“It is a seemingly abandoned warehouse at the outskirts of the city that officially was sold long time ago, but the truth is, this place is one of the secret hideouts of the superhero Nucleus, that was inherited by her apprentice. It comes with a functional training gym, a garage for possible vehicles and a cutting edge computer. In addition, since Network spends most of his time in this place, the base has a small kitchen, a bed and a shower for one, as well as an empty room that he never uses, but won’t mind if someone else does.”
Badges of Authority.
“As a highly respected superhero, Nucleus pulled some strings to grant the team these badges. However, most of them have in-built tracked that monitors the owner for any unacceptable acts such as abuse of authority. In short, no pushing around the police without a severe need and no using the badges for daily needs and outside of the costume.”
I sense the disturbance in the force. And have lots of regrets now.
Also, hypothetically speaking, can I use my secret base to discreetly send a message to everyone involved during insect invasion? I am asking for a friend!
Hero Name: Network. Real Name: Robert Calvert. Look: Man, White, Athletic, School Uniform, Protective Wear. Abilities: Shared Ability: Detective Skills. Your Own Ability: Impossible Fighting Skills. Your Mentor’s Ability: Intimidation and Fear.
Mentor: Embodies: Superior. Denies: Mundane.
Team Moves: When you share a triumphant celebration with someone, ask them if you’ve been a good leader or effective teammate. If they say yes, your mentor loses Influence over you and you mark potential. If they say no, your mentor gains Influence over you, and you take +1 forward on using the Label your mentor embodies. When you share a vulnerability or weakness with someone, tell them a secret about your mentor (including your feelings towards them). Give them Influence over you and add 1 Team to the pool.
Protégé Moves: Be mindful of your surroundings: When you assess the situation before entering into a fight, you may ask one additional question, even on a miss. Been reading the files: You’ve learned about the superhuman world through your mentor’s resources. When you first encounter an important superpowered phenomenon (your call), roll + Superior. On a hit, tell the team one important detail you’ve learned from your studies. The GM will tell you what, if anything, seems different from what you remember. On a 10+, ask the GM a follow-up question; they will answer it honestly. On a miss, the situation is well outside your base of knowledge; the GM will tell you why. Fireside chat: When you seek advice from your mentor, roll + the Label they embody. On a hit they will tell you what to do. On a 10+, mark potential if you follow their advice, and take +1 ongoing to follow through. On a 7-9, you get +1 forward to see it through if you do it their way. On a miss, they don’t have time for you because something big has gone down; mark a condition, GM’s choice.
Mentor’s Resources: A Hidden Base, A Vehicle, Badges of Authority.
Conditions: x Afraid (-2 to directly engage a threat) ❑ Angry (-2 to comfort or support or pierce the mask) ❑ Guilty (-2 to provoke someone or assess the situation) ❑ Hopeless (-2 to unleash your powers) ❑ Insecure (-2 to defend someone or reject others’ influence)
Backstory:
How did you first meet your mentor? “It started with an assassination attempt at her. I was a child, trained to kill since my first footsteps. I was meticulously made into a living and breathing weapon until my last mission ended up with a complete failure, and the rest is a history now.”
When and why did you choose to train with them? “I didn’t have much of a choice. It was either becoming her sidekick or becoming dead meat in a literal sense. It doesn’t mean she liked the way things were. In fact, when I was offered a new identity and family, it was me who refused the offer. I had to atone for all the crimson on my hands.”
Why did they agree to train you? “I would have been disposed of by my superiors - some kind of death cult - if not for the woman that took me under her wing. Nucleus was the first person to ever show me even an ounce of compassion. I cannot afford to fail her.”
Who else, outside of the team, knows about your training? “Nucleus, my mentor. I don’t know the details, but some of her teammates may know or at least received some clues. It doesn’t really matter to me, anyways.”
Why do you care about the team? “It’s an effective unit that, given a proper training and guidance, would be replace the current generation of super-powered individuals. I believe that - with essential protocols and training - all of us will not only show that we are as good as our predecessors, but also superior to them. I was also told by my mentor that I needed to socialize with my peers - for whatever this means.”
When Our Team First Came Together We stuck together after all was said and done. Why? How’d we keep in contact? Relationships You and Luxurias teamed up a few times before the rest of you came together. Your mentor is cautious; they asked you to keep an eye on Swarm. Influence If you choose business, give Influence to no teammates.
@Raijinslayer Honestly, I should just insert Ian as someone with whom Robert teamed up before because this banter seems somewhat friendly, if a bit vitriolic, to me. Is this fine with you?
@Raijinslayer"I must admit that this kind of determination deserves my respect. If only you have applied this determination to something more productive."
@Liliya I have a question, though. I'm currently working on my character's opinion on other members of the team, so I wanted to ask whether Robert and Alex have met not only outside costumes, but also as superheros. If you do not mind, that is.
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