Slush

Slush is a mutant supervillain native to New Canaan. He is one of Alphonse Rodin's lieutenants, and Rodin refers to him as a 'son,' but it is not known whether he is the doctor's biological offspring.

## Biography

Slush's full history is unknown. According to UNTIL, a mutant matching his unique description has been linked to a series of VIPER operations, though whether or not he remains in their employ is unclear.

Slush was first encountered leading a group of heavily-armed mutant radicals in an attempt to unleash a viral agent in Chicago's water supply. This was one part of plot taking place simultaneously in Chicago, New York City, and Washington D.C. His mission was thwarted by the Contenders and taken into PRIMUS custody, but escaped shortly thereafter.

Not long after, the Contenders attacked a hidden laboratory in Mexico where the viral agent was being mass-produced. Slush led a counterattack but was denied his revenge when the Contenders escaped via the Spirit World. After reviewing the security footage captured in the lab prior to its destruction, he returned to Chicago with a new plan of attack. He captured a large number of hostages, including Hardback's father, and threatened to kill them all unless the heroes brought back what was stolen from the laboratory and surrendered. He then coerced them into participating in a deadly gladiatorial battle at the Ableton family's junkyard, where he became so incensed at his minions' failure to kill the heroes that Cort was able to lure him personally into the fray.

## Appearance

Slush's mutation has caused his flesh to slowly liquify, leaving behind only bone fragments and a few organs floating in a soupy brown gel. He once had skin, but it too eventually dissolved. His survival is entirely dependent on his armored suit, which acts as both skin and muscles for his fragile body. He is far from ashamed of his appearance, and wears a transparent mask so that everyone can see his skull floating behind his translucent skin.

## Personality

Slush believes that all mutants, no matter their form, represent a step forward from humanity's current stagnant condition. He believes that eventually mutants will come to rule the Earth by replacing all non-mutants, and he wants to hasten that day as much as possible. He is violent, cunning, and ruthless, and has no interest in dealing with normal humans except as means to an end.

Slush appears to be totally amoral and willing to cross any line to achieve his goals. If he has any redemptive qualities he has yet to display them.

## Powers

Slush's mutation is entirely detrimental and grants him no special abilities beyond a decentralized nervous system. He only survives at all thanks to his armored suit, which is essentially bulletproof and grants him strength beyond a normal human's, though neither of these capabilities is as strong as that found in true power armor. He usually carries a variety of weapons, relying on a vicious energy pistol and a handful of grenades in most situations. He is also a trained hand-to-hand combatant, though by no means a master martial artist.

Slush's greatest asset is his keen mind and force of personality. He is a capable battlefield commander and is adept at a variety of combat tactics. He commands the loyalty of his troops, who are just as ruthless and amoral as Slush himself, and is admired by mutants for overcoming the extreme adversity of his condition.

## Weaknesses

Slush cannot survive outside his armored suit and will quickly die if it is destroyed. Due to a lack of skin, he is particularly susceptible to biological attacks, and exposure to even the most mild illness can be fatal.

Any effect which causes bleeding (and manages to pierce his armor) is especially devastating to Slush.