[OOC] Ambition: An Amalgamated Superhero Universe

[mattmanganon]

Ambition

History

Heroes have always been around in some form or another, it's just that most people didn't realize it. I mean, men like Merlin and Etrigan have existed since history started to be properly documented, but they didn't really start to pop up more frequently until the settling of the New World, when men like Jonah Hex, Zorro and the Lone Ranger began to make names for themselves. They were seen as a novelty, until society developed the means of getting their antics to the public at large. In the 1930's, the first wave of costumed crusaders. Men like Dan Garret "The Blue Beetle" Britt Reid "The Green Hornet" and Namor the Submariner began to don costumes and help those in need in the post-Wall Street Crash society. They captured headlines everywhere, but it wasn't until the beginning of troubles in Europe that people truly saw the need for these super-powered individuals. At this time, a number of the larger named heroes, such as Diana Prince "Wonder Woman" Steve Rogers "Captain America" and Stardust the Super-Wizard got together to come up with a way of coordinating the heroes of the world against the tyranny of the Axis, this group would become known as "The Justice Society" gathering heroes from all over the world.

The Justice Society took part in many decisive battles against the Nazi's, the picture of , but with great good, great evil raises to oppose it. The Red Skull and the forces of HYDRA, along with men like Baron Blitzkreig, Krakko the Samurai-Robot and The White Lions were always there to make sure that the Allies had to fight tooth and nail for every inch of europe that they liberated. Sadly, Captain America was lost in the fighting, but his martyrdom spurred the free world to redouble its efforts.

After the fall of the Nazi's, the next menace that came was draped in Crimson, the world held its breath for 45 years as the east and west starred each other down. but during this time, the Mutants began to make themselves known. Charles Xavier, a young scientist, along with his best friend, Erik Lehnsherr, travelled across the world, gathering Mutants, bringing them to the safety of the "Charles Xavier Institute for Gifted Youngsters" the world also witnessed the rise of S.H.I.E.L.D. A joint taskforce of U.N. countries, designed to safeguard the people from superpowered individuals. It was in the early 90's that the world bore witness to the rise of its greatest hero. The man they simply called "Superman"

S.H.I.E.L.D. was notorious for working in the open and this made a number of people inside of the American government nervous. To this end, they created their own secret taskforce that would only operate in the shadows, this group became known as "CADMUS"

The Gimmick

So, every RP like this has to have a gimmick, it's the rules. What is the gimmick here? Well, every so often, i'm going to start dicking with your story. These will be called "World Event" Where everyone, suddenly, has to deal with the fact that something has gone wrong in the world. Could be an alien invasion, could be WWIII, could be something as simple as The Joker replacing every pillow in your house with a Whoopie-cushion. In any case, when these pop up, i will expect you to deal with them in some way. You don't have to drop everything you are doing, but at least have it play in somehow.

Essentially, i'm giving you guys a big plot of land and saying "Build whatever you want on it. Just bare in mind that i will, every so often, replace all of your cement with custard."

Rules

*You came here expecting to be GM'd by a Madman, but instead your GM is a GOD!!!!* I am the be-all, end-all of arguments here. If i say "Quit that shit" then i expect that shit to be quitted.
*Be Courteous* This is a RP for everyone involved, if i feel that someone is griefing too much, or causing others to not feel comfortable, there will be disciplinery action taken
*18+* Always one that comes up. If you have the feeling that what you are posting isn't for wholesome christian websites like this, then put it in a hider labelled 18+. So, yes, if you want gory slaughter, or hard-core nudity and in-depth descriptions of the horizontal monster-mash, then feel free to, but at least warn us with that hider.
*Posting Expectations* This is going to try to be as laidback as possible, as such, i expect people to make an IC post at least once every 3 weeks, if you let us know over PM or just posting in the OOC, then that should be ok. If you are having trouble coming up with a post, then do feel free to spitball idea's either in the OOC or by PMing me.
*Canon Mains Only* So, every sheet should be based around a main character that was in continuity from a franchise. Doesn't matter too much which franchise, but i don't want any OC main characters. Now, if you want some OC secondary/tertiary characters, then that's fine, but try to use as much of their existing supporting cast as you can.
*DON'T* If you are thinking about it, then don't.

CS Code

[b]Name:[/b]
[b]Hero Name:[/b]
[b]Known Alias':[/b]
[b]Age:[/b]
[b]Powers:[/b]
[b]Equipment:[/b]
[b]Appearance:[/b] (Pictures allowed, but at least a paragraph of more in depth description)

[b]Known Affiliations:[/b] (Teams, associations, agencies, etc.)
[hider=List of Allies]Quick bio's[/hider]
[hider=List of Enemies]Quick bio's[/hider]
[b]Character Basis:[/b] Who is this character? Wiki link works just fine.
[b]List of Reimagined traits:[/b] If a reimagining, then a summary of all of the major changes to their character.
[b]Story Overview:[/b] A quick summary of who your character is, what they do and where their story is going. You don't have to go into great detail in public, but if you are going to be vague to keep everything a secret, at least PM me a more in depth version of this.
[b]Sample Post:[/b] Think of this as your pilot. I'm not looking at what you write, but how you write it. Gives me a good idea of what kind of poster you are.
[b]Post Links:[/b] (Please regularly update your CS to include links to the posts you make in the IC, makes it easier for people to read your story in consecutive order)

[ShwiggityShwah]

Do we have to be established characters or can we make OC's?

