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<b>Ranged Weaponry:</b> Early on in his training Adam would study the use of various firearms knowing that he would need to know about there functions as he knew he would encounter many firearms.  While trained in various firearms he does not carry any on his person as he would rather carry tasers or rocket launchers which can use non lethal warheads as Adam does not want to kill anyone who he fights against.  He continues to train with firearms in the event that a situation arises that requires him to use firearms.  While he does not carry the use of firearms while on the ground his various vehicles are equipped with M61 Vulcan Machine Guns and High Energy Laser Cannons which he will use to try and disable vehicles attacking him always avoiding lethal shots unless left with no other option but to use such tactics.  
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<b>Ranged Weaponry:</b> During his martial arts training Adam would learn to make use of Shurikens where he would develop a lethal accuracy thanks to hours upon hours of training to perfect his aim.  He has developed his skills to the highest degree possible as Shurikens and Boomerangs are among the gadgets that he most frequently uses.  Early on in his training Adam would study the use of various firearms knowing that he would need to know about there functions as he knew he would encounter many firearms during his adventures.  While trained in various firearms he does not carry any on his person as he would rather carry tasers or rocket launchers which can use non lethal warheads as Adam does not want to kill anyone who he fights against.  He continues to train with firearms in the event that a situation arises that requires him to use firearms but he does not utilize them unless in the most desperate of situations that might arise.  While he does not carry or make use of firearms while on the ground his various vehicles are equipped with various firearms such as M61 Vulcan Machine Guns and High Energy Laser Cannons which he will use make of these weapons however he always uses these weapons to disable vehicles or people when at all possible refusing to utilize lethal shots or tactics with the weaponry of his vehicles unless he has no other option available to him.
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<b>Acrobatics:</b> Adam has trained himself in both the use of Gymnastics and Acrobatics to the point that he is equal in skill to an Olympic Class Athlete easily able to compete against these athletes where most of the time his skill is enough that he may have a slight edge over others including Olympic Class Athletes.  He is known for being able to use Handstands, Cartwheels, Tucks, Flips, Twirls, Rolls and other techniques from both styles where he has even shown that he can chain together techniques in order to move in methods that those who do not know him would not expect him to be able to move in.
 
<b>Acrobatics:</b> Adam has trained himself in both the use of Gymnastics and Acrobatics to the point that he is equal in skill to an Olympic Class Athlete easily able to compete against these athletes where most of the time his skill is enough that he may have a slight edge over others including Olympic Class Athletes.  He is known for being able to use Handstands, Cartwheels, Tucks, Flips, Twirls, Rolls and other techniques from both styles where he has even shown that he can chain together techniques in order to move in methods that those who do not know him would not expect him to be able to move in.

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Shadowknight
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The Shadowknight Of Millennium City
Player: @ryan1580
Affiliations
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Super Group
Rank
· Other Affiliations ·
Identity
Real Name
Adam Ryan
Aliases
AR, Shadow,
Birthdate
September 11th, 1982
Birthplace
Vancouver British Columbia, Canada
Citizenship
Dual Canadian / American
Residence
Millennium City
Headquarters
Shadow Cavern Beneath Ryan Tower In Millennium City
Occupation
CEO And Chairman Of The Board Of AR Solutions/Full Time Hero
Legal Status
Yes
Marital Status
Single
· Known Relatives ·
  • Father: Adam Ryan Senior; Status: Deceased
  • Mother: Sandra Ryan; Status: Deceased
Physical Traits
Species
Human
Sub-Type
N/A
Manufacturer
N/A
Model
N/A
Ethnicity
Caucasian
Gender
Male
Apparent Age
34
Height
5'10"
Weight
155 lbs.
Body Type
Atheltic
Hair
Black
Eyes
Black
Skin
Dark Tan
· Distinguishing Features ·
Tall, Athletic build
Powers & Abilities
· Known Powers ·
  • Peak Human Attributes
· Equipment ·
  • Shadowknight Armor
  • Shadowknight Metallic Armor
  • Shadowknight Power Armor
  • Shadowknight Giant Armor
  • Utility Belt [Refer To Equipment Section For Details]
· Other Abilities ·
  • Refer To Skills Section As Adam Has Numerous Skills







Birth


Adam Joseph Ryan Junior was born September 11, 1982 at Saint Paul's Hospital in Vancouver British Columbia, Canada to Adam and Sandra Ryan where he was a perfectly health child with no complications in his birth that would give him any limitations or weaknesses at his birth.

Early Years


The family was extremely happy as they would live in a mansion located in Vancouver's West Point Grey area of the city where Adam Senior would continue to travel daily to AR Solution Headquarters located in the city's Financial District while Sandra would continue to handle the most important job which is raising Adam Junior which she would do with the assistance of Jeeves and the army of Nannies that she would hire to assist with the caring of Adam. Because of the success of AR Solutions the family was able to provide Adam with the silver spoon as they would provide him with all of the things that he would need growing up and not only that but could afford to provide him with the best of the best when it came to things that he needed.

As Adam got older his parents would encourage him to interact with other children his own age often signing up Adam for various activities with other children to which Adam would make friends with other children his own age and had a life much like any other child his age and it did not matter about his social status to his friends nor the parents of the other children.

Adam would always have a very active imagination which meant that he often believed in legends such as the Boogeyman and other horror monsters to which his father would always tell him a story about a group of beings called Shadowknights who would emerge from the shadows to protect the innocent when these monsters were around. From that point on whenever scared Adam would think about the Shadowknights and always felt better about the situation that he was in that had frightened him.

Death Of Adam's Parents


Things in Adam's life forever changed in what history books have come to know as the Battle of Detroit for while Adam was home under the care of Jeeves his parents were in Detroit as they were visiting the local branch of their company and were caught in the middle of the invasion by Doctor Destroyer. Adam would like many people around the world be glued to his television set as new coverage was broadcast about events occurring within the city. On the last day of the Battle Adam was shocked like many across the world when Doctor Destroyer activated his orbital weapon and caused the destruction of the city. For Adam this would be a life changing event as he would be forced to watch on the screen as the orbital weapon would destroy AR Solutions Building in the city which would claim the life of everyone inside the building which included his parents.

