If You Had a Persona...

[Fappy]

I'm in the mood for a dumb thread, so here we are! If you had to choose any mythological figure; be it hero, god or beast, who would it be and why? And by Persona, I mean a being that represents the personification of your ego. A figure steeped in myth that in one way or another represents yourself.

And yes, this was partly inspired by the mythological beasts thread from the other day (giving credit where credit is due).

Anyway, I'll go first!

I'd have to go with Bastet probably because, well, Cat Goddess. Can't really go wrong with that.

This was actually a hard choice! I'll be interested to see if anyone has any wacky ones

 

[Daystar Clarion]

Boom baby!

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Bro, do you even Ammy?

'Cos I do, and it's fabulous.

 

[Terminate421]

(I'd be The Penguin Obviously)

Do I win?

 

[ScrabbitRabbit]

Well, I have been described as a mythical beast myself, before...

But I'd have to go for Penthos, 'cause I'm a miserable twat Or Angra Mainyu (sp?) because I'm... just lovely, really ^_^

 

[Fijiman]

It'd help if I knew how to even describe my own ego, but I don't so I'm going with Sheogorath.

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[FalloutJack]

Let me tell you a story. No, not a Graham Specter story. He's insane. This one's an origin story.

In the beginning, Persona was released in the states at about...1995? Something like that. It was, if I'm not mistaken, a success. It wasn't the original version, because things had been changed around at the time, but it was still good and now you can enjoy a refurbished original Persona game on like PSP. Nice.

The main villain's Persona was Nyarlathotep. It was originally something else in the U.S. Since it was never a real character, it's not a protected thing, not really. That demonic gargoylian thing. It became my first really good villain.

Spoiler: My Persona

[HEADING=2]An Avatar of Death and Destruction[/HEADING]​

[HEADING=2]MASSACRE[/HEADING]​

And why, you ask? Well...​

 

[Scarim Coral]

I always figure my persona would be some kind of a nocturnal creature, probably a bat (no not Batman) seeing how I don't like getting the lights in my eyes but I bathe in the darkness (most of the time when I'm not in a scary situation!).

 

[Eclipse Dragon]

Tiamat [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiamat]

A dragon-themed creation goddess/ monstrous embodiment of primordial chaos, who got irritated with her own children so decided to kill them using an army of monsters.
Make of that what you will...

I don't think I'd be a very trustworthy party member though.

 

[JoJo]

I've always had a liking to Puck (also known as Robin Goodfellow), English mythological trickster who also appeared in Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream. He doesn't really have a consistent form across depictions, sometimes he's a little bearded man, sometimes a kid, sometimes an elf-like creature, sometimes a faun. That or actually thinking about it, I suppose Mordred of the Arthurian legends also counts as a mythological figure, so I'm going to go for him too, or at-least the particular depiction of him in my avatar.

 

[sextus the crazy]

I dunno, I guess I'd go with Athena from Greek mythology. She's the goddess of knowledge and (war) strategy which are both right up my alley. Faust would be pretty good too. Really just any knowledge deities.

 

[Nouw]

Spoiler: My persona would be a hero, god and a beast.

Emphasis on the ego side of things.

 

[Chemical Alia]

Well, I never thought too much about a persona, but Marcus Fenix is my spirit animal.

 

[Weaver]

Mine would probably be a psyduck.
I don't know why, I just feel a kinship with it.

 

[Fiz_The_Toaster]

Why, it would be a Siren!

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Because they are awesome.

BOOOOOOM!

 

[The Wykydtron]

Y'know I was expecting a thread with a lot of soul searching and discovering the deeper meanings behind your personality when it comes to designing your own Persona. Nope, copy pasting your favourite character seems to work just as well. Bit of a missed opportunity there guys, maybe it's something you have to have play Persona 4 already to know what I mean. I was all ready to start maximum philosophy mode too.

While we're on the subject of copy pasting characters however:

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Baboom baby! Noel Vermillion is on the case. She'll need to have a little cry in the bathrooms once the case gets started though, she's a little fragile. Not like she couldn't kill a man with her bare hands without trying if she had to or anything >.>

Her canon power ranking among the roster isn't too bad either. Like I get where you're coming from dear, what with the whole "technically a world ending weapon in training" thing but that's no excuse to mope around all day every day.

I would pick Hazama but let's be real, nobody is twisted enough to have a Hazama inside the sea of their soul. No matter how cool it would be.

 

[StormShaun]

Thank God my RP is going through a Persona arc right now!

Spoiler: Because giant robots are badass

Spoiler: Kannon the Persona/Gundam.

Spoiler: Image

Spoiler: Persona Str/weakness

Strength: Lightning.
Weakness wind.

Spoiler: Weapons

MMI-GAU27D 31mm CIWS
As with most other mobile suits, the Strike Freedom features two head-mounted CIWS guns, which are used to shoot down incoming missiles and enemy units at close range.

EQFU-3X Super DRAGOON System
The DRAGOON system is the Strike Freedom's newest feature and two DRAGOON pods, each with one MA-80V beam assault cannon, are stored on each of the 8 wings. The Strike Freedom's DRAGOONs do not require pilots with a high degree of spatial awareness to effectively control them due to a quantum computer network built into the system. Kira prefers to use the DRAGOONs to attack enemy units/ships from long-range and often in conjunction with all the other weapons. It can also be used in group formations for multiple barrages.

