Brian Braddock (![[info]](http://www.insanejournal.com/img/userinfo.gif){kind=small} big_ben) wrote,@ 2008-04-09 15:58:00 |
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GENERAL INFO Birth Name :: Brian Orrick Braddock Nicknames :: Bry, Brit, Cap’n, Bri-Bri Codename :: Britannic [previously Captain Britain] Age :: 28 Gender :: Male Race :: Caucasian Mutant Abilities :: Captain Britain can lift (press) approximately 2 tons under optimal conditions. Captain Britain can fly at a maximum speed just under the speed of sound (770 miles per hour) for prolonged periods of time (until bodily fatigue requires him to rest). He can erect mystical force fields at his mental command. This force field is employed to protect him from atmospheric conditions while flying. It is strong enough to deflect a bazooka shell without deforming or rendering its wielder unconscious from the concussion. (Repeated blasts would weaken the field considerably, and eventually penetrate it.) He also has enhanced stamina and reflexes to superhuman levels. Occupation :: Son of England’s Mutant Ambassador to America, would love to enter the field of science and has studied it desperately Education :: -Several boarding schools in England -11 collective years at Xavier's -New York University School of Medicine (Environmental Medicine) Affiliations :: X-Men APPEARANCE Height :: 6'7" Weight :: 264lbs Hair Color :: Blond Eye Color :: Blue Defining Traits :: His staggering height and wide, thick build make him stand out in a crowd. Clothing styles/colors :: Brian dresses himself nicely, in generally patriotic colors or browns. He wears lots of white, and would love to live in his shorts. Alas, that seems to be frowned upon in most places. Other :: He can sometimes be spotted sporting a pair of suspenders. PERSONALITY General Likes :: the outdoors, hiking, swimming, formalities, English rock music, ladies with class, intelligence General Dislikes :: Knight jokes, Monty Python, bad comedy Skills Mastered :: Being English, playing chess, hand-to-hand-combat, machineless flight, picking up cars and chicks, acrobatics Sexual Orientation :: He's a 2 on the Kinsey Scale Astrological Sign :: Libra (24 September - 23 October) ETC Family :: [ Father ] Sir James Braddock (deceased) [ Mother ] Lady Elizabeth Braddock (deceased) [ Siblings ] Elizabeth 'Betsy' Braddock (twin sister) James "Jamie" Braddock Jr. (older brother) Personal History :: Brian and his siblings were raised for a few years in England, living the life of a politician’s family. Their father was a mutant, a telekine. When he was discovered, he came out openly to the public about his abilities and that he had never used them in a threatening manner against any person. This allowed him to continue his work in promoting the scientific study of mutation and the study of specific mutants in the field of medicine. One of his associates was Dr. Moira McTaggart. Through their discoveries, they found out quite a bit about the genome of those individuals carrying the ‘mutant x gene’. James was knighted for his support and funding in the decade-long project and given the opportunity to travel to America - serving as England’s Ambassador for Mutants. When it was discovered that his children carried the mutant x gene, James quickly enrolled them in Xavier’s School for the Gifted. Charles’ school was recommended by Moira, before his departure. After the death of their parents, Brian, Betsy and Jamie were at a loss for what to do with their lives. The twins set up dual-citizenship, while Jamie returned to England. Betsy was rather grief-stricken and became conflicted - emotionally and with her abilities. She strayed from her brother and Xavier’s school and joined with a group of Pro-Mutant Activists, the Morlocks. Unfortunately, she was killed in the struggle between the X-Men, the Brotherhood and Worthington Pharmaceuticals. Upon hearing this news, Brian left his work in the Environmental Medicine Department at New York University School of Medicine and returned to Xavier’s school to better learn what happened in the clash and how he could help his faux-family of mutants prevent similar occurrences. Other Relationships :: His idol is Hank McCoy, and he always made it known that he looked up to the blue man. In his early days at Xavier's, he was highly attracted to Dr. Jean Grey, followed by a fascination with Lorna Dane - two older, refined and scientific-minded ladies whom he both looked up to as educators and adored in a crush sort of way. Etymology of name :: Brian - 'strong one' (Celtic/Gaelic) Orrick - 'sword ruler' (English) Braddock - 'broad dock' (English) PB :: Justin Hartley |