Beast |
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Portrayed by Nicholas Hoult |
Statistics |
Full Name |
Henry Phillip 'Hank' McCoy |
Age |
28 |
Height |
6'3" |
Build |
Broad, muscular |
Eyes |
Gold |
Hair |
Blue |
Factions |
X-Men |
Occupation |
Brilliant Scientist |
Alignment |
Hero |
Claim to Fame
Genius scientist and bestial, obvious mutant
Reputation
Hank has very few academic peers, being in that tiny percentile of geniuses, but no doubt those in the scientific community have heard of him and his work. Over the last five or so years, however, he has all but disappeared from the public. He has maintained contact via email and phone calls and has continued his research and has been published more than once during that time.
Biography
Born into a blue-collar family in Illinois, Hank surprised his parents by showing a genius-level intellect at a very young age. They encouraged him and helped him as best as they could despite not quite understanding what made the boy tick. He breezed through school and was soon headed to college by the age of twelve. Harvard University courted and won him with a full Scholarship but due to his age, the entire family was required to move to Boston. Hank graduated from Harvard at the age of 15 and promptly went on to MIT to obtain his Masters and Doctorate degrees in fields of genetics, biochemistry, electronics, mechanical engineering, bioengineering, and other subjects. He always had a keen interest in learning all he could about everything.
During all this time, however, the McCoy's had a secret; Hank was a mutant. His feet were over-large and had opposable digits and he had dexterity and speed that that went beyond the human norm. It was a secret that they kept hidden for Hank's entire life; it was a secret that haunted him and greatly affected his self-esteem.
After completing his PhD, Hank was recruited by many Think Tanks and chose one that would allow him the greatest freedom in his own choice of research topics. It was during this time that he met Charles Xavier through the man’s own genetic research. Xavier was also the first, besides his immediate family, who knew that Hank was also a mutant, like himself, and they two developed a (potential…depending how me and the Xavier player get along) friendship. While Xavier continued to try and get Hank to embrace his mutant abilities and appearance, Hank still wanted nothing more than to look normal. It was what spurred a great deal of his own research into genetics and bioengineering.
Eventually, he came up with what was, in his opinion, the answer to his problems. He developed a serum that would allow him to look normal but still maintain his abilities. While all earlier tests proved that this would work, he knew that the only sure way would be to use it on himself.
For a brief minute, the serum worked.
It then kicked back tenfold, enhancing the comparatively mild physical mutation to the point where Hank became nearly unrecognizable around bestial features and build. It was only the knowledge that there were others out there like him…some with similar, ‘severe’ physical mutations that kept him from falling into a deep spiral of despair. It also redoubled his effort to find a solution to returning his appearance at least back to the way it was before he tampered with it.
Due to such a drastic change, Hank moved into Xavier’s Mansion where he knew he would be able to continue his research in relative solitude or, at least, with others who were in a similar plight as he. He still kept up his publication and research, but there was an ongoing project to find this ‘cure’.
Recently, he seems to have found it…or at least enough of a cure for him to be able to somewhat control the change in appearance.
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Character Details
In each of us, two natures are at war. — Robert Louis Stevenson, Jekyll and Hyde
It is a quote that has followed Henry 'Hank' McCoy for his entire life. He is the epitome of duality: Human/beast, genius/athlete, gentle/bestial. He grew up with the secret that he was also a mutant — his feet were larger than average with opposable digits which, combined with an enhanced dexterity and speed, allowed him great athletic feats. That said, he tried to ignore and hide his mutation which often left him alone with his work.
In general, he is the typical sort of scholar — soft-spoken, slightly uncomfortable in social situations, a keen observer, but add his lower sense of self-esteem, he can turn into quite the introvert at time. This didn't change all too much after his transformation, but now there is no hiding. He can either hide or work on dealing with his new appearance. There were slight changes in his personality as well, which he is attempting to control. As the bestial nature was released, his mind was also affected, in a way. He didn't lose his intellect, but he is much quicker to anger and is able to act on 'animal-instict', either at will or sometimes against his own volition.
