R3M1X
From Unofficial Handbook of the Virtue Universe
"This is our world now... the world of the electron and the switch, the beauty of the baud. We make use of a service already existing without paying for what could be dirt-cheap if it wasn't run by profiteering gluttons, and you call us criminals. We explore... and you call us criminals. We seek after knowledge... and you call us criminals. We exist without skin color, without nationality, without religious bias... and you call us criminals. You build atomic bombs, you wage wars, you murder, cheat, and lie to us and try to make us believe it's for our own good, yet we're the criminals."
"Yes, I am a criminal. My crime is that of curiosity. My crime is that of judging people by what they say and think, not what they look like. My crime is that of outsmarting you, something that you will never forgive me for."
-- The Mentor, in The Hacker Manifesto
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| R3M1X | |
| Player: @Void Storm | |
| Basic Data | |
| Origin: | Mutation |
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| Archetype: | Scrapper |
| Security Level: | 50 |
| Occupation: | .
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| Personal Data | |
| Real Name: | August Valois |
| Known Aliases: | DJ Nexus, "That Guy With The Hair", "That Guy With The Thing On His Head" |
| Species: | Homo sapiens |
| Age: | 24 |
| Height: | 6'1" |
| Weight: | 200 lbs. |
| Eye Color: | Grey |
| Hair Color: | Purple |
| Blood Type: | A Positive |
| Biographical Data | |
| Birthplace: | Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| Birthdate: | May 24th, 1986 |
| Citizenship: | American |
| Current Residence: | Paragon City, Rhode Island |
| Religion/Faith: | Agnostic Atheist |
| Sexual Orientation: | Bisexual |
| Marital Status: | Single |
| Known Languages | |
| English, French, Some German, and various Programming languages. | |
| Known Relatives | |
| Nicolette Valois (deceased) | |
| Known Powers | |
Mutation
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| Training / Abilities | |
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| Footnotes | |
 (Roughly modeled on the Marvel System Strength Scale to gauge numbers) See Crey Threat Database. | |
Out-of-Character Reminder!
This page is purely for OOC knowledge. Metagaming will not be tolerated. Unless it's cleared by me, no mind reading, hacking, or other method of information gathering will result in an In-Character revelation of details. I'm not unreasonable, I will grant information if it's a fair and realistic acquirement. Give me a good reason, and you'll have the info. It's pretty simple, and it's standard RP guidelines.
Bottom Line: Everything here is secret unless approved by me, on a character-by-character basis, or until otherwise noted. Now, onto the goodness! Booyah!
The Hacker
- 1. A person who enjoys exploring the details of programmable systems and how to stretch their capabilities, as opposed to most users, who prefer to learn only the minimum necessary.
- 2. One who programs enthusiastically (even obsessively) or who enjoys programming rather than just theorizing about programming.
- 3. A person capable of appreciating hack value.
- 4. A person who is good at programming quickly.
- 5. An expert at a particular program, or one who frequently does work using it or on it; as in `a UNIX hacker'. (Definitions 1 through 5 are correlated, and people who fit them congregate.)
- 6. An expert or enthusiast of any kind. One might be an astronomy hacker, for example.
- 7. One who enjoys the intellectual challenge of creatively overcoming or circumventing limitations.
- 8. [deprecated] A malicious meddler who tries to discover sensitive information by poking around. Hence "password hacker", "network hacker". The correct term is cracker.
First- and Second-hand R3M1X
(Any who've met R3M1X, feel free to add a section of your own! Please stick to the format established: The heading of your entry should be a quote from the larger entry that you feel is adequate! Keep it IC please!)
"Cyberpunk: The Counter-Culture of Tomorrow...Today."
"People often ask "What's Cyberpunk"? Bruce Sterling, a founder of the concept, once said "Anything that can be done to a rat can be done to a human being, and we can do most anything to rats. This is a hard thing to think about because it's truth, and it won't go away because we cover our eyes. -That- is Cyberpunk." I just tell them: "Cyberpunk is the Counter-Culture of Tomorrow...Today." And as they look at me - like most of the kids looked at me when I explained what an algorithm was in 7th grade - I usually take to walking off. I don't know if anyone else thinks of it that way...but I do. It's all about tomorrow and the future...and making all that today...or even yesterday. We're hippies who aren't afraid to break all the rules...we're punks who know how to blend in and control ourselves when necessary. We're the deviants of the Post-Modern Era, and we won't be assimilated like the Hippies or struck down like the punks, because "the Man" no longer has all the tricks..."
-- DJ Nexus, Interview with The DJ Times, 2006
"DJ Nexus rox my sox!"
"So, my girlfriend and I had heard about this DJ Nexus guy a while ago, but we were spectacle on how good he was gonna be, y'know? Us two girls have been to, like, twenty shows, so we were pretty pumped, too. So we're in the crowd, right? And this dude walks on the stage, wearing a white suit and some weird headset thing. So we were like "What the fuck?" right? But, like, right away he starts playin' music! Even though he didn't bother saying hi to us, we had to start dancing, y'know? This guy was really cute; purple hair an' a white suit. Looked official. He played some weird music, but a lot of it was good, y'know? Like Oh-em-gee good! My girlfriend and I danced our asses off. He didn't say much, but we're definitely gonna see him again...wonder if he has room on his tour bus...? DJ Nexus rocks my socks!"
