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[CENTER][h2][color=steelblue]Gabriel Rivera | Gabs/Kurosagi's Prodigious Gearhead [/color][/h2][/CENTER]

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[sub][b][u]C H A R A C T E R   I N F O R M A T I O N[/u][/b][/sub]

[indent][color=steelblue][b]Name:[/b][/color]
Gabriel Rivera

[color=steelblue][b]Nicknames/Aliases:[/b][/color]
Gabs | Sonar | Techie | IT Support

[color=steelblue][b]Birth City/District:[/b][/color]
Neo-Tokyo, Ishibashi District

[color=steelblue][b]Age:[/b][/color]
25

[color=steelblue][b]Height:[/b][/color]
5'10"

[color=steelblue][b]Racial Background:[/b][/color]
Latino/South American 

[color=steelblue][b]Race:[/b][/color]
Natural Born Y.S.G.

[color=steelblue][b]Hair Color:[/b][/color]
White

[color=steelblue][b]Eye Color:[/b][/color]
Green

[color=steelblue][b]Appearance:[/b][/color]
Gabriel is a young man of average height, standing in at  just under six feet. Gabriel is rather thin, with a wiry and lean build not unlike that of an athlete- or at least one used to running and regular physical exertion. While not the bursting at the seams with brawn, Gabriel is in good fighting shape, and his body is sinewy and lithe. His eyes are a bright, piercing green, and his hair is white, contrasting his mocha skin. Large holo-light Neon tattoos stretch across his body, lining his arms, chest, back and neck with a variety of designs, an eclectic mix of technological and spiritualist in nature. A variety of scars also dot across various parts of his body, and his clothing choices reside in the middle ground between fashionable and practical.

[color=steelblue][b]Mutation Marker(s):[/b][/color]
Gabriel's hair is a pigment-less white, lacking in luster or shine. His pupils also glow a faint red while in the dark.

[color=steelblue][b]Personality:[/b][/color]
Despite his resting scowl and constant sarcasm, Gabs is about as well meaning and warm as they come. Snarky, and a bit of a smart-ass, Gabriel has a rebellious streak a mile wide, and chafes under the thumb of authority. Gabriel has a bit of trouble keeping his mouth shut, especially when dealing with outsiders, but is generally playful and friendly when with the crew. Fairly intelligent and perceptive, Gabriel has an eye for detail and can notice things others miss, and can be surprisingly insightful. Fiercely loyal to the other members of the Kurosagi, Gabriel is not exactly altruistic, but is quick to jump to the aid of others, as well as the downtrodden and exploited- usually because it means sticking it to the Big Man. Gabriel is also resourceful enough to realize that having more allies in more places gives him a bigger safety net when things inevitably go to shit.

[color=steelblue][b]Aspirations:[/b][/color]
Gabriel is under no illusion that he'll probably die young, most people in his line of work, with his kind of life do. Gabriel is determined to die making as big a stink as he can for the J.F. Blow up their towers, disrupt their communications, fuck them [i]and[/i] their families, the whole 9 yards. If by some miracle he manages to survive to retirement, he's going to buy an RV, arm it to the gills with guns, and live the rest of his life far away from the big cities.

[color=steelblue][b]Fears:[/b][/color][list][*][color=steelblue]Blackouts[/color] - No power = no tech. No tech = bad news.
[*][color=steelblue]Ghosts[/color] - Gabriel's family grew up very superstitious. Gabriel knows that they're not real, but it doesn't stop him from getting jumpy.
[*][color=steelblue]The Ocean[/color] - It's deeper than any swimming pool, and it never ends- also tech tends to break.[/list]