In general, though, Hank is fairly good-natured and doesn't tend to hold grudges. There's a shyness about him and an inherent friendliness — he may not be the star of the party, but he enjoys being around others. Quick-witted and eloquent, he isn't afraid to speak his mind or to show his intelligence as to him, that's just how people speak and discuss topics.
Transformation |
It took him years, but Hank finally devised a serum which would allow him to at least control his transformations…somewhat. The transformation was based on his emotions — if he was fairly calm and even-keeled, he would remain in his more human form (although his feet reverted to what they were before his initial transformation) but if his temper flared or his emotions got heightened, he transformed. In all forms he maintains his intellect, speed, strength, dexterity, and stamina, but he needs to transform in order to use his enhanced senses, claws, fangs, and most of his combat skills. |
Enhanced Senses |
After his transformation, Hank's senses became enhanced and amplified as most wild beast's senses are. His hearing and sense of smell increased greatly as well as his sense of taste (tied into smell) to twenty times that of a normal human. This has given him the ability to track by scent and strong, cat-like night-vision. |
Superhuman Speed |
Even before the transformation, Hank was able to move more than twice as fast as a normal human. After the tranformation, that speed increased, especially when he's running on all-fours. He is now able to run up to 40 miles per hour over short distances/periods of time. |
Superhuman Strength |
Pre-transformation, he still maintained a strength a bit above the human weightlifter but after the transformation, he has been known to lift up to 5 tons in extreme circumstances. |
Superhuman Dexterity |
Always skilled with balance and acrobatics, this increased more than ten-fold after his transformation. He developed a cat-like grace, dexterity, and sense of balance. His acrobatic skill is as strong as any high-level Olympic Gymnast and his manual and pedal dexterity are such that he can work with the most delicate of instruments manually and write, perfectly legibly, pedally. |
Superhuman Stamina |
While he was always able to stay up late working on research or projects, it wasn't until later that he learned that it was part of his mutant ability. His mutation causes his body to create less fatique toxins, allowing him to exert himself at peak levels longer than a normal human could. |
Increased Durability |
After his transformation, Beast found that his body could withstand more blunt force. While he can still be injured by conventional weapons such as firearms and blades, he is less harmed by falls or hand to hand unarmed combat. His body also heals abut twice as fast as a normal human's but he cannot regenerate limbs or organs. |
Claws and Fangs |
After his transformation, Hank developed razor sharp claws and fangs which he has been known to use in combat. |
Genius Intellect |
Graduating Harvard University at the age of 15 and continuing on to get his Masters and Doctorate from MIT, all before the age of 22, Hank's mind is a wondrous thing. He is a member of MENSA, a certified genius with expertise in such subjects as: Genetics, Biochemistry, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering, BioEngineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Medicine, Literature, Music, History, and Languages. His transformation left his mind unaffected but he did need to re-learn how to play instruments, type on the computer, and other manual tasks. |
Combat |
While his formal combat training has been more recent, when needed, he relies on brawling and 'street' tactics. He's learned, however, to better control his strength and to use his agility and acrobatics as part of his fighting style. |
Xavier School |
As a science teacher at Xavier's School for the Gifted, Hank McCoy has access to the mansion and its technologies. As the designer and technician for many of the technological components of the mansion as well as special X-Men equipment, he has pretty much complete access to anything that isn't others' personal property. |
Appearance |
After his transformation, Hank cannot hide that he's a mutant. He is blue, furred, with golden eyes and has claws, fangs, and a distinctly bestial look to him. |
Berserker Rage |
In the heat of battle, it's possible for Hank to lose himself in the adrenaline and react more on bestial instict than human intellect. As he learns the balance he needs to keep, this can happen more often than not. |
Low Self-Esteem |
Having hidden himself from being a mutant for so long and his desperate need to be 'normal', Hank's self-esteem has suffered greatly. He still isn't used to his new appearance and references to it tend to anger him. |
Short Temper |
Another result of his transformation, Hank's temper is on a hair-trigger and he's been known to lash out, animalistically, to those who might antagonize him. |
Hyperopic |
Maybe it's from his constant studying and reading or maybe it's something genetic, but Hank has been far-sighted for quite some time. He often wears glasses to compensate whenever he has to look at things up close. |
Relationships
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Character Gallery
Logs
Log Entries
Sins of the Future #8: Omen
<March 09th, 2016>: Shadowcat, Cypher, Doug and Marvel-Girl analyze the data stolen from the secret military base they encountered in a prior mission. They discover the true capabilities of Project: CENTURION.
