The Crimson Corsair
Status: Active Threat (Presumed Dead, but Rumors Persist) – Last confirmed sighting was in 1977, when his infamous airship, the Blood Tempest, was shot down over the South Pacific. No body was ever recovered, and recent intelligence suggests that a new fleet bearing his insignia has been sighted in remote oceanic regions. Some believe the legend of the Crimson Corsair never truly ended, while others claim that Duvall has found a way to extend his lifespan, allowing him to command his fleet once more.
Alias: The Crimson Corsair
Other Aliases: The Blood Reaver, The Red Tyrant, The Plague of the Pacific
Real Name: Captain Raphael Duvall
Age: Estimated to be over 100 years old (if still alive), though unverified reports suggest he may have discovered a method to prolong his life
Home: Unknown – Possibly commanding a mobile fortress hidden within the Pacific’s uncharted waters
Birthplace: French Indochina (Modern-Day Vietnam)
Gender: Male
Height: 6’3” (190 cm)
Weight: 215 lbs (98 kg)
Build: Muscular, broad-shouldered, with the commanding presence of an old-world conqueror
Hair: Black with streaks of crimson, long and often tied back
Hair Style: Kept in a warrior’s tail, often wild from the elements
Eyes: Piercing gold, rumored to glow in the dark
Ancestry: French-Vietnamese
Skin: Sun-weathered tan, scarred from decades of battle
Occupation: Airborne Pirate Lord, Master of the Crimson Fleet, Smuggler, High-Tech Raider
Backstory
The origins of Captain Raphael Duvall are shrouded in myth, half-truths, and outright fabrication. Some claim he was once a French aristocrat who turned to piracy when his family was betrayed, others say he was a mercenary who fought in forgotten wars before deciding to forge his own empire. What is known for certain is that by the early 1940s, he had built a fleet of airborne privateers, raiding ships, smuggling weapons, and selling stolen technology to the highest bidder.
Unlike The Storm Baron, who sought dominance over the skies for ideological reasons, the Crimson Corsair had only one master—profit. He did not fight for nations or causes; he fought for gold, power, and the thrill of the hunt. His Crimson Fleet, an armada of heavily modified airships, warplanes, and stolen military hardware, became infamous for striking across the Pacific, preying on military and corporate convoys alike. He was feared for his brutality, respected for his cunning, and admired by those who wished to live outside the rules of the world.
His greatest heist came in 1956, when he raided a classified Allied research vessel and stole experimental energy-based propulsion technology. With it, he upgraded his fleet, creating ships that could fly for months without refueling and weapons that could punch through even the strongest fortifications. This was when he crossed paths with Solaris.
For years, their battles were legendary. The Sunlit Sentinel against the Shadow of the Skies, a hero who fought for justice against a man who fought only for himself. Though Solaris often disrupted his operations, the Crimson Corsair always escaped, slipping away into the clouds before the final blow could be struck. He did not fear her, but he respected her power, seeing her as a worthy adversary rather than an obstacle to be crushed.
In 1977, the Blood Tempest, his flagship and personal fortress, was shot down over the Pacific after a skirmish with an international hero coalition led by Solaris. Wreckage was found, but his body was never recovered. Some believe he perished in the ocean, but others claim that he survived, rebuilding his forces in secret, waiting for the right moment to reclaim his throne in the skies.
Powers & Abilities (Technology-Based)
Master Aerial Combatant – The Crimson Corsair is a legendary pilot, swordsman, and marksman, trained in both traditional and modern forms of combat. He fights with flawless precision, whether behind the controls of a fighter plane or in a duel with his electrified cutlass.
Storm-Powered Flagship – His personal airship, the Blood Tempest, was modified with stolen energy-based propulsion systems. If he has survived, it is possible that his new vessel is even more advanced, capable of traveling undetected for long periods and resisting high-powered attacks.
Cybernetic Enhancements (Unconfirmed) – Reports suggest that the Crimson Corsair may have undergone secret cybernetic augmentation, either to enhance his lifespan or to increase his reaction speed in combat. If true, this would make him far more dangerous than he was in his prime.
Elite Skyborne Forces – The Crimson Fleet is made up of the deadliest smugglers, mercenaries, and aerial combat specialists from around the world. If he has rebuilt his army, they are likely equipped with high-tech aerial weaponry and next-generation stealth technology.
Plundered Super-Science – Unlike Doctor Tempest, who builds her own technology, the Crimson Corsair steals the best innovations from others. If new airships and energy weapons have appeared under his banner, they likely came from stolen research labs, hijacked military experiments, or black-market super-science auctions.
Weaknesses
Ego and Greed – While he is an expert strategist, the Crimson Corsair cannot resist the temptation of the ultimate heist. If something is valuable enough, he will take risks he otherwise would avoid.
No Personal Superpowers – Unlike Solaris or Doctor Eclipse, he has no inherent superhuman abilities, meaning he relies entirely on technology, skill, and cunning to stay ahead of his enemies.
Unstable Allegiances – His crew and allies are loyal only as long as he remains in power. If he were to show weakness or lose control, his own fleet could turn against him.
Personality & Motivations
The Crimson Corsair is the embodiment of the rogue archetype taken to its most extreme form. He is charming, ruthless, intelligent, and utterly unpredictable. He follows no ideology, no master, and no law beyond his own code. He does not conquer for power’s sake—he takes because he can, because no one can stop him, because the skies belong to those willing to claim them.
He does not see himself as a villain. He sees himself as a force of nature, a storm that rolls in without warning, changing everything in its wake. His words drip with arrogance, but it is not empty bravado—he is one of the few people alive who can truly back up every boast he makes.
If he is still alive, he has spent decades planning his return, not just to rebuild his fleet, but to pull off the greatest heist in history. If he emerges again, it will not be with a raid or a simple attack. It will be an event so grand, so audacious, that the world will never forget the name of the Crimson Corsair again.
Enemies & Conflicts
Solaris – His old nemesis. If he has survived, he will want to settle their unfinished battle, not just for revenge, but for the challenge.
Doctor Tempest – If she has claimed aerial supremacy, he would see it as a direct insult. There can only be one ruler of the skies.
International Hero Organizations – Law enforcement and military forces across the world have standing orders to eliminate the Crimson Fleet on sight, fearing what he could do if he regains full strength.
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