Backstory

Crash is a high-strung, adrenaline-fueled competitor in the PoC, obsessed with rising through the ranks and proving himself against the elites. Known for his erratic and volatile personality, Crash is always on edge—hungry for battle, success, and, most of all, admiration. His love for martial arts is second only to his love for himself. He flaunts his awesomeness, inked up with neon afterglow tattoos that not only boost his combat ability but serve as a living testament to his belief in his own greatness.

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Unlike others who rely on external tech to stay competitive, Crash has embraced the neon afterglow tattoo technology, a popular but risky enhancement used by those seeking an edge in the neon city’s cutthroat underworld. This drug-like commodity is tattooed onto the skin in special parlors, enhancing the wearer’s physical abilities by allowing energy to flow directly through their body. The tattoos sync with the wearer’s movements, creating a kinetic energy feedback loop. For Crash, this technology allows his body to generate power with every punch, kick, and movement.

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However, the afterglow tattoos come with serious risks. They alter the user’s emotions, making them more volatile, prone to mood swings, anger, and impulsive behavior. The more ink a person has, the worse the side effects become. Crash has managed to balance the amount of ink he has to give himself a competitive advantage without losing complete control, but he still experiences erratic mood shifts and sudden emotional outbursts.

Fighting Style

Crash’s martial arts style is a relentless blend of raw aggression, speed, and neon-fueled power. His movements are fast and unpredictable, with each punch and kick generating more energy through his tattoos. He channels this energy into high-impact, neon-charged strikes that pulse with light and power, overwhelming opponents with a flurry of attacks.

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Crash thrives on momentum—his tattoos glow brighter and his strikes become more powerful the more he moves. Thanks to his integrated tech from Rivet, his gloves, kneepads, shoes, and belts serve as additional energy conduits, amplifying his abilities and allowing for energy bursts that make his special attacks devastating.

Core Personality Traits

Volatile:

Crash’s emotional state is as unpredictable as his fighting style. The afterglow tattoos make him prone to sudden shifts in mood—he can go from playful to enraged in seconds. His volatility keeps everyone around him on edge, unsure of how he’ll react at any moment.

Self-Obsessed:

Crash is infatuated with himself and his abilities. His neon tattoos aren’t just a tool for fighting—they’re a visual testament to how “awesome” he believes he is. He flaunts his ink with pride, seeing it as both a badge of honor and a symbol of his superiority.

Charismatic (in his own chaotic way):

Despite his mood swings, Crash’s surfer-boy attitude, mixed with his brash confidence, makes him oddly charismatic. He’s got a way of drawing people in, even if it’s just to watch the chaos unfold.

Reckless:

Crash has no fear of pushing his limits. Whether it’s in combat or dealing with the side effects of his tattoos, he’s willing to risk it all to stay ahead, even if that means riding the edge of losing control.

Visual Style

Neon Tattoos:

Crash’s body is covered in neon afterglow tattoos, which glow brighter and pulse with energy as he moves. The tattoos are positioned along his hands, feet, knees, head, and waist, creating a flowing, glowing network of energy with every motion.

Surfer-Boy Look:

Despite the intensity of his ink and his volatile personality, Crash maintains a laid-back, surfer vibe. His casual, carefree appearance contrasts with the raw energy pulsing through his tattoos, giving him a unique and captivating visual presence.

Rivet's Tech Gear:

Though his tattoos replace the need for external wire tape, Crash still uses Rivet's tech in key pieces of gear—his gloves, kneepads, shoes, and belt. These enhance his movements and help him focus energy into powerful, precision strikes.

Personality

Crash is intense, impulsive, and completely addicted to the rush of combat. He lives for the spotlight and thrives on chaos, constantly seeking validation through dominance in the arena. His ego is massive—he sees himself as the future of the PoC and treats every fight as a chance to prove it. He masks his volatility with bravado, often playing up his surfer-boy charm, but underneath it all is a raw hunger for greatness. He doesn’t slow down, doesn’t back off, and doesn’t care what it costs—as long as it gets him closer to the top.

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Special Abilities

Ink-Fueled Rage Mode:

When Crash channels the full power of his afterglow tattoos, he enters a temporary rage mode where his speed, strength, and reaction time are significantly heightened. His tattoos glow fiercely, and his attacks hit with devastating force. However, the emotional volatility caused by the tattoos makes him more likely to lose control in this state.

Neon Surge Strikes:

Using the energy generated by his body’s movements and amplified by Rivet’s tech gear, Crash can release concentrated bursts of neon energy with his strikes. These strikes cause shockwaves of energy, making them extremely difficult to block or evade.

Motivation

Crash is driven by his relentless desire to rise through the ranks of the Pong of Champions and prove his superiority. Fueled by his obsession with martial arts and self-admiration, he thrives on the rush of competition, constantly pushing himself to be the best. His neon afterglow tattoos amplify his abilities, and while they make him volatile, he sees them as a badge of his greatness. Crash's ultimate goal is to defeat anyone in his path, climb the leaderboard, and take his rightful place among the elites.