James Rogers (Ultimate Earth)

James Rogers**,** is the eldest child and only son of Steve Rogers and Natalia Romanoff, and older brother of Sarah Rogers. As a child he was subject to his parents heroism and the consequences such as being kidnapped at the age of five by his mother's former fiancé, Alexi Shostakov, and then later his brutal training at the hands of his mother. He was very close to his Uncle Bucky in his youth, for who he was named for.

Since being exposed to training at a young age, James has aspired to be a hero, at fifteen years old, James is a golden boy, on the boys basketball team, he gets good grades, he is well liked at school, and is overall a good kid. And is a member of the Teen Titans.

## Physical Appearance

### Appearance

James has been said by multiple people to look a fair amount like his mother, more so than his father, but he does look a bit like his father, as stated by a few. James has been cited to be very handsome, with a certain boyish charm but then at other times can appear more sexy. He has fiery red hair, that sometimes appears to be auburn haired, with his father's blue eyes, pale skin, James is very tall, and apparently still growing according to his father, and has a muscular build.

## **Personality**

### Traits

James is very much the sum of his parts, being very much like his mother and his father. Being raised in a world that had superheroes for a long time gave him an optimistic outlook on life, as well as being taught his moral compass that he should always do what is right and to stand up for those who couldn't stand up for themselves. He will always prioritize people over a mission. Much like his father, he is also very determined when he has a goal to the points of stubbornness that is very grating at times. He is a very likable person, making him very popular, as he is very polite and kind-hearted. He is very much like his mother in many respects as well.

While he prefers to talk, he is not afraid to induce violence either. He tends to remain cool-headed, cunning at times, and sometimes appears stand-offish or cold. James is fiercely protective of the people he loves where he will give anything to help or protect them. While James tries to ignore it, he is a natural born leader, especially when he puts his mind to it, he can easily inspire people and lead them into battles and thinks quick on his feet. He can also tend to offer others moral support.

## Powers and Abilities

* **Superhuman Physiology:** James is a very powerful superhuman who possesses superhuman strength, speed, agility, reflexes, stamina, durability, etc.; As the product of two super soldiers, it's unclear if James was born normal or also inherited his parents super soldier enhancements as well.
	+ **Superhuman Strength:** James possesses far more strength than a normal human. James's physical strength is enhanced to the very peak of human potential, making him consistently able to sustain lifts 800 lbs (363 kg).
	+ **Superhuman Speed:** James possesses far more speed than a normal human. Rogers can move at speeds equal to that of the absolute finest human athlete, being capable of running at a sustained 30 mph (48 kph)
	+ **Superhuman Durability:** James possesses far more durability than a normal human. Rogers's durability is amplified to the highest human potential making him very durable.
	+ **Superhuman Agility:** James possesses far more agility than a normal human. Rogers's agility is amplified to the highest human potential. Rogers's agility is amplified to the highest human potential.
	+ **Superhuman Stamina:** James possesses far more stamina than a normal human. Rogers's body automatically eliminates the excessive build-up of fatigue-producing chemicals in his muscles; giving him exceptional endurance.
	+ **Superhuman Reflexes:** James possesses far more reflexes than a normal human. Rogers's reflexes amplified to the highest human potential, and has reaction time ten times faster than a normal person.

### Abilities

Rogers' main asset in combat is not his super-serum, it is his abilities. Combat knowledge and tactical skills give James his prowess. James has proven to be an equal to damian wayne and azari t'challa.

* **Master Martial Artist:** James has been trained by both of his parents in hand-to-hand combat, and has mastered boxing, judo, karate, savate, and kung fu. James has been shown to go toe to toe with the equally skilled Damian Wayne.

* **Expert Acrobat:** Like his mother, James has the potential to be an extraordinary skilled gymnast, acrobat, and aerialist. This has led to Nightwing taking him under his wing, and teach him acrobatics, along with Damian and Azari.
* **Expert Marksman:** James has been taught in how to shoot and is skilled in knife-throwing, and the skills of a bow and arrow..
* **Master Shield Fighter:** James has been taught how to his father's shield for most of his life, and now is capable of wielding it in combat.
* **Swordsmanship**: James is proficient with swords and staffs, but is more comfortable with his shield.
* **Professional Sketch Artist:** James has inherited his father's great artistic skill which he developed from childhood.
* **Multilingual:** James has been taught by his mother's native Russian, along with being proficient in Polish, Finnish, Czech, Swedish, Belarusian, Ukrainian, Greek, Turkish, Romanian, Italian, Serbian and French.

## Paraphernalia

### Equipment

* **Energy Shield:** A photonic shield able to redirect kinetic energy.

## **Trivia**

* James is most likely named after James Buchanan "Bucky" Barnes, Captain America's former sidekick and villain turned hero.
* James has a hobby of collecting Matryoshka Dolls.