Bullet-Proof
| F Ex 20 |
A Gd 10 |
S Gd 10 |
E Ex 20 |
R Gd 10 |
I Ex 20 |
P Ex 20 |
Res Rm 30 |
Pop Sh 0 |
| Health: Karma: |
60 50 |
Origin:
While he seems to have a supernatural ability to avoid injury, Bullet-Proof lacks ascendant powers of any stripe. No, he is simply a highly trained and equipped government operative who is very careful while on the job - and works hard to maintain his skills.
Known Powers:
(none)
Limitations / Enhancements:
(none)
Equipment:
Binoculars: kept in a pants pocket while not in use, Bullet-Proof can use this to spy on targets beyond a standard visual range. These military-grade binoculars extend Bullet-Proof's vision with Typical (6) ability, extending his useful visual range by 4 areas.
Chemical Warfare Mask: stored in his backpack in the event of an emergency, Bullet-Proof relies on this equipment when his enemies play dirty. It can filter out poisons with Excellent (20) ability, assuming the filters are replaced with some regularity.
Grenade: you never know when you need to blow something up in a hurry. Bullet-Proof keeps this explosive for just such an occasion, which he can fling to inflict Remarkable (30) Edged Attack damage to all uncovered targets within the area it detonates inside.
Helmet: just one of the ways that Bullet-Proof plays it safe while in the field, he wears this headgear at all times. It provides him Good (10) protection against physical attacks, and has a comm system with a Feeble (2) range (1 mile) built in.
Knife: stored in a sheath when not in use, Bullet-Proof can use this spike-knuckled blade in combat or as a tool. Made from Incredible (40) m.s. materials, it can cut through things of like m.s. (with time), or be used to inflict Edged Attack damage in melee.
Machine Gun: his main weapon against ordinary targets, Bullet-Proof can discharge one round with this weapon to inflict Typical (6) Shooting damage, a short burst of such to inflict Good (10) Shooting damage, or fire it continuously to inflict Excellent (20) Shooting damage.
Missile Launcher: when his machine gun just doesn't cut it, Bullet-Proof breaks out this monster. A portable, recoilless missile launcher, this weapon fires heat seeking, surface-to-surface missiles, projectiles which have the following vehicular characteristics:
| C Ex 20 |
S Am 50 |
B Ex 20 |
Damage Rm 30 Edged Attack |
Sidearm: his backup piece, Bullet-Proof carries this weapon in the event that his other gear is rendered inoperable. He can discharge one round from this weapon to inflict Typical (6) Shooting damage, or a three-round burst to inflict Good (10) Shooting damage.
Quirks:
(none)
Talents:
Guns: whether working for the DEA or the DEF, Bullet-Proof always has the need to effectively wield firearms. Whether holding a standard, semi-automatic, or fully automatic rifle or pistol, Bullet-Proof may wield it as though his Agility was +1 CS in rank.
Law: trained in the niceties of the law due to his work with the DEA, Bullet-Proof knows just what is legal and just what isn't in the USA, particularly where drugs are concerned. His Reason should be considered +1 CS in all legal matters.
Law Enforcement: his original career path, Bullet-Proof originally intended to work for the government in a civilian capacity. While he's working as a member of the DEA, Bullet-Proof can legally carry a firearm and make arrests on a federal level for drug charges.
Martial Arts type B: a skill he's picked up by way of necessity while working with the government, Bullet-Proof can easily defend himself - even when he's completely unarmed. He may attempt any unarmed melee attack at a +1 CS to his listed Fighting score.
Military / United States: though Bullet-Proof was a competent law enforcer before enlisting, the Air Force has helped him polish his skills some. He can now effectively function in almost any fighting unit, and knows the SOP like the back of his hand.
Piloting: one talent Bullet-Proof mastered after enlisting, he's gained the ability to fly most conventional aircraft with ease - the GI Joe AH-74 Desert Apache in particular. Whenever operating such vehicles, Bullet-Proof should make applicable Control FEATs at a +1 CS.
