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|location    = Devilfish
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|image      = Phalanx and the Twink Droids.jpg
|image      = Phalanx Commish.jpg
|caption    = Phalanx and his Droids in a fighting pose
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|birth_place = Devilfish, Minnesota  
|birth_place = Devilfish, Minnesota  
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Phalanx is Captain of the Devilfish Protectorate, having formerly been a core member of the Minneapolis Protectorate prior to his promotion and transfer. Phalanx is one of the ''Premier'' Artificial Intelligence Tinkers, and has served the Protectorate Faithfully for the past 6 years, and even longer if you count his time as a PRT trooper.


A member of the Protectorate for half a decade,Phalanx has proven themselves to be a decently capable robotics tinker, with a Greco-Roman theme. (which has suited them well as far as merchandise sales are concerned.)
He has been upfront and clear to all who would fight him, that excessive force against his Android Daughter Pleiades will be responded with both the unrelenting force of a Protectorate Captain responding to violence against a Ward, as well as a very angry father with readily accessible Death rays.
 
Phalanx began their career as one the few capes stationed at the Devilfish field office, before a promotion saw them stationed in Minneapolis, after serving there for several years with distinction. They have recently been transferred back to Devilfish, having volunteered to help out with the rapidly shifting and growing cape-scene in their hometown.


He and the majority (but not all) of his gear is Greco-Roman themed, something he has mentioned is in honor of his heritage. Being both ethnically Greek, and a Hellenic Pagan.


== Character Sheet ==
== Character Sheet ==
=== Appearance (Civilian) ===
=== Appearance===
[[File:Phalanx Civilian.PNG|thumb|right| Phalanx out of costume.]]
'''Civilian:''' Jasper Newchapel is a lithe but incredibly fit individual. Phalanx's skin is olive, having been the children of Greek Immigrants. He has light hazel eyes, and black hair. Standing at roughly 5'9 in height.
 
Jasper Newchapel is a deceptively thin, but startlingly athletic person, called a twink by their friends, this is not necessarily an inaccurate description.
 
Jasper is 5 foot 9 inches in height, weighing 150 pounds. With a head of thick black hair, and light brown eyes.
 
=== Appearance (Costume) ===
 
Phalanx wears a distinctive golden suit of armor. (Tinker-tech, but not quite Power Armor). This suit is a bit more protective than that worn by PRT Troopers, but with a much better range of motion, as well as a built-in cooling system, that makes them the envy of many of their spandex and armor-clad compatriots.
 
Phalanx wears a full-face helmet, with highly-emotive blue-LED eyes. Although this helmet has been shown to have the capability to open, allowing unaided sight/breathing/speech. A bright-red helmet ploom sits atop the helmet, which conceals a couple small antennas for the radio’s powerful built-in radio.
 
While Phalanx has a number of weapons load-outs, the piece of equipment they are best known for is their Roman Parma (round shield), that they tend to carry with them regardless of other load-out choices.


'''Costume:''' Generally speaking Jasper wears a suit of Power-armor. Typically the exterior plating is made of a polished golden-bronze material, with a red plume on the helmet.
=== Mundane Equipment and Resources ===
=== Mundane Equipment and Resources ===
Wealth Level: 7
''Wealth Level:'' 7


Primarily lives at the Protectorate HQ, but has a well furnished/stocked Apartment that is seldom used outside of family visits, or the storage of miscellaneous belongings, that aren’t used enough to bother keeping at HQ.
Primarily lives at the Protectorate HQ, but has a well furnished/stocked [https://imgur.com/a/zDPLmSH Family Home] ,conveniently down the street from his own parent's house.


Has a slightly-higher than average Tinker budget, to account for expensive-but essential components in his Robots CPUs.
Has a slightly-higher than average Tinker budget, to account for expensive-but essential components in his Robots CPUs.
Has an extremely hardened set of Databanks for backing-up the digital half of his androids consciousness, backs them up every night before heading home from work.


* PRT-issue Radio
* PRT-issue Radio
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=== Mentality ===
=== Mentality ===
Jasper is a relatively jovial person, enjoying the company of their Protectorate coworkers, their PRT compatriots, and having a healthy respect for the Junior Heroes in the Wards, even if they feel a bit weird working with children and teenagers. Unlike some parahumans, they have little trouble making civilian friends
Jasper is a relatively jovial person, greatly respecting his co-workers, Protectorate, Ward, Trooper, and Clerk alike. They do their best to remain professional whenever possible, but have trouble not looking at the team like a big family. Feeling somewhat parental over the Wards at time, though they keep this to themselves usually.


Jasper has changed since their trigger, having mellowed out oddly enough, compared to the more serious person they had been when acting as a PRT trooper pre-trigger.
Jasper has changed since their trigger, having mellowed out oddly enough, compared to the more serious person they had been when working as a PRT trooper pre-trigger.


Heroism is not just a job for Phalanx, they are genuinely called to be the best they can be, and while heroism is a major part of their life, they consistently endeavor to not let it consume them, or to let it be the sole focal point in their life.  
Heroism is not just a job for Phalanx, they are genuinely called to be the best they can be, and while heroism is a major part of their life, they consistently endeavor to not let it consume them, or to let it be the sole focal point in their life.


Jasper is a follower of Hellenism, though they aren't usually forward about it. They are also Transgender and Pansexual, the later two being clear if you pay attention to context clues, thought they are a private person about Religion, Gender, and Orientation.
=== Power ===
=== Power ===
Trigger type: Single Natural Trigger (Controller Tinker)
''Trigger Type:'' Single Natural Trigger.
 
* Phalanx is first and foremost a robotics tinker. Phalanx’s robots, or Droids as Phalanx prefers to call them, are one-half Hardware (Positronic Brain) and one-half Software (Learning Algorithm) without the two-halves combined the Droids are non-functional.
 
* Phalanx can design these Droids to fulfill many specific tasks, but has spent the majority of their tinkering efforts on combat-capable law-enforcement droids, although this is not the limits of their power, simply what has been explored thus far.
 
* The Hardware component of their Droids, the Positronic Brain, is extremely detailed work requiring maintenance (and somewhat pricey materials) to meet safety standards, thus Phalanx can only keep a small number of them in an optimal working-condition at a time.


* Typically The number of Positronic Brains that can be maintained at one time is six (6), as any more than that risks Phalanx being unable to keep up with Maintenance for their other Inventions, or the unintentional sabotage of Phalanx’s responsibilities in the Protectorate, and as a civilian.
Phalanx is a tinker, specifically a variant of a 'Theme Team Tinker' (Controller X Free) Capable of building Artifical Intelligence.


* Phalanx is capable of designing his Droids, with various levels of intelligence, sentience, and sapience, and may choose to include emulated-emotions if they are deemed warranted for function. Typically Phalanx’s Droids are Near-human in intelligence, but this is not always the case.
Consisting of Virtual Intelligence (100% digital), Robots (100% hardware), and Androids (A mix of both), each type of which can have countless variations, and are more broad categories than strict ones.


* Phalanx is capable of synthesizing several Meta-materials that are of use in his Inventions, the most ubiquitous of which is dubbed ‘Elysian-Steel’ used in both the Positronic-Brain, Armor-plating, and the construction of simple weaponry,
He touches on Free tinkering, but not with as much depth as others. He can build lasers, hard-light, anti-gravity, Meta-Materials, Power sources, and other science-fiction staples...


* Like many Tinkers, Phalanx can build weaponry and armor, even if it is not their primary specialty. Armour designed by Phalanx is typically similar in construction to a simple Droid-Frame in structure, albeit hollow, and typically of lesser capabilities as a result.
But these tend to be more limited/weaker than you'd see in a specialized tinker, or a Free Tinker with a stronger drawback, and tend to manifest as components or equipment for outfitting his Minions.


* Weapons designed by Phalanx are rather simple for tinker-tech. With their power allowing greater versatility when designing Melee weapons, as opposed to those of a ranged variety. Typical Melee armaments may include things like, swords forged from meta-materials, bludgeons with a shock-element, or small Hard-light Knives.
He his however heads and tails above most others in the field of Software and AI, even compared to other tinkers.


* Ranged armaments might include a simple ballistic weapons, magnetic dart launchers, or low-powered Laser pistols (High end of what he can build)
His more complicated AI are rather Alien in Mindset, though he excels at coding filters that allow these Mindsets to function akin to a human, animal, or to specific specifications.


