Post by superman on Jun 18, 2012 14:33:30 GMT -5
Real name: Jeffrey Franklin Burr
Alter Ego: Kobra; also known as Brother Adam, Lord Naga
Status
Occupation: World Conqueror
Martial Status: Single
Legal Status: Undeclared citizen with a criminal record
Group Affiliation(s): Cobra Cult
Origin
Place of Birth: New Delhi, India
Known Relatives: Jason Burr (brother, deceased), Unnamed parents (deceased)
History
Jeffrey Franklin Burr was born part of a set of Siamese twins. The Cobra Cult of India believed in the forces of Chaos and Order. It was prophesied that a Siamese twin would lead them through the age of Kali Yuga, the time when Chaos would rule supreme. The Cobra Cult kidnapped Jeffrey away from his parents, Americans vacationing in New Delhi. The parents believed the child died during an operation that separated the twins from each other. The stolen child was named Kobra and educated by the Cobra Cult.
Under their teaching, Kobra became a dangerous warrior and a sadistic criminal mastermind. He was a natural and charismatic leader, demanding undying loyalty from his followers, then sacrificing hundreds of them to cause havoc throughout the world. He became an internationally wanted terrorist.
However, unknown to the cult, Kobra had a psychic link to his twin brother, Jason, who knew nothing of Kobra. As a result, one felt what the other felt, including pain. Because of this, his brother was recruited by an international agency to help them combat Kobra. At first, Kobra was unable to even hurt or kill his brother; eventually, however, he used a device that "shut off" the psychic link, and gave him the chance to kill Jason. However, Kobra was subsequently haunted by visions of his brother. Whether it really was his ghost or just Kobra's imagination was never revealed.
Kobra is an international terrorist and mad scientist who has crossed paths with the majority of Earth's costumed heroes during his attempts to usher in the Kali Yuga (an age of chaos). He led the cult into using advanced technology to menace the world. Followers of Kobra would frequently address their master as "Naja-Naja", "naja naja" being the binomial name for the Indian Cobra. This later became "Naga-Naga", a meaningless title which translates from the Sanskrit as "snake-snake". Whether this change was intentional or an error is not known.
In subsequent years, Kobra would clash with assorted superheroes, including Batman whom he first met over a Lazarus Pit of his own creation, Kobra had learned to build modified Lazarus Pits which allowed him to control the minds of those he killed and resurrected. Kobra is the only person in the DC universe to ever decipher the formula for the Lazarus Pits.
Kobra had special concerns about Wonder Woman and sought to ensure her death, first by hiring the Cartel led secretly by UN Crisis Bureau head Morgan Tracy (Diana Prince's boss), then by creating a new Cheetah. Later his various Strike Force Kobra teams would fight two different incarnations of Batman's Outsiders.
Kobra also fought the third Flash, the Suicide Squad led by Amanda Waller, the original incarnation of Checkmate, Captain Atom, and others. Kobra is one of a very small number of individuals that has the capability of defeating Batman in hand-to-hand combat, and actually did so on one occasion.
Kobra has yet to conquer the world, but he has managed to disrupt the world at large. He defeated NASA's only super-hero Solaris, nearly destroyed the U.S.A.'s intelligence community during the Janus Directive, and subverted hundreds of teens through a supposed commune. He was eventually captured.
Kobra was freed from Belle Reve prison by the Ghost. In payment Kobra gave Ghost hundreds of soldiers for a massive attack designed to cripple America. Captain Atom intervened and foiled the plan, but Kobra escaped. Kobra is at large, praying for the Kali Yuga to arrive.
Kobra built a fortress on Blackhawk Island to use as his new base of operations. He kidnapped Maser and used stolen S.T.A.R. Labs technology to harness Maser’s powers to control anything within the electromagnetic spectrum. Kobra used Maser’s power to hijack a plane’s flight system and crash it, killing everyone on board, including Terri Rothstein, the mother of Atom-Smasher.
Kobra then threatened to use antiballistic satellites to incinerate every capital city unless NATO turned over their heads of state to him. The JSA stormed Blackhawk Island and freed Maser, and Maser destroyed Kobra’s satellites. Kobra initiated a self-destruct sequence in his Blackhawk fortress and tried to escape, but was caught by Atom-Smasher, who nearly killed Kobra before Starman VIII talked him out of it.
