Richard Faulkner was an industrialist who created a hi-tech underground drill called Earthmover One.
History
Contracted by the government, he demonstrated the Earthmover's capabilities in an underground cavern in New Mexico. The intent of Earthmover One had been military in nature, in which tunnels would be created which would allow military personnel to be deployed anywhere on Earth more quickly than current existent methods of transportation. During the demonstration, Richard was exposed to a bizarre chemical known as Quixium that altered his body chemistry, transforming him into various elements, but best being described as now having the appearance of a humanoid diamond. He immediately grew power hungry and slew everyone who witnessed his miraculous transformation.
Richard's girlfriend Veronica was extremely impressed with his transformation and begged him to take her down into the tunnels to see the Quixium pool. Faulkner was reluctant to do this, partly out of desire to keep secrecy (which drove him to murder the witnesses to his transformation), but also out on concern that Quixium may have unpredictable results. Giving in to Veronica's protests, Richard took her to the Quixium pool, where she intentionally exposed herself in an attempt to become a "diamond woman", or feminine version of Richard. Richard's fears were well-founded, as Veronica's body did not have the same constitution as Richard's, and her transformation was less efficient. While transforming, she froze, and during an encounter with two different types of insectoids, her body was shattered, leaving only her petrified head.
During the venture, Faulkner discovered the subterranean world of Strata. He decided to conquer this realm with his Earthmover One drilling machine. Ultimately, this venture brought him into conflict with Strata's champion, Terra. Faulkner blamed Terra and her ally Geo-Force for removing Veronica's facial features after it fell in a lava river. Terra managed to defeat him and left him in the care of the citizens of Strata who were able to convince him no one was responsible for Veronica except herself, then agreed to help him by endeavoring to find a way to extract the Quixium compound from his body.
Powers and Abilities
Powers
Unique Physiology: Having been dragged into the Quixium element and metagenically altered, Richard Faulkner gained vast mineral elemental alteration capabilities as a consequence of the mishap his spelunking brought to him. His body now comprises of living diamond or crystal which seems to move & act in any given way which he see's fit. All Falkner need do, is compel his physiological semblance to change to his will.
- Geokinesis: Another facet of his transformation is the ability to command and move the very Earth around him using nothing but his will and intent.
- Superhuman Strength
- Superhuman Stamina
- Invulnerability
- Molecular Reconstruction: The primary faculty of Faulkner's transformation is the ability to change and/or alternate the mineral composition of his biology at will. Having once turned into solid stone after his initial transformation and back to diamond, while later boasting he could become either gold, silver or any given mineral he chooses.
- Metamorphosis: As an added facet of his earthen elemental shifting, Richard can also change and morph his body in typical shapeshifting fashion. Having turned his hands into sheering scoops while battling subterranean monsters.
- Self-Sustenance: Mr. Faulkner boasted he no longer needed the usual comforts that comes with being a regular person. Able to go without food, sleep, drink or any other kind of nourishment typically needed to sustain ones survival.
Weaknesses
Personal arrogance, lack of concern for others (except Veronica), willingness to commit murder for selfish purposes and a general psychological imbalance.
Paraphernalia
Equipment
Earthmover One
Transportation
Earthmover One
Weapons
Earthmover One
Related
- 4 Appearances of Richard Faulkner (New Earth)
- 1 Images featuring Richard Faulkner (New Earth)
- Quotations by or about Richard Faulkner (New Earth)
- Character Gallery: Richard Faulkner (New Earth)
Footnotes