PROJECT CHAMPIONS (OPEN SUPERHERO World Building Thread)

[Charmera]

Hey, just started this account for RPing. I've been here before and operate two other ones.

Super Identity: Agent 11
Real Identity: Clark Nash
Is the true identity public knowledge or private?
Private
Age: 32
Gender: Male
Appearance: 6'2", black hair medium length, brown eyes, moderate attractiveness
Group Affiliation:
Legal Sanctions: Private Citizen

Powers:

Hypercognition
Probability Manipulation
Physical Fitness

Power Origin Type:
Mutant: Born with their unique power set. Few things can disempower a mutant.

Personality: Dry, duplicitous, charming, cynical and self-interested.

Background:

Mission after mission with the CIA and Delta Force, Clark always seems to come out on top. Oftentimes unbelievably so. His handlers always thought his luck would run out but it never did. Throughout his long and successful career in the intelligence service, Clark conducted many covert operations all over the world for the government seeing the worst the world has to offer. Whether it be in a dirty cave in Afghanistan, wartorn Chechnya or the jungles of the Philippines, Clark's home had always been in the field. He always thought that talent was the reason for his continued survival but soon learned he had an uncanny ability to make the improbable happen. Hostile forces missed him when he was dead to rights. Escape from the enemy seemed to come natural. As did long range shots from a rifle. Clark was determined to test how far these strange abilities could really take him. It started small, accepting tasks that were more daring than usual. Finally culminating in the realization that there was something special about him. Although these powers only seemed to manifest when he was in a high stress situation, Clark learned to use them at will. Having done enough for the government, he left the service in search of a better life. His files at the agency were redacted and buried. The first year he drifted around both Las Vegas and Monaco, reaping the benefits of his ability at the card tables. With more than enough money saved up, he bought a luxurious mansion in Beverly Hills and has lived the last few months peacefully. Although the thrill always seems to call to him.

I can accept this, you see anything wrong with it, Charmera, before I accept it?

Before I give the thumbs up, how powerful is the probability manipulation.
As with high level users it can near reality warping levels.

[Laurvier]

Helps in a card or dice game, escape, combat, things like that. Landing hits when he shouldn't have or even the most skilled opponents missing him. Think how lucky main characters are in action movies where circumstances that help them/save their life just seem to be present consistently.

[New Neros]

Super Identity: Gravitron
Real Identity: Alan Gabriel
Is the true identity public knowledge or private? Private
Age: 33
Gender: Male
Appearance:

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Group Affiliation: N/A

Powers:

• Gravity Manipulation
  • Gravity Attacks
  • Gyrokinetic Combat
  • Gravity Constructs
  • Gravity Shield
• Enhanced Intelligence

Power Origin Type: Mutant

Motivation: Global Conquest. A simple, villainous goal that many share but few act upon, and even fewer possess the means to actually do so. Not in the case of Gravitron - he has the willpower, resources, and power to make the world his and improve it. The end of all wars, of want and desire, hunger and poverty, he has aspirations to make the world a utopia...all it has to do is accept him as its ruler. With his power and intellect, Gravitron alone stands the greatest chance of achieving his dream of domination, but perhaps he has set his sights on a goal too large, bitten off more than he can chew, and interestingly, did not think there would be enough people to stop him.

Personality: Nothing much more than a psychopath, Alan Gabriel is a natural-born villain who pays no regard to the law or even so much as a moral code - though it seems that he has invented his own, mostly unknown code of ethics to live by. Despite this antisocial behavior, he is not a crazed killer by any means, just a cold manipulator who glorifies himself endlessly, taunting whatever opposition he faces. In any case, a world ruled by Gravitron is more akin to a world ruled by a benevolent dictator than a mindless killing machine.

Background:

A mutant born into the wealthy Gabriel Family, Alan was given a headstart in life with a private education, but something always seemed amiss by the boy. Prone to tantrums and abusive attitudes to his parents, Martin and Stacy, as well his line of tutors and teachers. His powers began to develop in early age as well, with Alan's father Martin Gabriel revealing to his spouse that a mutagene ran in the family. Subsequently, Stacy left her son and husband, with Martin retreating into his own domains of drugs and alcohol, leaving Alan to be raised by maids, nannies, and teachers instead.

