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  | birthplace = Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
 
  | birthplace = Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
 
  | operations = Millennium City  
 
  | operations = Millennium City  
  | relatives = Ramón Ricart Reyes (father), Baldemira Rosado Prevost (mother, deceased), Ernesto Ricart Matos and Ana Reyes Sánchez (paternal grandparents), Mabel, Ana, Lupe, and Camila Ricart (half-sisters); Mia Piantini (stepmother)  
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  | relatives = Nestor Ricart (father), Vladimira Prevost (mother, deceased), Frederick Ricart (paternal grandfather), Katherine Pearce (stepmother), Aura Ricart (sister)
  | age = 26
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  | age = 30
 
  | height = 5'10"
 
  | height = 5'10"
 
  | weight = 175 lbs.
 
  | weight = 175 lbs.
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  | build = Athletic Mesomorph
 
  | build = Athletic Mesomorph
 
  | features = None to highlight
 
  | features = None to highlight
  | fame = 3
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  | fame = 6
  | alignment = Lawful Neutral
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  | alignment = Neutral Good
 
  | identity = Confidential
 
  | identity = Confidential
  | years_active = Two
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  | years_active = Nine
 
  | citizenship = Dominican Republic; United States of America
 
  | citizenship = Dominican Republic; United States of America
 
  | occupation = Intelligence Analyst
 
  | occupation = Intelligence Analyst
  | education = Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree  
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  | education = Bachelor International Relations degree; Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree  
 
  | marital = Single
 
  | marital = Single
 
  | powers = <hr>
 
  | powers = <hr>
 
*Superhuman Speed (Beyond Hypersonic Speed)
 
*Superhuman Speed (Beyond Hypersonic Speed)
 
*Superhuman Reflexes and Agility
 
*Superhuman Reflexes and Agility
*Superhuman Stamina and Durability
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*Enhanced Stamina and Durability
 
*Enhanced Mental Process and Senses
 
*Enhanced Mental Process and Senses
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*Enhanced Strength
 
*Molecular Acceleration and Phasing
 
*Molecular Acceleration and Phasing
 
*Electrokinesis
 
*Electrokinesis
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*Multi-vision Goggles (Thermal Imaging; Night Vision; X-Ray Vision)
 
*Multi-vision Goggles (Thermal Imaging; Night Vision; X-Ray Vision)
 
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  | strength = 5
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  | strength = 6
  | weapon = 1
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  | weapon = 4
 
  | durability = 5
 
  | durability = 5
  | armor = 2
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  | armor = 6
 
  | speed = 10
 
  | speed = 10
 
  | reflexes = 9
 
  | reflexes = 9
  | resistance = 6
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  | resistance = 3
 
  | stamina = 6
 
  | stamina = 6
  | dexterity = 8
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  | dexterity = 5
  | agility = 9
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  | agility = 8
  | combat = 6
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  | combat = 7
  | regen = 5
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  | regen = 6
 
  | energy = 2
 
  | energy = 2
 
  | psionics = 2
 
  | psionics = 2
 
  | telepathy = 2
 
  | telepathy = 2
  | willpower = 6
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  | willpower = 7
 
  | sorcery = 1
 
  | sorcery = 1
 
  | tech = 4
 
  | tech = 4
  | intelligence = 5
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  | intelligence = 7
  | knowledge = 7
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  | knowledge = 8
  | charisma = 5
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  | charisma = 7
  | bravery = 6
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  | bravery = 7
 
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==<div valign="bottom" style="background: #006c80; color: #FFFFFF; text-align: center; margin:0 auto 0 auto; font-size:125%; height:25px; border: solid 5px #003333;">'''Overview'''</div>==
 
==<div valign="bottom" style="background: #006c80; color: #FFFFFF; text-align: center; margin:0 auto 0 auto; font-size:125%; height:25px; border: solid 5px #003333;">'''Overview'''</div>==
Velocious is a Millennium City superhero, dedicated to protect and serve its citizens. PRIMUS possesses his private information, but it remains undisclosed as a highly confidential profile. He is loved by the inhabitants of Millennium City and respected by his fellow superheroes.<br><br>His nemesis Roadkill is always attempting to wreak havoc wherever he goes, and ironically, Velocious has a hard time catching up with him.  
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Velocious is a Millennium City superhero, dedicated to protecting and serving its citizens. PRIMUS possesses his private information, but it remains undisclosed as a highly confidential profile. He is loved by the inhabitants of Millennium City and respected by his fellow superheroes.<br><br>His nemesis Roadkill is always attempting to wreak havoc wherever he goes, and ironically, Velocious has a hard time catching up with him.  
 
===<div style="background: #008080; color: #000000; text-align: center; width:300px; margin: 0 auto 0 auto; border: 3px solid #003333; font-size: 100%;">'''Background'''</div>===
 
===<div style="background: #008080; color: #000000; text-align: center; width:300px; margin: 0 auto 0 auto; border: 3px solid #003333; font-size: 100%;">'''Background'''</div>===
 
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<div style="text-indent:40px;">He was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic on November 29, 1991, to a middle class family. His parents got divorced when he was just two years old, and a year later his father remarried, relocating to the northern city of Santiago. He spent most of his childhood and early teens with his mother, who held a high ranking position at an international company.<br><br>When he was 17, his mother joined a Christian denomination that was characterized by being unnervingly fanatical. Their relationship deteriorated, and he moved with his paternal grandparents as soon as he finished high school. On a fateful December night, the pastor of the church was exposed as a fraud and was about to be arrested, but instead of surrendering to the authorities, he decided to detonate a bomb with all of the congregation gathered inside the church. Ernest's mother was among the casualties. The event simply served to sway him in the direction of agnosticism with atheist tendencies.<br><br> His father, on the other hand, although a Christian, was not a fanatic. He was a successful computer engineer who worked at an international cyber security company, spending most of his time travelling around the world.<br><br>His grandfather instilled in him the values of hard work and dedication, incentivizing him to study the world around him, and through his influence, Ernest decided to acquire a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science, which he did graduating Summa Cum Laude. His father used his connections to get him a scholarship at a renowned American university for an MPA.<br><br>There, his brilliance garnered the attention of his professors along with the disdain of some of his classmates. Still, even with all his school merits, Ernest felt a deep emptiness in his heart, for all he did seemed too simple for him. His goal, through Political Science and Public Administration, was to be able to leave his mark on Earth, making it a better place somehow, but it was not an easy task for the powers that be were alienated of the public interest and the well-being.<br><br>Trying to keep himself distracted from his overthinking mind, he decided to engage in weightlifting, HEMA, and Jeet Kune Do classes. He developed an athletic build and became very adept in physical combat, but still, it was not enough.  
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<div style="text-indent:40px;">He was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic on November 29, 1991, to a middle-class family. His parents, Nestor and Vladimira, got divorced when he was just two years old, and a year later his father remarried an American woman, relocating to the United States of America. He spent most of his childhood and early teens with his mother, who held a high-ranking position at an international company.<br><br>When he was 16, his mother joined a church that was characterized for being unnervingly fanatical. Their relationship deteriorated, and he moved with his paternal grandfather, Frederick, a retired soldier, as soon as he finished high school. On a fateful December night, while Ernest's mother was attending service, the pastor of the church was exposed as a fraud and was about to be arrested, but instead of surrendering to the authorities, he decided to detonate a bomb. Ernest's mother was among the casualties. The event simply served to sway Ernest in the direction of agnosticism.<br><br> His father, on the other hand, was a successful computer engineer who worked at an international cybersecurity company, spending most of his time traveling around the world. Regardless, Ernest spent every summer with his father.<br><br>Ernest's grandfather instilled in him the values of hard work and dedication, incentivizing him to study the world around him, and through his influence, Ernest decided to acquire a Bachelor's Degree in International Relations. His father used his connections to get him a scholarship at a renowned American university for an MPA.<br><br>There, his brilliance garnered the attention of his professors along with the disdain of some of his classmates. Still, even with all his school merits, Ernest felt a deep emptiness in his heart, for all he did seemed of little relevance to him. His goal was to be able to leave his mark on Earth, making it a better place somehow, but it was not an easy task for the powers that be were alienated from the public interest.<br><br>Trying to keep himself distracted from his overthinking mind, he decided to engage in weightlifting, HEMA, and Jeet Kune Do classes. He developed an athletic build and became very adept in physical combat.  
 
