World That Needs Heroes: Vanguard Academy: Continuum

[JackGiantkiller]

Moby Dick

Power Level: 12 (180 power points)

*Abilities: STR 38(+14) DEX 10(+0) CON 38(+14) INT 14(+2) WIS 14(+2) CHA 14(+2)

Skills: Intimidate 20 (+28 ), Knowledge (Arcane Lore) 10 (+12), Knowledge (the sea) 10 (+12), Survival 5 (+7)

Feats: Environmental Adaptation (Underwater), Fearsome Presence 12 (dc 22), Improved Initiative

Powers: Animal Control 10 (F: Limited (aquatic only); PF: Mental Link),
Element Control (Water) 10
Growth 15 (F: Permanent)
Impervious Toughness 10 (F: Limited (not vs. holy items))
Stun 10 (E: Range (Touch->Ranged);F: Distracting; PF: AP-Blast 10) Sperm whale Sonar
Swimming 6
Super Senses (Sonar (Blindsight, only underwater))

Combat: Attack +6
Damage +14 unarmed (dc 29)
Defense 20 (Flat-footed: 15) Initiative +4
Grapple: +36 (Attack - +10,Strength - +14,Size - +12)

Saves: Toughness +14 (10 Impervious)
Fortitude +14 Reflex +2 Willpower +10

Lifting: 78.6K tons

* - includes bonuses from Growth

Drawbacks:
Disability (no arms or legs; Common, Major)
Disability (mute; Common, Major)
Vulnerable (holy items; Common, Major)
Noticeable (big albino sperm whale)

Cost Summary:
Ability 23 + Skills 10 (40 Ranks) + Feats 16 + Powers 93 + Combat 40 + Saves 10 - Drawbacks -13 = 180 / 180

Size: Gargantuan
Description:


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This is the Great White Whale. It is as large and strong as one might expect, far more intelligent than it ought to be, and controls the ocean waters and the creatures therein. Not that it *does not* have any means built in to gain control of people it kills. How, then, are Ishmael, Queequeg, Ahab, and the crew of the Pequod bound to it?

Not also that unlike it's minions, it is not undead. It is a demon possessed Whale. It is neither immortal, nor immune to aging...so how has it survived so long?

[JackGiantkiller]

Honey

Power Level: 12 (180 power points)

Abilities: STR 30(+10 ) DEX 14(+2) CON --(--) INT 24(+7) WIS 18(+4) CHA 16(+3)

Skills: Computers 9 (+16), Disable Device 6 (+13), Investigate 6 (+13), Knowledge (Technology) 6 (+13), Medicine 5 (+9), Notice 4 (+8)

Feats: Attack Focus (Melee) 2, Attack Specialization (Unarmed), Attractive, Beginner's Luck, Eidetic Memory, Fearless, Improved Initiative, Interpose, Luck, Skill Mastery (Computers, Disable Device, Knowledge, Medicine)

Powers:
Datalink (Mental awareness) 10 (PF: Machine Control) Computer mind
Immunity 30 (Save Effect (Fortitude)) Android
Protection 12 (E: Impervious (8 )) Android flesh
Quickness 6 (F: One Type (Mental Tasks))
Strike 2 (PF: Mighty) Android fists
Speed 1 (10/20/40)

Combat: Attack +8 melee +10 unarmed +12
Damage +12 unarmed (dc 27)
Defense 22 (Flat-footed: 15) Initiative +6
Grapple: +16 (Attack - +8,Strength - +8,Size - +0)

Saves: Toughness +12(+0) Impervious 8
Fortitude +0 Reflex +5 Willpower +4

Lifting: 920 lb.

Drawbacks:
Vulnerable (magnetic control; Uncommon, Major)
Vulnerable (electrical control; Uncommon, Major),
Weakness (must recharge every 24 hours at base; Uncommon, Minor)

Complications:
Azimov's Laws
No Sense of Humour
Slave mentality

Cost Summary:
Ability 42 + Skills 9 (36 Ranks) + Feats 11 + Powers 73 + Combat 40 + Saves 3 - Drawbacks -9 = 180 / 180

Size: Medium
Description:


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Honey, which is sort of short for Heuristic Operating Nexus 1, is actually the AI from the base computer on Bronze Island. Or…she was. Her remote android body was temporarily disconnected from her long enough to become a distinct entity…still the same basic personality, but not quite the same experiences or reactions. The android, for instance, is much closer to human in her reactions.
Doc Bronze built her, both the computer and the android body, and she loves him completely.

She’s about 5’8”, and weighs about 150 lbs, being constructed of superlight alloys and space age plastics, rubber, and synthetic flesh. Her circuitry and skeletal structure are vulnerable to electrical and magnetic manipulation.

She’s as often found in a tight red dress as a red jumpsuit…even on a mission.

