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Objects and Force (Empty Vs. Doc)

"Ah, then you have no intention of surrender? Very well, warrior! Have at thee!"

The fish was dropped, but the bulwark of muscle had prepared himself for combat. Daniel reacted accordingly. At the first sign that his opponent raised his gauntlets, Daniel moved like a rifle shot, darting to his opponent's blind side and lashing out with a sniper's precision. He slashed as he dashed past, slinging his blade outward to rake the last couple of inches underneath the towering warrior's ribs, before he landed, pounced, pivoted to get behind his opponent. Daniel of Columbia had met enough supermutants in his time to know that enemies with this body type could move faster than could realistically be expected, and so he pounced just far enough that the beast of a man would have to commit to an assault to punish Daniel's flanking maneuvers. That first strike was just a test-- as soon as the knight of D.C. made it around this wall of a man, he jumped up and thrust forward to bash the back of the barbarian's skull with his riot shield. Well meant or not, this brute had broken the law, and if he would not desist peacefully, than more than that could end up broken by the end of the afternoon!

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Daniel paused at this, taken somewhat aback. A loud voice was standard operating procedure when he dealt with supermutants-- what usually came next was that it would foam at the mouth and charge in an enraged flail of limbs and concrete. This one seemed a bit more... receptive to law and order. Maybe it could be reasoned with. The knight strode forward confidently, until the barbarian's shadow loomed tall over him.

"Very well, warrior." Daniel intoned, "I will not warn thee further. Return Ye bounty of yon lake, lest thee suffer for thine boldness."

At this, he drew his sword, balancing the flat of his blade against the top of his shield. He braced himself against the grass, sliding his right foot behind his left and priming his muscles for movement. A cold wind blew through Wotan's Forest, it's trees ready to witness battle.

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A cold wind blew through Wotan's Forest, and Daniel of Columbia was there. He adjusted the straps of his armor, tugged his scarf into place. He checked his pack absentmindedly, soaking in his surroundings, pressing his hands to the ironwood of a nearby tree. For the first time, the world was green, and when his attention snapped to eye level, he saw the reason he was here.

A lake reflecting the sky was framed by towers of reflective glass, as if it were cloaked in sunlight. A figure glinted at the edge of the water, maybe not even a hundred meters from where Daniel was standing, sitting placidly yet radiating an edge of danger. Daniel strode forward from the forest, one hand at the hilt of his sword, the other holding his shield at front in case the target ahead proved to be the aggressive sort. As he made his way to the forest's edge, he noted that the figure ahead looked like some sort of supermutant, hulking and beastly, yet it appeared to be... fishing?

Before Daniel made his move, he adjusted his shield on his arm, pulled a sticky octanitrocubane charge from his belt and stuck it to the back of his shield, primed it, and placed the detonator in his shield hand. He looked behind him, noting that the branches above were more or less within jumping distance, if the barbaric looking figure were to charge. His preperations set, Daniel looked forward to address the other with the manners befitting a knight. That's when he noticed the sign-- it clearly said no fishing.

"STOP RIGHT THERE, CRIMINAL SCUM!! YOU VIOLATED THE LAW!!"

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The Knight

Name: Daniel of Columbia

Age: 34

Gender: Male



Bio:

Born in the war-torn remnants of the former United States, Daniel of Columbia serves as a staunch Knight of D.C., an implacable bulwark against the raiders and mutants that plague the irradiated wastes of the nation of his fathers. His air of sharply maintained tradition and unflappable calm reassures his fellow soldiers of their unquestionable safety, and his well trusted and often bloodied weaponry creates that safety before he bothers asking questions. This knight knows and serves one creed-- Do Not Retreat.

