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Character Name: Steve Rogers
Canon: Marvel Cinematic Universe
Canon Point: Post-Avengers
Background/History: Have a link~
Personality: "There are men laying down their lives. I've got no right to do any less than them."
Even as a child, Steve Rogers knew what he wanted to be: a soldier. His father served in the 107th infantry and died a hero. Steve grew up listening to his mom tell stories of his father's bravery, so when he learned of the attack on Pearl Harbor and the imminent war, he wanted more than anything to be a part of it. He didn't care that he wasn't the ideal soldier. He wanted to serve his country, and not from home. He wanted to be out on the battle field.
"I don't wanna kill anyone. I don't like bullies, I don't care where they're from."
Steve grew up a small, weak, and sickly child. He was bullied and pushed around for his size, but he never let that stop him. Even from a young age, he stood up for himself and fought back. He does this multiple times in the First Avenger, even before he gets the serum. A man was being rude during a war promotion before a movie, and Steve told him to show some respect. The man didn't listen, so he told him to shut up. Even when the man finally turned to challenge him, he didn't back down. This led to a back alley fight, which Steve never tried to run from. It wasn't until Bucky showed up and ran the guy off did the fight end. If Bucky hadn't have come, he would have kept the fight up until the guy got bored.
"If you start running, they'll never let you stop. You stand up and push back, can't say no forever."
In his conversation with Peggy, Steve tells her of several places he was beat up just on the drive. His stubbornness isn't a new thing. Fighting the back alley bullies near his orphanage is how he met Bucky as a child. This stubbornness doesn't apply to just fights, either. When it came to getting in the army, Steve refused to take no for an answer. He set his mind on his goal and wouldn't give up. He knew his physical limitations, so he trained with Bucky to prepare. And when they turned him down? He went back. He tried five times, even breaking the law and lying about where he was from, just to take that chance to get in. When Doctor Erskine finally gave Steve the chance, he never quit. He was training with men twice his size, not to mention men that made his life as hard as possible, but he kept on.
"This is why you were chosen. Because a strong man, who has known power all his life will lose respect for that power. But a weak man knows value of strength. And knows compassion."
Obviously, it wasn't Steve's physique that got him a part in the Brooklyn project. What sets him apart from other people is his heart. He's stubborn, yes, but he puts other people before himself. He doesn't like bullies, because he doesn't like seeing other people treated badly. He knows what it's like to be looked down upon and the pain that comes with loss. He's not prejudiced about race, gender, or even nationality. He judges people by their actions and nothing else. He doesn't see himself as being better than people, either. As he puts it's, he's "just a kid from Brooklyn."
This is seen multiple times throughout the two movies Steve is in. When he meets Erskine, he immediately notices his accent, but he doesn't care that he's from Germany. When he meets Peggy, rather than focus on the fact that she's a woman, he's impressed by how she stands up to the bully of the unit. Even when he meets Bruce Banner, someone he knows to turn into a monster, he doesn't judge. While he is cautious, he treats Bruce like a human. When he runs into Tony Stark, however, his perception of the man is that his priority is himself and nothing else, leading Steve to have issues with the man. Steve humbleness was shown when he didn't go to his award ceremony after saving the four hundred men from HYDRA. Rather than stand in front of hundreds of people and cameras, he decided not to go, using his time to help the SSR track down the rest of the HYDRA bases. He didn't want the limelight, he just wanted to help people.
Steve has a very strong moral compass. While he would be the first to follow all the rules to a T, he'd also be the first to break them when he feels like the rules are wrong. An example of this would be when he goes across enemy lines to save not only his best friend, but the rest of the prisoners of war. Colonel Philips made it clear that there would be no attempts to rescue the men, even when they knew exactly where they were being held. Steve tried to argue this, but was shot down, so he decided to take things into his own hands. With the help of Peggy and Howard, he flew into Austria and single handedly rescued almost four hundred men. The first thing he did when he returned? He offered himself up for disciplinary action. He knew what he did was against the rules, but he knew it was the right thing to do, and that's why he did it. He does this again when he and the other Avengers take the ship to New York to stop Loki. None of them had the clearance or orders to take it, but getting to New York was the priority, so Steve took the ship.
