I have gone through the entire thread and dont see any post for hero points at all; and I have not made any changed/updates/modification to my character sheet other than a note on some minor damage I took.
Lightning Lad
I have gone through the entire thread and dont see any post for hero points at all; and I have not made any changed/updates/modification to my character sheet other than a note on some minor damage I took.
Ok, thanks, then it's time for rewards. If you turn to Chapter 9: Evolution Unveiled, you will find a full explanation of what you earn rewards for as well as how many points.
Lightning Lad: The following awards you receive from the previous action scene, involving starting the mission, leaving Earth, flying through the wormhole and battling the meteorite shower.
Legionnaire Participation: Star; +6 Hero Points
Heroic Action: Challenging; +2 Hero Points
Roleplaying: Average, Action Scene; +4 Hero Points
The following awards are from your participation once you arrived on the planet.
Legionnaire Participation: Average; +4 Hero Points
Heroic Actions: Challenging; +2 Hero Points
Roleplaying: Average, Action Scene: 4 Hero Points
Total: 22 Hero Points
Add these to the Action/Hero Points spot on your cahracter sheet front page. You automatically started the game with 5 Hero Points(something I probably forgot to tell you when we started the game), you should now have a total of 27 Hero Points to work with.
These Hero Points may be used to alter die rolls in your favor for combat, utilize Power Control, and bring special combat options into the game such a "Angered, Clash of Good Versus Evil, Intimidating Opponents, etc.
In order to use them, just ask prior to making the necessary die rolls your interested in working with.
If you have any questions let me know.
Polar Boy: You as well earn Hero Points for participating in the game. Since you joined part way through, you'll have rewards for the action scene taking place on the planet.
Legionnaire Participation: Average; +4 Hero Points
Heroic Action: Challenging; +2 Hero Points
Roleplaying: Average, Action Scene; +4 Hero Points
Total 10 Hero Points.
These Hero Points may be used to alter die rolls in your favor for combat, utilize Power Control and bring special combat options into the game such a "Angered, Clash of Good Versus Evil, Intimidating Opponents, etc.
In order to use them, just ask prior to making the necessary die rolls your interested in working with.
If you have any questions let me know.
Everyone The second part of rewards, is improving your character. Essentially, what you do is decide which areas of your character you have made very minor improvements in and track it on your character sheet. Your character may improve their Basic Traits, Areas of Expertise or Powers.
Please take the time to read this brief section as it explains how everything works. See Chapter 9: Evolution Unveiled, page 4-5.
A Legionaire has as opportunity to train whenever the enter combat, partake in classroom study, or study with an instructor et.
You select which areas of your character you want to try and improve. (Book Edit: Your character may improve on a number of aspects equal to their Intellect score). Once you have selected the areas you want to improve, roll a d20 and add the approriate Training Method/Modifier used. In this case it will be Battling Minions +1, because that's what happened in the game. If your character had worked with the Legion Training Academy or sat in a classroom and studied sciences for example, you would apply that modifier instead. If you had directly fought the villain, you modifier would be +5, etc.
Roll d20 for each area of improvement you want to make adding the +1 bonus for battling minions to the total. If the roll equals or exceeds the Training Challenge Score (TCS) by the ability you chose, you succeed. If you roll lower than that number, you fail to improve. An area that is improved receives a check mark under the #1 shown on the character sheet for that ability.
YOU MAY ONLY TRY TO IMPROVE AN ASPECT ONCE, EVEN IF YOU FAILED.
Let me know if you have any questions or something doesn't quite make sense.
Lightning Lad
I will use the communications on the ship to try to reach Dawnstar and inquiry about what we can do and if she is available.
I will additionally use the most complex security code already in place; the most updated version for the data.
You are able to complete the various scans as you indicated. There doesn't appear to be anything unusual (beyond the radiation emitting from the planet's surface). Everything seems approriate and there are no signs of other ship's passage throughout the area.
Dr. Tio? Do you mean...Dr. T'sorgee, the man that was previously talking to Star Boy? If not send me a link if you can.
As for your efforts in beginning a file on The Soul Harvestor, please make a History check for the planet Earth. If you don't have the area of expertise in regards to History/Earth, you'll want to attempt it Untrained: At your Intellect plus 1/2 your Concentration, minus -4. Your Challenge Score is 26: A difficult roll. This assumes your utilizing the ships records to do so.
If you make the same check on Legion Headquarters, its possible that the Challenge Score would be lower since you will have access to more information. Alternatively, as you mentioned, Brainiac 5 may be of some help. You also know that Phantom Girl has studied some Earth History as well, in particular, the 20-21st century.
While on the ship, you place a call to Legion headquarters in order to speak to Dawnstar, here you find Bouncing Boy in the monitoring room.
"Hey Lightning Lad, how's that breeze of a mission going for you? Find out that planet was a nice lovely vacation paradise?"
This is my reference.
Polar Boy doesn't bother to consider 'ramifications'. He acts knowing he is a Legionaire and he will make the right choice.
He triggers the emergency locking device routine.
He then works to see what he needs to do to re-balance the cryo-stasis tubes.
