Yamada Tadayoshi

*"Just so you know, hanging me won't work. I'm like a bad penny."* -Tadayoshi, to Betrayer on board the Predator

## Summary

Daniel Petit, a.k.a. Yamada Tadayoshi, is a supersoldier in the global defense organization known as IMPDO. He is one of the youngest members of the program to have achieved the rank of Commander, and is a part of IMPDO's Special Operations task force, Project X, Interpol force, and the new Multiversal Defense Branch.

## Backstory

After being randomly selected from a lottery of potential candidates at the age of 18, Dan was approached by the US government with the offer of becoming a supersoldier in Project X. After he accepted, he was subjected to many genetic modifications and enhancements. These greatly enhanced his abilities, both mental and physical, though it did not affect his conscious intellect.

   After training, Dan was sent to Washington, D.C. to join a team consisting of himself, Chase Tyrane, Terrell Anthony, and Marcus Erskine, tasked with investigating and fighting a new crime organization. Eventually, this crime organization shifted its focus to Japan, and the group was stationed in Tokyo, with a new member in Marguerite.

As the group worked, Tadayoshi chose to aid the Tokyo PD in various small cases as a side project. During one case, Dan was put into a position where he had to make an alias on the spot; His partner at the time chose the name Yamada Tadayoshi for him. Over time, this name caught on (mockingly at first, but then as a legitimate nickname), and he soon came to be known to the general public as Tadayoshi.

Eventually, Tadayoshi and the rest of his team figured out that Marcus Erskine had ties to the crime syndicate they were working against. Marcus fled, and Tadayoshi was placed in charge, with the new task of hunting down and stopping Marcus, known as "Agent A."

## Role in The Ancient Ones

Tadayoshi was one of the first people to join the TUS Traveler Crew, and aided Conundrum in a mission to get a staff from Brazil which would banish Zalgo; However, this plan was foiled by Shadow the Hedgehog.

Tadayoshi would help out around the ship, and eventually contacted Project X to inform them what had been going on. He received enhancements from the group in order to better fight the enemy forces in the Multiverse. Much of his contribution was in helping track down the Ancient Ones, and later items to stop Infinity; However, he also worked with Project X on several cases of paranormal deaths in his own Verse.

Tadayoshi would help during the final battles, aiding in the defeat of Hades, Kefka, and Saturn. Later, he would aid in the final battle against Infinity; He was among a handful of the heroes who ascended to Ancient One status temporarily in order to defeat Infinity.

During the gap between the first Ancient Ones, and the second Ancient Ones RP, Tadayoshi became the captain of a ship named the Ockham's Razor, leading a Private Investigative Mercenary Group. The group spent six years aboard the ship, gaining popularity as a mixed hired guns/private investigations team.

His first mission during the events of the 2nd Ancient Ones RP was aiding Conundrum and the Traveler in taking down a massive slaver organization, starting with a planet of Kitsune that the slavers had taken over. This mission ended in a statistical failure when the Borg showed up and began assimilating the planet; The Ockham's Razor held off a Borg Pyramid until Tadayoshi and the Traveler Crew were ready to leave with a few hundred of the Kitsune on the planet (out of several billion).

While Tadayoshi discussing a plan of action with Conundrum, Wilfre stole Azalea from the Ockham's Razor, and transformed her into a superheavy Fog battleship (of his own design) to use against the Razor.

Tadayoshi and Conundrum settled that they would go to Sky World to drop off the refugees, but upon their arrival, found more Borg Cubes invading. After beating the Borg into retreat, Tadayoshi and Conundrum began a war against the Borg. Tadayoshi would command the Ockham's Razor as the flagship of a detachment of Cornerian Army vessels during a three month long campaign against the Borg, alongside a fleet from Aegis, and a renewed Traveler Alliance. This war culminated in an all-out assault on the Borg homeworld, where the group-despite all odds-fought against and destroyed the Borg's main planet. With the Borg threat severely crippled, the heroes moved on, the war over.

Tadayoshi would go on to command the Ockham's Razor in a large scale battle against Wilfre's forces in Tadayoshi's home world, starting in Hokkaido, Japan. However, the battle moved (due to Wilfre's magic) to Antarctica (in the Arpeggio of Blue Steel Verse), and the Ockham's Razor would be destroyed, crashing into the ground. After a large battle, Tadayoshi's group would prevail, however disheartened with the loss of the Ockham's Razor and the deaths of some of the crew members. Kongou, who had aided in the battle, would agree to become Tadayoshi's new ship, in order to travel the vast expanse of the Multiverse.

