Bastion

The Gifted: A Fast Paced Superpower RP (Relaunch)

AM still thinking of a power... goddamm it rl lyfe

@BingTheWing

Super sense of smell. (I've done this, it's pretty fun) Control squirrels. Power over hair. (Also done this, also fun) Can tell when people are looking at them. Spontaneous coordinated dance numbers. (... Actually, I kinda want to do that now...) Immunity to stubbed toes. Appearance and physical characteristics of a walrus and/or platypus. Spits glue. Laser vision.

The Gifted: A Fast Paced Superpower RP (Relaunch)

Say, anyone interested in working in a flower shop (In character, of course)? My character works in a flower shop.

@Lord Santa

That might work for a different character of mine, who I would otherwise have made the owner of a cafe. I'm toying around with whether or not I'll add him in now, or wait to see if Samuel dies off or something first.

The Gifted: A Fast Paced Superpower RP (Relaunch)

@Alternax

Well, I'm pretty new here, so forgive me for butting in, but I personally imagine that a technopath trying to control your character would be basically the same as a psion trying to control a human character. Presumably Tribuo can control his own coding similarly to how a person can control their own thoughts and actions, and so could attempt to resist attempts to control or alter it in the same way a human might try to resist mind control, through willpower or the like, with the effectiveness depending on the strength of the technopath and how much effort they put into the power/subtlety of their control.

The Gifted: A Fast Paced Superpower RP (Relaunch)

Name: Samuel Martin Capricorn Alias(s): None. He couldn't use one if he wanted to. Age: Twenty-six Affiliations: Neutral, though he's been known to do a bit of government and corporate contract work from time to time. Factions: Samuel likes the ideals that the Reformists are pushing, but doesn't believe that they'll be effective. He's not affiliated with either movement as of yet. Description:

Appearance

Samuel is a tall, slender man. He has narrow, graceful features, and a long, straight nose. He has thin lips, and smooth skin. His hair, hanging down to his shoulders, is a pale sandy blonde colour, and his eyes are a light grey. He favours well tailored clothes in a fairly conservative style, and moves in a very smooth, fluid manner.

Powers:

Absolute Truth

He is able to tell when a person is being dishonest, compel others to tell the truth, see through deceptions and trickery, and he renders people incapable of knowingly conveying anything untrue whenever they're interacting with him. His power works on all mediums and forms of language (voice, writing, text, phone, recording, etc, if he can understand the message, he can tell whether it's true or not). On the downside, it renders him completely incapable of ever telling a lie himself. If he were to attempt to, he would simply be unable to communicate, regardless of the medium used to convey the message. His ability to detect lies doesn't give him specific details. He will know exactly which part of a message is untrue, but not what the truth actually is unless it is revealed to him by other means. While he can compel people to tell the truth, he cannot actually force them to communicate, and so they always have the option of silence, if they know what he's up to. The compulsion to tell the truth isn't forceful, rather, it simply doesn't occur to people that they could do otherwise when they are under the effects of his power. This differs from the way that the power affects Samuel himself, in that he is actually aware at all times that he cannot lie. His ability to detect falsehoods only extends to those which are made knowingly: For example, if a young child were to tell him that Santa Claus was real, he would probably not detect a lie. The exception to this rule is when a message is dictated: in this case, the messenger or transcriber is considered a medium, not the source of the message. His power to see through deceptions and trickery means that he can recognize a forgery or illusion easily, and see through things that are not actually real, though he cannot actually dispel illusions or prevent them from affecting others.

Skills:

Abilities

-Investing and handling money: Samuel enjoys luxury, but he isn't frivolous with his money. He's quite good about saving his earnings and turning them into more money over time. -Reading facial expressions and body language: He tries to be aware of what other people might be feeling when he talks to them. -Maintaining calm: He is very good at keeping a lid on his emotions under pressure, he rarely flies off the handle, although he still looses his temper some times. -Running away: He can run fast and hard for a fairly long time. He is familiar with evasive running as well as both evasive and defensive driving. -Escape artist: He is a skilled escape artist, able to pick locks, slip cuffs and bindings, hold his breath for extended periods of time, climb and jump across high places, and maneuver through close quarters and tight spaces deftly. Good at escaping grips and holds. -Hiding: Due to his slim build and flexibility, he can shimmy into small spaces, duck behind cover, or vanish out a window with relative ease. He can also change in and out of various clothes extremely quickly. -Amateur marksman: Samuel is a licensed fire arm owner, and while not excellent, is a reasonably accurate shot. -Legal knowledge: Samuel has a cursory understanding of the law, as he is often hired by the government for contracts related to criminal investigation or prosecution. -Business Knowledge: Samuel runs his own consulting agency and comes from a wealthy family. He knows how to operate in a business context, and is familiar with the rules and regulations involved. -Enhanced interrogation: Or more bluntly, torture. Though he finds it distasteful, due to the nature of some of his consulting jobs, he has become familiar with the subject.

