Statesman

==Summary==
Marcus Cole was orphaned at a fairly young age, shortly after his mother died his father became alcoholic and abusive and drank himself to death but Marcus was taken in by a man called Rudolf Richter.
Marcus grew-up with Rudolf's son, Stefan and daughter, Monica and became good friends with both of them. And both men enlisted into World War 1. But during this time Marcus was exposed to Mustard Gas and became chronically ill.
Hoping to find a cure Stefan and Marcus went on to steal an ancient Greek scroll from a museum and headed toward the ancient Greek island known as Praxidae, which is the home to the Well of the Furies, and below that the Fountain of Zeus.
Both men drank from the fountain and gained godlike powers and cured Marcus, while they were both on they're way to leave the island, they found an artifact, which turned out to be Pandora's Box, which was the source of the fountains power, and when they opened it, all the creativity of man was released and birthed the age of Superheroes, though the explosive energy from the blast resulted in a cave-in, washing Stefan into the ocean while Marcus was able to get away, years later Marcus would become the Statesman and come to many clashes with Stefan, who became Lord Recluse
==Powers and Stats==
Tier: At least , possibly , higher with Electricity
Name: Statesman,Top Cow Comics Issue #1 Marcus Cole,Fall of Galaxy City Comic States
Origin: City of Heroes
Gender: Male
Age: Over a century old (chronologically as he fought in World War 1 and City of Heroes takes place in 2005)
Classification: Human turned into a god-like entity
Powers and Abilities:
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|-|Base=Superhuman Physical Characteristics (Even the most basic of people in city of heroes can kick around massive heavy machinery by walkingCity of Heroes Gameplay), Martial Arts, Flight (Statesman flies just about everywhereTop Cow Comics Issue #15Top Cow Comics Issue #6), Electricity Manipulation (Wields the power of Zeus, and can utilize devastating lightning attacks from his hands primarilyTop Cow Comics Issue #3), Non-Physical Interaction (All individuals in City of Heroes can punch out Ghosts, Slimes, Elementals, etc.), Social Influencing (Statesman is an exceptional leader who can inspire those around him), Vibration Manipulation/Status Effect Inducement (Via Hand Clap, and Foot Stomp), Rage Power (Via Rage), Statistics Amplification (Via Invincibility)
|-|Resistances= Fire Manipulation/Explosion Manipulation/Status Effect Inducement/Energy Projection/Deconstruction/Darkness Manipulation/Life Manipulation/Ice Manipulation/Temperature Manipulation/Poison Manipulation/Electricity Manipulation/Energy Manipulation/Mind Manipulation/Telekinesis/Radiation Manipulation/Statistics Reduction/Fragrance Manipulation/Earth Manipulation/Extreme Temperatures/Sound Manipulation/Air Manipulation/Water Manipulation/Social Influencing/Vibration Manipulation/Soul Manipulation/Fear Manipulation/Smoke Manipulation/Chi Manipulation/Broadway Force/Possession/Petrification/Crystal Manipulation/Paralysis Inducement/Illusion Creation/Portal Creation/BFR/Gravity Manipulation/Spatial Manipulation/Light Manipulation/Plant Manipulation/Fungus Manipulation/Forcefield Creation/Pain Manipulation/Sleep Manipulation/Time Manipulation/Acid Manipulation/Magnetism Manipulation/Adhesive Manipulation (Statesman, Via both his Invulnerability for attacks and his status as a Hero-Class Enemy/Ally for status effects, resists nearly everything in City of Heroes.)
