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Description RAMONA'S 8th EVIL EX
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Cruise Cannon
Age: 24

Playlist to kill SCOTT PILGRIM too: [link]

Powers: Using music and sound to boost stats and deliver powerful sonic attacks. Cruise knows the perfect song to play for any situation, his thousands of hours spent cruising the internet for unknown bands lending to his superior song selection (surprising, as he makes such a "meh" DJ).

GEAR/ARMOR: Cruise contains constant music flow via headphones or built in speakers located in his backpack and gloves. When concentrated, the bitter, hateful sounds can empower Cruise, giving him increased speed and strength. He is also able to physically condense the sound waves into Orbs using his speaker gloves, which upon impact, smash his opponents square in the mouth, sending them reeling.

Fun Fact: Cruise's real name is Hadrian.

Cruise and Ramona met during their freshman year in college. During those fragile first few weeks away from home, they became inseparable. After a semester or two though, like most first year acquaintances, they realized they had literally nothing in common. The relationship remained stable till Ramona met Roxy. She left Cruise shortly after that.

Crushed, Cruise careened into an emotional psychosis. He stayed up night after night, trying to find the perfect song to fuel his anger, or say what he needed to win Ramona back. THAT song never came, but what Cruise discovered was the other powers the songs granted him.

Cruise seethed for 5 long years, doing nothing with a useless Bachelors Degree, DJ'ing at night to pay the bills. One night, during another mediocre set, he was approached by a well-dressed dickhat by the name of Gideon Graves. He told Cruise that he was forming a team of Exs to crush Ramona Flowers and her current boyfriend. Cruise, feeling the familiar rush of jealousy and anger, casually brushed it aside. Leaving a card as he left, Gideon flicked the hair from his eyes, turning as he said, "Roxy already said yes..." Cruise jammed the business card deep into his pocket, collected his gear, and stormed home.

Weeks later, during one of his bi-monthly laundry runs, Cruise came across the crumpled business card he'd jammed into his pants pocket months ago. A pay-phone call later, Cruise was on the next bus headed for Toronto, ready to finally end Romona, Roxy, and most of all...SCOTT PILGRIM.

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Geeked out big time making this. Full of Street Fighter Reference.

I had a BLAST making this. I could have spent hours more, but all good things must come to an end. To Bryan Lee O'Malley, Edgar Wright, Nigel Godrich, Anamanaguchi, Ubisoft Montreal for the video game - EVERYONE involved in the Scott Pilgrim Experience....THANK YOU! It's been a pleasure to share and enjoy with others, and I look forward to enjoying it for years to come.

- Adam
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Comments: 77

ElHongoGalactico [2017-02-05 04:25:01 +0000 UTC]

Uhhh... THis technically makes Gideon the eight and Cruise the 4th.

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taves In reply to ElHongoGalactico [2017-02-16 21:47:11 +0000 UTC]

Certainly an interesting thought. I like to look at him as more of an "Akuma" - the bonus boss at the end. And exclamation point to the original crew. 

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TheShadowHatter [2016-02-15 22:52:20 +0000 UTC]

Surprised this didn't win the contest, or at least make it to top 3. I saw the winners, and only First place looked good in terms of art style, but not character design.

Idk this one looks more unique in it's design and the backstory too. I feel like you should revamp this character and maybe make a story with them or something.

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taves In reply to TheShadowHatter [2016-03-10 21:12:08 +0000 UTC]

Appreciate the love! All the other contestants really brought their own brand of creativity to the contest, but I really tried my best to marry this character to the world Bryan Lee O'Malley had already created. Glad to hear you connected to that! 

And hey, maybe when I stubble across this fabled thing people call "free time", I'll see if there's anything worth exploring in this.

Thanks again!

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TheShadowHatter In reply to taves [2016-03-11 10:07:28 +0000 UTC]

Sounds good brah! hope to see something in the future maybe. 

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lovelyness101 [2014-08-31 02:08:35 +0000 UTC]

my brother just bought me this poster at dragoncon!! i love it so much

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taves In reply to lovelyness101 [2014-09-02 20:29:08 +0000 UTC]

I'm glad you like it! You and your brother have wonderful taste. 