(log: 20150309-omen | tags: beast cypher kitty_pryde marvel-girl shadowcat sinsofthefuture x-men | posted: 09 Mar 2015 23:22)
A Dream Worth Fighting For
March 09, 2015: Hank and Scott discuss the implications of Project: CENTURION with Professor X.
(log: 20150309-a-dream-worth-fighting-for | tags: beast charles_xavier cyclops x-men | posted: 10 Mar 2015 02:23)
Sins of the Future #6: Too Late
March 6th, 2016: The X-Men are socializing when a call to arms interrupts it.
(log: 20150306-too-late | tags: beast cyclops gambit havok lunair marvel-girl sinsofthefuture x-man x-men | posted: 06 Mar 2015 18:13)
We're Not at War
March 06, 2015: Scott talks with Hank about recent developments before seeking out Professor Xavier.
(log: 20150306-not-at-war | tags: beast cyclops x-men | posted: 08 Mar 2015 18:04)
To Infinity and Beyond
February 21, 2015: While Clint Barton and others work furiously to keep Bobbi Morse alive in the Triskelion, Maria Hill leads an expedition to find a long lost sample of a special formula that can save her life.
(log: 20150221-to-infinity-and-beyond | tags: beast captain_america hawkeye maria_hill mockingbird shield the_cavalry | posted: 22 Feb 2015 04:38)
Dissecting Domino
February 18, 2015: Cyclops is investigating the mercenary he'd run into in District X, which attracts some helpful attention.
(log: 20150218-dissecting-domino | tags: bamfs beast cable cyclops domino x-men | posted: 19 Feb 2015 00:04)
The Cure, Finale (X-men/Fantastic Four Teamup)
February 15, 2015: The X-men and Fantastic Four travel to the N-Zone to find the elements needed to prevent the dreaded affliction to Mutants from spreading.
(log: 20150215-the-cure-finale-x-men-fantastic-four-teamup | tags: beast cyclops fantastic_four kitty_pryde lux mimic mister_fantastic phoenix sunspot the_cure thing x-men | posted: 16 Feb 2015 03:45)
Greenwich Tea
February 13, 2015: Hank and Simmons have tea in Greenwich Village
(log: 20150213-greenwichtea | tags: beast nyc simmons | posted: 19 Feb 2015 05:13)
X:4:X The Plan
February 9, 2015: The X-men meet with Reed and Ben to hear about a terrible sickness infecting mutant kind.
(log: 20150209-x:4:x-the-plan | tags: beast cyclops fantastic_four longshot mimic mister_fantastic nightcrawler phoenix sunspot thing x-men | posted: 10 Feb 2015 03:45)
X-plosive Surgery
Feburary 1, 2015: Surgery day for Rose Wilson
(log: 20150201-x-plosive-surgery | tags: beast nightcrawler phoenix ravager x-man x-men | posted: 01 Feb 2015 21:13)
A Touch Too Much of Testosterone
January 29, 2015: Scott and Logan manage not to break anything in Hank's lab as Lunair looks on.
(log: 20150129-a-touch-too-much-of-testosterone | tags: beast cyclops lunair westchester wolverine x-men | posted: 30 Jan 2015 05:12)
Security Breach: The Prototype
January 25, 2015: Tasked with the important Operation: Wand, Fitz calls in a few favors.