Starting A New Life


Under the terms of the will that was left his the Ryans Adam would be left the entire estate and Adam's care would be placed in the hands of the family butler Jeeves who would become Adam's Legal Guardian. Adam would become extremely isolated as he would choose to lock himself in his room where he would refuse to see anyone including Jeeves. Jeeves would give Adam his space believing that this was something that Adam needed to handle and figure out on his own unless the child came to him and specifically asked for his help.

For a week Adam would remain within his room as he would try to work through his feelings before finally emerging and seeing Jeeves however Adam was not the same happy child he was before the death of his parents as it seemed to Jeeves like Adam had died with his parents and someone else was left behind in Adam's body. 2 weeks after the loss of his parents Adam would return to school where he would continue to do his school work however he would not be as active with friends and other children as he had been before but Jeeves just shrugged this off figuring the Adam needed to take small steps in order to recover from the loss he had suffered.

Jeeves would come to learn that Adam would never be the same for instead of going back to the way things were before Adam got more and more isolated when it came to friends as Adam would only focus on his school work doing what needed to be done and nothing else. Jeeves would try to break the shell that Adam had put around himself as he would convince Adam to sign up for a martial arts class where Adam would begin to study Muay Thai. Adam would accept the challenge that Jeeves made to him when it came to the class where he would put as much effort into the study of Muay Thai as he did to his school work where Adam would quickly move through the ranks of Muay Thai through hard work, practice and studying.

Training Abroad


At the age of 13 Adam would finish High School getting his Diploma to which he would begin taking online computer classes in the areas of Business Management, Business Finance, Criminology and Forensic Science finishing all 4 of them within a year. During his free time he would keep up with his training in Muay Thai where over the years he spent training he would develop himself into the highest degree black belt possible and would continue his training where he would learn from his instructors about other styles that he could study and other religions within martial arts that he could find peace in so Adam would pack a bag and would head out into the world with Jeeves as companionship as he would head to a small monastery in Tibet where he would learn about meditation in greater detail learning not only meditation but also body and muscle control learning every inch of his body and how to utilize his muscles to the best of his ability.

After spending a year with the monks learning all that he could Adam would learn from the monks about the city of Shamballah and was told that if he wanted to continue his training then he should head to the city and study with the monks. Adam would pack his belongings and by using a map provided by the monks was able to follow it to Shamballah where the monks had been expecting him and would welcome him into the city. Through the monks Adam would study many styles of martial arts developing skills in a wide range of styles as well as learning about alternative healing, global history and mythology of the ancient world.

Adam would stay within Shamballah until the age of 17 having spent 3 years within the city learning various skills that made him a skilled practitioner of martial arts so he would leave Shamballah where he would begin globe trotting as he would learn skills other then martial arts through his various travels. He would pick up skills such as Acrobatics, Slight Of Hand Illusions, Escapology, Parkour and many other skills. It was not until the age of 19 that Adam would feel that it was time to stop his traveling as he felt that he needed to do something with everything that he had learned.

The Return Of Adam Ryan


Through a press conference Adam would travel to Detroit where he would stand at the grounds of his parents death were he would announce to the world that he would be exercising his right to take control of AR Solutions now that he was of age to do so and announced that he would be constructing a new building that he would call Ryan Tower with the intention of bringing business back to what was now being dubbed Millennium City as he would state he Millennium City and Ryan Tower would be the new home for AR Solutions Global Headquarters which was a move that got much public praise and support due to the fact that he was willing to make such a bold move.

Adam would begin becoming a very public figure as he would work with the members of the AR Solutions Board as well as the staff of his various divisions as he would get to meet everyone who worked for him and would make waves in the business world as AR Solutions would quickly gain notoriety as a leading company in various fields thanks to the leadership of Adam. He would also take time to attend various charity and fundraiser events for the rebuilding of Millennium City as he quickly made himself a name as someone who did what was needed to bring Millennium City into reality.

It was during this period that he would realize how bad things were in the city when it came to crime especially the Westside where he would see the DPD and eventually the newly commissioned MCPD fight various gangs operating within the city and would see that in the rebuilding process they were not a match for the gangs and were completely undermanned. Seeing how innocent people were constantly being the victim of one crime after another he was angry at what he saw but it was the witnessing of a bombing at a child daycare that pushed him over the edge and into doing something about what he was seeing.

The Rise Of Shadowknight


In secret Adam would have construction done on the Penthouse and sub basement of his tower in which he would have a small team of engineers hollow out a cavern located 1,000 feet beneath the tower where Adam would begin to gather equipment much of it experimental prototypes from his company that were stored in a warehouse as they were either deemed failures or what usually happened was they were very successful but no one wanted to spend the money to mass produce the various gear. He would construct a one of a kind state of the art computer system within the cavern which he would use to monitor various crimes within the city as Adam would come to have the idea to construct a secret identity for himself where he would fight the crimes that the police were not equipped to handle.

While gathering intelligence and equipment was easy Adam found himself stuck as to what kind of identity to use for his idea as he would play with various ideas but none of them seemed to be of any good to his plans for the city and battling crime thus he would find himself at a crossroads where he would need to think about how to proceed with the future. One night during his sleep he would have a dream in which he saw himself sitting on his father's lap as his father would tell him the tale of the Shadowknights. Immediately upon waking up he would rush to the cavern where he would look through all of the equipment that he had brought with him and would begin focusing on the various armors as he would begin to design something based on his dream. After several hours Adam had come up with the design for a suit of armor which he could use to wear in order to protect himself while in the field. With a suit in place and his equipment as ready as he can be Adam would don his suit for the first time where he would stand in front of a full body mirror looking at himself as he would speak a single word...Shadowknight.

The Adventures Of Shadowknight


Setting out into the world Adam would begin focusing his efforts in the Westside where the MCPD as well as various criminals would quickly take note of the new player as Adam would quickly spread fear among criminals as the name Shadowknight spread out to all corners of the city. Adam would bring a sense of justice to the area that was lacking as Criminals found themselves unable to openly plan and commit their crimes and would have to find ways of conducting their business without fear of drawing the attention of Shadowknight to their operation or operations.

As Shadowknight became a success in Millennium City he wanted to branch out more and help on a global scale he would begin working alongside UNTIL where possible as he would help in battling super villain crime on a global scale. After stints with the Platinum Guardians and the Global Defense Force Adam would return to Millennium City where he continues to make the city his home base as he fights his war on crime but he does not have any issue what so ever about traveling across the global or even to other worlds if asked in order to make sure that every innocent being in the Universe knows that if they are in danger all they have to do is look to the shadows and know that a Shadowknight is there ready to do what is needed to protect them from whatever harm might cross their path.

