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Malcolm Ranger
Known to limited government officials
USA/Hero
Yes (classified)
35
Single
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Battleline; EX-91A Vanguard Combat Exosuit
The Allied Fighters-Zeta Squad
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Eric Finger & Don Finger
20 Jan 2017
HISTORY
Malcolm Ranger was a decorated United States Marine who served in multiple post-Soltan-Invasion conflict zones during Earth's reconstruction following the Soltan Invasion of 2000.
Due to prior combat injuries and cybernetic prosthetics, Ranger was selected for the EX-91 Vanguard Combat Exosuit Project, a classified U.S. Marine experimental weapons program designed to create the ultimate infantry platform.
The EX-91 required direct neural interfacing with a pilot's nervous system, allowing the suit to move and fight as an extension of the user's body.
Most candidates rejected the procedure.
Malcolm did not.
His existing cybernetic implants allowed him to tolerate the interface better than any other test subject.
During a classified combat test scenario, catastrophic system feedback fused Ranger’s nervous system permanently with the exosuit's control architecture.
Malcolm Ranger ceased to exist as a normal human being.
He became Flagship.
Project Shutdown
The EX-91 program was deemed too expensive and logistically impractical:
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enormous maintenance demands
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massive support crews
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limited deployability\
The project was canceled.
With the program terminated, the U.S. government prepared to decommission the suit, effectively leaving Malcolm on life support with little priority for continued operation.
Major Invader Intervention
Before shutdown procedures could be completed, Major Invader intervened.
Without Department of Defense authorization, Major Invader conducted a covert extraction of Malcolm and his support team from the military installation where he was housed.
Flagship was immediately deployed during an operation to stop a superhuman assassination attempt.
After the mission’s success:
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Major Invader purchased the remaining EX-91 infrastructure
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hired the technical support team
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relocated the program to Allied Fighters HQ
Malcolm Ranger now serves as a member of Zeta Squad, the Allied Fighters' training unit. For the first time since his accident, he has:
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a purpose
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a mission
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a team
POWERS
Power Origin: Technology (Human-Cyborg fusion)
See Equipment for tech powers of Flagship.
Limitations / Weaknesses
Flagship is extremely powerful but suffers from several limitations.
Permanent Fusion
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Malcolm cannot exit the exosuit.
Reduced Dexterity
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Fine motor functions are limited.
Massive Size
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10 feet tall.
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Standard infrastructure is difficult to navigate.
Nutritional Restriction
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Only paste-based nutrients can be consumed through internal systems.
Maintenance Dependency
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Suit requires specialized technicians.
EQUIPMENT
EX-91A Vanguard Combat Exosuit:
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Armor
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Typical vs Magic
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Incredible vs physical, energy, heat/cold
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Fantastic vs radiation
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Enhanced Strength/Endurance
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In its current state, it can lift up IN level of weight
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In its current state, it can endure up to AM level
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Integrated Weapons System
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These are 'add ons' that can be attached to the exosuit, however, at this time, he doesn't have any attachments
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Being worked on: Machine Gun Intergration, Energy Blast Integration, Digger Drill Integration
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Environment Protection
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AM level vs NBC and hostile environments
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Battlefield Sensors & Targeting
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EX battlefield data analysis and targeting assistance (keeps Agility to EX)
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HUD display
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Max 20 targets
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Alerts system (incoming fire; heat signatures, etc.)
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Military Tactical Communications
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EX level individual (disconnected from remote comms)
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IN level when connected to Allied Fighters/US government networks
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unlimited range w/satellite connection
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25 mile range w/towers
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5 miles range w/o towers
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TALENTS
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Military Strategy (Professional)
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Marine Combat Training (Professional)
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Heavy Weapons (Proficient)
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Battlefield Tactics (Professional)
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Vehicle Operations (Proficient)
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Military (Professional)
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Physical Fitness/Sports (Proficient)