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[Seikah]

What is this "trying to avoid making a character that doesn't fit in" nonsense? The beauty of RP'ing, at least to me, is crafting a way to make your character an organic piece of the realm you're in, no matter how out of place they seem to be.

 

If you truly believe it's nonsense, you've either been blessed to RP in a far more enlightened environment than I, or you misunderstood me. Imagine roleplaying a morally complex wheelchair-bound politician advocating vampire rights in a vampire hunter roleplay where every other player signed up with the sole intent of staking vampires in a progressively cooler fashion. Sure, the character would fit in the universe, as you say, but not with the other characters, as was my point. I trust I needn't make a crude if-I-wanted-to-play-with-myself joke .

 

And sure, someone could hypothetically accommodate the politician character by approaching him for a nice thoughtful conversation, but it would be lame and egocentric to expect of the other writers. That is what my 'nonsense' was about, hope that's sufficiently clarified. Anyway, I'll continue to brainstorm about the kind of character I'd enjoy playing.

 

(Also metagaming/'knowing things' is technically against board rule #4, though I'm not sure if the rules are enforced. They seem mostly intended to restrict new roleplayers that relentlessly try to 'win'...)

[Shmuser Name]

So you would shy away from the concept of creating a character that was so starkly different from the rest? Well, that's your prerogative, and I can understand your intent to try and fit in with the player niche instead of be a complicated antithesis to the overall theme. I'm sorry if the word "nonsense" came off a bit too strong, I looked over it and I was like,

 

"Jeez, I hope he doesn't think I'm a dick."

 

Personally: Information Brokers, like the type I play as, don't meta-game. I've played with Information Broker players who just pissed me off so much because of certain things they do, and I am well-intent on keeping things fair instead of unrealistic or just irritatingly plot-abusive.

[Alcruid]

Characters who don't have powers are allowed, although I personally fail to see the appeal of them - I'd prefer if every playable character had an ability, but I also love creating NPCs and I endorse the creation of non-playable human beings or super-humans.
 
You're not the first to think of creating Information Brokers as characters, and let me tell you they can get so annoying if people abuse their ability to "know things". I'll allow it, I mean then there'd be two information brokers in this RP, just a heads up.
 
I plan on submitting four (five when you think about it) of my own characters as Plot-glue devices, and one of them is an Information Broker. To tie this to my first statement, I have a character who specializes in hacking and knowledge accumulation but also has a small telepathic spec.

Ah like that
Nah, I just thought thuif I'd make an info broker I would discuss with you by pm what she does and doesn't know. Or I'd just make a streetrat who sees a lot of things happening.
Otherwise I could make a Gordon to everyone's batman and joker

[Shmuser Name]

If you submit the character app, I'll just take away my own information broker from the RP. What's the use in having two? I'm willing to change the specs of my character to something new anyways. Feel free to submit the application, and if you feel like you want to share things in private go ahead and PM me whatever you wish.

[Diabolical Rhapsody]

Heeeey. Don't write off neutral characters like that, they're a lot more believable than straight-forward heroes and villains. Unquestioning do-gooders feel either naive or outright divorced from reality, and the only characters that would self-identify as villains are one-dimensional caricatures and psychopaths in it for the evulz.

 

Is this is intended as a standard good versus evil combat story, or is there room for moral complexity?

I wonder if that was pointed at my character ;P

 

But anyways, I'm in for the evulz

@GM: Please, clear out the level setting for this RP (in manga terms)

 

Because, I have been warned a few times to depict some corny and edgy things. Plus, a really graphic depiction of gore and violence. I'll like to know the grade you are following to adapt to.

 

@Seikah: Personally, I'll love to see that politician. ;D

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[Appearance]

 

Theme:  Smooth and Sassy.

Name:  Dr. Volante Vivianne Venturi.

Age: 34

Alias: Oleander

Sex:  Femme

Alignment: Neutral Evil

 

Bio:  Growing up, Volante's childhood was painfully normal. Even though she discovered her ability to manipulate metal at a very young age. Her family treated it as a curiosity for a time to indulge her before carrying on with the daily grind. Having left their native homeland to come make a living in the land of opportunities, she was drilled from a very young age to become the best. Not in swindling, nor in thuggery like her cousins from the lands of Sicily. Her father had broken all ties from his criminal family to go earn a decent living. 

