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For his service, Carter was promoted to Captain, and awarded the Distinguished Service Cross. Williams returned to American soil a bona fide war hero. But he returned with substantial nerve damage, and felt far from heroic. Like many of his fellow soldiers, Carter would never fight again. Now his fight was getting out from bed every morning, or writing a check. | For his service, Carter was promoted to Captain, and awarded the Distinguished Service Cross. Williams returned to American soil a bona fide war hero. But he returned with substantial nerve damage, and felt far from heroic. Like many of his fellow soldiers, Carter would never fight again. Now his fight was getting out from bed every morning, or writing a check. | ||
− | Dr. Jasper Helm, an ambitious, struggling inventor, was likewise without options. His latest and greatest achievement, the | + | Dr. Jasper Helm, an ambitious, struggling inventor, was likewise without options. His latest and greatest achievement, the ''ATHENA'', an allegedly invincible suit of powered armor, had been repeatedly ignored by defense contractors. To make his mark on the world, Dr. Helm resorted to more extreme measures: he wouldn't just create armor, he would create a superhero. It would be the ultimate test of the ''ATHENA'''s capabilities. Helm sought a volunteer, and found Carter Williams. |
− | Initially, Carter was hesitant. What place did a wounded war veteran have next to the likes of Defender or Thundrax? Yet he could not ignore the potential: the ATHENA would allow Carter to move like he used to, and fight for his country once again. Additionally, Helm promised Carter the freedom to plan his own missions. Duty was calling, so Carter answered. | + | Initially, Carter was hesitant. What place did a wounded war veteran have next to the likes of Defender or Thundrax? Yet he could not ignore the potential: the ''ATHENA'' would allow Carter to move like he used to, and fight for his country once again. Additionally, Helm promised Carter the freedom to plan his own missions. Duty was calling, so Carter answered. |
Star-spangled and sealed within Dr. Helm’s experimental marvel, Carter became Captain Adamant, the “Unbreakable Man”. He pursues a new kind of service to his fellow man, delving into the strange and spectacular world of the superhero. He marches ever forward, ready to plant himself firmly in harm’s way for the betterment of humanity. Only this time, he's bulletproof. | Star-spangled and sealed within Dr. Helm’s experimental marvel, Carter became Captain Adamant, the “Unbreakable Man”. He pursues a new kind of service to his fellow man, delving into the strange and spectacular world of the superhero. He marches ever forward, ready to plant himself firmly in harm’s way for the betterment of humanity. Only this time, he's bulletproof. | ||
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− | Captain Adamant is a hard working member of the superhero community, eschewing frivolous pursuits for productive and practical ones. Carter approaches wearing the | + | Captain Adamant is a hard working member of the superhero community, eschewing frivolous pursuits for productive and practical ones. Carter approaches wearing the ''ATHENA'' as he would an assignment in the Army: with the utmost dedication. Objectives should be pursued with diligence, and orders ought to be obeyed. Donning the armor is no raucous adventure, nor is it some lofty, poetic pursuit. To him, it is as solemn a duty as being a soldier. Carter wishes everyone in the superhero community shared this view. |
In both his personal and professional life, Carter approaches problems with a level head. He isn’t one to let emotions get in the way of achieving an objective. “Where there’s a will, there’s a way” is among Carter’s favorite aphorisms, and Captain Adamant is quick to remind his allies. Whether leading or following, the Unbreakable Man is a constant source of motivation, though some are not receptive to his matter-of-fact approach. | In both his personal and professional life, Carter approaches problems with a level head. He isn’t one to let emotions get in the way of achieving an objective. “Where there’s a will, there’s a way” is among Carter’s favorite aphorisms, and Captain Adamant is quick to remind his allies. Whether leading or following, the Unbreakable Man is a constant source of motivation, though some are not receptive to his matter-of-fact approach. | ||
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='''<div style="font-size:26px; color:#ffffff; background-color: #6E7E8D">: POWERS & ABILITIES[[File:CapAdamantStar.png|right|65px|link=]]<br><br></div>'''= | ='''<div style="font-size:26px; color:#ffffff; background-color: #6E7E8D">: POWERS & ABILITIES[[File:CapAdamantStar.png|right|65px|link=]]<br><br></div>'''= | ||