* All of the Droids designed by Phalanx possess a distinctly alien mental-architecture, meaning that while capable of passable social interaction with humans they come off as somewhat socially incompetent, this means they may only be utilized to their fullest potential by Phalanx, who possesses an intimate-familiarity with their thought-processes, and technical-specifications. Only achieving maybe half effectiveness at best when supervised by others.
For the sake of balancing, I have devised a method of categorizing his creations, and an associated point system, based around the Complexity of his creations, and the associated Maintenance.


He has a total of 12 Points to spend, on AI, Code, and Equipment, and I will be marking all his tech submissions Accordingly.
{| class="wikitable"
|- style="font-weight:bold;"
! Type
! Points
|-
| Complex
| 2
|-
| Moderate
| 1
|-
| Simple
| 1/2
|-
| Stable
| 0
|}


=== Backstory ===
=== Backstory ===
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Months passed, with minimal progress, Jasper isolated themselves from civilian friends, and family, video calls with their Therapist continued, and Jasper found some solace in the form of digital media, but things remained stagnant, and alone. Efforts to improve were continually met with setbacks, this continued for months.
Months passed, with minimal progress, Jasper isolated themselves from civilian friends, and family, video calls with their Therapist continued, and Jasper found some solace in the form of digital media, but things remained stagnant, and alone. Efforts to improve were continually met with setbacks, this continued for months.


TRIGGER
''TRIGGER''


The PRT Therapist was alarmed when Jasper ceased communications, concerned that Jasper had taken their own life, they called the police, and the paramedics.
The PRT Therapist was alarmed when Jasper ceased communications, concerned that Jasper had taken their own life, they called the police, and the paramedics.
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Their Trigger had left them different, they still had agoraphobia, but something had fundamentally changed, that allowed a gradual recovery. Legally they were now a member of the Protectorate, and while it took over a year and a half of concerted self-improvement to recover to the point that they were allowed on active duty. Jasper flourished as a protectorate hero.
Their Trigger had left them different, they still had agoraphobia, but something had fundamentally changed, that allowed a gradual recovery. Legally they were now a member of the Protectorate, and while it took over a year and a half of concerted self-improvement to recover to the point that they were allowed on active duty. Jasper flourished as a protectorate hero.


=== Tinkertech ===
==Tinker Tech==
==== Elysian Steel (Stable) ====
*'''Source'''    = https://www.reddit.com/r/wormrp/comments/v3u0zl/rebalancing_and_resubmitting_all_of_phalanxs_tech/
*'''Creator'''    = [[Phalanx]]
*'''Appearance''' = A Meta-Material alloy that has an appearance somewhere between gold and bronze, though it is somewhat more dull and less-reflective.
*'''Abilities'''  = A Tinker-Meta material supplied by Phalanx's shard for armor plating, weaponry, and general construction purposes.


{{Equipment
Its physical properties are akin to high-grade steel, with any small differences being negligible. With Its most notable and unique property being that it is entirely 100% non-conductive, and does not rust. Making it all but immune to electrical attacks. Produced by Phalanx in large batches that can be stored in one of two ways, Ingots that can be melted down by himself or allies for later use in special molds, or in large containers of metallic powder for use in a metal 3d printer. Phalanx has taken the liberty of forging a supply of melee weaponry. swords, knives, pole-arms, and shields of varying sizes. As well as a couple of Gladiatorial nets woven from the material. Set aside in the Armory.
| name      = Elysian Steel
*'''Duration'''  = N/A
| image     =
*'''Notes'''     = Shelf-stable, requires no maintenance, with a small supply of Ingots and powder set aside for his use, and his allies (with permission) in a locked storage locker in the tinker-lab
| url        = https://www.reddit.com/r/wormrp/comments/h7kvyg/phalanx_jasper_newchapel/
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| appearance = Superficially resembles Gold, but dull, and non-reflective.
==== Chthonic Steel (Stable) ====
| creator   = [[Phalanx]]
*'''Source'''    = https://www.reddit.com/r/wormrp/comments/v3u0zl/rebalancing_and_resubmitting_all_of_phalanxs_tech/
| abilities =  
*'''Creator'''   = [[Phalanx]]
*'''Appearance''' = A Meta-Material Alloy that has an appearance resembling oxidized Copper, dull green with an odd sheen to it. Reflective in a way that oxidized copper is not.
*'''Abilities''' = A Tinker-Meta material supplied by Phalanx's shard for shielding sensitive equipment, especially delicate computer systems like the brains of his Androids and Robots.


A relatively simple Tinker-Meta Material, that many of Phalanx’s designs incorporate.
Its physical properties are akin to high-grade steel, with any small differences being negligible. With Its most notable and unique property being that it acts as a perfect Faraday cage and radiation shield


