Mercer

F Ex 20

A Gd 10

S Gd 10

E Ex 20

R Ty 6

I Ex 20

P Rm 30

Res Ex 20

Pop Fe -2

Health: Karma:

60 56

Origin:

As are his fellow Renegades, Mercer has no special powers to speak of, but he can hardly be considered 'normal' by any definition of the term. He's an expert combatant and enjoys his work, whether he's fighting for the angels or for the bad guys.

Known Powers:

(none)

Equipment:

Chain Mail Arm: for some reason, Felix has taken to wearing chain mail armor on his right arm. This gives his arm the same protection his Kevlar vest provides his chest against physical attacks, and increases his melee damage with that arm by +1 CS.

Grenades: Felix has at least one explosive device pinned to his vest at all times - he can't always be firing rockets at things, after all. He can fling these weapons to inflict Remarkable (30) Edged Attack damage to all non-covered targets in a given area.

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 various other goodies built in to help a soldier on the go, and is described in greater detail in its own equipment entry.

Kevlar Vest: one functional item he retains from his days as a Cobra Viper, Felix still bears a handy, bullet-resistant vest. This item provides his torso Good (10) protection against conventional, physical injuries - from bullets to knives.

Knife: Felix knows you can't always rely upon your favorite sidearm, no matter how much easier that may be. He always carries a blade as a back up, which is made from Incredible (40) m.s. materials, and can be used to inflict his Strength +1 CS damage in melee.

Machine Guns: Felix carries various high-powered firearms with him into battle these days, in addition to his 'favorite' piece. These can be fired to inflict Good (10) Shooting damage in a small burst, raised to Excellent (20) when fired fully automatic.

Semi-automatic Pistols: Felix carries several of these hand cannons on his person, all of which can be used to inflict Typical (6) Shooting damage in a single shot, raised by +1 CS when he fires them in a semi-automatic spread of gunfire.

While his back-up gun has no other special properties, his signature piece is also equipped with a silencer. This device reduces the report of his gunfire to a Feeble (2) level of sound, which keeps most people from knowing he's firing it unless they're at close range.

Stanford Rocket Launcher: Felix has added this devastating weapon to his arsenal recently, mostly because he's one of the few Joes strong enough to lug it and its ammunition around. It fires projectiles that have these vehicular capabilities:

C Ex 20

S Am 50

B Ex 20

Damage Rm 30 Edged Attack

Quirks:

Repugnant Personality: it's hard to decide if it's his aggressive behavior, abrasive tendencies, or even his shifty, secretive lifestyle, but something about Felix just puts others off. He makes Pop FEAT rolls at a -1 CS as a result of his (many) character flaws.

Talents:

Crime: having worked as a Cobra operative, as well as in the capacity of a mercenary for years, Felix has several unconventional capabilities at his disposal. Whether picking locks, posing as someone else, or simply trying to remain inconspicuous, Felix should do so at a +1 CS.

Guns: a skill he learned in the Army way back, which was followed up on by years of use as a Viper, this talent represents Felix's ability to fire most conventional firearms. Whether it's a standard, semi-auto or fully automatic rifle or pistol, Felix can use it at his Agy +1 CS.

Martial Arts type B: Felix has always been good with his fists, and has had that tendency backed up with years of martial training. He can attempt any unarmed attack, whether punching, kicking, biting, or anything else, as if his Ftg score was +1 CS higher than is listed above.

Military / United States and Cobra: Felix has served as a member of the United States Army as well as doing his time as a Cobra Viper. To say he knows all about the military mindset and functioning in a martial environment would be something of an understatement.

Contacts:

Mercer has few contacts to speak of. He can definitely rely upon his fellow Renegades for assistance in any matter, as they're tightly knit and used to getting their hands dirty. Though technically a Joe, Mercer isn't on good terms with the vast majority of the team.

Costume:

Felix's second Gi Joe uniform is somewhat different than his first. It includes a black pair of leather boots, blue trousers with red trim, a black leather belt, a black, red and silver Kevlar vest with various pouches attached, black gloves, and oddly a chain mail sleeve (right arm).

Personality:

Felix is abrasive, secretive and aggressive, traits you don't normally think of in the form of a Gi Joe operative. Of course, being an ex-Cobra Viper who the Joes make use of for valuable intelligence on his former teammates, they'll tolerate him and his attitude - if barely.

Real Name: Felix P. Stratton, Grade E-5 (equivalent)
Occupation: mercenary, ex-terrorist
Legal Status: citizen of the United States with an impressive criminal record
Marital Status: single
Alias(es), if any: Richard S. Cecil
Group Affiliation: Gi Joe, the Renegades (Gi Joe sub-team), former member of Cobra

Height: 6' 1"
Hair: light brown
Eyes: blue
Weight: 202 lbs
Other Distinguishing Characteristics: Felix wears a full beard and moustache on occasion.

Story:

Felix was originally an ordinary member of the Army back in the day, content to do his duty for his country until tragedy struck. When he couldn't afford the medical bills for an ill family member, Felix was instead recruited into the higher paying Cobra forces.

Felix did his time in the Cobra forces for a few years, even serving as one of their elite Vipers. However, he eventually grew discontent with their inherently evil philosophy, and made his escape from Cobra Island one night in a stolen hydrofoil.

Seeing the opportunity Felix represented, the Gi Joe team got a hold of the man for its own purposes, thinking to use his extensive knowledge of Cobra activity to its own advantage. The problem with this was that most of the Joes couldn't work well with him.

So, Felix 'vanished' from the Joes' roster in time, only to resurface randomly alongside two other misfits the Joes tends to keep on the payroll. This team, the Renegades, is yet another of Sergeant Slaughter's 'elite' groups, goons he took it upon himself to hammer into soldiers.

By any means necessary.

So though the Joes don't like working with Felix, he nonetheless helps them out alongside his fellow Renegades, often engaging 'off the books' missions the normal team can't afford to get caught doing. And when dealing with Cobra, the Renegades get a lot of dirty work.

The Renegades aren't always active though - just the opposite, really. So when not working covertly for Uncle Sam, Felix tends to do mercenary work, though he tries not to work for completely unscrupulous clients if he can help it... reminds him of Cobra too much.

When the Joes were deactivated for a time, Felix embraced his merc work fully, though upon the group's subsequent reactivation he serves as a reserve member of that organization. He is called upon from time to time to help the Joes on missions when no one else is available.

Even if his teammates hate the idea of working with him. But they do respect his sheer ability, not to mention his insight into the behavior of Cobra's countless goons. Sometimes that's almost enough for them to ignore his terrorist history and his surly attitude.

Almost.

Extra Goodies:

Return to the Renegades main page!

Gi Joe directories featuring a version of Mercer:

1987

1991