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===<div style="background: #008080; color: #000000; text-align: center; width:300px; margin: 0 auto 0 auto; border: 3px solid #003333; font-size: 100%;">'''Origin Story'''</div>===
 
===<div style="background: #008080; color: #000000; text-align: center; width:300px; margin: 0 auto 0 auto; border: 3px solid #003333; font-size: 100%;">'''Origin Story'''</div>===
After acquiring a scholarship to complete his Master's Degree in Public Administration as an international student, Ernest Ricart left his native Dominican Republic to study in the United States of America. He used his spare time to partake in different physical activities, including weight training as well as practicing HEMA and Jeet Kune Do. <br><br>One night, as he was leaving campus, a storm came upon the city. The rain was heavy and lightning bolts were visible all over the sky. He sought shelter in a nearby lab, and after identifying himself to the guard, he was let in. Inside, he saw the scientists were working on what appeared to be a reactor. He stood close to it when suddenly, a lightning bolt tore through the glass ceiling over them, hitting Ernest head on and causing the machine to explode.<br><br>He should have died, but was surprised to find himself at the central hospital, alive and well. The doctors told him he was unconscious for a whole week, and strangely enough, his wounds healed at an extraordinary rate to the point at which it seemed nothing had happened to him. They wanted to run more tests on him, but feeling uneasy, Ernest ran. Little did he know he had also acquired superhuman speed, for when he realized, Ernest was already reaching the state border.<br><br>Astonished, he turned to the scientists of the lab where the incident had happened for help. After studying his newly acquired abilities, they determined that he produced a protective field around his body that guarded him against the harms of friction. They made a special suit for him and helped have a better understanding of his powers.<br><br>A a new hero was born. At first, he went by the name Hypersonic, but after meeting another hero who had been running around with the same name and similar powers, he changed it to Velocious.  
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After acquiring a scholarship to complete his Master's Degree in Public Administration Ernest Ricart left his native Dominican Republic to study in the United States of America. He used his spare time to partake in different physical activities, including weight training as well as practicing HEMA and Jeet Kune Do. <br><br>One night, he was invited by a friend who was making some advancements with her team on a free energy generator following the notes of a great inventor, as they tried to generate alternative means of generating electricity to cover the ever-growing demand for it. After his friend gave him a tour around the lab and explained how the machine worked, something went wrong. During the demo, the machine surged with electricity and started to malfunction, delivering strong currents all over the room. Most of the scientists present were knocked to the ground, paralyzed as the voltage kept rising, going out of control. However, Ernest, standing close to the generator, was asked to hit the emergency button. He struggled to reach it, and when he finally did, it came to a halt, or so it seemed. Suddenly, it exploded, and the blast hit Ernest head-on.<br><br>He should have died, but was surprised to find himself at the central hospital, alive and well. The doctors told him he was unconscious for a whole week, and strangely enough, his wounds healed at an extraordinary rate to the point at which it seemed nothing had happened to him. They wanted to run more tests on him, but feeling uneasy, Ernest ran. Little did he know he had also acquired superhuman speed, for when he realized, Ernest was already reaching the state border.<br><br>Astonished, he turned to the lab scientists where the incident had happened for help. After studying his newly acquired abilities, they determined that he produced a protective field around his body that guarded him against the harm of friction. They made a special suit for him and helped him have a better understanding of his powers.<br><br>A a new hero was born. At first, he went by the name Hypersonic, but after meeting another hero who had been running around with the same name and similar powers, he changed it to Velocious.  
<br><br>After acquiring an American permanent residence, he moved to Millenium City. Now, he fights crime in “the Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave”.
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<br><br>After acquiring American citizenship, he moved to Millenium City. Now, he fights crime in “the Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave”.
 
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===<div style="background: #008080; color: #000000; text-align: center; width:300px; margin: 0 auto 0 auto; border: 3px solid #003333; font-size: 100%;">'''Current Private Life'''</div>===
 
===<div style="background: #008080; color: #000000; text-align: center; width:300px; margin: 0 auto 0 auto; border: 3px solid #003333; font-size: 100%;">'''Current Private Life'''</div>===
  
