[OOC] Welcome To H.I.V.E

[Saarebas]

ATTENTION: We are currently full and no longer accepting, but thank you for your interest

"All of you are here because you are some of the most talented youths this generation has to offer. Be it do to your incredible intellect, unmatched strength, or other gifts you have proven that you are worthy of admission to this academy, but that is merely the first step. This invitation is not a gift, but a opportunity to transform yourself into the elite. You will be tested to your limits physically, mentally, and morally, but by the end you would of been molded into the best of the best. If you have the will and determination then I am proud to welcome you to H.I.V.E academy."

--------------------------------------- This RP is about the new class of H.I.V.E students. For those of you who don't know what H.I.V.E is it stands for Hierarchy of International Vengeance and Extermination, some of you may recognize this as the same H.I.V.E from the old Teen Titians. The main goal of H.I.V.E, well really the main goal of H.A.E.Y.P which stands for H.I.V.E. Academy for Extraordinary Young People, is to train the next generation of world renowned H.I.V.E agents, who more often than not end up as top quality mercenaries for hire or actual super villains themselves. We will be playing as the students as they live out their daily lives, you know going to class, training, and dealing with each others drama. I was hoping this would be rather free form RP, no real over all goal, but we would go on missions assigned by the headmaster/mistress to test our skills. Also I was hoping for a lot of character interactions, small groups being formed, rivalries being born, maybe even a little romance. News: It has been settled that this RP will take place about five years after the last head master, Brother Blood, was removed from his position and the academy went under the radar. The academy now has a new headmaster and the former students such as Jinx, Mammoth, and Gizmo have all graduated and went to follow their own paths. Now time for the fun part, yes dear lads and lasses I am talking about the rules! THE RULEZ: 1. First off yes we are have super abilities but please lets not have over the top and god mod. Thank you 2. I don't really mind drama in the IC but let's keep it out of the OOC, good vibes only dudes and dudettes 3. PG-13 guys, that goes for romance and fighting. No bloods baths and keep the serious romance in the PMs 4. Let us know if you're going to be gone for more than a day or so, I don't mind it just keeps people from being stuck in post lock 5. Put H.I.V.E five in your CS to show you read the rules 6. My Co-GM spot is currently open 7. Feel free to shoot any of your ideas at me at any time I don't mind at all :) 8. Have fun!

Character Sheet Name: Alias: Age: Gender: Skills: (Fight styles, languages learnt, etc.) Powers: (If any) Equipment: Personality: History: Appearance: (picture or description) Other: (anything you would like to add)

[twave]

Name: James Everett
Alias: Synthesis
Age: 17
Gender: Male
Skills: Most of his physical skills are only slightly above average. He is a problem solver and more adept in sciences and technology.
Powers: Matter=energy conversion. He is able to convert solid materials into energy and store that energy for a later time. The more dense the material the longer it takes to convert. Vice versa that stored energy can then be converted back into a solid material. The more dense or complex the result the more energy is required. He can only create as much as he has taken in. The power only works on solid, non-living material and is an equal exchange.
Equipment: Sometimes carries raw material that he can use to later make into other tools, weapons, or other equipment.
Personality: He is generally quiet until you get to know him. Once past the stoic exterior he is loyal friend and random at times. Still he airs on the side of logic when the need arises and is a decent tactician. In the absence of a leader he can fill the role but typically does better in tandem with others or as a second. An abundance of patience is one of his better traits but also greater weakness.
History: Looking at James' past one wouldn't think that he would end up in an organization like H.I.V.E. His childhood was pretty normal. Nothing particularly tragic happened with him or his family. If anything he was a success story in the making. His grades were great and he was constantly creating new things to advance his position is life. The potential could get him into some very lucrative careers.

The only problem was the system. Other people benefited handsomely for the things he did while he only got nominal return. While there was the possibility he could strike out on his own he would still be beholden to and others that would not be looking after his best interest. James needed a steady supply of materials that were also cost more than he could afford. With that in mind he set out to solve both those problems. It was a long shot to be sure, a method of manufacturing only heard of in science fiction. But they did live in a world where super powered beings ran amok.

