Autonomous Prime
From Unofficial Handbook of the Virtue Universe
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| This hand of mine is burning red! Its loud roar tells me to kick your ass! | |
| Autonomous Prime | |
| Player: @Autonomous Prime | |
| Origin: | Technology |
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| Archetype: | Tanker |
| Security Level: | 50 |
| Personal Data | |
| Real Name: | Project:Officer |
| Known Aliases: | None |
| Species: | steam/electric hybrid-powered super robot |
| Age: | 41 |
| Height: | 7'6" |
| Weight: | Approximately 560 lbs. |
| Eye Color: | Yellow(most of the time) |
| Hair Color: | Having been in development in the 1960's, he has no hair. But a robot can dream... |
| Biographical Data | |
| Nationality: | Made in America with European parts |
| Occupation: | Licensed superhero, Avatar of Metatron and Kicker of Asses |
| Place of Birth: | A secret bunker in the Arizona desert |
| Base of Operations: | Steel Canyon, Paragon City |
| Marital Status: | Single |
| Known Relatives: | None, unless you count the mad scientist team that built him |
| Known Powers | |
| MAGI armor system, Fiery Melee, Flight, Energy Mastery | |
| Known Abilities | |
| "Common Sense", Omega Savior Form | |
| Equipment | |
| Ghost Slaying Heat Hawk | |
| SHIT FUCKING BLOWS UP EVERYWHERE FOREVER | |
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History
In the late 1960's, the steampunk super robot that would become known as Autonomous Prime escaped from a laboratory bunker run by a team of renegade scientists. For a few years afterward, he went on patrol to protect the people of small towns on the Arizona/Mexico border. When it became apparent that his services were not necessary(or really wanted, for that matter), he retreated from the public eye for over three decades. In September of 2005, he arrived in Paragon City to get some refresher courses on effective crimefighting. In mid-October, he was granted a new hero license and chose to stay because of the epic battles that occur regularly. He often claims to have a fragment of the robot angel Metatron inside him, and has powers that seem to confirm this, including the ability to use a golden super mode called the Omega Savior Form. With an ego the size of a house and a sense of justice to match, Autonomous Prime has no qualms about dispensing socially constructive violence to those that prey on the innocent and defy the law.
Affiliations
Autonomous Prime became a member of the Eternals on July 15, 2007, during their 3rd year anniversary party. Some say that he really only joined them because of the group's name, though he has been a fairly productive member so far.
Personality
Autonomous Prime holds an interesting view of the world, to say the least. He seems to be a rather big fan of the "Super Robot" genre popularized by Japanese animation, comics, TV shows, movies and video games. As such, he frequently speaks of the power of courage, friendship, and a really good battle yell. He also really enjoys showing off, and tries to be involved in as many epic adventures as he can to display his power, even if it's little more than a barroom brawl in the Pocket D.
Powers
MAGI(Mass-Accumulate Geo-Integrator)
Complementing armor made of an impact-resistant alloy, Autonomous Prime has a geo-armor system which, in addition to amassing simple stones to deflect physical blows, has numerous functions to defend against a variety of assaults.
- CASPAR Boots(Concrete Anchor for Status Protection, Accelerated Regeneration): Nullifies disabling effects, such as being knocked back or becoming unable to move, in addition to speeding up the auto-repair function. However, movement is hindered while active.
- "Melchior" Shell(Magma Exoskeleton to Lessen Cold/Heat Injury): Stabilizes temperature to reduce damage caused by extreme heat or cold.
- "Balthasar" Crystals(Bodily Aversion of Luminosity/Tenebrosity): Deflects attacks of a highly energized or shadowy nature.
- Earthen Overdrive: Draws upon geokinetic energy to temporarily improve general resilience and reduce damage from toxic compounds.
- Psion Bits: A set of small hovering drones that not only deflect mental attacks, but can give information on nearby psionic signatures, which most often makes it difficult for people to sneak up on Autonomous Prime. Information can include the subject's emotional state, personality type, and on some occasions, a memory or two. However, the Psion Bits are not nearly as effective in this respect as the "mind-reading" ability displayed by most telepaths.
- Heat Funnels: These ground-based drones direct thermal energy at Prime's opponents, with the added effect of slightly slowing their movement.
Fiery Melee
He can throw blazing punches, wield a fire sword, and spew flames. This may stem from the influence of the robot angel Metatron, due to a fragment of his soul within Prime's shell.
Flight
Autonomous Prime can fly. Since he has no visible means of aerial propulsion, this could also be due to Metatron's spirit inside him(but it's equally likely that it's courtesy of just how awesome he is). Though aerial battles are rather cool, he doesn't usually fight in the air for extended periods, due to the limitations of the CASPAR boots linked to the MAGI armor system.
Energy Mastery
In addition to being able to temporarily increase his energy efficiency through concentration, Autonomous Prime can fire lasers from his EYES. As is often the case with this ability, they can cut OR weld, depending on what the plot requires. Also, he can do that thing where you hurl a bunch of ki at your opponents.
Abilities
"Common Sense"
Autonomous Prime possesses advanced logic protocols. They allow him to not only recognize when someone is speaking metaphorically, but to separate information from other entities into two categories: "obvious nonsense", and "things that could be true". It is by no means a perfect system, but it surpasses the capacity displayed by most mass-production type robots(AKA cannon fodder), and in rare cases, that of limited-production models with the potential to determine their own fates.
Omega Savior Form
Under special circumstances, Autonomous Prime can temporarily change into a golden warrior that exudes Awesome Energy. The ways in which his strength increases varies depending on the conditions that allow and even compel him to use the Omega Savior Form.
Equipment
Ghost Slaying Heat Hawk
At first glance, it looks like nothing more than a replica of a Heat Hawk from the animated series Mobile Suit Gundam. However, it has a devastating effect when used against ghosts and other undead beings. In addition, while it cannot benefit from effects that directly increase the damage one deals with each strike, it is also immune to effects that would lower the damage output of all other attacks. Supposedly, Metatron himself bestowed this axe upon Prime as a gift for his 38th birthday.
Weaknesses and Limitations
Aside from the movement problem raised by the CASPAR boot system, he can get somewhat upset when people get involved in situations that can't readily be solved by Courage and Determination.
Trivia
- It is worth noting that while Autonomous Prime was actually built with vaccuum tubes and other 'analog' components integrated with circuit boards and transistors, he often simply refers to himself as a 'steampunk super robot' because quite frankly, it's much catchier.
- Autonomous Prime is fluent in three languages: English, Japanese, and High School Spanish.
- His vocoder is modelled after the voice of Don LaFontaine.
- Do not bring up Gurren-Lagaan around him. Ever.
