Fandom Batman: Year Zero

[Oswald_C_Cobblepot]

Welcome to... GOTHAM CITY
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Not sure as to how much you'd be welcome in a crime-infested megalopolis where you could be brutally killed while going out to buy milk... but heck, welcome!

So, seeing that there is a certain degree of interest for superhero fandom RPGs, specifically those from the DC Comics lore, I have decided to run through you an idea I have been developing in my head for several months now, while taking a sabbatical from RP-ing. Since I am a big Batman fan and comic/merchandise collector and observing all the changes in the recent years (New 52, Rebirth, DCEU, Arrowverse, Gotham, etc.), I have come up with an idea of my own that would start from scrap and would, if possible and interesting enough, develop into a DCRPGU in its own right. It is an ambitious project and would certainly require time to fully develop, especially if it would ever come to the formation of the Justice League, but it would be nice if it could start from one point.

The basic idea would kick-off in Gotham City; Batman does seem to be the most popular series within the DC Universe, plus my knowledge is best in that field. I picked the title Year Zero both as a reference to Miller's classic story Year One and to the Snyder/Capullo storyline from New 52. It would start off at a point just before Bruce Wayne became Batman and would develop further from that point. So, basically, it would allow the players to develop their characters in new directions and without necessary connections to the canon material. The basic setting is, thus, quite simple. I have several story arcs in question, centered around various characters, but they will (not) be explored depending on the interest and created characters. The main points, therefore, are:

1) Plot

We enter Gotham City at a point where the crime rate is almost over 100% (not that it's anything new, but, yeah... you get my idea). The police is overstuffed with work, understaffed and full of corrupted individuals hindering any real progress. In the midst of the rise of street crime, a new group of criminals start taking over Gotham, masterminds with special abilities, each symbolizing a new kind of fear, never before seen in a City that has seen - all! Can the GCPD handle all of that? Or will they be needing some sort of help? If yes, what kind of help? This is a story about the special people of Gotham, heroes and villains alike, the people that can influence the future... this is a story about destiny! The first story arc, as I have imagined it, would be centered around Penguin trying to install a strong surveillance system around Gotham, under the pretext of Her protection, but actually wanting to gain complete control of the city and the rise of Batman himself. Other story arcs would be developed later in agreement between all the players and with ideas from everyone.

2) Characters

Both canon and original are welcome, as long as they fit the universe they inhabit. You can also use canon characters with original origin stories and alter them to a degree that would fit your wishes and ideas, but also fit the universe they're playing in. So, if you want Victor Fries to be a psychopathic plastic surgeon like the guys from Nip/Tuck, Poison Ivy a flower girl like the one from Shaw's Pygmalion gone mad or Basil Karlo as one of the producers of La La Land angry at Warren Beatty and the accountants - be my guest. The same goes for the original characters. Some characters will be necessary in order to fully run this RP, but I shall try and keep them to a minimum as to not to influence potential decisions. Those are:

Bruce Wayne/Batman James Gordon Harvey Dent/Two-Face (or any other /A/DA character) Several villains All the other characters aren't necessary in this initial phase and can be included later on; if present from the start, which would be great, they will certainly have a say in developing further story arcs and the development of their characters. As for the characters that are ''necessary pairings'' to the above mentioned characters (p.e. Bruce Wayne and Alfred, Jim Gordon and Harvey Bullock, etc.), they could be NPCs developed and used by the players of the main characters when needed. Also note that character development is very important in this RP, meaning both that your characters would need to be fluid and flexible (not fixed pillars or something similar) and that they cannot start as fully developed heroes or villains; this is a origin story concept that I fancy and which will, I think, allow for more creative freedom and story dynamics. As for the character sheet, I will post it up if there's interest, but it would, roughly, include your basic personal details (name, age, alias, DoB, PoB, appearance, etc.), play-by, (possibly a theme song), characterization and background. Nothing overly long, just to get a good glance at the person we'll all be dealing with. I shall post an example if enough people join.

3) Players and play

I'm not sure how the new hosting will function and whether the tabs still work after the update, but I am planning on elevating this to a higher level if it lives through ''episode one". So, although we might be forced to play like sardines in a can at the beginning, I am hopeful that we are going to get more space in the future, that will allow for better gameplay. As for the writing style, general guidelines apply. A good knowledge of the English language and its syntax is obligatory and the level of details is medium to large; you will not have to post chapters from a novel (although you surely can!), but one-liners and excerpts from the Sunday funny pages are not welcome, either. As far as the "type" of player I am looking at, although this is not limiting in any was, it's just an encouragement note, this RP will certainly benefit from committed, loyal and ambitious players that love long and developing story arcs, but also creative and imaginative players that know how to develop both a good character and a good story. Also, about the tone of the RP. Since this is a crime-infested Gotham and a, for now, Batman-themed RP, a darker style of writing and storytelling, with respect to general guidelines, along with mature content, also with respect to general guidelines, is encouraged.

4) The Future

As I've stated, it is a very ambitious project and I have very big plans for its development, if it manages to survive. Starting of as a Batman RP, it would, later on, include all aspects and characters from the DC Universe, including the Justice League, Teen Titans, Lanterns, Flash, Superman, etc., but that is a point that is still far away. I have imagined this as a sort of cross-over event between a comic book series, a TV series and a movie franchise, with each individual RP being an episode/story arc/installment and the next one being another step towards an even bigger goal. This would, of course, allow for a series of cameos and hints as to future events.

