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P L A Y E R   I N F O R M A T I O N
Your Name: mi
OOC Journal: zombmi
Under 18? If yes, what is your age?: 21+
Email + IM: derpturk@gmail.com + Despicable Mi
Characters Played at Ataraxion: Jack Benjamin, Jemma Simmons (I realize that Jemma would be a conflict, both characters basically being from the same universe. I plan on dropping her if Steve is accepted.)

C H A R A C T E R   I N F O R M A T I O N
Name: Steve Rogers
Canon: MCU
Original or Alternate Universe: OU
Canon Point: Post - Age of Ultron

Setting: Marvel Cinematic Universe aka Earth-199999. It's like a modern day Earth but there's superheroes and aliens and genocidal robots, oh my.
History:"Believe it or not, it's kinda hard to find someone with shared life experience."

Personality:

"So what made you so special?"
"Nothing. I'm just a kid from Brooklyn."
-Captain America: The First Avenger

Steve Rogers knows what it's like to be the little guy. For most of his life, he was the little guy, at least physically. But he never backed down and he never gave up - even when some might say that he should've. His "I could do this all day attitude" makes him determined to the point of being stubborn, especially when it comes to doing the right thing. But that doesn't mean that he always follows the rules or orders blindly. Despite his small stature and numerous health problems, he lied five times trying to enlist in the Army. Steve strongly believed that he had a responsibility to do as much as any man who was serving and dying. The fact that both of his parents died as a direct result of serving others probably formed the foundation of this belief. Steve also took it upon himself to save the 107th and his best friend Bucky from the clutches of HYDRA. He knows that the right thing and the easy thing are rarely the same thing. And while he might've felt he had something to prove (and sometimes still does, like when he takes the bait after Batroc taunts him about being "more than just a shield") a big part of Steve's personality can also be seen in what he told Dr. Erskine:

"I don't wanna kill anyone. I don't like bullies. I don't care where they're from."
-Captain America: The First Avenger

And that's exactly why he was chosen for the Super Soldier Serum, because Steve is a good man first and foremost. The procedure itself wasn't easy, but it was Steve who wouldn't allow it to be stopped. Despite the obvious physical changes that resulted, there is no "before" and "after" Steve Rogers in terms of the kind of man that he is. When asked how he felt immediately after the procedure, Steve's response was simply "taller". The hero who flies a plane into the water to keep a lot of people from dying is the same skinny guy who threw himself on a grenade to protect his fellow soldiers. It's the rest of the world that sometimes has trouble seeing him without the star on his chest. Steve knows that strength is a gift, but courage and compassion are every bit as important.

Steve is also a loyal friend and teammate who won't leave someone behind or let them run off without him. Once you've earned his loyalty, he'll be beside you until the end. But he doesn't have to know a person in order to risk his life to protect them. Hostages, innocents, civilians, they'll find themselves under Captain America's protection when Steve's around. He embodies all the courage that one would expect from the "world's first superhero", even if Steve isn't the type to think of himself that way.

Tony: "We're the Avengers, we can bust weapons dealers the whole doo-da-day, but how do we cope with something like that?"
Steve: "Together."
Tony: "We'll lose."
Steve: "Then we'll do that together too."
-Avengers: Age of Ultron

In fact, he appreciates the importance of teamwork, and knows when to put aside personal grudges to focus on the bigger picture. His pissing contest with Tony Stark in the first Avengers came to a swift end when they were under attack. He was also the first one willing to give the Maximoff twins a second chance, in part because he probably understood their reasons better than most. ("Right. What kind of monster would let a German scientist experiment on 'em to protect their country." #sarcasm) Steve doesn't consider himself any more important than any other member of his team, but he still has some solid leadership qualities, be it the Howling Commandos or the Avengers that have his his back and defer to his orders. He also possesses the ability to think outside of the box. When he couldn't reach the flag at the top of the pole, Steve brought the pole down to him. Sometimes you have to get creative to get the job done. But he's also willing to sacrifice himself if that's what it takes. If it's a question of Steve dying or innocent people dying, then there's really no question. Steve puts other people first.

"It must've freaked you out, coming home after the whole defrosting thing."
"It takes some getting used to."
-Captain America: The Winter Soldier

After seventy years on ice, Steve is a bit on the old-fashioned side of a lot of things. Girls didn't give him the time of day before the serum, and his lack of experience has made for some poor social skills with the fairer sex. Sometimes he says the wrong things, sometimes he's oblivious or just too honest for his own good. He's still learning modern references and pop culture, and keeps a running list of things that he needs to look into. Just don't think that you'll ever convince him that today's music is better. Overall, it's just hard for him to find anyone who has "shared life experience". If he does, they've probably got grandchildren. He refers to himself as "the world's leading authority on waiting too long." There is one thing that time hasn't changed - his dry sense of humor never goes out of style.

Steve's "dream" in Age of Ultron gives us a little added insight into him. Steve dreams of the past, not the future. For him, the war is still going on despite the lively ballroom and Peggy promising that they can go home. But the horrors of war keep leaking in; he hears gunfire and sees blood, and at the end of it he's left all alone. Steve never got to see the war end, he never got to come home. When Tony mentions the very word, he snaps. The suggestion that Steve was left unaffected by what he was shown isn't true. It's just a reality that he lives with every day.

"When I went under, the world was at war. I wake up, they say we won. They didn't say what we lost."
-The Avengers

Truth, justice, and the American way is what Steve fought for and what Captain America was supposed to stand for. He's figuring out that the "American way" has changed a little, and he's not as willing to change with it. When it comes to justice, he believes very much in punishments fitting the crime, but not coming before the crime. Preemptive strikes are not his style, especially when innocent people are involved. He also doesn't believe in fear being used as a weapon or giving a false sense of security. He is an American icon, but that doesn't mean he just goes along with any decision that the powers that be make. He's respectful, but in the end he'll do what he thinks is right without compromise. When the seed of doubt about S.H.I.E.L.D. was planted in him, he went to investigate on his own. And he didn't like what he found - namely weapons of mass destruction in the making.

