Name for French Brick

[nexus]

A character for Seeds of Change. He'll be a high powered (750) brick who's considers himself the national hero/defender of France. Said character is 20 years old and quite the French Super Patriot, bordering on supremicist. I can't think of a good solid adventuring name for him though. Any suggestions?

[Nucleon]

A character for Seeds of Change. He'll be a high powered (750) brick who's considers himself the national hero/defender of France. Said character is 20 years old and quite the French Super Patriot, bordering on supremicist. I can't think of a good solid adventuring name for him though. Any suggestions?

Sure; French is Nucleon first... errr... favorite language after Cosmic Speak, of course. Here are some suggestions of His:

Malabar; Rarely used these days, it signifies a tall, strong man.

Balaise; The word the French use these days instead of "malabar"

Colosse; The equivalent of Colossus.

Géant; Signifying Giant. The French also use "hercules" to denominate what the English generally designate by "strong man" in a circus, for exemple.

Cocarde; Meaning a round, patriotic insignia.

Republicain; or more precisely "Le Republicain"; means the same thing than in English.

Avant Guarde; Basically means vanguard.

Phalange; for Phalanx (sp?)

Tricolore, (three colors) if he is a flagsuit.

Bastille; the name of the prison building which fell to the hands of the Revolution in Paris, marquing the beginning of the Republic. And a very good name.

Strong French nationalistic symbols also includes the rooster ("Coq"), the somewhat monarchic Fleur-de-lys or "fleurdelysé" if described as a flag, but not the frog. The cockatrix ("coqatrice") is also a typically French fantasy creature.

Nucleon hopes that this will inspire you somewhat, mortal.

[George Kirby]

How about Triumphe?

[Trencher]

A Fleur-de-lys is a sign that looks like the image I have here, it's means Rose of peace and is also used by a female viglante in the watchers of the dragon book.

[Mantis]

A character for Seeds of Change. He'll be a high powered (750) brick who's considers himself the national hero/defender of France. Said character is 20 years old and quite the French Super Patriot, bordering on supremicist. I can't think of a good solid adventuring name for him though. Any suggestions?

Char (tank).
Maginot (after Maginot Line).
Force de la France ('Strength of France')
Fort (strong)
Brique (brick)
Esprit de la Gaulle ('Spirit of Gaul')
Asterix
Obelix
Vercingetorix

[Metaphysician]

I don't know, naming a brick either Bastille or Maginot seems an ill omened choice. . .

[OddHat]

A character for Seeds of Change. He'll be a high powered (750) brick who's considers himself the national hero/defender of France. Said character is 20 years old and quite the French Super Patriot, bordering on supremicist. I can't think of a good solid adventuring name for him though. Any suggestions?

Asterix!



Or, possibly, Obelix.

[Powerhouse]

How about a play off the WWE team La Resistance!

Strong, tough enough to resist damage and knockback as he embodies the courage of the French Underground Resistance that fought against the Nazis.

Just a *very* rough idea.

[FenrisUlf]

Asterix!



Or, possibly, Obelix.

I was beginning to wonder if I was the only guy around here who'd ever heard of them!

How about Triumphe?

No expert on French here, but wouldn't that be Triompe? (And if I blew it I apologize -- I told you my French is bad.)

[nexus]

Thanks for all the great suggestions! I'll pass them on to the player.

[Nucleon]

No expert on French here, but wouldn't that be Triompe? (And if I blew it I apologize -- I told you my French is bad.)

Triomphe it is, mortals.

[nexus]

Here's the character. With a working title.

Triomphe
Val Char Cost Roll Notes
90 STR 80 27- Lift 6.6ktons; 18d6 HTH damage
30 DEX 60 15- OCV: 10/DCV: 10
30 CON 40 15-
20 BODY 20 13-
15 INT 5 12- PER Roll 12-
18 EGO 16 13- ECV: 6
18 PRE 8 13- PRE Attack: 3 1/2d6
20 COM 5 13-
25 PD 7 Total: 25/45 PD (0/20 rPD)
24 ED 18 Total: 24/44 ED (0/20 rED)
5 SPD 10 Phases: 3, 5, 8, 10, 12
25 REC 2
80 END 10
80 STUN 0 Total Characteristics Cost: 281
Movement: Run: 6"/NC"
Swim: 2"/NC"