'I'm the Legion's Master of Cold. If the machines can't do this then I can do this.
You activate the doors with a master-override system and to your understanding, it affects all tubes not just those in your immedient vicinity. An extremely loud beeping occurs throughout the complex as soon as you set things in motion.
A new hologram image begins to take the place of the aging Krytonian Dr. Tio.
Lightning Lad You may attempt an initial query on Dr. Tio from the ship if you would like, though it is unlikely that you will find information on such an obscure person. The Legion Databanks at your headquarters has a much better opportunity to provide such detail.
According to the hologram that Polar Boy witnessed as well as the rest of you (to a certain extend as you were in the neghboring chamber), he claimed he was a scientist from Krypton.
Here is his brief speech:
Greetings children of Krypton. I am Dr. Tio, hopefully you all remember me. Our home planet Krypton has been destroyed for approaximently 2,000 years, providing my projections were correct. You are the last survivors of a world that was destroyed by a geological explosion. Regretfully all you knew is now gone, your families, homes, your cities, your entire civilization.
You are here to provide Krypton with a second chance, a second opportunity to live, flourish, and join with the many other sentient beings throughout your galaxy. I have provided you with....
The image begins to repeat its last words, stuttering as the hologram starts to flicker in and out.
"If everyone is ready with there reports of this incident; let me know so I can send them to Legion HQ and the Science Police, eyes only."
With reports being prepared and filed, your spacecraft heads back towards Earth. The return trip is quiet and uneventful. As you break into the atmosphere, you immediently see Metropolis as it covers the majority of the east coast. Legion headquarters is but seconds away.
Lightning Lad The information you can gather from the ship in reagards to Mr. Tio will be minimal until you reach Earth. You know of a second resrouce that may be of some assistance, and that being the Museum of Superman, in Metropolis.
After Superman died (several centiries ago) the Superman Museum was erected. Many of the artifacts from his Fortress of Solitude were recovered and placed in the museum. It's possible that Krytomian records may also have information regarding this ancient man.
Ferro Lad
You are located on the roof top of Legion Headquarters, watching the Mark X Cruiser Legion craft come in for a landing. Lightning Lad, Shadow Lass, Invisible Kid, Wildfire and Polar Boy should all be on board.
Polar Boy has been MIA for about 9 months now, and everyones looking forward to his return.
Ferro Lad
You are located on the roof top of Legion Headquarters, watching the Mark X Cruiser Legion craft come in for a landing. Lightning Lad, Shadow Lass, Invisible Kid, Wildfire and Polar Boy should all be on board.Polar Boy has been MIA for about 9 months now, and everyones looking forward to his return.
Ferro lad stands on the roof top with his hands on his hips, smiling underneath his mask. He thinks to himself as he watches the Cruiser came in This should be a good day for the Legion, if all is true.
Polar Boy waves as they get ready to leave the ship.
"Looks like the gang is all here"
"I wonder what Brainiac will say of the Holograph machine. Probably complain that we weren't able to access the information ourselves."
Polar Boy
Polar Boy waves as they get ready to leave the ship.
"Looks like the gang is all here"
"I wonder what Brainiac will say of the Holograph machine. Probably complain that we weren't able to access the information ourselves."
Feel free to email me or take it here...
I'd be happy to help out.
Lightning Lad How goes the training idea for you?
Landing the spacecraft is not difficult under ordinary circumstances, thus there is no need for a Piloting/Manuevering roll. The ship gently lands upon the marked platform. You see Ferro Lad standing nearby monitoring your landing effort. Exiting the ship is done be extracting the ramp from the hull area of the ship.
Now that your home what all would you heroes like to do?
Landing the spacecraft is not difficult under ordinary circumstances, thus there is no need for a Piloting/Manuevering roll. The ship gently lands upon the marked platform. You see Ferro Lad standing nearby monitoring your landing effort. Exiting the ship is done be extracting the ramp from the hull area of the ship.
Now that your home what all would you heroes like to do?
Ferro lad moves to the Legionnaires exiting the ship and offers a hand to all to shake, he definitely has an iron clad grip. "Welcome back." He eyes Polar Boy and his eyes are glossy "So glad You made it back Polar."
Ferro Lad
Ferro lad moves to the Legionnaires exiting the ship and offers a hand to all to shake, he definitely has an iron clad grip. "Welcome back." He eyes Polar Boy and his eyes are glossy "So glad You made it back Polar."
Invisible Kid:"Hey Ferro Lad, you want to turn in this into Mon-el, Brainiac 5 is gonna want to see it as well." Invisible Kid says as he tosses to you the vsi tape which shows the events that transpired on the far away planet.
Shadow Lass: There some interesting footage on that, I don't suppose Superboy or Supergirl are here?"
Wildfire: Yea, that place is just Grifed up, tens of thousands of Kryptonians trapped in some sort of glass tube. Holograms from there creator, then that Soul Harvestor guy. Theres some serious crap going on down there. Dont suppose you'd be willing to carry that hologram devise in for us Ferro, or are those muscles of yours a bit out of shape?"
