Templar

BIOGRAPHICAL DATA

Class: Altered Human (Homo In-Altus)

Real Name: James Knight

Other Known Aliases: None

Dual Identity: Known to Authorities – Classified

Citizenship: United States

Birth Place: Cherry Point, NC

Birth Order: First

Marital Status: Single 

Relatives: John and Alice Knight (parents) Shanel Crane (sister)

  

PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION

Height: 6 feet 3 inches

Weight: 250 lbs

Eyes: Steel Blue

Hair: Brown

Unusual Features: None

 

ABILITIES

Life Span: Pinnacle: L-6

Intelligence: Brilliant: L-5

Strength: Pinnacle: L-6

Speed: Pinnacle: L-6

Agility: Pinnacle: L-6

Reflexes: Pinnacle: L-6

Physical Durability: Pinnacle: L-6

Mental Durability: Pinnacle: L-6

 

SPECIAL POWERS AND SKILLS

Fighting Skills: Pinnacle: L-6: Trained by the US Special Forces, a Master of various forms of Martial Arts and Hand to Hand combat, and has created his own Fighting Style.

Special Skills: Master of most Military and Ancient weaponry, an Expert in Melee Weaponry and an Expert Marksman in modern projectile weaponry.

Heightened Breathing: Pinnacle: L-6 (Can hold breath for 1 hour)

 

WEAKNESSES

Lack of Faith in The Lord God: Dire: L-8: Templar must maintain his faith and loyalty to the All Mighty Lord God. If his faith falters, his energy powers and abilities and Divine armor will weaken instantly and the less faith Templar has the weaker he becomes. His instant proclamation of faith will result in an instant rejuvenation of his powers, abilities and armor.

Willful Sin: Dire: L-8: If James Sins willfully, or misuses the Templar abilities for sinful purposes, he instantly looses his abilities, and if he is misusing the abilities at that time, he instantly reverts back to his mortal form. This can be fatal if he is in a battle where, as a mortal without his armor, he could be killed. The Lord God entrusted James with the power because of his unwavering devotion to God and his son the Savior, Jesus Christ, but if he betrays God's trust, much like Samson in the Old Testament, James will be stripped of the power until he proves himself worthy again.

Non Evil Foe: Dangerous: L-4: Templar's Awesome Energy Sword, Soul Seeker, only works on a being with an Evil or Sinful soul. The Soul-Searing Sword's power burns the evil and sin from the soul of the target, forcing the target to reflect on all wrong doings and feel the pain that has been caused to others by the evil and/or sinful deeds. The more pure the soul, the less effective the Sword's power is. The Energy Sword can, however, still be used to strike and parry inanimate objects, and can cut thru most known materials. Also, Templar cannot harm an innocent or non evil being. If he attempts to, his powers will fail him, which could result in him being severely injured. He is only allowed to defend himself or others from harm, using his Armor or Shield to avoid harm and escape.

Must Breath Air: Fatal: L-10: As all Humans, Templar must breath Oxygenated air or he will ultimately suffocate. He can hold his breath for an extended period of time, but eventually will need to take a breath.

 

VOCATIONAL DATA

Education: High School Graduate, Military Intelligence and Special Operations Training.

Occupation: Missionary, Christian Servant

Base of Operations: Liberty Island, NY

Associates: Spirit, Xen Knights

Affiliations: Order of Xen: Global Christian Servants

Arch Nemesis: Satan and his Hordes, Innate Evil

First Appearance: Origins #2

 

PARAPHERNALIA

Source of Powers: Divine gift from The Lord God

Costume Specifications: Dark grey Kevlar style under garment, Chrome Liquid Armor (Helmet, Boots, Gauntlets, Breastplate), Black Utility Belt, Silver Tunic, Gold Sword Hilt.  

Equipment: Along with his Divine gift of Holy Aura, Templar was bestowed with 4 enchanted, weightless weapons that can only be worn by him and respond only to his thoughts and actions.