Powers and Abilities:

• Daniel is far beyond the peak of the human caliber, pushing the limits of human strength, speed, and endurance well into the territory of supersoldiers who were once abused in the Sixth and Seventh World Wars. He is able to cover a distance of twenty meters within three seconds while charging, and needs no more than a second before attaining full (and often deadly) ramming speed. This capacity to accelerate is complemented by superhuman agility, and unhindered, he is able to slow from full tilt to a complete stop within ten feet. His strength is such that he can toss weights of up to five hundred pounds with relative ease, can push or kick loads of up to half a ton without apparent strain, and can lift a maximum of roughly a ton with time and effort. Furthermore, his punches are strong enough to shatter small craters in concrete, bend rebar like licorice, and cuts from his sword have been noted to split a supermutant cleanly in half. He can jump to a maximum of four meters at rest and twelve meters at speed, and is naturally resistant to small arms fire.
• Daniel's skills in violence are unparalleled among mere mortals, and he is no less than masterful with his riot shield. He has maintained a regimen of survival and battle against the varied hazards of the post-apocalypse for years, putting his skills on par with those of hardened veterans of wars long past. For instance, some applications of his arsenal include reducing or increasing the distance of his slides and charges by applying his shield as a brake or a sled. He further shines in close quarters combat, where he can upset an opponent's guard by ramming, then furthering his assault by utilizing his shield as a buffer to position to a more favorable direction of attack. He is also able to turn his physical capability to the precision of swordsmanship, where he is able to match other superhumans in technical execution. He is in complete control of his body, wastes no movement, and wastes threats with extreme prejudice.
• Daniel has also proven himself to be a sound tactician, able to recognize his value as a one man shock detachment and commando. In addition to serving the Knights of D.C. as the equivalent of a platoon of soldiers, has demonstrated the capacity to coordinate several units to success in the achievement of battlefield scale military objectives. He also possesses a sound habit of experimentation in battle, and will not hesitate to assess the capabilities of his opponent, modify his strategies on the fly, and exploit the most efficient means of neutralizing potential threats. Often, he will opt to talk rather than engage in combat immediately, but behind the veneer of communication, the wheels are turning to find out weak points.

Weapons and Equipment:

• Responsive Carbide Anti-Personnel Blade: Manifest
  
  A sword composed of a tungsten carbide alloy shell folded around a nano-reactive polymer, the Manifest would be no more than an expensive affectation in the hands of most other soldiers. For Daniel of Columbia, this eccentric anachronism lives out the purpose of its ancestors en masse, taking advantage of Daniel's raw physical prowess to sunder foes tougher than the capabilities of normal small arms fire. When making a surgical incision deep into dangerous territory, the Manifest is a weapon that allows its owner to maximize his personal potential as a walking slaughterhouse, and make deep, personal incisions into the biological equivalent of a nuclear bunker.
• Reflexive Diamond Riot Shield: Destiny
  
  Daniel of Columbia's signature weapon, a riot shield modeled after those carried by the establishment forces in the Engagement of 2084, the final death rattle of the short lived Provisional American Confederacy. In any case, the shape of this shield sends almost genetic chills of fear down the spines of those who violate the rule of law in the Capital Wasteland, and its name is a harsh yet accurate reminder of exactly what it means when a would be criminal has his head split into the dust at the jaw. Technically speaking, it is even tougher than the Manifest in terms of raw shock absorbency; the result of a perfected process of 3 dimensional printer layering to stack and chemically treat carbon molecules in a manner which gives it the fabled strength of diamond coupled with the flexibility of modern polypropylene. The result is an incredibly resistant super shield, able to crash and shatter opposition, and hold the line when the opposition attempts to crash back.
• Active Body Armor: Ghillie Suit
  
  To further augment his combat effectiveness, Daniel of Columbia has been fitted with a suit of armor composed of ultralight compacted ceramic plates, a breathable, fire retardant, acid neutralizing reactive polymer, and a bitchin' scarf. His armor is sufficient to mitigate damage from creatures that hit almost as hard as he does and pack claws to boot, but suffers from the classic failing of plate armor to completely deflect crushing and piercing damage. While Daniel primarily relies on his agility and shield to keep him safe, his armor will serve well against even the most persistent foes long enough for him to end hostilities.
• Misc. Equipment
  
  
  
  • Full Rappelling Kit
  • Industrial Solar Powered Flashlight, 72 Hour Charge
  • Octanitrocubane Explosive Charges x10
  • Area Map/Compass

Pros:
+Extremely adaptable

+Durable

+Survivor's mindset, reliable leader

Cons:
-Unfamiliar with and vulnerable to supernatural, extraterrestrial, or paranormal threats

-Relatively lacking in ranged capabilities

Background

Coming soon.

