Kuklov Makarovich

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Doctor Kuklov Andrei Makarovich is a powerful metahuman scientist, responsible for the discovery of numerous ichor formulas and the creation of a multitude of superheroes. During his time working for the Soviet Union, Kuklov was the nation's foremost expert on ichor, and was responsible for many advances in ichor studies after his defection to the United States.

## Biography

### Early Life

Kuklov was born in a Russian town in Siberia to a relatively stable Siberian family, shortly before the start of the Second World War. As a young child he was tutored by his mother in reading, basic mathematics, history and science (as much as her limited knowledge would allow, anyway). Evidence of the child’s towering intellect was discovered at a young age, and when he was twelve years old, Kuklov was sent of to a boarding school in St. Petersburg (Leningrad) by his mother to pursue his education. This act would later come to be seen by Kuklov as a total betrayal.

### Studies

In Leningrad Kuklov would demonstrate his genius even further, outsmarting his teachers on a regular basis, easily excelling in all his studies whilst simultaneously maintaining a job at a local factory. At the age of sixteen, Kuklov's brilliance would be noticed by the Soviet government, and he was sent to a university, which Kuklov graduated from in a mere two years. Following this, the Soviet government granted him an even further education, which Kuklov would complete three years later, becoming a licensed doctor at the age of twenty one.

### Soviet Metahuman Researcher

Kuklov was placed into a metahuman research program, monitoring and testing the Red Guardians, being responsible for the augmentation of Aleksandr Menshikov, the Red Son, as well as having a hand in creating most subsequent Soviet metahumans.

#### Friendship with Red Son

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> *"You are? Thank you, I put a lot of love and effort into making-"*
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> *"Not by the quality, Aleksandr. The meal is overcooked and poorly seasoned. I am impressed that you would go to such lengths simply to prepare a meal for me."*
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> *-Kuklov talking with Aleksandr about the bear paws cooked for the former.*
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Aleksandr, recognizing that his surviving the administration of I-2 ichor formula had been almost entirely due to Kuklov, felt indebted to him, and demonstrated genuine respect and kindness to the introverted scientist. As Kuklov was assigned to monitor his team, he and Aleksandr interacted often. Menshikov would often regale him with tales of his assignments during private checkups, and while Kuklov performed various medical inspections upon him. Aleksandr would eventually begin to confess his fears and struggles to Kuklov, happy just to have someone to uburden his worries to, something he could not do with even his teammates. As a gesture of gratitude for Kuklov listening to him, Aleksandr made him a traditional Siberian dish, bear paws, using the meat of a bear that he had personally hunted down and killed. Though the meal was quite poorly made, and Kuklov commented on that fact, he was so touched by the lengths Aleksandr had gone to simply prepare a meal for him, when he easily could have used his position to have it made by a master chef, that he forever after he actually viewed Aleksndr as a friend. Kuklov began making kind gestures to him, such teaching him his precisely calculated chewing technique, and eventually came to tell him about his own childhood, which had never before been done. Both men came to admire and respect one another. Kuklov respected Menshikov's ideals and courage, whilst Menshikov appreciated Kuklov's towering intellect and drive.

#### The I-29

In 1955, Kuklov had become the Soviet government's foremost expert on metahumans, and as a result, he would be given the opportunity to test a sample of DNA from the legendary metahuman Supreme. Kuklov spent a year in isolation from his peers, focusing solely on studying the sample. Kuklov would eventually use the sample to create his own ichor formula, the I-29, which granted him a less potent version of Supreme's nuclear abilities, an exact copy of his telepathic resistance, and an increased version of his regenerative healing factor. This made him the first non-American scientist to create an Ichor formula.

### Defection to the US

After gaining an adequate understanding of his new abilities, Kuklov went rogue against the Soviet government, fleeing to the Ural Mountains, where he honed his mastery of his abilities until 1974. During this time, his extensive manipulation of radiation resulted in accelerated aging, which was quickly halted as his regenerative abilities became more potent.

#### Assassination Attempt

> *"Hello, Aleksandr. I am pleased to see you again."*
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> *"You know why I'm here, Kuklov. You need to come back."*
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> *"The Soviet Union is no longer fit to be my employer."*
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> *"Please. You're our foremost expert on ichor. If you come back, you'll be under supervision for a few years, and then I can make sure this is all swept under the rug. Please, Kuklov. Don't make me...."*
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> *"I will not be going back, Aleksandr. And I am well aware that you will honor my desires and refrain from returning me by force."*
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> *"Please, Kuklov, if you don't, I-"*
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> *"Interesting. I have never observed you in the act of crying, Aleksandr."*
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> *"My tears are for you, bastard! Please... Don't make me do this. You're my friend. But I have orders to..."*
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> *"Do not engage in a pointless explanation to confer knowledge that I already possess, Aleksandr. Were I possessed of your exact mental configurations and had I been born into the exact same socioeconomic conditions as you, I would engage in the exact same actions that you are now. I shall hold no grudge against you."*
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> *-Kuklov and Aleksandr, right before the latter attempts to kill the former.*
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The Soviet government did not take kindly to Kuklov's defection. Aleksandr Menshikov, the most powerful Russian superhero, was sent to dispatch of the rogue scientist, or return him to the Soviets by force. During the confrontation, Aleksandr begged Kuklov to return willingly. When Kuklov stated he would do no such thing, Aleksandr respected his friend's wishes, but still carried out his orders, unleashing a telekinetic blast which blew Kuklov's body apart. Forunately, Kuklov did recover, and with his death having been reported to the Soviets, he was free to continue life uninterrupted.

