Tom Posted April 3, 2011 Report Share Posted April 3, 2011 Re: New Protectors Rising! (Bay City Campaign idea) As threatened... Starwatch: Moments in History... The night sky here was amazing, and worth every moment of the effort it took to making the climb. Most of Ryan's friends back at the base might question his sanity for burning a week of leave to climb rocks and stare at the stars by himself, but he'd felt the need to just get away from everything and everyone for a while... Watching the moving points of lights among the firmament, Ryan finds himself absently cataloguing and identifying which is which -- chuckling as he catches himself doing it... .oO(Obviously been too much time on the job) One point draws his eye as he realizes it's just not behaving correctly. It's path is just too erratic. It's not right for a satellite or an aircraft... .oO(Someone is probably having a nervous breakdown about now) he thinks, wondering who might be on duty at the various stations which would be likely to monitor whatever this is. His last conscious thought... The sky is growing light when he opens his eyes again, confusion coloring his thoughts... "Geez! Did I fall asleep or something?" he asks aloud, alone on his mountain perch with the morning sun just lightening the morning sky, not expecting the answer which doesn't come... With a groan, he rolls over and gets to his feet, trying to ignore the oddly detached feeling he has while dealing with the routine of a new day and appreciating the play of light of the day's sunrise... ==== Ryan looks up from the odd script he's deciphering, and glances at the half-full coffee cup as Dr Ford asks if he needs anything more... {"No. My needs are met at this present."} he responds absently, speaking in the same language as Dr Ford had used before realizing he doesn't recognize the language at all... {"Confusing me, you are attempting still to do,"} he continues with a small chuckle, though he'd had to pause before answering -- somehow realizing that his initial response was beyond his physical abilities to convey... "I'm sorry," Dr Ford chuckles, switching back to English. "But that exceeds my abilities with that language. Though it does sound as if you had to pidgin it a little?" "I think I would have to have wings to convey my full meaning properly," Ryan answers, cocking his head to one side thoughtfully as he considers why he'd had to modify his answer. He doesn't know how he can respond to any language in the same language -- even when he doesn't recognize what language it is... "It's something I picked up a smattering of while first trying to decipher that," Dr Ford offers, indicating the book in front of Ryan. "And yes, the speaker had wings, so you are probably right." "You really should be a Languages Major, you know," the visiting professor notes quietly... "I've heard that mentioned a time or ten," Ryan responds dryly, though he leans back with a grin of his own. He's a bit of a celebrity with the Languages Department, which explains why Dr Ford sought out his assistance with the alien language in this book... "It's not a challenge," he adds after considering his answer for a few moments, the respected academic across from him deserving more than a flip response... "Talk to me in a language, any language, and I'll answer in that language. Makes going to a '101' level course kinda pointless, wouldn't you agree," he asks rhetorically, both knowing University policies are as inflexible as stone -- California or Colorado... "Programming languages are different. I can do things with them. Do things which can make a difference," he finds himself explaining, not sure why he's bothering this time but continuing anyway. Maybe he just needs to articulate it -- or maybe he realizes this is someone worthy of the sort of respect which requires a full response... "Computers tie to everything. When you write your paper, you'll use a computer. You'll use a computer to send it to your peers for review, and for their assistance... "Pretty much every field of study uses computers for something; plus business, medicine, government, and the military... "It's kind of hard to put into words, regardless of the language used," he half chuckles... "I spent a few years in the Service," he adds, almost as a non-sequitor. "I was part of something larger which served a purpose. 'Part of the Solution' as the old saying goes... "I want to be a part of as many solutions as I can, even if I don't know what the problems are yet." "A good answer," Dr Ford responds quietly with a smile. "I'm looking forward to seeing what sort of problems you take up as challenges in the future," he adds before the pair resume work on the alien book... ==== Ryan frowns as he considers the lines of code on his monitor. He's pretty sure he knows what the problem is, but that doesn't make finding the errant bit of code any easier to find. He's working as an independent contractor for SavCo, his first 'real job' following his graduation from the University of Colorado and he's determined to make a good impression -- working late into the night... The quick series of explosions jars him from his thoughts, having only enough time to get quickly to his feet before the door to his work area slams open and a small object flies into the room... Ryan was Air Force, not Army or Marines, but he still recognizes a grenade when he sees one and he finds himself debating between diving for cover or trying to throw it back out of the room -- not even sure what sort of grenade it is... {"Threat Exists! Battle Mode, Engaged!