Taliesin's builds: 3E moved to sister thread

[Taliesin]

Love the LSH builds I thought B5 had incorporated his force field generator into himself, though, making it a Power rather than a Device?

That was post-Zero Hour, but everything got rebooted again in 2004. Once I got caught up with the Waid/Kitson reimagined Legion, I made a new updated Brainiac 5.

[Taliesin]

Awesome Iron Fist build. I hope you don't mind but I used him as a template for one of my char's I was creating.

Please. That's why they're up on a public forum.

[Taliesin]

Very nice LSH....I especially love Triplicate Girl and Brainiac 5.

Yeah, Trip's fun, especially given that she really has no powers beyond Duplication and as a PL5 is about as tough as a well-trained soldier. Nothing to sneer at, but not superhero material, you'd think. But she's great at what she needs to do.

[White Howler]

12th-level intelligence, 20th-level a-hole.

Brainiac 5

Power Level: 10 (150pp)

Abilities: STR: 10 (+0), DEX: 10 (+0), CON: 10 (+0), INT: 40 (+15), WIS: 20 (+5), CHA: 10 (+0)

Skills: Bluff 8, Computers 8 (+23), Craft [Electronic] 12 (+27), Craft [Mechanical] 12 (+27), Disable Device 8 (+23), Investigate 8 (+23), Knowledge [Life Sciences] 8 (+23), Knowledge [Physical Sciences] 8 (+23), Knowledge [Technology] 12 (+27), Medicine 4 (+9), Pilot 4, Search 4 (+19), Sense Motive 8 (+13)

Feats: Attack Focus [Ranged] 4, Eidetic Memory, Equipment 2, Inventor, Skill Mastery 2 (Computers, Craft [Electronic, Mechanical], Disable Device, Investigate, Knowledge [Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, Technology]), Speed of Thought, Ultimate Effort [Intelligence check]

Powers:
Device 5 “Force Field Generator” [Hard to Lose] (20pp)
Device 6 “Legion Flight Ring” [Hard to Lose] (Power Feat: Restricted [Legion members]; 25pp)
Quickness 4 (Flaw: One Type [Mental; -1]; 2pp)

Devices:

Force Field Generator (25pp total)
Force Construct 12 (Extra: Impervious [+1]; Flaws: Limited [Cover only; -1]; Power Feat: Tether; 25pp)

Legion Flight Ring (30pp total)
Concealment 1 (Public Service monitoring; Flaw: Limited to Machines [-1]; Power Feat: Close Range; 2pp)
Features 1 (Special Effect [costume morph]; 1pp)
Flight 6 (500 MPH; 12pp)
Immunity 9 (Life Support; 9pp)
Super-Senses 2 (Communication Link [auditory and visual]; Power Feat: Progression 4 [subjects, all Flight Rings; 25]; 6pp)

Equipment:

Headquarters (10ep)
Size: Small; Toughness: 10; Features: Communications, Computer, Concealed, Infirmary, Laboratory, Library, Power System, Security System, Workshop

Combat: Attack +4 / +8 (Ranged); Damage +0 (Unarmed); Defense +4 (+2 flat-footed); Initiative +15

Saves: Toughness +0, Fortitude +2, Reflex +2, Will +10

Abilities 40 + Skills 26 (104 ranks) + Feats 12 + Powers 47 + Combat 16 + Saves 9 – Drawbacks 0 = 150

Brainiac 5 isn’t a whole lot different in the newest reboot, but offensively he is even weaker than before. He can usually jury-rig a weapon when he needs to, and is a decent enough shot with ranged weapons, but usually doesn’t involve himself in battle. Brainiac’s force fields are legendary; rather than go with the eponymous power, I used Force Construct, essentially a Create Object that can only produce cover.

This build includes Brainiac’s laboratory but not the many Imskian assistants who help him with his work.

Wonderful! I love tha LSH. I can't wait ta see Saturn Girl.

[Taliesin]

I will update my builds of the founding members to the new reboot soon, Howler. Was working on my contest entry for a while.

[White Howler]

I will update my builds of the founding members to the new reboot soon, Howler. Was working on my contest entry for a while.

Yay! I can't wait ta see what ya came up with for tha contest. I got a idea I'll be workin' on too. I been bussy workin' on my thread. But I'll get in on this one. I ain't inta that type of character but I came up with somethin' unique so I'll give it a shot. Stop in an see what I been up to if ya have time darlin'. Talk at cha later.

[Setothes]

This part here?

Super-Senses 2 (Communication Link [auditory and visual]; Power Feat: Progression 4 [subjects, all Flight Rings; 25];

Genius! I way overspent in my own write up trying to figure out how many levels of Communication (Area, Subtle) were needed to represent those darn things!

[Tonpa]

I will update my builds of the founding members to the new reboot soon, Howler. Was working on my contest entry for a while.

And what an etry it is Black Curtain be damned.

[Taliesin]

I will update my builds of the founding members to the new reboot soon, Howler. Was working on my contest entry for a while.

