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|Name= <font size=3>'''Nitroburst'''</font>
|Name= <font size=3>'''Nitroburst'''</font>
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|Badge= Power Overwhelming
|MainOrigin= Mutant
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|MainArchetype= Sentinel
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|MainPrimary=  
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|RealName= Bryan Attfield
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|Aliases= Nitro, Power Penguin
|Aliases= Nitro; Power Penguin; Lite-Brite
|Birthdate= Mid-April
|Birthdate= April 15
|Birthplace= Paragon City, Rhode Island
|Birthplace= Eastgate, Paragon City, RI, USA
|Citizenship= United States of America
|Citizenship= United States of America
|Residence= Paragon City, Rhode Island
|Residence= Talos Island, Paragon City, RI, USA
|Headquarters= The Beacon
|Headquarters= The Beacon; The Hall of Heroes
|Occupation= Public Relations Specialist  
|Occupation= Public Relations Specialist  
|Legal=  
|Legal= Secret identity; No known criminal record
|Marital= Single
|Marital= In a relationship with [[Ensorcelled]]
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|Relatives= Robert Attfield (father); Samantha Attfield (mother, née Warren)
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“''You don’t know what it’s like, to have to stay absolutely, completely in control of my power every second of every day. All this power bottled up inside, with me terrified I’ll let it out. I take raw, random, cosmic energy and cohere it into a focused plasma state: I’m a living solar reactor cast in human form. I do inside my body just what the sun does. And if I ever cut loose—the way I’ve always been terrified I could, the way I '''always''' wanted to—a star is what I’ll become!''”
“''You don’t know what it’s like, to have to stay absolutely, completely in control of my power every second of every day. All this power bottled up inside, with me terrified I’ll let it out. I take raw, random, cosmic energy and cohere it into a focused plasma state: I’m a living solar reactor cast in human form. I do inside my body just what the sun does. And if I ever cut loose—the way I’ve always been terrified I could, the way I '''always''' wanted to—a star is what I’ll become!''”
<BLOCKQUOTE>—'''Nitro'''</BLOCKQUOTE>  
<BLOCKQUOTE>—'''Nitroburst'''</BLOCKQUOTE>  


='''''<div style="color:#FFFFFF; background-color: #00143d"><center>HISTORY</center></div>'''''=
='''''<div style="color:#FFFFFF; background-color: #00143d"><center>HISTORY</center></div>'''''=
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==Early Life==
==Early Life==
Life would take a drastic change for the Attfield family on a hot and beautiful spring day. Bryan's pregnant mother was rushed to a hospital for medical treatment and a caesarean was needed to save her life and that of the child inside her womb, resulting in his being born prematurely of seven weeks and half. The cause of his mother’s ailment was never discovered but was in fact due to Bryan’s mutant gene passively activating for the first time while in utero. Unknowingly, he had started draining his mother’s very life force.
Bryan Attfield was born to Robert Attfield and Samantha Warren in Eastgate, one of Paragon City’s wealthiest residential districts. His birth on a beautiful spring day belied such peaceful circumstances: Samantha was rushed to the hospital with rapidly deteriorating vitals and a c-section was ordered to hopefully save her life and that of her unborn child. The cause of her ailment was never discovered but was in fact due to Bryan’s mutant gene passively activating for the first time while in utero, slowly sapping his mother’s life force.


Doctors always stated that Bryan was a special boy... They just had no idea how much. A smart baby, he learned to walk and talk faster than other toddlers and his childhood was a happy and rather mundane one in the Eastgate neighborhood of Paragon City, RI, with nothing to trouble him until an explosive event.
In comparison to his birth, Bryan’s childhood was idyllic, growing up in a tight knit community amid beautiful New England houses, sprawling hills, and spectacular ocean views. Sadly for him, puberty would be less kind. The Trolls had planted a series of explosive charges throughout the sewers along of a row of Eastgate condominiums. They planned to ruin the district and move in before city crews could properly respond. What the Trolls didn’t know was that a series of underground caverns already riddled the area. The cataclysmic chain reaction known as “the Hollowing” devastated a huge section of the neighborhood, causing it to fall in upon itself.