After the betrayal of his lover Eve during the Strike Force Kobra fiasco, she split Kobra in two and established her own splinter group. In the Power Company: Sapphire #1 the Justice League rushes to San Diego to prevent disaster as two rival factions of the Kobra Cult prepared to go to war. One faction was led by Eve the other was led by Kobra himself.
Kobra recently kidnapped the former hero Air Wave and used him to seize control of the world's media and satellite resources, intending to destroy a number of major world cities. However, in a demonstration of his power, he incidentally killed Terri Rothstein, Atom Smasher's mother, ensuring the Justice Society of America's involvement.
He was captured and put on trial, which was seen around the world on the news. He shrugged off claims of terrorism, claiming to be an enlightened soul (a bodhisattva) trying to free souls from their karmic debt by random acts of violence. Following this, 500 of his followers threatened to kill the media outside the courthouse with bioengineered suicide bomb implants. Holding everyone hostage with this tactic, the JSA allowed him to escape, leading to an outraged Black Adam and Atom Smasher, that both subsequently choose to leave the team. Atom Smasher, Black Adam, Northwind and Brainwave tracked Kobra down to his headquarters in the Himalaya Mountains, where they killed his guards, and Black Adam ripped his heart out.
After his supposed death, Kobra was found by one of his loyal servants. Kobra’s servant took his master’s body to one of the many hidden Lazarus Pits and brought his master back to life. For his reward, Kobra killed him.
Kobra has stayed behind the scenes, choosing to use his ‘death’ as a means to gain more information and power. He has watched his organization continue to flourish, but not as strong as it was under his leadership. He has recently decided to come out of seclusion and reclaim his throne and once again rule the most power terrorist and criminal organization in the world.
Characteristics
Age: 34
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 200lbs
Eyes: Black (Shaven)
Hair: Green
Unusual Features: Kobra shaves his head completely bald. Only his most trusted leaders know what his face now looks like since his death.
Personality:
"I am the inheritor, fated to lead the swarming multitudes of mankind through the coming dark millennium----granted dominion over the Earth all that lives upon it before time began."
Kobra is a ruthless and brilliant man. Mr. Terrific called him a “Grade-A sociopath that has the Charisma of a King; the reason he has over a million followers.”
Absolute power! Total control of the world... its people, wealth and resources - that's the objective of Kobra. This fanatical leader rules with an iron fist. He demands total loyalty and allegiance. His main battle plan, for world control, relies on revolution and chaos. He has personally led uprisings in the Middle East, Southeast Asia and other trouble spots. He has been responsible for kidnapping scientists, businessmen and military leaders, then forcing them to reveal their top level secrets.
Kobra is hatred and evil personified. Corrupt. A man without scruples. Most dictators and would-be Napoleon types are hampered by the need to pretend that they are pursuing a noble and just cause; Kobra doesn't have that problem. This guy's in it for the money and the power, and if anybody else is interested in these things, they can pick up an assault rifle and get in line behind him.
Kobra is all a very calculating strategist, able to go mentally toe-to-toe with the greatest minds on earth. He has developed war strategies, terrorist strategies, and even manipulated world politicians with ease. His charisma is above reproach, having brought millions of fanatical followers from around the world that would literally die for him on a word.
"Like the gods of old, I will govern this world from high above the unwashed masses, dispensing my wrath on those below as I see fit. It has been said that the moon is a harsh mistress. But from upon this airless rock I will build my empire. For this is the ultimate military high ground."
Kobra is a visionary; able to inspire and influence others with simple, yet eloquent words and gestures. He is a master at articulating his vision and can easily sway others to follow his goals. He is a master of turning individual goals into group goals (really his goals). His cunning makes him seem almost omnipotent, and his followers tend to worship him as a god. He expects the best from his people. He knows that his success is largely dependant on the success of his followers.
Kobra knows how to fully exploit those around him, and will always find some purpose for every one of his followers, even if that means basic cannon fodder. He tends not to regard life, or even the emotional whims of others. He’s one that would kick a puppy, kill his own children, or humiliate someone just for his own agenda.
Kobra is all about HIS agenda. If you don’t follow his agenda, he will either convince you otherwise, or simply kill you.
