Lady Blackhawk

Lady Blackhawk Portrayed by <TBD> Statistics Full Name Zinda Blake Age 28 Height 5'8 Build Leggy-Curvy Eyes Blue Hair Blonde Factions Birds of Prey Occupation Pilot Alignment Hero Claim to Fame WWII-era heroine time-whammied to the here-and-now. Reputation Lady Blackhawk/Zinda Blake, a time-displaced fighter pilot from WWII partially responsible for capturing a handful of Nazi war criminals shortly after the War. Thought to have died in the mid-50s, turned out to have time-travelled to the future. Probbaly one of the best pilots to have ever lived. Biography During WWII, Zinda Blake was one of the Blackhawks squadron, a group of Allied fighter pilots and guerrilla fighters mostly hailing from Axis-occupied countries. Zinda was one of the few American members of the team, and the only woman. She had an on-again off-again romance with Blackhawk, the Polish pilot who lead the squad, though the two never really seemed to make it work. For several years after the War, she and her team mates hunted war criminals around the world. It was during one of these missions that her plane veered off course, and was presumed to have crashed. It actually managed to get caught in some sort of space/time rift that sent her several decades into the future (those things are more common than you'd think!). Unlike some of her time-stuck or frozen compatriots, Zinda really didn't have all that much trouble adjusting to to the modern age, give or take a few broken cell phones and the excruciating time it took to get her pilot's license back. She'd always been a bit "ahead of her time" so-to-speak, so in some ways, it was a bit of a relief to not have to explain herself to people. On the other hand, she lost a lot of good friends in what, to her, was about the time it took for a single flight. She's had to find new things to do with herself to keep from going stir-crazy, and a new Skipper to give her orders, but she's made do with this funny little world the future's brought her. It'll do just fine, for now.

Character Details Personality Zinda's a vivacious, boisterous, kickass gal who's seen and lived though a lot of hell, lived to tell about it, and determined to make the best of the time she's got left, even if the way she does live her life (dangerously, devoted to protecting others) may mean it won't be terribly long. Abilities Piloting The Blackhawks were some of the most skilled pilots fighting on the side of the Allies, flying and fighting against enemies that outnumbered and outgunned them in planes that were often… less-than-ideal. Zinda was no different, and in some ways had to go an extra mile or two to prove herself as a worthy pilot. Today, she's familiarized herself with as many modern aircraft as she can, and can fly nearly anything with wings (and probably a few other things on top of that). Aerial Combat The Blackhawks didn't keep track of the Axis planes they downed- after a while, it just wasn't possible to count. Lady Blackhawk is regarded as one of the best of the best when it comes to old-school aerial dogfighting. Cooking Zinda is an extremely skilled cook, learning from childhood how to cook from her mother and other female relatives. Growing up during the depression, she also learned how to work with limited ingredients and resources. Her specialty is old-fashioned Southern cuisine, but she's gotten more adventerous since being in the here-and-now, branching out with new and exciting dishes. Dancing With enough lessons, Zinda could probably compete on a celebrity dance competition reality show. While she'd probably never be seen on the floor of a modern dance club, she's a regular at "retro-chic" establishments with swing dancing nights. Hand-to-hand Zinda was trained in hand-to-hand fighting by her fellow Blackhawks, and got some tips and lessons from a few other WWII-era heroes. Her style is more bar brawl than MMA, but that doesn't mean she can't clean up in a fight. Marksmanship Zinda is quite skilled with most firearms and is something of a crack shot. She's capable of dual-wielding a pair of pistols, and generally carries at least one weapon on her unless she has specific reason not to. Advantages Blackhawk Island The old HQ and base for the Blackhawks is now decomissioned and mostly empty (most of the squadrons old planes and trophies have been donated to museums) but it's still a whole darn private island that she has access to. War Buddies Zinda isn't the only time-displaced WWII vet out there. She knows several of them, and while not all of them are necessarily her biggest fans or best friends, most