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|gender = Male | |gender = Male | ||
|classification = [[Blaster]]/[[Shaker]] 8 | |classification = [[Blaster]]/[[Shaker]] 8 | ||
|status = Alive | |status = Alive | ||
|location = [[Anchorage]] | |location = [[Anchorage]] | ||
|team = [[Protectorate]], <br> Eminent (Formerly) | |team = [[Protectorate]], <br/> Eminent (Formerly) | ||
|align = [[Hero]] | |align = [[Hero]] | ||
|web serial = [[PRT Quest]] | |web serial = [[PRT Quest]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Camden Ito''', known publically as '''{{PAGENAME}}''', is a member of the Anchorage [[Protectorate]] and a former member of Eminent.<ref name=":0">[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Swjz8BZZNE4bq6lTkHanTK4sJ-K_xVlFudxA16mYjH4/edit#heading=h.5rrzcxqt95aq PRT Quest (Anchorage)]</ref> | '''Camden Ito''', known publically as '''{{PAGENAME}}''', is a member of the Anchorage [[Protectorate]] and a former member of the corporate hero team Eminent.<ref name=":0">[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Swjz8BZZNE4bq6lTkHanTK4sJ-K_xVlFudxA16mYjH4/edit#heading=h.5rrzcxqt95aq PRT Quest (Anchorage)]</ref> | ||
==Personality== | ==Personality== | ||
A chronic inability to cooperate remains Lightslinger’s biggest drawback, largely due to his experience in ‘Eminent’. | A chronic inability to cooperate remains Lightslinger’s biggest drawback, largely due to his experience in ‘Eminent’. Inter-member competition was promoted by the group structure and the incentives offered to team members, leading to fierce rivalries, one of which might have prompted Lightslinger to leave the team.<ref name="PRTF 3">'''Personality:'''<br/>A chronic inability to cooperate remains Lightslinger’s biggest drawback, largely due to his experience in ‘Eminent’. Inter-member competition was promoted by the group structure and the incentives offered to team members, leading to fierce rivalries, one of which might have prompted Lightslinger to leave the team.<br/><br/>Lightslinger proves cocky and confident, not helped by the fact that he is extremely good at what he does. He naturally seeks out studying and fitness regimens on his own. If he were to get a handle on his inability to work with others or the arrogant attitude that tanks his PR ratings, the PRT expects he could become a nationally recognized member of the Protectorate. - [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Swjz8BZZNE4bq6lTkHanTK4sJ-K_xVlFudxA16mYjH4/edit#bookmark=id.t19o0k9l3m3t PRT Files document 12]</ref> | ||
Lightslinger proves cocky and confident, not helped by the fact that he is extremely good at what he does. | Lightslinger proves cocky and confident, not helped by the fact that he is extremely good at what he does. He naturally seeks out studying and fitness regimens on his own. If he were to get a handle on his inability to work with others or the arrogant attitude that tanks his PR ratings, the PRT expects he could become a nationally recognized member of the Protectorate.<ref name=":0" /><!-- | ||
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The problem with Major meritocracies like what eminent tries to be is that merit is hard to quantify and those that think they know what merit is go out of their way to prove it and it means to the detriment of others ability to show merit. This Lightslingers attitude is colored by his previous experience at eminent where a competitive atmosphere meant to foster excellence caused capes to backstab each other. L | The problem with Major meritocracies like what eminent tries to be is that merit is hard to quantify and those that think they know what merit is go out of their way to prove it and it means to the detriment of others ability to show merit. This Lightslingers attitude is colored by his previous experience at eminent where a competitive atmosphere meant to foster excellence caused capes to backstab each other. L | ||
Lightslingers house just to find confidence how ever it does impact on hiw he deals with others. ability to show merit--> | Lightslingers house just to find confidence how ever it does impact on hiw he deals with others. ability to show merit--> | ||
