Keioseth
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Appearance
Kyran Seth McIlroy has bulked up since first Blood Moon event, though he still maintains a fairly slender build and though he is seen with bright red hair his natural hair color is actually a Redish Brown. He stands around 6'1".
Personality
Keio is guided by his conscience and instincts and he is usually very altruistic. While he doesn’t mind cooperating with Law Enforcement Officials or Government Organizations, he doesn’t feel obligated or indebted to them. If the event rises in which doing the right thing requires either bending or breaking the established rules, Keio will not lose any sleep over it.
Keio does come off as rarely taking situations seriously, usually making jokes or just being sarcastic. This attitude serves multiple purposes for Keio, it is his way of coping for situations, it tends to discombobulate his opponents opening up their defenses, and it relaxes his teammates.
All-in-All, Keio is a good person, though he can be rather paranoid at times. His trust is hard to gain and easy to lose. Those rare few whom he trusts are like family to him and he would give his life to protect them.
Background
Keio was born shortly after his parents got a divorce and was raised primarily by his mother, Danica McIlroy. His mother always felt this deep connection between her and her newborn son but it wasn't until he was 3 that she discovered Keio was able to communicate telepathically. Since she worked for UNTIL, she put Keio in a special preschool to help him learn how to better use his powers as he grew up.
By age 6 he had developed minor precognitive abilities which physically manifested in above average reflexes, since anything dangerous he would see in his mind's eye moments before the event occurred. His precog abilities would grow to provide him with visions of the future or what he would call his 'nightmares' as they often featured horrible visions of death and destruction. With the onset of puberty Keio found that he could manipulate electrical fields.
After losing control of his new found powers and injuring many of his fellow students at his school, Keio was placed into an UNTIL Project codenamed "N.U.A.N.C.E.", at the request of his mother. NUANCE was led by General Ken Wimmer and its main goal was to help train the meta-human children of UNTIL personnel in the control of their powers. And thanks to Wimmer's teaching Keio quickly learned to master his Electrokinetics and Psionics and even began learning how to use them offensively. Thanks to how quickly he picked up his skills he gained top-marks within the program.
While still young Keio graduated from high school at 15 and joined UNTIL to help with teaching new members of Project NUANCE. At 17 he help form an all 'meta-human' team with some of the NUANCE graduates. UNTIL Command assigned LtC. Rasputin "Razikel" Keller to lead the group. They ran many successful missions over the course of 3 years. During that time Keio became very close with an UNTIL operator named Alenna Seryna and they dated the entire time he was a part of the group.
At age 20 Keio was found guilty of the murder of several UNTIL agents. While he was innocent of the crimes someone had ensured that he would take the fall for the crimes. With the aid of his then fiancee Alenna and Bruno McIlroy, Keio escaped from the prison he was held in and began investigating the murders under the pseudonym 'Lance Hunt'. During his investigation he became friends with John Wheeler and Craig Carson both of whom had suspected that Keio was not the person behind the murders.
He kept his identity from them so that they wouldn't get in trouble but with their help and the help of several others he proved that LtC. Keller was in fact the one responsible for the murders. Keio finally confronted Keller at a robotics factory on the outskirts of Millennium City. Keio had given Alenna all the proof to clear his name but went to capture Keller himself. By the time UNTIL showed up the factory had been all but destroyed and both Keio and Keller were near-death.
Keio made a full recovery though he was left with many scars, Keller whoever lost both legs and one arm. Keller was sentenced to life in prison for his crimes and Keio was put on probation after several people came forward to speak on his behalf to allow him to avoid jail time for breaking out of jail in the first place. For his help in solving the murders Keio was given the rank of Lieutenant and given the option of running his own team again. Keio politely declined and retired from UNTIL wanting to attend college.
While attending MCU and heroing on the side, Keio frequently ran into John Wheeler's new Meta-SWAT unit, a division of the MCPD that dealt directly with Meta-human related threats. Eventually Keio was asked to join and he gladly accepted. While a member of Meta-SWAT, Keio took part in the defense of Millennium City during the first month long Bloodmoon and thanks to his leap-before-looking attitude (and the destruction of 3 ACE suits in just under 3 days) Keio helped bring about a better ACE suit which he helped develop with the help of Silver Eagle.
This began a new passion of his and he quickly learned everything he could about the creation of ACE Suits and other powered armors. Shortly after the Bloodmoon was ended (albeit temporarily) Keio was elected the new Leader of Meta-SWAT after Wheeler stepped down. In the months to come many former members left the group to do their own things leaving just Keio, Flynn, Hunter and Silver Eagle as the only active members (though the latter two were honorary at the time and not sanctioned members).
