Throttlerocket
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Clayton Morris is the mutant speedster known as Throttlerocket, a third-generation “mystery-man” operating in Millennium City. With a mouth as fast as his feet, Throttlerocket battles along with his teammates in the Silver Age Sentinels to defend the city from any and all threats. Throttlerocket has unwittingly become the main of User:Dorwaystudios.
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History
Heroic Legacy
Grandmother - The Original Copper Rocket
Clayton Morris’ grandmother Kathy Clay took first took on the identity the Copper Rocket during World War II while traveling with the USO as a fresh-out-of-high-school 18-year old. While she had no special powers, she was a world-class gymnast and athlete. She served with the supergroup The Allied All-Stars through the War and married her wartime sweetheart Harold Morris in 1945. She continued to sporadically don the costume into the 50’s, but at some point she settled down to spend more time with her young family.
Mother - Copper Rocket II
In 1963, Kathy’s oldest son Jack married Melissa August, a young athlete and student. During the courtship, Kathy and Melissa grew close, and later that year Melissa asked Kathy for her blessing to take on the mantle of the Copper Rocket. Kathy couldn’t have been more proud.
Melissa served as the second Copper Rocket valiantly, even serving in the supergroup The Infinity Elite. She even served briefly as the organization’s first chairwoman. Unfortunately, it was during that time she was forced to disband the legendary group for opposing the government’s insistence that they involve themselves in the Vietnam War. Melissa soon retired the Copper Rocket identity and settled into a “normal” life focusing on her career as nuclear physicist.
Growing up a Hero
Clayton was born late in Melissa’s life. His childhood was unremarkable until puberty. Then, Clayton began to display his remarkable speed, agility, and regenerative gifts. When the Qularr invaded, Melissa told young Clayton of his historic legacy and began training him in basic skills she felt he would need.
With his mother’s blessing, Clayton registered as a hero in Millennium City and took the name Throttlerocket, to honor his family’s legacy but still carve a niche of his own.
Affiliations
Throttlerocket recently accepted an invitation to join the Silver Age Sentinels.
Personality
Throttlerocket is an irrepressible flirt and constant bundle of energy. He can be a bit overbearing at times, but his courageous spirit and positive attitude generally win over naysayers in the end. Throttlerocket tends to concede to whomever he perceives as the "ranking" hero, whether it be team leader, SG leader, or prettiest girl. He is always at the front of the charge and not just because he's the fastest. He tends to seek out the toughest opponent when fighting to ensure they hit HIM not others. He tends to feel inferior to whichever heroes he perceives as "more respected" as a result of being a "hero's kid." He cracks wise with EVERYONE, usually to mask his nerves.
Powers
Throttlerocket's mutant ability grants him with superhuman speed and agility. Running, Throttlerocket has been clocked at speeds in excess of 200 mph. In combat, he can deliver over 300 blows in the span of 30 seconds.
In addition to his speed, Throttlerocket also has incredible regenerative abilities, the limit of which have yet to be tested. On average, he heals approximately 20 times as fast as an average human and has even displayed the ability to recover from a normally debilitating injury in minutes with intense concentration.
Abilities
Throttlerocket has been surrounded by many of the world's greatest superheroes for the majority of his life and learned combat techniques from many of them. However, he has no formal training.
Weaknesses and Limitations
Due to Throttlerocket's accelerated metabolism and superhuman output, he is required to consume an average of 30,000 calories per day.
Equipment
Throttlerocket wears a specially designed suit to stand up to the rigors of his speed.
Character's Creator Contact Information
- In-game: @dorwaystudios
- e-mail: dorwaystudios@gmail.com
