Shock Star
From Unofficial Handbook of the Virtue Universe
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| "This venti mocha is taking forever..." | |
| Shock Star | |
| Player: @Hellion | |
| Origin: | Mutation |
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| Archetype: | Sentinel |
| Security Level: | 50 |
| Personal Data | |
| Real Name: | Ryan Ezekiel Canfield |
| Known Aliases: | Ry, Shock, Kid Thunder, Sparky, Captain Nepotism |
| Species: | Metahuman |
| Age: | 24 |
| Height: | 5'10" |
| Weight: | 157lbs |
| Eye Color: | Brown |
| Hair Color: | Black |
| Biographical Data | |
| Nationality: | American |
| Occupation: | Full-Time Hero/Advertisement Actor |
| Place of Birth: | Paragon City, USA, Earth |
| Base of Operations: | Paragon City, USA, Earth |
| Marital Status: | Single |
| Known Relatives: | Bruce Canfield Sr(Father), Linda Canfield(Mother) Bruce Canfield Jr(Brother), Jordan 'Jordie' Canfield(Brother), Henry Canfield(Brother), Laura Canfield(Sister) |
| Known Powers | |
| Electricity manipulation, electricity absorption, magnetic manipulation, flight | |
| Known Abilities | |
| Skilled accountant | |
| Equipment | |
| Fire resistant suit with HUD built inside goggles, cellphone with magnetic resistance, cryo grenades, handcuffs | |
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Shock Star started out as a civilian. As Ryan Canfield, he had similar powers but no drive to use his powers for much besides trying to impress women. But once he ended up in Dark Astoria, he found out that the world needs more heroes.
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Background
Black Thunder I
In 1984, Bruce Obidiah Canfield(Now Senoir) was your average mild mannered straight A student who was often picked on by the school bully, Lawrence Allan, and his friends. However, Bruce's life would change forever on one fateful day. During a school field trip to a science expo in New York, Lawrence and his friends cornered Bruce. No matter how hard Bruce struggled, the bullies got the upper hand and threw Bruce into an experimental generator that was left unsupervised. At first, it appeared as if Bruce was completely vaporized. However, the generator would soon lose its energy as Bruce reformed inside it.
At first, Bruce used his powers for monetary benefit under the alias of Black Thunder, appearing on talk shows and displaying his new powers to impress the audience. Villains surfaced and tried to attack him, but they proved to be no match. He continued through to 1985, making money from impressing viewers on television and small theaters. This would change once a new villain emerged. A Council mercenary known as Dracul would often attack Black Thunder. The two would be equals as enemies, but Dracul would strike Black Thunder where it hurt.
Dracul would attempt to and succeed in killing Black Thunder's father. As Bruce's father died in his arms, he swore revenge against the council, relentlessly hunting them and putting them behind bars. Another hero, Black Power saw a teenager on a crusade against the Council and stepped in to mentor the younger hero. At first, Bruce was arrogant about his powers, but Black Power taught him the importance of humility.
These lessons would shape the hero into an honest and just paragon of the innocent. Bruce would soon marry his former classmate, Linda Yamamoto, and start a family with her. Bruce would also form Canfield Enterprises, an entertainment company.
Shock Star
Ryan Ezekiel Canfield grew up fairly spoiled to a wealthy family, never really experiencing the hardships his parents once faced. Though born with a mutated gene that gave him power over electricity, he felt that the world had enough heroes. With his older brother Bruce Jr taking up the mantle of the second Black Thunder, Ryan decided to try and live a normal life. Bruce Sr felt that his second son was resting on his laurels and coasting through life, but Ryan would succeed in his studies in school and eventually become an accountant in the family business.
One day would change Ryan's life, however. In 2012, Black Thunder II would go missing and the Canfield family would worry about him. Without hesitation, Ryan would search for his older brother across Paragon City. Despite finding no leads, he searched tirelessly to find Bruce Jr, often sleeping for only four hours a night. Even when the Paragon Police Department gave up, he continued searching for months.
Eventually, Ryan found a lead that would take him to Dark Astoria. The Banished Pantheon's influence had grown so strong there that Mot was able to completely control the area. But Ryan wasn't afraid. He had to save his brother or die trying. He had noticed other heroes fighting against insurmountable odds, and their courage motivated him to keep going. Ryan eventually found Bruce Jr, curled up on the ground in a fetal position after seeing first hand the horrors of the Banished Pantheon. Mot's forces would descent upon the brothers, but heroes would step in and save them, buying enough time for Ryan to get his brother out of there.
