Speeder Bike

In episode 5, the Mandalorian and another bounty hunter use speeder bikes to travel across a Tatooine desert.

So, here's my take on the speeder bike, written up using the V&V3: Mighty Protectors vehicle rules!

Speeder Bike PDF

Speeder Bike Sheet Image

Mandalorian is a trademark of Disney. Mighty Protectors is a trademark of Monkey House Games. This write-up is by B.K. Adams.

Physical Ability L) Preternatural Reflexes

Physical Ability L) Preternatural Reflexes

For (10) CPs, the character gets to roll their initiative against opponents who are 'holding' their actions. If the roll is higher than the initiative roll of any opponents who have been holding their actions, he may go first. This is a Continual Ability. PR = 0 per round.

Example: The Fox is walking into a trap set by three mobsters who have been holding their actions waiting for the hero to show up. The initiative of the mobsters is 1, 3, and 4. Normally, anyone walking into the trap would not get to roll initiative, but the Fox, who has Preternatural Reflexes gets to roll. She rolls a 5 and gets her action before the mobsters.

The Mandalorian

Throw in a bit of the spaghetti western A Fistful of Dollars, a dash of the graphic novel Lone Wolf and Cub, and a sprinkling of John Wick, blend it all togehter and set it in the Star Wars universe and you get Disney's show The Mandalorian!

Here is my V&V3: Mighty Protectors write-up of the "Mando"! Below I'll go over the reasons why I choose certain traits or abilities.

Neutral Side - I made the Mandalorian Neutral because "good" people don't usually go around disintegrating other sentient beings. On the other hand, he's not all bad, with redeemable qualities such as saving "baby Yoda".

Incredibly Accurate - The Mando rarely ever misses when shooting someone. So, I gave him lots of heightened expertise.

Disintegration - In the Mighty Protectors rules it's hard to disintegrate an individual because, as the rules say "living things struck with Disintegration energy don’t vaporize - they merely ‘disrupt’, taking full damage from the attack, but not actually disintegrating until they’re no longer living".

However, if one were to use a "High Lethality" rule for a Mighty Protectors campaign (see below), then it becomes much easier to actually disintegrate a living being.

Arsenal - The Mando has a lot of gear, from armor to weapons and lots of things in between. Arsenal is the best and cheapest way to do this in the MP system. You can see the detailed arsenal write-up here: Mandalorian Arsenal.

Stats - I gave Mando fairly high stats but nothing superhuman. He's the equivalent of a world-class athlete.

Wealth - The world of the Mandalorian does involve money. He earns it from doing bounties and he spends it upgrading or fixing his armor, fueling his ship, and paying for weapon cells, and so forth.

Weaknesses - In the first episode, the Mandalorian expresses distaste for droids, so I gave him the appropriate character hook. He also seems keen on following The Way of the Mandalorian religion. Thus another compulsion for that.

Vehicle - I had previously written-up the Mando's ship. You can see that post here: Razor Crest Gunship

High Lethality Campaign - Roll damage normally. Multiply by five any damage the character takes beyond 0 hits. This can easily kill "normal" characters, but will not outright kill player-characters or important npc's, who tend to have many more hit points than an average person.

For example, the Mando averages 17 points of damage with his disruptor rifle (disintegration). An average person can roll with 4, take 4 hits putting them at 0. The remaining 9 hits are multiplied by five: 9x5=45, which is more than their remaining 36 power. Because they are dead by disintegration ray, their body vaporizes.

Notes:

1. 12-06-19 I've updated the Mando's arsenal to include devices shown in episode 5: flash charge and handcuffs!

Mandalorian MP Sheet PDF

Mandalorian MP Sheet Image

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Rock Python

Here's my MP write-up for Rock Python, a one-time member of Marvel's evil Serpent Society! This write-up reflects his Bronze Age abilities.

Rock Python first appeared in Captain America #341, published May 1988, and was created by Mark Gruenwald and Kieron Dwyer.

Rock Python attacks his opponents by first throwing a grappling "metal egg". Once his target is ensnared, he will then throw a knockout gas egg at the victim.

