Diamond-Man

"This is everything to me...I have a purpose, to save, to bring hope, without Diamond-Man I'm just another nobody".
== Enrico Rodriguez (Diamond-Man)==
Enrique “Enrico” Antonio Rodriguez was the last person anyone would have expected to become a hero. He was seemingly inadequate in every way: paunchy, unremarkable in appearance, not particularly smart, lacking in athleticism, and barely any "close" friends. In school, he wasn't bullied (as much), but he was often dismissed as weird and quiet by his peers. Enrico had trouble with girls, they hardly notice his existence. To most, he appeared to be a dull and unassuming individual. He is from the City of Halstern. 
Enrico's daily routine was monotonous. After school, he would board the bus to The comic book store downtown where it has everything since Enrico’s local comic book store was destroyed in a battle with Captain Diamond, a superhero in his city and another villain. He would immerse himself as a hero. Then, he would grab a modest lunch before retreating to his home, where he would spend the remainder of his day in isolation by watching movies or playing video games. He also works at his friends uncle’s deli, but only for a little money just helping around. He works as a Bus Boy for Goldies BBQ & Grill. 
However, fate had a remarkable twist in store for Enrico. One fateful day, the city's renowned superhero, Captain Diamond, fell victim to a devastating attack that claimed his life. Enrico, being in the wrong place at the wrong time, was knocked unconscious by the impact of the incident. When he regained consciousness, Enrico discovered that he had somehow inherited Captain Diamond's extraordinary powers. Transformed both physically and mentally, he embraced his newfound abilities and adopted the persona of Diamond-Man. It was a transformation that went beyond the superficial; Enrico shed pounds and gained newfound confidence, emerging as one of the mightiest warriors on Earth before he even graduated East Island High School.
Also turns out, Enrico finds out, his great grandfather and his ancestors before him was a Sudarian, a powerful superhuman race consisting of powerful beings who when exposed to a rare mineral which is in Captain Diamond’s powers, become strong and powerful. Even without it, they can lift mountains and such with elite training not only that, he was the member of the royal godlike family, The House of Adamantes. Enrico wouldn’t have ever found out if it wasn’t for him being exposed to Captain Diamond’s powers. The more he fights and trains, he becomes as powerful as a pure blooded Sudarian. Even defeating the King of Sudarian, who was their almighty deity in the pantheon. 
Enrico has seen life & death, the edges of the universe, joined The United, fought deities, aliens, criminals, true scum of the world, almighty beings, monsters, Yet his toughest assignment…Asking a girl out and doing his homework on time…
==Personality==
Enrico is an ultimately insecure but polite and moral teenager who is aware of his lack of defined characteristics in school, relationships, and socially in general. He likes comic books, video games, occasionally smoking weed, and hanging out with his friends. When he is with his friends he is always laughing along but when he's alone he sulks in his own loneliness. After any minor inconvenience Enrico goes home and he lays in bed all day. Enrico's friends all he. He wishes he was more. 
He is a hopeless romantic and he never really knew what it felt like for someone to love him romantically, in the beginning we see Enrico ask out many times only for them to reject him, In Season 1 or in the Catalyst Arc, he is shown to be attracted to a classmate named Kayla Rose-Park, He also had a little crush on his Math Teacher Ms. Candella as well as Luna Sosa, his best friends sister in Everlong & Spade. Though none of these worked out, he met Maureen Sanchez, together the two clicked and they fell in love. Enrico is known for having some sense of cowardice, but he is also known for his courage and perseverance. However, his bravery, more often than not, ends up with him or those close to him in danger. He refuses to kill people as it is morally wrong, but does not hesitate to seriously injure people. Though when his powers go on Berserk Mode, he tends to go too far and kills his enemies even though he didn't consciously mean it. 
==Early Life==
He was the 4th born of 5 Children. His parents are Franklin Rodriguez (His Dad), Elena Rodriguez (His Mother). Enrico grew up in Bronson, Halstern City for a good part of his childhood and then moved to Tenoch when he was about 10, he fantasized about being a superhero his whole life, when he saw Captain Diamond on TV saving the people of Las Vegas, he instantly became his number one fan. When he moved in 4th Grade, he had trouble making friends as kids were cruel. His first friend he made was Sab Sosa, an introverted kid like him. The two ended up being close friends, over time he made his little group and became friends with Dante Loizerman & Jerome Roman. In a field trip to the Halstern Hall of Science in 2015, the museum was hijacked by super terrorists looking for the Hive Machina, a machine used by The Star-Hive to destroy, yet the machine was deactivated so it was up for display, the terrorists activated it and wrecked havoc, the people had to evacuate. until The United show up, although just The Architect, Aurea, All-Star, & Captain Diamond. Enrico decides to be brave and sneakily use the Hive Machina and he knocks a terrorist unconscious. A member almost kills Enrico but Captain Diamond saves him and evacuates him to his teacher, he calls Enrico brave and a true hero but to be careful, Enrico is forever proud but scolded by the teacher. He always had a crush on a girl named Kayla since 4th grade, yet stopped in senior year. When he was in a summer camp with Sab in 8th grade, he noticed him and other kids were missing for 2 weeks and noticed some alien sightings.