 

But you can't turn away your ancestry, your innate talent. She was born to be on the pinnacle of the criminal world not grind herself into dust with working hard to make someone else rich. Though she loved her father a lot she couldn't keep up with his expectations after last tour of the middle east. Her talents were going to waste as she was idling away her short life in the field treating open wounds and bleeding men. She felt no pride or fear of being in a literal hell for her talents kept her safe. Then she turned twenty five and something weird happened. She found that other than her uncanny intellect, she could manipulate metal. Initially, she thought that it was a hallucination. She had been in blasts and shrapnel for too long, treating grievously injured and nearly dead at the expense of herself. It was just her mind playing tricks on her, the toll of duty. She slept in but the visions didn't go for two weeks and after treating another hit convoy, she noticed that dreams were indeed real.

 

She survived an ambush. Not a bullet within her personal space. It was like the movies, like the Matrix!, she was indeed like Neo but still her fellow brother-in-arms were falling. Somehow she survived and then she grew distant. The hold of life loosening on her, she craved the rush she felt and for that she could no longer be in the Force.

 

She returned home, took retirement and started her practice and all went along as before. Normal, painfully normal. There was no high, no rush of adrenaline, no fear of death and none of being caught. So when the opportunity presented itself to go visit her ancestral land, she decided to turn a new leaf in her life.

 

She rekindled links with her uncle who was thrilled to learn of her powers and got involved in her first job. A bank heist, it was good fun for the first few times. The bars parted ways to allow easy entry, the vault opened to her will and her cousins enjoyed a safe outing but it quickly got stale. The family got too secured and content. So she moved back to her home.

 

Restarted practice to keep up appearance and then began slowly descending into sadistic pleasure. God had already gained notoreity, she had a target now, something to aim for. A new high unlike any other, to go past the mark of God. A billion!, no small number but her determination is strong.

 

 First it was simple kidnapping and torture which slowly deteriorated to highway murders, she went along the highways giving people free rides, getting to know them and then putting them to sleep.

 

Slowly, the adrenaline stopped from them so she took it to another level. She marked areas of interest and then began hunting in the area till the papers were filled with only her exploits before changing places. Though she did all this, yet she never achieved the infamy she desired. Yes, the local papers covered her extensively, the national papers were slowly taking note of a pattern and began publishing half findings but still internationally she was nothing but a blip. 

 

So she decided to make a name in the most infamous city of them all, Alpha City. Finding a vacancy in Kensington General Hospital in district 13, she decided to move shop for perhaps the last time. Her numbers are still low, the magical Billion is nothing more than a footnote. With just 2367 kills under her belt, she is a nobody but with each sunrise comes new opportunity and what better place than Alpha City. Let the reign of blood begin.

 

Normal Appearance: She likes to dress sharply when not in her usual labcoat. She has a big collection of fine Italian suits in Greys and Blues. She loves wearing big checks, corsets, top hats and flats.

 

"Super" Appearance: None. "Don't real demons hide in plain sight."

 

Aspiration:  To go in the annals of history as the vilest and the worst killers of all time. To Rival God.

 

Power/Talent:  Metalokinesis, ability to manipulate any metal as long it shares the basic characteristics of metals. Namely density and releasing protons.

 

Other: 

- Has the words "Mora Certa" tattooed on her Adam's apple. There are words "Hora Incerta" tattooed on her nape. 

- Her Back has a massive tattoo of Tengu-slaying Buddha.

- Has 23 stars tattooed over her left breast in memory of the ones she failed to protect in active duty.

- Has her dog tags tattooed on her left bicep and the tattoo of her squad on her right with the nickname "War Dogs"

- Is a member of Voice of Veterans, Veterans with Disabilities, America's Darlings and For the Brave. All organisations looking after the rehabilitation of officers and soldiers who have survived heinous war injuries and as well as taking care of the family of the brave brothers who died in line of the duty. She gives free check-ups to soldiers both Ex-army or In service ones. She also undertakes surgeries and procedures for free.

- Donates 30% of her earnings to these organisations.

- Fiance of Lt. Col Graham "Razor" Gunn, currently posted in Western Africa.

- Was responsible for the exterminations of Senators of Michigan and North Carolina, both vocal advocates of reduced army funding and lesser expenditure on soldiers. They are her only high profile murders till date.

 

Relationships: 

 

- Sgt. Mikayla Cabonera: Her friend from her army days, they share a fun relation, often finding peace in each others company. Currently posted in Middle East.