So... I am boring, ain't I? I am truly sorry for the long intro (it wasn't my intention of doing so) and I am thankful to all who actually took the time to read it. I think I have nothing more to say for now, so I would like to hear your thoughts. And, of course, if anyone has any questions about... anything (even about the Oscars ), they're free to ask

Update #1
I shall post the character sheet for everyone to see and, soon, my character so that everyone can see how it should look like. You do not have to use the same outline as I did, as long as the info is provided

NOTE: fields ([]) shown in italic are optional; others are obligatory

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  OSWALD CHESTERFIELD COBBLEPOT
  a.k.a. The Penguin​

  
  

  

  
  
  Full Name: Oswald Chesterfield Cobblepot
  Birth: Gotham City, September 3, 1979
  Age: 38
  Gender: Male
  Occupation: Businessman, Club owner
  Family:
  

  • Paul Cobblepot† (father)
  • Emily Cobblepot† (née Chesterfield)
  • Simon Chesterfield Cobblepot† (brother)

  
  Play-By: Edward Norton
  Theme Song: Coldplay - Viva la Vida
  
  Alignment: Villain/Anti-hero
  Organizations: Penguin Organization (leader)
  
  Biography:
  Born in Gotham City to wealthy parents, Oswald Cobblepot was raised in prosperity and could never say that he had missed something during his upbringing. He was the older of the Cobblepot twins, his brother Simon being just three minutes younger than him. Although close, Oswald and Simon never seemed to establish a truly brotherly bond, viewing each other more as friends, than siblings. When Simon died of complications caused by Huntington's chorea, aged seven, Oswald never fully comprehended that he had lost a brother and not a friend, which is why he was able to recover, emotionally at least, quite fast, finding new friends among Gotham's young elite. His parents, on the other hand, had severe problems coping with the death of their younger son and their psychic state deteriorated over the years, leaving Oswald more and more isolated and left to care for himself.
  
  He managed to complete his education in Gotham's finest schools and was finally sent to Europe to complete his law studies in the United Kingdom, France and, eventually, Switzerland, where he also obtained his PhD. While he was in Europe, his parents died, leaving him as the only heir to a vast family fortune. After traveling around Europe for a year, Oswald finally returned to Gotham, where he took over his family affairs and became a businessman and one of Gotham's most wealthy benefactors.
  
  His main business is centered around the clubs and casinos owned by the Cobblepot family, the main one being a luxury club in downtown Gotham, called The Iceberg Lounge. He also owns a luxurious, 5-star hotel, Gotham North, also located in downtown Gotham. Still, Oswald Cobblepot donates large amounts of many to Gotham City, to charity, especially for medical research; he was one of the main benefactors during the renovation process of Elliot Memorial Hospital, where a wing has been named in the honor of his family. Very popular with Gothamites, Oswald Cobblepot manages to keep a clean appearance, thus hiding some of his more dubious affairs.
  Characterization:
  Oswald Cobblepot successfully manages to keep his public and private profile separated. Publicly, he is somewhat of a celebrity (not as Bruce Wayne, though), enjoying a fair amount of media attention an d publicity. His work is well known and he regularly gives interviews and is a frequent guest on television shows. He is described as a open-minded, warmhearted person, funny and witty and very successful in practically everything he does. And that is truly the way he works... publicly.
  
  On the other hand, privately, Oswald is more of an introvert, preferring to keep to himself and his own thoughts. He likes quiet environments and avoids larger groups, keeping in touch with a few selected acquaintances and colleagues. He likes reading, playing the piano and just enjoying the peace of his own mind temple, without outside interferences.
  
  
  

  

  Alias: The Penguin
  Alignment: Villain/Anti-hero
  Organizations: Penguin Organization (leader)
  Weapon(s): Weaponized umbrellas
  Powers and Abilities:
  

  • Genius level intellect
  • Solid marksman
  • Fencing expert
  • Tactician
  • Financial and legal expertise

  Biography:
  Not much is known about the mysterious Penguin Organization; even its sole existence is a mere tale, never confirmed by anyone but the gossiping and unreliable criminals and the bodies showing up around Gotham - but that is hardly alarming, is it? Named after it's mysterious leader, the organization currently rules Gotham's Underworld, controlling the gangs and the illegal flow of money. Represented only by a silhouette of a king penguin, the Penguin Organization is certainly a foe to be reckoned with.
  Characterization:
  As far as the Penguin goes, as Oswald Cobblepot's criminal alter ego, he is more similar to his introverted, private side than to his public profile. Intelligent, diligent and overly practical, the Penguin is known only by his alias and by a brutal reputation that follows him in the criminal underworld. But, he tends to be fair, rewarding hard work, but extremely cold and ruthless when faced with failure.
  
  His identity remains unknown to anyone inside the organization, but the control he has over its members is exceptional. He values loyalty more than any other trait and knows how to reward it. A Solomon-like figure, the Penguin is known as an enigmatic leader, an unknown force certainly to be reckoned with, but as a fair judge of his underlings' work, rewarding when necessary and merciless when required. It is said that it is better not to know his true identity, stemming from the gossip that the only ones who've had the pleasure of meeting him - are dead.
  