Kobra is now very secretive about his identity. After having been killed by Black Adam, he only allows his most trusted advisors to know what he looks like. He dresses now in a white ninja outfit, which is the same garb as his personal guards. This makes it extremely difficult to identify him, as he often times poses as one of his guards when out in normal view.
Powers
Known Powers: None
Known Abilities:
Strength Level: Peak human strength.
Weaknesses:
Misc (optional)
Equipment:
Transportation: Varies, from aircraft, boats, cars, etc. When he has to escape quickly, he has a personal teleportation device.
Weapons:
Resources:
Sample RP Post
"You summoned me, Lord Naga?”
Dr. Mindbender approached Kobra’s throne, walking slowly while maintaining a half bow, one arm in front of him and another in back. Like many Cobra throne rooms, the one in this particular base was lined with red tinted steel and had various blinking equipment and view monitors. The hot colors of the room only increased the apprehension of the underlings who approached the Cobra leader. The fact that the other senior leaders of Cobra were present only made Dr. Mindbender feel more ill at ease.
"Is Operation Constrictor ready?”
Kobra barked, as his throne rotated to bring Dr. Mindbender into his view.
Sigma, one of Kobra’s more strategic and manipulative leaders, kept a straight face but did rather like the way things were proceeding. If there was one good thing about the Cobra Commander, it was that he didn't rest on his laurels, ever. The leader of Cobra never took a vacation. It had to be explained to him that most people worked better with some rest and relaxation before he started allowing such things of his men. No, Cobra Commander was intent on taking over the world and approached the task with great zeal. A classic case of Type A personality gone overboard, Cobra Commander was always working.
Just a few days prior, the commander had an outburst over the failure of Sigma’s ultra-sonic weapon. He had apparently quickly gotten over it and moved directly to the next order of business. It wasn't really a failure of the weapon anyway, Sigma thought to himself, but one of Cobra Commander's intelligence in using it. Still, he was a leader that his people feared as much as respected. Sigma was pretty sure some of the departments in Cobra accomplished as much as they could, keeping the details out of Cobra Commander's sight (and thus away from his micromanaging,) in order to keep the stress levels down.
Sigma shifted his attention to Dr. Mindbender. The mustachioed “scientist,” had caught Cobra Commander's attention with the development of his brainwave scanner. Mindbender had been just another drone in Cobra's labs, experimenting on prisoners with a focus on information extraction, but now he looked poised to enter Cobra's inner circle. Sigma was skeptical of any research and development outside his own company. He didn't expect much from Dr. Mindbender, the man did lab work without a shirt. However, one never knew where Cobra Commander's whims might lead.
"Y-Yes, Lord Naga.”
"Excellent! “We should commence this operation at once!”
Turning around to go back to his business, which at the moment really wasn’t important, Kobra heard the footsteps of his senior officers leaving. He knew that Dr. Mindbender had wanted to say more, probably some excuse or set-back, but Kobra would not hear it. If Dr. Mindbender wanted to join the inner circle, this was his chance to shine. Kobra was manipulating him, as he did all those around him.
Hearing the door close, Kobra turned around. To his surprise, Dr. Mindbender was still there.
“What.”
Kobra said it with spite. The man before him had balls, for he was now testing his patience.
“Commander… I-I wouldn't advise commencing the operation. Timing is essential to this operation, in every stage.”
Kobra was intrigued as to why Dr. Mindbender wanted to wait. Maybe he would actually have a point.
"Well then what do you sssuggest we do?”
Kobra spat out his words. He was ever quick to anger.
“If we wait around for your perfect time to come along, we might as well just – “
"N-No...”
Again Dr. Mindbender did not allow the Commander to become too set in his current train of thought.
“We can make the perfect time. We just need a distraction. A large one.”
"Oh?”
Mocked Kobra.
“Are you sssuggesting I just waste our valuable resourcesss so you can have everything all dainty and perfect?”
Kobra of course knew that if one is to invest in an operation, they should invest into seeing that it is played out most successfully. The poor 'doctor' had not yet requested anything grossly expensive... or really anything at all. Still, Kobra wanted him to work for this.
Dr. Mindbender was silenced for a moment, obviously tensed over Kobra’s reaction. However, he eased as inspiration hit him. With newfound confidence he spoke.
“We need not waste anything at all, Lord Naga.”