"Maybe I'll just knock. They'll think I've come for a cup of sugar."
Believe it or not, Steve is actually pretty quick witted. He's definitely one to throw in a joke or a snark when the moment is right. While he's one to sass, he knows the right time and place. He's socially adept enough to know the right time to be polite, part of which can be explained by his military background, but he's also skilled enough to be able to throw in a line smoothly that it's almost not even noticed, or taken as him actually being polite.
Steve is a natural leader. Maybe it's because he spent so many years being the underdog that he just gets people, but he is really conscious about the people he works with. He stands, not with an air of authority, but with an air of respect. Not only does he respect the people he works closely with, but he's gained their respect, allowing them to work seamlessly together. That is to say, with the Howling Commandos. The Avengers are another story. Steve only knows a few of them, and not well. It takes time, but he comes to understand each of their strengths and once he does, he's able to work with them with no trouble.
As much as leading comes naturally to Steve, the respect he earned was based on the fact that he's smart. He was smart before the serum, having spent a lot of time reading and educating himself, but the serum amplified that. He is able to analyze a situation and tactically pursue it without difficulty. His time leading the Howling Commandos definitely perfects this, so by Avengers, Steve is able to devise a plan in a matter of minutes.
"Women aren't exactly lining up to dance with the guy they might step on."
Though his people skills are good, Steve isn't exactly the best when it comes to women. It's not entirely his fault, either. He expressed that before the serum, women didn't want much to do with him because of his size. And when Bucky tried to orchestrate double dates, he was always ignored by the girls. At first, it bothered him, but then he had other things on his mind so he didn't worry about it. But that lack of worry meant he didn't try to understand them. He spent all his time around guys, and being that his best friend was Bucky - a bit of a ladies man - what he knew was how to talk about women, but not how to talk to them.
"I guess I don't know why you'd want to join the army. A beautiful dame like you-- I mean, a woman. An agent. Not a dame. I mean, you are beautiful-- "
Peggy was his first real experience with a woman. While other men just saw a woman, Steve saw her as a fighter. She understood what he went through, having, as she put it, every door shut in her face. She was one of the first to see the real him, not the small man, but the big heart. Their relationship is complicated, mostly due to the fact that the two are clearly attracted to each other, but a war prevented them from being anything more. Steve admires her greatly from the moment they met. He's more easily distracted by her presence, takes time to make sure she's safe, and even as he's crashing to what he thinks will be his death, he talks about seeing her again. When he wakes up in the 21st century, in all is confusion in distress, the second thing out of his mouth was "I had a date." In Avengers, even a year later, Steve continued to look over her old case file and contemplate calling her.
After Steve wakes up in the 21st century, he's a lot more cold and withdrawn than he was before. This draws largely from the fact that almost everyone he cared about is now dead. The world has completely changed around him. While he goes through the motions and tries to adjust, he's still stuck in the past. Everything from his clothes to his apartment are all vintage. His down time is spent combing over old case files of his friends or training and getting lost in his memories of the past. It isn't until the end of the movie that it's evident that Steve's finally accepted his place. He rides off in his motorcycle in a symbolic "rides into the sunset" kind of way, showing he's putting the past behind him and ready to move on. Even so, he's still a man out of time. Modern day references go over his head, electronics are lost on him, but even then, he's quick enough to learn and do what he needs to do.
Abilities/Powers: Steve was given a super soldier serum known to improve everything about a person. This means everything from his intellect to his physical abilities are heightened.
Most notably increased is his strength. He is able to bend metal, lift heavy object, throw strong punches, and so on. Rather than using something like a gun, he relies heavily on his combat skills. He's fast and agile, able to jump and climb with ease, as well as dodge and return attacks quickly. He's intelligent and able to plan strategically in the middle of stressful situations, as well as adapt and work with things he may not be familiar with. His senses are more heightened, allowing him to hone in on enemies quicker. He's more durable and is harder to injure. When he is injured, he's able to keep going for longer and heals faster than a normal person. His metabolism is higher than most people's, being stated as four times faster, meaning he has higher energy levels, but he also needs more food to keep him going and can't get drunk.
