Theyra

ʜᴀᴡᴛʜᴏʀɴᴇ ᴀᴄᴀᴅᴇᴍʏ [A Murder Mystery, Supernatural Dark Academia RP]

Interested, might do Jinn if that would be allowed.

Of Steel and Hope

Mirko Iskra

Mirko Iskra • 18 • C

Appearance: Standing at 5'8, and having a above average build. Despite his attempts to fit in, which he is little knowledge in formal or schooling matters, and there are noticeable details that stand out on his clothing. Most of the time barely passing what would be considered normal for someone in high society or school. His most stand out detail is his two color eyes which is not heterochromia but the result of having an artificial eye that was made a diffident color on purpose to tell which is real and the other artificial for easier identification and maintenance purposes.

Personality: Mirko can be described as a shy and cautious person. Someone that tends to be quiet and let himself blend in with the background when he could. Just focusing on his duty and being careful not to mess up. More so after losing his left eye in a mining accident.

Now in his new life, Mirko is determined to keep his word to his mentor and not let him down. Becoming a bit of a self-critical person whenever he messes up. With him being loyal to those that he considers family and friends. But, once that trust is broken then it is hard for him to trust that person again. One that likes to keep his word and be reliable. Eager to show that despite being an Outer Colony miner, that he has what it takes to be a mech pilot. Which he has the knowledge about mechs and mech pilots to back him up. Thanks to his mentor and is always eager to learn more things. Along with being a fast learner, though has some gaps in his education. But can keep up with his fellows despite his origins.

History: Hailing from the outer colony Vesta asteroid base and an only child. Mirko's early life, was hard as both of his parents had to work as miners. Often times working long hours and, as a result. Mirko barely saw them, and for the most part, he was raised by a friend of the family. An old retired miner named Artyom, who took Mirko under his wing. Teaching him what he knew, and for an old miner, he knew more than you would think. Teaching him about technology and the ins and outs of being a mech pilot. Something that Mirko's parents would question whenever Mirko would speak about what Artyom taught him.

Mirko's life would, unfortunately, get harder once his parents died in a mining accident when he was fifteen. Leaving him sadden and now forced to work the mines to sustain himself. He would still keep in contact with Artyom whenever he could despite this, even after he suffered a mining accident and lost his left eye. Without the means to get a replacement, Mirko was left with a simple eyepatch and would work for two years like this.

It was until he was seventeen that Mirko hit an unexpected break. For it was revealed that Artyom used to be a genius mech engineer that is a part of the Akulov family. A Martian family that owns the Akulov Corporation. Turns out that after being on the wrong end of a corporate succession crisis. Being forced out of the corp and forced into the Outer Colonies by his upstart nephew. Only now, they want him back after losing significant capital to a major scandal, and now there is new leadership in the corporation, his sister.

Artyom would agree to return and take his rightful place on a major role in the corp but made two conditions. One, he would be allowed to work his way, and two, he would bring Mirko along with him, and he be trained as a mech pilot. They would agree to his terms, and Mirko was surprised at the news and the recommendation. Artyom was convinced that Mirko had what it takes to be a mech pilot and knew this would lead to a better and meaningful life than the one he had. He was convinced by Artyom's words and swore he would not let Artyom down.

Mirko would spend a year doing remedial sessions to properly educate him and was progressing faster than his teachers thought, especially in regard to technology. Along with being an artificial eye for his missing eye. By the time it was time to apply to the Academy, he was more than ready to start his new life and to keep his word to Artyom.

Capability:
Technology Expert
Zero-gravity operations
Driven
Marksman

Project Deadeye

Project Deadeye • Shell • 10m

Appearance: Being a medium sized knight and standing at 10 meters. An entirely new knight shell model. The Deadeye is a specifically created long range/support fighter that is Akulov Corporation's first venture into making long-range fighters. The light blue and white color scheme is the default and can be changed depending on the mission.

