- Location
- California,USA
They have been around in universe since ww1, but the "Naturally Born" people with Powers have been around since about 1931.
If your thinking magic, its probably been around for a lot longer.
Life of Highs, Lowes, and Super Villainy (No SV, You are a Supervillain)
- Thread starter Cyberphilosipher
- Start date
- Original Superhero
If your thinking magic, its probably been around for a lot longer.
Brightflame
Lord of the Dance
- Location
- Inkopolis
- Location
- California,USA
You joke about it…but in universe… in conspiracy blogs, he's "That guy!"You could say he's a real somebody
That's all the hints I'm giving on his true age
Operations Miniturn 1
- Location
- California,USA
Operations Miniturn 1
Ahh, Plotting an Operation...nothing brings you such joy.
Well besides your wedding day but that was personal, an Operation is when you and your organization get a large cash flow, information, or leverage over the competition in order to be an effective counterweight to unchecked ambitions of men and women who…
Well, they did something to deserve getting your wrath, and given the situations you normally found yourself in… it was only proper.
Now onto your Target…
(Choose your Target)
[]The Nine Star Gang of South Korea: Zheng's old employers, are really entrenched in the arms trade and the wider drug trade in the Region, it's not a big target but it will start the spread of some notoriety. And get someone's attention in the Villain Circles of Asia.
The reward for Strike: Notoriety...Substantial Income increases in arms trade and the possibility of entering the Drug trade.
[]Athenatech Industries: One of the Seven Rising Titan tech companies of Europe specializing in AI and Space Computer technologies, perhaps they'd be willing to share some...of their knowledge and or capital.
Reward: Notoriety in Europe. Income Increase, Possible Upgrade schematics, Tech Level increases slightly depending on raid type.
[]The Order of the Seven Burning Crosses: A Nasty Group of Superhero Worshiping American Racists who believe that with enough support they can do something stupid...like reignite the confederacy. Groan, it's more a civil service to attack them but the Capes will give you some leeway if you beat them up for them.
Reward: Join an American pastime...steal random loot, get credibility as "A Villain with Good Publicity" Maybe you get something from the Heroes if you do it.
[]Federov International: The Largest Mid-range Oligarchy Run...something in Russia, they have everything from electronics to...washing machines, but there are diamonds in the rough, real treats, if you can get past their guard heroes and mercenaries.
Reward: Whatever is in the Mystery Box of Federov International...they are an oddball company led by a complete nutjob.
What is your Goal?:
[]Smeer Campaign and Villain Brand Outreach: Your goal is to damage their reputation, raise havoc and throw muck at them. (You will be primarily relying on your INTRIGUE and Diplomacy Skills)
[]A Smash and Grab Operation: You are going to break into their facility and steal something really really BIG! (You are going to rely on MARTIAL and Personal Combat)
[]Wealth Seizure and Transfer: White Coller Crime is a dirty word, but they don't need ALL that money. (You are using INTRIGUE and Stewardship skills)
[]Steal Corporate/Organizational Secrets: Organizational and Management secrets...they may not seem important, bur they are essential in keeping ahead in an organizational sense, well that and we're going to see who's employed by who? (You are using Intrigue and Stewardship skills)
[]Steal Research Data: Research is something you can use or something you can make, either way, it is worth taking if we can manage it. (You will rely on Learning and Intrigue skills)
Who do you send to Lead the Operation:
(Choose 2 characters, a lead and a second in command)
[]The Professor: YOU, the Professor, your skilled in organizing and planning an operation to a large extent. Not so much the doing, but you can manage.
[]Zheng Ironfist: Your Number 2, Henchmen and Soldier, he's good at nearly everything you throw him at, from fighting to math, he's good.
[]Agent Sunshine: Sunshine, Sunshine...Spy, and a passable gunhand, as well as a small unit leader, any plans, she can do it right and proper.
[]Dr.Eastmont:The Good Doctor is unusually skilled in the matter of Operations, and seeing things through. While concerning in many ways it is useful to keep in mind.