"Oh?”
This time, Kobra’s tone was not mocking. The Cobra leader liked being told such things.
"No Commander. I propose that we use this distraction to allow some new blood a chance to show what they've got.”
Dr. Mindbender spoke rapidly, trying to prevent the Commander from interrupting him.
“It would be a great way to expand Cobra's brain trust. We normally don't have time to devote to such endeavors. We can give a number of underlings enough resources to mount decent campaigns. Who knows if we've been missing a valuable up-and-comer? Maybe they'll have a plan that will lead to strong Cobra gains... and if not, we'll still have Operation Constrictor being set up in the background.”
The Commander of Cobra held his chin in one hand and nodded, thinking the idea through.
"Yes, yes, I see; make it known to our troops that we are soliciting new projects.”
"Yes Commander.”
Dr. Mindbender bowed as he excited the room.
“We will meet again in 48 hours.”
Alter Ego: Kobra; also known as Brother Adam, Lord Naga
Status
Occupation: World Conqueror
Martial Status: Single
Legal Status: Undeclared citizen with a criminal record
Group Affiliation(s): Cobra Cult
Origin
Place of Birth: New Delhi, India
Known Relatives: Jason Burr (brother, deceased), Unnamed parents (deceased)
History
Jeffrey Franklin Burr was born part of a set of Siamese twins. The Cobra Cult of India believed in the forces of Chaos and Order. It was prophesied that a Siamese twin would lead them through the age of Kali Yuga, the time when Chaos would rule supreme. The Cobra Cult kidnapped Jeffrey away from his parents, Americans vacationing in New Delhi. The parents believed the child died during an operation that separated the twins from each other. The stolen child was named Kobra and educated by the Cobra Cult.
Under their teaching, Kobra became a dangerous warrior and a sadistic criminal mastermind. He was a natural and charismatic leader, demanding undying loyalty from his followers, then sacrificing hundreds of them to cause havoc throughout the world. He became an internationally wanted terrorist.
However, unknown to the cult, Kobra had a psychic link to his twin brother, Jason, who knew nothing of Kobra. As a result, one felt what the other felt, including pain. Because of this, his brother was recruited by an international agency to help them combat Kobra. At first, Kobra was unable to even hurt or kill his brother; eventually, however, he used a device that "shut off" the psychic link, and gave him the chance to kill Jason. However, Kobra was subsequently haunted by visions of his brother. Whether it really was his ghost or just Kobra's imagination was never revealed.
Kobra is an international terrorist and mad scientist who has crossed paths with the majority of Earth's costumed heroes during his attempts to usher in the Kali Yuga (an age of chaos). He led the cult into using advanced technology to menace the world. Followers of Kobra would frequently address their master as "Naja-Naja", "naja naja" being the binomial name for the Indian Cobra. This later became "Naga-Naga", a meaningless title which translates from the Sanskrit as "snake-snake". Whether this change was intentional or an error is not known.
In subsequent years, Kobra would clash with assorted superheroes, including Batman whom he first met over a Lazarus Pit of his own creation, Kobra had learned to build modified Lazarus Pits which allowed him to control the minds of those he killed and resurrected. Kobra is the only person in the DC universe to ever decipher the formula for the Lazarus Pits.
Kobra had special concerns about Wonder Woman and sought to ensure her death, first by hiring the Cartel led secretly by UN Crisis Bureau head Morgan Tracy (Diana Prince's boss), then by creating a new Cheetah. Later his various Strike Force Kobra teams would fight two different incarnations of Batman's Outsiders.
Kobra also fought the third Flash, the Suicide Squad led by Amanda Waller, the original incarnation of Checkmate, Captain Atom, and others. Kobra is one of a very small number of individuals that has the capability of defeating Batman in hand-to-hand combat, and actually did so on one occasion.
Kobra has yet to conquer the world, but he has managed to disrupt the world at large. He defeated NASA's only super-hero Solaris, nearly destroyed the U.S.A.'s intelligence community during the Janus Directive, and subverted hundreds of teens through a supposed commune. He was eventually captured.
Kobra was freed from Belle Reve prison by the Ghost. In payment Kobra gave Ghost hundreds of soldiers for a massive attack designed to cripple America. Captain Atom intervened and foiled the plan, but Kobra escaped. Kobra is at large, praying for the Kali Yuga to arrive.