Manufacturer: Akulov Corporation - Akulov Corporation is a technology corporation that started with making civil and later military hardware. An old player in the Knight industry and known for making reliable and top-quality Knights. At first, making front-line Knights, but it was after a major scandal with their Knights that their reputation was damaged due to releasing a new Knight model that was knowingly inferior to their old models and tried to sell it as state of the art. Now with new leadership in the corp, the Akulov Corporation has turned away from front-line models to long range/support models, and the new Deadeye project is showing promise in that regard.

Design: Project Deadeye is Akulov Corporation's first attempt at making a top-quality long-range/support Knight. Designed as a sniper Knight that operates from long range in battle but can also fire cannon strikes to better support allies in the field. While being mobile enough to quickly to reposition when needed but armored enough that it can take a hit and keep going. Though not designed for melee combat, the Deadeye has a backup melee weapon if needed.

Specification:

ASR Sniper Rifle

The ASR Sniper Rifle is a scoped semi-automatic 35mm sniper rifle made for long to medium-range combat. With a variable scope that can be adjusted on the fly. The default ammo for it is armor-piercing but can use other ammo, such as incendiary or high explosive rounds, and can hold up to twenty rounds.

Mark 1 Artillery Cannon

The Mark 1 Artillery Cannon is a 40mm cannon located above Knight's head. It is designed as a long to medium-range artillery cannon. Able to be angled at variable angles to engage in long range combat. Though it can be fired at close range but, could harm the Knight in the process and is limited by the mech's head. It can not be fired continuously and can only hold ten rounds between reloads. Which it has varied ammunition, but the default is high explosive rounds.

PSH Sword

The PSH Sword is a dependable and strong sword that can hold its own against other melee weapons and armor. Which when a stronger sword is needed, it comes with a plasma emitter that forms a plasma blade along the edge of the sword edge. This mode can not be used continuously and is best used in short bursts since the battery can only last a minute before needing to recharge.

Subsystems:

Marksman suite

The Marksman suite is an advanced suite that combines pathfinding and target identification. Designed to identify targets through smoke and other hindrances. Like cloaking and other hiding tech. Along with being able to detect enemy targets in a 120 angle. coming with diffident modes such as night and thermal vision.

Aegis Hard Light Shield

The Aegis Hard Light Shield, as its name says. It is a hard light shield that is created by emitters on the Deadeye's left wrist. Often used alongside the PSH Sword to increase the Knight's survivability in close combat. It was made for parrying or stopping melee attacks and not for general defense when in the field and is only used in close combat.

Type 5 Jump Jets

On each of the Deadeye's feet, the Type 5 Jump Jets allow the Deadeye to quickly reposition on the battlefield to a new location. Mainly when needing to be at a higher elevation. But can be used to quickly glide to a new location. Almost silent as to aid in the Deadeye's repositioning and kept the emery guessing where the Deadeye is.

Of Steel and Hope

Mirko Iskra

Mirko Iskra • 18 • C

Appearance: Standing at 5'8, and having a above average build. Despite his attempts to fit in, which he is little knowledge in formal or schooling matters, and there are noticeable details that stand out on his clothing. Most of the time barely passing what would be considered normal for someone in high society or school. His most stand out detail is his two color eyes which is not heterochromia but the result of having an artificial eye that was made a diffident color on purpose to tell which is real and the other artificial for easier identification and maintenance purposes.

Personality: Mirko can be described as a shy and cautious person. Someone that tends to be quiet and let himself blend in with the background when he could. Just focusing on his duty and being careful not to mess up. More so after losing his left eye in a mining accident.

Now in his new life, Mirko is determined to keep his word to his mentor and not let him down. Becoming a bit of a self-critical person whenever he messes up. With him being loyal to those that he considers family and friends. But, once that trust is broken then it is hard for him to trust that person again. One that likes to keep his word and be reliable. Eager to show that despite being an Outer Colony miner, that he has what it takes to be a mech pilot. Which he has the knowledge about mechs and mech pilots to back him up. Thanks to his mentor and is always eager to learn more things. Along with being a fast learner, though has some gaps in his education. But can keep up with his fellows despite his origins.

