Reichsman

Reichsman held in containment

Overview

Reichsman is an Archvillain from an alternate earth where Nazi Germany won World War II. From there, he led the Amerika Korps in an attempted invasion of Paragon City.

Background

Description

This Marcus Cole, from an alternate dimension, was a rogue and a mercenary who was exposed to mustard gas during World War I. In search of a cure for the effects of the gas, Marcus discovered the Well of the Furies. He drank from the well and was granted incredible powers. Adopting the persona of Reichsman, Marcus used these powers in the service of the Axis powers on his world, leading them to victory over their foes. When he discovered the existence of another Earth, he traveled there and was defeated and imprisoned by the Freedom Phalanx. Now he's back, and ready for revenge.

History

The Reichsman, an alternate version of Statesman, led the Amerika Korps, an elite super powered hero organization that helped preserve Nazi rule over the former United States. Intrigued by these other-worldly interlopers, The Reichsman captured Dr. Webb and his explorers, tortured them to death, and ended up extracting a great deal of data about Webb's home dimension. Data is all well and good, but the Reichsman decided he wanted to see for himself, and so he led Amerika Korps through the portal and back to Paragon City.

It didn't take long for the super-powered fascists to earn the attention of the Freedom Phalanx. Queen Comet, a prominent member of the Phalanx and friend of Dr. Webb, saw the alternate Statesman come through and, having been briefed by Portal Corp about the world Webb and his escorts were exploring, she quickly called for back-up and bravely fought off the invaders until helped arrived. Although seriously wounded, she managed to hold on until the Statesman and the rest of the Phalanx arrived.

The ensuing battle raged through the Portal Corp laboratories and spilled out into the city streets. The Reichsman was every bit the equal of his all-American counterpart, and the two nearly beat each other into the ground. Fortunately, the rest of the Amerika Korps did not measure up to the Freedom Phalanx. With his henchmen defeated, it was only a matter of time before the evil Statesman fell. To this day he remains frozen in suspended animation within the Freedom Phalanx's main headquarters. This means that he is buried under the war-torn area of Boomtown.

Quotes

In mission 2 of Dr. Khan Task Force

Before combat:
"Ah, Character, you cannot imagine how good this feels."
"You can pit your puny powers against me, but it will do you no good."
Combat start:
"I was better than anyone before, and now I've been enhanced... supercharged."
"Do what you will; you can't touch me. No one can. I'm unstoppable!"
Defeats a player: "Your failure is inevitable, Character. You cannot even hurt me while I... I can certainly hurt you."

In mission 5 of Dr. Khan Task Force

Before combat:
Reichsman: "Already no one can stand before me. With the addition of your organizations, we will rule this place...under my guidance, of course."
Vanessa Devore: "Your plan seems a good one. But why should you be the one in charge?"
Nemesis: "Your plan seems flawed, Reichsman."
Reichsman: "You must see the benefits of making common cause with me."
Reichsman: "So I offer you this: Join me or stand aside."
Akarist: "I see the value of your proposal, Reichsman."
Countess Crey: "Tell me what's in it for me."
Combat start:
Reichsman: "Once again, you heroes seek to thwart me. And once again, I shall send you running back to your mothers like little children scared of the dark!"
Used temporary power Dimensional Grounding Ray:
Reichsman: "Vas? What is happening? How did you get so powerful?"
Reichsman at 80% health:
Reichsman: "Akarist, you will accept my offer of alliance... Now. Come aid me!"
Akarist: "What? Betrayal!"
Reichsman at 60% health:
Reichsman: "Together, we cannot fall. That is the point of this potential alliance, Vanessa Devore."
Vanessa Devore: "Even here, these heroes interfere. They shall learn the folly of their actions."
Reichsman: "Aid me now and my forces will aid you in the future."
Reichsman at 40% health:
Reichsman: "What have you done to me? Countess, assist me with these heroes!"
Countess Crey: "What? Stop them!"
Reichsman at 20% health:
Reichsman: "I cannot fail! You will not stop me! Nemesis, to me!"
Nemesis: "I was prepared for this!"
Upon defeat:
Reichsman: "I will not accept this!"
Reichsman: "You may have triumphed today, Character, but I will return!"
Defeats a player:
Reichsman: "Your attacks feel as light as love taps, Character. Try again."

Character Stats

Secret Identity: Marcus Cole
Origin: Incarnate
Archetype: Tanker
Primary Powers: Invulnerability
Secondary Powers: Super Strength
Other Powers: Flight
Signature Powers: Fist of Tyranny, Corrupted Lightning Bolt, Sap Will, Aura of Domination

Fist of Tyranny is a PBAoE smash attack which is similiar to Statesman's Hammer of Justice attack, but with Knockdown instead of Knockback, Smashing/Negative Energy Damage, and foe Stun, -Recovery and -Endurance. Corrupted Lightning Bolt is a large energy PBAoE with a short timer. Unlike Statesman's Zeus' Lightning Bolt, Reichsman appears to be able to use it regardless of his current hit points.

With Reichsman's Resistance and combining Unstoppable values, Reichsman will be immune to Smashing, Lethal, Fire, Cold, Energy damage, along with 90% resists to Negative Energy and Toxic damage. Defeating Reichsman may prove problematic if there is no debuffers on team.

See Also

• Reichsman's 5th Column profile for a list of his powers
• Statesman - Primal Earth version of Reichsman
• Tyrant - Praetorian version of Reichsman
• Imperious - Cimeroran version of Reichsman

Official Paragon City Backstory: Other Worlds Discovered