Kobra built a fortress on Blackhawk Island to use as his new base of operations. He kidnapped Maser and used stolen S.T.A.R. Labs technology to harness Maser’s powers to control anything within the electromagnetic spectrum. Kobra used Maser’s power to hijack a plane’s flight system and crash it, killing everyone on board, including Terri Rothstein, the mother of Atom-Smasher.
Kobra then threatened to use antiballistic satellites to incinerate every capital city unless NATO turned over their heads of state to him. The JSA stormed Blackhawk Island and freed Maser, and Maser destroyed Kobra’s satellites. Kobra initiated a self-destruct sequence in his Blackhawk fortress and tried to escape, but was caught by Atom-Smasher, who nearly killed Kobra before Starman VIII talked him out of it.
After the betrayal of his lover Eve during the Strike Force Kobra fiasco, she split Kobra in two and established her own splinter group. In the Power Company: Sapphire #1 the Justice League rushes to San Diego to prevent disaster as two rival factions of the Kobra Cult prepared to go to war. One faction was led by Eve the other was led by Kobra himself.
Kobra recently kidnapped the former hero Air Wave and used him to seize control of the world's media and satellite resources, intending to destroy a number of major world cities. However, in a demonstration of his power, he incidentally killed Terri Rothstein, Atom Smasher's mother, ensuring the Justice Society of America's involvement.
He was captured and put on trial, which was seen around the world on the news. He shrugged off claims of terrorism, claiming to be an enlightened soul (a bodhisattva) trying to free souls from their karmic debt by random acts of violence. Following this, 500 of his followers threatened to kill the media outside the courthouse with bioengineered suicide bomb implants. Holding everyone hostage with this tactic, the JSA allowed him to escape, leading to an outraged Black Adam and Atom Smasher, that both subsequently choose to leave the team. Atom Smasher, Black Adam, Northwind and Brainwave tracked Kobra down to his headquarters in the Himalaya Mountains, where they killed his guards, and Black Adam ripped his heart out.
After his supposed death, Kobra was found by one of his loyal servants. Kobra’s servant took his master’s body to one of the many hidden Lazarus Pits and brought his master back to life. For his reward, Kobra killed him.
Kobra has stayed behind the scenes, choosing to use his ‘death’ as a means to gain more information and power. He has watched his organization continue to flourish, but not as strong as it was under his leadership. He has recently decided to come out of seclusion and reclaim his throne and once again rule the most power terrorist and criminal organization in the world.
Characteristics
Age: 34
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 200lbs
Eyes: Black (Shaven)
Hair: Green
Unusual Features: Kobra shaves his head completely bald. Only his most trusted leaders know what his face now looks like since his death.
Personality:
"I am the inheritor, fated to lead the swarming multitudes of mankind through the coming dark millennium----granted dominion over the Earth all that lives upon it before time began."
Kobra is a ruthless and brilliant man. Mr. Terrific called him a “Grade-A sociopath that has the Charisma of a King; the reason he has over a million followers.”
Absolute power! Total control of the world... its people, wealth and resources - that's the objective of Kobra. This fanatical leader rules with an iron fist. He demands total loyalty and allegiance. His main battle plan, for world control, relies on revolution and chaos. He has personally led uprisings in the Middle East, Southeast Asia and other trouble spots. He has been responsible for kidnapping scientists, businessmen and military leaders, then forcing them to reveal their top level secrets.
Kobra is hatred and evil personified. Corrupt. A man without scruples. Most dictators and would-be Napoleon types are hampered by the need to pretend that they are pursuing a noble and just cause; Kobra doesn't have that problem. This guy's in it for the money and the power, and if anybody else is interested in these things, they can pick up an assault rifle and get in line behind him.
Kobra is all a very calculating strategist, able to go mentally toe-to-toe with the greatest minds on earth. He has developed war strategies, terrorist strategies, and even manipulated world politicians with ease. His charisma is above reproach, having brought millions of fanatical followers from around the world that would literally die for him on a word.
"Like the gods of old, I will govern this world from high above the unwashed masses, dispensing my wrath on those below as I see fit. It has been said that the moon is a harsh mistress. But from upon this airless rock I will build my empire. For this is the ultimate military high ground."