Powers And Abilities


Peak Human Physiology: Through the use of a Specialized Diet, Intense Daily Physical Exercise and Specialized Bio-Feedback Enhancements Adam has developed himself physically and mentally into the best shape possible for a man of his height and weight class where his abilities allow him to easily compete against Olympic Class Human Athletes and gives him a slight chance to stand on par with low tier Metahumans.

Peak Human Strength: Adam's strength is considered to be on par with the strength of an Olympic Class Athlete as he has been able to bench press 1,250 lbs and dead lift 1,000 lbs. He is easily able to lift the average person off the ground and hold them in the air for an indefinite period of time with a single hand. He has a level of strength that if utilized in the correct manner could allow him to knock out the average being with a single strike. He is able to punch or kick through conventional materials such as concrete or wood without having to wear his armor and without suffering any injuries.

Peak Human Speed: Adam is able to match the speed of an Olympic Class Athlete allowing him to easily out run the average being and is even able to keep pace with most conventional vehicles currently on the road. Adam is exceptionally fast for he is able to move at these speeds even while in his full armor and carrying a fully stocked utility belt.

Peak Human Agility And Reflexes: Adam is fast enough even while wearing his armor to avoid incoming attacks including gunfire even at point blank range. He has been seen avoiding the gunfire of 3 targets armed with automatic weapons and 5 targets armed with semi automatic or other slow loading weapons. He has been seen to be fast enough to catch the arrows of archers who shoot at him using nothing more then his bare hands. Adam has faced off against beings using swords where he has shown that he is fast enough to catch sword blades with his bare hands when needed to. He has shown that he is agile enough to reach heights beyond an average's person's skill to reach and has shown that he can use his surroundings to easily move around in manners that others are not capable of without undergoing similar levels of training.

Peak Human Endurance:Adam is known for being able to hold his breath for 2 minutes and 45 seconds while underwater or in environments normally hazardous to Human beings without the need of specialized breathing equipment and 15 seconds when exposed to the vacuum of Outer Space.

Peak Human Stamina: Adam has shown that he is able to function for longer periods of time then the average person. When not taking part in physical activity Adam has shown that he is able to function for 3.5 days before he would tire and require sleep. When in physical activity he is able to take part in these activities for up to 6 hours straight before fatigue would settle in and start to impair his skills.

Indomitable Will: Adam has learned to tolerate pain to such levels that even if suffering a fatal injury he can continue on without allowing the pain to effect him mentally and will do what he can to avoid allowing an injury or injuries to impair him physically when possible. His sense of will is such that he has the determination to carry out his planned role as a hero where he has shown that he is highly resistant to the effects of telepathic techniques used against him where he is known to make it extremely hard if not impossible for telepaths to use their abilities to effect him to even the slightest degree.

Skills And Training


Polymath: Adam has had the chance to travel the world where he has been able to learn various subjects over the course of his life which has afforded him a vast array of information on various topics which helps not only as Shadowknight but in his life as Adam Ryan as well. Over the years he has learned about the following topics.

Business Management
Financial Planning
Engineering
Mathematics
Ancient Religions
Mythology
Biology
Chemistry
Theoretical Physics
Applied Physics
Geology
Assassination
Archaeology
Kinesiology
Martial Arts
Infiltration
Survivalist
Parkour
Forensic Sciences
Computer Sciences
Criminology
Pilot
Vehicular Driving
Combat Driving
High Speed Vehicular Pursuing

Photographic Memory: Adam has shown that he is able to retain large amounts of information which has him classified as a Polymath for his wide range of knowledge which often gets him called a walking encyclopedia of information as he has a wide range of knowledge on a wide range of subjects which are both of use to Adam Ryan and to Shadowknight.

Tactical Analysis: Since Adam does not possess any Superhuman or Supernatural Based Abilities he finds himself in the position of having to rely on his brains in order to deal with the various situations that he finds himself in. He is known as a strategist able to devise tactics to deal with any foe he encounters regardless of how much stronger they are compared to him and has even shown that he is able to develop tactics on the fly in the middle of an intense fight. He has thus far shown the ability to devise a tactic or tactics to use against any foe that he has come up against. His strategic mind allows him to be an excellent chess player with those who know his secret coming to try their luck against him while enemies often devise puzzles and traps to try and trick him but too date he has yet to be beat by an enemy while his allies have often found themselves getting nothing more then a stalemate against him if not a constant defeat. He is willing to assist others in devising tactics for handling various threats and often finds it interesting to do so especially when dealing with a foe that he has dealt with multiple times and needs to develop a fresh tactic that would work against them.

Martial Arts: Adam has had the chance to study various forms of martial arts over the course of his life ranking in as one of the world's greatest fighters in hand to hand combat with few able to fight him on equal ground and even fewer who are able to defeat him in a one on one fair fight. Through his training he has had a chance to learn Folk Wrestling, Bare Knuckle Boxing, Bajan Stick Licking, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Capoeira, American Karate, Collegiate Wrestling, Submission Grappling, Street Fighting, Aikido, Judo, Tai Chi, Ju-Jitsu, Kendo, Ninjutsu, Hapkido, Taekwondo, Eskrima, Muay Thai, Wing, Chun and Krav Maga where he has mastered each style to the highest degree possible. After mastering these styles Adam would take techniques that he liked from each of the styles and mashed them together to form his own unique style which heavily relies on the use of counterattacks thus Adam often allows his opponents to strike first and will counter and react based on the moves and techniques used by his opponents. Due to this preferred style it is rare that Adam will be the one to strike first unless he needs to press an attack against a foe or foes for whatever reason.

Melee Weaponry: During his martial arts training Adam would learn to make use of Swords, Daggers, Combat Knives, Spears, Maces, Batons, Nunchucks, Bo Staves, Sais and many other types of martial arts based weapons where he has shown that he can defend himself from a wide range of foes who utilize various weapons against him. While in the field Adam prefers to fight using his bare fists and only resorts to the use of weapons when the situation calls for it and even then Adam tends to avoid lethal blows unless fighting an Inorganic Foe such as a machine. When resorting to the use of weapons he tends to rely either on the Custom Taser Batons that he keeps in special holsters on the inside of his boots or a pair of Questionite Karambits that he keeps in his utility belt.

