Python Patrol Troopers

Origin:

The nameless, faceless legions of Cobra's Python Patrol are like regular Troopers of that organization, existing in overwhelming numbers in order to do the bidding of the maniacal Cobra Commander or any of his subordinates. Each of them is simply an ordinary human, though one who has at least some combat training, and is well-versed in the use of several firearms.

Known Powers:

(none)

Equipment:

AK-47 Assault Rifle: this Russian-built, semi or fully automatic rifle is built to last, being readily adapted for almost any duty imaginable. The gun itself fires a small burst of shells capable of inflicting Good (10) Shooting damage per shot, or a full-auto spread capable of causing Excellent (20) Shooting damage. The latter tends to burn clips, but Python Patrol Troopers carry several on hand...

Helmet: all Python Patrol Troopers wear a helmet, in order to increase relative safety on the field and to protect from the ever-deadly head shot. Made of Excellent (20) material strength metals, this helmet offers its wearer Typical (6) protection from any non-frontal head attacks. This may not be enough to deflect all damage in a given instance, but it nonetheless helps to save lives...

Knife: though they'd rather not do so, all Python Patrol Troopers are equipped to fight hand to hand in the event that they completely run out of ammunition (and they usually carry several spare clips to prevent this). These blades are of Remarkable (30) material strength, and in a Python Patrol Trooper's hands, they can be used to inflict Typical (6) Edged Attack damage per deadly strike.

Pistol: in the event that one's AK-47 is disabled, a Python Patrol Trooper always has a spare handgun handy, stored in a convenient shoulder holster for quick access. These guns can be used to fire a single shot which inflicts Typical (6) Shooting damage, or a short burst which drains the entire clip, but inflicts Good (10) Shooting damage. The clip can presumably hold 8 rounds before it needs to be reloaded.

Wraith Suit: the prime benefit of being a member of the Python Patrol, other than the increase in pay, is that the Cobra troopers who accept this promotion receive the use of a handy wraith suit. This suit, which doubles as their uniform, makes the troopers invisible to infra-red scanners and all manner of radar technology. This stealth technology functions at Amazing (50) rank.

Quirks:

(none)

Talents:

Guns: a given prerequisite, all Cobra operatives must have the ability to use a gun in combat; if they don't have it upon joining Cobra, they are trained - and quickly. Any Cobra trooper can use a regular, semi-automatic, or fully automatic gun or rifle with proficiency, doing so as though his or her Agility score was +1 CS in rank.

Martial Arts type A or B: furthermore, all Python Patrol Troopers are trained in at least one form of unarmed combat once they hook up with the group, if they don't already have one under their belt. Most learn type B, allowing them to make unarmed melee attacks at their Fighting score +1 CS, but some opt to learn type A, allowing them to slam or stun opponents easily.

Military: a quasi-military organization, Cobra encourages an easily recognizable (to those within, at least) command structure. As such, those not bringing experience in such matters tend to pick it up quickly, in order to rise through the ranks; those who don't typically stay right here, close to the bottom. This skill allows a +1 CS to any Reason or Intuition FEAT based on the workings of military dogma.

Contacts:

Python Patrol Troopers theoretically have the entire organization of Cobra as their contact, in that they are members of the group and supposedly have the same goals. However, if it is more convenient to let a Trooper (or group of Troopers) get captured or killed, the Cobra Command is more than happy to let this happen. Unless a specific Trooper has something the Command needs, he is ultimately expendable...

Costume:

Those Cobra Troopers who were admitted into the Python Patrol wore a uniform that, while recolored, strongly resembles that of a Cobra officer's. This snake-skin wraith suit consists of a red turtleneck sweater under a long-sleeved, green and yellow snake-skin shirt, black snake-skin trousers, gray boots, gloves, holsters, sheathes, and webbing, and a black helmet and face mask.

Personality:

The Python Patrol Troopers are the seasoned veterans of the Cobra organization, those who clung to their original uniforms and stations either out of a sense of pride or due to being a discipline problem. Either way, they all know what they're doing, and despite being the 'bottom level' of the Python Patrol, they help to make the group that much more dangerous overall.

Notes:

Python Patrol Troopers are created by promoting already existing Cobra Troopers into their ranks; leaning on the veterans of this group, the Python Patrol gains experienced subordinates who have, for some reason or another, not moved along in the Cobra promotional pathways. Of course, giving these guys a Wraith suit only adds to their effectiveness as killers and instigators of mayhem.

Extra Goodies:

Cobra directories featuring a version of the Python Patrol Trooper: