Codename: Strykeforce

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Stryker is an Image Comics character from their Cyberforce series. He is also the commander of the spin-off series of Stryke Force, also by Image.

1 Character Bio and History
2 Powers
3 CODENAME STRYKEFORCE
4 Strykeforce members

[edit] Character Bio and History

Colonel Morgan Striker is a former U.S. Army colonel with extensive combat training and mercenary capabilities. He has three arms on his right hand(s) side, and the normal amount (one) on the left. He is a weapons and military expert. Stryker was one of the original SHOC’s that mutinied from under Cyberdata’s control, and formed Cyberforce. From very early in the series, he was paired with Ballistic, aka Cassie Lane, who was quite similar to him in most respects. They both had their arms replaced by cybernetics, with Stryker having all three of his rights arms replaced, and a large portion of his chest as well as his right eye. Both characters were written as very worldly, and both smoke and drink almost constantly. Stryker is similar in appearance to Cable Summers, from the marvel X-Men universe, although only in appearance. Stryker is a highly skilled mercenary, with near perfect hand-eye coordination and aim. He also has extensive knowledge on tactics, weapons and hand to hand combat. His unconventional relationship with Ballistic appears to be quite casual, as neither show much affection for the other, but remain exclusive to one another. He has yet to appear centrally in the newest incarnation of Cyberforce, although in the #5 issue, he is shown at the beginning watching a fireball cross the sky. Unbeknownst to Stryker, the fireball is actually his former teammates inside an alien ship crashing towards the earth.

[edit] Powers

Stryker has almost perfect aim, and two additional arms on his right side (for a total of four). All three right arms were removed and cybernetically replaced by Cyberdata. He is a former U.S. Army Colonel and an expert mercenary. If left to his own devices, he will walk in right handed circles due to being off balance.

[edit] CODENAME STRYKEFORCE

Codename: Strykeforce was a comic book series by Top Cow/Image Comics, about a team of superheroes. It was an offshoot of another series called Cyberforce, which was about a group of cyborg shock troops. The series lasted for fourteen issues. The first nine were by Eric Silvestri and Marc Silvestri. The last five were written by Steve Gerber and illustrated by Billy Tan Mung Khoy, who also handled the two part Cyberforce/Codename: Strykeforce crossover, which ended with Stryker disbanding Codename: Strykeforce.

[edit] Strykeforce members

STRYKER — Leader. Had 4 arms, 3 of them cybernetic. Also a member of Cyberforce (another Image title by the Top Cow imprint). He heads Strykeforce to earn cash on the side.
BLACK ANVIL — Invulnerable thrill seeker. Super-strong. He comes from a rich family.
TEMPEST — Controlled air molecules.
BLOODBOW — Archer with mechanical arms. He was killed by an alien transmorfist (shapeshifter) who took his place out of guilt.
KILLRAZOR — Silent assassin, very intense due to the extreme control needed with his mutant ability. He can grow razor sharp blades from any point on his skeleton; it should be noted that his body is covered in scars from this. He now wears special wristbands which allow him to use this power without harm.
PHADE — Invisibility.

Relaunched in 2004 as Strykeforce. The relaunch was written by Jay Faerber and penciled by Tyler Kirkham.