Ranged Weaponry: During his martial arts training Adam would learn to make use of Shurikens where he would develop a lethal accuracy thanks to hours upon hours of training to perfect his aim. He has developed his skills to the highest degree possible as Shurikens and Boomerangs are among the gadgets that he most frequently uses. Early on in his training Adam would study the use of various firearms knowing that he would need to know about there functions as he knew he would encounter many firearms during his adventures. While trained in various firearms he does not carry any on his person as he would rather carry tasers or rocket launchers which can use non lethal warheads as Adam does not want to kill anyone who he fights against. He continues to train with firearms in the event that a situation arises that requires him to use firearms but he does not utilize them unless in the most desperate of situations that might arise. While he does not carry or make use of firearms while on the ground his various vehicles are equipped with various firearms such as M61 Vulcan Machine Guns and High Energy Laser Cannons which he will use make of these weapons however he always uses these weapons to disable vehicles or people when at all possible refusing to utilize lethal shots or tactics with the weaponry of his vehicles unless he has no other option available to him.
Acrobatics: Adam has trained himself in both the use of Gymnastics and Acrobatics to the point that he is equal in skill to an Olympic Class Athlete easily able to compete against these athletes where most of the time his skill is enough that he may have a slight edge over others including Olympic Class Athletes. He is known for being able to use Handstands, Cartwheels, Tucks, Flips, Twirls, Rolls and other techniques from both styles where he has even shown that he can chain together techniques in order to move in methods that those who do not know him would not expect him to be able to move in.

Stealth Movement: Adam is known for being able to move around his surroundings without drawing unwanted attention to himself or alert hostiles to his presence. Even those close to Adam are known to comment on how quiet he can be often times not knowing that Adam is present with them unless he chooses to reveal his presence. His skills are even more impressive by the fact that he has been able to hide his presence from beings with Superhuman or Supernatural Based Sensory Abilities to the point that even these beings are unable to detect his presence even with their senses. His skills come from his Ninjutsu training which he has mastered to the highest degree possible and are skills that he often resorts to using while in the field.

Infiltration: Adam is known for being able to get into places where he is not welcome and has made getting into the most secure facilities on the planet look like a piece of cake. He is known for avoiding guards as well as surveillance cameras, booby traps and other types of security systems in place to keep out intruders. Adam is known for remaining undetected unless he wishes his presence to be known or unless it is too late for anyone where he is breaking into to do anything to stop him from doing whatever it is that he broke in for in the first place. His skills are so good that he is called upon by agencies such as PRIMUS and UNTIL to test security at various facilities as they believe that if someone like Shadowknight can get into their facility that someone else with similar skills could where if he gets inside a place he is not supposed to be he will offer suggestions to better security in order to keep others from doing what he had just done.

Deductive Reasoning: Adam is known for his fast mind where he is able to solve puzzles much faster then other people around him. Once beginning his work as Shadowknight Adam has shown that he is able to solve crimes with fewer pieces of evidence then even seasoned police officers and is able to come to the correct suspect to a crime that he looks into with much less evidence then others need. In his guise as Shadowknight Adam will assist in solving crimes especially the crimes that have police officers baffled as to who their suspect is and more importantly why they committed the crime that they did. Adam has been trained in Forensic Sciences which means that he knows how to collect evidence from a crime scene without contaminating it and is able to run the various tests that a Crime Scene Investigator does but at faster times thanks to the lack of red tape and better equipment that he has at his disposal.

Psychological Warfare: Adam is known to rely on less the approved methods of getting information from criminals especially when he needs information on a crime that is about to be committed so that he can get the information that he needs in order to prevent that crime from occurring. He has utilized various methods of torturing criminals such as holding them upside down off the side of a building, dropping them from heights only to catch him before hitting the ground, beating them into talking and many other forms many of which are not really approved by law enforcement and other heroes and things that might make the weak stomached to get squeamish. He has studied various forms of torture used throughout history and is not afraid to use such tactics against those who have information vital to stopping a crime especially crimes that have the likelihood of causing massive casualties and destruction. Due to his frequent use of Psychological Warfare Shadowknight has come to be feared around the world as both criminals and civilians have become intimidated in the presence of Shadowknight which often works to his favor.

Multilingualism: During his travels around the world Adam would pick up many languages learning to speak them in order to speak with the various people that he would encounter along his travels. Over the years he has become fluent in English, Spanish, French, Latin, German, Japanese, Russian, Cantonese, Mandarin, Chinese, Greek, Portuguese, Arabic, Sanskrit, Hindi, Thai, American Sign Language and Military Sign Language to the point that he can hold a conversation in any of those languages.

Parkour: Adam has learned various techniques of Parkour allowing him to move around his surroundings with ease even while in the heat of combat where he is known for using his surroundings to his advantage especially when facing off against beings who are stronger and more powerful then he is showing that he can use his surroundings to aid him in moving around with ease but also to fight against opponents by using the environment against them or moving in methods which others would not think possible.

Inventive Mind: Adam is known for his creative mind as many of the gadgets and pieces of equipment that he uses are infact custom made designs with much of his equipment not found on any market or made available anywhere else on the planet. Most if not all of the equipment that he uses is of his own design and he is known for spending time designing new equipment based off his experiences in the field or when a new idea pops into his mind.

Weaknesses


Human Factor: Adam Ryan is a Human Being possessing no Superhuman or Supernatural Based Abilities. While At The Peak Condition For A Human Being Of His Height And Weight Class Adam Is Still Susceptible To The Weaknesses Of Any Other Human Such as Aging, Disease, Illness, Drugs, Toxins, Alcohol and many other factors that effect Humans.

Utility Belt Size: Adam is limited in what he can bring into the field with him by the size of the utility belt that he wears at all times in the field. Adam has made his belt as large as possible to carry as much as possible but he is only able to hold so much at any given time which could limit his options in a fight.

Gadget Reliance: Adam has no Superhuman or Supernatural Based Abilities which means that when facing Metahumans or beings with abilities beyond those of the average person Adam is often considered the Underdog of the Fight thus he finds himself forced to rely on his brains and his gadgets in these cases in order to give him a chance of standing his ground against beings more powerful and stronger then he is and walk away the victor.