If it is established characters only, can I play Superman? The intent is to play the character as the comics or the animated series portray him, someone that likes helping people. The heroic symbol. He will not be all powerful. Maybe among the greatest heroes yes, but he's going to get knocked around.

[webboysurf]

Is the history you've written set in stone? It seems rather restrictive, as it writes the history for some of the bigger named heroes that some people may wish to apply for, such as Superman and Captain America, while also deciding the history of some villains and organizations.

[mattmanganon]

@ShwiggityShwah



To be perfectly honest, i was hoping someone would want to play Superman as the Big Blue Angel. I highly encourage you to throw up an CS.

@webboysurf No, it's not set in stone, as i said in Interest Check. If you want to play any of the characters and reimagine them, that is 100% ok. The only things that are set in stone is the following:

*The heroes from WWII era exist and and the Justice Society of America faught on the side of the Allies. The Axis villains were all members of HYDRA.
*Superman exists.
*Professor X and Magneto exist.
*S.H.I.E.L.D. and CADMUS exist, with CADMUS being established much more recently.

[ShwiggityShwah]

@mattmanganon

I will make one small request when submitting my CS.

I kind of want Superman to really have a deep seated respect for emergency responders and law enforcement officers. To him, these people protect and help others without the benefit of being bullet proof and thus are brave, maybe even braver then he is.

Additionally, he has an admiration of Captain America, having always seen the icon of heroic ideal even while growing up in Kansas. If Captain America is still alive, i'd humbly request some kind of mutual respect and friendship if able. A kind of "You're my hero." from a younger generation to an older one.

[mattmanganon]

@ShwiggityShwah Well, that would have to be discussed with someone if they play Captain America. He's not dead, he's currently on ice. I've decided to leave him there until someone claims him.

As for the other one, i don't see that being a problem at all.

[ShwiggityShwah]

A WIP, I want to make sure the RP has alot of players before I put in effort to make a proper character. I've made plenty to only have the RP never get off the ground.

The Man of Steel

Name: Clark Kent
Hero Name: Superman
Known Alias': Smallville, Supes, Blue Boy, Boy Scout
Age: 28
Powers:

• Superstrength - Capable of currently lifting 150,000 tons (about the weight of an oil tanker) with a punch to boot. He literally has to hold back his strength for his hits as the force would generate light and heat and be dangerous to those nearby, liquefying a normal person. Stopping a speeding train with a punch can be considered the middle range of his power.
• Flight - Signature way to get around. 1000 miles/sec in atmosphere. (cut in half from google's 2000 miles/sec, he's not there yet.)
• Invulnerability - Super Stamina combined with a hardness to his skin makes Superman resistant to damage. Even when facing blows that can knock him off his feet, actually cutting him is a herculean effort, never mind putting him down for the count. He can survive in space, but still needs to breath.
• Super Speed - He can move at the blink of an eye, but usually for only dodging and short distances mid fight. He can not access the speed force, and his acceleration can whip up damaging winds, potentially causing collateral damage.
• Heat Vision - Signature long range attack of using excess solar energy into a focused beam of heat. Prolonged exposure can melt steel. Against opponents, this is usually a very quick burst, usually providing damage without leaving lasting burns. Prolonged use can drain him of his power, requiring more sunlight then usual to maintain his powers.
• Frost Breath - The air blown is of hurricane speeds and drain the heat in the air so fast it actually forms ice chips on surfaces. He doesn't use this too often as a cone of wind is nasty for collateral damage.
• Super Hearing - Acute and refined enough to hear screams from across a noisy city. He is usually selective in his hearing, something that required more training then anything else as to not go crazy with the amount of sensory information his ears pick up.
• Super Vision - X Ray, Microscopic, see through walls, (except lead) and even magnifying from a distance, Superman uses this to find where criminals dare to hide.

Weaknesses:

• Kryptonite - A piece of the exploded krypton that appears as a glowing piece of green stone. Immediately debilitating and can kill him.
• Magic - Is not invulnerable to attacks backed by magic e.i can be cut or injured as normal though still is quite tough to put down.
• Long Term Sunlight Denial - His powers are based upon the reactions of yellow sunlight on Kryptonian DNA. Without sunlight for a few days, his powers begin to wane.

Equipment: Blue Spandex and a Big Red Cape. He has a communicator if working with another agency.
Appearance:

Clark Kent

Superman wears his signature suit underneath the clothes of Clark Kent. The reading glasses he wears somehow also completely hides Superman's secret identity.

