Fallen Hero: Rebirth – Saves for Achievement Hunting in Retribution

16. [Unmasking]
21. [Nasty] [HIDDEN]
22. [Watch Your Step] [HIDDEN]
32. [Ace of Spades]
33. [Overreach]
37. [Snip Snip] [HIDDEN]
42. [Helping Hands] [HIDDEN]
44. [Bullseye] [HIDDEN]
45. [Tangled] [HIDDEN]
47. [Somebody’s Watching Me] [HIDDEN]
48. [Pure as Snow]
49. [Rifts]
59. [Careless]
61. [Sightseeing]
63. [Pound of Flesh]
64. [Impulsive]
65. [Face-to-Face]
68. [Trust]
69. [Coming Clean]
70. [Shelf Space]
72. [The Top Floor]
74. [Accessible]
75. [Helping Out]
77. [Past Crimes]
78. [Family Business] [HIDDEN]
82. [Gone Soft]
84. [Healing]
85. [Rancher]
86. [Sanctuary]
87. [Faith] [HIDDEN]
92. [Kidnapper]
93. [Origin]

12. [Paint It Black] [HIDDEN]
13. [Red Moon Rising] [HIDDEN]
14. […don’t…] [HIDDEN]
17. [Regrets]
27. [Cat on a Hot Tin Roof] [HIDDEN]
46. [That’s a Moray] [HIDDEN]
50. [Monster]
58. [GPS]
66. [No Blindfold]
80. [Infamous]
81. [Vicious]
88. [Backstabbed] [HIDDEN]
90. [Kidnapped] [HIDDEN]
94. [Haunted] [HIDDEN]

41. [Facedown] [HIDDEN]
62. [Punching above Your Weight]
79. [Sneaky]
92. [Henchman]

• I take a moment to catch my breath and make sure nothing is broken.
• I try to keep myself safe.
• I am cleverer than she; I run her body, but trap her mind.
• I try for my best Argent impersonation.
• I lure him close and wait for an opening.
• No time for petty vengeance.
• Reluctantly, I start loosening my tethers to Lady Argent’s mind.
• This is too important; I will go and collect it myself. It’s been years since I was in the paper, and I wore a mask back then.
• I pause to listen in and look at the devastation like everybody else.
• I will telepathically encourage him to remember this slight.
• I can’t believe I got away with this.
• I do not want to register as a hero.
• …who would have my back in a fight.
• …we could almost be friends—if I had dared to let anyone get that close.
• I’m good with tech; I recognize the design of that gun…
• I’m a better tactician than I am a fighter, but…
• Ortega should attack on ${his} own while I stay safely hidden, distracting the targeting array so ${he} won’t get shot.
• …I feel uneasy about this course of action.
• I hate the loss of my telepathy.
• …almost become friends.
• [Choose this option if it shows up.] …pretty much the same as in my own body.
• …this is just business.

Chapter 02

• Bringing in the Special Directive risks shining the spotlight on me.
• No time to lose; I disarm him before he can pull the trigger.
• No. I’m curious about what this is.
• I look away. I don’t need to see more bodies.
• “I bet whatever’s doing this is at the top.”
• I am waiting for them at a distance. It is safer that way.
• He probably won’t risk his position to attack a lone henchman.
• I keep my head down, trying to present a small target as I crawl.
• $!{swear}. I’ll make sure ${hhe}’s alright.
• I like ${hench_name}; I don’t want to lose ${hhim}.
• Unless I help them…lead them…
• It will be a good way to get an in with the WolfPack for future use.
• …look at me now! They never saw my potential.
• I have allies: that will make all the difference.
• The bullets worked—I need a gun!
• I fire a shot through his eye to be sure.
• “I need help, and you’re conscripted.”
• I tell the truth: I am after Psychopathor’s cannon.
• I stay low to the ground.
• I hope I’m ready for this because there’s no turning back now.
• I’ll let ${hench_name} deal with this.
• I hate seeing myself so helpless. How could I have been this careless?
• …looking away.
• …aikido.
• …try to talk myself out of it.
• I tell the truth.
• I want the best.
• “I would be delighted to.”