After some leaks of information happened at the lab the accident that gave him his powers, Ernest was required to sign up for the American Superhuman and Paranormal Registration Act (ASPRA), which he did willingly because, as he put it, "they already know". Ironically, he was also offered a position as an intelligence analyst and as a political consultant, with the possibility of doing it externally. He accepted, and the process for his American permanent residence was sped up for he had a temporary one at the time.<br><br> Currently, through the information gathered while crime-fighting, he files intelligence reports and gives counsel on the possible solutions to the identified threats, a job that has a decent enough salary to afford a loft in a very nice area of Millennium City and pay the bills.<br><br> With the amazing life of a superhero and a wonderful position in his field of expertise, Ernest is finally satisfied with his current affairs.
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After some leaks of information happened at the lab the accident that gave him his powers, Ernest was required to sign up for the American Superhuman and Paranormal Registration Act (ASPRA), which he did willingly because, as he put it, "they already know". Ironically, he was also offered a position as an intelligence analyst and case officer. Seeing as he was already a permanent resident thanks to his father doing the paperwork when Ernest was younger, he accepted the job, and the process for acquiring his American citizenship was sped up. Thus, he received more combat training and improved his knowledge of the use of firearms.<br><br> Currently, through the information, gathered while crime-fighting, he files intelligence reports and gives counsel on the possible solutions to the identified threats. Sometimes, he is also sent to work on the field, a job that has a decent enough salary to afford a loft in a lovely area of Millennium City and pay the bills.<br><br> With the amazing life of a superhero and a wonderful position in his field of expertise, Ernest is finally satisfied with his current affairs.
  
 
==<div valign="bottom" style="background: #006c80; color: #FFFFFF; text-align: center; margin:0 auto 0 auto; font-size:125%; height:25px; border: solid 5px #003333;">'''Powers, Skills, and Attributes'''</div>==
 
==<div valign="bottom" style="background: #006c80; color: #FFFFFF; text-align: center; margin:0 auto 0 auto; font-size:125%; height:25px; border: solid 5px #003333;">'''Powers, Skills, and Attributes'''</div>==
 
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'''Superhuman Speed -''' Velocious has the ability to move at a superhuman speed exceeding Mach 10. This also grants him superhuman reflexes, agility, durability, and stamina, as well as the ability of thinking and sensing the world around him at the inhuman pace of attoseconds. While he moves faster than a flash to everyone else, he can perceive all the elements that surround him in slow motion. He can even break dimensional barriers, enabling him to travel through time and space. His body generates a protective field that guards him from the harms of friction. Velocious can also accelerate his molecules and phase through solid objects.
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'''Superhuman Speed -''' Velocious can move at a superhuman speed exceeding Mach 10. This also grants him enhanced reflexes, agility, durability, and stamina, as well as the ability of thinking and sense the world around him at an inhuman pace of attoseconds. While he moves faster than a flash to everyone else, he can perceive all the elements that surround him in slow motion. He can even break dimensional barriers, enabling him to travel through time and space. His body generates a protective field that guards him against the harm of friction. Velocious can also accelerate his molecules and phase through solid objects.
 
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'''Accelerated Healing -''' Thanks to his powers, Velocious heals at an incredible rate, being able to close minor wounds in minutes, and recovering from more serious wounds in a day or more, never exceeding a week.
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'''Accelerated Healing -''' Thanks to his powers, Velocious heals at an incredible rate, being able to close minor wounds in less than a day, and recovering from more serious wounds within a few days, but never exceeding a week.
 
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'''Electrokinesis -''' While moving at a superhuman rate, Velocious generates electricity around him.
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'''Decelerated Aging -''' Thanks to his powers, Velocious ages at a slower pace than other humans, being able to stay at his prime for a longer time. This also extends his longevity.
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'''Enhanced Strength -''' Thanks to his powers, Velocious possesses enhanced strength enabling him to perform feats of strength beyond peak-human conditioning.
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'''Electrokinesis -''' While moving at a superhuman rate, Velocious generates electricity around him, which he can harness and conduct upon contact and fire it at short range.
 
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===<div style="background: #008080; color: #000000; text-align: center; width:300px; margin: 0 auto 0 auto; border: 3px solid #003333; font-size: 100%;">'''Skills'''</div>===
 
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'''Vast knowledge of political and social sciences -''' Thanks to his years of study in the fields of social sciences, especially political science, Ernest Ricart is a master of dissertation and strategic thinking.
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'''Vast knowledge of international affairs -''' Thanks to his years of study in the field of international relations, Ernest Ricart is a master of dissertation and strategic thinking.
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'''Martial Artist -''' After studying both Jeet Kune Do and HEMA, Velocious is quite adept at fighting using his body as a weapon or with a rapier or saber. He also received more close-quarters combat training when he joined the intelligence agency he works for.
 