(log: 20150125-security-breach:prototype | tags: beast emmett_argyle fitz hydra pepper_potts shield | posted: 26 Jan 2015 16:57)
Elijah's Mantle, Part 5
January 24, 2015: SHIELD races to the Arctic to attempt to catch HYDRA before they take Skull's body
(log: 20150124-elijah-s-mantle-part-5 | tags: beast black_widow captain_america emmett_argyle maria_hill midnighter shift witchblade | posted: 25 Jan 2015 02:17)
Elijah's Mantle, Part 4
January 23, 2015: Alpha and Bravo Team get together to discuss what they believe HYDRA will be up to.
(log: 20150123-elijah-s-mantle-part-4 | tags: beast black_panther black_widow captain_america darce elijahs_mantle emmett_argyle fitz midnighter witchblade | posted: 24 Jan 2015 04:05)
Elijah's Mantle, Part 3
January 23, 2015: Beast asks Cap for some help and the gang debates Jesus.
(log: 20150123-elijah-s-mantle-part-3 | tags: beast captain_america elijahs_mantle fitz midnighter witchblade | posted: 24 Jan 2015 01:49)
Elijah's Mantle, Part 2
January 22, 2015: The drama continues inside St. Mark's Cathedral in Alexandria, Egypt
(log: 20150123-elijah-s-mantle-part-2 | tags: beast captain_america elijahs_mantle fitz midnighter witchblade | posted: 23 Jan 2015 03:32)
Elijah's Mantle, Part 1
Elijah's Mantle: Captain America puts together a strike team to investigate a brutal massacre at a church in Alexandria, Egypt.
(log: 20150121-elijah-s-mantle-part-1 | tags: beast captain_america fitz midnighter witchblade | posted: 21 Jan 2015 04:26)
Coming Home
January 21, 2015: Scott returns to the Xavier Institute after a failed mission.
(log: 20150121-coming-home | tags: beast cyclops x-men | posted: 23 Jan 2015 04:05)
Costume by van Dyne
January 20, 2015: Miss Marvel gets a makeover while two Hanks watch.
(log: 20150120-costume-by-van-dyne | tags: ant-man beast defenders ms_marvel nyc van_dyne_industries wasp | posted: 21 Jan 2015 19:12)
Two Hanks and a Tony
January 6, 2015: Hank was just about to discuss Stark with Hank when Stark showed up.
(log: 20150106-two-hanks-and-a-tony | tags: ant-man beast defenders iron_man nyc van_dyne_industries | posted: 07 Jan 2015 01:53)
Log Entries
An Apology from Hank
December 26, 2014: Dr. Hank McCoy asked Agent May to meet with him.
(log: 20141226-an-apology-from-hank | tags: beast the_cavalry | posted: 13 Jan 2015 09:59)
Late Night At Xavier's
December 18, 2014: Hank and Cal run into each other.
(log: 20141218-late-night-at-xavier-s | tags: beast mimic x-men | posted: 20 Dec 2014 01:01)
Better Living Through Chemistry
November 23, 2014: Beast runs into Mimic in the X-Men's base and various things happen.
(log: 20141123-better-living-through-chemistry | tags: beast mimic x-men | posted: 24 Nov 2014 05:09)
Sake of Appearance and Self
November 13th, 2014: Hank and Charles discuss Beasts new serum and his plans to get out more.
(log: 20141113-sake-of-appearance-and-self | tags: beast charles_xavier x-men | posted: 13 Nov 2014 19:33)
Further Study
November 5, 2014: Hank invites Jemma for more coffee and to arrange a better way to get find out about the metahuman data
(log: 20141105-further-study | tags: beast simmons | posted: 06 Nov 2014 18:11)
The Softer Side of SHIELD
October 31, 2014: A hesitant Beast meets with SHIELD again, but this time it is with an enthusiastic scientist.
