Loophole: Communications

[Magical Girl Mimi]

Yo, Gravity, thought you said there were people willing to chase down a speeding Toa? I passed by a police car going at a VERY fast pace, so I'd assume that they should be going after Kranos. =P

[sunflower]

Yo, Gravity, thought you said there were people willing to chase down a speeding Toa? I passed by a police car going at a VERY fast pace, so I'd assume that they should be going after Kranos. =P

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My bad.

 

And here I was thinking being staff would be a lot less work.

 

...

 

Okay I'm just lazy.

[Magical Girl Mimi]

Nice. xD Really, I only directed that at you since you seemed to be handling the police for the moment, what with the investigation stuff. =P

[sunflower]

I am the police.

 

:3

 

Yay cop hovercraft. Hehehehe. Anyway, posted as NPC officer who doesn't like spilled coffee. ( D: )

[Magical Girl Mimi]

That's awesome, then. =DThat was awesome. Perfect reaction, right there. xD

[Krayzikk]

This one takes a bit of explaining. The tech described herein seems quite advanced, and some of it is. But I checked the timeline, the rough tech level of this game, and the tech level of the MU before it. Computers in this game went portable (read: handheld) roughly one hundred and twenty years ago. It stands to reason that the tech below would be in the prototype phases, though not mass produced.

 

Name: Firen Eltair

Gender: Male

Species: Toa

Kanohi: Hau

Appearance: Firen is a tall Toa with gun metal gray base armor, though most of it is rarely seen. He is rarely seen without his trademark trench coat, long, and a shade of gray slightly lighter than that of his armor. It hugs his body comfortably down to the waist, where it loosens for ease of movement. The upper half of his face is almost always obscured by a dark green visor, a color nicely complimenting the rest of his appearance. Firen could overall be called handsome, though few are ever in a situation wherein more pleasant adjectives could be applied.

Powers: Firen controls what has been called the first "synthetic element". Through a series of implants throughout his body, Firen's original elemental power is modified and repurposed, used to control data. In a world where data is abundant, on the internet, in mobile devices, and many crimes are performed entirely through digital means, this makes him incredibly effective as an enforcer of the law. He can create, manipulate, and absorb his element, acting almost as a mobile computer. He can also remotely activate and control autonomic functions, such as the ones integrated into his equipment.

Weapons: Rather than being outfitted with "standard" armament, Firen's equipment has been tailored to his unique skill set. Holstered at his side are two pistols, outfitted with a variety of sensors to help improve his aim by providing real time data. This is a function rarely used, as it requires a longer amount of time to process than one usually has in the midst of a fire fight. Though it has been compared to a Sanok, it is not nearly so effective, as there is a very real risk of operator error. A pair of electric knuckledusters are kept on his person, designed to stun an opponent with a nonlethal shock. A single knife is kept at his waist, to deal with those who still prefer bladed weapons. The final piece of gear is a green visor that attaches to his mask, linked to his implants, that allows him to view data in real time.

Vehicle: Firen's pride and joy is the motorcycle that was custom built for his use. The machine is jet black, and emblazoned on either side with the police logo, mounted on a rotating panel for off duty times. Instead of the traditional handlebars, Firen's arms slid into armored spaces on either side, interfacing with and controlling the bike directly. However, a pair of handlebars are folded away, in the event that his implants cease to function. The vehicle is sleek as can be, with its driver almost horizontal when riding, their face protected by an aerodynamic windshield.

Abilities: In addition to the new element, the implants within Firen's body grant several other benefits. His brain has been augmented, allowing faster decision making, and quicker reaction times. His speed has not been increased, merely the speed at which he can react to stimuli. He can interface directly with any computer controlled device using contact points located in his palms, acting as a conduit if you will for the use of his element. When doing so, he requires no physical peripherals to control the device. He also has a direct connection to security databases and census data, at least as far as his clearance allows. This connection extends to the internet. A side effect of the enhancements to his brain is that his mind is less susceptible to meddling. Note, he is not immune, he merely has an added edge in defending himself.

Weaknesses: Against living opponents, his element has no direct uses. He cannot use it to attack directly, nor can he use it to defend himself. His mask is also rendered powerless by his implants, and the only way to regain both his original element and his mask power would be to have the implants surgically removed. While designed to resist powerful surges, a strong enough electric shock could also knock the technological side of his implants for a spin, requiring time to correct themselves.

