(FASERIP) The Boys : Laser Baby

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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.

Laser Baby

“That’s a fuckin’ baby Supe! Chosen by God, my ass. These cunts are made in a fuckin’ lab!” – Billy Butcher

Real Name: Unknown
Identity: Secret (kept hidden by Vought and The Boys)
Occupation: Infant
Origin: Genetically engineered supe (Compound V experiment)
Base of Operations: Secret facilities, later custody under Vought

FASERIP Attributes

  • Fighting: Feeble (2)
  • Agility: Poor (4)
  • Strength: Feeble (2)
  • Endurance: Good (10)
  • Reason: Feeble (2)
  • Intuition: Poor (4)
  • Psyche: Typical (6)

Health: 18
Karma: 12
Resources: None (infant).
Popularity: 0 (publicly unknown, classified).

Powers

  • Heat Vision (Energy Emission – Light/Heat): Remarkable (30)
    • Twin laser beams capable of cutting through concrete, metal, or human targets.
    • Range: 2 areas.
    • Activation requires emotional trigger (fear, distress, or guidance from caretaker).

Talents

  • None (infant).

Contacts

  • Vought International (original creators, guardians of his existence).

Limitations / Weaknesses

  • Infant Physiology: Cannot walk, talk, or control powers reliably. Must be carried and protected.
  • Uncontrolled Powers: Laser vision often triggers involuntarily under stress — risk of collateral damage.
  • Fragility: While slightly enhanced, still physically delicate; needs constant protection.
  • Dependence: Completely reliant on caretakers for survival.

Roleplaying Notes

“Holy fuck! That was diabolical! You little fucking beauty.” – Billy Butcher

Laser Baby was just one of lab full of newborns who were being injected with Compound V, the formula that turns humans into Supes. Laser Baby is named for their ability to shoot lasers from their eyes in short bursts. Not being able to control their power the baby represents both a weapon and a liability – devastating in the right situation, but equally dangerous to allies.

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

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