His mutant abilities had the misfortune of triggering for the first time as a teenager during the Hollowing. Terrified beyond belief at the unfolding events, energy burst forth from his body in a nova blast and left him unconscious in a crater where a house once stood. While the Hollowing was eventually revealed to have been caused by the Trolls, he initially believed he had caused the destruction and death in his neighborhood. The realization that he hadn’t been responsible for such a tragedy did ease some fears about his abilities, but knowing what he had done to one building was enough to scar him just as Eastgate was now scarred.
Terrified by the destruction unfolding around him, Bryan’s mutant abilities had the misfortune of triggering at the same time. A blast of energy burst forth from his body and left him unconscious in a crater where his house had once stood. While the Hollowing was eventually attributed to the Trolls, Bryan initially believed that he had caused his neighborhood to cave in. The realization that he hadn’t been responsible for this tragedy eased some fears regarding his abilities, but knowing what he had done to one building was enough to scar him for life just as Eastgate was now forever scarred.


==Formative Years==
==Formative Years==
Vowing to repress and suppress his powers to ensure he’d never lash out, Bryan carried this secret shame all his life and sought to hide his abilities—as well as his homosexuality—in order to save face and blend in. Things all began to change at Paragon University when he met like-minded individuals who encouraged him to tap into his full potential, finally embracing who he was.
Vowing to suppress his powers to ensure he’d never lash out, Bryan carried this secret shame all his life and sought to hide his abilities in order to save face and pass as a normal human. Things all changed at Paragon University when he met like-minded individuals who encouraged him to tap into his full potential and to finally embrace who he was. One such person was fellow student Jonathan Hart. Jon was someone Bryan jealously wanted to hate but grew to love: he was handsome, intelligent, athletic, popular, and unfailingly nice…


One such person was Jonathan Hart, a fellow student in the same classes. Jon was one of those guys Bryan instinctively wanted to hate but couldn’t: he was handsome, intelligent, athletic, popular, and worse of all, he was nice… Which obviously meant Bryan began his longstanding tradition of developing crushes on men who could not return his affection.  
Despite his better judgement, Bryan fell in love with a man who could not return his feelings. And while the love was one-sided, a genuine friendship developed between the two. Jon eventually confided in Bryan that he was a mutant gifted with superhuman strength and durability. Codenamed Brickbat, he was officially registered with the FBSA and often patrolled the streets of Paragon City. Moved by his candor, Bryan opened up about the events surrounding his own powers. An excited Jon eagerly encouraged him to register so they could team up but an ever-fearful Bryan balked at the idea. The Overbrook and Fossburg incidents further fueled his misgivings as they both served as grim reminders of the destructive forces he also wielded.


As their friendship developed, Jon eventually confided in Bryan that he was a mutant gifted with superhuman strength and durability. Calling himself Brickbat, he was officially registered with the FBSA and often patrolled the streets of Paragon City as a masked hero. Bryan reciprocated by sharing the events around his own abilities and Jon eagerly encouraged him to register so they could team up. An ever fearful Bryan balked at the idea but ultimately did a volte face in the face of another personal tragedy.
But for all his protests, Bryan ultimately reconsidered in the face of another personal tragedy. When the Shivan meteors decimated the Paragon Heights neighborhood, Jon eagerly lent a hand to fend off the would-be destroyers. Unfortunately, Brickbat was not as invulnerable as he thought and was fatally wounded while saving civilians from certain death. Losing his best friend and unrequited love was a grievous blow but Bryan rallied and registered as a hero to honor him, settling on the code name Nitroburst (or Nitro for short) due to his explosive powers.
 
When the Shivan meteors caused death and destruction in the Paragon Heights neighborhood, Jon eagerly lent a hand to fend off the would-be destroyers but was himself fatally wounded. Losing his best friend and unrequited love was a grievous blow to Bryan but he rallied by finally embracing his true self and registering as a hero as a way to honor Jonathan Hart.


==Present Times==
==Present Times==
Bryan eventually obtained an MBA and graduated ''magna cum laude''. He was eagerly snatched up by Crey Industries’ corporate department and quickly rose in their ranks as a public relations representative. While he started his career relatively oblivious to Crey’s more nefarious reputation, continued exposure to their inner workings and frequent association with fellow superheroes revealed their true nature.  
Bryan eventually obtained his MBA and graduated ''magna cum laude'', joining the ranks of Kearny-Lansing LLP. He did in-house public relations for a few years before branching out as an independent consultant. His ambition and business acumen have earned him contracts in the USA with the likes of Anthony Kord of Kord Technologies, Thomas Worthington III of Worthy Consolidated, and James Grayson of Grayson Technologies, and with Hazel Merrick of Covelli Industries and Investments in the Etoile Islands. Crey Industries actively attempt to recruit him but he rebuffs the Countess’s offers owing to his intimate knowledge of their illicit activities. Besides, if the Countess were to find out that he was the hero Nitroburst, she would surely have him terminated—in both sense of the word.