With his shield, he's able to throw it with great strength and speed to knock out enemies. He's very accurate with his throws, as he is with gun when he does use them. This shield is definitely not just a defensive item and is used to bash and knock aside enemies as he fights in close combat.
Items/Weapons: His shield: Steve has a shield made from vibranium and is the strongest metal on earth. It can withstand anything, from bullets to even Thor's hammer. It's completely vibration absorbent and light weight, but when hit by a hard blast, it takes strength to stay standing.
Dog-tags: Steve will have his WWII era dog-tags, but without any writing left on them.
File of Peggy Carter: The file of papers on Peggy Carter will all be completely blank, except for the picture of the young woman.
Sample Entry: Haven Test-Drive
Sample Entry Two:
Unfortunately, this wasn't the first time Steve woke up and found himself in a strange new world. He remembered all too well the panic he had felt, waking up and finding himself in the 21st century. It was only a matter of months ago, after all. If it wasn't for that, finding himself in Haven would have been all too shocking.
He knew the details, about where he was and that everyone here was trapped, but Steve wouldn't accept that. There had to be a way out of here. And if no one else could find it, maybe he could. It was a large burden to accept, but Steve wouldn't have any other way. He wanted to help everyone here. They had friends and family to return to. Sure, he had people he liked and cared about now, but his own happiness wasn't his priority. If he could get everyone else out and have to stay behind, he'd do just that in a heartbeat.
He was glad to have Thor there, though. While he wished his new friend wasn't trapped, he was grateful to have a familiar face and ally to work with. Together, maybe, just maybe, they could rescue the people here. And until they figured something out, protecting them from the daily dangers they faced would be his mission.
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Other Characters Played: Leo Valdez | Heroes of Olympus |
morsecodesRequested apartment: No preference!
Character Name: Steve Rogers
Canon: Marvel Cinematic Universe
Canon Point: Post-Avengers
Background/History: Have a link~
Personality: "There are men laying down their lives. I've got no right to do any less than them."
Even as a child, Steve Rogers knew what he wanted to be: a soldier. His father served in the 107th infantry and died a hero. Steve grew up listening to his mom tell stories of his father's bravery, so when he learned of the attack on Pearl Harbor and the imminent war, he wanted more than anything to be a part of it. He didn't care that he wasn't the ideal soldier. He wanted to serve his country, and not from home. He wanted to be out on the battle field.
"I don't wanna kill anyone. I don't like bullies, I don't care where they're from."
Steve grew up a small, weak, and sickly child. He was bullied and pushed around for his size, but he never let that stop him. Even from a young age, he stood up for himself and fought back. He does this multiple times in the First Avenger, even before he gets the serum. A man was being rude during a war promotion before a movie, and Steve told him to show some respect. The man didn't listen, so he told him to shut up. Even when the man finally turned to challenge him, he didn't back down. This led to a back alley fight, which Steve never tried to run from. It wasn't until Bucky showed up and ran the guy off did the fight end. If Bucky hadn't have come, he would have kept the fight up until the guy got bored.
"If you start running, they'll never let you stop. You stand up and push back, can't say no forever."
In his conversation with Peggy, Steve tells her of several places he was beat up just on the drive. His stubbornness isn't a new thing. Fighting the back alley bullies near his orphanage is how he met Bucky as a child. This stubbornness doesn't apply to just fights, either. When it came to getting in the army, Steve refused to take no for an answer. He set his mind on his goal and wouldn't give up. He knew his physical limitations, so he trained with Bucky to prepare. And when they turned him down? He went back. He tried five times, even breaking the law and lying about where he was from, just to take that chance to get in. When Doctor Erskine finally gave Steve the chance, he never quit. He was training with men twice his size, not to mention men that made his life as hard as possible, but he kept on.