History: Hailing from the outer colony Vesta asteroid base and an only child. Mirko's early life, was hard as both of his parents had to work as miners. Often times working long hours and, as a result. Mirko barely saw them, and for the most part, he was raised by a friend of the family. An old retired miner named Artyom, who took Mirko under his wing. Teaching him what he knew, and for an old miner, he knew more than you would think. Teaching him about technology and the ins and outs of being a mech pilot. Something that Mirko's parents would question whenever Mirko would speak about what Artyom taught him.

Mirko's life would, unfortunately, get harder once his parents died in a mining accident when he was fifteen. Leaving him sadden and now forced to work the mines to sustain himself. He would still keep in contact with Artyom whenever he could despite this, even after he suffered a mining accident and lost his left eye. Without the means to get a replacement, Mirko was left with a simple eyepatch and would work for two years like this.

It was until he was seventeen that Mirko hit an unexpected break. For it was revealed that Artyom used to be a genius mech engineer that is a part of the Akulov family. A Martian family that owns the Akulov Corporation. Turns out that after being on the wrong end of a corporate succession crisis. Being forced out of the corp and forced into the Outer Colonies by his upstart nephew. Only now, they want him back after losing significant capital to a major scandal, and now there is new leadership in the corporation, his sister.

Artyom would agree to return and take his rightful place on a major role in the corp but made two conditions. One, he would be allowed to work his way, and two, he would bring Mirko along with him, and he be trained as a mech pilot. They would agree to his terms, and Mirko was surprised at the news and the recommendation. Artyom was convinced that Mirko had what it takes to be a mech pilot and knew this would lead to a better and meaningful life than the one he had. He was convinced by Artyom's words and swore he would not let Artyom down.

Mirko would spend a year doing remedial sessions to properly educate him and was progressing faster than his teachers thought, especially in regard to technology. Along with being an artificial eye for his missing eye. By the time it was time to apply to the Academy, he was more than ready to start his new life and to keep his word to Artyom.

Capability:
Technology Expert
Zero-gravity operations
Driven
Marksman

Project Deadeye

Project Deadeye • Shell • 10m

Appearance: Being a medium sized knight and standing at 10 meters. An entirely new knight shell model. The Deadeye is a specifically created long range/support fighter that is Akulov Corporation's first venture into making long-range fighters. The light blue and white color scheme is the default and can be changed depending on the mission.

Manufacturer: Akulov Corporation - Akulov Corporation is a technology corporation that started with making civil and later military hardware. An old player in the Knight industry and known for making reliable and top-quality Knights. At first, making front-line Knights, but it was after a major scandal with their Knights that their reputation was damaged due to releasing a new Knight model that was knowingly inferior to their old models and tried to sell it as state of the art. Now with new leadership in the corp, the Akulov Corporation has turned away from front-line models to long range/support models, and the new Deadeye project is showing promise in that regard.

Design: Project Deadeye is Akulov Corporation's first attempt at making a top-quality long-range/support Knight. Designed as a sniper Knight that operates from long range in battle but can also fire cannon strikes to better support allies in the field. While being mobile enough to quickly to reposition when needed but armored enough that it can take a hit and keep going. Though not designed for melee combat, the Deadeye has a backup melee weapon if needed.

Specification:

ASR Sniper Rifle

The ASR Sniper Rifle is a scoped semi-automatic 35mm sniper rifle made for long to medium-range combat. With a variable scope that can be adjusted on the fly. The default ammo for it is armor-piercing but can use other ammo, such as incendiary or high explosive rounds, and can hold up to twenty rounds.

Mark 1 Artillery Cannon

The Mark 1 Artillery Cannon is a 40mm cannon located above Knight's head. It is designed as a long to medium-range artillery cannon. Able to be angled at variable angles to engage in long range combat. Though it can be fired at close range but, could harm the Knight in the process and is limited by the mech's head. It can not be fired continuously and can only hold ten rounds between reloads. Which it has varied ammunition, but the default is high explosive rounds.

PSH Sword

The PSH Sword is a dependable and strong sword that can hold its own against other melee weapons and armor. Which when a stronger sword is needed, it comes with a plasma emitter that forms a plasma blade along the edge of the sword edge. This mode can not be used continuously and is best used in short bursts since the battery can only last a minute before needing to recharge.

