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DAZZLER (offendthesenses) wrote,
@ 2008-08-25 08:29:00

PROFILE: DAZZLER


GENERAL
Birth Name: Alison Lucille Blaire Nicknames: Ali, Al, Dazz Codename: Dazzler Age: 26 Gender: Female Ethnicity: Caucasian Mutant Abilities: Dazzler is a mutant with the ability to transduce sonic vibrations which reach her body into various types of light. This ability seems to operate over a great range of frequencies, including the audible spectrum (35 to 16,500 cycles per second), and a great variation of sound pressure levels regardless of the complexity, dissonance, or randomness of the sound. For example, a car crash and a symphonic passage of equal duration will both produce usable incoming acoustic vibrations. Dazzler, however, prefers utilizing the sound of music, particularly that which is rhythmically sustained. Not only is music more pleasant to her ears, but the steady beat of contemporary popular provides a more constant source of sound to convert. The precise means by which this conversion process works is as yet unknown, but it must involve a body-wide energy field that controls the energy levels of the outer electron shells of her body in such a way as to cause the cascaded release of photons. The field thus operates in a similar fashion as the process that creates a laser (Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation) and apparently has the same efficiency as a laser (99.9 percent). The released energy is far greater than the incoming kinetic energy and therefore must involve another, unknown energy source as well. Left undirected, Dazzler's light will radiate from her body in all directions, producing regular flashes of white light (white light is a mixture of all portions of the visible spectrum). By conscious control over the light she produces, she can control its direction, frequency (color), amplitude (intensity), and duration. Apparently, Dazzler must consciously or subconsciously will the light to leave her body. Otherwise, light would "leak" from her at all times, even when she was asleep or unconscious. Dazzler can produce numerous effects with the light she converts from sonic vibrations. She can simply cause a bright glow all about her body. She can create very simple patterns out of rays of light like circles, squares, triangles, and stars, or even certain combinations of patterns which produce trance-like effects in her targets. She can also make a shrouding fog consisting of pure light. With effort, she can even create holograms of human beings and other three-dimensional beings and objects. She can create a pulse of light on the order of several thousand watts of power, which temporarily blinds people with its brilliance. She can create a chaotic cascade of sparkling lights and colors that severely upsets other people's equilibrium, or a pulsating strobe-light effect. By concentrating, Dazzler can generate a coherent beam of light, approximating a laser beam, with which she can cut through virtually anything. Her training with the X-Men, especially with Cyclops, has taught her how to produce such laser-like beams with much less effort than it previously required of her. She generally directs the laser from a single finger when she requires precision in its use, since pointing aids her in defining its direction. However, she can also direct laser blasts from both hands at once when she wishes, as well as from her eyes, for example, to demolish a large structure. She most often uses her hands for directing her light effects, but she could also use other parts of her body. Since studying with the X-Men, she has become adept at directing her blinding strobe light blast from her eyes. Dazzler has also learned how to create a protective force field about herself with laser light that can deflect or vaporize oncoming projectiles. The most powerful manifestation of her abilities is a concentrated beam of solid photons she usually fires from her right index finger. The beam is extremely powerful and as a consequence uses a great deal of her energy reserves. She has since learned how to produce these blasts without draining herself, while still providing them with considerable power. She has also recently shown the ability to form her photon emissions into solid constructs, such as swords and staffs. Dazzler's potential to convert sound to light is unlimited. Curiously, she cannot use her own unamplified voice as a source of sound for her transduction abilities. Dazzler's body, especially her eyes, shields itself against any injurious effects of her light transducing abilities and against those of bright lights in general. Her ability to transduce sound also protects her from being deafened by loud noises. Alison's body can store light energy for future discharge on occasional instances of extreme duress. She has been known to create a "null space" of sound in a certain radius of her person, as a result of "pulling" the sound in her area to her person, to either protect a crowd of people or to supercharge her power reserves. Thanks to Professor X, Dazzler's costume contains devices that enable her to store sonic energy more efficiently and to gauge and focus the light she generates with greater skill. She formerly carried a customized radio/cassette tape player to provide her with sound until she acquired the sound storing devices in her costume. She occasionally wears a pair of roller blades which magnetically adheres to her boots; she can use the skates to move at high speed. Occupation: full-time rockstar, part-time superhero Education: The school of hard knocks. No, not really. GED via tutors during teen years. Affiliations: X-Men, herself
APPEARANCE
Height: 5'8" Weight: 143 lbs Hair Color: Brown (with pink!) Eye Color: Brown Defining Traits: She wears her hair long and either in tight curls or moppy-looking semi-dreds, with bright pink streaks throughout. Her face is round and almost cherub-like, and is adorned with several ear piercings as well as a nose ring. She has a flower tattoo behind her left ear and a few others here and there. ;) Clothing Styles: Pink. If it's pink, she'll wear it. She also loves black and brown and really funky-looking blue jeans. She's a rocker at heart, though, so if something looks worn-in or super thrifty, she'll add it to her wardrobe. She collects shoes, really ugly or unique types, sometimes they don't even have to fit - she'll buy them anyhow. She also likes black, but most musicians have to, it seems. Just a truth of the trade. Other: She keeps a guitar pick in her pocket (or shoe, should there be no pocket) and most of the time can be spotted with her guitar case someone near her person.