While his moral integrity should have made him quit, he nonetheless decided to stay with Crey to work undercover and surreptitiously expose them from within. It goes without saying that he treads a very fine line in his “day job” since discovery of his true intentions and identity as the masked hero Nitroburst—stalwart member of the Global Defense Force—would surely see him terminated in every sense of the word.
Bryan also started dating Miles Carrington, a scion of Paragon City’s elite with ties to [[The Providence Society]] and cousin of his teammate [[TalonKnight]]. While initially charmed by the glitz and glamor, Bryan eventually discovered that Miles possessed a ruthless streak and chose to hide his true self from him, using work as an excuse for his heroics. To further complicate matters, Nitro was immediately drawn to fellow hero [[Ensorcelled]] who proved to be a tonic after a long series of trials and tribulations. Bryan ultimately broke things off with Miles and began a new relationship with Orion, choosing love on equal terms over blind admiration.


='''''<div style="color:#FFFFFF; background-color: #00143d"><center>APPEARANCE</center></div>'''''=
='''''<div style="color:#FFFFFF; background-color: #00143d"><center>APPEARANCE</center></div>'''''=


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Bryan Attfield primps and preens obsessively to look his best regardless of the occasion. He prefers dressing in well-tailored suits, shirts and sweaters over following the latest trends. His personal style could be described as timeless and understated.
==Costumes==
Nitro’s first costume as a registered hero was a spandex suit with navy blue tights and a white top with navy blue stripes running down the sides of the torso and under the arms. He wore gold gloves, boots, and a metal belt. It earned him the “Power Penguin” moniker due to its resemblance to a certain Antarctic avian. 
 
His looks evolved throughout the years but he has maintained the navy, white, and gold palette with each new iteration. Nitro’s primary costume is a combination of leather, Dyneema, and metals. While his energy aura affords him some degree of defenses, this particular costume grants him even greater protection. The visor connects directly to the Beacon’s Automated Virtual Interface and serves the dual purposes of protection while in-flight and of concealing his identity.
 
His secondary costume, inspired by his very first, is a reinforced bodysuit with detachable cape that seeks to convey archetypal heroism.
 
All his costumes have been treated with unstable molecules allowing him to integrate them into his matrix while transformed into pure energy.


='''''<div style="color:#FFFFFF; background-color: #00143d"><center>PERSONALITY</center></div>'''''=
='''''<div style="color:#FFFFFF; background-color: #00143d"><center>PERSONALITY</center></div>'''''=
A typical WASP, Bryan takes pride in good posture, genteel manners, personal hygiene, pointless discipline, and the ability to sit still for long periods of time.  
A typical WASP, Bryan takes pride in good posture, genteel manners, personal hygiene, pointless discipline, and the ability to sit still for long periods of time.  


He possesses a sharp wit and will happily engage in sass and banter, often revealing more of himself than he intends to. And while there is a heart beneath his veneer, he finds it difficult to open up to others, made all the more difficult by his intransigence.   
He possesses a sharp wit and will happily engage in sass and banter, often revealing more of himself than he intends to. And while there is a heart beneath the veneer, he finds it difficult to open up to others, made all the more difficult by his intransigence.   


Just like he keeps his power in check, Bryan is known to keeps his emotions bottled up. He’s turned looking the other way into an art form and represses everything to an unhealthy degree that it’s only a matter of time before the dam bursts open.  
Just like he keeps his powers in check, Bryan is known to keeps his emotions bottled up. He’s turned looking the other way into an art form and represses everything to an unhealthy degree that it’s only a matter of time before the dam bursts open.  


