Cherry Darling
Context
Planet Terror is a 2007 zombie movie by Robert Rodriguez. It was bundled with a Tarantino movie as Grindhouse, the theme being the 2-for-1 matinees in cheap cinemas with schlocky exploitation movies.
Played by Rose McGowan, Cherry Darling is one of the main characters. She eventually acquires an absurd assault rifle/prosthetic leg schtick.
This entry has some pointers/context, but the goal here is simply quick DC Heroes RPG stats for the character.
Background
- Real Name: Unrevealed.
- Marital Status: Single.
- Known Relatives: Wray (father of her child), unnamed daughter.
- Group Affiliation: None.
- Base Of Operations: By the end of movie Tulum, Mexico.
- Height: 5’6” Weight: 110 lbs.
- Eyes: Two, brown Hair: Brown
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Powers and Abilities
Cherry is quite adept with her prosthetic leg weapons and quite athletic. Presumably this is do to her skills as a professional go-go dancer, and also perhaps because of her relationship with Wray.
History
For a synopsis of Planet Terror, check the IMDB .
Video
The official trailer for Planet Terror, complete with film grain. It has zombies in it.
Quotes
Cherry Darling: “Name’s Cherry Darling… ”
El Wray: “Sounds like a stripper name.”
Cherry Darling: “No, it sounds like a go-go dancer name. There’s a difference.”
El Wray: “I like the way you say ‘fuck’.”
Cherry Darling: “Good. Fuck you.”
Game Stats — DC Heroes RPG
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Cherry Darling
| Dex: 04 | Str: 02 | Bod: 03 | Motivation: Unwanted Power |
| Int: 04 | Wil: 05 | Min: 04 | Occupation: Go-Go dancer |
| Inf: 04 | Aur: 04 | Spi: 05 | Resources {or Wealth}: 005 |
| Init: 12 | HP: ?? |
Powers:
Jumping: 01
Bonuses and Limitations:
Jumping can only be performed by firing her prosthetic leg weapon to launch herself in the air.
Skills:
Acrobatics (Gymnastics): 05, Artist (Dancing): 05, Evasion (Ranged only): 05, Weaponry (firearms): 05
Advantages:
Attractive, Intensive Training.
Connections:
Wray (High), J.T. Hague (High), Skip (Low), and presumably Dakota Block by the end of the movie (High).
Drawbacks:
Dependent (daughter), SPR (amputated right leg — movement speed restricted to a maximum of 2 APs even with prosthetic leg).
Equipment:
- Stockless M-4 Carbine Assault Rifle/ prosthetic leg [BODY 04, Projectile weapons: 06, Ammo: 08, R#02, Advantage: Autofire] with M-203 Grenade Launcher [BODY 04, EV: 7, Range: 07; Ammo: 01, R#03].
- Minigun/ prosthetic leg [BODY 06, Projectile weapon (Area of effect 0 AP): 08, Ammo: 10, R#03, Advantage: Autofire.].
Source of Character: Grindhouse: Planet Terror 2007 film written and directed by Robert Rodriguez. Rose McGowan played Cherry Darling.
Helper(s): wikipedia.org, IMDB, and various other websites and source materials.