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'''Martial Artist -''' After studying both Jeet Kune Do and HEMA, Ernest is quite adept at fighting using his body as a weapon or with a rapier or saber.
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'''OSINT and HUMINT -''' Because of his time working as an intelligence analyst, Velocious is very knowledgeable in the fields of open source intelligence and human intelligence.
 
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'''OSINT and HUMINT techniques -''' Because of his time working as an intelligence analyst, Ernest is very knowledgeable in the fields of open source intelligence and human intelligence.
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'''Firearms -''' As an intelligence officer, Velocious has been trained on the use of firearms.
 
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===<div style="background: #008080; color: #000000; text-align: center; width:300px; margin: 0 auto 0 auto; border: 3px solid #003333; font-size: 100%;">'''Personality'''</div>===
 
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'''Determined/Disciplined -''' When he sets a goal in his mind, he will see it through.
 
'''Determined/Disciplined -''' When he sets a goal in his mind, he will see it through.
 
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'''Honest -''' He tends to be brutally honest in most cases, which tends to lead some people to label him as rude or way too blunt. Still, others appreciate his honesty, for they know he is not one to lie, cheat or steal.
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'''Honest -''' He tends to be brutally honest in most cases, leading some people to label him as rude or way too blunt. Still, others appreciate his honesty, for they know he is not one to lie, cheat or steal.
 
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'''Flirt -''' Probably a fatal flaw, Ernest is a helpless flirt.
 
'''Flirt -''' Probably a fatal flaw, Ernest is a helpless flirt.
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*Velocious was originally called Hypersonic, but the user @rejean2 found another hero was going by the same name. To avoid duplicity, he chose to rename him "Velocious".
 
*Velocious was originally called Hypersonic, but the user @rejean2 found another hero was going by the same name. To avoid duplicity, he chose to rename him "Velocious".
*Velocious main source of inspiration is DC Comics Accelerated Man, also known as the Flash of Earth-19.
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*Velocious main sources of inspiration are DC Comics' Accelerated Man, also known as the Flash of Earth-19, and Marvel Comics' Quicksilver.
 
*Although both of his parents are Dominican, Ernest Ricart's father is of Iberian Sephardic descent and his mother was of Andorran descent.
 
*Although both of his parents are Dominican, Ernest Ricart's father is of Iberian Sephardic descent and his mother was of Andorran descent.
 
*Ernest Ricart is fluent in four languages including his native Spanish, English, Catalán, and French. He also has basic knowledge of Japanese, Italian, and Portuguese.
 
*Ernest Ricart is fluent in four languages including his native Spanish, English, Catalán, and French. He also has basic knowledge of Japanese, Italian, and Portuguese.

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Velocious
Player: @rejean2
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Velocious (Formerly known as Hypersonic)
Biographical Data
Real Name: Ernest Ricart
Known Aliases: Velocious, Hypersonic
Gender: Male
Species: Human (Speedster)
Ethnicity: Hispanic
Place of Birth: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Base of Operations: Millennium City
Relatives: Nestor Ricart (father), Vladimira Prevost (mother, deceased), Frederick Ricart (paternal grandfather), Katherine Pearce (stepmother), Aura Ricart (sister)
Characteristics
Age: 30
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 175 lbs.
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Cool Brown
Complexion: Skin Color III (Fitzpatrick Scale)
Physical Build: Athletic Mesomorph
Physical Features: None to highlight
Status
Fame:
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Global

Alignment:
LG LN LE
NG TN NE
CG CN CE
Identity: Confidential
Years Active: Nine
Citizenship: Dominican Republic; United States of America
Occupation: Intelligence Analyst
Education: Bachelor International Relations degree; Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree
Marital Status: Single
Known Powers and Abilities

  • Superhuman Speed (Beyond Hypersonic Speed)
  • Superhuman Reflexes and Agility
  • Enhanced Stamina and Durability
  • Enhanced Mental Process and Senses
  • Enhanced Strength
  • Molecular Acceleration and Phasing
  • Electrokinesis
  • Accelerated Healing
  • Friction Resistant Aura Generation
  • Dimensional Travel

Equipment and Paraphernalia

  • Reinforced Nextel Fiber Suit
  • Intelligent Safety, Survival, and Rescue Gear (Integrated to the suit)
  • Wireless Comm System (Integrated to the suit)
  • Defibrillation System (Integrated to the suit)
  • Multi-vision Goggles (Thermal Imaging; Night Vision; X-Ray Vision)

Physical Attributes
 
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   Durability
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   Armor
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   Speed
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   Reflexes
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   Resistance
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   Stamina
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   Dexterity
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   Agility
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   Combat
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   Regen
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Non-Physical Attributes
 
   Energy
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   Psionics
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   Telepathy
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   Willpower
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   Sorcery
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   Tech.
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   Intel.
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   Knowledge
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   Charisma
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Overview

Velocious is a Millennium City superhero, dedicated to protecting and serving its citizens. PRIMUS possesses his private information, but it remains undisclosed as a highly confidential profile. He is loved by the inhabitants of Millennium City and respected by his fellow superheroes.

