Shipwreck
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A Ex 20 |
S Ty 6 |
E Ex 20 |
R Gd 10 |
I Ex 20 |
P Rm 30 |
Res Rm 30 |
Pop Sh 0 |
| Health: Karma: |
66 60 |
Origin:
Like the vast majority of his fellow Joes, Hector is nothing but a normal human, having no super powers of any sort, whether they be genetic mutations, psionic talent-skills, or even sorcerous spells. However, he is a highly experienced sailor and (later) a well-trained Navy S.E.A.L.
Known Powers:
(none)
Equipment:
Diving Gear: Hector carries gear that allows him to function underwater almost normally. His wet suit, combined with his oxygen rebreather, mask, and flippers, allows him to act underwater for about four hours, and move at one water speed category higher than he otherwise should be capable of.
Knives: Hector has carried a plethora of knives around throughout his sea-faring career. These blades are typically crafted from Incredible (40) m.s. materials in the metal variety, and can be used to cut through objects of like m.s., or wielded to inflict Edged Attack damage in melee.
Naval Assault Rifle: after becoming a S.E.A.L., Hector started carrying heavier weaponry. He usually carries at least one fully-automatic rifle resembling an M-16 (with a built-in silencer) that can inflict Typical (6) Shooting damage in a single shot, +1 CS in a small burst, and +2 CS in a fully automatic hail of doom.
Semi-Automatic Pistol: Hector always has at least one pistol on his person at all times, usually semi-automatic in nature - even if the specific make changes from time to time. These guns can inflict Typical (6) Shooting damage in a single shot, Good (10) Shooting damage in a clip-exhausting burst of lead.
XJT Underwater Grenades: Hector started carrying these explosives upon becoming a S.E.A.L., explosives that assist him in the sabotage of enemy vehicles and gear. These things can be used to inflict Remarkable (30) Edged Attack damage to anything within one area of their detonation point.
Quirks:
(none)
Talents:
Demolitions: a part of Hector's S.E.A.L. training, in addition to being very good at his normal, ship-bound duties, is the destruction of various things - whether they be vehicles or buildings. In the execution of any such destructive activity, Hector can make any related FEAT rolls at a +1 CS.
Guns: an essential part of Hector's military education involved learning how to effectively utilize a gun. Whether it be a standard, semi-automatic, or fully automatic rifle or pistol, Hector can fire it as though his Agy score was +1 CS higher than is described above.
Martial Arts type B: as a truly salty sea-dog, it goes without saying that Hector knows how to properly throw a punch in a fight. His military training, in addition to his 'on the job experience', has given Hector the ability to attempt unarmed melee attacks of any stripe as though his Ftg score was +1 CS in rank.
Military / United States: when he hooked up with the Navy, Hector was given the standard treatment during his basic training, as well as during his later S.E.A.L. education. As such, he knows military protocols and the laws of the sea like the back of his hands, and has gained quite a few Military contacts.
Pilot / Sea: one of his essential Navy skills, this talent demonstrates Hector's ability to perform just about any sea-bound duty necessary to keep a ship afloat and on course. Whether he's piloting a ship, bailing water, or anything else, Hector can make any sea-worthiness FEAT rolls at a +1 CS.
Underwater Combat: an essential part of Hector's S.E.A.L. training, this talent represents his ability to fight effectively under the waves. Whether he fights in melee or with some kind of ranged weapon, Hector can attempt any combat FEAT rolls called for at a +1 CS to the applicable rank.
Contacts:
As a member of the Gi Joe team, Hector can naturally rely on the members of that team for assistance should he find himself in a pinch - after all, the Joes look after their own. Hector also has a whole lot of contacts in naval circles, whether or not they're actually in the United States Navy.
Costume:
After returning to the Joe team upon its reactivation, Hector mostly used a uniform that was similar to his second. It is a black diving suit, with gray footwear, sea green gloves, and various straps and such of both a black and green hue that were used to carry his combat equipment.
