Douglas Smith
From Unofficial Handbook of the Virtue Universe
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| Douglas Smith | |
| Player: @Michael Pullman | |
| Origin: | Natural |
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| Archetype: | Tanker |
| Security Level: | 50 (retired/deleted) |
| Personal Data | |
| Real Name: | Douglas Smith |
| Known Aliases: | none |
| Species: | Human |
| Age: | 42 (in 2004) |
| Height: | 6' 2" |
| Weight: | 162 pounds |
| Eye Color: | Blue |
| Hair Color: | Blond |
| Biographical Data | |
| Nationality: | United States |
| Occupation: | stockbroker, retired hero |
| Place of Birth: | Paragon City, RI |
| Base of Operations: | Paragon City, RI |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Known Relatives: | Elizabeth Smith (spouse), Melanie Smith (daughter) |
| Known Powers | |
| Invulnerability, Super Strength | |
| Known Abilities | |
| none | |
| Equipment | |
| none | |
| No additional information available. | |
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Overview
Douglas Smith was a Natural Tanker in Paragon City. He was a member of the supergroup, D.F.B. - Death From Below. He is currently retired from heroing.
Background
Description
Douglas Smith took to the streets of Paragon City one day to find his wife and daughter when they didn't show up for lunch one day. Although this 48-year-old suburbanite stockbroker has no actual "super" powers, he makes up for it with an iron will and great determination.
History
In The Adventures of Invincible Man, Doug was possessed by the spirit of a former superhero when he inadvisably walked into a Malta energy emissions device, thinking about his lack of superpowers. In the days to follow, Invincible Man fought injustice and sought a cure for himself through randomly clicking on other Malta machines, until (after picking up 87 more personalities) he finally found the right one. Doug was returned to almost-normal (he couldn't remember anyone's name, even though he knew who they were).
In Pit of Despair, Doug, frustrated, gave up his search for his family when he found out that all of his leads had run cold, due to his Invincible Man stint. Some of his friends finally found him participating in the Paragon Pit, an underground tournament where shady heroes fight against (and often kill) villains looking to make a name for themselves. After disrupting the events, Doug was finally convinced to think things over and to renew his search.
In Finding Doug's Family, Doug's friends finally found his wife, who had teamed up with a Nictus as the heroine Moonblaze. After forcefully breaking the Nictus's hold over its host, it grudgingly separated from her, and Doug, his wife, and his daughter were renuited once again.
Personality
Doug is strong of will and refuses to give up, even if he has to kick in every single door in Paragon City to find his family. Yet, Doug is calm and logical, although, like any human being, he has his moments. Occasionally, Doug has exploded in anger, much to the surprise of his friends.
Powers
Doug lacks any special powers, but his determination drives him to push his body to limits beyond anything imaginable.
Great Willpower
While he has no "super" powers, Doug can fight alongside those who do through strength of heart. His determination allows him to perform superhuman feats, from enduring the pain of swords and guns to dodging and deflecting blows from superpowered foes.
Brawling
Learned from the action movies of the era, Doug fights villainy with his fists, punching, jabbing, and smacking foes into submission.
Trivia
- The original concept of Douglas Smith was that of a reverse-Superman-- one who would fight crime in his civilian identity while keeping his superhero identity a secret. The concept was later changed to a civilian hero to meet supergroup requirements.
- Doug's original age was 32 (in 2004). It was changed for aesthetic reasons.
- Doug's Super Speed is written off OOCly as fast-forwarding of the passage of time.
- Doug reached level 50 in four months. His story took place over the course of two and a quarter years.
- The idea of an alternate dimension Doug was drafted. In this dimension, he eventually goes insane from being unable to find his family and single-handedly becomes responsible for the destruction of the world. A costume was created for this character, but neither the costume nor the character were ever cast.
- Is being brought back as a WP/SS Tanker in I11, according to the creator. ISN'T HE, MIKE.
