**DEAD14** [14] Caustic

Karl Jak

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  • Appearance – Caustic is dressed in his "Killing Joke" skin, to capitalize on the recent Arcadian heist he and the True Heirs recently committed.

  • Personality – Caustic is sullen, dark, and melodramatic overall. Competing in an event such as Dante's Abyss where death and experimental opportunities are on the line is the only thing that makes him feel alive. He relishes being able to plan out tactical situations that end with enemies blundering into his traps or tactical disadvantages. Caustic treats any kind of Battle Royale event like an experiment, and every contestant is a variable. He is less than willing to stick to the "spirit" of this year's event, considering the angle tacky and uninspired. He will do his best to disprove the "cooperative spirit" by being brutal as needed to win.

  • Possible Reactions - Spotting a grouped squad will have him retreat and advance ahead to prepare a trap that will give him the greatest possible advantage.

  • Overwhelming odds will force him to retreat and attempt another angle or opportunity later.

  • If he has the chance to betray a casual acquaintance for a short term reward, he will. (
    A single target alone will have him take his time to study and approach them, if they seem like a threat he will attack but if they are capable of negotiating he will attempt to team up with them if not already teamed.

  • Relationships – Anders and Aquarius are his fellow faction members. Lillith is also an erstwhile "ally", considering she is part of our larger faction affiliation (Ridley) and died to allow Caustic to escape and win second place in Death Game 2022. He has not yet gotten to thank her for this. Caustic holds a particular grudge for Mirage and Wraith, and especially any super powered children. His experiences fighting Bakugo, Izuku, and Weiss have left him sour and astounded at how many turbokids there are in these events. He considers their presence as equal competitors an insult.

  • ‘Combat’ Style – Caustic prefers to skulk around the edges of a fight or in cover, leading foes into traps or taking advantage of environmental hazards or attacks from others. Once he's at a tactical positive, he will emerge to finish the fight himself. Caustic will go back for a downed ally he trusts enough (Apex Legends besides Mirage or Wraith, Anders, Lillith), but anyone he considers weak is meat for the dogs. When faced with a helpless opponent, he will attempt to kill them in a unique way if he is sure he will be safe for the few moments it takes to observe and record their expiration. If the situation is pressed and active fighting is still going on, he will execute a downed opponent before moving on the next threat.

  • Eligible Abilities
Legendary Physique
Caustic is a fit man for his age, capable of scrambling and climbing over hills and natural terrain at a sprint for extended periods of time. The various arenas of the Apex Games force their contestants to be physically fit, or face death. Additionally, Caustic has made himself immune to all manner of inhaled chemicals, due to his years of tampering and perfecting his own creations.
Endurance 3 (300)
Move Object 2 (200)
Adaptation: Inhaled Agents (50)
Total Cost: 550

Legendary Reflexes
Caustic is surprisingly fit for a man his age, and can scramble, slide, climb, and jump over terrain to move effectively and ambush foes from unexpected angles.
Agility 3 - 600 Essence

Sinister Fists
The good doctor is physically strong, but adds to that edge with his combat style. He is capable of killing a fallen enemy within three punches to the head, and the Nox Gas residue that coats his gloves leaves a stinging, burning pain from chemical exposure with each strike.
Damage 2 - 200 Essence
-Ongoing (+0)

Fortified
Caustic is a sturdy man even at 47 years of age. His bulky frame and layered clothing provide sheer mass for protection, and he's suffered grievous wounds in the course of competing in the Apex Games. His detached mentality allows him to isolate and ignore pain in the interest of survival, and this extends to being able to move even when crippled or affected by a slowing effect. Caustic's slow and purposeful steps ring out a death knell for his downed opponents.
Adaptation: Immune to Pain
Protection 2
-Ongoing (+0)
Movement: Relentless


Rank 5 Master Skill
[Science: Toxic/Chemical Agents] (250)


Rank 4 Master Skill
[Medical] (200)


Rank 5 Master Skill
Social (Deception) - 250 Essence

The Death Maul (Relic)

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Caustic's ultimate secret weapon, the Death Maul is a highly customized and overpowered piece of personal weaponry. It features a proprietary hydraulo-gravitic accelerator fueled by Nox Gas to drastically amplify force to whatever it strikes. It can topple a building as it's mightiest feat. Caustic can swing the hammer and send cars or small mechs flying for meters. Getting hit by the striking surface is devastating, and might crush a normal human into paste.
While Caustic is using this hammer, he gains access to one of his many combat edges, honed through years of experimentation. Nox Vision allows him to focus and "see" any foes within range that have inhaled his gas recently. This allows him to methodically hunt them down no matter where they cower.
However, the weapon is incredibly heavy and cumbersome, and Caustic is limited to a steady pace when wielding it. He cannot sprint or make use of his jumping and climbing abilities. To become more mobile, he must stow the weapon.
Finally, the basic fact of it being a large melee weapon allows Caustic to use it as a blunt instrument, shoving off or dramatically parrying blows to protect himself while wielding it.

