Mintz

The Star-Breakers

Luirae Driani

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"Unfortunately, you cannot logic your way through emotion."

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Name:
Luirae Driani

Nicknames/Titles:
Rae

Age:
25

Gender:
Female

Ship Role:
Doctor

Race:
Cristallum [more details in bio]

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• Slightly bioluminescent skin/hair, the colors in the crystalline sections shifting as energy flows through it
• The crystalline markings on their bodies are soft like skin but in times of danger or when feeling threatened, it hardens into a natural stone like armor. There are many weak points that do not shift or change. The armor can also still be broken with enough force as well.
• The species has two hearts, one with a flow of energy and another that works much like a human heart for blood flow
• Being underground, they are sensitive to light but the more exposure means it is easier to get used to it
• Their eyes have developed in such a way that they can shift vision to see the inner workings of others' anatomy but this comes at the cost of all other surroundings to be blinded.
• Highly resistant to cold
• Extremely logical society, emotions frowned upon
• They make very little connections and most major connections are those with the same jobs or the mate chosen by the elders
• Shuns technology in favor of simple village life

Personality:
She isn't one to back down from a challenge and always put her all into everything she does. Rae can be stubborn, rash, and blunt but she is also kind and sweet, trying to be supportive in her own way. If you are lucky enough to get close to her and gain her trust, then she has unbreakable loyalty. She is the kind of being that would give up her life if it meant protecting others. She would literally give the shirt off her back if it were to help another. Sometimes she can be oblivious to certain things, misunderstanding words/phrases, or doesn't understand certain types of emotions but it is only because of her background where there weren't many emotions. Plus, English isn’t exactly her first language so it can hopefully be forgiven.

Biography:

Rae was born on the planet of Pluvia, a world covered in ice and snow, a vast wasteland of endless white and jutted glaciers at first glance. If you were trapped there, it would hold nothing but blizzards and large blocks of hail that fall from a never-ending storm. The clouds only clear once every year, letting the two moons circling her home planet to shine through and light up the snow causing something special to happen. Glowing flowers called Farafell bloom, only lasting one night but it is the only time her people see the surface and sky of their home though it is not because of the frigid temperatures but because it is more pleasant to live by other means.

You see, her planet's true home is actually on the inside. They live in various tunnels that connect to different caves, each one uniquely different from the last but most are covered with lush strange plant life and animals adapted to the land above as well as below. The only source of natural light they have are certain bugs as well as spores that the trees release at certain times every day. It is the only true passage of time for them. They live a simple life, the people not having much in the way of technology and not really showing a need for it. Highly intelligent, they could have upgraded but it seemed to be easier to continue in the old ways.

The Cristallum don't keep their children past the age of 4 so most parents aren't attached to their children or share a bond. It is for this reason that Rae finds it a strange concept to have people support her or be there for her since she is not used to it from her own kind. The Cristallum species chooses your job and then you are trained till you are of age to do the job assigned. It is all very official and not a lot of emotion is put into things but that is just their way. They are not mean or cruel, just too logical and try to be kind to all they meet (which is not many) unless they are given a reason to attack. None of her race have left home since it is almost impossible for flight, in or out and everyone always has a place to belong which never gives them a reason to want to leave. They also shun the advancement of technology in favor of goddesses, shamans, and village life.

Rae felt she could be more and do more than what she was ordered/‘destined’ so she took her chances by learning the technologies from the outside world and used the broken parts of fallen ships to make one of her own, leaving on the one day when the sky was clear....the festival of the blooming Farafell. It wasn't long before she took on a job to be a bounty hunter when an officer of the law saw her defend herself from a being almost five times her size. It wasn't the perfect job and not really one she enjoyed but at least it was something since she was starting from scratch. After a few years on the job, Rae was starting to feel stuck in one spot again and it was miserable to be catching people only to have them being put who knows where. Instead, she switched to focusing on medicine, wanting to be able to help people and even save them. Being a bounty hunter meant always being alone which didn't pull her out of her quiet shell and lack of understanding seemed to put her in more trouble with others.

The change in her life had brought about more than just her happiness but taught Rae about things she couldn't learn in class. Going to school and being around so many people where communication was necessary made her build confidence and allowed her to understand some emotions and things such as friendship though she was still lacking in many areas, at least she was more aware about the worry of upsetting others. After graduating early, she joined the Star-Breakers so she could explore the universe. She hoped to be a beacon to others that came from situations like her own, being able to leave for a different path of they so choose.

Powers/Skills:

• Her eyes have the unique trait to look through the body of others if she so chooses and see straight to the bone, organs, muscles or tendons depending on what she prefers to see. This is one of the reasons she was a bounty hunter seeing as how this little gift gave her the edge of having a perfect accuracy to knock out her opponent or get the upper hand in battle but on the brighter side, it helps her be the good doctor she is. (She can only look through bodies, everything else appears black or dark in this mode of vision)
• The crystalline markings on her body are soft like skin but in times of danger or when feeling threatened, it hardens into a natural stone like armor. There are many weak points that do not shift or change. The armor can also still be broken with enough force as well.
• Proficient in archery, hand to hand combat, and sharp shooting
• Decent tracker/investigator but she is sure there are much better than her out there
• Has extensive medical knowledge about commonly known species

Equipment:
Elemental dual pistols or special bow/arrows. The bow has a specially made string that connects into the middle when a certain button is pressed. It activates a high powered magnet to keep the metal holder for the old string in place but can be disconnected before activating a high powered laser as the "new" string for close combat. She also keeps a portable medic kit at all times when they are not on the ship.

