Captain Atom

## Background

Real Name: Nathaniel "Nate" Christopher Adams

## Powers & Abilities

* **Quantum Field Manipulation:** Captain Atom's metal skin is tied into the Quantum Field, which enables him to absorb and manipulate infinite amounts of energy; energy which can be used for an infinite amount of purposes which are solely limited by his willpower and imagination. Reinforcing the fact when he realized that the Quantum field is under his complete and total control. i.e., creating and destroying a replica of Earth complete with life and its most powerful heroes out of nothing; such as Superman, The Flash, Firestorm and even his own Spectre. Though he has only done this once, subconsciously limiting himself to a set amount of power ever since. Nathaniel's ability harness energy is insurmountable, manipulating it for a variety of effects ranging from absorbing, changing, metabolizing, even shutting down other energy users powers or shaping it into whatever he needs. Like force fields, explosive bombs or a simple blast from the hands or eyes. Either firing it from anywhere on his body or releasing it as an AOE wave either by will or upon detonation.
	+ **Chronokinesis:** Captain Atom has shown time-traveling capabilities without quantum jumping and can travel ahead in time using concentration. The process is exhausting and the period he can interact in the future appears to be limited to a few minutes before he returns to the present.
	+ **Disintegration:**
	+ **Atomic Transmutation:** Captain Atom has demonstrated atomic transmutation powers similar to Firestorm, as he was able to turn both Maul and Engineer back to their human forms and once turned Green Arrow's quivers into butterflies. This power can be used instinctively or through concentration.
	+ **Molecular Reconstruction:**
	+ **Healing:**
	+ **Size Alteration:**
	+ **Density Control:**
		- **Intangibility:**
	+ **Bio-Fission:**
	+ **Energy Projection:** Captain Atom can draw upon the quantum field and use it as an inexhaustible power source to fuel devastating energy blasts.
	+ **Flight:**
	+ **Immortality:**
	+ **Matter Generation:** Captain Atom can also create matter in the same manner he creates energy. In the same way, he can absorb and manipulate matter at a basic level.
	+ **Regeneration:** Over time if Atom's armored skin were to be ruptured or damaged he would recover at an accelerated rate.
	+ **Self-Sustenance:**
	+ **Power Distribution:**
	+ **Teleportation:**
	+ **Techno Interface:** He has also shown the ability to telepathically interface with computer networks.
	+ **Anti-Magic:** An effect of Captain Atom's Dilustel coating coupled with his exposure to the Quantum Field affords Nathaniel not only Immunity to magical powers and spell craft. But also allows him to outright negate the effects of it in general through their use.
	+ **Self-Power Augmentation:** At times, he can use the quantum field to enhance his physical prowess to even greater levels such as enhancing and increasing his listening range, augmenting his already impressive levels of strength or even increasing his flight speed.
	+ **Quantum/Dilustel Armor:** Captain Atom's metallic shell, or "skin," is composed of a portion of the alien being known as Silver Shield, and is called Dilustel. Pieces of the alien's metal body were used in the Captain Atom Project, Project Major Force and similar projects thereafter. Atom is able to coat himself with the metal, either partially or totally. Atom's symbiosis with the metal is such that even when partially armored, he is able to access the Quantum Field.
		- **Superhuman Strength:** Atom can easily lift a stone slab several times larger than himself, one-handed.
		- **Superhuman Speed:** Atom can move so fast time appears to stand still around him, he can even keep up with individuals like The Flash with relative ease.
		- **Invulnerability:** Atom's armor is durable enough to withstand four hellfire missiles armed with thermobaric warheads without suffering any damage.
		- **Superhuman Stamina:**
		- **Superhuman Reflexes:**
		- **Energy Manipulation:** Atom's skill with energy projection has been enhanced to such an extent, that he can now fire multiple energy blasts simultaneously with pinpoint accuracy.
		- **Energy Construct Creation:**
			* **Force Field:** Captain Atom can generate a shield capable of protecting both himself and Wade Eiling from Ultramax's sustained attacks.
		- **Energy Absorption:** Captain Atom can absorb the explosion of a 100 kiloton nuke without effort.
		- **Reality Alteration:**

* **Military Protocol:**
	+ **Aviation:** Nathaniel can pilot helicopters and other attack aircrafts.

## Equipment

* **Monarch Armor:** The updated Monarch armor worn by Captain Atom throughout Countdown, contains a "nanoweave" designed to contain radiation leaking from a breach in his chest. It also contained instruments for monitoring his vital signs, through a direct neural interface.

## Weaknesses

* **Power Instability:** Due to being an unstable energy-based life form, Captain Atom had poor control over his powers. This also meant he couldn't touch anything without destroying it, including people. Due to his time-jump to the 1990's and back, and his subsequent transformation, Atom regained his human form. He now has complete control over his abilities as well as the ability to touch.
* **Involuntary Quantum Jumping:** If Atom absorbs too much energy at once, he is sent hurtling through time. Depending on the type of energy absorbed, he either goes forward or backwards.
* **Quantum Field Disruption:** If there are disturbances within the Q-Field itself, it can greatly hinder Captain Atoms Control over his powers.
* **Radiation Leak:** If Captain Atom uses the upper levels of his power, he starts to leak radiation. If he went toe to toe with a being of sufficient physical ability (for example, Darkseid) and his Dilustel was ruptured in a city he could detonate like an atomic bomb badly irradiating it.
* **Vulnerability to X-Ionized Weaponry:** The Dilustel comprising of Nathaniel Adam's body is nigh-indestructible, munitions by the Ionizer apparatus can be lethal to him.