==Appearance== | ==Appearance== | ||
Ito is an asian man, long hair | Ito is an asian man, with long hair and a muscular build.<ref name=":0" /> 5’9” while weighing 155 lbs.<ref name=":0" /> He counts as handsome.<ref name="PRTF 1">'''◈ LIGHTSLINGER; Camden Ito'''<br/><br/><br/> | ||
'''Classification:''' Blaster/Shaker 8<br> | '''Classification:''' Blaster/Shaker 8<br/> | ||
''Turns nearby light sources into weapon emplacements.''<br><br> | ''Turns nearby light sources into weapon emplacements.''<br/><br/> | ||
'''Disposition:''' Protectorate<br> | '''Disposition:''' Protectorate<br/> | ||
Location: DEPT 64 (Anchorage) as of 1-1, 2012, previously itinerant, solo hero.<br> | Location: DEPT 64 (Anchorage) as of 1-1, 2012, previously itinerant, solo hero.<br/> | ||
Age: 25 Status: Full time<br> | Age: 25 Status: Full time<br/> | ||
Height: 5’9” Weight: 155 lbs.<br> | Height: 5’9” Weight: 155 lbs.<br/> | ||
'''Class S Option:''' '''YES'''<br>'''Appearance:''' ''Asian man, long hair, muscular.'' - [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Swjz8BZZNE4bq6lTkHanTK4sJ-K_xVlFudxA16mYjH4/edit#bookmark=id.t19o0k9l3m3t PRT Files document 12]</ref> | '''Class S Option:''' '''YES'''<br/>'''Appearance:''' ''Asian man, long hair, muscular.'' - [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Swjz8BZZNE4bq6lTkHanTK4sJ-K_xVlFudxA16mYjH4/edit#bookmark=id.t19o0k9l3m3t PRT Files document 12]</ref> | ||
When operating as Lightslinger his costume is a closed armored bodysuit with halogen bulbs at the joints | When operating as Lightslinger his costume is a closed armored bodysuit with halogen bulbs at the joints; he also wears a coat with reflective material lining it.<ref name="PRT8">Lightslinger wears a hard full-face mask and body armor punctuated by what look like halogen mounts at the joints. He wears a long coat of some material that reflects the light in tiny hexagons, and you can see the belt of grenades and flares. You have little doubt that some are phosphor. - [[Department Sixty Four]], [https://forums.spacebattles.com/posts/12976751 PRT Quest thread i p8]</ref> | ||
==Abilities and Powers== | ==Abilities and Powers== | ||
In Lightslinger's hands (almost) any light is concussive Laser cannon. The brighter the light source is the more energy he can shape and direct. While easily lethal Lightslinger can moderate the output to less than lethal levels. He can | In Lightslinger's hands (almost) any light is converted into a concussive Laser cannon. The brighter the light source is, the more energy he can shape and direct. While his power can easily be lethal, Lightslinger can moderate the output to less than lethal levels. He can choose to either adjust the output and intensity of one light source at a time, or he can amplify every available light source at once, to devastating effect.<ref name="PRTF 4">'''Powers:'''<br/>Lightslinger magnifies the light generated by all nearby sources. Sources of sufficient size that have been altered can then fire weaponized forms of radiant energy. This energy can be made diffuse, reducing the power to safe levels. Direction and intensity of fire can be adjusted with a thought, but only one emplacement at a time, or every emplacement simultaneously. Lightbulbs are at the low end of this scale, with low-watt bulbs proving insufficient to become an emplacement. Brighter sources generate more firepower. - [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Swjz8BZZNE4bq6lTkHanTK4sJ-K_xVlFudxA16mYjH4/edit#bookmark=id.t19o0k9l3m3t PRT Files document 12]</ref><ref name=":0" /> | ||
Lightslinger typically has LED lights on his costume and flashbangs to provide lumens for him to work with.<!--Look up light source classification--> | Lightslinger typically has LED lights on his costume and flashbangs to provide lumens for him to work with.<!--Look up light source classification--> | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===Background=== | ===Background=== | ||
