Joining as .... GokaiRed!!

[Captain Marvelous]

Name: Captain Marvellous/GokaiRed

Character Source: Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger (the 35th Super Sentai series)

Background: Captain Marvellous grew up under the dark shadow of his original universe's Zangyack Space Empire, an intergalactic conquest fleet that almost claimed the Earth in their fiendish plans. Luckily, the Earth had protectors, 34 Sentai who banded together into the greatest army of heroes ever assembled. Even they were no match for the seemingly limitless power of the Zangyack and their Emperor Ackdos Gil. In a last ditch effort, every hero poured their energy and life force into a single blast that repelled the invaders, but at a great cost; their powers were scattered to the cosmic winds.

Years later, the spirit of what it means to be Red Ranger, the mysterious AkaRed, began adventuring across the universe looking for these lost powers, which stabilized into numerous "Ranger Keys". He gathered a small crew, the AkaKi Pirates, to help him in his quest. One of these was Basco Te Jalokia, and the other was Marvellous. AkaRed had found the young man scavenging Zangyack ships for enough scraps to survive. In his scrounging he had found the Ranger Key of the very first Sentai warrior, Akarenger of Himitsu Sentai Gorenger. Finding in AkaRed the father figure he had never had, Marvellous quickly became a famed and feared enemy of the Zangyack.

AkaRed taught his disciples how to use various technomagical devices of his own invention which were designed to integrate the Ranger Keys. Once they collected all of the keys, AkaRed promised they would lead to "the greatest treasure in the universe" which was somewhere on the planet Earth. Basco grew jealous and when he learned of AkaRed's secret plan to just give the Treasure to the Earthlings, the scoundrel betrayed his crew to Zangyack forces. AkaRed died in the resulting battle, leaving Marvellous with the task of gathering the final keys and finding the Treasure before the traitor Basco.

Marvellous is brash, fearless and inherently distrustful of government, authority. In his own universe he gathered new nakama, mastered the Grand Powers of the 34 previous Sentai, and eventually gained the greatest treasure in the universe and defeated the Zangyack once and for all. What happened after that ...

Marvellous was brought into this world by Omni, and set about on a new quest. Basco had been brought to the Omniverse as well, while his comrades were lost. Marvellous has to reclaim a few lost keys, gather new nakama, relearn his powers as GokaiRed and defeat his nemesis Basco, all in a new Omniverse he knew nothing about. But Marvellous wasn't one to give up a chance for adventure, and maybe the Greatest Treasure in the Omniverse!


Level: 1

Spent OM: 4900

-1000 on Physical Strength
-1000 on Ranged Proficiency
-1400 on Shapeshifting
-300 on Basic Super jump
-600 on Gokai Gun
-600 on Gokai Saber
-100 left

Proficiencies:
Physical Strength (1000)
Ranged Proficiency (1000)

Powers:

Shapeshifting(1400) (note: Marvelous' Shapeshifting is unique, he cannot turn into anything but GokaiRed or previous Sentai Warriors, usually Red Senshi due to preference. When transformed he takes on the appearance and mannerisms of that Legend, and his weapons and powers reskin to resemble or duplicate the powers contained in the Ranger Keys. On the surface this may hover nebulously between underpowered and overpowered; usually the change is purely cosmetic. He can't duplicate any powers he hadn't bought, so he can't turn into a Red Eagle (Jetman) until he can fly and he can't turn into NinjaRed until he buys a cloning move.)

Basic Super Jump (300)

Moves:

-Gokai Gun (600, A technomagical flintlock pistol, it turns pure Sentai energy into hardened "metal" spheres and launches them at automatic weapon speeds. This move is Variable because when GokaiRed changes into other Sentai Warriors, the Gokai Gun changes with him. Most Sentai have a simple sidearm functionally identical to the Gokai Gun, but firing lasers or plasma or ki or what have you. Sometimes they don't and the Gun fades into nothingness. Sometimes they have a larger, slower, more damaging gun, like a cannon.)

-Gokai Saber (600, the sword counterpart to the Gokai Gun, the Gokai Saber is a technomagical cutlass designed to focus Sentai energy into devastating cuts. It is a wide, slashing blade with a guarded hilt. Like the Gokai Gun, it changes with GokaiRed, adopting whatever melee weapon that Senshi usually wields. Luckily for balance, most Red Rangers wield big swords functionally similar to the Gokai Saber. Some may be faster and smaller, while a very few are larger and slower)

Super Moves: none (first one will be called Final Wave: Blast and Slash)

Transformations: none (first will be Super Ranger, which will let him become one of the various stronger-than-normal senshi, next will be Gold Mode)

Base stats:
ATK: 4
DEF: 2
SPD: 1
TEC: 2

I have read the Code of Conduct.