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Attack Potency: At least Building level (Superior to those who can "strike with all the power of a lightning bolt",Electricity Assault power can literally make lightning clouds to use lightning to strike opponents,Storm Summoning Power and can make lightning strike from the sky.Storm Blast Power Black Scorpion, whom Statesman is superior to, can Utterly destroy tanks in one hit.Who Will Die: Part 7 Knocked over a titanic Clockwork with a casual punch, and proceeded to lift and throw that clockwork after he'd been depowered. One-shot Ghost Widow with his lightning. Drew Blood from Lord Recluse and visibly injured him. One-shot a Troll, where even fodder trolls can bust through walls easily.Top Cow Comics Issue #4 One-shot Scirocco.City of Villains TrailerScales to a one-shot above 0.59 Tons, as he one-shot Scirocco who is comparable to Black Scorpion who can Utterly destroy tanks in one hit) Possibly Town level (Statesman fought his Praetorian Earth counterpart, but lost due to a less bloodthirsty mindset the first time. Emperor Cole "wistood a nuclear attack"Welcome to Praetoria Tell me More About Emperor Cole DialogueScales to 10-20 Kilotons scaling to Little Boy Nuclear weapons) Higher with Electricity (One-shot Ghost Widow. Incapacitated The majority of the Praetorian Freedom Phalanx instantly, including Emperor ColeTop Cow Comics Issue #16)
Speed: Speed of Sound Movement Speed (One of the travel powers available to fodder heroes and villains is called Speed of Sound. Comparable to, but slower then Synapse, who can outrun Missiles), Massively Hypersonic+ Combat Speeds and Reactions (Can tag those who can dodge lightning within a cloud
Lifting Strength: At least Class M (While depowered, Statesman lifted and threw a giant Clockwork)
Striking Strength: At least Building level (Drew Blood from Lord Recluse and visibly injured him) Possibly Town level (Statesman fought his Praetorian Earth counterpart, but lost due to a less bloodthirsty mindset. Emperor Cole "wistood a nuclear attack"Welcome to Praetoria Tell me More About Emperor Cole Dialogue
Durability: At least Building level (No-sold Bullets. Withstood an explosion with only pain and no visible injuries) Possibly Town level (Statesman fought his Praetorian Earth counterpart, but lost due to a less bloodthirsty mindset the first time. Emperor Cole "wistood a nuclear attack")
Stamina: Superhuman (Marcus fought for Days at a time non-stop during the Rikiti InvasionRikiti Warzone Lore)
Range: Standard Melee Range physically. at least Tens of Meters with electric attacks
Standard Equipment: His Suit
Intelligence:
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Gifted (Marcus is a man who raises others up and is an exceptional leader of, such as when in the aftermath of the Rikiti war he managed to raise the hopes of the entire populace with one widespread gesture of using Heroes' capes as flags. Allowed himself to be captured and tortured in order to learn the plans of Lord Recluse and counteract them.Top Cow Comics Issue #2)
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Genius (Lesser Heroes then Marcus can clear Arachnos bases full of hundreds of soldiers on their own, Of which even basic Wolf Spiders are put through "Rigorous Training" to even be cleared for field dutyWolf Spider Description and can harm heroes. Casually predicted and tagged an invisible Villain. Capable of taking on entire armies of villains with only twelve other individuals to his name.Top Cow Comics Issue #14 Is a member of the Surviving Eight, which means he was one of only eight heroes who survived in the Rikiti War on Paragon City, which required him to fight hundreds if not thousands of individuals who could harm him at a time. Has to fend off MANY new villains looking to boost their reputations.Top Cow Comics Issue #5 Can tag those who can dodge literal rain or explosions at point blank or psionic attacks)
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Weaknesses: Statesman wont go all out on most foes not only out of his good will, but for knowledge on being able to be possessed by the spirit within The Well of the Furies.Ouroboros Questline Statesman is very self-righteous and even a bit of a perfectionist
Notable Attacks/Techniques
Boss Abilities
*Jab Melee, Moderate Smash Damage, Foe Disorient
Statesman has Disoriented you with his Jab.
*Punch Melee, Moderate Damage(Smash), Foe Knockback
Your Super Strength Punch can deal a moderate amount of damage, but most of all can knock your opponent off his feet, unable to attack again until he stands up.
*Haymaker Melee, High Damage(Smash), Foe Knockback
A slow but devastating attack, the Haymaker has a great chance of knocking your opponent down.
*Hand Clap Point Blank Area of Effect, Moderate Smash Damage, Foe Disorient, Knockback
Statesman has Disoriented you with his Hand Clap.
*Knockout Blow
Melee, Extreme Smash Damage, Foe Hold, Knockup Back Alley Brawler has hit you with a Knockout Blow. You are Held.
*Knockout Blow Melee, Extreme Smash Damage, Foe Hold, Knockup
Statesman has hit you with a Knockout Blow. You are Held.
*Foot Stomp
Point Blank Area of Effect, High Damage(Smash), Foe Knockback. Back Alley Brawler can use their superior leg strength to stomp the ground, quaking the earth itself. This is a localized attack against everything in melee range.
*Hurl Ranged, High Damage(Smash), Foe Knockback
You are able to tear up a chunk of ground beneath your feet and Hurl it at an enemy. This attack is close ranged, deals moderate damage, and can knock foes back.
*Hammer of Justice Melee (Targeted Area of Effect), Extreme Smash Damage, Foe Knockback
Statesman calls upon the power of the gods to strike down upon you with the massive power of lightning.
