[b]Name:[/b] Sofia De La Cruz [b]Alias:[/b] Veracruz [b]Age:[/b] 21 [b]Personality:[/b] Sofia is a pretty confident individual who has learned to adapt and improvise to her surroundings, This has led to her becoming a strong, independent woman who can be a little careless at times,This has lead her into troublesome scenarios in the past. Though she seems to know more than she lets on, sofia can get angered when pushed enough but actually can be a approachable person considering herself to be honest to the point, She is social and will place her trust in others who earn it but she is not completely naive. She knows that things can not be rushed but when they need to be, Sofia can possess a sense of urgency, Often being persistent and going to extreme lengths to get the job done and most certainly wont hesitate to speak her mind or let her feelings be known on subjects. Although this might make Sofia appear to be a bad ass, She is human and knows how to have a good laugh, do random things for fun and take a good joke on the chin. However she does not tolerate humour she may consider offensive. [b]Powers: [/b] Telekinesis: Is an ability associated with Psionic Manipulation, Sofia currently has the amazing ability of numerous uses, even at a basic level. For example at the moment she is able to hold an object or person in place, Using loose items as projectiles, Pull or Push objects or people and be capable to levitate Objects or People several inches of the air and to keep object/from from moving. She also is able to use telekinetic Maneuver were she can alter an object's directional course, Like changing what number a dice lands on or deflect an opponents attack and Telekinetic Choking which is kind of self explanatory involving strangling others, Sofia can use Psionic Strength to augment her own physical strength, like punching through a steel wall or utlilize in combination with physical combat. Sofia can learn new uses for her Telekinetics over time through training and operation's out in the field, Where she has the opportunity to improve on her current abilities and to better understand, Learn, control her mental focus all the while learning new abilities along the way. Her potential could be able to control her power enough to to alter an object's inner workings, like unlocking a door, A telekinetic Blast, Compression and destruction where she could emit a blast of telekinetic energy that knock back or potentially destroy anything in her path, to crush an object like squeezing a chair into a ball, to make an object explode like blowing up a table for example and Unarmed Weapon Wielding where Sofia has the potential to use weapons without even touching them. Sofia has the potential to turn a stable environment into an unstable one. Psionic Force field: Sofia can erect, expand, or deactivate a psionic shield, which will protect against any or all mental intrusion. This includes a natural defence against psychic or empathic powers, hypnosis, as well as illusions and deception. Mind readers only “hear” static, while mind controllers are incapable of manipulating those shielded. She can also project powerful fields of invisible psionic energy which she uses for a variety of offensive and defensive effects to protect her from Physical harm. [b]Weaknesses:[/b] Those whose physical strength is stronger than Sofia's mental strength may still be able break free from her but she is only able to manipulate objects or people she can physically see. Overuse of her power can cause headaches, nosebleeds, unconsciousness, coma and even death due to the mental focus that is required and as a result the ability is limited to allow her recovery. Sofia will not be able to manipulate magic-based matters/energies and ineffective against those who control themselves at fundamental levels. Once Sofia is able to create telekinetic force fields she may be limited on size/shape/time her barriers can take. Along with this however she will not be able to maintain barriers under extreme stress and may require a lot of concentration and avoidance of distraction. [hider=Equipment:] Escrima Batons. [img]http://vignette2.wikia.nocookie.net/nightwing/images/1/16/Escrima_sticks.jpg/revision/latest?cb=20130813025533[/img] What could be considered Sofia's signature weapons which are holstered in the back of her ceramic plate armour. They are a pair of escrima batons based on the well known escrima sticks that can be used for duel wielding in combat, These batons have a setting which can be switched on to administer a low to high voltage charge upon impact depending on the setting, They can be used as a standard duel wielding weapons that can subdue Sofia's enemies, They can also be connected together to be used as a staff weapon. Domino Mask. Apart from the fact her identity is already known from past antics, It getting damaged/broken of or being seen in her suit without this handy piece of equipment. Sofia has a domino mask which helps her to focus on points farther than the naked eye. It comes with night vision capabilities to add in night time operations, Her mask is composed of a mixture of soft and hard Kevlar materials. Electrostatic Gauntlets. [img]http://img2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20140111180900/marvelmovies/images/thumb/8/88/WidowsBite-Avengers.png/500px-WidowsBite-Avengers.png[/img] Sofia