 

- Gun. Sgt. James "Eagle-eye" Guerrero: Another friend from her squad. They have a brother-sister relation because Vivianne is the same age as his elder sister. Is a joker and loves playing pranks. Currently posted in Middle East.

 

- Maj. Emile Blackstone: Know each other after she saved his life after responding to a call of backup and support. Is a very well read, skeptic man with a hint of stoicism in him. Was a major influence on her for considering leaving active duty and serve those who are no longer fit for duty.

 

- Lt. Col Graham "Razor" Gunn: The current second in charge of 2nd Battalion 7th Marines and the love of her life. Currently posted in Western Africa.

 

- Natasha Noira Venturi-Gunn: Her four year daughter and probably the only one she loves more than Graham. 

 

Okay, I have adapted to the storyline. Hope you like it. The first villain is on the scene. 

 

Alias, Oleander is ready to role.

Edited by RP Fiend, 04 April 2015 - 04:49 PM.

[Seikah]

I wonder if that was pointed at my character ;P

 

But anyways, I'm in for the evulz

@GM: Please, clear out the level setting for this RP (in manga terms)

 

Because, I have been warned a few times to depict some corny and edgy things. Plus, a really graphic depiction of gore and violence. I'll like to know the grade you are following to adapt to.

 

@Seikah: Personally, I'll love to see that politician. ;D

 

Oh yes, I can see it now. It's sunny out, clean pavement, green grass, warm breeze, people smiling. My character, in his wheelchair, kindly talking about the merits of togetherness and compassion, and your character, lovingly pushing him about, like father and daughter on their sunday stroll. And then she gets bored and drives him into traffic, causing the most the most elaborate chain-collision crash in modern history.

 

 

I hope you didn't interpret my message as criticism, because that wasn't my intention at all. There is a lot of fun to be had with complete villains. It's just that 'villains' with an objective beyond than their own pleasure would (generally) not view themselves as villains, due to narcissism or megalomania, or just because they consider themselves above good and evil, concepts constructed by a society built on morals and principles they to some degree reject. Frankly, if I judge a complex character by their own standards, I'd always judge them as neutral - they're not in the least occupied with heroism and villainy, they'll just pragmatically do whatever advances their own purpose. Imagine a superpowered environmentalist that outright kills the people responsible for non-sustainable companies and policies. A murderer, to be sure, but he'd be a hero to some, and objectively, he would save more lives in the long run than flyingbrickman (nice guy), who just catches malfunctioning airplanes.

 

A lot of this has to do with the standards of morality that we're supposed to judge characters by. If this was shounen, with the intent to just set up a couple of cool fights, it would be easy. Murder is bad, blast the baddies with friendship. But if it is, as the GM says, an ambiguous 'synthesis of shounen or seinen', I'm rather lost. If it means a sandbox, the standards depend on the playmates. That's merely where I was coming from. Gotta match frequency on some level or there's no roleplay.

[Shmuser Name]

 

I hope you didn't interpret my message as criticism, because that wasn't my intention at all. There is a lot of fun to be had with complete villains. It's just that 'villains' with an objective beyond than their own pleasure would (generally) not view themselves as villains, due to narcissism or megalomania, or just because they consider themselves above good and evil, concepts constructed by a society built on morals and principles they to some degree reject. Frankly, if I judge a complex character by their own standards, I'd always judge them as neutral - they're not in the least occupied with heroism and villainy, they'll just pragmatically do whatever advances their own purpose. Imagine a superpowered environmentalist that outright kills the people responsible for non-sustainable companies and policies. A murderer, to be sure, but he'd be a hero to some, and objectively, he would save more lives in the long run than flyingbrickman (nice guy), who just catches malfunctioning airplanes.

 

A lot of this has to do with the standards of morality that we're supposed to judge characters by. If this was shounen, with the intent to just set up a couple of cool fights, it would be easy. Murder is bad, blast the baddies with friendship. But if it is, as the GM says, an ambiguous 'synthesis of shounen or seinen', I'm rather lost. If it means a sandbox, the standards depend on the playmates. That's merely where I was coming from. Gotta match frequency on some level or there's no roleplay.

 

That villain, if they were open about their crimes, would still be classified as a Villain. It doesn't matter what the character them self believe they are, their actions speak for them and society judges them as a Hero or Villain.

 

Someone who's purpose is to commit deeds society would frown upon or behave heroically and protect those who can't protect themselves would not be Neutrals anymore if they continually kept up a specific course of heroic or villainous actions. They may be complex in their morality, more of a gray than a black and white, but their actions to society would define what society classifies them as.

