Kreuz Control: SHOCKMASTER!, Genesis, Apex

[Kreuzritter]

"And so you see, by applying the principles of the Scientific method to the matter, we learn very quickly that the myth of the Chupacabra is just that: Utter crap. *ahem* now, if you apply these same principles to Catholicism, an interesting thing occurrs...

Dr. Thaddeus S. Venture
AKA: "Rusty" Venture

PL: 7 (105)

abilities: (22)
STR 8 DEX 12 CON 10 INT 26 WIS 16 CHA 10

Combat: (12)
+1 init, +0 ATK, +7 DEF (+1 dodge, +3 flat-footed)
-1 DMG (unarmed)

saves: (10)
TOU +3/0 FORT +5 REF +4 WILL +5

Skills (23/92)
bluff +6
climb +4
computers +4
craft: chemical +4
craft: electronic +4
craft: mechanical +4
diplomacy +4
disable device +4
escape artist +4
gather info +4
investigate +4
knowledge: civics +4
knowledge: life sciences +4
knowledge: physical sciences +4
knowledge: pop culture +4
knowledge: streetwise +4
knowledge: technology +6
medicine +4
profession: superscientist +4
notice +4
search +4
sense motive +4

feats (37)
assessment, beginner's luck, benefit 5 (security clearance, wealth 2, "Rusty's Law"), contacts, connected, defensive roll 3, diehard, dodge focus, elusive target, equipment 11, improved defense, improvised tools, inventor, inspire, jack of all trades, master plan, minion 3, minions 2, taunt, well-informed

equipment [47]
- The Venture Compound: Size: Colossal; Toughness: 10; Features: Fire Prevention System, Garage, Gym, Hangar, Laboratory, Library, Living Space, Pool, Power System, Security System, Workshop. [21]
- The X-1: Private Jet with Speed: Flight 9. [21]
- Communicator Watch: Commlink, GPS Receiver, Locator Beacon, Super Senses 2 (Radio, Time Sense) [5]
8 points unspent

minions
H.E.L.P.eR. (as medium robot)
Hank & Dean venture (as bystanders)

complications
accident
addiction ('diet pills')
enemy (Baron Underbheit)
enemy (Myra Brandish)
rivalry (Monarch [former enemy])
rivalry (Dr. Byron Orpheus)
rivalry (Dr. Richard Impossible [potential enemy])
rivalry (Dr. Jonas Venture Jr.)
reputation/rivalry/responsibility (legacy of Jonas Venture Sr.)
responsibility (government contracts)
secret (illegal/unethical practices, hank/dean clones)

costs
abilities 22 + combat 12 + saves 10 + skills 23/92 + feats 37 = 105 pts

to be honest, I was aiming directly for making venture a PL5 character at most, but after careful viewing and treated instances where Doc clearly knows what he's doing/talking about (when he sets his mind to something, that is), and can indeed invent some pretty neat stuff, he actually comes out as relatively competant (mostly due to a surplus of hero points built up via complications)

also adding to the design is that while doc's meant to be a pale shadow of his father, he was a fairly able boy adventurer (indeed, a fair chunk of the build's skeleton derived from the golden age 'costumed sidekick' template).

for Rusty's law, that's basicly a 'get out of jail free' card when captured by bad guys, providing that somebody in venture's party has a legit medical problem (and possibly a few other related laws doc has memorized to save his bacon in such emergencies)

[Kreuzritter]

Nyet. You know I can only go to second base.

Molotov Coqtiz

PL: 10 (150)

abilities: (46)
STR 16 DEX 24 CON 20 INT 14 WIS 16 CHA 16

Combat: (40)
+7 init, +10/10 ATK, +10 DEF (+5 flat-footed)
+3/4/3/5 +2 DMG (unarmed/knife/pistol/rifle +sneak attack)

saves: (4)
TOU +10/6/5 FORT +6 REF +7 WILL +6

Skills (27/108)
acrobatics +8
bluff +6
diplomacy +6
disable device +6
drive +6
escape artist +6
gather info +6
investigate +6
intimidate +6
knowledge: streetwise +6
language: english, german, french, chinese (native: russian)
notice +6
pilot +6
search +6
sense motive +6
sleight of hand +6
stealth +6
swim +6

feats (36)
assessment, attractive, diehard, contacts, defensive roll 4, equipment 8, fascinate: bluff, diehard, fighting style: Spetzatz (acrobatic bluff, all-out attack, chokehold, improved block, improved critical, improved disarm, improved grab, improved grapple, improved initiative, improved trip, power attack, sneak attack, move-by action, takedown attack), master plan, precise shot, uncanny dodge, well-informed

equipment
sports car [8]
assault rifle +5 [16]
machine pistol +3 [9]
knife-boots +1 [4]
leather catsuit +1 [1]
chastity belt [1]
cell phone [1]

drawback
disability: One eye (-3)

costs
abilities 46 + combat 40 + saves 4 + skills 27/108 + feats 36 - drawback 3 = 150 pts

archetypal femme fatale of the ventureverse, Mol's in essence the kyrptonite of brock samson

[Kreuzritter]

"I'm a miltary man. that means I respect Authority."

