Captain Adamant
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| :CAPTAIN ADAMANT | |
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| : BIOGRAPHICAL DATA | |
| / / Real Name | Captain Carter J. Williams USA |
| / / Known Aliases | The Unbreakable Man |
| / / Gender | Male |
| / / Species | Homo sapiens |
| / / Ethnicity | German-English |
| / / Place of Birth | Livingston, Montana |
| / / Current Location | Millennium City, MI |
| / / Relatives | Living:
Deceased:
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| : DESCRIPTION | |
| / / Age | Late 20s |
| / / Height | 6 ft. 5 in./1.9 m |
| / / Weight | 240 lbs./109 kg. |
| / / Eyes | Brown |
| / / Hair | Brown |
| / / Complexion | Fair |
| / / Build | Athletic |
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| : LEGAL STATUS | |
| / / Identity | Public |
| / / Citizenship | American |
| / / Married | Unmarried |
| / / Occupation | |
| / / Education | High School Diploma (LHS), Bachelor of Science (USMA) |
| / / Years of Activity | 4 |
| / / Married | Unmarried |
| / / Notoriety | National |
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| : GEAR & EQUIPMENT | |
| ATHENA Mark III | |
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: BIOGRAPHY 
When an insurgent sneak attack in Afghanistan’s Kandahar Province threatened to eliminate his entire platoon, Army First Lieutenant Carter Williams acted. Executing a daring maneuver, Carter directed his own vehicle to shield his troops from enemy fire as they were pursued through the village of Hidad. He saved sixteen lives and held off the enemy until rescue. But Carter, like many of the men and women in his command, did not leave unscathed: a rocket-propelled grenade left him grievously wounded, and led to his honorable discharge.
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 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.
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.
: APPEARANCE
Beneath the armor is a tall, fair skinned man in his late twenties who maintains his brown hair in a short, “high and tight” style. He possesses dark brown eyes, and a defined, square jawline, which is always clean shaven. He boasts well-defined muscles and excellent posture, and speaks with a rumbling baritone voice.
Throughout the right side of his body, former shrapnel wounds pepper and criss-cross his figure, while past burns darken Carter’s skin in mottled, warped patches. Luckily, Carter’s face escaped most the damage, sporting only a couple major shrapnel marks that interrupt his bottom lip and eyebrow. Under close inspection, a few spots on the right half of Carter’s face are marred by discoloration.
His outfits are frequently gray or green button-up shirts tucked into a pair of jeans. Regardless of the weather, he almost always elects to roll his sleeves up, and laces up in thick-sole work boots. Carter rarely accessorizes beyond a wristwatch, a single Adamantine ring, and the occasional pair of sunglasses.
: PERSONALITY
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.
But Carter believes there is a time and place for everything and everyone, such that many are shocked when the hero is off-duty. He can be rather pleasant in social situations, and is always polite. He never fully sheds the air of seriousness, however, and it returns in force when facing rude, lazy, or unethical people in conversation. No matter the context, Carter isn’t one to open up about himself, or his feelings.
: POWERS & ABILITIES
/ / Enhanced Durability 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.
/ / Super Strength 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 hindrance, and lift a further eleven metric tons.
/ / Enhanced Movement 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.
/ / Enhanced Vision 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.
/ / Enhanced Communications Captain Adamant’s helmet provides him with reliable radio capability and telephone communications.
/ / Hardened Technology 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.
/ / Physical Fitness Carter has achieved almost Olympic-level fitness by strenuous exercise and a heavy duty diet. He accomplished this despite his injuries.
/ / Military Training 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.
/ / Iron Will 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.
: EQUIPMENT
/ / ATHENA Mk. I - FILL
/ / ATHENA Mk. II - FILL
/ / ATHENA Mk. III - FILL
: LOCATIONS
: WEAKNESSES
: Physical
/ / Only Human 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.
/ / Nerve Damage 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.
/ / Damage Threshold 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.
/ / Heavyweight 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.
/ / Delicate Matters 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.
/ / Lightning Rod 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.
: Psychological
/ / Unbreakable Methods 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.
/ / Workaholic 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.
: ALLIES
: ENEMIES
: SOUNDTRACK
FILL
: TROPES
: Appearance
/ / Every Scar Has a Story
/ / Hunk
/ / Perma Shave
: Personality
/ / Being Personal Isn't Professional
/ / Creature of Habit
/ / Nerves of Steel
: Morality and Philosophy
/ / The American Dream
/ / I'm Not a Hero, I'm...
/ / My Country, Right or Wrong
: Combat and Skills
/ / Fights Like a Normal
/ / Super Strength
/ / Super Toughness
: Quirks
/ / Catch Phrase
/ / Does Not Know His Own Strength
/ / Pastimes Prove Personality
: Background and Events
/ / Career-ending Injury
/ / Rancher
/ / Upbringing Makes the Hero
: Character and Motivations
/ / A Father To His Men
/ / Captain Patriotic
/ / Challenge Seeker
: Possessions
/ / Home Base
/ / Powered Armor
/ / Real Award, Fictional Character
: Profession
/ / Military Superhero
/ / Workaholic
: Relationships
/ / Battle Couple
/ / Broken Pedestal
/ / Loyal Animal Companion
: ROLEPLAYING HOOKS
/ / Career Military 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.
/ / United We Stand 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.
/ / A Tank's Best Friend 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.
/ / Army Strong Every weekday morning, usually just before dawn, Carter may be seen running or rucking somewhere in Millennium City.
: TRIVIA
- 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.
- 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.
- Carter likes his coffee black, and his rye served neat.
- Carter is a great fan of Texas Hold ‘Em poker and pinochle.
- During his recovery, Carter decided to remain right-handed, even though his nerve damage frequently impedes his penmanship.
- Stamped into a plate of Captain Adamant’s armor on the left pectoral region is:
- Carter is an excellent boxer.
- 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.
- Carter has a weakness for Coca-Cola, especially from a glass bottle.
- 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.
- 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.
- Tai Chi is part of Carter’s morning routine. It does wonders for his injuries.
- Carter's favorite presidents are Theodore Roosevelt, Abraham Lincoln, and Dwight D. Eisenhower, in that order.
: IMAGES
Captain Adamant by EWG
Captain Adamant by Chou-Roninx
Unbreakable, even while pixelated! By Epelesker
Updated version, based on Epelesker's work
Updated version, based on Epelesker's work
Captain Adamant via HeroMachine
Headshot by Vanity
Minimalist Wallpaper by Phil-Cho
Captain Adamant & Imp by J Kim
Captain Adamant by JoeMDavis
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