"This is why you were chosen. Because a strong man, who has known power all his life will lose respect for that power. But a weak man knows value of strength. And knows compassion."
Obviously, it wasn't Steve's physique that got him a part in the Brooklyn project. What sets him apart from other people is his heart. He's stubborn, yes, but he puts other people before himself. He doesn't like bullies, because he doesn't like seeing other people treated badly. He knows what it's like to be looked down upon and the pain that comes with loss. He's not prejudiced about race, gender, or even nationality. He judges people by their actions and nothing else. He doesn't see himself as being better than people, either. As he puts it's, he's "just a kid from Brooklyn."
This is seen multiple times throughout the two movies Steve is in. When he meets Erskine, he immediately notices his accent, but he doesn't care that he's from Germany. When he meets Peggy, rather than focus on the fact that she's a woman, he's impressed by how she stands up to the bully of the unit. Even when he meets Bruce Banner, someone he knows to turn into a monster, he doesn't judge. While he is cautious, he treats Bruce like a human. When he runs into Tony Stark, however, his perception of the man is that his priority is himself and nothing else, leading Steve to have issues with the man. Steve humbleness was shown when he didn't go to his award ceremony after saving the four hundred men from HYDRA. Rather than stand in front of hundreds of people and cameras, he decided not to go, using his time to help the SSR track down the rest of the HYDRA bases. He didn't want the limelight, he just wanted to help people.
Steve has a very strong moral compass. While he would be the first to follow all the rules to a T, he'd also be the first to break them when he feels like the rules are wrong. An example of this would be when he goes across enemy lines to save not only his best friend, but the rest of the prisoners of war. Colonel Philips made it clear that there would be no attempts to rescue the men, even when they knew exactly where they were being held. Steve tried to argue this, but was shot down, so he decided to take things into his own hands. With the help of Peggy and Howard, he flew into Austria and single handedly rescued almost four hundred men. The first thing he did when he returned? He offered himself up for disciplinary action. He knew what he did was against the rules, but he knew it was the right thing to do, and that's why he did it. He does this again when he and the other Avengers take the ship to New York to stop Loki. None of them had the clearance or orders to take it, but getting to New York was the priority, so Steve took the ship.
"Maybe I'll just knock. They'll think I've come for a cup of sugar."
Believe it or not, Steve is actually pretty quick witted. He's definitely one to throw in a joke or a snark when the moment is right. While he's one to sass, he knows the right time and place. He's socially adept enough to know the right time to be polite, part of which can be explained by his military background, but he's also skilled enough to be able to throw in a line smoothly that it's almost not even noticed, or taken as him actually being polite.
Steve is a natural leader. Maybe it's because he spent so many years being the underdog that he just gets people, but he is really conscious about the people he works with. He stands, not with an air of authority, but with an air of respect. Not only does he respect the people he works closely with, but he's gained their respect, allowing them to work seamlessly together. That is to say, with the Howling Commandos. The Avengers are another story. Steve only knows a few of them, and not well. It takes time, but he comes to understand each of their strengths and once he does, he's able to work with them with no trouble.
As much as leading comes naturally to Steve, the respect he earned was based on the fact that he's smart. He was smart before the serum, having spent a lot of time reading and educating himself, but the serum amplified that. He is able to analyze a situation and tactically pursue it without difficulty. His time leading the Howling Commandos definitely perfects this, so by Avengers, Steve is able to devise a plan in a matter of minutes.
"Women aren't exactly lining up to dance with the guy they might step on."
Though his people skills are good, Steve isn't exactly the best when it comes to women. It's not entirely his fault, either. He expressed that before the serum, women didn't want much to do with him because of his size. And when Bucky tried to orchestrate double dates, he was always ignored by the girls. At first, it bothered him, but then he had other things on his mind so he didn't worry about it. But that lack of worry meant he didn't try to understand them. He spent all his time around guys, and being that his best friend was Bucky - a bit of a ladies man - what he knew was how to talk about women, but not how to talk to them.