Avoidance In Killing: Adam does not like to kill unless all other avenues have been exploited which means that he often times draws out a fight in order to prolong it so that he can subdue a criminal rather the killing them which may or may not leave Adam open to an attack or throw himself off guard just enough to leave him open to an attack that could injure him.

Equipment


Shadowknight Armor: The Shadowknight Armor is a custom design that Adam came up with and had produced through the resources of his company AR Solutions. The armor is a one of a kind design that affords the highest degree of protect possible out of body armor without having to go into various metallic substances being found within various Power Armors. Listed below are some of the features of the Shadowknight Armor that are afforded to anyone who is able to wear the armor.

  • Reinforced Armor Plating: The Shadowknight Armor is designed using the best military grade body armors possible affording a high level of protection against a wide range of attacks that the wearer might find themselves on the wrong side of. The armor is composed of a double layer of protection which on their own might not be the best protection but when combined in the way that the design of the armor uses the combination of protection to protect the wearer from the harms crime fighting brings. The first layer is a skin tight bodysuit made of Reinforced Kevlar which provides a material that is bullet, tear and element resistant. The skin tight suit is able to keep the internal temperature of the wearer at the same a comfortable temperature of 37 degrees ensuring that no matter where the wearer might be they will maintain a comfortable body temperature and will not be effected by the hot or cold conditions of the environment that the wearer finds themselves in. This bodysuit has been coated in a special material similar to what is used on Stealth Fighter Jets allowing for the wearer to retain their body heat preventing them from being detected by Thermalgraphic Scans and other heat detection technology as well as make it hard for him to appear on Radar when gliding or swinging through the air. The second layer is a series of Lightweight Titanium Armor Plates over vital areas of the wearer which are bullet and tear resistant and can provide protection against a wide variety of elemental forces much like the bodysuit adding a second layer of added protection to the point that they are almost bulletproof, tearproof and highly resistant to elemental forces. Thanks to the combination of protection Adam has yet to find himself totally vulnerable to the attacks of his enemies where his armor has too date been able to provide him with at least some protection against the various attacks directed at him which he can negate completely through careful movements or the various gadgets that he keeps with him.

  • Armored Cowl: This cowl does far more then just protect the identity of Adam for it has been incorporated with various pieces of technology that allows Adam to perform feats and pick up on things that others might not pick up on or miss. A specialized pair of lenses are able to drop down over the eye sockets of the cowl which is able to filter various visual spectrums allowing for the wearer to pick up on things that are normally outside the regular Human ability to see on their own. The lenses are able to filter in Night Vision, Low Light, Thermal, Infra-Red, Spectrographic and X-Ray Visions allowing for them to see many things beyond the sight of others. While the visual lenses are dropped down they are able to run a targeting program that can assist the wearer is lining up a shot to ensure that they can strike a target that they need to especially when landing a hit at the right spot it critical. While these lenses are down the wearer is able to receive audio and video transmissions from allies who have the equipment needed to broadcast messages to the cowl. The Cowl is made of the same material as the rest of the armor with the only difference being that the cowl has a degree of lead in the material that protected the identity of the wearer from X-Ray Technologies and beings with X-Ray Visions. In order to avoid any unauthorized persons from removing his cowl the unit has a small electrical field generator which is able to provide an electrical current that can incapacitate a person trying to remove the cowl without knowing how to do so safely.

  • Micro Wrist Computer: On the left wrist of the armor is a state of the art micro computer designed to provide computerized equipment while in the field. The Micro Computer is designed to connect to the Shadow-Wave Computer located in the Shadow-Cavern which allowed Adam complete access to his main computer system without having to return to one of his hideouts in order to gain information or use specialized programs that are found only on the main computer. Aside from the various programs that can be run through the main computer the Micro Computer has a Built In Remote Control and a Built In Explosive Detonator allowing him to control his various vehicles, control his Support Drones and trigger explosives or other devices that have been tied into the detonation system. The device has an SD Card Reader, Micro SD Card Reader and a USB Port so that the wearer can review data from flash drives or SD Cards found at a crime scene. The system has a built in USB Cable with multiple ends so that the computer can be plugged into other computers in the field where the device is able to hack computers the wearer might come across in order to attempt to recover useful information from the computer that might help with stopping a crime or assist in tracking down a criminal. The Micro Computer is able to control the security features of armor, cowl and the utility belt allowing the system to be turned on or off at the push of a button and requiring the entering of a small security code before the system can be shut down where the security feature is designed to protect the wearer if any unauthorized beings get hold of the computer and try to shut off the system or effect any of the armor's systems which are controlled by the Wrist Computer.

  • Armored Gloves: The gloves of the armor are made of the same material as the rest of the armor however the knuckles of the gloves have been reinforced with solid Questionite in order to allow the wearer is able to strike harder with punches and kicks then normally would be possible and to strike foes or objects without fear of damaging their hands by striking targets that are harder then what they should normally be able to hit.

  • Armored Boots: Much like the gloves the bottom of the boots are made of solid Questionite soles to ensure that any kicks made by the wearer will be harder and stronger then normal allowing them to strike foes and objects without fear of damaging their feet with blows that could injure them. The soles on the boots can retract to reveal a set of small thrusters which are able to propel the wearer into the air in order to make use of the glide cape or to jump to heights in order to reach something beyond their normal jumping height or to jump up into the air in order to perform a martial artist technique from the air. The soles are able to be magnetized at the push of the button on the Micro Wrist Computer allowing the wearer to stick to any metallic surface for as long as the magnetic field is able to be maintained. Inside on the back of the boots are specialized holsters which house custom made Retractable taser Batons made of Solid Kendrium which when needed can conduct an electrical charge and is something that Adam will use mostly when facing off against foes where he needs extra power behind his blows then what he can get with his bare hands or feet.

  • High Energy Deflector Shield: Controlled through the Micro Wrist Computer is a powerful energy shield which is able to form a skin tight field around the wearer of the armor which is able to protect them from a wide range of various attacks directed at them. Due to the high energy needs of the shield the downside to the shield is that the stronger the attack the more energy that is required which means that the shield can only be used once or twice based on the attack in which one defends themselves. Once used the shield is able to recharge itself automatically where it can take up to an hour to fully recharge the system depending on how much energy was used in protecting the wearer when the shield is activated. In the case of Adam he will only use this shield in cases where he is in need of a sure fire defense and all options have been exhausted or are deemed ineffective against whenever has been sent his way. The various functions of the shield are controlled by the Micro Wrist Computer



Shadowknight Exoskeleton Power Armor: This suit is was designed specifically by Adam Ryan after several encounters with villainous Metahumans that resulted in his defeat. This exoskeleton is designed to provide the wearer with the ability to stand up to Superhuman or Supernatural beings with a chance of being able to walk out the victor. The exoskeleton comes with the same features found in the regular Shadowknight along along with a few upgrades which are unique to the exoskeleton and those features are listed below.

