Taskmaster

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Taskmaster (Scenesys ID: 764)
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"Do you have any idea who I am? I'm Taskmaster. I can counter anything you throw at me. I can mimic and adapt to any move you make. I can anticipate any blow."
Profile
Full Name: Tony Masters
Gender: Male
Species: Human
Theme: Marvel (VFC)
Occupation: Mercenary / Combat Trainer
Citizenship: United States of America
Residence: New York City
Education: S.H.I.E.L.D. Academy
Status: Active
Groups: {{{Groups}}}
Other Information
Apparent Age: 34 Actual Age: 34
Date of Birth 18 February 1992 Actor:
Height: 188 cm Weight: 100 kg
Hair Color: Brown Eye Color: Brown
Theme Song: "Eye of the Tiger" by Survivor

Profile

A SHIELD agent named Tony Masters' life was radically changed when he was exposed to an experimental Super Soldier Serum during a mission. While his memories may have faded as a result, he was gifted with photographic reflexes enabling him to mimic any movement he's seen. Now, Taskmaster is one of the world's foremost mercenaries and the leading combat instructor for the criminal underworld.

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Description

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Standing over six feet tall and weighing more than two hundred pounds is a figure costumed to inspire terror. With a flowing white hooded cloak worn over a fearsome skull mask, Taskmaster can be an intimidating sight, especially as the rest of his costume emphasizes his impressive physique. Most of it is dark blue, except for the pelvis, gloves and boots which are white and the orange arms and upper chest. That same orange is used for the strap running from his left shoulder down to his right side, where it joins a matching belt with numerous pouches on it. On his right hip is a holstered pistol. On the left is a sheathed broadsword.

Typically, Taskmaster carries a number of other weapons on his person. One of his favorites is a round shield in dark blue with an orange 'T' symbol on it. On his back there might be a quiver of arrows and a bow, or perhaps a rifle. Sometimes there's a lasso hanging from his belt.

History

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Born Tony Masters, the man who would one day become the fearsome Taskmaster doesn't remember his early life. He doesn't remember the SHIELD academy or being one of their agents. He's forgotten getting married to his fellow agent, Mercedes. He no longer knows how he got his photographic memory powers from an experimental super soldier serum during a mission for SHIELD.

Once he was exposed to the serum Tony found himself able to instantly replicate any physical activity he saw someone perform. This enabled him to instantly master all manner of skills, from martial arts to acrobatics, all by simply watching. Unfortunately, each new skill he gained cost him a memory from his previous life until they were all forgotten.

His wife, formerly his partner as an agent, decided that Tony could still do good work. She crafted a false front for herself as The Org and convinced Tony that The Org was his handler. Without memories of his own it was easy to manipulate Tony into being the ultimate spy for SHIELD without him even realizing it. As Masters fed information to The Org, Mercedes used the intel for a number of successful shield operations.

At this time Tony Masters real identity was forgotten and the man adopted the name Taskmaster. With his ability to replicate any combat system he's seen, from Krav Maga to Capoeira, from CQC to Jeet Kune Do, Taskmaster began training anyone with the money to pay him. He also started working as a mercenary through The Org, Mercedes still exploiting him to gather intel for SHIELD. As long as the money flows his way Taskmaster will take on any job for any employer and with his skills will usually see it through.

Personality

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Taskmaster is a consummate professional. He may not know everything he's done in his life but he knows what he's willing to do to accomplish his goals. Almost anything. This includes premeditated murder. Unfortunately, due to his memory issues he's reliant on The Org for setting goals in front of him.

Despite his lack of long term memories and the fact that he wears a horrifying skull mask, Taskmaster has a sense of humor and can find amusement in situations others would not. Even setbacks on his way to completing a mission don't usually hamper his fun.

Abilities

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COMBAT PREDICTION
Due to his ability to memorize complex physical movements and combat systems, Taskmaster can usually accurately predict an opponent's upcoming movements in combat. Guys who improvise in combat a lot, such as Deadpool, are able to overcome this ability, but it's extremely effective against most combatants.

