Death-Duel with the Destroyers! Issue #1: Apocalypse NOW!

[Inash]

Catching sight of deadman's waving arms, and feeling pretty ineffective where he is, Urvogel turns and heads that way.

 

OOC: I'll assume it'll take about a turn to travel to wherever that is.

[Jedaii]

Downtown San Francisco, 12:02 p.m.

 

Deadman/Urvogel:

The winged hero arrives and both head back to the fiery scene at midtown!

 

Everyone:

Jinn's flaming blast misses the Mecha-Dragon as it dips down flying lower to the street! Then Psi-Star flies into the metal monstrosity's gaping maw!!

 

Psi-Star:

The hero finds himself inside the massive robo-dragon! The Mecha-beast's 'mouth' is lined with energy-projectors and sharp metallic fangs the size of small cars! Its 'throat' is the size of a city street lined with metal and humming power lines! It's interior resembles a hi-tech aircraft that is roughly 250 feet across and nearly three times that in length! A loud electro-mechanical hum echoes through the stadium-sized interior!

OOC

Again; the Mech-Dragon's interior is the size of a sports stadium. There's electro-machinery everywhere. Psi-Star is currently moving through the 'throat' and towards the 'abdomen'.

[rauhric]

DEADMAN

While DEADMAN receives assistance from Urvogel to reach the metal dragon he tries duplicating the winged reptile hero's flight power and grow wings of his own to fly independently.  

 

OoC: Duplication Red result.              

DEADMAN character sheet

DEADMAN
Induced Mutant (+1CS to 1 Ability)

Power Points (400CP) : 230CP +100CP +70CP = 400CP

FASERIP: 230CP
Fighting: IN 36 superior talent with training
Agility: IN 36 olympic gymnast 
Strength: AM 47 press up to 50 tons
Endurance: MN 63 great fortitude
Reason: TY 6 operate current tech
Intuition: IN 36 +1CS = AM 46 in tune with all surroundings
Psyche: TY 6 normal human

Health: 182
Karma: 58
Resources: 0
Popularity: 0

Real Name: James Oliver Wakemen, now goes by Buddy, Pal, or Hey You.
Occupation: Homeless
Legal Status: Missing or Legally Dead, Nobody
Identity: Publicly known to homeless people in the area
Aliases: Buddy, Pal, Hey You
Place of Birth: San Francisco
Marital Status: Single
Known Relatives: The Wakemen family
Group Affiliations: None
Base of Operations: San Francisco, CA

Height: 6'-3"
Weight: 200
Eyes: Black
Hair: Black
Unusual Features: Pale Skin

POWERS: 100 CP

1. Duplication AM 50 

This Macro-Power duplicates the characteristics of any other power. The power rank for the duplicated power is this rank (AM50). Such powers remain as long as the hero maintains his concentration on its existence. Only 1 power can be duplicated at a single time, and switching powers takes 3 turns.

The power works through exposure. The hero must be within 10 of the power to duplicate it for later use. A GREEN feat allows for a successful result. 

The maximum number of powers the hero can duplicate is equal to the power rank (AM50), and if he exceeds the limit replace a newer power with an older power.

The hero can also develop a power stunt that allows him to duplicate Talents as well.

Nemesis is Mind Drain. 

(source Ultimate Powers Book: PC4, pg 83)

2. Body Resistance RM 30

The hero's flesh is able to withstand major damage from Physical and Energy attacks only. It works by reducing incoming Physical and Energy attacks intensities by the Resistance rank, and anything over the Resistance rank is taken as damage. The power heals the epidermis at 10x normal rate.

Optional power Regeneration.

