Exaccus

Alex sighed contentedly as he strolled along the forest trail, not as bothered by the Cold as a man of his age should've been; he'd left his long coat open and loose to flap behind him in the breeze as he went. Occasionally he'd spot a landmark or some sign of the old rail-works and loose himself in the memories of ear splitting whistles and Blazing heat same brisk air Blowing through his hair as his engine hurtled along the rails with all the purpose and speed in the world. I miss that feeling, the feeling of knowing who you are, What you're doing and where you're going. he confessed to himself. I miss my trains. Feeling parched and slightly dizzy he begins to make his way towards the nearest picnic area to sit down and drink the bottle of water he'd bought from the visitor center pulling his coat around him and doing up the buttons as he goes.

Haha, seems no matter how long I take doing things I miss something; I'm glad you like the concept, hope I can do it justice. Edits have been made.

Player Name: Exaccus Character Name:Ulysses Power Level: 11 160/164PP Trade Offs: -1 attack/+1 damage And -2 Defense/+2 toughness Unspent Power Points: 4 In Brief A Jovial man whom draws power from the spirit of Industrial progress manifesting in the theme of locomotives; seeks the middle ground between mans progress and natures preservation Alternate Identity Alexander Cross Identity:Secret Birth Place: London England Occupation: Museum of Science and industry Night Guard Affiliations: N/A yet Family: Description Age:83 Apparent Age: 50 Gender: Male Ethnicity: Caucasian Height: 6'3 Weight: 180lbs Eyes:Dark Brown Hair:Graying Black A tall man of a trim Formerly-Athletic build, Alexander has aged gracefully and some would say "well" with only the slight graying of his hair and wrinkling of his forehead and the corners of his mouth to show his true age, though the latter is mostly covered by his prominent mustache. He prefers a snug but comfortable suit, reflected in his choice of costume; a slightly doctored old-style conductors uniform and cap with a engineers neckerchief remade into a cowl to protect his identity Power Description Ulysses will begin billow thin whisps of steam after prolonged Activity. he will produce much more profuse steam when using his obscure effect History Born to a Middle class family in the 1930's Alexander Cross spent his earlier years fascinated with trains and the impressive feats the titanic machines accomplished hauling materials and connecting distant places bringing the Light and hope of civilization to the most distant and wildest Corners of the earth, taking a apprenticeship to a engineer as soon as he was old enough. In retrospect it should have been apparent to him even then for when he first stepped into the engines cab he was Intoxicated, the scalding heat of the furnace, the visceral smell of Blazing carbon and boiling Oils was for all its intensity comfortable, the lurching thunder of the pistons as it pulled away from the station felt more like the confident stride of a giant than the clumsy Juddering and rattling of a mere contraption coming to life. He Spent 30 years of his life; quiet and content in that cab and others like it as he travelled across Europe and when his Railway was closed down he made the move to America, ever eager to ride boldly into the wilderness; to tame the wild places and connect the world, all in the name of progress; following (quite literally) in the tracks of the pioneers who first lay the path till finally at age 60 he was forced to retire; simply not as quick or as sharp minded as he had been he found himself often narrowly avoiding what could've been catastrophic accidents and for all his love of locomotives Alexander cross was not so selfish as to risk the lives of others for his own Happiness. It was in this crucible of frustration and Obsession that awakened His long dormant powers as a totem of Industrial progress and through a subconscious use of his aspect that hurled him nearly 20 years into the future to see what lay ahead for his beloved machines. After a brief period as a night guard for freedom cities museum of science and industry Ulysses found himself shunted