Most of the time, Steve is unfailingly honest. Most of the time because that was some pretty bad lying when he was trying to enlist, but these days you'll find him on the side of truth. According to him, he doesn't steal cars, he borrows them, and you'd better not put your feet on the dash. He hates secrets and lies, especially when they're a part of his mission. He believes that trust is the most important thing between soldiers, and it makes all the difference.

"The price of freedom is high. But it's a price I'm willing to pay. And if I'm the only one, then so be it. But I'm willing to bet I'm not."
-Captain America: The Winter Soldier

Steve can always be counted on to do the right thing, even if he has to pay for it in the long run. He can be inspiring and a leader, but he's also humble and willing to take responsibility for his actions. He also keeps his promises, paying Nick Fury his ten bucks when he does, in fact, show Steve something that surprises him. If he makes a mistake, he owns up to it. He might be "Captain America", but he doesn't cut himself any slack for it. When his best friend was seemingly killed while on a mission with him, Steve blamed himself. And it's a guilt that he's carried with him. When he got a second chance, Steve refused to give up on him. He kept trying to get through to him, and finally refused to fight the Winter Soldier anymore because he still thought of him as Bucky, his friend. Part of his refusal to even defend himself was likely viewed as penance. He might steadfast in all kinds of ways, but Steve is still very much human with his share of aches and mistakes, he just keeps his bleeding on the inside.

Steve always had a good heart and a sharp mind. The serum just gave him the strength. He loves his country, but he loves people more. He stands for what America stands for, or more aptly, what it should stand for, and all the rights promised. He knows what it's like to be pushed around and wouldn't wish it on anyone. Even when he's trapped in an elevator with would-be attackers, he offers them a chance to get out first. To the rest of the world, he might look like a superhero, but if you asked Steve, he'd probably say that he's still just that kid from Brooklyn. But there's a little too much soldier in Steve Rogers these days. He relates to them more than anyone, how they view something as mundane as a soft bed differently. We see this reflected best in his friendship with Sam Wilson, who is ex-military himself. Steve expresses to Sam that he doesn't even know what he'd do if he got out of service, nor what even makes him happy anymore. Steve still struggles a little with being a "man out of time", someone who's trying to navigate a changed world and his place in it, but checking one thing off his list at a time.


Abilities, Weaknesses and Power Limitations:
The Super Soldier Serum enhanced Steve well beyond average human limits. His strength, speed, stamina, and endurance all surpass the greatest of athletes. He is also incredibly durable. His bones and muscles are thicker than ordinary person's, and falls or hits that would kill anyone else just knock the wind out of Steve. His reflexes and senses are as sharp as they get, which helps him notice things that others might overlook. He also possesses a heightened healing factor that makes him immune to just about any illness and disease. It also prevents him from getting drunk, so happy hour is out.

The serum did more than just change Steve's body. It also made his brain process and remember information better. His thought processes are a little faster, which enables him to react to things faster as well. All of this leads to Steve having excellent tactical abilities.

He is highly skilled in melee combat, especially with his vibranium shield which can be used for offense as well as defense. His trademark shield is made of a rare metal that's stronger and lighter than steel plus absorbs all vibration.

It's important to note that Steve is not immortal. He feels pain, can be seriously injured, or even killed.


Inventory:
+1 stars and stripes uniform (AoU version)
+1 vibranium shield
+1 light gray t-shirt
+1 leather jacket
+1 record ("It's Been a Long, Long time" - Harry James and His Orchestra)
+2 pairs of slacks (1 khakis, 1 jeans)
+1 pairs of socks
+1 pair of boots
+1 "thread" (Bucky's file)


Species/Race: Enhanced human.
Appearance:


Steve stands at 6'2", 220 lbs., broad-shouldered and muscular. He has dark blond hair and blue eyes. He also has a great jaw. Played by Chris Evans.
Age: Biologically, 96; Appearance-wise, 30.

AU Clarification: n/a

S A M P L E S
Log Sample:

The camp looks like it's been through hell. Steve's thinking about that before his boots even hit the ground. His eyes travel from the tents to the dying embers of a fire, the careful collection of water nearby. Steve's seen plenty of hardship in his life - he grew up with a single mother, and sold newspapers with headlines about the Great Depression. But he's not sure that he's seen what these people have.

People that don't aren't rushing to greet him, and he takes a second look around for signs of a possible ambush. But it's more likely that they're just as unsure of him, a stranger crawling from the wreck of their ship, and for that Steve can't blame them. Maybe they're not even soldiers, just people trying to survive...whatever happened here.

What did happen? He takes one more look at the broken up ship behind him, eyes moving to take it all in. Bucky was always more into science fiction than he was, and he's even less of a fan of aliens and spaceships after a bunch of 'em attacked New York. But this doesn't exactly scream Chitauri to him.

"Anybody home?"

He moves forward, his shield lower and casual, but more ready than he appears. The relative quiet of the camp is a strange thing. Steve's used to the world getting louder, with more traffic and more people, one-sided conversations as everyone seems constantly glued to their cell phones. Can you hear me now?. He doubts it.

He finally comes across some of the others, learns of their time and attempts to survive here. Steve didn't volunteer for this mission, and he doesn't know the full details so soon after his arrival, but maybe he can do some good for some of the people stuck here. He might not have met everyone just yet, but he's one of them now, and he's not willing to leave a single person behind.

Comms Sample:
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