Noah Chernov

"'-fuck-' - Excerpt from Noah Chernov's last recorded appearance."Hyperion VII, also known as Noah Chernov was the last true Metahuman created by the Hyperion Project. He was the last 'born,' being removed from his chamber in the Hyperion Laboratories in Area 51 at 2:37am on February 1st. He was last officially recorded by Area 51 security officers when he was seen on camera killing Doctor Paddy Jameson on the 13th of February, 2037. Noah's childhood and teenage years were spent in isolation, as his quiet and thoughtful nature utterly terrified the minds behind the Hyperion Project. While Hyperion III struggled to manage his colossal strength, Noah was able to pick locks and throw a 2-tonne SUV 20 metres vertically ino the air. He was 14 at the time.

Freedom Fighter
While Noah was kept in isolation from the other Hyperion Soldiers, he was able to meet a few briefly, namely Hyperion VI and Hyperion V. His main friend and family member throughout his childhood was his genetic father Sergei Chernov, who was wheelchair-bound and stayed locked in his quarters most of the time. Sergei was at this time a melancholy, elderly man with no autonomy on his own. Noah made sure he stayed around Sergei as much as possible, and learned much from the regretful war veteran. Reports show that his conversations with the Soviet may have shaped his political and moral views and caused his betrayal of the Hyperion Project. Others point the finger at the loss of Hyperion VI in the Valentine's Day Disaster, claiming that this set the idea of freedom of choice into Noah's head. Whatever the case, this set the scene for Noah's bid for freedom.

The Great Escape
Noah's movement's were scrutinized in the weeks after his succesful escape. Patterns were recorded and his quarters were searched completely but no flaws were found asides from one. Noah had not turned off the camera in Dr Jameson's office, so the footage of him calmly breaking the man's neck was seen by all investigators, as well as him turning to look at the camera. While the camera had no audio, his lips can clearly be read to see what he said. "-no more crimes against humanity, Jameson. No more crimes at all. [he sees the running camera and looks directly at it] Oh fuck me, I'm getting sloppy. [he then smashes the camera and the feed is lost]"

The day before his escape is where the first signs of deviation were noted. He went to visit Sergei Chernov in the evening, and destroyed the camera in the room. This wasn't uncommon behaviour for Noah, despite the complaints of Area 51 staff. What changed however, is that Sergei did not call his care staff for breakfast or lunch. When Noah visited him the next evening, shortly before his escape, the camera had still not been changed. No-one else had visited Sergei, and Noah was the first to stumble upon the broken corpse of his closest friend and father figure. It is not known what happened in that room or how he reacted, but what is known is that he began his escape plan as soon as he exited the room. He hacked into a terminal in the Hyperion training floor, and let out an alarm in Hyperion III's quarters. Thinking that Barnabus Rigg had turned traitor, the Hyperion Project's heavy security forces were mobilised and diverted from Noah's quarters. However, a powerful group of Special Forces stayed behind to guard the exit with mounted Thunder Cannons. It seemed like his ploy had failed.

But Noah didn't go up towards the exit. He descended deep into the depths of the base, into the experimental technology sector. It was there that the video of him killing Doctor Jameson was recorded. He then entered the experimental armoury containing the gear that was custom built for the Hyperion Soldiers. He stole the suit of power armour designed for him, as well as a powerful melee weapon designed for use by Hyperion III- the Blasthammer. It was a five-foot long warhammer, with powerful magnets and sonic emitters within it. It could be recalled to the wielder's hand over a long distance if they were wearing a special magnetic gauntlet. When thrown, it would emit a powerful sonic blast that could shatter the bones of a normal human being and launch a Hyperion Soldier (in the testing it was Hyperion V) into a wall with such force that she was knocked unconscious. She would later tell Doctor Jameson that he was "a piece of shit for putting [her] on the other end of it and she wanted it in her hands as soon as possible." The magnetic recall was eventually worked into her Power Trident design.

After taking the weapons and armour, Noah returned to Sergei's room. By then, Atlas Medical Officers had found the corpse and were performing an on-the-spot post-mortem. Noah forced them to back off, and told them that they would not have his father's abilities to play god with. He then took the body, and left towards the exit. By now, Hyperion III had calmed the situation down with Security Forces and explained his innocence. They realised in horror what was actually happening, and arrived at the large vault door sealing the entrance to the facility to find it blasted open. The Special Forces were all prone on the ground, alive but heavily wounded. The majority suffered permanent hearing loss, reduced balance and hand-eye co-ordination after taking direct hits from multiple Blasthammer attacks.

Noah was never seen again.

The Followers of the Cyclone
Atlas Intelligence Officers have heard rumors of a movement among the poor and downtrodden. They say the 'Son of the Cyclone' will save them and restore human rights to the nation. They say the Son is a man chosen by a higher power, a demigod, the greatest man of all, and the first among equals. While knowledge of Hyperion VII and his escape is highly classified, the weak and powerless still whisper the name of their long-awaited and desperately-needed hero.

Noah.