Damage

Lieutenant Jefferson Lincoln Blake is the grandson of Natalie Gurdin alias Lady Blackhawk. Born of an unexpected union between the legendary Atom (Albert Pratt) and the intrepid Lady Blackhawk (Natalie Gurdin), Jefferson's life takes flight as he inherits both the legacy of his heroic ancestors and the valour of his adoptive family, the Blackhawks.

## Quote

> "I know that I'm dangerous, but I still can do good."
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## Physical and Personality Description

He has black hair and brown eyes. His haircut is akin to a 90s boyband member. Tall and athletic, Jefferson possesses a formidable physical presence that reflects his military background. His physique is honed from years of rigorous training and combat, characterized by lean yet powerful muscles that showcase his enhanced strength and speed.

Shaped by his Air Force heritage and metahuman abilities, he carries himself with a disciplined resolve and a strong commitment to protecting others. Jefferson's charismatic and affable demeanour makes him a natural leader, capable of inspiring trust and camaraderie among his teammates. He can be quite cocky when, he is in a cockpit of a plane.

## History

Lieutenant Jefferson Lincoln Blake is the grandson of Atom (Albert Pratt) and Natalie Gurdin alias Lady Blackhawk. Jefferson is the result of a one-night stand between the two. He was adopted by the Blakes, who are a family of Air Force pilots and ironically known as Blackhawks. This is why he also decided to join the Air Force, where unknown to him, his grandmother worked as a trainer. He figured out that Natalie Gurdin was his relative due to comparing her dog-tag with the name on his birth certificate, and the two worked out their issues. Impressing his superiors, by becoming one of the youngest pilots in the 77th regiment, dubbed the Blackhawks Squadron.

### Wave 2

After an illustrious career in the Air Force, Jefferson's path takes an unexpected turn. Seeking new purpose beyond the cockpit, he joins the ranks of STREET FORCE. Jefferson's unwavering determination and aerial expertise prove invaluable to the team's endeavours, enhancing their capacity to combat emerging threats.

### Wave 3

Although oppositional to what Rex did in his past on his earth, Jefferson understands it from a soldier perspective.

### Year 5

Damage, having taking up the name Outburst, gives his new team-mate Rirya H’el-Yat (Witchfire) the name Lauryn Kelli, as he can’t pronounce her name and she takes a liking to her human name and him.

## Powers

Jeff is a living biochemical fusion reactor that constantly absorbs, builds up and produces energy he can manipulate and use in numerous ways. This energy is able to enhance his physiology. Mainly absorbing all kinetic and thermal energy directed at him and using it to augment his strength, speed, stamina and recuperation capabilities to superhuman levels. Damage absorbs the energy of any impact he is struck by, including not only direct physical blows, but also the impact of bullets and throwing weapons, and less successfully, concussive energy beams. By absorbing successive blows from an opponent, Blake can surpass his physical abilities and then overpower greater foes. His speed is the attribute most dramatically increased by his power; after absorbing enough energy, he can attack more quickly than opponents can react. After a while, Jefferson has to discharge the stored energy, unleashing the energy as disruptive waves.

He is a licenced pilot and an ace flyer, able to easily handle any type of aircraft. In addition to his ability to handle a fighter plane, Jeff is also an expert in aerial manoeuvres and combat.

## Trivia

Since I am a big fan of Golden Age characters, I wanted a new interpretation of Damage in the universe. I also generally like the Blackhawks, and so I fused it. I kind of messed up, though, as I mixed up Zinda Blake with Natalie Gurdin, but hey they're both Lady Blackhawk. Ultimately, I think it worked in favour.