Kobra is a visionary; able to inspire and influence others with simple, yet eloquent words and gestures. He is a master at articulating his vision and can easily sway others to follow his goals. He is a master of turning individual goals into group goals (really his goals). His cunning makes him seem almost omnipotent, and his followers tend to worship him as a god. He expects the best from his people. He knows that his success is largely dependant on the success of his followers.
Kobra knows how to fully exploit those around him, and will always find some purpose for every one of his followers, even if that means basic cannon fodder. He tends not to regard life, or even the emotional whims of others. He’s one that would kick a puppy, kill his own children, or humiliate someone just for his own agenda.
Kobra is all about HIS agenda. If you don’t follow his agenda, he will either convince you otherwise, or simply kill you.
Kobra is now very secretive about his identity. After having been killed by Black Adam, he only allows his most trusted advisors to know what he looks like. He dresses now in a white ninja outfit, which is the same garb as his personal guards. This makes it extremely difficult to identify him, as he often times poses as one of his guards when out in normal view.
Powers
Known Powers: None
Known Abilities:
- Athlete: Kobra is in peak-human shape. He maintains a strict regimen of exercise that keeps his body in the utmost condition. He is performs gymnastics, martial arts, weightlifting, and aerobics, keeping himself constantly primed and ready for battle, should the need arise.
- Engineer: Kobra designs many gadgets of mechanical complexity. He builds weapons and electronic devices to aid him in his quest in crime. He a great inventor, and devices that he runs into that he may not be able to create himself, he can reverse engineer and rebuild it, even improve upon it.
- Escape Artist: Kobra has trained to learn the ability to escape from any trap. This ability has come in very handy when he has occasionally been temporarily bested by an enemy. There is no trap that can hold him in the end, whether he uses the various lock picks concealed on his person to open the bonds, or dislocates his joints to more easily slide free of his chains.
- Infiltration: Kobra is adept at breaking into even heavily guarded facilities with security systems rivaling any on Earth, capable of picking locks, bypassing cameras, and sneaking past or defeating security guards with little trouble. Even if he comes upon a system he cannot immediately bypass, he knows enough tricks to improvise.
- Intimidation: Kobra is a normal human among villains that range from the strongest to the fastest to the smartest, and he is capable of scaring the hell out of any and all of them. He is a powerful fighter, entirely capable of demonstrating his physical prowess over just about anybody.
- Multi-Lingual: Because his early life took him around the world, he learned many languages. He is fluent in Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Hebrew, Indian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Spanish, Tamil, and Turkish.
- Martial Arts: Kobra is one of the most proficient martial artists in the world, and has studied a vast array of martial arts. He is easily a master of over a dozen martial arts, much of which are focused on the ‘snake’ or ‘serpent’ arts. He knows Snake Fist, Northern Snake Style Kung Fu, Southern Snake Style Kung Fu, Crimson Serpent Kung Fu, Nine Headed Snake Fist Kung Fu, Whipping Snake, Viper System, Poison Snake, Cobra Kung Fu, Twin Cobra Fist, and many other various styles. He does not use a single style, but mixes and matches his moves to the situation. Kobra is one of a very small number of individuals that has the capability of defeating Batman in hand-to-hand combat, and actually did so on one occasion. Batman called Kobra, “The second-most dangerous man I have ever met.”
- Weapons Master: Kobra has studied many weapons and the general fighting styles associated with them. He is capable of sword fighting, fighting with a knife, and the weapons associated with any number of martial arts.
- Ranged Weapons: Kobra has worked with masters of ranged weapons and firearms.
- Scientist: Kobra has a solid general knowledge of just about every field of scientific study, from astronomy to zoology. He is, of course, most particularly familiar with those sciences that have direct application to gadgetry, such as computers, ballistics, biology, chemistry and physics, among others - but he has studied many others as well, partially because he is interested in accumulating as much knowledge as he can.
- Stealth: Kobra has spent years learning to be both silent and invisible to those who are looking for him, and is one of the most stealthy villains in the world. He is familiar with the techniques and the tenets of Japanese ninjitsu, moving silently and invisibly through even crowded areas. He has learned to effectively disappear from plain sight, to walk across noisy surfaces without making a sound, and to cross snowy or muddy areas without leaving tracks.