Known Affiliations:

List of Allies

Lois Lane
Jimmy Olsen
Justice League
Avengers
Agents of Sheild
Star Labs

List of Enemies

Lex Luthor
Darkseid
Brainiac
Dozens of others

Character Basis:
List of Reimagined traits:

• Superman's current power level is akin to the Animated Series or Early Justice League TV series. Superman, while powerful, has been beaten before and will still struggle again particularly strong or clever opponents. He has the powers to rise above and be a symbol but is by no means as ridiculous as some comics make him out to be.
• Personality wise, Superman tries at all times to be a symbol of Peace and Justice. Honestly though, he considers the Earth his home and helps people because he can. He likes to do it, his parents raised him to be a good person. He will never NEVER kill someone, even if its his worst enemy and normally will even try to save them if their life is in danger.
• Superman is deeply respectful of emergency responders and law enforcement officers. To him, they are the real heroes, since they are not bullet proof and put their lives on the line to help people anyway. True Courage and a constant inspiration and reminder for him to always do the right thing.

Story Overview:
Sample Post:
Another beautiful day in Metropolis which means everyone was on the road trying to get to work. It was always bad when Clark got a late start. But he couldn't complain. He had an inkling that the barista at the coffee shop had a thing for him, and always gave him an extra large when he asked for a medium. The radio was playing some choice songs from the golden oldies. You know what, he'd be a few minutes late but thats okay. He was kind of enjoying life.

Taking a sip- then BANG - undeniable gun shot. It wasn't anywhere near him of course but a crack like that he could hear pretty much anywhere in the city. Not good. It immediately had him looking for somewhere-anywhere he could stow his car. He pulled into an alley way, it was the only place he could. He just hoped he wasnt going to get his car towed. Out of sight, he undid his tie and took off his glasses. Time to get to work.

---WIP

Post Links:

[mattmanganon]

@ShwiggityShwah You and me both, bud.

[Master Bruce]

Haven't had time to finish this out fully, but here's my WIP sheet aswell.

The Terrifying, The Deadly, The Amazing...

Name: Peter Reilly Parker
Hero Name: Spider-Man
Known Aliases: Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man, The Human Spider, Webbed Menace
Age: 19
Powers: A genetically mutated spider transformed Peter's DNA into that of a human/arachnid hybrid, giving him the abilities proportionate to that of a spider. These powers include the ability to stick to any solid surface, superhuman strength, agility and reflexes, a biological survival sense that warns Peter of impending danger, and an organic pair of wrist spinnerets that secrete a tensile silk.

Equipment:

Spider-Suit: Built by Peter from the ground up using salvaged bits of technology, the head-to-toe bodysuit that he wears in the field is based on his amateur wrestling gear, which consisted of a red jumper and a light blue hoodie. The advanced costume is designed to help Peter navigate throughout New York, easily take advantage of his ability to stick to walls, tune the mask's two-way mirror lenses to a variety of settings, and even protrude a gliding mechanism for emergencies.

Web-Shooters: Originally built as a container to house his own webbing samples for research purposes, Peter's outfitted these wrist-mounted devices to allow him to control his webbing with precision accuracy. Without them, he can still spin simple webs and traverse an area with ease. With them, however, he can pull of considerably more difficult stunts, such as catching a falling demolition crane, snatching up several criminals at once, and creating "impact webbing" - Peter's go-to for offense.

Appearance: Modeling his design off of the black widow, the species of spider scientifically known as latrodectus hesperus, Spider-Man's costume reflects the animals look with a striking crimson-on-black pattern that highlights his upper body. His mask is featureless, save for the giant bug-eye shaped lenses that emote based off of built-in sensors. A thick webbing pattern follows the red pieces of the costume, covering him from head to torso, aswell as the boots. And in a step taken to further identify with his namesake, he's added artificial talons to his fingers to give off the appearance of being closer to spider than man. Peter himself is a fairly attractive if unremarkable young white male with brown hair and a slender, slightly athletic build.

Known Affiliations: Intern for "Just The Facts with J. Jonah Jameson" Radio Show
Uncredited Photographer for The Daily Bugle
Freshman at Empire State University

List of Allies

List of Enemies

Who Is This Character?: Really?
List Of Reimagined Traits:
Story Overview:

[mattmanganon]

@Master Bruce "The Deadly Spiderman"



In all seriousness, you look like you've got a plan and I like where it's going.

[officaz]

What is post length? I think that two to five paragraphs is cool.

[mattmanganon]

@officaz pretty much, try to post as much as you can and try to progress your story with each post. I'm not asking that every post be it's own self contained story arch, but try to make sure that your posts are enjoyable to read.

Got any ideas for the character you'd like to play?

[mattmanganon]

Lanterns

Name: Hal Jordan
Hero Name: Green Lantern
Known Alias': Jordie Hammond
Age: 15
Powers: N/A
Equipment:

Green Lantern Ring (The Green Lantern Ring is a magic weapon, powered by the will of the user, it allows Hal to use the following abilities)

*Energy Construct Creation: The Ring allows for the creation of anything the user can imagine.
*Force Field/Atmosphere Projection: The Ring projects an energy field around the user to absorb damage, as well as to allow for a survivable atmosphere to always surround the weilder, allowing them to survive extreme heat, cold, pressure or even the vacuum of space.
*Flight: The weilder can fly at extreme speeds.
*Cellular Regeneration: The wielder's body heals at an immense rate, it also allows them to survive blows that would kill an unpowered individual.
*Universal Translator: The ring can translate any language to be understandable.