  • Reinforced Armor Plating: In order to ensure that the exoskeleton is able to withstand the blows and impacts that beings with Superhuman or Supernatural levels of strength can generate the entire suit is forged out of Reinforced Kendrium with an undersuit made of Kevlar and Nomex. This combination is strong enough to withstand some of the blows that beings with high levels of strength can dish out.

  • Enhanced Strength: The suit is designed with various microprocessors and equipment to allow the wearer to have Superhuman Strength while wearing the suit so that they can deal blows that are strong enough to be felt by beings with Superhuman or Supernatural Durability. The suit is designed to provide the wearer with the ability to lift and safely support up to 10 tons without additional technology to support strength levels.

  • Deployable Cannons: These cannons are deployed from the upper forearms of both arms and are designed to provide several modes of fire to give the wearer a variety of options in a fight. The modes that the cannon is able to fire are Energy, Sonic Compliance and Taser which can be switched between at a moment's notice. Aside from the various energy types that can be fired the cannons are capable of firing off Kendrium Restriction Cables which can hold even the strongest of beings for a period of time.

  • Deployable Rambolts: Deployed from the soles of the boots these rambolts are forged out of Questionite and once deployed dig into the ground allowing the wearer to hold their ground no matter what kind of attack is coming there way. These bolts can be quickly deployed or retracted allowing for them to be a useful tool when defending as the wearer can ensure that they can hold their ground against whatever is coming their way.




Shadow Drones: Adam has taken military grade drone technology and converted it for his needs as a hero as he felt that in some circumstances he might need extra help while in the field in the terms of either military grade weaponry or distraction effects in order to assist Adam against foes that he is having trouble defeating on his own. Dubbed Shadow Drones these unique drones are controlled by the Micro Wrist Computer on the Shadowknight Armor and is the only way to control the Drones thanks to security features that Adam has installed both in the Drones as well as the Micro Wrist Computer. Some of the features of these Drones are as follows

  • High Energy Particle Laser Cannon
  • Micro Munition Launchers
  • Micro Kendrium Tanglecoil Launcher
  • GPS Tracking Beacon Launcher
  • Taser Dart Launcher
  • Tranquilizer Dart Launcher
  • EMP Pulse Generator
  • Multi Spectral Multi Frequency Sensor Network
  • Audio / Visual Recording Cameras
  • Audio / Visual Holographic Playback
  • Audio / Visual Holographic Distractions
  • Shadowknight Cowl Transmitter




Shadow-Net: AR Solutions has launched a series of satellites into orbit which the company uses as part of a Worldwide Communications Network however this is as far as the public's knowledge of the satellites goes for Adam would design the satellites himself thus adding a few hidden features into the satellites which are of benefit to his work as Shadowknight. Not only are the satellites able to allow Adam to communicate across the planet they are able to monitor various parts of the world recording information or being able to provide real time satellite intelligence by feeding information directly to the Shadow-Wave terminal in the Shadow Cavern. Offensively Adam installed within each satellite a High Energy Particle Cannon which is able to target any spot on the planet and release blasts of energy that could vaporize a target with ease. Adam has yet to utilize this weapon system but has it available in his arsenal when the day comes that he needs to rely on a desperate weapon like this to defeat a powerful foe.


Utility Belt: Adam wears what appears to be a standard Utility Belt which he uses to house the various gadgets and pieces of equipment that he brings into the field with him. In order to protect against unauthorized access to his belt and the equipment stored within Adam as incorporated a security feature which at the press of a buttons locks down the belt preventing it from being opened until the lockdown is ended through a code entered into the Micro Wrist Computer. Those attempting to open the pouches while the system is active will find themselves suffering from an electrical shock that can disable or stun them for a period of time. One of the pouches on his belt is made of lead for times when the wearer needs to transport radioactive materials in a safe manner.

Listed below are the items that he is known to have kept in his Utility Belt however is this list makes up all of the items that he has access to and not exactly what is carried in his belt at any given time.