  

Update #2
This is a list of currently interested people and their characters:

Player	Character	Type	Alignment
Oswald_C_Cobblepot	Oswald C. Cobblepot/The Penguin	Canon character	Villain/Anti-hero
Birdsie	James Gordon	Canon character	Hero
Birdsie	Jonathan Soule/Nightclaw	Original character	Anti-hero
ThatGuyWithSouvlaki	TBC	TBC	TBC
Captain Gabriel	TBC	Original character	TBC

 

[ThatGuyWithSouvlaki]

Happy to join. Torn between being a green lantern or making ivy a "the Phantasm" like vigilante or hero turned villain. Maybe both.

 

[Oswald_C_Cobblepot]

Happy to join. Torn between being a green lantern or making ivy a "the Phantasm" like vigilante or hero turned villain. Maybe both.

Glad to hear it The Green Lanterns wouldn't be active until a later phase, so you don't have to worry about it just yet As for Ivy, an original approach is certainly welcome

 

[Birdsie]

Glad to hear it The Green Lanterns wouldn't be active until a later phase, so you don't have to worry about it just yet As for Ivy, an original approach is certainly welcome

Hmmm...

I know most people don't like to play the more "mundane" roles, so I'd be more than happy to take James Gordon.

If they are accepted, I also had an Anti-Hero OC I wanted to put into action for quite a time. Combat-wise, he'd be one of the sneaky gadget-types, like Batman or Catwoman with a little Red Hood mixed in, but not as strong at each of their respective domains. Said character is based around the theme of wolves and other dog-like animals, so basically imagine Catwoman but opposite gender and theme with a slightly more creative name.

 

[Oswald_C_Cobblepot]

As far as I'm concerned - both fit in perfectly, especially since it would be great to have a ''Batman'' before the actual Batman As for Gordon, your take can be however you've imagined him... being an older, mentor-type character like Gary Oldman or the comics, or a younger, more active version like the Gotham version, or something completely original - it's all up to you But, I'm certainly glad you're willing to take the role Consider him reserved and your ''Dogman'' (you could call him Baskerville, that would be punny as hell ) provisionally accepted

 

[Birdsie]

As far as I'm concerned - both fit in perfectly, especially since it would be great to have a ''Batman'' before the actual Batman As for Gordon, your take can be however you've imagined him... being an older, mentor-type character like Gary Oldman or the comics, or a younger, more active version like the Gotham version, or something completely original - it's all up to you But, I'm certainly glad you're willing to take the role Consider him reserved and your ''Dogman'' (you could call him Baskerville, that would be punny as hell ) provisionally accepted

Yay.
I was considering of going along the lines of Nightclaw for the name, or something simpler like just Claw. Personality-wise, he's Batman but instead of beating up criminals and handing them out to the police, he has an eye-for-an-eye mindset. If a criminal killed someone, he'll die too - if possible; in the same way. If a criminal stole money, then my character will steal righteously take twice the amount from said criminal and spend it on new gear. If a criminal beat someone up, he'll get a beating. If a cop accepted bribes, he'll threaten the cop with a beating unless the cop pays him money.

Instead of sending people to prison, he's a more chaotic individual that prefers to distribute justice the way he sees fit, however he respects the police department and society overall, knowing they are just doing what they are meant to.

If you want a sneak peak in terms of appearance, I already have thy pictures at hand.

As for Commissioner Gordon, I'll make a younger, somewhat less experienced version, that is still ALMOST in his physical prime.

 

[Oswald_C_Cobblepot]

Yay.
I was considering of going along the lines of Nightclaw for the name, or something simpler like just Claw. Personality-wise, he's Batman but instead of beating up criminals and handing them out to the police, he has an eye-for-an-eye mindset. If a criminal killed someone, he'll die too - if possible; in the same way. If a criminal stole money, then my character will steal righteously take twice the amount from said criminal and spend it on new gear. If a criminal beat someone up, he'll get a beating. If a cop accepted bribes, he'll threaten the cop with a beating unless the cop pays him money.

Instead of sending people to prison, he's a more chaotic individual that prefers to distribute justice the way he sees fit, however he respects the police department and society overall, knowing they are just doing what they are meant to.

If you want a sneak peak in terms of appearance, I already have thy pictures at hand.

As for Commissioner Gordon, I'll make a younger, somewhat less experienced version, that is still ALMOST in his physical prime.

Yes, Baskerville was a pun As far as the name is concerned, I shan't be picky. Your character - you can do whatever you want with him It's a vigilante type character that certainly precedes Batman and something Gotham will need in these initial phases. As far as the costume is concerned, sure, I'd love to see what you had in mind He's going to fit in perfectly.

As far as Gordon goes, since this is the beginning, I was also hoping someone would pick a younger version of him, which is why I find your choice excellent I could draft you a sign-up sheet if you want?

 

[Birdsie]

Yes, Baskerville was a pun As far as the name is concerned, I shan't be picky. Your character - you can do whatever you want with him It's a vigilante type character that certainly precedes Batman and something Gotham will need in these initial phases. As far as the costume is concerned, sure, I'd love to see what you had in mind He's going to fit in perfectly.

