Reactor |
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Portrayed by Mari Yaguchi |
Statistics |
Full Name |
Makoto Shiratori |
Age |
23 (92) |
Height |
4'9" |
Build |
Short and slender |
Eyes |
Brown |
Hair |
Brown |
Factions |
None |
Occupation |
Reporter/Talkshow Host/Good Will Ambassador |
Alignment |
Neutral |
Claim to Fame
Survivor of the first atomic bomb, who works to prevent future nuclear attacks.
Reputation
Makoto Shiratori is a popular and widely-liked variety talkshow host and reporter, and also a goodwill ambassador for Japan. She makes everyone smile, and the heads of state of most countries are glad to have her, both because she is pleasant to be around and because she inevitably brings "good press" to such host countries that may make them seem more favorable to the international community. Reactor, on the other hand, is a mysterious saboteur who has struck at nuclear weapon development programs and facilities in numerous countries, as well as nations attempting to develop nuclear power or technology. Her identity, objectives, and country of origin are all unknown, though from what little footage of her exists, she is believed to be capable of controlling and absorbing radiation. This leads some to believe she may be an alien who needs nuclear power to survive, or a special agent/spy equipped with some form of nullification technology for a nation here on Earth.
Biography
Makoto Shiratori was born in Japan in 1922. She made it all the way through WWII, experienced the war-time food rationing, the propaganda from the war ministry and government, the threats about how she had to kill herself or die trying to kill the Allies if they invaded, because of what they would do to her and other Japanese civilians — when many of the things described were what particularly despicable Japanese soldiers overseas had done to other native populations. She believed it, and feared for her life. But before all that, before the war, before the horror and the violence and the widespread starvation and hardship, she was a happy, cheerful girl who did her best to please her parents and show proper respect to her betters. She tried to spread smiles and make her family proud.
But after all that happened during WWII, she wound up being a direct, eye-witness to the dropping of the first atomic bomb in Hiroshima. It was horrific, incomprehensible, mind-shattering, and the impact it had on her body was another matter entirely. Her eyes and skin were covered in burns, and she suffered such severe radioactive exposure that her body was practically disintegrating. Somehow she survived long enough to be found by doctors, but they could not treat her. However, it didn't seem to matter. Where the handful of other survivors had died within a matter minutes, hours, or days, and the TRUE survivors would be riddled with grotesque forms of cancer years later… Makoto recovered on her own. Something had altered her body on a fundamental level, make it a sponge for radiation.
She didn't understand it at the time, but she gradually came to realize she had new senses, and new abilities. She can accurately gauge the radiation level of an area or object, even without seeing it, just by some strange mental 'sense'. Further, she can siphon that radiation away — even reduce the symptoms or cure those suffering from radiation sickness! It was this that she did at first, and her "healing touch" received a form of reverence and even worship from the religious who desperately needed hope and a heroine for their nation. She was the "Miko no Amaterasu". The Shrine Maiden of the Sun Goddess. Or that's what they called her anyway.
She did all she could for the survivors of both bombs, but it was not enough to forestall Japan's surrender. Even so… Rebellious elements of the Japanese government and military heard of her, and took her into custody, keeping her hidden from the Allies. For decades, she would be studied, trained, and witness the massive upheaval and changes to Japanese society as a result of their conquest.
Even being occupied by the Americans, Makoto did not hate them. She was shamed and revolted by the actions of the government she had once blindly followed, but not even the secretive military elements could keep her ignorant of what was going on, especially as they lost their influence, failed to attempt to use Makoto, dubbed "Reactor", to engage in a revolt, and were finally discovered and eliminated. Reactor had had enough of being used, and had refused to take part, even under attempted brainwashing. For her loyalty to the new, peaceful Japan, and because her new "overseers" realized she was still useful, she was not charged with anything and was instead set up with a civilian identity. Efforts were made to understand her capabilities, with the research conducted by the rebels accelerating that process quite a bit, and equipment was developed to contain and control her powers.
When it was discovered that she had stopped aging, she was supplied with fake identity after fake identity, gradually forming a "family line" of very similar-looking daughters and grand-daughters and so on — all of whom were the same person. She now acts as a secret operative for the Japanese government and military, eliminating potential nuclear threats before they can endanger other nations — especially Japan. In exchange, she is allowed to live her own civilian life as she pleases, as a celebrity and good will ambassador.
