Dr. Tachyon is an alien prince, scientist, physician, and telepath. He came to Earth in 1946, trying to stop the release of the the Wild Card virus, created by his own family, House Ilkazam. He failed to prevent it, and pledged to spend the rest of his life on Earth, treating the victims of the virus, aces and jokers alike. For decades, he worked out of his Jokertown clinic, where he served as Chief of Staff. He is also something of a figurehead for the wild card community. Like all Takisian lords, Tachyon is a powerful telepath, able to read and control minds. On Earth, Tachyon dresses in colorful clothes reminiscent of 1800s courtly outfits. Takisians age very slowly, and Tachyon still looks youthful despite living for more than seven decades. His nickname was given to him due to the fas