Class: Rider
Qualifying Class(es): Archer, Assassin
True Name: Rico Rodriguez
Alignment: Chaotic Good
Original Series: Just Cause
Lore: Rico Rodriguez is the protagonist of the *Just Cause* series, an operative known for his unconventional and explosive methods of toppling dictatorships and liberating oppressed nations. In *Just Cause 3*, Rico returns to his homeland of Medici to overthrow the brutal regime of General Di Ravello. With his grappling hook, wingsuit, and an arsenal of weapons, Rico becomes a one-man army, causing chaos and destruction to bring about freedom.
Rico is renowned for his ingenuity, physical prowess, and ability to use the environment to his advantage. His missions often involve high-octane stunts, spectacular explosions, and a blend of stealth and direct combat. His fearless nature and dedication to justice make him a legendary figure in the world of covert operations.
Summoning Relic: Rico's iconic grappling hook or a piece of the Medician rebel flag.
Parameters:
-Strength: B
-Agility: A
-Endurance: B
-Mana (Prana): C
-Luck: A
-NP: B
Class Skills:
-Riding (A): Exceptional skill in piloting various vehicles, including cars, motorcycles, boats, helicopters, and planes. Reflects Rico's versatility and proficiency with any mode of transport.
*Ground Vehicles: Rico can expertly handle cars, motorcycles, and off-road vehicles, showcasing incredible driving skills under any condition, whether it's navigating through dense urban environments or rugged terrains.
*Watercraft: His ability to pilot boats and jet skis allows him to maneuver through aquatic environments with ease, performing complex maneuvers and high-speed chases on water.
*Aircraft: Rico's expertise extends to flying helicopters and planes, executing advanced aerial maneuvers, dogfights, and precision landings, regardless of the aircraft's type or complexity.
*On-the-Fly Adjustments: Rico can seamlessly switch between different types of vehicles during high-speed pursuits or combat situations, maintaining control and effectiveness regardless of the sudden changes.
*Environmental Adaptation: His proficiency allows him to adapt to various environmental challenges, such as navigating through storms, turbulent waters, or crowded airspaces.
*Vehicle Combat: Rico's riding skill enhances his effectiveness in vehicular combat, allowing him to shoot accurately while driving or piloting. He can perform stunts like jumping between vehicles, hijacking enemy transports, and using vehicles as weapons.
*Evasion and Pursuit: His exceptional control over vehicles makes him adept at evading enemy attacks and pursuing targets with relentless precision, often using terrain and vehicle capabilities to his advantage.
*Daring Maneuvers: Rico can perform high-risk stunts, such as mid-air jumps, vehicle-to-vehicle transfers, and utilizing grappling hooks to swing between moving objects, all while maintaining situational awareness and control.
*Improvisation: His ability to improvise on the fly allows him to exploit the full potential of any vehicle, turning ordinary modes of transport into instruments of destruction or escape.
*Speed and Agility: Rico's riding skill significantly enhances his overall mobility, allowing him to traverse vast distances quickly and efficiently. Whether by land, sea, or air, he can reach strategic positions, escape danger, or engage targets with unmatched speed.
*Precision Driving: His precision in handling vehicles ensures he can navigate through tight spaces, avoid obstacles, and execute complex maneuvers without losing momentum or control.
*Modern and Exotic Vehicles: Rico's expertise isn't limited to conventional vehicles; he can also operate advanced and experimental modes of transport, including futuristic vehicles and military-grade equipment.
*Vehicle Upgrades: His knowledge extends to modifying and upgrading vehicles for enhanced performance, incorporating weapons, armor, and other tactical enhancements to suit mission requirements.
Personal Skills:
-Grapple Mastery (A): Rico's expertise with his grappling hook allows him to move rapidly across the battlefield, tether objects, and perform complex maneuvers. This skill enhances his mobility and tactical versatility.
*Rapid Movement: Rico can use his grappling hook to quickly traverse various terrains, including urban environments, dense forests, and rugged mountains. This allows him to cover ground rapidly and maintain a tactical advantage.
*Vertical Maneuvering: He can easily ascend buildings, cliffs, and other vertical structures, giving him unparalleled access to high ground and strategic positions.
*Dynamic Combat: Rico can engage enemies from unexpected angles by quickly repositioning himself using his grappling hook. This allows him to dodge attacks, flank opponents, and launch surprise assaults.