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How many Goon's do you want to Bring?:
[]None
[]At least 12, you know a Dozen
[]At least 25
[]50 for a Job Like this
[]Write in the amount you want to have.
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Now as for the final detail..
[]Leave a calling card: While it's a politeness, its also practical, and lets them know it was you.
[] Don't leave a calling card: But if you don't need the heat and want something specific and don't want it track.
AN: Plan format Please! It will help.
Ahh, Plotting an Operation...nothing brings you such joy.
Well besides your wedding day but that was personal, an Operation is when you and your organization get a large cash flow, information, or leverage over the competition in order to be an effective counterweight to unchecked ambitions of men and women who…
Well, they did something to deserve getting your wrath, and given the situations you normally found yourself in… it was only proper.
Now onto your Target…
(Choose your Target)
[]The Nine Star Gang of South Korea: Zheng's old employers, are really entrenched in the arms trade and the wider drug trade in the Region, it's not a big target but it will start the spread of some notoriety. And get someone's attention in the Villain Circles of Asia.
The reward for Strike: Notoriety...Substantial Income increases in arms trade and the possibility of entering the Drug trade.
[]Athenatech Industries: One of the Seven Rising Titan tech companies of Europe specializing in AI and Space Computer technologies, perhaps they'd be willing to share some...of their knowledge and or capital.
Reward: Notoriety in Europe. Income Increase, Possible Upgrade schematics, Tech Level increases slightly depending on raid type.
[]The Order of the Seven Burning Crosses: A Nasty Group of Superhero Worshiping American Racists who believe that with enough support they can do something stupid...like reignite the confederacy. Groan, it's more a civil service to attack them but the Capes will give you some leeway if you beat them up for them.
Reward: Join an American pastime...steal random loot, get credibility as "A Villain with Good Publicity" Maybe you get something from the Heroes if you do it.
[]Federov International: The Largest Mid-range Oligarchy Run...something in Russia, they have everything from electronics to...washing machines, but there are diamonds in the rough, real treats, if you can get past their guard heroes and mercenaries.
Reward: Whatever is in the Mystery Box of Federov International...they are an oddball company led by a complete nutjob.
What is your Goal?:
[]Smeer Campaign and Villain Brand Outreach: Your goal is to damage their reputation, raise havoc and throw muck at them. (You will be primarily relying on your INTRIGUE and Diplomacy Skills)
[]A Smash and Grab Operation: You are going to break into their facility and steal something really really BIG! (You are going to rely on MARTIAL and Personal Combat)
[]Wealth Seizure and Transfer: White Coller Crime is a dirty word, but they don't need ALL that money. (You are using INTRIGUE and Stewardship skills)
[]Steal Corporate/Organizational Secrets: Organizational and Management secrets...they may not seem important, bur they are essential in keeping ahead in an organizational sense, well that and we're going to see who's employed by who? (You are using Intrigue and Stewardship skills)
[]Steal Research Data: Research is something you can use or something you can make, either way, it is worth taking if we can manage it. (You will rely on Learning and Intrigue skills)
Who do you send to Lead the Operation:
(Choose 2 characters, a lead and a second in command)
[]The Professor: YOU, the Professor, your skilled in organizing and planning an operation to a large extent. Not so much the doing, but you can manage.
[]Zheng Ironfist: Your Number 2, Henchmen and Soldier, he's good at nearly everything you throw him at, from fighting to math, he's good.
[]Agent Sunshine: Sunshine, Sunshine...Spy, and a passable gunhand, as well as a small unit leader, any plans, she can do it right and proper.
[]Dr.Eastmont:The Good Doctor is unusually skilled in the matter of Operations, and seeing things through. While concerning in many ways it is useful to keep in mind.
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How many Goon's do you want to Bring?:
[]None
[]At least 12, you know a Dozen
[]At least 25
[]50 for a Job Like this
[]Write in the amount you want to have.
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Now as for the final detail..
[]Leave a calling card: While it's a politeness, its also practical, and lets them know it was you.