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Icyton [2012-12-14 22:33:15 +0000 UTC]

Wow, that's a cool guy!

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taves In reply to Icyton [2012-12-16 07:05:27 +0000 UTC]

too bad he's not a COOL guy...see what I did there?

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Icyton In reply to taves [2012-12-27 02:43:44 +0000 UTC]

Eeyup... But he's still awesome!

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Faraxx33 [2012-09-12 00:07:20 +0000 UTC]

AWESOME!

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taves In reply to Faraxx33 [2012-09-12 00:17:35 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the love my man! Glad you enjoy.

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Faraxx33 In reply to taves [2012-09-12 00:19:34 +0000 UTC]

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Magegg [2011-08-24 00:36:00 +0000 UTC]

He looks too powerful for Scott xD

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taves In reply to Magegg [2011-08-24 05:29:55 +0000 UTC]

...yet, we know, somehow, Scott would end up defeating him. Pilgrim works in mysterious ways.

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Qaydev [2011-04-30 06:07:54 +0000 UTC]

This is so sweet man!!!! You should have gotten first!!! i showed this to all my friends!! XD

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taves In reply to Qaydev [2011-05-02 13:34:37 +0000 UTC]

YOU SIR, ARE A MASTER OF WONDERFUL TASTE! Thanks for the all the love, my friend.

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FlamingFoxDragon [2011-04-09 03:01:08 +0000 UTC]

This reminds me a lot of my neighbor...I find that to be amusing

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taves In reply to FlamingFoxDragon [2011-04-10 04:44:43 +0000 UTC]

Haha. Glad this hit close to real life. I'd like to think everyone knows someone like that...

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mr-fuzzykins [2011-04-04 03:10:02 +0000 UTC]

Sonic boom?

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taves In reply to mr-fuzzykins [2011-04-04 14:36:48 +0000 UTC]

I see what you did there...

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trumi [2011-01-18 12:27:23 +0000 UTC]

So you won !
Congrats !
Glory and fame for the winner
Well earned !!!

Yes,I agree,you must have won and you did.
I love all the technology based masters/maniacs/technology benders

I feel familiar reading about this guy you created-
good,old music,old games...enjoying the old school
and retro times...

I also search for a lot of music,
my favourite,but forgotten 12 year old music video clip,

Also,I prefer Decepticons to Autobots

Marvelous job-I hope we will GET him as a DLC

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taves In reply to trumi [2011-01-18 15:34:33 +0000 UTC]

Haha! Thank you so much for the love and good vibes. I had such a wonderful time creating him - it was so good to see the other artist create their own versions as well.

Oh MAN, if he turned into DLC...that would be SO RAD! A dream come true.

LOVE LIVE THE DECEPTICONS!

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trumi In reply to taves [2011-01-18 19:56:36 +0000 UTC]

It is good that we like
similiar things

If you want to see another cool -female evil ex:
Check my friend work out:
[link]
Queen of cyber space and wires
with kick ass cyber glasses-
VARANA !!!


I only wish that all the Ramona exes(maybe except Gideon)
could be given
a second chance,eventually become friends with Scott and his gang,
instead of dying /getting wiped out/eradicated...don't you agree ?

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taves In reply to trumi [2011-01-20 02:17:25 +0000 UTC]

Hmmm, that's a tricky question. If they all got together and became friends, I don't think Scott and Ramona could have remained together. I think it might have been too strange. But that's my take anyway - your version sounds incredibly interesting though.

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trumi In reply to taves [2011-01-20 07:50:48 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for kind words.
yeah,just thought that
they could provide Ramona
and Scott with some healthy,
non brutal ways entertainment:
music,skating,guitar classes,
martial arts,djing.....etc.

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CirceSilver [2010-11-15 17:43:42 +0000 UTC]

You should have won..

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taves In reply to CirceSilver [2010-11-15 19:13:11 +0000 UTC]

Wow, thanks man. Really appreciate the love. It's always worth the effort when you know there's at least someone out there who really connects with it. Also, checked your work - really great stuff! Love the undead disney series!

