[quote=@Vocab] Couple things [@Prince of Seraphs]. 1) I have just reread the bio and now realize how completely absurd it is. I have used Jason for a previous RP and decided to be lazy and rewrite his bio. They were okay with it so I thought it would be fine here too. But before I rewrite it, I need to clarify something in #2. [/quote] Him refusing to talk about this past seems a little bit like a cop out but I would assume (or at least hope) that that's a place holder till you get verification on #2. [quote=@Vocab] 2) The ability is data manipulation, but there was one little piece of information I didn't read but used anyway. That piece is that it is DATA manipulation, which includes the genetic and biological information located within organic lifeforms. If he wanted, he could change that data to his liking and create a variety of effects, hence Malicious Form. [/quote] By that logic data manipulation could mean the ability to alter reality. Ever piece of matter in the universe follows certain scientific principles and is built in specific structures that could be defined as Data. Plus being able to manipulate his genetic code (aside from having too many complications and prospective dangers than I can describe) would also invalidate anyone wanting to create a character with transformation abilities. And even if he could do it the fact is that the barriers still respond to the meta gene. In order to make it work on him less he'd be editing his own meta gene out of himself. [quote=@Vocab] 3) The phone is actually not the supercomputer Merlin itself, but rather it is connected to it through a data network. By connecting he is able to essentially access unlimited data, but it is primarily used for his technique of "Malicious Search" in which he observe a person and uses the information to scan the internet for all available information on them. This can include medical records, children, childhood, family members and other personal information. [/quote] If (as the new bio suggests) this is a CIA super computer they would no doubt be able to detect Jason's intrusion. Especially since by your description of its functionality it plays a very important role in CIA operations. I'm not going to preclude the fact that he could use his ability to hack into this computer but the fact that he could stay connected to it through his phone and remain unmonitored and unnoticed, if the CIA didn't severe his link to the computer immediately they'd track his location and send a black ops squad. [quote=@Vocab] 4) I can understand if he can't get his own phone in, but through connections would he be able to get another phone in? Something of less power but capability. It would make it so his ability is actually use-able. [/quote] For favors from certain metas the guards have no problems sneaking in smokes, chocolate, and other such objects of enjoyment to the prisoners because it possess little risk to the guards and gets them something in return for almost nothing. Smuggling in a cell phone is a very different matter. A phone in the hands of a meta say like Jason could be a powerful weapon used for escape and if it was discovered that a guard passed that kind of object into the prison he'd be shot dead. No guard is going to risk that. [quote=@Vocab] 5) Yes, I did just assume that the tech metas would just get bullied because they have almost useless ability unless they can access things like technology. I will change this. [/quote] No one has working powers inside the prison, while the tech users wouldn't be much good in the arena they'd be just like all the other inmates outside of it. Also it still seems as though the rivalry between SOUL and SITE came out of nowhere. [quote=@Vocab] 7) As for the resistance to the barrier, I was actually supposed to ask something important. Because metas that deal with technology are what they are, what are the chances that some develop resistance to electrical or otherwise interference with their brains? Because of their ability, I think it would slightly fit, even if it was just at about a third of their own powers capacity. [/quote] I might agree with that logic if the Ability Dampening Barrier had anything to do with electricity. It uses background radiation to cause the metagene to go dormant. That has nothing to do with electricity or tech and so there would be no chance for resistance. [quote=@Vocab] I also rewrote a lot of stuff on here. [/quote] I did express this before but having an owner for a meta is more or less the end for them. The owners are more than aware that the meta doesn't want to be there and would take appropriate precautions to ensure that they can't escape. This might include a bomb strapped collar, or such similar precautions. Maybe someone like Manuel could escape but not many metas do. And forgive me but Data Manipulation doesn't exactly lend itself to heroics. Bearing that in mind no one comes to the Center. Metas do whatever they can to avoid ending up there. If a meta actually did attempt to storm the Center on his own in a vain attempt at rescue he'd more or less be regarded as "that idiot that actually thought he could bring this place down solo". Which doesn't exactly lend itself to people being willing to follow him in a faction. More likely he either becomes the butt of everyone's jokes or gets shanked in the yard. [quote=@RadioactiveRat] So I decided what to do with Manuel, and I'll go with one of your suggestions. I'll have him as a nominal faction member. Personality-wise he can't deal well with being an underling but I find it had to believe he could run a faction. So I'll join some faction, talk with either players here and set up an arrangement. Thanks for the help. [/quote] Cool, tell me what faction and I'll place your character there. [quote=@Invisible Man] I choose to abandon Clovis. I know that seems a little bit too harsh, but I like the idea of Nariv better than Clovis. I merely created him just because I found Kinetic Absorption to be super cool, but the more I read his CS that I based around the power, the more I realized that I wouldn't like playing him in the long run. I know I should have said something, but I don't really like causing trouble so I would have just carried on, but when I got the idea for Voice Replication, I knew who I had to get inside of this RP. I must sound really stupid for waiting this long to tell you about Clovis, but I would like to request to replaced Clovis with Nariv if that would be ok with you. [/quote] That's your call, if you don't mind me saying I always thought that Clovis looked a bit unpolished, not bad necessarily just a bit static. Post Nariv to the Character Tab and I'll put him into the top dock. [quote=@Invisible Man] Oh, well. Since you didn't say anything in the PM, I just thought you didn't like it! Probably shouldn't have jumped to that conclusion, but my mind works in mysterious ways. However, the Faction is null and void if Clovis is replaced, but I can still work on the MIR if you still have the need for such a faction to be placed inside of the Center. Though, I wouldn't really see why that would be so. [/quote] Sorry I've been so busy with everything that it just sort of got lost in the shuffle. If you'd still be willing to polish the MIR I'd be willing to take a look at it. Even if no one joins it could serve as an antagonist faction.