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Physical Attributes

The Wheelman's build is mostly lean and athletic, yet adapted to his unique powers and unorthodox mode of travel. He seems excessively broad at the shoulders and lacks depth in his torso area.

Powers and Abilities

• Durability: Boasts impressive resistance against physical melee, weapon, and minor projectile attacks, as well as minor temperature fluctuations.
• Superhuman Flexibility: Virtually boneless flexibility throughout his entire body, which he can bend and contort at will. His signature demonstration of this power is his Wheelman Roll, often used as his main method of travel, in which he curls into a human "ball".
• Kinetic Momentum Amplification: Used in conjunction with his rolling stance, Wheelman can increase the speed at which he travels without other assistance. He has been recorded travelling up to roughly 80km/h on a straight road without obstacles.
• Superhuman Equilibrium: While not entirely impossible, it takes a lot to get Wheelman dizzy by any means.
• Urban Empowerment and Intuition: While he may not actually have this kind of power, Wheelman always seems to know where he is going when he is rolling around town. He tends to prefer to work around Millennium City specifically, though he has travelled to Vibora Bay on several occasions.
• Improvised Combat Prowess: Rodney has no formal combat training of any kind, but is able to hold himself in a fair fight, often using techniques that allow him to take advantage of his flexibility.

Equipment and Other Paraphernalia

• Body Suit: Rodney's body is sheathed in a bodysuit made of what appears to be the same rubber material used in the manufacture of tires. though an area of his face (around the nose and mouth) is exposed to the elements. The suit bonded to Rodney on a molecular level, with the process being so thorough that it formed compound substances with his skin, flesh, bone, and blood. As such, it is virtually impossible to remove.
  • Nanite Lattice System: Hidden within the material of the bodysuit. It has been theorized that this lattice, overloaded by the energy of alien weapons, was the root cause of Rodney's transformation and is the source of some of his capabilities.
• Electronic Visor: In addition to protecting Rodney's eyesight, this piece of equipment also features a working HUD display as well as a holograph disruption device.

Personality and Attitude

Relishing in his role as a hero, role model, and sometime celebrity, Rodney exudes a confident attitude in both public and private life. He's proud yet kind, almost to a fault on both counts, but he does know when to keep up his guard around others. He's also a noted jokester when it comes to making tire and vehicle-related puns, and tends to mockingly disapprove when anyone else beats him to it.

Associations

Supergroup

COMPASS

Allies

The Blue Bruiser - When this hero was stranded in "the middle of Canadian nowhere" after a defeat at the hands of a global threat, Wheelman was able to remotely co-ordinate a rescue effort. The Bruiser repaid him in kind, offering his future assistance, a pair of neat aviator sunglasses, and NASCAR tickets-- however, BB announced his retirement shortly afterwards.

Captain Adamant

Colosso - From their first meeting, this larger-than-life hero was persistent in his attempts to get Rodney to join his team of Eternals. Despite their friendship being cut short due to Michael Gold's sudden relocation to New York for personal reasons, the Wheelman still holds the man in the highest of regards.

Crimson Falcon - Wheelman has crossed lanes with this cowled hero on several Westside emergencies.

Particle Man - Wheelman rescued the pint-sized hero at his "birth" in the buried ruins of old Detroit. They were briefly reunited as Eternals prior to the group's hiatus from active duty.

Sparrowhawk - Previously accompanied Wheelman on their accidental discovery of Particle Man.

Thundrax - Wheelman holds a civil, yet distant, respect for Craig Carson.

Enemies

Blowout - Presumed to be a mutant, all that is currently known about Blowout's powers is that they tend to produce explosive results. Coming soon.

Rockabilly - One of Colosso's old foes, Wheelman inherited a stone's throw of this craggy man's ire upon his brief assumption of leadership in the Eternals.

RP Prompts

• Wheelman's civilian identity has been publicized in the past, due to his actions during and following the Qularr invasion. These days, Rodney enjoys more of a B-list status among the superhuman community but may still be approached by those who have heard of his activities-- heroes and civilians alike.
• Barring extremely unusual circumstances, Wheelman can be found operating exclusively in and around Millennium City. As such, he's very knowledgeable about its various landmarks, often giving directions to wayward tourists or heroes looking to make their start in the area.
• During his patrols, he often stops at one particular hotdog stand on the fringe of the City Center and Downtown districts of the city.
• Rodney gets along well with heroes that are dedicated to serving their community, especially those who take "responsible heroism" seriously.

Trivia

• Rodney's last name is pronounced /duːlɪk/ (do lick).
• Wheelman has claimed at one point or another that he has insurance papers and is legal to drive himself on Millennium City streets.
• It has been rumored that he is capable of the consumption of motor fuel, but this remains to be proven as of yet.
• His lightness and flexibility makes Wheelman a candidate for the use of Fastball Special-like combination maneuvers.

Gallery

Screenshots

Artwork

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  by Taclobanon (dA)

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  by EryckWebbGraphics (dA)

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  by Phil Cho (dA)

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  by Masamundane (CORP)

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  with Colosso
  by Smackwell (official forums/dA)

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  by bernce (dA)

Fiction

Soundtrack

Burning Rubber

 

J219 "Ura-Rokkou Mix" - cranky

Joyriding

 

Macuilxochitl - TOMOSUKE [jubeat ripples]

The Driving Force

 

Saviour of Souls - Naoshi Mizuta [LIGHTNING RETURNS: FINAL FANTASY XIII]

Overdrive

 

Dangerous Highway - Yoko Shimomura [KINGDOM HEARTS II]

Thrill of the Chase

 

Impact! - DEKU [Acceleration of Suguri X]