Ferro Lad
Ferro lad moves to the Legionnaires exiting the ship and offers a hand to all to shake, he definitely has an iron clad grip. "Welcome back." He eyes Polar Boy and his eyes are glossy "So glad You made it back Polar."
Invisible Kid:"Hey Ferro Lad, you want to turn in this into Mon-el, Brainiac 5 is gonna want to see it as well." Invisible Kid says as he tosses to you the vsi tape which shows the events that transpired on the far away planet.
Shadow Lass: There some interesting footage on that, I don't suppose Superboy or Supergirl are here?"
Wildfire: Yea, that place is just Grifed up, tens of thousands of Kryptonians trapped in some sort of glass tube. Holograms from there creator, then that Soul Harvestor guy. Theres some serious crap going on down there. Dont suppose you'd be willing to carry that hologram devise in for us Ferro, or are those muscles of yours a bit out of shape?"
Catches the vsi tape as he listens to the others. Ferro Lad smirks under his mask at Wildfire's comment. He soon turns his form to iron then replies to Wildfire "I think I can handle it Wildfire" He places the tape into his Legionnaire belt, preparing for some lifting.
Ferro Lad
The hologram system isn't heavy for you but is bulky. The device is about 3' in length and height, but that includes the flooring that widfire cut away so as to make certain nothing would be damaged.
I presume you take it down to Brainiac 5's Lab so he can start a analysis of the device or do you have other plans?
Ferro Lad
The hologram system isn't heavy for you but is bulky. The device is about 3' in length and height, but that includes the flooring that widfire cut away so as to make certain nothing would be damaged.I presume you take it down to Brainiac 5's Lab so he can start a analysis of the device or do you have other plans?
Everyone: Does everyone go with Ferro Lad to Brainiac 5's lab or do some of you have other things you'd like to attend to?
Ferro Lad: You reach the standing platform on the roof and activate it, lowering yourself downward. It stops on the level that brainiac 5 has his lab. As you step off the elevator you see Light Lass step out of your way.
"Need a hand Ferro" she says, as the device begins to lift upwards. "I'm assuming your on your way to Brainy's lab" She steps ahead of you and opens the door for you. "So what is that device anyways?"
Polar Boy will go along even if it is only to annoy Braniac with his presence.
Ferro lad nods to Light Lass and replies "Yea. Its a hologram device the team acquired." He releases the object from his grip "I don't know the specifics, the others might."
Brainiac 5: As you reach the lab, Brainiac 5 swings open the door for you to walk in. "What took so long?" Then he looks over at Polar Boy, "Never mind no need to state the obvious. Set it down over there" he says while pointing at a table that rises up out of the floor, with a click of a button, he lowers the table in order to put the hologram device at a comfortable working level. Taking a step back, he pauses....and says...."Hmmm....unusual design, a lot larger than it needs to be."
He walks around the device, peering closer at it, looking for any type of inscription. "Metal is Malipthian, rare, found on only 9 planets within the galaxy. Craftsmanship very poor, you can see the seams where the metal was put together, hand made, not produced in today’s factories."
Brainiac reaches up above and grabs a metal arm which holds a camera. He then clicks it on and the device creates a 3d model of the interior of the hologram which appears in the air next to everyone.
"The device operates on crystals (points to an inner working area of the hologram). Not the kind we use now though. Crystals didn't come into mainstream use until 2673; which suggests a more advanced culture. The exterior probably was made at a different time."
"Everyone Stand back at minimum of 1.4 meters." Brainiac swings the hologram arm away and the image disappears. He moves in a second machine and scans it. The instrument is lowered down until it just barely touches the hologram device which you brought him. He turns the scanner on, lets it hum for about 5 seconds and shuts it off and reads the outcome on a monitor.
“That confirms my statement, the outer casing is not the original, which means it was added later on. Most of the interior is Kryptonian made, but dates back two thousand years. There are some recent interior alterations which are not of Kryptonian origin. It appears as if the system was tampered with to show other holograms beyond its intended purpose"
Brainiac 5 then takes a simple laser-like cutting device and opens up the exterior of the device taking care not to damage anything. After about 30 seconds of tinkering, he grabs a hold of a device about the size of his hand, and scans that area of the machine.
"I’ve downloaded previous hologram messages sent to and back from this device. It won’t provide a point of origin, but I’m sure Dawnstar can handle that for us. Let’s see what our new friend the Soul Harvester has been up to. But first we need to get Dawnstar here. Will somone summon her please, her power is required. The situation is now up for questions and answers children.
Ferro lad listens to Brainiac as he explains some things. Once down, he pulls out the tape "There is this too." He gives it to Brainiac then looks to the others "I guess I will get Dawnstar then."
Brainiac 5
Ferro lad listens to Brainiac as he explains some things. Once down, he pulls out the tape "There is this too." He gives it to Brainiac then looks to the others "I guess I will get Dawnstar then."
"Andrew, hurry back, meanwhile I'll try and access the holograms that have been entered into this device...it may tell us more."
guessing the device and crew are well in hand; I go to the Superman Museum to see if I can shed any more light on this scenario to see if I can find any references to Dr Tio; or this Soul guy; also will check Legion databases.
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havent thought to much about training yet.