Yay! I can't wait ta see what ya came up with for tha contest. I got a idea I'll be workin' on too. I been bussy workin' on my thread. But I'll get in on this one. I ain't inta that type of character but I came up with somethin' unique so I'll give it a shot. Stop in an see what I been up to if ya have time darlin'. Talk at cha later.

You know I always drop by your thread. After having to write up some originals and doing full-fledged backgrounds instead of straight conversions, I know how much effort and time it takes for you to make your very complete original characters. Can't wait to see your contest idea.

[Taliesin]

This part here?

Super-Senses 2 (Communication Link [auditory and visual]; Power Feat: Progression 4 [subjects, all Flight Rings; 25];

Genius! I way overspent in my own write up trying to figure out how many levels of Communication (Area, Subtle) were needed to represent those darn things!

So did I, originally. Communication Limited to a certain group just doesn't work as well as Commlink. Communication is probably best if you're not using fixed point-to-point. Commlink seems like it was built off of Communication somehow with a lot more limitations. Though not completely rules legit, it seems reasonable to allow Progression in this case, to expand the subjects of Commlink.

Thanks for noticing. I was pretty proud of that, myself.

[Taliesin]

I will update my builds of the founding members to the new reboot soon, Howler. Was working on my contest entry for a while.

And what an etry it is Black Curtain be damned.

Heh, you're not judging, so it should be okay. It was a great suggestion for a contest, Tonpa, and I think you've gotten many people on the board excited and creating entries.

[Taliesin]

Let’s just forget my pink and lavendar costumes ever existed, okay?

Cosmic Boy

Power Level: 10 (165pp)

Abilities: STR: 14 (+2), DEX: 18 (+4), CON: 14 (+2), INT: 16 (+3), WIS: 12 (+1), CHA: 18 (+4)

Skills: Acrobatics 8 (+12), Concentration 8 (+9), Diplomacy 12 (+16), Gather Information 8 (+12), Knowledge [History] 8 (+11), Knowledge [Tactics] 12 (+15), Pilot 4 (+8), Sense Motive 4 (+5)

Feats: Acrobatic Bluff, Assessment, Attack Focus [Ranged] 4, Contacts, Dodge Focus 4, Improved Aim, Improved Defense, Inspire 3, Leadership, Move-By Action, Precise Shot, Uncanny Dodge [Visual]

Powers:
Device 6 “Legion Flight Ring” [Hard to Lose] (Power Feat: Restricted [Legion members]; 25pp)
Force Field 6 (6pp)
Magnetic Control 12 (24pp)
AP: Blast 12 (1pp)
AP: Force Constructs 12 (1pp)
AP: Transform 4 (shape metal; Extra: Continuous [+1], Perception [+1]; 1pp)
Super-Senses 3 (Detect Electromagnetic Energy [Ranged, Acute]; 3pp)

Devices:

Legion Flight Ring (30pp total)
Concealment 1 (Public Service monitoring; Flaw: Limited to Machines [-1]; Power Feat: Close Range; 2pp)
Features 1 (Special Effect [costume morph]; 1pp)
Flight 6 (500 MPH; 12pp)
Immunity 9 (Life Support; 9pp)
Super-Senses 2 (Communication Link [auditory and visual]; Power Feat: Progression 4 [subjects, all Flight Rings; 25]; 6pp)

Combat: Attack +4 / +8 (Ranged); Damage +12 (Blast); Defense +12 (+4 flat-footed); Initiative +4

Saves: Toughness +8 (+2 without Force Field), Fortitude +3, Reflex +8, Will +8

Abilities 32 + Skills 16 (64 ranks) + Feats 20 + Powers 61 + Combat 24 + Saves 12 – Drawbacks 0 = 165

Cosmic Boy is arguably the most powerful member of the Legion. As a former magnoball player, he is quite gifted physically but his command of his magnetic powers is what sets him apart. Then again, his presence is what draws people towards him, and he is without a doubt the most charismatic and capable leader of the Legion.

Cosmic Boy can do the usual stunts and feats with his Magnetic Control, including creating force constructs. He can use his Magnetic Control to counter many powers and effects that have an electromagnetic descriptor, such as when he pierced Brainiac 5’s force fields. One time, he had Star Boy and Light Lass use their Gravity Control powers to aid him in creating a force construct capable of containing a full powered Sun Boy.

Update 11/29/06 I decided to update Cosmic Boy to his Waid/Kitson reimagined version. Like all the LSH members after this most recent reboot, he is much more archetypal.

Once I find or scan some new pics for Lightning Lad and Saturn Girl, I'll have to update them, too.