Other:

• Has a love for plants of all kinds but usually only keeps medically helpful ones around.
• Plays music here and there. Most say the instrument sounds like an electric violin, whatever that is.

Here is my submission :3

@Akayaofthemoon

I mean, we both know what's up here, but...

She looks good! Definitely accepted; be sure to get her over to the Characters section as the first proper crewmate! :)

The Star-Breakers

Captain Kura

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"You either prove you're worth a damn or you get cast aside. How it works everywhere...My ship is no different."

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Name: Kura (his people possess no last name, usually simply being referred to as 'Son of [blank]' or 'Daughter of [blank]', typically referencing their father; in his case, he is the Son of Cardon)

Nicknames/Titles: Captain, The Starblade (by some very extra wanted posters)

Age: 36

Gender: Male

Ship Role: Captain

Race: Saiyan - A warrior race of very human-like aliens, naturally powerful and almost innately ruthless. They are also known for their innate ability to manipulate Chi, the lifeforce of living things, to a variety of degrees; usually in methods made to help them fight and kill people. They are also capable of transforming into giant apes under the light of a full moon, drastically increasing their strength...Though at a loss of self-control. At least, for those Saiyans who possess tails. Which sadly, Captain Kura does not.

Personality: If you've ever met one of his people, you'd probably say he didn't fall far from the tree....Though he's still a fair bit different. He can be brutal at times, and when he's pissed off, you'd be wise to steer clear. Still, he's far more collected than the average Saiyan, and he's...Well, calling him sociable might be a stretch, but can converse well enough, and unlike some of his kin, is actually willing to do it. Usually...

Underneath that brash and prickly exterior, however, lies a...Slightly noble soul, at least. He won't tolerate any authority figures and is a natural rebel, which also leads to him siding with the underdogs, so to speak. If no one else will stand up for someone, there's a decent chance Kura might; why he's like this is up to anyone's guess, but at the very least, it's clear the Captain knows a little bit of chivalry, which can't go unappreciated from a man of his position.

Biography: The Captain's history? You wanna know? Heh, that's rich....For a ragtag lot he's scrounged together in the span of a few months, it'll be longer than that before you find out much from him. All you need to know is he's the Captain of The Star-Breakers, and of their totally legal and not stolen in the slightest ship, the Galatea. In the short time you all have come to know him, he's proven an extremely reliable, if quite strict, leader. But now, with a new big mission on the horizon, it will be time to see just how well this team can hold together....

Powers/Skills:

• Chi Manipulation: Like any Saiyan worth their salt, Kura can manipulate his Chi, using it to increase his already impressive raw strength, create blasts of energy, fly, and even defend himself...Though this is the standard fare. While it's a powerful tool to have at your disposal, it's not a limitless resource, and extensively pushing it will lead to hasty exhaustion or even death in extreme circumstances. As such, he uses it lightly, and only when necessary.
• Swordsmanship: Kura is very proficient with his sword, and could out-duel any old schmuck even without the potential advantages granted to him by his Chi. But between his innate abilities and his impressive skill with the blade, he's a force to be reckoned with in melee combat.
• Jack-Of-All Trades: Kura's had a lot of time to learn to become self-sufficient, and although it's far more tolerable with a proper crew, he knows all the ins and outs required to run a ship regardless, and even stuff outside of that; baseline knowledge of engineering and navigation, a bit of...Let's call it hands-on medical and surgical know-how, and more. He's got a lot of surface-level skills that've helped him out over the years, but it pays to have a pro on deck....
• Charisma: While you wouldn't guess it interacting with him in a normal setting, when Kura wants, he can really crank on the charm; especially useful given he's the guy usually talking through deals and being a 'face' for the crew, so to speak.
• Wrathful State: His people are normally able to transform into Giant Apes under the light of a full moon (or even an artificial moon if necessary), but due to Kura lacking a tail, he cannot do this. However, he figured out a work-around...Turns out nothing is stopping his people from accessing the raw strength and fury of their beastly forms even in their human state, though it took him a hella long time to get it to work. The bright side? Since he doesn't have a tail, the moon has no effect on him. The downside? This 'Wrathful State', as it were, is just as wild as a normal Giant Ape, so getting Kura to cool down after he uses it is...Problematic. As such, this is something big he keeps in his pocket for major situations.

Equipment:

• Katchin Blade: A katana-like blade made from a cold black metal, it is unusually heavy for its size, completely unwieldy for most people. Luckily, Kura isn't most people. He wields it as naturally as one could swing a wooden sword, and the material it is made from is quite unique, possessing a reflective property to it, allowing it to deflect lasers and smaller blasts of energy with ease. Useful when you're getting shot at more often than not.
• Universal Translator Implant: Sadly, doing business with all sorts of people is pretty damn tricky when they're all talking different nonsense; good thing he got this a ways back then. A translator implant on Kura's neck allows him to understand nearly any alien language spoken around him...Though it doesn't help with writing and the like.

Other: Kura stands at 6'2 ft. and weighs in at around 190 lbs., most of which being muscle.

The Star-Breakers

Oh wow. This has gotten a lot more interest than I imagined. If spots really are limited, then I'd be more than happy to sit this one out and allow someone else just that much better a shot at getting in. Really, I'm just happy this RP is actually getting off the ground (heh).
Enjoy the game, guys!

