(FASERIP) The Boys : Firecracker

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The FASERIP system was first published by TSR in the Marvel Super Heroes RPG in 1984, and later expanded in the Marvel Superheroes Advanced Game in 1986. The game proved very popular, its easy and flexible system allowed for all levels of play from street level crimefighters to cosmic campaigns. Whilst the original games are decades out of print the system has continued to be available through a range of retroclones and has an active fan community online.

I’ve been playing the game since the 80’s and it’s one of my favourite systems. Whilst the game was originally for the Marvel universe I used to convert a load of other superheroes/villains from other comics and shows to the system to incorporate into my games. That’s something that has stayed with me and I love being able to drop cameo, or ongoing, appearences of characters that originate elsewhere in to my games. In this series of articles I’m converting a number of characters from TV shows and comics to the FASERIP system for a bit of fun.

First up I’ll be looking at some of the characters from The Boys, a dark satirical comic and TV series created by Gareth Ennis and Darick Robinson which began life at Wildstorm Comics before moving to Dynamite Entertainment.

FIRECRACKER, MEMBER OF THE SEVEN

“People need a symbol. Someone they can rally behind”

Real Name: Misty Tucker Gray

Identity: Public
Occupation: Superhero (member of The Seven), influencer and on-air personality
Origin: Genetically engineered Supe (Compound V), formerly competed in pageants as “Sparkler”
Base of Operations: Vought Tower, New York / media platforms

FASERIP Attributes

  • Fighting: Good (10)
  • Agility: Good (10)
  • Strength: Excellent (20)
  • Endurance: Excellent (20)
  • Reason: Good (10)
  • Intuition: Remarkable (30)
  • Psyche: Good (10)

Health: 60
Karma: 50
Resources: Remarkable (30) — platform, Vought support, media access
Popularity: Amazing (50) — media darling among alt-right/supporters; drops sharply if exposed or discredited

Powers

  • Spark Generation: Good (10) — can snap fingers to produce tiny sparks; visually flashy but tactically weak
  • Superhuman Strength & Durability: Excellent (20) — survives beatings by Kimiko and Starlight; can stand in a fight briefly
  • Enhanced Senses: Good (10) — situationally heightened awareness, especially for social cues; subtle but effective

Talents

  • Media Manipulation:
  • Psychological Influence : persuasive, knows how to manipulate Homelander and sway crowds
  • PR Skills: adept at spinning controversies (e.g., nonchalantly outing personal scandals as “healing arcs”)
  • Marksmanship: +1CS to hit with any distance weapon that requires line of sight to hit

Contacts

  • Vought: Corporate backing and grooming
  • Homelander: Seeks his favour continuously; benefits from his attention
  • Alt-right Supporters / Online Audience: Leveraged for influence and amplification

Weaknesses / Limitations

  • Minimal Offensive Power: Her spark ability is largely symbolic and not dangerous in serious combat
  • Vulnerable Physically: Though tougher than regular humans, she can be knocked out by blunt force or incapacitated by anesthetics
  • Ego and Arrogance: Overconfidence distracts her (e.g., livestreaming mid-fight, leading to being knocked out)
  • Health Issues: Side effects from lactation-inducing drugs cause palpitations, coughing, and breathlessness
  • High-Frequency Susceptibility: Pain and incapacitation when exposed to loud, high-pitched noise
  • Power Perception vs. Reality: She projects strength she doesn’t fully possess—if exposed, Popularity and Resources could drop to Feeble (2)

Roleplaying Notes

“Where America finally sees the woke mob for what it is, mobsters who want to destroy our heritage, traffic our children and feminize our men”

Firecracker is a brash, provocative Supe with a flair for controversy. She thrives on shock value, leaning heavily into right-wing populism, conspiracy theories, and media spectacle to build her brand. Loud, unfiltered, and unapologetic, Firecracker has a talent for stirring up outrage and weaponizing it for attention and influence. She uses her platform to fan divisions, positioning herself as a “truth teller” while pushing extremist views that serve her own ego and ambitions. Beneath her firebrand persona lies a vindictive streak—she’s quick to hold grudges and eager to exploit vulnerabilities in others. While not the most powerful Supe in terms of raw ability, Firecracker’s cunning lies in manipulation, provocation, and her ability to command an audience. Her personality makes her both dangerous and unpredictable, embodying the darker intersections of celebrity culture, politics, and superhuman egotism.

For more information, and background, on Firecracker please check out The Boys Wiki Firecracker page.

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