King Kindred

Worlds Collide: A Merged Universe Superhero Roleplay

So, it's gone a little quiet in here since the big boys left and made their own thread, probably with blackjack and hookers. So, allow me to try and keep things alive in the OOC.

How's everyone going on their next posts? I know things are always a little slow this time of year, with the holidays coming up, but hopefully we don't hit the same "Holiday Chokepoint" that a lot of RP's tend to hit.

@mattmanganon

I plan to get another Thor post in today for Thorsday as well as finally starting Static's story.

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Metropolis
Crash Site
_@ThatDeercat

When the stranger from the stars lifted her head Thor was able to get a better look at her. She appeared to be human, but her ears gave away that she wasn't. They were almost elfish, but not quite. They were closer to that of Vulcan from Star Trek. But more than that he could see the desperation, fear, and sadness in her eyes. Just what had she gone through? He was taken aback when she began to speak in English and knew that she was on Earth based on the language. "The who?" Thor asked in genuine confusion. He had never heard of anyone calling themselves the High Evolutionary. And here he thought that Toyman was a terrible name. "I don't know who that is, but this is Earth. The city you landed in is Metropolis." He finally answered. But that answer seemed to make things worse as she backed up until her back was against the shuttle that brought her here. This High Evolutionary seemed to give Earth a bad name. Considering the space shackles around her hands she was his prisoner until she was able to escape.

"I'm sorry your first impression of Earth was ruined by this High Evolutionary and for what he put you through, but we're not affiliated with him. At least I'm not." He stepped back a bit to help her feel more comfortable. He lifted his right hand and pointed his index finger to the sky. "I can help you remove those restraints, if you'll allow me to. I don't have to move from this spot." If and only if she gave her approval he'd manipulate the electrical energy flowing throughout his body and focus it on his pointed index finger. He charged the electricity before aiming his finger at the center rod keeping the restraints connected. "I'll release my energy at the count of three." He said, wanting to give her time to prepare herself mentally and react if she believed he was attacking her instead.

"One... Two... Three." He released the charged electricity and it hit its mark spot on. The electricity worked through the locking mechanism and deactivated it, releasing the restraints from her arms. "You're free now. No one's going to lock you up here. You can even leave if you want if that shuttle still works."

Worlds Collide: A Merged Universe Superhero Roleplay

I'm not leaving, but my pace may be slowed for the next few days. LOTS of IRL drama going on that's really sucking up my creativity.

@mattmanganon

I pray everything gets better for you.

Worlds Collide: A Merged Universe Superhero Roleplay

Hey, everyone. I'm going to pull myself out from this roleplay. I had stuff planned out for SG, but keeping pace with the sheer amount of activity in this roleplay isn't going to work out for me. Best of luck to everyone else, though!

@Kuro

I'm sorry to see you go, but are you sure? The pace has actually slowed down since the mass exodus.

Worlds Collide: A Merged Universe Superhero Roleplay

Perhaps another suggestion to engage with more interactivity: allow players to write villain character proposals and not just heroic/anti-her ones (with opposing player consent or not). This will allow a more free-flowing cause and effect interactive diet. Say I wanted to play Enchantress off Kindred's Thor or someone to play a Black Mask opposite my Batman. I think it could be a net benefit and create more situations for events.

@mickilennial

I agree with this. It'd be fun to see villain characters played by players instead of only being NPCs that we fight against. Gives potential for more storylines and expanding the universe.

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Metropolis
Jackee's Apartment
_@ThatDeercat

Things had changed for Donald Blake ever since his return from New York. He finally got his own apartment after his settlement from the Toyman incident and he and Jackee grew closer. Whenever they met up he preferred to do so at her place so that he wouldn't risk eyes on his apartment with Lionel's bounty still in effect. He was glad that Lionel lost the Mayoral election, but that didn't stop the elder Luthor from holding a vice grip over the city with his acquisition of the Daily Planet. Press was no longer free here and Thor's name was no longer ran through the Planet's papers unless it was to remind the readers that he was still wanted.

Donald and Jackee were currently laying on her couch watching the Metropolis 8 News. He was lying underneath her with his arms wrapped around her. They had been silent for a while and he could tell that something was bothering her. Before he could ask she spoke up to release her thoughts.

"I think I'm going to leave the Planet." Jackee said. She felt a weight being lifted as she finally spoke those words.

"Are you sure?" Donald asked. "You told me you've always wanted to work there. You love it there."

"I loved it there. That was when the Daily Planet was an institution of integrity. It hasn't been that since it became a Luthor property. We can't even write what we want to. They even fired the reporter who wrote about the new hero that helped you in New York. If Perry isn't fighting this dictatorship what's the point?"