[] Don't leave a calling card: But if you don't need the heat and want something specific and don't want it track.
AN: Plan format Please! It will help.
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[X] Plan: Pull The Rug Out
-[X] The Order of the Seven Burning Crosses
-[X] Steal Corporate/Organizational Secrets
-[X] Agent Sunshine (Second)
-[X] Dr.Eastmont (Lead)
-[X] At least 12, you know a Dozen
-[X] Leave a calling card: While it's a politeness, its also practical, and lets them know it was you.
Yeah I wanna mess these guys up just on general principle.
Let's expose all their dirty little secrets.
I was tempted to go with The Professor, but I wanna see what the good Doctor can do and Sunshine should make a good minder for her.
The Goons should make for some good extra hands or just general manpower.
Can't think of a good reason to not leave a calling card.
-[X] The Order of the Seven Burning Crosses
-[X] Steal Corporate/Organizational Secrets
-[X] Agent Sunshine (Second)
-[X] Dr.Eastmont (Lead)
-[X] At least 12, you know a Dozen
-[X] Leave a calling card: While it's a politeness, its also practical, and lets them know it was you.
Yeah I wanna mess these guys up just on general principle.
Let's expose all their dirty little secrets.
I was tempted to go with The Professor, but I wanna see what the good Doctor can do and Sunshine should make a good minder for her.
The Goons should make for some good extra hands or just general manpower.
Can't think of a good reason to not leave a calling card.
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[X] Plan: kidnapping
-[X] The Order of the Seven Burning Crosses
-[X] A Smash and Grab Operation
-[X] Zheng Ironfist (Second)
-[X] Dr.Eastmont (Lead)
-[X] At least 12, you know a Dozen
-[X]Don't leave a calling card: But if you don't need the heat and want something specific and don't want it track.
We need metahumans to run experiments on and it doesn't sound like anyone outside their group really cares if they got missing
-[X] The Order of the Seven Burning Crosses
-[X] A Smash and Grab Operation
-[X] Zheng Ironfist (Second)
-[X] Dr.Eastmont (Lead)
-[X] At least 12, you know a Dozen
-[X]Don't leave a calling card: But if you don't need the heat and want something specific and don't want it track.
We need metahumans to run experiments on and it doesn't sound like anyone outside their group really cares if they got missing
- Location
- California,USA
So.. any questions?
One of the Scheme targets mentioned seven major tech companies, who are they?
- Location
- California,USA
You will learn bout them later, when it is appropriate.
Given that some are bigger and or smaller then the current target list.
- Location
- California,USA
220 ish goons.
100 Professionals
120 Mid Level ones
Give or take 50 other Midrange ones.
When does voting end?
- Location
- California,USA
Thursday or Friday?
- Location
- California,USA
Callng the vote
[X] Plan: Pull The Rug Out
wins.
[X] Plan: Pull The Rug Out
wins.
Operations Miniturn 2
- Location
- California,USA
Operations Miniturn 2
-[X] The Order of the Seven Burning Crosses
-[X] Steal Corporate/Organizational Secrets
-[X] Agent Sunshine (Second)
-[X] Dr.Eastmont (Lead)
-[X] At least 12, you know a Dozen
-[X] Leave a calling card: While it's a politeness, its also practical, and lets them know it was you.
(The Professor POV)
The Order of the Seven Burning Crosses was a rather unique American brand of stupidity , superhero worship, and some degree of old white supremacy that was fragmented after the "Great Brawl of '72".
After all, if you had the power of a God, why did you have to listen to an old racist in a church, so there's the Old Supremiscist (Who is just racist to most foreigners and gives the powered community a wide birth.) and the New Supremisist who took on the idea of both Superhuman and racial supremacy following the old Doctrine of the "Great Trifecta".
The Great Trifecta were Nazi German's Three official Superheroes, state-mandated sociopaths that probably killed as many people in their attempts to flee Germany then the Warsaw Uprising.