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@Doc Doctor

Sounds good. My sheet is up in this thread, I'd consider it flexible between low and medium powered. Somewhere around Tier 4 or 5.

As for battlegrounds, I would be down for Wotan's Forest, the Fighting Fields, or somewhere different if you had something specific in mind.

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The Knight

Name: Daniel of Columbia

Age: 34

Gender: Male



Bio:

Born in the war-torn remnants of the former United States, Daniel of Columbia serves as a staunch Knight of D.C., an implacable bulwark against the raiders and mutants that plague the irradiated wastes of the nation of his fathers. His air of sharply maintained tradition and unflappable calm reassures his fellow soldiers of their unquestionable safety, and his well trusted and often bloodied weaponry creates that safety before he bothers asking questions. This knight knows and serves one creed-- Do Not Retreat.

Powers and Abilities:

• Daniel is far beyond the peak of the human caliber, pushing the limits of human strength, speed, and endurance well into the territory of supersoldiers who were once abused in the Sixth and Seventh World Wars. He is able to cover a distance of twenty meters within three seconds while charging, and needs no more than a second before attaining full (and often deadly) ramming speed. This capacity to accelerate is complemented by superhuman agility, and unhindered, he is able to slow from full tilt to a complete stop within ten feet. His strength is such that he can toss weights of up to five hundred pounds with relative ease, can push or kick loads of up to half a ton without apparent strain, and can lift a maximum of roughly a ton with time and effort. Furthermore, his punches are strong enough to shatter small craters in concrete, bend rebar like licorice, and cuts from his sword have been noted to split a supermutant cleanly in half. He can jump to a maximum of four meters at rest and twelve meters at speed, and is naturally resistant to small arms fire.
• Daniel's skills in violence are unparalleled among mere mortals, and he is no less than masterful with his riot shield. He has maintained a regimen of survival and battle against the varied hazards of the post-apocalypse for years, putting his skills on par with those of hardened veterans of wars long past. For instance, some applications of his arsenal include reducing or increasing the distance of his slides and charges by applying his shield as a brake or a sled. He further shines in close quarters combat, where he can upset an opponent's guard by ramming, then furthering his assault by utilizing his shield as a buffer to position to a more favorable direction of attack. He is also able to turn his physical capability to the precision of swordsmanship, where he is able to match other superhumans in technical execution. He is in complete control of his body, wastes no movement, and wastes threats with extreme prejudice.
• Daniel has also proven himself to be a sound tactician, able to recognize his value as a one man shock detachment and commando. In addition to serving the Knights of D.C. as the equivalent of a platoon of soldiers, has demonstrated the capacity to coordinate several units to success in the achievement of battlefield scale military objectives. He also possesses a sound habit of experimentation in battle, and will not hesitate to assess the capabilities of his opponent, modify his strategies on the fly, and exploit the most efficient means of neutralizing potential threats. Often, he will opt to talk rather than engage in combat immediately, but behind the veneer of communication, the wheels are turning to find out weak points.

Weapons and Equipment:

• Responsive Carbide Anti-Personnel Blade: Manifest
  
  A sword composed of a tungsten carbide alloy shell folded around a nano-reactive polymer, the Manifest would be no more than an expensive affectation in the hands of most other soldiers. For Daniel of Columbia, this eccentric anachronism lives out the purpose of its ancestors en masse, taking advantage of Daniel's raw physical prowess to sunder foes tougher than the capabilities of normal small arms fire. When making a surgical incision deep into dangerous territory, the Manifest is a weapon that allows its owner to maximize his personal potential as a walking slaughterhouse, and make deep, personal incisions into the biological equivalent of a nuclear bunker.
• Reflexive Diamond Riot Shield: Destiny
  
