| Ninjineer | |
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| Origin | |
|---|---|
| Creator | LE-the-Creator |
| Creation | 9 June 2011 |
| Debut | TF2 Freak Fight, Seeman VS Dic Soupcan |
| Characteristics | |
| Type | Enhanced human |
| Alignment | Chaotic Good |
| Attitude | Eccentric, upbeat |
| Fighting style | Melee, Mid-to-long Range |
| Abilities | *Martial arts
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| Status | |
| Status | Alive and kickin' |
| Occupation | Ninja fanatic |
| Allies | Heavy Sumo Guy |
- "Get over 'ere!"
- ―Ninjineer, doing his best Scorpion impression
Ninjineer, or Ninjie, is a ninja (or ninja wannabe) TF2 Freak created by YouTube user LE-the-Creator.
Appearance and Personality
Ninjineer wears an alternative version of typical Engineer attire that's almost completely dark blue and has a gear symbol on each sleeve. He is fitted with a pair of Deus Specs and a Gunslinger.
Ninjie is a quite lively, energetic and optimistic Freak. He's an outstanding fighter, and due to his good nature he uses these powers for good purposes, such as training, enjoying a good combat (something he really likes) or helping his people. However, he never fights to death unless there is no other option available.
His best friend is Heavy Sumo Guy.
Powers and Abilities
Ninjineer is a very cunning and tricky warrior skilled at martial arts, specialized in knocking foes out of consciousness. He is extremely nimble and fast, which allows him to avoid powerful attacks of slower opponents. On top of that, he tends to be a tricky opponent to face, given his agility and vast amount of tools and abilities, which he can utilize in many different ways.
To avoid being seen by hostile Freaks, Ninjie can disguise himself as an inanimate object, such as a rock, a box, a barrel, etc., but he's unable to disguise as another living entity, or move while disguised. Furthermore, if anything comes in contact with the disguised ninja, the disguise will vanish instantly.
Ninjineer carries several smoke bombs with him all the time. He uses them to impair the enemy's vision, avoid an attack or to gain time to get into another position.
The Ninja Cable in action
For long-range combat, Ninjie is armed with gears that he throws like shuriken stars. He is capable of throwing them with unmatched accuracy, and they prove to be effective at knocking out weaker foes or slowing down tougher ones. However, these are rarely lethal enough to kill on their own. They are often used by Ninjie to disable machinery, including but not limited to fellow Engineers' buildings. These do no harm to machines though; they simply make them unable to function. However, they are much harder to remove than a Spy's Sapper.
The Ninja Cable, kept inside his modified Gunslinger, is arguably Ninjineer's most helpful tool. It can be used either to move fast over big distances and to make giant leaps. It can also grab things which are out of Ninjie's regular reach. For offensive use, the Ninja Cable can also be used to grab a relatively light enemy and effectively turn him or her into a living punching bag.
Ninjineer's has a lot of strength in his right arm, thanks to his Gunslinger. He can lift heavy objects without much strain and punch with force that exceeds the capabilities of most humans. Also, his mechanical hand feels no pain and is very durable, allowing Ninjineer to use it for blocking dangerous attacks that he normally couldn't (bullets, blades, etc.). However, all of this is limited to his right hand, and his left hand and arm are significantly weaker.
Faults and Weaknesses
- Despite his excellent fitness, Ninjineer's defenses are pretty fragile compared with other TF2 Freaks, being about as tough as the average human.
- Ninjineer's combat ability has been known to suffer when things go horribly wrong. He becomes sloppy and his timing gets worse.
- His Ninja Cable can be easily cut by a sharp object such as a blade or an axe. If cut while Ninjie is swinging with it, things could go very wrong.
- Unlike Ninjas are supposed to be, Ninjie is not very good at killing, unlike other TF2 Monsters (mostly due to moral restraint, but also due to lacking destructive power). This might put him in a bit of trouble when faced with an enemy that could not be simply knocked unconscious. He is more likely to flee than kill, and while he never does, he will attempt to kill if necessary.
Trivia
- Ninjineer originally lacked The Deus Specs he wears. In his introduction video, the Deus Specs were caught by the Ninja Cable as a way to demonstrate that certain function. Ninjie put those on and decided to keep them.
- Ninjineer's look has changed quite a bit since his conception. In his earliest stage he was a simple BLU Engineer with a Gunslinger and a large gear on his back. Today, he has a skin made specifically for him.
- Ninjineer's battle cry sounds identical to a Vagineer howl, which may frighten his enemies and make them believe that they are being stalked by a monster far more vicious/deadly than Ninjineer.