Equipment:

Assets

-Owner and manager of Capricorn Consulting, a small consulting firm which he uses to hire out his particular talents. 24 hour video surveillance and state-of-the-art alarm system on site. -A small but pleasant home, fully furnished with high-quality materials. Two bedrooms, one bathroom, two stories plus basement, and a small, well tended yard. 24-hour video surveillance and state-of-the-art alarm system on site. -Several nicely filled and secure bank accounts, both local and international, and a diverse investment portfolio. -Two cars: One 3-year old Mercedes with a hidden roll cage installed, and one slightly beat-up old van. -Owns a shotgun, which he typically keeps either locked in a safe, or placed inside a mounting underneath his office desk. -Carries a taser with a range of 35 feet. -Carries a small, bone-handled pocket knife. -Carries a small, water and impact proof flashlight. -Carries a bulletproof briefcase. -Wears a stab-resistant vest and collar. -Generally has a length of para-cord handy. -Has a basic first aid kit in each of his vehicles, and a more advanced one in both his home and office. -Recent model of cell-phone capable of incoming and outgoing calls, texts, and internet access. -REALLY good insurance.

Ranking: C-Rank Brief History:

Backstory

Samuel Capricorn grew up in a rich neighborhood: very rich. His parents were business moguls and investors, but his family life wasn’t the best. His father was a functioning alcoholic, and his parents divorced at an early age, but he learned how to take care of himself. He learned how to work hard and look out for number one. He had my family’s money to help me out, but he knew that it wouldn’t be enough. His father seemed determined to drink it all away, and he lost his job when Samuel was fairly young. Samuel did fairly well in school, and got a part-time job at a casino to help pay his way when he left home, which he did at around sixteen after a particularly bad fight with his father, who disowned him not long after Samuel's powers manifested. He did fairly well for myself, utilizing his powers to ease his way into the lifestyle to which he was accustomed. With his powers in the registry, he never had any particular hardship when it came to finding well-paying jobs. He set about making back what I he lost thus far: the money, the luxury, the easy lifestyle. It was tricky, at first, his powers were hard to master, and it was easy to make enemies when he could not lie to save face or feelings. But with time, he figured it out, and he has since set himself up quite nicely, using the money that he earned from his work to establish Capricorn Consulting, a small business that he uses to coordinate the hiring out of his abilities to a variety of customers. He prefers to take jobs that are legal in nature, but if the price is right and the risk is low, he will occasionally take jobs that are a bit more... grey shaded. Law enforcement typically doesn't look too closely at his work, as he remains quite useful to them. He is currently living a life of relative luxury, having made his way up in the world through the use of his powers and his own natural talents. Samuel is quite paranoid about his personal security, as he knows that his powers make him a target for many people, those who hate Metas, people who have gotten the bad end of any contract he's been involved in, and even the government he occasionally works for, which doesn't have the cleanest history when it comes to the treatment of Metahumans. He is a great believer in the value of civility. He will do his best to remain polite and charming in any situation, though he does not always succeed, as sometimes his emotions get the better of him. He is ambitious, in a way; though he does not aspire to fill any grand role, he looks out for his own interests and seeks to further them where possible. He has a quick mind and a sharp wit, which some might see as cunning. He is a proud man, which some may see as egotistical, or perhaps narcissistic. He has a confident, charismatic air about him, and can be rather persuasive when he has a mind to be. He likes to pamper himself from time to time, and as such is rather fond of his little comforts. It’s dog-eat-dog world out there, and he's not above playing dirty if it’s in his interest to do so. He may not be the most honourable fellow, but that’s not to say that he doesn't have a sense of loyalty. He can be quite dedicated to a cause once he's set his mind to it.

The Gifted: A Fast Paced Superpower RP (Relaunch)

Accepted, @Bastion!

@Letter Bee

Fantastic, thank you!