@Mangrale

Spots could be limited; mostly depends on how many folk from the thread or otherwise actually show up. So far it's feeling pretty manageable, so hey, toss your hat in the ring if ya want! :D

The Star-Breakers! A Sci-Fi Outlaw Story!

roleplayerguild.com/topics/189305-the…

I'm happy to announce that the RP is now officially active! Now, I can't guarantee everyone here a spot, given that, frankly....This found a lot more traction that I expected lmao. So it'll be first-come-first-serve on characters, but I'll be sure to fit in as many of you as I can manage. Looking forward to seeing you all among the stars!

The Star-Breakers

Captain's Log: 63 days since last incident.

"Well, so far so good. Over the past couple of months I've managed to scrummage together a new crew...For better or worse. It's certainly a varied crowd, at least. Regardless, they've gotten the job done so far, so I'm in no position to argue. Still, as of yet, I haven't found a good chance to really put things to the test; until now, that is."

"Got a job from an old fixer who, honestly? I was pretty sure he'd gotten iced. Well, point is, they reached out a few days ago, with a big offer. Lots of credits on the line. And if we're lucky, apparently this mission should be pretty smooth sailing. 'Course, though, it ain't that easy; he wants to meet me and the new bunch in person, for Stars only know what reason, before he tells me the job proper. What a pain in the ass..."

"Least he was smart about the location. We're to be meeting him on an isolated planetoid with no intelligent life....Hell, barely life in general. Only problem is that it's apparently covered in dust storms all day, and at night, whatever beasts inhabit the place come out to prowl. We'll have to pick our poison on which of those is slightly less problematic, but I imagine we won't have much issue...As long as this crew is as competent as I've come to believe."

"....We should be closing in on the destination soon. Better go address these morons and give them the low-down. Captain Kura, signing off."

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Greetings, interstellar writers! Welcome to The Star-Breakers! This is a Sci-Fi story based on the escapades (and no doubt shenanigans) that our titularly named group of star-faring outlaws get up to! They'll face impossible odds, get their asses somehow stuck into the most ridiculous of situations, and, who knows? Maybe they'll even save a planet or two along the way. We'll just have to find out!

Of course, though, like any good RP, we gotta set some ground rules. Here we go!

General Rules:

• 1: This one's pretty self-explanatory; try not to be a jerk, alright? No one likes trying to play alongside someone whose being all riled up for no reason. And of course, if you have an actual reason to be upset, bring it up to me. It's what I'm here for!
• 2: Like any good story, there's gotta be stakes, and while I'm not particularly planning on character death anytime soon, characters will be finding themselves under serious threat more often than not, and won't likely escape unscathed. Isn't very interesting if someone wins every time, eh? Which leads into my next rule...
• 3: No Godmodding, alright? Pretty sure everyone around here's familiar with the term, though the main piece I'm concerned with is making your character seem too perfect. No one perfectly dodges every move, counterattacks at just the right time, and always thinks things through. Characters, no matter how cool, strong, or smart, can make mistakes and be caught off their guard. Don't be afraid to get roughed around; it just makes the turnaround all the cooler ;) On an...Slightly related note, if you read between the lines....
• 4: Romance is fine, of course, but keep any intense stuff behind the black screen, yeah? Assuming anything like that happens, of course. The ol' fade to black trick always works...
• 5: On a vaguely similar line, while getting wounded, even grievously so, isn't something I'll be trying to stray away from here, let's keep some excessive stuff clear. No one needs to hear about your innards spilling out or something, right? Right.
• 6: Let's avoid anything political. C'mon, like the fictional bad guys aren't enough to tango with, yeah? It'll just leave a bad taste in most people's mouths, so better to stay hush-hush than come at each other's throats.
• 7: I'm no grammar nazi...Okay, that's a lie, I totally am. I'll try not to be on your case about it, but try to make sure your punctuation and grammar are proper. Or at least as proper as it needs to be for your character lol.
• 8: I'm not looking for mile-long posts, but a few paragraphs is a good point to land on. Quality over quantity, I say.
• 9: If anything comes up in/from the RP that you want to talk about with me, I'm all ears. Sorta my job as the GM, y'know?
• 10: If you've read this far, when you're making your Character Sheet, add a piece near the bottom where you mention your favorite series relating to Science Fiction! Personally (and probably unsurprisingly, given the concept of this RP), I'm a big fan of the Guardians of The Galaxy.
• 11: Last, and most important rule of all...HAVE FUN! It's sorta what we're here for. Y'know, besides the drama, badass action scenes, character development....Okay, maybe there's a little more to this than just the fun. But all of it just adds to it!

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Alright! With that out of the way, there's only one last thing to handle: The character sheets! With this you'll be able to properly write up your character for me to check out, after which I'll either accept them or offer a few complaints that we can work through together (though with any luck, I probably won't need to lol). If you have any questions involving character creation, feel free to ask me here, or privately, whichever you prefer!

CS Example

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[INSERT CHARACTER IMAGE ABOVE]

"Insert cool/witty quote here."

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Name: (The character's full name)

Nicknames/Titles: (Any titles, nicknames, etc. the character has)

Age:

Gender:

Ship Role: (If you intend for your character to fulfill a certain role aboard the ship, such as a navigator, doctor, engineer, etc., put that here. If ya don't, feel free to just put a very broad 'Member' here lol)

Race: (In Sci-Fi, there's all kinds of crazy alien races out there, and I'm looking forward to seeing many here! I'm open to any race, whether they be existing or self-made, though this also makes for a good section to explain some more about the race and some of their known traits, whether physical, socially, or otherwise.)

