(God, I love it when a long and arduous process of composition falls into /dev/null because of a hiccup in my connection.)
I don't know if there'll be room for it in the final product, but surprisingly little work is needed to reconcile the historical Vercingetorix of the Arverni with Mark Johnson's Voltmaster (Super Scum, pp.54-55). The biggest thing Johnson got wrong is identifying the character as Germanic rather than Celtic, and as an emortal, he was already on my shortlist of important people. In fact, here's the stat block I derived from his SS writeup:
?Voltmaster [969 points]
ST 11 [10], DX 15 [100], IQ 15 [100], HT 13 [30].
Per 16 [5].
CF: Celtic [0], Chinese [1], Roman [1], Western [1].
Languages: Gaulish (Native) [0], English (Native) [6], French (Native) [6], German (Native) [6], Italian (Native) [6], Latin (Native) [6], Mandarin (Native) [6], Portuguese (Native) [6].
Advantages: Artificer 2 [20], Attractive [4], Binding 10 (Rapid Fire 2, +40%; Breakable: DR 10, SM -4, -25%; Can Be Stolen: Contest of DX, -30%; Limited Use: 4 per day, -20%; Melee Attack: C1, -20%; Unreliable: 14, -10%) [7], Combat Reflexes [15], DR 1 (Force Field, +20%; Electricity, -20%; Limited: energy, -20%) [4], DR 10 [50], Electricity Talent 2 (Elemental + Super) [10], Enhanced Block 2 [10], Filthy Rich [100], Gadgeteer [25], Goggles and Headset (Hyperspectral Vision [Extended High-Band +30%; Extended Low-Band +30%], Microscopic Vision 2, Radio, Resistant to Psionics +3; Breakable: DR 5, SM -6, -25%; Can Be Stolen: Contest of DX, -30%) [41], Hands of Taranis (Burning Attack 7; Armor Divisor 2, +50%; Damage Modifier: Surge, +20%; Electricity, -20%; Melee Attack C1, -20%) [46], Healer 2 [20], High Pain Threshold [10], Mathematical Ability 3 [30], Photographic Memory [10], Rapid Healing [5], Unaging [15], Unusual Background: Super [10].
Disadvantages: Absent-Mindedness [-15], Code of Honor (Villain's) [-10], Delusion ("War is good for humanity"; major) [-10], Duty (Deadly Dozen, 12 or less) [-10], Enemy (Hero group, 6 or less) [-15], Reputation (Criminal) [-15], Secret (Identity) [-20], Secret (his long history) [-5], Sense of Duty (to teammates) [-5].
Quirks: Amateur science fiction writer; Donates regular large sums to charity; Only watches PBS; Video game fanatic; Wants desperately to travel to space. [-5]
Skills: Accounting-19 [8]+, Acrobatics-15 [4], Administration-15 [2], Area Knowledge (World)-17 [4], Area Knowledge (Europe)-18 [8], Armoury/TL9 (Body Armor)-18 [8]*, Armoury/TL9 (Small Arms)-16 [4], Biology/TL9 (Genetics)-14 [4], Brawling-17 [4], Broadsword-14 [1], Carpentry-16 [2], Chemistry/TL9-17 [12], Computer Operation/TL9-16 [2], Computer Programming/TL9-18 [16], Diagnosis-21 [20]**, Driving/TL9 (Automobile)-14 [1], Economics-14 [2], Engineer/TL9 (Bombs & traps)-21 [8]*+, Engineer/TL9 (Communications)-21 [8]*+, Engineer/TL9 (Computers)-21 [8]*+, Engineer/TL9 (Electronic Weapons)-21 [8]*+, Engineer/TL9 (Holographics)-21 [8]*+, Engineer/TL9 (Medical Electronics)-23 [16]*+, Engineer/TL9 (Security Systems)-21 [8]*+, Engineer/TL9 (Sensors)-23 [16]*+, First Aid/TL9-17 [1]**, Gesture-16 [2], History-21 [28], Jeweler/TL3-17 [12], Judo-15 [4], Karate-15 [4], Market Analysis-16 [1]+, Mathematics/TL9 (Applied)-17 [2]+, Mechanic/TL9 (Small gadgets)-16 [1]*, Merchant-16 [4], Physician/TL9-21 [20]**, Physiology/TL9-18 [8]**, Piloting/TL9 (Multi-engine jet)-15 [2], Prospecting/TL9-16 [4], Research/TL9-18 [12], Savoir-Faire (High Society)-16 [2], Scuba-15 [2], Seamanship/TL9-16 [2], Shield-16 [2], Smith (Iron)/TL3-16 [1]*, Surgery/TL9-21 [24]**, Swimming-14 [2], Traps/TL9-15 [2], Writing-15 [2].
* Includes bonus from Artificer.
** Includes bonus from Healer.
+ Includes bonus from Mathematical Ability.
The biggest thing we'd need to resolve is whether the "Vercingetorix" who surrendered to Gaius Julius at the Battle of Alesia, and was ultimately reported to have been executed after Caesar's Gallic Triumph, was the real deal or a volunteer impostor. Also, it occurred to me, based on his Chinese connections and his stated desire to start a global war, that he may have placed at least as much of a role in manipulating events to provoke World War III as anyone from Infinity.
