The Marine

As a volunteer for the experimental Republic of Free States Marine Corps Super Soldier Program, Joseph Kirkland was injected with the last dose of the super serum created by Eastern scientist Nikolai Smirnov. It was successful and gave him his abilities, and only amplified his pride. The project was a success, but before any more serum could be made, Nikolai Smirnov was assassinated and robbed by an alleged United Confederation of Socialist States agent. He serves as a public figure for RFD Anti-Communism and fights in the Republic of the Free Dominion Marine Corps during major offensive missions with his government funded team, "The Painmakers" consisting of a squad of basic ground Marines and the specially trained ex-assassin Natalia Smirnov. Joseph regularly attends public speaking events for Anti-Communism propaganda in neighboring allied nations. He also stars in pro-capitalist movies, but many of them are based on nothing but Commie stereotypes, to avoid real international conflict. Joseph is cocky and smug due to his powers of superhuman strength, instincts, durability, and his incredible aim, however he has a humble side. After time, he learns to be more respectful to others. He hates vigilantism, seeing them as "unpatriotic, caring locally instead of nationally, and a threat to real law enforcement"