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✡ Welcome to Salem, Massachusetts ✡

I’m thinking of making some kind of voodoo witch.

✡ Welcome to Salem, Massachusetts ✡

I'll put some tentative interest in this.

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^{- Midtown -}

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Johanna hadn't exactly been told much about the plan. All she knew from her "friends" in Pariah Underground was that somewhere, somehow, New Haven's police force was going to have its hands full. And when even the police force is busy, anything worth stealing is practically fair game. That's why she'd taken it upon herself to slip inside some poor, unassuming apartment building to do what she did best:

Break into some shit.

Of course, she had to get dressed for the occasion, cat mask and all. Putting on the Sabrecat persona wasn't something she was initially too fond of, but as time passed, she understood the necessity. She wanted people to know who she was, and what she was capable of. Knowing that a Variant committed a crime was, more often than not, the point of it all. Besides, it wasn't like she was sneaking past anyone; if anything, she'd just sneak through them. With careful, deliberate steps, she made her way down the alley until she came face-to-face with the back wall of her target. Holding her breath, Sabrecat phased through said wall, exhaling once she was on the other side; as it turns out, she found herself in a bathroom. This wasn't unexpected, given she had blueprints to the building, but still. Gross.

One short elevator ride and some people-dodging later, Sabrecat stood outside the apartment of one James Ballinger. He was at work, giving her plenty of time to find what she was looking for. Sure, he was just some no-name businessman, but he was also likely embezzling funds from his own company and donating them to anti-Variant hate groups. All she needed was proof. So, she stepped through the locked door, turning the light on as she did so. For the most part, the guy's place seemed pretty boring: black furniture, beige walls, simple decor. And yet, so many secrets. Funny enough, he left the TV on.

His bedroom wasn't much more interesting, though Mr. Ballinger definitely needed to clean the damn place. Sabrecat stepped over scattered items of clothing, approaching a safe tucked into the corner of the room. If someone was going to keep evidence of their crime-for whatever reason-surely they'd keep it in a safe, right? With no hesitation, the redhead phased her arms inside, dragging out wads of hundred-dollar bills, some maybe-important documents, and a whole lot of checks. Stolen checks that she was now taking photos of. Maybe he hadn't gotten around to cashing them just yet? Or maybe he was planning on altering them in some way? Regardless, she had her proof. Now, all she needed to do was talk to her contact in Pariah Underground, get a tip sent to the cops, and--

"BREAKING NEWS: A New Haven laboratory was set ablaze just minutes ago. Occupants of the lab are still trapped inside. The police have not made any statements, but four Variants were seen fleeing from law enforcement officers."

Johanna's head shot up, her body otherwise frozen in its place. She heard sirens wail off in the distance, likely making their way to the scene. Was that the "plan" she'd been hearing so much about? Setting a fucking lab on fire? She shuddered to think of the people still inside, and yet...what could she do? Johanna could think whatever she wanted, but Sabrecat had a job to do. Stuffing the checks and papers back through the front of the safe, she resolved to simply figure it out later. Sabrecat shoved the wads of cash into her hip pouch, then made her way to a nearby window. It was only the third story, so as long as she made herself as dense as possible, she'd survive the drop no problem. There'd be people around, but once again: that was the point. The cops are busy, and civilians rarely interfered. So, she took a running leap, phasing through the window, then solidifying herself as she fell to the sidewalk. She rolled as she landed, ignoring the gazes of the people around her while she jumped to her feet...

And found herself directly under a surveillance drone. Shit.

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@Sewer Rat That's Brett Dalton, right? He can arrest me any day

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@ZAVAZggg Since the GM is reworking the power class system, maybe wait on that and then decide? But for right now, I'd guess Class 6, since that has the potential to encompass every other category.

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I really like how much variety the characters all have (both in terms of powers and personality)! Hope we all have a good time.

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N.O.V.A. File J-P-4297: Johanna Parker

Name | Johanna "Jo" Parker

Alias | Sabrecat

Age | 24 (DOB: 1/4/05)

Gender | Female

Appearance |

Height: 5'5"
Weight: 120 lbs.
Hair/eye color: Red/brown
Build: Lean, athletic

Notoriety | Wanted

Class/Level | Metamorphic / Blue

Abilities |

It is the belief of N.O.V.A. officers and Variant experts that Johanna Parker can manipulate the density of her body down to the molecular level. She seems to be able to use this ability in a variety of ways, both offensively and defensively. By increasing her body's density, Johanna can make herself both harder and heavier; this increases her offensive capabilities, while also making herself more durable. However, Johanna can also reduce her density to the point that she becomes nearly intangible (henceforth referred to as "phasing"). This allows her to move through solid objects (including people) or avoid oncoming attacks. Johanna has demonstrated a decent degree of control over this ability, as she is capable of manipulating both her entire body as well as individual parts of it. She has been seen switching between the two rather quickly, and has also used both states simultaneously.

