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James Braddock Sr. (Otherworld)

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Sir James Braddock was a member of the Captain Britain Corps, selected by Merlyn to defend the Omniverse. A skilled strategist and scientist, he played a significant role in the defense of Otherworld and was involved in various scientific projects on Earth-616.

History

Otherworldly Origins[]

James Braddock Sr. (Otherworld) from Excalibur Vol 2 2 001

A true champion of Otherworld

Sir James Braddock was a denizen of the mystical realm of Otherworld and a member of the Captain Britain Corps,[1] born to John Braddock.[2] The identity of his mother remains unknown, and it is unclear whether one or both of his parents were Otherworlders. Sir James was chosen by Merlyn to serve as a key defender of Otherworld, receiving powers as part of Merlyn’s plan to establish an elite force designed to protect the Omniverse.[1]

As a Corps member, Sir James was renowned for his intelligence, scientific expertise, and unparalleled combat skills, making him one of the greatest warriors of his generation.[3] He maintained a study within the Starlight Citadel, where he chronicled insights on Otherworld’s domains and potential adversaries in his journals.[4]

At some point, Sir James Braddock had a significant conflict with Master Krokwel, an Ogre mage in the Captain Britain Corps. After Krokwel used forbidden magic, Sir James and Merlyn expelled him from the Corps, banishing him to the Forest of a Thousand Sorrows. In retaliation, Krokwel became the master of the Lords of the Thousand Sorrows and dubbed Sir James “Bright Lies.”[5]

James Braddock Sr. (Otherworld) from Captain Britain Vol 2 7 001

Merlyn's most trusted Corpsman

Arrival on Earth-616[]

Eventually, Merlyn entrusted Sir James with a sacred mission to sire a savior.[3] Braddock visited Sir Benedict of the Falls, guardian of the Sword of Might, and foretold that his son would one day claim the sword. Sir James then set up a shrine behind a waterfall, storing artifacts and recording his psionic engrams, which would later reveal his true origins to his son. He believed his heir's arrival was fated by cosmic events set in motion millennia earlier.[6]

After World War II, Sir James Braddock arrived on Earth-616.[7] He chose Elizabeth Hartwood as his genetically compatible mate, though it is unclear if she knew of his Otherworld origins.[6] The couple’s lack of official records prior to 1945 raised questions, but they repurchased Braddock Manor, which had been sold before his arrival.[7] The manor’s underground caverns became the site for the Mastermind project—a hyper-sentient, techno-organic supercomputer designed to serve as a node of Omniversal knowledge, a watchpost for Earth-616's continuum, and a guide to help Sir James' children fulfill their destiny.[8][1]

James Braddock Sr. (Otherworld) from Captain Britain Vol 2 7 002

Building the sentient computer Mastermind

The Braddocks had three children: James "Jamie" Braddock Jr., Elizabeth "Betsy" Braddock, and Brian Braddock.[9] Jamie lacked the divine spark or Otherworld genes, while Betsy and Brian exhibited the potential for greatness, with one of them predicted to fulfill the prophecy of becoming the savior.[1][3]

Scientific Pursuits and Influence[]

Sir James later founded Braddock Enterprises, focusing on research in computer science and robotics,[10] maintaining a public persona as an ordinary man.[11] He also became a member of the London Branch of the Hellfire Club, eventually rising to the position of Black Bishop in the Inner Circle, where he formed connections that supported his business ventures.[12]

James Braddock Sr. (Otherworld) from Secret Avengers Vol 1 25 001

Working for Weapon Plus with 'Father' and 'Mother'

During the Cold War, Sir James, under the alias of Brother, worked with Weapon Plus on a secret robotics project called Project Descendant, collaborating with scientists known as Father and Mother. The project aimed to create a synthetic being based on the original Human Torch but faced failures. Sir James turned to magic and used Merlyn's Orb of Necromancy to animate their failures into synthezoid beings. However, the project led to disagreements, and Sir James distanced himself from it, eventually disappearing with the Orb.[13][14]

Father's pursuit of the Orb of Necromancy led him to recruit mutant Harry Pizer, who invaded Otherworld and left casualties before obtaining it. Sir James used his Weapon Plus contacts to secretly deploy Fantomex to stop Pizer. Following Pizer's capture, Sir James ensured his punishment by the Captain Britain Corps, having his skin removed alive.[15] He later noted Fantomex as a dangerous anomaly.[4]

James Braddock Sr. (Otherworld) from Secret Avengers Vol 1 25 002

Left Project Descendant due to disagreements with 'Father'

Facing financial struggles, the Braddock family grew distant from their former affluent lifestyle.[16] Sir James and Lady Elizabeth’s commitments left their son Jamie to care for his siblings,[17] though Sir James occasionally spent time with his children on fox hunts[18] or attending gatherings at the Hellfire Club.[19][20][21]

Later, Sir James served as a consultant physicist for a government project involving the creation of special bullets using Harry Pizer’s skin.[22] However, the Hellfire Club appropriated James' invention and exported it to Genosha. The use of his invention for anti-mutant ammunition disturbed him, prompting him to resign from his position within the Hellfire Club.[23]

James Braddock Sr. (Otherworld) from Captain Britain Vol 1 14 001

In later years, reclusive at Braddock Manor

Death and Legacy[]

In his later years, Sir James embraced a quieter life with his wife, Lady Elizabeth, living in relative seclusion.[24][7] Tragically, Sir James and Lady Elizabeth died under mysterious circumstances, allegedly caused by a malfunction orchestrated by the Mastermind computer. Their deaths raised questions about whether it was an accident or a deliberate act of self-destruction planned by Sir James.[25][3]

Sir James and Lady Elizabeth were buried at Braddock Manor,[26] and a monument dedicated to them stands on Otherworld. The inscription reads: "No sacrifice was too great," cementing their enduring legacy.[27]

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Assumed to be similar in nature to his son, Brian Braddock when he assumed the mantle of Captain Britain.

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