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 ca't touch me. No one can. I'm unstoppable!"
Defeats 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 75% health:
Reichsman: "Akarist, you will accept my offer of alliance... Now. Come aid me!"
Akarist: "What? Betrayal!"
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 50% health:
Reichsman: "What have you done to me? Countess, assist me with these heroes!"
Countess Crey: "What? Stop them!"
Reichsman at 25% 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 triumph 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 in effect to Footstomp from Super Strength, but does Knockback instead of Knockdown with a punch to the ground instead of a foot. It is virtually identical to Statesman's Hammer of Justice attack. 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.

Movelist

Powers

Jab Melee, Foe:Disorient
Reichsman has disoriented you with his jab.

Punch Melee, moderate Damage(Smash), Knockback
Your Super Strength Punch can deal a moderate amount of damage, but most of all can knock your opponent off his feet, unable to attack again until he stands up.

Haymaker Melee, high damage(Smash), Knockback
A slow but devastating attack, the Haymaker has a great chance of knocking your opponent down.

Hand Clap Point Blank Area of Effect, Foe: Disorient, Knockback
Reichsman has disoriented you with his Hand Clap.

Knockout Blow Melee, extreme damage (Smash), Foe: Hold
Reichsman has hit you with a Knockout Blow. You are Held.

Sap Will Ranged, high damage(Negative Energy), Foe: Knockback, Slow
Reichsman has sapped your will reducing your attack speed!

Hurl Ranged, high damage(Smash), Foe: Knockback, -Fly
You are able to tear up a chunk of ground beneath your feet and Hurl it at an enemy. This attack is close ranged, deals moderate damage, and can knock foes back.

Foot Stomp Point Blank Area of Effect Melee, moderate damage(Smash), Foe: Knockback
Using your superior leg strength, you can Stomp your foot to the ground, quaking the earth itself. This is a localized attack against everything in melee range.

Fist of Tyranny Melee Area of Effect, High Damage(Smashing/Negative Energy), Foe: Stun, -Recovery, -Endurance
Reichsman strikes you with all the force of a thunderbolt!

Dull Pain Self: Heal, +Max Health
You can activate this power to increase your maximum Hit Points for a short time.

Unstoppable Click, Self: Res( S70 L70 F70 C70 E70 N70 T70 ) (Disorient, Sleep, Hold, Immobilize, Knockback)
When you activate this power, you not only become extremely resistant to most damage, but also to Disorient, Immobilization, Hold, and Sleep effects. Endurance recovery is also increased. Unstoppable costs little endurance to activate, but when it wears off you are left exhausted, and drained of almost all Health and Endurance.

Note: Despite what the description says, when Unstoppable wears off, there is no negative side effects such as Health and Endurance drops similiar to player versions.

Resistance Res( S50 L50 F30 C30 E40 N20 P20 T20 ), Resistances to all debuffs (high); Protection against Fear, Stun, Confuse, Knockback, Immobilize, Taunt (high)
Archvillain Resistance.

Fly Self Travel
Flight

Aura of Domination Melee Area of Effect, Aura Damage(Psionic), Foes: -Endurance, -To Hit, -Recharge
Reichsman is surrounded by an Aura of Domination, entering the aura will cause you to suffer Psionic damage, have your endurance drained, chance to hit reduced and attack rate decreased.

Corrupted Lightning Bolt Melee Area of Effect, Superior Damage(Negative Energy), -Defense (All), -Resistance (All), Disorient
Reichsman's Deafening Shout has substantially reduced your defenses and resistance.

See Also

• Statesman - Primal Earth version of Reichsman
• Tyrant - Praetorian version of Reichsman
• Imperious - Cimeroran version of Reichsman

Official Paragon City Backstory: Other Worlds Discovered