Deadshot Darrance
Context
During a 1983/84 adventure, the Black Widow (Natalia Romanova) ran into a cadre of stock killers straight from a B-list action movie.
The sniper among this useful lot was Mr. Darrance.
Background
- Real Name: Mr. Darrance (first name unrevealed).
- Known Relatives: None.
- Group Affiliation: Part of a short-lived group of assassins recruited by Damon Dran.
- Base Of Operations: Mobile.
- Height: 5’9” (1.75m). Weight: 145 lbs. (66 Kg.).
- Eyes: Unrevealed. Hair: Bald (white goatee).
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Powers and Abilities
“Deadshot” Darrance is a highly skilled big game hunter who turned his talent to assassination.
He’s :
- A decent tracker.
- A patient hunter.
- A skilled sniper.
History
Darrance was part of a group of assassins from all over the world.
These were assembled by Damon Dran, the “indestructible man”. He was plotting to capture the Black Widow (Natalia Romanova) and destroy S.H.I.E.L.D..
Although the assassins briefly managed to capture her, she defeated them all, except for the Iron Maiden.
Description
See illustration.
Personality
Darrance speaks in long sentences, with an extensive vocabulary and no contractions.
Since Dran’s killer were an over-the-top collection of ethnic clichés, he presumably is British.
Like some big game hunters, he’s in for the thrill of the kill rather than the hunt itself.
Deadshot disliked having to merely capture the Widow. He prefers assassination.
Adνеrtisеmеnt
Quotes
“As much as I would like the head of the world’s foremost secret agent on my trophy wall, I am aware of the prohibiting factors.”
DC Universe Adaptation
(This section proposes ways of using this character in DC Universe stories).
There’s already a Deadshot in the DCU, *and* Deadshot Darrance looks like a twisted Green Arrow.
So we’d suggest using Gunhawk instead.
DC Heroes RPG
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“Deadshot” Darrance
| Dex: 04 | Str: 03 | Bod: 04 |
| Int: 04 | Wil: 04 | Min: 04 |
| Inf: 04 | Aur: 03 | Spi: 03 |
| Init: 012 | HP: 010 |
Skills:
Military science (tracking): 04, Vehicles (sea, land): 04, Weaponry (firearms): 06
Advantages:
Expertise (big game hunting).
Connections:
Mercenary world (Low).
Drawbacks:
Minor Rage.
Motivation:
Mercenary.
Occupation:
Mercenary.
Wealth:
006
Equipment:
- Sniper Rifle [BODY 01, Projectile weapon: 06, Range: 08, Telescopic vision: 04, Ammo: 01, R#02. Limitation: Projectile weapon has No Range – use the Range given next instead].
- Browning Hi-Power [BODY 03, Projectile weapons: 04, Ammo: 13, R#2].
Design notes
His Physical Attributes are highballed by 1 AP to make him a bit more distinctive. And to avoid the “he’s a British baddie, and therefore a limp-wristed effete aristocrat” cliché.
You can go either way – there’s simply not enough material to say. With these stats, he’s tougher and more grizzled than one might expect.
DC Adventures RPG
Tell me more about the game stats
Deadshot Darrance — Averaged PL 4.8
| STR | STA | AGL | DEX |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | 02 | 01 | 03 |
| FGT | INT | AWE | PRE |
| 02 | 01 | 01 | 01 |
Combat Advantages:
Close Attack 1, Defensive Roll 1, Improved Critical 1 (Precision rifles), Ranged Attack 2.
Other Advantages:
Benefit 1 (Wealth (Well-off)), Equipment 4, Tracking.
Skills:
Athletics 2 (+3), Close combat (Unarmed) 2 (+5), Deception 1 (+2), Expertise (Big-game hunter turned assassin) 6 (+7), Insight 2 (+3), Perception 4 (+5), Persuasion 1 (+2), Ranged combat (Firearms) 4 (+9), Vehicles 2 (+5) (Limited 1 to common land and water vehicles).
Equipment
Light pistol ● Ranged ballistic Damage 3 ● 6 points
Sniper rifle ● Ranged ballistic Damage 5, Improved Critical 1 ● 11 points
Offence:
| Initiative +1 |
| Unarmed +5, Close, Damage 1. |
| Handgun +9, Ranged, Damage 3. |
| Precision Rifle +9, Ranged, Damage 5, Crit 18-20. |
Defence:
| Dodge | 06 |
| Fortitude | 05 |
| Parry | 05 |
| Toughness | 02*/03 |
| Will | 03 |
* Without Defensive Roll.
Complications:
- Mercenary He’s a hitman, Jim.
- Has tasted blood Deadshot much prefers to kill rather than subdue/capture.
Powers Levels:
- Trade-off areas. Attack/Effect PL 7, Dodge/Toughness PL 5, Parry/Toughness PL 4, Fort/Will PL 4.
- Points total 60. Abilities 24, Defences 13, Skills 12, Powers 0, Devices 0, Advantages 11. Equiv. PL 4.
Source of Character: Marvel comics.