Since that time, Bruce Jr gave up the mantle of Black Thunder, turning away from ever being a hero again after the trauma Dark Astoria put him through. Because of this, Ryan took to the streets of Paragon City, donning the name Shock Star. Shock Star has found fame through the various commercials he's been in as a hero sponsored by Canfield Enterprises. However, his older brother Jordie acts as a costume double when both Shock Star and Ryan are expected to be in the same place
The Man Behind The Mask
Personality
For the most part, Ryan is a socially awkward individual who tends to feel uncomfortable outside his costume. Though he had a wealthy upbringing, he finds it hard to talk to people at social gatherings because he felt out of place at the dinner parties he attended as a kid. Much like his father, Ryan excels at academics though he is savvy with pop culture as well. For the most part, Ryan is pretty clean cut.
Once he puts his costume on, he gains a certain amount of confidence. Though his is still awkward, he often wears that awkwardness as a badge of honor, though he can be a capable tactician at times. Because he is a skilled marksman with his electrical powers, he can be quite cocky about his chances against enemies, often leading him to bite off more then he can chew. A good example of this trait would be the time he was captured by a rogue Praetorian squad he was sent to investigate.
He is a kind and caring person as well, often rushing to the aid of others. However, he is always self conscious about his electromagnetic field, being first to blame it when something goes wrong.
Products Advertised
Blueberry Volt Soda
An office worker is sitting at his desk, bored out of his mind and looking at an hour glass. He then looks at his computer screen, filled with fictional tax data and income reports. He gets up from his desk to go to the company vending machine. As soon as he arrives, he notices Blueberry Volt Soda added. He pays for the new drink and takes a sip, only to be struck by a lightning bolt out of nowhere and transformed into Shock Star(in costume) who says "Blueberry Volt Soda! Can't Shake the Shock!"
Pete's Prezels(Three versions)
- Version 1
Shock Star(in costume) is sitting in a living room couch eating a bag of Pete's Prezels and watching a buddy cop movie. He calls out "Hey Rescue Man! You're missing the best part!" A hero with blonde hair and a blue and gold costume then takes a seat next to Shock Star, holding his own bag of Pete's Prezels. A narrator says "Pete's Prezels. A surprise in every bag."
- Version 2
Shock Star(in costume) is sitting in a living room couch eating a bag of Pete's Prezels and watching Planet of the Apes. He calls out "Hey Kong-" An off screen voice interrupts him and says, "No. You gotta say the whole thing, Shock." Shock Star sighs and says, "Artist Formerly Known as Kong... You're missing the best part..." A silverback gorilla then takes a seat next to Shock Star, holding his own bag of Pete's Prezels. A narrator says "Pete's Prezels. A surprise in every bag."(This version received a lot of backlash on social media)
- Version 3
A hero with brown hair and a gold and white costume is sitting in a living room couch eating a bag of Pete's Prezels and watching an old 70s martial arts movie. He calls out "Hey Shock Star! You're missing the best part!" Shock Star then takes a seat next to the hero, holding his own bag of Pete's Prezels. A rikti later enters the room and joins the two with another bag of Pete's Prezels. A narrator says "Pete's Prezels. A surprise in every bag."
Salamander Insurance
Many cars are stuck in gridlock, honking angrily. One lady in an office suit is sitting in her car, frustrated with the traffic jam. Suddenly, the camera cuts to a sky shot from near the side view mirror with a person in the sky far away. The figure falls closer until it hits the hood of the lady's car. The figure is a man made of gold wearing a white tanktop and matching pants with white sneakers. The golden man gets up from the wrecked hood of the car and apologizes to the lady whose car he just ruined. A loud horn sound censors the atomic F bomb dropped as a reaction. Shock Star's voice narrates, "Salamander Insurance: For those unfortunate accidents."