"The point is that someone has to fight for a free press." Donald answered. "Otherwise, if all the good reporters give up then Lionel wins and he'll do even worse with his control over the paper. No one's even been talking about his criminal ties to Edge since he lost the election."

"It's not like I'd give up on reporting entirely. The Planet's not the only paper in Metropolis. I have been getting offers. The writing's on the wall."

"It's not the only paper, but it's the best one. Well, used to be. But it can be again. Everyone looks up to the Daily Planet, including me. That's why I gave you my first interview. It's always been the source that people can trust. Don't let that slip away without a fight."

Jackee sighed in defeat. "I hate that you're right. Fine. I'll see if I can rally the troops starting with Lo---."

Jackee was interrupted by the sudden change in broadcast on the news revealing the BREAKING NEWS Bulletin. "We interrupt our regularly scheduled program to bring our Metropolis viewers breaking news from our eyes in the sky. A pod-like object has fallen from the sky and crashed in Metropolis! Diane, can you help us out here by explaining what you see?"

The screen shifted to show the view from Metropolis 8's Chapter Cam. "Yes, Eve. I can tell you this. It's not a meteor. It looks like a small spacecraft. Hold on. Whatever's inside just sent the door flying open. It's a... It's a woman with orange skin and fiery orange hair. She's now smashing the ground trying to get what appears to be some kind of alien restraints off her hands. Who is this strange alien woman and will there be others in pursuit? Has Metropolis just become Ground Zero for an alien invasion?"

Jackee leaned up before standing to get off Donald and the couch. "You have to go. Whether she's a threat or a victim Metropolis needs you out there right now."

Donald stood up after her and kissed her on the forehead. "I'll be back." He walked over to the fire escape and opened the window. He turned to Jackee and gave her a smile before launching himself out of the window.

"Be careful." Jackee said as she walked over to the window.

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Crash Site

Thor landed in a bolt of lightning, fully transformed into his costume. He didn't have Mjolnir with him. He didn't want to approach their strange visitor as a threat.

When he approached he heard the sound of tears. She was crying. She wasn't here to invade the planet. She likely didn't even intend to crash her, but was escaping something or someone. The latter worried him though. What was out there that could possibly be headed to Earth to look for her? He pushed the thought to the back of his mind. That wasn't the primary concern right now. She clearly needed help and he was there to be that.

He approached her slowly as not to startle her or be perceived as an enemy. "Hello?" He asked, trying to get her attention. He wasn't even sure if she spoke English. In fact, he doubted that she did. She was an alien, so why would she? When she looked up at him from her sobbing he'd give her a welcoming smile before saying. "I'm Thor. I saw you were crying. I'm here to help."

Worlds Collide: A Merged Universe Superhero Roleplay

Added a story so far section to the Zeroth post.

Let me know any changes that should be made and anything I've missed.

Edit:

Also, Happy Thanksgiving!

@Cyrania

Toyman instead of Toymaker and Hal Jordan instead of Guy Gardner.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Worlds Collide: A Merged Universe Superhero Roleplay

After some thought, I'll not be opening the Gala out as an event but will contain it within my own story and will collab directly with @Taka

Please feel free to have characters mention if they attended, or attend in your own posts, however the shenanigans will occur in the Emma story.

And on that, I'll be posting (if not daily) every two days to wrap up my arc for Emma and Wanda.

Handing in my two weeks notice, I guess.

@Stormyx

Oh wow. It really sucks to see you go. I've been enjoying your Emma and was looking forward to her and Thor at the Gala.

