Firebrand II

Real Name

Russ Broxtel

Portrayed by
Gender	Male
Place of Birth
Date of Birth
Age	30 Something
Aliases	Firebrand
Origin	High Tech
Current Location	New York City
Occupation	Villain turned Mercenary
Team	Thunderbolts
Alignment	Other
Known Relatives
Significant Other
Known Abilities	Super Suit

Character Details

History

Broxtel's history is mostly unrevealed. He was likely a normal guy with nefarious inklings that led him to become a janitor at one of the Stark International think tanks. He worked nights, beneath the notice of professional personnel, and accessed the S.I. computer files. This allowed him to steal plans for the Firebrand armor. He then took those plans to Justin Hammer and contracted the construction of the armor.
Broxtel then obtained employment with Philipped Bazin, a crime boss, and worked as an extortionist within the family.
Broxtel's initial assignment was to extort money from a city official who ran a homeless shelter in the Poseidon Hotel. The man's name was Munson. The hotel was required to pay an 'operating fee' to the family. Broxtel took the monies offered but never turned it over to Bazin. Therefore, Bazin assumed that Munson refused to pay. Bazin ordered Boxtel to make an example of Munson. Broxtel did this during a Daily Bugle charity ball at the Poseidon. Wearing his Firebrand armor, Broxtel killed Munson (thus covering his own tracks) and set fire to the hotel.
Most of the people attending the fund raiser escaped, except for the staff of the Daily Bugle and a few other guests that were trapped inside the inferno. The Bugle staff held it together long enough for Spider-Man to show up. Along with the super-humanly strong Morlock named Ent, the Marvel Team-up was able to save the innocents from the burning building.
Meanwhile, outside the burning hotel, Firebrand was assaulted by Cloak & Dagger. Instead of capturing Firebrand, they decided it would be best to help save the people within the burning building.
During his escape, Spider-Man arrived and during a battle, turned Firebrand's own flame emitters on him thus causing his suit to short out.
Firebrand was then taken into police custody and since then has been serving time in Rykers for murder and other charges.

Personality

Criminal - Broxtel's very nature is criminal in origin. He doesn't respect laws or many people. He carries no honor among thieves and will rip off just about anyone who can be an easy mark for him.

Greedy - Broxtel is a greedy person. He desires money and power over all other things. His motivation is likely to impress a pretty girl or to 'show the world' that he can have more stuff than anyone else.

Sociopath - Broxtel doesn't care for the social rules that govern most persons. He doesn't care how he gets something, as long as it is gotten. He has emotions, but not to many emotional bonds that keep his actions in check and he would easily kill someone so he himself can get ahead.

Bully - Broxtel is a bully and actually enjoys pushing people around. This is especially evident in the use of his battle armor (Firebrand suit) as he will gladly use the powers against the weaker targets.

Powers

Distinctions

Potential Resources

BATTLE ARMOR: Firebrand's costume/armor provides him with many advantages and abilities. They are listed below:

BATTLE ARMOR FLAME PROJECTION: Firebrand's battle suit main attack is a flame projector mounted within each glove. These attacks can fire independently doing heat damage enough to melt titanium (doing 80 points of damage) or in conjunction to be able to melt iridium (doing 100 points of damage). They can be used for up to 10 rounds before weakening and needing to be recharged.

BATTLE ARMOR MULTIPLE ATTACKS: Firebrand's flame emitters (one in each hand) can target two separate targets at the same time or do a sweeping attack of up to six adjacent targets in an area effect sort of an attack.

BATTLE ARMOR FLIGHT: Jets mounted in the boots provide Firebrand the ability of flight. He is able to obtain a speed of 375 miles per hour and maintain it for 5 hours before the suit has to recharge. He is as maneuverable as Iron Man but not anywhere as skilled in aerial combat.

BATTLE ARMOR DAMAGE SHIELD: Firebrand can emit flame from countless ports all over the battle armor thus creating a damage shield. This can melt volcanic rock and can be maintained for 5 minutes. It is something he uses when grappling or being grappled.

BATTLE ARMOR NOVA: Coupled with the Damage Shield ability, Firebrand can emit flame from countless pores in his armor that emit an explosive damaging nova like attack that reaches out in all directions up to 1 area with a significant flame/heat to melt volcanic rock. This can be done once per day.

BATTLE ARMOR RESIST DAMAGE: Firebrand's armor is able to resist physical and energy attacks on top of being resistant to 80 percent of his own maximum flame attack. Physical resistance can protect him from one ton of force and the raw energy resistance significantly less in intensity.