The Majority of its physical properties (Durability & Tensile Strength, etc) are akin to high-grade steel. However It is notably Non-conductive (Akin to Glass or Ceramics)
With Phalanx encasing his most valuable systems with this material to protect them from EMPs, and dangerous radiation. Blocks all but the most esoteric of wavelengths. Produced by Phalanx in very small batches usually for a specific project, usually computer systems as well as the brains and processors in his androids and robots
*'''Duration'''  = N/A
*'''Notes'''      = Shelf-stable, requires no maintenance.
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==== Bubo MK2 (Complex) ====
[[File:BUBO THE GREATER POGCHAMP EDITION.jpg|thumb|right|Bubo]]
*'''Source'''    = https://www.reddit.com/r/wormrp/comments/v3u0zl/rebalancing_and_resubmitting_all_of_phalanxs_tech/
*'''Creator'''    = [[Phalanx]]
*'''Appearance''' = Bubo is a gigantic mechanical owl, he stands at a little over 4 feet tall, with a 9 foot wingspan, weighing several hundred pounds easily.
*'''Abilities'''  = Upgraded from a mere robot, into a full-fledged Android. Increasing their mental faculties by a huge margin, though Bubo was based upon the brain of a Crow/Raven rather than a human. Capable of speech, though usually only single words in a basic Text-to-speech voice.
*''MK2.5 Positronic Brain'' = Human level Intelligence. Alien thought patterns forced through a Corvid filter, has quirks. Full Corvid emotional capacity. Coated in Chthonic & Elysium steel to protect from Electricity, EMP, and Radiation.
*''MK3 Thunderbolt Generator'' = High powered Bullshitium tinker reactor. Can power Bubo Indefinitely. Has built in power banks, with secondary batteries distributed across the body. Coated in Elysium steel for Electrical protection.
*''Construction'' = Reinforced Steel/Titanium Skeleton. Super-dense Synthetic Muscles. Secondary Hydraulic system (with Tinker Tech Antifreeze). Has the strength of a Human. And the bite/claw strength of a bladed hydraulic press.
*''Armor Plating'' = Reinforced steel armor, with an exterior layer of Elysium steel. (IV on chart). Waterproofed & Air-tight. With leak sensors.
*''Flight Systems'' = Using a combination of wings, thrusters, and anti-grav cores, Bubo can reach a maximum of 100mph, acceleration is 20mph per round of continued flight. With a Parachute activated at-will, or automatically via a clockwork timer if he loses power for a set period of time. (IE hit with EMP mid flight)
*''Carry Capacity'' = Can carry up to 600 pounds while flying.
*''Sensors'' = He has 16x zoom, Infrared, ultraviolet, thermal , and human spectrum's of vision (stack-able), Olfactory Sensors, Ultrasonic Microphones, A barometer, and a radar array like you’d see in a Fighter jet.
*''Weapons'' = Tasers in the beak and talons, razor edged feathers (Can be tucked under non bladed feathers when unneeded)
*''Communication System'' = Radio and Wi-fi, has an ‘Airlock’ with a small VI, if it detects intrusion of any kind (IE anything not on approved list) it pops a fuse, that mechanically disconnects Communications system from the rest of Bubo.
*'''Duration'''  = His power source will last indefinitely, limited only by its need for maintenance.
*'''Notes'''      = He is a good boy.
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==== Dasher MK2 (Moderate) ====
[[File:Dasher Two Bitey Bite Edition.jpg|thumb|right|Dasher]]
*'''Source'''    = https://www.reddit.com/r/wormrp/comments/v3u0zl/rebalancing_and_resubmitting_all_of_phalanxs_tech/
*'''Creator'''    = [[Phalanx]]
*'''Appearance''' = A large pony-sized mechanical Hound.
*'''Abilities'''  = Transplanted from his previous body. Dasher has been given a more traditional, albeit larger Canine form.
*''Positronic Processor MK2'' = Not as powerful as a proper Positronic Brain, but powerful by non-tinker tech standards. Intelligence and Emotional capacity of a very gifted Canine. Coated in Chthonic & Elysium steel to protect from EMP, Radiation and Electricity.
*''MK3 Thunderbolt Generator'' = High powered Bullshitium tinker reactor. Can power Dasher Indefinitely. Has built in power banks, with secondary batteries distributed across the body. Coated in Elysium steel for Electrical protection.
*''Construction'' = Reinforced Steel/Titanium Skeleton. Super-dense Synthetic Muscles. Secondary Hydraulic system (with Tinker Tech Antifreeze). About as strong as a horse, with the bite/claw strength of a bladed hydraulic press.
*''Armor Plating'' = Reinforced steel armor, with an exterior layer of Elysium steel. (IV on chart). Waterproofed & Air-tight. With leak sensors.
*''Carry Capacity'' = Can carry about as much as a horse can.
*''Sensors'' = He has 16x zoom, Infrared, ultraviolet, thermal , and human spectrum's of vision (stack-able), Extremely powerful Hound-like Olfactory Sensors, and Ultrasonic Microphones
*''Weapons'' = Tasers in the Jaws and claws.
*''Communication System'' = Radio and Wi-fi, has an ‘Airlock’ with a small VI, if it detects intrusion of any kind (IE anything not on approved list) it pops a fuse, that mechanically disconnects Communications system from the rest of Dasher.
*'''Duration'''  = Power source will last indefinitely, limited by its need for maintenance.
*'''Notes'''      = He is a good Doggo now.
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This makes it Ideal for Phalanx to insulate and armour delicate components in His Robots Positronic Brains.
==== Praetorian Armor MK3 (Moderate) ====
*'''Source'''    = https://www.reddit.com/r/wormrp/comments/v3u0zl/rebalancing_and_resubmitting_all_of_phalanxs_tech/
*'''Creator'''    = [[Phalanx]]
*'''Appearance''' = A suit of stylized Power Armor based on the appearance of a futuristic Greco-Roman Armor. has a small holo-projector in the faceplate that can project digitized faces, emoticons, and small bits of text.
*'''Abilities'''  =
*''Positronic Processor MK2'' = Not as powerful as a proper Positronic Brain, but powerful by non-tinker tech standards. Intelligence is limited to diagnostics, number crunching, and a number of utility features, like note-taking, sending messages, searching databanks/internet, translation software, ETC. Basically a Powerful Computer/Smartphone. Coated in Chthonic and Elysium Steel to protect from EMP, Radiation, and Electrical Discharge.
*''MK3 Thunderbolt Generator'' = High powered Bullshitium tinker reactor. Can power the Suit Indefinitely. Has built in power banks, with secondary batteries distributed across the body. Coated in Elysium steel for Electrical protection.
*''Construction'' = Heavy Steel/Titanium Armor, with an Elysium Steel plate coating. (IV on chart) and immunity to electrical attacks. Hydraulics (with tinker tech Antifreeze) with a secondary Synth-Muscle system allow them to lift roughly 1000lbs and strike hard enough to shatter masonry and bend commercial steel.
*''Secondary Systems'' = Helmet has a Gas mask and 2hrs bottled oxygen (located on the small of the back, IV on chart). Can manually open panels on the faceplate to allow unimpeded access to the mouth and/or eyes. The suit has a high powered (and nearly silent) cooling system, for keeping systems cool, and for comfort.
*''Sensors'' = 16x zoom, Thermal, Infrared, Ultraviolet, and Human spectrum vision, Ultrasonic microphones, Geiger Counter.
*''Communication Systems'' = Radio and Wi-fi, has an ‘Airlock’ with a small VI, if it detects intrusion of any kind (IE anything not on approved list) it pops a fuse, that mechanically disconnects Communications system from the rest of the Suit. Extra Fuses are stored in a spare compartment, easy enough for Phalanx to replace.
*''Weapons'' = Deploy-able blades built into each arm with 6 inches of usable length. Tasers in the knuckles and fingers.
*''Movement'' = The suit can cancel out its own weight, allowing Phalanx to spring/leap as well as he could without the armor on. Built in Flotation Device in shoulder blades, and parachute in the spine. Possesses a Grappling hook in each arm. [See grappling hook tech post]
*''Jump Jets'' = Uses weak anti-grav cores and micro thrusters, all hidden beneath retractable panels. Allows jumping up to 3 stories, or jolting forward in a burst of speed. Can reach 5 stories if used in conjunction with Grappling hooks. Has a ‘Feather-fall’ setting that allows them to safely reach the ground when falling from any height.
*'''Duration'''  = Power Source lasts indefinitely, limited by its need for Maintenance.
*'''Notes'''      = Has a Plug-and-Play Virtual Intelligence, with all the modules.
*'''Unofficial notes for myself''' = 600lbs (phalanx=200 / Armor=400)
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==== (6) Grappling Hook (Simple) ====
[[File:Phalanx-Grappel-Gun.jpg|thumb|right|Grappling Hook]]
*'''Source'''    = https://www.reddit.com/r/wormrp/comments/v3u0zl/rebalancing_and_resubmitting_all_of_phalanxs_tech/
*'''Creator'''    = [[Phalanx]]
*'''Appearance''' = It looks like a grappling hook gun. Large by the standards of a pistol, more like a hand cannon or SMG, but clearly a grappling gun even to a cursory glance.
*'''Abilities'''  = Allows a user to scale buildings much much easier, up to two (2) stories. Able to support up to 700lbs of weight. (One round to go up two stories)


Elysian Steel is also highly resistant to rust.
The grip is full of powerful electromagnets, designed to 'lock' into the grip of a metal gauntlet or glove. This allows it to not be yanked out of their hand when the cable retracts.
| notes      = Must be produced in special batches by Phalanx, meaning it is not viable for large-scale use outside of Phalanx’s inventions, and perhaps local allied Tinkers.
}}
{{Equipment
| name      = Neo-roman Weaponry
| image      =
| url        = https://www.reddit.com/r/wormrp/comments/h7kvyg/phalanx_jasper_newchapel/
| appearance = A variety of weapons, forged in the likeness of ancient roman design-aesthetics, made of Elysian-Steel with modern forging techniques.
| creator    = [[Phalanx]]
| abilities  =  Includes several instances of the following:


* Gladius (Short-sword)
Could theoretically be used as a weapon, firing it towards an opponent, hitting about as hard as a beanbag from a shotgun when its prongs are retracted, or like a harpoon gun if the prongs are deployed. Is able to retract to fire again in only a handful of seconds.
*'''Duration'''  = N/A
*'''Notes'''      = Given to Acoustica, Retcon, Zeitgeist, Bluescreen, Two Extras.
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* Spatha (Long-sword)
==== Wrist Blaster MK2 (Simple) ====
[[File:Phalanx-Wrist-Launcher.png|thumb|right|Wrist Blaster]]
*'''Source'''    = https://www.reddit.com/r/wormrp/comments/v3u0zl/rebalancing_and_resubmitting_all_of_phalanxs_tech/
*'''Creator'''    = [[Phalanx]]
*'''Appearance''' = A chunky metal gauntlet, rather sci-fi in appearance.
*'''Abilities'''  = Can be fitted on a bare arm and use its battery, or slotted over the Praetorian armor (or Argus’s arm) and hooked to their power systems with a cord.
*''Thunderbolt Battery MK1'' =A powerful battery that also generates a small amount of power overtime, at least enough to build back its charge when left alone. Sufficient for extended use of the Wrist Blaster
*''Grappling Hook'' = See the Grappling hook post.
*''Wrist Blade'' =  Deployable blade, 6 inches of usable length.
*''Railgun Blaster'' = Fires BBs at hyper velocity. Two reservoirs of BB ammo roughly 50 each of Regular BBs, and Rubber coated BBs. Fires rubber coated with about the force of a 9mm rubber bullet. And Fires normal BBs at the force of a 5.56 AP round.
*''Laser Blaster'' = Fires Red Laser pulses, Infinite clip, 1 shot per round to allow recharge. 80 meter range. Single shot is 2nd degree burns and ignites flammable materials. Consecutive shots are 3rd degree burns and ignite less flammable materials.
*''Taser Knuckles/Fingers'' = Built in Tasers in the fingertips and knuckles, about on par with police standard
*'''Duration'''  = N/A
*'''Notes'''      = Phalanx carries this one with him in civilian guise, along with his helmet and a dagger, in a large canvas messenger bag.
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* Pugio (Dagger)
==== Plug-and-Play Virtual Intelligence (Stable) ====
*'''Source'''    = https://www.reddit.com/r/wormrp/comments/v3u0zl/rebalancing_and_resubmitting_all_of_phalanxs_tech/
*'''Creator'''    = [[Phalanx]] for himself and other tinkers
*'''Appearance''' = Has no physical form since they are just code, the VI can be given the option of forming its own 'Avatar' overtime as its learning algorithm develops a sense of aesthetics. Or the User can design an avatar themself. Phalanx usually provides it to others initially downloaded on a simple but robust processor/hard-drive.
*'''Abilities'''  = Built as a customizable virtual intelligence, with extremely sophisticated learning algorithms, they are excellent number crunchers, and have some built in modules.