Captain Atom

PL: 10 (150)

abilities: (18)
STR 30/14 DEX 16 CON 30 INT 10 WIS 14 CHA 10

Combat: (32)
+7 init, +8 ATK, +8 DEF (+4 flat-footed)
+10/10 DMG (unarmed/radiation control)

saves: (5)
TOU +10 FORT +10 REF +5 WILL +5

Skills (9/36)
bluff +4
intimidate +6
notice +4
knowledge: tactics +6
profession: soldier +6
pilot +6
sense motive +4

feats (8)
assessment, all-out attack, benefit 2 (security clearance, rank: captain), fearless, improved init, power attack, uncanny dodge

Powers (80)
enhanced CON +20 (20)
flight +3 (6)
Radiation Control +10 (21)
- AP: Enhanced STR +20 [16]
immunity +19 (life support, radiation) (19)
impervious TOU +10 (10)
superstrength +2 (4)

drawbacks
vulnerable: power drains (-2)

tradeoffs
+2 DMG/-2 ATK
+2 TOU/-2 DEF

complications
enemy: major force
responsibility: USAF

costs
abilities 18 + combat 32 + saves 5 + skills 9/36 + feats 8 + powers 80 - drawback 2 = 150 pts

one of dc's heay hitters, Atom was a bit of a pain to get right, but I hope this build comes close enough

[Kreuzritter]

"Skin cream that gives you superpowers? Huh. I always thought it was something you had to free-base."

Captain Yesterday

PL: 8 (115)

abilities: (10)
STR 26/10 DEX 12 CON 26/12 INT 10 WIS 14 CHA 14

Combat: (16)
+20 init, +6/4 ATK, +6 DEF (+2 dodge, +2 flat-footed)
+8 DMG (unarmed)

saves: (10)
TOU +8/1 FORT +12/5 REF +5 WILL +14/4

Skills (7/28)
bluff +4
diplomacy +4
knowledge: pop culture +4
Pilot +4
profession: delivery boy +4
notice +4
sense motive +4

feats (11)
attack focus: melee 2, beginner's luck, dodge focus 2, luck 3, all-out attack, improved defense, improved initiative, taunt

Powers (65)
enhanced STR +16 (17)
- AP: Superstrength +7 [14]
leaping +3 (3)
enhanced CON +14 (12)
impervious TOU +7 (7)
superspeed +3 (feat: wall-run) (15)
Mind Sheild +10 (feat: innate) (11)

drawback
power loss: lack of miracle cream once daily (all but mind sheild) (-5)

costs
abilities 10 + combat 16 + saves 10 + skills 7/28 + feats 11 + powers 65 - drawback 5 = 115 pts

part of the new justice team, i started by building fry, then tacking on his powers

[Kreuzritter]

"Hmm. I have been looking for a way to serve the community that incorporates my violence. Let's do it!"

Clobberella

PL: 8 (135)

abilities: (28)
STR 24/14 DEX 14 CON 26/16 INT 14 WIS 16 CHA 14

Combat: (24)
+17/2 init, +8/6 ATK, +8 DEF (+2 dodge, +3 flat-footed)
+2/7 DMG (unarmed/enhanced)

saves: (10)
TOU +8/3 FORT +11/5 REF +9/6 WILL +6

Skills (14/56)
acrobatics +6
bluff +4
computers +4
diplomacy +6
handle animal +6
knowledge: civics +6
pilot +6
profession: starship captain +6
notice +6
sense motive +6

feats (21)
attack focus: melee 2, defensive roll 3, dodge focus 2, equipment, fighting style: Arcturan Kung-fu 8 ( defensive attack, improved block, improved critical, improved trip, instant up, power attack, stunning attack, takedown attack), inspire, leadership, ultimate Pilot

Powers (46)
enhanced STR +10 (11)
- AP: Superstrength +5 [10]
leaping +3 (3)
enhanced CON +10 (10)
impervious TOU +7 (7)
superspeed +3 (feat: rapid attack) (15)

equipment
wrist-lojackamator (computer/pda/commlink/radio/time sense) [5]

drawback (-8)
Power loss: lack of miracle cream once daily (-5)
disability: One eye (-3)

costs
abilities 28 + combat 24 + saves 10 + skills 14/56 + feats 21 + powers 46 - drawback 8 = 135 pts

Leela came together like a dream, and for those wondering about the ship, remember that it's supplied by Planet Express

[Kreuzritter]

"We are not amused."