Rock Python MP Sheet PDF

Rock Python Sheet Image

Rock Python and Serpent Society are trademarks of Marvel Comics. Mighty Protectors is a trademark of Monkey House Games. This write-up is by B.K. Adams.

Coachwhip

Here's my MP write-up for Coachwhip, a one-time member of Marvel's evil Serpent Society! This write-up reflects her Bronze Age abilities.

Coachwhip first appeared in Captain America #341, published May 1988, and was created by Mark Gruenwald and Kieron Dwyer.

Coachwhip wields two "steel-link" whips. In combat, she will either slash opponents using the two-weapon combat rules (MP pg. 117) or she will attempt to grapple an opponent with the whips. Once her target is successfully grappled she will use the electrical bolt attack on her next combat round. Note that if the target is grappled, no roll is needed to hit the target with the electrical attack.

Coachwhip MP Sheet PDF

Coachwhip Sheet Image

Coachwhip and Serpent Society are trademarks of Marvel Comics. Mighty Protectors is a trademark of Monkey House Games. This write-up is by B.K. Adams.

Boomslang

Here's my MP write-up for Boomslang, a one-time member of Marvel's evil Serpent Society! This write-up reflects his Bronze Age abilities.

Boomslang first appeared in Captain America #341, published May 1988, and was created by Mark Gruenwald and Kieron Dwyer.

Boomslang usually attacks his opponents by throwing what he calls his "serpent-rangs" -- boomerangs that look snake-like.

Boomslang MP Sheet PDF

Boomslang Sheet Image

Boomslang and Serpent Society are trademarks of Marvel Comics. Mighty Protectors is a trademark of Monkey House Games. This write-up is by B.K. Adams.

New MP Ability: Base B) Grounds

This new V&V3: Mighty Protectors ability allows a character add a "grounds" area around his base.

BASE B) GROUNDS

This is the land that surrounds the headquarters, expressed in acres. A square mile is 1056" x 1056"  and consists of 640 acres.

The terrain of the base grounds should match the local terrain. For example, if the base HQ is located within a desert, the grounds should be desert-like; if located in the Arctic, then the grounds should be ice and snow, etc.

Sensors, traps, "pop-up" blasters, and other systems can be placed on base grounds but must be part of the Base A) layout.

The CP cost and accompanying size is shown on the chart below.

.Notes:
1. The existing Base ability becomes BASE A) HEADQUARTERS.

V&V3: Mighty Protectors is a trademark of Monkey House Games. This write-up is by B.K. Adams.

Rattler

Here's my MP write-up for Rattler, a one-time member of Marvel's evil Serpent Society! This write-up reflects his Bronze Age abilities.

Rattler first appeared in Captain America #310, published in 1985, and created by Mark Gruenwald and Paul Neary.

Rattler usually attacks his opponents by means of his bionic tail: either "rattling" them -- an area of effect sonic blast  -- or bludgeoning them.

Rattler MP Sheet PDF

Rattler Sheet Image

Rattler Attacks Captain America

Rattler Counterblasts Cap's Shield

Rattler and Serpent Society are trademarks of Marvel Comics, Mighty Protectors is a trademark of Monkey House Games. This write-up is by B.K. Adams.

Diamondback

Here's my MP write-up for Diamondback, a one-time member of Marvel's evil Serpent Society! This write-up reflects her Bronze Age abilities.

Diamondback first appeared in Captain America #310, published in 1985.

She is a capable acrobat and martial artist, but her primary means of attack is by throwing her "diamond" darts.

Diamondback is not really evil, she just had terrible luck growing up and was exposed to really bad elements. In later comic issues she actually gives up being a super-villain and starts dating Steve Rogers!

Diamondback MP Sheet PDF

Diamondback Sheet Image

Martial Arts

Diamondback's "Diamonds"

Diamondback Saves Sidewinder from Viper's Poison

Notes:
1. Special melee weapons can come in a "3-pack" if thrown with a ST/2" range (MP rules p. 69). I increased the range to full ST for (+2.5) CPs.

Diamondback and Serpent Society are trademarks of Marvel Comics, Mighty Protectors is a trademark of Monkey House Games. This write-up is by B.K. Adams.