* Pilum (Javelin)
In addition the VI can grow and learn along with its user, and can integrate and form new modules overtime, or the user can design and add them manually.


* Hasta (Spear)
When gifted to another tinker, phalanx provides a guide and debugging tools, along with occasionally giving them a flash drive with any new updates, though these are optional, and often sporadic.
*''Personal Assistance Module'' = Notes, alarms, reminders, internet and database searches. All the functions of a modern smartphone or a real life secretary.
*''Targeting Assistance Module'' = Trajectory calculations/predictions, Accuracy increasing with knowledge of the user, their weapons, and their powers.
*''Vital Signs Monitor'' = Requires pre-requisite sensors to monitor, but can monitor vital signs for fluctuations and discrepencies, can be set to do various things with that data.
*''Communications Module'' = Manage communication systems, Phone, Radio, Wifi, Email, basically any system that can connect to the hardware its based out of.
*'''Duration'''  = N/A
*'''Notes'''      = In addition to the one in Phalanx's Armor and each of his computers, Ammonite, and Acoustica each have a copy. He lets folks do backups of their customized VI on his secondary databanks as frequently as they wish.
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* Parma (Round Shield)
==== Vibrato con Amore Mk. 1.0 ====
*'''Source'''    = https://www.reddit.com/r/wormrp/comments/t6a01a/swords_and_shoes_acoustica/
*'''Creator'''    = [[Acoustica]] fo [[Phalanx]]
*'''Appearance''' = A dull golden gladius that was ripped straight from Phalanx’s armory. Upon the hilt is a black metal case that goes around the hand, much like a rapier’s basket.
*'''Abilities'''  = The black case houses a sonic projector attached directly to the tang of the gladius, causing it to vibrate at a high frequency. This vibration allows for much easier cutting, to the point that organic materials can be cut through like warm butter. Rings slightly when swung through the air.
*'''Duration'''  = Without a power source it is still a sharp sword, but it will no longer vibrate. Connects to Phalanx’s suit power.
*'''Notes'''      = Gift to Phalanx for services rendered


Notable that the swords are only bladed on one side, the other side being intentionally dulled, to allow use of less-lethal bludgeoning.
==Argus Mk2 Hoplite (Complex)==
| notes      = Phalanx makes sure to have enough extras to allow varied loadouts for himself and his robots according to the needs of the mission.
[[File:Argus Faceclaim.jpg|thumb|right|Argus in Civies]]
}}
[[File:Argus Armor.jpg|thumb|right|Argus in his Armor]]
{{Equipment
'''Source:''' https://www.reddit.com/r/wormrp/comments/v3u0zl/rebalancing_and_resubmitting_all_of_phalanxs_tech/
| name      = Phalanx's Armour
===Public Information===
| image      =
Publicly known as Phalanx's Android son, He has been reintroduced under the code-name Hoplite. Phalanx has explained that he is for all intents and purposes a Ward, and that he should be treated as one, with all the implied threats that come with that, if someone threatens or endangers a Ward.
| url        = https://www.reddit.com/r/wormrp/comments/h7kvyg/phalanx_jasper_newchapel/
===Appearance===
| appearance = Featured above (The one in the middle)
*'''Out-of-Armor:''' 5’10”, Black Hair, Blue Eyes, Athletic Femboy body. Synth-skin face/neck, Everything else is made of Metal Plating, but coverable by clothes.
| creator    = [[Phalanx]]
*'''In-Armor:''' 6’1” Full body plate armor in a gold/black coloration. Holographic faceplate projects blue eyes. Red Plume. Modeled after the old MK1 Centurion Android Chassis.
| abilities  =
===Mundane Equipment & Resources===
''Wealth'' 4
Lives with his Father and Sister at the family home in the suburbs.


* Meanwhile the use of high-grade armor provides significant Ballistic protection (3A) (on par with a PRT Trooper). As well as considerable Insulation from attacks of an electrical nature (See Elysium Steel) As well as a nearly unimpeded natural range of motion.
Between his allowance, and coding/writing on commission in his free-time, He makes about what a Ward does.
And while not technically a Ward, he has many of the resources available to them.


* While the suits Servos, allow Phalanx to punch as hard as a heavyweight Boxer, and to lift double their bodyweight (300lbs)
*  
* Elysian-steel Short-sword
* Elysian-steel Round-shield
* PRT Comms. Headset
* Ward's Phone & Civilian Phone
* Handcuffs & Zipties
* Duct-tape & Electrical Tape
* Standard First Aid Kit
* Magnetic Emergency GPS Tracker (hidden in hair)


* Servos balance out the actual weight/encumbrance of the armor, allowing Phalanx to run at the speed they would outside the suit, but provides no benefit outside of canceling its own weight.
===Skills===
 
* Understanding of Government bureaucracy
* The suit has a high powered (and nearly silent) cooling system, mostly for comfort rather than to avoid mechanical overheating.
* Understanding of criminal and conspiratorial behavior aka basic level criminology.
 
* High speed pursuit vehicle training
* The helmet is fully enclosed, with an expressive set of blue LED eyes, that allows Phalanx to express some emotion. The helmet also has rudimentary filter system (about as good as a police issue gas mask)
* Basic first aid
 
* Understanding of basic human intelligence gathering.
* In the event of necessity, Phalanx can manually open panels on the faceplate to allow unimpeded access to the mouth and/or eyes.
* Basic Forensic Knowledge
 
* Understanding of laws and legal procedures
*The helmet possesses a powerful radio (Antennas hidden in helmet plume)
* Navigating his way around quickly with maps, charts and tables, orienteering, instruments, or dead reckoning.
 
* Searching a room, vehicle, or person for weapons and contraband.
POWER SUPPLY & CHARGING:
* PRT Self Defense training in unarmed combat
 
* PRT Self Defense training with PRT weapons
* operates for up to 24 hours of extensive use on one full battery charges
* Skilled Use of Antiquated weaponry, and associated tactics.
 
* Basic PRT/Police Squad Tactics
* Takes Half an hour (1/2) to charge to full via special high-power charger in Phalanx's lab.
* Customized Squad Tactics (Devised by Phalanx for himself and his AI)
 
* The ins and outs of Cyber-warfare and Network security, with security programs, algorithms, techniques, and statistics contributed by Phalanx's friends in NUCLEUS and SWORDFISH.
* Takes Three (3) hours to charge to full via emergency/Field-use charge cables, off of the city power main.
* Coding, while not a tinker in his own right, Argus can code with the best of them, easily among the greatest non-tinker/non-thinker coders around.
| notes      =
===Mentality===
This is scraping the upper limits of what Phalanx’s power will allow him to make as far as armour is concerned, and is one of the more maintenance heavy inventions as a result.
Argus is rather calm even under pressure, in part because of a superiority complex, feeling that he is above many human failings, as a result he can sometimes be a bit of a twat when morality or philosophy come up in conversation.
}}
{{Equipment
| name      = Centurion-Model Law-Enforcement Droid (Six of them)
| image      =
| url        = https://www.reddit.com/r/wormrp/comments/h7kvyg/phalanx_jasper_newchapel/
| appearance = Featured above (The ones NOT in the middle)
| creator    = [[Phalanx]]
| abilities  =
MENTAL CAPABILITIES:
* The Centurion-Model Droid contains an Artificial Intelligence possessing a near-human intelligence, possessing an IQ of 120, with regard to technical knowledge, but functionally much less with regards to social interaction.
 
