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| Name: | Vance Astrovik |
| Gender: | Male |
| Place of Birth: | Unknown |
| Age: | 31/62 |
| Aliases: | N/A |
| Origin: | Metahuman |
| Present Location: | NYC |
| Occupation: | Hero/Retired Astronaut |
| Team: | Guardians of the Galaxy |
| Alignment: | Hero |
| Significant Other(s): | N/A |
| Powers and Abilities: | Telekinesis |
| Portrayed by: | George Eads |
APPROVED: BACKGROUND_1 Origin
Born in the 50's, Vance Astrovik grew up in the cold war and obsessed over space and space exploration. He joined the US Air Force, became a major and volunteered for the space program in the 70s. NASA was experimenting with various deep space probes and Vance was chosen to man one of the test flights. His mission was to gain orbit around the moon to establish whether or not a slingshot effect would be the appropriate arc in regards to another slingshot around the sun and then to the Kuiper Belt. The mission was not to actually traverse the distance, but slingshot around the moon and then return to Earth. Something went wrong and a few thousand miles beyond the moon Vance encountered an invisible hyperspace gateway. His shuttle entered the gateway and was shot across the galaxy to unknown regions. His life support systems quickly failed and he was locked in a frozen stasis.
APPROVED: BACKGROUND_2 Woken
Years later, Vance's shuttle was taken aboard a larger starship and he was awoken from his cryogenic sleep. Faced with alien visages, Vance panicked and that's when his powers awoke. Though shocking to the aliens, Vance was quickly subdued. After conversations, Vance learned that he was aboard a Spartoi Empire starship and that he himself was a mutant. They knew of Earth and that Earth had been off limits for some time due to a barrier created by the Spectre.
The ship was suddenly rocked by a Kree assault craft. Alarms sounded and a space battle was waged. Soon, Vance found himself once again drifting through the stars aboard an escape pod. This would last several hours before he was rescued by a rag-tag group of freedom fighters called the 'Guardians of the Galaxy'.
APPROVED: BACKGROUND_3 Guardian
As a member of the 'Guardians of the Galaxy', Vance would participate in many space borne adventures and learned to use his abilities in incredible ways. But as time would pass, so would his longing to return to his home. Word came that the barrier that prevented space travel to Earth was lifted and he jumped at the chance to return. Unbeknownst to him, the fallen barrier would also represent an open invitation for other alien races to travel to Earth and carry out their nefarious plans.
APPROVED: PSY1 Goals
Adventure, excitement, heroic endeavors, and of course good times. Mostly as a player I intend to have adventure-time with this character that involves Earth and Space based roleplay that revolves around alien incursions, nefarious plans, and other hostile alien issues.
APPROVED: PSY2 Motivation
Vance is motivated by his love for his home, Earth and wishes to protect it from hostile alien corruption. All the years he spent in space taught him that man is not his only worst enemy; that aliens are also just as, if not more dangerous. As a hero, he intends to put a stop to those evil aliens.
APPROVED: PSY3 Heroic
Vance is a hero; and with his powers is a super-hero. By nature he stands up against those that would take advantage of the week and innocent. He will step in and try to save the damsel in distress, the unwitting bystander on the street, and the cat from the tree. With his powers he is able to enact this personality trait and in doing so takes on the name of Justice which may later evolve into Major Victory when he becomes full of himself.
APPROVED: PSY4 Tactical
In space, where no one can hear you scream, one has to be on their toes or they'll end up in the cold vacuum of space with no air to breathe. Vance thinks quickly and tactically when confronted with challenging situations. He doesn't act brash or impulsive and will take quick action once he's thought and weighed the options.
APPROVED: PSY5 Willful
Vance is a natural leader, though he will defer to the more experienced in a group. His mind is strong and stubborn. This can put him into confrontational situations that would otherwise be a non event.
APPROVED: PSY6 Compassionate
Vance cares for the common man (or alien) and will do what he can to help those in need. This isn't necessarily a heroic thread, but that of giving.
APPROVED: PSY7 Hole
Vance also has a hole in his heart when it comes to his family whom have all long passed. He regrets that he was never able to say good bye to his parents and friends from so long ago.
