[OOC] The New Frontier: A Marvel/DC One Universe RP

[TimeMasterX]

So how are we keeping track of lore established in-game? Also, will you be updating the general timeline in the OP as sheets are accepted?

@Gowi

On that point, when everything starts, could there be an accepted character list so we clearly know who's who?

[Gowi]

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On that point, when everything starts, could there be an accepted character list so we clearly know who's who?

@TimeMasterX

You mean the one at the top in the characters tab? =)

[TimeMasterX]

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You mean the one at the top in the characters tab? =)

@Gowi

[Eddie Brock]

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@TimeMasterX

@TimeMasterX right now:

[Morden Man]

You go to all that work to make it look pretty...

[GreenGrenade]

Oh, hey guys.

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| IDENTITY: |

• Miles Morales
• Spider-Man (II)

| ALIGNMENT: |

Neutral Good

| AFFILIATION: |

TBD

| HISTORY: |

Jefferson Davis met Rio Morales at his physical therapist’s office in the great borough of Brooklyn, New York. Now, you can call it whatever you want – sappy, stupid, cliché – but the fact of the matter is, it was love at first sight. The moment he laid eyes on her, he knew that he wanted to spend the rest of his life with her. And so, after much time spent debating whether or not it was a good idea, Jefferson came to the conclusion that he should ask her out on a date. And so he did.

The first date became the second. The second became the third. The third, the fourth. Before they knew it, they’d moved in together. After two months of knowing each other, they got married.

Talk about moving fast.

On the 3rd of August, 2002, they were given the greatest gift they could ever imagine: their son, Miles. Living in a small apartment in the sunny side of Brooklyn, Jefferson and Rio watched as their little boy grew into the slightly bigger boy they always wanted him to be. He was smart, thoughtful, resourceful; every bit his parents’ son. There was no way they could love him any more than they already did. But despite all his great qualities, they were saddened to see him struggle with other kids. To them, he was nothing more than a geek. But lucky for him, there was another boy that happened to be ten times the nerdzoid he was: Ganke Lee, legophile and proud. They soon became inseparable, and Jefferson and Rio couldn’t be happier.

The years sped by, and the family of three soon found themselves in a state of anxiety like no other. Miles, now aged thirteen, had applied for one of New York’s finest charter schools, Hawthorne Academy, and the day had arrived where he would find out if he’d been accepted. After sitting through a nerve-wracking admittance ceremony, he was relieved to find out that he was.

After celebrating with his parents at a nice little restaurant, Miles rushed over to his Uncle Aaron’s to give him the good news. Unbeknownst to him, a spider there awaited him, one that would change his life forever.

It bit him, and Miles, having fainted, then come to, then fainted again, was forevermore banned from visiting his uncle at the behest of his father.

Over the following two months, the young man discovered and then tested some nifty powers he’d gained courtesy of the spider, sharing the knowledge of his newfound gifts with Ganke. Ganke, as hyped as one could be, told Miles that he should become Spider-Man’s sidekick. Miles, being opposed to the idea, told Ganke that he should go stick it where ideas don’t stick. Months passed, and Miles was able to control the urge to use his powers – but eventually, all things must come to an end.

Walking along the streets of Brooklyn, he bore witness to a building in flames, the screams of its inhabitants shrill and urgent. The fire department was on its way, but the fire was getting worse and worse in their absence. He didn’t have a choice. Hoodie up, he leapt into the inferno, carrying the family that was stuck in there to safety, one by one. As the firemen arrived Miles left, using his powers to appear intangible as he crawled up to the rooftops, where he would remain unseen. Little did he know that keener eyes saw inconsistencies in the light, and through further concentration were able to make out his form in the daylight. And so Spider-Man followed him, having observed his heroics, seeking to have words with the now fourteen year-old.

After getting over the stutter initiated by seeing his idol in the flesh, Miles heard Spider-Man out, who hoped to convince him to continue using his powers for good. Before he left, the web-slinger imparted a saying to Miles that would stay with him forever:

“With great power comes great responsibility.”

Encourage by these words, Miles went back to his dorm with new vigour. Sewing together a costume with Ganke’s help, he took to the streets as New York’s second Spider-Man, hampered by a lack of webs but nonetheless making do.

A few weeks in to his new career, Miles ran into his first real problem as a superhero – and it came in the shape of his uncle, Aaron. Aaron explained how he was a criminal, and how it was him that stole the spider that bit Miles. More than that, however – he knew that Miles was the new Spider-Man. As Miles tried to recover from that shock, he went on to explain that he owed money to some very bad people, and that they wanted him, for lack of a better word, dead. He then gave Miles an ultimatum: help his dear old uncle get rid of the competition, or let Aaron tell his father, a deadset anti-superhero, that his son was the very thing he hates.