[color=steelblue][b]Vehicle:[/b][/color]
[hider=Honda REC-4][img]https://i.imgur.com/vhdv4pW.jpg?1[/img][/hider]Honda's first foray into hover-vehicles was the REC-1, which ended terribly. Having learned from their mistakes however, Honda created the REC-4, to a much more modest success. Built as a rugged explorer and all-terrain vehicle, the REC-4 was originally designed as a scouting vehicle for forays into the Brokenlands before it was made off-limits. Durable, with an oversized engine and decent performance for its size and price, the REC-4 has since found its niche as a workhorse vehicle for delivery companies, with its front-trunk and ample space for saddlebags. The REC-4 still has a sizable market share with those that like to skirt the law and go into the Brokenlands anyway. Gabriel's REC-4 has underwent significant modification, the engine was tuned to provide more performance, and all of the '[i]unnecessary bits[/i]' has been removed to reduce weight. The top rack has been reconfigured to work as a drone mount, allowing Gabriel's drone to stow and charge itself atop his vehicle- it also allows the drone to pilot the vehicle itself. The side tool mounts have also been modified to carry weapons as well as tools, and the seats have been replaced with something a bit more cushy.  

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[sub][b][u]P O W E R / C Y B E R N E T I C S  I N F O R M A T I O N[/u][/b][/sub]

[indent][color=steelblue][b]Strengths/Natural Abilities:[/b][/color][list]
[*][color=steelblue]Y.S.G. Enhanced Natural Abilities[/color] - As a Y.S.G. holder, Gabriel's natural abilities are many times greater than the average person. Even moreso, Gabriel's manual dexterity and spatial awareness are well above average, even for Y.S.G. holders.
[*][color=steelblue]Tech-head[/color] - Gabriel has a knack for technology and is an ardent technophile. He's good at putting things together- and even better at taking them apart. Gabriel is constantly tinkering with gear and making improvements for him and his crewmates- whether or not they asked for it.
[*][color=steelblue]Surveillance/Reconnaissance Expert[/color] - Gabriel is excellent at gathering information. Through a combination of natural senses and technology, Gabriel can work defensively- securing the Kurosagi's own turf, as well as offensively- breaking into, monitoring, and sabotaging enemy sites.
[*][color=steelblue]Asymmetric Warfare[/color] - Gabriel is no slouch in a fight. While not the strongest, fastest or toughest member of the Kurosagi, Gabriel manages to hold his own, and is decent with both a firearm and or in a messy brawl. Gabriel prefers to fight smarter, not harder, utilizing drones, explosives, traps and smart planning to outwit and defeat his opponents.
[*][color=steelblue]Black Market Connections - Arms and Tech[/color] - Procurement of weapons, arms, armor and tech are always necessary for the steady function of a gang. Thanks to Mama Tsuki's list of contacts, Gabriel has overtaken a lot of the gang's responsibilities involving the acquiring of gear.[/list]

[color=steelblue][b]Weaknesses/Flaws:[/b][/color][list]
[*][color=steelblue]Motor Mouth[/color] - While generally not rude- at least to his own crew, Gabriel has a habit of snarking and throwing sarcasm every which way. Sometimes his mouth gets him in more trouble than necessary.
[*][color=steelblue]Controlled Chaos[/color] - Gabriel's a mess. Circuitboards, gears, tools, bolts, wires- everywhere. He claims to know where everything is, but it doesn't stop his spaces from being an absolute hazard.
[*][color=steelblue]Overconfident[/color] - While certainly quite talented, Gabriel sometimes exaggerates his capabilities and can get in over his head.
[*][color=steelblue]Authority Issues[/color] - While fully capable of following the orders of directives of his crew, Gabriel has a big problem with the J.F. and will often do things just because the J.F. tells them not to.
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[color=steelblue][b]Y.S.G Ability(ies):[/b][/color]
[color=steelblue][u]Blindsense[/u][/color]
Within a range of 25 meters, Gabriel can sense and detect the vast majority of people and objects through a type of seismic sonar. Gabriel's senses are able to negate practically any method of stealth, be they visual or otherwise, so long as they are making contact with a surface that Gabriel also has contact with. Gabriel has a harder time detecting things that are flying or hovering, but larger objects- such as drones, will often displace enough air that makes contact with walls or floors that he can at least tell that there is something in the general area. In conjunction with his SquadSight[sup]TM[/sup] smart lenses, he can 'tag' the location of potential enemies for his crew to exploit.  