The Biggest weakness of the ring is its need to be recharged periodically.

Appearance:



Known Affiliations: None, yet.

List of Allies

Thaal Sinestro

Sinestro is the Gold Lantern from the far-off world of Korugar. He was the leader of the Lanterns, a group of people wielding the 7 Rings of Power. Sinestro keeps his background vague, dodging questions about it, claiming his past to be "Too painful to talk about now. Maybe another day." On earth, he uses the alias T Sinclaire.

Carol Ferris

Another of his friends is Carol Ferris, daughter of Carlos Ferris, president of Ferris Industries. 2 years older than him, who he has had an on-again-off-again relationship with since he was sent to a rich foster family living next door to her. He didn't stay with them long, because of how strict their rules were. He still hangs around with Carol sometimes, though her parents hate him.

John Stewart

Somewhat a mentor to Hal, Detective John Stewart, an Veteran from Desert Storm who, after the war, came home and enrolled in the police. He has been looking out for Hal ever since he transferred to the CCPD.

Hector Hammond

Hals only other friend is a petty criminal by the name of Hector Hammond. Hammond is a little fish with big idea's, that he will some day become one of the great heroes of the world, robbing from the rich and giving to the poor. Mostly, it just boils down to him ripping off rich old people with Pyramid scheme's. Hal has had to protect him from angry loan-sharks on more than one occasion.

List of Enemies

Despero

Intergalactic warlord and pirate. Claims to be the rightful ruler of the universe. He commands an immense warship known as Eye of Darkness. Despero's background is shrouded in mystery, but what is known is that he possesses a mean-streak a mile long and is immensely charismatic and is known for his great acts of benevolence, saving whole planets from the brink of extinction, whilst attacking defenseless Kree, Skrull, Shi'Ar, Thanagarian and Tamaranian merchant vessels. He is even known to have scuffles with the Shi'Ar grand fleet from time to time. He is an excellent military strategist and a powerful warrior, wielding immense powers known as "The Pyre" The full extent of its power is unknown.

Known Powers:
The Pyre (A mysterious power that nobody is quite sure of the extent of. All that is known is that it is some kind of magic)
Telepathy (When his third eye opens, he can hear the thoughts of anyone he looks at, can see into their very soul, can even control them if their mind is weak enough)
Energy Projection (He can shoot energy beams from all 3 of his eyes)

Lyssa Drak

The mysterious and stunningly beautiful right-hand of Despero. Lyssa is a powerful sorceress, who gets all of her magic from the mysterious book that she always carries with her.

Known Powers:
Sorcery (Lyssa wields immense plumes of golden magics that sprout from her book.)
Future-Sight (Lyssa can predict the future with varying degree's of accuracy.)

Larfleeze

Larfleeze is one of Despero's Lieutenants. Nobody knows where this beast came from or what it has been through to get here. All that is known is that he wears an orange uniform with logo of the Orange Power Ring on his shoulder. He is immensely strong and fast, and is one of the most deadly hand-to-hand combatants in the known universe. He uses a large arsenal of weapons that he has collected from fallen foes.

Known Powers:
Super Strength
Super Durability
Super Longevity (It's unknown exactly how old he is, but records show him existing for at least 1,000,000 years.)

Shark

Shark is a strange one. He is a ruthless, unstoppable killing machine that never says a word. He simply follows any order that Despero gives him to the letter. He is one of Despero's most notorious henchmen.

Known Powers:
Super Strength
Super Durability
Super Stamina
Waterbreathing

Doctor Polaris

The self-proclaimed "Master of Magnetism" Polaris was a former warlord of his planet. When he saw that the planet was dying, he put his best minds to work on a suit that would allow him to save them all by harnessing the planets magnetic poles to do his bidding. The suit was completed, but too late. As he began to use the magnetic field of the planet to guide it away from the sun, his time ran out and he saw death coming for his entire planet. Despero and his ships arrived just in time and saved as many as they could. Polaris' people were moved to a new planet. Polaris, in return, pledged his undying loyalty to Despero.

Known Powers:
Magnetic Control (Polaris is able to use his magnetic powers to control metal, shape it to his whim, even make it explode. This can be interfered with when exposed to extreme heat. If he concentrates, he can create a localised magnetic storm, completely disrupting all electricity in the area and rendering most machines inoperable.)

Paibok

A Skrull working for Despero as one of his Lieutenants. Formerly an espionage agent for the Empire, he was charged with infiltrating Despero's ranks. He, however, had no idea that Despero's Pyre gave him the ability to read minds and he was immediately captured. Despero then made him a deal "Work for me, or die." Seeing that the writing was on the wall, he agreed.

Known Powers:
Super Strength
Super Durability
Super Stamina
Flight (Can sprout wings from his back at will)
Shapeshifting
Hypnosis
Elemental Energy Blasts (Ice and Electricity)
Steel Skin transformation

Bakin

The Spaceknights of Galadoria are an ancient and sacred order, sworn to don the sacred armour and fight the evil scourge known as The Dire Wraiths at every turn. Sometimes, they go rogue. Bakin spent years hunting Dire Wraiths on a world full of evil. He soon began to question why he even bothered, since the Wraiths were usually nicer than the people they were replacing. He abandoned his position and became a bounty hunter, hunting and killing the real evils in the world. Every so often, hunting the Dire Wraiths come back into his crosshairs. He enjoys this as it feels nostalgic.

