Name: Blake Heimer Age: 27 Gender: Male Ethnicity/Nationality: Black//United States Physical Description: Despite his augments, Blake manages to look almost human, at least with all his clothes on. He is dark-skinned, with brown eyes and close-cut black hair. He's on the shorter, slimmer side, as most of his augments were built to favor speed and function over power. Outwardly, his hands are probably the most notably changed - the tips of his fingers can be altered into a variety of wires and plugs, capable of interfacing with almost any machine. A few prongs of metal on the back of his neck give away the severity of his mental implants, which continue all along down the base of his spine. His limbs have been replaced as well, though in a more convincing imitation of humanity meant for dexterity and agility. Skillset: Blake is a hacker born and bred. He was recruited to the Vigil for his immense skill with computers and machines of all kind - if it's connected to a network (as most things are in his day), he can make it work for him. In addition to these talents, he possesses a suite of more physical mechanical skills - he's not a rocket scientist, but he can make a vehicle start in a pinch. Finally, to compensate for his limited combat capability, he has been given an instruction in judo, making use of his augment's speed and dexterity to use a vampire's strength against it. History Blake was a career criminal, and a good one; one of the most renowned cyberthieves of the modern era. He worked with a gang of similarly talented individuals, always pushing the boundaries and trying to pull off the biggest digital heist they could. One day, however, they stole from the wrong company - their biggest heist yet had been unknowingly targeted at a vampire shadow organization. Retribution was swift and unyielding - vampires descended on the group's safehouse in a bloodbath of pain and fear. Blake was the only survivor - he was able to slip through the cracks by hiding in one of the building's secret tunnels. Shortly after, he was recruited by the Vigil, noted for his eagerness in avenging his butchered comrades. Psychological Profile: Blake shows signs of a predisposition towards hedonism and extreme anti-authoritarian tendencies. Interviews suggest that his past as a thief was motivated more by a desire for recognition than wealth - it wasn't about pulling a big job, it was about everyone knowing he'd pulled a big job. He also displays an unusual emotional attachment to several pieces of his equipment; specifically, the combat/surveillance drones. Finally, he also displays extreme loyalty and dedication to companions - he'll never care much for the Vigil, but he may care for his teammates. Modifications: (The ones already listed are standard issue for all characters) Communications suite, HUD and neural-computer, all standard issue – Vigil agents are able to text by thinking it among each other on a heavily encrypted wireless network. In fact, the computer works off brain impulses and is easily one of the most sophisticated and useful implants they have; what's more, its capabilities have yet to be fully exploited. The downside of this implant is that it includes a cortex bomb with an anti-tampering device. A captured agent can set it off, destroying the hardware inside, or a signal from control can do the same. This is to prevent the enemy from learning the capabilities of implanted agents. Internal air supply and aerial toxin filter -- this also has the added advantage of making the agent immune to vampire pheromones, as some types of vampires are known to use this to seduce their prey. Blood/liquid toxin filter -- the obvious is at work here -- vampires use their blood as a means of controlling mortals, and this system (and everyone, even non field agents, in the Vigil organization have this implant) screens out one of most subtle weapons a vampire has, rendering them functionally immune to being controlled through ingested blood the way mortal thralls of a vampire might be. Eye augmentation; a HUD showing all sorts of system data, such as the status of implants, as well as allowing for low-light and ultra-sound modes of vision, the latter being thought to be more effective than thermographics when dealing with vampires, who tend to run cold if they haven't fed lately. Blake's neural augmentations go significantly deeper than the average operative - he is able to process more information and communicate with any network he can interface with. It's also loaded with an astounding amount of hacking software, assault viruses, and just about every other digital tool a cyber-operative could dream of. Additionally, the tips of his fingers contain a variety of wires and plugs that he can extend with a thought, allowing him to physically connect to just about any kind of socket or plug that there is. Finally, all of his limbs have been replaced. The new ones are only slightly stronger, but more more maneuverable and dexterous, helping with his agility and speed (the better to dodge and run with). Equipment: (The items already listed are standard issue.) Mimetic Camouflage (Predator) coat, though this is designed to look more like a trenchcoat -- no doubt some project engineer with a penchant for the dramatic, or an interest in fashion design. The coat is actually stylish, which serves a dual purpose as vampires tend to dress stylishly and surround themselves with the stylishly dressed. This allows Vigil agents one more edge. Of course, they call it the Predator Coat. Because the engineers are geeks. (This is a standard issue Vigil item) Modular, caseless assault rifle/carbine. Bullpup, caseless ammunition, synched with existing implants and capable of mounting a variety of accessories including a 25mm grenade launcher whose munitions range from conventional high explosive to nano-guided scattered mines. It also syncs with HUD implants for improved accuracy in a mechanism similar to a bluetooth link. The trigger is electric and the weapon includes a biometric security system; anyone but someone authorized to handle it and it will blow; that is a standard feature on most any weapon the Vigil has in service with its teams. (This is a standard issue Vigil item) A number of electronic accessories, including a PDA tablet and other items to assist in making physical connection with computer equipment. (This is a standard issue Vigil item) Grenades, mostly white phosphorus. The organization has designed a 'grenade' that involves a strobing UV light that damages vampires -- it is known as 'the disco ball'. In addition to his standard issue equipment, Blake carries with him a spare set of electronic equipment and a basic set of mechanical tools (wrench, screwdriver, the works). Finally, he has a set of four combat and surveillance drones capable of flight, each one about the size of a tennis ball when not in use. Each one is loaded with rudimentary video and audio surveillance equipment, as well as a small fold-out machine gun. He is capable of controlling them remotely using his neural enhancements, but also carries a manual control device so that his teammates could still use them if he is incapacitated. He has dubbed them 'Athos', 'Aramis', 'Porthos' and 'd'Artagnan', and seems bizarrely fond of them.