Shockwave

**Shockwave**, also known as **Kevin Freeman**, is the fourth and youngest member of The Legion. He is one of the fastest people on Earth.

## Origin

Renowned for his brilliance as a chemist and pharmaceutical scientist, Dr. Freeman's contributions to medicine were marred by the shadows cast by his struggle with schizoid personality disorder. This mental affliction, characterized by self-centeredness and emotional detachment, took root seven years after the tragic loss of his wife on the day his son, Kevin, was born. Driven by an increasing disconnect from empathy, he turned to using Kevin as a subject for experiments, starting with innocuous trials of medicines. However, as Kevin reached the age of 15, Dr. Freeman exposed him to an experiment involving Fusion H, a potent Russian superhero serum. The outcome was a transformation, endowing Kevin with super speed and heightened cognitive functions.

In a quest for heightened intelligence, Dr. Freeman, consumed by his desires, administered Fusion H to himself, leading to a perilous transformation into a mad genius. The excessive doses, unfortunately, resulted in a fatal overdose, witnessed by a traumatized Kevin. In the aftermath, haunted by the consequences of his actions, Kevin, at the CIA's urging, obliterated his father's research to maintain secrecy. As he matured, inspired by the heroic exploits of other metahumans, Kevin resolved to wield his powers for good. Adopting the moniker of the renowned superhero Shockwave, he eventually found a place among Earth's protectors as a valued member of The Legion.

## Powers and Abilities

* **Speed Physiology**: Shockwave's physiology is finely tuned for high-speed running, with cardiovascular and respiratory systems significantly more efficient than a typical human's. His body metabolizes an impressive 95% of caloric energy from food, avoiding the fatigue poisons associated with physical exertion. His joints, tendons, and bones are specially adapted for high-speed locomotion, ensuring durability and preventing fatigue.
	+ **Superhuman Speed**: Originally capable of reaching speeds up to Mach 5 (3,836.4 miles per hour), Shockwave surpasses the sound barrier and can traverse oceans and continents without interruption. His accelerated metabolism provides energy reserves for approximately four hours of sustained high-speed running. Shockwave's agility allows him to effortlessly scale buildings and even simulate flight through the generation of rapid air currents.
	+ **Enhanced Durability**: Shockwave's super-durable bones enable him to withstand immense impact forces without sustaining serious injuries, a resilience far beyond the capabilities of an ordinary human.
	+ **Superhuman Reflexes**: With reflexes several times faster than a normal human, Shockwave's rapid reaction time allows him to perceive and respond to his surroundings even while moving at high velocities. His ability to move in a picosecond remains undeterred, even in the face of a concussion.
	+ **Accelerated Metabolism**: Shockwave's metabolism operates at over 15 times the speed of a regular human, granting him enhanced healing abilities and an extended health and lifespan.
	+ **Superhuman Stamina**: Boasting an exceptionally efficient cardiovascular, respiratory, and metabolic system, Shockwave generates minimal fatigue poisons, ensuring prolonged physical exertion without exhaustion.
	+ **Superhuman Agility**: Shockwave's physiology grants him above-average agility compared to a typical human, enhancing his maneuverability during high-speed activities.
	+ **Enhanced Strength**: Possessing slightly superhuman strength, Shockwave can lift up to 1,000 lbs and leg-press one ton, augmenting his physical capabilities.
	+ **Quick Intelligence**: Shockwave's accelerated information processing enables him to absorb vast amounts of knowledge rapidly, from reading numerous books in minutes to teaching himself musical instruments in mere moments.
	+ **Navigation**: Utilizing a heightened sense of vibrational patterns in his environment, Shockwave instinctively finds magnetic north, enabling precise navigation even at high speeds or in the absence of landmarks over open terrain.

## Weaknesses

* **Limited Training Diversity**: Shockwave heavily depends on his unparalleled speed, given the scarcity of opponents who can match his pace. Unfortunately, this reliance makes his attack patterns predictable.
* **Temperature Sensitivity**: Shockwave's speed is hindered in excessively hot conditions as the rapid motion generates heat within his body, impeding his usual velocity.
* **Past Emotional Scars**: The traumatic experiences inflicted by his father can mentally affect Shockwave, potentially leading to moments of mental distress, causing him to lose focus or even pass out when grappling with memories from that difficult period.

## Trivia

* Shockwave is based on DC’s Flash and Marvel’s Quicksilver