Ajax
Context
Ajax was a character in the Hulk comic book during the 1990s. He’s an operative of the Pantheon, an Ancient Greek-themed secret organisation the Hulk associated with for a while.
These are older technical notes about Ajax, not a full modern writeups.org profile.
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Background
- Marital Status: Single.
- Known Relatives: Achilles II, Agamemnon III, Atalanta, Cassiopea, Delphi, Hector II, Paris, Perseus, Prometehus II, Ulysses III (exact relationships not specified).
- Group Affiliation: Pantheon.
- Base Of Operations: The Mount (southwestern US).
- Height: 8’ Weight: Unrevealed.
- Eyes: Blue Hair: Brown
Powers and Abilities
Ajax, like the other Pantheon members, is a relative of Agamemnon. He thus enjoys fast healing abilities, an extended life span, and an unique superhuman power.
In his case, he’s monstrously large and strong. Ajax has been known to run through an armour company, ploughing tanks aside as if they were toys. The angrier he is, the stronger he is. Ajax is very emotional and unpredictable, so his strength increases in bursts.
History
The Pantheon, it is a mysterious, secret community living in a hidden base in the southwestern US. They are basically benevolent and intervene all over the world, but their exact goals were never explained AFAIK (at least back when these notes were taken).
Description
Ajax is 8’ tall in battlesuit, and must weight over a ton. His shoulders, arms and chest are inhumanly massive. His legs, while very powerful, are comparatively short, and his head small. Ajax wears a huge suit of golden armor.
The armour includes a face protection that can be raised or lowered, like a medieval helm’s.
Personality
Ajax is fanatically devoted to Atalanta, and follows her every instruction like a dog. He also consider the Hulk to be his friend, because Atalanta told him so. He’s real dumb, too, and speaks very poor English.
Ajax probably got his name from the fact that the historical Ajax, the strongest Greek warrior, was also a giant. But even if the original Ajax was coarse and slow-spoken, he was certainly smarter than his successor.
Quotes
“You hurd Adlanna ! I’ll gedyoo !”
DC Universe History
Just uses the Pantheon as is, with the Martian Manhunter playing the role of the Hulk. The idea is to confront the philosophical/pacifist aspect of J‘onn and the enforcement-of-peace-through-firepower aspect of the Pantheon, to highlight the nobility of the Martian.
Game Stats — DC Heroes RPG
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Ajax
| Dex: 02 | Str: 12 | Bod: 09 | Motivation: Uphold Agamemnon |
| Int: 01 | Wil: 03 | Min: 03 | Occupation: Operative of the Pantheon |
| Inf: 04 | Aur: 02 | Spi: 02 | Resources: 004 |
| Init: 011 | HP: 040 |
Powers:
Density increase: 03, Growth: 01, Joined: 02, Power Reserve (STR): 10, Regeneration: 02
Bonuses and Limitations:
- Density increase and Growth are Always On (-1) and already factored in.
- Power Reserve can be used as Ajax’s anger builds. On the first phase he’s angry, he can use the first 4 APs. On each subsequent phase he’s angry, there’s a 50% chance he’ll be able to use one more AP from his Power Reserve (-2).
Skills:
Martial artist: 06
Advantages:
Lightning Reflexes, Rich Friends, Slowed Aging.
Connections:
Pantheon (High), Hulk (Low).
Drawbacks:
SIA to Atalanta, SPR (the legs and spine of Ajax cannot support his weight), MPR (poor vision), Strange Appearance, Uncertainty.
Equipment:
ARMOR [STR 06 /BODY/ 12, Joined: 08, Running: 03, Misc : the armor’s STR allows him to walk, run and stand upright].
Source of Character: The Incredible Hulk (Marvel universe).
Helper(s): Paul Ewande, Kansas Jim.