1)      Energy Sword (Soul Seeker): Immeasurable: L-10+: This is a Golden Hilt formed in the shape of the signature Cross that Templar and Spirit wear on their chest, which erects an energy blade that has its power source originating from within Templar himself. Only Templar can create the energy blade because it is formed at will from his Holy Aura. This sword can cut through any known inorganic substance, but will not harm any organic living being. If it is used on a living being, it will burn any evil or sin from that being’s soul, causing that being to reflect on all the pain and suffering caused by those deeds. The less evil or sin in the being’s soul, the less effective the sword will be.

2)      Energy Shield: Immeasurable: L-10+: This is an energy shield which is created from Templar’s Holy Aura. It is indestructible and can be formed by Templar at will. Only Templar can create this shield.

3)      Liquid Armor: Immeasurable: L-10+: Provides Physical Durability: L-10+: This armor covers Templar at will and can be created in any form Templar chooses. He is partial to the Knights Templar style with a modern flare.

4)      Helmet: Immeasurable: L-10+: Provides Mental and Physical Durability: L-10+: This is also part of the 'Liquid Armor' which Templar can form to his head at will.

 

* Templar’s Environmental Armor provides him with the perfect oxygenated and temperate environment which allows him to survive in outer space and other alien environments.  

HISTORY:

Ex-Marine Captain, James Knight, was court-martialed because he disobeyed a direct order to advance on a bunker of suspected terrorists during the Iraq war. He was given the order based on false intelligence his commander, Lt Colonel Rhodes, had received, and knowing it would put his platoon in danger of certain casualties, he attempted to pull out instead of advancing. While pulling out, his position was compromised and he alone stayed behind to fight off the insurgents while the rest of his platoon made their escape. He sustained multiple 7.62 round bullet wounds and took a direct grenade blast during the battle. He awoke in a New York hospital 3 weeks later, still bandaged from head to toe and strapped to a hospital bed. His doctors told him it was a miracle that he survived and when he asked who had rescued him, no one could answer. The only information he could gather was that an unknown Marine had carried him to the medical tent which was nearly 200 miles from his last known position and made the journey in less than an hour. In the mayhem that followed his arrival and medical emergency, the Marine who had saved him mysteriously vanished and was nowhere to be found. After his recovery, James was dishonorably discharged from the Corps, despite countless testimonies from his platoon on how he alone had saved them. As he packed his gear in his barracks, he was approached by a mystery Marine who told him not to worry; due to his devotion to The Lord, he was destined for better things. He also reminded James to remember to empty his footlocker. James knew that his footlocker was already empty, but something drew him to make one last inspection of it before leaving. When he opened the trunk, there lay the Armor and Weapon of TEMPLAR. The armor seemed to respond to him and began to glow, then like a liquid metal, it flowed onto his body and molded to his form. From the forearm of the armor a golden sword hilt emerged into James’ hand and an instant bluish white energy saber lanced out from the hilt in a humming crackle. James had become Templar, Holy Knight. Suddenly, his mind was flooded with the memory of what had taken place on the eve of his fated battle. As the insurgents pressed their attack and James knew his life was forfeit, he prayed to The Lord with his last breath that his platoon would be safe. Then, a Marine he had never seen before appeared in a flash of light and single handedly wiped out the insurgents. Once the danger had been dealt with, the Marine leaned over James and said, “The Lord is with you, always.” He then put his hands on James’ chest, looked towards the sky and released a blindingly bright light from his hands which rendered James unconscious. This was the last memory James could recall before he awoke in the hospital. James heard a door knob turn, and as if by instinct, his armor reformed into Marine fatigues just as Lt Colonel Rhodes entered the room trailed by a New York Senator. Commander Rhodes said, “Well Knight, this is what happens when you try to go above me instead of being a team player. You got too full of yourself, and know even the Senate is down on you.” The Senator abruptly said to the commander, “That will be all Commander, you are dismissed. I will take it from here.” Commander Rhodes looked at the Senator in a surprised manor, then huffed and left the room. After the door closed behind the visually miffed commander, the Senator turned to James and introduced himself as Senator Gary Lee of New York district 2. He then explains to James about the secret organization known only to a select few individuals as The Order of XEN.