Known Weapons:
Neutralizer (A Special weapon designed to send Dire Wraiths to Limbo, but also has a high-energy kill setting)
Analyzer (Built into the helmet of his, the Analyzer allows him to see shapeshifters in their true form, mainly used for finding Dire Wraiths, but also usable in tracking down other shapeshifters)
Plandanium Armour (Armour worn by all SpaceKnights, the armour is nie indestructible and self-repairing, it grants him the following powers:)
Super Strength
Super Durability
Flight
Omni-Survivability

Skyquake

A Cybertronian and former leader of the Decepticons "12th Sky Brigade" he is twin brother of Dreadwing. Skyquake, after the fall of Cybertron, was sent out across the galaxy to hunt down Autobots. It was during this hunt that he found Despero. He tried to conquer Despero's ship and use it for himself, but was defeated by the villain. When Despero spared Skyquake's life, Skyquake swore allegiance to him. He is honorbound to serve Despero until he rejoins the All-Spark.

Known Powers/Weapons:
2x Vulcan Cannons
Heavy-Repeating Energy Disruptor.
Cybertronian Sword
Cybertronian Physiology (Cybertronians all exibit the following powers:)
*Super Strength (Able to lift about 100 tons over his head.)
*Super Durability (Due to most of their body being made of metal, damaging them is difficult)
*Vehicle Copy (Able to scan almost any piece of technology in the universe and transform themselves into a copy of it.)

Character Basis: Green Lantern
List of Reimagined traits: If a reimagining, then a summary of all of the major changes to their character.

Story Overview

This version of Hal is a bit younger, having grown up on the streets of Coast City, he has been in and out of foster homes since he can remember. His father was a test-pilot for the US Airforce, his mother, he doesn't remember anything about. He was always getting into trouble with Officer Stewart, who always tried to keep him on the straight and narrow. It worked for the most part. Hal is known as a sort of Homeless hero, always leaping to the rescue of other homeless that get attacked. Hal has never had a home or anyone to really cling onto as a parent figure. All he can do is keep surviving until he hits 16, when he's allowed to follow his father into the Air Force.

Then, one day he gets a magic ring, and then a man called Sinestro came into his life. Sinestro tells him of the power of the ring, tells him that it is one of 7, Green, Gold, Blue, Indigo, Pink, Orange and Red. He was previously on a team with the other 6 Lanterns, but they were defeated by the Intergalactic Warlord Despero. All he could do was flee to an unknown world and regroup. The Green ring chose Hal and now they need to work together to recover the other 5 rings, lest they fall into the hands of evil.
Sample PostIt had been a good day for Officer Stewart. Nothing particularly bad had happened. Special Victims was usually a hellish beat, full of rape victims and abused children, but today had been good. One of his "Victims" kidnap victims had turned out to be a hoax from a dissatisfied foster child (Best possible outcome) He had finally gotten a search warrant for a pedophile's house and best of all, the lady at the sandwich shop slipped an extra gherkin into his sandwich without charging. Walking into the station, he nodded to the secretary and smiled as he headed to the elevator. Getting inside, he breathed a sigh of relief. It was going to be a quiet evening of paperwork, the best kind. The lift played the latest cheesy top-40's pop song that had been annoying him for the last 2 months, but he was determined to not let that spoil a perfectly good day. The door opened and he saw, charging towards him, a beaten and bloodied teen. "4532! GET THAT KID!!!" Yelled another officer. 4532 was the code for escaped suspect. Stewart lunged forward, spearing the kid almost out of his shoes and getting him on the ground.

"OOOOOOOH!!!" The kid wheezed "Ya got me..." John began to get up, before realizing who it was he had just brutally tackled.

"Hal?" He asked.

"Sorry, officer, i didn't get the plates..." He groaned as a pair of officers ran up and turned him over, putting cuffs on him.

"Look, Hal, i'm sorry, instincts. Look, boys, what did he do?" He asked. One of the officers looked at John.

"Vigilantism, Theft and resisting arrest."

"Ok, i did 1 and 3, but-" John glared at Hal

"NOT ANOTHER WORD!!!" He grunted. "I'll book him in, i'll get him talking. For the love of god, tell me you read him Miranda?" He asked. The officers nodded. "Again, Hal?" He asked as he pushed Hal towards the booking office.

****

Hal sat in the interrogation room, looking around at the four walls and the 2-way mirror. He had a pair of bloodied tissues up his nose, blood dried on his forehead and a blackening eye and an ice-pack on his head. "COME ON!!! I DON'T HAVE ALL DAY!!!" He yelled. The door opened and John walked in.

"For crying out loud, Hal, what did you do this time?" He asked, walking over and sitting down. Hal just stared.

"Look-"

"Hal, i can't keep protecting you like this. Vigilantism, despite what the Media would have you believe is a crime."