Cost Powers END
75 Armor (20 PD/20 ED), Hardened (+1/4) (75 Active Points)
50 Life Support , Eating: Character does not eat, Immunity: All terrestrial diseases and biowarfare agents, Immunity: All terrestrial poisons and chemical warfare agents, Longevity: Immortal, Safe in High Pressure, Safe in High Radiation, Safe in Intense Cold, Safe in Intense Heat, Safe in Low Pressure/Vacuum, Self-Contained Breathing, Sleeping: Character does not sleep
10 Lack Of Weakness (-10) for Normal Defense
8 Lack Of Weakness (-8) for Resistant Defenses
10 Resliant Physique: Power Defense (10 points)
13 Impressive: +20 PRE (20 Active Points); Offensive Only Power loses about a third of its effectiveness (-1/2)
24 You pitiful guns mean nothing to me!: Missile Deflection (Any Ranged Attack), Uncontrolled (+1/2) (30 Active Points); Will Not Work Against Heavy Missiles (-1/4)
50 Regeneration: Healing 5 BODY (Can Heal Limbs), Persistent (+1/2), Continuous (+1) (137 Active Points); Extra Time (Regeneration-Only) 1 Turn (Post-Segment 12) (-1 1/4), Self Only (-1/2) 14
75 Flight 25", Variable Advantage (+1/4 Advantages Limited Group of Advantages (1/2 End, Usable underwater or Megascale); +1/2) (75 Active Points) 7
90 Brick Tricks: Multipower, 90-point reserve
3u 1) The Big Wrap Up: Entangle 8d6, 8 DEF (80 Active Points); Components Power loses about a third of its effectiveness (-1/2), No Range (-1/2), Extra Time Full Phase (-1/2) 8
5u 2) Shockwave: Area of Effect Radius on Strength, Hole In The Middle Fixed Size (+1/4), Area Of Effect (up to 7" Radius; +1) (90 Active Points); Only characters on ground Power loses about a third of its effectiveness (-1/2), Gestures (-1/4) 9
4u 3) Distance Punch: Double Knockback on Strength, Double Knockback 2x KB (+3/4) (60 Active Points); Extra Time Full Phase (-1/2) 6
3u 4) One Man Army: AE: Line on Strength, Area Of Effect Nonselective Target (up to 32" Line; +3/4) (60 Active Points); Must move thru hexes, only for damage Power loses about half of its effectiveness (-1) 6
4u 5) Crushing Strength: Killing Attack - Hand-To-Hand 3d6 (plus STR) (vs. PD) (45 Active Points) 4
1u 6) Carrying a big stick: Stretching 3", Costs END Only To Activate (+1/4) (19 Active Points); Only To Cause Damage (-1/2), Components Power loses about a third of its effectiveness (-1/2), Activation Roll 13-, Burnout (-1/2), Always Direct (-1/4), No Velocity Damage (-1/4) 1
4u 7) Unrelenting Power: +90 STR (90 Active Points); Only For calaculating Casual Strength Power loses about half of its effectiveness (-1), No Figured Characteristics (-1/2) 9
1u 8) Powerful Lungs: Hearing Group Images, Increases Size (256" radius; +2) (15 Active Points); Set Effect:Only to magnify his voice (-1), No Range (-1/2) 1
8u 9) Powerful Lungs 2 (Super Breath): Energy Blast 9d6 (vs. PD), Double Knockback 2x KB (+3/4) (79 Active Points) 8

Skills
3 KS: European History (INT-based) 12-
5 KS: French History (INT-based) 14-
2 Language: English (fluent conversation)
3 Language: Spanish (completely fluent)
3 Language: Italian (completely fluent)
15 +3 with HTH Combat

Total Powers & Skills Cost: 469
Total Cost: 750

650+ Disadvantages
20 Psychological Limitation: Super Patriot: France (Common; Total)
10 Distinctive Features: Huge Impressive man, French Accent (Concealable; Noticed and Recognizable; Detectable By Commonly-Used Senses)
15 Psychological Limitation: Arrogant, believes he's right in all things "Angry Young man" Syndrome (Common; Strong)
20 Psychological Limitation: Overconfidence (Common; Total)
10 Hunted: Mystery 8- (As Pow; Harshly Punish)
15 Dependent NPC: Younger Sister 8- (Normal; Unaware of character's adventuring career/Secret ID)
10 Psychological Limitation: Acts Sterotypically "French" (Common; Moderate)

Total Disadvantage Points: 750

[MisterBaldy]

Here's some Ideas for you nexus...

• Gardien (Guardian)
• La Force Puissante (The Mighty Force)
• Sentinelle (Sentinel)
• Champion Du Peuple (Champion of the People)

or perhaps...

• Les Deux Fromages?

You can go to Alta Vista's Babelfish for translations to many languages...check it out here!!!

[Trencher]

I was beginning to wonder if I was the only guy around here who'd ever heard of them!

No youre not. I have been reading them as long as I can remember.

[Trencher]

24 You pitiful guns mean nothing to me!: Missile Deflection (Any Ranged Attack), Uncontrolled (+1/2) (30 Active Points); Will Not Work Against Heavy Missiles (-1/4)

What is the background for this power?