QUOTE
Think of me as the quantum superposition of hero and headache.
Background & Overview
PhD student Albert Higgs was working on groundbreaking experiments in quantum field theory at Stanford’s newly completed Quantum Studies Lab (dubbed “The Solarium” by the students for its entirely glass roof) when a poorly contained sample of Administratium destabilized the Very Tiny Hadron Collider, causing an explosion, and exposing Higgs to a rare new isotope. Consumed with radicalized quantum energies, Albert barely survived with a slight glow to his skin, and newly gained mastery over quantum energies.
Donning the epithet Solarium, as a bit of tongue in cheek nod to his origin and the ridiculousness of new element names, he fights crime using his control of quantum energies to enact spooky action at a distance.
Sarcastic and quick-witted, Solarium combines his sharp sense of humor, exceptional intelligence, and powerful quantum powers to creatively control and exploit his opponent’s weaknesses.
Description
Solarium is a short, lanky young adult with a laid back demeanor, and short wavy, neon teal, hair
- In the days following the incident, Albert’s skin would glow in the dark. Although largely subsided, the effect is still visible under certain conditions.
- He jokes that his hair is permanently teal, but he dyes it regularly.
Origin Story
PhD student Albert Higgs was exposed to radicalized quantum energies granting him quantum powers and becoming Solarium.
Stats
Ancestry - Human
- Adaptable: Free Novice Edge at character creation
Rank
Seasoned — 4 Advances
Attributes
| AGL | SMA | SPI | STR | VIG |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | d8 | d6 | d6 | d6 |
| ±0 | ±0 | ±0 | ±0 | ±0 |
Skills
| Skill | Attr | Value | Mods |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academics | SMA | d6 | – |
| 💥 Athletics | AGL | d6 | – |
| Battle | SMA | – | – |
| Boating | AGL | – | – |
| 💥 Common Knowledge | SMA | d6 | – |
| Driving | AGL | – | – |
| Electronics | SMA | – | – |
| Faith | SPI | – | – |
| Fighting | AGL | d4 | – |
| Focus | SPI | d6 | – |
| Gambling | SMA | – | – |
| Hacking | SMA | – | – |
| Healing | SMA | – | – |
| Intimidation | SPI | – | – |
| Language | SMA | – | – |
| 💥 Notice | SMA | d6 | – |
| Occult | SMA | – | – |
| Performance | SPI | – | – |
| 💥 Persuasion | SPI | d4 | – |
| Piloting | AGL | – | – |
| Psionics | SMA | – | – |
| Repair | SMA | – | – |
| Research | SMA | d6 | – |
| Riding | AGL | – | – |
| Science | SMA | d8 | – |
| Shooting | AGL | – | – |
| Spellcasting | SMA | – | – |
| 💥 Stealth | AGL | d4 | – |
| Survival | SMA | – | – |
| Taunt | SMA | d6 | – |
| Thievery | AGL | – | – |
| Weird Science | SMA | – | – |
Derived Stats
| Pace | Parry | Tough. | Size | SPP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6, Teleport 48 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 45 |
| d6 run | ±0 | (2) | – | 15 |
Hindrances
- Overconfident (Major): Solarium thinks he can do anything and it can get him into trouble.
- Big Mouth (Minor): Solarium can’t help himself. He can’t keep a secret and gives away information freely.
- Terminally Ill (Minor): The accident that gave Solarium his powers is also slowly killing him. –1 to any roll to resist Fatigue, on Critical Failure the Hindrance becomes Major.
Edges
- Super Powers (45): Solarium is a super powered being of Healing Light energy.
- Level Headed: Draw an additional Action Card each round in combat and choose which one to use.
- Improved Level Headed: Draw two additional Action Cards each round.
- Calculating: Ignore up to 2 points of penalties on one action with an Action Card of Five or less.
- Retort: A raise when resisting a Taunt or Intimidation attack makes the foe Distracted.
Super Powers
- Energy Control (12): Force control with Power and LBT. Damage 4d6, Dampen, Limitation (no Darken), Distract, Selective for Damage
- Environmental Resistance (2): Solarium is immune to Force damage.
- Force Field (14): −10 to incoming damage in a LBT, selective to allies. Requires Activation.
- Genius (2): Solarium gets a free reroll on all Smarts and Smarts-based rolls.
- Slow (4): Solarium manipulates gravity to slow up to 3 enemies down. Focus roll against targets within 12” (24 yds) to halve their Pace.
- Teleport (7): Solarium can teleport up to 48” (96 yds), or up to 1,000mi at –2 Focus, or anywhere in the world at –4 Focus. See SPC
- Telekinesis (4): Solarium can use fields of gravity to lift, crush, throw, or grapple objects and people with a Strength of d8, but is limited in that he cannot manipulate objects or devices (e.g. cannot shoot a pistol, push a button, or pull a lever).
Gear
- Bodysuit (Armor +2, — Toughness, min. Str d6)
Wealth
- 300 ⅈnf
Advancements
| Rank | Advancement (Proposed) |
|---|---|
| N | Strength d6 |
| N | Retort |
| N | Focus d8 |
| S | Gain remaining 15 SPP Spirit d8 |
| S | Reliable |
| S | Rabble Rouser |
| S | Strong Willed |
| V | Vigor d8 |
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