One Earth: The Marvel/DC RPG
Character you would like to play: Wolverine / James 'Logan' Howlett
Powers: Healing Factor. Retractable Claws. Adamantium Skeleton. Heightened Senses.
Brief history of the character:
Continuity as established by Batman:
Five years ago, a scrappy, homeless man named Logan mistakenly wandered onto the grounds of Charles Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters without so much as a coherent word to give anyone that approached him. He was finally brought before Xavier himself after nearly getting into a fight with one of the school's top students, a young man named Summers, and given explaination of what the school really was after displaying his talents - Xavier was looking to provide a safe haven to teach young mutants how to hone and control their powers, so as to prevent them from causing destruction in the outside world. When Logan was unable to explain how he got there or why he had drifted all the way to Westchester, knowing it wasn't his native home, Xavier offered to provide him answers with a telepathic insight. But what both men found was far too disturbing for words. Subjected to tests some years ago under the supervision of a mysterious faction calling themselves Weapon X, Logan's skeleton was bonded with an alloy called adamantium and painfully given the tools to become a killing machine.
Unable to comprehend what the memories meant, as Logan had never remembered them before, he promptly decided to leave Xavier's School and search for answers. Though Charles was hesitant to let him wander off, feeling as though he could be of value to the school, he made Logan a deal - that if he didn't find the answers he was looking for in five years' time, he would return to the school and help them fufill their mission in exchange for psychic therapy sessions that would help allieviate the strain put upon his amnesiac memory. Weary, Logan nevertheless agreed.
After wandering the outlands of Canada for the last five years, gaining only vague pieces of a past he didn't recognize, Logan left his situation behind in order to keep his end of the bargain to Xavier. He's now returned to Westchester and volunteered to become a member of Charles Xavier's secret strike team of mutant heroes willing to defend both mutant and humankind alike - The X-Men.
List a few reasons why you have chosen that character: My first comic book love. My favourite X-Man, Avenger and really the first anti-hero. With a history as rich and varied as Wolverines and so many different interpretations across all forms of media, the character is rich in both history and potential.
What are your plans with this character? Do you have a story: Yes. Solo arcs mostly, but he can also be weaved into the greater machinations of this games universe.
Color and font you plan on using for your character's speech: Black. Arial. Bold.
How many times do you intend on posting a DAY IN the RPG: As many as is necessary though one every two to four days is most likely. Unless there is PC interaction, then it shall be as frequent as is possible.
Please provide a sample post with original content in the style that you plan to write your character in (must be at least 3 paragraphs long and contains at least 1 line of dialogue):
Alkali Lake.
Canada.
1972.
Two men sat alone in the small room. A large mirrored wall on the left of the room, provided a viewing space for a group of scientists to make their notes on the goings on. Within the grey box-room sat a man wearing a black uniform. Across the small table sat a dark haired man in a white vest and black jeans. He had the butt of a cigar in his mouth and casually blew smoke through gritted teeth after each puff.
The officer spoke up first, rummaging idly at a thick file on the table in front of him.
“Mr Howlett, as you are aware, this organization has selected you for our programme for a very specific reason...”
“Because I’m a freak”, he grunted matter-of-factly.
The officer pursed his lips, cautious as to his manner around the other man.
“We prefer the term ‘mutant’. But yes, you were selected for your mutant healing ability as well as your training and talent as a soldier. Our programme desires the best of the best and in your field, you are one of the best”.
“I’m THE best”.
“Indeed. Should you wish to sign up to our programme, you will be given training and preparation, as well as a position in our most elite black ops force. You will also be paid a significant sum for your time and co-operation”.
Logan scratched his face idly, considering the proposal.
“What exactly is this ‘programme’ and what are you and your buddies standing behind that mirror over there planning to do to me?”
The officer flicked his gaze toward the mirror and back towards Logan.
“I... uh… We plan to have you undergo a series of physically enhancing tests. Your body will be tested to the limit as we attempt to ‘enhance’ your already considerable talents”.
“Keep talkin'…” Logan leaned back in his seat and stretched his legs out, crossing them and folding his arms on his chest.
“Look. You can be straight with me and we’ll be on the level, or you can keep tryin' to lead me down the long path and I can rip your arms off. Choice is yours, bub”.
The officer swallowed hard, his gaze flicking toward the mirror repeatedly.
“Well, you will be partaking in a variety of experiments by the very best medical minds available. We will enhance your powers, give you better tools for job and make you damn near indestructible”.
Logan’s expression remained flat as he became lost in thought. After a few moments of silence and a whole load of erratic glances by the young officer, he smiled. He removed his cigar from between his teeth and died it out on the desk. Leaning forward, he caused the young man to tense
“And if I say no?”
“Well Logan, you will be free to go about your life as you see fit. However, there is one more outstanding matter that we must address…”
"Heh" he snorted,
“And what might that be?”
“Your father. He died around the same time you disappeared. We’ve been investigating his death for a long time. The killer was never found. But we know pretty much everything. The file is right here. Should you choose not to accept our offer, then I’m afraid this file might become a problem for all of us. However, should you undertake our programme, I’m sure you’ll find that paperwork… well, it can have a habit of disappearing”.
Logan scowled and let out a low throaty growl.
“I knew you bastards had somethin’ up your sleeve the second you picked me up in that hell hole. Well bub, looks like I don’t have much of a choice then do I?”
The officer stood and smiled, moving to the door with the file under his arm.
“We all have choices Mr Howlett. It’s what we do with them that counts. Welcome to the Weapon X program Logan".
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