Polarflux
From Unofficial Handbook of the Virtue Universe
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| Polarflux | |
| Player: | |
| Origin: | Mutation |
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| Archetype: | Controller |
| Security Level: | ' |
| Personal Data | |
| Real Name: | Hillar Kuznetov. |
| Known Aliases: | Flux. |
| Species: | Homo Superior. |
| Age: | ' |
| Height: | 6'1. |
| Weight: | 175 lbs. |
| Eye Color: | Purple |
| Hair Color: | Blonde |
| Biographical Data | |
| Nationality: | Estonian. American Immigrant. |
| Occupation: | Adventurer. |
| Place of Birth: | Maardu, Harju County, Estonia. |
| Base of Operations: | King's Row. |
| Marital Status: | Single |
| Known Relatives: | Juhan Kuznetov ("Prodigy", father), Lina Koiv (mother, deceased), unnamed uncle. |
| Known Powers | |
| Magnetic field manipulation, force-field generation, levitation, metallic sensory, electromagnetic sensitivity. | |
| Known Abilities | |
| Environmental knowledge, fitness and exercise, some hand-to-hand combat ability. | |
| Equipment | |
| Image inducer. | |
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Contents |
History
Hillar Juhan Kuznetov was born on January 2nd into the lives of Lina Koiv; his Estonian mother, and Juhan Kuznetov; his half-Russian public mutant father, within the relatively small town of Maardu situated in Harju County. Their son was the only link left between them, having arrived in time to piece together what was left of their "beneficial" sporadic relationship that originated from an instant hookup. Despite the fact that Hillar was born with a rather strange physiological peculiarity (born with his "milky" green skin tone), the two were prepared to stay together for their son and set any differences aside. He enjoyed a rather pleasant childhood through indulging in the various toy inventions of his technopathic father, and was introduced into school with optimistic hope - his pupils of course being raised in a fairly "meta-tolerant" town. At the age of six, Hillar was still far too young to understand that his mother had been officially diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder; a fact that caused even more friction between his parents when Lina was deemed unable to work and generate much needed income, and became a permanent stay-at-home mother; refusing home employment options. Lina's constant inability to regulate her medication caused great stress and anxiety, in which Hillar endured for years. An extremely frustrated Juhan would soon be forced to make a grave decision.
At the age of eleven, Hillar came home from school to discover his father hovering over his mother's lifeless body; having been strangled to death. The scene triggered his latent mutant ability for the first substantial time, where several metallic objects were violently repelled within the room at the whim of his cries. Juhan did not hesitate to take his son and flee to the southern town of Valga in which bordered Latvia, where he would be able to readily contact his mutant brother (a teleporter), whom was affiliated with several criminal activities and wanted by the Latvian authorities regarding dozens of heists. Realizing just how powerful Hillar's power could potentially be in the correct situations, the two would continue to raise him together, and enrolled him within a private school to continue his education where his appearance alone consistantly aliented him. He was also constantly surrounded by his father's and uncle's criminal activity, and was even brought along on some of their heists for the sheer purpose of putting his ability into good use. The three would continue to combine their abilities in making easy money while keeping very low profiles, all the while Hillar attended secondary school and became more proficient in using his magnetic influence.
It wasn't until Juhan nearly witnessed his brother being killed during a rare but tyrannical altercation with authorities that he began to think twice regarding the path he was on in life; the only reason he was spared of this fate was the fact that Hillar stepped in to deflect the fire, granting them enough time to make a quick escape. Juhan severed his connection to his brother almost immediately following the incident, and mustered the courage to admit and confess to his own son every vivid detail of his past actions deemed criminal. Though bitter, Hillar miraculously forgave him..and admitted that the only reason he accompanied him despite his own developing beliefs against such activities, was that they were still his family. As his final act he felt owed to his son, Juhan convinced Hillar to move to North America and continue his education beyond his newly earned degree, and life without his negative influence. Eventually he would agree to this decision, and through his non-existant criminal record and his father's connections, successfully immigrated, taking with him an image-inducing, "holographic" device created by his father. Hillar registered in Paragon City under the guidance of GIFT, though his reliance of such has dwindled gradually. He resides in a small and rather cheap appartment in King's Row, and was previously employed at a local grocery store. As the adventurer Polarflux, Hillar maintained a secret identity within the civilian community by changing his appearance while not indulging in "crime-fighting".
Current Activities
- (January 2011) He is approached by a rather enigmatic man, inviting him to join his mutant community whom dedicate themselves into rebuilding a world in their favour. Hillar declines the offer, but soon grows to regret it.