} .oO('Battle Mode'? What the...) Before Ryan has time to worry further about the unexpected voice in his head, the Taser Grenade explodes into a tangle of wires which spark harmlessly against the blue and orange of his 'suit'(?) and he finds himself floating in space somewhere behind his eyes -- surrounded by a profusion of icons and displays waiting patiently for his decisions... Seeing the group of armored mercenaries (VIPER?) about to rush into the room as a follow up in the central display... .oO(Crap! A wall would be good about now) he curses mentally, needing time to think -- as icons highlight themselves and options display before him... A short eternity later, Ryan is still trying to figure out what's happened to him -- but at least he's pretty sure he's gotten at least some sort of handle on controlling whatever it is he's doing. Walls are pretty simple, and even those energy bands which are so good at tying mercenaries up. Constructs of orange energy, reinforced by a more brightly glowing orange grid work. It's almost enough to make Ryan think he's looking at some of the older plasma displays he'd seen back in one of his service schools. The flying bit was a little harder to wrap his mind around. Yeah, he'd been in the Air Force but he'd never been his own plane before... The costumed supervillain crashing through the wall next to him jerks Ryan back to his present concerns, namely trying to keep himself in one piece while working towards whatever these goons' objective was and helping whoever else might have gotten caught working late... .oO(Too close for a wall, not that it would seem to help anyhow -- and I don't think the force bands would work either) he considers quickly, looking for alternatives and not really seeing any. Things are happening too fast... .oO(I don't suppose anyone left a baseball bat laying about) he grumbles mentally, thinking of the 'home defense' option his sister keeps by her bed as he barely avoids a ham-fisted punch. He decides not to ask any questions when one of the icons before him offers the option of a baseball bat... ==== Wayne Savage pauses in his perusal of the reports of VIPER's attack on his Bay City facility, pinching the bridge of his nose to counter the headache -- thankful that at least nobody was badly hurt, and the intervention of an unknown hero in blue and orange calling himself 'Starwatch' had managed to keep the property and IP losses to a minimum as well. Even if it had probably upped the property damage to the building itself. That's why he paid insurance premiums.. .oO(Good odds on whoever this 'Starwatch' is being in the building before VIPER hit) he considers, knowing that narrowing it down to only one name -- and then confirming the suspicion would be nearly impossible without spending more resources than he's inclined to throw at the problem. If finding out secret IDs was easy, his would have been found out years ago. Which is another reason he's not inclined to search out someone else's... Glancing down at the list of employees on site at the time of the attack, one names stands out, and he reaches over to the phone on his desk and taps out a quick code... 'Yes, Wayne?" Galahad asks politely before the phone even has time to ring once... "I need a journal check. Yours and mine," Wayne answers distractedly as his mind looks for the memory he knows must be there. "Does the name 'Ryan Gregory' ring any bells?" "We've both made a note regarding an individual with that name, at the request of Maelstrom," Galahad responds nearly instantly... "Dr Ford encountered him prior to his death while working on the translation of some of the books Quasar left behind, and said he had 'a feeling about this one'. He also noted that a translator capable of handling Galactic Languages may some day prove useful even if he was wrong." "Access SavCo's HR files and the incident report on last night's VIPER strike. Please run a background check against Ryan Gregory and cross reference with James' report," Wayne directs decisively, already certain of the results... "Running. Completed," Galahad replies. "Records match." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sketchpad Posted April 4, 2011 Report Share Posted April 4, 2011 Re: New Protectors Rising! (Bay City Campaign idea) Hmm ... wish I'd seen this sooner myself ... I would've loved to submitted something Well, if you ever need another player, or a guest star, let me know So far, it sounds like it'd be an awesome game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermit Posted April 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2011 Re: New Protectors Rising! (Bay City Campaign idea) Thank you. How 'awesome' it will be remains to be seen. I'm a good idea man, not always so much much on the folow through (Imo) but I'll try, and have some good folks playing the heroes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermit Posted April 4, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2011 Re: New Protectors Rising! (Bay City Campaign idea) Some things that are developing...as another accepted player has made "Renegade II" taking the name, but not Rick's power, I am tempted to have Rick adopt the name of Captain Thunder...his deceased father. He may still seek to grant the power to another, but he has more time now to do it in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Liaden Posted April 6, 2011 Report Share Posted April 6, 2011 Re: New Protectors Rising! (Bay City Campaign idea) I'm wracking my brains for which Champions Villain would make the best Master Villain for this hodge podge brew I've set to simmer. I am leaning towards Teleios' date=' but one should only inflict so many clones on people. Isvatha is one I really