Jacob Zielinski

> "Hi, I'm Jacob Zielinski, and I'm into girls like Jennifer Lawrence."
>
> Jacob introducing himself

* Pre-Calamity
* Post-Calamity
* " Redemption "

Jacob Zielinski is an 18 year old boy famous throughout the town for his... *questionable* decisions, and his extraordinary powers granted by a device invented by Jacob himself. Although he may not seem like it, he has one simple goal: protect his friends. Jacob doesn't like to talk about his past, and hence not much is known about it other than occasional slip-ups from him. Despite everything, deep down he's a caring soul at heart who would do *anything* for the people he cares for.

## Backstory

### "Echoes Lost"

Jacob was born in a broken family, in a raggedy old home. Both of his parents were trying their best to support the family, but Jacob's mother eventually fell under the weight of peer pressure and ended up making some bad decisions...

Jacob was being drove home from school one day with his father, Jacob being about 7 years old at the time. Once they entered the house, they were greeted with their mother on the floor with empty eyes, her head next to a small hill of a white powder. John (11 years old) was on his knees, sobbing as he shook their mother, trying to wake her up. The family was later informed that their mother has died of overdose, and Jacob's father was left absolutely **shattered** after being informed of her death. Jacob's father began to drink his sorrows away, eventually becoming an alcoholic.

Jacob's father became abusive, Jacob had to hide himself with John in the basement for hours to avoid his father, and when he was outside of said basement, he was always hit with airborne wine bottles , causing a number of cuts and scars in his upper torso, which John had to help him treat.

### "Shattered Bonds"

Jacob, now 10 years old, was walking home from school one day, having to enter through the back window to avoid his father. When sneaking to his room, he entered his bedroom to find a Hispanic boy sleeping in his bed. Jacob woke up the boy, and spoke with him.

"Who are you? Why are you in my bed?"

**"Oh, hello... I'm Julian, you must be John, right?"**

"I'm Jacob, and John is my brother."

**"Jacob? Papa never told me about a Jacob..."**

"What?"

**"Papa told me there was only John."**

"Well, John is my brother. And you still haven't told me what you're doing in my room."

**"But, this is *my* room..."**

Jacob was confused, to say the least, but eventually figured it out. Julian was supposed to be Jacob's replacement, everything Jacob's father wanted in a child, which Jacob wasn't. This only made Jacob hate his father even more, and eventually lead to something that would be on Jacob's back for the rest of his life..

### "Whispers in the Wind"

Jacob, now 13 years old, was out with his father and 2 brothers shopping for groceries. Everything was going fine, until multiple masked men entered the store. They all were armed, as Jacob heard them shouting from the distance.

**"EVERYBODY PUT THEIR HANDS UP! THIS IS A ROBBERY!"**

Jacob's family turned to the scene, before quickly sprinting and hiding behind one of the aisles. A robber caught a glimpse of Jacob, and slowly walked towards the family. But then, a man sprinted behind the robber, able to catch the robber off guard and knock him to the floor, the gun knocked out of the robbers hand and slid to Jacob. Jacob saw his father reaching for it, and so Jacob took the gun from him, pointing it to his father.

**"JACOB, WHAT ARE YOU DOING?! SHOOT THE ROBBER, YOU MORON!"** Jacob's dad yelled.

This only made Jacob's hatred expand even further, as his grip on the trigger tightened, his eyes teared up as he pressed the trigger, shooting his own father through the head. Jacob's father fell to the floor, lifeless. Jacob was finally free from years of abuse, and he doesn't regret what he's done. This moment awakened something in Jacob, which would stay with him for the rest of his life.

## Personality

On the surface, Jacob comes across as very loud and obnoxious. He often draws attention with his boisterous presence and a tendency to be the center of any gathering. His voice might be booming, and he's not one to shy away from making bold and often brash statements. Some might even find his behavior at times disruptive or annoying.

However, beneath this exterior, Jacob harbors a deep and genuine caring nature, especially when it comes to his friends. He might be quick to tease and make jokes at their expense, but he is fiercely protective and loyal to those he considers close. When his friends are in need, he's the first one to step up and offer a helping hand. He's the kind of person who would go out of his way to support a friend in times of trouble, providing a shoulder to lean on and unwavering emotional support.

Jacob's loud and obnoxious demeanor is a mask that conceals his underlying vulnerability and the depth of his emotions. He uses humor and bravado as a defense mechanism, but it's important to look beyond these surface traits to appreciate the caring and compassionate person he truly is. His friends know that they can count on him, no matter how loud or obnoxious he might appear to others.

## Abilities & Technology

### Abilities

#### Knowledge

Jacob is incredibly smart in the field of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics).

#### Multilingualism

Jacob speaks a variety of languages, those being:

* Polish (first language)
* English
* Spanish
* Uzbek

#### Expert Combatant

Jacob is skilled in hand-to-hand combat, once beating an armed police officer with his bare hands.

### Technology

Due to having no innate abilities, Jacob depends on high-tech gadgets to grant him special abilities that way.

