An ultra-violent character who seems a little bit out of place in
Spidey's rogues gallery, Carnage was badly overexposed in the speculator-driven 1990s. Still, he could be an intriguing villain in a campaign. Carnage is stronger and more powerful than either Venom or Spider-Man. Combine that with his madness and you have a major threat.
Real Name: Cletus Kasady
Base of Operations: New York City Marital Status: Single
Race: Human
Advantages: Fast Reactions, Intimidating Grin
Disadvantages: Center of Conversation, Delusions of Grandeur, Enemy (Spider-Man, Venom), Fugitive, Impulsiveness, Psychological Disorder (Carnage is a sadist and a nihilist) Reflexes: 2D (11D) Acrobatics 3D (12D), brawling 4D (13D), climbing 3D (12D), dodge 3D (12D), melee weapons 3D (12D, claws + 2D), sneak 4D (13D) Coordination: 2D (9D) Catch 3D (10D), marksmanship 4D (11D), missile weapons 4D (11D), thievery 3D (10D), thrown weapons 3D (10D) Physique: 2D (14D) Leaping 3D (15D), resistance 3D (15D) Knowledge: 2D Demolitions 3D Perception: 3D Shadowing 4D, streetwise 5D, survival 5D Presence: 3D Bluff 4D, intimidation 7D, willpower 4D PDV: 2 (6) Unarmed BDV: 3D (6D) P/l Bonus: + 7 Villain Points: 17 Body Points: 86 Character Points: 120 Equipment: Carnage is symbiotically bonded to his costume, which is a sentient creature. While it is possible for Cletus to be separated from the symbiote, the two have shown an extreme attachment for one another and the symbiote will seek out Cletus again at the earliest opportunity to rejoin him. The alien
costume is able to function without a host, though its
stats are greatly reduced: Reflexes 2D, Coordination 2D, Physique 1D, Knowledge 2D, Perception 2D, Presence 1D. The symbiote grants Carnage the following powers:
Superattributes: Reflexes 9D, Coordination 7D,
Physique 12D Cling 8D Jump 1D Shapechanging (linked to Natural Weapons) 4D Natural Weapons 6D Teleportation (only works through phone lines by reducing the alien to a cellular level, this power only allows the suit to travel, not Carnage himself) 8D
Note: It makes sense that Carnage would have a
Danger Sense like Venom's... but I couldn't find any evidence of this. If you find something to the contrary or just elect to give him the power, give him the same effects that Venom gets: "Spidersense" (ESP - Danger Sense, enhancement: Carnage does not activate SpiderMan's spider-sense) 12D (adds +5 to PDV) History : From the Professor's Marvel Directory Homicidal maniac Cletus Kasady was serving 11 consecutive prison terms when an opportunity for early parole presented itself in the form of his new cellmate: Eddie Brock, human host to a symbiotic costume once worn by the wisecracking, wall-crawling super hero known as Spider-Man. Monster and man had merged to become the villainous Venom, but Brock was separated from the alien during a battle with the web-slinger. While Brock waited for the symbiote to spring him from prison, Kasady entertained him with his homicidal philosophy on life: Even the average person can commit murder, if only he has the courage. As anticipated, the Venom symbiote attempted to free Brock by inciting a destructive jailbreak. Unknown to its human host, the alien was pregnant. It gave birth during the disastrous rescue. Left behind in the midst of the riot that ensued, the symbiote's spawn bonded with Kasady. Empowered far beyond the levels of Spider-Man and Venom, he made good his escape -- intent on using his newfound power to disseminate his lethal doctrine. Embarking on a citywide killing spree, Carnage was confronted by Spider-Man. However, the wall-crawler's amazing arachnid-like abilities were insufficient to subdue the thrice-strong serial killer. Spider-Man was forced to enlist the aid of the Fantastic Four, the greatest team of superhuman adventurers ever assembled. He also sought the assistance of another, more dangerous ally: Venom, his hated foe. But the villain despised its offspring even more, and agreed to help. Facing the combined might of Spider-Man, Venom and the Fantastic Four, Carnage was captured and imprisoned at the Ravencroft Asylum. Perhaps due in part to his insanity, Carnage's strength and abilities far exceed those of his predecessors, Venom and Spider-Man. Once, he even dispatched his symbiote through a phone line by reducing the alien to its cellular level. When an army of symbiotes invaded Earth, Carnage learned to feed on other aliens to increase his own mass. However formidable, almost all his bloodthirsty endeavors have culminated with his return to the Ravencroft Asylum, where the search continues for a cure to his homicidal tendencies.
John William Dunn v. Raymond J. Colleran (Acting Superintendent) The Attorney General of The State of Pennsylvania The District Attorney of Allentown, Pa, 247 F.3d 450, 3rd Cir. (2001)