This compartmentalization has proven to be an asset as he leads a double life with work and as a hero, but can he maintain the façade?
This compartmentalization has proven to be an asset as he leads a double life with work and as a hero, but can he maintain the façade?
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='''''<div style="color:#FFFFFF; background-color: #0C003F"><center>BASE OF OPERATIONS</center></div>'''''=


'''The Beacon:''' The Beacon is the name of the orbiting base of the Global Defense Force. A large number of technicians are employed to manage the regular maintenance necessary to keep the Beacon functional. Due to destruction of the original base by the Doom Society in 2012, security has been heightened greatly on the Beacon; members of the Global Defense Force are given communicators that allow them to access the teleportation network set up by their Automated Virtual Interface (AVI) to allow them access to the base from any location. Those allied with the Global Defense Force are also granted clearance to access the base.
'''Icarus Condos:''' Located in the Talos Island neighborhood of Paragon City, the Icarus condo tower is one of the premier addresses on the island. The Icarus boasts ample floorplans, impressive views, and modern luxury amenities (with a price to match). The Icarus Condos: reach for the sky!
 
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'''Energy Conversion:''' Nitro absorbs ambient cosmic energy into the cells of his body and processes it into plasma. This results in control over an extremely destructive force. When each of his body's power-storage cell enclaves reaches its capacity, excess cosmic energy is thereafter absorbed and immediately re-emitted in negligible quantities. Upon the total expenditure of all his available energy, it takes Nitro's body about 15 hours to recharge to its peak level unless he absorbs a large amount of energy at once. The act of concentration involved in releasing this energy in anything other than an omnidirectional wave is physically exhausting for Nitro if he continues it over an extended period of time. He can absorb cosmic energies from his environment and store them within his body cells, metabolizing the energy in order to generate concussive plasma bursts.


'''Icarus Condos:''' Located on Talos, the Icarus condo tower is one of the premier addresses on the island. Having undergone a massive retrofit throughout the years, the Icarus boasts ample floorplans, impressive views, and modern luxury amenities while retaining some original features dating back to the initial build. The Icarus Condos: reach for the sky! 
*'''Energy Absorption:''' Nitro can passively absorb ambient cosmic energy and has shown he can willingly absorb, store, and re-process various other thermal energies through conscious force of will.


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*'''Plasma Emanation:''' Nitro can emanate plasma in the form of a blast or discharge with a tell-tale energy signature. This energy will emanate from his body in all directions unless he purposely channels it in a single direction, usually along the length of his arms. These destructive energy bursts can cause objects to shatter or explode but are otherwise non-lethal at their lowest intensity.
 
*'''Energy Form:''' Nitro can convert his body into a humanoid form composed of cosmic energy. While in this form he has no need for air, food, or water and is virtually immortal. He retains the ability to speak by transmitting his voice as waves of pure energy.
 
*'''Energy Aura:''' Nitro is naturally surrounded by a glowing energy aura that acts as a defensive shield and casts light. He can dim and dampen it at will.
 
'''Flight:''' Nitro can fly by energized propulsion.
 
'''Infrared Vision:''' Nitro can alter his vision between the visible spectra and the infrared one, giving him the ability to see heat signatures in his surroundings.


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'''Energy Conversion:''' Nitro absorbs ambient cosmic energy into the cells of his body and processes it into plasma. This results in control over an extremely powerful sort of destructive force. Nitro's body is constantly in the process of absorbing cosmic radiation. When each of his body's power-storage cell enclaves reaches its capacity, excess cosmic energy is thereafter absorbed and immediately re-emitted in negligible quantities. Upon the total expenditure of all his available energy, it takes Nitro's body about 15 hours to recharge to its peak level unless he absorbs a large amount of energy at once. The act of concentration involved in releasing his energy in anything other than an omnidirectional wave is physically exhausting for Nitro if he continues it over an extended period of time. He can absorb cosmic energies from his environment and store them within his body cells, metabolizing the energy in order to generate plasma wave discharges that super-heat and disintegrate objects or create concussion bursts by violently displacing air molecules in his path.


*'''Energy Absorption:''' Nitro not only can passively absorb cosmic energy from his environment but has shown he can willingly absorb, store, and re-process various other energies from other sources through conscious force of will.


*'''Plasma Emanation:''' Nitro can shoot or emanate plasma in the form of a blast or discharge, with a tell-tale energy signature. These waves will emanate from his body in all directions unless he purposely tries to channel them in a single direction, usually along the length of his arms. This results in control over an extremely powerful sort of destructive force. When Nitro strikes an object with the intense waves of hot plasma, the sudden vast jump in temperature will often cause objects to shatter or explode. At its lowest level, energy directed at a human being will be non-lethal.