A Japanese refugee, Camden moved to San Francisco for a time where he found work with [[Corporate Team||corporate sponsored team]], ‘Eminent’, from 2008 to 2010. He left the team and the area, moving to Alaska where he roamed, changing locations with some regularity before being approached for placement in Anchorage’s Protectorate team.<ref name="PRTF 2">'''General:'''<br>A Japanese refugee, Lightslinger moved to San Francisco for a time where he found work with corporate sponsored team, ‘Eminent’, from 2008 to 2010. Lightslinger left the team and the area, moving to Alaska where he roamed, changing locations with some regularity before being approached for placement in Anchorage’s Protectorate team.<br><br>Having drawn some attention from a high placement in a ‘top fifty capes you’ve never heard of’ magazine article, Lightslinger maintains a fanbase and exceptionally high ratings for his incidental appearances. Take note, however, that his numbers dip when he speaks for a camera. - [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Swjz8BZZNE4bq6lTkHanTK4sJ-K_xVlFudxA16mYjH4/edit#bookmark=id.t19o0k9l3m3t PRT Files document 12]</ref> | A Japanese refugee, Camden moved to San Francisco for a time where he found work with [[Corporate Team||corporate sponsored team]], ‘Eminent’, from 2008 to 2010. He left the team and the area, moving to Alaska where he roamed, changing locations with some regularity before being approached for placement in Anchorage’s Protectorate team.<ref name="PRTF 2">'''General:'''<br/>A Japanese refugee, Lightslinger moved to San Francisco for a time where he found work with corporate sponsored team, ‘Eminent’, from 2008 to 2010. Lightslinger left the team and the area, moving to Alaska where he roamed, changing locations with some regularity before being approached for placement in Anchorage’s Protectorate team.<br/><br/>Having drawn some attention from a high placement in a ‘top fifty capes you’ve never heard of’ magazine article, Lightslinger maintains a fanbase and exceptionally high ratings for his incidental appearances. Take note, however, that his numbers dip when he speaks for a camera. - [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Swjz8BZZNE4bq6lTkHanTK4sJ-K_xVlFudxA16mYjH4/edit#bookmark=id.t19o0k9l3m3t PRT Files document 12]</ref> | ||
Lightslinger drew attention from a high placement in a ‘top fifty capes you’ve never heard of’ magazine article. Lightslinger maintains a fanbase and exceptionally high ratings for his incidental appearances. These numbers dip when he speaks for a camera.<ref name=":0" /> | |||
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Latest revision as of 16:04, July 27, 2021
<infobox>
<title source="name"><default>Lightslinger</default></title>
<image source="Image"></image> <image source="image"></image> <group><header>Basic Information</header> <label>Civilian Name</label> <label>Aliases</label> <label>Gender</label><default>Unknown</default> <label>Death</label> <label>Age</label><default>Unknown</default> <label>Post-timeskip</label> <label>Ward start</label> <label>Relations</label> <label>Family</label></group> <group><header>Professional Status</header> <label>Occupation</label> <label>Classification</label> <label>Unique Features</label> <label>Alignment</label>
<label>Status</label><format><label>Location</label> <label>Teams</label> <label>Previous Team(s)</label> <label>Base of Operations</label></group> <group><header>First Appearance</header> <label>Worm Debut</label> <label>Ward Debut</label></group> </infobox> Camden Ito, known publically as Lightslinger, is a member of the Anchorage Protectorate and a former member of the corporate hero team Eminent.<ref name=":0">PRT Quest (Anchorage)</ref>
Personality[edit]
A chronic inability to cooperate remains Lightslinger’s biggest drawback, largely due to his experience in ‘Eminent’. Inter-member competition was promoted by the group structure and the incentives offered to team members, leading to fierce rivalries, one of which might have prompted Lightslinger to leave the team.<ref name="PRTF 3">Personality:
A chronic inability to cooperate remains Lightslinger’s biggest drawback, largely due to his experience in ‘Eminent’. Inter-member competition was promoted by the group structure and the incentives offered to team members, leading to fierce rivalries, one of which might have prompted Lightslinger to leave the team.
