Contest of Marvels II Thread 1

[wiegeabo]

Gravitron
Power Princess (although Samurai would make this a really good fight)
Metarchus
Savage Hulk

 

[Hellstormer]

Metarchus (That last minute debate was sneaky but it still won't help )

Hulk (Seeing one sided matches like this gives me no hope on my Moon KNight/Photon debate I'm working my ass off on.)

Gravitron (He took down the whackos once, and Zaran is just a man unlike Moon Knight who is an avatar of a god who could easily defeat Photon.)

Silver Samurai (Difficult at first I thought Power Princess then I read the debates and was swayed.)

 

[Ahura Mazda]

Metarchus - I think had more options available to her

Hulk - Looking forward to the next round

Gravitron - too much power

Silver Samurai - His teleportation power with a sword could lead to cut torso but I must admit I am 51/49 on this so really not certain of my vote

 

[hippy fascist]

Results so far:

Gravitron currently beating Zaran 7-0
Power Princess currently beating Silver samurai 4-3
Metarchus currently beating Archangel 7-0
Savage Hulk currently beating La Lunatica 7-0

 

[JewishHobbit]

Gravitron
Silver Samurai
Metarchus
La Lunatica - I know I'm alone, but I really think she can do it.

 

[Zoken]

Gravitron
Power Princess
Metarchus
Savage Hulk

 

[Darren Daring]

Gravitron
Power Princess
Metarchus
Savage Hulk

 

[WOLVERINE25TH]

Grav
Power
Meta
La

 

[Phaedrus45]

Results so far:

Gravitron currently beating Zaran 11-0
Power Princess currently beating Silver samurai 7-4
Metarchus currently beating Archangel 11-0
Savage Hulk currently beating La Lunatica 9-2

 

[Darthphere]

Gravitron
Power Princess
Metarchus
Savage Hulk

 

[Midnight Ice]

Gravitron
Power Princess
Metarchus
Savage Hulk

 

[Phaedrus45]

bump

 

[Trigger]

Gravitron
Power Princess
Metarchus
Savage Hulk

 

[Iceman]

Metarchus - even though Angel is my character, he has no chance in Hell (particularly in Hell) of winning this, especially in this damned location
Savage Hulk - I look forward to reading of the exploits of this character in future rounds (I like a lot of the character's Ahura has landed)
Gravitron
Power Princess

 

[Hellstormer]

Metarchus - even though Angel is my character, he has no chance in Hell (particularly in Hell) of winning this, especially in this damned location
Savage Hulk - I look forward to reading of the exploits of this character in future rounds (I like a lot of the character's Ahura has landed)
Gravitron
Power Princess

Glad you see things my way. (Yeah he would get owned in hell....hmmm hell. I think that should be our next location.)

 

[Phaedrus45]

Final Results:

Gravitron beat Zaran 15-0
Power Princess beat Silver samurai 11-4
Metarchus beat Archangel 15-0
Savage Hulk beat La Lunatica 13-2

 

[Phaedrus45]

At times, I thought I was going to lose this match, Ky. You definitely took a one-sided match and made everyone think long and hard on who to vote for. I'll really be in a tough way when I have to debate you with a much tougher character. If Power Princess didn't have flight, I think all the votes would have went your way.

 

[Iceman]

Glad you see things my way. (Yeah he would get owned in hell....hmmm hell. I think that should be our next location.)

Yeah I knew I was on a loser in this match from Day one of the tournament t: Angel's a good character but he's not too hot on the one on ones, especially against someone like Metarchus and the location is a killer for someone who's main ability is flight. The poor boy would literally get ripped to shreds,.. which might be interesting to watch.

 

[kytrigger]

At times, I thought I was going to lose this match, Ky. You definitely took a one-sided match and made everyone think long and hard on who to vote for. I'll really be in a tough way when I have to debate you with a much tougher character. If Power Princess didn't have flight, I think all the votes would have went your way.

Yeah, I think I would have had a much closer chance at winning, but you nixed all my far-fetched ideas with good debating making it basically impossible to win. Good match.

 

[Phaedrus45]

BRACKET 1,

Match 17:

Breakdown (HELLSTORMER) bio

vs.