The team suffered from heavy budget cuts and thanks to that it lead to both the deaths of Keio and Flynn at the hands of the powerful psychic mastermind, Superior. While both were eventually revived the Meta-SWAT unit was on its last legs. While Superior was eventually defeated the city saw the entire event as proof that Meta-SWAT was a failure and eventually the program was ended.
Thanks to a last minute donation from Craig Carson, Keio and Flynn were able to purchase most of the Meta-SWAT properties. With this they founded the Freelancers (also known as Freelancer Security Solutions and more recently Freelancer industries). The Freelancers were a privately run SWAT team that at first tasked themselves with the protection of Millennium City but after a few years they would end up responding to threats all over the world.
In more recent news Keio has defeated his evil alter-ego Siris, responsible for the murders of his first wife Alenna, his parents, and several of his teammates and allies. Though fusing back together with his rogue personality has left him partially blinded and with severe nerve damage in his right knee. He is also semi-retired while he recovers from his injuries and recently married to the beautiful Leilani Hau Kea.
Family, Friends, & Allies
FAMILY
- Leilani Hua Kea - Keio's Cryokinetic, Samoan Princess wife.
- Kara Alenna McIlroy - Keio's daughter, reincarnated soul of Alenna McIlroy Keio's first Wife, she is a powerful Psycho-electrokinetic.
- Lacey Peters - Lacey is Keio's sorta adopted daughter.
- Alenna McIlroy - Keio first love and first wife, she was murdered by the villain Chaosiris.
- Michael Hunter - Keio's father, former US Air Force mechanic, deceased.
- Danica "Lady Morningstar" McIlroy - Keio's mother and former UNTIL Liaison, deceased.
- Jason Orson Hunter (McIlroy) - Keio's older brother and currently on assignment overseas with the US Marine Corps.
FRIENDS
- Flynn T. Megantic - Keio's first partner back when the Freelancers were still Meta-SWAT. Flynn is one of Keio's closest friends, the two of them love to give each other shit.
- Hunter - Keio and Hunter are like brothers, they fight like brothers, they rag on each other like brothers, and they are both (probably) equally crazy. * [Hunter is way more crazy. - Keio]
- Aeva Adrienna Megantic - Aeva is the closest thing to a sister Keio has.
- Silver Eagle - A fellow techie, though leagues beyond Keio in ability, Keio and Eagle are birds of a feather if you don't mind the pun.
- Craig Carson - Thundrax has always had Keio's respect and if anyone could be listed as his role model it would be Thundrax. He helped Keio finance the Freelancers as well as being one of the teams private contractors.
ALLIES
- Striker - Ever since leaving UNTIL, Striker has been a constant friend and like an older brother to Keio. He's a person that Keio has immense respect for.
- Cameron "Powerglove" Martinelli - Cam is a dimension-hopper and one of the on-team medics within the Freelancers.
- Lenora Carver - 'L' is Keio's go to mage, she is a trusted ally and an invaluable member of the Freelancers.
- Akiko Shimizu - Aki can be very frustrating at times but Keio still counts her as a member of the Freelancers even if she left.
- Kayleigh Ellis - The Second of the on-site mages for the Freelancers, she's not the friendliest person in the world but once you get past that she's a good person.
Abilities
Electrokinesis
Keio has the ability to control, generate, and absorb electricity. Unlike several other people he knows with similar powers, Keio can hold what seems like a nigh-limitless amount of electricity within his body. He can do everything from generating electricity, shoot lightning, or overload a circuits to more complex abilities like manipulating energy in a person, directing current in a more complex route than the one of least resistance, firing sparks, turning off electrical devices, or electrical constructs in the form of his 'ball lightning'. Examples of his abilities:
- Charge objects with electricity, heating them and/or making them conduct electricity.
- Draw in power from naturally occurring and/or artificial electricity to increase his abilities.
- Generate enough power to vaporize matter.
- Create Ball Lightning to attack opponents.
- Electrify his body, effectively turning himself into a living taser.
- Electrokinetic Flight.
- Increased speed.
Martial Arts
He uses a hybrid style mixing elements of Tai Chi Chuan and Tae Kwon Do.
Invisibility
Using his supercharged electrical powers Keio can bend light around him causing him to turn invisible to the naked eye for brief periods of time, he still shows up on thermal imaging and IR imaging.
