History
Origins[]
Korath-Thak was an agent of the Kree Empire. He was a cyber-geneticist, and the founder and head of the Pursuer Project to develop cybernetic warriors for the Kree militia. When the Pursuer Project was discontinued, Korath was reassigned as a munitions manufacturing plant foreman. Seeking to prove the validity of his work, Korath-Thak re-engineered the tech at the plant to imprint the Pursuer template on himself, becoming Korath the Pursuer.[5]
The Pursuer[]
Korath used cyber-genetic technology of his own design to gain superhuman powers during the Kree-Shi'ar War. He then met Shatterax, Ultimus, and Supremor. At the behest of Supremor, he attacked the Avengers force on Hala, and battled Captain America.[1] Alongside the Kree Starforce, he again battled the Avengers on Hala. He witnessed the assassination of Ael-Dan and Dar-Benn by Deathbird and the return to power of the Supreme Intelligence.[6] Alongside the Kree Starforce, he was held captive in a Shi'ar stasis ray.
He witnessed a battle between an Avengers force, and was defeated by the Scarlet Witch and Astra. Alongside the Kree Starforce, he arrived in the Shi'ar Empire to assassinate Lilandra. He battled another contingent of Avengers and the Shi'ar Imperial Guard.[7] He returned to Hala alongside Lilandra, Starforce, and the Imperial Guard after the detonation of the nega-bomb to help the Kree rebuild under Shi'ar rule. Alongside the Shi'ar Starforce and Deathbird, Korath attacked Quasar, Her, and Makkari on Hala for violating Shi'ar airspace.[8]
Admiral Galen-Kor and his criminal forces battled Deathbird and Starforce. Korath and Starforce alongside the Underground Legion, battled Lord Tantalus.[9]
Annihilation Wars[]
When the Kree regained control of the empire, Korath and the Starforce were branded as collaborators with the Shi'ar occupying force and despised by the populace. Korath wound up settling on the planet of Godthab Omega.[10]
Korath was assimilated into the Phalanx and became the first Phalanx Select.[11] He fought Quasar, Moondragon, and Adam Warlock, and was killed by Ultron when he failed to capture Adam Warlock.[2]
Korath later on turned up alive and joined the Kree/Skrull Alliance.[4]Attributes
Powers
- Cybernetically Enhanced Kree Physiology: Korath is a member of the alien Kree race, who was augmented by an unknown experimental cyber-genetic engineering process.[12] He was stated to have a "City/village" threat level by the Nova Corps. Since, he remained a category 1 threat due to his amplified abilities and his sociopathic nature.[13]
- Superhuman Strength: He has superhuman strength that enables him to lift 1 ton.[12]
- Superhuman Stamina: Korath's stamina was enhanced to superhuman levels.[14]
- Superhuman Durability: Korath was more resistant to damage than the average Kree.[12]
- Superhuman Reflexes: Korath's reflexes were likewise enhanced beyond normal Kree limits.[12]
- Superhuman Speed: Korath's speed was enhanced to superhuman levels.[14]
- Psionic Tracking: He also has the ability to psionically locate individuals by tracing their brain patterns.[12]
Abilities
Weaknesses
- Earth's Atmosphere: Like other Kree, Korath has the inability to breathe in Earth's atmosphere without a special apparatus or breathing serum.[14]
Paraphernalia
Equipment
Weapons
- Beta Batons: He wields two 1½ foot weapons called "beta-batons".[12]
See Also
- 18 appearance(s) of Korath-Thak (Earth-616)
- 3 appearance(s) in handbook(s) of Korath-Thak (Earth-616)
- 2 minor appearance(s) of Korath-Thak (Earth-616)
- 1 mention(s) of Korath-Thak (Earth-616)
- 3 mention(s) in handbook(s) of Korath-Thak (Earth-616)
- 10 image(s) of Korath-Thak (Earth-616)
- 1 item(s) used/owned by Korath-Thak (Earth-616)
Links and References
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Captain America #399
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Annihilation: Conquest #1
- ↑ Avengers #348
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Scarlet Witch (Vol. 3) #6
- ↑ Quasar #32
- ↑ Avengers #346
- ↑ Mighty Thor #446
- ↑ Quasar #35
- ↑ Blackwulf #7
- ↑ Annihilation: Ronan #1
- ↑ Annihilation: Conquest #5
- ↑ 12.00 12.01 12.02 12.03 12.04 12.05 12.06 12.07 12.08 12.09 12.10 Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A to Z #6
- ↑ Annihilation: The Nova Corps Files #1
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 14.2 14.3 Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Master Edition #27
- ↑ Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe A to Z Vol 1 6