[OOC] Local, Organic, Freerange Superheroes

[Croissant]

#neverforget

Also you seemed to be the most open to interact with so I just went for it.

[Metronome]

Sorry for the short post. I can never seen to make a lengthy post during a fight scene =P

Also, Black Mask is gonna bounce Sanctum's head off the sidewalk.

[EchoicChamber]

@Metronome Excuse me, but where can I find the character template? I noticed you had a Discord link under resources, but I don’t wanna be presumptuous and just barge in on y’all or anything, haha.

[The Harbinger of Ferocity]

@EchoicChamber, the "template" is mostly base your sheet off of their own, adding as needed. That seems to be the bare minimum, with the added stipulation that powers shouldn't be too overwhelming. That is what I have noted in consistency.

[Reflection]

I hope you're all ready, because I'm making David Bowie into a Superhero.

[Croissant]

We’ll see about that =P

Also same. Hard to make a lengthy fight scene when you can’t outright control movement or reaction for both. Kinda have to give the other person a chance.

[Reflection]

And I think I've got my hero ready.

Ziggy Stardust

Space Oddity

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^{“Ground Control to Major Tom.”}

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✶ BASICS ✶^_-

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full name / nickname(s)

Stardust "Ziggy"

gender / sexuality

Male?

occupation

Student / government property

^_-✶ IN DEPTH ✶

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personality

We are all stardust. But Stardust is not us. He's not human. And he doesn't really understand us. Because deep down, he's barely human. He looks like us, in a way. But he's too smooth. His skin is like ice. And yet, he's hot on the inside. He's full of emotions, boiling and frothing about like a hot cauldron ready to burst. He's like a child. His empathy though, is heightened. Some say it's because of the crystal and how it preys on others. Some think it's just natural. But he feels the pain of others, and their joys. In a way, he may not even understand his own emotions, but rather how others feel.
Considering his mostly enclosed life, he tends to live a pretty orderly life. Everything has a place, a purpose, and a time of use. In a way, disrupting his organized life schedule only makes him angry, and causes him to lash out against others. Controlling his emotions though, is difficult.

superpower

Ziggy Particles Embodiment
Referred to at the Ziggy Stardust particle. But more formally just referred to as Stardust because Ziggy can't be said with a straight face. The Stardust particle is a unique material from the depths of space. Nobody really knows exactly where it comes from, but it's almost organic. Not fully organic. Living crystal is the best way to describe it. It's almost like a parasite, that latches onto proteins, and like a virus it begins to attack and destroy the connection of the protein strands. One could say it's digesting it. The crystal grows and spreads as it breaks apart protein strands, and spreads over the human body.
Stardust, is made of the Stardust particle. His body formed entirely from the crystal, giving him an alien physiology. While he does seem to have parts of the human body (brain, hearts, organs) he lacks a stomach. And instead seems to rely completely on a meat based diet, which is needed to sustain his crystalline body.
Stardust can generate on command crystals from his body, which he can use to tear through dirt, stone, and other such things. The crystal itself is considered up there with diamonds as one of the hardest materials, giving Stardust that same kind of near indestructibility.
The crystal is known to have a few weaknesses though. Particularly powerful vibrations can cause the crystal to crack at the right frequency, and incredibly heat (upwards of 2800 degrees Fahrenheit.) can cause the crystal to become brittle.

Pros/Cons

Pros:
- Durable Crystal makes up the basis of his body.
- Crystals can be grown, or projected from his body, creating projectiles or barriers.
- The crystal grows as it breaks apart proteins (Meat) so a cut will cause it to start growing on the infected tissue. (Think flesh eating crystal.)

Cons:
- Vulnerable to extreme heat. (Makes the crystal brittle.)
- Vulnerable to sonic vibrations. (Causes it to crack.)
- Requires a constant and heavy meat based diet. (Growing too much crystal without eating enough protein is bad for his health.)

Side Effects:
- Glowing body parts
- Doesn't have traditional human skin. (Skin is more smooth, like glass, and is composed of crystal.)
- Can absorb the crystals back into his body.
- Meat based diet.
- Doesn't sleep
- Only one of his kind

backstory

25 years ago, NASA launched the ship, the USS Stardust into the sky above. Space, a short trip to the moon and back. And then it vanished. Transmissions cut out, and they were never seen again. For 20 years, the fate of the three astronauts onboard was a mystery, with only speculation regarding their fates. Until one day, the USS Stardust crashed into the ocean, and the three astronauts on board were discovered. All three dead. Preserved by a layer of crystal that had formed over their bodies. In a way, it seemed, parasitic. Drawing life from the corpses.

For over a year the bodies were kept in a lab, to be studied and analyzed. It was Decembers 25th when it happened. The bodies began to move, and from their three separate rooms, they moved towards each other. As if they were seeking each other. Until all three bodies met, and began to merge. The heat from the fusion was like a furnace, billowing heat through the facility. But it was over in a minute, and suddenly, there was only one. A single entity, like a child in a way. A perfect human, but not really. It had a mind. It had a heart. But it was different. Crystal grew from its body, as if to protect it. It was cold to the touch, and seemed to study everything around it.

For four years 'Stardust' as he was called lived inside Area 52. Where he learned to be human. Until finally, it was decided to release him into the world. With Operative Mother as his contact to the government and military, he was set out into Centerville. To be a hero of sorts. To test his powers, by helping America. Until he was ready.

[GingerBoi123]

@CroissantCould do a collab post together?

[Metronome]

And I think I've got my hero ready.

