Ouroboros
| Ouroboros | ||||||||||
| Player: @spartan62893 | ||||||||||
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| "Experience and skill beats power" | ||||||||||
| Biographical Data | ||||||||||
| Real Name: | James Barker | |||||||||
| Known Aliases: | S-VIPER, The Vet, Golden Serpent | |||||||||
| Gender: | Male | |||||||||
| Species: | Human | |||||||||
| Ethnicity: | Caucasian | |||||||||
| Place of Birth: | Stamford, CT | |||||||||
| Base of Operations: | Variable | |||||||||
| Relatives: | All relatives are believed to be deceased | |||||||||
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| Age: | 80 | |||||||||
| Height: | 6’3” | |||||||||
| Weight: | 384 | |||||||||
| Eyes: | Blue | |||||||||
| Hair: | Dark Brown | |||||||||
| Complexion: | Fair | |||||||||
| Physical Build: | Slightly Muscular | |||||||||
| Physical Features: | None | |||||||||
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| Identity: | Secret | |||||||||
| Years Active: | 51 | |||||||||
| Citizenship: | American | |||||||||
| Occupation: | VIPER Agent | |||||||||
| Education: | High School Graduate, Some College | |||||||||
| Marital Status: | Single | |||||||||
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| Superhuman Strength, Durability, Endurance, Speed, Agility, Healing Factor | ||||||||||
| Equipment and Paraphernalia | ||||||||||
| VIPER DRGN-P3 Combat Harness, VIPER BSLK Helmet, Serpent-Blade, VB-S3-M5 "Jackblaster" Blasters, VB-A4-M7 "Sledgehammer" Blaster | ||||||||||
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| MaekadaBoxSlim created by @Maekada | |||||||||
Contents
History
Before VIPER
"This is no ones business but my own"
Besides his name, place and date of birth little is know of Ouroboros's life before joining VIPER. He has stated that he had a normal upbringing, and received a good education.
Early VIPER Years
"I didn't start out a metahuman"
It is not known when Ouroboros joined VIPER, only that he was a full agent prior to Green Monday on August 22, 1962. During Green Monday Ouroboros was charged with the assassination of the leader of an arms trafficking ring that refused to do business with VIPER. By the time VIPER was preparing for Operation Coil Ouroboros had participated in numerous operations against a variety of targets, most of which had been successful. As an advanced agent Ouroboros chose to receive training as a Superhuman Combat Specialist, one of the most hazardous occupations for a VIPER agent. During Occupation Coil in 1968, Ouroboros distinguished himself by defeating a (relatively weak) meta-human in single combat. For his outstanding performance he was placed in one of VIPER’s early super-soldier projects, Super-VIPER in 1976. Though the project was declared a failure due to the lack of survivors, except for Ouroboros who was the sole survivor, and even then it took him 6 years to recover fully, ironically causing him to not be part of Operation Ouroboros in 1979.
Later VIPER Years
"Back and better than ever"
Ouroboros was once back in the field in 1982, frequently providing extra muscle for partially important operations. He had a brief relationship with a fellow VIPER agent in 1983, but it would end tragically when she was killed in a confrontation with an unusually violent superhero. This led Ouroboros to take extreme measures to get revenge, killing his family and friends in especially vicious ways, frequently writing messages with their body parts. The hero eventually went insane from despair and went on a small rampage before Ouroboros killed him on live TV in 1985. Ouroboros considers that his most shameful moment. Ouroboros would stay out of the limelight until the Demonflame Incident in 1986 where he was part of the VIPER force sent to assist the US military and superhero teams fighting DEMON. Ouroboros was confused as to why VIPER would help anyone, especially superheroes and the Law, but once he arrived he understood that it if DEMON succeeded it would be bad for everyone, not just the “Good Guys”. Ouroboros was among the VIPER minority that accepted that sometimes they would need to assist heroes and government agencies with especially dangerous situations, and refused to assist Frank Detweiler’s in his attempt to restore VIPER’s place in society’s nightmares. Instead Ouroboros became an instructor at one of VIPER’s training facilities until 1992, when the Supreme Serpent, Edgar Essec, revealed himself and took control of VIPER. During Operation Fever Dream in 1994, Ouroboros once again distinguished himself as a Superhuman Combat Specialist, this time by holding his ground against a full team of heroes. Ouroboros was one of VIPER’s special operatives that ambushed Eurostar in 1996 and was present for the entire war to its “truce” in 1998.
