Batman (Injustice)

*"It always starts with one. That's how justification works. But once you justify something once, you can do it again and again. It becomes easier. Right and wrong blur."*

## **Summary**

In the alternate reality of the Injustice Universe, designated Earth-49, **Batman** stands as the unwavering symbol of resistance against the tyrannical regime of his former ally, Superman. After a tragedy pushes the Man of Steel over the edge, leading to his establishment of a worldwide dictatorship, Batman becomes the leader of the Insurgency, a group of heroes and villains dedicated to restoring freedom and opposing Superman's oppressive One Earth Government. Batman's abilities in this reality mirror those from his mainstream counterpart with a significant addition. Alongside his unmatched tactician skills, martial arts expertise, and cutting-edge technology, Batman also gains amplified physical abilities due to the Kryptonian nanotechnology pills. These pills grant him strength, speed, and resilience on par with superpowered beings, allowing him to stand toe-to-toe with the mightiest of foes, including Superman himself. In this starkly contrasting reality, Batman sees some of his closest friends and allies become enemies. Superman, driven to madness by the Joker's manipulations, becomes his most significant opponent. Relationships with allies such as Green Arrow, Harley Quinn, and Black Canary become crucial as they form the backbone of the resistance. But not all hope for camaraderie is lost; his bond with Catwoman remains strong, offering a touch of solace amidst the chaos. Batman's journey in the Injustice Universe is fraught with challenges. From forming the Insurgency, navigating treacherous alliances, and facing tragedies like the death of close friends, he remains dedicated to his mission. Key storylines see him recruiting other dimensional heroes, harnessing powerful artifacts, and even collaborating with unlikely allies, all in a bid to defeat the Regime and bring about a just world once again. Through it all, Batman's commitment to justice, even in the face of insurmountable odds, remains unshaken.

## **Base**

### **Output:**

#### Physical Strength

* Batman and Wildcat do a practice spar after the Justice Society retire, Wildcat winning in the end.
* Kicks Chaos Lord Joker's head and restrains one arm.
* Casually beats up thugs while talking to Superman.
* Wears down his gloves and his knuckles punching a training stand from his grief after Nightwing dies.
* Beats up cultists.
* Tanks but is damaged by being sent flying by a glancing blow from Kryptonian amped Batman.
* Knocks Constantine out with a punch to the face.
* Downs Zsasz by hitting his legs with a batarang each, then beating the hell out of him.
* Bruce and Damian once again fight, now over how to deal with Zsasz, with Batman winning in the end again.

#### Explosives

* Blows apart Grundy's head with two explosive charges.

### **Defense:**

#### Blunt

* Batman and Wildcat do a practice spar after the Justice Society retire, Wildcat winning in the end.
* Tanks hits from Parademons.
* Tanks being thrown into a stone pillar by Superman, then still trying to get up after Superman breaks his spine Bane style.
* Bruce and Damian once again fight, now over how to deal with Zsasz, with Batman winning in the end again.
* Takes and gets back up from being flicked away by Superman.
* Takes being beaten up by Superman, being sent through solid concrete walls.
* Takes a slap from Superman.

#### Piercing

* Killer Croc's teeth can't pierce his helmet.

#### Energy

* Withstands a glancing hit of a Canary Cry from retired Dinah Drake.
* Survives being caught in a blast from Chaos Lord Joker who blows up the Hall of Justice with him in it.

### **Speed:**

#### Combat

* Batman and Wildcat do a practice spar after the Justice Society retire, Wildcat winning in the end.
* Casually beats up thugs while talking to Superman.
* Blitzes a cultist with a shotgun before he can fire.
* Bruce and Damian once again fight, now over how to deal with Zsasz, with Batman winning in the end again.

### **Misc:**

#### Gear

* Carries sleeping gas, a spray knocking out Catwoman.
* Carries a sonic grenade that has Superman reeling.
* Uses dust on Superman that knocks him out.

#### Batsuit

* Suit has a built in respirator that works in space and the boots have gravity locks for zero gravity situations.
* Has a button on his belt that causes Cyborg to go haywire with a virus.

#### Intelligence

* Figures out Lois is pregnant from the subtle details of how Superman is acting before Superman can tell him.
* Hacks into The Watchtower and turns it all off in response to Superman about to reveal his identity.

#### Stealth

* Sneaks into the White House to talk to the president.

## **Kryptonian Pilled**

### **Output:**

#### Physical Strength

* Pilled Batman and Superman are fairly even.
* Beats up Hal Jordan and Superman in CQC.
* Superman and Batman are fairly even in a fight.
* Knocks out Billy Batson with a chop.
* Easily overpowers Superman as the magic in the area starts to affect him.
* Batman and Damian brawl for a bit, and while somewhat even, Batman wins out still.
* Batman and Superman once again brawl at Wayne Manor, the two fairly even.
* Angered by Superman obviously ordering the hit on Alfred, Batman and Superman fight once more, Batman beating him black and blue in the end and threatening to snap his neck to Damian.
* Easily catches and crushes a batarang from Damian by hand.
* Takes on Diana and Hal by himself, able to fight them both with some success although is eventually overwhelmed.
* Batman and Batwoman take on Hawkgirl and Cyborg, it fairly even but the Bats taking it in the end.

### **Defense:**

#### Blunt

* Tanks being sent flying through and through a wall by Superman.
* Tanks getting knocked away from Superman by Shazam.
* Easily blocks a strike from Superman as the magic in the area starts to affect him.
* Gets tackled into the ground hard enough to crack it by Diana without much damage.
* Batman and Damian brawl for a bit, and while somewhat even, Batman wins out still.
* Batman and Superman once again brawl at Wayne Manor, the two fairly even.
* Angered by Superman obviously ordering the hit on Alfred, Batman and Superman fight once more, Batman beating him black and blue in the end and threatening to snap his neck to Damian.
* Takes on Diana and Hal by himself, able to fight them both with some success although is eventually overwhelmed.

#### Energy

* Takes getting blasted by Zeus' lightning but is downed for a moment.
* Batman and Batwoman take on Hawkgirl and Cyborg, it fairly even but the Bats taking it in the end.

### **Speed:**

#### Combat

* Pilled Batman and Superman are fairly even.
* Beats up Hal Jordan and Superman in CQC.
* Superman and Batman are fairly even in a fight.
* Easily overpowers Superman as the magic in the area starts to affect him.
* Batman and Damian brawl for a bit, and while somewhat even, Batman wins out still.
* Batman and Superman once again brawl at Wayne Manor, the two fairly even.
* Angered by Superman obviously ordering the hit on Alfred, Batman and Superman fight once more, Batman beating him black and blue in the end and threatening to snap his neck to Damian.
* Easily catches and crushes a batarang from Damian by hand.
* Takes on Diana and Hal by himself, able to fight them both with some success although is eventually overwhelmed.
* Batman and Batwoman take on Hawkgirl and Cyborg, it fairly even but the Bats taking it in the end.

### **Misc:**

#### Gear

* Has lead-based smoke bombs.
* Has a machine that shut down Cyborg when attached to him in a fight.