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CirceSilver In reply to taves [2011-02-21 00:07:01 +0000 UTC]

Oh the undead disney stuff was under my favorites. I didn't make them. I wish...

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RecordJockey [2010-11-02 20:23:25 +0000 UTC]

I love the power idea : DD
speakers in the gloves is Brilliant XD
awesome job ^^

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taves In reply to RecordJockey [2010-11-03 14:02:50 +0000 UTC]

thanks for the love!!

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xPopPunkPrincess [2010-09-23 07:17:46 +0000 UTC]

Good idea making him bitter over roxy.

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taves In reply to xPopPunkPrincess [2010-09-23 13:17:25 +0000 UTC]

Thanks - I thought real hard about how to fit him into the Scott Pilgrim cannon. I liked the idea of one of the ex's hating or disliking another ex (i.e. she left him for someone else). Also, the fact he is lazy/didn't really care was why he didn't show up right away. Regardless though, glad ya dig it!

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Eco-Strata [2010-09-11 09:35:50 +0000 UTC]

I love how it looks like a mix between a Scott Pilgrim character, and a Gorillaz character

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taves In reply to Eco-Strata [2010-09-11 19:10:36 +0000 UTC]

Both Bryan Lee O'Malley and Jamie Hewlett are big inspirations for me - if their talent had a baby, it would be the greatest artist know to man!

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Eco-Strata In reply to taves [2010-09-11 21:10:58 +0000 UTC]

Right on, man!

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taves In reply to taves [2010-09-11 19:14:47 +0000 UTC]

ALSO, thanks for the love!

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Tyndras [2010-09-10 02:28:09 +0000 UTC]

Cool!

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taves In reply to Tyndras [2010-09-10 07:06:27 +0000 UTC]

short and sweet - I dig it.

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Oriana132 [2010-09-09 16:32:46 +0000 UTC]

Cool story bro!

No but really, love the character and interesting backstory.

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taves In reply to Oriana132 [2010-09-09 16:49:08 +0000 UTC]

appreciate the good vibes man! I created the character, and he told me the story.

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BLS-SDMF [2010-09-09 04:41:03 +0000 UTC]

Very nice concept! I love it, i hope it wins, it reminds me of me, (having insomnia and always listening to music)

Although, i have to say, that is one SORRY playlist for a character who knows "the perfect song to play for any situation". It needs a lot more variety.

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taves In reply to BLS-SDMF [2010-09-09 13:00:45 +0000 UTC]

Ey! Thanks for the love man.

Well, much like each and every one of of us, I think I could claim to know the perfect song for every situation in my life - cause it's such a personal thing, "perfect songs" are all relative. As long as it gives him power, there's no need to even discuss the validity, I guess. That's why Cruise makes such a shit DJ - no one really likes the music he plays, and in all actuality, he probably doesn't really have good taste, but he's found what works for him.

sorry if that got a little heavy, but that's my take on it. I WOULD, however, completely and honestly love to hear a playlist you think fits him!

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BLS-SDMF In reply to taves [2010-09-09 17:02:23 +0000 UTC]

haha, don't worry about the "being a little heavy" you just gave me an explanation. At least some Deftones was on there

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taves In reply to BLS-SDMF [2010-09-09 17:16:39 +0000 UTC]

at the very least, right? It's funny though, cause that's NOT my playlist that I would choose to fight Scott.

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BLS-SDMF In reply to taves [2010-09-10 04:05:31 +0000 UTC]

Haha
Also, i just read your other comment carefully, Sorry man, i wasn't trying to insult your musical tastes.

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taves In reply to BLS-SDMF [2010-09-10 07:08:05 +0000 UTC]

ey man, none taken. Again, they aren't even MY tastes really, but I enjoy all the songs on there, so I can't knock em too hard.

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Zensai [2010-09-08 20:03:17 +0000 UTC]

Congrats in placing on the semi-finalists!

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taves In reply to Zensai [2010-09-08 20:27:52 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the love - it totally caught me off guard. There are so many good ones - can't we all win?!

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Zensai In reply to taves [2010-09-08 22:03:59 +0000 UTC]

They could separate the cash parts of the prizes into merch for everyone and do that... lol

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