(source Ultimate Powers Book: PC2, pg 80) 

TALENTS: 70CP
1. Acrobatics
+1CS dodge, evade, escape

2. Boxing
+1CS hand to hand combat, +2CS with Martial Arts B

3. Brawling
+1CS hand to hand combat, +2CS with Brawling and Wrestling, +3CS with Brawling and Martial Arts B

4. Martial Arts B
+1CS Fighting unarmed combat

5. Martial Arts C
+1CS Strength grappling and damage, +1CS Agility to dodge

6. Martial Arts F
+1CS Strength blunt unarmed combat damage and resolve under Edge Attack column

7. Martial Arts H
+1 extra attack, but needs to watch target for 1 round

8. Quick Striking
+1CS Fighting for multiple attacks, +1 Initiative for melee situations

9. Wrestling
+2CS grappling but no added damage, +3CS with Martial Arts C and +1CS Damage

10. Stealth
-2CS Intuition to anyone trying locate hero

11. Streets Smarts
+1CS Popularity, Reason, Intuition when acting as a guide or researching street etiquette in an appropriate city

12. Survival
+1CS to all matters involving dealing with the rigors of natural challenges in the outdoors, i.e., directions, finding food/water/shelter, and dealing with extreme temperatures

13. Thievery
+1CS to Lock Picking, Pick Pocketing, Safe Cracking, and Security System Knowledge

14. Escape Artist
+1CS lock picking, untying knots, minor contortionism

 

CONTACTS

1. Gwen Robins, Supervisor at the Fellowship of Remembrance Church Food Bank

2. Andy Ross, Homeless Outreach Coordinator for the Red Cross

3. Sid & Nancy, Nosy Homeless couple who know all the ins and outs of the Tenderloin district 

4. Teddy & Bruce, Young boy and his dog who frequent the Fellowship of Remembrance Food Bank

 

ENEMIES

1. Wakemen Family, They need to erase him to keep their secrets

2. Angeles de Sangre (Hispanic Gang), They game him the name Deadman as he has been a thorn in their side

3. Razor Fangs (Asian Gang), They are major drug movers in the Tenderloin area

4. The Nightmares (Unknown), Masked criminals that Deadman has encountered a few times

FASERIP chart

 

Edited May 8, 2023 by rauhric (see edit history)

[eltorin]

Invulnerable

"Wait, what? He just went inside that thing???", Invulnerable thought. Then "What was he thinking?", he said,

to no one in particular, maybe those new guys flying toward him and the dragon. "I better follow him to make sure he gets out alright." With that, he moves towards to dragon's maw to follow that insane hero inside whaterever the dragon is, really.

 

Edited May 4, 2023 by eltorin (see edit history)

[JagrHunter]

Mic quickly made his way downward toward where he had seen the five heat signatures, his goggles scanning as he went.  "Can you make contact with any computer that is running this thing?  It would be nice to at least shut down the laser blast thing." he asked of Oracle.

 

(OOC:  Yellow result)

Edited May 4, 2023 by JagrHunter (see edit history)

[eltorin]

Invulnerable

As Invulnerable flies in, he gets ready to be attacked by those vicious artificial flames but luckily, this time they didn't come. "Whew, something tells me this could've been a lot worse. Where's the other guy? Can't be too far, I guess." Listening closely, Invulnerable starts to fly slowly in the enormous tunnel. Not long, though, until he hears the other hero's steps, so flies closer and welcomes him: "Hi there! Sorry, I couldn't let you get lost in here alone.", he says, taking a good look around, trying to take in the size of the complex structure. "Wow, I have to say, this is something unexpected, at least! The name's Invulnerable, nice to meet you. Did you happen to find anything out? You seemed to purposefully fly inside - what are we looking for?"

 

Edited May 5, 2023 by eltorin (see edit history)

[JagrHunter]

 

Mic was livid. He couldn't believe the sheer audacity of the person who had snuck up behind him while they were both inside the dragon's mouth. He had been on the verge of unleashing a blast of fury when the intruder proved to be not much of a threat after all. "Seriously, dude? You're making enough noise to wake the dead. Maybe go...I don't know...rescue a baby or something," Mic muttered under his breath as he stealthily made his way down the hallway. Suddenly, he stopped in his tracks and turned to face the newcomer. "The laser's down but it's rebooting. Now's your chance to get everyone out of here," he said, his voice low and urgent. Then without another word, and with a determined look, Mic continued on his mission, leaving the stranger behind to carry out his duty.

 

Edited May 5, 2023 by JagrHunter (see edit history)

[Jedaii]

Downtown San Francisco, 12:03 p.m.

