G.I.

John Isom (a.k.a. G.I.)

Military trained and laboratory enhanced, John Isom of Project G.I. is the original super soldier. Created in order to assist American troops during the Vietnam War, the horrors of the conflict eventually proved to be too much for him, leading him to go AWOL. He spent the next few years performing random acts of heroism while evading the government before mysteriously disappearing after a climactic supervillain fight. Now, decades later, he has resurfaced under unusual circumstances, and he's resolved to pick up where he left off.

Physical Description

Body Features

Caucasian, peak human physical condition, inverted triangle body shape

Facial Features

Square face, Roman nose, strong jawline

Identifying Characteristics

Chest, arms, legs, and partial face are all heavily scarred from various injuries acquired while in service

Special abilities

Born with peak human strength, speed, durability, agility, healing, senses, mental processes, immune system, and mitochondrial efficiency. Undergoing the super soldier program enhanced all of these aspects to superhuman levels.

Apparel & Accessories

Uniform consists of a special bodysuit layered with Kevlar, Gore-Tex, and RhinoPlate armor.

Specialized Equipment

Utilizes a modified 1911 MC operator pistol that can fire tranquilizer darts or rubber bullets.

Mental characteristics

Personal history

Early Life

John Isom was born to a middle-class family in Athens, Georgia. He grew up idolizing his father, a soldier who fought in World War II, and dreamed of one day joining the military himself. He ended up getting his wish in 1960, when he was drafted to serve in the Vietnam War.

Project G.I.

After almost five years of exceptional service, John was promoted to the position of captain. Shortly before his 25th birthday, he was approached by his superiors in regards to becoming the world's very first super soldier. The test was a success, and John continued to bring victory to American forces, but the decreasing popularity of the war and his own psyche running ragged caused him to doubt whether or not his continued efforts were worth it.

Vigilante

Unable to take it any more, John Isom went AWOL in late 1966, stowing away back to the states. This prompted a massive manhunt on the government's part to bring him in. While on the run, he made a name for himself travelling the country, taking out any criminals he came across and helping anyone in need.

Disappearance

In early 1969, John took part in a battle against a murderous robot known only as Mandroid. The two did battle with John eventually leading him up north towards the Alaskan Coast, but both disappeared shortly thereafter, presumed dead after weeks of searching turned up nothing.

Gender Identity

Cisman

Sexuality

Bisexual

Education

High school graduate

Employment

Former United States Army Captain

Mental Trauma

Suffers from PTSD.

Personality Characteristics

Personality Quirks

Scratches and picks at scar tissue when nervous or just bored.

Social

Social Aptitude

Very uncomfortable in crowds and large gathering areas, preferring to stay out of the spotlight. Generally quiet, but polite and affable to everyone he meets. Swears like the soldier he is, but tries to tone it down in public.

Species

Human

Year of Birth

1940 77 Years old

Birthplace

Athens, GA

Current Residence

Washington, D.C.

Gender

Designated male at birth

Eyes

Dark brown

Hair

Short, blonde, military cut

Height

6'2''

Weight

220 lbs.

Known Languages

English