Princess Python

Here's my MP write-up for Princess Python, a one-time member of Marvel's evil Serpent Society! This write-up reflects her Silver and Bronze Age abilities.

Princess Python first appeared in Amazing Spiderman #22, published 1965, and was created by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko. Her first appearance in the Serpent Society is in Captain America #310, published in 1985.

Princess Python uses her pet 25 foot long Python to commit crimes. She also carries an electric prod but rarely uses it.

Princess Python MP Sheet PDF

Princess Python Sheet Image

Snake Sheet PDF

Snake Sheet Image

Princess Python and Serpent Society are trademarks of Marvel Comics, Mighty Protectors is a trademark of Monkey House Games. This write-up is by B.K. Adams.

Cottonmouth

Here's my MP write-up for Cottonmouth, a one-time member of Marvel's evil Serpent Society! This write-up reflects his Bronze Age abilities.

Cottonmouth first appeared in Captain America #310, published 1985, and was created by Mark Gruenwald and Paul Neary.

Cottonmouth has a bionic jaw that can distend large enough to bite-off a human head and is strong enough to crush stone or bite through iron.

Cottonmouth MP Sheet PDF

Cottonmouth Sheet Image

Cottonmouth Tries to Kill Captain America

Cottonmouth and Serpent Society are trademarks of Marvel Comics, Mighty Protectors is a trademark of Monkey House Games. This write-up is by B.K. Adams.

Fer-De-Lance

Here's my MP write-up for Fer-de-Lance, a one-time member of Marvel's evil Serpent Society! This write-up reflects her Bronze Age abilities.

Fer-de-Lance first appeared in Captain America #337, published 1988. She was created by Mark Gruenwald and Tom Morgan.

Before being a member of the Serpent Society, Fer-de-Lance was a member of the fourth Serpent Squad. She helped rob a casino in Las Vegas with her teammates Copperhead, Puff Adder, and Black Racer.

It's not known how Fer-de-Lance acquired her abilities.

When in combat, Fer-de-Lance will usually attack with both weapons. Because she is ambidextrous, she only suffers a -1 to hit penalty with each attack.

Fer-de-Lance MP Sheet PDF

Fer-de-Lance Sheet Image

Fer-de-Lance Kills Guard (from CA #337)

Fer-de-Lance and Serpent Society are trademarks of Marvel Comics, Mighty Protectors is a trademark of Monkey House Games. This write-up is by B.K. Adams.

Puff Adder

Here's my MP write-up for Puff Adder, a one-time member of Marvel's evil Serpent Society! This write-up reflects his Bronze Age abilities.

Puff Adder first appeared in Captain America #337, published 1988. He was created by Mark Gruenwald and Tom Morgan.

Before being a member of the Serpent Society, Puff Adder was a member of the fourth Serpent Squad. He helped rob casinos in Las Vegas with his teammates Copperhead, Black Racer, and Fer-de-Lance.

Puff Adder acquired super powers after his mutant abilities manifested.

Puff Adder MP Sheet PDF

Puff Adder Sheet Image

Puff Adder Uses Acid Gas on D-Man (Captain America #337)

Notes:

1. Changed Puff Adders Poison/Venom to Chemical Blast.

Puff Adder and Serpent Society are trademarks of Marvel Comics, Mighty Protectors is a trademark of Monkey House Games. This write-up is by B.K. Adams.

Copperhead

Intro:

Here's my MP write-up for Copperhead, a one-time member of Marvel's evil Serpent Society! This write-up reflects his Bronze Age abilities.

Origin:

Copperhead first appeared in Captain America #337, published 1988. He was created by Mark Gruenwald, Ralph Macchio and Tom Morgan.

Before being a member of the Serpent Society, Copperhead was the leader of the fourth Serpent Squad. He helped rob a casino in Las Vegas with his teammates Black Racer, Puff Adder, and Fer-de-Lance, but was caught and sent to prison. 

At a later date, he and his fellow Serpent Squad members were freed from prison by Sidewinder, who then inducted all of them into his Serpent Society.

Powers/Abilities:

Copperhead has a minor ability in hand-to-hand combat.