- Criminal Underworld: Kobra is in charge of one of the most powerful and influential criminal organizations in the world. He has ties to virtually every other organization in the world. When a meeting takes place, other organizations come to him, not vice versa. He has been known to infiltrate other organizations by himself, and take out the leadership just to prove a point.
- Tactician: Kobra is like a master chess player - he can see ten steps ahead of his opponent, figure out what they will do, and select the course which best assures him of victory. Every conflict can be won; he simply needs to outthink his opponent, whoever they are.
- Bluff: Kobra is a born con-artist. He has a gift of being able to say things and make them seem convincing, even if he is lying like a dog.
- Gadgetry: Kobra is a brilliant inventor, capable of creating new and unique devices, ones that enable protection, or powerful weapons.
- Superhero Scholar: Kobra has knowledge on virtually every public and not-so-public hero and villain. It is his job, and his survival that motivates this knowledge and Kobra keeps tabs on all of the supers of the world.
- Computers: Kobra is a programmer and a hacker. He treats the Web like an adjunct to his living room. He can hack into the most secured systems, and find nearly any type of information he needs. He can also secure his own systems, keeping out unwanted intruders.
- Acrobatics: Kobra has trained as an acrobat for many years, including gymnastics and martial arts ‘acrobats’. This has helped him to become one of the most agile men in the world.
- Piloting: Kobra can fly virtually any vehicle, from planes, jets, helicopters, and more.
- Willpower: Kobra has endured more than most, from being raised by a cult, to having a psychic connection to his twin brother. He has the intestinal fortitude to fight members of the JLA, alone, and it more than capable of resisting mind control and see through illusions.
Strength Level: Peak human strength.
Weaknesses:
- Mortal: Under all his armor and behind his weapons, Kobra is entirely human. His body is just as susceptible to injury or disease as that of anybody else.
- Arrogance: Kobra has a problem of thinking he is smarter than he really is. It has been his downfall nearly every time. He believes that his plans, and his intelligence, will always be better than his opponents, and this generally leaves holes open for the smart opponent.
- Mental Attacks: Kobra has no special defenses against mental attacks, and his willpower would only take him so far against a powerful mental attack.
Misc (optional)
Equipment:
- Body Armor: This armor is bullet proof, and also gives him good protection versus other street level weaponry. It also protects him from electrical based attacks, making them completely useless. The suit is also protected against magnetism and EMPs.
Transportation: Varies, from aircraft, boats, cars, etc. When he has to escape quickly, he has a personal teleportation device.
Weapons:
- Snake Whip: In Kobra’s suit, he has a whip that can extend from either arm and wrap around a target up to 20 feet away. The whip can constrict and choke an opponent with up to 1000lbs of pressure.
- Poison: Kobra has two types of poisons from his suit. One can be used on his suit claws, and the other can be emitted as a gas-type attack. The poison varies, from paralysis, sleep, disorientation, or even death.
Resources:
- Funds: Kobra seems to have unlimited funding, having the most technological equipment and gadgets, including high technological weapons, armor, and vehicles. He has used holographic images, teleportation devices, cloaking, sound dampeners, speed inhibitors, seismic converters, and more. He has also travelled through time and seen many advanced technologies that he has been able to reproduce by memory.
- Lazarus Pits: Kobra has fully functional Lazarus Pits located all around the world. Only his upper level captains know the precise locations, and will do anything to get Kobra to one of them if anything were to happen to him.
- Blackadders: These are ninja-like fanatics with exceptional skills as stealth, assassination, and espionage. They are used for a variety of tasks, such as body guarding, assassination, or even information gathering.
- Metahuman Research: Kobra has an aggressive metahuman research and recruitment program, this program that gave birth to both known versions of Strike Force Kobra.
- Fanatical Soldiers: Kobra has millions of fanatical followers. Some are skilled terrorists or soldiers, while others are just fanatical followers that would do anything for Kobra (such as be a suicide bomber).
Sample RP Post
"You summoned me, Lord Naga?”
Dr. Mindbender approached Kobra’s throne, walking slowly while maintaining a half bow, one arm in front of him and another in back. Like many Cobra throne rooms, the one in this particular base was lined with red tinted steel and had various blinking equipment and view monitors. The hot colors of the room only increased the apprehension of the underlings who approached the Cobra leader. The fact that the other senior leaders of Cobra were present only made Dr. Mindbender feel more ill at ease.