And they would have been paperclipped by someone (Probably the French or the Americans) had it not been for the Italian and Czech Superhero groups in a team-up.
But your rambling now. The point is the Burners arn't a terrorist group, yet, and given the US is busy, you and yours will have to take the fight to them.
For a healthy looting sum of course…you aren't a charity.
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Stewardship Check: Dr Eastmont Planning
DC: 40
Rolled: D100 => 72+39+6 (Goons)=117
(Eastmont POV)
"Alright the best plan is the simplest I say, we need to make them attack us directly and prey we can hold out until Sunshine is finished." You said with a chipper smile.
"That's not a plan, that's a suicide mission, there is only 12 of us!" Ty Lee said while holding her equipment, "This shit is rated for handguns and shotguns, not rifle rounds.
"That is why we are picking a ground of our choosing and we will have a hill, and stone wall, along with machine guns on trucks, come on we're not idiots." You said.
"So 13 guys, because you're going with us…Doc." She said as you nodded.
"Of course, if you screw it up I'm going to have to clean this up."
"Just a question? How is this a stealth mission?" Patrick said.
"Quite simply we are the distraction for Sunshine to get the Data we need." You finished.
Then without saying anything more, You began to open fire on the compound with a grenade launcher.
Intrigue Check: Sunshine's Busy Work vs the Burning Cross's Watchers
DC: Pass the Check
Sunshine Roll: D100 => 90+30+6=126
Vs
Burning Cross Watchers: D100 => 98+20 (Experienced)=118
(Sunshine POV)
I hope I don't get too fat, my hips will never fit into these vents if they get large enough. You thought as you shimmied out of the vents into a closed space.
Falling into a handstand and then twirling to your feet you could only sigh as the rumbling of battle began to start or enhance you didn't keep track of time when on mission, except when it was timed.
The guards would have picked up your sound but the battles outside was going to get all of their attention.
It was nice to come into something with backup for once…it made getting out easier.
And getting in…actually, you wondered why Mr. Nobody made you a SOLO operative anyway.
Eh, you'll figure it out later.
Intrigue Check: FIND THE SECRETS!
DC:??
Rolled: D100 + 6 + 30 + 26 => 102
And the idiot left his computer on…why am I not surprised?
This is so easy.
Loot Quality: D100 => 76
"Alright, Profesor as it turns out they are stealing both NASA organizational secrets and the Plot from Thunderball." You said as you saw the organizational workshops and spacesuit designs." You said.
"A Space Program, and locational Documents on where they get their material?" He said as you cleaned one of your ears for a second.
"Yep…and the idiot left his computer on…I say we take it all for a rainy day." You said.
"I did have going to space on my bucket list…get out and lets go."
"And the Calling Card is up."
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"MY FOOT!" Kerry shouted.
"Its just your pinky toe!" Ty Lee said.
"Yeah we get a new one…its in the insurance package," Alejandro said.
"THIS HURTS SO MUCH!"
Reward: You have crippiled the Burning Cross…as god intended.
You have gained access to the Base Upgrades Space Fabrication and Astronaut training.
You can now Rob their drop points with Impunity for three turns.
Sunshine and Dr. Eastmont work well together.
Kerry lost one of his Pinky toes, but besides that there were no serious casualties.
AN: Life happened…sorry for being late.
Also Professional Rating Goons, be good.
Rumor mill is coming...eventually.
Enjoy.
-[X] The Order of the Seven Burning Crosses
-[X] Steal Corporate/Organizational Secrets
-[X] Agent Sunshine (Second)
-[X] Dr.Eastmont (Lead)
-[X] At least 12, you know a Dozen
-[X] Leave a calling card: While it's a politeness, its also practical, and lets them know it was you.
(The Professor POV)
The Order of the Seven Burning Crosses was a rather unique American brand of stupidity , superhero worship, and some degree of old white supremacy that was fragmented after the "Great Brawl of '72".
