Gladiator

Origin

Cadet Kallark

He was part of an elite group of young males and females of his race who under went a series of Trials in a contest which would allow them to have their psionic-fueled abilities be enhanced to Gladiator levels. The Elders of these Strontian's would inform the 10 cadets who where elevated to Gladiator level that the Emperor of the Shi'ar T'Korr was looking for new members for his Elite Imperial Guards and only one of them could take the position. T'Korr gave them a final test a mission to see if their proffessed loyalty was indeed without question by ordering them to return to their home and slay their Council Elders. Kallark however proves the only one to be able to adhere to the command of the Majestor no matter what, even if he doesn't agree with the order given and does his duty. Defeating his fellow Gladiator's when they falter in their mission, fight his own people and kills the Elders who raised him, leaving Strontia to destroy a Shi'Ar Starcracker that was pointed at the Strontian sun which would have been activated and destroy their sun had Kallark not completed the mission. He returns to Emperor T'Korr who then makes him the leader of the new Imperial Guards known as Gladiator.

Gladiator encounters Earth

His first encounter with the people of Earth was when the previous ruler of the Shi'ar Empire, the mad Emporer D'Ken, ordered the Imperial Guard to fight the X-Men. He later fought the X-Men again in the matter of the fate of Jean Grey who was possessed by the Phoenix Force and became the Dark Phoenix. Gladiator has traveled to Earth on a few occasions. Once time he fought the Fantastic Four (mistaking them for the shape-changing alien Skrulls) and on another occasion he came looking for the X-Men to help him fight against the Phalanx; this second time, his aggressive arrival led him to blows with the X-Men's Cannonball (Sam Guthrie).  Recently, he attempted to acquire the Uni-Power which was traveling from host to host for aid against Krosakis, he found it with Invisible Woman, and was able to convince it to aid him. Krosakis eventually caught up with Gladiator as he tried to leave Earth with the Uni-Power. Silver Surfer assisted Kallark, and Kallark placed Krosakis under custody.

Gladiator's Return

Gladiator destroying the X-men mansion

Emperor Vulcan

Fellow Strontian, Xenith

War of Kings

Gladiator sides with Lilandra

Lilandra assasinated!

Emperor Kallark of the Shi'Ar

Emperor Kallark

Physical Characteristics

Height: 6'6"

Weight: 595 lbs.

Hair: Dark Blue

Eyes: Blue

Skin Color: Purple

Powers & Abilities

Gladiator Flying at High Speed

Superhuman Speed: Gladiator is capable of running and moving at speeds vastly greater than even the finest human athlete. While the exact limit of his speed is unknown, he is able to move considerably faster than the Speed of Sound, which is roughly 770 miles per hour. However, Gladiator rarely uses his superhuman speed while not in flight.

Superhuman Stamina: Gladiator possesses extraordinary physical stamina. His muscles generate considerably less fatigue toxins than the musculature of human beings. He can exert himself at peak capacity for several weeks before fatigue begins to affect him.

Superhuman Agility: Gladiator's natural balance, agility, and body coordination are enhanced to levels that are beyond the natural physical limits of even the finest human athlete.

Superhuman Reflexes: Gladiator's reflexes are similarly heightened and are superior to those of the finest human athlete.

Superhuman Durability: Gladiator's body possesses a high degree of resistance to physical injury as well as a bio-aura. He can withstand high caliber bullets, powerful concussive blasts, falls from tremendous heights without sustaining injury. Gladiator can withstand temperatures approaching that of a supernova and can survive in the vacuum of space indefinitely.

Flight: Gladiator is able to generate gravitons that enable him to fly. Gladiator's speed rivals those of the fastest known starships, and can achieve faster than light speeds in hyperspace.

Hypervision: can see multiple wavelengths of the electromagnetic spectrum. Gladiator also has microscopic vision that allows him to see beyond the sub atomic barrier. 

Heat Beams: Gladiator is capable of firing highly concentrated beams of energy from his eyes. The maximum heat these beams can reach is unknown; it is said that they can reach temperatures comparable to those produced by stars. They are capable of burning through the Hulk's skin, which means that they are able to reach temperatures of at least 3,000 degrees Fahrenheit.

Superhuman Strength: Gladiator has class 100 strength, allowing him to lift (press) at least 100 tons, although his exact limits are unknown. His strength rivals those of known powerhouses such as Thor, Hercules, and the Hulk. His strength has proven sufficient for him to lift the entire 35 floor Baxter Building; he has even boasted that he has the strength to move planets, although this has yet to be proven.

Ice Breath: Gladiator can breathe blasts of icy temperatures, the extent of which is unknown.

Psi Resistance: Gladiator is capable of causing a counterforce against telepathic assaults and probes. However, telepaths of sufficient power are capable of penetrating his psionic defenses.

Abilities : Gladiator is highly skilled in the combat arts of the Shi'ar, personally trained by Deathbird.

Weaknesses: Gladiator is vulnerable to certain wavelengths of radiation; in the past, he was exposed to an unknown form of radiation that was slowly killing him. Gladiator, like all Strontians, is vulnerable to magic as well.

Limitations: A significant portion of Gladiator's powers, especially his strength, stamina, and resistance to physical injury, are affected by his level of confidence and possibly his willpower; If his confidence in himself wavers, he has been known to weaken substantially. For example, the Invisible Woman knocked Gladiator out cold with a forcefield when he was in doubt about his abilities. Cannonball also managed to knock Gladiator down by manipulating his blast field so it absorbed the power of one of Gladiator's most powerful punches - when Gladiator saw Cannonball unaffected, he momentarily doubted his strength and Cannonball was able to knock out Gladiator, albeit very briefly.

Equipment: Reed Richards has theorized that Gladiator uses concealed Shi'ar  technology to amplify his powers at times, such as when he lifted the Baxter Building (which should have crumbled under its own weight) but this has never been proven, and this could also have been an as-yet-unseen side effect to his strength-enhancing confidence.