-- Mercedes Johnson, Des Moines, Iowa, Interview with Pulse National, 2005
"Sometimes we lose the best of them, because they look like the worst at first glance..."
"Hm? August Valois? Yes, I remember him. Good boy, terrible student. I don't know what happened. I had seen his transcript. Second in his class, and with all the AP credits he stacked, he was already a Junior in with the credits he had! I couldn't say where things went wrong. After a few months, his attendance faltered, his grades weakened, and his attentions wained. August was our best analyst, and a fine coder. We knew he was a hacker as soon as he took the class, but we were prepared to deal with it. I wish we could have handled it better, instead of expelling him. If we had only tried to talk to him. He could be a dark fellow sometimes...having lost his mother, and all. *sigh* Sometimes we lose the best of them, because they look like the worst at first glance...he could have been the next Bill Gates had he stayed and studied some business. I hope he's doing well, whatever he's doing."
-- Professor James Hicks, MIT, Interview with WMBR, Campus Radio, 2003
"Subject displays superior physical discipline"
"The Subject rarely leaves his apartment. He orders take-out food frequently, an average of five times a day. Instances of leaving the premises usually take place during night hours. Wears casual dress; jeans and sweatshirt. Often wears hood up and a cap, possibly to conceal hair. Rarely returns home with visible merchandise. Will continue surveillance."
"Subject left his shades open today. Objects visible include: weight bench, treadmill, stereo system. It should be noted that laser-microphone surveillance has yet to pick up anything beyond scattered music (most likely not from the noted stereo system) and television sound."
"Observed a car accident involving the Subject today. Subject displays superior physical discipline. A 1996 Ford Taurus nearly collided with the Subject; Subject evaded the car by leaping over it. The speed at which he reacted and the height of his jump lead me to suspect he is meta-human in some respect. Will continue to observe."
-- Agent Jackson, FBI Surveillance Report on Subject 827F, 2008
"It's a cellphone, radio, computer, iPod, calendar, and a watch all in one!"
"A lot of people ask where the headset comes from. It's one of a kind, really. I got it as a gift from my longtime sponsor, ThrillTech™. It's a prototype media device. Very comfortable, very durable, and very useful. It's a cellphone, radio, computer, iPod, a calendar, and a watch all in one! *laughs* Why do I wear it to shows? Well, for one, it helps to keep in contact with security, though I'm usually well prepared to handle myself with anything that comes up. It also fits that whole kinda "Cyberpunk" look and feel I go for at my shows and in my music. It's perfect for me, and what I do, really."
-- DJ Nexus, Interview with Pulse National, 2006
"...recommend further investigation into Genotype X-37..."
"The incident on XX-XX-2008 appeared to have intimate knowledge of advanced security systems, and strong combat knowledge. A strike on our main security network preceded the attack, which consisted of one intruder only. Two guards were killed, and seven more were injured. Company assets were destroyed, including two security bots, a camera, and a vending machine. Summary scans of the intruder during the incident revealed him to be a mutant, possessing, among others, Genotype X-37. Concurring reports conclude that the genotype was an essential factor in the intruder's success. Adequate weaponry and tactical response were not sufficient to neutralize him. Tissue damage occurred, but was repaired within seconds. To prevent similar altercations, I recommend further investigation into Genotype X-37 and how to combat it effectively."
--Security Sector Leader Shaw at Crey Industries Facility 109, Primary Incident Report, 2008
"What could he possibly be talking about!?"
"Saw this guy the other day. Dressed all spiffy. White and purple; purple HAIR, even! Had this funky thing he was wearin', on his head. Anyway, he was on the center platform, just talking to DJ Zero. And he was talking for, like, 3 hours, at least! Dunno what this guy was about, hero or villain, but he just kept goin' at it with Zero. I was curious as hell, kept thinking "What could he possibly be talking about!?", right? It bothers me. Dunno why. Nobody really seems to get to talk to DJ Zero, much less talk to him for three hours. Maybe he's some sorta VIP."
--Journal Entry of Pocket D Patron Jim Hemfield, April 16th, 2009
"...Bugs Bunny..."
"Who are some heroes of mine? Well, Gary Numan, Moby, Prince, Trent Reznor...basically any artist that does most of his work themselves. I value individuality and doing things yourself, not to mention doing them well. That was something my mother instilled in me. Another hero would be Bugs Bunny. Yeah - Bugs was a savvy slicer.. Getting shot at, always outsmarting and outmaneuvering his enemies. Bugs was always cool, too. A wise guy. I've always admired his demeanor. In many ways I try to live up to that; not only in my stage work, but in my day-to-day life as well."
