Blue Pheasant
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SUBJECT: Blue Pheasant
History
"Ha ha I'm just another hero, trying to make the world a better place."
Synopsis
One of the many costumed heroes who helps ensure peace and justice in an otherwise perilous world. His mobility and adaptability hint at him being highly trained, with an array of gadgets that may or may not be of his own design. One would be forgiven for thinking this blue, bird-themed hero to be a dark, brooding individual...until he opens his mouth. At that point, it becomes perfectly clear that the Blue Pheasant is quite pleasant to be around. With how socially open he is, the only greater mystery than his identity is how he's managed to keep it hidden in the first place!
Known Actions
<Excerpt From a PRIMUS Investigation dated July Fifth, Twenty-Seventeen>
"BP-File 001:
...The unknown hero, now registered as 'The Blue Pheasant', was able to provide us with the information we needed on Operation Calypso. With their help, we were able to send a task force to dispose of the growing occult threat in Arkansas...but I'm left with many questions:
How did they acquire this information so quickly? How did they acquire this information so thoroughly? How did they contact us so quickly? Why has my request to investigate him been denied?"
The Blue Pheasant first appeared on July 5th 2019, When our operatives struggled to locate the holdout of a group of demon summoners in Arkansas. The costumed hero appeared with detailed maps and a plan of attack, before stepping back to allow the assigned agents to carry out the mission. Since that day, The Blue Pheasant has appeared across the United States, conducting investigations before handing the information over to other heroes to solve. Despite this deliberate disassociation with the victorious results, it hasn't stopped the hero from gaining a small amount of acclaim. The following is a list of events that we can confirm his involvement in:
07/05/17: Possum Grape, Arkansas. Led PRIMUS Operatives to a holdout of demon worshipers.
07/05/17-07/05/19: UNKNOWN. Returned with a new display of skills and equipment.
07/24/19: Church's Ferry, North Dakota. Routed a vampire coven single-handedly.
08/13/19: Savannah, Georgia. Conducted a solo investigation on a group of child traffickers, before passing the information to a group of up-and-coming heroes. Reports show that he monitored them from above, only stepping in to help.
09/01/19-10/06/19: Time spent in Millennium City. Actions unknown.
Appearance
<Excerpt From a PRIMUS Investigation dated July Twenth-Fourth, Twenty-Seventeen>
"BP-File 002:
The Blue Pheasant has appeared again, and I've decided to continue requesting an investigation. Nothing has come up yet, but I've managed to acquire some photos to attach to this document. They're not the best, but at the very least we will be able to readily identify him at a later date. However, most of the photographs I received were confiscated for also "containing classified materials", though I fail to see what was so important in them."
The Blue Pheasant stands at an even six feet, but this is a rough estimate that does not account for any changes in equipment. We do not know how much they weigh, either, but comparing their figure with our own agents would give us a rough estimate of One-Sixty pounds. Overall, he is on the leaner side in comparison to other superheroes. They carry themselves with an air of calm focus and dignity; in such a way that compels our agents to stand at attention when he talks. Most sightings of the Pheasant have placed him within the same (or same type of) suit: a jointed, pale-blue bodysuit with an integrated armored breastplate adorned with a dark blue wingspan insignia, a dark blue star on each shoulder, and a toolbelt resting above an armored subligar. Overall, the look has been described as being reminiscent of iron age hero attire. The Pheasant appears to have other suits for varying situations but, regardless of the make and type of suit that he is wearing, two things about the Pheasant's dress are certain; a dull-blue and gray color scheme, and a distinctive full helmet with a wingspan-pattern over the eyes and an art deco-styled plumage in the back.
No one knows what The Blue Pheasant Looks like under that helmet. This has led to more than a few of our Assault Agents coming up with their own theories. It has reached a point where there is now a multi-team pool where they are placing bets as to the Pheasant's appearance. Some believe that he has the look of a grizzled veteran, or that he is hiding some sort of disfigurement. Others believe he's 'handsome, like every other superhero'. Other, more extreme, ideas are that he is a robot...not to mention a few Agents claiming he is a woman (despite the Pheasant's own statements saying otherwise). Regardless of the speculation of our agents, we won't know further until additional information makes itself apparent.
...And, as a reminder to our agents, you are not to approach the Pheasant and attempt to de-mask them; they were polite enough to let the last agent who tried off with a warning. However, further attempts might deprive us of their assistance.