like, but haven't always put to good use. We'll see[/quote'] When you mentioned that Wayne Savage almost lost his company to a hostile takeover, that made me think: How about Franklin Stone, the "Lex Luthor" of the Champions Universe? It's great for superheroes to have enemies to punch in the face, but as a recurring nemesis it's hard to beat the guy with the resources to set all kinds of plots in motion, but never in a way that can be legally linked to him. If you have or are thinking of getting Champions Villains Vol. I, Stone is fully detailed there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermit Posted April 7, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 Re: New Protectors Rising! (Bay City Campaign idea) Ok, thanks for the head's up, Lord Liaden. He might be just what I need. I was originally going to go for six players, but for now, I'm closing up at 5. I'm a bit worried that I might end up taking on more than I am ready for and I'd rather give a good game to a smaller group than risk just a 'blah' one to a larger one. If I get a bit more confidence about this, I'll probably open it up more again some time in the future, but no promises. As you've seen, Olympian and Starwatch are on the team, also the son of Brainstorm and Angela Fong (Highly revised so she's sans Foxbat) currently going by Wildstorm, Renegade II, and a powered armor blaster named Solar Knight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opale Posted April 7, 2011 Report Share Posted April 7, 2011 Re: New Protectors Rising! (Bay City Campaign idea) Woot ! Not been able to be part of this, I Hope you will inform us about what's going on in your campaign ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermit Posted April 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 Re: New Protectors Rising! (Bay City Campaign idea) Thanks. I may smack down a few notes here and there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermit Posted April 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2011 Re: New Protectors Rising! (Bay City Campaign idea) The heroes are about to meet some of the NPC auditions: One guy is dressed in trashbag material with a flimsy green Halloween mask. He's carrying a weapon of some sort that looks like a portable vacuum cleaner. There's a lady in fishnets and red hotpants with a flame symbol on a matching tube top. if she has any powers, she isn't using them. She's attractive enough and seems to be posing for the cameras more than chatting up her fellow 'heroes' There is another woman, oddly exotic, who seems to have REAL wings sprouting from her back, and talon like extensions on her finger nails. Her hair is feathered, but her costume is a pretty simple one piece. She's barefooted, and yes, even her toe nails have a slightly talon like appearance. Hard to tell her exact ethnic background. Cavalier is the only one he knows by sight. Known for a feud with Defender of the Champions and being something of a gloryhound, the man moved to California some time ago. His powered armor is dotted with logos from his sponsors, the biggest of which is nar cola. He mugs for the camera some, but seems amused by his 'competition' Sitting serenely amid the fuss is a bare chested man of asian descent with tatoos all over his body. He's not wearing much. Perhaps his power is ignoring noise. There's another man wearing a red white and blue outfit, highly patriotic looking. No powers on display though. There's a bag lady who is wearing a tinfoil hat. She seems to be having conversations with folks who aren't there. There's another woman, hell, more of a girl judging by the acne on the chin under her mask. She's is wearing a costume that looks like she might have mugged a cheerleader for but seems REALLY excited to be here. She's also radiating a chill that has many scooting away from her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermit Posted April 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2011 Re: New Protectors Rising! (Bay City Campaign idea) Well, the heroes have introduced themselves... I really should stop making stuff up on the spot, it always means more work later She holds out her own taloned hand, "Nightowl. Nice to meet you, Wildstorm. Even if we may end up fighting over the same slot. I'd wish you luck, but you understand if I'm hoping to keep most of that luck for myself." She nods to Olympian, "Nice to meet you too. Lot of good looking guys in the running." The girl blushes, "I'm Flurry....is that a lame name?" she stammers a bit, flushing brighter when she looks at Olympian. "I ..." The trashbag clad man steps forward, " I am Captain Clean up...I capture villains with my bag net gun!" Flurry suddenly seems to feel a bit better by her choice of name. "I'm Spitfire," The flame logoed woman says talking more to Olympian than Wildstorm, and makes sure the cameras get her good side. The flagsuit nods, "I'm Mr. Republic. Good to meet you all." The bag lady with the tinfoil hat speaks up, "I'm Myrtle." She gets some looks, "Well.. I AM." Then she turns to the empty spot on her left, "No. I don't trust half of them either...but I'm paranoid, not rude." The gentleman meditating speaks softly, " I am Seeker of Paths." a soft nod and back to meditating. At this point, Starwatch has learned that not just anyone can show up, and most of these folks will walk home disappointed. They have to have invite cards, like he does. Renegade I, now Captain Thunder, is contemplating hurting whoever is behind this leak to the press. Renegade II? He doesn't like Cavalier. Olympian is turning a few female heads...Wildstorm seems mellow about it all, and