Subsystems:

Marksman suite

The Marksman suite is an advanced suite that combines pathfinding and target identification. Designed to identify targets through smoke and other hindrances. Like cloaking and other hiding tech. Along with being able to detect enemy targets in a 120 angle. coming with diffident modes such as night and thermal vision.

Aegis Hard Light Shield

The Aegis Hard Light Shield, as its name says. It is a hard light shield that is created by emitters on the Deadeye's left wrist. Often used alongside the PSH Sword to increase the Knight's survivability in close combat. It was made for parrying or stopping melee attacks and not for general defense when in the field and is only used in close combat.

Type 5 Jump Jets

On each of the Deadeye's feet, the Type 5 Jump Jets allow the Deadeye to quickly reposition on the battlefield to a new location. Mainly when needing to be at a higher elevation. But can be used to quickly glide to a new location. Almost silent as to aid in the Deadeye's repositioning and kept the emery guessing where the Deadeye is.

Legacy of the Ethereals (Closed)

Okay, I have realized that I may not have the time to run this right now so I am closing it.

Paradise in Walson

We are still looking for new players if anyone else is interested. Here is the link to the thread, Thread

Legacy of the Ethereals (Closed)

Your kind has many names, savior, champion, hero but also villain, destroyer, terrorist. Somehow years ago, your kind managed to control and harness the power of the void. A dimension few have been to, and even fewer understand. A feat considered impossible, and your kind used this awesome power to protect the galaxy from the Scourge. A robotic race hellbent on assimilating any sentient organics they can find in order to make themselves more powerful. The first generation proved to be a deciding factor in the war and when the Scourge was eliminated. They were hailed as heroes and would not sit idly by for long. They decided to help people, protect the innocent, and dealt several blows to infamous groups and nations. Led by a shadowy individual only known at the Oracle. Your kind was seen as a force of good in the galaxy. However, something happened to them. I am not sure what, or I do not believe anyone knows what happened to them except the Oracle herself. To what caused them to turn heel and attack the ones they used to protect? This went on for years before they suddenly vanished. Most of your kind were not seen again, mostly. Some of them would surface, and death normally follows them. Your kind was called the Ethereals, and this is the legacy that they left on the galaxy, hope, peace, death, and war.

But that was them, the first generation of Ethereals to grace the galaxy. You, my students, you the second generation of Ethereals and will not fall like the first generation. I knew the Ethereals well and worked with them many times. I even learned how the Ethereals got their abilities. That was before they changed and... they turned murderous. I did not always agree with the Oracle's methods of how they handled the first generation. Which, I do not seek to make the same mistakes. Unlike the first generation, who did not have a choice and was given their role by others, I gave you the choice after I rescued you from the Oracle's grasp. Those among you who choose to stay and be trained in the ways of the warrior.

My students, you are ready but remain aware. The galaxy will not welcome you with open arms. Most will shun, hate, and even try to attack you because of the deeds of the first generation. While others might be willing to accept help from you. You must earn their trust and show that you are not like the first gen. There will be many challenges I wager that you will face. I am hopeful that you will overcome anything that comes your way. Now is your time for the second generation to leave your mark on the galaxy. Let it be one of justice and honor and not of cruelty and death. Go forth and claim your destiny, my Ethereals.

Overview

So this is an old rp idea of mine and one inspired by Warframe if anyone is familiar with that game. So players will be playing as the second generation of Ethereals after the first gen, once known as heroes, turned and became villains before most disappearing and making sporadic appearances ever since. The rp will be about the second gen earning their place in the galaxy, uncovering a thought dead threat while discovering what caused the first gen to turn, and facing a new threat in the process.

As for what powers you can have, mind control and time powers are not allowed. Other powers you can have as long they are not op.

The setting is in the future, thinking around the 2400s. For what is available to the player's gear, power armor with shields and or customizations and like in the game. Players can use all sorts of ranged and melee weapons like plasma, laser, or projectile weapons.

So that is the rp and if anyone has questions, just ask and I am looking for a co-gm if anyone would be interested in that.

