Post by westafrica on Apr 26, 2018 16:51:28 GMT
Name: Вафли Міхайлаў (Vafli Mikhaylov, first name quite literally meaning "Waffles")
Alias (if any): The Yeti
Gender: Male
Age: 42
Affiliation: Superstar
Physical Appearance:
The Yeti is a mutated Silverback Gorilla. His most notable deviation from the typical gorilla is a fur that is snow white, hence the code name "The Yeti." The towering heap of primal mass comes in at 5'8" due to the hunched typical gorilla posture and a very heavy four hundred and sixty pounds. While it is typically difficult to try and read the facial expression of an animal, Vafli has a very eternally sage look to him, very calm, meditative, as if always silently weighing in the situation. From his appearance it is clear that the Yeti has seen his fair share of combat, based on several detectable facial scars.
When off duty he would were a more ceremonial uniform, a grey-blue beret and stylish green fatigues adorned with badges of honor for his service. And when in the field he'd wear a typical combat fatigues, a combat vest, though no helmet due to the shape of his head.
Personality: Vafli is a collected individual who tries to present himself as a charismatic veteran who's just doing his best to try and adapt to life off the field. The gorilla is a through and through patriot with undying love for his country and it's people. It is a social weakness of his when he is called out on the state of his country, and general insults tossed towards Russia. He's a self-described social drinker and a visible alcoholic, mostly to cope with old ghosts trying to get a rise out of him. He finds himself most at home with the men and women of the armed forces and finds it hard to mesh with youngsters and people who've never been involved in live combat. He's an animal person and owns two Pit Bulls and three purebred Siberian Huskies in his apartment in Beijing. He also enjoys fruit smoothies, Cuban cigars, whisky, and the wine collection he maintains in the Motherland.
History: Many decades ago during the height of the USSR, many experiments of all kinds were performed under the leadership of Comrade Stalin. Aside from those that you are already aware of, there were many that tried to draw on the innate power of primates to use as soldiers. These experiments went under the radar for years, before the idea of incorporating the USSR's limited sum of Metatanium as a way of arousing the desired mutations between man and primate was brought up to discussion.
However, not much would come of proposed human-ape hybrids which had initially generated intrigue among the brass. On the other hand something absolutely fascinating had taken place among the gorilla experimental subjects. Every one of them had awoken human-level intelligence. Of course, they couldn't speak so much time was devoted into teaching these animals the rhyme and rhythm of human speech patterns.
Though not much more than research animals these creatures would remain. They were occasionally poked, prodded, sometimes even interrogated. And later it would come time for them to breed the next generation of gorilla which had every scientist with their clipboards out, ready to see if this intelligent mutation would be passed on.
What had been born was an albino of a most curious quality. In time they discovered that this prodigal monkey possessed the innate ability to control the actions of a couple of lesser-minded animals, starting with rats, then rabbits, and eventually dogs. However in the midst of the clamor over this prodigal mutant, the Soviet Union was beginning to collapse in upon itself, requiring a complete restructuring and relocation of it's scientific divisions as the USSR reformed into the Russian Federation.
This child named Vafli, or Waffles, and all of the newest generation of super gorilla were taken into a joint military scientific care for the sake of shaping them into warriors of the state. Vafli was given a proper education with a strong focus on love for the Motherland, shaping him into a die-hard martyr for this great nation. However, with scant resources abound for use by the Russian government, to supply such an auxiliary project was very difficult and was only possible due to the silver tongue of lead researcher who helmed the Meta-Gorilla experiments, Sergei Mikhaylov to whom all these intelligent gorillas owe their name.
Vafli and his brothers were trained in the arts of espionage and killing, to work as agents of the Russian Federation. They served as secret assets in securing the border from the grabbing hands of other world entities trying to exploit the vulnerability of the bear. In addition they had the task of subduing, killing, or capturing the rampant Meta-Beasts of the Siberian tundra as well other plots of Russian territory. This is where the Yeti officially received his name due to his white hair and seemingly flawless camouflage his albinism granted him in winter conditions, this expertise granting him true valor and popularity among the Russian populace as a national hero.
However as we enter the technological age it became apparent that there was more to protecting your nation than just the borders and taming the landscape, your image was also a crucial centerpiece to the integrity of your nation. Having proved himself on the battlefield, Vafli was selected to be the Russian Superhero Ambassador, to essentially represent the countries efforts as a figurehead. Being a gorilla, the idea was that this would present a very friendly image that children would be able to appreciate much more than your typical hardened ex-Soviet grunt.
With that, the Yeti was ordered on a plane flight to Beijing with two missions under his watchful eyes. Firstly he would represent the country and it's image, making Russia out to be a prosperous and loving nation. Second, he was to extract any intelligence his partnerships in this country may produce and return that information back to the Motherland. With a Bloody Mary in one hand he'd look down to the shining lights of Chinese capitalist paradise from the window of the private jet supplied to him, ready to tackle the challenges it would provide him.