* This Model's Learning Algorithms, allow it an unprecedented level of decision making, with more in common with the capabilities of a human, than a simple Markov Chain.
 
* While this Model does not possess the ability to experience emotions, it does possesses the ability to recognize the emotions of others with relatively high degrees of accuracy.
 
* This Model Like all droids designed by Phalanx possess a distinctly alien mental-architecture, meaning that while capable of passable social interaction with humans, they come off as somewhat socially incompetent, this means they may only be utilized to their fullest potential by Phalanx, who possesses an intimate-familiarity with their thought-processes, and technical-specifications. Only achieving maybe half effectiveness at best when supervised by others. (Mentioned in the Power section of Phalanx's sheet)
 
* Possesses a number of hard-coded Morals/Values that it must acknowledge, including the value of human-life, the value of Law and order, limited self-preservation, among others.
 
* Possesses a functional understanding of skills and databanks of technical knowledge deemed pertinent to the AI’s function as an assistant to a Protectorate Hero. (Functionally this means that this model possess roughly the same set of skills as Phalanx does on his character sheet, albeit with a less defined and robust understanding of the subjects compared to their organic creator.)
 
* Phalanx allows a somewhat limited degree of free-will, but has hard-coded verbal administrator commands, that compel the following of direct orders from himself or temporarily designated individuals. This is useful for allowing temporary command to allies, or to force compliance in the event of a software malfunction.
 
 
PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES:
* The highly advanced Servos in this Frame, allow an unprecedented range of movement (360 degree joints) and a significant amount of strength. Testing shows this frame can hit as hard as a super-heavy weight boxer, and can lift 500 pounds without damaging the Servos.
 
* This Frames Servos allow sprinting up to 15mph for extended duration
 
* Meanwhile the use of high-grade armor provides significant Ballistic protection (3A). As well as considerable Insulation from attacks of an electrical nature [(See Elysium Steel)]()
 
* The Torso is the most protected location (where the Positronic brain is located). The joints while well-made and designed to be resistant to damage, are still one of the more vulnerable spots on the Frame
 
* All systems/devices within are shielded from electromagnetic pulses, energy surges, or short circuits. Though use of Mundane Shielding and Elysian-Steel.
 
* This Frame possesses advanced (cybernetic-grade) pressure and temperature sensors, allowing a near-human level sense of touch. Additionally this Frame is equipped with three vision modes: Human spectrum, Infrared, and 6x zoom.
 
POWER SUPPLY & CHARGING:
 
* operates for up to 24 hours of extensive use on one full battery charges
 
* Takes Half an hour (1/2) to charge to full via special high-power charger in Phalanx's lab


* Takes Three (3) hours to charge to full via emergency/Field-use charge cables, off of the city power main.
Argus hand designed his own physical appearance, intentionally looking like a younger and more feminine/androgynous Phalanx. He doesn't really care for human gender, and only uses he/him because thats what Phalanx uses.


| notes      = The Centurion Frame possesses no wireless components, to avoid hacking attempts and sabotage from enemy tinkers.
Argus cares for his older sister Leia, though he enjoys needling her, as is tradition for younger brothers, though he has been supportive of her more turbulent emotions post-trigger.


The Software component of the AI is regularly backed up by Phalanx into an offline/disconnected network located in his Tinker lab, it is via this disconnected network that, all of Phalanx's coding is done.
He enjoys reading, writing, and coding. He has taken it upon himself to moderate a large number of forums, servers, and communities. And contribute to fact-checking and spell-checking wikis. Works on open-source coding projects sometimes.


This can only be achieved via a direct wired connection, as this model of Positronic Brain has no wireless components.
He is naturally suspicious and inquisitive, originally designed to be a Cyber-warfare and Intelligence AI, he's expressed interest in working with SWORDFISH and NUCLEUS, inspired by SWORDFISH's PANOPTICON AI, and by his father's colleagues in NUCLEUS' AI research division.
}}
===Abilities===
*'''MK3 Quantum-Positron Brain:'''Astronomical Intelligence, Processing power/speed, and Multi-tasking ability, Alien thought patterns forced through a human filter, has quirks. Full human emotional capacity. Coated in Chthonic & Elysium steel to protect from Electricity, EMP, and Radiation.
*'''MK3 Thunderbolt Generator:''' High powered Bullshitium tinker reactor. Can power Argus Indefinitely. Has built in power banks, with secondary batteries distributed across the body. Coated in Elysium steel for Electrical protection.
*'''Construction:''' Reinforced Steel/Titanium Skeleton. Super-dense Synthetic Muscles. Secondary Hydraulic system (with Tinker Tech Antifreeze). Able to lift 2000lbs, punch through masonry, and bend commercial steel.
*'''Armor Plating:''' Reinforced steel armor, with an exterior layer of Elysium steel. (IV on chart). Waterproofed & Air-tight. With leak sensors.
*'''Standard Movement:''' 360 degree joints. Olympic Level Sprinting and Jumping. Cannot swim, but has deployable Flotation devices under his shoulder blades. And a deployable Parachute along his spine. Possesses a Grappling hook in each arm. [See grappling hook tech post]
*'''Jump Jets:''' Uses weak anti-grav cores and micro thrusters, all hidden beneath retractable panels. Allows jumping up to 3 stories, or jolting forward in a burst of speed. Can reach 5 stories if used in conjunction with Grappling hooks. Has a ‘Featherfall’ setting that allows them to safely reach the ground when falling from any height.
*'''Sensors:''' Eyes in the head, on the chest, back, and palms of hand. 16x zoom, Infrared, Thermal, and ultraviolet.Ultrasonic microphones in ears, chest, and back. Lidar, Radar, Sonar in torso. Thermometer and Geiger counters in each limb and torso. Tactile sensors across the body.
*'''Weapons:''' Hard-light blaster, Laser blaster, deployable blade, and taser fingers in each arm. Blade has 8 inches of usable length, Taser fingers are on par with Police standard Taser.
*'''Hard-light blaster:''' Fires blue, AA battery sized projectiles, hit as hard as a rubber 9mm bullet. Infinite clip, 1 shot per round to allow recharge. 80 meter range.
*'''Laser Blaster:''' Fires Red Laser pulses, Infinite clip, 1 shot per round to allow recharge. 80 meter range. Single shot is 2nd degree burns and ignites flammable materials. Consecutive shots are 3rd degree burns and ignite less flammable materials.
*'''NUCLEUS Trackers:''' Two in each limb, Four in torso, one glued to back.
*'''Communications system:''' Radio and Wi-fi, has an ‘Airlock’ with a small VI, if it detects intrusion of any kind (IE anything not on approved list) it pops a fuse, that mechanically disconnects Communications system from rest of Argus.
*'''Unoffical notes for myself''' = 600lbs (400lbs= Argus / 200lbs Armor)

Latest revision as of 22:27, 22 July 2024

Phalanx
Author /u/Magos_Nashoid
Civilian name Jasper Newchapel
Alignment Hero
Affiliation Noncanon (Devilfish)
PRT Classification Tinker, Master,
Born Devilfish, Minnesota
Status Noncanon


Phalanx is Captain of the Devilfish Protectorate, having formerly been a core member of the Minneapolis Protectorate prior to his promotion and transfer. Phalanx is one of the Premier Artificial Intelligence Tinkers, and has served the Protectorate Faithfully for the past 6 years, and even longer if you count his time as a PRT trooper.

He has been upfront and clear to all who would fight him, that excessive force against his Android Daughter Pleiades will be responded with both the unrelenting force of a Protectorate Captain responding to violence against a Ward, as well as a very angry father with readily accessible Death rays.

He and the majority (but not all) of his gear is Greco-Roman themed, something he has mentioned is in honor of his heritage. Being both ethnically Greek, and a Hellenic Pagan.

Character Sheet

Appearance

Civilian: Jasper Newchapel is a lithe but incredibly fit individual. Phalanx's skin is olive, having been the children of Greek Immigrants. He has light hazel eyes, and black hair. Standing at roughly 5'9 in height.

Costume: Generally speaking Jasper wears a suit of Power-armor. Typically the exterior plating is made of a polished golden-bronze material, with a red plume on the helmet.

Mundane Equipment and Resources

Wealth Level: 7

Primarily lives at the Protectorate HQ, but has a well furnished/stocked Family Home ,conveniently down the street from his own parent's house.