The Gifted: A Fast Paced Superpower RP (Relaunch)

Name: Samuel Martin Capricorn Alias(s): None. He couldn't use one if he wanted to. Age: Twenty-six Affiliations: Neutral, though he's been known to do a bit of government and corporate contract work from time to time. Factions: Samuel likes the ideals that the Reformists are pushing, but doesn't believe that they'll be effective. He's not affiliated with either movement as of yet. Description:

Appearance

Samuel is a tall, slender man. He has narrow, graceful features, and a long, straight nose. He has thin lips, and smooth skin. His hair, hanging down to his shoulders, is a pale sandy blonde colour, and his eyes are a light grey. He favours well tailored clothes in a fairly conservative style, and moves in a very smooth, fluid manner.

Powers:

Absolute Truth

He is able to tell when a person is being dishonest, compel others to tell the truth, see through deceptions and trickery, and he renders people incapable of knowingly conveying anything untrue whenever they're interacting with him. His power works on all mediums and forms of language (voice, writing, text, phone, recording, etc, if he can understand the message, he can tell whether it's true or not). On the downside, it renders him completely incapable of ever telling a lie himself. If he were to attempt to, he would simply be unable to communicate, regardless of the medium used to convey the message. His ability to detect lies doesn't give him specific details. He will know exactly which part of a message is untrue, but not what the truth actually is unless it is revealed to him by other means. While he can compel people to tell the truth, he cannot actually force them to communicate, and so they always have the option of silence, if they know what he's up to. The compulsion to tell the truth isn't forceful, rather, it simply doesn't occur to people that they could do otherwise when they are under the effects of his power. This differs from the way that the power affects Samuel himself, in that he is actually aware at all times that he cannot lie. His ability to detect falsehoods only extends to those which are made knowingly: For example, if a young child were to tell him that Santa Claus was real, he would probably not detect a lie. The exception to this rule is when a message is dictated: in this case, the messenger or transcriber is considered a medium, not the source of the message. His power to see through deceptions and trickery means that he can recognize a forgery or illusion easily, and see through things that are not actually real, though he cannot actually dispel illusions or prevent them from affecting others.

Skills:

Abilities

-Investing and handling money: Samuel enjoys luxury, but he isn't frivolous with his money. He's quite good about saving his earnings and turning them into more money over time. -Reading facial expressions and body language: He tries to be aware of what other people might be feeling when he talks to them. -Maintaining calm: He is very good at keeping a lid on his emotions under pressure, he rarely flies off the handle, although he still looses his temper some times. -Running away: He can run fast and hard for a fairly long time. He is familiar with evasive running as well as both evasive and defensive driving. -Escape artist: He is a skilled escape artist, able to pick locks, slip cuffs and bindings, hold his breath for extended periods of time, climb and jump across high places, and maneuver through close quarters and tight spaces deftly. Good at escaping grips and holds. -Hiding: Due to his slim build and flexibility, he can shimmy into small spaces, duck behind cover, or vanish out a window with relative ease. He can also change in and out of various clothes extremely quickly. -Amateur marksman: Samuel is a licensed fire arm owner, and while not excellent, is a reasonably accurate shot. -Legal knowledge: Samuel has a cursory understanding of the law, as he is often hired by the government for contracts related to criminal investigation or prosecution. -Business Knowledge: Samuel runs his own consulting agency and comes from a wealthy family. He knows how to operate in a business context, and is familiar with the rules and regulations involved. -Enhanced interrogation: Or more bluntly, torture. Though he finds it distasteful, due to the nature of some of his consulting jobs, he has become familiar with the subject.

Equipment:

Assets

-Owner and manager of Capricorn Consulting, a small consulting firm which he uses to hire out his particular talents. 24 hour video surveillance and state-of-the-art alarm system on site. -A small but pleasant home, fully furnished with high-quality materials. Two bedrooms, one bathroom, two stories plus basement, and a small, well tended yard. 24-hour video surveillance and state-of-the-art alarm system on site. -Several nicely filled and secure bank accounts, both local and international, and a diverse investment portfolio. -Two cars: One 3-year old Mercedes with a hidden roll cage installed, and one slightly beat-up old van. -Owns a shotgun, which he typically keeps either locked in a safe, or placed inside a mounting underneath his office desk. -Carries a taser with a range of 35 feet. -Carries a small, bone-handled pocket knife. -Carries a small, water and impact proof flashlight. -Carries a bulletproof briefcase. -Wears a stab-resistant vest and collar. -Generally has a length of para-cord handy. -Has a basic first aid kit in each of his vehicles, and a more advanced one in both his home and office. -Recent model of cell-phone capable of incoming and outgoing calls, texts, and internet access. -REALLY good insurance.