Paradise in Walson

Alexander "Alex" Colins

Alexander "Alex" Colins

Gender

Male - He/Him

Age

17

Personality

Alex has always been a loner, a quiet and at times shy person. Someone that values his time alone though he can be social when he feels like it. Thus, he did not have many friends growing up in Philadelphia and even fewer when he moved to Walson. Not that he minds having fewer friends, but he does enjoy good company from time to time. And tends to be loyal to his friends.

He dislikes being put on a pedestal and absolutely hates being compared to his genius sister. Knowing that he can not get on her level and always knowing that her accomplishments will always outdo his. And his parents not caring or noticing how this affects him and treat her as the clear favorite child of the family. Causing a rift between the two siblings that is barely noticed by her and at times gets angry about the whole situation.

Power

Cold Manipulation Alex can manipulate the cold around him. Allowing him to reduce the temperature in the area around him to chilling levels and is immune to its effects. Along with being able to create objects out of the cold. Such as a shield, sword, fists, or cold-based projectiles. However, Alex is unable to create large objects from the cold and can not create animated things. His range of affecting the cold around him is five feet, and he can not cool an area to absolute zero. Alex tends to be careful with his power so as not to accidentally harm the people around him. So he likes to be not near people when he uses his power. Hot weather also affects his power, making it harder to cool the area around him, along with being weak to fire.

Skills

Good artist
Good writer
Good Runner
Good Photographer

Weakness/Flaws

Easily angered when compared to his sister
Cold
Distant
Dislikes people that remind him of his sister

Background

Alex was born in Philadelphia and is the youngest of two. His father a writer, and his mother a doctor. Growing up, Alex had always been in the shadow of his genius older sister. Always falling short of what his sister could do despite his own talents. Causing a rift between the two siblings that his parents and his sister did not notice as they paid only some attention to him as his sister got most of their attention. Alex realizing that he can not change this despite his best efforts, reluctantly settling into this state of affairs. However, he would not stop him from being angry about the situation.

By the time both of them reached high school. His parents wanting a break from the busy city life decided on moving to his father's hometown of Walson. Alexander was less than eager to make the move and hated that he had to move away from what little friends he had. Either way, Alex would come to like the small town of Walson. The scenery, the people, and how peaceful it was compared to Philadelphia. Still, his situation with his parents and sister did not change, and Alex started to isolate himself from his family.

When his sister finally left for college when Alex was halfway throughway high school. Did his parents start to care and give him more attention, to Alex's surprise and, though he did enjoy it. He knew it was only because his sister was finally gone and not because he had done something to gain their attention, which made it a bittersweet experience for him.

Now his senior year, Alex is pondering what to do after high school. He did not care that he can not be as good as his sister. Not alot could, and just wants to do what he wants to do. Excel his way, and if his parents are not welcoming to it or ignore him, then that is their problem. Not his and unknown to him, his last year of high school will be one to remember.

Paradise in Walson

Adrian Valentine

Adrian Valentine

Gender

Male - He/Him

Age

17

Personality

Adrian is very much a social person, or so he acts. He can put on an easy front of charisma and charm that makes him seem inviting while in reality he would rather be anywhere else. He really doesn't like people all that much, mostly due to the fact that he grew up an only child and living in a big city prior to moving to Walson meant he didn't spend much time with others outside of school. However, his father's position as a big time politician across the state of New York meant that he was frequently in the light of cameras and interested parties.

Despite the fact he likes his alone time, Adrian is generally friendly with everyone and likes to be helpful. He is expected to be the top of his class, which he works hard at, and serves on the student council (mostly at his father's behest). He is more than willing to help out other students with studying for exams. That's not to say he won't deny someone help if he doesn't think they've earned it. Slacking off isn't a reason to come begging him to help with homework, genuine misunderstanding is, at least in his eyes. He isn't afraid to tell someone to go beg somewhere else and doesn't take kindly to repeated attempts to get him to agree to something.

This rapid influx of anger usually burns off pretty quickly, but on top of it he is quick to hold a grudge. Once he's decided he doesn't like someone it takes the force of moving a mountain to get him to change his mind. On the opposite side of the same coin though, once he decides he likes someone he is loyal to a fault. His friends are more important to him than even his family (his cat Meeko is the most important to him though.)