respect her skill and trust her to some degree. She's also in contact with some of the children and grandchildren of some old friends who aren't around anymore. This gives her a good number of folks to call on if she's in need of help. Well-travelled Thanks to squad-members on the Blackhawks, time spent overseas and, apparently, a natural ear for languages, Zinda is conversationally fluent in a handful of different tongues, and can order beer in 30 (which she considers the only really important one). She's also passingly familiar with a number of different customs, practices and religions. Fame She may not be a trending Twitter topic or household name to the general public, but she's well-known enough to be recogized by those with an interest in the history of aviation, women in combat and WWII. Most American World War II vets would likely know her by sight, if only from her recruitment posters. She's well-known enough to make appearances at charity events and give interviews here and there. Disdvantages Enemies It's not just the good guys who've been frozen, time-displaced or who've found ways around things like age and illness. Some of the Blackhawk's old enemies are still out there, and could come after Zinda or those close to her. Then there's the children and grand-children of others who may still hold a grudge, Neo-Nazis and some brand new enemies she's made in the present. Impulsive Zinda is not known for her self-restraint, especially after a few drinks (something she's quite fond of). She's no stranger to joining (and, occasionally, starting) bar brawls or shooting her mouth off to the wrong people. No matter how many times it gets her in trouble, she's never quite learned to hold herself back. On the upside, no one could accuse her of being a bore. Known Id Her real name is right there in the history books. While her home address isn't public knowledge, enemies at least have an idea of where to start looking if they want to come after her. Queen Killer Shark Zinda was once captured by an enemy who used a combination of a unique drug and brainwashing techniques to suppress her personality and replace it with a newly formed one. This lasted for about 3-4 months, and she has limited memory of the events that happened during this time. Her time as a forced "turncoat" is not known of by the public, but those who were in the trusted circle of the Blackhawks, as well as those responsible for it are aware. It would be possible for someone who was able to get ahold of the formula for the drug used in her brainwashing to cause her to lapse back into this persona. Relationships Image Name Relation Information Character Name Friend Insert a description of the relationship here. Notes <This section is optional. You can delete it.> Character Gallery Logs 2014 Old Acquaintances December 30, 2014: Three old war buddies have a reunion in a run-down warehouse in Gotham; one of them learns that her ward is a little more bullet-proof than she looks. (Warning for violence, language) (log: 20141230-old-acquaintances | tags: captain_america lady_blackhawk misfit oracle winter_soldier | posted: 13 Jan 2015 05:03) The Floating Arm December 09, 2014: Deadpool pays a visit to Roxxon Oil in Gotham and is foiled by Oracles team on the ground… (log: 20141209-thefloatingarm | tags: deadpool gotham lady_blackhawk misfit oracle rowan | posted: 10 Dec 2014 09:55) Zinda is Bounced December 5, 2014: Oracle gets Zinda and Misfit in the Clocktower. The inevitable happens. (log: 20141205-zindaisbounced | tags: gotham lady_blackhawk misfit oracle | posted: 05 Dec 2014 10:19) Old Days November 28, 2014: OsCorp and Blackhawk Inc. meet for a business proposition, Zinda finds a familiar face. (log: 20141128-old-days | tags: ghost_of_the_20th_century green_goblin lady_blackhawk | posted: 27 Nov 2014 13:20) Vinyl Night September 16, 2014: Sam and Zinda go for a vinyl DJ set at a bar, but end up spending more time talking about the reappearance of Bucky Barnes. (log: 20140916-vinyl-night | tags: falcon lady_blackhawk nyc | posted: 17 Sep 2014 14:09) Sentimental Journey August 21, 2014: A routine flight to deliver a Russian dignitary to New York is interrupted by a ghost from the past. (log: 20140821-sentimental-journey | tags: lady_blackhawk winter_soldier | posted: 29 Aug 2014 19:07) A Humility-Flavored Dorito with Legs July 17, 2014: After one of Sam's support group sessions, he meets a couple of really veteran veterans. (log: 20140717-a-humility-flavored-dorito-with-legs | tags: captain_america falcon lady_blackhawk | posted: 17 Jul 2014 20:53) Back to: Current Cast