“A team isn’t built on power. It’s built on the man to your left and the man to your right.”
Basic Information#
- Full Name: Elias Thorne
- Alias: Carapace
- Date of Birth: November 12, 1993 (Age 32)
- Place of Birth: London, England
- Species: Strangekin (Human/Metamorph Hybrid)
- Affiliation: The Strangekin Vanguard
- Occupation: Former Special Air Service (SAS) Operator
Physical Description#
- Height: 6’3″
- Weight: 220 lbs
- Eye Colour: Solid Emerald Green (No visible pupils)
- Hair Colour: Unknown (Always cowled)
- Distinguishing Features: Chitinous, bone-like ridges along his jawline and spine; three-fingered hands with retractable climbing micro-hooks.
- Costume/Appearance: A heavy-duty blue and white tactical suit with gold accents. He wears a specialised “Long-Horn” cowl that houses advanced sensory arrays and a tattered, wing-like yellow cape.
Powers and Abilities#
Powers:#
- Chitinous Reinforcement: His skin has the density of high-grade carbon fibre, providing natural protection against slashing and ballistic impact.
- Insectoid Strength: Proportional strength of a beetle; he can lift nearly 10 tons and strike with enough force to dent reinforced steel.
- Wall-Crawling: Microscopic setae on his hands and feet allow him to adhere to any surface, including glass.
- Enhanced Reflexes: A 360-degree “vibration sense” that allows him to react to incoming threats before they enter his line of sight.
Skills:#
- Master tactician and strategist; expert in urban guerrilla warfare; highly proficient in CQC (Close Quarters Combat).
Weaknesses:#
- Cold-Blooded Physiology: In sub-zero temperatures, his movements become sluggish and his reaction time drops significantly.
Equipment#
Weapons:#
- None (Relies on his physical strength and tactical environment).
Gadgets/Technology:#
- The Mandible Sensors: The long protrusions on his cowl act as high-sensitivity antennae that can pick up thermal signatures and ultrasonic frequencies.
Vehicles:#
- N/A
Personality and Traits#
Personality:#
- Disciplined, commanding, and fiercely protective of his unit. He is a “soldier first” who struggles with the civilian aspects of life.
Quirks:#
- He never sleeps in a bed, preferring to “perch” on high rafters or ceilings.
Motivations:#
- To forge the Strangekin into a disciplined force that the world cannot simply dismiss as “monsters.”
Biography#
Elias was a decorated SAS operative who was critically injured during a mission in a Metamorph-heavy zone. To save his life, his CO authorised an experimental “Exoskeletal Graft” using DNA from a Scarab-Class Metamorph. The splicing saved his life but cost him his military career. He took his tactical knowledge to the Strangekin, transforming a group of frightened outcasts into a coordinated Vanguard.
Relationships#
Allies:#
- Chrome-Steel (Second-in-Command)
- Flux-Link (Tactical Consultant).
Rivalries:#
- The Exterminator (A mercenary hired to hunt “bug-types”).
Family:#
- Estranged wife and daughter in London.
Locations#
- Base of Operations: The Lab-Station “Double Helix” (Command Deck).
Trivia#
- Fun Fact: His armour is actually a part of his body; the “suit” he wears is mostly for utility pouches and modesty.
- Power Level: Tier 8 (Tactical Powerhouse).
