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The Arc Clan: Nora's Mentor Tavish Finnegan DeGroot (Aka Demoman)-Summary
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    • Also, nobody's thought to do anything with Demoman as Nora's mentor/father figure? Nothing at all?

    (I am working on more Arc Clan but come on guys!)

    I see it this way: Tavish Finnegan DeGroot, aka Demoman's real name, finally retired after the Gravel Wars ended. The Mann Co. warfare ended as per the comics, with the heirs to RED and BLU both deciding this war was stupid and to move on. And so did the Mercs. Degroot moved to the Valley of Peace in Mistral, where he sought inner peace after years of being constantly enraged.

    While Ren was taken in as a prodigy in the Jade Palace from the local orphanage, Nora was found to have no talent for Kung Fu at all. But, she fixated on Demoman because she liked things blowing up. Demoman for his part tried to discourage her, but she persisted. She got struck by lightning when she was swinging around one of his old warhammers-He was terrified she was dead, but she was actually superpowered! The blast had activated her Semblance.

    And he rather liked her goofy nature. So he trained her in melee combat and how to use/create explosives without blowing herself up. Not that he would admit he liked the lass.


    Tavish Finnegan DeGroot: "Awww, ye wee little baby! Get outta here wit' yer boyfriend and blow up some Grimm! Like I care-!"

    Nora hugs him tightly

    Nora: "I love you, Master!"

    Tavish Finnegan DeGroot: "..." Sniffles, hugs her back "Aye... Damnit lass... Ya gotta make me feel these things...?"

    Nora: "I mean... I never knew my dad. Only my mom and..."

    Degroot: "... Aye..."

    Nora: "But Master... If I had a dad, I wish he was like you."

    DeGroot: sniffles more "... Ah, get goin' already, ya bint! Before I really lose it!"

    Nora: beams "Okay!"

    She runs off. DeGroot sighs and watches her go with Ren.

    DeGroot: "... He'd better take good care of her..."
     
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    • AndrewJTalon said:
    Basically... Which is why RWBY's story went to shit and Jaune is the only real hero left. Such incompetent writing.

    And no, no one has. Go for it!
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    Wouldn't Jaune be both a regular hero, and superhero?

    Huntsmen like Jaune are already regular everyday heroes on Remnant.

    But he's also secretly the Rusted Knight, protector of lost children, the Ever Afterans, and beloved by millions.
     