Has a slightly-higher than average Tinker budget, to account for expensive-but essential components in his Robots CPUs.

Has an extremely hardened set of Databanks for backing-up the digital half of his androids consciousness, backs them up every night before heading home from work.

  • PRT-issue Radio
  • PRT-issue Medical Kit
  • Zipties
  • Set of Handcuffs
  • Multi-tool
  • Police Truncheon

Skills and Specializations

  • Understanding of Government bureaucracy
  • Understanding of criminal and conspiratorial behavior aka basic level criminology.
  • High speed pursuit vehicle training
  • Basic first aid
  • Understanding of basic human intelligence gathering.
  • Basic Forensic Knowledge
  • Understanding of laws and legal procedures
  • Navigating his way around quickly with maps, charts and tables, orienteering, instruments, or dead reckoning.
  • Searching a room, vehicle, or person for weapons and contraband.
  • PRT Self Defense training in unarmed combat
  • PRT Self Defense training with PRT weapons
  • Skilled Use of Antiquated weaponry, and associated tactics.
  • Basic PRT/Police Squad Tactics
  • Customized Squad Tactics (Devised by Phalanx for himself and his AI)
  • Can play the Piano.
  • Is a pretty good Dungeon Master.

Mentality

Jasper is a relatively jovial person, greatly respecting his co-workers, Protectorate, Ward, Trooper, and Clerk alike. They do their best to remain professional whenever possible, but have trouble not looking at the team like a big family. Feeling somewhat parental over the Wards at time, though they keep this to themselves usually.

Jasper has changed since their trigger, having mellowed out oddly enough, compared to the more serious person they had been when working as a PRT trooper pre-trigger.

Heroism is not just a job for Phalanx, they are genuinely called to be the best they can be, and while heroism is a major part of their life, they consistently endeavor to not let it consume them, or to let it be the sole focal point in their life.

Jasper is a follower of Hellenism, though they aren't usually forward about it. They are also Transgender and Pansexual, the later two being clear if you pay attention to context clues, thought they are a private person about Religion, Gender, and Orientation.

Power

Trigger Type: Single Natural Trigger.

Phalanx is a tinker, specifically a variant of a 'Theme Team Tinker' (Controller X Free) Capable of building Artifical Intelligence.

Consisting of Virtual Intelligence (100% digital), Robots (100% hardware), and Androids (A mix of both), each type of which can have countless variations, and are more broad categories than strict ones.

He touches on Free tinkering, but not with as much depth as others. He can build lasers, hard-light, anti-gravity, Meta-Materials, Power sources, and other science-fiction staples...

But these tend to be more limited/weaker than you'd see in a specialized tinker, or a Free Tinker with a stronger drawback, and tend to manifest as components or equipment for outfitting his Minions.

He his however heads and tails above most others in the field of Software and AI, even compared to other tinkers.

His more complicated AI are rather Alien in Mindset, though he excels at coding filters that allow these Mindsets to function akin to a human, animal, or to specific specifications.

For the sake of balancing, I have devised a method of categorizing his creations, and an associated point system, based around the Complexity of his creations, and the associated Maintenance.

He has a total of 12 Points to spend, on AI, Code, and Equipment, and I will be marking all his tech submissions Accordingly.

Type Points
Complex 2
Moderate 1
Simple 1/2
Stable 0

Backstory

Like many children, Jasper wanted to be a Hero when they were a kid. Things didn’t work out that way though. But a successful career in the PRT was rewarding in its own way. Jasper would even argue that putting your life on the line to help others meant more when you weren’t a bullet-proof Modern-day Demi-god.

This wasn’t just a job for Jasper, it was a life-calling. But on Earth Kaff, all good things must end in tears. During one fateful operation Jasper and his squad was disabled by a potent emotion-manipulator. To this day Jasper is uncertain why it affected him so much more than his squad-mates (not that they didn’t have a rough time too).

The others took sometime to recover from the long-term negative effects, perhaps a month of downtime on average. Power-induced PTSD was no joke after all, but it seemed that the effects wore off with time with minimal lasting effects.

Not so for Jasper though, perhaps Jasper was simply more inclined towards Agoraphobia, but the PTSD had left Jasper a grade-A agoraphobe and Insomniac. They were able to tough through things at first, so they returned to active duty (barely passing psych checks) but their performance quickly dropped. His comradery with his co-workers fizzled out, and their combat effectiveness was hampered. The PRT discharged Jasper, putting them on reserve, so that Psychiatric help could be given.

Months passed, with minimal progress, Jasper isolated themselves from civilian friends, and family, video calls with their Therapist continued, and Jasper found some solace in the form of digital media, but things remained stagnant, and alone. Efforts to improve were continually met with setbacks, this continued for months.

TRIGGER

The PRT Therapist was alarmed when Jasper ceased communications, concerned that Jasper had taken their own life, they called the police, and the paramedics.

Jasper was not dead, but had simply dismantled every electronic device he owned in a fugue-state, having constructed most of a Bipedal Robot. Jasper remained unresponsive to the Police and Paramedics in his home, and the PRT were dispatched when it was clear this was a parahuman matter.

Their Trigger had left them different, they still had agoraphobia, but something had fundamentally changed, that allowed a gradual recovery. Legally they were now a member of the Protectorate, and while it took over a year and a half of concerted self-improvement to recover to the point that they were allowed on active duty. Jasper flourished as a protectorate hero.

Tinker Tech

Elysian Steel (Stable)

Its physical properties are akin to high-grade steel, with any small differences being negligible. With Its most notable and unique property being that it is entirely 100% non-conductive, and does not rust. Making it all but immune to electrical attacks. Produced by Phalanx in large batches that can be stored in one of two ways, Ingots that can be melted down by himself or allies for later use in special molds, or in large containers of metallic powder for use in a metal 3d printer. Phalanx has taken the liberty of forging a supply of melee weaponry. swords, knives, pole-arms, and shields of varying sizes. As well as a couple of Gladiatorial nets woven from the material. Set aside in the Armory.

  • Duration = N/A
  • Notes = Shelf-stable, requires no maintenance, with a small supply of Ingots and powder set aside for his use, and his allies (with permission) in a locked storage locker in the tinker-lab

Chthonic Steel (Stable)

Its physical properties are akin to high-grade steel, with any small differences being negligible. With Its most notable and unique property being that it acts as a perfect Faraday cage and radiation shield

With Phalanx encasing his most valuable systems with this material to protect them from EMPs, and dangerous radiation. Blocks all but the most esoteric of wavelengths. Produced by Phalanx in very small batches usually for a specific project, usually computer systems as well as the brains and processors in his androids and robots

  • Duration = N/A
  • Notes = Shelf-stable, requires no maintenance.

Bubo MK2 (Complex)

Bubo
  • Source = https://www.reddit.com/r/wormrp/comments/v3u0zl/rebalancing_and_resubmitting_all_of_phalanxs_tech/
  • Creator = Phalanx
  • Appearance = Bubo is a gigantic mechanical owl, he stands at a little over 4 feet tall, with a 9 foot wingspan, weighing several hundred pounds easily.
  • Abilities = Upgraded from a mere robot, into a full-fledged Android. Increasing their mental faculties by a huge margin, though Bubo was based upon the brain of a Crow/Raven rather than a human. Capable of speech, though usually only single words in a basic Text-to-speech voice.
  • MK2.5 Positronic Brain = Human level Intelligence. Alien thought patterns forced through a Corvid filter, has quirks. Full Corvid emotional capacity. Coated in Chthonic & Elysium steel to protect from Electricity, EMP, and Radiation.
  • MK3 Thunderbolt Generator = High powered Bullshitium tinker reactor. Can power Bubo Indefinitely. Has built in power banks, with secondary batteries distributed across the body. Coated in Elysium steel for Electrical protection.
  • Construction = Reinforced Steel/Titanium Skeleton. Super-dense Synthetic Muscles. Secondary Hydraulic system (with Tinker Tech Antifreeze). Has the strength of a Human. And the bite/claw strength of a bladed hydraulic press.
  • Armor Plating = Reinforced steel armor, with an exterior layer of Elysium steel. (IV on chart). Waterproofed & Air-tight. With leak sensors.
  • Flight Systems = Using a combination of wings, thrusters, and anti-grav cores, Bubo can reach a maximum of 100mph, acceleration is 20mph per round of continued flight. With a Parachute activated at-will, or automatically via a clockwork timer if he loses power for a set period of time. (IE hit with EMP mid flight)
  • Carry Capacity = Can carry up to 600 pounds while flying.
  • Sensors = He has 16x zoom, Infrared, ultraviolet, thermal , and human spectrum's of vision (stack-able), Olfactory Sensors, Ultrasonic Microphones, A barometer, and a radar array like you’d see in a Fighter jet.
  • Weapons = Tasers in the beak and talons, razor edged feathers (Can be tucked under non bladed feathers when unneeded)
  • Communication System = Radio and Wi-fi, has an ‘Airlock’ with a small VI, if it detects intrusion of any kind (IE anything not on approved list) it pops a fuse, that mechanically disconnects Communications system from the rest of Bubo.
  • Duration = His power source will last indefinitely, limited only by its need for maintenance.
  • Notes = He is a good boy.

