CW's The Hoods - Vigilante Group

 

 

The Hoods 

Dex:   3   Str:   2   Body:    2

Int:   3   Will:  2   Mind:    3
Infl:  2   Aura:  2   Spirit:  3
Initiative: 08   Hero Points: 03

Overview

The Hoods are the main antagonists in the Season 2 premiere of the Arrow TV show, titled "City of Heroes". They are a group of vigilantes who emerged after the Undertaking, seeking to avenge the loss of loved ones by terrorizing Star City.

Imitation and Irony

They adopted Oliver Queen's alias, "the Hood," but unlike Oliver, they lacked restraint. This creates an ironic situation where they hate Oliver but idolize his vigilante persona.

Members

• Aglin: The leader and an expert marksman
• Jeff Deveau: A former Marine
• Baker
• Colton

Weapons

The Hoods use weapons such as pump-action shotguns, assault rifles, and handguns.

Hoods Suit 

To conceal their identities, they wear protective suits of unknown make, likely bulletproof.

Background Information*

The Hoods were a group of vigilantes who began terrorizing Starling City some months following the Undertaking. They took their name from the Hood and considered themselves followers of the vigilante, though their ideologies and methods were far more violent and dangerous than his. After the Undertaking, Aglin, Jeff Deveau, Baker, and Colton became vigilantes and formed a group known as the Hoods. Having lost people close to them during the earthquake, they sought revenge for the Undertaking and began targeting Starling City's one-percenters and anyone else they deemed responsible for the destruction of the Glades.

In October 2013, the Hoods assassinated Mayor Altman at the Starling Earthquake Relief Fund. The group then set their sights on Oliver Queen, whom they viewed as a paragon of the city's elite and their corruption due to his mother Moira Queen's involvement in the Undertaking. In short, scapegoating him for what was truly Malcolm Merlyn's fault. They initially attempted to kill Oliver during a board meeting at Queen Consolidated, but failed. That night, the group stormed Verdant and threatened the patrons, demanding Oliver surrender himself. They eventually fled from Verdant after kidnapping Oliver's younger sister, Thea Queen, despite the best efforts of her boyfriend, Roy Harper. The Hoods held Thea hostage in an abandoned church in the Glades, where they argued on what to do with her. The Arrow showed up, saving Thea and defeating the Hoods. As part of his new, nonviolent approach to vigilantism, the Arrow tied the Hoods to Officer Quentin Lance's car, leaving them to be arrested.

*Background Information taken from Wiki

Gotham Database Write up - GI Joe/Cobra - Destro

 

 

 

DESTRO

DEX: 7 STR: 8 BODY: 7  

INT: 9 WILL: 8 MIND: 7  

INFL: 10 AURA: 7 SPIRIT: 8 

INITIATIVE: 26 HERO PTS: 40

 

Skills:

• Weaponry: 10
• Gadgetry: 9
• Martial Artist: 8
• Vehicles: 7
• Military Science: 9
• Business: 10

Advantages:

• Connections: Cobra (High), M.A.R.S. Industries (Unlimited)
• Rich Family
• Genius

Drawbacks:

• Code of Honor (Never breaks a contract)
• Rivalry (with Cobra Commander)

Equipment:

• Steel Mask [BODY: 8]
• Laser Rifle [BODY: 6, EV: 7]
• Various prototype weapons (variable stats, determined by GM)
• Wealth: 14
• Background: James McCullen Destro XXIV is the owner of M.A.R.S. (Military Armaments Research Syndicate), a weapons manufacturing organization. He is a brilliant inventor, a shrewd businessman, and a skilled warrior. Despite his affiliation with Cobra, Destro is motivated by profit and adheres to a strict code of honor, never breaking a contract. His rivalry with Cobra Commander is a constant source of tension within the organization

 

Gotham & Beyond Podcast: Nightwing and Wonder Woman team up against Catwoman!