[Albert Wesker]

Alrighty. Hello, and welcome to the Omniverse!

Given how you describe Shapeshifting....you probably wouldn't need it. It sounds like you only intend to change form during powerups and transformations, which you actually don't need the Shapeshifting power to do. Unless you intend to change shape outside of transformations, you won't need this. Let me know what you wanna do with that.

Gokai Gun — This would actually just be a 300 OM move by itself. Different weapons or versions of it for various different forms would be purchased as separate moves as they come up. Each different version would cost another 300 OM regardless.

Gokai Saber — Same as for the above.

Get this taken care of and we'll move on along the road to progress.

[Captain Marvelous]

Thanks for your attention.

Shapeshifting - I do wanna do this outside of Transformations. I understand that I'm overpaying a bit but I want to model the Gokaiger as best as I can in this system. As per my vision, Marvelous can turn into some 35 different forms (more than that in truth, but Marvelous usually only Gokai Changes into red Rangers. I understand it is a weird use of shapeshifter, I don't want to turn into specific people in the game or use it as a disguise ever. I do want to be able to Gokai Change in battle, and it's my honest opinion becoming ShinkenRed, Tyrannoranger or Spade Ace isn't really a power up, mostly cosmetic.

If I could get REALLY loose with Tranformations, maybe my Tier 1 would just be "Legend Mode" and it would let me turn into my 34 other forms, and then Gold Mode over that and Super Ranger above that. My preference would be that "I turn into GekiRed and bust out some Kung Fu" to sort of be my normal attacks. The Gokaiger tend to be flashy and fan servicey, turning into warriors for one move and then quickly switching it up again. It is almost never an advantage, it's usually all cosmetic, but it does change up my style. Some Sentai are more martial arts focused, some are more gun focused, others focus on the sword. I can do it all, but what form I'm in would determine how I use it.

The Gokai Saber basically has two modes. Light and Fast (the standard slashing sword or dagger) or Slow and Heavy (for the big longswords or other unwieldy weapons). The Gokai Gun likewise really only has two modes; Fast and Weak (the standard for pistols) or slow and strong (bazookas, cannons, rifles). I thought, with Shapeshifting, I could safely let these two weapons cover all of my bases, and I would improve them to expand it further (Akarenger or Fiveman's whips, Shinkenred's big shark-blade).

So that's my reasoning. Shapeshifting, of a very non-standard sort, essential for most of my basic moves, and built into my weapons. I want to save the Transformations for things that actually boost my power.

I hope I've explained myself well. I'm very excited to play and if you still think I should ditch Shapeshifting and buy 34 different moves, Super Moves or Transformations to model my Gokai Changes then I'll have to see what I can do to make it work.

[Albert Wesker]

Ah, alright then. With that in mind, given that the various different forms wouldn't necessarily provide any different improvements in power, Shapeshifting would indeed be the way to go. Just keep in mind that changing forms will be limited by your speed, as per the rules and you're good on that.

The OTHER option would be to go Alternate Forms, so you can shuffle up your stats — say focus more on speed but less on actually enduring or dishing out hits — but that would get very expensive, very quickly. So Shapeshifting is probably the way to go after all.

And right-o. I get the basic function you're after with the saber and gun. It's an interesting concept. Unfortunately, each different form would need to be a separate move/variable in its own right, thanks to the way the moves pricing works. As it stands now, with the examples you've given here, it would run somewhere in the neighborhood of...

Gokai Saber — Dagger, Sword, Large Sword (at minimum), for a price of 900
Gokai Gun — Pistol. Rifle, Cannon, Bazooka (at a minimum, again) for a price of 1200.

It's really based entirely on the differences in how the move works. Adding in things like size, speed, power, etc for melee weapons, and different rates of fire, more or less punch as a result, greater range, explosive shells, etc. for ranged weapons would all add variability, and thus, extra cost to a move. It can be a bit of a tricky science, but, y'know...

Sometimes things don't work quite as cleanly as we'd like. Happens to everyone.

To start off with, I can recommend going with the base/default version of each weapon. As you come upon instances where you use differing versions in your writing and moving along, then that's the time to see about getting them approved and ready for use, just to cut down on the amount of paperwork on both sides of the fence. Regaining access to your arsenal and skills as you go along, gather more Omnilium and the like.

Naturally, if you have any further questions and the like, don't hesitate.

[Captain Marvelous]

After THOROUGH ANALYSES of the Ranger Wiki, I have determined that 14 out of 35 teams have nothing but a sword and pistol. Works for me.

The next most popular gun for Reds is a Rifle, so I will buy a Rifle mode for the Gokai Gun. Pistol and Rifle. Then I'll expand to other things later.