*Grapple-Assisted Attacks: He can combine his grappling hook with his firearms and explosives, creating powerful combo attacks. For example, he can pull an enemy towards him for a close-range shot or tether objects together for explosive results.
*Tethering Objects: Rico can use his grappling hook to tether objects together, creating makeshift traps or using the environment to his advantage. He can tether vehicles to obstacles, enemies to explosive barrels, or even create improvised weapons.
*Environmental Interaction: He can manipulate large objects like containers, debris, and machinery to create cover, block enemy paths, or launch projectiles.
*Mid-Air Mobility: Rico can swing through the air, change directions mid-flight, and perform aerial stunts, making him a difficult target to hit and allowing for dramatic escapes and attacks.
*Grapple-Parachute Combo: He can seamlessly switch between using his grappling hook and parachute, maintaining aerial dominance and fluidly moving between ground and air combat.
*Stealth and Recon: Rico can use his grappling hook to silently move across rooftops and high vantage points, allowing him to scout enemy positions and plan attacks without being detected.
*Quick Escapes: In dangerous situations, he can use his grappling hook to quickly escape, evade capture, or reposition himself out of harm's way.
*Precision Tethering: Rico's proficiency allows for precise and complex grappling maneuvers, such as swinging around obstacles, creating intricate tether setups, and using the grappling hook for high-speed chases.
*Multi-Target Grappling: He can grapple multiple targets in quick succession, maintaining control and fluidity in high-intensity combat scenarios.
*Enhanced Grapple: Rico's understanding of his grappling hook's mechanics allows him to optimize its use, adjusting tension, speed, and angle for maximum effectiveness.
*Grapple Upgrades: He can modify and upgrade his grappling hook with additional features such as increased range, stronger tethers, and enhanced retraction speed.
-Wing Suit Proficiency (B): Enhances Rico's agility and aerial maneuverability, allowing him to glide through the air with his wingsuit and perform aerial stunts.
*Glide Efficiency: Rico's wingsuit proficiency allows him to glide through the air with exceptional speed and control, enabling him to cover long distances quickly and efficiently.
*Precise Maneuvering: He can perform sharp turns, rapid descents, and ascents while in flight, maintaining stability and control even in challenging aerial environments.
*Aerial Attacks: Rico can engage enemies from the air, launching surprise attacks and strafing runs that catch opponents off guard. His wingsuit allows him to quickly reposition and maintain a tactical advantage.
*Mid-Air Firefights: He can use firearms and explosives effectively while gliding, combining aerial mobility with firepower to dominate the battlefield from above.
*Aerial Stunts: Rico can perform a variety of aerial stunts, including barrel rolls, loops, and evasive maneuvers. These stunts enhance his ability to evade enemy fire and position himself advantageously.
*Rapid Transitions: He can seamlessly transition between gliding, grappling, and parachuting, allowing for fluid and dynamic movement in combat and exploration.
*High-Altitude Surveillance: Rico can use his wingsuit to reach high altitudes and scout enemy positions from above, providing valuable intelligence and allowing him to plan his attacks with precision.
*Silent Approach: The wingsuit enables Rico to approach targets silently from the air, making it easier to infiltrate enemy bases and execute stealth missions.
*Terrain Navigation: Rico's wingsuit proficiency allows him to navigate diverse terrains, including urban environments, mountainous regions, and open landscapes, with ease. This adaptability ensures he can maintain mobility regardless of the setting.
*Obstacle Avoidance: He can expertly avoid obstacles and navigate through tight spaces, such as canyons and city streets, without losing momentum or control.
*Air-to-Ground Coordination: Rico can coordinate air-to-ground attacks by gliding into position, marking targets, and launching precision strikes. His ability to switch between air and ground combat seamlessly enhances his versatility.
*Emergency Evasion: In critical situations, Rico can use his wingsuit to quickly evade danger, escaping from enemy fire or hazardous areas with impressive agility.
*Rescue Operations: Rico can use his wingsuit for rescue missions, quickly reaching and extracting allies or civilians from dangerous situations. His aerial agility allows for swift and efficient evacuations.
*Supply Drops: He can perform supply drops or deliver critical equipment to allies in hard-to-reach areas, using his wingsuit to navigate challenging environments and ensure successful deliveries.
-Rebel's Charisma (B): Rico's ability to inspire and lead resistance movements. This skill boosts his charisma, allowing him to rally allies and increase their morale in the troops.
