Character idea/Power help

[Ash Williams]

So, I've got a character who's got a connection to a spirit creature (about a Level 4-5 Minion). The main character carries a melee weapon (which I'll figure out later). Occasionally, his weapon seems to have a mind of its own; in actuality, the spirit is wielding it while the main character's using another weapon. I thought at first about giving the weapon the Remote feature, but I'm not sure if this is right. Ideas/suggestions?

[Batgirl III]

Sounds like it could work well as an Alternate Power, with the Ranged Extra. Something along the lines of:

► Magic Sword (Array; 5 PP Base) (Flaws: Easily Removable [-2 per 5]) [ 3 PP Total ]
○ Magic Sword (Melee) Damage 3 (Strength-Based; Extra: Improved Critical [1]) [ 4 PP ]
○ Alternate Power: Magic Sword (Spirit Possession) Damage 2 (Extra: Ranged) [ 1 PP ]

[Shock]

That doesn't allow the weapon to attack on its own. If you want extra actions/attacks, you have to go with a Minion or Summon type of power that's an alternate of the weapon power. The trick there is that if it's capable of acting autonomously, you can't get the Removable discount because it works even if it gets taken away.

[Batgirl III]

Generally speaking, M&M design discourages multiple actions -- attacks especially -- from one player in one round; this is why Summon, Duplication, Minion, and Sidekick are priced the way they are. My design was a suggestion meant to keep to that guideline, but if you do want it to be truly independent, than one of those four traits is your best bet.

[Ash Williams]

I like the Alternate Power idea, Batgirl. Perhaps give it a Limited (requires Summoned Minion or must be wielded by Minion) Limitation.