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    On Worldbuilding: The SDC AD-Venture Capitalist: Jacques Schnee's Personal Yacht
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    • Technical Profile: AD-Venture Capitalist
    • Type: Luxury Yacht/Command Airship
    • Manufacturer: Schnee Dust Corporation (primary design and funding); Nachfolger Industries (engineering and construction)
    • Origin: Atlas
    • Role: Private luxury transport, corporate command platform, prestige display, defensive operations
    • First Deployment: Year 76 Post-Great War
    • Cost: Exorbitant (bespoke materials, rare Dust variants, and cutting-edge technology)
    • Dimensions:
      • Length: 60 meters
      • Width: 22 meters (including aerodynamic stub wings)
      • Height: 15 meters
      • Weight: 35,000 kg (unladen); 50,000 kg (max takeoff)
    • Crew: 15 (2 pilots, 2 navigators, 1 command officer, 2 gunners, 2 Dust technicians, 8 service staff); up to 20 passengers (VIPs, corporate executives, or Huntsmen escorts)
    • Cargo: 18,000 pounds (luxury goods, Dust reserves, or personal effects)
    • Powerplant: Three Gravity Dust Reactors (silent, high-efficiency lift, augmented with Crystal Dust for aesthetic glow); two Combustion Dust turbines for thrust
    • Performance:
      • Top Speed: 220 mph (354 km/h)
      • Service Ceiling: 26,000 feet
      • Range: 1,000 miles (extendable to 1,400 miles with external Dust pods)
    • Armament:
      • 1 x Nachfolger Mk. VI 20mm Dust-Accelerated Autocannon (retractable, roof-mounted, Fire and Ice Dust rounds, 700 rounds/min)
      • 20 x Concealed Vertical Missile Launch Tubes (Hard-Light Dust guided rockets, Lightning Dust EMP missiles, Ice Dust suppression bombs)
      • 2 x Concealed Heavy Machine Guns (8mm, Gravity Dust-enhanced, 1,500 rounds/min, AI or crew-operated, hidden in hull panels)
      • 1 x Anti-Grimm Sonic Disruptor Array (80-meter radius, disorients lesser Grimm)
    • Defenses:
      • Reinforced titanium-ceramic hull with Crystal Dust-infused plating (resistant to 15mm rounds and Grimm claws, with aesthetic shimmer)
      • Dual-Layer Hardlight Dust Shielding System (sustains 10 minutes of moderate bombardment)
      • Countermeasure Drones (Crystal Dust flares and Hard-Light decoys for visual elegance and Grimm deterrence)
      • Anti-Grimm Sonic Field (continuous low-frequency pulse, 100-meter radius, deters smaller Grimm)
      • Electronic Countermeasures (ECM): Dust-powered jammers to disrupt enemy targeting systems
    • Avionics:
      • "Crystal Nexus" Command Suite (thermal, Dust-signature, and motion detection; tracks up to 30 targets for defensive operations)
      • AI-Assisted Defense System (optimizes targeting and countermeasure deployment; prioritizes non-lethal deterrence)
      • Secure Comms Array (encrypted links to SDC headquarters, Atlas command, and private networks)
      • Holographic Display Interface (Crystal Dust-powered, for corporate briefings and navigation)
    • Special Features:
      • Luxury Deck: Opulent interior with marble flooring, Dust-infused chandeliers (Crystal Dust for ambiance), private suites, a banquet hall, and a panoramic observation lounge with Hard-Light windows
      • Modular Command Suite: Configurable for corporate meetings, diplomatic negotiations, or emergency Huntsmen operations
      • Dust Refueling Probe: Mid-air Dust canister swaps for extended travel
      • Amphibious Sealing: Sealed hull for water landings and limited submersion (up to 2 meters) for coastal retreats
      • Aura Nexus Core: Amplifies passenger Aura for comfort and minor combat support
      • Stealth Coating: Crystal Dust-based hull paint reduces radar signature and enhances visual elegance
      • Automated Service Drones: Dust-powered robots for catering, cleaning, and guest services
      • Escape Yacht: Compact, Dust-powered sub-vessel (seats 6) for emergency evacuation
    Design Philosophy and DevelopmentThe AD-Venture Capitalist was commissioned by Jacques Schnee to embody the Schnee Dust Corporation's wealth and influence, serving as both a private yacht for leisure and a mobile corporate headquarters. Nachfolger Industries, known for its performance-driven designs, collaborated with SDC to blend opulence with combat-ready survivability, ensuring Jacques could travel Remnant's skies in safety and style. The airship's modest size balances prestige with a lower target profile, avoiding the overt aggression of larger military vessels. Development took 36 months, with Nachfolger adapting their military spec Gravity Dust reactors and Hardlight Dust systems for luxury and defense. The hull incorporates rare Crystal Dust for a shimmering aesthetic, while the interior features bespoke craftsmanship—marble, velvet, and Dust-infused decor. Tested in controlled Atlasian airspace and against simulated Grimm attacks, the AD-Venture Capitalist proved its ability to withstand threats while maintaining elegance. Its high cost reflects its bespoke nature, reserved exclusively for Jacques and select SDC elites.
    Capabilities in Remnant's Context
    • Luxury Transport: The AD-Venture Capitalist is Jacques' personal palace in the sky, offering unmatched comfort for corporate retreats, diplomatic missions, or leisure trips. Its observation lounge and banquet hall host high-profile guests, while automated service drones cater to every whim.
    • Command and Control: The modular command suite doubles as a corporate boardroom or tactical hub, coordinating SDC operations or Huntsmen escorts. The "Crystal Nexus" suite tracks threats and allies, ensuring Jacques' safety during travel.
    • Defensive Firepower: Though not a primary combat vessel, its 20mm autocannon and hardpoint munitions deter aerial Grimm or rogue airships. Concealed machine guns and sonic arrays handle smaller threats, preserving the airship's pristine exterior.
    • Survivability: The titanium-ceramic hull and dual-layer Aura shields withstand moderate attacks, while Crystal Dust stealth coating and ECM reduce its visibility. Countermeasure drones add flair and function, deterring Grimm without compromising aesthetics.
    • Strategic Reach: A 1,000-mile range (1,400 with Dust pods) and 26,000-foot ceiling enable transcontinental travel, from Atlas' elite circles to Mistral's trade hubs. Amphibious sealing supports landings on private coastal estates.
    • Psychological Impact: The airship's shimmering hull and grandiose design project SDC's dominance, intimidating rivals and reinforcing Jacques' status. Its presence signals untouchable wealth, even in Remnant's dangerous skies.
     
