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Name suggestions for an active criminal/inventor type

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Name suggestions for an active criminal/inventor type

Hello,

Just thought I'd ask for suggestions regarding a name for a character concept I have. He's an inventor, and an active criminal. Though he doesn't have any innate powers, he's a techno-wizard who's also created himself a suit and various gadgets that allow him essentially emulate them. Inspired by characters like Captain Cold and the Shocker in this regard.

[b]Backstory[/b]

Abraham "Abe" Fletcher was born in Titan City, and as a youth was a prodigy inventor who could tinker with various things and make complex computer programs with enough know-how and mentoring. Unfortunately, he was also bullied at school for his nerdiness, and that would plants seeds that later caused him to snap.

As a teenager fresh out of school, Abe made a tech start-up in Highpoint alongside his friend Jonny. Jonny was the business-savvy person, while Abe was more into the creation side of things. Abe would spend countless hours each day trying to perfect the various tools, which was computer software and robotics derived from advanced technology (that itself wasn't cheap or easy to get). They wanted to find their place in the world against the greats.

Unfortunately, things went south when his relationship with Jonny fell apart. Abe felt his work wasn't being appreciated enough, especially since he viewed himself as the harder working individual compared to Jonny's entrepreneurship. When Abe left, he ended up getting none of his stake, because Jonny secretly slipped by a majority ownership within the paperwork and registered all copyrights under his name, leaving Abe with nothing for all of his efforts. That's where his villainy began.

Salvaging various leftovers from superhero battles, and "borrowing" from his old company (ie sneaking into the place and taking his tech), Abe would reinvent himself as a tech-based criminal. His first target was Jonny, sending him his regards with a stern beatdown while also destroying everything he claimed was his (and Jonny's nice car). The next trying to make good in the criminal underworld, by stealing and recovering, then selling with improvements, though keeping the best to himself for later use.

Despite being a villain, he considers himself a professional. He doesn't murder civilians, and tries to be non-lethal against supers, because that brings even more heat on him. He wants to make good on his talent, even if it's illegal, but he's not a madman like other villains in Titan City. It's worked well so far, seeing as how he's never been imprisoned.

[b]Abilities[/b]

He wears a special suit that he made himself, which completely conceals his body and provides protection. Said suit is derived from recovered tech from superhero fights, and is above what's available to the public. He also carries a special gun, which is like his signature weapon. The details:

- Great resistance to physical attacks.
- Limited telekinesis via gauntlets.
- Enhanced agility, allowing him to make great leaps while the suit keeps him from hurting himself.
- Power Gun, which shoots concentrated blasts of force.
- Power Grenades, which serve a similar purpose but in grenade form.

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Anyways, I'm trying to think of a name but I'm not sure what sounds good. I'd like to see what you guys think and I'll be happy to discuss. Thanks!

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Recycle

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Technocrat

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Breadwinner, since at the end of the day he's trying to make it by

CTO, chief technical officer

Patent, in a way to reclaim what he sees as his intellectual property. Also makes a good black market calling card.

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U-P-G-R-A-Y-E-D-D

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serious now:

The Collector (Simpsons did it)
Vendata (Venture Bros did it)
The Scavenger
The Vulture (Marvel did it)
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To be fair one property using

To be fair one property using a name doesn’t blacklist everyone else from using it... but I don’t want to go with the Vulture still. I’ll let you know my ideas later.

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I mean if you don't mind

I mean if you don't mind Tinkerer being taken....

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An important question is...

An important question is... Did this guy pick his own name or was it picked for him? He seems to have something of an ego, and so he’d probably pick something that accentuates how smart and/or powerful he feels himself to be. Like, The Innovator.

On the other hand, if his villain name is something given to him by the press, his enemies, his victims, his rivals, etc. then it would probably be something derogatory. Something referencing trash or being a scavenger, or a thief (like Techweasel).

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Atama wrote:
Atama wrote:

An important question is... Did this guy pick his own name or was it picked for him? He seems to have something of an ego, and so he’d probably pick something that accentuates how smart and/or powerful he feels himself to be. Like, The Innovator.

On the other hand, if his villain name is something given to him by the press, his enemies, his victims, his rivals, etc. then it would probably be something derogatory. Something referencing trash or being a scavenger, or a thief (like Techweasel).

Hey, that's a good one! Innovator

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