If Only These Bubbles Were Soundproof

Rocket was a character created for DC's Milestone imprint. She was the teen sidekick of alien superhero Icon. Like many characters of the Dakotaverse (as it would be later called), Icon was created by the late great Dwayne McDuffie. Also like the other characters of the setting, she was later merged into the mainline DC Universe.

While introduced into the Icon series as the titular character's sidekick, Rocket was really the protagonist of the series. Born into one of the most crime ridden areas of Dakota, she wanted to become a great writer, like Toni Morrison, but couldn't find the right inspiration. Her life was changed when she tried to break into the home of Augustus Freeman IV, the alter ego of Icon. After discovering his powers she convinced him to become a hero and would become his sidekick, gaining a belt that allowed her to manipulate inertia and kinetic energy. Not long after she started her superhero career, she learned that she was pregnant with her ex-boyfriend's child. 

Rocket is a very outspoken leftist character. This often brought her into conflict with those in power, including Icon. However, she managed to convince her partner to reevaluate his views.

My favorite story arc for Rocket took place during the Young Justice cartoon series. She worked through the fact she had a neurodivergent son. Interestingly enough it was her interactions with the New God Orion that facilitated this. 

Code Name: Rocket

Real Name: Raquel Ervin

Pronouns: She/Her

Team Affiliation: Young Justice, Justice League, Shadow Cabinet

Medium, Humanoid (Human), Chaotic Good

Armor Class: 14 (Dex)

HP:  52 (8d8+16)

Speed: 30 ft.

Challenge: 2 (450 XP)

Str 12 (+1) Dex 18 (+4) Con 14 (+2) Int 14 (+2) Wis 14 (+2) Cha 16 (+3)

Saving Throws: Dex+6, Wis +4 

Skills: Acrobatics +6, Advanced Tech +4, Insight +4, Perception +4, Stealth +6

Damage Resistances: Bludgeoning, Piercing, and Slashing

Senses: Passive Perception: 14

Languages: English 

Actions

Multiattack: Rocket makes two attacks.

Kinetic Energy Blast: Ranged Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, range 60 ft., one target. Hit: 11 (2d6+4) force damage.

Rocket Punch: Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 8 (1d4 +1) bludgeoning damage and 3 (1d6) force damage.

Reactions

Inertial Barrier: Rocket adds 3 to her AC against one attack that would hit her. To do so she must see the attacker.