Embezzling funding and resources from his current "employer" he attempted to find a way to recreate matter from energy. To be fair, while James was incredibly smart he did not fully understand the forces he was dealing with. Even the equipment he borrowed was highly experimental even before being tampered with. Whats more questions were beginning to arise of what he was doing. Becoming increasingly more careless James let things slide until it blew up in his face, literally.

While he walked away with minor cuts and bruises his reputation was ruined. No one with an ounce of business credibility would hire him now. It was not until months later that he realized he had succeeded, though not exactly how he had expected. He could be as rich as he wanted, but that didn't change that his former employer was going to come down hard legally. Short on options, it was around that time he was approached by H.I.V.E. with an offer that was hard to refuse.
Appearance: 5' 6". Average build, Short black hair and green eyes. When he doesn't have contacts in he wears rectangular lensed glasses (which is most of the time). He has yet to make a costume so for now it is your standard H.I.V.E. issue.
Other: First! H.I.V.E. Five.

On another note, I have managed another RP before (not on this site) and did it for many years. I would be willing to assist where I can.

[Heathen]

I'm willing to join. I kind of have an idea for a character :)

[Saarebas]

Heathen said
I'm willing to join. I kind of have an idea for a character :)

Great, glad to have you on board

t2wave said
James Everett Synthisis 17 Male Most of his physical skills are only slightly above average. He is a problem solver and more adept in sciences and technology. Matter=energy conversion. He is able to convert matter into energy and store that energy for a later time. The more dense the matter the longer it takes to convert. Vice versa that stored energy can then be converted back into matter. The more dense or complex the result the more energy is required. He can only create matter that he has been able to convert but the result can currently be any solid object. The power only works on non-living matter and is an equal exchange. He cannot create more than he takes in. Sometimes carries raw material that he can use to later make into other tools, weapons, or other equipment. He is generally quiet until you get to know him. Once past the stoic exterior he is loyal friend and random at times. Still he airs on the side of logic when the need arises and is a decent tactician. In the absence of a leader he can fill the role but typically does better in tandem with others or as a second. An abundance of patience is one of his better traits but also greater weakness.History: Looking at James' past one wouldn't think that he would end up in an organization like H.I.V.E. His childhood was pretty normal. Nothing particularly tragic happened with him or his family. If anything he was a success story in the making. His grades were great and he was constantly creating new things to advance his position is life. The potential could get him into some very lucrative careers. The only problem was the system. Other people benefited handsomely for the things he did while he only got nominal return. While there was the possibility he could strike out on his own he would still be beholden to and others that would not be looking after his best interest. James needed a steady supply of materials that were also cost more than he could afford. With that in mind he set out to solve both those problems. It was a long shot to be sure, a method of manufacturing only heard of in science fiction. But they did live in a world where super powered beings ran amok. Embezzling funding and resources from his current "employer" he attempted to find a way to recreate matter from energy. To be fair, while James was incredibly smart he did not fully understand the forces he was dealing with. Even the equipment he borrowed was highly experimental even before being tampered with. Whats more questions were beginning to arise of what he was doing. Becoming increasingly more careless James let things slide until it blew up in his face, literally. While he walked away with minor cuts and bruises his reputation was ruined. No one with an ounce of business credibility would hire him now. It was not until months later that he realized he had succeeded, though not exactly how he had expected. He could be as rich as he wanted, but that didn't change that his former employer was going to come down hard legally. Short on options, it was around that time he was approached by H.I.V.E. with an offer that was hard to refuse. 5' 6". Average build, Short black hair and green eyes. When he doesn't have contacts in he wears rectangular lensed glasses (which is most of the time). He has yet to make a costume so for now it is your standard H.I.V.E. issue. First! H.I.V.E. Five.On another note, I have managed another RP before (not on this site) and did it for many years. I would be willing to assist where I can.

I like the character, but I just have a few questions about his powers.
1. Does his power work on all four states of matter or is it just solids?
2. What do you mean by energy exactly?
3. What kind of stuff can he create, If he can just turn a chunk of wood into a nuke you can get my concern

[ScarlettWaters16]

Can I do Jinx, but she's teaching this Academy? I really like Jinx...

