Homestretch/Powers

[ Super Speed, Weave, Hasten, Sands of Mu, Build Up, Hide, Char, Fire Blast, Fire Ball ]

The most basic application of superhuman speed, naturally, is the ability to do just that: run at superhuman speeds. As the first sign of his abilities involved him running halfway across the city before he even realized he was doing anything, it should come as no surprise that moving quickly is almost second-nature for Scotty. With but a moment's concentration to slip from his typical running speeds into his superhuman ones, Scotty is capable of outstripping most vehicles, reaching speeds of up to 350 MPH in seconds. Though his considerable training in the use of his abilities has granted Scotty a fair bit of maneuverability whilst traveling at such speeds, he is at a distinct handicap when in areas with narrow hallways or tight corners, often having to slow to a complete stop in order to avoid colliding with a wall, or missing the turn that he's looking for. When outdoors, however, Scotty excels, often reaching his destination far faster than anyone that he may be aligning himself with. However, moving at his maximum speeds means utilizing quite a bit of energy, and as a result, Scotty is often found limiting himself to 100 MPH or so - still more than enough to get where he needs to be, but far less draining than exerting himself fully.

Hand-in-hand with Scotty's speed came the ability to react to threats far faster than any typical human being. His reflexes are extraordinary, enabling him to evade most strikes with ease. It is rare that anyone will actually hit him without slowing him down first, enabling him considerable survivability, even without taking his natural resistances into account. It is also worth noting that Scotty is capable of striking his opponents far faster than any typical individual, often delivering multiple devastating strikes within the span of a few seconds. Furthermore, through focus, he is able to channel a certain degree of his speed into his strikes, enabling him to break bones with unnerving ease. With concentration, Scotty is able to vibrate his body at such speeds that he essentially becomes invisible, only visible to those with enhanced sight of some sort. As the basis of his fighting style, it is quite common for Scotty to run through the streets of Paragon in such a state, evading all manner of thugs and malicious individuals that would otherwise attempt to do him harm.

Finally, a device granted unto him recently has enabled Scotty to channel the considerable heat generated by the use of his abilities, thereby increasing his offensive capabilities considerably. Though utilizing the heat effectively requires quite a bit of concentration, Scotty has found the ability to unleash bursts of flame upon those he is combating immensely satisfying, if a bit morally questionable. These bursts of flame come in three varieties: a small amount of flame at a target's feet, melting their footwear to the ground and preventing them from moving; a quick blast of fire directed at one individual in particular; or a much wider volley of fire that can raze and burn multiple targets at once. Though they are generally avoided unless absolutely necessary, this set of abilities is often utilized against particularly dangerous threats, or crowds of enemies that wish to bash Scotty's head in.

[ Kinetic Shield, Power Shield, Entropy Shield, Kinetic Dampening, Energy Drain, Energize, Tough ]

Under typical circumstances, moving as fast as Scotty does would put considerable strain on his body, to the point that prolonged use of his abilities would harm him. However, in much the same way that his mutation granted him superhuman speed, it granted his body a sort of defense mechanism against aforementioned strain. Initially manifesting if and only if Scotty began to run, training has permitted him the ability to activate said mechanism at will; with focus, a field of energy will manifest around him, tinted blue. This field protects Scotty not only from the strain put upon him, but rather, against all manner of harm. Though the occasionally attack will slip through, the field will deflect everything from bullets to radiation, generally keeping Scotty safe from anything and everything sent his way. Additionally, those strikes that slip through are weakened by the field, ensuring that he remains quite resilient in the face of dangerous threats. Through focus, Scotty is able to increase the resiliency of his field, as made evident by the blue tint surrounding him growing more visible. Doing so requires quite a bit of effort, however, and as a result, he tends to stick with the shield's natural level of strength, which is more than enough to protect him.

Over time, Scotty discovered that the field surrounding him permits him a degree of offensive capabilities as well. More specifically, he is able to extend the field to encase nearby foes, draining their strength to increase his own. The more foes that are nearby, the greater the boost in energy will be, making this sub-ability quite useful when Scotty finds himself surrounded by opponents. He is also able to generate small, localized bits of energy, an ability utilized to cover any potential wounds; through doing so, the pain caused by said injuries will fade away, allowing Scotty to survive long enough to seek medical attention. Though utilizing his shield at full power requires quite a bit of focus and effort on his part, doing so ensures that Scotty will remain unharmed far longer than one might expect - something that is invaluable for someone as reckless and foolhardy as him.

Last Updated: 8/19/2012