007: AMAs, Third Round

[tarnishedavenger]

So, we've got a load of new people, and that means it's time for me to do the only thing it feels like I get on these comms to do anymore: AMAs.

For you new people, I find it helps when we get together and explain a little bit about ourselves, any powers we have, and our skillsets. That way we know what we're starting with and what we can build off of. So, please, come and introduce yourselves and be willing to answer questions.

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[tarnishedavenger]

As last time, my name is Kevin Armstrong. I'll answer to Kevin, Armstrong, Captain Armstrong, or VIPER-X. Formerly I was a Silver Avenger, one of the guys who kept supervillains and superheroes in line. After I left due to political differences, I joined VIPER, a private organization that works to build a finer world without PRIMUS' narrow America-centric view. I've been with them on and off since 1992, and it's 2010 in my world.

For twenty-five years, I've used my powers to fight superhumans, giant monsters, demigods, demons, and terrorists. Silver Avengers undergo the Cyberline process, which gives me enhanced physical abilities. Formerly I could comfortably lift six tons, and could push as high as forty in a pinch, but since coming here I'm a bit more... limited. I can fight with a blade, my bare hands, and just about any ranged weapon you hand me, though I prefer a sonic rifle and a jetpack.

I don't really like to brag, but I'll answer any questions you have for me. I've taken responsibility for arranging some of the hand to hand combat lessons on the Rig, so if you'd like to add yourself to the organization, feel free. If not, go ahead and do what you like.

[bothbarrels]

So I guess you're not really worried about running into somebody with an agenda against you here.

[tarnishedavenger]

I haven't had a secret identity since the late 90s. A 'friend' framed me for a crime and, well. Things got messy for a while.

If someone had an agenda against me and was stupid enough not to realize that helping each other out is the only way to keep our heads above water here, one of us would be dead by now.

[bothbarrels]

Point taken. I'm sorry that happened to you, that sounds miserable.

[tarnishedavenger]

It was, but thanks.

[bothbarrels]

So where did the Silver Avengers get their name? And VIPER?

[zerg_rush]

How secure is this network?

[tarnishedavenger]

This network? Like Alia's gaming network, it's about as secure as Jorgmund can make it.

[This is not, after all, Lonestar's locked network. And as someone who's done a bit of hacking on his own, Armstrong's well aware of just how weak Jorgmund's systems are.]

[zerg_rush]

[Heh. Message received.]

Good to know, thanks.