“Catch the lightning? Buddy, I am the lightning.”
Basic Information#
- Full Name: Marcus “Marc” Reyes
- Alias: Volt-Wing
- Date of Birth: June 22, 2001 (Age 24)
- Place of Birth: Miami, Florida
- Species: Strangekin (Human/Metamorph Hybrid)
- Affiliation: The Strangekin Vanguard
- Occupation: Aerial Combat Specialist / Former Pilot
Physical Description#
- Height: 6’1″
- Weight: 195 lbs
- Eye Colour: Electric Blue (Glows when powered)
- Hair Colour: Dark Brown (Usually hidden by helmet)
- Distinguishing Features: Faint, lightning-bolt-shaped scars running down his arms; skin feels slightly static to the touch.
- Costume/Appearance: A reinforced blue and yellow aero-suit designed for high-velocity flight. He wears a specialised “Aero-Fin” helmet with red polarised lenses and gold-winged stabilisers.
Powers and Abilities#
Powers:#
- Bio-Electric Displacement: Can generate and manipulate blue ionised energy. He can fire these as bolts or condense them into “Arc-Spheres” (as seen in his hands).
- Electromagnetic Propulsion: By creating a localised magnetic field, he can fly at supersonic speeds.
- Static Shielding: Can create a thin layer of electrified air around his body that vaporises incoming projectiles like bullets.
Skills:#
- Expert aerial tactician; background in aeronautical engineering; skilled in “Blitz” combat (fast, high-impact strikes).
Weaknesses:#
- Grounding: If he is physically connected to a massive ground source (like deep water or a grounding rod), his energy is drained instantly, leaving him physically weak.
Equipment#
Weapons:#
- None (His hands are the weapons).
Gadgets/Technology:#
- The “Vane-Wings”: The gold wings on his helmet are more than aesthetic; they are sensory arrays that help him navigate wind currents and “hear” electrical signals from miles away.
Vehicles:#
- He rarely needs one, but he assists Flux-Link in piloting The Helix Burst.
Personality and Traits#
Personality:#
- Charismatic, cocky, and fiercely loyal. He uses humour to mask the stress of combat.
Quirks:#
- Can accidentally short out electronics (like phones or tablets) if he gets too excited; always “humming” a low-frequency electrical tone.
Motivations:#
- Proving that the Strangekin aren’t “accidents,” but the next step in human evolution.
Biography#
Marc was a rising star in the Air Force until a “Metamorph-Storm” (a freak atmospheric event caused by Metamorph activity) struck his jet. The radiation spliced his DNA with the ionised particles of the storm. He crashed, survived, and realised he no longer needed a plane to touch the clouds. He joined the Strangekin to find a purpose for the power that cost him his military career.
Relationships#
Allies:#
- Flux-Link (Tech Support/Close Friend)
- Marrow-Vane (Combat Partner).
Rivalries:#
- Sky-Stalker (A Metamorph who views Marc as a “thief” of their natural flight).
Family:#
- His parents are retired in Florida; they believe he is working a high-security government job.
Locations#
- Base of Operations: The Lab-Station “Double Helix” (Upper Hangar).
Trivia#
- Fun Fact: He can recharge a car battery just by touching it, but he can’t use a touchscreen phone without specialised gloves.
- Power Level: Tier 8 (High-Speed Combatant).
