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Shadow Man; by Shade Man
Topic Started: Oct 6 2008, 09:59 AM (1,441 Views)
Shade Man
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I am the order within chaos...or is that the reverse?
Character Name: Shadow Man
Gender: Male
Race: Reploid/Stardroid
Faction: The Black Gauntlet (leader)
Sidekick: Keromaru

Image:
Strider Kage form: Posted Image

Shadow Man: Posted Image

Keromaru (robot): Posted Image

Keromaru (beast): Posted Image

Quote:

Shadow Man - The strong must rule, the weak must die.

Keromaru - I will serve my master well.

Appearance: See pictures

Likes:
- The fear caused by his stealth like nature.
- Strong allies.
- Power.
- Killing
- His ambition

Dislikes:
- Weaklings and compassionate fools.
- His family (unless they were to prove themselves in a test)
- Uncreative battle tactics.
- People who beg, they die more painfully when they do that.
- Mega Man
- Strider Hiryu

Pros:
- Being a former Strider he possesses incredible combat potential and skill.
- A master of stealth and a most cunning foe.
- A master tactician, he knows how to use terrain, weather, physical and psychological combat skills to the fullest.
- He instills fear without saying a word.

Cons:
- He has a lot of enemies and few allies.
- He is arrogant to a point.
- His coldness to his allies can work against him.

Background: Formerly one of Wily’s third wave of Robot Masters, Shadow Man (serial # DWN-024) was defeated back then by Mega Man. Loathing that such a weakling beat him, shadow Man became obsessed with acquiring power. He trained in he art of the Ninja and even had Wily build him an ally, a frog like Mechaniloid he dubbed Keromaru. Even with these enhancements Mega Man beat him down time after time.

It was around the time of Alpha’s revolt that he decided his weakness was due to his being trapped as one of Wily’s men. He slipped away during the final battle and left his old life behind. When Eurasia fell Shadow Man did not seek shelter. He was injured by the crash but survived, Keromaru however was badly wounded. It was then that he saw a strange capsule. He learned it was alien in origin. He activated it and it scanned Keromaru, downloading his data and program into it. It then opened and Keromaru emerged reborn.

He was soon found by Strider, mysterious organization of super warriors who protect Earth from the shadows. They were seeking new recruits to make up for losses during the war. Shadow Man was remade into a Reploid and was renamed Strider Kage.

He trained under Strider Hiryu and learned all of the advanced techniques and maneuvers they had. Once he knew he learned all he could he realized if Strider still existed when he made his own bid for power that they’d get in the way so he instigated a revolt, citing the problems the organization faced since the Alpha War as reason to take over. Most all Striders died in a bloody battle with few surviving. Shadow Man left and struck out on his own.

He decided to form a group of elite warriors, and decided to test them in many ways to prove their worth. This group would rule Earth from the shadows with an iron grip. Thus was born The Black Gauntlet.

Keromaru serves his Master even now. He has learned in time that his new body is something similar to the Stardroids calling themselves Transformers. He has a robot mode and a Frog Mode. He has learned his own style of fighting and is a powerful ally. Yet it is his uncertainty and loyalty that keeps him from the forefront, his place is that of a supporter and thus he rarely takes to combat on his own and often remains in his Beast Mode. He body is susceptible to damage and he is often indecisive, which is the reasons Shadow Man keeps him by his side.

Personality: Shadow Man is aloof, cold and merciless. He is anti social and often insults and berates his allies when they cross him. He takes pleasure in others pain.

Keromaru is a sycophant who obeys his master’s orders without question. He laments on his physical flaws and his inability to fight on his own.

Weapons: Shadow Man: Shadow Blade Shuriken, Makibishi, Kunai, Ninja magic, Cypher Sword, concealed claws in his left arm.

Keromaru: Katon no Jutsu, Poison Tongue.

Powers and Abilities:

Shadow Man:

Shadow Blade – His trademark power. He throws giant windmill throwing stars at his foes. They boomerang back to him when thrown.

Kawarimi no Jutsu - He substitutes himself for a log when attacked (or anything he can use that’s nearby) and reappears elsewhere.

Freezing Blast Jutsu – He channels cold air into his hands and fires a freezing shot to encase his foes in a sheet of ice.

Kage Bushin no Jutsu - He can create solid clones from shadows, a maximum of 10, to fight with him. They can be dispersed easily. He can gain their knowledge when they are destroyed or rejoin them.

Laser Net – He can fired a solid laser net to trap his foes without harm. Often used for kidnapping.

Smoke bombs – Used to blind foes or escape.

Keromaru:

Katon no Jutsu – a flame breath attack he uses in conjunction with Shadow Man.

Poison Tongue - His tongue is a powerful whip and club on it’s own but it also secretes a lethal cyber venom that can poison his foes.

Tidbits and Trivia:
- Shadow Man cares about Keromaru, but all others he used to care for are disowned.
- He hated Strider Hiryu, he was too compassionate and soft when he was training under him.
- He also hates other ninja, seeing himself as the ultimate one.
- Shadow Man also hates Mega Man. He still wants his revenge.
- Shadow man has one hobby: Calligraphy.
- Keromaru wishes he was stronger, he often slinks away in quiet moments to train.
- Keromaru wishes to study Capoeria, thinking it would be an interesting addition to abilities.
- Keromaru likes to listen to loud music, which annoys his Master.
- Shadow Man was not built but rather found on one of the Alien worlds Mega Man went to during the Gamma Crisis. He was rebuilt into his Ninja state as a modification from...whatever he was before. This rebuilding is why he is not classed as a Stardroid fully.


Sample of how you will role play this character:

“The job is done.”

Shadow Man stood there speaking into his cell phone. Blood was still dripping from his Cypher. “They put up a pathetic level of resistance. The battle took less than 5 minutes. No survivors. Yes, I got the Optical Disc. I will deliver it at once. Yes…I will be there soon. Thank you Serpent.” Shadow Man hung up. “You annoying bastard.”

“So is there anything left for this job here?” Keromaru asks.

“No my friend, we are done here.” He uses his Ninjitsu to return to his strider Kage appearance. “Serpent will get what he wants, and we will get that 10 million Zenny bounty.” Shadow Man sighs. “Not the kind of word I like doing but our ambition requires a certain level of income.” He then holds up a second disc. “Plus I have a copy of that info for myself.” He smiles. “Serpent will not be the only one to benefit from this.”

“Very cunning Master, as always.” Keromaru reverts to his Beast Mode. “What of potential recruits.”

“I have an eye on a few prospects. We will deal with that tomorrow though. For now let’s finish this unseemly job and go get our money.”

“As you wish my Master.” Keromaru leaps thought he window Shadow Man following.
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You got Serv'd....get it? :P
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