 

Your environmentalist just committed murder, and a majority of society deems that as an undesirable behavior. They would be a Neutral if they had not committed murder before or done anything to save lives, through the use of their powers. What if they had been known to murder people? They'd be a Villain outright, murder is an evil deed. What if they had not murdered until now, but had also actively saved lives in the past? They would still be considered a Hero, despite the obvious public resentment of their sudden shift from heroic ideals to that of a villainous action.

 

I really don't understand your confusion. Either commit your character to acting purely of one Alignment and then if you wanted to change it later to more complex and mature moral dilemmas/conflicts (Hero, Villain, Hero-to-Villain, Villain-to-Hero, and everything in between), or create a character who does not align themselves to Heroism or Villainy but instead dips between the two for their personal desires (Neutral).

 

In the end, it's just something written on a character application sheet than can be revised anytime.

 

This RP will accept 17+ content as long as it complies with the Forum rules, it's a Seinen piece of work that doesn't need to be exclusively Seinen.

Edited by Shmuser Name, 03 April 2015 - 08:57 PM.

[Seikah]

This RP will accept 17+ content as long as it complies with the Forum rules, it's a Seinen piece of work that doesn't need to be exclusively Seinen.

Cool.

I think I've figured out where my confusion, and your lack of it, stems from. Conviction? I’ll address this once more and then let it rest.

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Crime and law are not absolute concepts. Society constructs laws, then education, tradition, and the threat called ‘justice’ maintain them. Law is the request of a (possibly long-dead) majority, and a majority can be misguided. I've no idea by what principles, values, morals and standards the populace/government of this roleplay judge a character's public persona.

Example: God, a supervillain that could not be stopped by superheroes, punched a hole in the world. What if a small majority of the population is now fearful of superpowered individuals, and would rather they all disappear? Does that mean every active cape is a villain, just because of this paranoid majority? It’s flawed to define something by how a majority sees it, or what a government thinks of it – not to mention a government we know very little about. We know of the existence of a ‘special superhero police division’, implying there is some degree of heroism sanctioned by the government. But do they protect the populace? Do they protect the corporate interests of the politicians that employ them? A mix of both? Is a hero not sanctioned by the government a vigilante, unlawful, and therefore a villain?

Or should we be judging heroism and villainy by the values and morals of modern day… what, America? The Middle East? Liechtenstein? Feels a bit absurd, considering the world-changing events described in your world-building. Vastly different definitions of heroism and villainy exist in this world, and I do not believe any set of values and morals is perfectly good and unquestionable. You could argue that some things are just inherently evil, like murder, but even murder is socially acceptable when the government sanctions it with patriotism. It’s how we legalize armies, executions, counter-terrorism, and we could legalize homicidal heroes in exactly the same way.

Tl;dr spoiler: you judge by values that are obvious and good to you, but not necessarily to others, or at least not me. Also working for the government is making me a jaded contrarian git…

Edited by Seikah, 04 April 2015 - 08:35 AM.

[Diabolical Rhapsody]

Cool.

I think I've figured out where my confusion, and your lack of it, stems from. Conviction? I’ll address this once more and then let it rest.

Spoiler

Crime and law are not absolute concepts. Society constructs laws, then education, tradition, and the threat called ‘justice’ maintain them. Law is the request of a (possibly long-dead) majority, and a majority can be misguided. I've no idea by what principles, values, morals and standards the populace/government of this roleplay judge a character's public persona.

Example: God, a supervillain that could not be stopped by superheroes, punched a hole in the world. What if a small majority of the population is now fearful of superpowered individuals, and would rather they all disappear? Does that mean every active cape is a villain, just because of this paranoid majority? It’s flawed to define something by how a majority sees it, or what a government thinks of it – not to mention a government we know very little about. We know of the existence of a ‘special superhero police division’, implying there is some degree of heroism sanctioned by the government. But do they protect the populace? Do they protect the corporate interests of the politicians that employ them? A mix of both? Is a hero not sanctioned by the government a vigilante, unlawful, and therefore a villain?