  • Foldable Boomerangs
  • Micro Boomerangs
  • Scatter Shot Boomerangs
  • Fordite Boomerangs
  • Thorium Boomerangs
  • Taser Boomerangs
  • EMP Boomerangs
  • Sonic Frequency Boomerangs
  • Remote Controlled Boomerangs
  • Kendrium Boomerangs
  • Questionite Boomerangs
  • Cable Boomerangs
  • Double Bladed Boomerangs
  • Gas Filled Boomerangs
  • Questionite Caltrops
  • Kendrium Caltrops
  • Fordite Caltrops
  • Taser Caltrops
  • Questionite Marbles
  • Kendrium Marbles
  • Fordite Orbs
  • Sonic Orbs
  • Cryogenic Orbs
  • Superglue Orbs
  • Taser Orbs
  • Flashbang Orbs
  • Thermite Orbs
  • Thorium Orbs
  • Smoke Orbs
  • EMP Orbs
  • Tear Gas Orbs
  • Hydrochloric Acid Orbs
  • Sedative Orbs
  • Fire Foam Orbs
  • Solar Orbs
  • Silver Nitrite Orbs
  • Unstable Kelvarite Dust Orbs
  • Stable Kelvarite Dust Orbs
  • Entangling Mesh Orbs
  • Black Sand Orbs
  • Black Sand Dust Orbs
  • Shrapnel Orbs
  • Black Sand Charges
  • Entangling Mesh Charges
  • Cryogenic Charges
  • Shrapnel Charges
  • Superglue Charges
  • Tear Gas Charges
  • Remote Controlled Charges
  • Time Delayed Charges
  • Fordite Charges
  • Thermite Charges
  • Plastique Charges
  • Thorium Charges
  • Sonic Charges
  • Solar Charges
  • Silver Nitrite Charges
  • EMP Charges
  • Kendrium Bolas
  • Fordite Bolas
  • Taser Bolas
  • Emergency First Aid Kit
  • Emergency Forensic Kit
  • Questionite Grapple Hooks
  • Gas Powered Grapple Gun With 1,000 Foot Questionite Microfilament Line
  • Gas Powered Zip-Line Grapple Launcher With 1,000 Foot Questionite Microfilament Line
  • Gas Powered Hand Held Rocket Launcher
  • Gas Powered Bola Launcher
  • Gas Powered Taser Launcher
  • Gas Powered Tractor Beam Generator
  • Gas Powered Tanglecoil Launcher
  • Gas Powered Gel Sprayer
  • Fordite Gel Charge
  • Superglue Gel Charge
  • Voice Operated Vehicle Remote
  • Multi Spectral Flashlight
  • Micro Power Generator
  • Miniature High Energy Laser Torch
  • Questionite Handcuffs
  • Audio / Visual Surveillance Transmitters
  • Audio / Visual Distraction Projectors
  • Multi Frequency GPS Signal Beacons
  • Portable Multi Frequency Signal Decoder
  • Portable Military Grade Foldable Gas Mask
  • Portable Fingerprint Scanner / Replicator
  • Portable Electronic Jammer
  • Portable Cellphone Jammer
  • Portable Audio / Visual Recorder
  • Particle Energy Mines
  • Fordite Mines
  • Time Delayed Mines
  • Proximity Mines
  • Black Sand Mines
  • Brass Knuckledusters
  • Kendrium Knuckledusters
  • Questionite Knuckledusters
  • Thermal Knuckledusters
  • Electrical Knuckledusters
  • Black Sand Knuckledusters
  • Chunk Of Unstable Kelvarite
  • Chunk Of Stable Kelvarite
  • Lockpick Tools
  • Thermite Lock Charges
  • Fordite Lock Charges
  • EMP Lock Charges
  • Rocket Thruster Emitters
  • Blank USB Flash Drives
  • Blank Micro SD Cards
  • Foldable Questionite Karambits



Vehicles


Shadow-Wing: The Shadow-Wing is a Hawkwing Stealth Interceptor which has been modified extensively by Adam to serve his various needs as Shadowknight. The Shadow-Wing is Adam's preferred vehicle of choice while in the air where he needs to maintain flight in order to combat targets who have flight based technology or beings who have Superhuman or Supernatural based flight abilities. The Shadow-Wing has been incorporated with the followed features to give Adam a chance against airborne targets or other scenarios that he might encounter during his flights.

  • Dual M61 Vulcan Machine Guns
  • Dual Missile Launchers
  • Dual Micro Munition Launchers
  • High Energy Laser Lance
  • Encrypted Communications Network
  • High Intensity Floodlights
  • Thorium Turbine Power System
  • Thorium Enhanced Rocket Thrusters
  • Thorium Enhanced Engine System
  • Multi Spectral Sensor Network
  • Stealth Field Generator
  • Radar Masking System
  • EMP Field Generator
  • Vehicular Immobilization System
  • Electronic Disruptors
  • Sonic Amplification Compliance Generators
  • Autopilot Navigation System
  • Missile Defense System
  • Emergency Ejection System
  • Skyhook Retrieval System
  • Holographic Projection System
  • Audio / Visual Recording System
  • Submarine Submersible Mode
  • Intergalactic Flight Mode



Shadow-Tank: The Shadow-Tank is a Flint Fire Tank which Adam has modified extensively to serve his needs as Shadowknight. The Shadow-Tank is Adam's preferred vehicle for ground based needs while in the field. The Shadow-Tank has been incorporated with the following features that allow the Shadow-Tank to rival any vehicle on the road and can assist him in any situation that Adam brings the vehicle into.

  • Dual M61 Vulcan Machine Guns
  • Dual Missile Launchers
  • Dual Micro Munition Launchers
  • Dual Taser Cannons
  • Dual Riot Suppressor Cannons
  • High Energy Laser Cannons
  • High Energy Laser Lance
  • Sonic Amplification Compliance Cannons
  • Caltrop Launchers
  • Deployable Tire Slashers
  • Thorium Enhanced Engine
  • Thorium Enhanced Rocket Boosters
  • EMP Field Generator
  • Anti Roll System
  • Sensor Jamming Generator
  • Laser Tracking Assembly
  • Missile Defense System
  • Vehicular Immobilization System
  • Electronic Disruptor Jammers
  • Autopilot Navigation System
  • EMP Projection System
  • Holographic Projection System
  • Audio / Visual Recording System
  • Kendrium Cable Launcher
  • Sensor Jamming Generators
  • Emergency Rotation System
  • Emergency Ejection System
  • Emergency Breaking System
  • Shadow-Pod Ejection System
  • Battle Tank Mode
  • Pursuit Mode
  • Anti Gravity Mode



Shadow-Pod: The Shadow-Pod is a WASP Hoverbike that has been modified by Adam to serve his needs as Shadowknight. Adam enjoys the use of the Shadow-Pod often utilizing it during assignments where speed and maneuverability is more important then armor protection. Listed below are some of the unique features that one can find within the Shadow-Pod

  • Dual M61 Vulcan Machine Guns
  • Dual High Energy Laser Cannons
  • Dual Micro Rocket Launchers
  • Dual EMP Pulse Cannons
  • Thorium Enhanced Engine
  • Thorium Enhanced Rocket Boosters
  • EMP Pulse Generator
  • Emergency Rotation System
  • Anti Roll System
  • Sensor Jamming Generator
  • Stealth Field Generator
  • Anti Gravity Flight System



Hideouts


The Shadow-Cavern: Located 1,000 feet beneath Millennium City over the site that was built into Ryan Tower is the home base for Adam's activities as Shadowknight. This cavern has been hollowed out to the exact specifications of Adam himself so that the space would be maximized to the needs of Adam. This cavern has been housed with the most sophisticated and state of the art equipment much of which has been personally designed by Adam himself and has not been made available to the public including law enforcement agencies such as PRIMUS or UNTIL. Listed below are the features of the Shadow-Cavern. Listed below are some of the features of the Cavern

  • Shadow-Wave: Shadow-Wave is a state of the art computer system which is classified as a super computer as it is able to process vast amounts of information in a short period of time and is unlike any super computer currently in operation anywhere else on the planet. By being connected to the internet Shadow-Wave has a vast database at its disposal when analyzing data in a much faster and more efficient manner then law enforcement or military agencies could do. Thanks to a special deal made with PRIMUS, MCPD, UNTIL, FBI and other various agencies Adam has access to their networks further increasing his access to information especially information that is not available to the public. Shadow-Wave is tied into the MCPD at all times monitoring emergency dispatch channels in order to monitor emergencies throughout the city and can alert Adam to situations where he may be needed to assist local law enforcement especially if it involves Super Villain Crimes.