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    • There was this idea that I found on fanfiction.net where at the end of Volume 9, team RWBY didn't believe Jaune/The Rusted Knight and left him behind while Ren and Nora had died earlier in the timeline. Then when he eventually got to the blacksmith, she had some other god send him back to initiation with the rest of JNPR each from different realities where they were the only one of that team left. Where Ren became 'The Tattered Monk', Nora became 'The Charred Valkyrie', and Pyrrha became 'The Tarnished Spartan'. I am probably explaining this very poorly but I think I got the idea across. The original also had gamer mechanics, but I don't think they are needed.
     
    etabb6 said:
    There was this idea that I found on fanfiction.net where at the end of Volume 9, team RWBY didn't believe Jaune/The Rusted Knight and left him behind while Ren and Nora had died earlier in the timeline. Then when he eventually got to the blacksmith, she had some other god send him back to initiation with the rest of JNPR each from different realities where they were the only one of that team left. Where Ren became 'The Tattered Monk', Nora became 'The Charred Valkyrie', and Pyrrha became 'The Tarnished Spartan'. I am probably explaining this very poorly but I think I got the idea across. The original also had gamer mechanics, but I don't think they are needed.
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    You wouldn't happen to have a link to that would you boss?
     
    The Dragon, the Knight, and the Spartan-Training
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    • Yang was the big fish in the small pond at Signal. And so far she's been the consistent second best in combat class. Getting beaten by Pyrrha? Well, no shame in that.

    Except one day, Jaune actually beats Yang in a Combat Class match. He doesn't do anything fancy, he's just now competent enough to use some strategy against her. And given she's mostly been relying on her Semblance and sheer strength to power through, it wasn't too hard to get a ring out on her.

    Yang is pretty devastated. To lose to Pyrrha? Okay, fine. At least it was Pyrrha Freaking Nikos. But losing to Jaune Arc?! The Class Dork?! Vomit Boy?!
    That hurts her pride something fierce.

    But Jaune comes up to her after...

    Yang: "Hmph. Here to gloat?"

    Jaune: "No Yang... I got lucky. That's all it was. I'm not stupid enough to think I'm actually better than you in a real fight. I was only able to get better thanks to Pyrrha's training... But I still have a lot to learn. And... And I was hoping we could train together."

    Yang: "Huh?"

    Jaune: "Ruby told me you two used to train together all the time. It's probably why she's so amazing."

    Yang: "I-I mean... Qrow trained her too-"

    Jaune: "But you trained her more, Yang. She told me she had to come up with constant strategies to get around how much stronger and faster you were! And Ruby got to skip two grades! That means... You're a good teacher. And Pyrrha is great but... She takes it easy on me. You wouldn't. And we... We can both improve where we're weak. Because we both hate being that more than anything."

    Yang: "She kept hitting me with all these strategies and tricks and she was... She was amazing. I didn't even push her to do it, she did it on her own."

    Jaune: "Still counts, Yang."

    Yang: "... Assuming I go along with this, I won't take it easy on you. I will beat the living shit out of you, and expect you to get back up for more."

    Jaune: nods "That's what I want, Yang."

    Yang: "Are you a masochist or something?"

    Jaune: "Yang... Pyrrha has done wonders for me and I'm thankful. But she's not pushing me. Not enough. I now know how to fight... But I need to know how to keep going no matter how hard I get hit. And Pyrrha... She's afraid of breaking me. You aren't."

    Yang: "... And you think you can make me better?"

    Jaune: "I know so. I know we can make eachother better. Forget about class rankings or Vytal: The thing about losing is that your priorities change. My priority is to get good enough to protect other people and defeat Grimm and other enemies. What about you?"

    Yang: "... I don't want to get fooled again... Or lose because I charged in like a dumbass."

    Jaune: "Then... Why don't we work on that together?"

    Yang: "..." smiles "All right. But you're helping me with my homework, Vomit Boy."

    Jaune: "Me? Why?"

    Yang: "Because you're now in the top five in the class after Pyrrha made you not suck, of course. I want your nerdy brains working for me!"

    Jaune: sighs "I shouldn't have told Nora."

    Yang: "Yeah, you really shouldn't have."

    Over the course of this training, Jaune and Yang develop, as does Pyrrha. And they get closer, much to Pyrrha's fear. When Jaune was pursuing Weiss, there was no fear of Weiss ever reciprocating. But now Jaune and Yang are bonding and getting closer and Yang is FLIRTING with him! And now? Now Pyrrha has an unexpected rival.

    It also lets Yang develop as a character, which like most RWBY characters, she really didn't get much of.

    Jaune: "Why haven't you been training with Ruby?"