- (April 2011) After witnessing anti-mutant related criminal activity, he terminates his civilian occupation and decides to dedicate his time strictly as an adventurer.
- (June 2011) Joining with registered Paragon heroes through a temporary coalition, he assists in foiling the plot of a supervillain.
- (December 2011) Minor albeit continuous anti-mutant suggestion causes him to become increasingly ill-hearted.
- (May 22nd, 2012) Ordered by an anti-mutant terrorist, Polarflux was subsequently shot and killed by hired assassin and hitman Vile Toxin.
Personality
Most Paragon City citizens would describe Hillar as a very aloof being, even to the point of being cold and socially awkward. This is due to his silence accompanying this scowl he always seems to have upon his face, even when content. Unfortunately most do not bother to learn the truth; his reserve should not be mistaken for shyness or lack of social ability, but rather due to his desire to maintain privacy of his thoughts and emotions. Those fortunate enough to peel all those layers will find a very patient, determined and decisive individual known for his sense of realism (downbeat as it may be at times) and disipline of self.
Unfortunately, Hillar finds difficulty in expressing his emotions the way he would like. In relationships he possesses a deep desire to connect on an emotional level so that he does not feel seperated from those he cares about, though he tends to exhaust and frustrate himself in attempting to do so. Goal-oriented as he may be, Hillar does have insecurities which usually originate from chaos itself; if he does not feel organized, it is not uncommon for him to develope self doubts and lose his cool. He is at his happiest when accomplishing something, or giving constructive advice. Though only friends and family manage to see it, Hillar has a dry, wicked sense of humour derived from sarcasm, and a dirty mind as the icing on the cake.
Powers and Abilities
Magnetic Field Manipulation
The primary aspect of Hillar's mutation is his ability to manipulate, expand and channel existing natural and artifical magnetic fields. As a rule of physics, this also grants him a minor albeit existing influence over electrical fields in addition as a single source of electromagnetism. The magnitude of his powers increase at an alarming rate. He is currently classed as an Alpha level mutant.
Levitation
Hillar is able to move, repel and attract a variety of magnetic or semi-magnetic materials, or objects that are surrounded by or contain such material, including people. Metallic objects susceptible to magnetic influence are especially simple to manipulate. However, this renders his influence over non-magnetic materials weak and virtually nonexistant to a useful degree. Some of these materials include plastics, gases, aluminium, copper and wood. Hillar has demonstrated the capability of lifting a total of 52 tons of weight with moderate strain. Through the utilization of his magnetic manipulation, his power may exhibit as a means of super strengh.
As a method of travel, he is able to levitate himself and others around him by utilizing the earth's natural electromagnetic field, and "glide" along existing magnetic lines. He can reach a maximum speed of approximately 75 mph, though rarely pushes toward such high velocities.
Force-Fields
Hillar has the ability to surround objects and people with force-fields by sustaining walls of electromagnetic repulsion. These magnetic shells are capable of partially deflecting a variety of blunt forces and energies; gas, solid and liquid states of matter, or block them altogether depending on the magnitude of energy used. The force-field's capability of retaining gas is ideal for oxygen preservation within unfavourable atmospheres. The force-fields can also sustain themselves longer around people, or objects that give off a satisfactory magnetic aura of their own.
Magnetic Coating
Though it can be considered a variable utilization of his force-field generation, Hillar has developed an alternate defensive ability that allows him to "coat" objects and people with a magnetic barrier not perceivable by the human eye. This coat is capable of deflecting various sources of attack, albeit requires a greater amount of concentration due to the field's unnatural bending to suit the shape of the effected target.
Electromagnetic Sensitivity
Hillar's anatomy is especially receptive of even the slightest shifts of magnetic activity within his localized proximity. This enables him to accomplish a variety of feats, the most notable being his ability to detect invisible beings or hidden objects through sensing their electromagnetic output.
Metallic Perception
An odd side-effect that has recently developed, Hillar's olfactory sensory is capable of detecting metallic substances within a general proximity. In using this, he can pin-point specific metals, especially magnetic substances. He commonly uses this to determine whether he has something to work with in the area within battle.
Limitations
- Abilities have very little if any satisfactory effect on non-magnetic substances. These include plastics, copper, aluminium, wood and any gases.
- No superhuman resistance to injury without the support of his abilities.
Other Notes
- Has acquired a great liking of 80's and 90's music, especially synth pop. His favourite song is I like by Men Without Hats.
- Has a post secondary diploma in environmental conservation, earned prior to immigrating. He has yet to do anything with it.
