jkwleisemann Posted April 9, 2007 Report Share Posted April 9, 2007 Oh God...I am SOOOO going to have to have a villain talk about his girlfriend...when asked who she is' date=' "Oh, she's from another dimension - you wouldn't know her." [/quote'] Inspired by these comments, I quickly statted up Sureshot and Takedown... a hero and a villain who are trying to impress their (eventual, they hope) girlfriend from another dimension... though most heroes would probably know of her. Istvatha V'han, Empress of a Billion Worlds.... [b]Sureshot - Khinasa V'hansenya[/b][/font] [font=Courier New] [/font] [font=Courier New][b][u]VAL[/u] [u]CHA[/u] [u]Cost[/u] [u]Total[/u] [u]Roll[/u] [u]Notes[/u][/b][/font] [font=Courier New]15 STR 5 15/25 12- / 14- HTH Damage 3d6/5d6 END [1/2][/font] [font=Courier New]20 DEX 30 20 13- OCV 7 DCV 7[/font] [font=Courier New]15 CON 10 15 12-[/font] [font=Courier New]14 BODY 8 14 12-[/font] [font=Courier New]18 INT 8 18 13- PER Roll 13-[/font] [font=Courier New]15 EGO 10 15 12- ECV: 5[/font] [font=Courier New]18 PRE 8 18 13- PRE Attack: 3 1/2d6[/font] [font=Courier New]16 COM 3 16 12-[/font] [font=Courier New]8 PD 5 8/20 8/20 PD (0/12 rPD)[/font] [font=Courier New]8 ED 5 8/20 8/20 ED (0/12 rED)[/font] [font=Courier New]5 SPD 10 5 Phases: 3, 5, 8, 10, 12[/font] [font=Courier New]6 REC 0 6[/font] [font=Courier New]30 END 0 30[/font] [font=Courier New]35 STUN 5 35[/font] [font=Courier New]6 RUN 0 6" END [1][/font] [font=Courier New]2 SWIM 0 2" END [1][/font] [font=Courier New]3 LEAP 0 3"/5" 3"/5" forward, 1 1/2"/2 1/2" upward[/font] [font=Courier New] [/font] [font=Courier New][b]CHA Cost: 107[/b][/font] [font=Courier New] [/font] [font=Courier New][b][u]Cost[/u] [u]POWERS[/u][/b][/font] [font=Courier New]7 [b][i]Power Pack[/i][/b]: Endurance Reserve (50 END, 5 REC) Reserve: (10 Active Points); OAF (-1) - END=0[/font] [font=Courier New] - END=[/font] [font=Courier New] V'hanian Battlesuit, all slots OIF (-1/2) - END=[/font] [font=Courier New]24 1) [b][i]Dimensional Battlesuit[/i][/b]: Armor (12 PD/12 ED) (36 Active Points); OIF (-1/2) - END=0[/font] [font=Courier New]15 2) [b][i]Active Camo System[/i][/b]: Invisibility to Sight Group , No Fringe (30 Active Points); Chameleon (-1/2), OIF (-1/2) - END=3[/font] [font=Courier New]20 3) [b][i]Dimensional Destablization Belt[/i][/b]: Teleportation 15" (30 Active Points); OIF (-1/2) - END=3[/font] [font=Courier New]5 4) +10 STR (10 Active Points); No Figured Characteristics (-1/2), OIF (-1/2) - END=1[/font] [font=Courier New]7 5) +1 SPD (10 Active Points); OIF (-1/2) - END=[/font] [font=Courier New] - END=[/font] [font=Courier New]37 [b][i]D-Rifle[/i][/b]: Multipower, 75-point reserve, (75 Active Points); all slots OAF (-1) - END=[/font] [font=Courier New]4u 1) [b][i]Stun Setting[/i][/b]: Energy Blast 12d6, STUN Only (+0), Reduced Endurance (1/2 END; +1/4) (75 Active Points); OAF (-1) - END=3[/font] [font=Courier New]3u 2) [b][i]Focused Beam[/i][/b]: Energy Blast 10d6, Armor Piercing (+1/2) (75 Active Points); OAF (-1), Beam (-1/4) - END=7[/font] [font=Courier New]4u 3) [b][i]Kinetic Blast[/i][/b]: Energy Blast 10d6, Does x1 1/2 Knockback (+1/2) (75 Active Points); OAF (-1) - END=7[/font] [font=Courier New]3u 4) [b][i]Laser Blast[/i][/b]: Killing Attack - Ranged 3d6-1, Reduced Endurance (1/2 END; +1/4), Armor Piercing (+1/2) (70 Active Points); OAF (-1), Beam (-1/4) - END=3[/font] [font=Courier New]3u 5) [b][i]Maser Blast[/i][/b]: Killing Attack - Ranged 2d6+1, Penetrating (x2; +1) (70 Active Points); OAF (-1) - END=7[/font] [font=Courier New]3u 6) [b][i]Perfect Sniper Rifle[/i][/b]: Energy Blast 8d6, Reduced Endurance (1/2 END; +1/4), No Range Modifier (+1/2) (70 Active Points); OAF (-1) - END=3[/font] [font=Courier New]3u 7) [b][i]Autofire Blast[/i][/b]: Energy Blast 7d6, Autofire (5 shots; +1/2), Reduced Endurance (1/2 END; +1/2) (70 Active Points); OAF (-1) - END=2[/font] [font=Courier New]3u 8) [b][i]Broad Beam[/i][/b]: Energy Blast 6d6, Reduced Endurance (1/2 END; +1/4), Area Of Effect (14" Line; +1) (67 Active Points); OAF (-1) - END=3[/font] [font=Courier New] - END=[/font] [font=Courier New]30 [b][i]D-Pistol[/i][/b]: Multipower, 60-point reserve, (60 Active Points); all slots OAF (-1) - END=[/font] [font=Courier New]3u 1) [b][i]Stun Setting[/i][/b]: Energy Blast 8d6, STUN Only (+0), Reduced Endurance (0 END; +1/2) (60 Active Points); OAF (-1) - END=0[/font] [font=Courier New]2u 2) [b][i]Lethal Setting[/i][/b]: Killing Attack - Ranged 2d6, Reduced Endurance (0 END; +1/2) (45 Active Points); OAF (-1) - END=0[/font] [font=Courier New] [/font] [font=Courier New][b]POWERS Cost: 176[/b][/font] [font=Courier New] [/font] [font=Courier New][b][u]Cost[/u] [u]MARTIAL ARTS[/u][/b][/font] [font=Courier New] V'hanian Combat Training[/font] [font=Courier New]4 1) Martial Block: 1/2 Phase, +2 OCV, +2 DCV, Block, Abort[/font] [font=Courier New]4 2) Martial Dodge: 1/2 Phase, -- OCV, +5 DCV, Dodge, Affects All Attacks, Abort[/font] [font=Courier New]4 3) Martial Strike: 1/2 Phase, +0 OCV, +2 DCV, 6d6 / 8d6 Strike[/font] [font=Courier New]3 4) Martial Throw: 1/2 Phase, +0 OCV, +1 DCV, 4d6 / 6d6 +v/5, Target Falls[/font] [font=Courier New]5 5) Offensive Strike: 1/2 Phase, -2 OCV, +1 DCV, 8d6 / 10d6 Strike[/font] [font=Courier New]4 6) +1 HTH Damage Class(es)[/font] [font=Courier New] [/font] [font=Courier New][b]MARTIAL ARTS Cost: 24[/b][/font] [font=Courier New] [/font] [font=Courier New][b][u]Cost[/u] [u]SKILLS[/u][/b][/font] [font=Courier New]3 Acrobatics 13-[/font] [font=Courier New]3 Analyze: Combat 13-[/font] [font=Courier New]3 Demolitions 13-[/font] [font=Courier New]3 Language: English (completely fluent)[/font] [font=Courier New]15 +3 with Ranged Combat[/font] [font=Courier New]9 Penalty Skill Levels: +3 vs. Range Modifier with All Attacks[/font] [font=Courier New]9 Penalty Skill Levels: +3 vs. Hit Location modifiers with All Attacks[/font] [font=Courier New]1 Navigation (Dimensional) 8-[/font] [font=Courier New]2 PS: D-Soldier 11-[/font] [font=Courier New]3 Scholar[/font] [font=Courier New]1 1) KS: Doctor Destroyer (2 Active Points) 11-[/font] [font=Courier New]2 2) KS: Megavillains (3 Active Points) 13-[/font] [font=Courier New]1 3) KS: Superpowers (2 Active Points) 11-[/font] [font=Courier New]1 4) KS: The Military World (2 Active Points) 11-[/font] [font=Courier New]1 5) KS: The Superhuman World (2 Active Points) 11-[/font] [font=Courier New]1 6) KS: The Warlord (2 Active Points) 11-[/font] [font=Courier New]1 7) KS: V'hanian Military (2 Active Points) 11-[/font] [font=Courier New]1 Security Systems 8-[/font] [font=Courier New]3 Shadowing 13-[/font] [font=Courier New]3 Stealth 13-[/font] [font=Courier New]3 Tactics 13-[/font] [font=Courier New]3 Teamwork 13-[/font] [font=Courier New]6 WF: Beam Weapons, Energy Weapons, Small Arms[/font] [font=Courier New] [/font] [font=Courier New][b]SKILLS Cost: 78[/b][/font] [font=Courier New] [/font] [font=Courier New] [/font] [font=Courier New][b][u]Value[/u] [u]DISADVANTAGES[/u][/b][/font] [font=Courier New]5 Rivalry: Romantic (Varen V'hansenya, AKA Takedown), Rival is As Powerful, Seek to Outdo, Embarrass, or Humiliate Rival, Rival Aware of Rivalry[/font] [font=Courier New]0 Dependent NPC: Takedown 8- (As powerful as the PC)[/font] [font=Courier New]15 Psychological Limitation: Ultimately loyal to and in love with Empress V'han (Uncommon, Total) [Notes: Value lowered because she's not in the same dimension][/font] [font=Courier New]15 Psychological Limitation: Seeks the destruction of Megavillains and Organizations (Common, Strong)[/font] [font=Courier New]10 Social Limitation: D-Army Double Agent (Occasionally, Major)[/font] [font=Courier New]15 Social Limitation: Public Identity (Frequently, Major)[/font] [font=Courier New]20 Hunted: Mechassassin 8- (Mo Pow, PC has a Public ID or is otherwise very easy to find, Harshly Punish)[/font] [font=Courier