APPROVED: PSY8 Confident
Vance has a great deal of confidence and can inspire others to act or follow him.
APPROVED: POW1 Telekinesis
Vance's one and only power is the ability of telekinesis. This gives him the ability to manipulate things indirectly and at range with his mind. He is able to lift upwards of 80 tons and perform many stunts with this power <see below>.
APPROVED: POW2 TK Manipulation
Vance is able to perform his telekinesis on a gross and fine level. The fine manipulation gives him the ability to type on a keyboard, manipulate needle and thread, wash dishes, pluck petals and other intricate tasks without crushing the objects being held.
APPROVED: POW3 TK Blast
Vance is able to focus blasts of kinetic energy with such force that he can destroy reinforced concrete, igneous rock, and rupture alloy steel plates. The force is less than Cyclops' eye blast and as powerful as a punch from Colossus.
APPROVED: POW4 TK Wall
Vance has the ability to erect force walls that can protect a maximum area of 10 meters by 10 meters. It is able to resist punches from Colossus but would fold if blasted by the likes of Cyclops.
APPROVED: POW5 TK Shield
Vance can create a force field around himself that protects him from energy and physical harm. It is strong enough to resist 80 tons of force but not the knockback involved in the assault. So if he were punched by Colossus, he wouldn't be harmed, however he could be knocked back 300 meters if he were flying when struck, less if standing on the ground. He can extend the shield around himself and two others. This shield can withstand the rigors of space (vacuum and radiation), hostile environments, the depths of the ocean, and contain a small amount of oxygen so he can survive for an hour or so. If he were to bring a breathing system, he could survive longer. He can also maintain this force shield while in a light sleep. This was especially important training when he was in space and hostile environments.
APPROVED: POW6 TK Flight
Vance can fly up to 400 miles per hour in an environment and up to 1500 in space (no wind resistance) with his telekinesis. At such speeds he would need to erect a force field around himself otherwise the wind could do damage to his skin and eyes. He can maintain these speeds for several hours but would eventually need sleep.
APPROVED: POW7 TK Entangle
Vance is able to grab targets with his TK and hold them. This can restrain the likes of Colossus (for a short time) and hold many such as Spidey (as long as he doesn't squirm out) or any normal for a lengthy length of time.
APPROVED: POW8 TK Explosion
Vance is able to emit a TK wave in all directions of himself that would hit targets with a maximum of 50 tons of force. This is like a shockwave that normally sends the targets sailing backwards several meters. The attack is not discriminate and could take out his companions as well.
APPROVED: ADV2 Income
Due to his former service in the USAF and NASA, Vance is set for cashflow. He is nowhere near superrich, but he has a monthly stipend that keeps him needing for nothing.
APPROVED: ADV3 Spatial Awareness
Due to his telekinesis, Vance has a spatial sense about him that he knows where things are in his immediate (30 meter) radius. Meaning that if he enters a room, he has a pseudo radar sense of that area. So in complete darkness he has 'bump of direction' and knows where targets as well as obstructions are.
APPROVED: ADV4 Shield
Early in his career, before he learned telekinetic wall or shield, Vance utilized a lightweight reinforced shield much like that of Captain America (but made from alien metals, not as strong as adamantium). The shield can resist attacks such as those from Cyclops or Havok's blasts and punches from the ultra strong.
APPROVED: SKILL1 Tactics
Having trained with the United States Air Force and Guardians of the Galaxy, Vance is quite skilled with tactics. Especially those that involve aerial or space combat. He is able to think in 3 dimensions and works best when aloft.
APPROVED: SKILL2 Cold War Era History
Having lived in the bulk of the cold war, Vance is quite knowledgeable with Cold War Era trivia and historical knowledge of the 50s, 60s and 70s.
APPROVED: SKILL3 Aliens
Vance has encountered many alien species while in space. This gives him the advantage of knowing something about their biology and culture. He is more intimately aware of the Kree and Skrull aliens than most others.
APPROVED: SKILL4 Space Law
There are actual laws that govern space and space empires. Vance knows just enough to get himself into trouble, but also enough to know better when he shouldn't.