Polar Boy chooses to practice his juggling of ice cubes in Braniacs lab as he knows that Braniac is very sensitive when it comes to his lab.
Ferro lad nods and hovers slightly before taking off flying through HQ to get Dawnstar.
Lightning Lad
guessing the device and crew are well in hand; I go to the Superman Museum to see if I can shed any more light on this scenario to see if I can find any references to Dr Tio; or this Soul guy; also will check Legion databases.
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havent thought to much about training yet.
As far as training is concerned, it really only takes a few minutes of your time, as it is a very quick process. If you don't want to deal with it yet, please make a note on your character sheet so that we don't lose track of "how many training opportunities are available to you."
1. First leg of the storyline: Starting the game, passing through the wormhole/meteorite shower.
2. Investigating the planet.
That gives you 2 training opportunites, each at a +1 modifier to the training roll for battling minions.
I'll keep track of this as well on my Lightning Lad character sheet. Just letme know when you want to handle your character imporvement (training).
Polar Boy
Polar Boy chooses to practice his juggling of ice cubes in Braniacs lab as he knows that Braniac is very sensitive when it comes to his lab.
As you make a "serious" effort to enable Brainiac 5 to concentrate on his efforts, he begins to modify the controls of his lab equipment in order to successfully reveal the recorded holograms. Moments later, the following images appear on his monitor.
1. The first hologram is that provided by Dr. Tio, the one you observed when the hologram device was first activated. Here is his brief speech:
Dr. Tio:"Greetings children of Krypton. I am Dr. Tio, hopefully you all remember me. Our home planet Krypton has been destroyed for approximately 2,000 years, providing my projections were correct. You are the last survivors of a world that was destroyed by a geological explosion. Regretfully all you knew is now gone, your families, homes, your cities, your entire civilization. You are here to provide Krypton with a second chance, a second opportunity to live, flourish, and join with the many other sentient beings throughout your galaxy. I have provided you with."
The image begins to repeat its last words, stuttering as the hologram starts to flicker in and out.
After Brainiac 5 plays with the control, the monitor begins to show the holograms stored inside the device.
Brainiac 5: "Ahh, for those of us who are new on the team, perhaps you could make an attempt to exercise more brain cells and actually pay attention. You were after all, rescued by the other Legionnaires and provided minimal back-up support at the tail end of the crisis.
2. The second hologram is that of an individual wearing a purple robe. You can’t see a face, the entire interior of the cloak is black. You immediately recognize the figure as The Time Trapper. This is the message left.
Time Trapper:“Ah, excellent Soul Harvester, you have successfully made the required changes. The Legion shall be in for quite a surprise, I assure you. Should you come into contact with them, do not risk your life and take unnecessary chances, avoid contact and leave immediately.”
You then hear a second voice but the image of Time Trapper remains unchanged.
Soul Harvester:“Of course Master, all precautions are in order.”
Time Trapper:“Excellent, once they arrive initiate the second part of the plan; and Soul Harvester, I granted you the power to exceed your humble beginnings, do not make me regret that.”
Soul Harvester:“Certainly Master, your power is invincible what you say shall be done.”
3. The third hologram is the one you experienced with the Soul Harvester.
Soul Harvester Recap of Earlier: The last thing of interest you see is what appears to be a hologram emerging upon a platform resting upon the floor. Only the head of the individual appears. He is perhaps in his late 30's or early 40's, his skin has a ghastly white complexion. He wears a large black cloak with a very high collar. You see skeletal fingers emerging from the bottom of the hologram, poking up just enough to see the tips of them.
Soul Harvester: "Foolish intruders....you seek to foil my plans? You think you are powerful enough to prevent me from achieving my goal? It is not their bodies that are of value to me, they are but worthless husks drying in the wind. I seek nothing but their most valuable asset, the very presence that keeps them alive, their inner strength and purpose of being....You have no claim over me, for I am the Soul Harvester, and these are now my souls. But fear not, for I hold them with nothing less than the highest of regard. They are mine to claim, they are my blood I feed on, they are soulless beings that I now claim victory over.
"You should come quietly! You are in a great deal of trouble, don't make things worse by doing something stupid!" "So you choose to taunt me do you, foolish youngster of Tharr. Perhaps a taste of my power will humble you.......You fools, I warned you, to meddle with me is to meddle with the very fabric of time itself. The Master's will shall be done and I shall see to it. Your world, your history, your existence is about to change and there is nothing you can do about it. But for now, feel the wrath a power of The Soul Harvester's hand. Ha, Ha, Ha, Ha, Ha."
Ferro lad nods and hovers slightly before taking off flying through HQ to get Dawnstar.
You quickly locate Dawnstar, Mon-el, Dream Girl, Cosmic Boy and Saturn Girl in one of the conference rooms. As you enter, you can see extremely worried faces. All are seated with the exception of Dream Girl, who stands leaning against a chair. She just fnishes speaking as you enter...."And you know I'm always right...the visions are never wrong."
Saturn Girl: Yes Dream Girl and that is exactly why you are a member. But we do have to take into account the possibility of a misinterpretation of the events that you saw or that it is a probable outcome....not a definent one."