Power: Animal Control, the Yeti can control the actions of animals, no that does not include humans or sentient creatures of any sort. This is performed by directly linking his mind to that of animals directly, allowing for complete control as if it were an extension of his very being like an arm or leg. This could theoretically give him the ability to tap into the memories and senses of said animal, if allowed. In addition, he has a lifespan comparable to a human.
Drawback: Can only control up to around ten animals at any given time, any attempt to exert beyond this number would cause him to be unable to use his power for several hours once he relinquishes control. To establish control, the animal must be visible to Vafli. He can control multiple animals only at a maximum distance of 100ft. He can control a single animal from any distance. If control over one of his animals is disrupted, control over all of them is disrupted similarly and he'd need to reestablish this control.
Strengths/Weaknesses: Can climb very well, because he is a gorilla. Also has very decent strength, due to being a gorilla. Can blend in at a gorilla exhibit. Proficient at peeling bananas. Aside from the bonuses he has from being a gorilla, he can speak Russian and Slavic languages very well, as well as an immigrant's attempt at Chinese. He is also skilled with small firearms, automatic rifles, and small knives. He is able to play a very specific kind of piano he had tailored for his own use back in the Federation.
There are also downsides to being a gorilla, that means going incognito is impossible for him, he's too immediately noticeable. He also is heavy, that means heavy feet, meaning he can be heard from a respectable distance. As a gorilla he Vafli has very large hands with equally large fingers and cannot use small intricate objects, such as guns with a trigger guard, small knobs, keyboards, elevator panels, and so forth. He cannot wear any gloves or shoes not specifically tailored for him, this also throws out being able to use things such as space or hazmat suits. He is unable to emote at the same level as humans through action or facial expression, not incompletely, just not at the same level.
Likes/Dislikes: Vafli enjoys fruit smoothies, Cuban cigars, alcohol of all sorts, dogs, climbing, cold weather, and classical music. Did I mention he knows how to play the piano? He dislikes young confident people, civies who run their mouth about things they know nothing about (particularly people who work in news media.) He hates business moguls, people who profit off of misfortune, and rampant capitalism. He abhors this generation's flashy music and celebrity worship.
Fears: Certain sounds such as pens clicking, small metal items (like a paperclip) hitting the ground, staplers being used, ect. All of these are key triggers that mimic the sound of a grenade pin being pulled.
Style Points: 0
Alias (if any): The Yeti
Gender: Male
Age: 42
Affiliation: Superstar
Physical Appearance:
The Yeti is a mutated Silverback Gorilla. His most notable deviation from the typical gorilla is a fur that is snow white, hence the code name "The Yeti." The towering heap of primal mass comes in at 5'8" due to the hunched typical gorilla posture and a very heavy four hundred and sixty pounds. While it is typically difficult to try and read the facial expression of an animal, Vafli has a very eternally sage look to him, very calm, meditative, as if always silently weighing in the situation. From his appearance it is clear that the Yeti has seen his fair share of combat, based on several detectable facial scars.
When off duty he would were a more ceremonial uniform, a grey-blue beret and stylish green fatigues adorned with badges of honor for his service. And when in the field he'd wear a typical combat fatigues, a combat vest, though no helmet due to the shape of his head.
Personality: Vafli is a collected individual who tries to present himself as a charismatic veteran who's just doing his best to try and adapt to life off the field. The gorilla is a through and through patriot with undying love for his country and it's people. It is a social weakness of his when he is called out on the state of his country, and general insults tossed towards Russia. He's a self-described social drinker and a visible alcoholic, mostly to cope with old ghosts trying to get a rise out of him. He finds himself most at home with the men and women of the armed forces and finds it hard to mesh with youngsters and people who've never been involved in live combat. He's an animal person and owns two Pit Bulls and three purebred Siberian Huskies in his apartment in Beijing. He also enjoys fruit smoothies, Cuban cigars, whisky, and the wine collection he maintains in the Motherland.
History: Many decades ago during the height of the USSR, many experiments of all kinds were performed under the leadership of Comrade Stalin. Aside from those that you are already aware of, there were many that tried to draw on the innate power of primates to use as soldiers. These experiments went under the radar for years, before the idea of incorporating the USSR's limited sum of Metatanium as a way of arousing the desired mutations between man and primate was brought up to discussion.
However, not much would come of proposed human-ape hybrids which had initially generated intrigue among the brass. On the other hand something absolutely fascinating had taken place among the gorilla experimental subjects. Every one of them had awoken human-level intelligence. Of course, they couldn't speak so much time was devoted into teaching these animals the rhyme and rhythm of human speech patterns.