Personality: (Gives us an idea of what this character is like; not everyone will be familiar with them, after all)

Biography: (The history so far of your character, right up to when they've been recruited for The Star-Breakers somewhere within the past few months of their lives.)

Powers/Skills: (List off all the capabilities of the character, both mundane and superb.)

Equipment: (It pays to be well-equipped...Even moreso in a world where some people are just strong enough to rip you in half. Specify any particular equipment your character typically has on them, whether for combat or otherwise.)

Other: (Where to put anything these broader sections might've missed)

Now, I'll look forward to seeing who all shows up to become ap art of this motley bunch! And in due time, I'll be making the spoken-of Captain Kura, so be on the lookout for that as well! There will also eventually be a Discord made, where we can all converse more easily and where I'll be putting world-building stuff as well! You'll be invited once your character's been accepted...That, and when I actually make it. xD

The Star-Breakers! A Sci-Fi Outlaw Story!

@Benzaiten @Fading Memory

I'll be happy to answer these questions, though admittedly the one about potential races was mostly brought up in the initial post, but I'll reiterate; not only do I expect races other than Humans (although they'd still be more than welcome), but you're more than welcome to either come up with your own or use existing Sci-Fi races from other forms of media; of course, some may come under scrutiny and be somewhat edited to better apply to the setting, but otherwise? Sky (or rather, space) is the limit!

Now, rounding back to your question of the crew and whether they've met. Initially I was planning roleplay the recruitment process, but....Admittedly it'd be simpler to have you all be there from the word 'Go'. Still, this crew likely wouldn't have known each other for long; at most, the oldest members of this crew may have been with Captain Kura for a month or two. Want to give off that 'fresh team' feel, where they're still messy and learning about each other, with plenty of problems and fun therein to play out.

As for goals, you pretty match landed it, hammer to nail. The intention is for there to be smaller arcs of time with the team going after small jobs, usually meant more for time to get some casual PC roleplay in when shit isn't crazy. Then, when I feel like it's a good time, we move onto their next big-time job that'll serve as a much larger arc that will play out over a longer period of time, with plenty of action, drama, and general chaos and tomfoolery in comparison to the bite-sized missions.

Hope these answers please ya! If you got more questions, I'm happy to oblige.

Oh, and on a more random note, good to see ya again Memory! Been a bit since that NYC Marvel RP lol

The Star-Breakers! A Sci-Fi Outlaw Story!

Captain's Log: Stardate...Aw, fuck it.

Last crew's done for. Tends to happen when some of my people finally catch up to me. Shame; they were almost half-decent. Managed to shake them off, and the ones I didn't shake off, well...We're a warrior race, you can figure it out. Gonna need to find some new hands on deck, I barely even understand half the crap on this ship. Granted, doesn't help that I had to steal a new one...

Heard of a little asteroid dive diner called The Milky Way. Talk about creative....Still, if the rumors hold some ground, it seems like a popular spot for those running a bit below the law. If Lady Fortune's still lettin' me take her to the barn dance, I'll be able to find someone who knows how to press buttons, maybe patch a wound or two...Hell, having someone who actually knows how to throw a punch or shoot a gun would be a nice change of pace. I'm strong, but it ain't a captain's job to always have to throw his damn weight around...

...Alright, looks like I'm close. Arrived in the later hours to avoid any unwanted attention. Not seeing any members of the Intergalactic Patrol around, and the scanners (assuming I'm using this damn thing right) isn't picking up anything nearby. Seems I'll be clear to head in. For the love of the stars, please just give me a clean in-and-out for once...

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Hello interstellar writers! I'm here proposing a new RP; The Star-Breakers! This would follow a group of space-faring outlaws trying to make their way in life, dodging the long arm of intergalactic law, and preferably making a couple thousand credits for their troubles as well. The overall vibe of the story will largely depend on the characters designed for it. And speaking of...

Ideally, I'm looking for around 6-8 players, and I already have a few possibly slated for it, so slots may get tight quick! If you're interested in this idea, you'll definitely need to try and be quick on the draw. Beyond that, character-wise, I'm looking to be very open on possibilities. If you have an idea for a character, I'll likely try and run with it; the general idea for this setting is kind of a hodge-podged Sci-Fi universe, with a little bit of everything, from the Saiyans of Dragon Ball, to the Kree of Marvel, or anything in between! Even feel free to come up with your own stuff, if ya want. The hope is for it to feel very open to any kind of character concept, so that players can have fun with what they wanna do most!

I'll likely be making the RP within the next few days, so be sure to speak up if you're interested! With this all said and done...

This is Captain Kura, signing out.

The Mutants

Jenna Beltran AKA Hi-Volt!

_{"Talk about a shocking development, huh?....Too soon?"}

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Jenna Beltran aka The Electrifying, Awe-Inspiring Hi-Volt! (...Just call her Hi-Volt)

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Chaotic Good

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Female

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Straight (in theory; she's never really dated before)

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■ 2002-2020 | Big City, Bigger Dreams

The early life of Jenna Beltran was nothing remarkable, though she wouldn't have changed it for the world. Her parents, Jemina and River Beltran, worked as members of the Research and Development Wing of the famous (or infamous, depending on who you ask) STARK Industries in none other than the Big Apple; New York City. While they weren't exactly high-stationed, they did good work, and even more importantly, enjoyed what they did. Even if they were mostly a middle-class family, they were happy with that.