Chapter 03

• …embezzle the rich.
• …I couldn’t see any other way.
• …are glad they don’t have a telepath.
• …this is the town where I can find everything I need.
• This can’t be a coincidence….
• Maybe just a fraction of it.
• A nervous lump—I just want ${him} to stop asking.
• I didn’t want to risk involving you in my problems.
• Yes, I am still a telepath.
• …amused. I can’t help but tease ${him} a little about ${his} ‘friend.’
• Is ${he} sure ${his} friend is okay with this?
• …sad.
• “I am retired and out of the hero business!”
• “Hello Chen, it’s been a while.”
• “It’s that bad then, huh?”
• “Ortega exaggerates a lot.”
• I think you mean ‘there.’ I’ve never been here before.”
• “I’m fine. Chen was just walking me to the door.”
• Yes, I really thought of Ortega as a friend.
• Still, I miss those days.

Chapter 04

• I reach for the door, pushing it open—I know I must stop this.
• No. I’m stronger than this, I won’t risk letting it in.
• I keep moving to handle the threat, protecting my mind as best I can.
• I draw on my conviction that I’ll get through this, like I always do.
• I slowly raise the gun towards my mouth.
• My body needs sleep, but I can still get things done with my puppet.
• Myself, because I was a naive idiot in the past.
• “I work too much….”
• “Sure, if you feel like you’re up to it.”
• I’ll see what shape ${he}’s in, and whether ${he}’s got more mods.

Chapter 05

• …enhanced speed and jump jets.
• …telepathic boosters.
• …terrifying, like a monstrous creature from beyond.
• I keep it safe and focus on business.
• “Fine, add the cape.”
• “Yes, I’d love to.”
• …interested. I’m sure Dr. Mortum has a reason for this excursion, but what?
• I’ll just ignore the growing commotion and keep talking with Dr. Mortum.
• I need to show the world the truth.
• Robbing the gala will give me the funds I need.

Chapter 06

• “I’ll try to help her if I can.”
• I joke a little to try to ease the tension.
• I do my best to make her feel at ease.
• I dive deep, trying to cut out what needs to be gone and insert a new alternative.
• I will head straight to my goal, no detours. It’s not worth the risk.
• Tired concern.
• I hug ${him} first.

Chapter 07

• I’ve manipulated him as gently as I can.
• I need to try out how the suit works.
• I have to be careful not to go overboard. I can’t afford to be cocky.
• I’ll play it safe, destroying a wrench to test how easily they are controlled.
• “I’ve been sick.”
• I’ll keep it brief and to the point.
• I get angry and snap at Ortega.
• I tell Ortega to stop mothering me.
• I am indeed—time to get out of here.
• I look back one final time.
• I keep thinking I’m $!{name}, rather than ${puppet_name}, which makes talking a bit risky.
• I’ll play nice for now.
• I’ll play nice.
• No date—I am doing this on my own.
• I’ll keep things friendly, maybe meeting up now and then.

Chapter 08

• …at times like this, I love being ${puppet_name}.
• I prefer to be alone, so I find a secluded spot.
• Of course. I never wanted any of this.
• “Why?” I ask quietly. I can’t help but be a bit curious.
• I suppress a shiver. I don’t look forward to finding out.
• This isn’t good. The reporter has heard too much.
• “What do you make of that?”
• “Is it about Marshal Steel attacking a teammate?”
• “Maybe you should look into Ortega as well.”
• I admit to training with Ortega, hoping she might remember me as a useful contact.
• Hesitant—after this, there is no turning back.
• I have made sure to minimize the risk of casualties.
• If ${puppet_name} gets injured, it makes ${phim} less likely to be a suspect.

Chapter 09

• I blow up the van as I leave—got to make an entrance.
• I’ll try not to harm anyone too badly.
• I’ll trigger their paranoia and make them attack each other.
• I play into their fear, making them flee the building.
• I fill the bag fast, no time to waste. I want to get everything.
• I won’t tell him who I am—let the papers make up a name.
• Last time, I didn’t have telepathic powers that were this strong.
• No time to waste—I’ll just knock him out.
• I rely on speed—I should be faster than ${him}.
• I’m the one ${he} should pay attention to.
• I’d better be cautious—don’t want to risk moving in too fast.
• I hate doing this, but ${he} needs to go down.
• I need to end this fast.
• I wait for my moment.
• I wanted ${him} to stop me.
• I will hurry up in order to get out of here fast.
• I am fast and know where I am going. I should be able to outrun her.