[Saarebas]

Hmmm, maybe as a side character. I would want to get a few students first before making someone's main character a teacher

[ScarlettWaters16]

Okay. I'll figure out a student.

[Saarebas]

You know I am still unsure wither or not this should be set during the same time as the show, I was leaving it up to you guys honestly as I don't feel too strongly one or another.

[Heathen]

I don't think it should be set at the time of the show. During that time, the school didn't really have a good reputation especially to heroes. It should be down in the future where its made a name for itself and has the ability to produce multiple type of superhumans whether good or bad. Like a Sky High thing.

But that's just me >_>

[twave]

From what the H.I.V.E. has done in the past it should at the very least be after Brother Blood has been taken into custody. From the start the Academy had more of a high school kind of feel and produced supers for hire. They graduated and did jobs. It was the ones in charge that directed them more toward villainy. Presumably someone like Jynx would take charge and let the students decide for themselves.

I personally prefer original characters over son/daugher of so and so. I think if H.I.V.E was only a few (2-3) years after Blood going away we could pick up during a reconstruction phase. It would be more dynamic because they would be trying to debunk a stigma as opposed to being "just another institution." And the ones in charge would also be learning along with the students. Then perhaps we could introduce more seasoned supers to fill in the experience gap.

[Heathen]

That seems good too.

[Saarebas]

I like that idea a lot actually, it is a very nice and fair middle ground. So lets say about five years then? Enough time for the former class to graduate and to make a little head way in their super powered careers, wither for good or evil.

[twave]

I agree with myself too. Let's do it!

[Leda]

Do you guys mind if I join in

[Heathen]

My sheet will be up soon. Just have to write out the history :)

[twave]

Leda said
Do you guys mind if I join in

I'm the only one with a character at this point so I doubt anyone is going to stop you.

[Saarebas]

Leda said
Do you guys mind if I join in

More than welcome Leda :)

t2wave said
I agree with myself too. Let's do it!

It is being done! XD Oh and can you answer the questions I asked about your character's powers? I want to give him the stamp of approval already :)

Heathen said
My sheet will be up soon. Just have to write out the history :)

Great :)

[Heathen]

appearance

Voodoo is 5’9 and 140 pounds. He received his tattoos when he turned 18. His tattoos are voodoo symbols all over his body and a tattoo of a voodoo doll on his chest. He’s always had a smoking habit.

Name:
Jesse Deveraux

Alias:
Voodoo

Age:
18

Gender:
Male

Skills:
Gymnastics – Voodoo is extremely agile and uses various somersaults and tumbling to avoid offensive attacks. He has also incorporated his gymnastic skill into close-quarter combat.

Espionage – Voodoo is currently learning and mastering espionage at the academy, the skill to infiltrate and gather information using disguises and stealth.

Powers:
Injury Transference – Injury Transference (or Empathic Masochism) is the ability to direct pain and physical damage to another by inflicting the injury on to oneself. It is also referred to as the 'Human Voodoo Doll' power. The user does not retain any of the injuries they do unto themselves which spawns a minor regenerative factor. This ability can only be used on one person at a time. Injury Transference is a conscious ability, meaning if it is not consciously activated it does not work.

Motor-Skill Manipulation – The power to control motor functions of others against their will. The user takes control over motor functions of others against their will as if they were under the influence of a voodoo doll. Subjects are still conscious, but can’t resist the user's puppet control. Like the latter ability, this power may only work on one person at a time but may develop into having the ability to control multiple people. If unaware of a subject’s presence or loss of interest upon maintaining control, the subjects are no longer influenced by the skill. Gesture and mimicry is needed to enforce actions upon subjects. This is usually done by hand and body movements. (Will gain this power later)

Equipment:

• Pocket Knife


• Large Pins and Needles

Personality:
Voodoo can come across as very cunning, intelligent, and manipulative. He gets what he wants most of the time. He has a tendency of being that playful mischievous type that does things good or bad to make himself feel better. Although when he’s by himself, he is a very quiet individual. Most of his personality conflicts with each other. He tries to hold his tongue, but ends up saying what he thinks and it usually isn’t in a nice way. With that said, Voodoo does not think of himself of being bad or a villain. He just does what he feels is right. Voodoo also has a tendency of making crude jokes and having a dark sense of humor.