Power

Animation Adrian can give life to inanimate objects/matter/energy/concepts, animating them to act/move on their own accord. Though capable of operating purely independent of his control, they can still function as extensions of his will, allowing him to command, control and otherwise influence them to varying degrees, which can even include causing the target to fly on their own power (in the instance that he created something with wings for example). Though it takes longer, in some cases, his power over the material can allow him to shape and mold it into a variety of forms and make it resemble various objects, entities, images and other shapes that can change at will. He can animate things like drawings or sculptures provided that he is the one that created them. He couldn't animate a statue or painting in a museum since he is not responsible for it's creation. Aside from the fact that he can't animate things that weren't made by his own hands there are a few other limitations to the ability. He has to keep some level of attention on the thing that he has animated. Otherwise it will continue to follow the last order he gave it or cease function entirely. He also is limited on the size or number of things that he can have animated at one time. If he has something large animated then he can only create smaller things until he stops focusing on the larger creation.

Skills

- Arts of various kinds (drawing, piano, sculpting, etc.)
- Public Speaking
- Academically inclined
- Great memory

Weakness/Flaws

- Easily Angered
- At constant risk of burn out
- Needs caffeine to function
- Judgmental of himself and others

Background

Adrian was born in New York City proper to Walter and Camille Valentine. His family is fairly well off, his father being a rather well known politician and businessman in the city, and his mother a state known lawyer. Given these two positions he was often left at home with a nanny in his younger years, and being an only child mostly found it on his own shoulders to entertain himself. He found quickly that music and other artistic pursuits were a great way to pass the time, and even frequently got praise from his parents if he did well at them.

Even from a young age his parents expected a great deal of him, he had to learn everything faster than anyone else and needed to have a diverse number of skills that would give his father something to talk about when it came to how talented his family was. This led to him being pushed far too hard in just about everything, and he still holds a massive grudge (though well hidden) against both his parents. He does excel academically and has been on some sort of student council or honor society from the moment they were an option. That doesn't mean that it's something that he really wants to be doing though. Mostly he keeps up the front of obedience so that his parents will pay for his college and he can get away from them as soon as possible.

As he got older his parents decided the nanny was no longer needed and elected to leave him at home by himself. At first he was bothered by this, but came to appreciate the time that he could spend by himself with no expectations thrown his way. He took this time to actually enjoy some of the hobbies he has, namely practicing drawing or piano without having to be cooped up in his room. There is very little that his parents don't stick their noses in, so having some sort of escape was vital for him. He didn't have many friends outside of school, and even in school was mostly seen as a teacher's pet or show off, but he tried not to let it get under his skin too much.

At the age of twelve his father elected to move them to Walson, for what exact reason Adrian still isn't quite sure, but he is grateful for it in some ways. Both of his parents commute to larger cities for their job which gives him the house to himself, and run of the city, for days at a time. He also appreciates the opportunity to make something out of himself at a new school where people don't only seem him as a know-it-all. Instead he tries to be friendly, helpful, and sinks just a bit into his father's politician's charisma so that people actually like him.

From late middle school into high school he actually found himself making friends and not being instantly judged by his family. Which was a nice change of pace. He can do pretty much whatever he wants with no repercussions so long as he keeps his grades up, and living in a smaller town like Walson, as opposed to New York City, means he can actually go outside and enjoy himself. That usually involves bringing a sketchbook somewhere and hunkering down for several hours to unwind.

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Accepted

Paradise in Walson

Tara Graham

Tara Graham

Gender

Female - She/Her

Age

17

Personality

Tara is an inward person. She’s quiet and prefers to just chill off to the side rather than be in the center of attention, she tends to just coast with the bare minimum effort put into things, when when she needs to try her best. Whether or not Tara willingly goes out of her way to do something in an unlazy way depends on her mood, but she’s nice to people when it matters. Tara can often be found doodling away at something in a notebook, or watching something about boats… She thinks boats are cool.