Ziggy Stardust

Space Oddity

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^{“Ground Control to Major Tom.”}

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✶ BASICS ✶^_-

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full name / nickname(s)

Stardust "Ziggy"

gender / sexuality

Male?

occupation

Student / government property

^_-✶ IN DEPTH ✶

---

personality

We are all stardust. But Stardust is not us. He's not human. And he doesn't really understand us. Because deep down, he's barely human. He looks like us, in a way. But he's too smooth. His skin is like ice. And yet, he's hot on the inside. He's full of emotions, boiling and frothing about like a hot cauldron ready to burst. He's like a child. His empathy though, is heightened. Some say it's because of the crystal and how it preys on others. Some think it's just natural. But he feels the pain of others, and their joys. In a way, he may not even understand his own emotions, but rather how others feel.
Considering his mostly enclosed life, he tends to live a pretty orderly life. Everything has a place, a purpose, and a time of use. In a way, disrupting his organized life schedule only makes him angry, and causes him to lash out against others. Controlling his emotions though, is difficult.

superpower

Ziggy Particles Embodiment
Referred to at the Ziggy Stardust particle. But more formally just referred to as Stardust because Ziggy can't be said with a straight face. The Stardust particle is a unique material from the depths of space. Nobody really knows exactly where it comes from, but it's almost organic. Not fully organic. Living crystal is the best way to describe it. It's almost like a parasite, that latches onto proteins, and like a virus it begins to attack and destroy the connection of the protein strands. One could say it's digesting it. The crystal grows and spreads as it breaks apart protein strands, and spreads over the human body.
Stardust, is made of the Stardust particle. His body formed entirely from the crystal, giving him an alien physiology. While he does seem to have parts of the human body (brain, hearts, organs) he lacks a stomach. And instead seems to rely completely on a meat based diet, which is needed to sustain his crystalline body.
Stardust can generate on command crystals from his body, which he can use to tear through dirt, stone, and other such things. The crystal itself is considered up there with diamonds as one of the hardest materials, giving Stardust that same kind of near indestructibility.
The crystal is known to have a few weaknesses though. Particularly powerful vibrations can cause the crystal to crack at the right frequency, and incredibly heat (upwards of 2800 degrees Fahrenheit.) can cause the crystal to become brittle.

backstory

25 years ago, NASA launched the ship, the USS Stardust into the sky above. Space, a short trip to the moon and back. And then it vanished. Transmissions cut out, and they were never seen again. For 20 years, the fate of the three astronauts onboard was a mystery, with only speculation regarding their fates. Until one day, the USS Stardust crashed into the ocean, and the three astronauts on board were discovered. All three dead. Preserved by a layer of crystal that had formed over their bodies. In a way, it seemed, parasitic. Drawing life from the corpses.

For over a year the bodies were kept in a lab, to be studied and analyzed. It was Decembers 25th when it happened. The bodies began to move, and from their three separate rooms, they moved towards each other. As if they were seeking each other. Until all three bodies met, and began to merge. The heat from the fusion was like a furnace, billowing heat through the facility. But it was over in a minute, and suddenly, there was only one. A single entity, like a child in a way. A perfect human, but not really. It had a mind. It had a heart. But it was different. Crystal grew from its body, as if to protect it. It was cold to the touch, and seemed to study everything around it.

For four years 'Stardust' as he was called lived inside Area 52. Where he learned to be human. Until finally, it was decided to release him into the world. With Operative Mother as his contact to the government and military, he was set out into Centerville. To be a hero of sorts. To test his powers, by helping America. Until he was ready.

@Reflection

So I'm not really sure what his powers are. Could you explain them a little simpler?

[Metronome]

We’ll see about that =P

Also same. Hard to make a lengthy fight scene when you can’t outright control movement or reaction for both. Kinda have to give the other person a chance.

@Croissant

I opened up a Piratepad for us

[Reflection]

@Metronome I'll try writing up a pros/cons list to help people understand his power set better. Since I did kinda over complicate it.

[Metronome]

Ok. Just let me know when you're done.

[Metronome]

Also, I'll probs update the map again soon, so if anyone wants any pinpoints added, speak up

[The Harbinger of Ferocity]

I will have something up in a few hours, the only thing I imagine needing is some sort of landmark near or around Mountain Park street you deem important or interesting, @Metronome. My intent is to use that as the location to head off to.

[Metronome]

Will consider!

[Reflection]

Okay, I added the pros/cons and even some smaller side effects like how he doesn't have a traditional sleep cycle. @Metronome I'm open to adding more cons, and we can discuss that.

[Metronome]

Accepted!

Quick question though. Can he infect other people with the crystals?

[Reflection]

Accepted!

Quick question though. Can he infect other people with the crystals?

@Metronome

If you get hit with a crystal, it will slowly begin to grow. It can take upwards of 24 hours to grow over an adult human being. More beyond that for it to kill them. (Very painful.) But, he can easily remove the crystal from those infected.
As for if he can turn regular humans into strange crystal alien things like himself? I haven't thought about that, but for now I'd say no.
Also, if infected, lighting a match and burning the infected area is a good way to solve the problem. As mentioned before, it's adverse to heat.

[Metronome]

Maybe he should tell people that when he gets into fights with them :P if he hits a random thug, they run off and hide, and don't know how to fix the problem, thats probably considered murder.

[Reflection]

Maybe he should tell people that when he gets into fights with them :P if he hits a random thug, they run off and hide, and don't know how to fix the problem, thats probably considered murder.

@Metronome

His go to method for fighting is "Infect and force them to submit." Since he has very little hand to hand or combat training in general. Also, it's a long enough period of time for them to go to the hospital by the time it encompasses an arm or leg.