Origin

Origin is a character in *BERZERK!*. He leads The Team, a government sponsored team of young heroes.

## Early Life

Not much is known has been revealed about the early life of Ben Wang. Ben has stated that he gained his powers in San Fransisco at age 21, after being shocked by a computer in computer lab. With this accident, he gain the ability to control technology with the power of his mind. Besides that, much has been released by the expanded origin of Ben.

## Becoming a Hero

Several months after gaining his abilities, Ben witnessed a robbery in an electronics store. In an attempt to help stop the robbery, Ben use his abilities to short circus a computer that was near the robber. The electrical blast was able to shock and knock out the robber for a short while, enough time to allow for the police to arrest her. At this moment, Origin decided to become a hero.

Ben is noted to be one of the first major heroes of the second generation of American heroes. Along with other heroes who were popping up at this time, like Creator, Wolfhound, and Titan, they would become some of the most recognizable heroes of American history. Several years after meeting Creator and working together Origin and and Creator wed and had a daughter named Uma.

## Creator's Death

Around the time of Uma's birth, there was a surge in metahuman powers. People with abilities began popping up out of nowhere. Ben and Creator would frequently check on suspected sightings or reports of metahuman activity.

Several years later, Ben and Creator were the first on the scene overseas to try to subdue Steven Stirling, a metahuman who was unable to control his ability, a sonic shriek. Feeling as though this would be a dangerous mission, Ben thought that he and Creator should wait for backup before approaching him, but his wife trusted that she would be able to go in an help Steve, so she went in on her own to help. This would turn out to be a dangerous mistake. Steven, scared and unable to control his ability, yelled at the sight of Creator. This yell, both uncontrolled and loud, left instantly killed her on impact.

Ben, with the help of other heroes arrived later, were able to contain Steven, but with the death of his wife, Origin was left broken. Ben blamed Steven and his inability to control his powers for the death of his wife. In an effort to prevent future death at the hands of young metahumans, Ben formed a deal with the US government that would allow him to obtain guardianship of young metahumans, and teach them how to control their powers, and use them for militaristic purposes. Steven would become the first person to enter this program. With extensive training from Ben, Steven was able to control his powers.

Since then, Ben has intercepted and trained many young metahumans.

## Powers and Abilities

* **Technopathy:** Origin has the ability to control technology with the power of his mind.
	+ At times, Origin has been able to digitize himself and insert himself into the internet. This requires an incredible amount of energy and is extremely dangerous.
* **Experience:** After being a hero for almost 20 years, Origin is considered to be one of the most trained and experienced heroes of his generation.

## Weaknesses

* **Technological Reliance**: Without access to electronic technology, Origin can not activate his powers.
* **Internet Vulnerability:** If digitized, Origin is at risk of deletion, corruption, or entrapment.

## Paraphernalia

* **Creator's Armory:** Prior to Creator's death, she had created an extensive armory of technological advancements and weapons that are activated by Origin's technopathic abilities.

## Trivia

* Like Daniel, Origin was a last minute addition to *BERZERK!*.
* Originally, Origin was an undisclosed voice in the script that appears at the end of the script.
	+ The cast and team of *BERZERK!* all contributed to the creation of the character through devising and world building.
* Origin's name, Ben, was chosen by Amy.
	+ Ben is the name of Amy's grandfather.