Occupations: Law Enforcement Official

Personality: Firen is a rather friendly person, as fond of a good joke as you or I. He tends toward a lenient personality, rarely leveling the maximum penalty unless the crime committed was, as he puts it, "unforgivable". It has been speculated this is because of the past he once led, but the truth to this is up for debate. However, when confronted with a serious threat to society , his demeanor changes completely. Gone is the levity, replaced by a unwavering determination to do what must be done.

History: Firen did not always lead the life he now does. In fact, a long time ago, he walked on the opposite side of the law. His younger days were spent on the streets of Central City, running with one group or another. It was during these days he honed his skills as a hacker, skills that would later become useful in a different manner. He had no real loyalty to anyone, and sided with whomever was most beneficial for him at the time. It wasn't a personal behavior, it was simply how things were. When every force on both sides of the law either wanted you gone or in handcuffs, you took the chances you got, and pitied the ones who didn't get them later.

 

That was before he got caught. Central City's officers had been making a big push to cut down on gang activity, and it was starting to show. On a rather routine note, Firen and several of his fellow gangmembers had been caught. Most of them ran and got away. Firen didn't blame them for it, he'd have done the same were he in their shoes. He quickly found himself in a holding cell, a temporary destination while they tried to figure out how to proceed. He ended up getting a lenient sentence due to his age, and rather than going to a prison, he was placed under what he would later call "institution arrest". He was sent to be, for lack of a better word, rehabilitated. He could do whatever he wanted within the building in which he had been placed, but he couldn't leave. Though at first he had resented it, he eventually realized it was a chance. A chance to get out of the hardships he used to deal with, and straighten out before he landed himself in a real prison. Needless to say, he took to the task whole heartedly.

 

A few short years later, he had joined the police force. It had taken serious work, but he'd managed to get in, despite his relatively minor criminal record. He served with distinction, and earned the attention of some ambitious researchers. Unbeknownst to Firen, while he had been busy with his life, technology had reached the point where it was ready to be tested on a living person. His particular skill set happened to fit what they needed quite well. He signed on almost immediately, and hasn't looked back. The abilities granted to him have allowed him to do his job even better, and he uses them as best he can.

[Light]

I guess APPROVED. I'll watch this char for a while.

[Legolover-361]

I know that this discussion was ended, but I want to ensure no other arguments about this surface later. After all, when the GM says something, you listen. Hopefully. Please?

I wasn't aware this was a dictatorship. Where I come from if you can make a logical argument and convince the staff of something....

Oh, you don't convince the powers-that-be of this RPG. We choose to agree.

Water is merely a conductor of electricity. Assuming you don't use your elemental powers, there's no reason for it to harm you. Now obviously somebody without proper training couldn't use electricity powers while submerged or in contact with water without electrocuting themselves. However, once you've been around it that long, you would learn to know how to use it to your advantage, as anybody who knew what they were doing with an elemental ability could. Assume, for instance, that you're in a rainstorm, on a boat, in the middle of the ocean, fighting a Kraken. That would be a bad situation, and would hinder you to generating electric fields at an area away from yourself. On the other hand, let's assume you're walking in a street full of puddles on Stelt. Then, it would be quite easy to make that into an advantage while facing off adversaries by blasting lightning at their pool while you're in your own. Or, perhaps, stopping people from close by sending a charge through yourself, enough to cause minor shock but not harm, while being really bad for them. Natural electrical resistance and all that.

I am going to say Levacius is correct in this case. If a Toa of Lightning does not use his or her elemental power while in contact with water, that Toa of Lightning will not be shocked by water.

Levacius knows well the electric eel maneuver when you're desperate.

I'm not so certain that, in Bionicle's canon storyline, a Toa of Lightning can copy an electric eel's ability to prevent him- or herself from being shocked by electricity while in the water. I will say that for the purposes of this RPG, beings of lightning are not electric eels.

'vulnerable to falling from high places'

I suddenly have an urge to say every character without the power of flight who does not have this on their list of weaknesses will be deemed overpowered. Edited January 3, 2013 by Legolover-361

[sunflower]

I hereby declare my police officer to be the best in the city.

 

:3

 

ya'll know its true

[Krayzikk]

I guess APPROVED. I'll watch this char for a while.

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I would expect no less.

[Magical Girl Mimi]

Gravity: I agree; this is probably going to be the most fun I've had in a Bionicle RPG in recent times, just because of that character being so awesome. xD

[Havelock Vetinari]

Species and powers preapproved by LL. Final product just needs approval now.

