Hardboiled Avenger
From Unofficial Handbook of the Virtue Universe
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| Hardboiled | |
| The Hardboiled Avenger | |
| Player: @Transwarp | |
| Origin: | Natural |
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| Archetype: | Blaster |
| Security Level: | 10 |
| Personal Data | |
| Real Name: | MacArthur "Mac" Chandler |
| Known Aliases: | Hardboiled, Big Mac |
| Species: | Presumed Human |
| Age: | 44 |
| Height: | 6 foot 2 inches |
| Weight: | Approximately 220 lbs. |
| Eye Color: | Green |
| Hair Color: | Brown |
| Biographical Data | |
| Nationality: | American |
| Occupation: | Detective |
| Place of Birth: | Bellingham, Washington |
| Base of Operations: | Paragon City |
| Marital Status: | Widowed |
| Known Relatives: | Unknown |
| Known Powers | |
| Assault Weapons and Explosive Devices | |
| Known Abilities | |
| Sleuthing, Criminolgy, Professional Detective | |
| Equipment | |
| Anything necessary to put the bad guys down. | |
| No additional information available. | |
Contents |
Character History
Public History
Hero Entry #61652-DC Hall of Records, Paragon City, USA: The Hero known as the Hardboiled Avenger (alias Hardboiled) first appeared in Paragon City in June of 2002 shortly after the first Rikti invasion. Since his arrival he has offered his aid almost exclusively to the Paragon City Police Department. His actual identity is not known to the authorities though it is generally agreed upon by them that whoever Hardboiled really is, he has an extensive background in criminology and detective methods. Many of the PCPD's toughest cases have been forwarded onto and solved by the Hardboiled Avenger. He is known to be a marksman of extreme skill and known to possess exemplary acrobatic skills.
Private History
Early Years
MacArthur "Mac" Chandler was born in Bremerton, Washington in 1964. After an uneventful childhood he attended and graduated at the top of his class from Portland State University with a degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice. Recruited immediately by the Portland Police Department, Mac worked his way up through the uniformed ranks and, due in large part to his instinctive deductive abilities, became a detective in the Organized Crime detail within five years. However, in late 2000 an overzealous reporter trying to make a name for himself raised false accusations of use of excessive force against Mac. This episode disillusioned Mac and he "retired" from the Portland Police department even though he was later exonerated of all charges. His reputation tarnished, he dropped out of sight.
In Cognito
When Mac heard of the Rikti invasion of 2002 in Paragon City he had been living quietly in a Portland suburb, helping his friends in the PPD behind the scenes, away from the prying eyes of the press. This had been somewhat fulfilling but Mac knew right away that in Paragon City he could help the cause of Justice in a way that was no longer available to him in Portland. Quietly he packed up and moved his life to the so-called "City of Heroes".
Paragon City
One of Mac's first contacts in the city was Blue Steel. Through his connections with the Paragon City Police Department Mac was able to establish an information network within the department. It was also Blue Steel that recommended that Mac take on a fitting super hero name and adopt a costume. Not only would it be expected in Paragon City to do so, he recommended, but it would keep the press in the dark. The latter was music to Mac's ears so he decided on the nom de plume of the Hardboiled Avenger. The costume proved to be trickier as Mac wasn't exactly the spandex type. But after some research into some of the Golden Age heroes of old, Mac decided that a simple black mask along with a specially altered woolen suit and overcoat would do the trick. And of course, the fedora speaks for itself.
Role
The Paragon City Police Department doesn't officially sanction or admit knowledge to most of the cases that the Hardboiled Avenger is involved with. Or at least, that's the official tagline. In reality, when cases of homicide, missing persons or organized crime become too cold, too hot or too much for the PCPD to handle, they call in the Hardboiled Avenger.
