Die Hard ii

REAL NAME: Calvin Raines
HEIGHT: 6′ 3″
WEIGHT: 250 lbs.
GROUP AFFILIATION: Youngblood

The super-soldier known as Diehard is believed to be the first successful fusion of man and machine. Diehard is characterized by those who know him as a man struggling to understand his own identity.
Regarded more as a combat unit than a man, Diehard is also constantly wary of his selection for
assignments regarded to be “suicide missions:)

## THE CHARACTER OVERVIEW

Diehard II is the result of Project: Born Again, a top-secret government initiative designed to take the successes of the original Diehard and refine them for “Deep-Cover” and “Black-Ops” lethality. While the original was a public-facing hero, Diehard II was built for the shadows. He is often depicted with a more streamlined, aggressive “Blue-Chrome” aesthetic, utilizing advanced nanotechnology that allows his body to mimic human tissue or harden into impenetrable armor.

He is the “Shadow Model”—a soldier who lacks the moral constraints of his predecessor, making him a volatile and high-stakes addition to any tactical team.

## COLLECTOR’S CARD: “POWER STATS”

NAME: DIEHARD II (MODEL 2.0)

LEVEL: CLASS 75 TECH-HYBRID

POWERS: Adaptive nanotechnology; “Shape-Shift” weapon integration (limbs can transform into blades or energy cannons); accelerated cellular/mechanical repair.

ORIGIN: Reanimated via the Born Again serum and integrated with Katellan (alien) technology.

THE HOOK: Diehard II is a “Living Virus.” He doesn’t just fight machines; he infects and subverts them. He is the ultimate counter-measure against a high-tech world.

## INVESTOR PITCH: THE “UPGRADE” VALUE PROPOSITION

1. The “Evil Twin / Dark Mirror” Dynamic:

Every major franchise needs a “Dark Version” of its lead (think Venom to Spider-Man or Winter Soldier to Captain America). Diehard II serves as the perfect antagonist or “Anti-Hero” foil to the original Diehard. This creates immediate conflict-driven narrative value for TV and Film.

2. Modular Merchandising:

Because Diehard II is based on nanotechnology, his “look” is fluid. For a toy manufacturer, this means “Action-Feature” potential—figures with interchangeable limbs, “Battle-Damage” plates, and translucent “Energy-Shift” components. He is the “Premium Format” figure of the line.

3. The “Born Again” Sub-Brand:

Diehard II is the gateway to the Bloodstrike license. By introducing him, you open the door to an entire team of “Resurrected Soldiers.” This allows an investor to scale from a single character to a multi-character “Spec-Ops” franchise (The Extreme Universe’s answer to The Suicide Squad).

## SYNOPSIS FOR THE DIRECT MARKET (REBOOT POTENTIAL)

“The government thought the original Diehard was too human. They wanted a weapon that wouldn’t hesitate. They created Diehard II. Built from the remains of a fallen soldier and infused with alien nanites, he is the perfect soldier—until he begins to remember. Now, caught between his programming and a past that isn’t his, Diehard II has gone rogue. He’s not just an upgrade; he’s a glitch in the system that Youngblood can’t delete.”

## THE “KAYFABE” ANALYSIS: THE AESTHETIC OF THE 2.0

From a “Cartoonist Kayfabe” and design perspective, Diehard II is a masterpiece of 90s Futurism. While the original Diehard used primary colors (Red/Gold), Diehard II leans into the “Cyber-Punk” palette—Cyan, Silver, and deep Indigo. The use of “Blue Chrome” in the comics was a technical flex for the colorists of the time, signaling to the reader that this character was “Newer, Faster, and Colder.” He represents the shift from “Heroic Sci-Fi” to “Techno-Horror.”

## LICENSING CATEGORIES

Video Games: The “Tech-Assassin” class. Features “Overdrive” modes where his nanites glow for high-impact visual feedback.
Apparel: Reflective, “Iridescent” streetwear and tech-wear utilizing the Diehard II color scheme.
Film: A sci-fi thriller focused on “Corporate Espionage” and “Mechanical Body-Horror.”

## COMPARING THE MODELS

Feature	Diehard (Model 1)	Diehard II (Model 2)
Primary Color	Red / Gold (Traditional)	Blue / Silver (Futuristic)
Core Philosophy	Duty & Honor	Mission & Efficiency
Combat Style	Heavy Artillery / Tank	Speed / Nanotech-Manipulation
Team Role	Team Leader / Icon	Black-Ops / Infiltrator