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*<font color=FAD100>''' / / Enhanced Durability''' </font> The ''Advanced Threat Encounter Apparatus'', or ''ATHENA'' can withstand up to fifty tons of TNT-equivalent force, and temperatures in excess of two-thousand degrees Kelvin. Captain Adamant is effectively immune to worldly weapons, most forms of radiation, and intense impact forces. | *<font color=FAD100>''' / / Enhanced Durability''' </font> The ''Advanced Threat Encounter Apparatus'', or ''ATHENA'' can withstand up to fifty tons of TNT-equivalent force, and temperatures in excess of two-thousand degrees Kelvin. Captain Adamant is effectively immune to worldly weapons, most forms of radiation, and intense impact forces. | ||
*<font color=FAD100>''' / / Super Strength''' </font> Layers of piezoelectric cells within Captain Adamant’s suit underlay amplify force by a factor of almost forty. This allows Adamant to carry over one-thousand kilograms of armor almost without hinderance, and lift a further eleven metric tons. | *<font color=FAD100>''' / / Super Strength''' </font> Layers of piezoelectric cells within Captain Adamant’s suit underlay amplify force by a factor of almost forty. This allows Adamant to carry over one-thousand kilograms of armor almost without hinderance, and lift a further eleven metric tons. | ||
− | *<font color=FAD100>''' / / Enhanced Movement'''</font> - | + | *<font color=FAD100>''' / / Enhanced Movement''' </font> Integrated Rocket Platforms (IRPs) in the greaves of the ''ATHENA'' allow short bursts of travel along two-hundred meter arcs. They’re perfect for escape, or closing distance swiftly with the enemy. |
− | *<font color=FAD100>''' / / Enhanced Vision'''</font> - | + | *<font color=FAD100>''' / / Enhanced Vision''' </font> The ''ATHENA''’s visual enhancement settings include infrared night vision, image capture, and video playback. A minimal heads-up-display feeds Carter data on his biometrics, the state of his armor, and environmental readings like temperature or distance. In addition, the armor’s eyes and star-spangled chest piece can act as spotlights. |
− | *<font color=FAD100>''' / / | + | *<font color=FAD100>''' / / Enhanced Communications''' </font> Captain Adamant’s helmet provides him with reliable radio capability and telephone communications. |
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+ | *<font color=FAD100>''' / / Hardened Technology''' </font> Because of minimalist computerware with no wireless connectivity, the ''ATHENA'' is immune to cyberwarfare of any kind. Its power source is a simple atomic battery, and there are fewer moving parts than other powered armor designs. These low-tech approaches make Captain Adamant robust beyond being bulletproof. | ||
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+ | *<font color=FAD100>''' / / Physical Fitness''' </font> Carter has achieved almost Olympic-level fitness by strenuous exercise and a heavy duty diet. He accomplished this despite his injuries. | ||
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+ | *<font color=FAD100>''' / / Military Training''' </font> Through the shaping touch of drills and studies, Carter has acquired skills in war strategy, battlefield tactics, wilderness survival, marksmanship, and hand-to-hand combat. | ||
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+ | *<font color=FAD100>''' / / Iron Will''' </font> Perhaps the hero’s foremost asset is a simple unwillingness to break under pressure. No matter how exhausting, no matter the emotional peril, Carter pursues his objectives without hesitation. Carter is particularly resistant to mind-control for this reason, though he has no formal training against it. | ||
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='''<div style="font-size:26px; color:#ffffff; background-color: #6E7E8D">: EQUIPMENT[[File:CapAdamantStar.png|right|65px|link=]]<br><br>'''</div>= | ='''<div style="font-size:26px; color:#ffffff; background-color: #6E7E8D">: EQUIPMENT[[File:CapAdamantStar.png|right|65px|link=]]<br><br>'''</div>= | ||
− | *<font color=FAD100>''' | + | *<font color=FAD100>'''''ATHENA'' Mk. I'''</font> - FILL<br> |
− | *<font color=FAD100>''' | + | *<font color=FAD100>'''''ATHENA'' Mk. II'''</font> - FILL<br> |
− | *<font color=FAD100>''' | + | *<font color=FAD100>'''''ATHENA'' Mk. III'''</font> - FILL<br> |
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==<font color=#fff>''' : Physical'''</font>== | ==<font color=#fff>''' : Physical'''</font>== | ||
− | *<font color=FAD100>'''Only Human'''</font> | + | *<font color=FAD100>'''Only Human''' </font> Aside from his exceptional fitness and determination, Carter Williams is ultimately a mortal man, and will succumb to the same trauma and ills that any other normal human would. |
− | *<font color=FAD100>'''Damage | + | *<font color=FAD100>'''Nerve Damage''' </font> The ''ATHENA'' restores Carter’s full range of motor control, but his injuries’ other side effects still manifest on occasion. These include numbness, tingling, sporadic pain, headache, and acute hearing loss in the right ear. |
− | *<font color=FAD100>''' | + | *<font color=FAD100>'''Damage Threshold''' </font> The plates of the ''ATHENA'' will eventually deform and deteriorate after taking heavy damage. Failing to replace damaged plates can result in weak spots in the armor, a limited range of motion, and a loss of balance due to uneven weight distribution. |