Solar Knight, just arriving, is camera shy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enforcer84 Posted April 9, 2011 Report Share Posted April 9, 2011 Re: New Protectors Rising! (Bay City Campaign idea) Wait, Myrtle didn't get a card? That's ridiculous! She leads an army of invisible telepaths! What? She told me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermit Posted April 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2011 Re: New Protectors Rising! (Bay City Campaign idea) You're not Myrtle's only fan, oddly enough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enforcer84 Posted April 9, 2011 Report Share Posted April 9, 2011 Re: New Protectors Rising! (Bay City Campaign idea) Of course not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Nexus Posted April 10, 2011 Report Share Posted April 10, 2011 Re: New Protectors Rising! (Bay City Campaign idea) Makes me wish I did make up and submit a character for the idea I had for Silverfist II. Ah well I can live vicariously through everyone playing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuclear Fridge Posted April 10, 2011 Report Share Posted April 10, 2011 Re: New Protectors Rising! (Bay City Campaign idea) Cavalier always makes me think of Greg Kinnear's self-obsessed/self-promoting character in the Mystery Men movie. He may fight bad guys, but his head is so far up his own *** he could bite his tonsils. And Myrtle is just wonderful. Lots of interference on the psychic wavelengths, so whack on a tinfoil hat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheQuestionMan Posted April 13, 2011 Report Share Posted April 13, 2011 Re: New Protectors Rising! (Bay City Campaign idea) What happened to Protectors Inc., the Super-Agents Security Company. Cheers QM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermit Posted April 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 Re: New Protectors Rising! (Bay City Campaign idea) What happened to Protectors Inc., the Super-Agents Security Company. Cheers QM In my campaign, they've hit a rough patch. They fall under SavCo, but have had to be reduced in numbers in more trying economic times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enforcer84 Posted April 18, 2011 Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 Re: New Protectors Rising! (Bay City Campaign idea) One of the Pretty Ladies was a fake! *Cries* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hermit Posted April 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 Re: New Protectors Rising! (Bay City Campaign idea) I suppose I should explain Enforcer's comment, though he pretty much did just sum it up. Solor Knight picked up a concentrated radio signal, and warned of a possible explosive device near by. The heroes responded quickly, some moving the media out of the way (And by this time, the other candidates who did not carry card/invites were already leaving...so only "Nightowl", Flurry, and Mr. Republic are left out of the NPC applicants) whiile others retrieve the deviice under the dock. It turned out to be not an explosive, but rather would have released poisonous gas meant to kill Captain Thunder (formerly Renegade who if you have his old stats, has a vulnerability along that line). suffice to say, the PCs handled it well. However, in the excitement , the shapeshifter who was masquerading as Nightowl lost focus, and her wings went a paler color. No one noticed until they got into the reception area of the base, after all, each had an invite card. Starwatch, however, has eidetic memory, and could literally compare 'before and after'. He first thought she'd somehow been contaminated by gas residue and had a potentially dangerous reaction. Natrually, 'Nightowl' didn't want a medical check up, THAT would give her ruse up. so she tried to 'wave it off'. It was Renegade II, a former villain himself, who instead assumed the worst...and was right! His accusation caused the shapeshifter to shift to a more natural form, and try to bolt. So far, said nameless shapeshifter is not having the best luck escaping the citadel. And each of the PCs must wonder "Where is the real Nightowl?" No, seriously, they must....I made them sign contracts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted April 18, 2011 Report Share Posted April 18, 2011 Re: New Protectors Rising! (Bay City Campaign idea) Is THAT what I signed?!?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enforcer84 Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 Re: New Protectors Rising! (Bay City Campaign idea) I signed Renegade II's name Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted April 19, 2011 Report Share Posted April 19, 2011 Re: New Protectors Rising! (Bay City Campaign idea) .oO(Hmmmm. This could lead to property damage. LOTS of property damage...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nuclear Fridge Posted April 20, 2011 Report Share Posted April 20, 2011 Re: New Protectors Rising! (Bay City Campaign idea) If at least one building is not reduced to rubble, the session hasn't gone well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cardinal Posted April 20, 2011 Report Share Posted April 20, 2011 Re: New Protectors Rising! (Bay City Campaign idea) Good stuff and a great idea for a campaign. I LOVE to serve and protect and the protectors. Anything that brings them back is money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Posted April 24, 2011 Report Share Posted April 24, 2011 Re: New Protectors Rising! (Bay City Campaign idea) Wildstorm pic: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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