uses prototype gauntlets which uses a high frequency electrostatic charge from two shaped bracelets that can deliver up to 30,000 volts where it effects can be felt for at least a month, It can be set to deliver minor shocks that causes stunning or high voltage currents that can be lethal. They light up with blue lines when activated and allow Sofia to electrocute her enemies on contact, Or alternatively they are capable of firing two small dart-like electrodes which stay connected to the gauntlets by conductive wire which are retractable with a range of 35 feet. The Gauntlets are insulated to protect Sofia and of course she'll need to turn them on to use there electrical properties. The Gauntlet's run on a small self sustaining battery core, while this core can recharge on it's own, They are able to use the telekinetic energy produced by Sofia to up its recharge rate increasing it's effectiveness longevity in combat. [/hider] [hider=Appearance:] [Hider=Sofia][img]http://i1370.photobucket.com/albums/ag244/VVW/solo-1_zpsf0a05e94.jpg[/img][/hider] [img]http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/rr198/damo021/Damo021%20Version%201_%20civilian.png?t=1427236613[/img] ( Big thanks to Aro for the Micro!.) Sofia has long, wavy Black hair with a hint of blue highlight which fall to shoulder length draping over her shoulders which she prefers to wear freely or may at time tie up. She stands in at roughly 5'8'' with small cheeks, She has a medium size nose, hands, and ears with delicate over average size lips, easy-to-get-lost-in chocolatey brown eyes that almost any guy can get lost in, Dark or olive like skin tone. Typically Sofia likes to wear black high heel or standard combat boots Black Jeans with black or blue short sleeve blouse, Corsets and crop tops with a black leather or denim jacket, among other clothing she loves. Sofia has a colourful dragon tattoo which starts on top of her shoulder covering the shoulder blade covering down the right side of her back to the base of her spine. Sofia likes to keep herself in good condition but she is by no means under or overweight, She is a attractive individual depending on ones personal taste but has a good feminine figure with soft curves and some muscle. Costume: [img]http://i483.photobucket.com/albums/rr198/damo021/Damo021%20Version%201_%20Suit.png?t=1427236617[/img] Suit with Armour. [img]http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab337/Caged_Ardvark/Damo021%20Version%202.2_zpstwscuywy.png[/img] ( Big thanks to Aro for the Micros!.) Sofia's suit is constructed from a mixture of materials such as a mixture of soft and hard kevlar that is interwoven with a polyethylene fibre, This should give a good protection capabilities while allowing her to keep great flexibility and allow Sofia to use her agility and acrobatics. For additional protection, the suit contains blue ceramic plates combined with fibreglass composites which are located on the chest, over her collar bone and the back in the form of a V shape with two slot's in the back to hold her Escrima Batons. The additional armour is also located on the shoulders and upper arms ( not on forearms or hands like in image.). This combination of the additional armour should give added protection to Sofia without heavy compromise to her manoeuvrability, The suit is also layered with Nomex to reduce the dangers from high heat temperatures and fires. Due to the fact that Sofia has high voltage Electrostatic Gauntlets and her Esrcima Batons utilise electrical properties, For her own protection the entire suit has been insulated to avoid harming herself, This means she has protection against electrical attacks and short circuits.[/hider] [b]BRIEF Bio:[/b] Sofia was born oversea's in Europe, More specifically Latvia where she would spend the early years of her life. Initially being raised by her mother only while her father did periodic visits, Her father was an American who works for Cruz Industries, A powerful corporation of whom often spend time travelling to Europe and over time fell in love her Latvian mother, Over years eventually Sofia was born. The mother and daughter remained in their native homeland until Sofia was four years of age and they moved over to the states to be together as a whole family much to the chagrin of her father's brother, Her uncle who did not approve of this who since took over the company from her late grandfather of whom she never got to see or know. Despite all this, Sofia had a pretty normal upbringing, She did pretty well in her education and did performed well in sports as she was quite the active type. Sofia had it all planned, She wanted to build on her own independence and tried mixing education with work to earn her way not get hand off's from her father work. unfortunately all that planning came to nothing as in her teen years was when her world changed and the Meta gene inside her awoke, Initially as expected it was a frightening transition one which they tried to keep it secret from the other half of the family. However what was frightening had become cool and fun. Wanting to show of her new found abilities to her cousin the pair had great fun while Sofia was playing all sorts of tricks on people, moving