Mon-el, Acting Leader of the Legion of Super-Heroes: "Ferro Lad, good, this concerns you too...actually it concerns the entire Legion."
Cosmic Boy: "I think the entire galaxy would be a more approriate statement Mon'el."
Ferro Lad
Ferro lad nods and hovers slightly before taking off flying through HQ to get Dawnstar.
You quickly locate Dawnstar, Mon-el, Dream Girl, Cosmic Boy and Saturn Girl in one of the conference rooms. As you enter, you can see extremely worried faces. All are seated with the exception of Dream Girl, who stands leaning against a chair. She just fnishes speaking as you enter...."And you know I'm always right...the visions are never wrong."
Saturn Girl: Yes Dream Girl and that is exactly why you are a member. But we do have to take into account the possibility of a misinterpretation of the events that you saw or that it is a probable outcome....not a definent one."
Mon-el, Acting Leader of the Legion of Super-Heroes: "Ferro Lad, good, this concerns you too...actually it concerns the entire Legion."
Cosmic Boy: "I think the entire galaxy would be a more approriate statement Mon'el."
Lightning Lad
guessing the device and crew are well in hand; I go to the Superman Museum to see if I can shed any more light on this scenario to see if I can find any references to Dr Tio; or this Soul guy; also will check Legion databases.
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havent thought to much about training yet.
Sounds good. Unless you correct me otherwise, I'll assume you check the references in the order listed.
Via your flight ring, it takes mere seconds to arrive at the Superman Museum. As you enter, an interactive holographic image of Jimmy Olsen appears.
"Greetings Lightning Lad, as you recall, I am Jimmy Olsen, Superman's best pal, and honorary Legion member, Elastic Lad. I must say your arrival surprises even me. What area of the Superman museum interests you today? As you know the museum is divided up into several sections; please select the area of visitation you wish to view."
1. Krypton
2. Superboy in Smallville
3. Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes
4. The Justice League
5. Villains
6. The Fortress of Solitude
7. The wedding of Superman and Lois Lane
8. The Death of Superman
9. And I am told that there is another section opening very soon which is entitled "Superman's Conquest of Earth."
You quickly locate Dawnstar, Mon-el, Dream Girl, Cosmic Boy and Saturn Girl in one of the conference rooms. As you enter, you can see extremely worried faces. All are seated with the exception of Dream Girl, who stands leaning against a chair. She just fnishes speaking as you enter...."And you know I'm always right...the visions are never wrong."
Saturn Girl: Yes Dream Girl and that is exactly why you are a member. But we do have to take into account the possibility of a misinterpretation of the events that you saw or that it is a probable outcome....not a definent one."Mon-el, Acting Leader of the Legion of Super-Heroes: "Ferro Lad, good, this concerns you too...actually it concerns the entire Legion."
Cosmic Boy: "I think the entire galaxy would be a more approriate statement Mon'el."
Ferro lad listens to them and ponders what they say "Well you all can tell me on the way to Brianiac's lab as he is in need of Dawnstar for a device acquired from Soul Harvester."
Ferro lad listens to them and ponders what they say "Well you all can tell me on the way to Brianiac's lab as he is in need of Dawnstar for a device acquired from Soul Harvester."You quickly locate Dawnstar, Mon-el, Dream Girl, Cosmic Boy and Saturn Girl in one of the conference rooms. As you enter, you can see extremely worried faces. All are seated with the exception of Dream Girl, who stands leaning against a chair. She just fnishes speaking as you enter...."And you know I'm always right...the visions are never wrong."
Saturn Girl: Yes Dream Girl and that is exactly why you are a member. But we do have to take into account the possibility of a misinterpretation of the events that you saw or that it is a probable outcome....not a definent one."Mon-el, Acting Leader of the Legion of Super-Heroes: "Ferro Lad, good, this concerns you too...actually it concerns the entire Legion."
Cosmic Boy: "I think the entire galaxy would be a more approriate statement Mon'el."
Everyone immediently gets up and heads towards Brainy's lab. Your surprised at the rate of speed they are moving (a very fast walk).
Dream Girl: "I had a vision that the Legion did not exist, or at least as we know it. Instead rather, we were some sort of underground force and were opposed by the Science Police who all wore a S on their uniforms almost identical to Superboy and Supergirls emblem. I also caught flashes of our memorial hall, nearly 1/3 of the Legion members were dead (that would be about 8-9 Legionnaires) including both you and Mon-el,"
Jimmy, I wish to go first to Krypton; then the area of villians to begin with.
Lightning Lad
guessing the device and crew are well in hand; I go to the Superman Museum to see if I can shed any more light on this scenario to see if I can find any references to Dr Tio; or this Soul guy; also will check Legion databases.
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havent thought to much about training yet.Sounds good. Unless you correct me otherwise, I'll assume you check the references in the order listed.
Via your flight ring, it takes mere seconds to arrive at the Superman Museum. As you enter, an interactive holographic image of Jimmy Olsen appears.
"Greetings Lightning Lad, as you recall, I am Jimmy Olsen, Superman's best pal, and honorary Legion member, Elastic Lad. I must say your arrival surprises even me. What area of the Superman museum interests you today? As you know the museum is divided up into several sections; please select the area of visitation you wish to view."