"Bu-"

"Hal, look at me!" John ordered. Hal looked him in the eye. "Is your name Batman? Is your name Captain America? Is your name Supergirl? When it is, then i'll start looking the other way on these Vigilantism charges. As for Theft-"

"No!" Hal slammed his fist on the table. "Look, i have done a lot of shitty things in my 15 years on this planet, but i have NEVER stolen anything from anyone!"

"The officer who you lifted the keys from in that Steve McQueen impression begs to differ-"

"Besides the point, i didn't steal anything other than that today" He sighed.

"The report says that you were found with an... Emerald ring?" John asked.

"Yep, and i didn't steal it." Hal replied, burying his face in his hands.

"You found it?" Laughed John.

"Nope..." Hal replied. "It found me." John stared at him with a face that said Well, that's a new one for me "Yeah, i wouldn't believe me either..." He groaned. "But i've got proof." John continued to stare, his poker face not relenting. "That ring was put in evidence, correct?" John flicked through the report.

"Yyyyyyyyes." He replied.

"Then would you kindly explain why it's in my pocket?" He asked, pulling it out of his pocket. John got up and instinctively grabbed a handkerchief from his pocket and closed it around the ring in Hal's hand. .

"THE HELL DID YOU DO!?!?!?" He roared. "YOU BROKE INTO EVIDENCE?!?!?" John was clearly fuming, despite Hal not changing his face.

"Nope, i was locked to that chair for half an hour, then i got the keys and immediately bolted for the door. I never had any time to break into evidence. Plus, how many locks are on that door?" He asked. John's face was now just confused. "Alright, now put it in your pocket and walk out..." He said. John was confused, but complied, wrapping up the ring, he put it in his pocket, before walking out. He then looked in through the mirror and saw Hal hold up his hand, dangling the ring in it. John stormed back in.

"How did you do that?" He growled.

"Magic." John looked at him with angered disbelief this time. "Alright, let me tell you the story."

****

2 Hours Ago

Hal walked down an alley on his way back to his current squat, whistling. It was a little cold at this time of the year. He heard someone yelling around the corner and immediately set off at a run. Rounding the corner, he saw an old man being beaten by a man whilst the other one grabbed his wallet. "Hey, leave him alone." The 2 men looked at him, one of them grabbed a pipe. "You want to take on someone, try me, i got more cash than him." Hal yelled. The 2 men ran towards him, Hal ran towards them as well.

Dodging under a swing from the pipe, Hal pressed his feet firmly on the ground, before pressing forward and lunging into the mans chest, tackling him to the ground. As he leaned up and punched the man he tackled across the face, he was grabbed from behind, under his arms. He instinctively went limp, letting his hands flail a little as he tried to slip through the grasp, but it was futile and he was dragged off, before the man he tackled got back up and punched him in the face, before grabbing the pipe and delivering one last blow, leaving Hal on the floor, blood spirting from his forehead, he coughed heavily, a hoarse cough. He tried to crawl to the wall, trying to get up.

"STAY DOWN!" The man called, smacking the pipe into Hal's back and he fell down the wall, before trying to get up again. "Tell you what, this kid doesn't quit. Think you're fucking Iron Man or something?" He asked. He tried to get up again as the pipe went into the back of his skull, smacking his nose into brick, he fell down coughing again, this time, a little vomit came out. Blood spraying from his nose. Hal tried to get up again, the world going dark. Then suddenly bright.

"So this is what death feels like..." He giggled in his throes. Then it went Green "Wait, that's different..." Suddenly, everthing felt good... The pain started to melt away.

"HAL JORDAN, I SENSE GREAT WILL IN YOUR HEART! SAY THE OATH AND JOIN OUR RANKS!!!"

Hal opened his mouth as his eyes started to glow

"In Brightest Day, In Blackest Night
No Evil Shall Escape My Sight
Let Those Who Worship Evil's Might
Beware My Power, Green Lantern's Light!!!"

Hal suddenly was stood, staring at the men, his clothes were different. One of the Men began to run. Hal put his hand forward and, bursting from the ring, was a giant hand that streamed forward and wrapped around the man, before pulling him back and hitting his partner in crime with him. The two men sprawled onto the floor. One got up and swung the pipe at him, A Green sword appeared and shattered the pipe in his hands, before another fist appeared and the mugger was down for the count. Hal stood shaking, he looked at his hand and saw the green ring. He pulled it off and the light disappeared, his clothes going back to the bloody, slightly vomit-soiled mess they were previously. At that point, a pair of police rushed into the alley.

"DROP YOUR WEAPONS!" Yelled one of them, pointing his gun at them. Hal threw the ring down and one of the cops grabbed it with a handkerchief and put it into a ziplock bag, before cuffing Hal. "You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can be used against you in court. You have the right to talk to a lawyer for advice before we ask you any questions..."

****

John stared at him again. "What the fuck was that?" He asked.