  Daniel of Columbia's signature weapon, a riot shield modeled after those carried by the establishment forces in the Engagement of 2084, the final death rattle of the short lived Provisional American Confederacy. In any case, the shape of this shield sends almost genetic chills of fear down the spines of those who violate the rule of law in the Capital Wasteland, and its name is a harsh yet accurate reminder of exactly what it means when a would be criminal has his head split into the dust at the jaw. Technically speaking, it is even tougher than the Manifest in terms of raw shock absorbency; the result of a perfected process of 3 dimensional printer layering to stack and chemically treat carbon molecules in a manner which gives it the fabled strength of diamond coupled with the flexibility of modern polypropylene. The result is an incredibly resistant super shield, able to crash and shatter opposition, and hold the line when the opposition attempts to crash back.
• Active Body Armor: Ghillie Suit
  
  To further augment his combat effectiveness, Daniel of Columbia has been fitted with a suit of armor composed of ultralight compacted ceramic plates, a breathable, fire retardant, acid neutralizing reactive polymer, and a bitchin' scarf. His armor is sufficient to mitigate damage from creatures that hit almost as hard as he does and pack claws to boot, but suffers from the classic failing of plate armor to completely deflect crushing and piercing damage. While Daniel primarily relies on his agility and shield to keep him safe, his armor will serve well against even the most persistent foes long enough for him to end hostilities.
• Misc. Equipment
  
  
  
  • Full Rappelling Kit
  • Industrial Solar Powered Flashlight, 72 Hour Charge
  • Octanitrocubane Explosive Charges x10
  • Area Map/Compass

Pros:
+Extremely adaptable

+Durable

+Survivor's mindset, reliable leader

Cons:
-Unfamiliar with and vulnerable to supernatural, extraterrestrial, or paranormal threats

-Relatively lacking in ranged capabilities

Background

Coming soon.

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@Doc Doctor

Understood! I'll clean up my sheet a bit, want to put up the thread? Or shall I?

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@Doc Doctor

Consider me interested. I only have the one character up at the moment-- any preference for what I bring to the table?

Storm of Blood

@Skallagrim

Forgive me, allow me to clarify. My contention is that the sentiment in the thread is that Vordak's character deserves to die for his lack of response, while there was no such reaction when Kahn failed to respond in roughly the same timeframe. I realize that the clock is still ticking, but for the sake of argument, the gaps between my post and Kahn's versus Kahn's post and Vordak's are roughly a week, give or take. Seeing as that's the case, I think it somewhat unfair that anybody else but Kahn acting in their capacity as GM should have the first word on whether Vordak's character should take a hit, and the extent to which that damage should be applied.

I admit I wasn't being entirely facetious with my question that I may have legitimate claim to a hit on Kahn. I was specifically referring to:

Also I'm thinking of a simple grace period of 3 days to post within before you skipped in the post order, which could mean a free hit on you if you miss the dead line, if something comes up that makes posting difficult just let us know and extension can easily be made. This isn't ranked or anything so the posting period is simply to make sure this progresses at a steady pace.

@GreivousKhan

I figured everybody was chill with that. If your argument is that if Kahn should rule that Vordak is subject to strikes for disappearing, we're totally in agreement. Frankly, I lost the chance at a fight because I didn't think Vordak responded to me quickly enough, at the time. However, it'd be against the interests of my team not to point out that nobody started this conversation when we weren't sure when Kahn would post. Even if I or Stekkmen or someone else did, who would have enforced it without Kahn's express communication? Nobody did it a week ago, it seems like you intend to wait until we have that communication now.

I'm still really excited to see this RP keep moving. If Kahn is busy at the moment, I for one will defer to your judgement if you make the call to keep it that way.

Storm of Blood

Okay, so does that mean I should get a free hit on Kahn? Their gap was five days, no one started bellyaching. Kahn made a post as normal, and based on the lack of reaction, I'd consider that tacit agreement. If post timing isn't going to be enforced strictly, that in itself is not a bad thing if we accept that as a group. Trust me, I get that Vordak's post lag is irritating as much as anybody, but even as opponents, we have to keep a mindset of collaboration if we're gonna keep this going. None of us wants another dead RP.