Orion (New Earth)

DC

Real Name: Orion
Nicknames: The Dog of War
Former Aliases: O'Ryan
Other Current Aliases: No other known current aliases

Status

Occupation: Warrior of New Genesis
Legal Status: Citizen of New Genesis
Identity: Public
Marital Status: Single
Group Affiliation: New Gods, Formerly Justice League of America
Base of Operations: Supertown, New Genesis

Origin

Origin of character unknown.

Place of Birth: Apokolips
Known Relatives: Darkseid (father), Tigra (mother), Kalibak (half-brother), Yuga Khan (grandfather), Hegra (grandmother), Steppenwolf (uncle), Scott Free (Mister Miracle, adopted brother), Big Barda (step-sister-in-law), Highfather Izaya (adoptive father, deceased)
First Appearance: THE NEW GODS Vol. 1 #1 (February-March, 1971)

History

Orion is the true, second son of Darkseid. As a child, he was traded for Scott Free in a peace effort between New Genesis and Apokolips. Raised as the son of Highfather Izaya, he was taught to control his rage and anger, becoming the most powerful warrior either world has ever known. This in itself was not an easy task given that his heritage boiled with the rage of the brutal and merciless Darkseid. Learning how to control his dark nature consumed much of Orion's youth, but as he grew, his friends among the New Gods helped him direct his anger. Orion counts among his friends Lightray, Metron, Jezebel, Scott Free, Barda and Forager. He is a hero dedicated to the ideals of New Genesis. His fighting skill and stamina have earned him the nickname "The Dog of War".

Characteristics

Height: 6' 1"
Weight: 195 lbs (xxx kg)
Eyes: Blue normally; reddish when enraged
Hair: Reddish Blond
Skin: grayish
Unusual Features: Orion's 'true face' resembles that of Darkseid.

Powers

Known Powers: Orion is one of the most powerful New Gods.

Superhuman Strength: His physical strength is difficult to gauge accurately, but he has successfully defeated Darkseid at least once. He has also been shown to hold his own against the likes of Captain Marvel, Wonder Woman, and Superman. No normal Earth-made barrier or substance can possibly stop Orion if he wishes to enter an area. Few barriers, even in the Fourth World are capable of stopping Orion. Battles that have had Orion at the scene are known to be catastrophically destructive and often have extreme loss of life.

Invulnerability

Superhuman Agility

Superhuman Stamina: Orion's stamina is legendary. Only on Apokolips or New Genesis are there any beings with the ability to compete with Orion in a conflict of any nature. Bolstered by his rage and his mother box, Orion is a virtually inexhaustible engine of destruction. This does not mean that Orion does not tire. In battles against foes of near equal might, such as Kalibak or Darkseid, Orion has been seen to fatigue, only after weeks of continuous combat.

Weaknesses:

Radion: Orion and all of the New Gods are vulnerable to a substance called Radion. Its source is unknown and its effects are toxic only in sustained amounts or after explosive exposure. The average New God can be slain by an application of Radion from a Radion blaster or bomb. More advanced beings such as Orion, protected by their mother box, armor and sheer toughness, have been known to take two hits and survive. Some posit that Radion must be hard to come by due to its scarcity in appearances, thinking that perhaps it requires the mysterious Element X to create it.

Destructive Nature: Orion's second weakness is a psychological one. He struggles to reconcile his destructive nature with the more gentle teachings of New Genesis. This is not to say that Orion is without nobility or mercy; rather, as the son of Darkseid, the morality he was taught growing up under Highfather's wing is in constant struggle against the darker natural instincts he inherited from his father. However, it is a testament to Orion's will that in spite of being the son of Darkseid, he is more often than not able to repress his darker nature.

Known Abilities: Orion's fighting skill rivals that of Darkseid himself.

Strength Level: Strength level unknown

Miscellaneous

Equipment: Motherbox.

Transportation: Astro-Harness (allows him inter-spatial and inter-dimensional travel), Boom Tubes.

Weapons: No known weapons.

Notes

• Created by Jack Kirby.

Recommended Readings

• New Gods (Volume 1)
• New Gods (Volume 2)
• Orion

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