Edit: update like the others.

[Servitor_2152]

Drawbacks:
Disability (no sense of humour; Uncommon, Minor)
Disability (Azimov's Laws; Common, Moderate)
Disability (slave mentality; Uncommon, Minor)

Were I Honey's GM, I would count these as Complications, not Drawbacks -- they don't really have any mechanical penalty associated with them.

[Libra]

Servitor, she's a robot. I'd say that makes her qualities pretty mechanical, nay?

[JackGiantkiller]

Happily, *I'm* Honey's Gm. The Drawbacks are drawbacks because:

1) They affect her *all the time*. I'd have to give her ten HP a session to cover them. No sense of humour gets her negative reactions in game. Since I don't roll for NPC reactions except when a skill is used, I didn't bother to specify. But in many cases, it negates the Attractive bonus, and with people who aren't affected by her attraction, it gives her a -4. Plus...she never gets jokes. She thinks people are serious all the time, until specifically told otherwise. in a lot of ways, its like the 1st edition drawback, Naive. her Sense motive takes massive situational hits. That's a lot for one measly point. It's an anti-feat.

2) Azimov's Laws: These are hardwired. it doesn't matter what she wants.
She cannot harm, or allow, by inaction, a human being to come to harm. Her creator actually *broadened* this, making it apply to all sentients. In addition, she must follow the orders of any human that do not conflict with her basic laws or the specific orders of her creator. it's like being subjected to Mind Control *all the time*. Honor complications can be ignored, if the sentient is under enough stress. These can't.

3) Slave mentality: This isn't just following orders. That's covered by the Laws. No, this means she lacks the capacity to make her own decisions on any meaningful level. She instinctively *looks* for direction on everything from her creator, and failing that, his teamates...failing that she'll take direction from the nearest sentient...no matter which side they happen to be on. This can be bloody inconvenient.

Take a look at Modular man from Wild Cards. He has it rough.

That said, you could run it the other way if you want. But I didn't think the robot should get the most hero points. She should be unlikely to exceed her paramters, not constantly blowing past them like Hero points allow.

[JackGiantkiller]

What, no comments on the Whale?:)

[SplendidTuesday]

What, no comments on the Whale?:)

Well, I think I understand how Moby wailed on Ahab's mind in the books through your build.

Seriously, not bad.

[JackGiantkiller]

LOL. Even worse, there is a specific reason for his obsession which will be revealed at the proper time. Even Moby Dick isn't the main boss, here.

[Libra]

Well, I think I understand how Moby wailed on Ahab's mind in the books through your build.

GaaaH!

That's even worse than one of my jokes!

(Good work, Giant Killer.)

[JackGiantkiller]

Valiant
Jason Norbert
Power Level: 6 (90 power points)

Abilities: STR 20(6)(+5(--)) DEX 20(6)(+5(--)) CON 10(+0) INT 16(+3) WIS 10(+0) CHA 12(+1)

Skills: Computers 6 (+9), Craft (Electronic) 6 (+9), Craft (Mechanical) 6 (+9), Disable Device 6 (+9), Drive 4 (+2), Intimidate 2 (+3), Investigate 2 (+5), Knowledge (Arcane Lore) 1 (+4), Knowledge (History) 2 (+5), Knowledge (Tactics) 3 (+6), Knowledge (Technology) 6 (+9), Notice 4 (+4), Pilot 3 (+1)

Feats: Attack Specialization (sword), Improved Critical (sword), Improved Sunder, Improvised Tools, Inventor

Powers: Device (hard to lose) 16

Combat: Attack +2 (+4 with sword)
Damage +5 unarmed (dc 20) +8 with sword (dc 23)
Defense 12 (Flat-footed: 11) Defense 14 with shield
Initiative –2 (+5 in armor)
Grapple: +7 (Attack - +2,Strength - +5,Size - +0)

Saves: Toughness +6(+0) Fortitude +0 Reflex -2 Willpower +4

Lifting: 230 lb.
Devices:
The Valiant Armor (looks like full plate with attached sword and shield)(Hard to Lose):
Shield 2,
Protection 8 (E: Impervious),
Strike 3 (E: Penetrating; PF: Mighty)
Super-Strength 2
Enhanced Ability (Strength) 14
Enhanced Ability (Dexterity) 14
Immunity 9 (Life Support)
Leaping 2
Light Control 1
Mind Shield 6
Morph (single Wheelchair appearance) 3 (PF: Metamorph)

Drawbacks:
Disability (paraplegic without armor; Uncommon, Minor),
Normal Identity (must morph wheelchair, takes two rounds; Very Common, Major)

Cost Summary:
Ability 0 + Skills 13 (51 Ranks) + Feats 5 + Powers 64 + Combat 8 + Saves 4 - Drawbacks -6 = 88 / 90

Size: Medium
Description:


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Jason Norbert is a bright young 13 year old boy, trapped in a wheelchair by paraplegia. He met Doc Bronze at a science symposium in Neopolis, and the good Doctor gave him some tips on advanced cybernetics. Sometimes, the Doctor doesn’t really think through the consequences. About a year later, a new super hero, a shining medieval knight named Valiant, was working in the streets of Neopolis. He seems very idealistic, and a bit unfamiliar with the modern world…but then he would be, as Jason is new to the gig, and uses the armor to work out his fantasies. He has yet to face real opposition…the armor makes him nearly invulnerable to street thugs.