Even in her youth, it was clear little Jenna inherited a lot of the traits of her parents; she was quick-witted, inquisitive, and never settled for less than her best. Not exactly a super-genius per se, but she knew how to apply herself well, and pushed hard to become someone her parents could be proud of. She was always inspired by their work, and how they could put their hearts and souls into what they believed in, honestly wanting to help better the world for others. She wanted to be just like them!

So, in that vein, excelling in academics was a natural course for her; it got rocky sometimes, but she always managed to pull through, and graduated from Brooklyn Technical High School as Valedictorian of her class. Not long after, the innovate young woman moved on to even bigger and brighter things, seeking to see her dreams realized as she got accepted into the prestigious Empire State University, and what's more? She even began an internship at STARK Industries, following in her parents' footsteps! Talk about moving up in the world, huh?

■ 2021-2022 | Burnout

For a time, things were...Well, to call them great would be an overstatement (though Jenna would try to convince you otherwise); though she thoroughly enjoyed her studies at the University and getting to do more practical work at STARK, it was slowly wearing her down. She rarely left any spare time to herself between prepping for school work, interning at STARK, and working on her own pet projects. Beyond her mom sending some care packages her way, she pretty much ate out of a microwave. No time to cook...Or learn to cook, even. Not to mention how brutally she was pushing herself; without others to really keep an eye on her, beyond a slightly concerned roommate, she was left to her own devices, steadily destroying herself without even realizing it.

Day-in and day-out, she kept this routine going, rarely sneaking in more than a few winks before the new day dawned on the sleep-deprived Jenna. Her social life was effectively nonexistent (not that she seemed to mind), and she was growingly steadily unhealthy with each passing night. It doesn't make it surprising that an incident would occur eventually...

For once, Jenna found herself with some spare time, so of course she chose to....Work on a project of hers! What, were you expecting anything less? She was working on a new invention of hers, uncreatively dubbed the Smarthelm (hey, she was never a namer, alright?). It was designed for those who work in unsafe environments, like electricians or fire fighters, possessing a heads-up display that can highlight and point out environmental dangers to either avoid or control. It was also built sturdy, and could take a serious beating if it came to it. At the same time, she was also doing some last-minute bug-fixing on another of her designs, the Chargeband (...Again, she ain't a namer); a portable device designed to safely fit around ones wrist, it's able to store impressive amounts of energy, and could be used to either charge devices or safely deprive something of energy. It even has a taser function for practical defense! Jenna's a big fan of multi-use items.

Her mistake was one that should have been laughably easy to avoid, but the sleep-deprived college student had her mind wandering as she idly tinkered. Of course, she used her very own Chargeband to power up the current prototype of the Smarthelm, but as she began to don the helmet, she made a fatal error, as did one of her own machines. The failure on her part was the fact that she placed the Smarthelm on her while it was still connected to the band. The other? In a freak bug, the band had begun a strange cycle of simultaneously giving and taking electricity out from the helmet...With her head inside.

It was hours before her roommate found the unconscious and seemingly dying Jenna on the floor, stuck in a perpetual loop of having her skull electrocuted. They called 911, and she was rushed to the hospital. Things were looking bleak...

■ 2022-Present | An Electrifying Origin Story!

Five months in a coma.

That's what they told her afterwards, at least. After the incident, she'd been stuck in the hospital for months on end, with seemingly no signs of improvement. In fact, apparently the doctors had told her parents that it was likely she'd never recover. Even then, they clung to hope that their daughter could persevere, against the odds. Then, something strange happened; a miracle to others...An awakening for Jenna. By accident on one of their visits, her dad had dropped his phone, briefly grazing Jenna for but a moment.

A moment was all she needed.

Like a jolt to the heart, Jenna awoke that day to the shock of her family and the medical community as a whole. By all rights, there should have been no chance she recovered...And yet, here she was. Of course, even with this miraculously recovery, they had her go through some rehab to ensure there were no lasting damages, but to the increasing confusion of the hospital staff, it seemed as if the young woman had made an absolutely full recovery. It wasn't long before they simply had to admit she was fit as a fiddle, and was released to put her nose back to the grindstone (though she was admonished by her parents the whole way back; even beyond this incident, the doctors caught on to her poor nutrition and general health, much to her embarrassment).

...Except things would never truly be the same. She was different now, after all. She had noticed a few oddities in rehab, but it only became fully evident to her later on; when she went home for a good week before going back to schooling and internship, the first thing she did was check her phone out, perhaps hoping someone cared enough to message about her. However, what she got instead was a black screen as Jenna felt a strange buzz pass from the phone to herself. For a minute, she wasn't quite sure what had happened, but then the pieces started to click together....

And she just grinned.

She had always known about superheroes and stuff; insane superpowers and unnatural talents put to use defending Earth and whatnot. Heck, Mr. Stark himself was a superhero! Though she'd never personally met the guy...Anyways, the point is, this was her chance! For the next few months, even after returning to her usual shtick, she began focusing on these strange new abilities she possessed. Eventually, she even decided that the best way to put her capabilities to the test would be directly in action, becoming a small-time vigilante in New York City, running with the moniker of Hi-Volt!