Personality:
Hector is best described as 'salty'. He's the quintessential sailor, his S.E.A.L. training having changed this little, and he tends to be loud, boisterous, and more than a little arrogant. Of course, he's also quite good at what he does, so his abrasive personality is almost tolerable to his fellow Joes... almost.
Real Name: CPO Delgado, Hector X. (later SPCO)
Occupation: sailor, Navy S.E.A.L.
Legal Status: American citizen with no known criminal record
Marital Status: single
Alias(es), if any: none
Group Affiliation: Gi Joe
Height: 5' 10"
Hair: brown
Eyes: blue
Weight: 160 lbs
Other Distinguishing Characteristics: Hector wears a thick beard and moustache at all times.
Story:
Having grown up amidst the immense naval shipyards in San Diego, Hector always knew he wanted to be a sailor - and, with his parents' permission, signed up with the Navy at the earliest possible age. He then proceeded to serve with distinction, regularly routing Mekong river pirates and other unsavory types.
It was during this time that Hector apparently acquired (or met up with, at least) his infamous parrot, Polly. This exceptional, green and orange parrot is much smarter than your average bird, being capable of actual speech, not to mention singing, rhyming, and of course, being a general pain in the butt.
Of course, the goofy animal is a perfect foil for Hector, and when one isn't getting the pair in trouble of some sort, the other is usually up to something. Hector and Polly are pretty much inseparable, and the duo has had all kinds of adventures together - even if they sound like they hate each other sometimes.
Anyway, after a few years of dealing with all manner of smugglers, insurgents, and other naval hassles, Hector went on to serve at Yokosuma, and was involved in various carrier-initiated military actions in the Middle East. Year after year of outstanding performance got him noticed by his superiors, however.
This landed Hector a spot on the Gi Joe team, who was rather short on Naval personnel at the time, and Hector fit right in - what with his rather unique, distinctive personality. He often worked with Cutter, Torpedo, Deep Six, and (later) Wet Suit in Joe naval operations, being a vital member of these missions.
Though he proved himself as an effective Joe time and time again, Hector apparently felt that his skills weren't enough, and after a few years, went ahead and put himself through Navy S.E.A.L. training. One of the most intense military training regimens in the world, S.E.A.L. training really got Hector in shape.
It didn't change him any, of course, as he's still the salty dog he's always been - he's just a lot better at what he does - that being just about any activity involving water. In fact, Hector was instrumental to an innumerable number of Joe operations, and continued to be that way until the team was disbanded.
When that happened, Hector started his own business, running a sort of expensive tour guide service for the rich, conducting global tours for folks with too much money. Of course, he's also had a fair amount of run-ins with pirates and whatnot while doing so, so nobody's forgotten the name Shipwreck just yet.
When the Joe team got back together, though, Hector dropped that deal and signed back up with the group as soon as Duke asked him to, and has been with the team ever since. His life's even taken a turn for the better, in that he's finally found happiness of a sort, with fellow Joe Cover Girl!
Who'd have thought it...
Polly
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A Ty 6 |
S Fe 2 |
E Pr 4 |
R Ty 6 |
I Ty 6 |
P Ty 6 |
Res Sh 0 |
Pop Sh 0 |
| Health: Karma: |
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Polly is the disturbingly intelligent parrot that tends to hang around with Hector - this is no mere bird, parroting things it hears; oh no. Polly seems capable of rudimentary speech, and can sing songs or talk in rhyme - and knows what you're saying when you're talking to it - or around it. It's something else.
Polly isn't all that useful in a fight, really, only being capable of Feeble (2) intensity Edged Attack damage with its talons, and Feeble (2) intensity Winged Flight, but then, there aren't all that many sapient birds out there, when you get down to it. Polly also comes in handy when a healthy dose of comic relief is required.
Extra Goodies:
Gi Joe directories featuring a version of Shipwreck:
| 1985 | 1994 | 1998 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2008 |
* Note: 2002 saw two versions of Shipwreck (Versions 4 and 5), as did 2003 (Versions 6 and 7).