Chapter 10

• I let ${name} go to sleep, getting back into ${puppet_name}’s body to reclaim ${phim}.
• Despite the possible complications, I am happy to see ${him} there.
• I want to get signed out quickly and go home.
• Did I do enough to keep people safe?
• Knowing won’t change what happened. I can wait until the morning.
• Watch the news as ${puppet_name}.

Strength of Mind: 70%
Subtle Manipulations: 84%

Suit Enhancements: suit_speed, suit_telepathy
Suit Appearance: suit_terrifying

Infamy: 55%
Arrogance: 10%
Ruthlessness: 14%
Daring: 9%

Sidestep’s relationship with Ortega: old friend, 86%
Sidestep’s relationship with Lady Argent: neutral, 43%
Sidestep’s relationship with Marshal Steel: former ally, 49%
Sidestep’s relationship with Herald: distant, 20%

Villain Sidestep’s relationship with Ortega: enemy
Villain Sidestep’s relationship with Lady Argent: cheater
Villain Sidestep’s relationship with Herald: humiliated

The Puppet’s relationship with Ortega: friend, 54%
The Puppet’s relationship with Dr. Mortum: friend, 47%
The Puppet’s relationship with the henchman: friend
The Puppet’s relationship with Mia Ochoa: source, 56%

Leadership: 68%
Sidestep Reputation: 20
Heartbreak: window
Heartbreak Scar: hungry

Ortega Clue: 5
Lady Argent Clue: 0
Marshal Steel Clue: 10
Dr. Mortum Clue: 0
Special Directive Clue: 5

Motivation: Justice
Wealth: wealthy

Puppet Individuality: 0
Puppet Skill: Aikido

Joshua: anti-rangers
Rangers’ Reputation: 45

• I shake my head vigorously. This is no time for memories.
• I focus on protecting the box with my own body.
• My will is strong enough to control her; I will not allow myself to fail.
• I try for my best Argent impersonation.
• I let him attack and wait for an opening.
• There is always room for one more kick.
• And yet, I can’t quite resist lingering inside her brain.
• What do I care? It’s not even my body.
• This is too important; I will go and collect it myself. It’s been years since I was in the paper, and I wore a mask back then.
• I pause to listen in and look at the devastation like everybody else.
• I will telepathically encourage him to remember this slight.
• I will show them all what I am capable of.
• I do not want to register as a hero.
• …who would have my back in a fight.
• …our fighting styles mesh very well together; we’re a formidable team.
• I know a lot of people, and I have information from my contacts….
• I’m a better fighter than I am a tactician, but…
• I risk myself to draw his fire, and Ortega can wait until ${he} has a chance for a clean attack.
• …I wish I could have told them who I was.
• I hate the loss of my telepathy.
• …almost become friends.
• [Choose this option if it shows up.] …pretty much the same as in my own body.
• …this is just business.

Chapter 02

• This plan has too many moving parts for my liking.
• No time to lose; I disarm him before he can pull the trigger.
• No. I can handle it.
• I take a closer look. There might be clues here.
• “I bet whatever’s doing this is at the top.”
• I have hidden myself as close to my target as I dare.
• He probably won’t risk his position to attack a lone henchman.
• I run as fast as I can, pretending to be a henchman heading to the fight.
• ${hench_name} might come in handy; I’ll give ${hhim} a hand.
• Unless I help them…lead them…
• It will be a good way to get an in with the WolfPack for future use.
• …look at me now! They never saw my potential.
• I have allies: that will make all the difference.
• The bullets worked—I need a gun!
• I fire a shot through his eye to be sure.
• “I need help, and you’re conscripted.”
• I tell the truth: I am after Psychopathor’s cannon.
• I stay low to the ground.
• $!{swear}, I’ve missed being in on the action!
• I’ll let ${hench_name} deal with this.
• It’s not the first time. I’ll get these injuries sewn up quickly and efficiently.
• …looking on in fascination.
• …aikido.
• …make a move for the gun.
• Hand the gun back to ${mhim}.
• I want the best.
• “I would be delighted to.”