As far as Gordon goes, since this is the beginning, I was also hoping someone would pick a younger version of him, which is why I find your choice excellent I could draft you a sign-up sheet if you want?

Alright, I'll put some pictures down in the spoilers below.

Spoiler: Nightclaw

In costume

Out of costume (Nothing like desserts.)

Ironically, our little Nightclaw here is a huge fan of Bruce Wayne, and will probably approve of Batman himself. He's not the "What I do is right and what everyone else does is wrong," type of vigilante. His mindset is: "I will dispense justice how I see fit: an eye for an eye. Although the methods of others are not any less appropriate because I choose to do it my way."

I had a BBCode character sheet, but if you have any specific things you need included then you can go ahead and give the CS to me. I'll include it in the BBCode CS.

 

[Oswald_C_Cobblepot]

Alright, I'll put some pictures down in the spoilers below.

Spoiler: Nightclaw

In costume

Out of costume (Nothing like desserts.)

Ironically, our little Nightclaw here is a huge fan of Bruce Wayne, and will probably approve of Batman himself. He's not the "What I do is right and what everyone else does is wrong," type of vigilante. His mindset is: "I will dispense justice how I see fit: an eye for an eye. Although the methods of others are not any less appropriate because I choose to do it my way."

I had a BBCode character sheet, but if you have any specific things you need included then you can go ahead and give the CS to me. I'll include it in the BBCode CS.

I like the adapted Arkham Knight design Btw, I'm, at this very moment, re-playing Batman: Arkham Knight, this time along with all the DLC packs, including Season of Infamy As far as I am concerned, you're good to go. I shall create a sign-up sheet with the code and post it within the hour

 

[Birdsie]

I like the adapted Arkham Knight design Btw, I'm, at this very moment, re-playing Batman: Arkham Knight, this time along with all the DLC packs, including Season of Infamy As far as I am concerned, you're good to go. I shall create a sign-up sheet with the code and post it within the hour

Oh? You have your own code I'm eager to see it.

 

[Oswald_C_Cobblepot]

Oh? You have your own code I'm eager to see it.

The sheet is up, so you can do what you please with it

 

[Birdsie]

James Gordon
a.k.a. The Commissioner​

(Note, I had to change the CS a little. All relevant information is still in there.)
Full Name: James Worthington Gordon
Birth: Gotham City, 1980
Age: 37
Gender: Male
Occupation: Police Officer - Commissioner
Family:
Barbara Gordon - Daughter
Barbara Eileen Gordon - Deceased Wife

Play-By: Custom/Original Idea

Alignment: Hero
Organizations: Gotham City Police Department - Commissioner


Biography:
James' parents instilled lawfulness and morality into their son from the earliest age. Jim himself did not have much idea where he wanted to spend the rest of his life until he joined the United States Marine Corps, which granted him a plethora of skills he would later use throughout his life at multiple points. Although the military was rather harsh for Jim in the beginning, he slowly but surely found himself emerging atop the best recruits. Being an exemplary soldier that served with pride, Jim, however, felt a different calling. Shooting high-grade weaponry and rigorous training every day just wasn't the thing he wanted in life. After receiving an official leave, he returned to his hometown of Gotham City.

Many things changed since Gordon returned, and he did not quickly get used to the new technologies that surrounded him. Eventually, Jim decided to try to find a purpose in life. Remembering what his parents taught him, it was only a matter of time when Gordon applied to join the GCPD, hoping to create a better tomorrow for all citizens of Gotham. Shortly after, Jim married Barbara Eileen and the two had a daughter that shared her mother's name. Unfortunately, Jim's wife passed away as he was left to be a single parent. His heart problems that arose from being a smoker did not help either, but Jim did not fret. Shortly after, Jim had taken care of a peculiar case that involved the fate of a little boy who's parents were murdered. It did not help that his parents were two of the most influential people in Gotham. The city was taking a steep turn towards darkness.

After the most unfortunate death of Commissioner Loeb not so long as several months ago, Jim was the obvious first pick. He was among the best police officers in the city and had more than what it took. He had smarts, he had the skill, he had nerves of steel. All of the good traits of a leader. However, that is where Jim's streak of easy victories came to an end. After a wave of relentless crime hit Gotham City.

Characterization:
James, is by personality a sarcastic pessimist. This combined with his grumbly tone of voice often unintentionally makes him sound indifferent and perhaps rude. All evidence to the contrary, Jim genuinely wishes for the best of all those surrounding him, whether they be Gotham's citizens or his loved ones. The death of his wife put quite a large mental weight on him, as he had to help his daughter grow up by himself. A lone parent and dutiful policeman, Jim displays willingness to sacrifice himself for the good of others, even when it may not really seem this way. The years spent in the military toughened the man up, and while he might not be much of an investigator or detective, he is still a great police officer in other rights.

