Of all the write-ups I've done over the years, I cannot begin to believe I left this one off the blog. Without a doubt, Baron Karza is probably my favorite villain. Bill Mantlo's excellent characterization defined what a super-villain should be motivated, act, and end like.
BARON KARZA
BARON KARZA
Karza, former head scientist and Microverse Tyrant
F: Rm (30)
A: Rm (30)
S: In (40)
E: Mn (75)
R: In (40)
I: In (40)
P: Am (50)
Health: 175
Karma: 130
Popularity: -60 (In Microverse, for those few he didn’t kill)
Resources: MN (75)
Talents:
Baron Karza was considered at one time the greatest scientist in the Microverse. His Talents included:
Doctor, Computers, Physics, Cybernetics, genetics, Trivia:Time-Travellers, Trivia: Uni-force, Astrophysics, Resist: Domination*, Leadership*, Tactics, Martial Arts: C, Martial Arts: E
Contacts:
Karza had very very few contacts, mostly lackeys and occasional servants:
Prince Shaitan of the Acroyears (Low)
Powers and Equipment:
Powered Armor: A great deal of Karza’s abilities came from the armor he wore. it was both the symbol of his enduring power, and the symbol of dread and terror that Karza inflicted upon the Microverse. The armor conveyed the following powers:
- Body Armor: MN (75) protection vs. physical attacks, AM (50) against energy
- Force Blasts: AM (50) energy blasts
- Communication w/ Cybernetics: Karza could control and manipulate both creatures and technology at RM (30)
- Self-Sustenance: Since Karza no longer had an organic body per say, the armor sustained him/.
- Force Shields: Karza could enact force shields with AM (50) intensity
- Body Transformation: After merging with the Force Commander Argon, Karza could change himself into a Centaur-like form, which would provide him with RM (30) hyper-running. In addition, Karza could and did attack with his hooves, which would inflict Rm (30) damage.
Karza’s Mental Powers:
-Mind Possession: Perhaps the power most famous for, Karza could transfer his consciousness into another form, and did so with Kitty Pryde of the X-men, as well as Argon the Force Commander, and quite possibly Commander Rann. Karza could do this at Am (50) ability.
-Telepathy: Karza possessed RM (30) telepathic powers
-Astral Projection: It is theorized Karza could exist on the Astral plane, and if so, could do this at RM (30) ability
-Mind Bolt: Karza could fire AM (50) mental bolts of pure force, substantial enough to counter Professor X.
This is quintessential Karza, the combination of Doctor Doom and Darth Vader all rolled up into one. If you get a chance to read the excellent Bill Mantlo Micronauts, it's worth it.
F: Rm (30)
A: Rm (30)
S: In (40)
E: Mn (75)
R: In (40)
I: In (40)
P: Am (50)
Health: 175
Karma: 130
Popularity: -60 (In Microverse, for those few he didn’t kill)
Resources: MN (75)
Talents:
Baron Karza was considered at one time the greatest scientist in the Microverse. His Talents included:
Doctor, Computers, Physics, Cybernetics, genetics, Trivia:Time-Travellers, Trivia: Uni-force, Astrophysics, Resist: Domination*, Leadership*, Tactics, Martial Arts: C, Martial Arts: E
Contacts:
Karza had very very few contacts, mostly lackeys and occasional servants:
Prince Shaitan of the Acroyears (Low)
Powers and Equipment:
Powered Armor: A great deal of Karza’s abilities came from the armor he wore. it was both the symbol of his enduring power, and the symbol of dread and terror that Karza inflicted upon the Microverse. The armor conveyed the following powers:
- Body Armor: MN (75) protection vs. physical attacks, AM (50) against energy
- Force Blasts: AM (50) energy blasts
- Communication w/ Cybernetics: Karza could control and manipulate both creatures and technology at RM (30)
- Self-Sustenance: Since Karza no longer had an organic body per say, the armor sustained him/.
- Force Shields: Karza could enact force shields with AM (50) intensity
- Body Transformation: After merging with the Force Commander Argon, Karza could change himself into a Centaur-like form, which would provide him with RM (30) hyper-running. In addition, Karza could and did attack with his hooves, which would inflict Rm (30) damage.
Karza’s Mental Powers:
-Mind Possession: Perhaps the power most famous for, Karza could transfer his consciousness into another form, and did so with Kitty Pryde of the X-men, as well as Argon the Force Commander, and quite possibly Commander Rann. Karza could do this at Am (50) ability.
-Telepathy: Karza possessed RM (30) telepathic powers
-Astral Projection: It is theorized Karza could exist on the Astral plane, and if so, could do this at RM (30) ability
-Mind Bolt: Karza could fire AM (50) mental bolts of pure force, substantial enough to counter Professor X.
This is quintessential Karza, the combination of Doctor Doom and Darth Vader all rolled up into one. If you get a chance to read the excellent Bill Mantlo Micronauts, it's worth it.
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