"I guess I don't know why you'd want to join the army. A beautiful dame like you-- I mean, a woman. An agent. Not a dame. I mean, you are beautiful-- "
Peggy was his first real experience with a woman. While other men just saw a woman, Steve saw her as a fighter. She understood what he went through, having, as she put it, every door shut in her face. She was one of the first to see the real him, not the small man, but the big heart. Their relationship is complicated, mostly due to the fact that the two are clearly attracted to each other, but a war prevented them from being anything more. Steve admires her greatly from the moment they met. He's more easily distracted by her presence, takes time to make sure she's safe, and even as he's crashing to what he thinks will be his death, he talks about seeing her again. When he wakes up in the 21st century, in all is confusion in distress, the second thing out of his mouth was "I had a date." In Avengers, even a year later, Steve continued to look over her old case file and contemplate calling her.
After Steve wakes up in the 21st century, he's a lot more cold and withdrawn than he was before. This draws largely from the fact that almost everyone he cared about is now dead. The world has completely changed around him. While he goes through the motions and tries to adjust, he's still stuck in the past. Everything from his clothes to his apartment are all vintage. His down time is spent combing over old case files of his friends or training and getting lost in his memories of the past. It isn't until the end of the movie that it's evident that Steve's finally accepted his place. He rides off in his motorcycle in a symbolic "rides into the sunset" kind of way, showing he's putting the past behind him and ready to move on. Even so, he's still a man out of time. Modern day references go over his head, electronics are lost on him, but even then, he's quick enough to learn and do what he needs to do.
Abilities/Powers: Steve was given a super soldier serum known to improve everything about a person. This means everything from his intellect to his physical abilities are heightened.
Most notably increased is his strength. He is able to bend metal, lift heavy object, throw strong punches, and so on. Rather than using something like a gun, he relies heavily on his combat skills. He's fast and agile, able to jump and climb with ease, as well as dodge and return attacks quickly. He's intelligent and able to plan strategically in the middle of stressful situations, as well as adapt and work with things he may not be familiar with. His senses are more heightened, allowing him to hone in on enemies quicker. He's more durable and is harder to injure. When he is injured, he's able to keep going for longer and heals faster than a normal person. His metabolism is higher than most people's, being stated as four times faster, meaning he has higher energy levels, but he also needs more food to keep him going and can't get drunk.
With his shield, he's able to throw it with great strength and speed to knock out enemies. He's very accurate with his throws, as he is with gun when he does use them. This shield is definitely not just a defensive item and is used to bash and knock aside enemies as he fights in close combat.
Items/Weapons: His shield: Steve has a shield made from vibranium and is the strongest metal on earth. It can withstand anything, from bullets to even Thor's hammer. It's completely vibration absorbent and light weight, but when hit by a hard blast, it takes strength to stay standing.
Dog-tags: Steve will have his WWII era dog-tags, but without any writing left on them.
File of Peggy Carter: The file of papers on Peggy Carter will all be completely blank, except for the picture of the young woman.
Sample Entry: Haven Test-Drive
Sample Entry Two:
Unfortunately, this wasn't the first time Steve woke up and found himself in a strange new world. He remembered all too well the panic he had felt, waking up and finding himself in the 21st century. It was only a matter of months ago, after all. If it wasn't for that, finding himself in Haven would have been all too shocking.
He knew the details, about where he was and that everyone here was trapped, but Steve wouldn't accept that. There had to be a way out of here. And if no one else could find it, maybe he could. It was a large burden to accept, but Steve wouldn't have any other way. He wanted to help everyone here. They had friends and family to return to. Sure, he had people he liked and cared about now, but his own happiness wasn't his priority. If he could get everyone else out and have to stay behind, he'd do just that in a heartbeat.
He was glad to have Thor there, though. While he wished his new friend wasn't trapped, he was grateful to have a familiar face and ally to work with. Together, maybe, just maybe, they could rescue the people here. And until they figured something out, protecting them from the daily dangers they faced would be his mission.