Tag: martial arts
#22 Lumumba Sagan
Lumumba Sagan. Native of the Planetarium-City of Altered Brazzaville, he forsook medicine to become a wandering fighter. He looks like a Congo dandy gentleman, fights like Bruce Lee. A former finalist in the Gangster Island Rumble, ally of the Altercationist, a fighter, a tailor, a scholar. Everything is communication – dressing, fighting, speaking. “Losing a fight is simply and only a failure of communication”.
#12 Xaiyoi
Along the arrid mountain paths of the Silk Road, the Fire Nuns of western deserts were renowned for protecting the caravans with their kung fu. For a small donation to their convent, a pair of nuns would escort merchants to their destination, warding off bandits & raiders with their fiery fighting techniques. In many cases, the nuns would use their pyrokinetic skills to simply scare away adversaries before anyone came to blows. But Xaiyoi was different. She loved to fight. And though it broke with the order’s philosophies, she took an almost sadistic glee in setting wicked people ablaze. The other nuns are starting to get wary of her actions. But she just can’t help herself.
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Another Eurasian character. Overall, not super thrilled about this one. I like how the face turned out but that’s about it. The pose is awkward, especially for a martial artists & I think I started rushing this without giving it a lot of love. I mean the get up she’s wearing feels weak. Retroactively, it looks too similar to certain existing characters & there were easy choices I could’ve made to avoid that. And the name is syllables hodgepodged together. It seems to kind of fit the vibe I was looking for, but I always hate doing that kind of thing. Especially when it’s something I’m trying to do with a kind of historical basis.
More to come as I get more time. I’m quite happy with the twofer I’ve got coming up next.
#27 Corey Calihan
Corey is the oldest Calihan Brother. He’s worked hard and has done well for himself. He means well but often gives Jace and Rex a hard time with his false interest in their “Karate” School (which makes Rex batty because they don’t teach “Karate”) He’s not a bad guy but he’s passive aggressive and frustrates his younger brothers to no end… he knows nothing about the business of running a martial arts school but often offers unsolicited advice on how to do it. What makes Corey the most frustrating though is that he is a good man and he loves his family and can be very generous, they’d just all be happier if he didn’t always have the last word.
#25 Reel 2 Reel
Movie Fanatics are some of the most obsessive of the collectors lot. That’s one reason that Collect-o sought out Reel 2 Reel. In his regular life R2R refused to distinguish reality and fiction. Always annoying people with his need to bring everything back to movies always using phrases like “I couldn’t have scripted that better” and asking questions like “who would play you in the movie of your life?” and then arguing the answer. He is one of the most fearsome members of the Collection Agency because he can physically back up his mania training many years to become a Hollywood stunt man he is trained in multiple martial arts styles. No one can fake a death (or death scene as he likes to call it) like Reel 2 Reel. It’s uncertain why he’s allied himself against Tank-Monkey as Tank-Monkey doesn’t have anything he wants.
#6 Micky Sik
He might have a fluffy tail and cute ears but he’ll kick your ass halfway across the next sunday if you mention acorns in any way.
I like the idea of a badass guy with something cute about them but somehow still staying badass.
# 9 – D-VNM-06 “Chameleon”
FEDGOV – VNM PROJECT – ULTRA-CLASSIFIED – EYES ONLY – HIGHEST PRIORITY
SUBJECT D-VNM-06 (DAEDALUS – VARIFORM NANITE MATRIX – 06)
CODENAME: CHAMELEON
1920840822—92939 -29nmitigated disaster of the latest round of Corporate Wars, FedGov has seized all assets and facilities of Daedalus corp – the Chinese government has ensured us they have done the same with the outstanding assets of XDC Corporation. Rebuilding effort is underway, but the ‘scorched earth’ policy in effect during the later stages of the war means its going to be a while till things get back to normal.
I found a series of files on Daedalus’ elite VNM Nano-soldier line. Scary stuff – I’ve never seen such specialized matrixes. The files were tough to crack, lost a lot of info including test subject names and current whereabouts. I know they’re not among the operatives we have in custody – not sure we could even take them into custody if we had to. I have a feeling they’re out there… and I’m not sure if there’s anything we can do to deal with them. Things are fragile now – we’re stretched thin. If they start causing trouble, they could push us into another war… hell, they could probably set up their own little kingdoms if they wanted to.
The one saving grace was the latest file, D-VNM-06. Codename Chameleon – late model, never got deployed in the war. Amazing capabilities- apparently it was intended as a support unit for the rest of the D-VNMs… it’s got some sort of adaptive technology that can mimic and combine the different attributes of the other D-VNM series nanites. This might be our ace-in-the-hole. If we can find a suitable test-subject, we could have the weapon we need to hunt the others down and put them away. I’m compiling my report to the Joint Chiefs now – praying we get the green light on this, even if it’s just for a chance to see it work.Will keep you posted as things develop on my end.