Jim looks down upon people who are too weak to protect themselves with pity, but has the resolve to do his best to help them learn how to defend themselves - or better yet; do it himself. He abides by the very motto of the police force, which says: 'Protect and Serve.' As one might expect, he's not the crooked type to accept bribes or negotiate with terrorists and criminals. In a way he can be described as prideful and even ignorant, as he'd most likely rather die than come in close contact with criminals and cooperate with them, but he will do what is ultimately required to protect the citizens of Gotham.
Weapon(s):

• .38 Special Police Issue: A basic handgun given to policemen to protect themselves with.
• GCPD Standard Issue Equipment: Standard equipment for a police officer, includes: handcuffs, badge, flashlight and pepper spray.

Powers and Abilities:

• Leadership: He is also an expert leader, having spent decades as the leader of the world's most corrupt police force in the most dangerous city. That he has managed to not only survive, but to make Gotham PD stronger is a testament to his abilities.
• Military Protocol: In his youth, James served as a marine.
  • Marksmanship: Jim has the ability to handle weapons with the experience of a veteran soldier.
  • Hand-to-hand Combat: Jim has the capability of handling several less experienced opponents at bay with little to no problem, as long as they are unarmed.
• Indomitable Will: Jim displays remarkable strength of will and immunity to mental effects, capable of keeping his sanity together even in bad situations.
• Law: Jim is proficient in all forms of investigation and has a keen instinct in maintaining the Gotham City Police Department and holding it together despite it's massive corruption.

 

[Birdsie]

The sheet is up, so you can do what you please with it

The sheet isn't that bad, but you wouldn't mind if I used my own for the rest of the characters?
I think I just grew used to and attached to it despite not having used it for many the past months spent in another format.

Rest assured, all necessary information will be included.

 

[Oswald_C_Cobblepot]

The sheet isn't that bad, but you wouldn't mind if I used my own for the rest of the characters?
I think I just grew used to and attached to it despite not having used it for many the past months spent in another format.

Rest assured, all necessary information will be included.

Great app As far as your sheet is concerned, feel free to use it. The one I posted is just... a guideline, not a necessity. The most important thing is that all the info is provided... in what form is, really, irrelevant I can't wait to see the second character

 

[Birdsie]

In case if there's anything wrong, or he is simply too overpowered I will accept that fact and fix whatever you wish. Oswald_C_Cobblepot


Jonathan Soule

Introduction

A killer led by a ruthless eye for eye morality, wishing to punish everyone that wronged any other human being. Wants to create a city where people can live in peace without having to worry, a Gotham free of corruption and crime. A Gotham whereupon the mere thought of committing crime, fear shines in a person's mind.

BasicsName: Jonathan Soule
Birth: Gotham City, 1994
Age: 23
Gender: Male
Occupation: Wayne Technologies Worker
Family: Mother lives in Gotham in a separate city block. Father is deceased.

Play-By: OC

Alignment: Anti-Hero
Organizations: WayneCorp - Low-tier Laboratory Assistant at Wayne Technologies

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• Appearance
  
  Height: 1.81cm
  
  Weight: 70kg
  
  Hair: Sunny Brown
  
  Eyes: Light Brown
  
  Body: Slim
  
• CharacteristicsJonathan is not your usual crimefighting hero for justice. He is a harsh believer in the rule of eye-for-eye and will ruthlessly cast his judgment on those deserving of it. At the same time, however, he has no quandaries about helping those in need, seeing it as part of his duty as a human being, rather than a vigilante. His morals are fairly twisted, as he does not hesitate to fight back those who want to hurt him. For an instance, if a criminal was running away from him - as Nightclaw he will only use as much force as necessary to apprehend them. If a thug was attacking him, it could be technically seen as trying to harm him, therefore allowing Jonathan to repay in kind by doing the same.
  
  Under the cover of the night, he dons the identity of Nightclaw, a canine-themed vigilante that hunts down criminals and brings them to his own, twisted form of justice that reflects their crimes.
  
  However, even Nightclaw knows mercy and if he feels like a criminal he is hunting has done enough to repent for the crime he committed, he will instead hand them over to the police to do with as they please. He sees the work that the police does in the same manner that he views his own; it's like two different ideologies that want to achieve the same thing forced to clash against each other. Despite that, he shows proper reverence to the work of the GCPD, yet is at the same time disgusted by it's corruption.
  
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  Outside of his secret identity, Jonathan is nothing more than a silly dessert-consuming pseudo-scientist. Currently employed by Wayne Technologies as an assistant, he has access to some of the toys manufactured by Wayne Technologies in secret that he found out about. Although he has a deep respect for Bruce Wayne, he does not understand why a company that belongs to a philanthropist would produce prototypes for such items.
  
  Based off of a prototype model he found in the database, Jonathan was capable enough to craft a suit of armor for himself to protect his identity and double as armor and multi-functioning hud. He is aware that its all against his contract, but does not care. Soule is a low-level genius, with the capacity to create gadgets and weapons of his own.
  
  NOTE: Jonathan does not know that Bruce Wayne is Batman, however, he will be likely to start drawing lines together after he notices the similarities in equipment and understands why WayneCorp would have such blueprints hidden deep in its secret files.
  
