Black Adam

his write-up is not covering any new territory, it's a combination of various Teth-Adams throughout the history of the character. It's similar to my take on Captain Marvel from back a few months ago, and I invite discussion on it accordingly.

Why Black Adam?
There are several reasons I dig Black Adam, outside of the 'classic' look. First, like the more modern portrayal of Sinestro, Adam didn't start as a bad man, he was a defender of justice and loyal subject of the pharaoh. He was chosen by SHAZAM to bear the powers of SHAZAM's champion, and there was a core for the most part that was honorable to that, even at his most villain-like (Except when Theo Adam had control). Secondly, there was a chance Adam could have fully reformed, a chance where despite his violent attitude, he was putting the good of his people ahead of himself, and that his idea of justice, while brutal, was based on a growing (Or returning) sense of morality. I think that having that yanked away with the death of his wife Isis is tragic...but it leads to the fact that Adam fell from grace, hard, by choice....it was Adam's choice to return to being a villain, which in some ways appeals to me more: A tragic fall by choice rather than by chance or accident.


So...Black Adam


Black Adam



Teth-Adam

F: Ex (20)/ Mn (75)
A: Gd (10)/ Mn (75)
S: Gd (10)/ Un (100)
E: Ex (20) / Un (100)
R: Gd (10)/ Rm (30)
I: Gd (10)/ Am (50)
P:Gd (10)/ In (40)

Health: 60/350
Karma: 30/ 120
Popularity: 30/ -30 /-50 (As leader of Qurac or associated with JSA/Early villain career/As instigator of the WWIII event)
Resources: Pr (4)/ Ex (20)/ Am (50) (After the fall of Qurac/During his normal villain career/As leader of Qurac)

Talents:
Mystic Origin*
Martial Arts A, E
Multi-Lingual
Leadership*
Politics
Crime
Knowledge: Superheroes and Villains
Knowledge: Mystical Threats
Knowledge: Marvel Family and enemies
Aerial Combat
Ancient Weapons*
Military


Powers:
The Power of SHAZAM: Teth Adam was SHAZAM's first champion, and was granted the powers of the ancient Egyptian gods to serve as both protector of Egypt and champion of the world. While often turning to villainy, Adam maintains the following powers:

S- The Stamina of Shu: Granted great endurance by the god Shu, Adam has higher endurance and greater powers than those of mortal men, on par with Captain Marvel. Shu's endurance also grants Adam the following powers:

• Self-Sustenance: While in his 'Black Adam' form, Teth Adam does not need to eat, breath, or rest. In addition, Teth-Adam does not age while in the Black Adam state.
• Hyper Endurance: With a simple FEAT, Adam can push himself past his normal limits, up to +2cs depending on the nature of the FEAT. Adam's endurance is near limitless, but he must make an endurance FEAT each round to maintain such, and sufers a -2cs to all Endurance FEATS afterwards for 10 - 100 Rounds.

H - The Swiftness of Heru: Granted the speed and powers of Heru, Adam has developed the following powers:

• True Flight: Adam can travel at Un (100) speed within Atmosphere, and perhaps faster in space.
• Hyper-Speed: Adam can move at Mn (75) hyper-speed.
• Hyper Agility: Adam's agility is increased, as seen in adjusted stats.
• Initiative Bonus: Adam gains a +5 to all Initiative totals while in his Black Adam persona due to increased perceptions and reactions, which is always on while he is Black Adam.

A- The Strength of Amon: Granted great strength, Adam has the following benefits from the god Amon:

• Hyper Strength: Adam's strength is increased a thousand fold, and is capable of lifting far greater weights (Such as an aircraft carrier) by drawing on reserves. Note: Adam is capable of lifting objects whose exponential weight is greater than simply Un (100).
• Hyper-Intake/Expulsion: Adam possesses 'super-breath' at Mn (75) ability.

Z - The Knowledge of Zehuti: Black Adam can draw upon the knowledge and wisdom of Zehuti, God of Knowledge, and is considered to have the following blessings from the god:

• Linguistics: Un (100) ability to learn languages, and can do so within one round
• Clairvoyance: Adam can perceive distances with Un (100) ability
• Combat Sense: Mn (75): Adam has countless military experiences with his powers, and has developed far greater experience when drawing upon the knowledge of Zehuti
• Leadership: Adam is a capable strategist and leader, which is increased by his powers drastically. Adam can convince others of his plans and can often do so with even the most noble of heroes.

A - The Power of Aton: Adam can draw upon the might of Aton, which grants him the following blessings:

• Environmental Independence: Adam can survive deep space, the deepest part of the oceans, or other hazardous environments (Except those which do environmental damage above Shift Z).
• Transformation: By saying 'SHAZAM', Adam is transformed from Teth-Adam to Black Adam, reflected in his adjusted FASERIP.
• Mystical Lightning - Each bolt that Adam calls can do Un (100) mystical damage. Much like Captain Marvel, Adam has learned to 'dodge' the lightning to do an area effect mystical attack.
• Resist: Magic: Adam has Am (50) resistance to direct mystical attacks, although not as potent at Captain Marvel.
• Power Transferral: Adam can transfer his abilities completely to someone else, or grant them similar abilities. Adam has done this with both Osiris, the brother of his wife Isis, and to Mary Marvel. Due to Adam's influence, it is possible these powers are 'tainted' somehow.

M - The Courage of Mehen: Granted the blessing of Mehen, Adam has the following abilities:

• True Invulnerability*: Adam is Invulnerable to traditional damage up to Mn (75) rank, and is capable of ignoring Stun/slams less than in (40) ability. (Note: I'm using the alt rules for Invulnerability: He doesn't get rank shifts, he's just invulernable to the rank of Mn (75), and then takes damage normally, but he's invulnerable to all effects save mystical, emotional, and mental).
• Resist: Fear: Adam has proven himself to be resistant to fear Rm (30) ability.
• Adam's Rage: While drawing on Mehen, Adam can draw upon a nearly limitless rage, which allows him to increase his damage by +1cs. Adam has killed thousands while gripped in his rage, and will not be deterred (See limitations).

Contacts:
Adam's contacts have always been shifting, but there are a few groups and individuals that would come to his aid if necessary:
- Isis
- The Society


Limitations:
Despite his powers, Adam is limited in several ways:
SHAZAM: Adam must speak the word 'SHAZAM' to transform into his powered form. Once he has reverted, Adam suffers from any effects suffered while in his 'Black Adam' form, such as age (He was originally defeated by reverting to Teth-Adam, and then immediately aged 4000 years. If Adam is prevented from speaking, he cannot transform.

Global Fugitive Both Black Adam and Teth Adam are global fugitives, considered to be an international terrorist for his actions during WWIII. As such, All law enforcement is dedicated to hunting him down.

Short-Sighted: Despite his powers, Adam can be extraordinary short-sighted, not realizing dangers or threats at times until they have struck.

Arrogant: Adam is extremely arrogant, which has cost him victories and more than that: It was partially due to his ego that Qurac fell.

Vengeful: Adam is extremely vengeful, and will not stop at anything to take his revenge if he has been wronged or if he feels justified. Nothing will stop him, and there is no reasoning with him. Adam will kill countless innocents if it means gaining his revenge.

Loyalty: Despite it all, Adam is extraordinarily loyal to his people, his wife, and his beliefs. Adam literally crossed the four corners of the world to attempt to resurrect Isis, and it was his loyalty to his people which triggered his downfall.