#### Journey to America

Afterwards, Kuklov would flee west, eventually arriving in the United States. The Federal Office of the Abnormal detained him, but Kuklov's extensive knowledge of ichor led to him being recruited by the organization. By 1977, he was assigned to Fort McLeod, also known as the Rock, a high security prison for metahumans. Kuklov was given the authority to conduct all manner of brutal experiments on the inmates when conducting his research, serving the FOA both by acquiring knowledge and providing the threat of brutal torture to keep the more rowdy inmates in line. In between his experiments, he would occasionally work on projects creating new forms of ichor formulae.

## Physical Appearance

Kuklov is of average height and a somewhat slender build, and is possessed of a lined, worn face, lips that seem drooped in a permanent scowl, and thin, straight black hair, which is beginning to go grey. Despite being in his eighties, Kuklov appears as though he is in his late forties.

## Personality

Kuklov is mentally deranged as a result of several traumatic childhood events, and finds it almost impossible to empathize with his fellow man, and is highly calculating and pragmatic. Unfortunately, this cold demeanor makes it nearly impossible to make friends, and even causes most individuals to refuse to even attempt to be kind to him. Whilst Kuklov completely throws himself into his research and is unfeeling towards the vast majority of individuals he encounters, deep down, he does desire companionship. Gestures of kindness do touch him, though his stunted interpersonal skills and cold exterior mean that it is difficult for him to demonstrate any sort of affection.

## Abilities

Metahuman Physiology: Kuklov's powers are derived from the I-29, an ichor formula of his own design. The I-29 was derived from the DNA of Supreme, the most powerful metahuman on the planet, conferring Kuklov with similar (albeit weaker) powers compared to Supreme.

* Radiation Manipulation: His most notable ability, Kuklov is able to manipulate and exude radiation. He is able to take command of and shape active radioaction, and can expel bursts of it from his body. Kuklov has a fine control over this ability, and can emit blasts of radioactive energy from anywhere on his body, though he prefers to do so from his fingers, palms, or eyes.
	+ Atomic Blast: Kuklov's most potent offensive power is his ability to exude an omnidirectional blast of nuclear radiation equivalent to about fifteen kilotons of TNT, about the same power of the Little Boy nuclear bomb that was meant to be detonated on Hiroshima.
	+ Incineration Bursts: An ability named by some of Kuklov's colleagues who had observed him engage in "efficient cleaning" with regards to quarrelsome metahuman test subjects, Kuklov has the ability to emit concentrated bursts of radioactive energy capable of completely incinerating a human body, reducing it to ash.
	+ Radiation Beam: Kuklov is able to produce focused beams of radiation, primarily from his fingertips or eyes, which can be used to cut right through most substances, including those which compose human bodies.
* Regenerative Healing Factor: Kuklov possesses a phenomenally potent healing factor, which enables him to recover from the majority of wounds within a scant few moments, although of course, the more badly damaged he is, the longer it takes for him to recover. The greatest display of his healing factor so far was when his head was blown apart in a telekinetic blast unleashed by Aleksandr Menshikov. Kuklov recovered from the damage about an hour later.
	+ Superhuman Stamina: As a result of his regenerative abilities, Kuklov's fatigue toxins are almost completely nullified. He does not experience fatigue, and does not even require sleep.
* Superhuman Durability: Kuklov possesses a superhumanly durable body. His form is mostly bulletproof, with low caliber weapons being an irritant to him, while higher power guns can cause him pain similar to being punched, and even stagger and knock him down. However, such weaponry is not able to do more than leave temporary bruises on his flesh. It typically takes high powered lasers to penetrate his skin or or powerful explosives to severely damage him.
* Superhuman Senses: Kuklov is gifted with enhanced senses. His sight enables him to see clearly in low light conditions, and he can make out details clearly at distances of about a quarter a mile. His sense of hearing is sufficient to allow him to hear a human's blood in their veins from across a room, while his smell enables him to tell if someone has experienced a tiny cut from a similar distance. His taste is sufficient to allow him to detect the most subtle of flavors.
* Superhuman Speed: Kuklov possesses superhuman reflexes, and is quick enough to snatch crossbow bolts out of the air with ease. His top sprinting speed was calculated to be about one hundred and five miles per hour.
* Superhuman Strength: Kuklov possesses superhuman strength sufficient to enable him to tear through all but the toughest of materials. He is able to lift a maximum of about twenty five tons.

## Stats

Threat Level: Beta