Of course, she was far from the subtlest crusader of the Big Apple, and one day, she just kinda...Woke up somewhere she didn't remember? Apparently it was some kind of institution for Mutants (was that was she was? Huh!), helping them train their powers while also keeping them educated. The circumstances were strange, but after she watched her acceptance video, she just took things at face value. Besides, this way way more exciting than the University! Maybe if she was lucky, she could even scrounge up a friend or two! After all, everyone here's kinda weird like her anyhow...

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■ Power 1: Electrokinesis

After Jenna's incident awoke her latent Mutant genetics, she obtained the power of Electrokinesis; put simply, when she makes contact with something that has some form of electricity running through it, or by making direct contact with electricity, she can absorb it into her body and utilize it in a variety of ways. Usually frying baddies. She's uncertain exactly how much of a charge she can hold, but estimates it could be several million watts of energy; still untested.

This ability can also have more niche uses when she applies herself (though her ability to use this Power beyond simply absorbing and dishing out electricity are...Shaky as of now), such as manipulating and disrupting electromagnetic waves to tamper or shut down most forms of machinery remotely, using electromagnetic waves to achieve a form of Ferrokinesis (though even when she gets the hang of it, undoubtedly less refined than a certain someone...), or potentially achieving airtime through either timely release of electricity to propel herself, or by floating via electromagnetic waves. These are all still pretty far out of reach for her though, but she's trying to put them into practice when she can.

This ability could also be used to charge devices, but...She usually just ends up frying them instead. Whoops!

■ Power 2:Electro-Metaphysical Improvement

Her Powers also have affected Jenna in another intriguing way, the smallest of which being that her mutation is what caused her hair to change to an almost minty blue; in the past, it was just black. More prominently, perhaps, is that her newly-developed abilities have caused a change in the way her brain functions. Jenna didn't get smarter per se, but she quite literally thinks faster than the average person, and by no small margin. It aids her reaction time and speed of processing information, as well as most mental tasks. However, this came at the cost of her attention span getting shot to hell; if she can't focus on a single thing, she usually ends up disorientated and frazzled, and on the flip side, once she does fully focus on something, almost anything else simply falls into static noise for her.

On a different note, this also has allowed Jenna the ability to funnel the electrical energy she absorbs (and seemingly generates on her own now, though in small amounts) into her body for explosive results. Mainly, she can improve her raw strength or speed, and usually only in short bursts, because keeping them running for long periods is both exhausting to her and taxing on her energy reserves. This means she can take movements in the blink of an eye, or even smash through solid stone, but unlike a proper bruiser-type, she'll run outta gas eventually and become exceptionally helpless. She also hasn't found a way to enhance her own durability using this trait, though she believes the ability might be able to provide enhanced regenerative qualities...Though she's not eager to find that out.

Lastly, Jenna theorizes that, should she receive enough charge, she may be able to transform her body into pure electricity! Completely hypothetical, but definitely exciting! But she's also theorized such a change would be temporary if it occurred. At least, she hopes it would be...

| H A B I L I T I E S: |

■ Math

■ Engineering

■ Reading (granted, became a lot less fun when she finishes a book in about two minutes...)

| M I S C. N O T E S: |

■ Jenna's birthday is on Christmas.

■ Jenna's favorite color is...Orange. You were expecting blue, weren't you?

■ Jenna has her driver's license, though she hasn't really used it since her powers developed; was way more fun roofhopping back in the big city!

■ Jenna didn't know Italian before coming here, but in that short window of time, she's obtained a frightening grasp over the language.

The Mutants

@Euphoria Here's Jenna in the flesh! Hope everything looks good here :)

Jenna Beltran AKA Hi-Volt!

_{"Talk about a shocking development, huh?....Too soon?"}

^{H I - V O L T}

| N A M E: |

Jenna Beltran aka The Electrifying, Awe-Inspiring Hi-Volt! (...Just call her Hi-Volt)

| A L I G N M E N T: |

Chaotic Good

| A G E: |

20

| G E N D E R: |

Female

| S E X U A L I T Y: |

Straight (in theory; she's never really dated before)

| H I S T O R Y: |

■ 2002-2020 | Big City, Bigger Dreams

The early life of Jenna Beltran was nothing remarkable, though she wouldn't have changed it for the world. Her parents, Jemina and River Beltran, worked as members of the Research and Development Wing of the famous (or infamous, depending on who you ask) STARK Industries in none other than the Big Apple; New York City. While they weren't exactly high-stationed, they did good work, and even more importantly, enjoyed what they did. Even if they were mostly a middle-class family, they were happy with that.

Even in her youth, it was clear little Jenna inherited a lot of the traits of her parents; she was quick-witted, inquisitive, and never settled for less than her best. Not exactly a super-genius per se, but she knew how to apply herself well, and pushed hard to become someone her parents could be proud of. She was always inspired by their work, and how they could put their hearts and souls into what they believed in, honestly wanting to help better the world for others. She wanted to be just like them!

So, in that vein, excelling in academics was a natural course for her; it got rocky sometimes, but she always managed to pull through, and graduated from Brooklyn Technical High School as Valedictorian of her class. Not long after, the innovate young woman moved on to even bigger and brighter things, seeking to see her dreams realized as she got accepted into the prestigious Empire State University, and what's more? She even began an internship at STARK Industries, following in her parents' footsteps! Talk about moving up in the world, huh?