 

Star-Girl, Jinn, Deadman and Urvogel: 

As they all reassemble downtown, the heroes see Invulnerable follow Psi-Star into the Mecha-Dragon's mouth!! The metal monster soars around the area swiftly then lands with a rumbling "BOOOM!!" on the tallest downtown skyscraper and begins clawing huge blocks of debris from the tower!! Bike stands, benches and vehicles parked on the street below start getting crushed by the falling tons of debris!

 

Invulnerable and Psi-Star:

As the heroes investigated the Mech's interior there's a near-deafening "BOOOOM!!!" that shakes the entire structure! Then the heroes hear what sounds like a massive avalanche coming from outside the Mech!! 

Positioning

Urvogel and Deadman are airborne, about 200 feet over the street and about a block from the Mech and the building it has landed on.

Jinn is street-level about a block away from the Mech.

Star-Girl is airborne, about 300 above the street and 3/4-block from the Mech.

Invulnerable and Psi-Star are inside the Mech approaching its mid-torso region.

 

[JagrHunter]

"That can't be good," thinks Mic as he increases his pace while still trying to maintain as much stealth as possible.  He activates the goggles again hoping to get a good read on the location of what he believes is the command center. 

OOC:  Scanner EX = green result

 

Edited May 6, 2023 by JagrHunter (see edit history)

[eltorin]

Invulnerable

"Suit yourself.", thinks Invulnerable, shrugging involuntarily but visibly, then continues to fly forward. His direction happens to coincide with Psi-Star's, for now, but otherwise completely ignores him.

Soon enough a deafening noise hits his ears. "Whoa, that was harsh! But I think it came from the outside..I better hurry up as much as I can, what, or whoever I end up finding here."

 

Edited May 8, 2023 by eltorin (see edit history)

[rauhric]

DEADMAN

DEADMAN tells Urvogel to get closer to the metal dragon so they can try and find a way inside.  

 

OoC: Moving closer to the metal dragon.              

DEADMAN character sheet

DEADMAN
Induced Mutant (+1CS to 1 Ability)

Power Points (400CP) : 230CP +100CP +70CP = 400CP

FASERIP: 230CP
Fighting: IN 36 superior talent with training
Agility: IN 36 olympic gymnast 
Strength: AM 47 press up to 50 tons
Endurance: MN 63 great fortitude
Reason: TY 6 operate current tech
Intuition: IN 36 +1CS = AM 46 in tune with all surroundings
Psyche: TY 6 normal human

Health: 182
Karma: 58
Resources: 0
Popularity: 0

Real Name: James Oliver Wakemen, now goes by Buddy, Pal, or Hey You.
Occupation: Homeless
Legal Status: Missing or Legally Dead, Nobody
Identity: Publicly known to homeless people in the area
Aliases: Buddy, Pal, Hey You
Place of Birth: San Francisco
Marital Status: Single
Known Relatives: The Wakemen family
Group Affiliations: None
Base of Operations: San Francisco, CA

Height: 6'-3"
Weight: 200
Eyes: Black
Hair: Black
Unusual Features: Pale Skin

POWERS: 100 CP

1. Duplication AM 50 

This Macro-Power duplicates the characteristics of any other power. The power rank for the duplicated power is this rank (AM50). Such powers remain as long as the hero maintains his concentration on its existence. Only 1 power can be duplicated at a single time, and switching powers takes 3 turns.

The power works through exposure. The hero must be within 10 of the power to duplicate it for later use. A GREEN feat allows for a successful result. 

The maximum number of powers the hero can duplicate is equal to the power rank (AM50), and if he exceeds the limit replace a newer power with an older power.

The hero can also develop a power stunt that allows him to duplicate Talents as well.

Nemesis is Mind Drain. 

(source Ultimate Powers Book: PC4, pg 83)

2. Body Resistance RM 30

The hero's flesh is able to withstand major damage from Physical and Energy attacks only. It works by reducing incoming Physical and Energy attacks intensities by the Resistance rank, and anything over the Resistance rank is taken as damage. The power heals the epidermis at 10x normal rate.

Optional power Regeneration.

