Krux

Krux is the son of one of the original Rocket City heroes, Supernova; although his life changed dramatically after his father's death.

## Krux

### Affiliation

Externals, Super Legion (III), S.I.N. (previously)

## Origin

Oliver Richards was born in relative normality to his father Ray and mother Annika in the Deep Haven neighbourhood of Rocket City. His childhood was a peaceful one, with a house near the beach and a regular school life. His parents tried to keep their identity secret and stop Oliver finding out. Eventually this life imploded when Ray was killed in action during the Fall from Grace. Although his identity was secret (so there was no official notification to Annika about her husband's death) - she knew he had died and decided to move away from the city to prevent more disruption in her son's life.

## Powers & Abilities

### Powers

Thermal Manipulation - He can create, shape and manipulate temperature

### Additional Abilities

Vampiric abilities (enhanced strength, reflexes, speed, healing properties)

### Restrictions

Is dependent on blood plasma (accessed via animals)

## A New Life

Annika and Oliver moved to Paris to start a new life; with the youngster not knowing the truth behind his father's disappearance. Oliver thrived in the city, growing into a confident and lively young man. Eventually he would enrol in art school, following his passion for painting. University life suited Oliver well - but he slowly started to get involved in the party and drug scene. Around this time Oliver started to develop his own super powers (unknown if they were a result of exposure to his father or naturally developed). He kept these secret, choosing to continue his studies and partying without getting involved in super heroics.

Oliver soon caught the attention of the dark underworld in Paris - primarily because of his secret powers. The vampire Serafino focused his attention on the young student; using his connections to uncover the true parentage of Oliver. Seeing an opportunity to create a powerful member of his group; Serafino slowly seduced Oliver at the parties they both attended. Oliver was attacked by the powerful vampire - being left for dead in a crypt. As he slowly passed from life into death, Oliver became a vampire. The events had caught the attention by the organisation known as SIN.

## Helping Hand

Oliver woke up inside the crypt to find himself changed forever. A thirst for blood overtook his body immediately; leading him to attack a family visiting the graveyard he had woken up in. Seconds away from murdering them; he was stopped by a mysterious woman calling herself Cybele. She allowed the family to escape and soothed the bloodlust that Oliver was feeling. She explained everything that had happened to him and using her powers and SIN; would be able to help him. Although initially hesitant; Oliver agreed once he tried to step outside and found his body decaying under the sunlight. Cybele transported them safely to a SIN safe house and began an intense training programme for the young vampire. Outside of normal time restraints; it is unknown how long Oliver trained; but he eventually overcome his bloodlust and developed ways of using his powers to protect him from sunlight. Eventually Krux was given agent status by Cybele and started to run missions.

## Truth Revealed

Krux developed a disjointed lifestyle from this point onwards. To his mother and his friends; Oliver seemed like a failed artist who had fallen into the darker side of nightlife. To the underworld worlds of Paris (both regular and occult); Krux was an integral part of their scene. To SIN; he was a sleeper agent and essential tool in stopping larger threats ever taking root in Europe. Eventually this put him into direct conflict with the superhero team the Externals. On a worldwide mission; the team had stopped in Paris for a weekend break - eventually making their way into a club where Krux was working. This put them into conflict pretty fast; with the team trying to stop Krux once they realised he was a vampire. Eventually the two sides revealed their true intentions - diffusing the situation. Once Zero discovered that Krux was born in Rocket City; he quickly deducted his true parentage. This unsettled Oliver, not wanting to believe that such a huge secret had been kept from him. Initially confronting Cybele; she confirmed it to be true, losing Krux's trust in the process. Once Oliver confronted his mother with the information - she also admitted the truth. Although angry - Oliver understood why she wanted to protect him, but decided on a new path for himself. Krux asked to join the Externals - who happily accepted him into their ranks.