Personality
<Excerpt From a PRIMUS Investigation dated September Fifteenth, Twenty-Seventeen>
"BP-File 003:
...The Blue Pheasant is not like other, similar Vigilantes. He's prone to socialize, and readily gives out small pieces of personal information to others. Despite this, none of it has given me anything to work on; no locations to start in or clues to follow up on. But I do have to wonder how he manages to keep his identity a secret in the first place. He might choose his words well, but I'm starting to think he has help...but from where? From who? I've been instructed not to be concerned; that he is a non-issue to National Security and a convenient, albeit infrequent, resource...but that only increases my suspicions. I'll be keeping my investigation a secret from here on out...with any luck, the Pheasant will let something I can use slip."
The Blue Pheasant, despite his relatively recent appearance (and re-appearance), carries himself as a seasoned veteran. He is calm and polite, rarely ever talking down to someone unless he believes it justified, and will seamlessly take charge of a situation. Despite this, however, he actively moves to take the backseat during any situation, and will instead provide assistance and instruction. This has been his method of working with us and with other heroes. The Pheasant is also known to instruct and lecture up-and-coming heroes, freely providing them with insight and an outlet for advice. To that end (and, perhaps, in spite of the stereotype heroes like him hold), he does not shy away from socializing with others and is quite liberal in giving out personal information...yet it is always done so with choice wording. By skill or by luck, he has never revealed anything that one could use to track down information about his true identity, though it is also unknown as to how truthful he is outside of his investigations; he could be telling lies he believes helps those around him, but this is speculation.
Skills, Assets, and Attributes
<Excerpt From an unofficial PRIMUS Investigation dated September Seventh, Twenty-Nineteen>
"BPO-File 001:
It's been two years since the Pheasant disappeared; there were sporadic appearances and rumors across the globe, but now I have begun hearing reports of the Pheasant within Millennium City, Michigan. Maybe he's trying to blend in; plenty of dark-colored, gadget-throwing, grapple-abusing, martial arts-using vigilantes out there. As far as we can tell that's it, but I can't help but feel that there's something more to him. I can't quite explain it, but the way he moves is...off. Forced, fake even. Maybe it's nothing; the video footage I have is all of poor quality, and all eye-witness accounts may be exaggerated, but if they are true...? The Pheasant may well be hiding more than just his identity. I have a contact in the city, perhaps they will be able to fill me in on the details."
Paragon of Investigation: The Pheasant has proven himself a capable and adaptive investigator; this has been more than proven from the thoroughness of the reports he has provided us. Photographs, charted maps, analyzed samples, documentation...his dedication to a complete case file is impressive for certain. We have reports from law enforcement in the Millennium City area that can attest to his ability to assess a crime scene and follow up on his own deductions with speed and discretion. While his skills alone are impressive, we have found that providing additional support, resources, and facilities only enhances his skills further. While initially hesitant to allow us to do so, the higher-ups have allowed us to keep doing so...off the record.
Jack-of-All-Martial Arts: The Pheasant has training in multiple martial arts...but has no known mastery over any individual form. We have reports that he has traveled the globe to train in Karate, Jiu-Jitsu, Krav Maga, Vibora Carmesi and more...but none for any major length of time. Despite all of this, he has adopted concepts of these sampled forms and combined them into a style all of his own; one that focuses on minimal movement, while maximizing his results. To this end, we have verifiable proof of the Pheasant outmaneuvering metahumans with superspeed and destabilizing opponents near triple his own weight. Our own instructors have taken note of the Pheasant's performance and begun looking into ways to incorporate his approach to martial arts into our own programs. So far, they have found the core of the Pheasant's style quite similar to their own, and have requested we try to ask the Pheasant to meet with them for a training exercise...our own reports also show that UNTIL has attempted to do the same. However, despite his capabilities, some of our instructors believe his movements to be stiff; as though he is holding back.
Master-at-Arms: The Pheasant has demonstrated a high affinity for weapons usage, both improvised and manufactured. Reports have shown the Pheasant to have spent some time in Japan and Europe, only to return Stateside with a newfound degree of skill with bladed and throwing weapons (the later of which becoming a cornerstone of his current fighting style). There are also instances of him wielding a bow and in disarming targets, hinting at a skill in firearms...but there has yet to be a recorded instance of the Pheasant firing any form of lethal ammunition.