?Comments?
EDITED to add his gear.
I don't know if there'll be room for it in the final product, but surprisingly little work is needed to reconcile the historical Vercingetorix of the Arverni with Mark Johnson's Voltmaster (Super Scum, pp.54-55). The biggest thing Johnson got wrong is identifying the character as Germanic rather than Celtic, and as an emortal, he was already on my shortlist of important people. In fact, here's the stat block I derived from his SS writeup:
?Voltmaster [969 points]
ST 11 [10], DX 15 [100], IQ 15 [100], HT 13 [30].
Per 16 [5].
CF: Celtic [0], Chinese [1], Roman [1], Western [1].
Languages: Gaulish (Native) [0], English (Native) [6], French (Native) [6], German (Native) [6], Italian (Native) [6], Latin (Native) [6], Mandarin (Native) [6], Portuguese (Native) [6].
Advantages: Artificer 2 [20], Attractive [4], Binding 10 (Rapid Fire 2, +40%; Breakable: DR 10, SM -4, -25%; Can Be Stolen: Contest of DX, -30%; Limited Use: 4 per day, -20%; Melee Attack: C1, -20%; Unreliable: 14, -10%) [7], Combat Reflexes [15], DR 1 (Force Field, +20%; Electricity, -20%; Limited: energy, -20%) [4], DR 10 [50], Electricity Talent 2 (Elemental + Super) [10], Enhanced Block 2 [10], Filthy Rich [100], Gadgeteer [25], Goggles and Headset (Hyperspectral Vision [Extended High-Band +30%; Extended Low-Band +30%], Microscopic Vision 2, Radio, Resistant to Psionics +3; Breakable: DR 5, SM -6, -25%; Can Be Stolen: Contest of DX, -30%) [41], Hands of Taranis (Burning Attack 7; Armor Divisor 2, +50%; Damage Modifier: Surge, +20%; Electricity, -20%; Melee Attack C1, -20%) [46], Healer 2 [20], High Pain Threshold [10], Mathematical Ability 3 [30], Photographic Memory [10], Rapid Healing [5], Unaging [15], Unusual Background: Super [10].
Disadvantages: Absent-Mindedness [-15], Code of Honor (Villain's) [-10], Delusion ("War is good for humanity"; major) [-10], Duty (Deadly Dozen, 12 or less) [-10], Enemy (Hero group, 6 or less) [-15], Reputation (Criminal) [-15], Secret (Identity) [-20], Secret (his long history) [-5], Sense of Duty (to teammates) [-5].
Quirks: Amateur science fiction writer; Donates regular large sums to charity; Only watches PBS; Video game fanatic; Wants desperately to travel to space. [-5]
Skills: Accounting-19 [8]+, Acrobatics-15 [4], Administration-15 [2], Area Knowledge (World)-17 [4], Area Knowledge (Europe)-18 [8], Armoury/TL9 (Body Armor)-18 [8]*, Armoury/TL9 (Small Arms)-16 [4], Biology/TL9 (Genetics)-14 [4], Brawling-17 [4], Broadsword-14 [1], Carpentry-16 [2], Chemistry/TL9-17 [12], Computer Operation/TL9-16 [2], Computer Programming/TL9-18 [16], Diagnosis-21 [20]**, Driving/TL9 (Automobile)-14 [1], Economics-14 [2], Engineer/TL9 (Bombs & traps)-21 [8]*+, Engineer/TL9 (Communications)-21 [8]*+, Engineer/TL9 (Computers)-21 [8]*+, Engineer/TL9 (Electronic Weapons)-21 [8]*+, Engineer/TL9 (Holographics)-21 [8]*+, Engineer/TL9 (Medical Electronics)-23 [16]*+, Engineer/TL9 (Security Systems)-21 [8]*+, Engineer/TL9 (Sensors)-23 [16]*+, First Aid/TL9-17 [1]**, Gesture-16 [2], History-21 [28], Jeweler/TL3-17 [12], Judo-15 [4], Karate-15 [4], Market Analysis-16 [1]+, Mathematics/TL9 (Applied)-17 [2]+, Mechanic/TL9 (Small gadgets)-16 [1]*, Merchant-16 [4], Physician/TL9-21 [20]**, Physiology/TL9-18 [8]**, Piloting/TL9 (Multi-engine jet)-15 [2], Prospecting/TL9-16 [4], Research/TL9-18 [12], Savoir-Faire (High Society)-16 [2], Scuba-15 [2], Seamanship/TL9-16 [2], Shield-16 [2], Smith (Iron)/TL3-16 [1]*, Surgery/TL9-21 [24]**, Swimming-14 [2], Traps/TL9-15 [2], Writing-15 [2].
* Includes bonus from Artificer.
** Includes bonus from Healer.
+ Includes bonus from Mathematical Ability.
The biggest thing we'd need to resolve is whether the "Vercingetorix" who surrendered to Gaius Julius at the Battle of Alesia, and was ultimately reported to have been executed after Caesar's Gallic Triumph, was the real deal or a volunteer impostor. Also, it occurred to me, based on his Chinese connections and his stated desire to start a global war, that he may have placed at least as much of a role in manipulating events to provoke World War III as anyone from Infinity.
?Comments?
EDITED to add his gear.