Ethan Martin was once one of the best agents of the CIA. Unfortunately for him, he was injured during a fight with VIPER; he suffered horrible acid burns on half of his body. However, because of the injuries and he lost his career. With nothing left other than a burning resentment of the CIA, Ethan turned to crime. He managed to steal a prototype of the CIA's new kinetostatic power armor. The suit disguises his disfigurment and provided him with the ability to use electricity in commiting his crimes.