■ 2021-2022 | Burnout

For a time, things were...Well, to call them great would be an overstatement (though Jenna would try to convince you otherwise); though she thoroughly enjoyed her studies at the University and getting to do more practical work at STARK, it was slowly wearing her down. She rarely left any spare time to herself between prepping for school work, interning at STARK, and working on her own pet projects. Beyond her mom sending some care packages her way, she pretty much ate out of a microwave. No time to cook...Or learn to cook, even. Not to mention how brutally she was pushing herself; without others to really keep an eye on her, beyond a slightly concerned roommate, she was left to her own devices, steadily destroying herself without even realizing it.

Day-in and day-out, she kept this routine going, rarely sneaking in more than a few winks before the new day dawned on the sleep-deprived Jenna. Her social life was effectively nonexistent (not that she seemed to mind), and she was growingly steadily unhealthy with each passing night. It doesn't make it surprising that an incident would occur eventually...

For once, Jenna found herself with some spare time, so of course she chose to....Work on a project of hers! What, were you expecting anything less? She was working on a new invention of hers, uncreatively dubbed the Smarthelm (hey, she was never a namer, alright?). It was designed for those who work in unsafe environments, like electricians or fire fighters, possessing a heads-up display that can highlight and point out environmental dangers to either avoid or control. It was also built sturdy, and could take a serious beating if it came to it. At the same time, she was also doing some last-minute bug-fixing on another of her designs, the Chargeband (...Again, she ain't a namer); a portable device designed to safely fit around ones wrist, it's able to store impressive amounts of energy, and could be used to either charge devices or safely deprive something of energy. It even has a taser function for practical defense! Jenna's a big fan of multi-use items.

Her mistake was one that should have been laughably easy to avoid, but the sleep-deprived college student had her mind wandering as she idly tinkered. Of course, she used her very own Chargeband to power up the current prototype of the Smarthelm, but as she began to don the helmet, she made a fatal error, as did one of her own machines. The failure on her part was the fact that she placed the Smarthelm on her while it was still connected to the band. The other? In a freak bug, the band had begun a strange cycle of simultaneously giving and taking electricity out from the helmet...With her head inside.

It was hours before her roommate found the unconscious and seemingly dying Jenna on the floor, stuck in a perpetual loop of having her skull electrocuted. They called 911, and she was rushed to the hospital. Things were looking bleak...

■ 2022-Present | An Electrifying Origin Story!

Five months in a coma.

That's what they told her afterwards, at least. After the incident, she'd been stuck in the hospital for months on end, with seemingly no signs of improvement. In fact, apparently the doctors had told her parents that it was likely she'd never recover. Even then, they clung to hope that their daughter could persevere, against the odds. Then, something strange happened; a miracle to others...An awakening for Jenna. By accident on one of their visits, her dad had dropped his phone, briefly grazing Jenna for but a moment.

A moment was all she needed.

Like a jolt to the heart, Jenna awoke that day to the shock of her family and the medical community as a whole. By all rights, there should have been no chance she recovered...And yet, here she was. Of course, even with this miraculously recovery, they had her go through some rehab to ensure there were no lasting damages, but to the increasing confusion of the hospital staff, it seemed as if the young woman had made an absolutely full recovery. It wasn't long before they simply had to admit she was fit as a fiddle, and was released to put her nose back to the grindstone (though she was admonished by her parents the whole way back; even beyond this incident, the doctors caught on to her poor nutrition and general health, much to her embarrassment).

...Except things would never truly be the same. She was different now, after all. She had noticed a few oddities in rehab, but it only became fully evident to her later on; when she went home for a good week before going back to schooling and internship, the first thing she did was check her phone out, perhaps hoping someone cared enough to message about her. However, what she got instead was a black screen as Jenna felt a strange buzz pass from the phone to herself. For a minute, she wasn't quite sure what had happened, but then the pieces started to click together....

And she just grinned.

She had always known about superheroes and stuff; insane superpowers and unnatural talents put to use defending Earth and whatnot. Heck, Mr. Stark himself was a superhero! Though she'd never personally met the guy...Anyways, the point is, this was her chance! For the next few months, even after returning to her usual shtick, she began focusing on these strange new abilities she possessed. Eventually, she even decided that the best way to put her capabilities to the test would be directly in action, becoming a small-time vigilante in New York City, running with the moniker of Hi-Volt!

Of course, she was far from the subtlest crusader of the Big Apple, and one day, she just kinda...Woke up somewhere she didn't remember? Apparently it was some kind of institution for Mutants (was that was she was? Huh!), helping them train their powers while also keeping them educated. The circumstances were strange, but after she watched her acceptance video, she just took things at face value. Besides, this way way more exciting than the University! Maybe if she was lucky, she could even scrounge up a friend or two! After all, everyone here's kinda weird like her anyhow...

| S U P E R P O W E R S: |

■ Power 1: Electrokinesis

After Jenna's incident awoke her latent Mutant genetics, she obtained the power of Electrokinesis; put simply, when she makes contact with something that has some form of electricity running through it, or by making direct contact with electricity, she can absorb it into her body and utilize it in a variety of ways. Usually frying baddies. She's uncertain exactly how much of a charge she can hold, but estimates it could be several million watts of energy; still untested.