Powers
- Enhanced Strength:
- As a result of the S-VIPER program Ouroboros is capable of lifting and throwing 27 tons
- Enhanced Durability:
- Increased bone and muscle density allow more punishment to be taken
- Enhanced Endurance:
- Ouroboros is capable of staying active for 12 hours without rest
- Enhanced Agility:
- Ouroboros has a 15 millisecond reaction time
- Enhanced Vision:
- Ouroboros's eyes are capable viewing objects clearly at a further distance without vision aids than a perfectly functioning human eye, can see as well at night as during the day, and is not affected by flash blindness.
- Healing Factor:
- Ouroboros is capable of recovering from most severe injuries up to decapitation, he suspects that if his head was placed back on his body he could be brought
- back to life, he does not intend to find out voluntarily.
Health Complications
- There is a reason that the S-VIPER program was considered a failure, all the test subjects, except Ouroboros, died. Even Ouroboros's body was effected horrifically. Though there have been many attempts to fix the problems, none have succeeded.
- Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome:
- A frighteningly high number of Ouroboros's organs are in a constant state of failure. The only reason that he has not perished is that his healing factor simply prevents the symptoms that such a condition would entail. As such he rarely has any discomfort from his condition, unless he looses and regrows an organ, as the new organ quickly deteriorates to the state of its predecessor. As he has had this condition for two decades now, Ouroboros no longer considers it a big deal, its just a side effect. Though he would be grateful to be rid of it.
- VIPER has researched ways to fix this condition, but the have not been any results.
- Extreme Alcohol Intolerance:
- As a result of his liver being in a constant state of failure, Ouroboros is unable to ingest alcohol of any kind. If he ingest it his body forcibly purges it by vomiting both the alcohol and a large quantity of blood.
- Sterility:
- As the testes are one of the organs to be affected by his rampant Oran Failures, Ouroboros is incapable of reproduction.
- Extreme Draysha Reaction:
- For unknown reasons whenever Ouroboros is exposed the Draysha gas without some form of air filtering, such as that offered by his helmet, of a limited Ouroboros quickly becomes drowsy and his movements become sluggish, if he receives prolonged exposure he enters a state of suspended animation for the entirety of the exposure and several hours after, typically 4-8 hours.
Equipment
"Maybe if you get as good as I am upper management will let you use some of the good stuff, you know like something that can actually take down your average metahuman"
- VIPER DRGN-P3 Combat Harness:
- A prototype suit of armor composed of plates of viperium that attach to a black VIPER BCU. The plates are completely bullet proof, though they do little for the kinetic force of the bullet. The BCU has been modified to protect against extreme heat, is resistant to freezing, bulletproof up to .45 Caliber. When worn with the helmet the suit is environmentally sealed.
- VIPER BSLK Helmet:
- Another piece of prototype equipment. The helmet's exterior is composed of a solid shell of viperium and the visor is a metallic glass, while not as strong as viperium is completely see through and extremely resistant to scratching, smudging, and cracking. The helmet contains a HUD that allows for an advanced Friend or Foe identification and the marking and tracking of targets. The helmet also has a 4 hour supply of air. Additionally the helmet allows for a heavily restricted, and censored, connection to VIPER's Serpentine Network, specifically VIPER's database of known enemies, including Heroes and officers of the law.
