Lucius Fox (Midas Touch)

# Lucius Fox

## Lucius Fox

CEO of Wayne Enterprises DCWW

*The CEO of Wayne Enterprises and a Family man that provides resources and support to the City of Gotham in Public. While also providing Gadgetry and an Acting Informant to the Heroes and Vigilantes who help protect this fair city.*

## History

### Early Life

The Fox name had never been much of an accomplishment up to a certain point. Especially in the legacy before Lucius was born. Unlike, say, the dynasty of the Wayne’s, who had a silver spoon but were at least charitable with their riches. Then again, Lucius was only born in the rise of the early 80's in the hotbed of the few dangerous, named cities that gained their reputation and name recognition because of it. Along with its low property to no sales tax in Gotham. Granted, it’s a high-risk, high-reward kind of place, consistently high pace and never enough time to sit down and relax until it’s the morning when it’s still lively overcloud. Lucius grew up with no expectations for success, as he is Gothamite. A single father was trying to raise what was left of a broken family. And Lucius, a curious son, is dealing with what’s left.

Most of what matters began in the ’90s for Lucius at 15; Lucius fixed arcade machines for a reduced price in the amusement mile right before that carnival became what it was. He became a chess prodigy for about two years, giving his father something to brag about and some prize money to improve their living. Except for the fact that Lucius' father used a majority of the money to make himself forgetful of their lives. He keeps breaking his promise that he won’t touch a bottle again until he gets sober. Granted, when Lucius got accepted into the Morton School of Business. He left his father’s baggage behind and explored who he was. He didn’t know it would be his independent first step.

### Showing his Resolve

Graduating from that school with full marks was even his year Summa cum laude, which means he got a business degree of the highest distinction from his school. And it showed when he left; it was the early 2000’s and the economy got hit with a big recession that made doing business a little tricky. Not many places are willing to pick him up. The bank teller position at the Gotham Credit Union wouldn’t support him and his recent marriage to the woman he loves, **Tanya**, especially with the little bun in the oven that was on the way. His firstborn, the light in his eyes, was his first daughter **Tiffany**. So he took the most significant risk of his life and left a stable income position to work at a declining airline known as **Atwater Air.** And for a time, it was regarded as possibly the worst airline in America. Worse than Virgin Air or Spirit Airlines, but when Lucius took control of the reins of that company. He turned it around in just a few short months of a company in debt to the most profitable airlines on Wall Street. They even got offers from Boeing, practically begging them to sign a contract deal. Money kept pouring down on Lucius, showing that nothing small like a rescission would be enough to stop a powerhouse like him. That was until Wayne's got involved and bought out the company. They usually call that type of business a hostile takeover, but overall it was mutually assured by the owners. And soon enough, Lucius was working under Dr. Thomas Wayne, and they became quick friends through dinner.

Lucius began working more hours with Wayne Enterprises when he became trusted with more responsibilities around the company. He even got plans with updates to the Gotham Metropolitan subway system and much more on hand. After they got the approval from the city, it was up in the air what they could do, but this dream of making this city a beacon of hope was alive. As well as doing well back home, his oldest was getting a new brother; this time, Lucius could win, getting to name this one at the behest of his wife. He felt this family would grow even after his first son was born. He felt empowered and practically on top of the world, so much so that he was always at work and away. He was invincible; nothing could stop him, not even a mistake, like an affair while Tanya was Pregnant. However, Lucius tried to remedy that by distracting everyone, moving the family to the city's wealthier portions, and practically living a more prosperous, fuller life. There was even a chance he would have more children after **Lucas** was born and would eventually first started walking. He was even invited to have thanksgiving with the Wayne's and graciously accepted even though it was traditionally not shared with another family. The name of them is undecided, and to show that enthusiasm with him, a friendship grew between him and **Thomas Wayne**. Outside of the occasional drink with Thomas's butler **Alfred,** they all developed a strong bond. So close he was invited to have thanksgiving with the Wayne's and graciously accepted even though it was traditionally not shared with another family.

