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California Mutant Registry Name THOMAS JAMES HARRIMAN Aliases NONE KNOWN Ability CAN TELEKINETICALLY PROPEL OBJECTS AWAY FROM HIM Registration Date 06/13/2009 Last Known Location LOS SANTOS, CA Threat Level 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6

Tom Harriman

Name

Thomas James Harriman

Alias

Doctor Harriman, Orion
(ex) Captain Untouchable

Age

31

Born

Truro, Cornwall, UK
5 June 1978

Height

6'3" (191cm)

Hair

Brown

Eyes

Blue

Marital Status

Not Married
Living With Alice Kelly

Mother

† Louise Harriman

Father

† Walter Harriman

Siblings

Jason Harriman
Katrina Harriman

Children

None

Abilities

Propulsive Telekinesis
Archery, Martial Arts

Affiliation

Treadstone Industries
S.H.I.E.L.D
Avengers

Tom Harriman is a British mutant, who spent several years living in America before leaving to work with S.H.I.E.L.D as a consultant. At one time a Captain in the Parachute Regiment, he has a PhD in Astrophysics and, as a research scientist for Treadstone Industries, earned local renown in the Los Angeles area for his work trying to understand the physics of mutant abilities, rather than just the genetics.

Harriman has also been a costumed vigilante on several occasions. In New York he wore a ninja-inspired costume and used the name Captain Untouchable, until he was nearly killed by a pyrokinetic in a robbery-gone-wrong. In Los Angeles he chose the name Orion and adopted an archery theme inspired by British folk hero Robin Hood. Now working with S.H.I.E.L.D, he continues to use his Orion alias - albeit with a redesigned costume - to participate in missions with the Avengers without the public being aware of his involvement.

History

Family

Walter Harriman is Tom's father. He was recently killed by the mutant terrorist Hurucan, who blamed Walter for the death of his son. During the Cold War, Walter was a member of the British counter-mutant team, Operation Damocles. Tom and he had an antagonistic and confrontational relationship; father and son had not spoken for several years when Walter died.

Jason Harriman is Tom's elder brother. Jason took his role as eldest child very seriously, which often caused friction with the more irresponsible Tom. The two argued and fought regularly, Jason believing that Tom constantly "ran away" from his problems; Tom on the other hand thought of Jace as too bossy and controlling. Ultimately, Jason was the more successful of the two, and has a lucrative career with the Crown Prosecution Service. He has a daughter, Louise Harriman.

Katrina Harriman is Tom's younger sister, by nine years. Being so much younger, her relationship with her siblings is not as close as she would like; also, having been raised by their father as a single parent, she has picked up many of his worst habits. Katrina dropped out of university after Walter died, and lived with Tom in Los Angeles; she now works for Treadstone Industries, as the personal assistant to CEO Dahlia Ericsson.

Alice Kelly is Tom's roommate and, after over a year of mutual nervousness and covert courting, is his girlfriend. Alice was nervous of a relationship because of the potential harm she might be able to cause Tom with her mutation; Tom has promised to use every resource at his disposal to help her learn to control and feel comfortable with her abilities. Alice is currently living with Tom in accommodation provided by S.H.I.E.L.D.

Abilities

Harriman is able to accelerate objects with telekinesis, but only in a straight line moving away from him. He describes this as "1-Dimensional Propulsive Telekinesis" (1DPT); others simply refer to his "Push Powers". He can use this to project and accelerate objects that are close to him, such as rocks, lose change, knives, and arrows; to add extra kinetic force to his punches and kicks; and to "push the ground away", slowing his descent during a fall.

As a former Captain in the Parachute Regiment of the British Army he is a trained paratrooper, a proficient marksman, and is familiar with military protocol, tactics, and leadership. He has a black belt in kung fu, and also has experience with kendo and aikido. He has a good understanding of astrophysics, particle physics, and quantum mechanics; he is also a qualified teacher and has taught High School science.

Out of Character

Jace has been around on the site since January 2007. He knows all the things, including board lore, random trivia, and really really terrible jokes and puns.