Prepared to Win: The Pheasant's true potential comes from combining all of the above factors. His ability to analyze a situation, combined with his philosophy of combat, have guaranteed him an untarnished record of performance. He certainly keeps files on those he investigates, and likely develops a battle plan to counter them when and if needed. One can only assume the Pheasant never willingly enters a fight unprepared or without any information. In these instances, he is likely to attack first and at the opponent's most crucial point of weakness, and then follow up if or when needed. Thankfully, we haven't had any of our agents on the receiving end of these instances...yet. Some of our agents have attempted to hold him for questioning, despite our advisory otherwise. Thankfully, the Pheasant has not injured any of them.
Hidden Skills: We know little about the Pheasant's full capabilities. More information will be added as they are displayed.
Equipment
Utility Belt of Holding: The Pheasant uses a variety of small tools, either handheld or thrown. The following list will include those currently known:
- Cable Launcher (x2; max length 300ft each)
- Standard hooks, for grappling and rappelling.
- Blunt-tip hook,s for long-range attacks.
- Adhesive, blunt-tipped hooks, for pulling light targets.
- Spherical items
- Smoke Bombs (impact-based)
- Gas pellets impact-based)
- Foam charges (impact-based)
- Feather-shaped items
- sharp-edged throwing knives
- Smoke bombs (impact-based)
- Adhesive foam charges (self-activating in the event of a collision)
- Adhesive explosive charges (armed; timer based)
- Arrows (if using a bow)
- Smoke Arrows
- Blunt-tipped Arrows
- Gas Arrows
- MISC
- Mimic Disc (throwing disc that emits sound)
- Mimic Beacon (throwing disc that rapidly deploys an inflated doppleganger. Emits sound)
'Crane' Sword: Perhaps named so out of irony, but the Pheasant is known to utilize a Cane Sword on occasion. There appears to be nothing special about the weapon's appearance or make other than the quality of the blade. However, the Pheasant only appears to use it while in the matching suit.
Machines
"Ostrich Armored Walker": The Ostrich is a bipedal walking tank that was initially designed by a PRIMUS contractor. While the idea was scrapped, the Pheasant was able to secure the only prototype made. Standing at ten feet in height, it has been retrofitted with a larger-scale cable launcher and riot cannon. With urban usage in mind, the Cassowary has only been seen once: it was deployed in Kentucky to counter a group of armed militants attempting to take over a state armory. No one was injured in the conflict, being suppressed with riot foam, but it was found out that the group had been brainwashed. In any event, the Ostrich proved itself a capable anti-personnel tool.
"Cassowary Assistant Drone": The Cassowary is a bipedal walking robot assumed to be of the Pheasant's own design. Based off of the Ostrich, the Cassowary is a mere thirteen inches in height, and is equipped with a taser and cable launcher. It also carries inside itself medical supplies and seemingly an onboard AI that can provide recon assistance to the operator. It can be clipped to the Pheasant's toolbelt and deployed down paths too small for him to navigate.
Suits
The Pheasant uses a variety of different suits. We have few 'official' names to denote the following suits, but will update the list if a name is ever provided:
Pheasant Suit: The standard suit that the Pheasant is seen wearing. It features a jointed bodysuit, an integrated breastplate and subligar, and is made of a semi-resilient material that can protect the wear from heightened levels of heat. It is not, however, particularly durable otherwise.
Crane Suit: A suit made in the image of a Samurai, but with modern day materials, the Crane Suit offers heightened resilience to attacks while remaining flexible and adaptable. However, due to the sash around the hip, there is no room on the suit for the Pheasant's signature Utility belt. There appears to be no reason to the sash outside of aesthetic purposes, so the Pheasant's willingness to go into a combat situation without one of their signature tools has left our agents in a mixture of confusion and awe.
Weaknesses
Human?: The Pheasant has made multiple claims that he is an ordinary human. While one can assume the standard ways to take down a human would work, not all of our agents believe he is telling the truth. A group of heroes in Millennium City claim that he is a robot, and that they have seen him without his helmet...but they have not verified these claims in any manner.
Associations
<Excerpt From an unofficial PRIMUS Investigation dated October Sixth, Twenty-Nineteen>
"BPO-File 002:
I was reprimanded by my commanding officer; my friend in the area ratted me out! I'll be on unpaid leave for awhile...but this only confirms my suspicions; he knows someone within PRIMUS. But who is it? Who is -HE-!? I'll have to be more careful with who I trust in this matter, but I promise that I -WILL- find out your identity, Pheasant! I will!"
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Character Opinions
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