ULTIMATE MARVEL RPG APPLICATION
Screen Name: Optikal
Character you would like to play: Clint Barton / Hawkeye
Has this character appeared in the Ultimate comic books? If not, how will you 'Ultimatize' him or her?: N/A
Is the character a hero, a villain, or walking the line?: Hero
The big question - Why this character?: I was never that fond of Captain America, always preferring characters with more 'grime' to them than the star spangled superhero. Hawkeye was one such character. His Ultimate appearances offering a more military and tactical approach to the character than his 616 counterpart. I like the way the character develops throughout the 3 volumes of Ultimates and would love to put my own spin on it.
Brief background information of the character:
A former Olympic archer, Clint Barton became a U.S. intelligence agent over a decade ago. Active around the world, he was present for the liberations of Kosovo and Afghanistan, as well as the fall of the Berlin Wall.
He became a close friend and frequent colleague of fellow agent Nick Fury, and the two operatives were key founders of the modern intelligence agency S.H.I.E.L.D. Both rose through the ranks until Fury became the agency's director and Barton (code-named Hawkeye) became an elite agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.'s black ops division, often partnered with ex-KGB espionage legend Natasha Romanov. Despite his dangerous, globe-spanning profession, Barton managed to build a more stable family life than most of his peers, residing for years with his girlfriend Laura (who recently became his wife), with whom he had three children: Callum, Lewis and baby Nicole, named after her godfather, Nick Fury. Hawkeye habitually phoned his family before every mission to say good-bye, just in case he never returned. He always returned, even after a mission which pitted him, Romanov, and their support team against two office buildings full of extraterrestrial Chitauri sleeper agents. Most of their team died, but Hawkeye, the Widow and a handful of others survived, wiping out the Chitauri sleepers in the process.
Shortly thereafter, Hawkeye and the Widow were promoted to membership in S.H.I.E.L.D.'s new celebrity superhero team, the Ultimates, complete with newly falsified backgrounds to make them more acceptable public figures. When the Ultimates thwarted a Chitauri plot to destroy Earth, thanks in part to unwitting assistance from the monstrous Hulk, it was a wounded Hawkeye who managed to bring down the rampaging Hulk once the aliens were defeated
Powers, abilities, and noteworthy equipment:
Hawkeye is a master archer with extraordinarily fast reflexes, exceptional dexterity and near-perfect aim. He is also an excellent all-around marksman well versed in conventional firearms, and has an uncanny knack for using miscellaneous hand-held objects as projectile weapons. Hawkeye is a veteran espionage operative, a formidable physical combatant, and an experienced fighter pilot.
What can you bring to this game?: A sexy Party
What color and font would your character use? (Please fully type the font out): Arial Purple Bold
How many times per week do you plan on posting?: As many times as evil rears its ugly head!
Do you know how to post pictures on the Hype! boards:
Provide a small sample post for your character, about 4 paragraphs with at least one line of dialog:
The truck rumbled along the road as the men in the back rocked and rolled with the bumps. Most of them clutched at their rifles with sweaty palms, cold nervousness overtaking them. Their sense of duty was resolute though, Clint couldn't fault them on that. He opened his cell phone and tapped the speed dial, listening to the ringing tone.
"Hello?"
Clint smiled to himself, his heart soaring.
"Laura? It's me".
"Hey baby, the line's kinda funny, are you okay?"
"Yeah, I'm alright.Just another day at the office, y'know?". He glanced around at the other soldiers. None of them glanced back.
"Mhm. You be careful, I've just bought a roast for when you get home tomorrow and I don't want to have to waste it".
Clint laughed to himself. The calls were always the same. He'd make ure he spoke to his family and she'd try to filter out their fears with a bit of lighthearted gossip or a flip remark.
"Listen Laura, Give the kids a kiss from me. Tell 'em I love 'em".
"I will do. I love you Clint".
"I love you too".
Clint flipped the phone closed as the transport rumbled to a stop. He took a breath.
"Alright boys. Lock and load. This is what we do!"
Guns clicked and soldiers began to pour out of the back of the truck and onto the battlefield. Clint threw is hood over his head and placed his goggle over his eyes. Bow drawn and both pistols in their holsters, Hawkeye launched himself onto the battlefield.
Just another day at the office.