"Well, if you let me put the ring on, i can prove it-"

"NO!" John grabbed Hal's hand. "Do NOT put that on... Look, i don't know if it is Magic or not, but if you put that on then there's nothing i can do to protect you..." John buried his face in his hands "Alright... Here's the deal... I can reduce the Vigilantism to Defense of Another, i can get the Theft dropped, but you shouldn't have run. Resisting Arrest is only a Misdemeanor, so nothing that will keep you out of the Military, but i will need to turn you over to your foster parents-"

"No deal!" Hal yelped.

"It's that or bye-bye Air-Force." John growled. Hal flexed his fingers in thought.

"What if-"

"You don't get it, do you?" Asked John "There's no negotiation in this, i'm handing you a Get-Out-Of-Jail-Free card. You can take it or leave it."

"I can't go back to them..." Hal groaned. "My "Dad" is going to kill me because i set his weed plants on fire."

"Weed as in..."

"Cannabis, Ganja, Kush, Hash, whatever you call it, smokey-feel-good." John stared daggers at Hal.

"If you're lying-"

"It's Bye-Bye Air-Force, i know." Hal leaned back and crossed his arms. John got up and walked to the door, looking out and seeing that nobody was watching. He walked back to the desk and sat down.

"Mention this ring to no-one. There are some fucked up stories going around with what happens to people with things like that..."

"What about the other guys, they'll say i-"

"It was Supergirl... Or The Flash... Claim it was anyone else, do not let anyone else know who you are and what you can do. In the meantime... I'm going to get on to investigating your fosters. You'll be held in custody whilst we decide the next course of action." He got up and walked out. "Chin up..." He replied, as he was closing the door.

****

2 weeks later

Hal sat in an office. Today was the day that he would meet his new Foster parents. He sat at the desk and let out a sigh. He was already making plans for an escape. The door opened. "Hal, this is Thomas." the Social Worker said. "We know that you have had a real problem with multiple authority figures, so we thought that a single parent might be more your speed." The man that walked in was not what Hal expected.

"Hello, Hal. It's nice to meet you." The man said with an emotionless face. "Can we have a moment alone?" He asked. The Social worked smiled and nodded, before leaving the room. Thomas walked over to the door and made sure the woman wasn't looking in. She had gone to get a coffee "Alright, Hal, let me level with you, i'm not a foster parent." He said.

"Thank god?" Hal asked with a confused expression. "Or is this one of those "Waking up in a bathtub full of ice without my liver" things?" Thomas stared at him, not understanding what he was saying.

"I'm like you." He said, completely ignoring what Hal had just asked. He showed him the Golden Ring

"I... Don't know..."

"In brightest day, in blackest night..." Thomas said.

"You know? Are you a Green Lantern too?" He asked.

"No, you are THE Green Lantern. I'm the Gold Lantern."

"Gold is so much cooler than green..." Hal sighed.

"I was the leader of the Lanterns until recently, when your predecessor was killed. The Rings look for those most worthy to wield them. You have been chosen. If you want to know more, then you tell that social worker that you're happy to come home with me... If you want me to take the ring and give it to someone else, give you your life back, I can do that... Your choice." For Hal, time stopped. What the hell was he supposed to do? If he went with this man then he was opening up the pandora's box that he couldn't close... The door opened and Hal launched himself into Thomas' arms, embracing him in a hug.

"I love you, daddy!" He yelled. The Social Worker dropped her coffee.

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[Jareth]

Just came back to the Guild and ready to RP and this seems interesting. Most likely will apply as Wolverine, specifically Jimmy Hudson, the son of the Ultimate Marvel Wolverine. Of course I'll be mixing things in from other continuities and my own ideas. Expect a character sheet tomorrow.

[webboysurf]

Might toss a character sheet out tonight, tomorrow, or early next week. I've got a rather wild X-Men concept I haven't gotten the chance to work out, so I'll prob app with that.

[Chiro]

Well, time for me to make my own contribution.

Now, although Marvel and DC are big on this universe, it also contains other superhero comics, which I intend to use fully.

A bit skeletony, I admit, but it will build up in time.

He hunts heroes. Hasn't found any yet

Name: Joe Gilmore
Hero Name: Marshal Law
Known Alias': Screaming Eagle (formerly), The Vet (formerly), Hero Hunter, Fascist Thug
Age: 32
Powers:
- Super Strength. Strong enough to lift a car over his head and throw it 20 feet.
- Minor healing factor
- Marshal Law doesn't feel pain, allowing him to continue longer than a normal person.
Equipment:
- Marshal Law has a vast array of guns with extremely large calibers. Necessary against the targets he hunts. Besides regular slugs, his guns can fire a variety of special ammo, such as smart bullets and fear gas.
- Other weapons range from simple knives all the way to bazookas, depending on the situation
- Hoverbike in the shape of an eagle. Room for partners and captures
Appearance:
Like other superhero costumes, Marshal Law's is full of symbolism. It is militaristic and dark in color, giving an impression of a hard man of authority with no mercy inside (which is true at least when it comes to supers). It has many threatening and violent slogans written in, and contains depictions of wounds, such as the red "razor slashes" on cheeks and the throat. His right arm is left exposed and wrapped in barbed wire, a mark of his guilt for previous actions in war.