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Character Details
Makoto, despite all that she has witnessed and been through, remains an upbeat and cheerful individual. She could have died, and almost did. Instead she was allowed to live and can now use her powers to help others, and her country. Further, though she remains loyal to her nation, she thinks for herself now, and is against being manipulated by military or intelligence agencies via that loyalty. If she suspects treachery or power-grabbing, there are those she trusts to bring that information to, or ways for her to counter such attempts on her own, without violating her promises of service. Makoto enjoys seeing the world, meeting new people, and trying new things. If anything truly bothers her, however, it is the lack of intimacy in her life. She cannot have long-term interaction with other people without gradually poisoning them with her own radioactive aura. Even a friend she spends regular time with while controlling her emissions and wearing suppression gear is subject to radiation exposure. Any sort of relationship is out of the question unless she is either "cured" or a much better control method is developed. She tries to make up for her loneliness by being around lots of people short-term as much as possible, but it's not exactly the same. More than a few hours per day every few weeks, and she may kill those she cares about.
As Reactor, it's another story. The thrill of being a secret agent like in spy movies, getting to sneak around blowing things up and using her abilities to eliminate threats is very exciting. Further, she doesn't have to hold back when she does so. She can constantly feel the radiation surging within her, jumping and sparking and ready to be unleashed. Getting to actually do it is quite a rush, and one she looks forward to despite what it costs her as a civilian.
Absorb Radiation |
Reactor is able to absorb various forms of radiation, particularly nuclear, from her environment or specific sources. Whether it is a nuclear isotope or merely the ultra-violet radiation from the sun, she can drain it by touch (or upon it touching her, such as in the case of UV) and absorb it into her body harmlessly. This ability to dampen or eliminate radioactivity in her environment both keeps her safe from radiation sickness or the effects of exposure to various forms of radiation, and allows her to potential protect others in the case of a radioactive disaster such as a reactor meltdown. This ability is mostly passive, but if she concentrates she can vastly increase both the amount of radiation absorbed and the range, allowing others in the area to be protected as well. Typically, most forms of radiation are completely, one-hundred percent ineffective against her.
There may be exotic exceptions, especially when it comes to magic or alien energies, but there is little that can be found on Earth (naturally, artificially, or brought from somewhere else) that can impact her. |
Heat Resistance |
Similarly to her radiation protection, Reactor is able to protect herself against extreme heat. Heat is a form of thermal radiation, and thus subject to her absorption powers. However, super-heated plasma and magically-produced flames do half their normal damage, and flames of pure magical energy do their full damage. Ordinarily, however, she can endure temperatures well in excess of what a normal human body could, into the thousands of degrees. She can even blunt the damage from an explosion if such goes off near her. The kinetic force will still carry through and potentially do serious damage, but the heat can be dampened or eliminated. |
Illumination |
Reactor is able to emit visible radiation from her eyes, hands, or entire body, in order to light up a dark area. This is very bright, and not particularly focused, and further, it reveals her location in the darkness. Still, it can make a dark area navigable. This radiation is harmless to those around her, aside from the brightness. It can be used to temporarily blind or distract others, to aid in an escape, by releasing a super-powerful whole-body "flash". |
Nuclear Detonation |
Reactor is able to "detonate" the atoms at the point of impact when she strikes someone or something, or contacts her environment. This is NOT equivalent to a nuclear weapon or similar. She is simply slamming together the atoms to produce a release of energy and force, allowing her to simulate super strength she does not actually have. This only works for attacks, not lifting or carrying. It can, however, be used to propel herself through the air as though super-leaping, by detonating the atoms at her feet when she jumps. Too much use of this ability without proper shielding can hurt her as much as her opponents, as she is not immune to the kinetic force released from the explosions. |
Nuclear Fire |
Reactor is able to project streams and blasts of super-heated nuclear flame from her hands by combining thermal radiation with material in her environment. Nuclear fire is FAR hotter than normal fire, and can do severe damage to whatever it hits. The range is a bit limited, but it can start normal fires in the vicinity from the heat alone. |
Radiation Blasts |
Reactor is able to project blasts of high-energy radiation, which are extremely dangerous to most organic life due to the possibility of chromosome damage, and act essentially like a laser that can pass right through most objects and defenses. Her output is far less than the cosmic radiation that could kill from simple exposure if the o-zone layer wasn't there, but Reactor still does not generally use this attack against normal people if she can help it, due to the possibility, no matter how remote, of it being lethal. Sometimes, in the case of heroes she feels can take it, she may make an exception. |
Radiation Control |
Reactor is able to control nuclear radiation, creating clouds of drifting radioactive particles that can contaminate an entire area, endangering all within such with the possibility of radiation sickness. She can also emit x-rays to see through walls and many substances, though not lead or other things suitably dense enough to block x-rays. She can also use her powers for benevolent purposes, by reducing or even curing the effects of radiation sickness in someone she touches. |