(source Ultimate Powers Book: PC2, pg 80) 

TALENTS: 70CP
1. Acrobatics
+1CS dodge, evade, escape

2. Boxing
+1CS hand to hand combat, +2CS with Martial Arts B

3. Brawling
+1CS hand to hand combat, +2CS with Brawling and Wrestling, +3CS with Brawling and Martial Arts B

4. Martial Arts B
+1CS Fighting unarmed combat

5. Martial Arts C
+1CS Strength grappling and damage, +1CS Agility to dodge

6. Martial Arts F
+1CS Strength blunt unarmed combat damage and resolve under Edge Attack column

7. Martial Arts H
+1 extra attack, but needs to watch target for 1 round

8. Quick Striking
+1CS Fighting for multiple attacks, +1 Initiative for melee situations

9. Wrestling
+2CS grappling but no added damage, +3CS with Martial Arts C and +1CS Damage

10. Stealth
-2CS Intuition to anyone trying locate hero

11. Streets Smarts
+1CS Popularity, Reason, Intuition when acting as a guide or researching street etiquette in an appropriate city

12. Survival
+1CS to all matters involving dealing with the rigors of natural challenges in the outdoors, i.e., directions, finding food/water/shelter, and dealing with extreme temperatures

13. Thievery
+1CS to Lock Picking, Pick Pocketing, Safe Cracking, and Security System Knowledge

14. Escape Artist
+1CS lock picking, untying knots, minor contortionism

 

CONTACTS

1. Gwen Robins, Supervisor at the Fellowship of Remembrance Church Food Bank

2. Andy Ross, Homeless Outreach Coordinator for the Red Cross

3. Sid & Nancy, Nosy Homeless couple who know all the ins and outs of the Tenderloin district 

4. Teddy & Bruce, Young boy and his dog who frequent the Fellowship of Remembrance Food Bank

 

ENEMIES

1. Wakemen Family, They need to erase him to keep their secrets

2. Angeles de Sangre (Hispanic Gang), They game him the name Deadman as he has been a thorn in their side

3. Razor Fangs (Asian Gang), They are major drug movers in the Tenderloin area

4. The Nightmares (Unknown), Masked criminals that Deadman has encountered a few times

FASERIP chart

 

Edited May 11, 2023 by rauhric (see edit history)

[Inash]

Not having any better ideas, Urvogel follows Deadman's plan and gets closer. After failing to catch any thoughts on previous tries, he doesn't bother this time.

[Rudolf]

Jinn uses her hyper-running and armor to protect the folks on the ground. Not having time to be super polite, she starts grabbing people and moving them to a safer distance one at a time, leaving a flicking trail of fire behind her as goes.
 

I can probably take a hit from one of those chunks of concrete. Probably. 

[Jedaii]

Downtown San Francisco, 12:03 p.m.

 

Urvogel and Deadman:

The duo sails closer to the Mecha-Dragon as it seems momentarily distracted with destroying the skyscraper it's perched upon!

 

 

Jinn:

The speedy superheroine gets National Guardsmen too close to the battle-zone away from harm just before huge falling debris crashes next to the building!

 

Invulnerable and Psi-Star:

The heroes venture deeper into what's obviously more war-machine than robot - maybe a combination! As they near a massive closed bay door, a smaller doorway to their lower left slides open and a man hops through wielding an assault rifle of some kind - and fires energy blasts at the heroes! Invulnerable gets hit by the energy blast that bounces harmlessly off his body!

OOC

The two heroes are about one area (44 yards) from the large (250 feet wide) closed bay door. The shooter emerged from another smaller door to the heroes' lower (I'm assuming they're flying) left so he's also about one area away. Illumination is very good and there's no obstacles blocking vision. The entire interior of the Mecha-Dragon is metal, similar to a warship-spacecraft hybrid.

Psi-Star knows from his previous scans that the power-core and human crew are on the other side of the larger bay door.

 

Edited May 11, 2023 by Jedaii (see edit history)

[JagrHunter]

Mic cursed aloud as the henchman appeared and opened fire.  He had never tested the suit's forcefield at this range, so he hoped it was sufficient.  He leveled his right hand at the man and let the suit channel it into a powerful energy blast. 

OOC:  

• Telekinesis: RM (2,000 lbs. across 8 areas)  
• Force Field: RM defense (contact only)

Both white results.  not sure how the forcefield works for rolls.

Edited May 10, 2023 by JagrHunter (see edit history)