New]25 Hunted: Various Megavillains and Organizations 8- (Mo Pow, NCI, PC has a Public ID or is otherwise very easy to find, Harshly Punish)[/font] [font=Courier New]15 Hunted: D-Army 8- (Mo Pow, NCI, PC has a Public ID or is otherwise very easy to find, Watching)[/font] [font=Courier New] [/font] [font=Courier New][b]DISADVANTAGES Points: 120[/b][/font] [font=Courier New] [/font] [font=Courier New]Base Pts: 200[/font] [font=Courier New]Exp Required: 65[/font] [font=Courier New]Total Exp Available: 65[/font] [font=Courier New]Exp Unspent: 0[/font] [font=Courier New]Total Character Cost: 385[/font][font=Courier New] Background: "You have to be kidding me." Khinasa looked at the letter she had received in disbelief, glancing over at her brother. "Varen...?" "You're not going to be deployed to Earth either, are you?" Her blue-skinned twin grumbled. "Damn it... if it weren't for those blasted superheroes...." "Empress V'han must have a good reason to redeploy us," Khinasa pointed out, though she was as disappointed as Varen. The two of them had trained for years to become the greatest soldiers in the D-Army; she was a sniper, her brother a hand-to-hand specialist. "We must trust in the Empress' wisdom." "Of course!" Varen snapped, scowling at her, looking back down at the letter. "We're to be redeployed to the Congeries after a week's leave... damn it, we'll never prove ourselves there." "It's a start, brother," Khinasa pointed out, trailing off as she thought. "Though... perhaps this was merely the General's decision, if he didn't think there was anything else for us to do until we resume our attack on Earth...?" "Perhaps... rip his head off if that's the case," Varen muttered. "No need," Khinasa grinned, the idea coming to her in a flash. "Brother, I believe I have a plan! We have to work fast though... there's only a week, and we'll need to speak with the Empress herself!" "What are you -" Varen was cut off as Khinasa grabbed his hand and hauled him off, the female sniper explaining her plan as they ran.... A week later, two people appeared in the middle of Millenium City. One of them was an armored warrior with a variety of high-tech weapons. The other was a blue-skinned martial artist who tried to rob a jewelry store shortly after his arrival, only to be stopped by the expert gunwoman. When the Champions approached her, Khinasa introduced herself as Sureshot, and explained what had happened - that she was a bounty-hunter from another dimension, who had come seeking the superpowered thief who had just escaped. In the meantime, however, she could use some support... and she had heard of some of the potent supervillains on Earth; Doctor Destroyer, the Warlord, Gravitar... people she could fight against, to help repay Earth for its hospitality. The Champions - Nighthawk in particular - were impressed with her skills, and she quickly proved herself... despite her firepower, she didn't seem particularly interested in killing most supervillains, though she *was* willing to resort to lethal force if the situation warranted it. Sureshot quickly began to be a respected superhero... and Khinasa quietly smiled to herself. Everything was going according to plan... and one day, the Empress would recognize her contribution to the Empire, rewarding her suitably for it... perhaps giving her the position that she and her brother both covet, as the Empress' favored consorts.... Personality/Motivation: Sureshot is a friendly, cheerful young woman who is still getting used to Earth - she knows a remarkable amount about its superheroes, supervillains, and its militaries, but not much about life on it. The one thing that puts most people off about her is the way she focuses on the mega-villains - when confronted with a plot of Dr. Destroyer's, VIPER's, or the Warlords, she takes the kid-gloves off, and quickly resorts to lethal force. She explains it by pointing out the threat they pose, and that