In today’s episode, we’re recapping our latest DC Heroes RPG session featuring fan-favorite heroes Nightwing and Wonder Woman. Join us as we break down this action-packed Saturday night adventure in Gotham City. The daring duo tracked down the elusive Catwoman, navigating her maze of traps, solving clues, and facing her acrobatic prowess in a high-stakes jewel heist showdown. Did the heroes outwit one of Gotham’s greatest thieves, or did Catwoman slink away into the night with her prize? We’ll discuss how the players strategized, their epic role-play moments, and how the dice rolls kept everyone on the edge of their seats. Tune in for laughs, insights into the DC Heroes RPG system!

#DCHeroesRPG #TabletopGaming #CatwomanHeist #NightwingAndWonderWoman

 

Gotham Database Write up: GI Joe/Cobra - The Baroness

 

THE BARONESS

DEX: 6 STR: 4 BODY: 5 

INT: 8 WILL: 7 MIND: 8 

INFL: 9 AURA: 7 SPIRIT: 8 

INITIATIVE: 25 HERO PTS: 40

• Skills:
• Martial Artist: 7
• Weaponry: 7
• Vehicles: 8
• Military Science: 9
• Detective: 6
• Charisma: 8
• Leadership: 8
• Advantages:
• Connections: Cobra (High), European Underworld (Low)
• Iron Nerves
• Lightning Reflexes
• Scholar (espionage, tactics)
• Drawbacks:
• Secret Identity
• Loyalty (to Cobra Commander, but respects competence above all else)
• Equipment:
• Laser Pistol [BODY: 5, EV: 6]
• Knife [BODY: 1, EV: 2]
• Body Armor [BODY: 5]
• Wealth: 6
• Background: The Baroness is a highly intelligent and ruthless Cobra operative, serving as a key strategist and intelligence officer. She is known for her expertise in espionage, tactical acumen, and unwavering dedication to Cobra's goals.

Gotham Database Writeup - Green Lantern Villain - PURGATORY

PURGATORY

DEX: 6 STR: 7 BODY: 5 
INT: 4 WILL: 9 MIND: 6 
INFL: 8 AURA: 7 SPIRIT: 7 
INITIATIVE: 22 HERO PTS: 34

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Powers:

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Energy Projection (Green Flame): 9 APs

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Flight: 7 APs

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Pyrokinesis: 7 APs

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Skills:

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Weaponry: 4

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Martial Arts: 4

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Advantages:

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Connections: Neron (High)

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Drawbacks:

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Guilt

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Vulnerability (Willpower-Dependent Legs)

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Hatred (Green Lantern)

Divine Empowerment (Contract)

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Wealth: 2

• Background: Paul Christian lost his legs in a subway accident. Green Lantern (Kyle Rayner), attempted to restore them using his power ring, but the legs proved unstable and dependent on Paul's willpower. After losing his legs again in an accident, Paul made a deal with Neron to regain them and gain the power to emit a green flame. He became a minion of Neron in Hell.

GM Note: I was reading some old issues of GL and this guy was part of the storyline, so figured I'd write him up!

Gotham Database Write up: GI Joe/Cobra - Major Bludd

 

 

MAJOR BLUDD

DEX: 4 STR: 5 BODY: 6  

INT: 7 WILL: 8 MIND: 7  

INFL: 8 AURA: 6 SPIRIT: 7  

INITIATIVE: 21 HERO PTS: 22

• Skills:
• Martial Artist: 7
• Weaponry: 8
• Vehicles: 6
• Military Science: 9
• Intimidation: 7
• Leadership: 8 

 

• Advantages:
• Connections: Cobra (High)
• Iron Nerves
• Lightning Reflexes
  

• Drawbacks:
• Psychological Instability: (Driven by ambition and prone to fits of rage)
• Loyalty (to Cobra Commander, but constantly plotting to usurp him)
  

• Equipment:
• Laser Pistol [BODY: 5, EV: 6]
• Knife [BODY: 1, EV: 2]
• Armor [BODY: 5]
• Wealth: 6
• Background: A ruthless and ambitious Cobra officer, Major Bludd is a master of military tactics and a formidable combatant. His unwavering loyalty to Cobra Commander is only surpassed by his burning desire to seize power for himself.