The armor masquerades as his wheelchair, when not in use. When he flicks a switch and gives a coded voice command, it morphs into the Knight in Shining Armor, Valiant.

[Thorpacolypse]

First of all, if I made in any comments about Moby Dick, I'd get kicked off the Tank. I'm not even going to tempt fate with my gutter mind...

I like the Valiant build a lot. I was working on an Oracle-type character and I think that wheelchair turning into a battlesuit concept. Consider I may have to "homage" that...

[JackGiantkiller]

Cool. That's very flattering. Feel free. mi concept su concept.

[Libra]

But make sure to remind him every so often that you own the copyright!

Go on, show him who's boss!

[JackGiantkiller]

Nightrunner
David Walks-in-Shadows Takahashi
Power Level: 10 (150 power points)

Abilities: STR 14(+2) DEX 22(+6) CON 14(+2) INT 12(+1) WIS 14(+2) CHA 12(+1)

Skills: Acrobatics 10 (+16), Climb 5 (+7), Escape Artist 5 (+11), Intimidate 10 (+11), Investigate 5 (+6), Knowledge (Streetwise) 5 (+6), Knowledge (Tactics) 5 (+6), Knowledge (Theology and Philosophy) 5 (+6), Language (Cantonese, Cherokee, Japanese, Thai), Notice 8 (+10), Profession (Teacher) 3 (+5), Sense Motive 8 (+10), Stealth 6 (+12/+17)

Feats: Acrobatic Bluff, All-out Attack, Attack Focus (Melee) 2, Attack Specialization (Unarmed), Assessment, Blind-Fight, Defensive Attack, Defensive Roll, Dodge Focus 4, Elusive Target, Equipment, Fearless, Grappling Finesse, Improved Critical (Unarmed) 2, Improved Grab, Improved Grapple, Improved Initiative 2, Improved Throw, Improved Trip, Move-by Action, Power Attack, Prone Fighting, Redirect, Sneak Attack, Startle, Stunning Attack, Uncanny Dodge (Hearing)

Powers:
Leaping 1 (running long 24’, standing long 12’, high jump 6’ plus 2’ per point over 15 on an Acrobatics check)
Strike 2 (PF: Mighty)
Super-Movement 2 (Sure-Footed, Swinging)
Super-Senses 2 (Accurate (Normal hearing))
Super-Speed 1 (PF: Wall Run) 10mph/20mph/40mph

Combat: Attack +10 (melee +12, Unarmed +14)
Damage unarmed +4 (dc 19) with Sneak attack +6 (dc 21)
Defense 24 (Flat-footed: 24) Running 22
Initiative +18
Grapple: +20 (Attack - +14,Dexterity - +6,Size - +0)

Saves: Toughness +2 (+3 with defensive roll, + 6 with jumpsuit)
Fortitude +4 Reflex +10 (+11 with defensive roll) Willpower +10

Lifting: 175 lb.
Equipment (5 points):
Armored Jumpsuit (3), Caltrops (1), Camo Clothing (1)

Cost Summary:
Ability 28 + Skills 20 (79 Ranks) + Feats 33 + Powers 15 + Combat 40 + Saves 14 = 150 / 150

Size: Medium
Description:
Mixed Japanese/ Native American. Slim, tightly muscular.

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David’s Grandfather taught him the ancient secrets of the ninja clan they were descended from. The Clan took exception his teaching a halfbreed, and killed Grandfather. David seeks revenge, and uses his ninja skills to fight crime while he searches for the killer. By day, he teaches martial arts in a downtown Tulsa dojo, to disadvantaged youths. By night, he is…Nightrunner.

His costume is a very simple Kevlar reinforced sleeveless gi top, hakama, and obi, all in black and charcoal gray. A full face mask, not conventional ninja, but more like Spiderman, conceals his features. Black tabi boots aid in stealth and mobility. He disdains the use of weapons, but will occasionally use caltrops to set traps or sow pursuit. He prefers hit and run tactics, the quick takedown
by surprise.


His powers, such as they are, all stem from lifelong training. They make him uniquely well suited to long nights of prowling rooftops at full speed.

[Libra]

Mixed Native American and Japanese?

Hmmm. . .cool idea!