Despite his troubled mentality, the boy was quiet intelligent - forming an interest in physics, geology, and strangely, warfare and strategy. Nevertheless, he learned what he needed to learn and excelled in the areas he preferred - a particular teacher coming along who also possessed a mutant power when Alan was roughly 14. This teacher, Hugo Vargas, had an affinity for controlling rocks and earth, which made him a favorite of Alan as he had a strong passion for geology. Their bond became more akin to father-son than teacher-student, which after years of development, grew the ire of Alan's real father, who effectively terminated Mr. Vargas' employment when Alan was 17. Enraged, Alan threw his last temper tantrum, and in furious anger, collapsed his family's priceless mansion, killing his father and numerous workers in the process.

Alan was spared criminal charges as a faulty foundation was blamed for the tragedy - Alan successfully suing the contractors who built the mansion and gaining more wealth, not mention the vast inheritance of his family. In this process, he was reacquainted with Hugo Vargas, and the two rekindled their bond and began to share their aspirations. Vargas wanted to create a better world with his powers, and transferred that ideal to Alan...but it slowly became warped in the process. As Alan became an effective businessman and used his powers to generate an even vaster fortune than his parents had, a rift developed between him and Vargas over what a "better world" would look like, eventually coming to blows as the two mutants fought one another. After a vicious battle in the middle of the Sierra Nevada desert, Alan Gabriel was the one to walk away, declaring that a better world was one where he alone ruled.

From that point on, Alan Gabriel adopted the moniker of Gravitron, and worked to implement his desire to rule the world by building his own multi-national mega corporation based around metalworking, industrial works, oil, and metal mining. He would make billions of dollars from mining in war-torn areas like the Congo Basin, sign contacts with dictators and undermine local laws in pursuit of profits, which he then in turn used to invest and buy stock is other companies, eventually buying them outright as his corporation snowballed. That was what the public saw, but in private, Alan became a virtual villain who sought to eliminate those who could oppose him - other superpowered individuals, mutants or otherwise. Of course, he approaches them with his goal of a better world, and those who join him will rule alongside him, but those who refuse are nothing more than pawns to used at his discretion.

I think I can accept this...
I am a Co-OP now apparently...

Excellent! Thank you kindly, I will begin roleplaying shortly. I changed his personality a bit, he's more like Doom in his quest for conquest instead of a mindless villain-of-the-week. Like all villains and most of the heroes, he has a corporation, and it's name is Newton Industrial.

[Charmera]

Helps in a card or dice game, escape, combat, things like that. Landing hits when he shouldn't have or even the most skilled opponents missing him. Think how lucky main characters are in action movies where circumstances that help them/save their life just seem to be present consistently.

That seems a little... unfair... and easy to abuse...
Like, what's to stop him from never being hit and always winning?

[Laurvier]

Helps in a card or dice game, escape, combat, things like that. Landing hits when he shouldn't have or even the most skilled opponents missing him. Think how lucky main characters are in action movies where circumstances that help them/save their life just seem to be present consistently.

That seems a little... unfair... and easy to abuse...
Like, what's to stop him from never being hit and always winning?

I suppose if you are so concerned it'd have its limits such as sustained use wearing out his mind with diminishing marginal returns until he gets some rest. But at the same time the character is a lot squishier than most I see here. He has no exosuit, healing or durability abilities. Nor any other extraordinary physical attributes. Only what the most elite special forces are capable of in real life. Nor will Clark be using any tech that doesn't exist in real life (unless it is given to him). So I thought it fair he can dodge a bit better than most.

[Charmera]

That seems a little... unfair... and easy to abuse...
Like, what's to stop him from never being hit and always winning?

I suppose if you are so concerned it'd have its limits such as sustained use wearing out his mind with diminishing marginal returns until he gets some rest. But at the same time the character is a lot squishier than most I see here. He has no exosuit, healing or durability abilities. Nor any other extraordinary physical attributes. Only what the most elite special forces are capable of in real life. Nor will Clark be using any tech that doesn't exist in real life (unless it is given to him). So I thought it fair he can dodge a bit better than most.