MA-M02G "Super Lacerta" Beam Saber
The suit's main close combat weapon, a pair of them are mounted on the hips. They are also used by ∞ Justice, and are enhanced version of the ones used by Justice and Freedom. The two beam sabers can also be combined together to form a dual-beam saber/beam javellin.

MA-M21KF Beam Rifles
The Strike Freedom can store two high-energy MA-M21KF beam rifles on its hips, and they can be swiveled to the rear skirt armor when the "Xiphias 3" rail cannons are used. The beam rifles can be combined to form one long- range beam (sniper) cannon, in a manner similar to that of the GAT-X103 Buster, likely increasing their range and output in the process. Kira's habit of taking out multiple targets at once is enhanced with the use of two beam rifles instead of one.
MGX-2235 "Calidus" Multi-Phase Beam Cannon
Mounted on the lower part of the top torso, the model type fielded by the Strike Freedom is similar in to the ones equipped on ZGMF-X24S Chaos (MGX-2235B "Callidus Kai") & ZGMF-X31S Abyss (MGX-2235 "Callidus"). Its attack output and strength is strong enough to stop Destiny's long-range cannon attack.

MMI-M15E "Xiphias 3" Rail Cannons
An upgraded version of the "Xiphias" rail cannons of the original Freedom is mounted on Strike Freedom's hips, which can be swapped to the rear skirt armor to make room for storing its beam rifles. Like its predecessor, the "Xiphias 3" Rail Cannons can also be used to attack enemy units in the water, which gives the Strike Freedom a quite efficient way to fight underwater MS and vessels. They are powerful enough to punch through most conventional armor, and accurate enough to be used to destroy small arms, such as the Destiny's beam boomerangs.

MX2200 Beam Shield Generator
Strike Freedom has a beam shield generator on each of its forearms. They can effectively block most beam attacks, but fluctuate if the beam strike is too powerful. Kira Yamato was seen using the Strike Freedom's beam shields both defensive, such as when blocking Destiny's anti-ship sword, and offensive, by ramming them at Legend's torso.

METEOR unit
The METEOR unit is equipped with additional weapons and grants the Strike Freedom use of 120cm beam cannons,93.7cm high-energy beam cannons, MA-X200 beam swords and "Erinaceus" anti-ship missile launchers.

Spoiler: System Features

High-Mobility Aerial Tactics (HiMAT) Mode
A configuration in which Strike Freedom's 8 wings are unfolded for higher maneuverability during aerial combat. When in space, the deployment of the wings can enhance Strike Freedom's AMBAC capabilities.

Voiture Lumiere
The Strike Freedom is equipped with a variant of the "Voiture Lumiere" propulsion system in its wings that can be used only after the DRAGOONs are deployed. When activated, the system forms "Wings of Light", similar to those of the Destiny, allowing it to accelerate at incredible rate and to quickly dodge the most intense enemy beam barrages.

Hyper-Deuterion Nuclear Reactor
Like the other new Gundams, the Strike Freedom mounts a Hyper-Deuterion Nuclear Reactor, granting it nearly infinite operation time and enough power to use both the METEOR unit, and the Variable Phase Shift armor.

METEOR support system
Like its predecessor, Freedom, Strike Freedom can dock with METEOR support system, a large mobile weapons platform with powerful thrusters and an even more powerful armament of battleship-caliber beam cannons, large beam swords, and dozens of heavy missile launchers.

Multi-Lock Weapons System ("Full Burst Mode")
The Multi-Lock Weapons System allows the Strike Freedom to target multiple enemies and attack them at once. The system's power is an improvement over the Freedom's original system, as the DRAGOONs allow the suit a larger firing range, granting it a full 360 degree range of attack capability.

Neutron Jammer Canceller
A device built into the mobile suit to counter the effects of ZAFT's Neutron Jammers. This gives the Strike Freedom the ability to use its Hyper-Deuterion Reactor without the risk of being shut down.

Operating System
The Strike Freedom uses the Generation Unsubdued Nuclear Drive Assault Module complex operating system.

Variable Phase Shift Armor
An improved version of Phase Shift Armor, VPS armor is capable of automatically changing its strength, as well as color and power consumption in the field, although this must be programmed beforehand.

Yup, that is the sheet I am rolling with.
But to explain things a bit more, the Persona is called "Kannon" because that is the Japanese God of Mercy, plus you know cannons ... kannon, get it?
Also because this Persona is for a roleplaying character of mine on the Escapist (The one and only great Avatar Adventure) the connection is to the Lone Wanderer, which is suppose to represent a version of me. He has a high everything level but considers himself more of a Doctor and Scientist who is more dedicated to give people or his foes mercy now.

So he has this Persona to guide him to fulfill this goal.

 

[Random Argument Man]

Did somebody say Cthulhu? If not, then I pick Cthulhu.

 

[Ultra Man30]

Since a persona seems to already be similar to a stand, I would go with Star Platinum. Silent, determined, and angered easily, I think he probably fits me well.

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Plus his ability to stop time for 5 seconds isn't too bad either.

 

[DarkhoIlow]

Pretty much this...take from that what you will.

PS: It's Alucard Hellsing for those who don't know.