*Dull Pain Self Heal, +MaxHP
You can activate this power to increase your maximum Hit Points for a short time.
*Unstoppable Self Res, Protection, +Recovery
When you activate this power, you not only become extremely resistant to most damage, but also to Disorient, Immobilization, Hold, and Sleep effects. Endurance recovery is also increased. Unstoppable costs little Endurance to activate, but when it wears off you are left exhausted, and drained of almost all Health and Endurance.
*Zeus' Lightning Bolt Point Blank Area of Effect, Extreme Energy Damage, Foe -Endurance
Statesman can call upon the power of Zeus in time of need.
Super Strength
*Foot Stomp
Using your superior leg strength, you can Stomp your foot to the ground, quaking the earth itself. This is a localized attack against everything in melee range.
*Hand Clap
You can clap you hands together with such force that you create a deafening shockwave. This shockwave can knock back nearby foes, and they have a chance to become Disoriented due to the shock to the inner ear. Hand Clap deals no damage.
*Haymaker
A slow but devastating attack, the Haymaker has a great chance of knocking your opponents down.
*Hurl
You are able to tear up a chunk of ground beneath your feet and Hurl it at an enemy. This attack deals high damage, and can knock foes back and even drop them out of the air if they are flying.
*Jab
A quick jab that deals minor damage, but has a chance of Disorienting the target, especially if coupled with other attacks.
*Knockout Blow
You can perform a Knockout Blow on your opponent. This punch does extreme damage and has a great chance of Holding your target.
*Punch
Your Super Strength Punch can deal a moderate amount of damage, but most of all can knock your opponent off their feet, unable to attack again until they stand up.
*Rage
A Rage comes over you, sending you into a berserker fury. While Raging, your damage and chance to hit are dramatically increased. However, when your Rage subsides, you are left with reduced Defense, drained of some of your Endurance, and your attacks are substantially weakened. This crash can be mitigated by using the Unrelenting power from the Presence pool.
*Taunt
Taunts a foe, and some nearby foes, to attack you. Useful for pulling villains off an ally who find themselves in over their head. Taunted foes tend to ignore other Heroes and focus on you for quite a while, so use this power cautiously. A To Hit check is required to Taunt enemy players, but is not needed against critter targets.
Invulnerability
*Dull Pain
You can activate this power to increase your maximum Hit Points for a short time.
*Durability
Your body is naturally durable, as a result you have higher hit points and endurance, you are also naturally resistant to toxic damage. This power is always on and costs no Endurance.
*Environmental Resistance
You are naturally resistant to the environmental damage and always take less Fire, Cold, Energy, Negative, Psionic and Toxic Damage as well as Debuff effects which reduce your speed, endurance or recovery. This power is always on and costs no Endurance.
*Invincibility
While this power is active, for each nearby foe in melee range you receive a bonus to Defense against all attacks but Psionics (Scrapper only), and a bonus to your chance to hit. This power is most effective while fighting multiple opponents. The first foe you engage in melee grants the highest Defense bonus, and up to 10 foes can contribute to your Defense and ToHit Bonus.
*Invincible
While this power is active your defenses are reinforced, increasing your Defense against all attacks but Psionics. Your attacks are also reinforced, allowing you to ignore some of your target's Defense.
*Resist Elements
You are naturally resistant to the elements and always take less Fire, Cold and Toxic damage. You are also resistant to Slow effects. This power is always on and costs no Endurance.
*Resist Energies
You are naturally resistant to Psionic, Energy and Negative Energy damage, as well as Debuff effects which reduce your endurance or recovery. This power is always on and costs no Endurance.
*Resist Physical Damage
You are naturally tough and inherently resistant to Smashing and Lethal damage as well as Defense Debuff effects. This power is always on, and costs no Endurance.
*Temp Invulnerability
When you toggle on this power, you become highly resistant to Smashing and Lethal damage.
*Tough Hide
Your thickened skin makes you much tougher to hit and resistant to Defense Debuff effects. This power is always on and costs no Endurance. Tough Hide offers no protection to Psionic attacks.
*Unstoppable
When you activate this power, you not only become extremely resistant to most damage, but also to Disorient, Immobilization, Hold, Knockback and Sleep effects. Endurance recovery is also increased. Unstoppable costs very little Endurance to activate, but when it wears off you are left exhausted, and drained of almost all Health and Endurance.
*Unyielding
When you toggle on this power, you become Unyielding. You are resistant to all damage, as well as Knockback, Sleep, Hold, Immobilize, and Disorient effects.
==Notable Matchups==
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==References==
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