    Yang: sighs "... I've... Been keeping my distance from her. I wanted her to grow. Back in Signal, we... Well... I had 'friends' but they basically ignored Ruby unless I was with them. And they all failed Initiation... Maybe I should have been closer to Ruby but... I wanted her to figure stuff out on her own... God that sounds selfish of me. I've been taking care of her most of our lives... Is it bad to want her to have her own life and mine?"

    And so on. What do you think?
     
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    • So I saw my favorite part of the ghost stories dub again and it got me thinking about cardin.

    Funny idea of cardin having relationship problems because he's racist but not in the way you're thinking.

    "Look we can't be together velvet, it just won't work."

    "Because I'm a rabbit faunus?"

    "No. Because you're eastern mantilian (Australian)."
     
    So an idea for an OC for an AU..... Feel free to steal

    What if Ruby had a twin brother.

    Cobalt Blueford (CB) Rose.

    Weapon... Longsword/Rifle. If Ruby is longrange and Yang is CQB he's the midrange. I need a good weapon name for it.

    To borrow a decription
    "Brilliant but lazy." So far he's coasted on but Beacon he is actually gonna need to work. Thinking a Blue/Dark Grey color scheme. A bit of a pretty boy in appearance.... Possible triangle shinangns with Weiss and Penny.
     
    So a rwby AU idea.

    They can't kill Salem, they can't hurt her. But Ozpin could seal her.

    Ozpin locks away salems magic and traps her in a cave.

    One that little Ruby (and maybe some of the other kids) stumble across.

    Salem can't hurt them so she doesn't even try. What she can do is talk.

    The hate in her is strong but the loneliness is stronger.

    Just a sweet AU of small kids accidentally helping Salem heal through childlike innocence and conversation.
     
    Rival Raising Project
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    • Adam is as bad a chuuni as Blake in many depictions. So he would look for a suitable rival to his protagonist. And Jaune seems to fit the bill. But he's not a very good rival. So he has to fix that.

    Adam: "No no no! We must debate philosophically while fighting! Come now!"

    Jaune: "Uh, okay... Um... You had plenty of sympathy as the underdog to people with hearts that could be swayed! But your lust for vengeance has turned you into the very villain you sought to overthrow!"

    Adam: "Okay good! Now say that while trying to cut my head off!"

    Jaune: "WHY ARE YOU LIKE THIS!?"

    Adam: "Look, if I am to reclaim Blake's love, I must undergo a character arc! It's basic! And I need a suitable rival to push me to undergo this arc! And your NAME is Jaune ARC. IT'S PERFECT!"

    Jaune: "... Blake, explain?"

    Blake: "I will never return to you, my love! You've gone too far!"

    Adam: "I argue I have not gone far enough! And now you have found love with another man!"

    Blake: "What?! With Jaune?! No offense."

    Jaune: "Ouch."

    Blake: "Why aren't you seeing Sun as a rival?"

    Adam: "He's a simp. I can't be rivals with a simp! It's pathetic!"

    Jaune: "I mean I uh... I did kind of-"

    Adam: "You gave up on the Schnee, so you can learn."
     
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    • Actually I've had a bit of an idea involving Blake and her running off thing.

    What if that was a much more common thing? Such as her getting a bad grade, she runs off. She didn't get a date for the dance, she runs off. Her favorite book was damaged or called filth, she runs off.

    Leading to multiple betting pools being setup for why she ran off, how long she was gone, and what speech did she use when she came back. Hell, the real reason Adam is all for attacking Vale is because she is now running to the White Fang only to turn around, run from them, and cause them trouble. Even Cinder is pissed off with her doing that and is now using the tournament to get rid of Blake.

    Ironically enough, it has led to the rest of Team RWBY to pretty much be joined with Team JNPR and them getting much closer. As in, Jaune has dances with Ruby, Weiss, Yang, and Pyrrha when Blake shows up looking ruffled and with Sun.

    Their relationship lasts a week before she runs away again.
     
    dragon_cloud16 said:
    Actually I've had a bit of an idea involving Blake and her running off thing.

    What if that was a much more common thing? Such as her getting a bad grade, she runs off. She didn't get a date for the dance, she runs off. Her favorite book was damaged or called filth, she runs off.

    Leading to multiple betting pools being setup for why she ran off, how long she was gone, and what speech did she use when she came back. Hell, the real reason Adam is all for attacking Vale is because she is now running to the White Fang only to turn around, run from them, and cause them trouble. Even Cinder is pissed off with her doing that and is now using the tournament to get rid of Blake.