Surprisingly, the next most popular close combat weapon among reds is knuckles or a cesti, aka, big punching boosters. So, I suppose the other mode for the Gokai Saber I will buy will be Knuckles, big oversized metal gloves that focus Sentai energy to enhance the punch. After that I'll go for the plethora of other options.

Sound good?

[Albert Wesker]

Ah, thorough analysis is always a good thing.

Sounds like good choices there, mate. Just give those a write-up with all the required specifics so we can knock the paperwork out of the way, and we'll get ya moving.

[Captain Marvelous]

GOKAI SABER - a techno magical sword designed to shapeshift with a Gokaiger and integrate with the Ranger Keys. While wielded by GokaiRed the sword seems to be cutlass. When wielded by other sword-wielding senshi the blade may appear to straighten, curve, lengthen or grow, but in reality the blade doesn't really change beyond the cosmetic appearance. It is always essentially a short-sword that channels Sentai energy into its strikes. Further training will allow Marvelous to turn the Gokai Saber into more exotic configurations. Already, Marvelous can turn the Saber into a variety of punch-enhancing knuckles. These blunt weapons channel Sentai energy into their blows.

GOKAI GUN - A techno magical weapon built to shapeshift with a Gokaiger and integrate with the Ranger Keys. When wielded by GokaiRed it appears to be a flintlock pistol that fires round bullets at automatic speeds. It fires Sentai energy that solidifies into a slug on impact. When transformed into other Sentai the Gokai Gun changes its cosmetic appearance to resemble the hand held sidearm of that warrior. It may appear to grow larger or smaller or fire different colours of energy, but these changes are cosmetic, the gun is always an automatic pistol that fires pure Sentai energy. With training and regaining his powers Marvelous will be able to mimic the ranged weaponry of other warriors. Already it can take on the properties of the various Sentai rifles, longer ranged, more precise, single action guns that do more damage at a slower rate to balance.

[Captain Marvelous]

Writing Sample:

Two space pirates stared across a church roof at each other. Each wore red, each wielded a cutlass and pistol. One has proven himself a scoundrel, a traitor, a manipulator and a coward. The other had proven himself a dashing rogue, a strong leader and a champion of the defenceless and downtrodden (though he would never admit it). Both had once served in the same crew, but those times were long over. The red blood of their captain was a river that ran between them. There would be no bridge building for these two, only bridge burning.

"Marvy-chan," the tall, flamboyant traitor Basco mocked with a grin on his face. "I see Omni made the unfortunate mistake of bringing your sorry ass here. What a pity, when I'm so close to the Greatest Treasure in the Omniverse!"

The other man glowered, his grip tightening around his Gokai Gun. All he could hear when the traitor spoke was the last cries of AkaRed, sacrificing himself to the Goumin foot soldiers of the Zangyack. All he saw was the flag of the Red Pirates burning.

"What's the matter, Marvy-chan?" Basco said through his grinning teeth. "Where's the bravado, the catch phrases, the theatrics? Are you mourning the loss of your nakama? What good is GokaiRed without his crew, The Gokaiger?"

Now it was Captain Marvelous' turn to smirk. "I didn't need them when last we fought. I remember kicking your ass too."

Basco's smile got bigger. "That was before," he gloated, running a delicate finger along the edge of his cutlass. "Now, in this Omniverse, I am once again your superior."

The other pirate grit his teeth. "Big words Basco, for a coward."

"Ah ah ah, Marvy-chan," said the traitorous alien, wagging a single digit at his rival. "From where we stand now you wouldn't last a minute against me. This adventure is a game, an entertainment for our lord Omni. You wouldn't want to be eliminated before you even really got to play."

Marvelous closed the distance between them in a heartbeat, his Gokai Saber slicing downwards toward's Basco's face. The smirk didn't budge from the privateer's visage, but his hand moved faster than Marvelous could follow, moving to intercept. Basco caught the blade with hardly any effort. The Gokaiger grit his teeth and tried to free his blade, but Basco's grip was unbreakable.

"Too bad," the scoundrel sneered, flinging Captain Marvelous' blade away like it was a plastic toy. It landed blade down and lodged into the pavement below.

Marvelous scrambled backwards on the rooftop. Basco kept grinning wickedly and slowly advanced. Reaching for his gun, Marvelous squeezed the trigger and let fire a barrage of energy bullets. Without slowing down a step, Basco's hands flashed. The villain opened his hand to let several bullets fall ominously to the rooftop.