(log: 20141031-softer-side-of-shield | tags: beast not-for-sale simmons | posted: 01 Nov 2014 20:19)
Costume Ideas
October 10, 2014: Three fuzzy blue mutants check out Halloween supplies.
(log: 20141029-costume-ideas | tags: beast nightcrawler nocturne | posted: 29 Oct 2014 16:34)
Baby Steps
October 25, 2014: Hank works on the data given to him by SHIELD when Kitty comes down to visit and they talk about identities and consequences.
(log: 20141025-baby-steps | tags: beast kitty_pryde | posted: 02 Nov 2014 02:37)
Westchester Science Division
October 19, 2014: May takes a sample of the compound being used against mutants and metahumans to a scientist recommended to her — Hank McCoy.
(log: 20141019-westchester-science-division | tags: beast hawkeye_ii shadowcat the_cavalry wolverine | posted: 05 Jan 2015 00:32)
X-Pect Bacon
October 05, 2014: Breakfast in the Xavier Institute, followed by the promise of a sparring match with wooden blades. Typical.
(log: 20141005-x-pect-bacon | tags: beast cyclops psylocke x-men | posted: 05 Oct 2014 20:35)
X-Men: Mending Scars
September 19, 2014: Three X-Men discuss recent events while mending scars both physical and emotional.
(log: 20140919-mending-scars | tags: beast cyclops psylocke x-men | posted: 20 Sep 2014 19:50)
Westchester Blues: Front Door
September 12 2014: Half an hour after the riot in M-Town, a Hydra strike force makes a play for the Xavier's Institute of Higher Learning. Unfortunately for them, this is no easy target.
(log: 20140913-westchester-blues-front-door | tags: angel aspect beast cyclops mytique nightcrawler x-men | posted: 14 Sep 2014 21:22)
A Coordinated Merchandising Plan
August 23, 2014: Roberto goes to get his shots and talk to Kurt and Hank about what he's setting up in New York
(log: 20140822-a-coordinated-merchandising-plan | tags: beast nightcrawler sunspot x-men | posted: 23 Aug 2014 18:22)
Vaccines and Reunions
08/20/2014: Beast and Kitty meet again at the Xavier Mansion. They awkwardly talk about what has happened in the past few months as well as the Virus.
(log: 20140820-vaccines-and-reunions | tags: beast kitty_pryde | posted: 21 Aug 2014 04:49)
Hiding away at Harry's
August 19, 2014: This could be the start of a beautiful friendship
(log: 20140819-hiding-away-at-harry-s | tags: beast cyclops flash x-men | posted: 06 Sep 2014 16:08)
When You Wish Upon A Star
August 10, 2014: With the August meteor showers happening, some of the folks at Xavier's Mansion decide to make an outing of it.
(log: 20140810-when-you-wish-upon-a-star | tags: bamfs beast nightcrawler nocturne storm sunspot x-men | posted: 11 Aug 2014 03:45)
Cross-Timeline Vaccination
August 08, 2014: Beast is making a point of giving out vaccines to everyone at Xavier's. This is one of them.
(log: 20140808-cross-timeline-vaccination | tags: bamfs beast nocturne x-men | posted: 08 Aug 2014 22:25)
A Case of the Blues
August 5, 2014: Hank and Kurt talk to Nancy about the recent raid of the HYDRA Facility and her involvement in it
(log: 20140805-a-case-of-the-blues | tags: beast deadzone nightcrawler x-men | posted: 06 Aug 2014 04:37)
And Call Me in the Morning
July 27 2014: Jericho calls Hank McCoy to check up on progress counteracting the hydra virus.
(log: 20140727-and-call-me-in-the-morning | tags: aspect beast x-men | posted: 29 Jul 2014 08:14)
A Phone Call About A Plague
July 15, 2014: Angelo diLucci calls Hank McCoy about a subject of mutual interest.
(log: 20140715-a-phone-call-about-a-plague | tags: beast seraph | posted: 16 Jul 2014 08:37)
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