Improved Reflexes
Thanks to his precognitive powers Keio has reflexes that are above the average human, allowing him to do such feats as dodging attacks and even once dodging a bullet.
Minor Psychic Abilities
Ever since he was a child, Keio has had some precognitive, telepathic, and telekinetic abilities. As mentioned above the precog powers help his reflexes, on rarer occasions they also show him glimpses of the future. He can establish mental links with nearby people allowing them to communicate telepathically and he has very minor telekinetics. He can only lift, push, or pull relatively light objects with his telekinetics.
UNTIL Training
Keio has received extensive training through UNTIL in close combat, firearms, and melee combat.
Equipment
Mark VII ACE Suit "Lancer" The Lancer is a command build for the Mark VII ACE Suit it features all of the normal functions of the Mk.VII ACE:
- Body sheathe of synthetic muscle fibers which can increase the reflexes and strength of the user.
- Bullet-resistant armor with 'psyweave' technology.
- Internal Robotic Medical System (IRMS).
- THINGs (Thermal Imaging Nightvision Goggles)
The Command Variant Additions:
- Direct neural link to SCRI and the Freelancer Database.
- Telepathic enhancer.
Lancer Custom Mods:
- TASIR (Turbine Assisted Ionic Regulator) Gauntlets allowing for greater close range attack power.
- Heavier Armor.
- Shard of Rai Kel'tho Las to act as a battery for powers.
Firearms:
- Two Customized M1911 A1 GRPs (Global Response Pistols)
- Two U-SHL Shellie Blaster Pistols
- MP5K-PDW Submachine Gun
- Spas-12 Shotgun (with folding stock)
- H&K G36C Assault Rifle (with exchangeable parts for a Sniper Variant)
- Mark 14 Enhanced Battle Rifle (a DMR/CQB variant of M14)
Blades:
- Numerous Throwing Knives
- Tactical Folding Knife
Other:
- Metamorphic Metallic Bracer (Shape-shifting bracer connected to Keio psychically)
Known Enemies
Chaosiris: The former embodiment of all the dark parts of Keio's psyche, Siris was a murderer and leader of the Renegades.
Rhino Tank: How do you make a villain who is super strong and almost bulletproof even scarier? Clad him in state of the art power armor, that's how.
Southern Cross: A powerful mechanized suit of armor piloted by William Roberts, a highly intelligent man from a small town in Arkansas.
The Master of Puppets: Not much is known about The Master, he has the ability to take control of people and make them do his bidding.
Mistress Tempest: A master of the elements, Tempest dresses like a hero to throw people off but is in fact a wanted burglar.
La Llorona & La Mala Hora: Rona and Mala were genetically engineered by Siris and trained in the magical arts since Keio isn't the most versed in it.
RP Hooks
- Keio is sort of infamous with UNTIL personnel because of the events involving his unit and his former CO, Rasputin "Razikel" Keller.
- Has been giving lectures about the Archeological dig he's been funding for the last year down in Brazil, also has recently started teaching a few classes at the local University.
- CEO of Freelancer Security Agency.
- Teaches a free Tai Chi Chuan class at Carl's Gym.
- Former member of the special MARS Meta-SWAT unit.
- Co-Owner of several Nightclubs in California, most notably the "Four Winds".
Trivia
Facts
- Has Teleportation Sickness, meaning that the shock of teleporting tends to make him nauseous and usually violently ill.
- Plays the violin.
- Favorite Drink - Lemonade.
- Favorite Tea - Earl Grey with a spoon of honey.
- Favorite Food - Green Chile Chicken Enchiladas.
- Favorite Alcoholic Beverage - Rum or Whiskey.
- Favorite Video Game - Super Mario World.
- Favorite Movie - Big Trouble in Little China.
- Favorite Song - "Moonlight Sonata" by Beethoven
- Favorite Bands - AC/DC, Metallica, Johnny Cash, Dropkick Murphys, Daft Punk, Rise Against.
- Favorite Sports Teams - San Diego Chargers (NFL), Boston Celtics (NBA), Atlanta Braves (MLB), Boston Bruins (NHL).
- Favorite Board Games - Chess, Risk, and Arkham Horror.
- Favorite Book - "Another Fine Myth" by Robert Asprin
- Favorite Poem - "The Charge of the Light Brigade" by Alfred Tennyson
- Keio has recently become the Elemental Guardian of the plane he draws his power from, this has increased his power greatly.