APPROVED: SKILL5 Shield
Vance is able to utilize his Shield for defensive purposes. The shield serves to protect him from ultra massive attacks that he would otherwise be unable to resist. He also utilizes the shield in a throwing or TK projecting sense giving him the means to attack at range that is beyond his normal TK assault.
APPROVED: SKILL6 Piloting
Vance is able to pilot Earth based and space based craft. This applies to light planes, fighter planes, and bombers. In addition to space fighters, cargo transports, and even large capital ships.
APPROVED: SKILL7 Alien Tech
Vance is familiar enough with alien tech to utilize it in the field. This means he can fire weapons, drive vehicles, operate systems, and interface with things that a normal human would have no clue about.
APPROVED: FLAW1 Unfamiliar
Vance is unfamiliar with the way the world of 2014 works. He isn't earth tech or social savy. He's still stuck in the 1970s and is still 'way out, man'.
APPROVED: FLAW2 Headaches
Vance is prone to migraine headaches. His power stems from his brain and when he utilizes his power in the higher ranges and frequency, he can inflict a migraine upon himself. He prefers to utilize his powers in mid range levels so he can avoid the headaches.
APPROVED: FLAW3 Enemies
Vance, along with the Guardians, has made a significant number of enemies in space. Powerful enemies that will be glad to catch him alone down a dark alley and mess him up bad. Enemies will normally show up on a 11- roll.
APPROVED: FLAW4 Cold Attacks
Due to the cryogenic freezing so many years ago, Vance is especially vulnerable to cold attacks (not the cold of space, but an actual attack). He takes 2x effect from a cold based attack. He needs someone warm to cuddle up to on cold nights.
1977, America launched one of its last deep space probes. Aboard this compact starship, a lone astronaut Major Vance Astrovik was to experience cosmic forces beyond all comprehension. In a freak mishap his life support systems were frozen by temperatures beyond imagination. Ranger 3 was blown out of its planned trajectory into an orbit 1000 times more vast. An orbit which was to return Vance Astrovik to Earth 500 years later.
No way, hold the phone, that's not at all right; but it sounded great and the media ran with it.
In reality, Vance Astrovik was indeed an astronaut and was launched into space on a deep space probe back in the late 70s. However, it was a test flight and he was to return to Earth a few days later. Instead, the probe was lost on the dark side of the moon and Major Vance Astrovik was never heard from again?
Well of course, until now. Two weeks ago Major Astrovik has returned to Earth. The media got wind of this development when Astrovik presented himself to NASA for debrief. Within a few days, the story was leaked to the media that Astrovik's probe slipped into an unseen wormhole and he found himself on the other side of the galaxy where he met an interacted with various alien species. It is said that he joined an organization called the Guardians of the Galaxy and after many years of adventures he has returned to Earth, his home.
Astrovik's photos have shown up in the media and he presents as a early 30s male (not a man in his 60s). Perhaps the cryogenic sleep did wonders for his skin.
PS: I could have totally gone with the intro for Farscape instead of Buck Rogers.
IC Events
| Justice's Logs |
(2015-01-09) World Eater - Prt 1 (2014-11-07) Vance Copy - Redux (2014-10-31) Monster from the Deep (2014-10-31) Giant Mummys are Flammable (2014-10-20) Made in Japan (2014-10-17) Mongo Again (2014-10-09) You Sir Are No Vance (Switcheroo) (2014-10-07) More Mongo Mayhem (2014-09-26) Light My Fire (2014-09-20) Apologies (2014-09-19) In Search of Mongo (2014-09-18) Metro Fire (2014-09-05) Midtown Train TK (2014-09-05) Boarding Parties (2014-08-21) Nothing Beats (a) Palmer (2014-08-15) To Tor 5 (2014-08-08) Escape from Space (2014-08-08) Beat Down in the Sewers (2014-08-01) Desperation (2014-07-30) Attack of the Sharks! (2014-07-25) Go In to Get Out (2014-07-18) Bugerffic (2014-07-09) A Quick Bite |
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