 

Name: The Hound (Also known as, in several obscure texts: The One of Tindalos, The Predator, The Hunter, The Inevitable etc)

Gender: Not applicable.

Species: The Hound appears to be a unique entity, at least, one hopes it is. A species of such creatures does not bear thinking about. For the sake of argument however, we will assume there is more of them, the rest of the profile is written with this is mind. A Hound looks like an Energy Hound at first glance, but then one looks closer and see it is something else all together. It's body is lean and it's red eyes glower with hunger. Blue ooze drips from it's fanged mouth. It walks upon four clawed feet and spikes run down it's spine. It has no fur, instead it sports a chitinous covering of armor plates. The eyes of a Hound glow with a red light and are compound in nature. The head of a hound is sharp and angular with two small holes serving as ears. It appears to smell with it's great blue tongue, waving it through the air as it hunts prey. They appear to be sentient, able to come up with and perform a number of complex plans, but they speak no language. Telepathic contact with them reveals....only a never ending hunger. They appear to feed off the energy of those they prey on, with those who have the potential to travel through time being preferred targets.

 

This species has a number of unique abilities, unlike the Energy Hounds, it cannot track a being by their unique energy signature...instead it appears to hunt those who had had extensive contact with time traveling devices, a being need not travel through time, though that would attract a Hound's attention as well, merely touching a Vahi would be enough. They can track these beings somehow, perhaps by tracing the potential disturbances in time or an offshoot of the Energy Hounds ability that only works on certain beings. The other abilities of note is an odd form of teleportation. The Hound can transport itself across great distances by teleportation....but only through angles of 120 degrees or less. In theory, if it were trapped in a room without these angles, it would be unable to teleport. It has no elemental powers or even connection. It is said that if the prey a Hound seeks travels through time, it will follow them. This ability has never been observed simply because it would be extremely difficult to do so and appears to be an involuntary reflex on the part of the Hound or something connected to it. The Hounds cannot do this at will.

 

They do appear to be native to the Mataron Universe, but what dark corner of it they sprang from is not something one should think on for too long. Several texts hint at them predating even the Makuta, but stop short of giving an origin. One text, "Aspects of Hunters" mentions a long lost island by the name of Tindalos, hinting at a connection between it and the Hounds. As stated before, The Hound could very well be a unique entity, just one with an extremely long life span. Whatever the case, the being or the species is extremely old. It is likely only the Great Beings and Mata Nui itself knows the truth about them.

 

Kanohi: None.

 

Appearance: The Hound looks like an Energy Hound at first glance, but when one looks closer and they see it is something else all together. It's body is lean and it's red eyes glower with hunger. Blue ooze drips from it's fanged mouth and at times. It walks upon four clawed feet and spikes run down it's spine. It has no fur, instead it sports a chitinous covering of armor plates. The eyes of the Hound glow with a red light and are compound in nature. The Beasts head is sharp and angular with two small holes serving as ears. It appears to smell with it's great blue tongue, waving it through the air as it hunts prey. Scars from past battles are marked in it's hide, attesting to the great age of the beast. It is every inch a predator. It is impossible to mistake it for anything else.

 

Powers: Able to teleport when near angles of 120 degrees or less, the angles are judged from whatever surface it is standing upon at the time. If it were trapped in a spherical room for example, it could not teleport. If it were climbing a mountain, it would just angles from the perspective of a mountain. It is also able to travel through time-but only when the prey it has selected does. This is an involuntary reflex on the part of the Hound and it cannot do this at will. This serves only to deepen the mystery that surrounds the Hound. Surely such abilities cannot be natural. Where then, did they come from?

Weapons: It attacks with it's claws and a deadly bite. The blue ooze is largely harmless, though wounds infected with it heal slightly slower then normal, it is no more then an annoyance. The Hound's claws are powerful enough to go through various metals and it's bite is quite powerful, all of these are melee weapons however. The Hound has no ranged weapons to speak of, forcing it to rely on ambushes and traps to complete it's hunts.

 

Abilities: Can track it's chosen prey regardless of the location. This only applies to one being at a time however and the being must have had contact with or at the very least, been close to a device capable of traveling through time. That is the only way the ability will function. For prey that does not meet these standards, it is forced to rely on smell and tracking, much like a normal hound.