Given a day to mull things over, he let Ganke know of his dilemma, desperate for guidance. At midnight, he made his decision.

He refused his uncle’s offer, rain falling around them as they stood on a rooftop. Needless to say, Aaron didn’t take it very kindly. Wearing a suit made by the Tinkerer, he attacked Miles, their fight quickly spinning out of control as it spilled onto the street. Miles, determined to bring his uncle to justice, slowly gained the upper hand – but in a last ditch effort to escape, Aaron set off an explosion to escape, disappearing without a trace. He hasn’t been seen since.

It’s been a few months since then, and the superhero life is treating Miles well – at least, as well as it can treat a fourteen year-old. Nothing but the future knows what it holds for him. Here’s hoping that it’s bright.

| SUPPORTING CAST: |

Superhero Associates

??? / Spider-Man – The webbed wonder of New York, Miles has held Spider-Man in an idolised light ever since his debut. When Miles used his powers to save a family from a burning building, it was Spider-Man that recognised their similar abilities, and convinced Miles to continue using his powers for good.

Lana Baumgartner / Bombshell – A fellow student at Hawthorne Academy with a penchant for swearing, Lana moonlights as the teenage mutant hero, Bombshell. First meeting in costume, Miles immediately recognised her at Hawthorne, immediately trying to strike up a friendship with her. She is the closest thing he has to a friend within the superhero community.

Kamala Khan / Ms. Marvel – Inspired by her idol, Captain Marvel, Kamala uses her powers to protect Jersey City. Her and Miles have teamed up in the past to stop the villain, the Inventor.¹

Kate Bishop / Hawkeye – Another attendee of Hawthorne Academy, Kate is secretly partners with the original Hawkeye, Clint Barton. They are currently unaware of each other’s costumed activities.¹

Virgil Hawkins / Static Shock – Resident hero of the New York borough, Dakota, Virgil Hawkins was caught in the chaos that was known as the “Big Bang”, giving him the powers of electrokinesis. He and Miles have crossed paths in the past, going as far as partnering up to foil a robbery.¹

Friends and Allies

Jefferson Davis – Formerly of the NYPD, Jefferson is Miles’ father. He is strongly against vigilante activity of any kind, mutant or not.

Rio Morales – Miles’ mother, Rio is unlike Jefferson in the fact that she wholeheartedly believes in superheroes and what they stand for.

Ganke Lee – Miles’ roommate and best friend, Miles has known Ganke since primary school. He is the only person Miles has willingly shared his identity with.

Judge – Miles’ roommate and friend.

Enemies & Rivals

Aaron Davis / Prowler – Miles’ uncle, Aaron is the bridge over which Miles’ powers found their way to him. Moonlighting as a career criminal, he makes his money as the burglar known as Prowler; a choice of life that has left his brother, Jefferson, bitter. After stealing the spider that gave Miles his abilities, he saw his nephew as indebted to him; in his eyes, Miles owes him everything. An attempt at blackmailing Miles led to a rooftop battle against him, which ended in Aaron’s retreat.

Arthur Light / Doctor Light – A deranged criminal with photokinesis, Dr. Light is the persistent foe of a number of heroes.¹

Marcus Lyman / Massacre – Caught in an attack that killed his wife and embedded shrapnel in his brain, Lyman lost the ability to feel human connection. With a new lease on life, he began taking on jobs as a mercenary – but not before targeting the man responsible for his misfortune.

_{¹Pending approval from prospective players.
Enemies list subject to growth and change.}

| DIFFERENCE FROM SOURCE MATERIAL: |

The only real difference from the source material here is the fact that Peter Parker isn’t dead. Instead, he serves as Miles’ idol, his guide in superheroics, and, eventually, his mentor. There are other minor differences, like the fact that Miles’ uncle didn’t die in their fight, but believe me when I say that they’ve been made for a purpose. Other than that, this is the Miles as seen in the comics (both Ultimate and his recent 616 run), who I hope will be able to make as much of a mark on this world as Eddie’s Peter.

| REFERENCES: |

_{#1: Green Arrow: Hawke, part one.
#2: Green Arrow: Hawke, part two.
#3: Green Arrow: Hawke, part three.
#4: The Flash... cooks some breakfast?}

[Eddie Brock]

WHAT THE HELL?!

