Tars Tarkas

==Summary==
A supporting character in Edgar Rice Burroughs's John Carter of Mars book series, Tars Tarkas is a member, and later leader, of the Thark clan, a horde of Green Martians that patrols the dried seabeds of Mars. While renowned as the greatest warrior among them, he is also somewhat ostracized from his peers for his ability to feel and receive compassion, something that is considered a sign of weakness among the Tharks.
==Powers and Stats==
Tier: 
Name: Tars Tarkas
Origin: John Carter of Mars
Gender: Male
Age: Unknown, at least several hundred years 
Classification: Green Martian, Jeddak of Tharks
Powers and Abilities: Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Immortality (Type 1, Type 3 with Martian Medicine),
Master Swordsman and Marksman, Telepathy, Regeneration with Martian Medicine (Mid-Low), Expert in Diplomacy
Attack Potency: Small Building level (Considered by mid-series John Carter to be close to his equal. Fought alongside him against the White Apes and Plantmen. Tends to fare better than him in group battles)
Speed: Likely at least Superhuman (Comparable to John Carter in speed, though Carter is much more agile)
Lifting Strength: Likely Class 10 (Stands fifteen feet tall and is stated to be stronger than he looks. Likely almost comparable to John Carter)
Striking Strength: Small Building level
Durability: Small Building level (Took hits from White Apes and Plantmen. Comparable to mid-series Carter)
Stamina: Superhuman (Fought alongside Carter for hours against the White Apes and Plantmen. Green Martians are naturally greater in stamina than humans)
Range: Extended Melee Range with swords. Likely Tens of Meters with his rifle
Standard Equipment: Dual Martian scimitars, a Thark spear, and a Thark rifle.
Intelligence: High (Is skilled enough in swordsmanship to fight alongside John Carter as an equal. Has served as a strategic leader of the Tharks for hundreds of years. Was charismatic enough to quickly make peace with the men of Helium and eloquent enough to have complex debates with their nobles, despite his savage background. Was the first man in Martian history to unite the entirety of the warring Green Martian tribes under one banner. Referred to by John Carter as the greatest leader on Mars)
Weaknesses: Struggles over the course of the first book between his yearning for compassion and the emphasis his culture places on ruthlessness. He gets over this after becoming Jeddak, however.
==Notable Matchups==
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Category:Characters
Category:Male Characters
Category:John Carter of Mars
Category:Immortals
Category:Telepaths
Category:Sword Users
Category:Regeneration Users