His nemesis Roadkill is always attempting to wreak havoc wherever he goes, and ironically, Velocious has a hard time catching up with him.

Background


He was born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic on November 29, 1991, to a middle-class family. His parents, Nestor and Vladimira, got divorced when he was just two years old, and a year later his father remarried an American woman, relocating to the United States of America. He spent most of his childhood and early teens with his mother, who held a high-ranking position at an international company.

When he was 16, his mother joined a church that was characterized for being unnervingly fanatical. Their relationship deteriorated, and he moved with his paternal grandfather, Frederick, a retired soldier, as soon as he finished high school. On a fateful December night, while Ernest's mother was attending service, the pastor of the church was exposed as a fraud and was about to be arrested, but instead of surrendering to the authorities, he decided to detonate a bomb. Ernest's mother was among the casualties. The event simply served to sway Ernest in the direction of agnosticism.

His father, on the other hand, was a successful computer engineer who worked at an international cybersecurity company, spending most of his time traveling around the world. Regardless, Ernest spent every summer with his father.

Ernest's grandfather instilled in him the values of hard work and dedication, incentivizing him to study the world around him, and through his influence, Ernest decided to acquire a Bachelor's Degree in International Relations. His father used his connections to get him a scholarship at a renowned American university for an MPA.

There, his brilliance garnered the attention of his professors along with the disdain of some of his classmates. Still, even with all his school merits, Ernest felt a deep emptiness in his heart, for all he did seemed of little relevance to him. His goal was to be able to leave his mark on Earth, making it a better place somehow, but it was not an easy task for the powers that be were alienated from the public interest.

Trying to keep himself distracted from his overthinking mind, he decided to engage in weightlifting, HEMA, and Jeet Kune Do classes. He developed an athletic build and became very adept in physical combat.


Origin Story

After acquiring a scholarship to complete his Master's Degree in Public Administration Ernest Ricart left his native Dominican Republic to study in the United States of America. He used his spare time to partake in different physical activities, including weight training as well as practicing HEMA and Jeet Kune Do.

One night, he was invited by a friend who was making some advancements with her team on a free energy generator following the notes of a great inventor, as they tried to generate alternative means of generating electricity to cover the ever-growing demand for it. After his friend gave him a tour around the lab and explained how the machine worked, something went wrong. During the demo, the machine surged with electricity and started to malfunction, delivering strong currents all over the room. Most of the scientists present were knocked to the ground, paralyzed as the voltage kept rising, going out of control. However, Ernest, standing close to the generator, was asked to hit the emergency button. He struggled to reach it, and when he finally did, it came to a halt, or so it seemed. Suddenly, it exploded, and the blast hit Ernest head-on.

He should have died, but was surprised to find himself at the central hospital, alive and well. The doctors told him he was unconscious for a whole week, and strangely enough, his wounds healed at an extraordinary rate to the point at which it seemed nothing had happened to him. They wanted to run more tests on him, but feeling uneasy, Ernest ran. Little did he know he had also acquired superhuman speed, for when he realized, Ernest was already reaching the state border.

Astonished, he turned to the lab scientists where the incident had happened for help. After studying his newly acquired abilities, they determined that he produced a protective field around his body that guarded him against the harm of friction. They made a special suit for him and helped him have a better understanding of his powers.

A a new hero was born. At first, he went by the name Hypersonic, but after meeting another hero who had been running around with the same name and similar powers, he changed it to Velocious.

After acquiring American citizenship, he moved to Millenium City. Now, he fights crime in “the Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave”.


Current Private Life

After some leaks of information happened at the lab the accident that gave him his powers, Ernest was required to sign up for the American Superhuman and Paranormal Registration Act (ASPRA), which he did willingly because, as he put it, "they already know". Ironically, he was also offered a position as an intelligence analyst and case officer. Seeing as he was already a permanent resident thanks to his father doing the paperwork when Ernest was younger, he accepted the job, and the process for acquiring his American citizenship was sped up. Thus, he received more combat training and improved his knowledge of the use of firearms.

