Saturday, November 9, 2024

Not That Demolition Man

Demolition Man has recently starred in a Lego Marvel movie. I've not watched it yet, but I think it's awesome that it's a thing. While he's made a multiple "Worst Avengers of All Times" lists, I love the character. D-Man is such a great supporting character. 
In addition to the nasty villains, reminder Punch A Nazi Week starts back up tomorrow, I thought it would be nice to post some positive supporting characters. D-Man is a fun LGBTQ+ character and serves as a mentor to trans mutant youth in the 616. 

Code Name: Demoltion Man aka D-Man
Real Name: Dennis Dunphy
Pronouns: He/Him
Team Affiliations: Avengers, Night People, Unlimited Class Wrestling Federation, Revengers, Super Trans (mentor)

Medium Humanoid (Augmented), Chaotic Good 

Armor Class: 15 (CostumeDex)
Hit Points: 105 (10d8+60)
Speed: 30 ft.
Challenge: 4 (1,100XP)

Str 22 (+6) Dex 12 (+1) Con 22 (+6) Int 10 (+0) Wis 10 (+0) Cha 12 (+1)

Saving Throws: Str +10, Con +10
Skills:  Athletics +10, Insight +4, Perception +4, Survival +4
Proficiencies: Air Vehicles, Land Vehicles
Senses: passive Perception 14
Languages: English

Traits
Grappler: D-Man has advantage on attack rolls against any creature he has grappled.
Heart Condition: If D-Man fails a Constitution saving throw for any reason he gains a level of exhaustion.
Powerful Build: D-Man can carry/lift twice the weight of a normal creature his size. Additionally, he can wield heavy weapons with one hand.

Actions
Multiattack: D-Man can make three unarmed attacks.
Unarmed Strike. Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 9 (1d6 + 6) bludgeoning damage. Instead of dealing damage, D-Man can grapple the target (escape DC 16).
Bodyslam (Recharge 5-6). Melee Weapon Attack: +10 to hit, reach 5 ft., a creature that is grappled by D-Man, incapacitated, or restrained. Hit:  20 (4d10+6) bludgeoning damage and the target falls prone.

Background
Demolition Man (aka D-Man) is an athlete that had his strength and endurance augmented by the Power Broker (though this would weaken his heart). While he's often seen as a joke (especially considering his costume is an amalgamation of Wolverine and Daredevil's), he is respected by Steve Rogers and many of his close allies (as well as Ben Grimm). D-Man gained some fame in the Unlimited Class Wrestling Federation. Despite those highs, he's also had some lows, being homeless, brainwashed, and delusional at various times in his life. He has died a few times but comes back. At one point he lost his powers, was killed, and even resurrected as a vampire.

While not trans himself, D-Man is queer and serves as the mentor for the trans mutant support group/team, Super Trans (aka the Morally Superior X-Men).

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