[color=steelblue][u]First Awakening: Precognitive Sense[/u][/color] 
A sort of 6th sense, Gabriel has a sort of precognitive ability that allows him to detect danger before it happens to him, allowing him to react to it and generally get out of danger. This sense often takes over Gabriel's movements and he'll often react before realizing it. This sense assists Gabriel in dodging all manner of threats, be they physical attacks, firearms, even explosions. The reactions are not always foolproof- the reactions work to get him out of imminent danger, but may not always be perfect. Sometimes injuries are unavoidable, but Gabriel's precognitive sense will often help mitigate some of the damage- for instance moving his body in such a way that he only receives a serious wound instead of a deadly one. 

[color=steelblue][u]Second Awakening: Predictive Sight[/u][/color]
-Locked-

[color=steelblue][b]Soul Binder/Weapon(s):[/b][/color][list]
[*][hider=Soulbound Katana][img]https://i.imgur.com/W9fVikO.jpg[/img]A longsword with a slightly curved blade. Gabriel's soul binder takes the form of a finely crafted katana. Chains adorn the grip, and the tsuba has the shape of a golden, coiling dragon. The blade itself is a gleaming silver in color, practically glowing in the moonlight. The weapon itself is quite hefty, capable of cleaving through steel and concrete alike, but is perfectly balanced in Gabriel's grip. When summoned, the weapon appears to be assembled by countless bits of red neon light.[/hider]
[*][hider=Custom Built AK-2174 Smartgun][img]https://i.imgur.com/erJixAW.jpg[/img]
This personal weapon vaguely resembles the widely produced, rugged and reliable AK-2174. The core internals remain the same- while neither the most accurate nor the fastest firing rifle on the market, it [i]is[/i] the most reliable, able to sustain practically any amount of abuse and continue firing. Gab's own modifications to the weapons are mostly external: He's replaced the grip and handguard with REALwood[sup]TM[/sup] synthetic lightweight grips, as well as a sight. However, his most extreme- and noticeable modification has been the addition of a homemade Smartgun system. While not as refined as military smartguns, its functions remain comparable, including control over a laser range finder and a small camera (allowing for targeted shooting around corners), monitors to keep track of ammunition, heat buildup, material stress, pre-emptive reoil management, quick switching between firing modes, ejecting magazines, and firing the gun remotely. Smartgun functions are linked to Gab's smartlink cybereyes.[/hider]
[*][color=steelblue]x2 Flock 84 Pistols[/color] - A pair of street level imitations of a more popular (and expensive) brand of pistols. These are last year's models. Reliable, cheap, ubiquitous, the Flock 84 is one of the most common firearms on the streets of Neo-Tokyo. Its standout feature are its poly-rubber grips, which while not particularly comfortable are also incapable of retaining fingerprints.
[*][color=steelblue]Vibrodagger[/color] - Useful for when the continuum of force has degraded to hand to hand combat. For optimum performance, the leading edge 'pointy end' should be applied to the enemy and thrust into vital regions. This should be repeated as necessary. 
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[color=steelblue][b]Cybernetics/Gadets/Accessories:[/b][/color][list]
[*][color=steelblue]SquadSight[sup]TM[/sup] Cyberlenses[/color] - A set of minimally invasive cybernetic implants placed on top of the eyes as opposed to replacing them. Provides all the base function of cybereyes, but lacks some of the higher power vision modes. Built in HUD provides basic target acquisition, and can interface with smart-systems. The SquadSight lenses also allow Gabriel to send target information to linked allies on his network, either to their own cybereyes or other respective HUD systems if applicable. 
[*][color=steelblue]Sony Virtu-Interface[/color] - A large headset resembling neon-lit goggles that allows Gabriel to visually interface with a variety of technology. Its primary use is to allow Gabriel to 'see' through the eyes of his drones, access the 'net, or operate various machinery he's built for the Kurosagi.
[*][hider=Mitsubishi E5 Security Drone 'Gort'][img]https://i.imgur.com/mc0WaL5.png[/img]A police grade security/surveillance drone that Gabriel '[i]obtained[/i]' from one of their depots a while back. It has since been tinkered on to hell and back. Its hovermotors have been upgraded, its camera replaced with an HD one, the chin mounted CS Gas launcher replaced with a machinegun and a single-shot 40mm grenade launcher, and the drone has been repainted a vibrant yellow and blue. Its A.I. has been upgraded considerably over the base model, but still requires instructions to properly function. Gort can be collapsed and stowed on the front of Gab's hoverbike, and can even operate it in a pinch.[/hider]
[*][color=steelblue]Infiltration Kit[/color] - A small case containing a variety of gear necessary for infiltration. Includes things like a set of binoculars, magnetic climbing gloves, small knife, flashlight, multitool, lockpicks, micro-cameras, electronic lock spoofer, miniature plasma cutting torch, smoke bombs, ball bearings, twine, wire, zip ties, candy and a short crowbar.
[*][color=steelblue]WTAPS Ballistics Vest and Jacket[/color]- Brand name clothing, brand name protection. WTAPS' latest drop includes an actual armored ballistic vest, with aggressive looking plates in the iconic Military-StreetTM style. The vest itself rated for limited amounts of small arms fire, and can slot an additional steel/ceramic plate underneath for protection against rifle caliber ammunition. The jacket itself is a carbo-kevlar weave, durable and tearproof, with plenty of pockets. Also comes with a tactical fanny pack in your color of choice.
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[sub][b][u]E X T R A[/u][/b][/sub]