Joe is a relatively good looking middle-aged man with black hair, black eyes and chiseled facial features. His boy is muscular and contains no scars, thanks to his healing factor.
Known Affiliations: San Francisco Police Department, Cadmus

List of Allies

Quick bio's

Amanda Waller - Superior at Cadmus, she and Marshal share hatred towards superheroes
Kiloton - Marshal's deputy from their SAPD days
Lynn Evans - Marshal's girlfriend in his civilian life as Joe. A devoted feminist who hates superheroes, including Marshal Law

List of Enemies

Quick bio's

Madeline Stillwell CEO of Vought-American Consolidated, a corporation that produces superheroes. Their main product is Compound V
Doctor Shocc - Scientist Working for Vought American and the creator of Compound V. It was he who turned Joe into a superhero.
Public Spirit - Real name Colonel Buck Caine, Public Spirit is a flying artillery-type metahuman and the living icon of superheroics. Left for space a few decades ago, but has recently returned, having barely aged thanks to time dilation.
Homelander - Vought-American's successor as the superhero flagship. His powers are closer to that of Superman than Public Spirit, but the same "Flying Patriot" theme is shared by them both.
Supergods - If metahumans are like living guns, then supergods are definitely nukes. These artificial superhumans are the next stage of the superhuman arms race of the world, created in secret by the Earth's governments. USA has at least two, Jerry Craven and Dajjal, and who knows what others have.
Character Basis: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marshal_Law_(comics)
List of Reimagined traits:
- Instead of South America, "the Zone" superheroes were sent to is in the Middle East, and instead of communists, the war was against terrorism.
- San Francisco is still San Francisco. If the earthquake happened, it might have been caused by Lex Luthor's plan to destroy West Coast, but the damage was limited to San Francisco.
- For an added crossover potential, the Shocc treatment could be replaced with Compound V produced by Vought-American (From the Boys).
- In the comics the superhero group Public Spirit belonged to was called Jesus League of America, but I changed it to Ultramarine Corps. People however call it Jesus League derogatorily due to many overtly religious members of the group.
Story Overview: - Joe Gilmore didn't always hate superheroes. When he was five, he felt the same magic other kids did as he saw Public Spirit on television along with all the other heroes of the Ultramarine Corps. They were announcing man's first mission to the stars to meet other aliens. Joe Didn't understand what all the fuzz was about, especially with the girls, but Public Spirit seemed to be above such things. Soon after the hero ascended to heaven, or in this case to space.

Years later Joe sought to follow Public Spirit's example by enlisting to the Screaming Eagles superhero program. Problems in the Middle East had escalated to the point that the entire area became known as the Zone. There the soldiers, having lost their ability to feel pain to the program's treatment, tried to compensate by inflicting pain on others. Joe had descended to hell. Finally, Iran released Malak-al-Maut, a glowing white humanoid that destroyed everything in its path. This was Joe's first encounter with a supergod. Many soldiers lost their lives to Malak, only for Public Spirit, back from space, to destroy it with a single shot from his electromagnetic beam. No conventional weapons would have pierced the supergod's destruction field, but as an android, it was still susceptible to EMP, which Public Spirit's rays essentially were. It was there where Joe realized that while normal people were constantly in danger, the so-called superheroes never were. His eyes were finally open. Superheroes were no gods, just propaganda tools.

In the end the Zone crisis remained a stalemate. Joe returned home to San Francisco a broken man. Then some crazy supervillain tried to destroy all of America's West Coast in some hare-brained scheme to become rich through real estate. Luckily the San Andreas Nuke's damage was limited to San Francisco. Joe survived, and met his future girlfriend Lynn Evans when the earthquake caused by the nuke broke the wall separating their apartments. But the trouble for Downtown San Francisco was only beginning. The numerous superhero veterans of the war formed into gangs and fought each other while causing trouble to the populace. Joe became the vigilante Vet, trying to keep the gangs in line. It was then that he got the attention of Cadmus and its leader, Amanda Waller, who hated superheroes with the same vigor Joe did. With training and technology, Joe Gilmore became Cadmus' top superhero hunter. Marshal Law was born.

Sample Post: - It was another typical night in Downtown, San Francisco. Marshal Law patrolled the skies over the ruins from his flying bike, observing the situations below. It would be only a matter of time before the superhero gangs would start fighting each other and he would need to interfere. The media called them supervillains, but in the Zone they were superheroes. Typical government policy. Lionize those who are useful and demonize those that aren't. But for Marshal Law they were superheroes, and they were his quarry.

A lot of people said that Marshal Law hated superheroes. It wasn't true...

Well, it was partially true...

Okay, it was true.

He hated the way they looked, what they were ordered to do, and what was done to them. But most of all he hated the fact that he was one.

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[Chiro]

Sorry, posted this by accident

[mattmanganon]

@Chiro May i ask why you kept the [code] in?

[Chiro]

@mattmanganon

It was a mistake on my part. I am still unfamiliar with all the nuances of replying here.

[mattmanganon]

@Jareth Sounds good. Although, i think you may want to work things out with Webboysurf since he seems to be going in the X-Men direction.

@webboysurf Wild concept sounds good. If you need someone to bounce idea's off of, do let me know.