Korath-Thak (Earth-616)

Korath the Pursuer
Name	Korath-Thak
Aliases	Korath the Pursuer, Select Korath
Affiliation and Relationships
Affiliation	Pursuer Corps, Kree/Skrull Alliance; formerly Selects of the Phalanx, Starforce, Imperial Guard
Marital Status	Single
Physical Characteristics
Gender	Male
Height	6′ (1.83 m)
Weight	290 lbs (131.54 kg)
Eyes	Irises: Blue
Hair	Bald
Skin	Blue
Origin and Living Status
Origin	Kree
Living Status	Alive; formerly deceased
Reality	Earth-616
Place of Birth	Kree Empire
Cause of Death	Killed by Ultron (revived through unknown means)
Personal Information
Identity	No Dual
Citizenship	Kree Empire
Occupation	Phalanx Select, warrior, geneticist, scientist
Base of Operations	Mobile inside Kree galaxy
Creators and Appearances
Creators	Mark Gruenwald, Greg Capullo
First	Quasar #32 (January, 1992)
First	Quasar #32 (January, 1992)

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.

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. 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. 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. 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.

Admiral Galen-Kor and his criminal forces battled Deathbird and Starforce. Korath and Starforce alongside the Underground Legion, battled Lord Tantalus.

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.

Korath was assimilated into the Phalanx and became the first Phalanx Select. He fought Quasar, Moondragon, and Adam Warlock, and was killed by Ultron when he failed to capture Adam Warlock.

Korath later on turned up alive and joined the Kree/Skrull Alliance.

Attributes

Power Grid

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. 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.
  • Superhuman Strength: He has superhuman strength that enables him to lift 1 ton.
  • Superhuman Stamina: Korath's stamina was enhanced to superhuman levels.
  • Superhuman Durability: Korath was more resistant to damage than the average Kree.
  • Superhuman Reflexes: Korath's reflexes were likewise enhanced beyond normal Kree limits.
  • Superhuman Speed: Korath's speed was enhanced to superhuman levels.
  • Psionic Tracking: He also has the ability to psionically locate individuals by tracing their brain patterns.

Abilities

• Gifted Intellect: Korath is a leading researcher in Kree genetics and cybernetic systems.
• Hand-to-Hand Combat: He is trained in the martial skills of the ancient Kree, and is a competent but relatively inexperienced armed and unarmed combatant.

Weaknesses

• Earth's Atmosphere: Like other Kree, Korath has the inability to breathe in Earth's atmosphere without a special apparatus or breathing serum.

Paraphernalia

Equipment

• Pursuer Armor: Korath wears an armored battle-suit and helmet composed of unknown alien materials.
  • Flight: He is capable of flight via electrically powered turbines in his boots.

Weapons

• Beta Batons: He wields two 1½ foot weapons called "beta-batons".
  • Electrokinesis: The Beta Batons are able to generate electrical force capable of stunning opponents into unconsciousness on contact or disrupting functions of electrical devices. By adjusting the batons, Korath can stun beings as powerful as Eternals or even intangible beings.

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

• Korath-Thak on Marvel.com