*'''Energy Form:''' Nitro can convert his body into a humanoid form composed of cosmic energy. While in this form he has no need for air, food, or water and is virtually immortal. He retains the ability to speak by transmitting his voice as waves of pure energy.


*'''Energy Aura:''' Nitro is naturally surrounded by a glowing energy aura that acts as a defensive shield and casts light. He can dim and dampen it at will.


'''Flight:''' Nitro can fly by energized propulsion.


'''Infrared Vision:''' Nitro can alter his vision between the visible spectra and the infrared one, giving him the ability to see heat signatures in his surroundings.


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'''Corporate Culture:''' Are you a Crey employee who suspects that PR specialist and corporate darling Bryan Attfield is hiding something?  
'''Fervent Fan:''' Nitroburst isn't known for his grandstanding as a hero, but are you perhaps a fan of this doughty hero in blue, white, and gold?


'''Crey Cares:''' Are you a byproduct of Crey's experiments and machinations? Did Bryan help cover up your creation, rampage, or escape?
'''Nosy Neighbor:''' Are you a resident of the same condo building as Bryan Attfield? Have you noticed his coming and goings at all hours of the night which he claims are work related?


'''Fervent Fan:''' Nitroburst isn't known for his grandstanding even with the world-renowned Global Defense Force, but are you perhaps a fan of this doughty hero in blue, white, and gold?
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'''Nosy Neighbor:''' Are you a resident of the same condo building as Bryan Attfield? Have you noticed his coming and goings at all hours of the night which he claims are work related?
'''The Protectors League:'''
When darkness descends upon Paragon City and the Earth is engulfed in chaos, The Protectors League swiftly answers the call of duty! United in their unwavering resolve, they stand as a beacon of hope in the face of overwhelming adversity. Through courage, sacrifice, and unyielding determination, they emerge as the first and last line of defense, determined to fight through uncertain times–and certain death–to establish a lasting peace. The league protects humanity from all threats by uniting Earth's most powerful superheroes, who are committed to upholding justice, protecting the innocent, and preserving peace.

Latest revision as of 21:04, 24 March 2024

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The Overcharged
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· Mutant Sentinel ·
Energy Blast
Energy Aura
Leviathan Mastery
Player: @Blowout
Affiliations
Super Group
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Identity
Real Name
Bryan Attfield
Aliases
Nitro; Power Penguin; Lite-Brite
Birthdate
April 15
Birthplace
Eastgate, Paragon City, RI, USA
Citizenship
United States of America
Residence
Talos Island, Paragon City, RI, USA
Headquarters
The Beacon; The Hall of Heroes
Occupation
Public Relations Specialist
Legal Status
Secret identity; No known criminal record
Marital Status
In a relationship with Ensorcelled
· Known Relatives ·
Robert Attfield (father); Samantha Attfield (mother, née Warren)
Physical Traits
Species
Metahuman
Sub-Type
Mutant
Ethnicity
Caucasian
Gender
Male
Apparent Age
30
Height
5'11"
Weight
160 lbs
Body Type
Lean, Toned
Hair
Dark Brown
Eyes
Gray Blue
Skin
Fair
· Distinguishing Features ·
Café au lait spot above left hip
Powers & Abilities
Primary
Energy Blast
Secondary
Energy Aura
Patron Pool
Leviathan Mastery
Power Pools
Flight, Fighting, Speed
· Known Powers ·
Energy Conversion, Energy Absorption, Plasma Emanation, Energy Form, Energy Aura, Flight, Infrared Vision
· Equipment ·
Crey CBX-9 Pistol, GDF Communicator

You don’t know what it’s like, to have to stay absolutely, completely in control of my power every second of every day. All this power bottled up inside, with me terrified I’ll let it out. I take raw, random, cosmic energy and cohere it into a focused plasma state: I’m a living solar reactor cast in human form. I do inside my body just what the sun does. And if I ever cut loose—the way I’ve always been terrified I could, the way I always wanted to—a star is what I’ll become!

Nitroburst

HISTORY

(Sliding timescale/floating timeline in effect)

Early Life

Bryan Attfield was born to Robert Attfield and Samantha Warren in Eastgate, one of Paragon City’s wealthiest residential districts. His birth on a beautiful spring day belied such peaceful circumstances: Samantha was rushed to the hospital with rapidly deteriorating vitals and a c-section was ordered to hopefully save her life and that of her unborn child. The cause of her ailment was never discovered but was in fact due to Bryan’s mutant gene passively activating for the first time while in utero, slowly sapping his mother’s life force.

