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[color=999999][b]Full Name:[/b][/color]	Arthur Charles Clarke
[color=999999][b]Codename:[/b][/color]	Meltdown
[color=999999][b]Gender:[/b][/color]		Male
[color=999999][b]Age:[/b][/color]		34
[color=999999][b]Ethnicity:[/b][/color]	Pacific Islander
[color=999999][b]Nationality:[/b][/color]	Russian (Special Immigrant status; Revoked)
[color=999999][b]Height:[/b][/color]		6'2" (188cm)
[color=999999][b]Weight:[/b][/color]		462lbs (210kg)
[color=999999][b]Appearance:[/b][/color][center][hider=Meltdown][img]http://i.imgur.com/egiJY8X.png[/img][/hider][/center]
[color=999999][b]Personality:[/b][/color] Arthur is a natural stoic, accepting life as it comes no matter how good, or bad, it gets.

[color=999999][b]Classification:[/b][/color] Tech

[color=999999][b]Powers/Abilities:[/b][/color][indent][hider=Liquid Metal Skin][i]Liquid Metal Skin[/i][indent][hider=Impermiable]Arthur's dense metallic skin is virtually indestructable and so far has managed to survive everything that has been thrown at it without showing signs of damage, decay or wear.[/hider]
[hider=Molten Mass]Arthur seems to be able to manipulate ths liquid skin at will, forming simple objects such as hammers and blades by focusing the metal with his arms.[/hider]
[hider=Inhuman Endurance]While the exact nature of the metal's abilities is still unknown Arther hasn't needed to eat or sleep since his accident, and has shown the ability to survive underwater without air for over seven hours.[/hider][/indent][/hider][/indent]
[color=999999][b]Weaknesses:[/b][/color][indent][hider=Limited Coverage]As there is only a finite amount of his liquid skin any time Arthur choses to create weapons for himself he weakens his defenses, redirecting the metal to his arms while leaving other portions of his body exposed.[/hider]
[hider=Sealed Tight]As there is no known way to break through Arthur's skin without his assistance if he' rendered unconscious it makes administering medical assistance impossible.[/hider]
[hider=Resonance]Acting as a giant bell chamber, Arthur's metal skin tends to amplify concussive attacks, causing him great pain and easily disorientating him.[/hider]
[hider=Unfeeling]With the pain receptors throughout his body burnt beyond recovery Arthur has difficulty registering damage when he suffers it, as well as showing less response to tactile stimulation.[/hider][/indent]
[color=999999][b]Weapons:[/b][/color][indent]Meltdown's whole body is one giant battering ram and as he's able to shift and focus his metal form at will to create practically any shape he can imagine with his limbs.[/indent]
[color=999999][b]Gear:[/b][/color][indent]None. Not needing to eat, sleep or breath Arthur's metal form is entirely self-sufficient, and his lack of tactile control makes firearms a tricky proposition at best for him.[/indent]
[color=999999][b]Skills:[/b][/color][indent]A trained physicist specialising in xeno-metallurgy Arthur is one of the world's premier experts on space metals and minerals usually found in meteorites and natural space debris. Since his bonding with his metal skin he has worked tirelessly to uncover the mysterious of its origin and properties.[/indent]
[color=999999][b]Brief History:[/b][/color][indent][hider=History]When an asteroid of a previously unknown material fell to Earth Arthur thought his time to shine was dawning, and he could never have guessed how right he was, but in the worst possible way. As the first qualified specialist on-site, Arthur was also the first human to closely examine the meteorite, and the first to learn its terrible secret, that it was alive.

Leaping up onto him, still superheated by its entry through the atmosphere, the metal skin quickly burnt away Arthur's epidermus, scolding him skin from his body and leaving him scrieking in pain. Unable to help in any way his colleagues could only load Arthur into an ambulance and transport him to the bext medical facility available, but knowing nothing about the strange material attached to their friend all they could do was wait. After several days unconscious Arthur finally awoke, but his body had been fundamentally changed by the alien mineral, which had bonded with his nervous system and integrated with every cell in his body.

Learning to control the skin through a system of trial and error, Arthur came to understand it a little more, but still so many questions remain. With his enhanced strength and durability Arthur soon came under the watchful gaze of the military, and in order to protect himself from unending tests and assessments he quickly arrange to join the new international superhero community, using his new-found fame as protection from his own government.[/hider][/indent]
[color=999999][b]Other:[/b][/color][indent][hider=Traitor]Born in Samoa Arthur's parents moved to the Soviet Republic when he was very young. Recognising the young boy's gift for science the State sponsored Arthur's education, making sure he had everything he could need to develop his skills for the benefit of the People. Now that one of the greatest scientific discoveries is literally at his fingertips, Arthur has chosen to leave his previous loyalties behind him, offering his knowledge, skills and superhuman powers to the world.[/hider][/indent][/hider]
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[center][img]http://i.imgur.com/qcAYQ5F.png[/img][/center][hider=Hardline Profile][color=cceecc][b]Full Name:[/b][/color]	Улыана Ивановна Ыаковна (Ulyana Ivanovna Yakovna)
[color=cceecc][b]Codename:[/b][/color]	Hardline
[color=cceecc][b]Gender:[/b][/color]		Female
[color=cceecc][b]Age:[/b][/color]		29
[color=cceecc][b]Ethnicity:[/b][/color]	Slavic
[color=cceecc][b]Nationality:[/b][/color]	Russian
[color=cceecc][b]Height:[/b][/color]		Variable, but typically 5'9" (175cm)
[color=cceecc][b]Weight:[/b][/color]		Variable, but typically 314lbs (142kg)
[color=cceecc][b]Appearance:[/b][/color][center][hider=Ulyana 'Hardline' Ivanovna Yakovna][img]http://i.imgur.com/CYj91fW.png[/img][/hider][/center]
[color=cceecc][b]Personality:[/b][/color] Although Ulyana tends to be very careful, thinking through her options in detail before coming to a decision she can also be hardheaded and stubborn once her mind is made up. A loyal daughter of Russia, she tends to defer to those in command, but when dealing with others her own rank or below will demand the respect she beilives she has earnt for herself.

