Cellular

"Cellular Doubles Down!"

Cellular (real name Mia Turner) is an original character created by Faz in September 2020, being a character for a creative writing project known as the "Project Cape Universe".

She is also a playable character in Nexed.

Real-World History
Cellular was created by Faz on September 30th, 2020, having been spawned from a self-imposed challenge to create an OC based around a randomly-generated superpower. Unlike most characters created for the "Project Cape Universe" at the time, however, she was not intended to be a proper superhero. Instead, she was designed as an assistant and employee of another character within the universe, with her hero name and appearance being an act for publicity. After a few color tweaks, Cellular's original design was complete.

Cellular would later be redesigned in August 2022 - This would be a major overhaul of the character's appearance, toning down the superheroic aspects of her design to focus on her role as an assistant.

Gameplay Information
"Mia Turner had always been fascinated with science - especially regarding the wonders of the human cell. After a freak accident gave her the ability to create an identical copy of herself, she found herself unsure of where to take her knowledge. She eventually settled on a scientific assistant career for a laboratory, being known to the public as Cellular, the splitting image of superhero-based science!

When the Nexed Tournament rolled into town, Cellular was asked to observe it in the name of study. Thrilled to be taking on a more active role in her career, she's ready to double down on victory!"

Cellular is a character who revolves around her central mechanic. With her ability to create an identical, AI-controlled copy of herself, she can gain new abilities and attributes, essentially making her a stance character. She is usually a middleweight character with higher-than-average mobility stats, making her a reliable character to control.

However, Cellular does have one major caveat - While her copy is out, her weight is severely reduced, making it neccesary to gauge when it is most appropiate to have the copy active. In addition, her attacks tend to be on the weaker side across the board. Overall, Cellular is a character who is able to control the stage in a multitude of ways, but must manage her abilities wisely in order to achieve success.

Moveset

 * Cell Copy: By using her Guard Special, Cellular can create an identical copy of herself which is controlled by a CPU. Using the Shield Special again will have Cellular disintegrate her copy, leaving her unable to summon another for a short time.
 * The copy has access to all of Cellular's moves aside from her specials.
 * The copy spawns with half of Cellular's percentage, which is displayed above the copy's head. If the copy is KO'd, Cellular cannot summon another for a short period of time.
 * While the copy is out, Cellular gains a new set of standard special attacks, but loses about half of her weight, making it easier for her to be KO'd.

Grounded Attacks

 * Jab: Cellular throws a palm strike.
 * Dash Attack: Cellular trips and drops a clipboard. Cellular's body is the stronger hitbox, while the clipboard is much weaker.
 * Forward Light: Cellular throws a backhand.
 * Up Light: Cellular swings a phone into the air before placing it next to her ear for a brief moment.
 * Down Light: Cellular throws a crouching straight kick.
 * Forward Strong: Cellular throws a double punch.
 * Up Strong: Cellular jumps up before clapping her hands above herself.
 * Down Strong: Cellular sits down in an office chair and spins around with her legs extended.
 * Counter: Cellular whacks the opponent with a clipboard, sending them forward.

Aerial Attacks

 * Neutral Air: Cellular throws a palm strike on both sides of herself.
 * Forward Air: Cellular swings a phone from high to low, being able to spike opponents.
 * Back Air: Cellular swings a clipboard behind herself.
 * Up Air: Cellular sweeps her arm above herself.
 * Down Air: Cellular throws a kick below herself.

Grabs / Throws

 * Grab: Cellular grabs the opponent with both hands.
 * Pummel: Cellular steps on the opponent's foot.
 * Forward Throw: Cellular shoves the opponent forward.
 * Back Throw: Cellular spins around before shoving the opponent behind herself.
 * Up Throw: Cellular hoists the opponent into the air.
 * Down Throw: Cellular uses a taser to electrocute the opponent, causing them to trip. This is her best combo throw.

Stage Intro
Cellular is seen studying her clipboard before looking up and gaining a shocked expression. She then hastily enters her battle stance.

Taunts

 * Cellular checks something off her clipboard and smiles.
 * Cellular checks her watch, asking "Is it break time already?"
 * Cellular spins around and poses with a peace sign.
 * Cellular readjusts the brooch on her vest as it glows, then puts her hands on her hips.

Victory Animations
Cellular's victory theme is a unique jingle composed for Nexed.
 * Cellular is seen working at an office desk before turning around and smiling for the camera.
 * Cellular's copy is seen bringing a cup of coffee to her before the two pose.
 * Cellular celebrates with a copy before it is absorbed back into her body, after which the real Cellular poses.