This ability can also have more niche uses when she applies herself (though her ability to use this Power beyond simply absorbing and dishing out electricity are...Shaky as of now), such as manipulating and disrupting electromagnetic waves to tamper or shut down most forms of machinery remotely, using electromagnetic waves to achieve a form of Ferrokinesis (though even when she gets the hang of it, undoubtedly less refined than a certain someone...), or potentially achieving airtime through either timely release of electricity to propel herself, or by floating via electromagnetic waves. These are all still pretty far out of reach for her though, but she's trying to put them into practice when she can.

This ability could also be used to charge devices, but...She usually just ends up frying them instead. Whoops!

■ Power 2:Electro-Metaphysical Improvement

Her Powers also have affected Jenna in another intriguing way, the smallest of which being that her mutation is what caused her hair to change to an almost minty blue; in the past, it was just black. More prominently, perhaps, is that her newly-developed abilities have caused a change in the way her brain functions. Jenna didn't get smarter per se, but she quite literally thinks faster than the average person, and by no small margin. It aids her reaction time and speed of processing information, as well as most mental tasks. However, this came at the cost of her attention span getting shot to hell; if she can't focus on a single thing, she usually ends up disorientated and frazzled, and on the flip side, once she does fully focus on something, almost anything else simply falls into static noise for her.

On a different note, this also has allowed Jenna the ability to funnel the electrical energy she absorbs (and seemingly generates on her own now, though in small amounts) into her body for explosive results. Mainly, she can improve her raw strength or speed, and usually only in short bursts, because keeping them running for long periods is both exhausting to her and taxing on her energy reserves. This means she can take movements in the blink of an eye, or even smash through solid stone, but unlike a proper bruiser-type, she'll run outta gas eventually and become exceptionally helpless. She also hasn't found a way to enhance her own durability using this trait, though she believes the ability might be able to provide enhanced regenerative qualities...Though she's not eager to find that out.

Lastly, Jenna theorizes that, should she receive enough charge, she may be able to transform her body into pure electricity! Completely hypothetical, but definitely exciting! But she's also theorized such a change would be temporary if it occurred. At least, she hopes it would be...

| H A B I L I T I E S: |

■ Math

■ Engineering

■ Reading (granted, became a lot less fun when she finishes a book in about two minutes...)

| M I S C. N O T E S: |

■ Jenna's birthday is on Christmas.

■ Jenna's favorite color is...Orange. You were expecting blue, weren't you?

■ Jenna has her driver's license, though she hasn't really used it since her powers developed; was way more fun roofhopping back in the big city!

■ Jenna didn't know Italian before coming here, but in that short window of time, she's obtained a frightening grasp over the language.

Yu-Gi-Oh GX: Next Gen

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Oooh, this was so exciting! As of late, Renho had been quietly dreading each visit to her old school, ending up lonely and dejected as usual, but not this time! While it had been kinda last minute, she'd been signed on for Duel Academy's new year, and she couldn't be more stoked! Sure, she never considered herself too much of a Duelist, but....At least it'd be a fun change of pace. With any luck, maybe learning here would help her figure out her own situation! Or at the very least, maybe become a better Duelist.

The boat ride went by without a hitch, and before she knew it, they were getting peddled away to change into their school uniforms. And truth be told? Renho really digged the jackets! Probably because she usually wore one anyways...Regardless, after that, it was time for them to find their classroom, where they got a speech from Mr. Shepherd himself!...Well, Renho wished she could've been more excited about it, but it was pretty dull stuff all around. Thankfully, she at least woke up before they started passing out some equipment, that being their Academy-sanctioned Duel Disks and PDA! After that, they were let go, and told to come back here for tomorrow's first classes of the semester.

Renho decided that, as much as she wanted to wander the island a bit (and maybe get some jogging in for good measure), it was probably best for her to hit the dorms and handle her luggage sitch. It didn't take her too long to make it (though she got a bit distracted trying to make it through the wall of text about Duel Points); Room 103.

"Excuse me!" She exclaimed to no one in particular, just in case her roomie was already inside; didn't want to give them a jump for no reason! With that, she confidently barged her way into the room, a cursory glance showing her to be the first arrival. A glint entered her eye. Yes, this was her chance! Surely there was a good corner to put this in....

Sliding near the bunk bed, Renho opened her pack and pulled out a treasured piece of memorabilia, an action figure of Great Magnus! It was nearly the size of the lamps that adorned the desks present in the room. Hmm....The desks? "Nah, too obvious. Hrm..." She kept her search up, too absorbed into her desire to find the perfect spot to hear the door opening once more. Needless to say, her roommate didn't have the same courtesies Ren did...

The sudden exclamation from behind her caused the poor girl to flail in a panic, then desperately maneuvered herself to catch the priceless figurine she had unceremoniously hurled into the air, eventually claiming it once more, pressed painfully hard to her chest. Whew, she dodged a bullet! Quickly, she slid the Mecha King back into her pack for a moment, actually confronting her new companion. Surprisingly, it wasn't her bright blue hair that caught her eyes first, but...

An absolutely AWESOME pose! She couldn't help but beam back at her new roommate, an equally sparkling smile gracing her face in response to Sina's own as her eyes seemed to gleam in wonder. "Awesome! You've really got poses down pat!" Her smile briefly shifted to a friendly grin before she gave a polite bow; she was raised right, after all! After that, she points her thumb to herself, as vibrant as before. "My name's Renho Bushida, but friends call me Ren! It's great to meetcha too, Sina! Hope we can be good friends!"