Tana Nile (PHAEDRUS45) bio



Match 18:

Madison Jeffries - Weapon X (MIDNIGHT ICE) bio



vs.

Delilah (HELLSTORMER) bio

 

[Phaedrus45]

BRACKET 2,

Match 17:

Spider-Man 2099 (HELLSTORMER) bio

http://s11.photobucket.com/albums/a169/Phaedrus45/?action=view&current=Jocasta.jpg

vs.

Frankie Raye (PHAEDRUS45) bio



Match 18:

Northstar - Agent of Hydra (MIDNIGHT ICE) bio



vs.

Doorman (ZOKEN) bio

 

[Phaedrus45]

Location: Battleworld (Beyond's Secret War Planet)

Battle World is an assemblage of various planets that have been pieced together. It has a wide variety of terrain and wildlife, as well as several sentient races that call it home.

Also from wiki:

Battleworld was an artificial planet created by the extradimensional Beyonder for his contest of good and evil in the Marvel Comics Secret Wars crossover. Merged together from dozens of fragments taken from as many planets (including Denver, Colorado from Earth), Battleworld was designed to provide an unfamiliar environment which nevertheless allowed all contestants to use their powers to the fullest.

 

[Phaedrus45]

Breakdown vs. Tana Nile:

First, a breakdown (pardon the pun) on each characters powers.

Breakdown:

Breakdown has the transmutagenic power to warp objects, breaking down their molecular structure.



Tana Nile:

Fighting Skills: Good hand-to-hand combatant, trained in Rigellian martial arts
Special Skills/Abilities: Highly skilled in infiltration of alien races and in terraforming planets
Superhuman physical powers: Ability to increase her own density at will, increasing her strength and resistance to physical injury
Superhuman Mental Powers: Psionic ability to control the mind of another humanoid or to override another humanoid's control of his or her voluntary muscles (through "mind thrust")
Personal Weaponry: "Stasis gun" that can project concussive energy or intense heat


Ok, Breakdown appeared in just a few issues of X-Men 2099, and while he has a cool power, he has to touch what he breaks down. Tana Nile won't know anything about him; but, that won't matter. First, if anyone had nothing but a picture and the name, "Breakdown," to go on, you'd have a pretty good idea of what he does; he breaks down stuff. Second, as shown in X-Men 2099 #6, the guy likes to brag about his power before he uses it. He uses this method as a form of intimidation, and will breakdown something around him to try to instill fear in his opponent.

By all intents, Breakdown wouldn't know anything about Tana Nile, either. From what I've noticed, these rag-tag bands of mutants really didn't have a huge network to figure things out; they pretty much just roved the streets. Also, the Heroic Age is considered something that the government doesn't like people idealizing; so, they don't provide much information during this Age of Heroes.

How would the contest go? Tana and Breakdown would meet, and like in his other appearances, Breakdown would be all cocky and thinking he could take down this woman who stands before him. He'd try to intimidate her with a showing of his powers; but, Breakdown won't know that Tana simply can take control of his mind and body, making him ineffective. In fact, he might not even get the chance to display his powers. Tana Nile will know not to mess with someone whose powers she knows little about, and go for the "mind meld" right away.

Winner = Tana Nile

 

[Zoken]

Northstar: Agent of Hydra Vs. Doorman

wow... this might be easier than I thought it would be. You see, Doorman has exibited a "Death sense" allowing him knowledge of an array of things. meaning he'll know all about Northstar, he'll be able to sense him coming.

Originally, His only power was to allow things to pass through him (but not himself through things). HOWEVER with his recent power upgrade to a minion of Oblivion he has demonstrated that he has the ability of intangibility. so he can move through solid objects, and can traverse great distances quickly (he's an angel of death). In fact, the fact that he's already dead means that there is very little Northstar can do to hurt Doorman. the way I see it, Doorman would simply bait Northstar around until he found an appropriate place then, he would use his natural mutant power to send Northstar through solid rock trapping him in a small cave many miles below the planet's surface with no air supply killing him and letting him rest once and for all. (Besides, Northstar should be friggin' worshipping Doorman at this point, whole angel of death thing).

 

[Phaedrus45]

Spider-Man 2099 vs. Frankie Raye:

Again, first a breakdown of each character's powers.

