(FASERIP) The Boys : Soldier Boy

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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.

SOLDIER BOY, FORMER SUPERHERO

“Buddy… you think you look strong? You’re wearing a cape. You’re just a cheap fucking knockoff.”

Real Name: Ben /Benjamin

Identity: Public (celebrity war hero, WWII-era icon)
Occupation: Superhero, propaganda figure, former leader of Payback
Origin: Genetically engineered superhuman (Compound V, WWII-era subject)
Base of Operations: Formerly Vought HQ

FASERIP Attributes

  • Fighting: Incredible (40)
  • Agility: Excellent (20)
  • Strength: Incredible (40)
  • Endurance: Monstrous (75)
  • Reason: Good (10)
  • Intuition: Excellent (20)
  • Psyche: Excellent (20)

Health: 175
Karma: 50
Resources: Remarkable (30) (through Vought legacy, not personal wealth)
Popularity: Amazing (50) as an American legend, but Unearthly (–100) if truth about his brutality is revealed.

Powers

  • Nuclear Energy Blast (“Chest Burst”): Monstrous (75)
    • Devastating radial energy discharge, obliterating buildings and vaporizing targets within several areas.
    • Unique Effect: Against supes, causes Power Negation — permanent loss of Compound V abilities if target fails an Endurance FEAT.
    • Use limited: requires a Psyche FEAT to control direction/intensity. Fatigue – after use, must make an Endurance FEAT or collapse.
  • True Invulnerability: Amazing (50) — resistant to bullets, explosives, fire, and most energy attacks.
  • Longevity / Agelessness: Excellent (20) — decades of slowed aging due to Compound V.
  • Enhanced Healing: Good (10) — heals faster than a human, though not rapid regeneration.

Talents

  • Military / Weapons Mastery: +1CS to Fighting with guns, grenades, explosives, knives.
  • Martial Arts B: +1CS to Fighting  when engaged in unarmed combat.
  • Shield Specialist: +1CS to Fighting when his iconic shield is used as melee and thrown weapon.
  • Leadership: Former leader of Payback, though more feared than respected.
  • Survival: Trained in military survival, fieldcraft, and resistance to torture.

Contacts

  • Vought International (historical ties, strained in present).
  • Payback (former team): Crimson Countess, Gunpowder, TNT Twins (most dead or enemies).
  • CIA / Mallory: As a Cold War-era tool, had connections in U.S. intelligence.

Limitations / Weaknesses

  • PTSD & Triggers: Reacts violently to reminders of past trauma (e.g., Russian music used during captivity). Can freeze or lose control.
  • Arrogance / Narcissism: Believes his own propaganda, dismisses allies, makes rash decisions.
  • Energy Discharge Unstable: Chest blast is difficult to control and can harm allies unintentionally.
  • Sterility: Compound V experimentation left him infertile, feeding resentment.
  • Obsolescence: Feels threatened by modern supes (e.g., Homelander) and social irrelevance.

Roleplaying Notes

“You know what I do when I’m sad or scared? Fucking nothing! Because I’m not a fucking pussy.”

Soldier Boy is The Boys universes’ Captain America. A relic of a bygone era who is struggling for relevance and connection in the modern world. Whilst the heroic poster boy of yesteryear he unfortunately also embodies the darker side of toxic masculinity and patriotic propaganda. Once marketed as America’s first great superhero, he is arrogant, jaded, and steeped in outdated values, carrying himself with a mix of bravado and bitterness. He thrives on dominance, respect, and validation, but beneath his bravado lies insecurity and resentment toward a world that has moved past him. He is prone to aggression, blunt honesty, and crude humour, and is often dismissive of others feelings or perspectives. Despite his flaws, he possesses moments of vulnerability, particularly when confronting betrayal and the realization of his own irrelevance.

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

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