“Bullets are just rain. I am the storm.”
Basic Information#
- Full Name: Alexei Volkov
- Alias: Chrome-Steel
- Date of Birth: August 14, 1990 (Age 36)
- Place of Birth: Novosibirsk, Russia
- Species: Strangekin (Human/Metamorph Hybrid)
- Affiliation: The Strangekin Vanguard
- Occupation: Heavy Assault / Team Guardian
Physical Description#
- Height: 6’6″
- Weight: 1,200 lbs (High-density organic metal)
- Eye Colour: Orange-Red (Behind visor)
- Hair Colour: None
- Distinguishing Features: His entire body is composed of a smooth, reflective organic-mercury alloy that is as hard as diamond.
- Costume/Appearance: Wears a minimal gold and red tactical harness to allow for maximum skin-to-air cooling. He features a distinctive red ocular visor to protect his eyes from his own high-beam reflections.
Powers and Abilities#
Powers:#
- Organic Steel Transmutation: His skin is a biological metal that can absorb massive amounts of kinetic energy and heat.
- Superhuman Durability: Can withstand tank shells and high-yield explosives without a dent.
- Thermal Absorption: He can “soak up” heat from the environment, making his punches cauterize on impact.
Skills:#
- Expert in heavy weapons and tactical suppression; former Spetsnaz operative.
Weaknesses:#
- Oxidisation: Exposure to specific high-salt environments or oxidising gases causes his joints to “stiffen,” slowing his movement significantly.
Equipment#
Weapons:#
- Steel Fists: Often uses his own weight as a battering ram.
Gadgets/Technology:#
- The Lead-Lined Visor: Necessary because his metallic skin can accidentally amplify ambient radiation or light into his own retinas.
Vehicles:#
- N/A
Personality and Traits#
Personality:#
- Disciplined, protective, and surprisingly sentimental about human art.
Quirks:#
- He polishes his arms when he is deep in thought.
Motivations:#
- Redemption for his past as a government “living weapon.”
Biography#
Alexei was a volunteer for a Russian “Iron Curtain” project meant to create a soldier who could survive nuclear fallout. Spliced with a Ferro-Metamorph, his body didn’t just resist radiation—it converted his entire cellular structure into a living metal. He went rogue after being ordered to “clear” a village of Metamorph refugees, finding a new home and purpose with the Strangekin.
Relationships#
Allies:#
- Bedrock (They often spar as the team’s two “unbreakables”)
- Glacialis (Respects her discipline).
Rivalries:#
- The Rust-Lord (A Metamorph who can manipulate metals).
Family:#
- N/A
Locations#
- Base of Operations: The Lab-Station “Double Helix” (Maintenance Bay).
Trivia#
- Fun Fact: He is so heavy that he cannot ride in standard elevators; he usually has to take the freight lift or the stairs.
- Power Level: Tier 9 (Tank / Frontline Defence).