The fingers of Copperhead's gauntlets can fire electrical bolts. They can be recharged with spare cartridges located within his suit's belt.

He has wrist-mounted titanium grapnel lines -- "shooting fangs" -- that can be retracted and used again after being fired.

Lastly, he has a single charge of a magnesium flare located within his snaked-shaped helmet.

Copperhead MP Sheet PDF

Copperhead Sheet Image

Copperhead Recharges His Gauntlets

Copperhead and Serpent Society are trademarks of Marvel Comics, Mighty Protectors is a trademark of Monkey House Games. This write-up is by B.K. Adams.

Black Racer

Here's my MP write-up for Black Racer, a member of Marvel's evil Serpent Society! This write-up reflects her Bronze Age abilities.

Black Racer first appeared in Captain America #337, published 1988. She was created by Mark Gruenwald and Tom Morgan.

Before being a member of the Serpent Society, Black Racer was a member of the fourth Serpent Squad. She helped rob a casino in Las Vegas with her teammates Copperhead, Puff Adder, and Fer-de-Lance.

It's not known how Black Racer acquired her abilities.

Black Racer MP Sheet PDF

Black Racer Sheet Image

Black Racer and Serpent Society are trademarks of Marvel Comics, Mighty Protectors is a trademark of Monkey House Games. This write-up is by B.K. Adams.

Razor Crest Gunship

After having watched and enjoyed Disney's new Mandalorian show, I decided to do a write-up of the bounty hunter's spaceship. Here's my first impression of the Razor Crest Gunship!

Razor Crest Gunship Vehicle Sheet PDF

Razor Crest Gunship Vehicle Sheet Image

Notes:

In Episode 2 it becomes apparent that there is a second passenger seat in the cockpit, so I' updated the layout accordingly.

Mandalorian and Razor Crest Gunship are trademarks of Disney. Mighty Protectors is a trademark of Monkey House Games. This write-up is by B.K. Adams.

Asp

Here's my MP write-up for Asp, a member of Marvel's evil Serpent Society! This write-up reflects her Bronze Age abilities. 

In Asp's first appearance (Captain America #310, 1985), she and several other snake-themed villains are recruited into the Serpent Society by Seth Voelker, aka Sidewinder. 

Asp constantly generates invisible toxins within her body which can slowly affect those around her. Long term exposure to Asp would almost certainly kill any normal person.

Asp can temporarily deplete this toxic buildup by channeling it into ranged bursts of energy, which can kill (Electric Bolt) or paralyze (Paralysis Ray). She can only do this a few times before her energy is depleted.

Asp MP Sheet PDF

Asp Sheet Image

Asp and Serpent Society are trademarks of Marvel Comics, Mighty Protectors is a trademark of Monkey House Games. This write-up is by B.K. Adams.

Sidewinder

Here's my MP write-up for Sidewinder, the original leader of Marvel's evil Serpent Society! This write-up reflects his Bronze Age abilities. Sidewinder first appeared in issue #64 of Marvel Two-In-One (1980) and was created by Mark Gruenwald, Ralph Macchio and George Perez.

Seth Voelker was an economics professor who lost his job and was subsequently hired by the Roxxon Oil corporation as a financial analyst. It was while going through their books that he learned of their illegal activities. Rather than report their crimes he decided that he wanted to experience the thrills of being a criminal, and so joined their ranks of super-villains as Sidewinder!

Roxxon scientists surgically implanted a cybernetic chip within his brain. He was also equipped with a cloak that allowed him to teleport, a suit that allowed him to breath underwater, and four mini-drones (stored within his belt) that could deliver powerful electrical blasts. Because of the chip, he could teleport his body parts with no ill effects.

If Sidewinder is knocked unconscious, his cybernetic chip will randomly teleport his body within line of sight. Due to the continual teleporting, his unconscious body also gains a 9 Physical Defense.

Sidewinder and his team of snake-themed villains did succeed in retrieving the Serpent Crown, which he delivered to company president Hugh Jones, but he soon left Roxxon and formed his own super group, the Serpent Society!