In comparison to his birth, Bryan’s childhood was idyllic, growing up in a tight knit community amid beautiful New England houses, sprawling hills, and spectacular ocean views. Sadly for him, puberty would be less kind. The Trolls had planted a series of explosive charges throughout the sewers along of a row of Eastgate condominiums. They planned to ruin the district and move in before city crews could properly respond. What the Trolls didn’t know was that a series of underground caverns already riddled the area. The cataclysmic chain reaction known as “the Hollowing” devastated a huge section of the neighborhood, causing it to fall in upon itself.

Terrified by the destruction unfolding around him, Bryan’s mutant abilities had the misfortune of triggering at the same time. A blast of energy burst forth from his body and left him unconscious in a crater where his house had once stood. While the Hollowing was eventually attributed to the Trolls, Bryan initially believed that he had caused his neighborhood to cave in. The realization that he hadn’t been responsible for this tragedy eased some fears regarding his abilities, but knowing what he had done to one building was enough to scar him for life just as Eastgate was now forever scarred.

Formative Years

Vowing to suppress his powers to ensure he’d never lash out, Bryan carried this secret shame all his life and sought to hide his abilities in order to save face and pass as a normal human. Things all changed at Paragon University when he met like-minded individuals who encouraged him to tap into his full potential and to finally embrace who he was. One such person was fellow student Jonathan Hart. Jon was someone Bryan jealously wanted to hate but grew to love: he was handsome, intelligent, athletic, popular, and unfailingly nice…

Despite his better judgement, Bryan fell in love with a man who could not return his feelings. And while the love was one-sided, a genuine friendship developed between the two. Jon eventually confided in Bryan that he was a mutant gifted with superhuman strength and durability. Codenamed Brickbat, he was officially registered with the FBSA and often patrolled the streets of Paragon City. Moved by his candor, Bryan opened up about the events surrounding his own powers. An excited Jon eagerly encouraged him to register so they could team up but an ever-fearful Bryan balked at the idea. The Overbrook and Fossburg incidents further fueled his misgivings as they both served as grim reminders of the destructive forces he also wielded.

But for all his protests, Bryan ultimately reconsidered in the face of another personal tragedy. When the Shivan meteors decimated the Paragon Heights neighborhood, Jon eagerly lent a hand to fend off the would-be destroyers. Unfortunately, Brickbat was not as invulnerable as he thought and was fatally wounded while saving civilians from certain death. Losing his best friend and unrequited love was a grievous blow but Bryan rallied and registered as a hero to honor him, settling on the code name Nitroburst (or Nitro for short) due to his explosive powers.

Present Times

Bryan eventually obtained his MBA and graduated magna cum laude, joining the ranks of Kearny-Lansing LLP. He did in-house public relations for a few years before branching out as an independent consultant. His ambition and business acumen have earned him contracts in the USA with the likes of Anthony Kord of Kord Technologies, Thomas Worthington III of Worthy Consolidated, and James Grayson of Grayson Technologies, and with Hazel Merrick of Covelli Industries and Investments in the Etoile Islands. Crey Industries actively attempt to recruit him but he rebuffs the Countess’s offers owing to his intimate knowledge of their illicit activities. Besides, if the Countess were to find out that he was the hero Nitroburst, she would surely have him terminated—in both sense of the word.

Bryan also started dating Miles Carrington, a scion of Paragon City’s elite with ties to The Providence Society and cousin of his teammate TalonKnight. While initially charmed by the glitz and glamor, Bryan eventually discovered that Miles possessed a ruthless streak and chose to hide his true self from him, using work as an excuse for his heroics. To further complicate matters, Nitro was immediately drawn to fellow hero Ensorcelled who proved to be a tonic after a long series of trials and tribulations. Bryan ultimately broke things off with Miles and began a new relationship with Orion, choosing love on equal terms over blind admiration.

APPEARANCE

Bryan Attfield primps and preens obsessively to look his best regardless of the occasion. He prefers dressing in well-tailored suits, shirts and sweaters over following the latest trends. His personal style could be described as timeless and understated.