Alright.
Sorry if I sounded a little harsh. My only concern was using probability manipulation on an absurd scale. Like just winning a fight because you make it more likely that will happen or otherwise causing crazy stuff to happen just because you change the likelyhood of it happening.

[New Neros]

I suppose if you are so concerned it'd have its limits such as sustained use wearing out his mind with diminishing marginal returns until he gets some rest. But at the same time the character is a lot squishier than most I see here. He has no exosuit, healing or durability abilities. Nor any other extraordinary physical attributes. Only what the most elite special forces are capable of in real life. Nor will Clark be using any tech that doesn't exist in real life (unless it is given to him). So I thought it fair he can dodge a bit better than most.

Alright.
Sorry if I sounded a little harsh. My only concern was using probability manipulation on an absurd scale. Like just winning a fight because you make it more likely that will happen or otherwise causing crazy stuff to happen just because you change the likelyhood of it happening.

Never! You must have the backbone of a stegosaurus when dealing with applications, Charm. You raised excellent points, and Laurvier responded in kind with what limitations he has. That means you win!

Now then, I need to introduce Gravitron somehow. I'll be reading the IC, but if anyone can help me out, that would be awesome.

[Laurvier]

I suppose if you are so concerned it'd have its limits such as sustained use wearing out his mind with diminishing marginal returns until he gets some rest. But at the same time the character is a lot squishier than most I see here. He has no exosuit, healing or durability abilities. Nor any other extraordinary physical attributes. Only what the most elite special forces are capable of in real life. Nor will Clark be using any tech that doesn't exist in real life (unless it is given to him). So I thought it fair he can dodge a bit better than most.

Alright.
Sorry if I sounded a little harsh. My only concern was using probability manipulation on an absurd scale. Like just winning a fight because you make it more likely that will happen or otherwise causing crazy stuff to happen just because you change the likelyhood of it happening.

The probability manipulation isn't catch all. More like the probability he will shoot a gun and hit. More specific. In dire situations, opportunities will present themselves that allow him to escape. He's more a grit over high tech or dazzling powers character. I just need something to explain how he would be able to compete with the rest. Worse comes to worse I can get rid of probability manipulation and just stick with hypercognition if too many players object.

[New Neros]

Alright.
Sorry if I sounded a little harsh. My only concern was using probability manipulation on an absurd scale. Like just winning a fight because you make it more likely that will happen or otherwise causing crazy stuff to happen just because you change the likelyhood of it happening.

The probability manipulation isn't catch all. More like the probability he will shoot a gun and hit. More specific. In dire situations, opportunities will present themselves that allow him to escape. He's more a grit over high tech or dazzling powers character. I just need something to explain how he would be able to compete with the rest. Worse comes to worse I can get rid of probability manipulation and just stick with hypercognition if too many players object.

Personally, I'm alright with it so long as it isn't abused heavily. Like, if you go around picking fights and suddenly, the other character can't lay a finger on you, or you start getting the probabilities of winning seven consecutive lotteries in a row, of another character tripping in a random scene, and machine gun fire not hitting you, then it becomes more of a problem. However, I'm more open to a Batman or Iron Man-like character with this power for some reason instead of a normal, squishy dude.

[Laurvier]

The probability manipulation isn't catch all. More like the probability he will shoot a gun and hit. More specific. In dire situations, opportunities will present themselves that allow him to escape. He's more a grit over high tech or dazzling powers character. I just need something to explain how he would be able to compete with the rest. Worse comes to worse I can get rid of probability manipulation and just stick with hypercognition if too many players object.

Personally, I'm alright with it so long as it isn't abused heavily. Like, if you go around picking fights and suddenly, the other character can't lay a finger on you, or you start getting the probabilities of winning seven consecutive lotteries in a row, of another character tripping in a random scene, and machine gun fire not hitting you, then it becomes more of a problem. However, I'm more open to a Batman or Iron Man-like character with this power for some reason instead of a normal, squishy dude.

Well the character was covert ops. His MO is avoiding straight up fights and keeping a low profile.

