Marcus Erskine (Agent A)

Summary
Agent A is the main antagonist and opponent of Yamada Tadayoshi, and is a former operative of Project X, who ran from the system for his own corrupt ends. In many ways, he would stand as a symbol against the supersoldier experiments, and as proof of just how wrong a direction they could go.

Backstory
Marcus Erskine was born and raised in Ohio, but his family moved to a small town in Northern Maine when he was ten. He excelled in school, skipping a few grades, taking many extracurricular classes, and graduating valedictorian. He earned many scholarships, and pursued a career in engineering. In his spare time, he chose to study auto mechanics and computer technology, having a particular fondness for the latter subject. His extreme performance gained him the attention of Project X, who had started the supersoldier project not too long before, and were looking for candidates. He agreed to their offer, and at the age of 19, became one of the first amplificata in the world. After the experiments, his mental abilities grew even more. Officials recorded various psychic phenomena from Marcus, but also observed psychological changes. Throughout his training, Marcus would keep to himself, but would prove to be what at first appeared to be the perfect soldier. He was calculated, precise, and logical. Over time, he seemed to enjoy his missions, especially ones in which he fought physically. Marcus would gradually rise through the ranks of Project X, becoming their top field agent. Despite passing all of his psychological exams, it was clear that he lacked empathy, and the scientists thought that it could have been a side effect of the procedures. Marcus recognized the threat to his power if the scientists were to try to reverse his powers, and hired a hitman to kill several Project X scientists, while he disposed of all records of them. He knew that with modern technology, there would be a high chance the trail would lead to him, so he devised a grand scheme to start from a blank slate, and gain power from the societal underground. He made several connections with criminal groups, using the pseudonym of "J. Kavka," in order to assure the deaths of those who were too close to him. His newfound underground network killed those who were too close to him (including all of his relatives, his former girlfriend, and her relatives) and wiped his and their files and records, closing as many loose ends as possible. When Marcus ran from Project X, five agents were put on mission to track him and bring him in. However, he was able to kill all but two-Daniel Petit and Marguerite Diorè, before escaping. However, as they were not briefed on his real name-simply a codename of "Agent A," they were not able to give more than the codename they used (while Petit, Diorè, and the other three agents were tracking him, Agent A's network struck, and killed those who knew him personally or knew of his true identity, including those who issued the order to track him down; the recording devices in Petit's AR scanners were shut down by Agent A, hacked from a stolen smartphone). Agent A continues to gain power in the background of society, and works to destroy Project X and other amplificata, as he deems them a threat to his power.

Appearance
6 ft 3 inches, 180 pounds. Bright yellow eyes that turn red when he's using his mind-reading powers. Normally wears a white suit and hat, with a blue tie and a black trench coat. Wears glasses and brown contacts as part of a disguise.

When prepared for combat, Agent A wears his old Project X uniform, which he has dyed black in order to blend in with the cover of night. He wears calf-height steel toe boots and steel-plated shin guards, which his pants over them, concealing them. He also wears a ballistic vest, rated for level III protection, and a black trench coat, which conceals his old uniform and equipment.

Before Project X
Marcus was a sociable person online, but not as much in person. He would make friends of his coworkers and fellow students, but most of hi interactions would be online. He was eager to make the world a better place through his contributions, and regularly helped others when he could.

After Project X
Agent A is a cold, calculated, power-hungry killer that will do anything to see his rise to higher power. He is a sociopath, having lost his morality and conscience from the changes in the wiring of his brain. He thinks his plans through, but will often do the killing of the Project X amplificata and special agents himself for the adrenaline rush.

Powers and Statistics
Tier: 8-C

Name: Marcus Erskine, Agent A, J. Kavka (pseudonym)

Gender: Male

Age: 25

Origin: Red Alert, Tokyo! (OC Universe) | NationStates' Portal to the Multiverse

Classification: Homo sapiens amplificata (superhuman)

Attack Potency: Small Building Level+ (0.25 Tons)

Speed: Superhuman travel speed by foot | Subsonic+ Attack, Combat, and Reaction Speed

Lifting Strength: Class 25

Striking Strength: Class KJ+ (borders Class MJ; Running top speed into a punch, he can deliver low Class MJ strikes)

Durability: City Level+ (Note: will always heal from any attack that does not vaporize him completely)

Stamina: Extremely High (due to healing powers, Agent A is not capable of fatigue)

Range: Melee with most weapons; many miles when using his sidearm

Standard Equipment: 1 collapsible sword (similar to Tadayoshi's), GPS tracking device, SIG Sauer P226 handgun with 3 extra magazines, a smartphone (stolen), and a prototype AR scanner device (with night vision, thermographic vision, and a heads-up display)

Intelligence: Extremely High (I.Q. of 215); Extensive knowledge of engineering, mechanics, mathematics, chemistry, strategy, trap-laying, psychology, demolition and construction, economics and business, history, and the operations of almost any vehicle on Earth

Weaknesses: Invulnerability does not stop bladed weapons from cutting him, or bullets and arrows from piercing him; Regenerative abilities are slightly slowed when unconscious, and if something large is stuck inside him (such as a branch), he has to remove it before he can heal the wound (though smaller items (such as bullets or small pieces of shrapnel) are automatically pushed out by his body when healing); Can't use his full amount of strength/speed for long duration; His body's energy consumption is high, due to the energy it takes to move faster and to heal. Agent A isn't as skilled at close quarters combat as other Project X agents, due to only having studied a few techniques, and thus is sometimes over reliant on his psychic powers. His electrokinesis is limited, in that he can not control the electricity in another biological being's body, and can not create electricity-Agent A can only control already existing electricity from a non-biological source.

Powers and Abilities: Superhuman speed, strength, durability, agility, and reflexes; Invulnerability; Resistance to most toxins, including radiation; Resistance to biological attack, Resistance to electricity and burns; Regeneration (Low-High); Extreme Pain Tolerance; Resistance to Extreme Temperatures; Energy Resistance; Extreme Stamina; Hacking (can hack any electronic device through his smartphone; can control his equipment and other electronics mentally through the use of electromagnetism generated from his body's electrical signals); Body Control (Basic); Electrokinesis; Telepathy (can read minds through detecting and translating another's electrical signals in their brain); Extra senses (can detect electric and magnetic fields, and detect other people, animals, machines, and electronics through the electric currents and signals in them); Eidetic Memory| With gear, he gains Thermographic and Night Vision, and Enhanced Awareness (AR scanners)

Notable Attacks and Techniques
Agent A is known for his ability to read the minds of his opponents and detect them, even if they aren't visible to the naked eye, and using that ability to stay several steps ahead of his opponents.

Additional Statistics
Date of Birth: 27th of April, 1996

Birthplace: Ohio, United States of America

Residency: Unknown

Weight: 180 Pounds (81.6 kg)

Height: 6'3" (191 cm)

Political Affiliation: None; Capitalist Meritocracy (claims)

Religion: None (Atheist)

Eye Color: Amber

Hair Color: Black

Status: Alive, in good health

Affiliation: Himself | Asteraoth's Forces (Reality's Bane)

Project X Uniform Information
The Project X Uniform consists of a specially made set of police uniform shirts and EMT slacks. The material is fire retardant and resistant, spark resistant, blade resistant (both cutting and stabbing), and is made from a self-repairing fabric.