Currently, through the information, gathered while crime-fighting, he files intelligence reports and gives counsel on the possible solutions to the identified threats. Sometimes, he is also sent to work on the field, a job that has a decent enough salary to afford a loft in a lovely area of Millennium City and pay the bills.

With the amazing life of a superhero and a wonderful position in his field of expertise, Ernest is finally satisfied with his current affairs.

Powers, Skills, and Attributes

Powers


Superhuman Speed - Velocious can move at a superhuman speed exceeding Mach 10. This also grants him enhanced reflexes, agility, durability, and stamina, as well as the ability of thinking and sense the world around him at an inhuman pace of attoseconds. While he moves faster than a flash to everyone else, he can perceive all the elements that surround him in slow motion. He can even break dimensional barriers, enabling him to travel through time and space. His body generates a protective field that guards him against the harm of friction. Velocious can also accelerate his molecules and phase through solid objects.


Accelerated Healing - Thanks to his powers, Velocious heals at an incredible rate, being able to close minor wounds in less than a day, and recovering from more serious wounds within a few days, but never exceeding a week.



Decelerated Aging - Thanks to his powers, Velocious ages at a slower pace than other humans, being able to stay at his prime for a longer time. This also extends his longevity.


Enhanced Strength - Thanks to his powers, Velocious possesses enhanced strength enabling him to perform feats of strength beyond peak-human conditioning.


Electrokinesis - While moving at a superhuman rate, Velocious generates electricity around him, which he can harness and conduct upon contact and fire it at short range.


Skills


Vast knowledge of international affairs - Thanks to his years of study in the field of international relations, Ernest Ricart is a master of dissertation and strategic thinking.


Martial Artist - After studying both Jeet Kune Do and HEMA, Velocious is quite adept at fighting using his body as a weapon or with a rapier or saber. He also received more close-quarters combat training when he joined the intelligence agency he works for.


OSINT and HUMINT - Because of his time working as an intelligence analyst, Velocious is very knowledgeable in the fields of open source intelligence and human intelligence.


Firearms - As an intelligence officer, Velocious has been trained on the use of firearms.


Personality


Determined/Disciplined - When he sets a goal in his mind, he will see it through.


Honest - He tends to be brutally honest in most cases, leading some people to label him as rude or way too blunt. Still, others appreciate his honesty, for they know he is not one to lie, cheat or steal.


Flirt - Probably a fatal flaw, Ernest is a helpless flirt.


Gear and Equipment

Gear


Reinforced Nextel Fiber Suit - The scientists at the lab the accident took place made Velocious a reinforced Nextel fiber suit with an integrated, intelligent safety, survival, and rescue system, as well as a wireless comm and a defibrillation apparatus that acts as soon a Velocious loses consciousness.


Multi-vision Goggles - An advanced version of his suit got a set of multi-vision goggles, including thermal imaging, night vision, and x-ray vision.


Relationships

Lover


There have been many women in his life, but he avoids getting too attached so that his enemies cannot use anyone as leverage against him.


Friends/Allies


  • Silver Age Sentinels: Although not an official member, Velocious aids the Silver Age Sentinels as an associate.

Enemies


  • Roadkill: Although Velocious still does not know who this evil speedster is, he has fought Roadkil on many ocassions. The villain has developed a knack to try and incite Velocious into fighting him, which leads Ernest to believe that Roadkill's apparent hate for him is beyond a hero-villain enmity and more personal in nature.

General Perception

Velocious is loved by many of his fans and hated by the goons he has put behind bars. He even has an online fan club. People just feel happy to see him around, for they can count on him to protect them from evil and harm.

Trivia


  • Velocious was originally called Hypersonic, but the user @rejean2 found another hero was going by the same name. To avoid duplicity, he chose to rename him "Velocious".
  • Velocious main sources of inspiration are DC Comics' Accelerated Man, also known as the Flash of Earth-19, and Marvel Comics' Quicksilver.
  • Although both of his parents are Dominican, Ernest Ricart's father is of Iberian Sephardic descent and his mother was of Andorran descent.
  • Ernest Ricart is fluent in four languages including his native Spanish, English, Catalán, and French. He also has basic knowledge of Japanese, Italian, and Portuguese.


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