PHOTOGRAPHIC REFLEXES
After seeing someone perform a physical activity, even just once, Taskmaster is able to perfectly replicate it himself. This works on anything from combat skills to painting, though he would just be able to replicate the piece of art he'd seen painted, not create a new one. Often, he will watch video of superheroes and martial artists in order to learn the combat styles they use for himself.

SUPER REFLEXES
Because of his photographic reflexes Taskmaster can react several times faster than an unpowered human. He's shown himself to be capable of catching weapons thrown at him and deflecting bullets using a suitably sturdy piece of equipment, such as his shield.

Skills

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ACROBATICS
A result of spending time watching athletes, superheroes and martial artists, Taskmaster is a world class acrobat and parkour practitioner.

HAND TO HAND COMBAT

Thanks to being able to instantly replicate any physical activity he's seen Taskmaster has mastered numerous martial arts styles. Having duplicated the combat systems used by the best warriors on Earth he is one of the most dangerous combatants imaginable in both armed and unarmed combat.

LINGUISTICS
A world traveler, Taskmaster has to learn new languages in order to provide combat training to people in their native tongues. At any given time he speaks eight languages fluently, however these change based on need. As he learns a new language an old one is forgotten.

MARKSMANSHIP
With S.H.I.E.L.D. training and having witnessed the world's greatest shooters either in person or on video, Taskmaster can replicate amazing feats of marksmanship. Thanks to his study of these figures he is one of the worlds foremost sharpshooters.

PHYSICAL FITNESS
Taskmaster has trained his body to peak human physical limits. He exercises daily in order to maintain this level of excellence.

SPYCRAFT
As a former S.H.I.E.L.D. agent, Taskmaster is well versed as an intelligence operative. Stealth and infiltration are within his wheelhouse as are some computer skills.

Resources

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CONTACTS
As one of the world's greatest mercenaries and combat instructors, Taskmaster has made many contacts throughout the world. No matter where he ends up he will likely be able to find someone to provide him with work, weapons or intelligence. It'll probably cost him a favor or some money to take advantage of any of his contacts, however.

MONEY
Taskmaster is a man of means. Thanks to training people and working as a mercenary he has accrued a small fortune. This enables him to buy what he needs as he needs it.

THE ORG
Unbeknownst to Taskmaster, his wife Mercedes, who he no longer remembers, is his handler. The Org sets him up with missions and students, helps provide him with resources, introduces him to valuable contacts and supplies him with intelligence when he needs it. Little does he know, The Org is a S.H.I.E.L.D. agent that uses the information Taskmaster provides to take down criminals.

WEAPONRY
An experienced mercenary has the opportunity to collect many weapons. Taskmaster has taken advantage of this to build armories in safe houses throughout the world full of the latest and greatest weapons. His weapons of choice are usually a steel shield built to the same dimensions as Captain America's, .45 caliber pistols and a broadsword. He also frequently uses a bow with trick arrows based on those used by Hawkeye and the Green Arrow.

Weaknesses

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AMNESIA
Taskmaster's ability to replicate any physical activity he witnesses is nearly miraculous. Unfortunately all those new memories he's gaining have to go somewhere and they push out old memories. Taskmaster's forgotten his life as Tony Masters. He's forgotten that he has a wife. He forgets languages when he learns new ones and even fighting styles replace one another in his memory.

OVERCONFIDENCE
Taskmaster is one of the world's most dangerous men and he knows it. This means he's willing to try taking on almost any task set before him. Unfortunately for him there are people he can't hurt despite all his skill and organizations too well funded and equipped for him to take on alone.

THE ORG
Taskmaster's handler, The Org, is actually an active SHIELD agent. While she supplies him with everything he needs to do his job she also reports any intelligence he gathers back to SHIELD. By hiring Taskmaster one risks having anything he learns ending up known by SHIELD.

Logs

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Title Date Scene Summary
Clandestine Conversations July 14th, 2018 Taskmaster meets with Selene. She offers him an opportunity to prove himself.
The Real Expidition to Ape City July 13th, 2018 Summary needed
Circling the Light July 8th, 2018 Summary needed
A Mysterious Meeting! July 7th, 2018 Summary needed
Building Better Soldiers June 22nd, 2018 Shredder hires Taskmaster to train an elite team.

Cutscenes

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Gallery

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