Clever Hans

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"I think so, ma'am," Hyper replied to Alex as he took off his flight cap and ran his fingers through his hair. "Don't know why we're here, though, Viking," he added with a grin and a shrug. "Got the buzz and away I flew. Nice day for flyin'. Course, every day's a nice day for flyin'."

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"Well, dammit." Hank Martin felt the vibration of his Avengers' card in his shirt pocket - right as he was relieving himself against a tree near the Appalachian Trail in eastern Pennsylvania. One of the advantages of flying at supersonic speeds was the ability to take instant vacations. Having grown up on the Illinois prairie, Hank was fascinated with mountains, and for him it was a hop, a skip, and a jump to get to the Appalachians.

“Initiates, this is Captain America with a priority call. Please assemble in the mansion’s control room.”

That sounded serious. Cussing as he hurriedly zipped up, Hank took a moment to look and listen before becoming airborne. Confident that there was no one else around – he hadn't seen another soul for two hours, but Ms. Danvers had stressed the importance of making sure - he slipped his aviators' cap out of his backpack and donned it, adjusting the goggles. He crouched down and then shot straight up in the air, gaining fifteen-hundred feet of altitude in a matter of moments. Once there, he hovered while going through the challenging act of changing into his hero togs in mid-air.

It seemed like the most secure way to do it, and after some practice where he had to race down after his pants when he dropped them, he'd gotten the hang of it. Once in his flight suit, he secured his backpack and sped off towards New York.

He quickly arrived at the mansion. Landing on the roof, he went through building security and sauntered down towards the meeting room, rehearsing the best way to say "What took you so long, slowpokes?" to the other team members. He should have time to raid the snack trays that were always put out for meetings. There was always competition for the chocolate chip muffins...

Hank was slightly crestfallen to see Lukas already ensconced in the meeting room. "Aw, Lukas, how'd you get here so quick?"

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Hyper

Real Name: Henry (“Hank” or “Stringbean”) Martin

Codename: Hyper

Age: 23

Gender: Male

Appearance: Hyper is a tall, lanky man with shortish, messy, dishwater blond hair. He has a long nose, a strong, clean-shaven jaw, and sleepy-looking blue eyes. His costume is an olive green jumpsuit with yellow trim and lots of pockets. He wears a reinforced bomber jacket over the suit, and a vintage-looking aviator's helmet and goggles.

Personality: Hank is a the epitome of the friendly, laconic Midwestern boy, polite and unassuming. He believes that people are, by and large, good inside, and treats them that way. Cynics might accuse him of being Pollyanna-ish, but he's not as naive as some would think.

Powers/Abilities:

• Super-speed flight: Hyper can fly at supersonic speeds, easily faster than any aircraft or missile on Earth.
• Inertia shunting: While in flight, Hyper shunts his inertia, giving him turn-on-a-dime maneuverability. He can also use this shunted inertial force as a powerful force field, and project it as a concussive force blast.
• Super-reflexes: Hyper's brain can process sensory stimuli fast enough to keep up with his speed in flight, giving him lightning-quick reflexes.
• Physical abilities: Hyper has the typical physical abilities of a young male in good physical condition, with the following exceptions: his reflexes (as above), and his soft tissue/joint flexibility, which is on a par with a professional contortionist. This allows him to more easily slip into/through small spaces, escape restraints, etc.
• Judo: Hyper holds a black belt in judo, and has taken some training from Captain Marvel in using judo throws in flight.
• Mechanical skills: Hyper is a whiz with mechanical contraptions of all sorts, from simple machines to combustion engines.
• Pilot: Hyper is a licensed pilot (small planes only).
• Equipment: Hyper wears a bomber jacket and old-fashioned aviator's leather helmet and goggles. The jacket has military-grade armor to provide some protection when he's not flying, and the goggles contain telescopic vision and night vision enhancements.

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History: Hank grew up in a small Illinois college town. His long and lean build earned him the nickname “Stringbean.” He learned many of his skills from his father, who was a crop-duster, mechanic, and also helped manage the local airfield. His mutant power manifested itself at age 14 when a hotshot crop-duster, intent on buzzing Hank, got a bit too low, and when Hank leaped desperately out of the way, he found himself soaring through the air instead of rolling on the ground. He was quick to experiment with his new powers, particularly in executing aerial maneuvers that no airplane could possibly perform.

