Obsidian Vanguard - Written by : Brice T. Benson

Backstory:

Growing up in the tough streets of Brookshire Heights, Marcus Kane learned early how to fight for survival. As a Black man in a city riddled with corruption, Marcus felt invisible in a world that ignored the struggles of his community. By day, he was a skilled mechanical engineer, fixing the very machines that held his society together. By night, he roamed the streets as the masked vigilante known as Obsidian Vanguard.When his younger brother was wrongfully imprisoned for a crime he didn’t commit, Marcus snapped. Using his engineering expertise, he built a high-tech, armored suit infused with experimental nanotechnology. The suit’s black and silver design was a tribute to his late father, a factory worker who always wore black work gloves and a silver wedding band.As Obsidian Vanguard, Marcus sought justice for his brother and the countless others trapped in a rigged system. His battles were brutal, his resolve unshakable. He wasn't just fighting criminals—he was fighting an entire system of oppression. His costume became his shield, and his mask, his anonymity, but it was his sheer willpower and sense of justice that made him a symbol of hope.

Powers and Skills:

• Enhanced Durability: The nanotech suit absorbs and redistributes energy, making him nearly impervious to bullets and blunt force.
• Advanced Combat Skills: Years of underground fighting and training make him a formidable hand-to-hand combatant.
• Tech Genius: His engineering brilliance allows him to create and upgrade his own gadgets and weapons.
• Shadow Strike: He moves stealthily through the dark, blending into shadows to outwit and overpower enemies.
• Electric Discharge: His suit can release a powerful electric shock, temporarily incapacitating foes.

Personality:

Marcus is a blend of grit and compassion. He's intense and laser-focused on his mission, but he has a deep love for his community and a sly sense of humor that surfaces at unexpected times. Despite his hardships, he remains unbreakable, determined to carve a brighter future for those he protects.

Motivation:

Marcus wears the weight of his community’s struggles on his shoulders. He fights not just for revenge but to inspire others to rise above the obstacles that have been placed in their way. His name, "Obsidian Vanguard," reflects his role as both a shield and a sword, standing guard over his people while striking back at injustice.