 Appearance

6 feet tall, 175 pounds. Blue-grey eyes (irises have a small gold ring around the pupils, which glows in times of extreme stress or focus), short-medium length brown hair. Caucasian. Athletic-muscular build. Has 5 o'clock shadow. Silver analog wristwatch. Wears a navy blue Project X uniform and work jacket, black steel-toe boots, black fedora, and a long khaki trench coat. Sometimes wears a tiny pin of a hammer and sickle and red star on his shirt, though it's not usually visible (as he's not actually allowed to wear it on his uniform); If there's a chance he will meet superior officers, he will instead wear the pin on the collar of his trench coat.

## Personality

Tadayoshi is a kind person, who is usually a bit socially reserved. He rarely opens up to new people, only feeling comfortable around people he already knows. Tadayoshi is also very sarcastic, with a dry sense of humor. He is very empathetic, and often helps others for the sake of doing so. He usually doesn't have any issues with doing things by the book, but also isn't afraid to speak up against authority if he thinks there is an abuse of power.

He tends to bottle up stress and anger, leading those around him to believe he has an innate ability to deal with pressure easily. In fact, while he is able to cope with high-stress situations, he has a difficult time discussing them with others, and feels that he can only calm down from stressful situation when left alone. He may be easily frustrated if things do not go according to plan or schedule, but rarely reaches any real form of anger. This frustration drives him to find a solution to deal with the issue as quickly and thoroughly as possible.

Although not readily apparent, he can be rather protective of those close to him, and is willing to do anything to protect his loved ones.

He tends to procrastinate simple work when not given a deadline, pushing off further and further down the road. However, he does have a strange sense of honor in keeping his word, so he does make sure to eventually get around to everything he needs to do, and will meet deadlines given to him. Oddly enough, when on duty, Tadayoshi feels very awkward if left with nothing to do, and will actively seek out tasks to complete.

Tadayoshi was rather protective of the Ockham's Razor; Though outwardly many of the maneuvers he pulled with it may have seemed reckless, he was very aware of the ship's capabilities, and was very careful to not push the ship too far. When the Razor was destroyed, he was distraught, though kept it to himself. He eventually learned to move on, having Kongou serve as a ship, with several parts of the Ockham's Razor installed.

## Powers and Statistics

**Name:** Daniel Petit, Yamada Tadayoshi

**Gender:** Male

**Age:** 19 / 20 in the first Ancient Ones; 20 (biologically, before death)/21 (biologically, after being revived)/26 (chronologically) in the Ancient Ones II

**Origin:** Red Alert, Tokyo! (OC Universe)

**Classification:** Homo sapiens *amplificata* (superhuman)

**Standard Equipment:**

 Anti-Amplificata Equipment: Two folding swords, stored up his jacket sleeves; Two forearm-mounted grappling cables (titanium alloy cable wrapped around a carbon nano-fiber core) with a range of 500 feet each; Hip-mounted flight jet system

IMPDO Duty Belt: USP 45 Tactical with 12 round magazine and flashlight/laser attachment; 2 USP 45 12 round magazines; Combat knife; Multitool; handcuffs (hinged); Two-way radio set (two channel, AM/FM radio, flashlight) with microphone and earpiece attachments, and a wireless radio-to-AR device adapter; telescoping baton; pepper spray; pocket survival tin; first aid kit (with gloves and CPR mask); electrical tape; notepad & pen; Mini maglite with extra set of AA batteries; LX-38 AR device (see below); drop-leg webbing with large pouch for mission-specific equipment

Trench Coat Lining: Lock picking equipment; Suppressor for USP 45; 40 Project X Field Issue Food Bars (densely packed with nutrients, protein, and carbs to allow those with healing factors to recover to normal weight after healing from massive injuries); 8 12 round magazines for USP 45; III-A rated ballistic liner with blade-resistant fabric cover

Personal Effects: Smart phone; Wallet; IMPDO & Project X badges; Keys; Earbuds; Spare phone battery with charging cords; Sports watch; Small bottle of orange juice; snacks

Tadayoshi has a small special chip implanted in his brain that gives him the ability to semi-consciously control much of his gear, as if they were simply an extension of his body, and retain short term memory as well as long term memory better. The chip also allows for his entire memories to be backed up in the supercomputer on his belt, and for them to be reintroduced should he receive brain trauma (which would normally damage memory); This was done mostly so he would retain his training and identity, but all of his memories since birth are backed up.

