DAX - The "CyberKnight" - Leader of the Hand Puppet Commandos & Earths “Protector”
Dr. Daryl Daxler, MD Ph.D (Dax) is a true reluctant anti-hero. When the HPC (Hand Puppet Commando’s) give her the “MACS” – Multiple Applications Combat Suit (DAX is shown wearing the MACS at right)- to help keep her alive during the upcoming situations (which they know are coming), Dax keeps her lab coat over the suit because she is “Just not comfortable parading around in a super hero Outfit”.
DAX is the leader of the HPC because they were created from both her Hand Puppet collection and various internal thoughts and images from her mind. But due to their planet protection mandate the HPC often act independently of DAX’s wishes and when doing so, act with a purpose!
The HPC designate DAX as the “CyberKnight” because it is the
closest and simplest English language description they could come up with of the Function that she has taken on by activating the “ReAmplifier”, building the “Personifier” and creating the HPC.
DECKER - HPC 1st in Command
“DECKER” is the defacto leader of the HPC. Decker is the brazen, most adventurous part of Daxler’s personality – and also the craziest, most Impetuous and brash member of the HPC. He is a combination of Indiana Jones, Sam Spade and “Deckard” of Blade Runner fame. He carries a 45 cal. “Stun gun” which has many functions.
His tag line: “It all comes back to me now, like the hot kiss at the end of a wet fist!”
Decker wears an Indiana Jones type hat and a weathered leather jacket. He has a perpetual “stubble beard”.
BRAINS - Coordinator of the HPC
“BRAINS” is … well, the Brains of the team. She is a lightning fast thinker with the entire Internet plus galactic data base in her brain. She often spews facts and analysis of situations that allow the other HPC to make plans and decisions. Her special calculator has many functions including projecting various “force fields” and other effects she uses as defensive measures to help the HPC during battles with the Metalicons and later, the Menace.
Her tag line: “Let’s Look at this from another point of view”
Brains wears a lab coat over her very ordinary business clothes – a reflection of the ordinary side of Daryl Daxler. Her Glasses give her various special vision effects (Telescopic, X-Ray, Night Vision, etc.)
IRON GHOST - Master of Natural Forces
“Iron Ghost” is the “nature” connection of the HPC. He is a master of chemistry, alchemy and the spiritual connection to the planet. He has a combination of wisdom and scientific precision in his thoughts, words and deeds. He carries an electronic Long Knife and rocket assisted Tomahawk which have many tactical offensive and defensive functions. He is also the most humorous member of the HPC – often providing comic relief in tense situations.
When Iron Ghost is saving people on a sinking ship – but they are trapped behind a heavy steel grating, Iron Ghost devises a way to create a powerful acid to dissolve the metal.
He says “my formula is effective against the atomic structure of the materials so we can quickly egress from the situation” Then, with a sly smile on his face, he says in a guttural dialect “Pain Water Eats Metal… We Go!”
His tag line: “Who Say’m What?” (in response to what he thinks are absurd comments from some of the other HPC).
SAM - Law & Order of the HPC
“SAM” is the Law and Order element of the HPC. She is a combination of every bad-ass cop that Daxler had ever seen in person, in movies or on TV. She quotes the legal precedents for taking actions and the laws others are breaking in any situation. She is acutely tuned into all types of police, military and aviation bandwidths so she hears cries for help and strange situations as they happen. She carries a “Stun” Baton, Radio, Handcuffs and an auto pistol – all of which have many fantastic functions.
Her tag line: “Let’s Bag’em And Tag’em”
Sam wears her police uniform which is totally “bullet-proof”. Her mirrored sunglasses also have several vision amplifying functions.
SWAMI - Master of Mystic Arts
“Swami” embodies all elements of the Mystic Arts, Supernatural abilities and Fringe Science that have ever been studied or experienced by DAX. His ability to levitate himself and others, deploy his almost indestructible short Rope out to hundreds of feet, as well as spin it as a defensive shield make Swami a formidable member of the HPC. His ability to Astral Project his consciousness, as well as to project invisibility fields create many tactical advantages for the HPC.
His tagline: “May the Spirits Ordain It!”
LUPE - Special Operator & 1st To Fight!
“LUPE” is the “Tactical” member of the HPC. She is the leader at developing offensive and defensive plans as situations develop. Lupe is also hard to hold back as she wants to be the “1st to fight” in any dangerous situation. She is a combination of Ripley of “Aliens” and Laura Croft of “Tomb Raider”. LUPE carries an exotic “Plasma” Assault Rife with “Stun”, Disrupt and Destroy functions as well as an assortment of special grenades with many effects. Seen here in her “tropics” attire, LUPE can instantly manifest a variety of uniforms, body armor and tactical equipment as the situation requires.
His tag line: “Let’s Kick Butt and Take Names!”
WASABI - Master of Martial Arts
“Wasabi” is a member of the HPC who is a combination master of all Martial Arts Skills and Ancient Wisdom. He is part Samurai and part Ninja in all thoughts and deeds, often spouting ancient oriental proverbs. He carries a Set of “Swords” which have many tactical functions like the ability to slice through almost any material and be spun to deflect any incoming projectiles, fumes or flames.
His tag line: “Let’s Slice and Dice!”
Wasabi is Asian, but not definitely from any one nation. Dax’s background with adoptive Taiwanese parents influences Wasabi’s actions and thoughts.