*Morale Boost: Rico's presence on the battlefield significantly raises the morale of his allies. His charismatic leadership and unwavering confidence inspire those around him to fight with greater determination and resilience.
*Unified Command: Rico can effectively coordinate and lead large groups of resistance fighters, ensuring they work together seamlessly and execute complex strategies.
*Battlefield Awareness: Rico's keen tactical mind allows him to quickly assess the battlefield and issue orders that maximize his team's effectiveness. He can identify key objectives, direct attacks, and coordinate defenses with precision.
*Adaptability: Rico can adapt his strategies on the fly, responding to changing conditions and enemy tactics. His quick thinking keeps his allies one step ahead of their opponents.
*Motivational Speeches:** Rico's words carry weight and can motivate his allies to perform feats of bravery and strength. His speeches can turn the tide of battle, instilling hope and courage in even the most dire situations.
*Reputation: Rico's reputation as a legendary freedom fighter precedes him, earning the respect and loyalty of those who fight alongside him. This reputation bolsters his ability to recruit and inspire new allies.
*Increased Combat Effectiveness: Under Rico's leadership, his allies fight with enhanced skill and coordination. Their attacks become more precise, their defenses stronger, and their overall effectiveness in battle improves.
*Resilience: Rico's presence makes his allies more resilient to fear and psychological attacks. They are less likely to falter under pressure, maintaining their resolve in the face of overwhelming odds.
*Resource Management: Rico's leadership extends beyond the battlefield. He can efficiently manage resources, ensuring that his team has the supplies and equipment they need to continue fighting.
*Support Networks: Rico can establish and maintain support networks within the resistance, facilitating communication, logistics, and reinforcements. This network strengthens the overall resistance movement.
*Training and Mentorship:** Rico's experience and skills make him an excellent mentor. He can train resistance fighters, improving their combat abilities and tactical knowledge.
*Boosted Abilities: Rico's charisma can temporarily enhance the abilities of his allies, allowing them to perform at their peak during critical moments in battle.
Noble Phantasm(s):
-Name: Armada of Chaos
-Rank: A
-Type: Anti-Army
Ability: Rico Rodriguez summons an array of advanced military vehicles from, each equipped with powerful weaponry and unique capabilities. This Noble Phantasm allows Rico to dominate the battlefield, unleashing devastating attacks and providing unparalleled tactical versatility. The summoned vehicles include tanks, helicopters, fighter jets, and armed boats, each controlled by Rico with expert precision.
*Tanks: Heavy armor and powerful cannons make tanks ideal for ground assaults, capable of demolishing enemy fortifications and armored units. Tanks provide excellent defense and firepower, making them formidable on the battlefield.
*Helicopters: Equipped with machine guns, rockets, and missile launchers, helicopters offer aerial support, engaging both ground and airborne targets. They can rapidly redeploy across the battlefield, providing flexibility and high mobility.
*Fighter Jets: High-speed jets armed with machine guns and air-to-ground missiles dominate the skies, offering unparalleled air superiority. Their speed and agility make them effective at quick strikes and evasive maneuvers.
*Armed Boats: Versatile watercraft equipped with heavy machine guns and rockets, perfect for naval engagements and amphibious assaults. They provide control over waterways and can launch attacks from the sea.
*Coordinated Attacks: Rico can command the vehicles in a coordinated assault, maximizing their effectiveness through strategic positioning and combined firepower. This allows for devastating multi-pronged attacks that overwhelm enemy defenses.
*Tactical Versatility: The variety of vehicles offers solutions to a wide range of combat scenarios, from entrenched ground battles to aerial dogfights and naval skirmishes. Rico can adapt to any situation, using the strengths of each vehicle to his advantage.
*Armored Protection: Tanks and certain helicopters provide heavy armor, offering protection for Rico and allied forces. This makes them ideal for leading charges and absorbing enemy fire.
*Air Support: Helicopters and jets provide aerial cover, protecting ground forces from air attacks and providing support.
*Rapid Deployment: Rico can quickly summon and deploy these vehicles to any location on the battlefield, ensuring that he can respond to threats and opportunities in real-time.
*Adaptable Strategies: The diverse capabilities of the vehicles allow Rico to switch tactics on the fly, from aggressive assaults to defensive holds or strategic retreats.
*Intimidation Factor: The sheer display of power from summoning an array of advanced military vehicles can demoralize and intimidate enemy forces, reducing their combat effectiveness and causing panic.