The All-American

The All-American is an artificial superhero and agent of PRIMUS. The name is inherited by PRIMUS' top agent, and Kerry Holloway, the current All-American, is the fourth to hold the title.

## Biography

Kerry Holloway had dreamed of enforcing the law ever since he was a small boy in Tennessee. Gifted with brains and natural athleticism, he learned to push his limits at an early age and quickly became a star athlete. This helped pave the way for the scholarships he needed to study criminology and political science at a prestigious university, and his future seemed to be on the right path.

Unfortunately, not long after Kerry had completed his education and was accepted into the FBI agent training program, he was diagnosed with an incurable neuromuscular disease. Even with the best treatments available, he was doomed to waste away as his nerves atrophied and paralysis overtook his body. Undaunted, Kerry completed his training and entered the field, distinguishing himself for four years as a junior agent until his disease progressed too far and he was relegated to office work.

Suspecting that Kerry might take any chance to regain his mobility, his supervisors secretly submitted his name for inclusion in the Perseus Project, America's long-running classified program of metahuman experimentation. By the time Kerry was finally accepted, he was confined to a motorized wheelchair and quickly accepted the offer despite the great risks. He signed the waivers and was included in the 45th generation of subjects for the Perseus Project.

The Perseus serum had only two successes from the twenty subjects included in that generation, and luckily Kerry was one of them. In fact, the unpredictable serum worked better than it ever had before! Not only was his damaged nervous system repaired, but his body was enhanced to superhuman levels of strength and agility. Freed from his wheelchair, Kerry was immediately returned to field duty where he once again put his vast talents to work for the security of America.

Kerry was the immediate choice to replace Jack Tiptree, the third All-American, when he retired in 2017. Kerry eagerly accepted the mantle and transitioned into his new role at PRIMUS to safeguard his country against the most powerful threats on the planet. In the subsequent years he has shown himself to be an exemplary agent and leader, and has earned the acclaim and trust of the public for his tireless dedication to justice.

## Personality

Kerry embodies the American spirit like no other hero. He is open-minded, fair, honest, and just, and holds the ideals of freedom and fair play as the center of his moral code.

Unfortunately, as the country's politics grow more fractious and PRIMUS' activities increasingly cross ethical lines, Kerry has become somewhat uncomfortable in his role. He hates that both political parties want to use him as an ideological symbol and he gets visibly annoyed when reporters ask him for commentary on the scandals of the day. He perseveres, however, knowing that he can only do good from a position of relative authority, and tries to steer PRIMUS operations away from unsavory methods as much as he can.

## Powers

The Perseus serum has given Kerry enhancements to his already excellent physical fitness, pushing him beyond merely athletic into the superhuman. He supplements these gifts with a rigorous training schedule of exercise, martial arts, and marksmanship drills. His sight, hearing, and reaction time have all been enhanced as well, and his instincts are so finely honed that they sometimes gives him a warning of incoming danger. He is also highly intelligent and surprisingly well-read for a "G-man," though his brain power is natural rather than induced via serum.

The All-American's suit is made of highly flexible armored fiber made to deflect bullets and most low-powered energy weapons, which combines with his great agility to make him extremely resilient. Kerry knows that his powers aren't as great as other superhumans and relies on discipline and training to compete. He is an excellent agent with extensive knowledge of military and law enforcement operations, and a skilled marksman as well (though he prefers to avoid firearms whenever possible and does not carry one into combat).

The All-American is granted expanded police powers as part of his office, and is endowed with the right to arrest anyone on American soil-- including foreign dignitaries, or even the President himself.

## Weaknesses

The All-American has many enemies and as the symbol of American freedom he is the frequent target of villains who seek to sow fear in the country. The Warmonger also resents him for his more successful case of Perseus serum infusion and seeks to undermine him however possible.

Kerry follows a strict code of conduct that often binds his hands in dealing with particularly wicked foes. Some villains can exploit this with hostage-taking or other threats to public safety.