Drenched Donuts
A line up of various people are waiting outside Drenched Donuts starts a block away from the entrance with people walking out of the store with blue frosted donuts and cups of coffee in their hands. The camera cuts to two police officers eating the same blue doughnuts. The camera cuts again to a man in his car eating yet another one. The camera cuts again to a group of heroes eating them. The camera cuts once more to a left profile shot of Shock Star eating one with his right hand. A narrator says, "Come get your limited edition electric blue donuts. Only at Drenched Donuts."
Infront Steakhouse
Shock Star is walking down the street in costume and a cowboy stands in his way and says "Need any steak?". Shock Star replies "Thanks, but I'm not hungry.". Later, Shock Star is watching a noir film on TV in his costume and the same cowboy appears on the TV and asks "Need any steak?". Shock Star is startled and turns off the TV. Later, Shock Star is having a dream where he's at a casino. He wins millions of dollars in a game of poker with a royal flush hand. He celebrates at first, but the cowboy appears next to him and asks "Need any steak?" Shock Star wakes up as if he's having a nightmare and thinks to himself "Maybe I should go to Infront Steakhouse..." Finally, the camera cuts to Shock Star entering the location in Hyperion Way. "Infront Steakhouse," A narrator says. "We're still around."
Hero Corps Educational Video
A lady in a Hero Corps uniform teaches how to be a proper hero and presents two heroes. Shock Star is used in examples of good decisions where things go right. A brown haired hero in white and gold is used in examples of bad ideas where the situation gets worse.
ICON
A man with Shock Star's build and skin color is being fitted for a costume while wearing civilian clothes. The tailor asks, "What are you looking for in a costume?" The man replies, "It has to be fireproof..." The camera cuts to a hero dressed in red and blue being set on fire by a gang of Hellions, screaming in agony as they burn him alive. The camera cuts back to the man and the tailor. The man says, "It needs pockets to put my utilities..." The camera cuts to a hero in black with a bat motif. He's struggling to decide what to carry with him as he lacks a utility belt and there are all kinds of gadgets on a table. The camera cuts back to the man and tailor, and the man says "It also needs to be bullet proof..." The camera cuts to a crime scene investigation in a back alley. A body bag is being carried to the morgue. The camera cuts back to the man and the tailor. The man says, "It needs to be insulated too...". The camera cuts to an All American hero flying into power lines. Onlookers observe the sight and one old lady says "His hero days are over for sure..." The camera cuts back. The man says, "And it also needs to look stylish." The camera cuts to a man wearing a chicken costume to a press conference. Everyone's laughing. The tailor says to the man, "I have the perfect look for you". One last cut shows Shock Star leaving ICON with a proud smile on his face.
Powers
Electrokinesis - Ryan has the ability to generate, create, and control electricity. He can utilize this offensively, generating blasts of electricity to incapacitate his foes.
Electrical Absorption - He can absorb electricity, storing it inside his body for many purposes. This includes storing it and using it for future attacks, healing from injuries he has sustained, and restoring power to electronic devices.
Magnetism - He can also move ferrous objects by affecting polarity, causing the object to hold a magnetic charge. This can be used to stick ferrous objects together or swiftly moving ferrous objects from point A to point B. He can move up to a metric tonne using this power
Telekinesis - When dealing with non-ferrous objects, he can move the object in question using the power of his mind. His telekinesis has a limit of up to 500lbs
Psychic Resistance - Due to the passive electromagnetic field he generates, it is very difficult for psychics to read his mind. As a result, most psychics would hear nothing but static when attempting telepathy on him.
Equipment
Magnetically shielded cellphone - A Canfield Enterprises prototype smartphone shielded against magnetic disruptions, this phone was built specifically to work when Ryan uses it.
Modified costume - The Shock Star costume was built to resist heat and electric damage. The eyepieces also come with a heads up display to give Ryan notifications in real time.
Cryo grenades - A specialized type of grenade built to immobilize villains by creating an ice cage that halts their movement without freezing them internally.
Handcuffs - "Every hero needs these." ~ Shock Star
Weaknesses
Aquaphobia - Ryan has an intense fear of drowning as he is unable to swim in large bodies of water. Despite his awareness of this fear being irrational, it still cripples him in places like Talos Island and Striga Isle.
Electromagnetic problems - Ryan's electromagnetic field also triggers strange things to happen to and around him. Animals react to him with hostility and fear. Machines malfunction around him. His dates end up with 80s style frizzy hair.
