Gregor McCormick

Gregor McCormick is widely regarded as the most powerful psychic on Terra in the post-apocalyptic setting of Apokalyptika. He is the sole survivor of Project Mindforge, a secret military initiative conducted during the final days of World War III to create psychic super soldiers capable of turning the tide of battle. As the last living testament to this program, Gregor's powers have surpassed human limits, making him a critical figure in both the remnants of the mega-corporate order and the rebellion against it.

Biography

Early Life

Born in Helion City, a sprawling metropolis that served as a key industrial and research hub before World War III, Gregor grew up in the shadow of Earth's rising geopolitical tensions. His psionic potential manifested early, with precognitive flashes and telekinetic outbursts, leading to his recruitment into Project Mindforge at the age of 14. The program, conducted in underground labs far from the public eye, subjected Gregor to relentless physical and psychic augmentation, leaving him with both immense powers and deep psychological scars.

Military Career and the Yellowstone Cataclysm

During World War III, Gregor led covert missions aimed at destabilizing enemy nations. However, in the chaos of the global conflict, natural disasters compounded the destruction. The eruption of the Yellowstone supervolcano, triggered by tectonic instability and nuclear activity, obliterated much of North America and altered the planet’s climate irreversibly.

Gregor was stationed near Yellowstone at the time, tasked with evacuating high-priority personnel and securing a military research site. During the eruption, a pyroclastic surge obliterated his unit and tore off Gregor’s left arm. Trapped beneath molten debris and choking on ash, Gregor used his telekinetic abilities to shield himself from further harm, but not without sustaining severe injuries. This event left him physically scarred and emotionally haunted, becoming a pivotal moment in his transformation.

Gregor’s cybernetic arm, implanted months later by the Bendela Corporation, was designed to amplify his psionic abilities. However, it also served as a constant reminder of the catastrophic failure to protect his comrades and the broader world.

Post-War Years

With much of the planet rendered uninhabitable, survivors retreated to hastily constructed Fortress Cities, enclosed megastructures designed to shield against radiation and environmental collapse. Gregor found himself employed by the Bendela Corporation, one of the dominant mega-corporations controlling these cities. Tasked with training elite psionic operatives and expanding Bendela's control, he secretly grew disillusioned with their oppressive policies and exploitation of the wasteland's scattered communities.

Life in the Wastes

Unable to endure the corporate greed and the constant psionic noise of the densely populated fortress cities, Gregor abandoned Bendela and ventured into the lawless wastes. There, he established The Reclaimer Cell, a rebel faction seeking to unite Earth's survivors and rebuild society under the ideals of Martian Utopia, rumored to be a bastion of peace and prosperity among the stars. Gregor’s leadership and unmatched psychic abilities have made him a rallying point for resistance against both the mega-corporations and the anarchy of the wastes.

Abilities

• Telekinesis: Capable of lifting and manipulating objects weighing up to several tons with precision.
• Telepathy: Reads minds with ease and can overpower most psionic barriers, sometimes at the cost of severe mental strain on his targets.
• Precognition: Flashes of the immediate future give him unparalleled reflexes in combat.
• Psionic Disruption: Can disable electronic systems and overwhelm other psionics with concentrated bursts of energy.
• Combat Training: Skilled in close-quarters combat and firearms, complementing his psionic powers.

Notable Achievements

• Survived the eruption of Yellowstone, using his psionic abilities to shield himself from the pyroclastic surge.
• Led the only successful mission to infiltrate and destroy an enemy orbital weapons platform during World War III.
• Escaped a Bendela Corporation kill squad, eliminating all eight operatives without sustaining injury.
• Established The Reclaimer Cell, disrupting corporate supply lines and rallying independent communities across the wastes.

Appearance

Gregor is an imposing figure, standing 6 feet 4 inches tall with a lean yet muscular build. His silver hair, streaked with ash blonde, gives him a commanding presence, while his ice-blue eyes seem to pierce through the soul. A vertical scar runs down his left eyebrow and cheek, a permanent reminder of his battles. His cybernetic arm, embedded with psionic enhancers and salvaged tech from Bendela, serves as both a weapon and a testament to his survival.

Relationships

• Bendela Corporation: Former employer, now his greatest enemy.
• The Reclaimer Cell: Gregor's loyal rebel faction, inspired by his vision for a united Earth.
• Martian Utopia: While he has no direct ties to Mars, Gregor's admiration for their rumored peace fuels his rebellion.

Trivia

• Gregor’s cybernetic arm is powered by a hybrid battery that recharges through his psionic energy, making it uniquely attuned to his abilities.
• Despite his power, Gregor suffers from intense migraines due to the constant psychic "background noise" of the post-apocalyptic world.
• He keeps a weathered photo of his Yellowstone unit in his jacket pocket as a reminder of the comrades he lost during the cataclysm.

Legacy

Gregor McCormick stands as a beacon of resistance in a world shattered by greed and war. His powers and ideals make him both a target and a symbol of hope for those still dreaming of a better future.