Dasher MK2 (Moderate)

Dasher
  • Source = https://www.reddit.com/r/wormrp/comments/v3u0zl/rebalancing_and_resubmitting_all_of_phalanxs_tech/
  • Creator = Phalanx
  • Appearance = A large pony-sized mechanical Hound.
  • Abilities = Transplanted from his previous body. Dasher has been given a more traditional, albeit larger Canine form.
  • Positronic Processor MK2 = Not as powerful as a proper Positronic Brain, but powerful by non-tinker tech standards. Intelligence and Emotional capacity of a very gifted Canine. Coated in Chthonic & Elysium steel to protect from EMP, Radiation and Electricity.
  • MK3 Thunderbolt Generator = High powered Bullshitium tinker reactor. Can power Dasher Indefinitely. Has built in power banks, with secondary batteries distributed across the body. Coated in Elysium steel for Electrical protection.
  • Construction = Reinforced Steel/Titanium Skeleton. Super-dense Synthetic Muscles. Secondary Hydraulic system (with Tinker Tech Antifreeze). About as strong as a horse, with the bite/claw strength of a bladed hydraulic press.
  • Armor Plating = Reinforced steel armor, with an exterior layer of Elysium steel. (IV on chart). Waterproofed & Air-tight. With leak sensors.
  • Carry Capacity = Can carry about as much as a horse can.
  • Sensors = He has 16x zoom, Infrared, ultraviolet, thermal , and human spectrum's of vision (stack-able), Extremely powerful Hound-like Olfactory Sensors, and Ultrasonic Microphones
  • Weapons = Tasers in the Jaws and claws.
  • Communication System = Radio and Wi-fi, has an ‘Airlock’ with a small VI, if it detects intrusion of any kind (IE anything not on approved list) it pops a fuse, that mechanically disconnects Communications system from the rest of Dasher.
  • Duration = Power source will last indefinitely, limited by its need for maintenance.
  • Notes = He is a good Doggo now.

Praetorian Armor MK3 (Moderate)

  • Source = https://www.reddit.com/r/wormrp/comments/v3u0zl/rebalancing_and_resubmitting_all_of_phalanxs_tech/
  • Creator = Phalanx
  • Appearance = A suit of stylized Power Armor based on the appearance of a futuristic Greco-Roman Armor. has a small holo-projector in the faceplate that can project digitized faces, emoticons, and small bits of text.
  • Abilities =
  • Positronic Processor MK2 = Not as powerful as a proper Positronic Brain, but powerful by non-tinker tech standards. Intelligence is limited to diagnostics, number crunching, and a number of utility features, like note-taking, sending messages, searching databanks/internet, translation software, ETC. Basically a Powerful Computer/Smartphone. Coated in Chthonic and Elysium Steel to protect from EMP, Radiation, and Electrical Discharge.
  • MK3 Thunderbolt Generator = High powered Bullshitium tinker reactor. Can power the Suit Indefinitely. Has built in power banks, with secondary batteries distributed across the body. Coated in Elysium steel for Electrical protection.
  • Construction = Heavy Steel/Titanium Armor, with an Elysium Steel plate coating. (IV on chart) and immunity to electrical attacks. Hydraulics (with tinker tech Antifreeze) with a secondary Synth-Muscle system allow them to lift roughly 1000lbs and strike hard enough to shatter masonry and bend commercial steel.
  • Secondary Systems = Helmet has a Gas mask and 2hrs bottled oxygen (located on the small of the back, IV on chart). Can manually open panels on the faceplate to allow unimpeded access to the mouth and/or eyes. The suit has a high powered (and nearly silent) cooling system, for keeping systems cool, and for comfort.
  • Sensors = 16x zoom, Thermal, Infrared, Ultraviolet, and Human spectrum vision, Ultrasonic microphones, Geiger Counter.
  • Communication Systems = Radio and Wi-fi, has an ‘Airlock’ with a small VI, if it detects intrusion of any kind (IE anything not on approved list) it pops a fuse, that mechanically disconnects Communications system from the rest of the Suit. Extra Fuses are stored in a spare compartment, easy enough for Phalanx to replace.
  • Weapons = Deploy-able blades built into each arm with 6 inches of usable length. Tasers in the knuckles and fingers.
  • Movement = The suit can cancel out its own weight, allowing Phalanx to spring/leap as well as he could without the armor on. Built in Flotation Device in shoulder blades, and parachute in the spine. Possesses a Grappling hook in each arm. [See grappling hook tech post]
  • Jump Jets = Uses weak anti-grav cores and micro thrusters, all hidden beneath retractable panels. Allows jumping up to 3 stories, or jolting forward in a burst of speed. Can reach 5 stories if used in conjunction with Grappling hooks. Has a ‘Feather-fall’ setting that allows them to safely reach the ground when falling from any height.
  • Duration = Power Source lasts indefinitely, limited by its need for Maintenance.
  • Notes = Has a Plug-and-Play Virtual Intelligence, with all the modules.
  • Unofficial notes for myself = 600lbs (phalanx=200 / Armor=400)

(6) Grappling Hook (Simple)

Grappling Hook

The grip is full of powerful electromagnets, designed to 'lock' into the grip of a metal gauntlet or glove. This allows it to not be yanked out of their hand when the cable retracts.

Could theoretically be used as a weapon, firing it towards an opponent, hitting about as hard as a beanbag from a shotgun when its prongs are retracted, or like a harpoon gun if the prongs are deployed. Is able to retract to fire again in only a handful of seconds.

  • Duration = N/A
  • Notes = Given to Acoustica, Retcon, Zeitgeist, Bluescreen, Two Extras.

Wrist Blaster MK2 (Simple)

Wrist Blaster
  • Source = https://www.reddit.com/r/wormrp/comments/v3u0zl/rebalancing_and_resubmitting_all_of_phalanxs_tech/
  • Creator = Phalanx
  • Appearance = A chunky metal gauntlet, rather sci-fi in appearance.
  • Abilities = Can be fitted on a bare arm and use its battery, or slotted over the Praetorian armor (or Argus’s arm) and hooked to their power systems with a cord.
  • Thunderbolt Battery MK1 =A powerful battery that also generates a small amount of power overtime, at least enough to build back its charge when left alone. Sufficient for extended use of the Wrist Blaster
  • Grappling Hook = See the Grappling hook post.
  • Wrist Blade = Deployable blade, 6 inches of usable length.
  • Railgun Blaster = Fires BBs at hyper velocity. Two reservoirs of BB ammo roughly 50 each of Regular BBs, and Rubber coated BBs. Fires rubber coated with about the force of a 9mm rubber bullet. And Fires normal BBs at the force of a 5.56 AP round.
  • Laser Blaster = Fires Red Laser pulses, Infinite clip, 1 shot per round to allow recharge. 80 meter range. Single shot is 2nd degree burns and ignites flammable materials. Consecutive shots are 3rd degree burns and ignite less flammable materials.
  • Taser Knuckles/Fingers = Built in Tasers in the fingertips and knuckles, about on par with police standard
  • Duration = N/A
  • Notes = Phalanx carries this one with him in civilian guise, along with his helmet and a dagger, in a large canvas messenger bag.

Plug-and-Play Virtual Intelligence (Stable)

  • Source = https://www.reddit.com/r/wormrp/comments/v3u0zl/rebalancing_and_resubmitting_all_of_phalanxs_tech/
  • Creator = Phalanx for himself and other tinkers
  • Appearance = Has no physical form since they are just code, the VI can be given the option of forming its own 'Avatar' overtime as its learning algorithm develops a sense of aesthetics. Or the User can design an avatar themself. Phalanx usually provides it to others initially downloaded on a simple but robust processor/hard-drive.
  • Abilities = Built as a customizable virtual intelligence, with extremely sophisticated learning algorithms, they are excellent number crunchers, and have some built in modules.