Weaknesses: Despite it's abilities, the Hound is not a very tough combatant. It's armor does not shield it from elemental attack and it concentrated attacks with normal weapons can kill it quite easily. The Hound is an ambush predator, it cannot stand in a fair fight with a foe that is superior to it. It must rely on trickery and teleportation to win battles, not brute force. A blast of fire would give it severe burns or kill it, ice would freeze it solid etc. As said before, if it were trapped in spherical room, it would be effectively helpless,

Occupations: Being a terror from the ancient past. The day to day doings involve slaughter, looking menacing and terrifying the populace. The dental is great though.

Personality: The Hound lives to hunt. No one knows if it does so because of instinct, malevolent amusement or simply hunger. What is known is that it is a canny and clever enemy and with little apparent care for any other being. It hunts everything, be it sentient or nonsentient, Rahi or Agori. Due to it's odd connection to time however, it is particularly tireless when hunting beings associated with it, going to great lengths to hunt them down and feed on them. The Hound is known to use tactics of terror, killing loved ones to drive prey out into the open, holding hostages and such as. It is no dumb beast.

History: Unknown. It has appeared throughout the history of the universe, killing seemingly at random before vanishing once more, only to reappear centuries later. The origins of the beast are only hinted it in many old tomes and they seemed to suggest it hails from a lost island known as Tindalos. It is highly unlikely that the Hound is a naturally occurring creature, due to the nature of it's abilities but who or what made it is a mystery for the ages. The Hound is, the Hound was and the Hound will be. It has existed for as long as can be remembered and likely before that. The creature is a living mystery, the origin lost to time. Only the results can be observed and they are bloody indeed. The Hound is currently trapped in spherical container in a laboratory in central city. The researchers know not what they have found and it is only a matter of time before the beast escapes to hunt once more. How it arrived in the canister is unknown, though it is certainly possible it finally bit off more then it could chew or was otherwise tricked.

 

Edited January 3, 2013 by Basilisk

[Light]

Creepy, but approved.

[Havelock Vetinari]

Well then, unless anyone wants to play a very unfortunate lab tech, I'll type up an intro post.

Edited January 3, 2013 by Basilisk

[Constructelf]

Name: VikentiosGender: MaleSpecies: Takadox's speciesKanohi: SuletuAppearance: Vikentios is a very thin, very slender Toa like being with a blue and silver color scheme and a Metru like build. Some may mistake even mistake him for a toa; a forgivable mistake. His Kanohi looks more like a Rau than a Suletu.Powers: Vikentios has the natural ability of Hypnosis. His Kanohi gives him the power of telepathy.Weapons: Palm mounted Rhotuka Launcher with the power of repulsion (similar to a Crast), beam saber.Vehicle: Vikentios keeps a road bicycle. Nothing more. The bike is blue in color, thesame blue as his armor.Abilities: Vikentios is extremely intelligent. His intelligence is more book smart than street smart though. In addition to his high IQ, Vikentios also possess the enhanced physical and mental traits inherent of the Prime Species. He is stronger and more agile than your average toa, and has greater willpower and mental resiliency as well.Weaknesses: Vikentios's mask is incapable of turning off, so he often experiences telepathic and empathetic overload. As well, he has no innate elemental resistance so a toa would be able to knock him out quite easily. Finally, he doesn't seeem to take very good care of his health, often staying up late, overdosing on caffiene, and whatnot, so he can fall ill more easily than other people.Occupation: Physicist.Personality: Vikentios is the epitome of "geek". Socially inept, he is incapable of holding an normal conversation. This can get him into some very embarressing situations at times as he'll always go for a long, drawn out, and sometimes completely off the mark answer where a simple "yes" or "no" would do. A recluse by nature, heis completely obsessed with his work and will sacrifice many things, including his health, for science. He is extremely brilliant, with a powerful memory, computer like logical processing, and an insanely high learning curve.Bio: Vikentios was once the Chief Science Officer to Takadox, creating many things for the Warlord. When the Barakki fell, Vikentios fled to the Southern Continent and quickly became reknowned as a brilliant scientist. Despite his fame, he managed to avoid too much attention by living as a recluse; his home, according to the general populace, was so far away from civilization that "rahi from his estate that got lost would never be found in even the remotest village". When the inhabitants of the Matoran Universe were forced to migrate however, he made a home in the center of Central City; after all, that was where the work was. Resuming his career as a scientist, he managed to put his talents to practical use by creating many technological devices, both military and civilian. Despite living in the heart of the city, he still keeps to himself; he even keeps interaction with coworkers to a minimum. He lives a lonely life, with no friends and little aquaintences. However, his reputation precedes him and he is very well known.