into the dimension known as Earth-Victoria along with Synapse a member of the united kingdoms premier super-team, the vanguard; finding himself drawn into the schemes of and eventually, temporarily under the direct thrall of the spirit that empowers him, upon fulfilling the spirits demands in a happy compromise he was returned to earth prime. After sometime had passed he received a formal invitation to return to his home country and join the vanguard which he promptly accepted. Personality & Motivation Alexander; Is a calm friendly presence; slow to anger and quick to forgive; it takes someone truly cruel or wicked to rouse his Ire and fighting spirit; Though he tries not too he often underestimates those who are younger than himself and interferes when he should perhaps not. Due to the nature of his abilities Alexander is now convinced that the way forward is through the advancement of technology and industry and that it is his job as an incarnation of these ideals to strike the correct balance with those whom are nature made manifest to prevent the devastation of the Environment and the stagnation or recession of human culture and industry. Powers & Tactics Alexander is a somewhat two-fisted character and will happily charge in and trade blows and attempt to grapple foes,Though when clearly at a disadvantage he will use his obscure effect and Attempt to regroup Complications Industrial Revolution: Ulysses plays semi-willing host to the spirit of industry, the spirit is amoral and alien and has the power to usurp Ulysses control of himself from simply imposing an imperative (which case i will play the character as taking the fastest and easiest route to its completion.) or assuming direct control (in which case i invite the gm to dictate my actions or if they're uncomfortable with such, picking my targets and destinations for my own actions.) The spirit is not immune to reason but has very different values from a human and is generally uninterested in things outside of its portfolio. Man out of time: Alex was Born and Raised in a By-gone era and whilst he possess a Optimistic and open mind he sometimes finds himself at odds with the modern world in opinion and is slow to adapt. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abilities: 12 + 0 + 8 + 0 + 4 + 4= 28PP Strength:34[22] (+12/+6) Dexterity:10 (+0) Constitution 30[18] (+10/+4) Intelligence:10 (+0) Wisdom:14 (+2) Charisma:14 (+2) Combat: 12 + 12 = 24pp Initiative:+0 Attack: +6 Base / +10 Melee Grapple: +16(base)/+29(w/Locomotive Might power) Defense: +10 (+6 Base +4 dodge focus) +3 flat footed Knockback: -15/-11 without Express line Saving Throws:0 + 5 + 6 = 11PP Toughness:+12 (+10 con +2 protection; Impervious 10) Fortitude:+10 (+10 con) Reflex:+5 (+0 dex +5) Will:+8 (+2 Wis +6) Skills: 40R = 10PP Drive 4: +4 Intimidate 8: +10 Investigation 4: +4 Knowledge (civics) 6:+6 Knowledge (history) 6: +6 Languages 2: +2 (English Native, German and Spanish) Notice 4:+6 Sense Motive 6:+8 Feats:15PP Attack Focus: Melee 4 Dodge Focus 4 Improved Grapple Improved Grab Improved Pin Interpose Move-by-action Startle Takedown Attack Powers: 28+12+18+1+11+2 = 72PP Array 14 ("Pneumatic Might") {28PP} Enhanced STR 12 Linked with Super strength 7 (PF: Super Breath, Countering Punch. Effective STR 64; Heavy Load: 90 tons) (Descriptors: Fire, Water, Ideas) {28P} Enhanced Constitution 12 ("Endurance of an Iron horse" Descriptors: Ideas, Fire, Water, Metal.) {12PP} Express Line (Descriptors: Fire, Water, Ideas) {18PP}'] Immovable 4 ( Resist movement +16, Resist Knockback +4 Extras: Unstoppable) [8PP] Speed 4 (100 MPH, 880ft a round) [4PP] Super movement 3 (wall crawling 2 [Full speed] Sure Footed 1 (25% penalty Reduction) [6pp] Immunity 1 ("A Timeless classic",Descriptor:Ideas, Fire, Water: Immunity to ageing) {1PP} Impervious Toughness 11 ("Immense Durability" Descriptors: Ideas, Metal) {11PP} Protection 2 ("Ironsides" Descriptors: Metal, Ideas) [2PP] DC Block ATTACK RANGE SAVE EFFECT Unarmed Touch DC27 Damage (Physical) Obscure 100ft DC20 Obscure (visual Senses) Totals: Abilities (28) + Combat (24) + Saving Throws (11) + Skills (10) + Feats (15) + Powers (72) - Drawbacks (0) = 160/164 Power Points