In addition the VI can grow and learn along with its user, and can integrate and form new modules overtime, or the user can design and add them manually.

When gifted to another tinker, phalanx provides a guide and debugging tools, along with occasionally giving them a flash drive with any new updates, though these are optional, and often sporadic.

  • Personal Assistance Module = Notes, alarms, reminders, internet and database searches. All the functions of a modern smartphone or a real life secretary.
  • Targeting Assistance Module = Trajectory calculations/predictions, Accuracy increasing with knowledge of the user, their weapons, and their powers.
  • Vital Signs Monitor = Requires pre-requisite sensors to monitor, but can monitor vital signs for fluctuations and discrepencies, can be set to do various things with that data.
  • Communications Module = Manage communication systems, Phone, Radio, Wifi, Email, basically any system that can connect to the hardware its based out of.
  • Duration = N/A
  • Notes = In addition to the one in Phalanx's Armor and each of his computers, Ammonite, and Acoustica each have a copy. He lets folks do backups of their customized VI on his secondary databanks as frequently as they wish.

Vibrato con Amore Mk. 1.0

  • Source = https://www.reddit.com/r/wormrp/comments/t6a01a/swords_and_shoes_acoustica/
  • Creator = Acoustica fo Phalanx
  • Appearance = A dull golden gladius that was ripped straight from Phalanx’s armory. Upon the hilt is a black metal case that goes around the hand, much like a rapier’s basket.
  • Abilities = The black case houses a sonic projector attached directly to the tang of the gladius, causing it to vibrate at a high frequency. This vibration allows for much easier cutting, to the point that organic materials can be cut through like warm butter. Rings slightly when swung through the air.
  • Duration = Without a power source it is still a sharp sword, but it will no longer vibrate. Connects to Phalanx’s suit power.
  • Notes = Gift to Phalanx for services rendered

Argus Mk2 Hoplite (Complex)

Argus in Civies
Argus in his Armor

Source: https://www.reddit.com/r/wormrp/comments/v3u0zl/rebalancing_and_resubmitting_all_of_phalanxs_tech/

Public Information

Publicly known as Phalanx's Android son, He has been reintroduced under the code-name Hoplite. Phalanx has explained that he is for all intents and purposes a Ward, and that he should be treated as one, with all the implied threats that come with that, if someone threatens or endangers a Ward.

Appearance

  • Out-of-Armor: 5’10”, Black Hair, Blue Eyes, Athletic Femboy body. Synth-skin face/neck, Everything else is made of Metal Plating, but coverable by clothes.
  • In-Armor: 6’1” Full body plate armor in a gold/black coloration. Holographic faceplate projects blue eyes. Red Plume. Modeled after the old MK1 Centurion Android Chassis.

Mundane Equipment & Resources

Wealth 4 Lives with his Father and Sister at the family home in the suburbs.

Between his allowance, and coding/writing on commission in his free-time, He makes about what a Ward does. And while not technically a Ward, he has many of the resources available to them.

  • Elysian-steel Short-sword
  • Elysian-steel Round-shield
  • PRT Comms. Headset
  • Ward's Phone & Civilian Phone
  • Handcuffs & Zipties
  • Duct-tape & Electrical Tape
  • Standard First Aid Kit
  • Magnetic Emergency GPS Tracker (hidden in hair)

Skills

  • Understanding of Government bureaucracy
  • Understanding of criminal and conspiratorial behavior aka basic level criminology.
  • High speed pursuit vehicle training
  • Basic first aid
  • Understanding of basic human intelligence gathering.
  • Basic Forensic Knowledge
  • Understanding of laws and legal procedures
  • Navigating his way around quickly with maps, charts and tables, orienteering, instruments, or dead reckoning.
  • Searching a room, vehicle, or person for weapons and contraband.
  • PRT Self Defense training in unarmed combat
  • PRT Self Defense training with PRT weapons
  • Skilled Use of Antiquated weaponry, and associated tactics.
  • Basic PRT/Police Squad Tactics
  • Customized Squad Tactics (Devised by Phalanx for himself and his AI)
  • The ins and outs of Cyber-warfare and Network security, with security programs, algorithms, techniques, and statistics contributed by Phalanx's friends in NUCLEUS and SWORDFISH.
  • Coding, while not a tinker in his own right, Argus can code with the best of them, easily among the greatest non-tinker/non-thinker coders around.

Mentality

Argus is rather calm even under pressure, in part because of a superiority complex, feeling that he is above many human failings, as a result he can sometimes be a bit of a twat when morality or philosophy come up in conversation.

Argus hand designed his own physical appearance, intentionally looking like a younger and more feminine/androgynous Phalanx. He doesn't really care for human gender, and only uses he/him because thats what Phalanx uses.

Argus cares for his older sister Leia, though he enjoys needling her, as is tradition for younger brothers, though he has been supportive of her more turbulent emotions post-trigger.

He enjoys reading, writing, and coding. He has taken it upon himself to moderate a large number of forums, servers, and communities. And contribute to fact-checking and spell-checking wikis. Works on open-source coding projects sometimes.

He is naturally suspicious and inquisitive, originally designed to be a Cyber-warfare and Intelligence AI, he's expressed interest in working with SWORDFISH and NUCLEUS, inspired by SWORDFISH's PANOPTICON AI, and by his father's colleagues in NUCLEUS' AI research division.

Abilities

  • MK3 Quantum-Positron Brain:Astronomical Intelligence, Processing power/speed, and Multi-tasking ability, Alien thought patterns forced through a human filter, has quirks. Full human emotional capacity. Coated in Chthonic & Elysium steel to protect from Electricity, EMP, and Radiation.
  • MK3 Thunderbolt Generator: High powered Bullshitium tinker reactor. Can power Argus Indefinitely. Has built in power banks, with secondary batteries distributed across the body. Coated in Elysium steel for Electrical protection.
  • Construction: Reinforced Steel/Titanium Skeleton. Super-dense Synthetic Muscles. Secondary Hydraulic system (with Tinker Tech Antifreeze). Able to lift 2000lbs, punch through masonry, and bend commercial steel.
  • Armor Plating: Reinforced steel armor, with an exterior layer of Elysium steel. (IV on chart). Waterproofed & Air-tight. With leak sensors.
  • Standard Movement: 360 degree joints. Olympic Level Sprinting and Jumping. Cannot swim, but has deployable Flotation devices under his shoulder blades. And a deployable Parachute along his spine. Possesses a Grappling hook in each arm. [See grappling hook tech post]
  • Jump Jets: Uses weak anti-grav cores and micro thrusters, all hidden beneath retractable panels. Allows jumping up to 3 stories, or jolting forward in a burst of speed. Can reach 5 stories if used in conjunction with Grappling hooks. Has a ‘Featherfall’ setting that allows them to safely reach the ground when falling from any height.
  • Sensors: Eyes in the head, on the chest, back, and palms of hand. 16x zoom, Infrared, Thermal, and ultraviolet.Ultrasonic microphones in ears, chest, and back. Lidar, Radar, Sonar in torso. Thermometer and Geiger counters in each limb and torso. Tactile sensors across the body.
  • Weapons: Hard-light blaster, Laser blaster, deployable blade, and taser fingers in each arm. Blade has 8 inches of usable length, Taser fingers are on par with Police standard Taser.
  • Hard-light blaster: Fires blue, AA battery sized projectiles, hit as hard as a rubber 9mm bullet. Infinite clip, 1 shot per round to allow recharge. 80 meter range.
  • Laser Blaster: Fires Red Laser pulses, Infinite clip, 1 shot per round to allow recharge. 80 meter range. Single shot is 2nd degree burns and ignites flammable materials. Consecutive shots are 3rd degree burns and ignite less flammable materials.
  • NUCLEUS Trackers: Two in each limb, Four in torso, one glued to back.
  • Communications system: Radio and Wi-fi, has an ‘Airlock’ with a small VI, if it detects intrusion of any kind (IE anything not on approved list) it pops a fuse, that mechanically disconnects Communications system from rest of Argus.
  • Unoffical notes for myself = 600lbs (400lbs= Argus / 200lbs Armor)
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