Marvelous rolled back onto his feet, his Mobirates phone in his left hand, his Ranger Key in the right. "GOKAI CHANGE!" he intoned, putting the key into its slot in the phone. A twist of the wrist and an explosion of red energy bathed him in power, solidifying into a flashy red helmet and costume. "GokaiRed!" he announced, his henshin complete.

"You're not worthy of witnessing my true form," Basco taunts.

"I've seen it," Marvelous responded. "Just when I thought you couldn't be uglier."

"There we go, Marvy-chan," laughed Basco. He stopped advancing and stood his ground about ten feet away. "Now you're getting all fired up. To bad it's ultimately pointless."

GokaiRed popped his uniform's collar. "If the Omniverse is game made for the entertainment of some godly power ..." the Sentai hero said with confidence. "Then let's make a show of it!"

"It always makes my heart pitter-patter when you use your catchphrase," Basco said with a smile. GokaiRed came charging, his gloved fists and boots flying, sparks of raw Sentai energy bursting on impact. Basco staggered back from the blow, but he was otherwise unharmed. "Unfortunately, for all your bluster and bravado, you have already lost this match."

GokaiRed jumped back and skidded to a halt. "I'm not afraid of death," he said, smirking under his helmet. "I'll gladly drag you to Hell with me."

Basco glared. He was starting to lose his composure. "You're still old reckless Marvey-chan, aren't you? Then, so be it, GokaiRed. Come at me with everything you have.

"Gokai Change!"

"DENJIMAN!" came the voice of his Mobirates as Marvelous twisted the DenjiRed key. The explosion of red energy coalesced into a new shape, a scarf tied around his neck blowing in the wind.

"What?" asked Basco raising an eyebrow.

Giant metal knuckles had appeared on Marvelous' hands. Channeling the form and power of the legendary leader of the Denjiman, the captain of the Gokaiger came barrelling towards his rival, humongous fists colliding with such power. Blow after blow struck the skinny looking Basco, and this time he moved more than a few inches across the roof. "DENJI PUNCH!"

The final blow didn't connect. A dark red glow expanded from Basco's skin, repelling the oversized fists of the pirated copy of DenjiRed. This glow grew hotter and exploded outward in all directions, sending Marvelous spiralling towards the ground. He smashed into the pavement, the copied form of the Denjiman breaking away to reveal GokaiRed underneath. Marvelous caught his breath, standing up and spotting his sword still stuck in the ground. He pulled it free, only to look up at the church roof again.

Basco perched in his true form, a demonic privateer that seemed ablaze with malevolent red energy. His eyes were two burning coals, his pirate flag emblazoned across his back. Atop the church, Basco seemed like some devil of light about to wreck trials and tribulations down upon sinners.

Basco's phone rang. Pulling the device from his jacket, a golden copy of Marvelous Mobirates, Basco answered and held it to his ear.

"Yes Sally, I understand. See ya," the glowing monster said pleasantly before hanging up. "Oy, Marvey-chan. I must make my exit."

"Hot date with your monkey boyfriend?" GokaiRed taunted upwards. Basco didn't let it phase him. With a brief flash of red, Basco reverted to his human form.

"When next we meet," Basco laughed. "We shall settle this once and for all."

"For once," Marvelous growled. "We agree."

"It wasn't always like this, Marvelous," the scoundrel called down. "We were friends once."

Marvelous let his henshin drop. "Tell that to AkaRed," he spat back.

Basco didn't respond. He turned, his feather boa blowing behind him, and soon he was out of sight.

Marvelous called the GokaiGalleon on his Mobirates for a pick up. Why did Basco have to be here, of all places. But one thing he said piqued Marvelous' curiosity.

"Greatest Treasure in the Omniverse," he said to himself as he turned away from the church and headed to his rendezvous point. He would need to get Navi on this, and fast.


And another thing,

I heard about this place from Reddit.

I was on two incarnations of Friend or Foe. I played Enel, Crocodile, The Joker and Luffy.

[Albert Wesker]

Alrighty, apologies for the delay. Just one last thing I'm rather ashamed I didn't notice until now. You've only got 9 stat points allocated; you start with 10. Put your last one down and we'll finally get you on the road.

[Captain Marvelous]

ATK 4
DEF 2
SPD 2
TEC 2

[Albert Wesker]

Alrighty then, that's everything. Let's get your paperwork sorted.


Name: Gokai Red
Level: 1
Spent OM: 4900
Proficiencies: (2000); Physical Strength (1000), Ranged Proficiency (1000)
Powers: (1700); Shapeshifting (1400), Basic Super Jumping (300)
Moves: (1200); Gokai Saber (600), Gokai Gun (600)
Super Moves:
Transformations:
Assists:
Items:
Bases:
Unlocks:
Base stats:
ATK: 4
DEF: 2
SPD: 2
TEC: 2


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