similar forces used to endanger her own dimension, an explanation that most people accept. Of course, the truth is that Sureshot is on a mission - she is to help soften up the Earth, taking out supervillains who might come to its defense when Istvatha V'han next invades. When that time comes, if Khinasa has her way, Doctor Destroyer, VIPER, DEMON, and all the other villains who could honestly pose a threat to V'han herself will already be dead. She is motivated by more than the martial loyalty of most D-Soldiers - Khinasa, like her brother, has never known a time that the Empress was not in control of her dimension, and over the years, she has fallen deeply in love with the gorgeous, powerful, surprisingly benevolent dictatrix. If there's one thing that could come between Khinasa and Varen (who haven't actually fought each other in the field again, despite Khinasa's cover story), it's the possibility of becoming one of V'han's consorts... preferably one who is favored by the Empress of a Billion Worlds. Quote: "Target acquired. Keep him out in the open, and this'll be over...." *bzzt* "Right about now." Powers/Tactics: Sureshot's armor puts her strength, mobility, and defenses at a level that lets her fight supers... but, ideally, she never wants to have to do that. Given her druthers, she would take supervillains down (sometimes permanently) from a hundred paces or more. Her armor systems are rigged with the latest in D-Army technology, designs acquired from dimensions that haven't yet been incorporated into mainstream equipment; she has a pistol that can fire on several different settings, and a rifle that switches between several different modes of its own. Normally, she tries to use her non-lethal settings, knowing that it causes less friction with heroes... but every once in a while, and always against megavillains, she'll resort to higher-yield settings that have a distressing tendency to leave corpses behind. Appearance: As Sureshot, Khinasa wears a light suit of blue armor that can be concealed through the use of her Active Camoflage Systems. Her armor bears a striking resemblance to Mechassassin's, which has sometimes created trouble for her. As Khinasa V'hansenya (she changed her last name shortly before embarking on this secret mission), she is a slender, blue-skinned woman with a very attractive body who tends to wear tight, easy to move in clothes; she carries herself with a military demeanor that makes some people think she's even taller than her true 6'2". [b]Takedown - Varen V'hansenya[/b][/font] [font=Courier New] [/font] [font=Courier New][b][u]VAL[/u] [u]CHA[/u] [u]Cost[/u] [u]Total[/u] [u]Roll[/u] [u]Notes[/u][/b][/font] [font=Courier New]25 STR 15 25 14- HTH Damage 5d6 END [2][/font] [font=Courier New]30 DEX 60 30 15- OCV 10 DCV 10[/font] [font=Courier New]18 CON 16 18 13-[/font] [font=Courier New]16 BODY 12 16 12-[/font] [font=Courier New]15 INT 5 15 12- PER Roll 12-[/font] [font=Courier New]18 EGO 16 18 13- ECV: 6[/font] [font=Courier New]20 PRE 10 20 13- PRE Attack: 4d6[/font] [font=Courier New]16 COM 3 16 12-[/font] [font=Courier New]8 PD 3 8/16 8/16 PD (0/8 rPD)[/font] [font=Courier New]8 ED 4 8/16 8/16 ED (0/8 rED)[/font] [font=Courier New]6 SPD 20 6 Phases: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12[/font] [font=Courier New]10 REC 2 10[/font] [font=Courier New]40 END 2 40[/font] [font=Courier New]50 STUN 12 50[/font] [font=Courier New]10 RUN 8 10" END [2][/font] [font=Courier New]2 SWIM 0 2" END [1][/font] [font=Courier New]5 LEAP 0 5" 5" forward, 2 1/2" upward[/font] [font=Courier New] [/font] [font=Courier New][b]CHA Cost: 188[/b][/font] [font=Courier New] [/font] [font=Courier New][b][u]Cost[/u] [u]POWERS[/u][/b][/font] [font=Courier New]16 [b][i]Armored Bodysuit[/i][/b]: Armor (8 PD/8 ED) (24 Active Points); OIF (-1/2) - END=0[/font] [font=Courier New]20 [b][i]Improved Dimensional Shift Harness[/i][/b]: Teleportation 10", Reduced