Armory
Current Name: Mike Malcon
Protector of the World
Gadgets
Explosives
Various Protective Suits
High Intellect
Extensive Munitions Knowledge
Operative Training
Olympic-Level Marksmanship
Chemical and Mechanical Engineering
CQC Proficiency
The Origin
Early Days?
Much of the life the man now known as Mike Malcon lead before being entering into service with the United States Department of Defense is covered in a thick layer of black-bars and red tape. What is known, is that the lad had a vested interest in soldiers even as a child. Suspected to come from a family with either a rich military history, or deep connections to the armed forces, most gathered information indicates that Mr. Malcon willing entered into service, despite having numerous opportunities present to him that would have led to a much safer career. The fact that he willfully placed himself into danger, and down a path that has led to the world of the superheroes, speaks loads for both positive and negative aspects of the man.
From Boy to Soldier
The moment Mike turned eighteen, the young lad practically rushed down to his nearest recruitment office. Whether it was with the support of his family, or their disgust, the boy signed on the dotted line when prompted, fully prepared to enter into the United States Army. If he had been the average high-school graduate with a militarist future in mind, his story might have turned out to be far more plain than it is.
As luck would have it, he was far from such norms. Possessing well above-average intelligence, and a determined drive beyond that of his peers, the youth flourished during his time in boot-camp for the army. Excelling in his marksmanship tests, proving more then adapt at explosive ordnance handling, and scoring abnormally well upon several discrete tests and surveys given to the many burgeoning soldiers during their Basic Combat Training, Mike found himself shifted away from his chosen advanced training course after his basic training. Into one he had never heard of.
Crafting a Response
Originally having chosen to move on from his basic training to advanced training under the Infantry School, Mike was surprised to note that he had been assigned to a training regimen he was unfamiliar with. Enrolled into training under the 'Response Initiative', it was within this secretive program that Mike was truly able to shine.
Established by the Department of Defense in the year of 1978, the program was an attempt to be able to field various operatives of both meta and normal attributes in a wide variety of situations. As it's founding director stated in a closed-off address, "In this new world of alien threats and international terrorists, we may not have all the right answers on what to do. But we can -certainly- come up with a response."
Titled the 'Response Initiative' hence-forth, every year members of the armed forces, and even some more governmental-minded heroes, were sectioned off to be enlisted an trained by the program. The end goal of all the training provided was to mold soldiers into warriors, warriors able to operate on their own in hostile situations. With a variety of specializations depending on what the Operative was made to 'Respond' to, Mike took skills with explosives and firearms to the next level.
Becoming a master marksman, Mike was trained in nearly every type of weapon under the sun. From pistols to rifles, shotguns to rocket launchers, if it was a chemically-propelled weapon, he could use it. Explosives became another dear friend to the man, who became adapt at taking down structures in the most efficient way possible. Schooling was supplied by the program at Mike's request, who put his brain to use as he disciplined himself in the fields of Mechanical and Chemical engineering. Basic espionage and survival skills, advanced covert operations tactics, close-quarters-combat moves, all were taken in and learned by the lad.
Armory, Operative and Hero
A self-proficient fighter after two years of training, Mike was given his current name by the program, along with a brand new face. His old identity and past buried, Mike Malcon was born as the freelance agent known as 'Armory', a Bunker Buster of the Response Initiative. From here, the man began his new job, working to combat 'problems' around the world, that fell under his skill-set. From VIPER, to rouge milita groups, Armory gained a iron reputation as a man able to get into a fortified area, and leave in it rubble. His skill set continued to be refined, developing into a formidable kit of abilities at his beck and call.
Surprisingly enough, the man also found himself dabbling in....heroics. Assisting PRIMUS on a few operations, Armory took a liking to the facets of superhuman law enforcement, and soon began engaging in his own hero-based activities outside of Response operations. Having been active in the field for eight years now, the man is known within the circles of freelance defense contractors, yet finds his reputation among fellow heroes to be rather small and self-contained. This suits the operative just fine, as getting the job done is a reward all on its own.
Key Points
Personality
Strengths
Weaknesses
Powers and Skills
Powers
- Gun-Craft
Skills
Equipment
Weaponry
Firearms
Ammo
Gadgetry
Subterfuge Tech
Explosives
Suits
RP Hooks
Comments
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"Still a bit of a youngin', and there's a lot ahead of him - a lot of things he needs to learn. But I'm damn glad to be by his side, because his alias tells you all about what he totes around. Indeed, a walking Armoury." - Snowtalon
"{The voice comes through a radio.} Well, well, well, I do remember this one. Yeah, the person who arrested me for the very first time. I guess I was just wrong, but whatever. He's a good guy, he honestly is. Quite nice as well when I met him. Oh and, Mike...I'm in Stronghold again, in case you're wondering. Oh, crud, almost out of time, so I got-.....{Static}" - Alyx Deraveniere (Alias Pyroten)
"For once, someone who's at least half as smart as I am, and not making a futile effort to conquer the world." - Albert Wagner (AKA Panzer)