Semi-immortal |
Makoto Shiratori is way older than she looks, and has faked her own death multiple times to perpetuate a line of "daughters" and "grand daughters" who are all actually the same woman. She doesn't age as long as she remains charged with radiation, and is resistant to mundane illness and the basic complications of a human body. She is NOT immune, except to radiation sickness and cancer. Both of these have no impact on her. Other things, even influenza, the common cold, or more lethal diseases such as ebola virus, have a chance of affecting her. They just also might NOT or might be less severe if they do. Other complications resulting from age seem to be absent as well. |
Dampener Suit |
Reactor has a flexible, radiation-suppressing body suit that allows its wearer to avoid poisoning the environment and everyone in it with radiation wherever she goes. Without it, she has to concentrate almost constantly on containing her own radioactive aura, and/or wear radiation suppression devices disguised as jewelry. This jewelry will not block any active use of her Reactor's powers, just her passive output, meaning she must be a normal human while wearing them. The suit allows Reactor to use her powers at full potential without doing unintentional damage. |
Good Will Ambassador |
Makoto is an official "good will ambassador" for Japan. She has no influence on policy, and can take no ambassadorial actions, but she often goes places to spread cheer and make people feel assured that Japan is not a threat to them and is really just a fun place that wants to get along with everyone. This does mean she gets to travel a lot, and even gain access to people and places she might not otherwise. That doesn't mean she gets to go into restricted areas at-will, or that people are going to share their military secrets with her, or anything like that. It just means she is usually given leeway and treated warmly, and in turn is able to bring smiles and "good press" to those countries that receive her. |
Popularity |
Makoto Shiratori is a popular talk show host and interviewer, who gets the really interesting stories and has fun doing so. She is so sweet and likable that most people who know her would vehemently reject the idea that she could be a supervillain or guilty of any crimes, even with lots of evidence. Alibis and character witnesses would abound if anyone attempted to arrest or try her for anything. |
Criminal Acts |
As Reactor, she is wanted for various crimes relating to sabotage, tresspassing, and spying, as she eliminates the nuclear capabilities of dangerous nations. These are places that most of the world REALLY doesn't want to have such capabilities, rather than countries Japan is on friendly terms with or that are considered allies. Even so, there are some who covet even more power, and see Reactor as a way to ensure Japan's sole nuclear dominance over the world. They may attempt to use her to gain more influence, and since the government gives her what she needs to survive by providing her with radioactive material at-home, and directing her to other places with such abroad, saying "no" is not really an option. |
Half-life |
Makoto's powers come from a massive alteration to her body and genetic structure due to exposure to the first atomic bomb dropped on Japan. She requires radioactivity, nuclear in particular, to not just maintain her youth but also her life. Without it, she will gradually undergo a full-body atomic decay and then die. Getting highly radioactive substances, of course, is not exactly easy and many times not exactly legal. |
Radioactive Aura |
Makoto is constantly emitting low levels of radiation that can impact those around her. She must either concentrate non-stop to contain it, which is exhausting, or employ technology developed by the Japanese government to regulate her emissions. Even with these suppressants, there is the possibility of harming those she is in regular close-contact with. Those she meets once or twice, or even occasionally, should be perfectly safe, however. That does mean that she needs special lead-shielded accomodations to be able to relax without endangering everyone around her, which can be difficult to achieve. |
Radioactive Instability |
Reactor's powers are somewhat unstable. They have been growing in strength over the past several decades since her original acquisition of them, and that has required both more potent and voluminous radioactive material to sustain her and more sophisticated equipment to suppress her own passive radioactivity. No one is really sure how much radiation she has absorbed and stored, or what might happen if it builds to the point it can no longer be sustained — or worse, if modern technology can no longer suppress it. The potential exists that she might undergo a "meltdown" of her own, and it is likely that such an event would make BOTH atomic bombs dropped on Japan look like a spark in the wind by comparison. Both Reactor, and those she works for, are trying very hard to keep that from happening. It still MIGHT though. |
Trespasser Much |
Reactor, and thus Makoto, are guilty of crimes against a lot of countries — many of them not particularly friendly ones, such as brutal dictatorships and military-states. If she were ever discovered, not only would she be subject to imprisonment, and likely torture and then execution, but what it might also mean for her own country is extremely frightening to think about. She cannot afford to be identified by anyone. If she is, she may be forced to eliminate them. |
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The Macy Kate Band and Kurt Schneider |
Poisonous |
I kill everything I touch. I'm poison. I can't get too close to anyone, can't live in any one place for too long. I can never really be a normal person. So why don't I hate being this way? |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6qFCqOy3HU |
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