Super-King

PL: 8 (120)

abilities: (16)
STR 24 DEX 14 CON n/a INT 10 WIS 14 CHA 14

Combat: (16)
+6 init, +5/4 ATK, +5 DEF (+1 dodge, +2 flat-footed)
+6 DMG (unarmed)

saves: (4)
TOU +7 FORT n/a REF +4 WILL +4

Skills (13/52)
bluff +8
craft: mechanical +6
intimidate +6
knowledge: streetwise +6
perform: Sing +8
profession: Bending Unit +10
sense motive +6
sleight of hand +6
stealth +4

feats (10)
attack focus: melee, dodge focus, beginners luck, distract (bluff), fascinate (bluff), improved initiative, jack of all trades 2, ultimate profession, taunt

Powers (68)
anatomic seperation +5 (10)
strike "plasma belch" +3 (3)
elongation +4 (4)
immunity +30 (fort) (30)
impervious TOU +6 (6)
protection +7 (7)
superstrength +3 (6)
supersenses +2 (extended sight, radio) (2)

drawback
weakness: dependence on alcahol (common, minor) (-2)
weakness: Magnetic feilds (uncommon, major, can kill) (-5)

tradeoff
+2 DMG/-2 ATK
+2 TOU/-2 DEF

complications
reputation (ex-con, ship's cook)
addiction (kleptomaniac)
secret (assorted crimes and misdeamours)
temper

costs
abilities 16 + combat 16 + saves 4 + skills 13/52 + feats 10 + powers 68 - drawback 7 = 120 pts

Bender shouldn't be allowed on television, but he's a welcome addition to a PL 8 game

[Cyclone]

"I'm a miltary man. that means I respect Authority."

Captain Atom

PL: 10 (150)

abilities: (18)
STR 30/14 DEX 16 CON 30 INT 10 WIS 14 CHA 10

Combat: (32)
+7 init, +8 ATK, +8 DEF (+4 flat-footed)
+10/10 DMG (unarmed/radiation control)

saves: (5)
TOU +10 FORT +10 REF +5 WILL +5

Skills (9/36)
bluff +4
intimidate +6
notice +4
knowledge: tactics +6
profession: soldier +6
pilot +6
sense motive +4

feats (8)
assessment, all-out attack, benefit 2 (security clearance, rank: captain), fearless, improved init, power attack, uncanny dodge

Powers (80)
enhanced CON +20 (20)
flight +3 (6)
Radiation Control +10 (21)
- AP: Enhanced STR +20 [16]
immunity +19 (life support, radiation) (19)
impervious TOU +10 (10)
superstrength +2 (4)

drawbacks
vulnerable: power drains (-2)

tradeoffs
+2 DMG/-2 ATK
+2 TOU/-2 DEF

complications
enemy: major force
responsibility: USAF

costs
abilities 18 + combat 32 + saves 5 + skills 9/36 + feats 8 + powers 80 - drawback 2 = 150 pts

one of dc's heay hitters, Atom was a bit of a pain to get right, but I hope this build comes close enough

Shouldn't he at least have the complication wherein he goes up in a nuclear fireball when his (admittedly VERY durable) suit is compromised?

[Kreuzritter]

dunno, I'd kinda rule that as situational as to what can cause a breach like that (Gaming terms, it could have been that CA's player had to leave early that night, thus written out of the adventure in a way to keep the plot jumping)

[Kreuzritter]

Maximillian

PL: 8 (136)

abilities: (12)
STR 24 DEX 14 CON n/a INT 10 WIS 14 CHA 10

Combat: (32)
+6 init, +8 ATK, +8 DEF (+4 flat-footed)
+7/6/8 DMG (unarmed/blast/blades)

saves: (6)
TOU +8 FORT n/a REF +4 WILL +6

Skills (11/44)
computers +6
intimidate +8
knowledge: tactics +6
knowledge: technology +6
notice +6
search +6
sense motive +6

feats (4)
accurate attack, all-out attack, improved initiative, power attack

Powers (75)
Blast +6 (extra: autofire +1) (19)
- Strike "chopper blades"+8 (feat: improved critical 2, extra: penetrating +1) [18]
flight +3 (6)
immunity +30 (30)
protection +8 (extra: impervious +1) (16)
supersenses +4 (radio, direction sense, distance sense, time sense) (4)

drawback
disability: mute (-4)

costs
abilities 12 + combat 32 + saves 6 + skills 11/44 + feats 4 + powers 75 - drawback 4 = 136 pts

say what you will about 1979's "The Black Hole", but there's no deying that Max here raised the bar for sociopathic killer robots and pretty much stole the show

[Kreuzritter]

"Outta my way, slowpokes!"