_{Nah, it's cool. We talked about this.}

[Morden Man]

@GreenGrenade I wish there was a "Like x 10,0000" button.

[Eddie Brock]

Two Spider-Men? Jonah's gonna have a conniption. I can't wait to write it.

[Hillan]

Two Spider-Men? Jonah's gonna have a conniption. I can't wait to write it.

@Eddie Brock

He should be in favor of Miles and be against Parker.

PLEASE.

[Gowi]

So does one superhero in the day and the other at night?

[Bounce]

For transparency and planning purposes, here is what to expect from me heading into the IC.

G R E E N   L A N T E R N

"Miami Vice"
Synopsis: When a drug courier dies in Sector 2814, rookie Green Lantern Kai-ro is brought in to investigate an interstellar drug and weapon trafficking operation linked to the Zyn'x (Snarks from Louise Simonson's Power Pack).

- This plot will introduce several concepts as "background noise" to help conceptualize the galaxy of a One Universe, including the Zyn'x/Snarks, the Nova Corps, and the Brood. Anyone who may have some vested interest in either specifically calling out one of those elements, or would prefer to not see one of those represented, please bring that to my attention.

- Green Lanterns Salaak, Ch'p, and Kilowog will be introduced as NPCs relative to the story. These will be straight stick representations of these characters. Anyone wanting one of these to be represented a particular way or omitted, please bring that to my attention.

- Tentatively, the second plot will be "Scientific Progress Goes Boink" and will bring Kai-ro to Earth. My rough draft of that would prospectively introduce the Kree, Ronan the Accuser, and Sentry-459. Still in the planning, but same note as above. If I'm stepping on your toes, reach out and smack me here or in PM.

D A M I A N   A L   G H U L

(tagging @Lord Wraith)
"On His Demon Head's Secret Service"
Synopsis: Damian arrives in Gotham. His target is Val Kaliban (Spook, a character canonically killed by Damian Wayne in the DCU), a former government agent who is now in business for himself who had worked as an information broker for the League of Shadows... then turned around and sold information ABOUT the League of Shadows. Damian's job is to plug the leak.

- First out the chute: Any issue with me continuing with Dami killing Val Kaliban? (tagging @Morden Man and @Byrd Man on that as well)

- This plot would introduce several minor characters from Batman/Detective Comics; specifically: Eivol Ekdal (weapons dealer), Key (the Pre-Crisis Key, a crime syndicate boss), and Sal Maroni. It will also reference Bludhaven. Anyone who may have some vested interest in either specifically calling out one of those elements, or would prefer to not see one of those represented, please bring that to my attention.

Right now, I don't have a second plot in mind for Damian, as I'm open to how the League of Shadows presence and/or success (or failure) of a hit in Gotham would lead into interaction with Batman or others.

[TimeMasterX]

Two Spider-Men? Jonah's gonna have a conniption. I can't wait to write it.

@Eddie Brock

Sorry, Jonah's taken...

[Eddie Brock]

Green? Screw that. Jonah's a Red Lantern through and through.

[Gowi]

Tentatively, the second plot will be "Scientific Progress Goes Boink" and will bring Kai-ro to Earth. My rough draft of that would prospectively introduce the Kree, Ronan the Accuser, and Sentry-459. Still in the planning, but same note as above. If I'm stepping on your toes, reach out and smack me here or in PM.

@Bounce

Assuming I am approved for Carol Danvers I would obviously be okay with this, though I imagine I'd prefer to be involved with it.

[TimeMasterX]

Man without fear? Screw Hal Jordan, Jameson's the most fearless newspaperperson in comics!

[Vandy]

So since I plan on making a Captain America sheet I want to ask did (or could) Lex have anything to do with finding good ole Steve and waking him up? @Morden Man

[Bounce]

@Gowi

It should be awhile until I get there, but what I have in mind is basically the origin story behind Sentry-459, except with the GLC in lieu of the Fantastic Four. That being, the GLC gets wind of a Kree plot on Earth and uncover a "scientific expedition" for "research purposes" in which the Kree are using humans for live experimentation.

I'm open to however you'd like to have Carol be part, party, or otherwise related to that story. But bear in mind you may be otherwise engaged in Carol's story by the time I conclude Kai-ro's introductory arc.

[Gowi]

We'll have to play it by ear then.

[Morden Man]

@Vandy Yeah, Lex spends million/billions/gazillions (delete where necessary) scouring the globe for superheroes and uncovers ice cube Captain America and LexCorp are the first to the site where Mjolnir crashes to Earth once Thor is exiled.