Though not much more than research animals these creatures would remain. They were occasionally poked, prodded, sometimes even interrogated. And later it would come time for them to breed the next generation of gorilla which had every scientist with their clipboards out, ready to see if this intelligent mutation would be passed on.
What had been born was an albino of a most curious quality. In time they discovered that this prodigal monkey possessed the innate ability to control the actions of a couple of lesser-minded animals, starting with rats, then rabbits, and eventually dogs. However in the midst of the clamor over this prodigal mutant, the Soviet Union was beginning to collapse in upon itself, requiring a complete restructuring and relocation of it's scientific divisions as the USSR reformed into the Russian Federation.
This child named Vafli, or Waffles, and all of the newest generation of super gorilla were taken into a joint military scientific care for the sake of shaping them into warriors of the state. Vafli was given a proper education with a strong focus on love for the Motherland, shaping him into a die-hard martyr for this great nation. However, with scant resources abound for use by the Russian government, to supply such an auxiliary project was very difficult and was only possible due to the silver tongue of lead researcher who helmed the Meta-Gorilla experiments, Sergei Mikhaylov to whom all these intelligent gorillas owe their name.
Vafli and his brothers were trained in the arts of espionage and killing, to work as agents of the Russian Federation. They served as secret assets in securing the border from the grabbing hands of other world entities trying to exploit the vulnerability of the bear. In addition they had the task of subduing, killing, or capturing the rampant Meta-Beasts of the Siberian tundra as well other plots of Russian territory. This is where the Yeti officially received his name due to his white hair and seemingly flawless camouflage his albinism granted him in winter conditions, this expertise granting him true valor and popularity among the Russian populace as a national hero.
However as we enter the technological age it became apparent that there was more to protecting your nation than just the borders and taming the landscape, your image was also a crucial centerpiece to the integrity of your nation. Having proved himself on the battlefield, Vafli was selected to be the Russian Superhero Ambassador, to essentially represent the countries efforts as a figurehead. Being a gorilla, the idea was that this would present a very friendly image that children would be able to appreciate much more than your typical hardened ex-Soviet grunt.
With that, the Yeti was ordered on a plane flight to Beijing with two missions under his watchful eyes. Firstly he would represent the country and it's image, making Russia out to be a prosperous and loving nation. Second, he was to extract any intelligence his partnerships in this country may produce and return that information back to the Motherland. With a Bloody Mary in one hand he'd look down to the shining lights of Chinese capitalist paradise from the window of the private jet supplied to him, ready to tackle the challenges it would provide him.
Power: Animal Control, the Yeti can control the actions of animals, no that does not include humans or sentient creatures of any sort. This is performed by directly linking his mind to that of animals directly, allowing for complete control as if it were an extension of his very being like an arm or leg. This could theoretically give him the ability to tap into the memories and senses of said animal, if allowed. In addition, he has a lifespan comparable to a human.
Drawback: Can only control up to around ten animals at any given time, any attempt to exert beyond this number would cause him to be unable to use his power for several hours once he relinquishes control. To establish control, the animal must be visible to Vafli. He can control multiple animals only at a maximum distance of 100ft. He can control a single animal from any distance. If control over one of his animals is disrupted, control over all of them is disrupted similarly and he'd need to reestablish this control.
Strengths/Weaknesses: Can climb very well, because he is a gorilla. Also has very decent strength, due to being a gorilla. Can blend in at a gorilla exhibit. Proficient at peeling bananas. Aside from the bonuses he has from being a gorilla, he can speak Russian and Slavic languages very well, as well as an immigrant's attempt at Chinese. He is also skilled with small firearms, automatic rifles, and small knives. He is able to play a very specific kind of piano he had tailored for his own use back in the Federation.
There are also downsides to being a gorilla, that means going incognito is impossible for him, he's too immediately noticeable. He also is heavy, that means heavy feet, meaning he can be heard from a respectable distance. As a gorilla he Vafli has very large hands with equally large fingers and cannot use small intricate objects, such as guns with a trigger guard, small knobs, keyboards, elevator panels, and so forth. He cannot wear any gloves or shoes not specifically tailored for him, this also throws out being able to use things such as space or hazmat suits. He is unable to emote at the same level as humans through action or facial expression, not incompletely, just not at the same level.
Likes/Dislikes: Vafli enjoys fruit smoothies, Cuban cigars, alcohol of all sorts, dogs, climbing, cold weather, and classical music. Did I mention he knows how to play the piano? He dislikes young confident people, civies who run their mouth about things they know nothing about (particularly people who work in news media.) He hates business moguls, people who profit off of misfortune, and rampant capitalism. He abhors this generation's flashy music and celebrity worship.
Fears: Certain sounds such as pens clicking, small metal items (like a paperclip) hitting the ground, staplers being used, ect. All of these are key triggers that mimic the sound of a grenade pin being pulled.
Style Points: 0