Incorporated some of your wonderful suggestions after consideration And as for the pilot i must admit I simply goofed on what it covered. As for complications Im Working on a Nemesis though im torn between something of a nihilstic pesimist diesel machine aspect whom is pushing for planet wide version of easter island and a more political opponent whos simply greedy and more prone to making day to day life hard through slander and political corruption like a cross of the greedler and J. Jonah Jameson. hoping to use either to give him stimulus to grow as a person, pick up a few skills related to reasoning things out for himself, then the getting it across, then the getting weight behind it from connections and allies as he goes.

Happy Birthday ImpliedSpider!

Apex? as it has some negative connotations with predators it might fit with his complication and it fits into the adapt, evolve, survival of the fittest/he who fits best to the situation at hand shape shifters come hand in hand with (at least in my experience)

Player Name: Exaccus Character Name:Ulysses Power Level: 10 150/150PP Trade Offs: -2 attack/+2 damage And -2 Defense/+2 toughness Unspent Power Points:0 Progress To Bronze Status: 0/30 In Brief A Jovial man whom draws power from the spirit of Industrial progress manifesting in the theme of locomotives; seeks the middle ground between mans progress and natures preservation Alternate Identity Alexander Cross Identity:Secret Birth Place: London England Occupation: Museum of Science and industry Night Guard Affiliations: N/A yet Family: Description Age:83 Apparent Age: 50 Gender: Male Ethnicity: Caucasian Height: 6'3 Weight: 180lbs Eyes:Dark Brown Hair:Graying Black A tall man of a trim Formerly-Athletic build, Alexander has aged gracefully and some would say "well" with only the slight graying of his hair and wrinkling of his forehead and the corners of his mouth to show his true age, though the latter is mostly covered by his prominent mustache. He prefers a snug but comfortable suit, reflected in his choice of costume; a slightly doctored old-style conductors uniform and cap with a engineers neckerchief remade into a cowl to protect his identity Power Description Ulysses will begin billow thin whisps of steam after prolonged Activity. he will produce much more profuse steam when using his obscure effect History Born to a Middle class family in the 1930's Alexander Cross spent his earlier years fascinated with trains and the impressive feats the titanic machines accomplished hauling materials and connecting distant places bringing the Light and hope of civilization to the most distant and wildest Corners of the earth, taking a apprenticeship to a engineer as soon as he was old enough. In retrospect it should have been apparent to him even then for when he first stepped into the engines cab he was Intoxicated, the scalding heat of the furnace, the visceral smell of Blazing carbon and boiling Oils was for all its intensity comfortable, the lurching thunder of the pistons as it pulled away from the station felt more like the confident stride of a giant than the clumsy Juddering and rattling of a mere contraption coming to life. He Spent 30 years of his life; quiet and content in that cab and others like it as he traveled across Europe and when his Railway was closed down he made the move to America, ever eager to ride boldly into the wilderness; to tame the wild places and connect the world, all in the name of progress; following (quite litteraly) in the tracks of the pioneers who first lay the path till finally at age 60 he was forced to retire; simply not as quick or as sharp minded as he had been he found himself often narrowly avoiding what could've been catastrophic accidents and for all his love of locomotives Alexander cross was not so selfish as to risk the lives of