− | *<font color=FAD100>''' | + | *<font color=FAD100>'''Heavyweight''' </font> Because of his armor’s incredible weight, Captain Adamant must employ caution near deep water, unsound structures, and treacherous terrain. Such areas can immobilize or trap the Unbreakable Man, especially if his IRPs are non-functioning. He must also be diligent in controlling the armor’s momentum; Captain Adamant is dangerous to both enemies and allies while moving at high speed. |
− | *<font color=FAD100>''' | + | *<font color=FAD100>'''Delicate Matters''' </font> Operating delicate or intricate devices poses a challenge for Captain Adamant. Most computers’ keyboards would be pulverized without a level of focus on Carter’s part, and a sloppy handshake could become a journey to the emergency room. The hero considers it a small victory when he can enjoy coffee on-duty. |
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+ | *<font color=FAD100>'''Lightning Rod''' </font> When subjected to a powerful enough current, Captain Adamant can become a hazard to those around him, as he becomes a carrier for that dangerous electricity. The armor reacts in a similar fashion to magnetic fields. A strong enough magnet could be used to immobilize or manipulate the Captain’s armor. Sufficient electromagnetic interaction can also damage the armor at the molecular level. | ||
==<font color=#fff>''' : Psychological'''</font>== | ==<font color=#fff>''' : Psychological'''</font>== | ||
− | *<font color=FAD100>''' | + | *<font color=FAD100>'''Unbreakable Methods''' </font> Carter can have difficulty adapting to the unpredictable and bizarre battlefield of metahumans because of his military background, and isn’t easily swayed from mission objectives. These qualities sometimes drive a wedge between Captain Adamant and his teammates. They also serve as weak points, about which cunning enemies can out-maneuver or manipulate Carter. |
− | *<font color=FAD100>''' | + | *<font color=FAD100>'''Workaholic''' </font> Carter’s dedication and need to preserve order can lead to long hours, both in and out of his armor. Despite great mental and physical endurance, when fatigue sets in, it threatens his focus on the battlefield and even aggravates his injuries. |
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− | == | + | ==<font color=#FFFFFF>''' : Appearance'''</font>== |
+ | *<font color=FAD100>''' / / Every Scar Has a Story''' </font> | ||
− | + | *<font color=FAD100>''' / / Hunk''' </font> | |
+ | *<font color=FAD100>''' / / Perma Shave''' </font> | ||
− | == | + | ==<font color=#FFFFFF>''' : Personality'''</font>== |
+ | *<font color=FAD100>''' / / Being Personal Isn't Professional''' </font> | ||
− | + | *<font color=FAD100>''' / / Creature of Habit''' </font> | |
+ | *<font color=FAD100>''' / / Nerves of Steel''' </font> | ||
− | == | + | ==<font color=#FFFFFF>''' : Morality and Philosophy'''</font>== |
+ | *<font color=FAD100>''' / / The American Dream''' </font> | ||
− | + | *<font color=FAD100>''' / / I'm Not a Hero, I'm...''' </font> | |
+ | *<font color=FAD100>''' / / My Country, Right or Wrong''' </font> | ||
− | == | + | ==<font color=#FFFFFF>''' : Combat and Skills'''</font>== |
+ | *<font color=FAD100>''' / / Fights Like a Normal''' </font> | ||
− | + | *<font color=FAD100>''' / / Super Strength''' </font> | |
+ | *<font color=FAD100>''' / / Super Toughness''' </font> | ||
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+ | *<font color=FAD100>''' / / Catch Phrase''' </font> | ||
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+ | *<font color=FAD100>''' / / Pastimes Prove Personality''' </font> | ||
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+ | *<font color=FAD100>''' / / Career-ending Injury''' </font> | ||
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+ | *<font color=FAD100>''' / / Rancher''' </font> | ||
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+ | *<font color=FAD100>''' / / Upbringing Makes the Hero''' </font> | ||
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+ | ==<font color=#FFFFFF>''' : Character and Motivations</font>== | ||
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+ | *<font color=FAD100>''' / / A Father To His Men''' </font> | ||
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+ | *<font color=FAD100>''' / / Captain Patriotic''' </font> | ||
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+ | *<font color=FAD100>''' / / Challenge Seeker''' </font> | ||
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+ | ==<font color=#FFFFFF>''' : Possessions'''</font>== | ||
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+ | *<font color=FAD100>''' / / Home Base''' </font> | ||
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+ | *<font color=FAD100>''' / / Powered Armor''' </font> | ||
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+ | *<font color=FAD100>''' / / Real Award, Fictional Character''' </font> | ||
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+ | ==<font color=#FFFFFF>''' : Profession'''</font>== | ||