Endurance (0 END; +1/2) (30 Active Points); OIF (-1/2) - END=0[/font] [font=Courier New]30 [b][i]Chi Manipulation[/i][/b]: Multipower, 45-point reserve, (45 Active Points); all slots Extra Time (Extra Segment, -1/2) - END=[/font] [font=Courier New]3u 1) [b][i]Iron Air[/i][/b]: Energy Blast 9d6 (45 Active Points); Extra Time (Extra Segment, -1/2) - END=4[/font] [font=Courier New]2u 3) [b][i]Silk Thread Strike[/i][/b]: Armor Piercing (x2; +1) for up to 25 Active Points of STR, Reduced Endurance (0 END; +1/2) (37 Active Points); Extra Time (Extra Segment, -1/2) - END=0[/font] [font=Courier New]2u 4) [b][i]Solar-Plexus Strike[/i][/b]: Energy Blast 4d6+1, No Normal Defense (Self-Contained Breathing; +1) (44 Active Points); No Range (-1/2), Extra Time (Extra Segment, -1/2) - END=4[/font] [font=Courier New]3u 5) [b][i]Stance of the Disembodied Warrior[/i][/b]: Desolidification (affected by Chi-Manipulation/Magic) (40 Active Points); Extra Time (Extra Segment, -1/2) - END=4[/font] [font=Courier New] [/font] [font=Courier New][b]POWERS Cost: 76[/b][/font] [font=Courier New] [/font] [font=Courier New][b][u]Cost[/u] [u]MARTIAL ARTS[/u][/b][/font] [font=Courier New] Master of a Dozen Styles from a Dozen Worlds[/font] [font=Courier New]4 1) Iron Fist: 1/2 Phase, -2 OCV, +0 DCV, HKA 2 1/2d6[/font] [font=Courier New]4 2) Iron Body: 1/2 Phase, +2 OCV, +2 DCV, Block, Abort[/font] [font=Courier New]4 3) Iron Hand: 1/2 Phase, +0 OCV, +2 DCV, 11d6 Strike[/font] [font=Courier New]4 4) Iron Body, Iron Hand: 1/2 Phase, +2 OCV, +2 DCV, 11d6 Strike, Must Follow Block[/font] [font=Courier New]5 5) Knee Strike: 1/2 Phase, -2 OCV, +0 DCV, HKA 2 1/2d6 , Target Falls[/font] [font=Courier New]4 6) Wrist Strike: 1/2 Phase, -1 OCV, +1 DCV, Disarm; 55 STR to Disarm[/font] [font=Courier New]4 7) Nerve Strike: 1/2 Phase, -1 OCV, +1 DCV, 4d6 NND[/font] [font=Courier New]3 8) Ankle Strike: 1/2 Phase, +1 OCV, +1 DCV, 9d6 Strike; Target Falls[/font] [font=Courier New]4 9) Silk Scarf Stance: 1/2 Phase, -- OCV, +5 DCV, Dodge, Affects All Attacks, Abort[/font] [font=Courier New]4 10) Slippery Silk: 1/2 Phase, +0 OCV, +0 DCV, 60 STR vs. Grabs[/font] [font=Courier New]3 11) Silk Scarf Tie: 1/2 Phase, -1 OCV, -1 DCV, Grab Two Limbs, 55 STR for holding on[/font] [font=Courier New]4 12) Silk Blindfold: 1/2 Phase, -1 OCV, -1 DCV, Flash 8d6[/font] [font=Courier New]3 13) Running Man Down: 1/2 Phase, +0 OCV, +1 DCV, 9d6 +v/5, Target Falls[/font] [font=Courier New]5 14) Armored Warrior Down: 1/2 Phase, -2 OCV, +1 DCV, 13d6 Strike[/font] [font=Courier New]5 15) Taking a Risk: 1/2 Phase, +1 OCV, -2 DCV, 13d6 Strike[/font] [font=Courier New]3 16) Take Down at All Costs: 1/2 Phase, +2 OCV, +1 DCV, 9d6 Strike; You Fall, Target Falls[/font] [font=Courier New]16 +4 HTH Damage Class(es)[/font] [font=Courier New] [/font] [font=Courier New][b]MARTIAL ARTS Cost: 79[/b][/font] [font=Courier New] [/font] [font=Courier New][b][u]Cost[/u] [u]SKILLS[/u][/b][/font] [font=Courier New]15 +3 with HTH Combat[/font] [font=Courier New]3 Acrobatics 15-[/font] [font=Courier New]3 Analyze: Agility Skills 12-[/font] [font=Courier New]3 Analyze: Style 12-[/font] [font=Courier New]3 Breakfall 15-[/font] [font=Courier New]1 Navigation (Dimensional) 8-[/font] [font=Courier New]2 PS: D-Soldier 11-[/font] [font=Courier New]3 Paramedics 12-[/font] [font=Courier New]3 Scholar[/font] [font=Courier New]2 1) KS: Interdimensional Martial Arts (3 Active Points) 12-[/font] [font=Courier New]2 2) KS: The Superhuman World (3 Active Points) 12-[/font] [font=Courier New]1 3) KS: V'hanian Military (2 Active Points) 11-[/font] [font=Courier New]3 Stealth 15-[/font] [font=Courier New]3 Streetwise 13-[/font] [font=Courier New]3 Tactics 12-[/font] [font=Courier New]3 Teamwork 15-[/font] [font=Courier New] [/font] [font=Courier New][b]SKILLS Cost: 53[/b][/font] [font=Courier New] [/font] [font=Courier New] [/font] [font=Courier New][b][u]Value[/u] [u]DISADVANTAGES[/u][/b][/font] [font=Courier