Sidewinder MP Sheet PDF
Mini-Drone Sheet PDF

Sidewinder Sheet Image

Sidewinder and Serpent Society are trademarks of Marvel Comics, Mighty Protectors is a trademark of Monkey House Games. This write-up is by B.K. Adams.

New MP Ability: Cybernetic Chip

Mental Ability X) Cybernetic Chip

This Continual Ability gives the character a surgically implanted computer chip that operates similarly to a Vehicle Robot Brain system. Because it is inside the character's brain it cannot be broken, taken, or disarmed under normal combat conditions.

The cybernetic chip shares the character's IN and CL, has access to the character's senses, and knows what the character knows (as per Telepathy, Verbal & Indirect). The chip can control the character's body and has access to the character's abilities.

 This Ability costs (15) CPs. PR = 0 per round.

Notes:
1. I used a modified version of Duplication as the basis for this Ability.

New MP Ability: Body Part Removal

Physical Ability X) Body Part Removal

For (10) CPs, this ability allows the character to remove their body parts which continue to operate with no ill effects. It takes an Action to remove a body part.

A link, whose special effect is determined when the ability is bought, exists between the character and the removed body part. This link allows the character to control, and gain the benefits of, the body part at any range.

Separated body parts may move depending on their function. For example, a hand or arm may crawl, a leg may hop, and an eyeball may roll.

Generally, there is a penalty for hitting removed body parts due to their smaller size. The part itself has a 0 Physical Defense. For arms and legs the to hit penalty is @-3. For Heads, hands, and feet the to hit penalty is @-6. For eyes, noses, and tongues the to hit penalty is @-9.

Any damage done to the body part is felt by the character and may be rolled with. If the body part takes hit point damage, the character must make an EN+7 save at a penalty of -1 per Hit taken or lose the use of the body part until it is healed or repaired.

This is a Persistent Ability. PR = 0 per round.

Death Adder

Here's my MP write-up for Death Adder, a member of Marvel's evil Serpent Society! This write-up reflects his Bronze Age abilities. 

Death Adder has several possible attacks: he can slash with his grafted-on claws, swipe with his cybernetically-controlled tail, or use his poisons on either attack. He has two different types of poisons: one that kills and one that paralyzes. He also carries in his belt an antidote to his poisons (Negation).

His claws, tail, gloves, and suit are all breakable.

His suit provides protection from attacks and also helps him survive the crushing depths underwater. His surgically-implanted gills allow him to breathe indefinitely underwater.

Death Adder MP Sheet PDF

Death Adder Sheet Image

Death Adder and Serpent Society are trademarks of Marvel Comics, Mighty Protectors is a trademark of Monkey House Games. This write-up is by B.K. Adams.

Cobra

Here's my MP write-up for Cobra, a member of Marvel's evil Serpent Society! This write-up reflects his early Bronze Age abilities.

Cobra MP Sheet PDF

Cobra Sheet Image

Cobra and Serpent Society are trademarks of Marvel Comics, Mighty Protectors is a trademark of Monkey House Games. This write-up is by B.K. Adams.

Black Mamba

Here's my MP write-up for Black Mamba, a member of Marvel's evil Serpent Society! This write-up reflects her Bronze Age abilities.

Black Mamba generally prefers to attack her victims while they are unaware of her presence. She first scans her target to find a memory of a loved one. Shen then utilizes her Shaping ability to create an image of that person (the shape uses it's own shape-shifting ability to assume the correct form). 

The shape, now in the form of the target's loved one, will use it's Emotion Control ability to cause the victim to be in a euphoric state.

The shape can also siphon Endurance from it's victim or crush the life out of it with super-human strength.

Due to the psychic link between Black Mamba and her created shape (also known as her "darkforce skin"), one half of any damage done to the shape is taken by Black Mamba.

Most of the time, Black Mamba will have her four companion snakes coiled around her body, and delaying their action until a foe is within striking distance.

Black Mamba Sheet PDF

Snake Sheet PDF

Black Mamba Sheet Image

Snake Sheet Image

Black Mamba Attacks Captain America

Notes:
1. When Black Mamba activates her Shaping ability, she usually spends 3 Power, creating a human-sized shape with the following stats: weighs 1341 pounds, SR 15, a volume of 1.67 cubic feet, and has 20 hits.

