Thomas Shelby

==Summary==
Thomas Michael ‘Tommy’ Shelby OBE DCM MM MP is the son of Arthur and Mrs. Shelby, brother of Arthur, John, Ada and Finn Shelby, father of Charles and Ruby Shelby, as well as being the husband of Grace and Lizzie Shelby. He is the leader of the Birmingham criminal gang, the Peaky Blinders and the patriarch of the Shelby Family. Thomas served in World War I with the rank of Sergeant Major and was decorated for bravery (Though he dumped them in a canal after returning from the war). His experiences in World War I left him disillusioned and beset with ongoing nightmares, and he becomes determined to move his family up in the world so that the powers who had always mistreated them could no longer touch them. After the vendetta with the New York Mafia, and during the year of the Wall Street Crash, Thomas Shelby became a Member of Parliament as a member of the Labour Party, while lending the chair of the legal business to his older brother, Arthur Shelby.
==Powers and Stats==
Tier: , higher with weapons
Name: Thomas Shelby
Origin: Peaky Blinders
Gender: Male
Age: 34
Classification: Human, Former Military Soldier, Gangster, Crime Boss
Powers and Abilities: Peak Human Physical Characteristics, Expert hand-to-hand combatant (While he is not prominently featured as a hand-to-hand combat specialist, his training in the military allows him to fight against skilled opponents), Social Influencing (Thomas Shelby's prowess in negotiations is credited to his profound grasp of human psychology and his adept use of a myriad of tricks and techniques to accomplish his objectives, his composed and assured demeanor enhances his perceived authority in conversations. Shelby employs the manipulation of trust and emotions to sway others and compel them to act in accordance with his desires, capitalizing on our innate craving for social connection, he disarms his adversary by responding with composure and indifference to manipulation, demonstrating an imperturbable nature that cannot be provoked or unsettled. Shelby skillfully manipulates the situation by inducing a time deficit, recognizing that individuals, when stressed and pressed for time, are predisposed to making decisions aligning with the manipulator's desires, he strategically exits the room during negotiations to establish a powerful impression and diminish the significance of his opponents' words, underscoring the importance of securing submission. In challenging negotiations, Shelby strategically employs emotional manipulation and the selective withholding of information to steer and control the thought processes of his audience. Effective oratory is a pivotal skill for persuading others, and Thomas Shelby's exceptional abilities in this regard significantly contribute to his success in negotiations), Skilled handgun user (He is depicted as having proficient skills with firearms. As the leader of the Shelby crime family, Thomas is often involved in dangerous situations where the use of weapons becomes necessary. His character is shown as skilled and accurate when handling guns, reflecting his ability to navigate the violent underworld of organized crime), Information Analysis (Shelby consistently exhibits an unparalleled ability to dissect and understand complex situations. His razor-sharp analytical skills enable him to assess threats and opportunities with precision. Shelby navigates the intricate web of power dynamics, alliances, and betrayals in post-World War I Birmingham with a calculating intellect. His keen understanding of human nature and a knack for predicting outcomes contribute to his strategic mastery. Whether facing adversaries or allies, Shelby's analytical prowess allows him to stay steps ahead, making him a formidable force in the tumultuous world of organized crime), possibly Genius Intelligence
Attack Potency: Street level (Beat up a few members of the Lee family by himself.Peaky Blinders, Season 1 Episode 2 Superior to John, who seriously injured a thug. Knocked out a man with his strikes, then bludgeoned him to death. Overwhelmed several goons in close-quarters combat. Vastly superior to Michael, who fought off half a dozen gangsters in a bar fight.Peaky Blinders, Season 2 Episode 4)
Speed: At least Athletic Human, likely Peak Human (Was able to disarm a guy before the guy could shoot him,Peaky Blinders, Season 1 Episode 3 multiple times.), Supersonic with weaponry
Lifting Strength: Athletic Human
Striking Strength: Street level
Durability: Street level (Comparable to Arthur, who traded blows with his father, but was generally overpowered by him.Peaky Blinders, Season 1 Episode 5 Took a beating from Sabini's gang. Tanked hits from a field marshal.Peaky Blinders, Season 2 Episode 6)
Stamina: Peak Human (Survived getting shot and wasn't affected much by it afterwards.Peaky Blinders, Season 1 Episode 6 Defeated several enemies when on Holiday with his brothers.Peaky Blinders, Season 2 Episode 1)
Range: Standard Melee Range, Hundreds Of Meters with weapons
Standard Equipment: Donegal tweed 8-panel Irish flat cap with double razor blades under brim.
*Optional Equipment: Webley. 455 Mk VI revolver, Colt M1911
Intelligence: At least Gifted, possibly Genius (Thomas Shelby is exceptionally intelligent and possesses a sharp mind. His ability to devise intricate strategies often gives him an advantage in the criminal underworld. Shelby possesses natural leadership qualities. He exudes confidence, charisma, and a commanding presence that attracts and inspires loyalty from those around him. He is a natural leader who knows how to rally his family and allies, effectively managing and directing them towards his goals. Throughout the show he is put in various risky situations but is able to think on his feet alone and get himself out of said situations by out-smarting his antagonists, while the likes of his brothers Arthur and John are quite the opposite as they are very impulsive and dimwitted, especially Arthur. His organization runs the city of Birmingham from the shadows as they are the most powerful gang in said city and bribes the local police, allowing them to get away with whatever they want. Given what we see in Season 5 and Season 6 in terms of him presenting bills and speeches in front of Congress, it would make sense that his intelligence level is very high, especially his verbal intelligence, his ability to speak and write, and his ability to read, with his knowledge of parliamentary procedure. He is also very high in openness, having a variety of interests like business, politics, psychology, people skills, speaking, and horseback riding)
Weaknesses: Being a WW1-veteran, he suffers from PTSD and has recurring nightmares about his time in Somme during the war.
==Notable Matchups==
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==References==
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