1. Krypton
2. Superboy in Smallville
3. Superboy and the Legion of Super-Heroes
4. The Justice League
5. Villains
6. The Fortress of Solitude
7. The wedding of Superman and Lois Lane
8. The Death of Superman
9. And I am told that there is another section opening very soon which is entitled "Superman's Conquest of Earth."
"Ah, Brainy, who's Time Tripper? Is he on one of our watch lists? Is he bigger than a bread box and smaller than a Nova?"
"Should we be worried that he's giving out Villain Day presents to all the evil maniacs like Soul Harvester?"
"On a scale of 1 to 10 where 1 is 'Chilling in the Bahamas' and 10 is 'Oh by Krypton, I've just died my shorts brown' where would he be?"
Lightning Lad
Jimmy, I wish to go first to Krypton; then the area of villians to begin with.
Jimmy Oleson "An excellent request my fellow Legionnaire; as you recall it begins with this room here...."
The entrance of the building has wide double doors, with a majestic statue of Superman standing on roof top. Inside where Jimmy Oleson greeted you the entry was incredibly huge, showing various statues of Superman throughout the many decades he protected Earth and served the galaxy as the greatest super-hero of them all.
Several coridoors branch off and are labled as above 1-8. Reqesting that Jimmy take you through the Krypton entrance first, you pass through a long hall decorated with many mementos and replicas of Krypton. Here you see a reasonably colorful globe of the planet, depicting much of the planet being barren desert. The hallway is also filled with items such as statues of Krypton City, a large map of the stars depicting Krypton's location in space in conjunction with Earth. The hall is also filled with various pieces of art and sculptures from Superman's native planet.
The entry to the primary room of Krypton shows a 30' statue of Superman, holding the planet of Krypton in his stretched out hands. Here you see holograms of the many Krypton elders (ruling councils, including that of Science) as well as statues of Jor-el, Superman's father and Lara-el his mother, together they hold a swaddled baby Kal-el.
The ceiling is a incredible hologram of the planet exploding, while various historic plates read in Inter-Lac, the history of Krypton, vast amounts of information regarding the planet, all the way up to its demise.
In the center of the room is a holographic image of the planet whch is interactive. As you touch various locations of the planet it grants a real-life image in your brain, making your visual sensory system believe you are virtually standing right on the planet, to the location of your touch.
Various lesser coridoors branch off of the main room which delves even deeper into the rich background of the planet, such as famed citizens, valuable minerals/crystals the planet provided, what daily life was like, the political structures, and so on. Each of the lesser rooms has a large computer which enables you to research in detail particular subjects, including the mysterious Dr. Tio. An holographic image of Jor-el appears and assists you in your research.
Tour Guide Jor-el Hologram:"In the year 4568, Dr. Norzaw-Tio was born to a wealthy political family in which both his mother and father were members of the Krpyton Historical Council. Raised with all the privelages that his station allowed, Norzaw-Tio was provided the best education available and quickly discovered that he excelled in Geological Phenomanas, Time and Gasses Preservation Genetics. Against his parents wishes, he continued his education within this field, becoming one of the most out spoken individuals upon the council. His efforts in the field earned him considerable favor and respect; up to his discovery of Krypton's eventual fate.
Unable to provide suitable documentation to properly back-up his theories he lost considerable respect of the other council members. Accepting his eventual outcast (largely due to his lack of proper Krypton etiquette) he eventually found himself removed from the council. His claims brought about great concern with the average populace however and thus many common people took his word over that of other political/scientific councils.
On his own, he continued his research and eventually acquired tens of thousands of citizens willing to take part in his experiment to re-populate a new Krypton upon its impending doom. Using a scientific combination of Time Dimensional Restoration with Gasses Preservation Genetics he was able to produce the reproduction of gasseous bodies after a series of specific time locked restoration procedures. It was never known if he succeeded or not, for Krytpon did indeed self-destruct as he predicted, missing his alleged date by just over 8 years.
It was upon his early discovery and research, that I Jor-el further studied the Geological conditions of the planet Krypton and indeed find myself agreeing with many of his bold yet ahead of its time, scientific statements."
Polar Boy
"Ah, Brainy, who's Time Tripper? Is he on one of our watch lists? Is he bigger than a bread box and smaller than a Nova?"
"Should we be worried that he's giving out Villain Day presents to all the evil maniacs like Soul Harvester?"
"On a scale of 1 to 10 where 1 is 'Chilling in the Bahamas' and 10 is 'Oh by Krypton, I've just died my shorts brown' where would he be?"
"Sigh...if you haven't anything constructive to offer I would deeply appreciate it if you would discontinue utilizing the oxygen that enriches my 12th level Intellect. In an attempt to answer your ridiculous question about the severity of our current situation I would advise you to consult the Legion memory banks for the data you seek. However, as a result of the critical importance of this find I will save you countless hours of research in which the Legion cannot take the time for you to SIMPLY CATCH UP.... and instead elect to inform you that on a scale of 1-10, the Time Trapper is indeed a galactic threat of 12. Satisfied or do you require me to repeat myself and waste further valuable time?"