Chapter 03

• …embezzle the rich.
• …I wanted to see if I could possess her.
• …look forward to teaching them a lesson personally.
• …this is the only home I’ve known.
• $!{he} looks older than I remember.
• Maybe just a fraction of it.
• A lump of regret—I wish I could have handled things differently.
• I didn’t want to risk involving you in my problems.
• Yes, I am still a telepath.
• …amused. I can’t help but tease ${him} a little about ${his} ‘friend.’
• “Yes, I’m fine. Just thinking.”
• …awkward.
• “I just didn’t expect it to have anything to do with the Rangers.”
• “Hello Chen, it’s been a while.”
• “It’s that bad then, huh?”
• “I’m flattered.”
• “It’s not about being comfortable. It’s about being retired.”
• “I’m fine. Chen was just walking me to the door.”
• Yes, I really thought of Ortega as a friend.
• I got too comfortable, and stopped hiding.

Chapter 04

• I try to call out to Ortega, but my mouth won’t make sounds.
• Yes. If I want to understand what this is, I need to embrace it.
• (i need to wake up now)
• (no please run i can’t stop i don’t want to stop)
• My body needs sleep, but I can still get things done with my puppet.
• Myself, because I was a naive idiot in the past.
• …discourage it.
• “I work too much….”
• “Sure, if you feel like you’re up to it.”
• Flirting with danger is what I do best.

Chapter 05

• …enhanced speed and jump jets.
• …an exoskeleton, for strength.
• …terrifying, like a monstrous creature from beyond.
• Is ${mhe} really interested in me? I steer the conversation towards the personal.
• “Fine, add the cape.”
• “Yes, I’d love to.”
• …interested. I’m sure Dr. Mortum has a reason for this excursion, but what?
• I’ll just ignore the growing commotion and keep talking with Dr. Mortum.
• I need to show the world the truth.
• Destroying the museum building will strike fear into everyone.

• “I’ll try to help her if I can.”
• I joke a little to try to ease the tension.
• I do my best to make her feel at ease.
• I try to stay aloft, keeping a light touch as I repaint her memories.
• I’ll make some preparations for the next time I have to fight her.
• Tired concern.
• I hug ${him} first.

Chapter 07

• I’ve brainwashed him until he follows my every command.
• I feel amazing. I need to check out how I look.
• I love feeling this powerful—I can’t wait to punch someone.
• The important thing is whether they are truly neutered. Can they target living creatures?
• Can’t make an omelet without breaking a few eggs, right?
• “I’ve been busy.”
• I’ll keep it brief and to the point.
• I get angry and snap at Ortega.
• I tell Ortega to stop mothering me.
• I am indeed—time to get out of here.
• I look back one final time.
• I am used to having a different body when training with ${him}, so my timing is off.
• [Choose this option if it shows up.] I’ll teach her to pay attention, even if I have to cheat.
• [Choose this option if it shows up.] I’ll teach ${him} not to let ${his} guard down, even if I have to cheat.
• I’ll play nice.
• No date—I am doing this on my own.
• I’ll keep things friendly, maybe meeting up now and then.

Chapter 08

• …at times like this, I love being ${puppet_name}.
• I prefer to be alone, so I find a secluded spot.
• No. Whatever I become, at least I’m becoming someone.
• “Why?” I ask quietly. I can’t help but be a bit curious.
• I smile. I can’t wait to fight her.
• It’s fine—${name} is a common name. No reason for anything to come of this.
• “What do you make of that?”
• “Is it about Marshal Steel attacking a teammate?”
• “Maybe you should look into Ortega as well.”
• I admit to training with Ortega, hoping she might remember me as a useful contact.
• Excited—I can’t wait to finally unveil myself.
• I want maximum damage—people don’t matter.
• I will make sure ${puppet_name} is safe and outside of the building.

Chapter 09

• I blow up the van as I leave—got to make an entrance.
• I want to see blood—if someone gets killed, it’s no skin off my back.
• I will shut them down hard with a telepathic command.
• I play into their fear, making them cower before me.
• I don’t care—they all deserve to die anyway.
• No, stick to the plan. Time for the bomb Dr. Mortum supplied.
• Not long; if I get caught in the explosion, my armor should protect me.
• Time to reveal the new identity I have chosen for myself.
• No, I am named something else….
• Type and enter (no parentheses) “Sidestep”.
• I am!
• He’s a hero, and I’m not. I’ll use that against him.
• I will tell him exactly why he failed first.
• I rely on speed—I should be faster than ${him}.
• That annoys me. I’ll threaten the reporters.
• No—it is too risky. I’ll keep this as an ace in the hole.
• I launch into an angry monologue about that, true villain style.
• …act bombastic!
• I can’t draw this fight out—it’s all or nothing.
• I wanted ${him} to stay out of this.
• I’ll shut up and try to keep up.
• Push her in so I can be sure.