  • Armor Vault: The Armor Vault is much like a secure bank vault where Adam houses his various armor suits. He has made several spare suits in the event that he damages a suit while in the field ensuring that he always has a suit ready in emergency. The vault has an area where he has setup a small workbench where he can construct new suits, experiment on new armor designs or make repairs to any suit that he has damaged in the course of his work.

  • Equipment Vault: Much like the Armor Vault this vault is used to house the various equipment that he uses in the field. He has stockpiled much of his equipment so that he has what he needs at any given time when something comes up that requires his attention. He keeps at least 4 belts stocked and ready to go in an emergency and can add or subtract from a belt based on the situation he is planning on entering and what he thinks he might need and what he might not need. Like the Armor Vault Adam has placed a small workbench in the Equipment Vault for the times that he dreams up a new gadget and needs a place to create a prototype that he can test or if he needs to make repairs or adjustments to an existing gadget before entering the field or after returning from a situation.

  • Vehicle Maintenance Bay: Adam uses this space when needing to make repairs or upgrades to his various vehicles as this area houses the special equipment needed to work on the various vehicles that Adam has in his arsenal. He stores all of his vehicles in the Bay and tinkers with them when he has an idea in his head for an upgrade or if he needs to make repairs to a vehicle that has been damaged in the field.

  • Forensic Science Station: Adam set this small area up for the times when he gathers evidence which he needs to process. His state of the art equipment allows him to rival the equipment of the finest Crime Scene Unit anywhere on the planet where he can get results much faster then any other lab could as he can do the work that needs to be done and does not have to prioritize his results based on cases or overload himself with multiple cases as he can focus on what information he needs at any given time.





Ryan Tower: Ryan Tower was one of the first buildings in Millennium City to open following the Battle of Detroit and the renaming of the city. Ryan Tower is the headquarters for AR Solutions and is where Adam lives in the Penthouse which has been setup to exploit his billionaire lifestyle and give him a place where he can host parties and events that could show he is not serious enough to be anyone other then an underage rich playboy which can throw off anyone who might suspect what he does with his spare time outside the public eye. Listed below are the features that this Penthouse has to offer.

  • Kitchen: This Kitchen is fully equipped with the latest in Kitchen gear and is constantly stocked with a wide range of foods, drinks and ingredients so that Adam or his Kitchen Staff can make anything that Adam would want at any given time.

  • Office: Adam has a desk set up in what he calls the office which is an open room which he has setup with a solid oak office desk and a comfortable leather chair so that he can work in private when he needs to conduct business in private.

  • Shadow Terminal: This computer is a miniaturized version of the Shadow-Wave terminal found in the Shadow-Cavern which is able to connect to the main terminal so that Adam can access his network without having to head into the Shadow-Cavern in order to access any information from the terminal.

  • Emergency Stockpile: Adam designed a Panic Room located within his Office area where he has stored a fully stocked utility belt and a suit of his armor so that in the event of an emergency when he is at home and unable to reach the Shadow-Cavern or if time is of the essence then he will use this supply and restock it later.

  • Emergency Lockdown: Adam's office area has a lockdown feature which is able to secure the office room in which Kendrium Wall Panels deploy to seal the office from the rest of the building and also seals the windows preventing anyone from getting in or out of the room until the lockdown is ended. Once the lockdown is in place security features prevent anyone outside the room from being able to get into the room or use surveillance technology in order to access information from within the room while the lockdown is in place allowing those within the room to talk without noisy neighbours or eavesdroppers from learning anything that they do not need to listen to.



    Shadow-Base: Located on the moon the Shadow-Base was constructed by Adam's father where it was originally built for AR Solutions as a place to study various plants and medicines while in Zero-G environments. Adam has shifted resources to the base without drawing attention to its presence making the Shadow-Base a place that Adam can use as a place of operations when needing a place that is isolated. Listed below are features of the Shadow-Base

    • Shadow-Wave Terminal: Adam has a second Shadow-Wave terminal setup within the base as it is connected to the main terminal in the Shadow-Cavern on Earth where this terminal is considered a backup terminal that can serve while Adam is within the Shadow-Base or if the main terminal is disabled for whatever reason. This terminal has the same features as the terminal located in the Shadow-Cavern on Earth.

    • Storage Vault: Adam designed this vault to be a storehouse for items that he considers too dangerous to be kept on Earth so he will bring them to the base where he will lock away the items in a security place where others can not gain access to without a fight. Currently the vault is empty but Adam has it ready to go when he comes across the first item that he thinks needs to be stored within the vault or if someone else asks him to keep something secured as the vault is the most secure place that he has access to.

    • Landing Strip: This runway has been designed for the Shadow-Wing thus it can handle any craft of similar or smaller dimensions as the Shadow-Wing.

    • Missile Silos: Adam has several silos which house missiles that can be fitted with various warheads so that they can be launched against intergalactic threats to the Earth before they have a chance to reach the planet so that in the event of invasion Adam might be able to take out some of the threat before they can reach the planet. Due to the destructive power that many of these warheads of these missiles have Adam has yet to find a situation where he has had to resort to the use of these weapons however he is ready to use them should the day come that he needs to rely upon their use to solve a situation.

    • High Energy Plasma Cannon: Adam has designed a very powerful plasma ray which he can use in the event of an intergalactic threat to the planet and has it positioned and ready to go however he has not found himself in a position to use this weapon as of yet to the destructive power that the weapon can unleash upon a target.

      Facts and Comments
      • Adam likes to act like a spoiled rich playboy while in public but this is a smokescreen to hide his true identity. Those who know his secret know the truth about him while the General Public continues to believe that he is just a rich guy seeking thrills in his life.
      • Adam has a soft spot for Charities that send proceeds to Children thus he can be found attending various charity and fundraiser events for such groups and actively assists in trying to raise funds for these groups both in his guises as Adam Ryan and as Shadowknight.