New]15 Psychological Limitation: Totally loyal to and in love with Empress V'han (Uncommon, Total)[/font] [font=Courier New]15 Psychological Limitation: Casual Killer (Common, Strong)[/font] [font=Courier New]15 Arrogant and Overconfident: (Very Common, Moderate)[/font] [font=Courier New]15 Attention Seeker: (Very Common, Moderate)[/font] [font=Courier New]15 Social Limitation: Public ID (Frequently, Major)[/font] [font=Courier New]10 Reputation: Killer Villain, 8- (Extreme)[/font] [font=Courier New]5 Rivalry: Romantic (Khinasa V'hansenya, AKA Sureshot), Rival is As Powerful, Seek to Outdo, Embarrass, or Humiliate Rival, Rival Aware of Rivalry[/font] [font=Courier New]0 Dependent NPC: Sureshot 8- (As powerful as the PC)[/font] [font=Courier New]25 Hunted: Numerous Heroes 8- (Mo Pow, NCI, PC has a Public ID or is otherwise very easy to find, Harshly Punish)[/font] [font=Courier New]15 Hunted: D-Army 8- (Mo Pow, NCI, PC has a Public ID or is otherwise very easy to find, Watching)[/font] [font=Courier New] [/font] [font=Courier New][b]DISADVANTAGES Points: 130[/b][/font] [font=Courier New] [/font] [font=Courier New]Base Pts: 200[/font] [font=Courier New]Exp Required: 66[/font] [font=Courier New]Total Exp Available: 66[/font] [font=Courier New]Exp Unspent: 0[/font] [font=Courier New]Total Character Cost: 396[/font] [font=Courier New] Background: "Sis, what are you thinking!" Varen demanded as Khinasa finally finished making arrangements, pulling in every favor she could manage to get an audience with Empress V'han... he'd have to pull in a few of his own to actually get them there, but he wanted to know what she was up to first. "You want a chance to prove yourself, right?" Khinasa grinned. "To prove yourself to the Empress, to earn her notice? We'll I've got a way to do it." "What?" He asked warily. There *were* ways to get the Empress' attention that *weren't* good things, after all. "We kill the supers of Earth." That took Varen by surprise. "We *what*?!?" "You heard me. We kill the supers of Earth. I'm a sniper, you're a hand-to-hand fighter and a killer... we're both assassins, so let's start assassinating the people in Her path! Here's what we're going to do... we're going to go to Earth. Get the Empress' permission, don't get ourselves deployed to the Congeries. We go to Earth, we start gathering intelligence... and we start taking out the supers who are in the way. I'll focus on the villains, especially the big ones; nobody's going to complain *that* much if somebody shoots and kills 'Dr. Destroyer' from a thousand yards, and you'd probably get yourself killed going toe-to-toe with somebody like him. You'll focus on the heroes - take them out, one on one, in personal combat. We'll prove ourselves on Earth, earn reputations there... and then, when Empress V'han is ready, we'll turn the Earth over to her on a silver platter." "Sis... you are completely and totally insane," Varen pointed out... then grinned. "But I can't say you're not ambitious! Come on, I have a friend in the Diplomatic corps who might be able to get us in before the week's out...." Later, he and his sister had their plan set out. Empress V'han had approved, and given them a target to start at - Millenium City, the home of the team that had given her the most trouble. They were sent through to Earth... and their mission began. Since then, Takedown has established a reputation as a 'killer' villain - he isn't exceedingly powerful, but he doesn't pull his punches the way some do. He actively avoids his sister, knowing that the two of them coming into conflict could blow their respective covers... but, then, every once in a while it's worth the chance to show her up, and maybe be the top dog when Empress V'han comes to witness their handiwork.... Personality/Motivation: Varen V'hansenya, AKA Takedown, poses as an arrogant ass... it's not much of an act, really. He was a vicious fighter as a member