Contacts:
Bullet-Proof is a member of the GI Joe team's Drug Elimination Force, as well as a member of the Drug Enforcement Agency. He has extensive contacts in both military and law enforcement circles, not to mention a wide array of snitches and other sources of information around the world.
Costume:
Bullet-Proof wears a practical uniform as a GI Joe operative. It is comprised of a long sleeved, collared shirt with a green and light brown camouflage pattern, similarly hued trousers, light brown leather boots and gloves, a brown bandoiler, and a green helmet.
Personality:
Earl takes his job very seriously, believing himself to be the front line in the War on Drugs. He feels responsible for each and every man in his crew, and goes out of his way to be careful in the field - both for his own sake and to keep his troops alive!
Real Name: Earl S. Morris, Grade O-4
Occupation: DEF leader, former Federal Marshall
Legal Status: citizen of the United States with no known criminal record
Marital Status: single
Alias(es), if any: none
Group Affiliation: GI Joe, the DEF (GI Joe sub-group)
Height: 6' 2"
Hair: black
Eyes: brown
Weight: 190 lbs.
Other Distinguishing Characteristics: none.
Story:
Earl got his start as a member of the Drug Enforcement Agency, a federal officer who saw more than his fair share of combat against the world's drug lords and their heavily armed thugs. As you can guess, most of his work was south of the border.
He's done his time in Central America, the Golden Triangle, and even the Caribbean. Over the years, Earl gained the nick-name of Bullet-Proof, because that's what he seems to be. It's not that he's super-human or anything; the man is just very, very careful while on the job.
His due diligence and undeniable results got Earl noticed by the military powers that be, who convinced him to sign up for an advanced GI Joe program. This group, the Drug Elimination Force, would treat foreign drug dealers as terrorists, and deal with them accordingly.
Liking the idea of this, Earl enlisted in the Air Force and got himself trained up enough to qualify as a GI Joe - not too hard, considering his own experience to date. After passing the grueling GI Joe entrance exam, ol' Bullet-Proof got himself a new command.
Working with experienced GI Joe operatives Cutter, Shockwave, and Mutt and Junkyard, Earl was put to work against the despicable and demented dealer known only as the Headman. This drug-addled freak, alongside his Headhunter army, were quickly becoming a national threat.
Earl and company narrowed down their search for the man to Broca Beach, a town that was currently under Cobra control. The Joes had no clue about Cobra's presence, but Headman found them to be the perfect patsies because hey - it wasn't like they were going to call the feds on him.
After an extended firefight in a Broca Beach amusement park, the DEF pursued Headman and his cronies, who were bringing a huge shipment of drugs into Broca Beach by ship. Little did the Joes (or Headman) know, but Cobra Commander was tired of Headman disrupting his plans.
Wanting to end his influence in Broca Beach once and for all, the Commander infiltrated the GI Joe team's particle beam facility in the Chrysler building, and used the Joes' own orbital weapons platform to sink the Headman's ship before anyone was the wiser.
Taking Headman and most of his goons into custody, Earl had completed his primary job with the DEF, though the GI Joe team kept him on for the duration of its original incarnation. When the team was disbanded a few years later, Earl returned to his work with the DEA.
Though he's been working to stem the die of illegal drugs into our country, he nonetheless has time for his fellow Joes when they need him for some special operation or another, now that they've been reactivated. Whenever they make the call, Bullet-Proof is ready to answer it!
1993 Variations
Costume:
Bullet-Proof's second GI Joe uniform is a bit more conspicuous. It includes a long sleeved, collared shirt with a deep green and bright yellow camouflage pattern, similarly hued trousers, bright yellow leather boots and gloves, a bright yellow bandoiler, and a deep green helmet.
Note:
GI Joe operative Bullet-Proof (Earl S. Morris) should not be confused with COPS operative BulletProof (Baldwin P. Vess), even though the two organizations seem to have marginal ties through the years; for instance, Beach-Head's son is (or will be) COPS operative Checkpoint.
Who himself shouldn't be confused with the GI Joe operative Checkpoint.
Extra Goodies:
GI Joe directories featuring a version of Bullet-Proof:
| 1992 | 1993 |
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