However, this ability does appear to come with limitations. For one, increasing her density makes Johanna move much slower, depending on how much she increases it by. She is also not necessarily impervious to harm in this state, even with such a highly dense body; she is merely more durable. On the other side of the spectrum, intangibility renders her unable to inflict any real damage to a person or object. Moreover, while her intangibility makes her difficult to harm, energy-based attacks and explosions have injured her in the past.

Johanna can also control the densities of objects (hence the Class 6 label), but to a limited extent, and only through physical contact. These objects usually have to be rather compact and light enough for her to carry. This mostly applies to things like Johanna's clothing or small weapons and objects, and seems to work mostly the same way as the density of her own body. However, making an object too dense would make it too heavy for her to lift; conversely, decreasing an object's density too much would make her unable to hold it. She does not seem capable of controlling the densities of other people, but it is not outside the realm of possibility.

Officer Account: Excerpt from File J-P-4297-29

"...When we engaged the Variant, she seemed...surprised by our appearance. After a brief physical confrontation with [REDACTED], the Variant phased through the floor. Upon pursuit by M.A.D. officers, she continued to phase through the walls and floors to escape. I attempted to restrain her, which she physically resisted; she phased through my body, then struck at the back of my head..."

Officer Account: Excerpt from File J-P-4297-28

"I encountered the Variant in a Midtown alley, as she was fleeing from M.A.D. officers. As I reached to grab her, my hand went through her left arm while she struck me with her right; she managed to fracture my jaw. The Variant shoved me against the alley wall, and when I tried to resist, she suddenly felt several hundred pounds heavier. Strangely, she apologized for injuring me, then fled."

[Gear]

Attire |

In all encounters with Johanna Parker, she has been seen wearing a form-fitting black bodysuit [SEE: SURVEILLANCE FOOTAGE] that appears to be flexible and accommodates her Variant abilities. She also has some sort of black cat-like mask [SEE: SURVEILLANCE FOOTAGE] that she wears over her eyes, despite her identity being known.

Her everyday attire is unknown, but according to her mother, Johanna has an affinity for red clothing [SEE: File J-P-4297-02].

Armament/Equipment |

According to both witness accounts and M.A.D. reports, Johanna Parker has a set of Omni-Lens fitted into her mask. It is believed that they aid her vision; she seems unhindered by dark environments, indicating her Omni-Lenses likely have thermal imaging and/or night vision capabilities. In some instances, Johanna Parker has been noted to speak into an earpiece of some kind; however, this appears to be rare for her.

In terms of weaponry, Johanna has a pair of red gauntlets fitted with claws [SEE: CGI RENDERING] The intention is to evoke the image of a cat, hence her alias, "Sabrecat."

[Temperament & Lifestyle]

Affiliation | Pariah Underground (suspected)

Alignment | Revolutionary

Personality/Habits |

The exact details of Johanna Parker's temperament are unknown. According to her parents-who have not seen her in six years-she is very opinionated, and prone to argumentative fits. She has a tendency to assume she's right, unless proven otherwise, leading her to be somewhat dismissive of others. In general, she's very independent, often reluctant to ask for help. She cares little what others think of her, with no qualms about speaking her mind; this blunt honesty is apparently a defining trait of hers. Johanna's parents also indicated that she can be rather impatient, and gets frustrated when things don't go her way. She can be very petty and vengeful, especially when she feels wronged, with little regard for the consequences.

It is worth noting that Johanna's mother vouched for her daughter's character, despite the circumstances. She stated that Johanna is someone who can be trusted; she is a dependable friend who can be relied upon, even in bad situations. Johanna is apparently very ambitious, with an unstoppable drive to seek out her goals. She has a strong-if misguided-sense of right and wrong, and does not actually want to hurt people.

