Steven Rogers (Earth-1610)
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History
Beginnings
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Steve Rogers grew up in Brooklyn during the Great Depression, a scrawny kid protected from neighborhood bullies by his best friend "Bucky" Barnes. Horrified by newsreel footage of the Nazis in Europe, Rogers was inspired to enlist in the Army around the time the United States entered World War II. However, because of failing the physical test, he was rejected. Refusing to work at the factories, he reattempted enlistment several times. His luck changed during another visit to Recruitment Center when Military Sergeant Dugan recruited him for Project: Rebirth after hearing Rogers pleas. After voluntarily subjecting to surgery, steroid treatments, and other experimental treatments supervised by Doctor Erskine, Rogers became the first genetically-enhanced super-soldier. During the final treatment however, he noticed a suspicious soldier focusing on him instead of standing guard. The shady man revealed himself as a Nazi spy sent to murder Rogers in the event he survive the entire experiment. Nearly sabotaging the entire experiment, Rogers stopped him, but not before the spy murdered Doctor Eskine and a few American soldiers who attempted to stop him. Fully committing himself to the American war efforts, Rogers bid farewell to his sweetheart Gail becoming "Captain America".
For the next three years, he underwent numerous covert operations, often accompanied by Bucky, now a war photographer, and sometimes alongside "Lucky" Jim Howlett (later the X-Men's Wolverine). During World War II he came into battle with Herr Kleiser, who introduced a prototype A-Bomb that was made with alien technology meant to target the White House. However they were too late to stop the bomb from commencing, but Captain America managed to get to the bomb as it is launched. In a successful attempt to stop it in mid air, he fell into the sea and was presumed dead.
Ultimates
Years after, the body of Captain America was found in the Arctic Ocean frozen in a block of ice. It was as if he hadn't aged a day. It has yet known whether it was due to cryogenic preservation or the super soldier serum that prevented him from aging. Initially he thought S.H.I.E.L.D. was a group of Nazi soldiers who had captured him, but eventually realized that he was in a different time. He found out his best friend Bucky Barnes was now married to his fiancée and that all his loved one's were dead.
After catching up to his new era, the Ultimates were faced with the Hulk. Rogers was able to put down the Hulk briefly during combat. When he was about to inject the Hulk with the antidote, Hulk made a surprise attack and broke the needle and Hulk then began beating Cap, until Thor came to the rescue. After Hulk had reverted back to Banner, Cap knocked him out and had him taken back to the Triskelion.
After learning his teammates Hank and Janet Pym's quarrel's with each other had left Janet hospitalized and nearly dead, Rogers tracked the now fugitive Hank Pym to a bar and engaged him in combat emerging victorious. He brought Janet flowers and other gifts afterwards, but she was not amused by his actions and rejected his gifts. Rogers soon discovered that his nemesis, Herr Kleiser had survived World War II and was an Alien soldier. This was why he would always seem to survive, Cap saying that he has killed Kleiser "twice". When Kleiser resurfaced, Captain and he resumed their rivalry from 60 years back. During the Chitari invasion, Rogers fought Kleiser in combat, but was unable to defeat him due to his regenerate capabilities. When the Hulk was dropped into their battle, he convinced Hulk that Kleiser was "hitting on Betty", causing Hulk to mutilate and then eating Herr Kleiser ending Kleiser once and for all. After the successful battle against the Chitari, Rogers danced with Janet Pym and a relationship between them bloomed (though the relationship became sour as Roger's 1940's personality creates a generation gap between Wasp causing her to secretly going back to her ex-husband).
During the Ultimate War the Ultimates are put in battle with the X-Men after Magneto was found alive. Cap was then reunited with "Lucky Jim" Howlett, who is also presently known as Wolverine. During the battle between the Ultimates and the X-men, Captain America calls Wolverine by his given name causing Wolverine to become disoriented, Cap then proceeds to shoot away at Wolverine with a machine gun until Wolverine is knocked unconscious.
