| Jim Holden
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| Player: @milkymoor
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| "I have a knack for knowing how things work - how everything is supposed to fit together, how specific variables can be manipulated. Mechanical systems, biological systems, they're no different. All systems can be subverted."
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| Biographical Data
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| Real Name:
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James Michael Holden
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| Known Aliases:
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Jim Holden, Rocci
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| Gender:
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Male
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| Species:
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Human
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| Ethnicity:
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Caucasian
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| Place of Birth:
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Unknown
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| Base of Operations:
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Unknown
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| Relatives:
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| Characteristics
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| Age:
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26
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| Height:
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5'10
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| Weight:
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| Eyes:
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Light brown
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| Hair:
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Brown-black
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| Complexion:
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Healthy
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| Physical Build:
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Athletic
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| Physical Features:
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Attractive, sharp features, stubble, close-cropped hair. No scars or tattoos that are easily identifiable.
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| Status
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| Fame:
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| Identity:
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n/a
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| Years Active:
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One
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| Citizenship:
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American citizen
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| Occupation:
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Mechanic/journalist
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| Education:
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University-educated
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| Marital Status:
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Single?
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| Known Powers and Abilities
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- Telekinetic (both macro and micro)
- Intuitive Aptitude (limited)
- Enhanced Endurance (possible regenerative factor)
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| Equipment and Paraphernalia
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- Nothing of note. Tends to wear significant amounts of purple.
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Reflexes
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Regen
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| Non-Physical Attributes
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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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Background and Origin
Holden's Story
James 'Rocci' Holden is a bit of an enigma. As he tells it, he's just a fairly average young man - mechanic by day, clubber by night who's dabbled in half a dozen fields without finding his niche. However, what seperates him from many others include his quick tongue, telekinetic powers, phenomenal endurance... and capability to screw everything up by running his mouth.
Holden talks himself into and out of trouble like it's second nature to him. Recently, according to him, he has developed telekinetic powers and assocated endurance - which he seems to use, generally speaking, to drink more than he ever thought possible.
Even so, few people really know what Jim Holden is like. They might just know him and his bombastic personality from the web 'journalism' that he does as a side job. Whatever the truth is, he doesn't seem to be telling - after all, if one is so good at telling tales, why mess it all up with the truth?
They would never guess that he's hopping through dimensions, trying to escape an unspeakable, thought-destroying horror...
Recent Events
Recently, Holden was taken into the UNTIL HQ and subjected to thirty-six hours of testing to determine the extent of his meta-human abilities. UNTIL was focused on determining the exact nature of his remarkable intuition and intelligence. Holden has also been growing close to
Dawn, an operative from UNTIL's
DE:LTA agency. Holden has also been engaged in a long-running feud with Edward Poe, leader of the New Purple Gang. In general, Holden seems to be taking his first small steps towards thinking of himself as an actual superhero.
In Brief
Jim Holden appears to possess a wide-ranging social network, although he seems to lack any close relationships (with one or two notable exceptions). Analysis indicates that Holden may possess sociopathic or anti-social tendencies but senior analysts call the description 'incomplete'. Rumors persist that Jim Holden is a dimensional traveller and not native to this universe. This may be true, but the whereabouts of the so-called 'Prime' Holden are unknown. While a generally benign presence who is content to exist as he seemingly always has, Holden's subtle powerset, natural talents and pragmatic worldview make him someone to keep an eye on. Recruitment to work in a judicial role has not been ruled out but Holden's personality may make such a relationship 'fluid' at best
Powers, Skills, and Attributes
Powers
Telekinesis - Holden has demonstrated a remarkable telekinetic ability, able to effect small engine parts and other miniscule elements as easily as he can throw cars around. His abilities only seem to be increasing with time. However, pushing his limits causes headaches, migraines and haemorrhaging.
Intuitive Aptitude - For much of his life, Holden has always had the ability to easily understand how complex systems work - car engines, electronics, people. It is more than simple deductive prowess - Holden never appears to be consciously aware of how much knowledge he has, just that if he looks at something he can understand how it all fits together (and how it is supposed to fit together). The ability was initially thought of as a form of telepathy or technopathy, but Holden demonstrated no such ability during UNTIL testing. Of Holden's key abilities, this is perhaps the most startling - and the most troublesome for the young man and those around him. Even this ability doesn't seem to counteract Holden's magic blindness - given his logical, systems-based view of the world, this would make sense. Worryingly, Holden believes that with practice this ability would allow him to understand deterministic cause and effect.
Regeneration? - Holden is remarkably durable and appears to possess limited regenerative capacity.
Skills
Grease Monkey - Jim Holden is a capable mechanic, even before he expressed his powers. He is primarily used to working on automotive components but can also work on a manner of different technologies including robotics (which is something of an interest of his).
Sharp Tongue - As someone once said, "For God's sake, don't let Holden open his mouth or we'll be up to our ears in trouble." Holden has this knack of being able to aggravate people in specific ways - or work his way into their good books.
Singing - Even the mighty Thundrax said he had a bit of a Michael Buble thing going on!
Attributes
Encyclopaedic Knowledge - Is there anything Jim Holden doesn't know or can't comment on? He's a hit at trivia nights.
Eagle Eyed - There isn't much that escapes Holden's notice.
Tolerant - Holden is difficult to annoy and finds it easy to interact with a wide-range of people.
Relationships
Family
Jim Holden, while enjoying a broad social network, does not seem to have any family or particularly close relationships. He has a wide breadth of acquaintances but little actual depth. The exception to this is possibly Dawn, a UNTIL DE:LTA operative whom he has been spotted with on several occasions. Holden has always declined to comment on the nature of their relationship - an oddity given his usually flippant tone and habit of speaking.
Friends/Allies
Jim Holden's wide ranging social network has given him a significant number of friends. The following is by no means an extensive list, but those who would be most likely to see him on a regular basis:
- Spiritbound - friend
- Elise LeRoux - fellow Champzone employee
- Suicide Queen - fellow Champzone employee
- Vex - friend
- Freddie Trigger - friend
- Killshot - friend
- Elain - friend
Enemies
Despite his brash and arrogant nature, Holden does not seem to have gathered too many enemies at this time. However, rumors persist of an on-going feud with the New Purple Gang's leader, Poe, due to Holden's insistence of wearing purple while he works in Westside.
General Perception
Most people would know that Jim Holden works as a mechanic in Westside - they might have even had dealings with him. They might also recognise him from his work with Champzone TV. However, Holden is still keeping his superheroics out of the spotlight. Some might think he is charming and charismastic, especially if they're only going by his reputation. Those who are a bit more aware of him might see him as a condescending asshole who is prone to showing off his numerous abilities.