PERSONALITY
Interests: writing songs, watching television, getting drunk, working out, hanging out with guys, shoe-hunting, performing General Likes: music (duh), singing, Jelly Belly's, sleeping in, drinking, Chili-Cheese Fritos, kinky sex toys, raunchy comedies, walking on furniture, attention, wearing her X-suit, making boys squirm, man-smell General Dislikes: Girls that have ever whined "I broke a nail!", beets, untainted, white things (clothes, shoes, cars, what have you), house cleaning, people who are tone deaf, over-zealous fans, men that are quiet in bed, having her thoughts read. Skills Mastered: Professional-level guitarist, using her mutation to make pretty things (what? - you like it), knocking people over by screaming, pushing buttons... Dazzler is a highly skilled athlete, and has become a good hand-to-hand combatant thanks to her training with the X-Men. In addition, she is a talented singer, actress, and dancer. She is also a highly accomplished roller skater and can move at high speed; she occasionally wears a pair of roller blades which magnetically adhere to her boots. Sexual Preference: B0iz, mostly. Astrological Sign: ARIES. (March 21 - April 19) The Ram. Cardinal, fire, yang - planetary ruler: Mars. Keywords: "I AM." Aries is the first sign of the Zodiac and governs the head. Rising Sign: AQUARIUS. The Water Bearer. Fixed, air, yang - planetary rulers: Saturn and Uranus. Keywords: "I KNOW." Aquarius is the eleventh house of the Zodiac and rules the circulatory system, shins, and ankles. Positive Traits: Individuality, openness, social consciousness, inventiveness, practical skill, self assertion, courage, enthusiasm, charisma, quick wits, an ability to "think on one's feet", leadership potential, exuberant energy, zeal. Negative Traits: Eccentricity, lack of attachment to people and the "real world", over-intellectualizing of the emotions, a crotchety temper, stubbornness, selfishness, tactlessness, egocentrism, an inability to save money, impetuousness, a hot temper, combativeness, oversensitivity, carelessness, and cruelty. Other: She can be selfish in the extreme. She typically lacks compassion to some degree, and she is often overly contemptuous of other women. She lacks empathy and her competitive edge can lead to underhanded behavior or cheating. She has great difficulty with romantic commitment and will sometimes quit relationships rather than communicate or compromise. As she's sexually liberated, fidelity is not a particular strength.
ETCETERA
Family / Relationships: PARENTS - Carter Blaire, Katherine Blaire. ROMANTIC - Tabitha Smith (girlfriend, the_bomb), Piotr Rasputin (ex-boyfriend, farmboy). FRIENDS - Will Macrae (omenous), Piotr Rasputin (farmboy), James Proudstar (proudstar_), Gloria Munoz (gloria_munoz), Troy Redshaw (hydrokinesis). HARAJUKU GIRLS - Katie Malone (_cleric_), Jubilation Lee (jubilee_). CRUSHES - Ronan Murphy (upgradeyou), Remy LeBeau (diablerouge). Personal History: Alison was born in Gardendale, New York to Carter and Katherine Blaire. Her mutant powers first manifested when she was in high school. An aspiring singer, she volunteered to perform at her school dance when her light-generating abilities first appeared. Everyone at the dance assumed it was a technologically-generated special effect, and this assumption would continue until she was revealed as a mutant. Using the stage name "Dazzler", Alison set out to make a name for herself in the music industry, while using her light powers and dancing ability to enhance her performances. It was at one of these shows that Alison met the X-Men. Alison aided the X-Men, but did not yet become a regular associate of the X-Men. Few but those closest to her knew she was actually a mutant. After acquainting herself with the various superheroes, Alison found herself continually using her abilities to fight ordinary criminals and rogue superhumans — often at the expense of her career ambitions. Since her stalker issues surfaced, she's taken harbor at Xavier's in exchange for her services to the team. Etymology of Her Name: Alison (Of a Noble Kin) Lucille (Light) Blaire (Field or Plain)
MUN
Name: Beck. Age: 24. AIM: Woman of Marvel. Timezone: Central. Icon Community: citadel_icons. RP Journal: celtic_cherokee. PB: Joss Stone.