Ranking: C-Rank (I think? Correct me if I'm wrong.) Brief History:

Backstory

Samuel Capricorn grew up in a rich neighbourhood: very rich. His parents were business moguls and investors, but his family life wasn’t the best. His father was a functioning alcoholic, and his parents divorced at an early age, but he learned how to take care of himself. He learned how to work hard and look out for number one. He had my family’s money to help me out, but he knew that it wouldn’t be enough. His father seemed determined to drink it all away, and he lost his job when Samuel was fairly young. Samuel did fairly well in school, and got a part-time job at a casino to help pay his way when he left home, which he did at around sixteen after a particularly bad fight with his father, who disowned him not long after Samuel's powers manifested. He did fairly well for myself, utilizing his powers to ease his way into the lifestyle to which he was accustomed. With his powers in the registry, he never had any particular hardship when it came to finding well-paying jobs. He set about making back what I he lost thus far: the money, the luxury, the easy lifestyle. It was tricky, at first, his powers were hard to master, and it was easy to make enemies when he could not lie to save face or feelings. But with time, he figured it out, and he has since set himself up quite nicely, using the money that he earned from his work to establish Capricorn Consulting, a small business that he uses to coordinate the hiring out of his abilities to a variety of customers. He prefers to take jobs that are legal in nature, but if the price is right and the risk is low, he will occasionally take jobs that are a bit more... grey shaded. Law enforcement typically doesn't look too closely at his work, as he remains quite useful to them. He is currently living a life of relative luxury, having made his way up in the world through the use of his powers and his own natural talents. Samuel is quite paranoid about his personal security, as he knows that his powers make him a target for many people, those who hate Metas, people who have gotten the bad end of any contract he's been involved in, and even the government he occasionally works for, which doesn't have the cleanest history when it comes to the treatment of Metahumans. He is a great believer in the value of civility. He will do his best to remain polite and charming in any situation, though he does not always succeed, as sometimes his emotions get the better of him. He is ambitious, in a way; though he does not aspire to fill any grand role, he looks out for his own interests and seeks to further them where possible. He has a quick mind and a sharp wit, which some might see as cunning. He is a proud man, which some may see as egotistical, or perhaps narcissistic. He has a confident, charismatic air about him, and can be rather persuasive when he has a mind to be. He likes to pamper himself from time to time, and as such is rather fond of his little comforts. It’s dog-eat-dog world out there, and he's not above playing dirty if it’s in his interest to do so. He may not be the most honourable fellow, but that’s not to say that he doesn't have a sense of loyalty. He can be quite dedicated to a cause once he's set his mind to it.

I hope that this is alright! Let me know if I need to edit anything!

The Gifted: A Fast Paced Superpower RP (Relaunch)

<Snipped quote by NarcissisticPotato> I imagine at least a few factions would be willing to use some pretty underhanded tactics to acquire someone with that power...I'm kind of picturing an outright fight for him now actually.

@Subject Zero

Oh my! I can't decide whether he would love that or hate it. Probably a bit of both, depending upon how they went about it.

The Gifted: A Fast Paced Superpower RP (Relaunch)

Anyhow, I digress. In answer to your questions, Bastion, Metahumans make up about 0.5% of the population or around that number. They're spread out though so their population density isn't overly high. Exceptions are big cities like LA, New York or Washington. Yes, powers are completely heretical. As I mentioned in the OP, the government were involved in something called Project Genesis in which they tried to breed Metahuman super-soldiers using two powerful metas. That power you proposed actually sounds really cool! I imagine such a character would be valuable to any side!

@NarcissisticPotato

Well thank you! In that case, I think I might write him up, and then possibly fall back on one of my other characters if anything... ah... untoward were to happen to him.

The Gifted: A Fast Paced Superpower RP (Relaunch)

They have a guy who turned people into chocolate, so I think your good

@Raijinslayer

Hahaha, well alright then! :D

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@RoflsMazoy

Thank you very much! I don't know if I'll be doing a legacy Meta or not, but that's useful information either way. I'm glad that folks are open to questions, because I have a fair few of them, and if experience tells me anything, it's that I'll only find more as things move along. Right now I'm trying to decide whether one of my possible characters' powers would work within this setting, since abilities appear to based more on science than the supernatural. To put it very simply, his ability is to detect knowingly made lies/untruths, regardless of the medium (voice, writing, text, phone, recording, etc, if he can understand the message, he can tell whether it's true or not) and to render people incapable of knowingly conveying anything untrue whenever they're interacting with him. On the downside, it renders him completely incapable of ever telling a lie himself. I'm wondering if that sort of power would be okay in this setting?