"Is Operation Constrictor ready?”
Kobra barked, as his throne rotated to bring Dr. Mindbender into his view.
Sigma, one of Kobra’s more strategic and manipulative leaders, kept a straight face but did rather like the way things were proceeding. If there was one good thing about the Cobra Commander, it was that he didn't rest on his laurels, ever. The leader of Cobra never took a vacation. It had to be explained to him that most people worked better with some rest and relaxation before he started allowing such things of his men. No, Cobra Commander was intent on taking over the world and approached the task with great zeal. A classic case of Type A personality gone overboard, Cobra Commander was always working.
Just a few days prior, the commander had an outburst over the failure of Sigma’s ultra-sonic weapon. He had apparently quickly gotten over it and moved directly to the next order of business. It wasn't really a failure of the weapon anyway, Sigma thought to himself, but one of Cobra Commander's intelligence in using it. Still, he was a leader that his people feared as much as respected. Sigma was pretty sure some of the departments in Cobra accomplished as much as they could, keeping the details out of Cobra Commander's sight (and thus away from his micromanaging,) in order to keep the stress levels down.
Sigma shifted his attention to Dr. Mindbender. The mustachioed “scientist,” had caught Cobra Commander's attention with the development of his brainwave scanner. Mindbender had been just another drone in Cobra's labs, experimenting on prisoners with a focus on information extraction, but now he looked poised to enter Cobra's inner circle. Sigma was skeptical of any research and development outside his own company. He didn't expect much from Dr. Mindbender, the man did lab work without a shirt. However, one never knew where Cobra Commander's whims might lead.
"Y-Yes, Lord Naga.”
"Excellent! “We should commence this operation at once!”
Turning around to go back to his business, which at the moment really wasn’t important, Kobra heard the footsteps of his senior officers leaving. He knew that Dr. Mindbender had wanted to say more, probably some excuse or set-back, but Kobra would not hear it. If Dr. Mindbender wanted to join the inner circle, this was his chance to shine. Kobra was manipulating him, as he did all those around him.
Hearing the door close, Kobra turned around. To his surprise, Dr. Mindbender was still there.
“What.”
Kobra said it with spite. The man before him had balls, for he was now testing his patience.
“Commander… I-I wouldn't advise commencing the operation. Timing is essential to this operation, in every stage.”
Kobra was intrigued as to why Dr. Mindbender wanted to wait. Maybe he would actually have a point.
"Well then what do you sssuggest we do?”
Kobra spat out his words. He was ever quick to anger.
“If we wait around for your perfect time to come along, we might as well just – “
"N-No...”
Again Dr. Mindbender did not allow the Commander to become too set in his current train of thought.
“We can make the perfect time. We just need a distraction. A large one.”
"Oh?”
Mocked Kobra.
“Are you sssuggesting I just waste our valuable resourcesss so you can have everything all dainty and perfect?”
Kobra of course knew that if one is to invest in an operation, they should invest into seeing that it is played out most successfully. The poor 'doctor' had not yet requested anything grossly expensive... or really anything at all. Still, Kobra wanted him to work for this.
Dr. Mindbender was silenced for a moment, obviously tensed over Kobra’s reaction. However, he eased as inspiration hit him. With newfound confidence he spoke.
“We need not waste anything at all, Lord Naga.”
"Oh?”
This time, Kobra’s tone was not mocking. The Cobra leader liked being told such things.
"No Commander. I propose that we use this distraction to allow some new blood a chance to show what they've got.”
Dr. Mindbender spoke rapidly, trying to prevent the Commander from interrupting him.
“It would be a great way to expand Cobra's brain trust. We normally don't have time to devote to such endeavors. We can give a number of underlings enough resources to mount decent campaigns. Who knows if we've been missing a valuable up-and-comer? Maybe they'll have a plan that will lead to strong Cobra gains... and if not, we'll still have Operation Constrictor being set up in the background.”
The Commander of Cobra held his chin in one hand and nodded, thinking the idea through.
"Yes, yes, I see; make it known to our troops that we are soliciting new projects.”
"Yes Commander.”
Dr. Mindbender bowed as he excited the room.
“We will meet again in 48 hours.”
Codeword: Boom Tube