- Serpent-Blade:
- One of swords forged by Nama in the Valdorian Age for six generals that he had chosen. The blade is composed of Serpentium modified alchemically to be comparable in strength to questionite. The blade is also heavily enchanted, but Ouroboros lacks the mystical knowledge to utilize the enchantments.
- VB-S3-M5 "Jackblaster" Baster Pistols:
- Essentially a pair of VB-S1 "Shorties" that have been heavily modified for drastically improved power, durability, and an auto-fire capability. This is at the cost of a massive increase in weight, to the point that the blasters are impractical for a regular human.
- VB-A4-M7 "Sledgehammer" Blaster Rifle:
- Another standard VIPER weapon that has been modified for improved power and durability, as well as a faster rate of fire. Also has a similar shortcoming as the Jackblaster, its just to heavy to be used as a personal weapon for a regular human.
- VFF-15p Force Field Generator:
- Similar in principle to the VFF-10 in that it is a screen of solid defensive energy, but on a scale small enough for the generator to be contained on a wrist. The reduced size reduces the protection offered by the field, but also allows for the shield to be maintained for an almost indefinite time.
Fighting Style
Ouroboros has a preference for ranged combat over melee combat, but really certainly is capable of holding his own in a melee. His enhanced strength, speed, toughness, and experience more than make for his lack of skill in close quarters, as more than a few martial artists, including the former Champions member Nighthawk, have learned. Ouroboros rarely fights fair, using any means to win. This includes throwing dirt, kicks to the groin, backstabbing, kneecapping, biting, taking a hostage, and many other dirty tactics, though Ouroboros is not especially vicious when fighting.
Position on VIPER
Ouroboros believes in a unified world and that VIPER has the highest chance of making that a reality, making him extremely loyal. This does not mean that Ouroboros is naive however. He fully recognizes that many of the things done by VIPER, its agents, and even himself are atrocities and that many of VIPER's personnel have no intention of making the world a better place. Ouroboros is considered insolent by many Nest Leaders due to his tendency to creatively interpret orders, usually to limit the casualties VIPER would face. Due to his status as a senior member of VIPER's Dragon Branch he is beyond reproach for his decisions and actions, though he has occasionally faced assassins sent by particularly arrogant Nest Leaders.
Trivia
- -Due to the Demonflame Incident he distrusts mages and magic in general, even VIPER's own Serpent Mages, but is still willing to work with them
- -Is generally indifferent to aliens, unless they are hostile to him, VIPER or an operation, or are attempting to conquer the Earth
- -Is also indifferent to mutants, with the same criteria for hostility as aliens
- -Unlike many of VIPER's Dragon Branch, Ouroboros is indifferent to working with normal humans or metahumans
- -Considers DEMON one of the most dangerous organizations on Earth
- -Dislikes most of VIPER's Dragon Branch, with the exceptions of Viperia, VIPER-X, Freon, and Oculon
- -His dislike of most of VIPER's Dragon Branch does not affect his performance when partnered one of them
- -Has occasionally slipped up and revealed that hes a VIPER agent, he rarely makes attempts to dispose of the people he has accidentally told, unless they go to the authorities with the information
- -Managed to acquire a legitimate UNTIL ID and uses it to feed information to VIPER, while also misleading UNTIL's project Snakecharmer with outdated or incorrect information, periodically being authorized to give them good information to maintain credibility
- -Is ranked the 8th most powerful member of VIPER's Dragon Branch and tied for 1st most effective with VIPER-X
Tropes
Combat Pragmatist - While Ouroboros will not hesitate to fight dirty, as one would expect of a VIPER agent
Friendly Enemy - When not on an operation or at a nest Ouroboros is an extremely friendly person
Hero Killer - Ouroboros has the power, experience, skills, and equipment to potentially kill a street level hero
Noble Top Enforcer - Compared to most other veteran VIPER agents Ouroboros lacks viciousness and ruthlessness