[Liryel]

I’m dreaming of a nerdy pervert staring at me…

Dream Girl

Power Level: 9 (144pp)

Abilities: STR: 12 (+1), DEX: 16 (+3), CON: 14 (+2), INT: 16 (+3), WIS: 22 (+6), CHA: 18 (+4)

Skills: Bluff 6 (+10), Knowledge [Tactics] 8 (+11), Notice 14 (+20), Sense Motive 12 (+18)

Feats: Assessment, Attack Focus [Melee] 4, Attractive 2, Defensive Roll 4, Dodge Focus 8, Evasion 2, Elusive Target, Fascinate [Bluff], Improved Aim, Improved Defense, Set-Up, Teamwork 2

Powers:
Device 6 “Legion Flight Ring” [Hard to Lose] (Power Feat: Restricted [Legion members]; 25pp)
Enhanced Feats 2 (Improved Initiative, Seize Initiative; 2pp)
Super-Senses 6 (Danger Sense [mental], Precognition, Uncanny Dodge [mental]; 6pp)
Variable Feats 1 (Extra: Reaction [+3]; Flaw: Limited to Second Chance [-1]; 6pp)

Devices:

Legion Flight Ring (30pp total)
Concealment 1 (Public Service monitoring; Flaw: Limited to Machines [-1]; Power Feat: Close Range; 2pp)
Features 1 (Special Effect [costume morph]; 1pp)
Flight 6 (500 MPH; 12pp)
Immunity 9 (Life Support; 9pp)
Super-Senses 2 (Communication Link [auditory and visual]; Power Feat: Progression 4 [subjects, all Flight Rings; 25]; 6pp)

Combat: Attack +6 / +10 (Melee); Damage +1 (Unarmed); Defense +12 (+2 flat-footed); Initiative +7

Saves: Toughness +6 (+2 flat-footed), Fortitude +3, Reflex +10, Will +7

Abilities 38 + Skills 10 (40 ranks) + Feats 28 + Powers 39 + Combat 20 + Saves 9 – Drawbacks 0 = 144

Here’s my favorite Legionnaire from the recent reboot. Dream Girl was originally trained as a Precommando, Naltorian enforcers who use their precognitive powers to gain the upper hand in combat, and though she did not finish her training, she was the most gifted of all of them. Dream Girl is still rather weak in combat and relies on her teammates to do the actual combat.

Dream Girl’s precognitive ability grants her many benefits. Her actual Precognition power works better when she is asleep, so the GM should feel free to provide far-reaching visions while she is dreaming, but only short-term glimpses when she is awake. She can use this to provide “precognitive do-overs” as described in Ultimate Power. In addition, Dream Girl’s variable power gives her the Second Chance feat against any hazard on reaction.

Nicely done. I'm glad to see her, she's one of my favorite Legionnaires.

[Taliesin]

Mine, too.

[Taliesin]

I’m French! Why do you think I have this outrageous accent, you silly king?

Batroc the Leaper
Georges Batroc

Power Level: 10 (142pp)

Abilities: STR: 18 (+4), DEX: 22 (+6), CON: 18 (+4), INT: 12 (+1), WIS: 12 (+1), CHA: 16 (+3)

Skills: Acrobatics 12 (+18), Climb 8 (+12), Diplomacy 8 (+11), Disable Device 8 (+9), Disguise 4 (+7), Escape Artist 4 (+10), Handle Animal 4 (+7), Knowledge [Streetwise] 8 (+9), Knowledge [Tactics] 8 (+9), Languages 1 (English; base: French), Notice 4 (+5), Pilot 4 (+10), Ride 4 (+10), Search 4 (+5), Sleight of Hand 4 (+10), Stealth 8 (+14), Survival 11 (+12)

Feats: Acrobatic Bluff, Attack Specialization [Unarmed], Challenges (Accelerated Acrobatics), Defensive Attack, Defensive Roll 3, Dodge Focus 4, Elusive Target, Equipment, Evasion, Grappling Finesse, Improved Defense, Improved Initiative, Improved Throw, Improved Trip, Move-By Action, Redirect, Second Chance (Acrobatics), Sneak Attack 2, Takedown Attack 2, Track

Equipment:
Whip-cane (5ep): Strike 2 (Extended Reach, Improved Disarm, Mighty)

Combat: Attack +11 / +13 (Unarmed); Damage +4 (Unarmed) / +6 (Whip-Cane, Extended Reach) // +3 (Sneak Attack); Defense +13 (+5 flat-footed); Initiative +10

Saves: Toughness +7 (+4 flat-footed), Fortitude +8, Reflex +12, Will +4

Abilities 38 + Skills 26 (104 ranks) + Feats 27 + Powers 0 + Combat 40 + Saves 11 – Drawbacks 0 = Total 142

Complications: Honor (chivalry), Rivalry (Captain America)

Batroc’s a pretty formidable martial artist with a focus on his acrobatic ability, making him somewhat of an analogue to Nightwing. Batroc has supposedly extremely well developed leg muscles allowing him to make extraordinary leaps, but I think the Acrobatics skill should cover that more or less. He has a military and criminal background and quite skilled overall, but it seems writers can’t decide whether to make him a credible opponent to such heroes as Captain America or simply write him off as a stock character with a funny accent.

Cookies to whoever can place his quote.

Update 11/12/09 I expected to make some major changes considering this build is three years old, but it seems to stand up reasonably well. I removed his armor but kept his whip-cane. His equipment is kind of variable depending on his appearance.