Anthony Wilkinson

Anthony "Redbeard" Wilkinson was a soldier and Super of the United States military army branch, and served during the Annexation of Alaska. He was the father of Laura Wilkinson. He later became an NNYPD detective and the colleague to Volker Stahlwulff, and successfully solved some of the biggest crimes in the city's history alongside him, becoming known as the "Red Wolf". 
== Appearance ==
Anthony was a tall, muscular caucasian male with short, red hair and a bushy beard of matching color, earning him the nickname "Redbeard". His eyes were a bright blue. 
His muscular frame was covered in complex, maze-like tattoo. When off the field, he wore a white tank top and camo cargo shorts; on-field he wore standard-issue U.S. military snow gear. 
== Personality ==
Anthony was known as a friendly, sociable and approachable man by those that knew him. He would often times attempt to disarm tense situations with humor, and wasn't afraid to quip or joke in order to relieve tension.
Anthony had a great amount of respect for his brothers-in-arms, and when morale was low, he would always try to reassure his allies. Above all else, Anthony valued his family, and wished for nothing more than to see his wife and daughter safe. 
He wasn't particularly patriotic, though he did possess a degree of patriotism and faith in his homeland, however he placed his value of his friends and family far above his nation.
== Backstory ==
=== Early Life ===
Born in Neo New York City, USA, Anthony came from a working class family. His father was owned a carpentry company, Wilkinson and Co., and his mother was a cafeteria worker. Though they weren't the wealthiest family, they were very tight-knit. Anthony's parents taught him the values of family and friends as he grew up, leading him to be a family man in his later life. 
He discovered his powers at the age of 11, when he touched the exterior of a car and found that his hand had turned to metal. Though panicked at first, he eventually found that, when he calmed down, his hand returned to normal.
After he finished high school at the age of 18, he went on to gain an apprenticeship in carpentry, and began working under his father for four years. Eventually, Anthony completed his apprenticeship, and after his father had a workplace accident that left him too injured for work, he passed the company onto Anthony. 
At the age of 21, Anthony would meet a girl named Anne Mortimer, and the two quickly hit off. After two years of being together, Anne would marry into the Wilkinson name - that same year, she fell pregnant with her and Anthony's child, who they would name Laura.
After 14 years of living a quaint family life, Anthony's peace would be disrupted when he was forcefully conscripted into the U.S. military to fight on the Alaskan front against the Alliance.
=== Fighting on the Alaskan Front ===
After only a few months of training, Anthony was sent into the field, where he witnessed the horrors of war firsthand. Through sheer luck, he managed to survive with what little training he had, and learned what and what not to do on the battlefield by observing his teammates. Anthony would find that he had a fondness for more close-up and personal weapons on the field.
==== Battle of Anchorage ====
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== Powers and Abilities ==
Property Absorption: Anthony has the ability to 'absorb' and take on the physical properties of whatever solid material he is touching. For example, if he is touching a steel rod, he would be able to turn his skin to steel, or if he is touching tank armor, his skin would become identical to that armor, etc. Anthony would most often absorb the properties of metal objects such as steel, making him practically bulletproof and extremely resistant to even superhuman attacks. However, Anthony must remain focused when taking on a property - if he were to experience something that severely threw off his concentration such as a flashbang or immense pain, his skin would instantly turn back to normal. Moreover, he can only take on the properties of fully solid objects, i.e. metal, as turning into liquid or gas would kill him. It is only his skin that takes on these properties, and thus weapons with enough penetrative power such as anti-material rifles can still cause fatal damage to Anthony. 
=== Natural Abilities and Skills ===
Expert Hand-to-Hand Combatant: Anthony is a highly proficient martial artist, combining his natural strength from his carpentry work and his ability with a kickboxing-like style, making him a dangerous opponent to face close-up.
Morale Boost: Due to his lighthearted, disarming and charismatic nature, those working with Anthony usually experience a general morale boost, urging them to fight on.
Go Home and be a Family Man: Anthony has a strong moral compass that is by no means easy to bend. He will usually be the one to ask questions regarding morally dubious situations, though this can lead him to clashing with his teammates. 
== Equipment ==
thumb|220x220px|Stahlarme M10.
Stahlarme M10: Anthony's main firearm is the Stahlarme model 10, a 10-gauge, pump action shotgun. Feeds off a 6-round tube magazine. It is known for its wide spread and its capacity to punch fist-sized holes through targets at close range. 
thumb|220x220px|Bellum Mechanica M7.
Bellum Mechanica M7: Standard-issue U.S. pistol. A trusty 9mm with a 15-round magazine.
== Trivia ==
* After the Alaskan war, Anthony became a prominent detective in NNYC, known for being the partner of Volker Stahlwulff. He was known as the "Red Wolf", as a counterpart to Volker's own moniker, "Steel Wolf".
* Anthony's favorite bands were Muse and Weezer.
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