BATTLE ARMOR ATTRIBUTE INCREASE: The Firebrand armor increases the wearer's strength to be able to lift up to 50 tons (doing 50 points of damage). This can be pushed to be able to lift 60 tons. However, normal/casual lift weight is around 25. The suit also increases the wearer's endurance to be able to sustain a 10 minute fight; agility and fighting abilities to that of a skilled combatant such as a police officer.

JUSTIN HAMMER: Contracted to build the Firebrand suit, Justin Hammer and his company may be utilized for super-suit repairs if need be. That is when he's on Hammer's good side.

BATTLE ARMOR LIFE SUPPORT: The Firebrand armor also contains a 30 minute air supply just in case.

Specialities

Flaws

CRIMINAL RECORD: Broxtel has a criminal record for murder, arson, and several other crimes. He's known by police (and other law enforcement) in and out of his super suit.

KILLER: Known as a killer, Firebrand will not be treated with kid gloves when encountered by heroes or law enforcement.

CLOAK AND DAGGER: Not Firebrand's friends, at all. If encountered again, it's likely these three will not have a good time out on the town.

SPIDER-MAN: Not one of Firebrand's friends, at all. If encountered again, it's likely Spidey will want to box Firebrand's ears.

JUSTIN HAMMER: Broxtel owes Hammer for services rendered. There's a whole lot of interest compounded since the initial contract and Hammer means to collect.

GREED: His greed and lust for power is pretty much what drives Broxtel into the troubles he encounters. It's likely going to happen again, and again.

OVERWHELMING FIRE DAMAGE: The Firebrand armor can only resist so much flame damage before itself is shorted out. This was proven when Spidey forced Broxtel to attack himself with full power. Attacks such as those from Havok or the Human Torch will short out the armor.

STARK INTERNATIONAL: Having stolen the original plans from Stark International, Firebrand has made an enemy in the company and its owner, Iron Man. Not a good day for Firebrand if they ever meet.

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RP Logs

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Title

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Summary

01/31/13 14:00

Welcome to the Thunderbolts, Sandman!

Fireband, Sandman, and USAgent & Hydro-Man and the Wizard

Sandman joins the Thunderbolts and their first mission is to take down his former teammates, Hydro-Man and the Wizard

09/17/12

Gotta Get Paid

Firebrand II & Ares

Ares offers Firebrand a job he can't refuse.

09/27/12 09:00

First of the Dancing Girls

Spiral & Firebrand

Spiral and Firebrand Meet, and daddy likes.

10-15-12

And So It Begins

Ares, Elektra, Firebrand, Spiral

Starting the recon mission

12/11/12 22:14

Kicking Sand in the Face

Sandman and Firebrand

Firebrand kicks Sandman's ass

12/11/12 23:01

Wishing he had Singles

Firebrand, USAgent, Spiral, Psylocke

Walker lectures Broxel about being mean. Spiral shows, insanity ensues.

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Ares springs Firebrand with a pardon to become one of the Thunderbolts.

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======================[ +sheet for Firebrand II (FRB) ]=======================
Real Name: Russ Broxtel Age: 32
Codename: Firebrand II Gender: Male
Sessions: 0 Approved On: Sat Sep 15 10:44:35 2012
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F: Excellent (20) Health: 140/140
A: Excellent (20) Karma: 18
S: Fantastic (60) Resources: Typical (6)
E: Incredible (40) Popularity: -5
R: Typical (6) Experience: 0
I: Typical (6) Initiative: +0
P: Typical (6) Movement: 3
==================================< POWERS >==================================
Battle Armor............................................. Unearthly (100)
Damage Shield.......................................... Amazing (50)
Flight................................................. Amazing (50)
Life Support........................................... Remarkable (30)
Nova Attack............................................ Amazing (50)
Resist Energy.......................................... Good (10)
Resist Fire And Heat................................... Monstrous (80)
Resist Physical........................................ Remarkable (30)
Strength Increase +50.................................. Fantastic (60)
Two Attacks Per Round.................................. Feeble (2)

=================================< TALENTS >==================================
Cleaning................................................. Typical (6)
Crime.................................................... Good (10)
Extortion................................................ Good (10)
==================================< FLAWS >===================================
Cloak & Dagger Criminal Record
Greed Killer
Overwhelming Fire Damage Spider-Man
Stark International
=================================< CONTACTS >=================================
Justin Hammer
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ARMOR RATINGS: Energy: 10 Mental: 0 Physical: 30
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