Chamber

Origin

Jonothon Evan Starsmore discovered his powers when a blast of psionic energy burst from his torso destroyed much of his chest and face and perhaps crippled his girlfriend, Gayle Edgerton.

As a result the wound has been replaced by a constant glow of psionic fire. Unable to speak Chamber can only communicate telepathically, he does not eat, drink or breathe. He also has no organs. Much speculation has been made about Chambers powers. Some say he may even be the most powerful mutant on earth.

Because of the nature of his abilities, Jonothon was contacted by Professor Xavier and invited to attend his School for Gifted Youngsters in Massachusetts. He accepted, becoming a member of Generation X.

Chamber developed a strong friendship with fellow mutant Angelo Espinosa (Skin). As both of their abilities had physical effects, they could relate to one another. What confused Chamber, however, was the seemingly genuine affection from Paige Guthrie (Husk). Being self-conscious about his powers and what they had done to him, he spent the majority of his time on the team in seclusion, pushing Husk away. Eventually, the two do date, but only briefly. They were off and on for about 75 issues, playing off of each other's mixed feelings and jealousy.

One night, Husk actually decided to try and get drunk. Jono stood there and talked to her, and she ended up kissing him. Jono, taken by surprise, blew up the girl's dormitory on accident. Both were fine, as Husk's ability protected her.

Their relationship, however, soon ended, when Paige started a relationship with Warren Worthington III (Archangel).

Chamber after transformation by Clan Akkaba

Runaways

Jono Starsmore doesn't actually appear in the Runaways volume. A time-displaced 1985 version of Geoffrey Wilder disguised himself as Chamber to infiltrate Loners in order to get information on Runaways.

House of M and Decimation
Following the warping of reality by the Scarlet Witch, Jono was one of the many mutants who were depowered when reality was restored. As his lower face, chest, and heart were missing once again, the X-Men left him to be cared for at a hospital on life support while things cooled down at the mansion.

Jono was moved to a hospital in England, but was abducted by his therapist a few weeks later - his therapist being Frederick Slade, a member of the Clan Akkaba. Under orders of Ozymandias, Jono was afterwards completely healed by the Clan and was transformed into a young version of Apocalypse. A scan of Jono's energy signature has revealed that his powers have possibly evolved to Omega-level.

New Warriors

Jono has yet again resurfaced, and is now using the codename Decibel as a member of the New Warriors.

Decibel is first seen in issue 3 of New Warriors vol. 4 as a member of Night Thrasher's most recent incarnation of the team. In this new persona, Jono has a hi-tech suit, which gives him the ability to create solidified sound constructs. In New Warriors Vo. 4 #7, he reveals that he chose those particular powers because he didn't want to be a weapon of destruction anymore, and could now create.

Chamber after losing his powers on M-Day

Powers

As Chamber

Chest cavity partially vaporized from navel to upper jaw filled with a energy manipulated through psionic biokinesis enabling force or laser blasts or explosions, telepathy.

Cannot speak due to lack of lower jaw and speech organs, must communicate telepathically, no need to breathe or eat, most major organs missing.

When Synch duplicated his powers, he was able to fly, something Chamber had never accomplished himself.

As Decibel

Flight, emulated telekinesis, sonic blasts, solid sound constructs, force fields.
It's unknown if these are his own powers after transformation by Clan Akkaba, or if he is powered technologically.

He also has grey skin, blue lips and the Clan Akkaba symbol tattooed on his chest. All results of modification by Clan Akkaba, though it has been indicated that he was born with the Clan Akkaba symbol.

Characteristics

Gender--Male

Height--5' 9"

Weight--140 lbs (64 kg)

Eyes--Brown

Hair--Brown

Unusual Features--Oddly-shaped red tattoo on his chest. Gray skin and blue lips.

Alternate Realities

Earth-295 

Chamber of Earth-295 (Age of Apocalypse) only had part of his chest blown out when his powers manifested, his face remains intact. He was the leader of Generation Next.

Earth-9602

Chamber of Earth-9602 (Amalgam) was called Jono Hex, had a legendary temper, and founded the band of outlaws called Generation Hex.

Earth-811 (note: check)

Chamber of Earth-811 (Days of Future Past) was the leader of a group whose members included, among others, Cecelia Reyes. This alternate future, from which Rachel Summers originates.

Earth-1035

Chamber of Earth-1035 (X-Men Millennial Visions 2001 - "Generation X: The Last Family") was one of the last four mutants in existence. He and the others (Leech, Jubilee, and Skin) will do their best to stop Operation: Mutant Armageddon.

Earth-5700

Chamber of Earth-5700 ([[Weapon X: Days of Future Now Trade Paperback:vol:19715]]), an alternate future of our own timeline, was a member of Excelsior (the old name for The Loners), a group whose members included, among others, Cecilia Reyes. This is sometime after he broke free of the Weapon X program, but, in doing so, literally lost his head. He was seeing most recently wearing the Xorn helmet, presumably because it kept his energy under control.