After all, if you had the power of a God, why did you have to listen to an old racist in a church, so there's the Old Supremiscist (Who is just racist to most foreigners and gives the powered community a wide birth.) and the New Supremisist who took on the idea of both Superhuman and racial supremacy following the old Doctrine of the "Great Trifecta".
The Great Trifecta were Nazi German's Three official Superheroes, state-mandated sociopaths that probably killed as many people in their attempts to flee Germany then the Warsaw Uprising.
And they would have been paperclipped by someone (Probably the French or the Americans) had it not been for the Italian and Czech Superhero groups in a team-up.
But your rambling now. The point is the Burners arn't a terrorist group, yet, and given the US is busy, you and yours will have to take the fight to them.
For a healthy looting sum of course…you aren't a charity.
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Stewardship Check: Dr Eastmont Planning
DC: 40
Rolled: D100 => 72+39+6 (Goons)=117
(Eastmont POV)
"Alright the best plan is the simplest I say, we need to make them attack us directly and prey we can hold out until Sunshine is finished." You said with a chipper smile.
"That's not a plan, that's a suicide mission, there is only 12 of us!" Ty Lee said while holding her equipment, "This shit is rated for handguns and shotguns, not rifle rounds.
"That is why we are picking a ground of our choosing and we will have a hill, and stone wall, along with machine guns on trucks, come on we're not idiots." You said.
"So 13 guys, because you're going with us…Doc." She said as you nodded.
"Of course, if you screw it up I'm going to have to clean this up."
"Just a question? How is this a stealth mission?" Patrick said.
"Quite simply we are the distraction for Sunshine to get the Data we need." You finished.
Then without saying anything more, You began to open fire on the compound with a grenade launcher.
Intrigue Check: Sunshine's Busy Work vs the Burning Cross's Watchers
DC: Pass the Check
Sunshine Roll: D100 => 90+30+6=126
Vs
Burning Cross Watchers: D100 => 98+20 (Experienced)=118
(Sunshine POV)
I hope I don't get too fat, my hips will never fit into these vents if they get large enough. You thought as you shimmied out of the vents into a closed space.
Falling into a handstand and then twirling to your feet you could only sigh as the rumbling of battle began to start or enhance you didn't keep track of time when on mission, except when it was timed.
The guards would have picked up your sound but the battles outside was going to get all of their attention.
It was nice to come into something with backup for once…it made getting out easier.
And getting in…actually, you wondered why Mr. Nobody made you a SOLO operative anyway.
Eh, you'll figure it out later.
Intrigue Check: FIND THE SECRETS!
DC:??
Rolled: D100 + 6 + 30 + 26 => 102
And the idiot left his computer on…why am I not surprised?
This is so easy.
Loot Quality: D100 => 76
"Alright, Profesor as it turns out they are stealing both NASA organizational secrets and the Plot from Thunderball." You said as you saw the organizational workshops and spacesuit designs." You said.
"A Space Program, and locational Documents on where they get their material?" He said as you cleaned one of your ears for a second.
"Yep…and the idiot left his computer on…I say we take it all for a rainy day." You said.
"I did have going to space on my bucket list…get out and lets go."
"And the Calling Card is up."
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"MY FOOT!" Kerry shouted.
"Its just your pinky toe!" Ty Lee said.
"Yeah we get a new one…its in the insurance package," Alejandro said.
"THIS HURTS SO MUCH!"
Reward: You have crippiled the Burning Cross…as god intended.
You have gained access to the Base Upgrades Space Fabrication and Astronaut training.
You can now Rob their drop points with Impunity for three turns.
Sunshine and Dr. Eastmont work well together.
Kerry lost one of his Pinky toes, but besides that there were no serious casualties.
AN: Life happened…sorry for being late.
Also Professional Rating Goons, be good.
Rumor mill is coming...eventually.
Enjoy.
Rumor Mill 3
- Location
- California,USA
Rumor Mill 3
Order of the Burning Cross Raided by the Professor.
The Professor, the 106th Ranked Villain in the world, has raided the Order of the Burning Cross's headquarters.