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S T A T I C
S T A T I C

^{"I just put a shock to your system."}

C H A R A C T E R P O R T R A I T C H A R A C T E R P O R T R A I T _________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________ C H A R A C T E R S U M M A R Y C H A R A C T E R S U M M A R Y _________________________________________________________ Virgil Orvid Hawkins _________________________________________________________ 15 | Single _________________________________________________________ N/A | American N O T A B L E A B I L I T I E S & T O O L S N O T A B L E A B I L I T I E S & T O O L S _________________________________________________________ [+] - A B I L I T I E S ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔ ◼ Bang Baby Physiology Virgil's physiology was altered by a mutant-genetic explosion which caused him to adapt unusual powers. Due to this his body can generate raw electromagnetic energy, which he has learned to manipulate, control and enhance. ◼ Super-Conductive Electromagnetism Virgil can sense sources of electromagnetic energy or objects that can be affected by it such as underground water pipes. With this ability he can magnetize and demagnetize metals, generate electromagnetic fields and barriers, cause himself and other things or people to levitate, fix or operate any electronic device, and become a human radio. His field also provides him with significant mental resistance against hypnosis, mind control, and telepathic detection. ◼ Electrokinesis Virgil can manipulate and even become electricity though the latter is unknown for now and would require strenuous effort. ◼ Skilled Combatant Virgil learned how to fight from his father who's a former marine, but he told him not to use what he learned at school against his bullies. He always preferred for him to avoid fights if he could. He didn't say anything about not using his skills against criminals. ◼ Genius Level Intellect Virgil's a bit too smart for his own good. He applies himself well in school, but he can't seem to control his smart mouth and his mouth got him into a lot of trouble with his bully, Frank. - T O O L (S) ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔ ◼ Arsenal Once Dick joined Thomas's war on crime he was able to use some of his toys and modified versions to fit his Robin theme. ◼ Static Saucer Virgil and Richie worked together to create him a collapsible saucer that he can use to fly around the city. - A L L I E S & A N T A G O N I S T S A L L I E S & A N T A G O N I S T S _________________________________________________________ [+] - S T A T I C C L I N G ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔ ◼ Richard "Richie" Foley AKA Gear - Virgil's best friend who gained the power of super intelligence the night of the Big Bang. ◼ Daisy Watkins AKA Aurora - Virgil's friend and crush. She gained the power of Photokinesis the night of the Big Bang. ◼ Raquel Ervin AKA Rocket - Virgil's friend who gained the ability to manipulate inertia and kinetic energy. F A M I L Y & F R I E N D S ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔ ◼ Robert Hawkins - Virgil's father. He's a social worker and the manager of the Freeman Community Center. ◼ Jean Hawkins - Virgil's mother. She works as a paramedic. ◼ Sharon Hawkins - Virgil's older sister. She works his nerves. ◼ Frieda Goren - Virgil's friend who's also dating his friend, Larry. ◼ Charles "Chuck" Kane - Virgil's friend from his D&D group. ◼ Felix Jones - Virgil's friend from his D&D group. ◼ Lawrence "Larry" Wade AKA Stone - Virgil's friend turned villain after the Big Bang. Virgil still believes he can save him from himself. R O G U E S ▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔▔ ◼ Hotstreak AKA Francis "Frank" Scaponi - The Archnemesis of Static. A member of an Italian gang known as the Eastside Mob and Virgil's bully at school. ◼ Ebon AKA Ivan Evans - Gang leader before and after the Big Bang. Now he has true power to back everything up. ◼ Talon AKA Teresa Thomas - A member of Ebon's gang who gained feathered wings, orange skin, and a sonic scream after the Big Bang. ◼ Swarm - A queen bee who controls insects with her minds. She also turned into a human insect. ◼ Puff - A member of Ebon's gang who can turn her body into toxic gas. ◼ Shiv - A member of Ebon's gang who can turn his hands into weapons. ◼ Doctor Nemo AKA Nathan Flack - The creator and first user of the Quantum Juice that set off the Big Bang. - - P O S T C A T A L O G U E P O S T C A T A L O G U E _________________________________________________________ .

T H E S T O R Y S O F A R... T H E S T O R Y S O F A R... __________________________________________________________________________________ Virgil's story is just beginning. Up until the Big Bang he was a normal kid in Dakota City with a normal life. But taking on the values of both of his parents he decides to work hard to save the city from the issues plaguing it by putting a shock to the system that brought upon the issues in the first place. P L O T ( S ) & G O A L ( S ) P L O T ( S ) & G O A L ( S ) ________________________________________________________________________________________ Static has been a favorite character of mine for a long time, ever since the DC Animated series came out. Here I'm combining influence from both the show and the comics to create a beautiful story with the character by exploring his journey from zero to hero and how this big event drastically changed his world and the lives of the people he cares about. I decided to keep him young to explore his growth as a hero and a person while also giving him time to establish himself as his own hero before he becomes part of an ensemble like the Teen Titans and later the Big Leagues. N O T E S N O T E S ________________________________________________________________________________________ TBD

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Worlds Collide: A Merged Universe Superhero Roleplay

I was talking to Half and this will be me bowing out.

It's been real, I enjoyed Carol and the Boys and wished we got to do more.

Spidey hasn't really interacted yet so feel free to do with him what you will.

BB and Nova can remain as part of your story [@Ezekial] or you can have them disappear into space. Your choice my friend.

See you guys next time!

Hopefully me leaving like this will harbour any ill will. You're all smart and sexy, except one of you but you know who you are. (Kidding)

@Sep

Dang. Sucks to see you go. I was enjoying your stories and was looking forward to seeing where you were going to take your Peter clone story.