[Charmera]

Alright.
Sorry if I sounded a little harsh. My only concern was using probability manipulation on an absurd scale. Like just winning a fight because you make it more likely that will happen or otherwise causing crazy stuff to happen just because you change the likelyhood of it happening.

The probability manipulation isn't catch all. More like the probability he will shoot a gun and hit. More specific. In dire situations, opportunities will present themselves that allow him to escape. He's more a grit over high tech or dazzling powers character. I just need something to explain how he would be able to compete with the rest. Worse comes to worse I can get rid of probability manipulation and just stick with hypercognition if too many players object.

Nah, it's fine. I support Avalon's accepting this app.

Alright.
Sorry if I sounded a little harsh. My only concern was using probability manipulation on an absurd scale. Like just winning a fight because you make it more likely that will happen or otherwise causing crazy stuff to happen just because you change the likelyhood of it happening.

Never! You must have the backbone of a stegosaurus when dealing with applications, Charm. You raised excellent points, and Laurvier responded in kind with what limitations he has. That means you win!

Now then, I need to introduce Gravitron somehow. I'll be reading the IC, but if anyone can help me out, that would be awesome.

I see.

It may be a little awkward as we're a bit LA focused and Harb had left us with a plan.
I'm not sure how he will end up fitting in...

Personally, I'm alright with it so long as it isn't abused heavily. Like, if you go around picking fights and suddenly, the other character can't lay a finger on you, or you start getting the probabilities of winning seven consecutive lotteries in a row, of another character tripping in a random scene, and machine gun fire not hitting you, then it becomes more of a problem. However, I'm more open to a Batman or Iron Man-like character with this power for some reason instead of a normal, squishy dude.

Well the character was covert ops. His MO is avoiding straight up fights and keeping a low profile.

As long as there is no god modding, I don't mind.

[Arstotzkas]

So, who's ready for the warehouse?

[New Neros]

Personally, I'm alright with it so long as it isn't abused heavily. Like, if you go around picking fights and suddenly, the other character can't lay a finger on you, or you start getting the probabilities of winning seven consecutive lotteries in a row, of another character tripping in a random scene, and machine gun fire not hitting you, then it becomes more of a problem. However, I'm more open to a Batman or Iron Man-like character with this power for some reason instead of a normal, squishy dude.

Well the character was covert ops. His MO is avoiding straight up fights and keeping a low profile.

Excellent, that's good with me.

Never! You must have the backbone of a stegosaurus when dealing with applications, Charm. You raised excellent points, and Laurvier responded in kind with what limitations he has. That means you win!

Now then, I need to introduce Gravitron somehow. I'll be reading the IC, but if anyone can help me out, that would be awesome.

I see.

It may be a little awkward as we're a bit LA focused and Harb had left us with a plan.
I'm not sure how he will end up fitting in...

What is the plan? Gravitron's base is in some abandoned mine-turned-military base in the Rocky Mountains - he can always make the trip over to LA for...some made up reason.

[Charmera]

Well the character was covert ops. His MO is avoiding straight up fights and keeping a low profile.

Excellent, that's good with me.

I see.

It may be a little awkward as we're a bit LA focused and Harb had left us with a plan.
I'm not sure how he will end up fitting in...

What is the plan? Gravitron's base is in some abandoned mine-turned-military base in the Rocky Mountains - he can always make the trip over to LA for...some made up reason.

I'm not sure I can tell you...

Translation: I'm not entirely sure myself. We're still working things out a little. Perhaps Avalon or Harb if he's still on can help more.

[Harbertia]

Translation: I'm not entirely sure myself. We're still working things out a little. Perhaps Avalon or Harb if he's still on can help more.

I shall not intervene as it's important that those who are in charge take up responsibility for the thread's future.

[WHYYYY]

Alright.
Sorry if I sounded a little harsh. My only concern was using probability manipulation on an absurd scale. Like just winning a fight because you make it more likely that will happen or otherwise causing crazy stuff to happen just because you change the likelyhood of it happening.

Never! You must have the backbone of a stegosaurus when dealing with applications, Charm. You raised excellent points, and Laurvier responded in kind with what limitations he has. That means you win!