Or should we be judging heroism and villainy by the values and morals of modern day… what, America? The Middle East? Liechtenstein? Feels a bit absurd, considering the world-changing events described in your world-building. Vastly different definitions of heroism and villainy exist in this world, and I do not believe any set of values and morals is perfectly good and unquestionable. You could argue that some things are just inherently evil, like murder, but even murder is socially acceptable when the government sanctions it with patriotism. It’s how we legalize armies, executions, counter-terrorism, and we could legalize homicidal heroes in exactly the same way.

Tl;dr spoiler: you judge by values that are obvious and good to you, but not necessarily to others, or at least not me. Also working for the government is making me a jaded contrarian git…

Really Cool!! I think I have found another Government working git. =D 

 

I'm one too. Also, reading the full bit, I think I should add my sub-plot in the CS to remember what I have planned for my character.

 

Also, my two cents to this whole argument is sort of pro-Seikah.

 

As, Harvey Dent said, " You either die a hero, or live long enough to see yourself become the villain" =D which somewhat points to the fact that majority is easily misguided. 

@Seikah: No worries, I pretty open minded to criticism as well. There is always something to be learned from different opinions. You'll see (considering this RP starts) that she isn't the typical villain. She is strange and fun. At least to me she is. She is first of all neutral and then she is evil. That's what I'm planning to write. Sort of like metal grey in the color spectrum.

Edited by RP Fiend, 04 April 2015 - 03:39 PM.

[Shmuser Name]

1. The concept of public fear of super-powered individuals can be explored and molded in the RP itself once it has started. It starts off from a neutral perspective, with pockets of people having more of a left or right perspective, and as the RP goes on a new "public opinion" element can be mixed with the storyline to create dramatic tension in an entire other branch of the plot.

 

2. My aim with the "God Rapture" event (see what I did there?) was to literally revert everything to zero. All conflict, discrimination, almost any public vice and societal flaw would have been erased to start anew after reconstruction. I would have been the one handling the The Tower (police division dedicated to super-human related conflicts), so to acknowledge your specific points on the mechanics and political method of The Tower now would be giving away things too early.

 

3. This RP takes place in the United States of America. When deciding upon morals and ethics, it only simplifies things to think of how a society very similar to the one we have today in the USA (I did specify that not much has changed in the world aside from global conflict coming to a tense respite after the Rapture) would perceive things. You have no idea what principles, standards, morals, and values are present in the world? Well seeing how those in America was extremely similar to mostly all other nations, and seeing how America is the setting of this RP, I think you do know more than you seem to let on.

 

Legalized murder is only sanctioned by the authority of a country when the safety of the country's citizens is at risk of coming to harm. A soldier is defending his country and therefore becoming a hero to the public due to their selfless attitude and duty to the people. The public knows that they do not have the capacity to defend themselves as much as the military can against people who are out to kill them or subjugate them. Homicide in a non-military society is viewed as evil by a majority of people because the victim was a person who usually did not have a chance to defend themselves or were too outmatched, and also had little to no intention of harming the other person(s) involved beforehand.

 

So no. Murder is not socially acceptable. War, which has elements of murder to it, is socially acceptable.

 

You may not perceive any set of morals being unquestionably good, but for the sake of the RP and by using logical inferences about modern society, you can paint yourself an accurate portrayal of what is, at least on the outside, good and heroic versus what is bad and villainous. You're only complicating things when you approach the technical aspects of concepts like law and murder, and those can be developed in the RP itself if the time comes to it. In this RP, those concepts are what society is most fond of, and seeing how society's standards are extremely similar to the one you and I both live in, you now know what is (to the outside looking in) acceptable and heroic and what is unacceptable and villainous.

[Diabolical Rhapsody]

Finally satisfied, for your consideration

 

Spoiler

[Appearance]

 

Theme:  Smooth and Sassy.

Name:  Dr. Volante Vivianne Venturi.

Age: 34

Alias: Oleander

Sex:  Femme

Alignment: Neutral Evil

 

Bio:  Growing up, Volante's childhood was painfully normal. Her family treated it as a curiosity for a time to indulge her before carrying on with the daily grind. Having left their native homeland to come make a living in the land of opportunities, she was drilled from a very young age to become the best. Not in swindling, nor in thuggery like her cousins from the lands of Sicily. Her father had broken all ties from his criminal family to go earn a decent living. 

