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FLAGSHIP

Protectors of the EarthTwo Steps From Hell
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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

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Non Stated

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.

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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.

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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.

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Malcolm did not.

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His existing cybernetic implants allowed him to tolerate the interface better than any other test subject.

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During a classified combat test scenario, catastrophic system feedback fused Ranger’s nervous system permanently with the exosuit's control architecture.

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Malcolm Ranger ceased to exist as a normal human being.

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He became Flagship.

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Project Shutdown

The EX-91 program was deemed too expensive and logistically impractical:

  • enormous maintenance demands

  • massive support crews

  • limited deployability\

 

The project was canceled.

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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.

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Major Invader Intervention

Before shutdown procedures could be completed, Major Invader intervened.

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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.

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Flagship was immediately deployed during an operation to stop a superhuman assassination attempt.

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After the mission’s success:

  • Major Invader purchased the remaining EX-91 infrastructure

  • hired the technical support team

  • relocated the program to Allied Fighters HQ

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Malcolm Ranger now serves as a member of Zeta Squad, the Allied Fighters' training unit. For the first time since his accident, he has:

  • a purpose

  • a mission

  • a team

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POWERS

Power Origin: Technology (Human-Cyborg fusion)

See Equipment for tech powers of Flagship.

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Limitations / Weaknesses

Flagship is extremely powerful but suffers from several limitations.

Permanent Fusion

  • Malcolm cannot exit the exosuit.

Reduced Dexterity

  • Fine motor functions are limited.

Massive Size

  • 10 feet tall.

  • Standard infrastructure is difficult to navigate.

Nutritional Restriction

  • Only paste-based nutrients can be consumed through internal systems.

Maintenance Dependency

  • Suit requires specialized technicians.

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EQUIPMENT

EX-91A Vanguard Combat Exosuit:

  • Armor

    • Typical vs Magic

    • Incredible vs physical, energy, heat/cold​

    • Fantastic vs radiation

  • Enhanced Strength/Endurance

    • In its current state, it can lift up IN level of weight​

    • In its current state, it can endure up to AM level

  • Integrated Weapons System

    • These are 'add ons' that can be attached to the exosuit, however, at this time, he doesn't have any attachments​

    • Being worked on: Machine Gun Intergration, Energy Blast Integration, Digger Drill Integration

  • Environment Protection

    • AM level vs NBC and hostile environments​

  • Battlefield Sensors & Targeting

    • EX battlefield data analysis and targeting assistance (keeps Agility to EX)​

    • HUD display

    • Max 20 targets

    • Alerts system (incoming fire; heat signatures, etc.)

  • Military Tactical Communications

    • EX level individual (disconnected from remote comms)

    • IN level when connected to Allied Fighters/US government networks

    • unlimited range w/satellite connection

    • 25 mile range w/towers

    • 5 miles range w/o towers​

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TALENTS

  • Military Strategy (Professional)

  • Marine Combat Training (Professional)

  • Heavy Weapons (Proficient)

  • Battlefield Tactics (Professional)

  • Vehicle Operations (Proficient)

  • Military (Professional)

  • Physical Fitness/Sports (Proficient)

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