Headcanon/ficlet - More Captains Britain, ch2
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[Britain _ 2 [of ?]
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MORE CAPTAINS BRITAIN
CHAPTER 2
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[Photo by Mike Collins.]
DATAFILE: EARTH-33
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Title: Alpha Briton
Name: Edward “Eddie” Braddock
Origins: Earth-33
Seat: 33
Tested: Yes
Choice: Amulet of Right
REALITY ANNOTATIONS
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Core designation: Universe-33
Reality designation: Startling Stories
Type: Alternate reality
DETAILS
Reality in which super-powers, as in body modifications or
genetic mutations that give an individual superior abilities,
don't exist. Super-heroes make use either of technology or
magical artifacts, most of the times incorporated in their
costumes; when divested of their gadgets they are average
individuals and can count only on tactical and fighting
training. Timelines-constant super-hero teams such as Fantastic
Four, Avengers and X-Men thus do not exist.
A comic book loosely based on this reality alternate versions of
Reed Richards, Ben Grim and siblings Susan and Johnny Storm, in
which they are depicted as the Fantastic Four, has been
released, soon followed by other titles in which are portrayed
fictional characters vaguely inspired by what Avengers and
X-Men are in other realities.
It hasn't been excluded that Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, the
authors of said comic books, ever had any glimpses into
alternative timelines; similarities between the stories they told and
events as developed in several realities, suggest they might have
had access to at least one; specific detail pinpoint to either
Earth-20051 (Marvel Adventures) or Earth-563 (Season One).
Overall history of reality, up to the early 20th century and the
avoidance of the events that would lead to World War II, is
similar to Earth-616.
Curiously, most of the individuals who in other realities are
marked with the x-gene, are here born with the opposite
gender than their common one.
OVERVIEW
After the Great Depression which effects dragged for two
decades, Earth has entered the second half of the 20th
century going through an economic expansion.
Technological advances in the atomic field, such as the discovery
of nuclear fission, has brought innovations and dangers. A
geopolitical tension between the between U.S.A. and the
Soviet Union is a looming threat, as both countries have
successfully developed nuclear weapons and have added them to
their arsenals. Still, the masses enjoy the new decade and its
improvements, and are embracing a new times of growing wealth
and optimism.
Super-heroes, which scarce presence has been recorded at least
since the 40s, are now entering into a Golden Era: as technology
becomes more affordable, and thanks to the growing fame of
comic books (magazines that depict feats and adventures of
super powered individuals with uncanny abilities), more and
more are emerging to protect the people from criminals and
injustice.
For additional info, see: Startling Stories: The
Fantastic Four - Unstable Molecules
MAJOR POINTS OF DIFFERENCE FROM 616
(EARTH OF CB PRIME)
World War I was concluded with a different fall-out than usual:
although greatly resized, the Austro-Hungarian Empire wasn't
dissolved and replaced by a republic until the Germany-Austrian
conflict in the 40s.
Hitler never raised to power in Germany and Mussolini was killed
before he could found the Italian Fascist Party. Although smaller
hostile acts in Europe lead to skirmishes and wars between
declining European powers, conflicts didn't escalate in the
catastrophic World War II.
The Fantastic Four members never launched into space and
didn't gain their powers. Gamma bomb hasn't been developed,
and Asgard has been destroyed centuries ago.
SUPERPOWERS STATUS
Existing: yes. (only basic physical types, such strength
and flight).
Temporarily gained only through the use of magical artifacts,
reliant to the ownership or brandishing of the artifact.
Mutants: no.
Mutants do not exist or their existence hasn't been recorded
yet. Mental powers such as psychics are scarce, but only
low-level telepathy as been recorded.
BIO OVERVIEW
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Full name (if applicable): Edward “Eddie” Braddock
(born: Arthur Albert Hartwood)
Powers: --
Other abilities: Martial arts. Standard combat training. Fencing.
Previous affiliation (if applicable): --
Fled from home to pursue his dreams, aristocratic disowned
Eddie Braddock made a name for himself in Hollywood where he
raised to worldwide fame as one of the main stars of the
industry's Golden Era and a heart-throb until the woman who
would become his wife managed to tie him down.
Once he received the test, he left his demanding job to fully
commit to the life of a masked superhero, and be a
respectable dotting husband and father in the free time.
Wearing the national colors of his homeland, he serves as
the mysterious British champion who inspires thousands of
young men who read of his adventures in the Captain Britain
comic book.
[Photo by Alan Davis; edited by Hakka-Prue84.]
[<< Click to access to the fullsize file. >>]
[See Annotations for resorces and references.]
ABRIDGED BIO
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BBCB ANNOTATIONS
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Alpha Briton does not have mutant powers and can be
employed in scenarios when mutation is targeted.
He has not shown psychic abilities of any kind. All his abilities
and skills are provided by the Amulet of Right and training.
THE COUNCIL OF CAPTAIN BRITAIN
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THE PROJECT
For other chapters in the series, see the masterpost.
NOTES ABOUT THE STORY
Since the post is already a very long textwall, these have
been collected at this additional post.
[Expanded AU, page 1 of 1]
_ _
[abridged [READ] . . . . . . . . . . . . . full_fic]
[life story [MORE] . . . . . . . . . . . . . below]
captain [BRITAIN]. . . . . . . . . . . . [CANON]
¯ [More_Captains _ [02]
[Britain _ 2 [of ?]