others for his own Happiness. It was in this crucible of frustration and Obsession that awakened His long dormant powers as a totem of Industrial progress and through a subconscious use of his aspect that hurled him nearly 20 years into the future to see what lay ahead for his beloved machines. Personality & Motivation Alexander; Is a calm friendly presence; slow to anger and quick to forgive; it takes someone truly cruel or wicked to rouse his Ire and fighting spirit; Though he tries not too he often underestimates those who are younger than himself and interferes when he should perhaps not. Due to the nature of his abilities Alexander is now convinced that the way forward is through the advancement of technology and industry and that it is his job as an incarnation of these ideals to strike the correct balance with those whom are nature made manifest to prevent the devastation of the Environment and the stagnation or recession of human culture and industry. Powers & Tactics Alexander is a somewhat two-fisted character and will happily charge in and trade blows and attempt to grapple foes,Though when clearly at a disadvantage he will use his obscure effect and Attempt to regroup Complications Polydipsia: Inspite of his vastly increased fortitude (or perhaps due to the nature of it) Ulysses finds himself saddled with a vast thirst that can lead to him becoming distracted and disorientated, this can be brought on by hot enviroments and descriptors (such as his own obscure effect as it is a cloud of steam) As well as prolonged physical exertion Man out of time: Alex was Born and Raised in a By-gone era and whilst he posseses a Optimistic and open mind he sometimes finds himself at odds with the modern world in opinion and is slow to adapt. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Abilities: 12 + 0 + 8 + 0 + 4 + 4= 28PP Strength:34[22] (+12/+6) Dexterity:10 (+0) Constitution 30[18] (+10/+4) Intelligence:10 (+0) Wisdom:14 (+2) Charisma:14 (+2) Combat: 12 + 12 = 28pp Initiative:+0 Attack: +6 Base / +8 Melee Grapple: +14(base)/+28(w/Locomotive Might power) Defense: +8 (+6 Base +2 dodge focus) +3 flat footed Knockback: -15/-11 without Express line Saving Throws:0 + 5 + 4 = 9PP Toughness:+12 (+10 con +2 protection; Impervious 10) Fortitude:+10 (+10 con) Reflex:+5 (+0 dex +5) Will:+6 (+2 Wis +4) Skills: 40R = 10PP Drive 4: +4 Intimidate 8: +10 Investigation 4: +4 Knowledge (civics) 6:+6 Knowledge (history) 6: +6 Languages 2: +2 (English Native, German and Spanish) Notice 4:+6 Sense Motive 6:+8 Feats:9PP Attack Focus: Melee 2 Dodge Focus 2 Improved Grapple Improved Grab Improved Pin Move-by-action Startle Powers: 1+10+18+2+12+27 = 70PP Immunity 1 ("A Timeless classic",Descriptor:Ideas, Fire, Water: Immunity to aging) {1PP} Impervious Toughness 10 ("Immense Durabillity" Descriptors: Ideas, Metal) {10PP} Express Line ( (Descriptors: Fire, Water, Ideas) {18PP}']Speed 4 (100 MPH, 880ft a round) [4PP] Immovable 4 (Resist movement +16, Resist Knockback +4 Extras: Unstoppable) [8PP] Super movement 2 (wall crawling 2 [Full speed] Sure Footed 1 (25% penalty Reduction) [6pp] ) Protection 2 ("Ironsides" Descriptors: Metal, Ideas) Enhanced Constitution 12 ("Endurance of an Iron horse" Descriptors: Ideas, Fire, Water, Metal.) {12PP} Array 13 ("Pneumatic Might") {27PP} BP: Enhanced str 12 Linked with Super strength 6 (PF: Super Breath, Countering Punch) (Descriptors: Fire, Water, Ideas) {26P} AP: Obscure 10 ("Letting off Steam" Affects visual Senses; 100ft range, 5000ft radius Descriptors Fire, water, Ideas Extras: Independant (+0/a rank) (20PP) {1PP} DC Block ATTACK RANGE SAVE EFFECT Unarmed Touch DC27 Damage (Physical) Obscure 100ft DC20 Obscure (visual Senses) Totals: Abilities (28) + Combat (24) + Saving Throws (9) + Skills (10) + Feats (9) + Powers (70) - Drawbacks (0) = 150/150 Power Points