History:
Voodoo grew up in the foster care system in New Orleans, Louisiana. He was bounced around from home to home, but none were willing to keep him. It was for the simple face he made his foster parent’s life a living hell. He would break all of their rules, sneak out of the house to drink, have sex, and other juvenile things. During his early teens is when he discovered his abilities and used it on his foster mother because she wouldn’t let him go out. From then on, he couldn’t keep a steady home. Although he was quite the troublemaker, he was a prodigy in math and making excellent scores in school.

Voodoo worked in a fast-food restaurant before he enrolled in the H.I.V.E. academy. During a shift at work, Voodoo was confronted by an irate customer, who insisted that he did not give him the proper amount of food. Voodoo, being gifted in math, firmly told the customer that his true intention was to get extra food for free and that he would not tolerate it. Angered, the customer insulted him and cussed him out. He retaliated by dipping his arm into boiling oil and transferred the resulting pain and physical damage to the customer's arm. Despite no evidence to incriminate Voodoo, he was let go from his job. It was at this time that H.I.V.E. found Voodoo and took him in.

Other:
H.I.V.E. Five :D

[Saarebas]

Heathen said
Jesse Deveraux Voodoo18Male – Voodoo is extremely agile and uses various somersaults and tumbling to avoid offensive attacks. He has also incorporated his gymnastic skill into close-quarter combat. – Voodoo is currently learning and mastering espionage at the academy, the skill to infiltrate and gather information using disguises and stealth. – Injury Transference (or Empathic Masochism) is the ability to direct pain and physical damage to another by inflicting the injury on to oneself. It is also referred to as the 'Human Voodoo Doll' power. The user does not retain any of the injuries they do unto themselves which spawns a minor regenerative factor. This ability can only be used on one person at a time. Injury Transference is a conscious ability, meaning if it is not consciously activated it does not work. (Will gain this power later)Voodoo can come across as very cunning, intelligent, and manipulative. He gets what he wants most of the time. He has a tendency of being that playful mischievous type that does things good or bad to make himself feel better. Although when he’s by himself, he is a very quiet individual. Most of his personality conflicts with each other. He tries to hold his tongue, but ends up saying what he thinks and it usually isn’t in a nice way. With that said, Voodoo does not think of himself of being bad or a villain. He just does what he feels is right. Voodoo also has a tendency of making crude jokes and having a dark sense of humor.Voodoo grew up in the foster care system in New Orleans, Louisiana. He was bounced around from home to home, but none were willing to keep him. It was for the simple face he made his foster parent’s life a living hell. He would break all of their rules, sneak out of the house to drink, have sex, and other juvenile things. During his early teens is when he discovered his abilities and used it on his foster mother because she wouldn’t let him go out. From then on, he couldn’t keep a steady home. Although he was quite the troublemaker, he was a prodigy in math and making excellent scores in school.Voodoo worked in a fast-food restaurant before he enrolled in the H.I.V.E. academy. During a shift at work, Voodoo was confronted by an irate customer, who insisted that he did not give him the proper amount of food. Voodoo, being gifted in math, firmly told the customer that his true intention was to get extra food for free and that he would not tolerate it. Angered, the customer insulted him and cussed him out. He retaliated by dipping his arm into boiling oil and transferred the resulting pain and physical damage to the customer's arm. Despite no evidence to incriminate Voodoo, he was let go from his job. It was at this time that H.I.V.E. found Voodoo and took him in.H.I.V.E. Five :D

Okay two questions concerning his powers.
1. How far does the injury transferring extended. Like if he shoots himself in the head does it kill someone else? Also does it mean if someone else hurts him he can transfer that injury to someone else, ergo making him invulnerable.
2. I am touchy, as I believe everyone is, when it comes to mind control in RPs as it opens up the whole problem of controlling other people's characters

[Heathen]

Well from the show I borrowed the power from, it can be used for death without harm to the user but I didn't intend to use it for that which is why I didn't include it. And no, he has to do the injury to himself.

And motor skill manipulation isn't mind control. It controls body movements. They are perfectly conscious and can even speak.

But I can still make adjustments if need be ^^