┌ ┐
MORE CAPTAINS BRITAIN
CHAPTER 2
└ ┘
[Photo by Mike Collins.]
DATAFILE: EARTH-33
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Title: Alpha Briton
Name: Edward “Eddie” Braddock
Origins: Earth-33
Seat: 33
Tested: Yes
Choice: Amulet of Right
REALITY ANNOTATIONS
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Core designation: Universe-33
Reality designation: Startling Stories
Type: Alternate reality
DETAILS
Reality in which super-powers, as in body modifications or
genetic mutations that give an individual superior abilities,
don't exist. Super-heroes make use either of technology or
magical artifacts, most of the times incorporated in their
costumes; when divested of their gadgets they are average
individuals and can count only on tactical and fighting
training. Timelines-constant super-hero teams such as Fantastic
Four, Avengers and X-Men thus do not exist.
A comic book loosely based on this reality alternate versions of
Reed Richards, Ben Grim and siblings Susan and Johnny Storm, in
which they are depicted as the Fantastic Four, has been
released, soon followed by other titles in which are portrayed
fictional characters vaguely inspired by what Avengers and
X-Men are in other realities.
It hasn't been excluded that Stan Lee and Jack Kirby, the
authors of said comic books, ever had any glimpses into
alternative timelines; similarities between the stories they told and
events as developed in several realities, suggest they might have
had access to at least one; specific detail pinpoint to either
Earth-20051 (Marvel Adventures) or Earth-563 (Season One).
Overall history of reality, up to the early 20th century and the
avoidance of the events that would lead to World War II, is
similar to Earth-616.
Curiously, most of the individuals who in other realities are
marked with the x-gene, are here born with the opposite
gender than their common one.
OVERVIEW
After the Great Depression which effects dragged for two
decades, Earth has entered the second half of the 20th
century going through an economic expansion.
Technological advances in the atomic field, such as the discovery
of nuclear fission, has brought innovations and dangers. A
geopolitical tension between the between U.S.A. and the
Soviet Union is a looming threat, as both countries have
successfully developed nuclear weapons and have added them to
their arsenals. Still, the masses enjoy the new decade and its
improvements, and are embracing a new times of growing wealth
and optimism.
Super-heroes, which scarce presence has been recorded at least
since the 40s, are now entering into a Golden Era: as technology
becomes more affordable, and thanks to the growing fame of
comic books (magazines that depict feats and adventures of
super powered individuals with uncanny abilities), more and
more are emerging to protect the people from criminals and
injustice.
For additional info, see: Startling Stories: The
Fantastic Four - Unstable Molecules
MAJOR POINTS OF DIFFERENCE FROM 616
(EARTH OF CB PRIME)
World War I was concluded with a different fall-out than usual:
although greatly resized, the Austro-Hungarian Empire wasn't
dissolved and replaced by a republic until the Germany-Austrian
conflict in the 40s.
Hitler never raised to power in Germany and Mussolini was killed
before he could found the Italian Fascist Party. Although smaller
hostile acts in Europe lead to skirmishes and wars between
declining European powers, conflicts didn't escalate in the
catastrophic World War II.
The Fantastic Four members never launched into space and
didn't gain their powers. Gamma bomb hasn't been developed,
and Asgard has been destroyed centuries ago.
SUPERPOWERS STATUS
Existing: yes. (only basic physical types, such strength
and flight).
Temporarily gained only through the use of magical artifacts,
reliant to the ownership or brandishing of the artifact.
Mutants: no.
Mutants do not exist or their existence hasn't been recorded
yet. Mental powers such as psychics are scarce, but only
low-level telepathy as been recorded.
BIO OVERVIEW
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Full name (if applicable): Edward “Eddie” Braddock
(born: Arthur Albert Hartwood)
Powers: --
Other abilities: Martial arts. Standard combat training. Fencing.
Previous affiliation (if applicable): --
Fled from home to pursue his dreams, aristocratic disowned
Eddie Braddock made a name for himself in Hollywood where he
raised to worldwide fame as one of the main stars of the
industry's Golden Era and a heart-throb until the woman who
would become his wife managed to tie him down.
Once he received the test, he left his demanding job to fully
commit to the life of a masked superhero, and be a
respectable dotting husband and father in the free time.
Wearing the national colors of his homeland, he serves as
the mysterious British champion who inspires thousands of
young men who read of his adventures in the Captain Britain
comic book.
[Photo by Alan Davis; edited by Hakka-Prue84.]
[<< Click to access to the fullsize file. >>]
[See Annotations for resorces and references.]
ABRIDGED BIO
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The fic is too long for Livejournal: head over to Dreamwidth
for basic html reading.
Krakoa-styled reading available only through the links below.
FORMATTED WAY
Archive of Our Own.
SquidgeWorld.
CROSSPOSTED
Dreamwidth.
Tumblr.
BBCB ANNOTATIONS
¯▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄¯
Alpha Briton does not have mutant powers and can be
employed in scenarios when mutation is targeted.
He has not shown psychic abilities of any kind. All his abilities
and skills are provided by the Amulet of Right and training.
THE COUNCIL OF CAPTAIN BRITAIN
¯▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄▄¯
THE PROJECT
For other chapters in the series, see the masterpost.
NOTES ABOUT THE STORY
Since the post is already a very long textwall, these have
been collected at this additional post.
[Expanded AU, page 1 of 1]
_ _
[abridged [READ] . . . . . . . . . . . . . full_fic]
[life story [MORE] . . . . . . . . . . . . . below]