Lightslinger proves cocky and confident, not helped by the fact that he is extremely good at what he does. He naturally seeks out studying and fitness regimens on his own. If he were to get a handle on his inability to work with others or the arrogant attitude that tanks his PR ratings, the PRT expects he could become a nationally recognized member of the Protectorate. - PRT Files document 12</ref>
Lightslinger proves cocky and confident, not helped by the fact that he is extremely good at what he does. He naturally seeks out studying and fitness regimens on his own. If he were to get a handle on his inability to work with others or the arrogant attitude that tanks his PR ratings, the PRT expects he could become a nationally recognized member of the Protectorate.<ref name=":0" />
Appearance[edit]
Ito is an asian man, with long hair and a muscular build.<ref name=":0" /> 5’9” while weighing 155 lbs.<ref name=":0" /> He counts as handsome.<ref name="PRTF 1">◈ LIGHTSLINGER; Camden Ito
Classification: Blaster/Shaker 8
Turns nearby light sources into weapon emplacements.
Disposition: Protectorate
Location: DEPT 64 (Anchorage) as of 1-1, 2012, previously itinerant, solo hero.
Age: 25 Status: Full time
Height: 5’9” Weight: 155 lbs.
Class S Option: YES
Appearance: Asian man, long hair, muscular. - PRT Files document 12</ref>
When operating as Lightslinger his costume is a closed armored bodysuit with halogen bulbs at the joints; he also wears a coat with reflective material lining it.<ref name="PRT8">Lightslinger wears a hard full-face mask and body armor punctuated by what look like halogen mounts at the joints. He wears a long coat of some material that reflects the light in tiny hexagons, and you can see the belt of grenades and flares. You have little doubt that some are phosphor. - Department Sixty Four, PRT Quest thread i p8</ref>
Abilities and Powers[edit]
In Lightslinger's hands (almost) any light is converted into a concussive Laser cannon. The brighter the light source is, the more energy he can shape and direct. While his power can easily be lethal, Lightslinger can moderate the output to less than lethal levels. He can choose to either adjust the output and intensity of one light source at a time, or he can amplify every available light source at once, to devastating effect.<ref name="PRTF 4">Powers:
Lightslinger magnifies the light generated by all nearby sources. Sources of sufficient size that have been altered can then fire weaponized forms of radiant energy. This energy can be made diffuse, reducing the power to safe levels. Direction and intensity of fire can be adjusted with a thought, but only one emplacement at a time, or every emplacement simultaneously. Lightbulbs are at the low end of this scale, with low-watt bulbs proving insufficient to become an emplacement. Brighter sources generate more firepower. - PRT Files document 12</ref><ref name=":0" />
Lightslinger typically has LED lights on his costume and flashbangs to provide lumens for him to work with.
History[edit]
Background[edit]
A Japanese refugee, Camden moved to San Francisco for a time where he found work with |corporate sponsored team, ‘Eminent’, from 2008 to 2010. He left the team and the area, moving to Alaska where he roamed, changing locations with some regularity before being approached for placement in Anchorage’s Protectorate team.<ref name="PRTF 2">General:
A Japanese refugee, Lightslinger moved to San Francisco for a time where he found work with corporate sponsored team, ‘Eminent’, from 2008 to 2010. Lightslinger left the team and the area, moving to Alaska where he roamed, changing locations with some regularity before being approached for placement in Anchorage’s Protectorate team.