Chapter 10

• I let ${name} go to sleep, getting back into ${puppet_name}’s body to reclaim ${phim}.
• I will call a nurse and ask what has happened.
• It doesn’t work—I just want to get this over and done with.
• I won. That is all that matters.
• I need to know right now—there’s no way can I sleep.
• Watch the news as ${puppet_name}.

Strength of Mind: 78%
Subtle Manipulations: 68%

Suit Enhancements: suit_speed, suit_strength
Suit Appearance: suit_terrifying

Infamy: 73%
Arrogance: 73%
Ruthlessness: 80%
Daring: 86%

Sidestep’s relationship with Ortega: old friend, 88%
Sidestep’s relationship with Lady Argent:: neutral, 27%
Sidestep’s relationship with Marshal Steel: former ally, 49%
Sidestep’s relationship with Herald: distant, 20%

Villain Sidestep’s relationship with Ortega: nemesis
Villain Sidestep’s relationship with Lady Argent: impressed
Villain Sidestep’s relationship with Herald: humiliated

The Puppet’s relationship with Ortega: friend, 52%
The Puppet’s relationship with Dr. Mortum: friend, 52%
The Puppet’s relationship with the henchman: friend
The Puppet’s relationship with Mia Ochoa: source, 56%

Leadership: 68%
Sidestep Reputation: 20
Heartbreak: window
Heartbreak Scar: outside
Motivation: justice
Wealth: comfortable
kill: true
massacre: true

Ortega Clue: 15
Lady Argent Clue: 10
Marshal Steel Clue: 10
Dr. Mortum Clue: 0
Special Directive Clue: 5

Puppet Individuality: 0
Puppet Skill: Aikido

Joshua: anti-rangers
Rangers’ Reputation: 45

• I will find a suitable puppet and have them collect it for me. That way, nobody will recognize me at the scene.
• I will stay silent and see how this plays out.
• …who would have my back in a fight.
• …our fighting styles mesh very well together; we’re a formidable team.
• I’m good with tech; I recognize the design of that gun…
• …almost become friends.
• This is just business.

Chapter 02

• …boxing.
• …make a move for the gun.
• I keep the gun aimed at Dr. Mortum’s face.
• “We will see….”

Chapter 03

• No, not anymore.
• I keep denying I have powers.
• You never let it get that far.

Chapter 04

• …discourage it.
• “I work too much….”
• “Sure, if you feel like you’re up to it.”
• I miss ${him}. Even if it’s not real, maybe we can be friends again.

Chapter 05

• …enhanced speed and jump jets.
• …an exoskeleton, for strength.
• I keep it safe and focus on business.
• “No, let’s keep this purely professional.”
• Robbing the gala will give me the funds I need.

Chapter 07

• I am used to having a different body when training with ${him}, so my timing is off.
• I can’t help it. I’ll tease ${him} a little.
• No date—I am doing this on my own.
• I’ll keep things friendly, maybe meeting up now and then.

Chapter 08

• I prefer to be alone, so I find a secluded spot.
• I have made sure to minimize the risk of casualties.
• If ${puppet_name} gets injured, it makes ${phim} less likely to be a suspect.

Chapter 09

• I’ll try not to harm anyone too badly.
• They’re just people. I can beat them up easily enough.
• I play into their fear, making them flee the building.
• I fill the bag fast, no time to waste. I want to get everything.
• I’ve brought down tougher people than him in a fair fight back when I was Sidestep.
• No time to waste—I’ll just knock him out.
• I rely on speed—I should be faster than ${him}.
• [Choose this option if it shows up.] No—it is too risky. I’ll keep this as an ace in the hole.
• [Choose this option if it shows up.] I need to end this fast.
• This is taking too much time—let’s end this fast.

Chapter 10

• I let ${name} go to sleep, getting back into ${puppet_name}’s body to reclaim ${phim}.
• I will catch my breath, then sneak out of the hospital.

kill: false
known_telepath: false
handgun: true
massacre: false
puppetskill: boxing
told_ortega_telepath: false
puppetortega_relationship: friend