Blowtorch F A S E R I P Res Pop Gd 10 Gd 10 Ty 6 Gd 10 Gd 10 Ex 20 Ex 20 Gd 10 Sh 0 Health: 36 Karma: 50 Origin: As are the vast majority of his fellow Joes, Timothy is but a normal human, lacking any sort of super human powers of any stripe - whether they be of a mutagenic, occult, or psionic origin. However, he is highly skilled in the use of his own, flame-throwing equipment, and other military matters. Known Powers: (none) Equipment: Colt M1911A1 Semi-Automatic Pistol: a handy back-up piece should his flamethrower be impractical in a given situation (or disabled), this weapon can be fired to inflict Typical (6) Shooting damage in a single shot, or Good (10) Shooting damage in a short, semi-automatic burst of lead. Fire-Resistant Suit: Timothy always dons this suit whenever he thinks he may be using his flamethrower in combat, for he is intimately aware of the effects of fire and heat. Primarily, this bulky, multi-layered suit provides the man Amazing (50) protection from both fire and heat damage. However, the suit offers Timothy several additional benefits. For one thing, the suit has a full face mask and respirator / air filter, providing Remarkable (30) filtration of ambient air (versus smoke and other particulate matter), and the helmet offers Timothy Good (10) protection from head-based attack. Flame Pistol: a serious upgrade to his fiery capabilities, this weapon is a fine example of miniaturization technology. This pistol has the ability to inflict just as much damage as Timothy's old M-7, but can be held in just one hand - allowing him to use his other for something else in battle. the Joe-Com *: this is a new device given to all Joes since the group's reactivation. This high-tech wristband functions as an audio/video transceiver with a Typical (6) - 250 mile - range, is equipped with a G.P.S. system, a heart monitor, and can store up to a terabyte of raw data - not bad, eh? Of course, this device also stores a variety of nutrients it can use to supplement activity, which are absorbed directly into one's pores (think of this as Feeble (2) life support, where food is concerned). So, not only is the thing a nice, high tech video phone, but it can also save one's life in a pinch! the Raging Typhoon: Timothy's newest toy, the Raging Typhoon is a B.T.R. hovercraft, that he can reconfigure in the field - changing it into four separate, smaller vehicles - with just a little bit of applied manpower. The Raging Typhoon (and its alternate modes) are described in its own vehicular entry. * The Joe-Com is something that the Joes started using in their new (as of 2001) comic, but wasn't featured on the 2003 Blowtorch action figure. Quirks: Compulsiveness: one thing that Timothy is constantly doing is looking for potential fire hazards in his area; he's always looking for fire exits, scowling at smokers, and keeping an eye out for exposed flammables; he must pass a Psyche FEAT at -1 CS in order to stop doing this for any length of time. Talents: Chemistry: upon rejoining the G.I. Joe team, Timothy began work on a degree in chemical engineering, in order to better understand incendiary devices - both those wielded against him and those he himself uses in battle. His Rsn score in such areas should be considered +1 CS in rank. Engineering: the other skill Timothy is currently working to earn a degree in, this talent describes his mounting understanding of architecture, from the smallest shed to the largest of skyscrapers - the better to determine just how fire will tear them down, when you think about it... Guns: as a part of his basic military training, Timothy has been taught how to fire most basic military weapons. Whether he's wielding a standard, semi-automatic, or fully automatic rifle or pistol - or even esoteric weapons like shotguns - he does so as though his Agility was +1 CS in rank. Martial Arts type B: while he does prefer to utilize fire (or even his Colt) in combat, Timothy has nonetheless been trained in the use of unarmed fighting techniques - just in case. As such, the man can attempt any unarmed melee attack as though his Fighting score was +1 CS in rank. Military / United States: serving as a handy origin for his many skills, this talent represents most of the ability granted by Timothy's basic training. This talent imparts unto him an almost instinctual understanding of military protocols and procedures, and allows for several additional military contacts. Skill / Flamethrower: his claim to fame, Timothy is rather handy with a flamethrower - he's an expert with the M-7, but can use most others with competence as well. He should receive a +1 CS to any attack FEAT he rolls when wielding a flamethrower against any person, object, or area. Contacts: As a rather long-standing member of the G.I. Joe team, Timothy can naturally rely upon his teammates for assistance should he need it; after all, the Joes look after their own. Furthermore, being a member of the United States Army, he can count on that group for help when he's on a mission for them. Costume: Timothy's third G.I. Joe uniform is similar to his first in hue, but second in design. This fire-resistant suit is primarily bright yellow in color, though it is adorned with red plates and padding on the knees, thighs, wrists, and chest. Timothy also wears yellow boots, and gloves, and belts, and a red and yellow helmet. Personality: Working with fire for a living has forever altered Timothy's mindset. Being intimately aware of just what fire can do to the human body, he's almost compulsive about avoiding it at all times, keeping an eye out for available fire exits, exposed flammable materials, and especially smokers. Timothy hates cigarette smoke with a fervent passion. Real Name: Timothy P. Hanrahan, grade E-6 Occupation: special weapons expert, armorer Legal Status: citizen of the United States with no known criminal record Marital Status: single Alias(es), if any: none Group Affiliation: G.I. Joe Height: 6' Hair: brown, later blonde Eyes: brown Weight: 180 lbs. Other Distinguishing Characteristics: none Story: Not too much is known about Timothy before his time with the G.I. Joe team, though it is known that he's had a special appreciation for fire since the beginning. Not because he's a pyromaniac or anything, but because he feels fire has been an implement of warfare since before even the bow and arrow. To this end, he decided to become the best he could be with fiery implements, and as such has mastered the use of the Army's M-7 flamethrower. This expertise got him his position on the G.I. Joe team (after passing the insanely difficult entry exams) during a significant wave of recruiting. He seemed to fit in well with his fellow 'new recruits', especially Ripcord and Spirit, despite his eccentricities, and spent plenty of time with these two Joes. He stayed with the team for quite a while, participating in various missions with the Joes, including the so-called Battle of Springfield. Timothy's expertise in fire-based weaponry and warfare served the team well for years, and he was good enough that the Joes didn't feel the need to supplement its fire-wielding forces for five years (though it finally did so with Charbroil and the Ice Cream Soldier). Of course, good things always come to an end. Late in 1994, the G.I. Joe team was deactivated, due to the perceived decrease in the threat that Cobra presented to the world. Seven years later, this proved to be a mistake, and the Joe team was reactivated as a result. Though he didn't sign up right away, Timothy eventually came back to the fold. In fact, Timothy played a pretty large role in the Joe team's redeployment, trying out a bunch of all new equipment for the group. This included a much more compact flamethrower, as well as a bizarre hovercraft he can reconfigure in the field into four separate, smaller vehicles. He remains a Joe to this day.