of the D-Army, and he didn't make it to the top ranks of his class by being humble and self-effacing - he did it by brow-beating his opponents before proving that he was just as good as he said he was. Fortunately, the role he's taken on suits itself to that sort of attitude - if he had to pose as a superhero, he'd find himself hard-pressed to suppress his arrogance and ambition. Like his sister, Varen is deeply in love with the Empress who brought peace to his home-dimension before he was even born. He recognizes that she has largely suppressed the freedoms of his people, but at the same time she has suppressed crime and other evils. As far as he (and Khinasa) are concerned, the trade-off was worth it... it's not like she controls every moment of their lives, and Earth itself has seen far, far greater tyrants been willfully accepted by their people - in his opinion, they should be grateful that the Empress wants to free them from that sort of foolishness. Quotes: "I hope you've made peace with your God, hero... if you haven't, you'll be able to do so personally soon enough!" Powers/Tactics: Varen is a highly skilled martial artist; he is trained in the styles of a dozen different dimensions, and in some of their more esoteric methods as well ("chi manipuation," as it is usually referred to on Earth). In combat, he usually uses his unusual tactics to help him get in close, then his martial arts to take his opponents down - hard. He's careful against Bricks though; they tend to have defenses that make his most potent tricks less useful. Against them - or ranged specialists he can't reach - he focuses on using his teleportation belt to get into a good position to attack them from surprise. Appearance: Like his sister, Varen has bright blue skin, though his hair is a darker blue. He is built more heavily than she is, having learned to rely on his muscles more in hand-to-hand training. As Takedown, he doesn't bother with a mask, wearing a purple body-stocking made out of a special compound from the Empress' home-dimension that serves as potent armor. He enjoys killing heroes, and his face often belies that when he pounds into a victim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Posted April 9, 2007 Report Share Posted April 9, 2007 Re: Chars: Sureshot and Takedown I like this idea. Rep to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheQuestionMan Posted April 9, 2007 Report Share Posted April 9, 2007 Re: Chars: Sureshot and Takedown Very Funny Nice Backgrounds too. QM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkwleisemann Posted April 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2007 Re: Chars: Sureshot and Takedown Thanks. Really, the backgrounds are what make the two of them interesting... that, and the possibilty of Local Hero Group #37 facing off against V'han's forces with Sureshot at their side and the looks on their faces when she turns on them instead of polishing off the general. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weldun Posted April 9, 2007 Report Share Posted April 9, 2007 Re: Chars: Sureshot and Takedown *must spread reap around, yadda, yadda... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkwleisemann Posted November 19, 2007 Author Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 Re: Chars: Sureshot and Takedown By special request, HDC files! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manic Typist Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 Re: Chars: Sureshot and Takedown I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkfire Posted November 19, 2007 Report Share Posted November 19, 2007 Re: Chars: Sureshot and Takedown That could be interesting! With two stealthy Martial Arts masters in my group the ensuing cat and mouse games would be enjoyable at least for me. thanks for sharing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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