### The Tragedy that affected Gotham

Everything was going just right in Lucius' life, and the tragedy affected everyone. Thomas and Martha Wayne were shot dead after leaving the theater with their son Bruce. Lucius condolences as Bruce was just a child, but when he was given the news over the phone by Alfred. It spread everywhere the morning after; he hoped his friend would still be alive and perhaps pull through, but apparently, they didn’t even get to make it when the ambulances showed up. Proved that their next plan to finish financing a Gotham Health Care system could be something that would have benefited at that moment as everyone was going through the mourning period and feeling a general loss that everyone experienced. While still on the board with Wayne Enterprises, Lucius had promised Alfred Pennyworth that he would try to keep things smooth sailing until Bruce Wayne was of age. That promise was kept strong. Sadly, the rest of the board decided that the company needed to go in a different direction. Lucius was outvoted and told to step down, and for the first time in many years, Wayne Enterprises were to take the offer to go into working for the US Government under Military contracts. Much the same as any other lucrative company since, after all, that was where the best way to line everyone's pockets.

### The change in dynamics with Wayne Ent.

The company told Lucius to head down to the R&D department, where the board had cut down the staff to maximize profits. To make matters worse, that affair he had all those years ago when Lucas, his son, was being born. Met with complications as he now had a second son of the same age. They may be months apart, but who knows? He did what he could by paying child support and, for that matter, any other financial burden to his other son **Jace.** Lucius had no say in how he would lead his life. Though with work, there was his demotion; he worked with a skeleton crew. And it took every bit of willpower to stick around a company that essentially wanted to bury him right next to the dead. Wayne Enterprises are as much a wealthy company as it turned into its former self’s shell after Thomas Wayne died. And to be frank, the same can be said about Lucius himself, although he was there at home. His pride and joy moved on from him. As for his last child, little strain in his relationship with his wife, Tanya. Especially after his first child, Tiffany decided it would be best only to come around to visit them occasionally. And as for Lucas, let’s say after the screaming match he had with Lucius didn’t just raise tensions. Lucius knew how he and Tanya had their disagreements. She agreed that both of them could try to work things out. But after the betrayal, Lucius had to prove his worth. Lucius can’t help but wonder if this one is even his. However, he agrees that **Tamara,** whether she is a product of infidelity, is all the same as a part of the family. That said, when he works late evenings, all just to design and work on products that support causes, he frankly has no belief, but he did his job and did them quite well, which is all the Wayne company board can want.

Lucius did catch up now and then with Alfred while getting the occasional update about Bruce Wayne. Lucius heard about how Bruce was growing up, about Bruce going to university, backpacking in far-off regions, and other rare conversation topics that eventually led to these calls becoming. Less and less frequent as time progressed that Lucius stopped answering. And all the same, the calls stopped coming, so what’s left for Lucius to do but try to live out the rest of an early career death sentence or, in other words, retirement? In a lab with no one but himself to look at and archive all of what’s left of this company. He was still working but never innovating while other companies like Lex Corp. took over the marketplace. A start-up company is becoming more significant than sliced bread, and even more, reporters could praise them at the time from a Forbes article about them. Lucius read an Email offer to meet with a company representative though he politely declined the offer.

### Change is coming in Gotham

Eventually, Bruce Wayne showed up at the company, and there was a Vigilante in the streets. After Bruce went down and introduced himself to Lucius, Lucius let him know that anything he wanted to take into the R&D labs was allowed. After Bruce took several trips down to meet with him, Lucius put two in two together. That is when Lucius, coy, tells him he won’t stop him from doing his nightly activities. In the same vein, Lucius lets Bruce know that he isn’t an idiot and knows that he can put it together but is willing to keep it a secret. As Lucius looks at Bruce, he sees a bit of Thomas in him that is noticed, but over time he works with Bruce to bettering Gotham and even Wayne Enterprises. Lucius even went about improving Bruce's gear over time with new designs. Bruce had asked Lucius to be promoted to a higher position than he would imagine at his current age. But seeing as it’s an opportunity to keep going with the work he tried to accomplish with Thomas, Lucius can work with Bruce. Lucius doesn’t see any reason to decline as becoming the current CEO of Wayne Enterprises. His life is getting back on track with new meaning and purpose.

## Powers and Abilities

### Abilities

* **Charismatic Leadership**
* **Business Management Expertise**
* **Experienced and Proven Engineer and Designer**