This test has been designed to help an aspiring author determine whether his or her character is a Mary Sue, or is simply another addition to the megaverse that is fanfiction. Scoring is simple -- the more questions answered "Yes," the more likely it is the character is a problem, or worse, is a retread of an hundred characters exactly like him/her/it.

Section 1 - What's Your Name, Little Girl?
Is the character named after you? (This can be your first name,
     middle name, or your favorite nickname.)
     If so, stop now.  Put your pencil (mouse?) down and turn in
     your test.  You flunk.

Does the character have a really cool name that you wish you had?
     Like Scarlet? (If you're writing for one of the American dubs, 
	   ignore this question.)
Does the character have more than one name? (i.e. a nickname or
     a pseudonym--Galactor/Spectran names or Science Ninja/G-Force names 
     count but shortened versions of the character's own name do not.)
Did you spend more than a day looking for just the right name?
Have you considered naming your pet or child the character's name?


Section 2 - Check Your Look In The Mirror
Is the character the same gender as you?
Is the character from the same racial group as you? (Note: if the
     character is an alien, mutant, or another genetically 
     altered being, answer yes to this question.)
     Is the character a hybrid of two or more species?
Is the character a teenager or in her/his early twenties?
Does the character *look* like s/he is a teenager or in her/his
     early twenties for no apparent reason?
          For a genetically enhanced reason?
               That you plan on making a plot point later?
Is the character the age you would like to be?
Is the character drop-dead gorgeous or roguishly handsome?
     Does one or more of the regulars find the character highly
          attractive?
               Do other regulars see him/her as a threat because of
               this?
Does the character have an unusual hair and/or eye color for no 
     apparent reason?  (Peroxide and contacts do not count.)
          Will this be a plot point later?
Does the character have an accent which you do not share?


Section 3 - Written In Your History
Is the character the long-lost child or descendent or sibling of a
     regular or recurring character?
          Of Ken/Mark/Ace/Hunter and/or Joe/Jason/Dirk?
          Of Nambu/Anderson/Brighthead/Keane and/or Katze/Zoltar/Galactor?
          Of another original character for whom you intend to
               write another story or even another series?
Is the character a member or a friend of a hitherto unknown
     Science Ninja Team/Galactic Security team like G-Force?
          And is the last surviving member of that team?
Did the character have an unusual birth?
Does the character have a twin, a clone, or a sibling of the same
     gender?
          About whom you plan on writing another story later?
Does the character have a very good singing voice and/or play 
     a musical instrument really well?
Does the character have better taste in music than you do? (For
     example, does your character own cd's that you think cool 
     people ought to own, even though you've never actually
     listened to the music yourself?)
Does the character do what you do for fun or profit? (This includes
     having the same job you have, or would like to have when
     you're older, or having a job that sounds like a lot of fun
     even though you know nothing about it.  It can also mean
     RPing, computer programming, whatever.)
     Is the character Nambu/Anderson/Brighthead's secretary?
Does the character insult the regulars constantly and/or show a 
     blatant disregard for authority?
     Does he or she get away with this stuff?
Does everyone end up liking the character (among the regulars you
     like)?
     In spite of his or her bad attitude?

Section 4 - All The Right Moves
The Bad Guys:
Is the character a Galactor/Spectran?
     A Devil Star?
     One of Katze/Zoltar/Galactor's "trusted" aides?
Is the character the child of Galactor/Spectrans?
     But doesn't find out until the middle or end of the story, or
     will find out in a future story you already have planned?
     Is the character being actively hunted by Galactor/Spectra?
     Is the character a double agent for the ISO/Galactic Security?

The Rest:
Does the character, not being either Galactor/Spectran or a Science Ninja/
     G-Force member, have special fighting skills anyway?
     Is he/she trained as a Science Ninja and/or have a cerebonic
     implant?
Does the character have telekinesis or telepathy? (Twins count.)
Does the character just "know things" for no apparent reason?
Can the character fly?
     Without the aid of BirdStyle?
Can the character heal with a touch and/or thought?
Do animals instinctively like the character?


Section 5 - Love Is In The Air (I was wondering what that smell was...)
Does the character fall in love with and/or have sex with Joe/Jason/Dirk
     and/or Katze/Zoltar/Galactor? (And if anyone writes a story with both 
     being "AND" send me a copy.)
          With another recurring character from the show?
               With whom *you* would like to fall in love and/or
                    have sex?
          With another original character?
               With whom *you* would like to fall in love and/or
                    have sex?
Does the story end with the character's wedding?


Section 6 - I Wish The Real World Would Stop Hitting On Me
Would you like to be friends with the character if you met in real
     life?
Do you think everyone who reads the story should automatically like
     the character and want to be friends with the character?
If someone tells you he/she doesn't like your character, do you
     take it as a personal attack on you? (Be honest.)
Do you ever pretend, just to yourself, that you *are* the character,
     with the same strengths and abilities?  (Role-playing games 
     do not count.)


Section 7 - The Plot Thickens 
Do you introduce the character on the first page of the story?
Do you tell the story from the character's point of view, all or
     mostly?
Does the character meet the team, and after a few tense
     pages of plot, become friends with them?
Does the character manage to develop a friendship with an otherwise
     villainous character, and through this friendship, reform the
     other character?
          Is the villain in question Katze/Zoltar/Galactor?
	  Does the villain become evil again after the character
               dies, but retain some last vestige of goodness from
               his/her interaction with the character, evidenced in
               one selfless action at the end of the story?
Does the character become a Science Ninja/G-Force member during the 
     course of the story?
     Does he/she become G-6?
     Is this an alternate reality where he/she has always been with the
          team?
          Do you wish you could be a Science Ninja/G-Force member because 
               of the cool abilities and/or the BirdStyle?
Does the character save the day and/or another character's life?
     Through use of their superior fighting skills/firepower?
     Through dying? 
          Does everyone go into mourning?
          Does s/he get not-dead by the end of the story?
               In the sequel?
Does the character become an ISO/Galactic Security agent?
Does the character end up living at the Snack Jun/Crescent Coral/
     Center Neptune?
Do you plan to write many more stories revolving around this
     character?