Spider-Man 2099:

Abilities-Superhuman strength, speed, agility, reflexes, and durability
-Accelerated healing
-Enhanced vision
-Retractable finger and toe talons that enable clinging to many surfaces
-Organic webbing from forearms
-Paralyzing fangs.


Frankie Raye:

Powers Nova could manipulate cosmic energy in the form of stellar fire, surrounding herself in a flaming aura. Her portion of the power cosmic allowed her to manipulate all forms of energy, fly at warp speed, and survive in outer space.


Also to note:

Strength Level: Nova can lift about 40 tons.


Now, prep-time will seem to slightly benifit Spider-Man 2099 more; since, he comes from the future. But, if you are aware of the time that Miguel comes from, you'd know that information about past heroes isn't that easy to find. The political leaders are very much against glorifying superheroes from the past, and having memorabilia about them is considered just as bad as if police found drugs in our homes. Simply put, it's against the law. Now, there is a chance that Miguel would know a bit about Nova II(Frankie Raye), since he really liked to follow the past exploits of many past heroes...but, Nova II's role as a herald of Galactus probably wouldn't have been mentioned much.

On Frankie's side, she'd know nothing about Spider-Man 2099; but, she'd be fully aware of who Spider-Man is. This would give her some awareness of Miguel's powers.

Now, let's focus on Miguel's powers, and why they would effect Nova II that much. First, "[Spider-Man 2099] has the proportionate strength, speed and agility of a spider, which allows him to lift many times his own body weight, perform complicated acrobatic and gymnastic maneuvers that would be impossible for even the most highly-trained athlete, and jump great distances." While impressive, it doesn't compare with Frankie Raye's ability to lift 40 tons and fly at warp speed.

Second, "[Spider-Man 2099's] durability was also increased to a point where in an issue he suffered a punctured lung, broken ribs, major abrasions and bruises, and made it to a hospital in time where a doctor told him he has amazing constitution for him to be alive. He also notably heals faster than a normal human, but does not have a healing factor (he would not have needed a doctor if he did)." Also impressive, but Nova II was made by Galactus to withstand the effects of space, and as the following biography states, "(as herald of Galactus) ability to survive in a vacuum, superhuman strength and durability," which I'd easily infer as to be quite extensive, much more extensive than Miguel's.

Third, I want to point out one important part of Miguel's powers that he doesn't have: "Notably absent from his suite of powers is a "Spider-Sense." That really is a big deal. One of the things that gives Spidey an advantage over many of his foes is his spider sense, and since Miguel doesn't have this, he's at a humongous disadvantange.

Fourth, "Spinnerets in his forearms enable him to fire organic spider-webbing from the top of his wrists, usable in a wide variety of ways. Like his predecessor, Spider-Man 2099 can travel at high speeds swinging on "weblines" when necessary, and he can use his webbing to ensnare enemies. Retractable talons in his fingertips and toes enable him to climb walls or cut enemies." Again, this is totally cool, but Frankie Raye has Cosmic Powers which would cause her fires to burn the spider-webbing quickly away. Plus, while Miguel's talons have cut through some metal in the past, Frankie Raye would be much more durable than that. Plus, climbing and fighting won't be very effective to one who can fly above such assaults.

Fifth, "He possesses venom glands and slightly enlarged, pointed canines (which are not entirely dissimilar to a vampire), which allows him to paralyze his foes should he choose to bite them." He would simply break his teeth trying to bite into a cosmic being, like Frankie Raye. Again, another power negated.

Finally, "His web cape, which he obtained from a Thorite (Worshiper of Thor), is made from the Lyte Byte material commonly used in the manufacturing of hang-gliders, and acts as an air foil, allowing him to glide on air currents for a short period of time, as well as slow his rate of descent and control his direction in freefall." Now, this is totally cool, but ineffective in this battle. Frankie wouldn't drop Miguel from high in the air, since she's basically one of the good guys, same as Miguel. But, a fight in the air with gliding abilities wouldn't help Spider-Man 2099 in the least bit.

So, that shows pretty much how all of Miguel's powers are completely useless in this fight. Frankie has the advantage with flight, and wouldn't even have to worry that much with an airborne assult. Sure, Miguel could shoot some webbing at her; but, her cosmic powers would easily make them disappear.

Winner = Frankie Raye(Nova II)