It was during one of his flying session that he nearly collided with Captain Marvel, who was in hot pursuit of a villain. Captain Marvel, thinking Hank was an attacker, engaged him and defeated him, but soon discovered her mistake and rushed him to Avengers' Mansion for treatment. Feeling responsible for the young man, she guided his training and became his sponsor for the NEO program. With his incredible speed, Hank splits his time between the coast and his hometown.

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I'm sorry, but I'm going to withdraw my character before this starts. =( Life has hit a rough patch and I'm not feeling it anymore.

@LostButterfly92

That's too bad. I loved the character concept. I hope things turn around for you soon.

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So, what's the latest news?

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Hyper

Real Name: Henry (“Hank” or “Stringbean”) Martin

Codename: Hyper

Age: 23

Gender: Male

Appearance: Hyper is a tall, lanky man with shortish, messy, dishwater blond hair. He has a long nose, a strong, clean-shaven jaw, and sleepy-looking blue eyes. His costume is an olive green jumpsuit with yellow trim and lots of pockets. He wears a reinforced bomber jacket over the suit, and a vintage-looking aviator's helmet and goggles.

Personality: Hank is a the epitome of the friendly, laconic Midwestern boy, polite and unassuming. He believes that people are, by and large, good inside, and treats them that way. Cynics might accuse him of being Pollyanna-ish, but he's not as naive as some would think.

Powers/Abilities:

• Super-speed flight: Hyper can fly at supersonic speeds, easily faster than any aircraft or missile on Earth.
• Inertia shunting: While in flight, Hyper shunts his inertia, giving him turn-on-a-dime maneuverability. He can also use this shunted inertial force as a powerful force field, and project it as a concussive force blast.
• Super-reflexes: Hyper's brain can process sensory stimuli fast enough to keep up with his speed in flight, giving him lightning-quick reflexes.
• Physical abilities: Hyper has the typical physical abilities of a young male in good physical condition, with the following exceptions: his reflexes (as above), and his soft tissue/joint flexibility, which is on a par with a professional contortionist. This allows him to more easily slip into/through small spaces, escape restraints, etc.
• Judo: Hyper holds a black belt in judo, and has taken some training from Captain Marvel in using judo throws in flight.
• Mechanical skills: Hyper is a whiz with mechanical contraptions of all sorts, from simple machines to combustion engines.
• Pilot: Hyper is a licensed pilot (small planes only).
• Equipment: Hyper wears a bomber jacket and old-fashioned aviator's leather helmet and goggles. The jacket has military-grade armor to provide some protection when he's not flying, and the goggles contain telescopic vision and night vision enhancements.

Avengers Sponsor: Captain Marvel

History: Hank grew up in a small Illinois college town. His long and lean build earned him the nickname “Stringbean.” He learned many of his skills from his father, who was a crop-duster, mechanic, and also helped manage the local airfield. His mutant power manifested itself at age 14 when a hotshot crop-duster, intent on buzzing Hank, got a bit too low, and when Hank leaped desperately out of the way, he found himself soaring through the air instead of rolling on the ground. He was quick to experiment with his new powers, particularly in executing aerial maneuvers that no airplane could possibly perform.

It was during one of his flying session that he nearly collided with Captain Marvel, who was in hot pursuit of a villain. Captain Marvel, thinking Hank was an attacker, engaged him and defeated him, but soon discovered her mistake and rushed him to Avengers' Mansion for treatment. Feeling responsible for the young man, she guided his training and became his sponsor for the NEO program. With his incredible speed, Hank splits his time between the coast and his hometown.

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I will have a char submission up soon!

Avengers NEO

Definitely interested.

Breaking Kayfabe 2.0 The Reboot

Definitely interested... it make take a day or three for me to write up a character, though.

Sweet Dreams Corps - Dream Diving & Nightmare Fighting!

@Skwint @Clever Hans @The Hobb @KZOMBI3

Any interest still? It's been a couple days and I haven't heard from any of you.

@TruthHurts22

This is a good idea - but it's just not really my cup of tea. Have fun!