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RedneckRocker First Loyalty: Yourself from None Of Your Business Since: Jan, 2001
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#1: Apr 3rd 2012 at 10:09:28 AM

Here's the setting: It's about 3-400 years since the "Age of Heroes". A bit of a midpoint between a "technotopia" and cyberpunk (though not as grungy as Transmetropolitan or Rifts).

Several years ago, discoveries have been made about costumed heroes of the past, so a special law-enforcement was formed, where the agents utilize rebuilt items wielded by past heroes in their activities. (Other than the gear, the agents are low-level Super Soldiers).

So, as a recently hired agent, you need to choose what sort of items you'll be using. The only criteria are as follows:

  • No more than three gadgets
  • At least one of them has to provide you with flight (such as the jetpack of Adam Strange)
  • No cosmic-level items (so those of you wanting to wield a Green Lantern ring or the Infinity Gauntlet, the door is right there)
  • No Powered Armor, vehicles, or headquarters are on the list (vehicles and H Qs are provided by the agency)

I'll get things started:

Okay, one at a time, folks. Go through the list, see if anything gets your attention.

edited 3rd Apr '12 10:13:09 AM by RedneckRocker

Embroiled in slave rebellion, I escaped crucifixion simply by declaring 'I am Vito', everyone else apparently being called 'Spartacus'.
Jhimmibhob Since: Dec, 2010
#2: Apr 3rd 2012 at 10:33:16 AM

The answers are obvious:

  • Machine Man's boot springs
  • US-1's skull plate/CB radio
  • Batman's Bat-Shark Repellant

Heads up, evil.

TeChameleon Since: Jan, 2001
#3: Apr 3rd 2012 at 3:38:35 PM

Hmm... a few minutes' thought gives me this list:

  • Brainiac 5's Forcefield Belt
  • Hawkman's Nth-Metal Harness & Wings
  • Captain Marvel's Nega-Bands

Defense, offense, and flight. Check, check, and check. Multiple blatant violations of the laws of physics, also check evil grin

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RedneckRocker First Loyalty: Yourself from None Of Your Business Since: Jan, 2001
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#5: Apr 5th 2012 at 6:39:22 AM

I spoke with a friend, and here are his choices:

  • A Legion Of Superheroes flight ring
  • Thor's strength-amplifying belt
  • Superboy's visor (for a while in Kon-El's early days, he wore a visor that allowed him to fire energy beams, and gave him enhanced senses like his "cousin")

Embroiled in slave rebellion, I escaped crucifixion simply by declaring 'I am Vito', everyone else apparently being called 'Spartacus'.
Jhimmibhob Since: Dec, 2010
#6: Apr 5th 2012 at 9:10:01 AM

All right, all right, trying again:

  • Starman's cosmic staff (Jack Knight edition)
  • Eye of Agamotto
  • Mother Box

TheConductor Since: Jan, 2011
#7: Apr 6th 2012 at 11:31:02 AM

For me, I'd take:

The M-Vest

Weather Wizard's wand

Staff of One

edited 6th Apr '12 11:38:04 AM by TheConductor

NitztheBloody Nitz the Bloody from SO CAL Since: Dec, 2009 Relationship Status: Gay for Big Boss
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#8: Apr 9th 2012 at 10:09:04 PM

I'd go with;

—The iMan (the portable Iron Man from Warren Ellis' Ultimate Armor Wars, which is basically just a chest plate that amplifies muscle power; as close to Powered Armor without being Powered Armor) —Ultimate Thor's high-tech axe/hammer —The Jarvis AI from the Iron Man movie and Avengers cartoon

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