Costumes

Nitro’s first costume as a registered hero was a spandex suit with navy blue tights and a white top with navy blue stripes running down the sides of the torso and under the arms. He wore gold gloves, boots, and a metal belt. It earned him the “Power Penguin” moniker due to its resemblance to a certain Antarctic avian.

His looks evolved throughout the years but he has maintained the navy, white, and gold palette with each new iteration. Nitro’s primary costume is a combination of leather, Dyneema, and metals. While his energy aura affords him some degree of defenses, this particular costume grants him even greater protection. The visor connects directly to the Beacon’s Automated Virtual Interface and serves the dual purposes of protection while in-flight and of concealing his identity.

His secondary costume, inspired by his very first, is a reinforced bodysuit with detachable cape that seeks to convey archetypal heroism.

All his costumes have been treated with unstable molecules allowing him to integrate them into his matrix while transformed into pure energy.

PERSONALITY

A typical WASP, Bryan takes pride in good posture, genteel manners, personal hygiene, pointless discipline, and the ability to sit still for long periods of time.

He possesses a sharp wit and will happily engage in sass and banter, often revealing more of himself than he intends to. And while there is a heart beneath the veneer, he finds it difficult to open up to others, made all the more difficult by his intransigence.

Just like he keeps his powers in check, Bryan is known to keeps his emotions bottled up. He’s turned looking the other way into an art form and represses everything to an unhealthy degree that it’s only a matter of time before the dam bursts open.

This compartmentalization has proven to be an asset as he leads a double life with work and as a hero, but can he maintain the façade?

BASE OF OPERATIONS

Icarus Condos: Located in the Talos Island neighborhood of Paragon City, the Icarus condo tower is one of the premier addresses on the island. The Icarus boasts ample floorplans, impressive views, and modern luxury amenities (with a price to match). The Icarus Condos: reach for the sky!

POWERS & ABILITIES

Energy Conversion: Nitro absorbs ambient cosmic energy into the cells of his body and processes it into plasma. This results in control over an extremely destructive force. When each of his body's power-storage cell enclaves reaches its capacity, excess cosmic energy is thereafter absorbed and immediately re-emitted in negligible quantities. Upon the total expenditure of all his available energy, it takes Nitro's body about 15 hours to recharge to its peak level unless he absorbs a large amount of energy at once. The act of concentration involved in releasing this energy in anything other than an omnidirectional wave is physically exhausting for Nitro if he continues it over an extended period of time. He can absorb cosmic energies from his environment and store them within his body cells, metabolizing the energy in order to generate concussive plasma bursts.

  • Energy Absorption: Nitro can passively absorb ambient cosmic energy and has shown he can willingly absorb, store, and re-process various other thermal energies through conscious force of will.
  • Plasma Emanation: Nitro can emanate plasma in the form of a blast or discharge with a tell-tale energy signature. This energy will emanate from his body in all directions unless he purposely channels it in a single direction, usually along the length of his arms. These destructive energy bursts can cause objects to shatter or explode but are otherwise non-lethal at their lowest intensity.
  • Energy Form: Nitro can convert his body into a humanoid form composed of cosmic energy. While in this form he has no need for air, food, or water and is virtually immortal. He retains the ability to speak by transmitting his voice as waves of pure energy.
  • Energy Aura: Nitro is naturally surrounded by a glowing energy aura that acts as a defensive shield and casts light. He can dim and dampen it at will.

Flight: Nitro can fly by energized propulsion.

Infrared Vision: Nitro can alter his vision between the visible spectra and the infrared one, giving him the ability to see heat signatures in his surroundings.

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ROLEPLAY HOOKS

Fervent Fan: Nitroburst isn't known for his grandstanding as a hero, but are you perhaps a fan of this doughty hero in blue, white, and gold?

Nosy Neighbor: Are you a resident of the same condo building as Bryan Attfield? Have you noticed his coming and goings at all hours of the night which he claims are work related?

AFFILIATIONS

The Protectors League: When darkness descends upon Paragon City and the Earth is engulfed in chaos, The Protectors League swiftly answers the call of duty! United in their unwavering resolve, they stand as a beacon of hope in the face of overwhelming adversity. Through courage, sacrifice, and unyielding determination, they emerge as the first and last line of defense, determined to fight through uncertain times–and certain death–to establish a lasting peace. The league protects humanity from all threats by uniting Earth's most powerful superheroes, who are committed to upholding justice, protecting the innocent, and preserving peace.