Gearhead

PL: 10 (150)

abilities: (20)
STR 10 DEX 18 CON 16 INT 10 WIS 12 CHA 14

Combat: (24)
+8 init, +6 ATK, +10 DEF (+4 dodge, +3 flat-footed)
+4 DMG (claw)

saves: (7)
TOU +4/3 FORT +5 REF +5 WILL +5

Skills (13/52)
bluff +6
computers +6
craft: mechanical +6
drive +8
knowledge: technology +6
notice +6
pilot +8
sense motive +6

feats (12)
assessment, dodge focus 4, equipment, improved initiative, fearless, move by action, taunt, ultimate driver, uncanny dodge

Powers (74)
datalink +5 (extra: machine control +1) (11)
- AP: Strike +3 (feat: mighty) [4]
empowerment +5 (extra: continuous +1, flaw: limit-Machines only -1) (30)
transform +11 (upgrade vehicles) (33)

equipment
racing suit +1 [1]

costs
abilities 20 + combat 24 + saves 7 + skills 13/52 + feats 12 + powers 74 = 150 pts

What's that you say? you want to give your PCs an unusual threat? one they can't just punch into the ground? Well, gearhead solves this problem. In the comics, he was just another maniacal cyborg, but "The Batman" took him into the shop, retooled him, and brought him out as a young turk with the power to turn any old clunker into the leanest, meanest racing machine he can imagine, allowing him to race circles around just about anybody and pull off drive-by hijackings with his machine control. yeah, he can't fight worth beans, but the fun part's just catching him.

so, your PC's have a totally sweet ride that's gathering dust just getting them from scene to scene? bring in gearhead, break out the chase rules from MaMa, and then do your damndest to give the climax of "the italian job" that superheroic punch

[Kreuzritter]

Cower, breif mortals!

Mamers

PL: 11 (246)

abilities: (52)
STR 38 DEX 14 CON 38 INT 14 WIS 20 CHA 20

Combat: (32)
+6 init, +8 ATK, +8 DEF (+ dodge, + flat-footed)
+14/14 DMG ()

saves: (5)
TOU +14 FORT +14 REF +5 WILL +7

Skills (15/60)
bluff +8
intimidate +12
knowledge: tactics +8
knowledge: arcane lore +8
notice +8
search +8
sense motive +8

feats (19)
assessment, artificer, fearless, fighting style 14 (all-out attack, chokehold, defensive attack, elusive target, improved block, improved grab, improved grapple, improved pin, power attack, takedown attack 2), improved initiative, ritualist

Powers (123)
comprehend +2 (languages) (2)
growth +12 (feat: innate, feat: continuous -1 flaw: permanent -1) (37)
immovable +3 (3)
immunity +15 (fire damage, life support, age, critical hits) (15)
impervious TOU +14 (14)
magic +14 (32)
- Hellfire control +14 [28]
- disintegration +7 (extra: penetrating +1) [28]
- fire control +11 [22]
- telekinesis +9 (extra: perception +1) [27]
- summon demons +6 (feat: progression 6, extras: fanatical +1, horde +1) [28]
strike +5 (extra: aura +1, extra: continuous +1, flaw: permanent -1) (10)
superstrength +5 (10)

costs
abilities 52 + combat 32 + saves 5 + skills 15/60 + feats 19 + powers 123 = 246 pts

Contrary to popular beleif, gods are not immutable, changing to meet the needs of worship or dying out as a result. Such was the fate of Ares, the infamous God of War, a brutal, sadistic butcher by the greeks, but grew and thrived as a matchless warrior and general under the romans who called him Mars. in this process he cast off his old self like dogs shed fur, and never looked back. but some spark of ares lingered in that cast off self, festering, growing, until it became as powerful a demon as it had been a god. Taking the name Mamers, another name of Mars,it ravaged across the lands until it was banished to the fires below by champions of the gods.

in the stygian wastes, Mamers was trapped, until it was again awoken, this time far from rome and across seas of water and time. Mamers cared not for who called him, only that with all his enemies now dead, there is nothing to stop him from claiming dominion over the world. except for these new champions. he's REALLY starting to hate them

Mamers is a brutal, power-hungry thug, so drunk on his arrogance that he hasn't formented any other plans than to commit extortion (IE: people worship him with sacrifice, or he destroys the city), and can't even spell subtlety (in fact, mamers is illiterate)

mamers is created for the ATT group setting project, headed by fisdanellus, and is meant to be a potential 'big bad'

[Kreuzritter]

"Hello Gotham, I am D.A.V.E.. For years, you have listened to the idle threats of criminals who have vowed, and failed to bring the city to its knees. Well I am no ordinary criminal. I am Gotham's ultimate criminal mastermind. And I'm about to prove that even the most heavily secured institutions can't prevent me from committing the ultimate crime. A crime of such scope and genius, that soon all of Gotham will be mine."