Ferro lad walks with the others as Dream Girl tells him of her vision. "Definitely something to consider and keep an eye on. Thank you for sharing Dream Girl." After short time they arrive back at Brainiac's lab. "I think some note sharing is in order shortly."
I record this information and procede.
"Jimmy, is there any more information on this Dr. Tio; also any prime opponents to his theories and any of his close advisors or collegues?"
Lightning Lad
I record this information and procede.
"Jimmy, is there any more information on this Dr. Tio; also any prime opponents to his theories and any of his close advisors or collegues?"
"Kryptonian records do not indicate that any further data regarding Dr. Tio. There are no records of any descendants as well, nor significance to ancestors beyond that of his parents. As previously indicated, many individuals opposed his theories regarding the geological welfare of the planet Krypton. I shall check into all known councils of his time to see if any significant individuals who were opposed or otherwise threatened by his scientific proposals.
Would you now like to proceed with your visitation of the Villains of Superman while I consult further data?"
Ferro Lad
Ferro lad walks with the others as Dream Girl tells him of her vision. "Definitely something to consider and keep an eye on. Thank you for sharing Dream Girl." After short time they arrive back at Brainiac's lab. "I think some note sharing is in order shortly."
Brainiac 5: "That my friend is a significant understatement. After I show you the holograms present, I'm sure Mon-el will agree to taking immediate action."
Mon-el: "Perhaps even more than you know, Brainiac 5. Let's see the holograms."
And so they are replayed for all present. A look of shock comes across the faces of the newly arrived Legionnaires as they take into consideration the magnitude of the crisis that has fallen upon the shoulders of the Legion of Super-Heroes.
Ferro lad watches the hologram and is whelmed like the rest "Heavy. Do we have any information on how or where to deal with these events?"
Yes, lets proceed to the Villians; lead on, how are they categoriezed and arranged?
Lightning Lad
I record this information and procede.
"Jimmy, is there any more information on this Dr. Tio; also any prime opponents to his theories and any of his close advisors or collegues?""Kryptonian records do not indicate that any further data regarding Dr. Tio. There are no records of any descendants as well, nor significance to ancestors beyond that of his parents. As previously indicated, many individuals opposed his theories regarding the geological welfare of the planet Krypton. I shall check into all known councils of his time to see if any significant individuals who were opposed or otherwise threatened by his scientific proposals.
Would you now like to proceed with your visitation of the Villains of Superman while I consult further data?"
Lightning Lad
Yes, lets proceed to the Villians; lead on, how are they categoriezed and arranged?
As you continue to walk through the Superman Museum Jimmy answers your question.
"The villains have been catgorized in various ways since the museum opened. Originally, they were alphabetical, but as new pieces were added, it became cumbersome for making the re-arrangements. Most certainly it wasn't cumbersome for the humanoid staff of the Museum for the majority of the labor was handled by robots; after all, this is the 30th century.
After realizing how credits could be saved for greater profits the museum staff elected to arrange the villains in order of popularity. This caused undo congestion in various rooms while others were less occupied, thus after 3 years, other arrangement was sought.
After receiving significant credit increase, the Museum sought to find a way which would improve the congestion issue and pleasure of the visitors. As a result, we now classify villains by various eras and locations.
Each room has been expanded for future use and current developments are on way to utilize a 4th dimension spacial design which will enable the visitor to not simply stand and view within the current space they occupy, but rather enter a fabricated 4th dimensional area in which they can literally walk amongst the area, roaming around at their pleasure. In order to properly satisfy parental and governmental applications regarding the sensitivity of those considered to be underage, access is granted but the violence of the viewership is designed as age appropriate. This enables the child to learn about Superman at a younger age and see his accomplishments and defeats in order to properly apply an emotional understanding without hindering his or her social behavoirs.
As the child returns for another visit perhaps a couple of years later, they increased awareness of the world around them enables them to re-inact the events at a more mature level. We have found that such a system teaches the values brought to us by Superman, retain all intergrity of Kal-El, and at the same time, provide mental and emotional health to all of our visitors.
Ah, here we are....The Villains. Stepping over to our right, you will see imposing statues of some of the most common villains Superman encountered. As you can see, we have Lex Luthor his primary arch nemesis, followed by Brainiac, Solomn Grundy, Bizzaro,Superboy Prime, General Zod, Darkseid, Doomsday, and Mister Mxyzptlk to name the most significant. The entry of course merely introduces these villains.
A separate viewing room is dedicated to each individual as you can see the many branching hallways. Now if you will follow me, I will begin with Lex Luthor.
This is the room dedicated to Lex Luthor. Mr. Luthor opposed Superman repeatedly throughout his career. He was a highly intelegen human from Earth who suffered from various mental delusions of grandor; perhaps his most noteable, a venture for the search of power. He rose as a great businessman; great however being in the eyes of the beholder. Many of the business practices he utilized were not made primarly for short term profits but rather a long term exclusion of all other competitors, thus literally cornering the market. He did this through a number of illeagal buyouts utilizing his many favors of associates in order to properly protect himself and his businesses.
