Kickstart

"Kickstart Volts Into Battle!"

Kickstart (real name Lexxi Anderson) 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
Kickstart was created on September 2nd, 2020, being one of the first characters created specifically for the "Project Cape Universe". She originally began as a rough concept sketch for a kick-based character, with her electric and super speed elements coming from the suggestions of Faz's friends.

Kickstart would recieve a minor redesign in 2022, changing her hair, adding detail to her shorts, and giving her a slight tan.

Gameplay Information
TBA

Moveset

 * Wall Jump: Kickstart is able to jump off of walls.
 * Hydrophobia: Kickstart takes damage while swimming.

Grounded Attacks

 * Jab: Kickstart throws a punch.
 * Dash Attack: Kickstart performs a sliding kick.
 * Forward Light: Kickstart throws an electrified palm strike capable of dealing multiple hits of damage.
 * Up Light: Kickstart throws a wheel kick.
 * Down Light: Kickstart throws a sweeping kick.
 * Forward Strong: Kickstart throws an electrified side kick. This is her best kill move.
 * Up Strong: Kickstart leaps into the air before throwing an electrified tornado kick.
 * Down Strong: Kickstart stomps the ground, creating an electric shockwave on the ground surrounding her. She moves a slight distance forwards, and the move can be cancelled into itself.
 * Counter: Kickstart electrocutes the opponent before hitting them with a roundhouse kick.

Aerial Attacks

 * Neutral Air: Kickstart throws a knee jab.
 * Forward Air: Kickstart throws two wheel kicks.
 * Back Air: Kickstart throws a dropkick behind herself.
 * Up Air: Kickstart throws a backflip kick.
 * Down Air: Kickstart throws a scissor kick beneath herself. Opponents hit in the early frames of the move can be spiked.

Grabs / Throws

 * Grab: Kickstart grabs the opponent with one hand.
 * Pummel: Kickstart courses electricity through her body, shocking the opponent.
 * Forward Throw: Kickstart delivers an electrified punch to the opponent, launching them away.
 * Back Throw: Kickstart throws the opponent behind her and roundhouse kicks them away. This is her best kill throw.
 * Up Throw: Kickstart kicks the opponent into the air with a wheel kick.
 * Down Throw: Kickstart knocks the opponent to the floor before stomping on them with an electrified foot, launching them at a low angle. This is her best combo throw.

Stage Intro
Kickstart runs onto the stage with her super speed, stretching her arms before entering battle stance.

Taunts

 * Kickstart stretches her legs.
 * Kickstart slams her fist into her palm, with visible sparks coming out of it. As she does this, she says “You’re wasting my time.”
 * Kickstart tenses up as small static bolts fizz around her.
 * Kickstart grinds her foot into the ground, electricity emanating from it. As she does this, she says “Make this quick.”

Victory Animations
Kickstart's victory theme is a unique jingle composed for Nexed.
 * Kickstart lands on the ground with a stomp, entering a kneeling position while glaring at the camera.
 * Kickstart dashes onto the screen, skidding to a stop and folding her arms while saying “Too slow.”
 * Kickstart kicks at the air repeatedly before planting her foot into the ground (generating a shockwave in the process) and giving the camera a smug smile.

Colors / Costumes


Trivia
TBA