Crumplezone
From Unofficial Handbook of the Virtue Universe
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| limited edition white iCrumple | |
| Crumplezone | |
| Player: @Spydar | |
| Origin: | Technology |
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| Archetype: | Tanker |
| Security Level: | 46 |
| Personal Data | |
| Real Name: | Protoform X51-CZ |
| Known Aliases: | None |
| Species: | Automaton |
| Age: | Unknown |
| Height: | Variable |
| Weight: | 675 lbs |
| Eye Color: | Variable |
| Hair Color: | N/A |
| Biographical Data | |
| Nationality: | American.. technically? |
| Occupation: | N/A |
| Place of Birth: | Unknown/Classified |
| Base of Operations: | Unknown/Classified |
| Marital Status: | N/A |
| Known Relatives: | N/A |
| Known Powers | |
| Super Strength, Flight | |
| Known Abilities | |
| Transformation (malfunctioning) | |
| Equipment | |
| Shield Generator, Flamethrowers | |
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The mechanical being calling itself Crumplezone appeared in Paragon City with no explanation for it's origins in December of 2008 and has been hard at work playing hero ever since - despite glaringly obvious issues with it's construction, AI, or more likely both. Though appearing to be solid on first glance, closer inspection reveals that every plate and panel on the mechanical construct vibrates slightly; it's form not entirely stable. Armor plating continuously opens and shifts, showing glimpses of a strange color-shifting glow from the pulsing power-core within it's chest.
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Description
The X51 unit is an experimental US military automaton, with abilities focused on protection and support of human soldiers. The project involved attempts to backwards engineer alien technology and combine it with advanced robotics.. but met with repeated failures, and was eventually abandoned. The prototype, nicknamed Crumplezone, was assumed deactivated along with the rest of the line - but it seems stasis lock didn't last as long as intended. As a side affect of the attempted shut-down, Crumplezone's AI is damaged and its memory is purged of everything before it's reawakening.
Five Faces
- In all variations, the code and name "X51-CZ" and "Crumplezone" appear on the right side of the robot's chest-plate
- Crumplezone does -not- mass shift, it's weight is consistent regardless of body size.
- Depending on form, it's height varies between approximately 6 and 8 feet.
- Configuration 1: The Hero - (Grey/Gold/Red/Black with Blue Optics & Shield)
Brave and stubborn to the core, but eager to lend aid to other heroes, this personality is arguably the most dominant. It's not very bright, is easily confused, and speaks only in broken short phrases.
- Configuration 2: The Caretaker - (White/Pink/Gray with Green Optics & Shield)
This mode shows the greatest concern for the safety of organic life, and displays the traits of a nurturer. It is smaller that other modes, but is the most likely to self sacrifice to protect others.
- Configuration 3: The Berserker - (Green/Purple/Black with Orange Optics & Shield)
Rage-filled and lacking any regard for the safety of others, this mode is the most unpredictable and dangerous variation on Crumplezone's AI. It exists purely to destroy everything in sight.
- Configuration 4: The Coward - (Red/Gray/Blue with Yellow Optics & Shield)
Frail and slim compared to other modes, this variation is sneaky, dishonest, and completely self serving. It is paranoid and easily spooked, making it more likely to flee than fight.
- Configuration 5: The Genius - (Blue/Light Blue/White with Red Optics & Shield)
As the only personality aware of the others, this mode usually refers to itself as "we" instead of "I". It is a brilliant mind who is concerned above all else with repairing itself... so far unsuccessfully.
Powers
Abilities
Strength: Crumplezone is immensely strong - able to swing devastating punches, lift 5 times its own weight, and throw its body around like a wrecking ball without sustaining personal damage.
Flight: Every self respecting robot has thrusters and/or anti-gravity systems for flight capabilities... right?
Transformation: Intended as a way for the X51 unit to modify its body for different conditions, Crumplezone's is just one glitch piled on top of another and is locked into five distinct configurations.. with distinct personalities of their own.
Equipment
Heavy Armor: The construct's outer body is plated in thick insulating armor, rendering it extremely durable against impact and blunt force, as well as able to cope with more extreme temperatures than a human could endure.
Shield Generator: Bonus defense capabilities. Yay for shields.
Flame Throwers: Because sometimes punching just doesn't cut it, a set of these are installed in the automaton's gauntlets.
Trivia/OOC Information
- Originally a joke character, Crumplezone was just gonna be a split personality robot for giggles, who wandered around Pocket D and randomly exploded; but then I discovered how fun shield/strength was and I fell in love.
- Each costume, and to a lesser extent personality, is not-so-subtly inspired by a favorite Transformer... people that recognize them get cookies.
- My geekness knows no bounds when it comes to Transformers, so the character has many built in references to my favorite robots beyond homage costumes.
- Though individual costumes may appear to be male or female, this is not the case. I am cautious to maintain neutral pronouns to refer to Crumplezone. It has no gender, regardless of currently inhabited body-type.
Player Info
- In-game: @Spydar
- CoH official forums: Spydar