Linda Parker's Account: Excerpt from File J-P-4297-02

"Jo, she...she's a good person. You call her a criminal, and maybe that's true, but you have to believe me. She is good. She didn't have a lot of friends growing up, but the friends she did have? She would do anything for them. One of her friends-a girl named Tabitha-got kicked out by her parents when they found out she was dating a girl. Jo let Tabitha stay in her room for two months, in her bed. No questions asked. And-and-I think Jo genuinely believes she's doing the right thing. That's all she's ever tried to do."

Occupation/Trade | Criminal

Skills/Talents |

All confrontations with Johanna Parker have resulted in her speedy escape. She seems to avoid direct confrontation with M.A.D. officers, though she has demonstrated some proficiency in hand-to-hand combat. She has also demonstrated impressive feats of athleticism and flexibility, aiding in her evasion of any M.A.D. officers.

Officer Account: Excerpt from File J-P-4297-03

"We received an alert from one of our surveillance drones of possible Variant activity in Midtown. Some kind of break-in at [REDACTED] tech firm. The alert indicated that one lone Variant, a female, had slipped right through a wall and into the building. When my squad rolled in, there were no signs of forced entry. We did find the Variant-Sabrecat, or whatever she calls herself-trying to flee. She jumped from a desk, then swung off a light fixture-you know, the kind of shit gymnasts do? At the Olympics?-and phased into the next room. After that, she was just...gone."

Officer Account: Excerpt from File J-P-4297-06

"...When I engaged the Variant in direct combat, she was...much faster than I'd initially anticipated. She had these red claws on her hands, and she was effective with them. When I attempted to restrain her, my hands just went right through her. But when she returned blows at me, she hit as hard as a rock. As soon as I was down, she fled."

Family | Jonathan Parker (Brother, deceased) | Linda Parker (Mother, alive) | Christian Parker (Father, alive) |

Background |

Based on the accounts of Johanna Parker's parents, in conjunction with those of past friends, teachers, and neighbors, N.O.V.A. has constructed the following background:

Johanna Parker was born on January 4, 2105, to Linda and Christian Parker in uptown New Haven. Supposedly, the Parkers were fairly well-off, and Johanna seemed to be a normal girl as a child. She had a particularly close relationship with Jonathan Parker, her older brother; the two attended the same local elementary and high schools, and walked home together every day [SEE: File J-P-4297-02]. Johanna was not particularly sociable, but did have several close friends throughout her time in grade school. Apparently taking after her brother's interest in athletics, Johanna took up gymnastics starting at age seven, and later began long-distance track and field at age twelve. It is believed that Johanna's participation in both these sports is the source of her athletic abilities [SEE: File J-P-4297-17]

Johanna's Variant status was disclosed to N.O.V.A. by her parents when, at age fourteen, she avoided a speeding car by phasing [SEE: File J-P-4297-04] through it. This incident occurred in a high-traffic intersection, resulting in Johanna's Variant status quickly becoming public knowledge among her peers. As a result, Johanna became something of a pariah at her high school; according to a former classmate, some students were "discouraged" by their parents from associating with her. According to Linda Parker, Johanna began to express resentment for anti-Variant politicians and public figures during this time [SEE: File J-P-4297-02]. Johanna's academic performance began to decline, and she became much more irritable.

On June 14, 2121, Johanna and her brother were attacked by anti-Variant "activists" outside of a local movie theater [SEE: File J-P-4297-19]. Jonathan Parker was killed in the attack, while Johanna was left with only minor injuries. While their assailants were all charged and incarcerated, Linda Parker stated that Johanna was left traumatized by the incident, and began to express "radicalized" political viewpoints about anti-Variant sentiments, as well as the treatment of Variants by the government. She did manage to graduate from high school, but only at her father's behest [SEE: File J-P-4297-02]. Christian Parker indicated that Johanna began to steal money from them, even using her Variant abilities to do so. In 2123, just after turning eighteen, Johanna "ran away" from home. After this point, her exact whereabouts are unknown, as well as what may have led to her criminal activities [SEE: File J-P-4297-05].

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Can't wait to start ^^

The Anomalous Chronicles (working title)

I also did a "government file" kind of CS (I swear I didn't mean to steal the idea, haha). It's a bit rough and subject to change, so let me know if there's anything that needs fixing!