Damage 10 - 1000
Move Object 10 - 1000
Sense 10 - 1000
Side Effect - -500
Protection 5 - 500

Hunter's Hoodie (Trinket) (Account Locked - Contest Reward)

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Concealment (Sight & Sound) 2 (400)
-- Ongoing (200)
-- Limited (Only while moving slowly) (-100)
Flight 2 (400)
-- Limited (Only when jumping from all fours) (-100)
Movement (Wall Crawling) (200)

Based on the tattered hoodie worn by the Hunter, this replica has been altered and enchanted to afford some minor imitations of its stalking and movement capabilities. It masks and blankets the wearer's physical shape and sound while they slowly creep along, only breaking the stealthy nature when they pounce! It also affords tremendous jumping and leaping ability from a crouched standpoint, and enables spectacular parkour-like crawling and scaling of walls.

Skull of the Deathseeker (Trinket) (Account Locked - Quest)

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Summoning Rank 1 (300C)
--Activation (30 seconds, -100C)
--Removable (-50C)
--Side Effect (Undeath Curse, -50C)

Speed Rank 4 (800C)
--Ongoing (+400C)
--Activation (30 seconds, -400C)
--Chaotic (Unwieldy, -200C)
--Side Effect (Undeath Curse, -200C)

Damage Rank 5 (500C)
--Ongoing (+500C)
--Affects Multiple I (20ft diameter, +250C)
--Indiscriminate (-250C)
--Limited (Only works against organic enemies, -250C)
--Side Effect (Undeath Curse, -250C)
Total Cost: 1000C

A deer-like skull with large, winding antlers mounted atop its crown. The owner of this skull may wear it upon their head, an action which will trigger the summoning of the Deathseeker mount. Over a period of 30 seconds, a rotting, undead stag surging with necromantic energy will take shape before its summoner, ready to carry them into battle. A strange teal vapor froths from the beast’s eyes and from between its skeletal ribs, large chunks of flesh sloughing off from the creature’s bones and jagged teeth lining its grinning maw.

Once summoned, the stag can be used as a mount. After 30 seconds of steadily gaining speed, the Deathseeker has a top speed of 70 miles per hour/113kph, allowing its rider to traverse relatively flat terrain at an incredible pace that no ordinary beast of burden can achieve. The mystical teal vapor that the creature emits acts as a corrosive, poisonous fog, damaging all organic creatures within a 10 ft radius for an ongoing period of time.

The Deathseeker mount is linked to the skull its master wears. If the skull is removed or destroyed, the undead stag will crumble to dust. The noxious fog that it emits harms allies and foes alike, but will not harm the Deathseeker’s rider or inorganic enemies. In addition, as the stag is literally a rotting animal, it is quite unwieldy, making it difficult to direct or control when riding.

A notable side effect of coming into contact with this stag, either through the summoning process or via riding atop its back, is that the user takes on the appearance and distinctive odor of being undead. This side effect fades a day or so after the Deathseeker is dismissed, but it is rather unpleasant to deal with for most.

This Trinket has six (6) TOTAL uses before the magic fades.
  • Extra – Caustic is secretly a humanist, and as such will make decisions that would advance science and civilization as a whole. He does not revel in indiscriminate bloodshed, and each action is calculated against numerous variables. For this competition, he may be moved to show a little compassion in a critical moment, or sacrifice something small to benefit someone else.

  • Quotes – "Death stalks the ignorant, intelligence will guide us to survival."
  • "I do not care who makes the kill. As long as I can observe it die."
  • "Death is not mercurial. It's patient... unlike life."
  • "Don't be fooled, I'm a man of science."
  • "Marvelous! So many willing test subjects."
  • "This is for posterity, so be honest; how do you feel?"
  • "You and I are not equals. Remember this."
  • "You made an attempt on my life. Brave, perhaps, but ill-conceived."
  • "It's simple really. (coughs) I'm just better than you."
  • "I don't consider death cruel, but life... (coughs)"

  • Threads/Post - Link a FEW threads or specifics posts that you think best capture the mood/spirit/persona of your character.


 
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