Marco "Scooter" Curioso (aka Daniel
Chavez)
Origin: Science
Archetype: Defender
Power Sets/Powers:
·Kinetics
-Siphon Power
·Radiation
Burst
-Neutrino Bolt
Levels: Unknown
Current Whereabouts: Unknown
Group Affiliation: Unknown
Benefits/Rewards
·Unknown
History
“Marco 'Scooter' Curioso grew up on the streets of Paragon City.
While he wasn't an out-and-out criminal, he flirted with the gangster lifestyle. It seemed inevitable that his life would
eventually lead him to prison. He was an orphan and had little to no attachment to any of the myriad foster homes in which
he had been placed. The only thing that kept him vaguely on the right side of the tracks was the influence of his best friend
in the world, Daniel Chavez. They met in the orphanage at an early age and became practically inseparable. But while Scooter
never found a home for himself, Daniel finally settled nicely into an upper class family in the suburbs. Even though they
were no longer living together, the two friends frequently found time to hang out with one another, often occupying the city's
sidewalks and alleys.
“Unfortunately, the powerful gang known as the Trolls was trying to ‘recruit’
Scooter into its ranks; and if Scooter didn't join, well, the streets would be less one small time ruffian. One humid night,
the Trolls caught up with Scooter and Daniel and waylaid them into an initiation ritual. They were to break into a Crey lab
and steal whatever drugs they could get their hands on. The Trolls were known to take pleasure in 'experimentation' with such
substances.
“Scooter wasn't exactly inexperienced in breaking and entering, but Daniel
was. While Scooter stealthily entered one of Crey's many labs, Daniel bumbled around and tripped a security alarm. Both youths
panicked and Daniel knocked over a series of beakers that subsequently covered Scooter with liquid. The ensuing chemical reactions
created a pall of noisome smoke and allowed the two to escape. Considering the circumstances, Daniel suggested that Scooter
hideout for a while with his family.
“The Chavez family apprehensively took in the wayward Scooter, hoping
to reform the teen. However, safety for Scooter proved illusory; for the Trolls were able to track the friends down even in
the suburbs. Angry over the botched initiation ritual, they decided to make an example of Scooter by killing him and those
he held most dear.
“By this point, however, Scooter was feeling different. The various chemicals
had changed him in some way, though it took this deadly Troll attack to complete his transformation. As Scooter watched helplessly,
the Trolls killed the Chavez family one by one. But it wasn't until the Trolls killed Daniel that Scooter erupted with power.
He fired blasts from his hands and drained the life energy from each gang member. Scooter completely surprised and overwhelmed
the Trolls with his attack, which was so fierce that the house caught fire and burnt to the ground before the authorities
could arrive.
“Scooter, feeling guilt over the incident, decided to mend his ways by
adopting his best friend's name. He ran away from his foster home and registered in a new school with his new identity. The
newly erupted Rikti War devastated much of Paragon City
- including all records of the now deceased Chavez family and it was during this rough time that, Scooter found food and shelter
at various refuge camps. He knew that he was still too young and too inexperienced to help in the war, but he did his best
here and there, using his powers in secret.
“Now 18, Scooter has adopted the name "Impetus" and has taken to the
streets in pursuit of justice. He uses his powers relentlessly to stop the rising tide of crime across the city. Impetus'
thirst for justice is constantly fed by the deep shame and guilt he feels over his friend's death. Hiding his true identity,
and in fear that his secrets will one day be revealed, this hero's past poses a continual threat to his future."