  
• BiographyJonathan was born in Gotham City, on December 5th. Early in life, he played witness to crimes that took place in the poor city region he lived in. His father himself had to steal to allow the family to live on. Jonathan's father always taught him about karma, and how stealing was bad yet the world would one day have him pay dearly for all he stole. His father taught him that no matter what he will do, there will always be a reward or punishment of equivalent value awaiting for him. Whether it be a few seconds later, or a whole lifetime. Jonathan's belief in this ideology only rooted itself deeper as he indeed started to believe his father to be a bad person. As his father died of cancer just a month later, this ideal of equivalent exchange finally cemented itself.
  
  Although despite the events of his early childhood, Jonathan grew up and lived a fairly ordinary adolescence. What kept bothering him was how unfair the world treated some people. He noticed that the very system that his mind was drowned in wasn't fair at all. Some criminals got away with their crimes and were never punished for it. Frankly, this made the boy angry as his father paid with his life merely for trying to keep his family alive - fair enough that it was at the cost of others, but there were people out there who could kill in cold blood and forget about it, then live their entire lives as if nothing happened.
  
  After he graduated, Jonathan was given the fairly prestigious business offer at WayneCorp. He was hired and employed as a lab assistant. And that's when he decided to take matters and fate itself into his own hands and play judge. After hacking into the Wayne Technologies mainframe, he stole - or rather copied and borrowed the prototype plans of some high-grade military technology of unknown destination. He built his own models of said technology and became a vigilante.
  
  Since then, he dispensed what he thought to be faithful justice and carved an infamous epitaph upon the bodies of criminals; Nightclaw.
  
• Equipment
  
  • x2 Customized Desert Eagle: Two pistols that shoot .357 Magnum revolver ammo.
    • Agony: The gun held in right hand has a 6-inch (15,2cm) barrel, with a quickfire mechanism. This pistol is designed for rapid drawing and quick bursts of fire.
    • Irony: The gun held in the left hand has a 10-inch (25,4cm) barrel, with an expanded magazine and increased firepower. This pistol is designed for long-range encounters and long-lasting fights.
  • Nightclaw Armor: Based off of a prototype for Batman's own armor, heavily modified and personalized by Jonathan. The lead alloys placed within the mask unallow facial recognition via x-rays and the mask possesses the infamous detective mode, alongside with an inbuilt database and radio system. The armor itself is composed of heavy kevlar with low titanium percentage, much like Batman's own armor but with lower flexibility. This allows for excellent protection against both unarmed strikes, bullets, shrapnel and even weak explosions, however, lacks the endurance to block penetrative sniper rounds.
    • Utility Belt: Nightclaw's utility belt vastly pales in comparison to both the storage space and multiple functions of Batman's version, but it still serves it's purpose very well.
    • Claws: The gloves on Nightclaw's suit contain reinforced finger talons made from steel coated with titanium. These can work much like knives on their own and are strong enough to cut through wood.
  • Grapple Gun: A grapple gun prototype. It's pulling mechanism works essentially the same as that of the normal version utilized by Batman.
  • Shuriken Talons: Nightclaw's own version of batarangs that are vastly sharper and deadlier, however at the expense of maneuverability and range. Their shape is akin to the singular lines on his armor's chest, somewhat similar to throwing darts.
  • Other Armaments: Although not often, Nightclaw will sometimes carry other weapons into battle, such as grenades, assault rifles, submachine guns and other items of this type. Sometimes he also uses special ammunition for his weapons.
  • Motorbike: A black motorbike with no license plate for quickly traversing the city. Rest assured, he puts the plate back on when he's not doing vigilante stuff.
  (NOTE: His retinue of weapons and gadgets will undoubtfully grow over the roleplay, as with his intellect and connections he will likely find it easy to craft crude copies of Batman's own equipment and gadgets.)
  
  
• Skills
  
  • Nigh Peak-Human Condition: Nightclaw's strength, agility, endurance, speed, reflexes and other physical attributes are nearly at the level of what a human in his prime can achieve, however, he is not fulfilling his complete potential due to lack of a serious trainer.
  • Sneaking Proficiency: Nightclaw displays some ability in staying low and undetected, but hardly high enough to be considered an expert.
  • Self-taught Martial Artist: Jonathan took several short-term courses of martial arts and continued training by himself. Thanks to this, he has basic knowledge of fighting techniques allowing him to overpower most basic opponents with ease.
  • Proficient Marksman: Nightclaw is more than capable of using all sorts of weapons and firearms, knowing how to man an arsenal properly.
  • Genius Intellect: Jonathan was employed by Wayne Technologies for his capability, however, he had little chances to prove that he is ready for a promotion - it is undeniable that he is in the top tier of the minds of Gotham, rivaled only by Bruce Wayne, a minority of scientists and some other individuals. He was capable of crafting and modifying gear and gadgets based off of prototypes stolen from the mainframe of Wayne Technologies.
    • Expert Hacker: As mentioned above, Jonathan was capable of bypassing the passwords and firewalls employed by WayneCorp. There are few people who could beat him in this craft, with few good examples being Edward Nigma, Bruce Wayne, and Barbara Gordon.

Theme Song

 

[Oswald_C_Cobblepot]

In case if there's anything wrong, or he is simply too overpowered I will accept that fact and fix whatever you wish. Oswald_C_Cobblepot


Jonathan Soule

Introduction

A killer led by a ruthless eye for eye morality, wishing to punish everyone that wronged any other human being. Wants to create a city where people can live in peace without having to worry, a Gotham free of corruption and crime. A Gotham whereupon the mere thought of committing crime, fear shines in a person's mind.