D.A.V.E.
AKA: The Digitally Advanced Villain Emulator

PL: 10 (172)

abilities: (42)
STR 24 DEX 24 CON n/a INT 18 WIS 16 CHA 10

Combat: (32)
+11 init, +10/8 ATK, +10 DEF (+2 dodge, +4 flat-footed)
+7/10 DMG (unarmed/vs. batman)

saves: (3)
TOU +10 FORT n/a REF +7 WILL +6

Skills (28/112)
acrobatics +8
Bluff +8
climb +4
computers +10
Craft (chemical) +8
disable device +8
Drive +4
Gather Information +8
Intimidate +8
investigate +10
Knowledge: streetwise +8
Notice +8
Sense Motive +8
search +6
stealth +6

feats (25)
assessment, attack focus: melee 2, dodge focus 2, favored enemy: batman 3, fighting style: D.A.V.E.-fu 11 (acrobatic bluff, accurate attack, all-out attack, defensive attack, elusive target, improved block, improved critical, instant up, power attack, startle, takedown attack) inventor, master plan, skill mastery (computers, disable device, investigate, search), improved initiative, uncanny dodge, well informed

Powers (49)
immunity +30 (fort) (30)
leaping +3 (3)
protection +5 (5)
impervious TOU +7 (7)
superstrength +2 (4)

drawbacks: (-7)
vulnerable: electricity (common, moderate) (-3)
vulnerable: gloating (+100% vs bluff checks for gloating) (-4)

costs
abilities 42 + combat 32 + saves 3 + skills 28/112 + feats 25 + powers 49 - drawbacks 7 = 172 pts

the season 3 finale villain of "The Batman", D.A.V.E. proved himself the superior of several gotham rogues by deducing batman's secret identityand thus here we've got one mean robot backed up with a devious criminal mind

[Green Gremlin]

The new batman cartoon is an infinite source for ideas. I like D.A.V.E. by the way.

[Kreuzritter]

oh yeah

old BTAS is great for golden age/noir/agent campaigns

The Batman, however, is flat out 4 color with goons that can be dropped into just about any setting as is, and DAVE was a pretty fun bad guy.

next up batwise?

A TB foe that blows his TAS counterpart away on momentum alone...

[Kreuzritter]

Whoever said lightning never strikes twice?

Maximillian Zeus

PL: 10 (150)

abilities: (22)
STR 10 DEX 14 CON 14 INT 14 WIS 16 CHA 14

Combat: (28)
+6 init, +8/6 ATK, +10 DEF (+2 dodge, +4 flat-footed)
+0/12 DMG (unarmed/elec control)

saves: (9)
TOU +10/2 FORT +5 REF +5 WILL +6

Skills (22/88)
bluff +8
computers +6
concentration +4
diplomacy +8
intimidate +8
knowledge: civics +7
knowledge: finance +7
knowledge: history +7
knowledge: tactics +6
knowledge: technology +6
notice +6
profession: CEO +7
sense motive +8

feats (39)
assessment, attack spec: elec control 2, dodge focus 2, equipment 20, fearless, improved initiative, inspire 3, leadership, master plan, minions 7 (50 soldiers)

Powers (36)
Device: Zeus armor +12 (36)
- Electrical control +12 [24]
- protection +8 (extra: impervious +1) [16]
- supersenses +5 (commlink, low-light vision, time sense, direction sense, radio) [5]

drawback (-6)
normal identity (full round (-4)
vulnerable: gloating (uncommon, moderate) (-2)

equipment
Headquarters: New Olympus [100]

costs
abilities 22 + combat 28 + saves 9 + skills 22/88 + feats 37 + powers 36 - drawback 6 = 150 pts

one of batman's most lame villains (so lame that not even a BTAS appearance sold him), The Batman's version of Max goes for a more subtle insanity (after all, if you know you're god, you don't need to go around reminding everyone), while upping his threat from gangster in a toga to full out james bond supervillain. thus, in an Agents game, Maximillian Zeus would be like unto Doctor Doom with this approach