Mayfair DC Heroes Character Database: Captain Atom

Captain Atom

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Dex: 7 Str: 22 Body: 10

Int:   5   Will:  6   Mind:    6
Infl:  5   Aura:  5   Spirit: 5
Initiative: 19  Hero Points: 100

Powers:
Energy Absorption: 12
Energy Blast: 16
Flight: 13
Reflection/Deflection: 9
Sealed Systems: 20
Skin Armor: 5

Skills:
Martial Artist: 4
Military Scientist: 5
Vehicles: 6
Weaponry: 5

Limitations: Energy Absorption is actually unlimited, but if he absorbs more than 12, he is thrown forward in time an amount equal to the AP's absorbed.

Advantages: Connection: Justice League International (High), U.S. Air Force (Low); Insta-Change; Scholar (1960's History and Trivia)

Drawbacks: Dark Secret (True Origin); Secret Identity

Alter Ego: Nathaniel (Nate) Adam, Cameron Scott
Motivation: Unwanted Power
Occupation: Air Force Major
Wealth: 4

Source: Who's Who, 3rd Edition; 2nd Edition Background/Roster Book, page 45; Justice League Sourcebook, page 44
Supporting Cast: Dr. Megala, General Wade Eiling
Rogues: Doctor Spectro, Major Force, Plastique, Spectro

Ed's Notes: A friend of mine in college played Captain Atom once or twice. In his first round of combat, which happened to be against a Daxamite, he was knocked out cold on the first punch. After that, was referred to as "Glass Atom." I feel like he should have:

Drawback: Arch Enemy (Major Force)

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4 comments:

EmilySeptember 16, 2018 at 1:00 AM
His muggle name is Nate Adam.
AnonymousSeptember 16, 2018 at 2:13 AM
Its an alt world thing.
Paul RogersNovember 8, 2021 at 8:31 PM
I always thought the Str was a typo. From what I saw in the first few years, he demonstrated more of Str:12. A possible application of Power Reserve:10 able to be added to Str and a few other things would have been appropriate.

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