He owns a pair of LX-38 Augmented Reality Scouter/Scanners wirelessly connected to the supercomputer on his belt, that can do everything information-wise that a computer is normally capable of, has various enhanced vision software, Instant Threat Detection (can warn of threats around, behind, and above Tadayoshi, as well as in front using the HUD), communications devices, lie detection equipment (which reads vitals and micro-expressions), various damage assessment programs, injury assessment programs, material assessment programs, and various scanners, language translation software, and serves as a heads-up display. It has an A.I. called "Sarah" (A.I. has feminine programming), and can connect to IMPDO's Ground Control agents (The A.I. in Tadayoshi's LX-38 has since been replaced by Kongou). The LX-38 on its own is a strong, small computer system with a somewhat large memory, with extremely advanced equipment, and some small amount of quantum computing hardware. However, it is also able to communicate and sync up to a super quantum computer back in the Tokyo Project X Headquarters.

After the events of the Ancient Ones, Tadayoshi gained an indestructible, ever-sharp saber which can create lightning and fire attacks. He wore it on a scabbard on his left side, under his jacket and coat. This saber has since been passed down to Muffet.

Cybernetic Equipment: G-Diffusers and long-life batteries; Integrated flight jets (shoulders); Integrated laser weapons systems (palms/arms)

**Intelligence:** Very High (I.Q. of 135). Should be noted that the supercomputer connected to his scanners is Extremely intelligent, capable of supporting an Artificial Intelligence, and easily solving complex puzzles even Tadayoshi is not able to do; Very good strategist, and can come up with strategies to lead a group on the fly, taking into account each person's skill set and the equipment at the group's disposal; Skilled at recognizing weak points and an opponent's fighting style, and adjusting to it; Extremely competent at taking down other *amplificatae*, with equipment and extra training specifically to track and kill supersoldiers within his Verse, most of whom have healing factors. Tadayoshi is notably clever, and constantly thinks of new solutions on the fly if one isn't readily apparent. His natural intelligence is further augmented after the ending of the first Ancient Ones RP, where during his time as an Ancient One, he used his powers to study the fourth wall and beyond, learning of his exploits as a character in other roleplays; This gives him several decades worth of experience more than he could ever hope to get in his lifetime. In addition to this, he has direct knowledge of the 4th wall, and knows that he is a character in a roleplay.

He is also an expert martial artist, with the majority of his training being in such fields. Uses a mix of Karate, Kung-Fu, Tae-kwon-do, Muay Thai, Judo, Ju-jitsu, Roman-Greco Wrestling, Boxing, Kickboxing, Street Fighting, S.C.A.R.S., Aikido, Systema Spetsnaz, and Krav Maga. Sword training includes Kendo, Iaido, and various European sword fighting styles. Expert swordsman, has experience with other weapons (such as bo staff and knives). Unusually good shot with a pistol (best with his USP 45). It should be noted that he uses his environment to his advantage when fighting. He is an expert strategist, both inside and outside of combat.

*Non-Combat Abilities:* Can speak English and some German. Extremely good climber. Can create makeshift explosives. Excellent in geography and history, and has a good understanding of human psychology. Master of disguise. Well versed in many world customs and cultures. Brilliant detective. Able to ride a motorcycle very well (though not the best driver when it comes to cars).

## Notable Attacks and Techniques

Tadayoshi is known for being able to dual wield swords, usually using one to parry and the other to strike. He is also skilled in many forms of martial arts, and is known to use his flight jets to boost his momentum in his movement during a fight. He is trained in order to take down other *amplificatae*, hence why he uses swords (a gunshot to an *amplificata*'s head will be healed, but decapitation can not).