Forcing Tara to do something she’s not in the mood for often doesn’t work out. She isn’t known for being the most committed person, and has a hard time getting in the mindset to do most things. Around her friends, Tara is more or less the cool one that always has smack or junk food to share. Very rarely does she seem to get upset, unless people are actively trying to get on her nerves.

Most of that, however, is something of a front. Tara rarely cares about most things, but deep down, she also rarely feels like anyone she’s friends with cares about her, often feeling like she doesn’t belong in a group, or that people might be saying things about her when she isn’t looking. Her carefree attitude is a result of these insecurities, and is the only “bad” thing about her people seem to be aware of. Tara has a habit of letting these feelings build up without and proper way of dealing with them, so any positivity in her day comes from having nothing to do other than distract herself from her insecurities rather than deal with them.

Power

Universal Antimatter Tara's powers allow her to create a glowing substance in her hands that resembles the properties of conventional antimatter. The term "antimatter" refers to a particle corresponding to another particle that, upon colliding with its counterpart, results in an annihilation- a net zero existence of matter. An atom of a hydrogen and an atom of antihydrogen render each other nonexistent. Tara's power creates antimatter that destroys any and all forms of matter upon contact, resulting in the atomic structure of a given target being erased from existence. Tara's power subverts the laws of mass conservation, stating that mass can't be destroyed, only changed. Once matter is reacted with her antimatter, it simply no longer exists in any form. This can include solid objects, or the oxygen in the atmosphere. When matter if annihilated with Tara's power, a violent burst of energy is released based on the volume of antimatter used. A charge of antimatter with the size of a golf ball would produce an explosion big enough for a small person to crawl through. The blast radius and energy released by an antimatter explosion increase as Tara creates larger projectiles. Tara has some broad control of the movement of her antimatter, but in the sense that a grenade launcher has broad control over the movement of an explosive projectile. When antimatter leaves arm's reach, Tara no longer has that control, and whatever happens is out of her control. While she is completely immune to the atomic annihilation of her power, Tara is most certainly not immune to an explosion that she could potentially be caught in.

Skills

-Driver's license
-Knows how to cook
-Good at keeping secrets
-Pretty damn smart

Weakness/Flaws

-Insecure
-Unmotivated
-Passive
-Discomposed

Background

Tara was born to Lydia and Virgil Graham, in Walton hospital 17 years ago. Her mother was a doctor, and her father had retired from military service upon hearing the news nine months prior. Virgil Graham was never a bad person. He always wanted to raise his daughter right and help her reach the dreams she desired. Virgil, however, came up short in that regard. For many years after his retirement, the man struggled with raising a child, though not for lack of trying. His wife was always there to remind him to be just a little gentler with holding their infant daughter, or just a little quieter when she was asleep. The man did the best he could, but over time, the stresses of adjusting were something he never learned to adapt to.

Virgil had already been coping with undiagnosed symptoms anxiety, which only compounded his upward battle to raise his daughter right. Lydia Graham did her best to steer him in the right direction, but friction built up overtime between them. By the time Tara was almost 10 years old, her parents filed for a divorce, and she never saw her mother again. They both loved their daughter very much, and they ended things in terms that weren’t hostile, just disappointing. Virgil tried to do things without his wife help, because he didn’t want to depend on her for every piece of advice he needed, but it only made things worse.

Having only a single parent that was emotionally out of touch meant that Tara often experiences very little closeness with the man for the rest of her life. Tara’s father always treated her like a child who needed to be told how to do things and pushed to do them whether she actually wanted to or not. Virgil tried to raise her like a father, but not a dad. The two of them constantly argued over every little thing. Tara’s grades in school, what she did when she wasn’t home, or even whether or not she’d go to college. Tara couldn’t ever catch a break when it came to her father, and he never learned to see things from her perspective.

Living like this for the next seven years caused Tara to simply give up at some point. One day, she stopped giving her best effort and found it was easier to just do the bare minimum, since her best was never appreciated. Tara developed a burned out sense of the world, as well as her own insecurities about the things she did. Her relationship with her father was strained, and for a while now, he hasn’t been able to put his disappointment with her into words. Tara has no idea what she’ll do after high school, but the answer probably comes down to “nothing.”

@Blizz

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