Edited January 4, 2013 by Constructman

[Snelly]

Now I'm not staff....but I'm pretty sure you're missing somethings there in the profile CM. Like a weakness for one, or a History, or Personality, or Occupation....

[Light]

I am staff, and besides those (which I'm thinking the editor ripped off) Takadox's species can't use kanohi, I believe.

[Toa Levacius Zehvor]

I am staff, and besides those (which I'm thinking the editor ripped off) Takadox's species can't use kanohi, I believe.

 

All of the Prime species can, as far as my memory can... remember. None of the Barraki (or at the least Pridak) didn't out of pride.

 

-Toa Levacius Zehvor

[Snelly]

 

I am staff, and besides those (which I'm thinking the editor ripped off) Takadox's species can't use kanohi, I believe.

 

All of the Prime species can, as far as my memory can... remember. None of the Barraki (or at the least Pridak) didn't out of pride.

 

-Toa Levacius Zehvor

 

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This would be correct, and I believe Littlefinger's character is a Prime and has a mask so it's already been allowed.

[Light]

Oops. As you were, gentlemen.

[Constructelf]

Sorry, my browser was glitching up. I fixed it.

[Light]

Approved. Just watch the mask, and you'll be fine.

[Constructelf]

So how many approvals do I need?

[Light]

One, as long as no one contradicts me. You're good.

[Relapse]

Can you put that character on hold CM? I want to talk to LL about the Suletu.

Edited January 4, 2013 by Relapse

[Light]

Can you put that character on hold CM? I want to talk to LL about the Suletu.

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Come to think of it, this is probably a good idea. I think he'll allow it, but might be nice to check.

[Silvan Haven]

Not that I have much of a problem with it, but I'm a little confused about why the Hound was able to be aware of it's surroundings when it was in stasis. Most of the time stasis prevents things like that.

 

Of course, being a timewalking terror dogy might make things happen differently but I'm just wondering.

[Havelock Vetinari]

That is...an awfully good question. I'll go with "the systems were damaged somehow and it only immobilized the body".

 

Copouts ahoy!

[Silvan Haven]

Weeeee for poetic license. (Or whatever the authorial version is)

[Havelock Vetinari]

I believe it's called "an authors saving throw" or something of that nature.

[Silvan Haven]

Why do I get the feeling that our "Oh so serious" Department Head's mechanical problems are going to make my investigation a whole lot harder?

[25K Now!]

Because we're gonna go time-travelling my boy! Time-travelling!

[Silvan Haven]

I've seen enough Stargate to know that things normally don't go well when people mess with the big ball of wibly wobbly timey wimmy stuff.

[Magical Girl Mimi]

Timey wimey* =PBut yeah; time altering can have very big consequences. =P

[Krayzikk]

I've seen enough Stargate to know that things normally don't go well when people mess with the big ball of wibly wobbly timey wimmy stuff.

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I've seen enough Doctor Who to know interacting with your own past is a very bad idea.

[Relapse]

Someone form a criminal guild. Heck, form a handful of criminal guilds. The DoS needs something to go after, especially while Houren is gone.

[CAPUA]

^I have the perfect character profile in mind for this...

[Silvan Haven]

Other then the collection of vigilantes that are popping up everywhere.

 

It would be very interesting to see a kind of batman-like relationship between the police and the vigilantes.

[a goose]

STAFF NPC

 

Name: Turaga Onua

Gender: Male

Kanohi: Noble Pakari Nuva

Appearance: Mostly black, with deep, dark green eyes. His arms and legs are a dark grey, and he wears a black Turaga robe. He is the most hunched of the Turaga Nuva, only around half a head taller than most Matoran.

Powers: Limited Earth, slightly above the usual Turaga's level of control. His mask's power can be shared with others.

Weapons: A Quake Braker attached to a staff, which acts as his Badge of Office.

Abilities: Stronger than the average Turaga, even without his Pakari. Good night-vision.

Weaknesses: Although still stronger than the average Turaga, Onua is much weaker than he once was.

Occupations: Council Member of Mata Magna.

Personality: Onua is wise, likely the wisest of the Turaga Nuva, always thinking things through rather than acting on impulse. He doesn't speak unless he has something worth saying. He is very patient, always willing to wait, and is always reliable.

History: Once a Toa Nuva, Onua gave up his powers after saving Mata Magna from a Skrall invasion. He is now a member of the Council, along with the other Turaga Nuva.

 

- Vorex

[Light]

APPROVED.