Having drawn some attention from a high placement in a ‘top fifty capes you’ve never heard of’ magazine article, Lightslinger maintains a fanbase and exceptionally high ratings for his incidental appearances. Take note, however, that his numbers dip when he speaks for a camera. - PRT Files document 12</ref>
Lightslinger drew attention from a high placement in a ‘top fifty capes you’ve never heard of’ magazine article. Lightslinger maintains a fanbase and exceptionally high ratings for his incidental appearances. These numbers dip when he speaks for a camera.<ref name=":0" />
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| Founders | Alexandria {{#switch: deceased | deceased=† | noncanon=≠ | former=‡ | unknown=* | #DEFAULT=
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| Leaders | Legend • Alexandria (Second-in-command) • Chevalier • Rime (Second-in-command) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Anchorage | Cask • Horizon • Lightslinger • Rail • Snaptrap | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Atlanta | Cinereal | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Baltimore | Mayday • Turtleshell • Aerobat | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Boston | Bastion | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brockton Bay | Adamant • Assault • Armsmaster • Battery • Challenger • Clockblocker • Dauntless • Dovetail • Miss Militia • Sere • Triumph • Velocity | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Chicago | Anomaly • Brazier • Campanile • Gauss • Myrddin {{#switch: deceased | deceased=† | noncanon=≠ | former=‡ | unknown=* | #DEFAULT= | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Detroit | Horizon | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Houston | Dispatch • Eidolon {{#switch: deceased | deceased=† | noncanon=≠ | former=‡ | unknown=* | #DEFAULT=
}} • Exalt | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Las Vegas | Blowout {{#switch: former | deceased=† | noncanon=≠ | former=‡ | unknown=* | #DEFAULT=
}} • Floret {{#switch: former |
deceased=† | noncanon=≠ | former=‡ | unknown=* | #DEFAULT=
}} • Leonid {{#switch: former |
deceased=† | noncanon=≠ | former=‡ | unknown=* | #DEFAULT=
}} • Nix {{#switch: former |
deceased=† | noncanon=≠ | former=‡ | unknown=* | #DEFAULT=
}} • Pretender {{#switch: former |
deceased=† | noncanon=≠ | former=‡ | unknown=* | #DEFAULT=
}} • Ravine {{#switch: former |
deceased=† | noncanon=≠ | former=‡ | unknown=* | #DEFAULT=
}} • Satyrical {{#switch: former |
deceased=† | noncanon=≠ | former=‡ | unknown=* | #DEFAULT=
}} • Spur {{#switch: former |
deceased=† | noncanon=≠ | former=‡ | unknown=* | #DEFAULT=
}} |
| Los Angeles | Alexandria {{#switch: deceased | deceased=† | noncanon=≠ | former=‡ | unknown=* | #DEFAULT= | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Louisiana | Fidelis | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| New York | Astrologer • Cache • Clay • Legend • Prism • Ursa Aurora | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Philadelphia | Chevalier | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Raleigh | Cask | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| San Diego | Prefab | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Seattle | Fume • Gasconade • Snubnose | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Toronto | Grumman • Narwhal | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Unknown Location | Albatross • Chubster {{#switch: deceased | deceased=† | noncanon=≠ | former=‡ | unknown=* | #DEFAULT=
}} • Leister • Pinpoint • Scroll • Tomcat | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Leader | Lightslinger {{#switch: former | deceased=† | noncanon=≠ | former=‡ | unknown=* | #DEFAULT=
}} |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Director | Dan Seneca |
|---|---|
| Staff | Walsh (Deputy Director) • Cpt. McKay (PRT Tactical & Operations) • Wedge (PR and Liaison) • Harrigan (Accounting) • Dr. Rowland (Testing, Research, Analysis) • Ingram (Informations) • John Saito (Headquarters) |
| PRT Squad One | Lt. Leatham (Squad Leader) • Sq. Crigler (Foam) • Sq. Beebe • Sq. Gilliam • Sq. Young |
| PRT Squad Two | Lt. Burns (Squad Leader) • Sq. Holquin (Foam) • Sq. Anderson • Sq. Armstrong • Sq. Rollins |
| Leader | Horizon |
| Members | Cask • Lightslinger • Rail • Snaptrap |
| Team Captains | Auroch |
| Members | Feint • Roulette • Vellum |