the cosmic rays striking everything around him and the emissions from medical equipment and even smoke detectors. In addition he found that in the presence of radition sources he bend the power to his will. When the military learned of this, they wasted little time in seeking to weaponize the young scientist. Davis, disenchanted with the military and unwilling to be a living weapon engineered an escape from the facility where he was being studied. He lay low in Freedom City for several years, teaching at a high school under the alias Bob Rutherford, until a burglar broke into his apartment. Bob confronted the burglar and the confrontation became violent, but Bob was able to defend himself and deliver the burglar to the police. He found he quite enjoyed the thrill of the incident and realized he had a gift that could help people. Soon after he designed a costume and began a life of crimefighting. His first interaction with the press went a little poorly, he reflexively identified himself as "Bob" before trying to correct himself. The reported dubbed him "Atomic Bob" and Bob found he rather liked the name so kept it. Personality & Motivation: Bob is a brilliant scientist with a thirst for learning and the loss of the reactor project still depresses him. He is enthusiastic about introducing young people to the worlds of science, but yearns to get back into the forefront of research again. Unfortunately he does not feel he can safely do so without exposing himself. He is affable and friendly with his students and with educated people who he can share his knowledge with, but still somewhat reserved in social settings, particularly around women. Having grown up as a bookworm with little regard for physical activities, Bob was greatly surprised with the rush of excitement he got fighting his first burglar. He rationalizes his heroic career by saying that if he can't improve the world through scientific research he will use his abilities to improve the world by fighting crime, but mostly he loves the thrill of the fight. Powers & Tactics: The atomic exposure gave Atomic Bob great strength and durability and if things turn violent, his first impulse is to wade in with his fists for the direct assault. When that doesn't work, or if trying to avoid direct violence, Bob can use his radiation sickness power to weaken a crowd of enemies and make them easier to handle. This forces him to concentrate and lower his guard, so he often employs this power from the air. Atomic Bob's powers have made him immune to the harmful effects of further radiation, in fact he can absorb the energy to heal his injuries. His powers now allow him to "feel" the radiation around him, even at a distance. Complications: Secret Identity: Atomic Bob's life as Bob Rutherford would probably be complicated if his identity were known. But the more important secret is his other identity, Robert Davis, who is still hunted by the US military. Power Loss: Most of Bob's powers will work just drawing from the background radiation and cosmic rays that exist nearly everywhere in the world. If he is contained in an area with a truly low level of radiation he loses access to all his powers. Day Job: School is held every day, whether there's an outbreak of supervillainy or not. Bob has to carefully manage his sick-days to protect his teaching job. Abilities: 6 + 2 + 10 + 8 + 2 + 0 = 28PP Strength: 34/16 (+12/+3) Dexterity: 12 (+1) Constitution: 34/20 (+12/+5) Intelligence: 18 (+4) Wisdom: 12 (+1) Charisma: 10 (+0) Combat: 16 + 16 = 32PP Initiative: +1 Attack: +8 Melee, +8 Ranged Grapple: +20/+11 (Without enhanced strength) Defense: +8 (+8 Base, +0 Dodge Focus), +4 Flat-Footed Knockback: -6 Saving Throws: 0 + 8 + 9 = 17PP Toughness: +12/+5 (+5 Con, +7 Enhanced Con) Fortitude: +12 (+5 Con/+7 Enhanced Con, +0) Reflex: +9 (+1 Dex, +8) Will: +10 (+1 Wis, +9) Skills: 20R = PP Intimidate 4 (+4) Knowledge(Physical Science) 10 (+14) Knowledge(Technology) 2 (+6) Feats: 5PP All-out Attack Improved Aim Interpose Power Attack Startle Powers: 23 + 14 + 10 + 3 + 10 + 3 = 62P Atomic Power (21PP Array; Feats: Alternate Power 2) [23PP] Base Power: Drain 10 (Strength) (Radiation Sickness; Extras: Area [shapeable, 10 5x5' blocks], Range [Ranged]; Flaws: Action[Full Round]; Feats: Slow Fade){21/21} Alternate Power: Enhanced Strength 18(Atomic Strength; Feats: Improved Pin) (to STR 34/+12) Super Strength 1 (Max lift 5.6 tons) {21/21} Alternate Power: Damage 10 (Radioactive Gas; Extras: Area [50-foot Cloud]; Feats Subtle ) (21/21) Enhanced Constitution 14 (to CON 34/+12) [14pp] Flight 5 (250mph) [10pp] Healing 1 ( Radiation Absorption; Extras: Action [Reaction, Attacked by Radiation Effect]; Flaws Personal; ) [3pp] Immunity 10 (Radiation Effects(Common)) [10pp] Super-Senses 3 (Detect Radiation(Auditory), Ranged, Action[Free]) [3pp] DC Block ATTACK RANGE SAVE EFFECT Unarmed Touch DC27 Toughness (Staged) Damage (Physical) Drain Ranged (10 5x5) DC20 Fortitude (Staged) Drain Strength Rad. Gas Touch (50' radius) DC25 Toughness (Staged) Damage (Energy) Totals: Abilities (28) + Combat (32) + Saving Throws (17) + Skills (5) + Feats (5) + Powers (63) - Drawbacks (0) = 150/154 Power Points

Hello all Freedom City people, I'm Chad, and when I'm not wearing my red super-sorcerer pajamas I work with computers for one of those Wall Street firms that pass around money and somehow make a profit. I've been interested in RPGs since my teens, when I started an obsession with collecting rulesets (even wrote a few bad sets of rules), even though I had trouble finding anyone to play with. Starting with college I did my time with Dungeons and Dragons, continuing to collect rules (including all three editions of M&M). Last year I started GMing my first M&M game and have really enjoyed the system. But, since the demands of real life (mostly my own- wife, kids, new house), have made it hard to commit to playing at the table often enough, here I am seeking other gaming opportunities.

I'm a new member here, and I guess before i embarrass myself before a moderator, I'd embarrass myself here. I was going to make Thaumonuclear my magic blaster from CoH, but decided to go with a simpler concept. I made Atomic Bob so he can just hit stuff, and gave him a few other abilities for flavor. Edit: Fixed my feat miscount that Arichamus pointed out (didn't carry through all my last-minute cost-cutting) Played with the Hero Factory, but it seems somewhat broken. Did some Gimp magic to piece things together. ------------ Edit: Packed this build up in a spoiler to tidy up.