--DJ Nexus, Interview with DJ FourDog on Underground FM, 2007
Stories And Logs
The Echoplex
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R3M1X: Behind The Scenes
Inspiration for R3M1X
Interestingly enough, R3M1X began as a character inspired by the extremely obscure character Optiknerv from the game GORE: Ultimate Soldier. I remembered playing a demo a long time ago, and recalled that even though it wasn't all that good, and Optiknerv wasn't much of an actual character, I enjoyed the name and the look. That inspired me to give my toon the purple hair and the headset (which was somewhat of an inaccurate emulation; Optiknerv had purple pants and goggles. But I think it worked out well in the end, regardless). Then came some inspiration from myself, tapping into my fondness for cyberpunk and my interest in Parkour.
I envisioned an amalgamation of several characters: Dade Murphy from Hackers, Jason Bourne from The Bourne Identity, Sam Fisher of Splinter Cell, Alex Jacobson from Deus Ex, and definitely Spider-Man. The result was a purple-haired cyberpunk hacker DJ who contracted his services as a tech specialist, or someone who could disarm an alarm and beat the shit outta any who interfered. As something of a quirk, I added "Regeneration" as his secondary powerset, envisioning an increased healing factor, reminiscent of Wolverine (though perhaps not that powerful). I figured those powers would add an interesting flair to his skills, and make him more formidable than his occupation would suggest. I also liked the scene in Spider-Man when Peter Parker wakes up, and is suddenly all buff. Dunno why, but that little thing stuck with me, and I use it in a lot of my characters. R3M1X is kind of a total geek, and didn't always have the chiseled body he does now. He's also something of a charmer, albeit a nervous one. I wanted to make him smooth, but show that he's really just the geeky kid he used to be. Part of that comes from how I often act, I think. Whether he's truly charming or goofy is for you and your character to decide.
Also, I'm finding that R3M1X is like Deadpool in many ways (most notably his regenerative powers), and I find some of that character trickling into his personality now and then. Granted, R3M1X doesn't kill, and he's not crazy, nor does he break the fourth-wall, but I think that an interesting coincidence turned into an interesting inspiration.
As for the character's professional moniker, I thought it would be a neat detail for it to be spelled in L337SP34K. I think it immediately sets up the character as something fully 21st Century. Speaking of L337SP43K...
A Lesson In 21st Century American Phonics! (L33T For Dummies)
In case you don't know, there is no phonetic difference between "Remix" and "R3M1X". You never say El-three-three-tee, you say "LEET". L33TSpeak is nothing more than an alternate spelling based on the fact that some numbers look like letters. It would be absurd and quite stupid to assume R3M1X introducing himself as "Ar-Three-Em-One-Ex". I guess it angers me because I thought it was such an obvious thing, and that the pronunciation of his moniker wouldn't differ from the countless other L33T names and Freakshow Bosses out there. Well, apparently not. Since this has become a problem a few times, I've decided to refer to R3M1X in-text as "Remix", to avoid stupidi-- er confusion.
R3M1X: The Soundtrack
As you might have noticed from earlier on this page, or from my other characters, I have a quirk of making playlists for my characters, and that I think of the organization of music as a movie soundtrack of sorts. My playlists for R3M1X are constructed for several reasons: they fit the character aesthetically, conceptually, or relate to his various past experiences and exploits. As you check these playlists out, think of them as both a soundtrack to his stories, and a soundtrack to imaginary superhero/drama films where he's the star. Kinda cheesy, I think, but I also think it's pretty damn rad. I recommend any song on these lists if you haven't heard them before!
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R3M1Xicon
Because of the less conventional environment and culture R3M1X grew up in, I've tried to piece together his own personal lingo. Whether it's wholly original is not the concern. I just hope it adds an interesting flair to interacting with him, or, at the very least, allows your character to be confused/perplexed/angry with him.
- "What's down?" - This is the equivalent of "What's Up?". Kind of a shortened "What's goin' down?".
- "Dust off..." - This phrase can be used in a couple different ways. It's similar to "Take off" or "Buzz off". It can be used as excusing oneself or telling someone off.
- "Keep the beat..." - Kind of a way to say "Take care and keep on keepin' on".
- "At any frequency..." - "At any rate" would be the sister statement.
- "Deep Down Trauma Hound" or "Trauma Hound" - A way to label someone. R3M1X uses it as a way of saying we're all fucked up deep down, and that we all have our traumas. It's an address of camaraderie more than anything. It also happens to be the title of a Skinny Puppy song.
- "Whatever boots your system" - Similar to "Whatever floats your boat!"
- "Sure as shareware!" - Something along the lines of "sure as shit".
- "It went flat forty cents" or "It went forty cents flat" - R3M1X's way of saying "It went downhill" or "It went south".
- "Let's get a groove on" or "Get a groove on" - A play on "Get a move on"
- "Savvy Slicer/Smooth Slicer" - Slicer is another term for hacker. R3M1X often uses the phrase to describe someone who's smooth, well mannered, and/or something at least close to 'normal'.
- "...and all that techno." - "...and all that jazz." Get it?
- "In tune" or "Out of tune" - "All good" or "out of whack" respectively.