Ultimate Six
During the Ultimate Six story arc Captain America leads the Ultimates in the arrests of Electro and Kraven the Hunter. Later those two–along with the Sandman, Doc Octopus, and the Green Goblin—escape from S.H.I.E.L.D. He becomes very disheartened when he finds out that these villains were all a result of trying to duplicate the Super Soldier serum. During an attack on the White House lawn Captain America wrestled with Spider-Man with neither out-powering the other. He then explained the truth to Spider-Man that his aunt was safe with S.H.I.E.L.D. Captain America then fought the Green Goblin landing several hits while not being hit once.
Ultimates 2
Cap and the Ultimates were later under fire from the press and public due to the belief that Thor had revealed that Bruce Banner was indeed the Hulk. In a meeting with Thor, Thor brought up the fact that Captain America killed many people and still goes to church, saying that he's confused with his morals. The Ultimates fought Thor and eventually captured him when his power belt was removed by Quicksilver. From then on the Ultimates became involved in foreign affairs wherein America attempted to control Third World countries' resources.
The Ultimates' actions led to Third World countries forming their own superhuman team, dubbed "the Liberators". Captain America was framed by Black Widow for the assassination of Hawkeye's family and was hastily subdued and arrested when he was visiting Bucky. He was imprisoned in the Triskelion. When the Liberators attacked, he was freed by the Wasp and defeated the Schizoid Man while escaping the prison. He and the Wasp soon reached the White House where they met with Hawkeye, Nick Fury, the Scarlet Witch and Quicksilver. Captain dueled with his Liberators counterpart, The Colonel and emerged victorious after stabbing the Colonel in the chest with one end of the double-bladed energy sword that the Colonel used.
After the Liberators are defeated, Steven Rogers somberly looked over the Colonel's body being transferred away by S.H.I.E.L.D., and thought of what he said to him about America's current role in the world. Seeing how having the Ultimates working with the United States government "policing" the world would produce similar results to their battle against the Liberators, Rogers and his team decided to leave S.H.I.E.L.D. and to continued to work as a independent team instead.
Ultimates 3
Before the events of the Liberators' attack, Steven befriended T'Challa, the Black Panther, and trained him in preparation for making him a member of the Ultimates. As the team's deputy leader, Rogers was uncomfortable with the notion of working with a man that he knew so little about. After Steven alarmingly discover that T'Challa's throat was heavily damaged that cause his muteness, he pressed Fury for more information, but Fury lied about the origin of T'Challa's scars, and about T'Challa's history with the Weapon X Program, while also telling him that everything about the "Black Panther" was classified.
Captain America eventually established a communication with T'Challa and learned of the man's desire to return to Wakanda to see his father. Since no one but Cap had ever seen T'Challa's true face, he decided to take his place in the Ultimates, enabling the real Black Panther the chance to return home.
Following the Ultimates' severance with S.H.I.E.L.D., Rogers secretly adopted the identity of the Black Panther from his teammates as he was overburden with being unworthy for the title "Captain America" given the Liberators' invasion and how the public would view him. Eventually his secret was blown when Juggernaut literally beat off Rogers' costume.
Post-Ultimatum
Captain America and Hawkeye fought a group of AIM terrorists at the Baxter Building who were stealing the building's valuable and powerful technologies. After defeating a majority of the terrorists, Cap encountered the Red Skull, who easily beat Steven. The Red Skull then shockingly revealed to Steven that he was his own son before throwing him out of a helicopter, which Cap was saved by Hawkeye.
Deciding to personally confront Red Skull, Captain America abandoned the Ultimates and attacked SHIELD agents in the process.
Powers and Abilities
Powers
The Super Soldier Serum has metabolized and enhanced all of his bodily functions to beyond the peak of human efficiency. Along with the SSS he also received steroid treatments along with hormones. It has been noted that he has been getting weaker in strength and speed, unless he receives daily dosages. Possibly due to not receiving roids/hormones for a stronger reaction with the SSS.
Artificially Enhanced Physiology: Rogers in the mainstream Marvel Universe has no superhuman powers, however, within the Ultimate Universe Captain America frequently exhibits superhuman abilities as a result of the Super-Soldier serum. He is transformed from a frail young man into a "perfect" specimen of human development and conditioning (and likely into superhuman levels). Captain America is extremely intelligent, strong, fast, agile, and durable.