 

But you can't turn away your ancestry, your innate talent. She was born to be on the pinnacle of the criminal world not grind herself into dust with working hard to make someone else rich. Though she loved her father a lot she couldn't keep up with his expectations after last tour of the middle east. Her talents were going to waste as she was idling away her short life in the field treating open wounds and bleeding men. She felt no pride or fear of being in a literal hell only sorrow, seeing the young being sacrificed for whims of the old. Then she turned twenty five and something weird happened. She found that other than her uncanny intellect, she could manipulate metal. Initially, she thought that it was a hallucination. She had been in blasts and shrapnel for too long, treating grievously injured and nearly dead at the expense of herself. It was just her mind playing tricks on her, the toll of duty. She slept in but the visions didn't go for two weeks and after treating another hit convoy, she noticed that dreams were indeed real.

 

She survived an ambush. Not a bullet within her personal space. It was like the movies, like the Matrix!, she was indeed like Neo but still her fellow brother-in-arms were falling. Somehow she survived and then she grew distant. The hold of life loosening on her, she craved the rush she felt and for that she could no longer be in the Force.

 

She returned home, took retirement and started her practice and all went along as before. Normal, painfully normal. There was no high, no rush of adrenaline, no fear of death and none of being caught. So when the opportunity presented itself to go visit her ancestral land, she decided to turn a new leaf in her life.

 

She rekindled links with her uncle who was thrilled to learn of her powers and got involved in her first job. A bank heist, it was good fun for the first few times. The bars parted ways to allow easy entry, the vault opened to her will and her cousins enjoyed a safe outing but it quickly got stale. The family got too secured and content. So she moved back to her home.

 

Restarted practice to keep up appearance and then began slowly descending into sadistic pleasure. God had already gained notoreity, she had a target now, something to aim for. A new high unlike any other, to go past the mark of God. A billion!, no small number but her determination is strong.

 

 First it was simple kidnapping and torture which slowly deteriorated to highway murders, she went along the highways giving people free rides, getting to know them and then putting them to sleep.

 

Slowly, the adrenaline stopped from them so she took it to another level. She marked areas of interest and then began hunting in the area till the papers were filled with only her exploits before changing places. Though she did all this, yet she never achieved the infamy she desired. Yes, the local papers covered her extensively, the national papers were slowly taking note of a pattern and began publishing half findings but still internationally she was nothing but a blip. 

 

So she decided to make a name in the most infamous city of them all, Alpha City. Finding a vacancy in Kensington General Hospital in district 13, she decided to move shop for perhaps the last time. Her numbers are still low, the magical Billion is nothing more than a footnote. With just 2367 kills under her belt, she is a nobody but with each sunrise comes new opportunity and what better place than Alpha City. Let the reign of blood begin.

 

Normal Appearance: She likes to dress sharply when not in her usual labcoat. She has a big collection of fine Italian suits in Greys and Blues. She loves wearing big checks, corsets, top hats and flats.

 

"Super" Appearance: None. "Don't real demons hide in plain sight."

 

Aspiration:  To go in the annals of history as the vilest and the worst killers of all time. To Rival God.

 

Power/Talent:  Metalokinesis, ability to manipulate any metal as long it shares the basic characteristics of metals. Namely density and releasing protons.

 

Other: 

- Has the words "Mora Certa" tattooed on her Adam's apple. There are words "Hora Incerta" tattooed on her nape. 

- Her Back has a massive tattoo of Tengu-slaying Buddha.

- Has 23 stars tattooed over her left breast in memory of the ones she failed to protect in active duty.

- Has her dog tags tattooed on her left bicep and the tattoo of her squad on her right with the nickname "War Dogs"

- Is a member of Voice of Veterans, Veterans with Disabilities, America's Darlings and For the Brave. All organisations looking after the rehabilitation of officers and soldiers who have survived heinous war injuries and as well as taking care of the family of the brave brothers who died in line of the duty. She gives free check-ups to soldiers both Ex-army or In service ones. She also undertakes surgeries and procedures for free.

- Donates 30% of her earnings to these organisations.

- Fiance of Lt. Col Graham "Razor" Gunn, currently posted in Western Africa.

- Was responsible for the exterminations of Senators of Michigan and North Carolina, both vocal advocates of reduced army funding and lesser expenditure on soldiers. They are her only high profile murders till date.

 

Relationships: 

 

- Sgt. Mikayla Cabonera: Her friend from her army days, they share a fun relation, often finding peace in each others company. Currently posted in Middle East.

 

- Gun. Sgt. James "Eagle-eye" Guerrero: Another friend from her squad. They have a brother-sister relation because Vivianne is the same age as his elder sister. Is a joker and loves playing pranks. Currently posted in Middle East.

