Okay, not sure why this popped into my head at Walmart, but it did. The Crusaders have decided to expand their ranks, and are sponsoring a recruitment drive. You have a chance to nominate a prospect, or two, for membership. What are your choices, and why should they grant this character, or characters, membership to their group? Post a character write-up, and a few lines on what the character would bring to the Crusaders.

I'll post my two picks (Red Wing and Microman) in a bit. They're both to really old school NPCs I worked up many moons ago. to me, they just "feel" right for the group.

Baretta wrote on Sep 27^th, 2014 at 4:48pm:


From what Jeff has said on various forums, Shocker becomes a member sometime after the events of the V&V mini-series. He's also depicted with them in the 2.1 rulebook.

Here's my first nominee.

Micro Man



Identity: Dr. Jerome Isiah Washington
Aliases: None
Sex: Male
Age: 30
Marital Status: Married
Known Relatives: Darryl Washington (Father), Sylvia Washington (Mother), Rachael Washington (wife), Darius Washington (Son),
Place of Birth: Boston Massachussets
Side: Good
Affiliation: Independent Hero/Reserve member of the Guardians
Base of Operations: The Citadel
Level: 5
Training: Endurance

Powers:
1. Size Change: Smaller (Device): Height Factor: 72, Weight Factor: 0000027.
2. Flight (Device): Rocket Pack: 320 mph max flight speed. 12 hours max flight time.
3. Force Field (Device): Force Field Belt: 32 charges. The belt expends 1 charge for every (2) two points of damage stopped by the field.
4. Heightened Senses (Device): Sensor Helm: Telescopic/Thermal/IR Vision/Night Vision, Enhanced Hearing: 5x Detect Hidden/3x Detect Danger.
5. Life Support: Life Support Suit: 19 hours of life support.

Weight: 170 lbs.            
Basic Hits: 4
Agility Mod: -                  
Strength: 14
Endurance: 16                
Agility: 13
Intelligence: 17          
Charisma: 12
Reactions from Good: -1/Evil: +1
Hit Mods.: 3.3696         
Hit Points: 13
Healing Rate: 1.6
Power: 60
Damage Mod.: +2         
Accuracy: +1         
Carrying Capacity: 352 lbs.      
Basic HTH Damage: 1d6
Detect Hidden: 60%            
Detect Danger: 48%
Inventing Points: 8.5            
Inventing: 51%
Movement Rates: 43” ground, 1,408" Flight

Origin and Background: Jerome is a former research scientist, for an Ivy League university, who's assumed the role of a part-time adventurer and hero. He now acts as a consultant to the university's research department, and still teaches part-time.

Combat Tactics: Jerone is well aware that his abilities aren't geared toward combat. When working with the Guardians, he'll normally act as an advance scout, using his size to remain undetected, and his sensors to gather as much information as possible, before relaying it back to the team. He counts on his force field to protect him from harm, and his flight pack for making rapid escapes.

Personality/Character Traits: Jerome is thoughtful and inquisitive, he's always searching for the answers to the world's problems. When not adventuring, he can usually be found studying in his library, or holding discussions with one of his students.

I'd have to look, but I swear I remember seeing him in a pic.

Good point, The Oni.  I'd never realized that before!

THE ONI wrote on Oct 6^th, 2014 at 8:38pm:


So, any of you guys planning on taking a crack at this?

I'll bite.

First is the brick. I always suspected they didn't make a brick because a player might well fill that gap... BUT if I had to choose ... Here are the most likely candidates.

1st pick- Best pick in my opinion:

From T4
TOMAHAWK: he brings a much needed minority presence to the team, he is very tough and has some boss abilities, has a great background and would function well in mystic related adventures, as well he could go toe to toe with Bull.

From MW1
2nd pick -
BEEKEEPER: former guard for Manning Enterprises, where he got the suit, though he would have to be reformed, his dignity is his weakness, if he could be convinced that he could be greater than his former boxing and acting career. He could prove a very tough member and can lift a 1 ton.
He brings an international and minority flare to the team like Tomahawk.

From A
ANTAEUS: a growing brick and Syn-Tech guard. He can press 3 1/2 tons is both mildly invulnerable and physically tough, as well as a former boxer. He could be a interesting addition.

From TFH
MOLECULE MAN Agent Carter could be a sweet member.
Powerful, intelligent, nicely connected and could be used in a variety of plots. Both good or bad.
His STR In diamond for maxes out at 9 tons and he is HP upped in that form. Personally he is the one I would choose if he wasn't so dedicated about being an FBI Agent.

And finally...
From DD
MEGANAUT the alien Vegan trapped in the Probot (automated robot-probe) who is trapped on Earth, his people likely destroyed (Capellans in my campaign).
Anyhow if he becomes disinfrancised with working with CHESS... He could join the Crusaders. He is tough, strong (benches 4 1/2 tons) and is a benevolent telepathy who could stand up to Bull.

That's my suggestions.
Cases could easily be made for...

Lightning Fist, Conductor, Clamor, Fortune Teller, Dragon Master, Cinder Maid, Serena, Epsilon, Night Raven, Wonder Boy, Quebecois, Sister Indigo, Prankster, Justice-Avenger, Sirrian Dor, Ebony Angel, the original Stigmata, Trickshot, Vibron, Psistorm, Ward, Avalanche, Telecomm, Imperial, Lizard Man, the Elokian Sonora, Vortex, Fortress, Resonator and finally Lifeguard.

That's a list and a half! LOL

G7