- Superhuman Strength: Captain America's physical strength is enhanced to beyond human potential as he has been able to perform such feats as stopping a very large tree from falling on a group of soldiers and successfully holding it up in its leaning state long enough for the soldiers to get to safety, he was also seen single arm curling close to 600 lbs. Nick fury states that Steve can bench press a toyota. Captain America is sufficiently strong enough to lift 2 tons.
- Enhanced Speed: Captain America can run at a speed of approximately 35 miles per hour .
- Enhanced Agility: Captain America's agility is superior to that of any Olympic athlete that has ever competed.
- Enhanced Reflexes: Captain America's reflexes is superior to that of any Olympic athlete that has ever competed.
- Enhanced Stamina: Captain America's body eliminates the excessive build-up of fatigue-producing poisons in his muscles, granting him phenomenal endurance.
- Superhuman Durability: Captain America's ability to resist injury and disease are superior to those of any human. He often jumps out of planes and off of great heights without a parachute and is capable of withstanding pressures and impacts that would easily kill or cripple a human being.
Superhuman Metabolism: He is able to heal broken bones and even severe injuries within days and most lesser injuries within hours. However, he can still be injured in much the same way a human could.
- Disease Resistance: Captain America is highly resistant to most diseases.[1]
- Alcohol Immunity: Captain America is virtually immune to intoxication by consuming alcohol
- Enhanced Reflexes: Captain America possesses reaction time superior to any Olympic athlete that has ever competed.
Abilities
Master Martial Artist: Captain America he has mastered numerous martial arts and weapons. He engages in a daily regimen of rigorous exercises (including aerobics, weight lifting, gymnastics, and simulated combat) to keep himself in peak condition.
Master Acrobat: He has shown great acrobatic and gymnastic ability.
Expert Marksman: He can throw many projectile weaponry with great aim and is an excellent sharpshooter.
Master Tactician: Captain America is also an accomplished strategist, an effective tactician, and field commander.Strength level
Captain America's strength in the hand books is greater than his 616 counterpart. He is capable of lifting 2 tons.
Paraphernalia
Equipment
Captain America's suit is made of a Vibranium breast plate and bulletproof Kevlar. He additionally carries tactical devices and other items that a particular scenario may call for in his utility belt.Transportation
Captain America has used a specially designed M-1 Abrams Tank in the past, though it was destroyed by the Hulk.Weapons
A round bulletproof shield made of Adamantium. The shield has great aerodynamic properties: it is able to slice through the air with minimal wind resistance and deflection of path. Its great overall resilience, combined with its natural concentric stiffness, enables it to rebound from objects with minimal loss of angular momentum. It is mostly indestructible; capable resisting penetration, temperature extremes, and all forms of energy. He also employs firearms and various other equipment.
Notes
- Unlike the 616 version, the Ultimate Cap is often seen using firearms and is completely willing to kill his opponents. Furthermore, he possess more of a "All-American" attitude and doesn't even have careful thoughts about the way he and his government tells him to do.
Appearances in Other Media
- Ultimate Captain America (toy) Marvel Legends Series 8
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In 1940, as America prepared for war, young and frail Steve Rogers volunteered for an experiment that transformed him into the ultimate physical specimen: Captain America. Enhanced by the Super-Soldier Serum, Captain America's agility, strength, endurance and reaction time were superior to those of an Olympic-level athlete. Cap also mastered a number of fighting forms, including American-style boxing and judo. These abilities, combined with his indestructible shield, made him one of the finest human combatants Earth had ever known. Steve Rogers battled the Nazis until a mishap placed him in suspended animation deep within the Himalayan Mountains. Decades later he was discovered by Tony Stark and S.H.I.E.L.D. and became a cornerstone of the Ultimates.
- -Description from ML packaging
In the video game Marvel: Ultimate Alliance, the Ultimate version of Captain America appeared. In his simulator disk, Cap had to defeat Winter Soldier and stop him from launching nuclear missiles.
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- ↑ Captain America is subject to all human vulnerabilities, although his immunity to diseases is extraordinary.