 

- Maj. Emile Blackstone: Know each other after she saved his life after responding to a call of backup and support. Is a very well read, skeptic man with a hint of stoicism in him. Was a major influence on her for considering leaving active duty and serve those who are no longer fit for duty.

 

- Lt. Col Graham "Razor" Gunn: The current second in charge of 2nd Battalion 7th Marines and the love of her life. Currently posted in Western Africa.

 

- Natasha Noira Venturi-Gunn: Her four year daughter and probably the only one she loves more than Graham. 

Edited by RP Fiend, 04 April 2015 - 05:01 PM.

[Fatal Blood]

I may take longer to finish my CS then I had thought, because my computer is on the fritz.

[Shmuser Name]

@RP Fiend

 

Does Oleander need to have a physical connection to the metal to control it? Or can she telekinetically utilize or manipulate it? Also, what is the largest quantity of metal she can control, and does she have a weight limit to controlling large amounts of metal or just heavy metal itself?

[Diabolical Rhapsody]

@RP Fiend

 

Does Oleander need to have a physical connection to the metal to control it? Or can she telekinetically utilize or manipulate it? Also, what is the largest quantity of metal she can control, and does she have a weight limit to controlling large amounts of metal or just heavy metal itself?

I wanted to keep it abstract so as to guard against meta-gaming, but since you assured me that you'll be personally handling that stuff. I'll elaborate.

 

She can telekinetically control metal, much like Magneto. Largest quantity of metal would be a around 2200 or so kgs. So no ripping up Eiffel tower and such bullshit. But still in superhuman territory. As for weight limit, it all depends on the situation. Supposedly, some character like Superman throws an iron beam at his full strength, she will only be able to deflect it and not control it. Similarily a large SUV is bundling towards her at 100 mph, she'll just be able to control enough to get out of its trajectory but both of these actions would need active evasion maneuvers from her side. Also, she'd have hard time lifting tanks and other heavy vehicles unless she is able to concentrate and dismantle them to a level that falls within her ability's limit.

 

I hope it is not outrageous. I am aiming for Magneto around Ultimate X-men verse.

[Shmuser Name]

How fast can she disassemble things made of metal, from small items to large objects?

Edited by Shmuser Name, 07 April 2015 - 08:47 PM.

[Tres]

Any tentative date for the start of this RP?

[Diabolical Rhapsody]

How fast can she disassemble things mad of metal, from small items to large objects?

It depends on the thing. Like a tank would take her about 15 mins because she has worked alongside Armored division and knows her way her around a tank. A car on other hand may take her five ten minutes more. Other things depend on the working parts and stuff. She can always rip out bolts and sheets of metal. No need for a clean disassemble.

[Shmuser Name]

Any tentative date for the start of this RP?

Um, when there are more than a couple people who have had their character applications accepted.

 

@RP Fiend

 

Is it correct to assume that Oleander can disassemble large objects like tanks one at a time? As for smaller objects, is it correct to assume she can manipulate large numbers of them quickly?

 

Example, she wouldn't be able to just KO an entire flock of helicopters in a matter of moments but she would be able to disassemble almost every firearm a small military unit possesses extremely fast and more than one at a time.

Edited by Shmuser Name, 07 April 2015 - 08:53 PM.

[Diabolical Rhapsody]

Um, when there are more than a couple people who have had their character applications accepted.

 

@RP Fiend

 

Is it correct to assume that Oleander can disassemble large objects like tanks one at a time? As for smaller objects, is it correct to assume she can manipulate large numbers of them quickly?

 

Example, she wouldn't be able to just KO an entire flock of helicopters in a matter of moments but she would be able to disassemble almost every firearm a small military unit possesses extremely fast and more than one at a time.

That would be correct. But that will require extreme focus. So for keeping it believable(I wonder how super-powers can be believable, but I'll try) Let's say it is around 4-5 firearms and 1 chopper. But disassembling 1 chopper would take roughly half an hour. 'Cause believe me or not, Chopper has more moving parts than a tank. =)

 

Unless, of course she's just aiming for bringing it down. Then all it would need is breaking or twisting one blade out of order and the chopper will swerve like crazy.

[Shmuser Name]

Oleander is accepted. Mind the capability of her focus, I'll expect you to rely on it as a strong flaw so that in most cases the woman isn't that strong. Mostly everything in the world is made of metal, she's got a wealth of fodder at her disposal.