Code Name: Eclipse

Real Name: James West

Sex: Male

Height: 5' 10"

Weight: 190 lb.

Age: 28

Marital Status: Single

Home Turf: Baltimore/D.C. Area Maryland

Other Occupation: Private Detective

Quote: Night again, Could you schedule more fights during the day?

ECLIPSE (aka JIM WEST)

Val CHA Cost

15/48 STR 5

20 DEX 30

23 CON 26

11 BODY 2

18 INT 8

13 EGO 6

15 PRE 5

14 COM 2

6 PD 3

10 ED 5

4 SPD 10

8 REC 0

46 END 0

31 STUN 0

Total Characteristics Cost: 102

Movement: Running: 6" / 12"

Swimming: 2" / 4"

Teleport: 10" / 160"

Cost Powers & Skills

Combat Training:

4 Combat Skill Levels: +2 OCV with Laser Blast

Light Energy Powers:

16 Light Energy Elemental Control: 20 Point Reserve, Only in Hero Form (-1/4)

(all powers use End Reserve)

9 1 -- Solar Strength: +33 STR, 1/2 END (+1/4), Not vs Figured (-1/2), Only in Direct

Sunlight (-1/2), END 4

16 2 -- Laser Blast: EB 10d6, Beam (-1/4), Reduced by Range in fog, smoke, snow and

similar adverse conditions (-0), END 10

9 3 -- Solar Flare: Flash 2d6 vs Sight, AoE: Cone 4" (+1), No Range (-1/2),

x2 END (-1/2), END 16

16 4 -- Solar Shields: Force Field: 11PD/16ED, 0 End (+1/2)

13 5 -- Photonic Form: Teleport 10", x16 Non-combat, Not through fog, smoke, snow,

tinted glass and similar light diffusing materials (-1/4), END 2

9 6 -- Light of the Sun: Change Enviroment: Light, 64"radius, No Range (-1/2),

Full phase (-1/2), END 8

7 7 -- Light Absorbtion: 8d6 to End Reserve, Light powers only (-1 1/2)

7 Solar Flare: +3 DCV, Linked to Light of the Sun (-1/2), Not vs visual Flash Defense

and non-sight targeting senses (-1/2), Only in Hero Form (-1/4)

12 Solar Energy: END Reserve: 50 END, 10 REC, REC only works in sunlight (-1/2)

Detective Skills:

1 Perk: Private Detective's License

3 Bugging 13-

3 Criminology 13-

3 Deduction 13-

2 KS: Superhumans 11-

2 KS: Law 12-

3 Lockpicking 13-

(2) PS: Detective 11-

3 Security Systems 13-

3 Shadowing 11-

3 Stealth 13-

(3) Streetwise 12-

Background Skills:

3 AK: Washington DC 13-

0 Climbing 8-

0 Concealment 8-

0 Conversation 8-

0 Paramedic 8-

0 TF: Automobile

149 Total Powers & Skills Cost

250 Total Character Cost

100+ Disadvantages

15 DNPC: Client (normal) 11-

10 Distinctive Features: Black-skinned, glowing man

Hunted:

20 Certain Crime Figures who dislike his meddling (AsPow, NCI) 11-

15 Sunburst (Mopow) 8-

Psychological Limitation:

15 Investigative curiosity (C, S)

15 Seeks Justice, tries to make the wrong things right (C, S)

10 Dislikes pushy jock types (C, M)

10 Nervous in dark, dimly lit areas (C, M)

15 Secret ID: Jim West

10 Watched: US Govt (Mopow, NCI) 11-

Experience

250 Total Disadvantage Points

Background/History:

Jim West was relatively normal kid while growing up. It wasn't until he hit puberty that discovered that he was a mutant. He found that he became stronger in direct sunlight, could instantly transport himself to almost any place he could seem, glow like the sun itself, and eventually, even project beams of concentrated light energy.

Realizing that he was just like the mutants seen on TV (many of which were descibed as criminals and enemies of society) Jim decided to keep him mouth shut about his new found abilities. He began to shy away from athletic pursuits, realizing that his bursts of immense physical strength would get him into a great deal of trouble, especailly if he injured someone. So, he turned to more intellectual pursuits, although he still found time on the weekends to go to a secluded area and practice with his powers.

As time passed, and Jim became more experienced with using his mutant abilites, he realized that he would need to make some important decisions about his life. His choice of employment was certainly the most important, since it would be rather hard for a known mutant to achevie anything resembling a stable homelife. Having been fascinated with law enforcement since high school, Jim decided to open his own private detective service after graduating college. He reasons were simple, he would be able to be his own boss - which would make it easy to keep his abilites hidden and could work his own hours - which would allow him plenty of time of 'other' activities.

One established as a licensed private investigator, Jim did all the usual things that a private detective does, investigate divorce cases, insurance fraud, and the occasional missing person. The work wasn't any where near as exciting as TV shows would lead one to believe, but on the other hand, Jim didn't have to deal with the stress and hassle of being a police officer either. He also realized that if the need arose, he could be more than just a simple "private eye", but could, in fact, be a powerful agent for law and justice.

Personality/Motivation:

Jim has always tried to be the Good Samaritan type. Believing that even a single person can make a difference, he was active in a variety of social programs. Now, as Photon, he realizes that he can 'fix' problems that are otherwise outside his normal realm of expertise. As yet, he methods have been within the law, but there may come situations that will push this fact. When involved in a case, or other troublesome matter, Jim will try and find out all available facts, even if that means digging into areas where he's not wanted. Naturally, this philosophy has and will continue to get him into trouble with those that prefer not to have such facts remain hidden.

Powers/Tactics:

Jim's primary power is the ability to absorb sunlight, redirecting it in a variety of ways. When acting as Photon, he switches on his Force Field, transforming into a solid black figure surrounded by a glowing aura. This Force Field must remain active in order for him to use the rest of his Light Energy Powers. Other powers possessed by Eclipse include phenomenal physical strength; the ability to fire a powerful laser beam; to create blinding light flares; to transform himself into a beam of light and instantly transport himself from place to place; to generate bright light over an extended area; and to absorb light directed against him.

Appearance:

Normally, Jim West appears as a young man in his late twenties, with sandy blond hair. He stands about 5'10" tall, with a muscular build and tanned skin. As Eclipse, he appears a solid black silhouette of a man, with bright silvery hair, surrounded by a glowing aura.