## Additional Statistics

**Date of Birth:** 27th of April, 1996

**Birthplace:** Pennsylvania, United States of America

**Residency:** Shinjuku District, Tokyo, Japan

**Weight (Normal/Base):** 175 Pounds (79.4 kg; Body Weight); 280 Pounds (127 kg; Body Weight + Full Equipment)

**Weight (Secondary Enhancements):** 192 lbs (87.1 kg; Body Weight); 297 lbs (134.7 kg; Body Weight + Full Equipment)

**Height:** 6'0" (183 cm)

**Political Affiliation:** Communist (advocates a non-partisan democratic socialist/Worker's Self Management system as a transitional state, an non-interventionism on the national scale; Is officially registered as a part of the Socialist Party of the United States of America)

**Religion:** None (Atheist)

**Eye Color:** Blue-Grey (w/ gold ring around pupils; Central heterochromia)

**Hair Color:** Brown

**Status:** Alive, in good health

**Relationship Status:** Single

**Affiliation:** Project X, Tokyo Police Department, TUS Traveler, Tadayoshi's Crew

## Project X Uniform Information

The Project X Uniform consists of a specially made set of police uniform shirts and EMT slacks. The material is fire retardant and resistant, spark resistant, blade resistant (both cutting and stabbing), and is made from a self-repairing fabric.

It should be noted that all of Tadayoshi's clothes are made by Project X, and have these properties, and in addition, the optional lining for his trench coat (which he always wears on mission) is rated for level III-A ballistic protection, and helps protect him from shrapnel in explosions as well.

His boots are steel toe, laceration resistant, electrical hazard rated, anti-slip, with steel reinforced heels and shanks, and retractable titanium-steel alloy boot spikes (usually used for improved grip in muddy/snowy environments, but can also be used as weapons).

## Trivia

Tadayoshi is Petrokovia's first OC, and the first character Petrokovia used in a roleplay (not only Portal to the Multiverse, but any RP ever).

Tadayoshi is based on Dan, the person behind the Petrokovia account. However, there are some differences in their personalities, with Tadayoshi being more willing to start work than Dan is IRL. Also, Dan does not have any form of PTSD (so there's that).

Tadayoshi uses Dan's favorite firearm: a Heckler & Koch USP .45.

The concept for Tadayoshi existed long before Dan joined NationStates.

Tadayoshi has been in Adventures Through the Multiverse, Reality's Bane, and The Ancient Ones.

Tadayoshi (as with Dan) possesses central heterochromia; His irises have two different colors, appearing as two rings around the pupil. Most of his iris is a blue-grey color, but he has a small golden ring just around the pupil.

Most of Tadayoshi's equipment is powered by Lithium-Air batteries with gold nanowires (the nanowires are coated with manganese dioxide shells encased in a Plexiglas-like gel electrolyte). This means the batteries used have very long lifespans, being able to last for decades with no loss of capacity or power; It also means the batteries are able to hold a long-lasting and powerful charge, easily powering the various appliances Tadayoshi uses. This is extremely important, as the AR scanners, flight jets, and supercomputer he uses all need a large amount of power to operate.

Tadayoshi's night vision works by a combination of extra rod cells and a "retractable" tapetum lucidum in his eye (it is a film created by the use of special proteins and chemicals produced by his body that can wear off over time-It takes around 30 seconds for the film to fully coat the necessary parts of the inside of his eye, and about 20 seconds for it to wear away after use). The apparent "glow" that an *amplificata*'s tapetum lucidum gives off when light hits it is greenish-white

Tadayoshi's irises can produce a glowing light via bioluminescence, used as a means of intimidation. The bioluminescent cells do not conflict with the cones and rods in the eyes, and as such, the glowing does not affect Tadayoshi's vision in any way. On occasion, the bioluminescence will be activated subconsciously through intense mental work/focus.

As the vaporization point of the human body is 6,588°F at atmospheric pressure, Tadayoshi (and other *amplificatae* with healing factors) can theoretically survive any temperature lower than this for brief flashes. However, Tadayoshi's biological functions cease to work properly at maintaining internal equilibrium long before this temperature, meaning that at a lower temperature (520°F), he would overheat faster than his healing factor could compensate, and he would sustain heat-based brain damage, killing him.

Due to his healing factor, Tadayoshi can not cut his hair any shorter (as it would automatically regrow to its current length immediately). Having foreseen this, Project X made sure that Tadayoshi had limiters on his hair length, genetically shortening the ability for him to grow hair. Thus, he will always have stubble and short hair.

Tadayoshi's robotic legs begin just above the knee, and his arms include the shoulders (but not the torso). However, the way his limbs are made actually include an internal mechanical skeleton system connecting the four limbs and supporting his spine, thus allowing him to lift much heavier weight then he normally would be able to.

*Amplificatae* generally have an altered mix of different muscle fiber types (fast and slow twitch) for skeletal muscles, lending them notable increased strength on its own merit. However, because of this, many *amplificatae* that do not possess a healing/regenerative factor will have lower stamina than those who do.