cars in a car park when people did there shopping, moving items from shelf to shelf, It was all pretty harmless fun until they decided to get revenge on a bully and felt it funny to drop the guys car upside down on top of another while he was in it nearly killing the guy. News got back to Sofia's uncle of what the two got up to, He was not a fan of Meta-humans or those with powers however felt what if he could control them to do his bidding, He was more interested in a dynasty than his families daughters and would use them as such for further his own agenda. Sofia's birth parents refused initially, it took the death of her mother in a so called 'accident' to make her father see it his brothers way without Sofia catching on. Soon they had the Latvian American gain extra training and conditioning with her cousin at first, helping to increase her mental and physical abilities allowing Sofia to fight with or without her powers. A special suit and equipment was made available for her as Sofia took up the name of Veracruz. During her time secretly working to cover up her uncles companies deeds, Sofia was often a bit careless in her fights where in more than one occasion ended up revealing her true identity making it publicly known, Once looked at as a prospect for the Young Justice program where the league hoped to pull Sofia out of the path she was on, But that would never happen. Her relations with her uncle's side of the family running the business because of her identity being exposed wavering badly, Sofia's father eventually broke his silence no longer fearing what his brother would do to him and for safety of his only daughter, Told her he believed it was no accident what happened to her mother, that her uncle with his resources from Cruz Industries had murdered her and covered it up, One of many things that has been covered up to which Sofia had barely scratched the surface of. Having cut all ties with her family and their corrupt corporation, Sofia found herself constantly keeping a low profile where possible adapting and improvising where possible although at times not being careful would get her into trouble which made it all the more harder without her families protection, But she did not want it, In fact she was determined to find out the truth and get revenge. Getting information on her father being held in a warehouse in Gotham City a great plan by her uncle to unknowingly coerce her, Sofia made her way there not realising it was in fact a set up. The young Meta-human found herself in a right pickle as she found out her cousin was there taking and getting ride of evidence of connections to Cruz Industries but the bigger problem was a dark knight, Batman to be more precise. The pair would engage in a brief fight, One that was long enough to allow her cousin and all the evidence get away, Sofia unwittingly used to slow the hero down. The fight changed soon enough when the thugs that were further in the warehouse used anything they could get their hands on, Desperately tried to fight there way out only to end up forcing Batman and Veracruz fight side by side to defeat them all before she rushed of to the back rooms to find them empty, The Bat put two and two together and realized Veracruz was there for a different reason. Although Sofia stated she didn't have to tell him jack, She admitted that she was looking to rescue her father, Batman let her leave. Since everything that has happened Veracruz has been on the leagues watch list for quite a while with no current chance of being put in to the Young Justice, Not that she would go with those goody to shoes, It mean't her files were available for Outsiders. [b]What they bring to the team?:[/b] Versatility, that is one of the biggest things that Sofia brings to the Outsiders. Her capabilities as a telekinetic allow her to take on a offensive, Defensive or even a supportive role within the team, This does not mean Sofia is as she strong in those positions as those who specialise in them but she can certainly hold her own well or protect fellow team mates. Sofia can also use the environment to the team's advantage to which can be of great distraction or table turner in a battle. Sofia's mind can not be read and is able to see through illusions and deceptions and protect others from the same if they are within her Psionic field. Although this is limited to her mental ability, Sofia able to combat without her powers or combine them with her combat abilities or equipment with electrical capability adding to her versatility further, This makes her a capable individual in long, mid or short range combat. Unfortunately there are some faults to Sofia with the biggest being Cruz Industries, her quest to find the truth and get revenge may cloud her judgement and compromise the mission. Another fault is the lack of experience working as a team. [b]Notes:[/b] - Batman recently quoted on record, Believing Veracruz has great potential within her despite her wrong doings. - Sofia's cousin is also a Meta-human. - It is no secret Sofia is not a big fan of JL or YJ. - Sofia has been considered a tweener, Now quite hero or villain as she has the tendency to do whatever it takes to get the job done. - Cruz Industries is known for it's Nanotech, Prosthetics, weapons (personnel.) and armour.