    Ironically enough, it has led to the rest of Team RWBY to pretty much be joined with Team JNPR and them getting much closer. As in, Jaune has dances with Ruby, Weiss, Yang, and Pyrrha when Blake shows up looking ruffled and with Sun.

    Their relationship lasts a week before she runs away again.
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    It's like she's asking to be collared and leashed.
     
    dragon_cloud16 said:
    Actually I've had a bit of an idea involving Blake and her running off thing.

    What if that was a much more common thing? Such as her getting a bad grade, she runs off. She didn't get a date for the dance, she runs off. Her favorite book was damaged or called filth, she runs off.

    Leading to multiple betting pools being setup for why she ran off, how long she was gone, and what speech did she use when she came back. Hell, the real reason Adam is all for attacking Vale is because she is now running to the White Fang only to turn around, run from them, and cause them trouble. Even Cinder is pissed off with her doing that and is now using the tournament to get rid of Blake.

    Ironically enough, it has led to the rest of Team RWBY to pretty much be joined with Team JNPR and them getting much closer. As in, Jaune has dances with Ruby, Weiss, Yang, and Pyrrha when Blake shows up looking ruffled and with Sun.

    Their relationship lasts a week before she runs away again.
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    The reason her parents aren't worried is this shits so common that they got her chipped
     
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    The reason her parents aren't worried is this shits so common that they got her chipped
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    That would make too much damn sense.

    And now I'm picturing quite a few people having access to that data just to make sure she doesn't fuck something up. Or for betting, which ever is more comedic.
     
    So, why do I keep pushing for a Mistralian Civil War in my fan canon? Simple: It gives our heroes a more tangible sign of the chaos Salem and Cinder is causing, more obstacles, and a goal beyond just finding Cinder: They have to try and unite the peoples of Remnant against this threat, something heroes SHOULD do.

    Plus? Imagine RNJRY (Or RWBY and JNR) fighting against a gigantic land battleship like this:


    View: https://youtu.be/fDNhHYHtwP0

    Mistral's various factions use landbattleships, hovering and tread based, as they are cheaper than full on combat airships and can handle multiple terrains. And when supported by airships, they are very effective.

    And our heroes fighting something like this would be FUCKING AWESOME.
     
    Jaune can talk to animals. Sure, it's not something earthshattering or gamechanging, but, among others, he finds out that Zwei is an evil overlord and cats think Blake is a poser.

    Zwei: "My vengeance shall be long and terrible, yellow bovine."
    Jaune: "Uh, Yang? You might want to loosen your grip."
    Weiss: "Besides, it's my turn to cuddle him!"
    Zwei: "When I conquer your pitiful country, chestless one, we'll see who enjoys being pancaked, oh yessss..."

    Blake: "I don't like the way those cats are staring at my sushi."
    Cat #1: "Ugh, tuna, and not even the expensive kind. How common."
    Cat #2: "What did you expect? That bow is sooooo last decade."
    Cat #3: "Does her pet not dress her properly?"
    Jaune: *wincing*
     
    LordofBones said:
    Jaune can talk to animals. Sure, it's not something earthshattering or gamechanging, but, among others, he finds out that Zwei is an evil overlord and cats think Blake is a poser.

    Zwei: "My vengeance shall be long and terrible, yellow bovine."
    Jaune: "Uh, Yang? You might want to loosen your grip."
    Weiss: "Besides, it's my turn to cuddle him!"
    Zwei: "When I conquer your pitiful country, chestless one, we'll see who enjoys being pancaked, oh yessss..."

    Blake: "I don't like the way those cats are staring at my sushi."
    Cat #1: "Ugh, tuna, and not even the expensive kind. How common."
    Cat #2: "What did you expect? That bow is sooooo last decade."
    Cat #3: "Does her pet not dress her properly?"
    Jaune: *wincing*
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    ....I don't know why but I imagined Jaune stumbling into this.

    *Velvet taking care of a bunny*

    Bunny: watch the cold hands you *stream of slurs*

    Velvet: *spews slurs back at the bunny*
     
    Remnant's Blonde Bard by Coeur Al'Aran on fanfiction.net, overall amusing, can be a little exasperating with Jaune's physical weakness and obliviousness to females and his self-esteem problems.
     
    I would say a degree or two more, probably. It's actually exasperated by how he distributed his points in his Gamer System Semblance to rely damn near totally on Charisma. Not til later that he actually starts to remedy the situation but any Huntsman could still kick his ass across the land and back.
    Hopefully, Jaune will actually be able to defend himself consistently.
    As of right now, he can't even take out a Grimm…yet, hopefully.
    Read it to understand more, although it might have a Tvtropes page, not certain about that.
     
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