Black Mamba and Serpent Society are trademarks of Marvel Comics, Mighty Protectors is a trademark of Monkey House Games. This write-up is by B.K. Adams.

Bushmaster

Here's my MP write-up for Bushmaster, a member of Marvel's evil Serpent Society! This write-up reflects his Bronze Age abilities.

Bushmaster MP Sheet PDF

Bushmaster Sheet Image

Cybernetic Arms Destroyed

Notes:
1. Bushmaster's cybernetic tail lets him run, or rather slither, at 32/128, which is far faster than his ground movement of 19".
2. His cybernetic tail gives Bushmaster an overall length of 14 feet, giving him a profile of x1.6.

Bushmaster and Serpent Society are trademarks of Marvel Comics, Mighty Protectors is a trademark of Monkey House Games. This write-up is by B.K. Adams.

Anaconda

Here's my MP write-up for Anaconda, a member and former leader of Marvel's evil Serpent Society! This write-up reflects her Bronze Age abilities.

Anaconda MP Sheet PDF

Anaconda Sheet Image

Notes:
1. As I've read more of the source material I've found that Anaconda is much stronger than I initially believed her to be. So, I've changed her stats a bit, raising her ST from 24 to 30 and lowering her EN a bit.

Anaconda and Serpent Society are trademarks of Marvel Comics, Mighty Protectors is a trademark of Monkey House Games. This write-up is by B.K. Adams.

Crystal

Here's my MP write-up for Crystal, a member of Marvel's Inhumans, and her pet "dog", Lockjaw! This write-up reflects their Silver and Bronze Age abilities.

Crystal MP Sheet PDF

Lockjaw MP Sheet PDF

Crystal Sheet Image

Lockjaw Sheet Image

Notes:
1. Lockjaw's telepathy is used to track down people, "see" where they are, and then teleport to them.
2. Anyone who wishes to be teleported by Lockjaw must be holding on to him, i.e., Lockjaw "carries" them.

Crystal, Lockjaw and Inhumans are trademarks of Marvel Comics, Mighty Protectors is a trademark of Monkey House Games. This write-up is by B.K. Adams.

Triton

Here's my MP write-up for Triton, a member of Marvel's Inhumans! This write-up reflects his Silver and Bronze Age abilities.

Triton MP Sheet PDF

Triton Sheet Image

Triton and Inhumans are trademarks of Marvel Comics, Mighty Protectors is a trademark of Monkey House Games. This write-up is by B.K. Adams.

Karnak

Here's my MP write-up for Karnak, a member of Marvel's Inhumans! This write-up reflects his Silver and Bronze Age abilities.

Karnak MP Sheet PDF

Karnak Sheet Image

Karnak and Inhumans are trademarks of Marvel Comics, Mighty Protectors is a trademark of Monkey House Games. This write-up is by B.K. Adams.

Gorgon

Here's my MP write-up for Gorgon, a member of Marvel's Inhumans! This write-up reflects his Silver and Bronze Age abilities.

Gorgon MP Sheet PDF

Gorgon Sheet Image

Gorgon and Inhumans are trademarks of Marvel Comics, Mighty Protectors is a trademark of Monkey House Games. This write-up is by B.K. Adams.

Black Bolt

Here's my MP write-up for Black Bolt, the leader of the Inhumans! This write-up reflects his Silver and Bronze Age abilities. All of Black Bolt's abilities, except for his vibratory blast (his voice), are channeled through the "tuning fork" on his head. The "fork" is actually a piece of Attilan gear that is attached to his costume.

Use the numbers below for the size of area if Black Bolt speaks:
Area  Level
11"    Whisper
39"    Normal
93"    Shout

Black Bolt MP Sheet PDF

Black Bolt Sheet Image

Notes:
1. In the comics, Black Bolt's sonic ability has a truly massive area of effect, capable of devastating cities (and later even continents or planets). Under the current MP rules, this cannot be reflected, so I gave this ability the largest area that is possible, which is 93".

Black Bolt and Inhumans are trademarks of Marvel Comics, Mighty Protectors is a trademark of Monkey House Games. This write-up is by B.K. Adams.