[color=steelblue][b]Anything else?[/b][/color][list]
[*][color=steelblue]YBD Vape[/color] - Gabriel uses YBD, an oil version of Tokai Tobacco for pain relief for his cybernetics. Gives a nicotine buzz, and tastes sweet. Gabriel may or may not have developed a small dependence.
[*][color=steelblue]Snack Pouch[/color] - Gabriel is regularly snacking on something- anything. SynthNuts, soy-meat jerky bits, REALsugar[sup]TM[/sup] "Fruit" flavored candy, and copious amounts of Soycaf.
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[cell][sub][b][u]H i s t o r y[/u][/b][/sub]

[hider=Street Trash][indent]Born to a pair of lower class laborers, Gabriel was born with very little and had to fight for everything he's had in life. The middle child of five, there was a motto at the dinner table of the Rivera family: "You eat fast, or you don't eat!". Most of Gabriel's childhood was spent in the streets of the Heita District, running through the urban slums with his brothers and other street kids, scavenging, stealing, fighting, getting into trouble and causing a general ruckus. Gabriel was always faster and stronger than the other kids his age, but no one really realized that he was a Y.S.G. when he was a child- they just figured he was just fast or strong for his age. The vast majority of people there weren't always bright enough to tell the difference between a Y.G. and a Y.S.G. anyway. Schooling for the lower class children of the Neo-Tokyo was never a particularly strong priority, and most of what the lower class children learned in their youth was the lessons they learned in the streets- with mathematics, letters and reading being a skill learned while they were in their homes after dinner.

Once Gabriel turned 12, he joined his brothers the family business: a local chop shop, taking apart scrap electronics and machines and selling the parts for a tiny profit. It was here Gabriel started coming into his own. Gabriel realized he had a knack for electronics and machinery and (often on the family budget) began to tinker and assemble things on his own. He was 14 when he made his first firearm. Gabriel began throwing himself headlong into work, ranging further and further out of the slums to scavenge or steal useful materials to work with. All the while, he and his family kept his status as a Y.S.G. under wraps- luckily, Gabriel's features were neither noticeable, nor his powers particularly conspicuous. People avoided the slums in general anyway, so Gabriel was free to fly under the radar.

Unfortunately, nothing lasts forever, and Gabriel and his family were eventually caught up in a gang war between the Kurushimu and the Tenshi-tachi no musuko-tachi. The Chop shop was unfortunately caught in the crossfire and Gabriel and his sister were forced to flee for their lives. Some time during this event, Gabriel's powers would evolve for the first time, keeping him and his sister alive as he guided them deeper into the slums.

A few years later and things began turning for the better- Gabriel and his sister were taken in by a lady who ran a crew in Sakanoshita named 'Mama Tsuki'. Gabriel integrated into the crew nicely, his technical expertise allowing him to pull his weight with the crew- doing everything from maintaining vehicles and surveillance systems, to fashioning weapons and armaments.    
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