 

GM NOTE: Major Bludd was always one of my favorite Cobras, no idea, but I always loved when he showed up!

Gotham Database Write up: GI Joe/Cobra - Crimson Guards

 

 

CRIMSON GUARD

DEX: 4 STR: 4 BODY: 5 

INT: 5 WILL: 6 MIND: 5  

INFL: 6 AURA: 5 SPIRIT: 6  

INITIATIVE: 17 HERO PTS: 10

• Skills:
• Martial Artist: 6
• Weaponry: 6
• Vehicles: 5
• Military Science: 6
• Detective: 4
• Acting: 4

• Advantages:
• Connections: Cobra (High)
• Wealth: 4
• Lightning Reflexes
  

• Drawbacks:
• Secret Identity
• Loyalty (to Cobra Commander)

• Equipment:
• Laser Rifle [BODY: 6, EV: 7]
• Knife [BODY: 1, EV: 2]
• Crimson Guard Armor [BODY: 6]
• Wealth: 4
• Background: The elite of Cobra's forces, the Crimson Guard are hand-picked, highly trained soldiers who also operate undercover in key positions throughout society. They are fiercely loyal to Cobra Commander and are prepared to carry out any mission, no matter how dangerous

 

GI Joe, Flint Saves Lt Falcon from Cobra!

 

 

Today's podcast talks about a little rebranding and then a one on one GI Joe mission, starring Flint from the GI Joe Team, going in for some recon and ends up saving a captive Joe!

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Gotham Database Write up - GI Joe - Cobra Elite Soldier

 

 

COBRA ELITE SOLDIER

DEX: 5 STR: 4 BODY: 4  

INT: 3 WILL: 4 MIND: 3  

INFL: 3  AURA: 3 SPIRIT: 4 

INITIATIVE: 15 HERO PTS: 10

• Skills: Martial Artist: 4, Weaponry: 5, Vehicles: 4, Military Science: 3
• Advantages:
• Connections: Cobra (High) 
• Iron Nerves
• Drawbacks: Loyalty (to Cobra Commander)
• Equipment:
• Rifle [BODY: 3, EV: 3]
• Knife [BODY: 1, EV: 2]
• Armor [BODY: 4]
• Wealth: 3
• Background: Hand-picked from the best Cobra recruits, Cobra Elite Soldiers receive advanced training and are deployed on critical missions. They are distinguished by their enhanced combat skills and unwavering dedication to Cobra's cause.

 

Gotham Datasbase Write up - Cobra Soldiers

COBRA SOLDIER

DEX: 2 STR: 2 BODY: 2  

INT: 2 WILL: 2 MIND: 2  

INFL: 2  AURA: 2 SPIRIT: 2 

INITIATIVE: 6 HERO PTS: 10

• Skills: Weaponry: 2, Vehicles: 2
• Advantages: Connections: Cobra (High)
• Drawbacks: Loyalty (to Cobra Commander)
• Equipment: Rifle [BODY: 3, EV: 3], Knife [BODY: 1, EV: 2]
• Wealth: 1
• Background: Recruited into Cobra from various backgrounds, promised power and a sense of belonging. Serves as a foot soldier and an easily replaceable member of the Cobra organization.

Here are your basic, run of the mill soldiers who were easily defeatable, and couldn't hit the side of a barn if they tried.

G.I. Joe Joins the Gotham Database – My DC Universe Crossover

 

Ever since I was a kid, one of my favorite things in life has been G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero. The cartoon, the toys, the comics—I was hooked from the start. The Joes weren’t just another military team; they were larger-than-life heroes, specialists in their own fields, each one with a unique personality and skillset. And let's be real—who didn’t want to storm Cobra’s base or parachute out of a burning Skystriker?