Vertigo

Background

Vertigo is a cryptography and communications protocol, originally designed as a land-based detection system used to intercept and decrypt enemy communications. As the Hierarchy began to localize and shield their transmissions, Vertigo found it necessary to get as close to the enemy as possible. His consciousness was built into a high-speed aircraft frame, allowing him to carry out his missions and keep the Hierarchy constantly looking over their shoulders. Vertigo's craft, while somewhat fragile, has been outfitted with Novus' most advanced cloaking device, giving him near silent and invisible operation nearly at all times.

Abilities

Twin Railguns (vs. all): Vertigo employs a twin set of small railguns that fire metal slugs at incredible speeds, tearing through air and ground targets. The railgun projectiles are so dense that they can travel through several targets at a time.

Viral Control (vs. virused targets): Once a virus has been projected onto an enemy target via Novus' Corruptor unit, Vertigo can control that unit as if it belonged to Novus. The effect lasts for a considerable period of time. Because Vertigo may stay cloaked during the control, he can remain unseen as he causes chaos amidst the enemy forces.

Upload / Download (targeted ability): Vertigo reconfigures his data storage system to break down a friendly unit into raw data, uploading it into his data matrix. He can then download this unit, reassembling it wherever desired. This allows him to move the unit to a new location undetected. It is good for sneaking the Founder into an enemy base to flow units in.