Now then, I need to introduce Gravitron somehow. I'll be reading the IC, but if anyone can help me out, that would be awesome.

You can just do what I did make a basic character introduction post to help figure your character involvement , and then integrate them into the plot later

[Charmera]

Translation: I'm not entirely sure myself. We're still working things out a little. Perhaps Avalon or Harb if he's still on can help more.

I shall not intervene as it's important that those who are in charge take up responsibility for the thread's future.

Alright... I'll try to think of something...
Have him move over to LA if you want in the meantime in the IC. We'll work something out.

I also have no idea what to do with Opal...

[WHYYYY]

So, who's ready for the warehouse?

I say the attack happened night, it would make more sense. After all not every characters involved in the IC yet.

[New Neros]

Translation: I'm not entirely sure myself. We're still working things out a little. Perhaps Avalon or Harb if he's still on can help more.

I shall not intervene as it's important that those who are in charge take up responsibility for the thread's future.

Aha! So that means I can just start wrecking shit!

But more seriously, I'll do something to introduce Grav into the IC Thread, but not the plot itself if he isn't needed yet.

I shall not intervene as it's important that those who are in charge take up responsibility for the thread's future.

Alright... I'll try to think of something...
Have him move over to LA if you want in the meantime in the IC. We'll work something out.

I also have no idea what to do with Opal...

Yas! Hilariously, Grav's former mentor and father-figure was a mutant with the ability to manipulate earth - I didn't know he had similar powers to Magnitude when I put him in my application. He's implied to be dead, though.

[Talion Union]

Is this still open, and if so am I able to join?

[Charmera]

I shall not intervene as it's important that those who are in charge take up responsibility for the thread's future.

Aha! So that means I can just start wrecking shit!

But more seriously, I'll do something to introduce Grav into the IC Thread, but not the plot itself if he isn't needed yet.

Alright... I'll try to think of something...
Have him move over to LA if you want in the meantime in the IC. We'll work something out.

I also have no idea what to do with Opal...

Yas! Hilariously, Grav's former mentor and father-figure was a mutant with the ability to manipulate earth - I didn't know he had similar powers to Magnitude when I put him in my application. He's implied to be dead, though.

They may have to meet at some point in that case. Though they likely won't get along.

[New Neros]

Is this still open, and if so am I able to join?

By all means, join us!

Aha! So that means I can just start wrecking shit!

But more seriously, I'll do something to introduce Grav into the IC Thread, but not the plot itself if he isn't needed yet.



Yas! Hilariously, Grav's former mentor and father-figure was a mutant with the ability to manipulate earth - I didn't know he had similar powers to Magnitude when I put him in my application. He's implied to be dead, though.

They may have to meet at some point in that case. Though they likely won't get along.

Very cool, Grav has a penchant for geology, rocks and the like. They will most likely despise one another.

[Talion Union]

I have a character of my own I'd like to share.

The Musician, a man who wields a violin. The violins bow his razor sharp, yet plays normally with his violin. He plays different songs and notes to create different effects on the battlefield (shield, energy wave, paralysis, etc.) I don't have a background yet, I'm still working on that.

I also thought about an organization that distrusts people with powers and monitor (and keep them from causing serious harm). Thoughts?

[Holy Empire of Avalon]

I have a character of my own I'd like to share.

The Musician, a man who wields a violin. The violins bow his razor sharp, yet plays normally with his violin. He plays different songs and notes to create different effects on the battlefield (shield, energy wave, paralysis, etc.) I don't have a background yet, I'm still working on that.

I also thought about an organization that distrusts people with powers and monitor (and keep them from causing serious harm). Thoughts?

Is the bow's string piano wire?

[Talion Union]

I have a character of my own I'd like to share.

The Musician, a man who wields a violin. The violins bow his razor sharp, yet plays normally with his violin. He plays different songs and notes to create different effects on the battlefield (shield, energy wave, paralysis, etc.) I don't have a background yet, I'm still working on that.

I also thought about an organization that distrusts people with powers and monitor (and keep them from causing serious harm). Thoughts?

Is the bow's string piano wire?

Yes.