Obscura

Obscura was an integral part of the second formation of Super Legion as well as the CEO and founder of FIT.

## Origin

Otto Peterson was born in Helsinki, Finland to two world renowned scientists. From an early age it was clear that Otto would follow in his family's footsteps - being described as a child prodigy for his knowledge in green technology, bio-chemistry and future energy systems. By the age of 15, Otto had already achieved two degrees and was working towards his PHD. At 18 Otto started work on what he would describe as his life's work - a self-propelling form of energy that could revolutionise the world. This would continue throughout his life and eventually became a core belief at the start of his own company, originally called 'Tuleva Innovaatioteknologia' but would eventually be translated into a more globally accepted name - Future Innovation Technology or FIT for short. The company was a roaring success - funding the world of scientists, technicians and engineers across the world by selling Otto's more commercial ideas for modern technology. Founded on ideas of futurism and betterment for the world, Otto felt there was nothing better he could for the planet.

## Choosing a HQ

FIT was developing fast across the globe and Otto became a public persona; despite being naturally shy and unobtrusive. It was decided that the global HQ of the company would be placed in Rocket City - a historically forward thinking city with ties to technology (and a growing super powered community). Otto would travel globally across his various FIT campuses; but moved fully to Rocket City when his parents passed away of natural causes. The city became a catalyst for more experimental technology and drew more innovators from across the globe. Without the support of his parents however, Otto started to make bad business decisions when it came to the running of the 'corporation' itself. Eventually his board room became more about money and drove a wedge between Otto's enjoyment for his work. He would slowly disconnect from the business element of FIT; becoming more involved in his personal lab.

## Powers & Abilities

### Powers

Obscura utilises a specialised suit of armour, designed by FIT this gives him enhanced strength & durability

### Additional Abilities

Flight (via suit), access to wide array of network systems

Otto continued to work on his self-propelling energy source; but also became enamoured with the physics of the city's heroes - the Super Legion. Researching and backwards engineering technology that could incorporate some of their abilities for 'everyday' people. This project would be nicknamed 'Obscura' - a reference to the reflective nature the technology had. Multiple new pieces of tech were created and eventually scaled down until the whole lab was filled with experimental technology to mimic superpowers. During this time Otto would also meet the reporter Angela Allison (who would eventually become Hummingbird) and developed a close friendship with her. Otto would witness the Fall from Grace of the original Super Legion and was encouraged by Angela to reform the team after their demise. Seeing it as a chance to do even more good for the world, Otto manufactured a super power suit for himself and became Obscura in the brand new Super Legion team.

## Future-Proof

Obscura acted as the team tech expert and funding for many years; using abandoned FIT labs as a base for many missions. Finding it hard to balance his lab work with superheroics - Otto enlisted the help of Syed Silva, another young tech prodigy, to become his lab assistant. The two became incredibly close friends with Syed unknowingly stepping in whenever Otto was 'out of office' being Obscura. One day the lab was attacked by a villain looking for vengeance against Obscura personally; discovering his connection to FIT somehow. Syed was thrown into danger and Obscura revealed his true identity - causing some friction between the friends which was was eventually squashed. However, the next event caused huge shockwaves when the Night of the Netherworlders erupted onto the streets. Obscura and Syed were crucial in developing a tracking system for the targets of the attack; creating a plan to keep them safe. But while Syed was locked up safely inside the lab, Obscura was needed in Legion Park to help save even more people. With things looking increasingly bleak for the heroes, Otto sent out one final message to his friend 'continue my legacy and keep innovating' - before activating a devastating explosion that killed him instantly.

## Aftermath

After the attack, Otto was 'outed' as not only the funder of Obscura - but as the hero himself. Despite leaving the whole of FIT to Syed in his will, the board of directors managed to take control of the company - leading into territories that Otto himself would never do. Syed took his friend's final words to heart and decided to take up his mantle as the superhero Zero as part of the Externals. Unknowingly, Obscura would also become the inspiration for the super heroics of Minuteman alongside the Honour Guard, as his super-speed suit was experimental technology created by Otto himself.

## Trivia

* Obscura takes clear inspiration from Iron Man in Marvel comics
* His first name is inspired by Marvel's Doctor Octopus; another science/tech based character