Savant

Savant is a super-genius supervillain from The Saviors of Sunset City, best known for saving The Echelon Eight from Phantasm.
== Personality ==
Attention-deprived, Malachi Martel wishes to gain notoriety as the world's most powerful supervillain (originally superhero, but Martin threw a wrench into things). He is a genius inventor, with a knack for taking things apart and putting them back together. He is extremely arrogant, and will take any insult as a personal attack worse than any slur imaginable.
== History ==
=== Origin Story ===
Malachi Martel was a genius whose inventions were neglected by both his rich parents and various science institutions. His inventions lost in science fairs to baking soda volcanoes and potato batteries, angering the boy. After his parents were killed, he was taken in by the one man who respected him. Martin Hopkins. With Hopkins' funding, some time later, the Savant Suit was built, with Malachi using it to save people. But instead of the popularity of Mr. Superior or Nightwalker, he was a z-lister. Malachi was fed up, and decided his intellect would be best used for evil, instead. 
=== The Saviors of Sunset City ===
Savant was first seen when the Echelon Eight battled Phantasm, where he charged in and finished him off as the Eight made their tactical retreat. He wasn't found, but a tape recorder from The Operator was, saying "Sorry about the interruption. Kid’s just a little mad that I chose an esteemed scientist over an 11-year-old to help with my work. In other news, expect the skies to gray, not from rain, but from ash. It’s time I burn these bridges I’ve built, so that my plan can go off without a hitch. Maybe I could start with the one that’s been the biggest thorn in my side. Who knows? Until we meet again."
Savant was seen again at the destruction of Hopkins House for Gifted Individuals, where he fought alongside Golden Boy in the school's gymnasium. The deadly combination of Hofferson and Big Red's giant form caused Savant to get literally dunked on as his helmet went through the basketball hoop. It was at this moment his identity as Malachi Martel became apparent to the party, surprised that an 11-year-old was so threatening. After this, he was promptly arrested.
== Notable Moments ==
* Unintentionally saving the Eight from Phantasm
* Terrorizing a school gymnasium
== Powers and Abilities ==
=== Super Intelligence ===
Malachi is a super smart kid, being able to construct many scientific marvels.
=== Savant Suit ===
In the Savant Suit, Malachi gains access to flight, super strength, enhanced durability, and the ability to fire lasers from his palms.
== Trivia ==
* Savant is a spoof of both Jimmy Neutron and Iron Man, with some elements of Homelander thrown in on Grey's request.
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