== Becoming Diamond-Man==
Enrico was riding down the bus one day in Downtown Holland and Captain Diamond was fighting a villain who exploded half the block. Soon, Captain Diamond fights him and gets beaten up brutally, he then sacrifices himself he explodes causing a radioactive explosion of Diamantium. Enrico, who was close in the area was bathed in the radiant light, he is torn to pieces from the force of the Diamantium, instantly vaporized, he is then formed back into a human again, his Sudarian genes kicking in, leaving him naked and unconcious in the street. Enrico is rushed to the hospital and the doctors question how he miraciously doesn't have a scratch and how his clothes were burnt but not him. He was in the hospital for 3 days until he woke up, he then spent 2 more weeks in the Hospital until he can go back to school. When he gets back to school, he unleashes his powers. He then holds it in and doesn't tell anybody and he goes to a trainyard and he tests out his new powers. Soon, he becomes a vigilante stopping small petty crimes, then he goes and fights rogue metahumans in his area, then to stopping the villain who killed Captain Diamond, making him the new hero of Halstern. The media claims that he is the son of Captain Diamond, Enrico never confirms or denies so he can have his identity more secure. Soon, he gets a visit from the Diamond Corps who tell him he was never supposed to have this power but since he stopped the villain, he is deemed worthy, yet they keep an eye on him. 
==East Island High School==
In High School, he still is a dork, yet doesn't get good grades. His high school counselor is Ms. Hale, whom he has a good relationship with. Enrico goes to a few parties as he was dragged by Jerome yet he sits in the corner. He liked Kayla, a girl in his Spanish class and homeroom yet stopped after he saw her with a new man. Soon, Enrico meets a girl named Maureen Sanchez in his homeroom. They met through mutual friends and They soon become close after having similar hobbies. Soon, she helps him land a job at the Halstern Wire Soon they end up having an attraction for each other (Enrico always did). They end up dating and she becomes his girlfriend for the series (with some hiccups). 
==Powers & Abilities==
===Powers:===
* Sudarian Physiology: Due to having an ounce of ancient deity Sudarian blood, his powers include:
** Superhuman Strength: Diamond-Man has superhuman strength, It being unmeasured, but estimated should be significantly greater than 4000 tons. In the beginning before training his powers, he could lift buildings with ease. 
** Superhuman Speed: Diamond-Man is able to move at incredible speed. This extends to his perceptions and allows for feats such as covering vast distances in little or no time. In Space, which is a vast source for Diamantium Energy, he can fly up to the speed of sound. In a race, he beat the Pro-Hero, LightSpeed. Who's well-known for his extrodinary speed. As well as outpacing Jasper. 
** Shock Wave Projection: Diamond-Man is strong enough to create powerful sonic booms with just the clap of his hands.
** Superhuman Agility: Diamond-Man's agility, balance, and bodily coordination are enhanced to superhuman levels. This allows him to easily make sharp turns and easily maneuver while flying and moving at superhuman speed.
** Superhuman Reflexes: Diamond-Man possesses reflexes far greater than any normal human being. This allows him to easily react to danger and events. Though at first he couldn't really control it as he could
** Superhuman Stamina: Diamond-Man is able to maintain continuous strenuous physical action for a long period of time.
** Flight: Diamond-Man is able to manipulate graviton particles to defy the forces of gravity and achieve flight. This ranges from hovering to moving in any posture, in any direction. He is capable of flying at above supersonic and hypersonic speeds if close to Diamantium.
** Interstellar Travel: Diamond-Man is immune to the nature of space and is not inhibited by its lack of gravity. He can travel the reaches of space where no human body could possibly survive without the aid of technology.
** Invulnerability: Diamond-Man is nigh-invulnerable to extreme energy forces. At first when he was weaker he would get beat up often, but he can withstand a lot of things once his training started. 
** Teleportation: He uses this technique for traveling long distances instantly. It can only be unlocked in battle or when his body feels in danger.
** Indomitable Will: Diamond-Man possess exceptionally high willpower. 
** Shockwave Generation: Diamond-Man can control and direct his power in the form of a massive shockwave from his punches.
** Extreme Temperature Resistance: Diamond-Man is extremely resistant to all types of temperature-based attacks. 
** Proficient Hand-to-Hand Combatant: Despite having no formal training, Diamond-Man is a proficient and adept hand-to-hand combatant. Thanks to many fights with monsters and villains during his training, he's got a fair amount of fighting experience, he also watches martial arts videos and gets techniques from there.