BasicsName: Jonathan Soule
Birth: Gotham City, 1994
Age: 23
Gender: Male
Occupation: Wayne Technologies Worker
Family: Mother lives in Gotham in a separate city block. Father is deceased.

Play-By: OC

Alignment: Anti-Hero
Organizations: WayneCorp - Low-tier Laboratory Assistant at Wayne Technologies

• Appearance
• Characteristics
• Biography
• Equipment
• Skills

• Appearance
  
  Height: 1.81cm
  
  Weight: 70kg
  
  Hair: Sunny Brown
  
  Eyes: Light Brown
  
  Body: Slim
  
• CharacteristicsJonathan is not your usual crimefighting hero for justice. He is a harsh believer in the rule of eye-for-eye and will ruthlessly cast his judgment on those deserving of it. At the same time, however, he has no quandaries about helping those in need, seeing it as part of his duty as a human being, rather than a vigilante. His morals are fairly twisted, as he does not hesitate to fight back those who want hurt him. For an instance, if a criminal was running away from him - as Nightclaw he will only use as much force as necessary to apprehend them. If a thug was attacking him, it could be technically seen as trying to harm him, therefore allowing Jonathan to repay in kind by doing the same.
  
  Under the cover of the night, he dons the identity of Nightclaw, a canine-themed vigilante that hunts down criminals and brings them to his own, twisted form of justice that reflects their crimes.
  
  However, even Nightclaw knows mercy and if he feels like a criminal he is hunting has done enough to repent for the crime he committed, he will instead hand them over to the police to do with as they please. He sees the work that the police does in the same manner that he views his own; it's like two different ideologies that want to achieve the same thing forced to clash against each other. Despite that, he shows proper reverence to the work of the GCPD, yet is at the same time disgusted by it's corruption.
  
  ---------------
  
  Outside of his secret identity, Jonathan is nothing more than a silly dessert-consuming pseudo-scientist. Currently employed by Wayne Technologies as an assistant, he has access to some of the toys manufactured by Wayne Technologies in secret that he found out about. Although he has a deep respect for Bruce Wayne, he does not understand why a company that belongs to a philanthropist would produce prototypes for such items.
  
  Based off of a prototype model he found in the database, Jonathan was capable enough to craft a suit of armor for himself to protect his identity and double as armor and multi-functioning hud. He is aware that its all against his contract, but does not care. Soule is a low-level genius, with the capacity to create gadgets and weapons of his own.
  
  NOTE: Jonathan does not know that Bruce Wayne is Batman, however, he will be likely to start drawing lines together after he notices the similarities in equipment and understands why WayneCorp would have such blueprints hidden deep in its secret files.
  
  
• BiographyJonathan was born in Gotham City, on December 5th. Early in life, he played witness to crimes that took place in the poor city region he lived in. His father himself had to steal to allow the family to live on. Jonathan's father always taught him about karma, and how stealing was bad yet the world would one day have him pay dearly for all he stole. His father taught him that no matter what he will do, there will always be a reward or punishment of equivalent value awaiting for him. Whether it be a few seconds later, or a whole lifetime. Jonathan's belief in this ideology only rooted itself deeper as he indeed started to believe his father to be a bad person. As his father died of cancer just a month later, this ideal of equivalent exchange finally cemented itself.
  
  Although despite the events of his early childhood, Jonathan grew up and lived a fairly ordinary adolescence. What kept bothering him was how unfair the world treated some people. He noticed that the very system that his mind was drowned in wasn't fair at all. Some criminals got away with their crimes and were never punished for it. Frankly, this made the boy angry as his father paid with his life merely for trying to keep his family alive - fair enough that it was at the cost of others, but there were people out there who could kill in cold blood and forget about it, then live their entire lives as if nothing happened.
  
  After he graduated, Jonathan was given the fairly prestigious business offer at WayneCorp. He was hired and employed as a lab assistant. And that's when he decided to take matters and fate itself into his own hands and play judge. After hacking into the Wayne Technologies mainframe, he stole - or rather copied and borrowed the prototype plans of some high-grade military technology of unknown destination. He built his own models of said technology and became a vigilante.
  
  Since then, he dispensed what he thought to be faithful justice and carved an infamous epitaph upon the bodies of criminals; Nightclaw.
  