Eventually Lex Luther turned his interest onto the political stage and sought the position of President of the United States. If you are unfamilar with this ancient nation I can take the time to review it with you in order to enhance your knowledge of ancient earth geo political bodies of the 20-21st centuries.
Now turning to our right, we have General Zod. Originally imprisoned into the Phantom Zone by Jor-el, Superman's father, this individual escaped more than once in order to threaten Superman."
At that moment, Jimmy stops as if someone hit the pause button. His image then blinks in and out for a few seconds, freezes and then begins to be reactivated.
"My apolgies Lightning Lad, new information has become available to me which I would like to share with you. Allow us to return to the Lex Luthor room for but a few moments. Despite the confrontations Lex Luther and Superman had in their early days, it has become known that their differences were greatly exagerated as do many tall tales of the past. Superman and Lex Luther did indeed confront one another in the early years, but learned to have an appreciation for each others ability to lead, be productive citizens of the planet Earth, and eventually became friends; occasionally teaming up together in order to fight side-by-side against common enemies whom would threaten the planet.
As Lex Luther eventually led his career into politics, he and Superman stood side by side as President of Earth and Champion of Earth. After nearly 12 years of running a one world political system, the world's foundation was shockingly rocked by the assassination of Lex Luthor. Dying at the hands of renegade Bizzaro, the political stance of Earth immediently grew very unstable. Superman confronted Bizarro for the assassination of Lex Luther, his business partner and best friend. In the ensuing battle, Superman gained justice once again by killing Bizarro and was once again hailed as Earth's Greatest Hero. Taking up the void political position previously held by Lex Luthor, Superman was able to further unite the world.
(At that point he points to a statue of Lex Luthor and Superman together, smiling, shaking hands, and shown together looking over a model of planet Earth.)
"New villains arose, with the most nortorious being the Self Proclaimed Justice League created by the villain Batman."
(At theat moment, a statue of Batman begins to take shape and slowly emerges before your eyes, as do other members of the Self-Proclaimed Justice League, such as The Flash, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, and Zantana.)
"After the eventual defeat of the Self-Proclaimed Justice League, a new group of villains emerged from the 30th century, The Legion of Super-Villains; though they called themselves, The Legion of Super-Heroes. These predators of the future utilized time travel in order to attempt to stop Superman from ruling a near utopian world to one of darkness and evil. I believe that many of your previous associates were personally killed by Superman. As a shining example of Superman's Legacy you fought side-by-side when the Legion of Super-Villains travelled back in time to battle Superman. I'm certain that you were particularly pleased when Superman captured Saturn Girl and literally plunged his fist into her chest and removed her still beating heart, offering it to you as a trophy. Do you proudly display that memento in the Lightning Lad Museum across the city?"
Ferro Lad and Polar Boy
Ferro lad watches the hologram and is whelmed like the rest "Heavy. Do we have any information on how or where to deal with these events?"
Mon-el: Dream Girl experienced a vision early this morning concerning the Legion."
Dream Girl "My vision told that me the Legion did not exist in its current state. Instead rather, we were some sort of underground resistance force and were opposed by the Science Police who all wore a S on their uniforms; one that was quite similar to Superboy and Supergirl's emblem. I also saw our memorial hall, nearly 1/3 of the Legion members were dead (that would be about 8-9 Legionnaires) including Ferro Lad, Mon-el, and you Light Lass."
Light Lass: "Me!"
Dream Girl nods affirmative.
Mon-el: Needless to say I think it is quite obvious that the Time Trapper has once again disrupted the existing time stream for that of another reality to begin taking shape. This crisis is up for open discussion Legionnaires."
Lightning Lad
The last paragraph of my previous post for you needs clairification; the change is in boldface.
As a shining example of Superman's Legacy you fought side-by-side with Superman against the Legion of Super-Villains whom travelled back in time to battle Superman. I'm certain that you were particularly pleased when Superman captured Saturn Girl and literally plunged his fist into her chest and removed her still beating heart, offering it to you as a trophy. Do you proudly display that memento in the Lightning Lad Museum across the city?"
Polar Boy & Ferro Lad
Mon-el: Looks at Polar Boy and says: "We might as well start this discussion with you Polar Boy...You have been on the MIA list for quite some time. Can you fill us in on your whereabouts and how you ended up at this planetary lab we found you in?"
"Did you see more The Soul Harvester a few times? What is your assessment of his powers and how is he relevant to this entire case? What's the Time Trapper need him for?"
Brainiac 5: "If this is indeed what he's done, and I believe it is the case, we need to find out what point in history the alteration began in order to set it on its rightful coarse."
Saturn Girl: "And then decide how to do that. Ferro Lad, your a long time standing member, what do you think?"
<Alarmed into my communicator>
"Brainiac; Brainiac; come in; quickly; please identify if there was a temporal surge in the last five minutes; please do this immediantly; there was just a strange shift at the museaum as if the entire database was replaced with perhaps a different timelines database"
GM: are these events as I remember them?
"Jimmy, I am more interested in villians who did experimentation on people, those who created or studied heroes and villians; infamous doctors and surgeons, especially those who experiemented on supers."