[color=cceecc][b]Classification:[/b][/color] Tech

[color=cceecc][b]Powers/Abilities:[/b][/color][indent][hider=Cybernetic Chassis][i]Cybernetic Chassis[/i][indent][hider=Ironhide]Hardline's body is made up of metal which has been densely packed by her 'silver blood', giving her incredible durability and resistance to most physical forms of attack. Due to her synthetic nature she is also immune to most biological and chemical agents designed to incapacitate normal humans.[/hider]
[hider=Silver Blood]Having absorbed a small portion of Meltdown's liquid skin, Hardline is capable of using the material to quickly forge new armour for herself out of whatever materials are available. The stronger the materials, the denser her armour can become.[/hider]
[hider=Cybernetic Interface]When making physical contact with any piece of technology Hardline can allow her silver blood to attempt to fuse it into her body, integrating whatever abilities the device may have into her own systems. Due to the limited supply of her silver blood Ulyana usually focusses on absorbing a few small items at a time, but if required she could focus all her blood into taking over a vehicle such as a truck, tank or small aircraft. The integration process allows Hardline to fully understand the functions and operation of the equipment she absorbs, allowing her to use the item as though fully trained in its use immediately once the process is complete.[/hider][/indent][/hider][/indent]
[color=cceecc][b]Weaknesses:[/b][/color][indent][hider=Anemic]Hardline's components are dependant on the supply of silver blood she has within her, which she cannot replicate on her own. When required Meltdown can 'transfuse' Hardline with his own material, but such an operation takes time and leaves them both in a weakened state until the blood can be fully integrated with her systems once more.[/hider]
[hider=Junkpile]Hardline's body is made up of whatever pieces of technology she has managed to absorb recently and is held together by her silver blood. Anything which would affect the blood can leave her literally falling to pieces, unable to defend herself until her blood is either restored to her control or replaced.[/hider]
[hider=Ghost In The Machine]As none of Hardline's original body remains many have questioned whether the consciousness which identifies itself as Ulyana Yakovna is truly the same person as the doctor who ewas infected, or whether the personality is merely a synthetic copy of the person she was being used by the silver blood for its own purposes. Unable to prove even to herself whether she is actually the real Ulyana or not often leaves Hardline bitter and remorseful.[/hider][/indent]
[color=cceecc][b]Weapons and Gear:[/b][/color][indent]Since Hardline can integrate any weapon or piece of equipment she is required to use on a mission into her own body she tends not to bother with a standard loadout, instead taking whatever equipment will be needed for her latest mission, or procuring equipment needed in the field.[/indent]
[color=cceecc][b]Skills:[/b][/color][indent]A trained doctor and experienced field medic, Ulyana is able to treat most wounds on the battlefield, or at least stabilise a patient in order for them to be medivaced to proper treatment facilities. Through her exposure to technology and equipment through the use of her abilities Ulyana has begun to learn rudimentary mechanics and electrical maintenance, although she has little understanding of computer coding and programming.[/indent]
[color=cceecc][b]Brief History:[/b][/color][indent][hider=History]Once a simple civilian doctor, Ulyana's only real claim to fame was that she was the attending ER physician on call when Meltdown was first brought to the hospital for treatment following his exposure to an alien meteorite. While treating him the metal skin attacked the doctor, infecting her with a small portion of itself before Meltdown learnt how to control it. At first it seemed that no harm was done, but over the next few days the silver blood worked its way through Ulyana's body, learning her physiology until finally taking control of her.

Seemingly unable to understand the purpose of an organic body, the silver blood began fusing medical equipment into Ulyana's body while she was asleep, and by the time she awoke over half of her organic systems had been replaced with a mash-up of different electronic and mechanical components, all working under the guidance of her metal blood. While panicking at first, with Meltdown's help Ulyana discovered that she could direct the blood herself, rather than letting it control her, but with most of her body already adapted with synthetic components at that point it was too late to save her organic form, and so she embraced the upgrades given to her and allowed the blood to fully transform her into an artificial being.

When the military heard of her powers they immediately took steps to bring Ulyana under their control, seeing her potential as a weapon to be used against their enemies. While refusing at first Hardline eventually agreed to work for the military, but only as long as she was allowed to chose her own missions. Watching from a distance Meltdown became worried at the military's influence on the young woman, who was clearly being manipulated by her superiors into making difficult moral decisions which would eventually lead her to accepting the more vicious and aggressive assignments they wished her to carry out. Making contact with her via their shared technological link, Meltdown managed to convince Hardline to have herself transferred to the same group he was working for, one that was considering the benefits for the entire world, rather than the limited local viewpoint of the Soviet military.[/hider][/indent]
[color=cceecc][b]Other:[/b][/color][indent][hider=Networked]With her silver blood being the same material as Meltdown's skin Hardline appears to have some sort of connection to the scientist, although the exact nature of this connection is unknown. Able to sense when each other are in danger, as well as having as having the uncanny ability to always find each other, no matter how far apart they are it's clear that there is more to the silver blood than would first appear.[/hider]
[hider=Soviet Military Officer]Officially Hardline is still attached to the Soviet Military, although she has been seconded to the international task force due to her unique skills and abilities at her own request, having been persuaded by Meltdown to join the team.[/hider][/indent][/hider]