• Equipment
  
  • x2 Customized Desert Eagle: Two pistols that shoot .357 Magnum revolver ammo.
    • Agony: The gun held in right hand has an 6-inch (15,2cm) barrel, with a quickfire mechanism. This pistol is designed for rapid drawing and quick bursts of fire.
    • Irony: The gun held in the left hand has a 10-inch (25,4cm) barrel, with an expanded magazine and increased firepower. This pistol is designed for long-range encounters and long-lasting fights.
  • Nightclaw Armor: Based off of a prototype for Batman's own armor, heavily modified and personalized by Jonathan. The lead alloys placed within the mask unallow facial recognition via x-rays and the mask possesses the infamous detective mode, alongside with an inbuilt database and radio system. The armor itself is composed of heavy kevlar with low titanium percentage, much like Batman's own armor but with lower flexibility. This allows for excellent protection against both unarmed strikes, bullets, shrapnel and even weak explosions, however, lacks the endurance to block penetrative sniper rounds.
    • Utility Belt: Nightclaw's utility belt vastly pales in comparison to both the storage space and multiple functions of Batman's version, but it still serves it's purpose very well.
  • Grapple Gun: A grapple gun prototype. It's pulling mechanism works essentially the same as that of the normal version utilized by Batman.
  • Shuriken Claws: Nightclaw's own version of batarangs that are vastly sharper and deadlier, however at the expense of maneuverability and range. Their shape is akin to the singular lines on his armor's chest, somewhat similar to throwing darts.
  • Other Armaments: Although not often, Nightclaw will sometimes carry other weapons into battle, such as grenades, assault rifles, submachine guns and other items of this type. Sometimes he also uses special ammunition for his weapons.
  • Motorbike: A black motorbike with no license plate for quickly traversing the city. Rest assured, he puts the plate back on when he's not doing vigilante stuff.
  (NOTE: His retinue of weapons and gadgets will undoubtfully grow over the roleplay, as with his intellect and connections he will likely find it easy to craft crude copies of Batman's own equipment and gadgets.)
  
  
• Skills
  
  • Nigh Peak-Human Condition: Nightclaw's strength, agility, endurance, speed, reflexes and other physical attributes are nearly at the level of what a human in his prime can achieve, however he is not fulfilling his complete potential due to lack of a serious trainer.
  • Sneaking Proficiency: Nightclaw displays some ability in staying low and undetected, but hardly high enough to be considered an expert.
  • Self-taught Martial Artist: Jonathan took several short-term courses of martial arts and continued training by himself. Thanks to this, he has basic knowledge of fighting techniques allowing him to overpower most basic opponents with ease.
  • Proficient Marksman: Nightclaw is more than capable of using all sorts of weapons and firearms, knowing how to man an arsenal properly.
  • Genius Intellect: Jonathan was employed by Wayne Technologies for his capability, however he had little chances to prove that he is ready for a promotion - it is undeniable that he is on the top tier of the minds of Gotham, rivaled only by Bruce Wayne, a minority of scientists and some other individuals. He was capable of crafting and modifying gear and gadgets based off of prototypes stolen from the mainframe of Wayne Technologies.
    • Expert Hacker: As mentioned above, Jonathan was capable of bypassing the passwords and firewalls employed by WayneCorp. There are few people who could beat him in this craft, with few good examples being Edward Nigma, Bruce Wayne and Barbara Gordon.

Theme Song

Cleared, as far as I'm concerned... Does anyone know any people that might want to participate?

 

[Birdsie]

Cleared, as far as I'm concerned... Does anyone know any people that might want to participate?

I already informed Captain Gabriel , a friend of mine. He said he would be interested in taking Flash later on and something else for the meantime, but he has not written here yet because he isn't sure if he'll participate yet.

I suppose I may as well tag a few friends just to see if they're up for it.
Alteras Swire LostHaven

 

[Oswald_C_Cobblepot]

I already informed Captain Gabriel , a friend of mine. He said he would be interested in taking Flash later on and something else for the meantime, but he has not written here yet because he isn't sure if he'll participate yet.

I suppose I may as well tag a few friends just to see if they're up for it.
Alteras Swire LostHaven

Good, thank you We'll see how it goes. It's fairly new as of yet, so there's still time

 

[LostHaven]

must I play as canon chars?

 

[Oswald_C_Cobblepot]

must I play as canon chars?

Not necessarily.

 

[Captain Gabriel]

Good, thank you We'll see how it goes. It's fairly new as of yet, so there's still time

Okay, I am in.
I am trying to decide whether I play Wally or a Speedster OC...

 

[Oswald_C_Cobblepot]

Okay, I am in.
I am trying to decide whether I play Wally or a Speedster OC...

Glad to have you aboard! There wouldn't be much space for canon characters from the Flash universe at this very moment (although I can certainly reserve the spot for you) except some small cameo appearances that you can freely play, but a Speedster OC that would fit in Gotham, whether as a villlain or in some other form is more than welcome!

 

[Birdsie]

Glad to have you aboard! There wouldn't be much space for canon characters from the Flash universe at this very moment (although I can certainly reserve the spot for you) except some small cameo appearances that you can freely play, but a Speedster OC that would fit in Gotham, whether as a villlain or in some other form is more than welcome!

Notifying you that I did some changes to Nightclaw's CS.

Nothing major. Fixed around 8 grammar and punctuation mistakes and some other stuff I forgot to add. It was late at night for me when I was writing that.

 

[Oswald_C_Cobblepot]

Notifying you that I did some changes to Nightclaw's CS.

Nothing major. Fixed around 8 grammar and punctuation mistakes and some other stuff I forgot to add. It was late at night for me when I was writing that.

No problem

 

[Oswald_C_Cobblepot]

Birdsie ThatGuyWithSouvlaki Captain Gabriel Hey, do you guys think I should post the RP in the fandom section and create all the necessary pages? That might attract more people and we'd have everything ready. Or, do you think it is better if we still wait a little?