Post by Pyroclasm on Aug 6, 2016 21:23:15 GMT
RENOWN REQUEST Character: Pyroclasm Budget: 80 renown Plan: I was hoping to do a one time update for Jack Vinland, AKA Pyroclasm. I realized perhaps a bit too late before I submitted him for review that I wasn't 100% thrilled with his abilities, but frankly I was too afraid to ask once I submitted the notification if I could go back and look over them. I'd like to submit some additions/changes to his abilities as a one-time thing. using the info in his bio as a template, I'll highlight the changes I'd like to make with bold. |
List of requested changes
Note: requested changes to an existing ability are in Bold
To his Ascended Physiology ability:
"Jack's strength is perhaps the most measurable quantity, with estimates from military tests having him clock in at an astonishing 200 ton lift capacity. His strength is also high enough that it allows him to perform remarkable vertical and horizontal leaps far beyond what an ordinary person is capable of (let alone survive the landing of). His speed and reflexes are also quite incredible, as he is capable of dodging bullets or moving at speeds over short distances that can be exceedingly difficult for a normal human to track. His agility and precision compound this, with Jack having an incredible level of control over his abilities and superhuman precision that allows him to move with machine-like efficiency. In terms of durability, physical and energy damage in most forms is rendered negligible unless it is of truly incredible force or strength. Moreover, Jack's physiology allows him to survive without oxygen and in areas that otherwise might be inhospitable to humans (Extreme heat, Extreme Cold or even in the Vaccum of space). Jack's body also seems to have an innate resistance to having its properties or abilities altered: Such effects only operate on Jack at 30% of their normal effectiveness."
Jack is by no means invincible though. Despite his body's base structure being composed of energy, magic seems to be able to bypass some of his resistance. Jack has an incredibly complex mind structure and extremely fast thought processes, making full mental control over him not possible. It is, however, possible to affect his mind in more subtle ways via suggestion.
I'd also like to add the following paragraph/part of that ability:
By triggering an impulse in his physiology, Pyroclasm is able to morph into a powerful, monstrous form. This ability more than doubles all of his overall physical abilities, grants high-speed flight and massively boosts the power of any of his pyroclastic attacks. All of this comes at a tradeoff: It is incredibly straining on Pyroclasm's body to maintain, and even with his increased stamina he can only maintain it for several hours at maximum before his body disables the ability as some kind of built in safety feature. Moreover, due to its destructive power most of the time if Jack wishes to engage this form he needs authorization from an on-duty initiative officer of sufficient rank (once he joins the initiative).
And add one last ability (or rather, one equipment piece):
Pyroclastic edge: (1) A custom device created by the initiative for Jack to utilize alongside his Pyroclasm control abilities. Able to be summoned and unsummoned at will, This weapon is capable of focusing and amplifying the energy Jack emits. While the technology is not fully understood, it is still a valuable tool.