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+ | *<font color=FAD100>''' / / Military Superhero''' </font> | ||
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+ | *<font color=FAD100>''' / / Workaholic''' </font> | ||
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+ | ==<font color=#FFFFFF>''' : Relationships'''</font>== | ||
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+ | *<font color=FAD100>''' / / Battle Couple''' </font> | ||
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+ | *<font color=FAD100>''' / / Broken Pedestal''' </font> | ||
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+ | *<font color=FAD100>''' / / Loyal Animal Companion''' </font> | ||
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+ | *<font color=FAD100>''' / / Career Military''' </font> Carter’s tutelage at the United States Military Academy and his service in the US Army has allowed him to cross paths with an extensive and diverse category of people. He simply cannot recall them all. | ||
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+ | *<font color=FAD100>''' / / United We Stand''' </font> Captain Adamant is a staunch enemy of the villainous organizations ARGENT, Frost International, OCTOBER, and VIPER. He is more than willing to combine forces against them, provided the intel is good. | ||
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+ | *<font color=FAD100>''' / / A Tank's Best Friend''' </font> In privacy, Carter will often speak unfiltered and at length with his dog, Ajax. If eavesdropped or recorded, one could learn all manner of things about the Unbreakable Man. | ||
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+ | *<font color=FAD100>''' / / Army Strong''' </font> Every weekday morning, usually just before dawn, Carter may be seen running or rucking somewhere in Millennium City. | ||
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='''<div style="font-size:26px; color:#ffffff; background-color: #6E7E8D">: TRIVIA[[File:CapAdamantStar.png|right|65px|link=]]<br><br></div>'''= | ='''<div style="font-size:26px; color:#ffffff; background-color: #6E7E8D">: TRIVIA[[File:CapAdamantStar.png|right|65px|link=]]<br><br></div>'''= | ||
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+ | * Captain Adamant was department head of Eternals Incorporated ''Internal Security and Operational Logistics'', and was responsible for the safety and security of Eternals Tower while he was a member. | ||
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+ | *Carter played football at West Point, and was something of a star halfback during his career. Every December, he makes time for the traditional game between the Army Black Knights and the Navy Midshipmen. | ||
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+ | *Carter likes his coffee black, and his rye served neat. | ||
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+ | *Carter is a great fan of Texas Hold ‘Em poker and pinochle. | ||
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+ | *During his recovery, Carter decided to remain right-handed, even though his nerve damage frequently impedes his penmanship. | ||
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+ | *Stamped into a plate of Captain Adamant’s armor on the left pectoral region is: | ||
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+ | <center>''ATHENA'' Mk. III</center> | ||
+ | <center>Patent No. D843873</center> | ||
+ | <center>''A frame of adamant, a soul of fire,''</center> | ||
+ | <center>''No dangers fright him, and no labors tire...''</center> | ||
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+ | *Carter is an excellent boxer. | ||
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+ | *Though he still engages in the exercise, swimming is difficult for Carter. Not only do his injuries make it troublesome, but his Body Mass Index and bone density cause him to sink in water, rather than float. | ||
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+ | *Carter has a weakness for Coca-Cola, especially from a glass bottle. | ||
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+ | *Carter’s exercise regimen is inspired by the Army Special Forces workout, though it isn’t limited to such. Daily, he does one-hundred pull-ups, push-ups, and sit-ups, and a five mile run. Two or three times a week, he swims one-thousand meters. | ||
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+ | *Carter sports a single tattoo, on his left upper arm, depicting a red bison on a black shield. Above this shield are the words ''Operation Enduring Freedom 2008-2013''. Beneath it are ''Veritas et Virtus'' and ''17th Regiment, 2nd Battalion''. | ||
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+ | *Tai Chi is part of Carter’s morning routine. It does wonders for his injuries. | ||
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+ | *Carter's favorite presidents are Theodore Roosevelt, Abraham Lincoln, and Dwight D. Eisenhower, in that order. | ||
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