Reward: Gain Notoriety
Operation Lion Fist has entered the Public Domain.
Operation Lion Fist the tales of the First Super Hero Taskforce and training manual for much of the world's anti-super Military forces has entered the public domain and can now be used by police and paramilitaries to train their people to understand the dangers and countermeasures to Super powered individuals.
Reward: The Cops are getting Tougher…
Anastasia Ambrose has once again escaped Custody
The Famed Supervillain and Balken War Criminal Lady Shadowspawn the endless has once again escaped Ukrainian Custody, she was arrested in Ukraine while overseeing a weapons robbery.
Once again this famed Criminal has escaped the EU's Continental Crime Unit's Grasp.
Reward: Heh…nice to see the crazy one is still going strong.
Special Event roll: D100 => 50
Zheng knew from experience that drugs in a villain's territory meant two things, an Invasion or Negotiation.
This was a courtesy visit.
"Tell the Professor we wish to come to an arrangement if he is open to it." The man said.
Reward: New Action available.
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Logging in…Welcome Agent Sunshine.
-Updating Global Threat Database
--Confirm?
---Yes.
Updating…Standby.
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The Professor's Cartel
Leader: The Professor (Darwin Havelock)
Villain Threat Level:106 (Considerable Rank)
Number of personnel: 220 Goons.
No Notable Cape or Powered Villain beyond the Professor,
Though hypothesis…Dr.Eastmont is an Unregistered Ragnorok Super.
The Villian Reputation of the Organization is Miniscule.
The Global Threat Level of the organization is Nonexistent.
AN: A Short and Sweet Update and your first end-of-the-year report.
Order of the Burning Cross Raided by the Professor.
The Professor, the 106th Ranked Villain in the world, has raided the Order of the Burning Cross's headquarters.
Reward: Gain Notoriety
Operation Lion Fist has entered the Public Domain.
Operation Lion Fist the tales of the First Super Hero Taskforce and training manual for much of the world's anti-super Military forces has entered the public domain and can now be used by police and paramilitaries to train their people to understand the dangers and countermeasures to Super powered individuals.
Reward: The Cops are getting Tougher…
Anastasia Ambrose has once again escaped Custody
The Famed Supervillain and Balken War Criminal Lady Shadowspawn the endless has once again escaped Ukrainian Custody, she was arrested in Ukraine while overseeing a weapons robbery.
Once again this famed Criminal has escaped the EU's Continental Crime Unit's Grasp.
Reward: Heh…nice to see the crazy one is still going strong.
Special Event roll: D100 => 50
Zheng knew from experience that drugs in a villain's territory meant two things, an Invasion or Negotiation.
This was a courtesy visit.
"Tell the Professor we wish to come to an arrangement if he is open to it." The man said.
Reward: New Action available.
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Logging in…Welcome Agent Sunshine.
-Updating Global Threat Database
--Confirm?
---Yes.
Updating…Standby.
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The Professor's Cartel
Leader: The Professor (Darwin Havelock)
Villain Threat Level:106 (Considerable Rank)
Number of personnel: 220 Goons.
No Notable Cape or Powered Villain beyond the Professor,
Though hypothesis…Dr.Eastmont is an Unregistered Ragnorok Super.
The Villian Reputation of the Organization is Miniscule.
The Global Threat Level of the organization is Nonexistent.
AN: A Short and Sweet Update and your first end-of-the-year report.
Dam, that operation went well. They got out rolled at every opportunity. Doesn't seem like we got incredibly good data from them but I'm sure we can find a use for it. For a first heist it went extremely well, I'm looking forward to doing a second heist.
Also make sure our minions get Hazard pay. They proved their worth in this one.
Also make sure our minions get Hazard pay. They proved their worth in this one.
- Location
- California,USA
You have upgrade potential.
And Space!
They have really good insurance.
- Location
- California,USA
Yes you do.
Also I'd personally hope you look for Hero Units...we've got quite a list of them, and they have quest storylines that are FUN!
I was actually just thinking about doing that depending on how our finances look.