N.O.V.A. File J-P-4297: Johanna Parker

Name | Johanna "Jo" Parker

Alias | Sabrecat

Age | 24 (DOB: 1/4/05)

Gender | Female

Appearance |

Height: 5'5"
Weight: 120 lbs.
Hair/eye color: Red/brown
Build: Lean, athletic

Notoriety | Wanted

Class/Level | Class 6 / Blue

Abilities |

It is the belief of N.O.V.A. officers and Variant experts that Johanna Parker can manipulate the density of her body down to the molecular level. She seems to be able to use this ability in a variety of ways, both offensively and defensively. By increasing her body's density, Johanna can make herself both harder and heavier; this increases her offensive capabilities, while also making herself more durable. However, Johanna can also reduce her density to the point that she becomes nearly intangible (henceforth referred to as "phasing"). This allows her to move through solid objects (including people) or avoid oncoming attacks. Johanna has demonstrated a decent degree of control over this ability, as she is capable of manipulating both her entire body as well as individual parts of it. She has been seen switching between the two rather quickly, and has also used both states simultaneously.

However, this ability does appear to come with limitations. For one, increasing her density makes Johanna move much slower, depending on how much she increases it by. She is also not necessarily impervious to harm in this state, even with such a highly dense body; she is merely more durable. On the other side of the spectrum, intangibility renders her unable to inflict any real damage to a person or object. Moreover, while her intangibility makes her difficult to harm, energy-based attacks and explosions have injured her in the past.

Johanna can also control the densities of objects (hence the Class 6 label), but to a limited extent, and only through physical contact. These objects usually have to be rather compact and light enough for her to carry. This mostly applies to things like Johanna's clothing or small weapons and objects, and seems to work mostly the same way as the density of her own body. However, making an object too dense would make it too heavy for her to lift; conversely, decreasing an object's density too much would make her unable to hold it. She does not seem capable of controlling the densities of other people, but it is not outside the realm of possibility.

Officer Account: Excerpt from File J-P-4297-29

"...When we engaged the Variant, she seemed...surprised by our appearance. After a brief physical confrontation with [REDACTED], the Variant phased through the floor. Upon pursuit by M.A.D. officers, she continued to phase through the walls and floors to escape. I attempted to restrain her, which she physically resisted; she phased through my body, then struck at the back of my head..."

Officer Account: Excerpt from File J-P-4297-28

"I encountered the Variant in a Midtown alley, as she was fleeing from M.A.D. officers. As I reached to grab her, my hand went through her left arm while she struck me with her right; she managed to fracture my jaw. The Variant shoved me against the alley wall, and when I tried to resist, she suddenly felt several hundred pounds heavier. Strangely, she apologized for injuring me, then fled."

[Gear]

Attire |

In all encounters with Johanna Parker, she has been seen wearing a form-fitting black bodysuit [SEE: SURVEILLANCE FOOTAGE] that appears to be flexible and accommodates her Variant abilities. She also has some sort of black cat-like mask [SEE: SURVEILLANCE FOOTAGE] that she wears over her eyes, despite her identity being known.

Her everyday attire is unknown, but according to her mother, Johanna has an affinity for red clothing [SEE: File J-P-4297-02].

Armament/Equipment |

According to both witness accounts and M.A.D. reports, Johanna Parker has a set of Omni-Lens fitted into her mask. It is believed that they aid her vision; she seems unhindered by dark environments, indicating her Omni-Lenses likely have thermal imaging and/or night vision capabilities. In some instances, Johanna Parker has been noted to speak into an earpiece of some kind; however, this appears to be rare for her.

In terms of weaponry, Johanna has a pair of red gauntlets fitted with claws [SEE: CGI RENDERING] The intention is to evoke the image of a cat, hence her alias, "Sabrecat."

[Temperament & Lifestyle]

Affiliation | Pariah Underground (suspected)

Alignment | Revolutionary

Personality/Habits |

The exact details of Johanna Parker's temperament are unknown. According to her parents-who have not seen her in six years-she is very opinionated, and prone to argumentative fits. She has a tendency to assume she's right, unless proven otherwise, leading her to be somewhat dismissive of others. In general, she's very independent, often reluctant to ask for help. She cares little what others think of her, with no qualms about speaking her mind; this blunt honesty is apparently a defining trait of hers. Johanna's parents also indicated that she can be rather impatient, and gets frustrated when things don't go her way. She can be very petty and vengeful, especially when she feels wronged, with little regard for the consequences.