- Has a Felony on his record for breaking out of prison.
Rumor Mill
Rumor has it that...
- ...he may not actually be human.
- ...he once traveled back in time to stop a super villain from changing history.
- ...he once was kissed by the hero known as Mr. Grimm
- ...he sings in the shower.
- ...he sings while flying around the city.
- ...he may be addicted to ibuprofen.
- ...he once inadvertently blew up a building on the West Side of Millennium City because a pretty girl asked him for an autograph while he had a grenade armed.
- ...he may be a thief.
- ...he was seen at a club dancing with the host of a Horror Movie Show.
- ...he was accidentally transported to a different dimension because he read a sticky note left in a book at the MCU library. He came back battle worn, with a sack of gold, a bra hanging off his shoulder, and a lipstick kiss mark on his cheek.
- ...he was in a short term relationship with Sapphire.
Opinions
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- "He's a rock star." - Phalanxer Yellowjacket X
- "No, he's not my brother, but yes he is my family. I look out for him, and he looks out for me. That's what family does. That, and he's a great wingman." - Striker
- "Brash, brash, brash! Every time he steps out in that suit and comes back in tatters, I'm that much closer to figuring out how a heart attack feels. Still, I adore him. Just don't let that get out or he'll go all sorts of swagger." - Mercy
- "Probably the biggest strain on Meta-SWAT's engineering team to have ever been sworn in. That said? You can't fault his enthusiasm." Skylance
- "Awwww jeeez man, not another freaking work-ticket for Keioseth! I'm gonna need another box of Hot Pockets, a size 16 spanner, and a box of tissue for all the crying..." - Phalanxer Yellowjacket X
- "He's certainly optimistic and is quite passionate about what he does. Though it seems like every time I see him, he's got himself hurt in some way. I still remember the day when I saw him needing to be literally ripped out of his own combat armor. That being said though, I really, really hope that what he says about him being lucky holds up. I don't want to see him hurt beyond what can be healed." -- Darius Phen
- "What can I say? He's my brother, and a good kid. Got a good head on his shoulders. Pity he won't drink with me more often." -- Jason McIlroy
- "Keio is, without a doubt, the toughest, pound fer pound, bastard in the city. An' it's not 'cuz he gets hurt. Everybody gets hurt. It's 'cuz he WILL. NOT. STOP. Lissen, He gets hurt, he'll come back. You have the team he built get their fundin' cut from the city? He'll rebuild a lotta it on his OWN. Fucker is relentless. An' that's why he calls the shots." - Hunter
- "Keio's a guy I can joke around with even when the situation really doesn't warrant it. You need an inappropriate pop culture reference when the world's about to be destroyed? Keio's your guy!" - Avro
- "At first, I didn't really think much of him, he seemed to be a bit of an arrogant douche. Now that I know him better, I would have to say that I'm half wrong. *she laughs* But seriously, he's a fun guy, and if Hunter trusts him, then I've got no reason not to." - Lightwave
Extra
"Currently owes his life to..."
Personal Soundtrack
- 1. Theme Song: Rise of the Fallen - BrunuhVille
- 2. Waking Up: Thunderstruck - AC/DC
- 3. Training: The House Is Rockin' - Stevie Ray Vaughan
- 4. Going for a Drive: a Grange - ZZ Top
- 5. Suit Up: Incursion Assault - Sonic Librarian
- 6. Running Missions: Kickstart My Heart - Motley Crue
- 7. At Work: Learning to Fly - Foo Fighters
- 8. With the Family: Life is Beautiful - Deadly Premonition OST
- 9. Upgrades: Old Mother Buzzard - Sonic Librarian
- 10. Charging Up: Kill'em All (Death Mix) - Audiomachine
- 11. Fight Song: Speed of Light - Soundcritters
- 12. Nervous Breakdown: Ride The Lightning - Metallica
- 13. Memories: Until It Sleeps - Apocalyptica
- 14. Prep for the Final Fight: Behind The Truth - Kyueko
- 15. Face to Face: The Legend - Twin Scoring Studio
- 16. Final Fight Scene: Battery - Metallica
- 17. Ending Credits: The Warrior's Code - Dropkick Murphys
Meta-Data
Live Action
Actor: Liam Hemsworth
Inspirations
Reno [From Final Fantasy 7]: For his laid-back attitude and hair.
Spiderman: For his witty reprises and attitude during fights.
Myself: My sarcasm is amplified through Keio.