** Superhuman Durability: Diamond-Man can enhance his durability whenever he wants, his weakest he can make himself weaker to take a flu shot to as powerful as surviving planet-destroying attacks without a bruise.
** Healing Factor: Diamond-Man has a very powerful healing factor, he has been shown to recover within a matter of days from what would normally be life-threatening injuries. 
** Berserker Mode: The more he bleeds, the more powerful he becomes. He has a temporary adrenaline boos in strength and speed and he thinks with his Sudarian Warrior Genes Instincts. He can go full on rage and violent. 
* Diamond Corps Physiology: due to the source of Diamantium and the power of the Corps, his powers include: 
** Diamantium Energy Projection: Diamond-Man can project bright blue glowing energy from his hands. He can use this when he is charged up with Diamantium, which he has a cool down, he can control the range, direction, and strength of every blow, as weak to shock a villain or blow them aback and knock them unconcious, to being able to throw a big attack and shatter a planet whole.
** Diamond Blast: A Kamehameha-style beam that he can shoot from his hands. It is powerful and he cannot control the power unlike the typical attack, in order to unlock it, he has to hold the energy within his hands and release it. 
** Omnidirectional Blast: Diamond-Man can cause an omnidirectional explosion that can destroy almost everything within a large perimeter.
** Diamond Energy Construct Creation: If charged up enough, Diamond-Man can create constructs from this energy, But he can only construct things like crystal weapons, projectiles, and walls. He needs to have his Diamantium energy full to do these creations.
** Diamond-Mode: This is his most powerful mode and ability. His strength can destroy anything in its way. No one can destroy him. He can fly through planets like a hot knife through butter, In this mode he can withstand a black hole. Its downside is that the more he uses it the chance he has to die and be radiated with the power of the Diamantium. 
=== Weaknesses ===
* Diamantium Cooldown: Diamond-Man has a Diamantium cooldown, everyday it gets charged up the more he has his vitamins, sleeps, and more. But when he out for the day, he can no longer do his Diamantium attacks. 
* Shell-Fish Allergy: Yes...Enrico is allergic to Shellfish, if he eats it, he could be seriously sick, of course none of his enemies know this...
* Obsidium: Obsidium is a negative source to Diamantium users. If he is by it, then it will weaken his powers heavily. 
==Trivia== 
*He is based on:- Superman (Both being powerful aliens) - Spiderman (Similar Characters) - Kick-Ass (Obsessed with being a superhero) - Shazam (Similar to how they are in and out of Justice League/The United and mostly want to focus on saving Fawcett/Halstern City) - Nova & Green Lantern (Cosmic Heroes hailing from Corps) (Specifically Kyle Rayner and Sam Alexander) But his biggest inspiration is from Goku from Dragon Ball and Wally West Flash, being he is the 3rd incarnation of the hero name and undoubtably one of the most powerful and youngest ones.
*Him as a character (Enrico) is based on Dave Lazewski from the Kick-Ass movies.
*In Everlong & Spade he is introduced as the "fat goofy best friend" but his character arc is gradual when he gets his own series "Diamond-Man" 
*His suit is inspired by Super Sentai Japanese shows. It was also inspired by The Great Saiyaman from Dragon Ball and Saiyan Armor as well. 
*He is from the Country of Baraona. A fictional country in the Caribbean in the Vigilance Universe.
*His birthday is on September 29, which is Archangel Michael Day. Diamond-Man shares similarity with the Archangel Michael at the end of the story.
*His Locker Number in East Island High School is #1124
*He was originally going to be something way different, Enrico was about to be a hero named "Nite-Bug" who was a superhero who fought crime, but it was ultimately scrapped.
*Enrico loves different types of genres as we see in his playlists throughout the series, he listens to artists like JPEG Mafia to even Radiohead, although in his vehicle, he listens to Reggaeton, Bachata and Latin Caribbean Old Music.
*Enrico owns a used 2013 Nissan Altima SL, although he takes the Bus to school because his mom uses his car to go to work at 6 AM.
*Enrico sometimes drives his car around to get by but he mostly flies around.
*He is an Everlong Advocate, even teaming with him and Spade sometimes as they are the Halstern Heroes. Enrico's friend is Sab, occasionally they go on night strolls together fighting crime.
*He is Catholic, attending church with his family every sunday. He does not see himself as a God and believes there to be one God, even though the Sudarians and everyone else considers him as one. 
*Enrico loves reading.
*He enjoys Chowdown Burgers.
*He was made so his writers can make the most loser person to the greatest champion on earth, funny enough Enrico is loosely based on his writer.
Category:Sudarian
Category:East Island High School Student
Category:Halsterner
Category:Barahonero
Category:Pro-Hero
Category:Metahuman
Category:Demigod
Category:Catholic
Category:The United