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#8 – D-VNM-05 “Toad”
DAEDALUS CORPORATION – VNM PROJECT – CLASSIFIED – EYES ONLY
SUBJECT D-VNM-05 (DAEDALUS – VARIFORM NANITE MATRIX – 05)
CODENAME: TOAD
0101001011949191 – –3-9 .feberb.,ever expected them to go nuclear, but here we are. We need a VNM that can operate in the most extreme conditions, and Toad should do well. Field tests should confirm, but recent advances in crystalline ablative formations have us projecting that Toad should be able to withstand a direct strike from orbit, not to speak of anything a VNM ground soldier could carry.
Recent reports have given me the feeling we’re done messing around. We need something that can walk right into the heart of the warzone and just smash XDC’s Board of Directors into pancake, taking everything they can throw at it on the way in. No time to field test, we’re gonna have to deploy as soon as our test subject is ready for the final integration.
Tech boys are reporting a possible flaw, minute, but significant. No time to worry about it now, we’ll have time to QC it when Toad gets back home.
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#7- D-VNM-04 “Lizard”
DAEDALUS CORPORATION – VNM PROJECT – CLASSIFIED – EYES ONLY
SUBJECT D-VNM-01 (DAEDALUS – VARIFORM NANITE MATRIX – 01)
CODENAME: CENTIPEDE
0128482228405-299 think we’ve hit upon the ultimate infiltration unit here. Lizard does stealth like no other – microbarbs let the wearer cling to nearly any surface – we’ve got light-bending camo that makes it virtually invisible when it’s staying still. Haven’t integrated long-range arsenal yet, but will be worth looking into sniper gear – Lizard can get into positions no other VNM can.
We had to sacrifice a bit on durability – Lizard’s not going toe-to-toe with the heavier enemy models – but it will shine in harassment and infiltration roles. Recommend we consider field testing against XDC, or even a FedGov holdout facility. If there’s a security protocol out there that Lizard can’t deal with, I’ve yet to see it.
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#6- D-VNM-03 “Scorpion”
DAEDALUS CORPORATION – VNM PROJECT – CLASSIFIED – EYES ONLY
SUBJECT D-VNM-03 (DAEDALUS – VARIFORM NANITE MATRIX – 03)
CODENAME: SCORPION
01010010ABX#92030300/boys in tac-ops keep asking for a multi-target model that can take some more punishment than previous models. I think we’ve cracked the ablative issue – the Scorpion matrix is at least 200% more durable than previous models – should be able to withstand a direct hit from heavy ordinance. Claws are designed to shear through titanium plating – though they can be retracted as needed should operative need use of hands. Tail weapon is in prototype stage, but promising. Independent, multi-track targeting – variable power settings – can deliver anything from an incapacitating stun to a superheated blast of plasma. Combined with thermal imaging, Scorpion should be able to acquire and eliminate targets through solid walls.
Test subject has some aggression issues. I know it comes with the territory, but not sure how this guy got through the psych screen. Will be glad to send him off to field testing, won’t be my problem anymore.
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#5 – D-VNM-02 “Snake”
DAEDALUS CORPORATION – VNM PROJECT – CLASSIFIED – EYES ONLY
SUBJECT D-VNM-02 (DAEDALUS – VARIFORM NANITE MATRIX – 02)
CODENAME: SNAKE
0102e100101ewc2e – –3-9 .., continued to modify nanite matrix, selecting for stealth and quick, deadly strikes. Test subject well-versed in several sword forms, added subroutine to create mono-edge blade as needed. For the offhand, developing a whip-like weapon, can be used to grapple, trip opponents, or go rigid for precision stabbing. Snake will be excellent for mid- to short- range assassinations/assorted wetwork. Will likely be more suited for single targets rather than groups. Bio team is working on developing an injectable paralytic poison, but early tests are running into complications.
Snake should be ready for deployment towards years end – if we can keep Xiang-Dao-Chrysler off balance until then, Snake should be able to strike the deathblow.
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#4 – D-VNM-01 “CENTIPEDE”
DAEDALUS CORPORATION – VNM PROJECT – CLASSIFIED – EYES ONLY
SUBJECT D-VNM-01 (DAEDALUS – VARIFORM NANITE MATRIX – 01)
CODENAME: CENTIPEDE
0101001011949191 – –3-9 .., rst of a new breed of nanite-equipped operatives. In addition to standard abilities, such as battle-armor formation, VNM-01 is capable of turbo-charging subjects nervous system, allowing for split-second reactions and lightning fast hand-to-hand strikes. Early tests indicate we can push the acceleration even further – with a well-trained host body, it may even be possible for the suit to exceed our early expectations – with a reaction speed like we are predicting, it will be like fighting an opponent with 100 limbs – impossible for even !#IFnoivh- [irretrievable] – to deal with. Recommend immediate field testing with espionage division, wetwork sub-div.
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#18 – Mystic Warrior
The Way is Clear...
Trained in the hidden city of Zhang R’la, Mystic Warrior is a master of the martial arts style, The Eighth Sight. Once a simple monk, he was challenged to pursue a Vow of Completion, ridding the world of spiritual corruption and impurity. Now he walks the world, guided by the cries of souls in turmoil, determined to conquer darkness within us all!
#18 – Hashimoto Leprechaun
Feeling the need to increase Irish security, this young leprechaun took it upon himself to travel to Japan to learn the ways of the Ninja. That Pot O’ Gold has never been safer!
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