#### Ecto-Empowerment Apparatus (EEA)

The EEA is a high-tech right gauntlet that collects ectoplasm from ghosts or other spectral bodies and converts it into energy, which is then able to be used by Jacob. The EEA has multiple safety protocols to prevent Jacob from using too much ectoplasmic energy, which can be disabled by voice command.

##### Applications of the EEA

* Supernatural Body: Jacob is able to achieve extreme feats of strength, speed, and durability with this device.
* Enhanced Senses: Jacob can use the EEA to enhance his sensory perception. He can see in the dark, hear distant sounds, and detect subtle vibrations, giving him an edge in detecting hidden enemies or uncovering concealed information.
* Energy Projection: With the EEA, Jacob can harness ectoplasmic energy and project it as focused energy beams or blasts. These energy-based attacks can be used for offensive purposes, providing him with a ranged combat option.
* Regenerative Healing: The EEA can utilize ectoplasmic energy to accelerate Jacob's natural healing process. Minor injuries can heal rapidly, and he can recover from more severe wounds at an accelerated rate.
* Ectoplasmic Shielding: Jacob can generate protective shields using ectoplasmic energy. These shields can deflect or absorb incoming attacks, providing him with a layer of defense against physical or energy-based assaults.
* Ectoplasmic Camouflage: The EEA allows Jacob to blend in with his surroundings by manipulating ectoplasmic energy. He can become partially or fully invisible, making it easier for him to sneak past enemies or launch surprise attacks.
* Ectoplasmic Tracking: Using the EEA's advanced sensors and ectoplasmic energy detection capabilities, Jacob can track the presence and movements of spectral entities or paranormal phenomena, helping him in investigations or locating targets.
* Psychic Link: The EEA can establish a psychic connection between Jacob and spectral entities or other individuals sensitive to ectoplasmic energy. This link allows him to communicate telepathically, gather information, or potentially influence others' thoughts.
* Intangibility Manipulation: The EEA is designed to tap into the properties of ectoplasmic energy and allow Jacob to manipulate his own molecular structure. By channeling the ectoplasmic energy in a specific way, he can temporarily phase his body through solid objects or make himself intangible to physical attacks.

#### Neuro-Interface Hive (NIH)

The NIH is a computer-brain interface inside of Jacob's head that links his neural activity with the central hub of the device, effectively turning Jacob into a walking supercomputer with instant access to all of humanity's knowledge and the power to control machines and devices with a mere thought. Along with this, the NIH acts as a personal assistant (similar to Siri or Alexa), capable of making phone calls, setting reminders, etc.

##### Applications of the NIH

* Encyclopedic Knowledge: Jacob possesses a vast amount of information and knowledge on all things, including science, the universe, magic, psionics, mechanics/technology, literature, history, etc.
* Omnilingualism: The NIH allows Jacob to understand and fluently speak all languages.
* Accelerated Thought Process: can process information at incredible speeds, allowing them to analyze and come to conclusions at an unprecedented rate, processing everything at such speeds Jacob is able to perceive the world in slow motion.
* Photographic Memory: Jacob is able to remember and recall information with incredible precision after seeing it only once.
* Technology Manipulation: With the NIH, Jacob can manipulate technology, the sum of techniques, skills, methods, and processes used in the production of goods or services or in the accomplishment of objectives.
* Technopathy: With the NIH, Jacob is able to interact and communicate with technology.

#### The Chronoblade

A sword Jacob finds in the New World, which is what the Time God **Chrona** was transformed into after the New World was born.

##### Applications of the Chronoblade

* Time Manipulation: The sword has the ability to freeze, fast-forward, and rewind time.
* Time Bubbles: The sword can create "Time Bubbles" where time behaves differently inside than outside the bubble.
* Time Travel: Allows the user to travel back and forth throughout time.
* Timeline Manipulation: Allows the user to alter timelines, allowing Jacob to manipulate the past, present, and future to enact any event he desires.
* Temporal Slicing: The ability to slice through time itself, destroying anything occupying that point in time.

## Weaknesses

### Electromagnetic Pulses

EMP waves could disable Jacob's tech, preventing him from using powers until they begin to work again.

### Human Limitations

Despite being powerful in his own right, Jacob is still human, and has the weaknesses of any other human.

## Trivia/Fun Facts

* Jacob is hot as fuck. Despite this, he doesn't find himself that attractive.
* He sounds like Max0r.
* He has a fan club, which he personally chooses to ignore.
* Jacob's favorite drink of all time is vodka, and is able to pick out the drink out of a bunch.
* Jacob is ashamed of the fact that he's single, but never admits to anybody that he's interested in them as he's scared he'll get rejected.
* Jacob has been rumored to have some reality-warping luck, and Jacob plays along with the accusations as he finds it funny. Although in reality, it's simply because he's not a fucking dumbass and knows what he's doing.

## Gallery

Jacob's frog hoodie.Jacob's NASA hoodie (huge nerd).Jacob's Minnies outfit.Jacob's casual fit.Jacob's "ZestFest Suit".