It is worth noting that Johanna's mother vouched for her daughter's character, despite the circumstances. She stated that Johanna is someone who can be trusted; she is a dependable friend who can be relied upon, even in bad situations. Johanna is apparently very ambitious, with an unstoppable drive to seek out her goals. She has a strong-if misguided-sense of right and wrong, and does not actually want to hurt people.

Linda Parker's Account: Excerpt from File J-P-4297-02

"Jo, she...she's a good person. You call her a criminal, and maybe that's true, but you have to believe me. She is good. She didn't have a lot of friends growing up, but the friends she did have? She would do anything for them. One of her friends-a girl named Tabitha-got kicked out by her parents when they found out she was dating a girl. Jo let Tabitha stay in her room for two months, in her bed. No questions asked. And-and-I think Jo genuinely believes she's doing the right thing. That's all she's ever tried to do."

Occupation/Trade | Criminal

Skills/Talents |

All confrontations with Johanna Parker have resulted in her speedy escape. She seems to avoid direct confrontation with M.A.D. officers, though she has demonstrated some proficiency in hand-to-hand combat. She has also demonstrated impressive feats of athleticism and flexibility, aiding in her evasion of any M.A.D. officers.

Officer Account: Excerpt from File J-P-4297-03

"We received an alert from one of our surveillance drones of possible Variant activity in Midtown. Some kind of break-in at [REDACTED] tech firm. The alert indicated that one lone Variant, a female, had slipped right through a wall and into the building. When my squad rolled in, there were no signs of forced entry. We did find the Variant-Sabrecat, or whatever she calls herself-trying to flee. She jumped from a desk, then swung off a light fixture-you know, the kind of shit gymnasts do? At the Olympics?-and phased into the next room. After that, she was just...gone."

Officer Account: Excerpt from File J-P-4297-06

"...When I engaged the Variant in direct combat, she was...much faster than I'd initially anticipated. She had these red claws on her hands, and she was effective with them. When I attempted to restrain her, my hands just went right through her. But when she returned blows at me, she hit as hard as a rock. As soon as I was down, she fled."

Family | Jonathan Parker (Brother, deceased) | Linda Parker (Mother, alive) | Christian Parker (Father, alive) |

Background |

Based on the accounts of Johanna Parker's parents, in conjunction with those of past friends, teachers, and neighbors, N.O.V.A. has constructed the following background:

Johanna Parker was born on January 4, 2105, to Linda and Christian Parker in uptown New Haven. Supposedly, the Parkers were fairly well-off, and Johanna seemed to be a normal girl as a child. She had a particularly close relationship with Jonathan Parker, her older brother; the two attended the same local elementary and high schools, and walked home together every day [SEE: File J-P-4297-02]. Johanna was not particularly sociable, but did have several close friends throughout her time in grade school. Apparently taking after her brother's interest in athletics, Johanna took up gymnastics starting at age seven, and later began long-distance track and field at age twelve. It is believed that Johanna's participation in both these sports is the source of her athletic abilities [SEE: File J-P-4297-17]

Johanna's Variant status was disclosed to N.O.V.A. by her parents when, at age fourteen, she avoided a speeding car by phasing [SEE: File J-P-4297-04] through it. This incident occurred in a high-traffic intersection, resulting in Johanna's Variant status quickly becoming public knowledge among her peers. As a result, Johanna became something of a pariah at her high school; according to a former classmate, some students were "discouraged" by their parents from associating with her. According to Linda Parker, Johanna began to express resentment for anti-Variant politicians and public figures during this time [SEE: File J-P-4297-02]. Johanna's academic performance began to decline, and she became much more irritable.

On June 14, 2121, Johanna and her brother were attacked by anti-Variant "activists" outside of a local movie theater [SEE: File J-P-4297-19]. Jonathan Parker was killed in the attack, while Johanna was left with only minor injuries. While their assailants were all charged and incarcerated, Linda Parker stated that Johanna was left traumatized by the incident, and began to express "radicalized" political viewpoints about anti-Variant sentiments, as well as the treatment of Variants by the government. She did manage to graduate from high school, but only at her father's behest [SEE: File J-P-4297-02]. Christian Parker indicated that Johanna began to steal money from them, even using her Variant abilities to do so. In 2123, just after turning eighteen, Johanna "ran away" from home. After this point, her exact whereabouts are unknown, as well as what may have led to her criminal activities [SEE: File J-P-4297-05].

The Anomalous Chronicles (working title)

I've currently got an antihero/rebel character in mind, so I'm glad that sort of thing is possible!