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BattlerockX: /* Widowmaker */

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Widowmaker

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	== Widowmaker ==		== Widowmaker ==
	John was asked to take part in the Widow program, a special branch of Arachnos agents that, until that point, was reserved only for women. John would become the first male Widow in the organization as a test to see if other men could follow suit. Trained by a student of the legendary [http://wiki.cohtitan.com/wiki/Red_Widow Red Widow] herself, John Cole was given the codename '''Widowmaker'''. He also began to exhibit new abilities that were not a part of the Widow program.		John was asked to take part in the Widow program, a special branch of Arachnos agents that, until that point, was reserved only for women. John would become the first male Widow in the organization as a test to see if other men could follow suit. Trained by a student of the legendary [http://wiki.cohtitan.com/wiki/Red_Widow Red Widow] herself, John Cole was given the codename '''[[Widowmaker]]'''. He also began to exhibit new abilities that were not a part of the Widow program.

	As Widowmaker, John was calculated and precise. He only killed when needed to, without boasting or exaggeration. In fact some might say that he regretted killing. That did not make for a good "Agent of Arachnos".		As Widowmaker, John was calculated and precise. He only killed when needed to, without boasting or exaggeration. In fact some might say that he regretted killing. That did not make for a good "Agent of Arachnos".

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Character History

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	= Character History =		= Character History =
	[[File:JohnCole-Widowmaker.jpg\|thumb\|left\|~~100px~~\|John Cole as "Widowmaker"]]		[[File:JohnCole-Widowmaker.jpg\|thumb\|left\|125px\|John Cole as "Widowmaker"]]
	John Cole was raised on Mercy Island. Her mother was a single woman with a history that was considered a secret, which was somewhat normal on Mercy Island given the number of former pirates and arms merchants there. One of his childhood friends was [[Midnight Arachnia\|Crystal Burke]], whom he later developed his first crush on.		John Cole was raised on Mercy Island. Her mother was a single woman with a history that was considered a secret, which was somewhat normal on Mercy Island given the number of former pirates and arms merchants there. One of his childhood friends was [[Midnight Arachnia\|Crystal Burke]], whom he later developed his first crush on.

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	==Freelance==		==Freelance==
	[[File:JohnCole-Action.jpg\|thumb\|left\|~~150pc~~\|John Cole as a freelance operative]]		[[File:JohnCole-Action.jpg\|thumb\|left\|125pc\|John Cole as a freelance operative]]
	For reasons that were never revealed publicly, John left Arachnos and "retired" as Widowmaker. Very little was said how this could be possible as being in Arachnos is considered a lifetime vocation, but it did happen after John was handed a letter from his late mother and after a clandestine meeting with [[Statesman]].		For reasons that were never revealed publicly, John left Arachnos and "retired" as Widowmaker. Very little was said how this could be possible as being in Arachnos is considered a lifetime vocation, but it did happen after John was handed a letter from his late mother and after a clandestine meeting with [[Statesman]].

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	{{CharacterBox		{{CharacterBox
	\| name =Guardian Star		\| name =Guardian Star
	\| image = JohnCole-~~Action~~.jpg		\| image = JohnCole-GuardianStar.jpg
	\| caption =The Son of Statesman		\| caption =The Son of Statesman
	\| creator =David 2/BattlerockX		\| creator =David 2/BattlerockX
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	==Freelance==		==Freelance==
			[[File:JohnCole-Action.jpg\|thumb\|left\|150pc\|John Cole as a freelance operative]]
	For reasons that were never revealed publicly, John left Arachnos and "retired" as Widowmaker. Very little was said how this could be possible as being in Arachnos is considered a lifetime vocation, but it did happen after John was handed a letter from his late mother and after a clandestine meeting with [[Statesman]].		For reasons that were never revealed publicly, John left Arachnos and "retired" as Widowmaker. Very little was said how this could be possible as being in Arachnos is considered a lifetime vocation, but it did happen after John was handed a letter from his late mother and after a clandestine meeting with [[Statesman]].

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	John Cole's first love was Crystal Burke. The two were childhood friends and eventually began working together as young recruits to Arachnos. During one of their later missions, they became intimate. But not long after their intimate encounter, Crystal disappeared. He had feared the worst until Crystal's brother Matthew explained that she was sent to America [[Midnight_Arachnia#Mu_Prophecy\|for reasons]] that he did not know at the time. Matthew would later explain to John [[Midnight_Arachnia#Project:_Limelight\|the real reason]] why she had to leave and why her brief return to the Isles had to be kept secret. He still holds a special place in his heart for her, even though she has few memories of her time with Arachnos, never mind of their brief intimate time together. ''(Parts of her memories were initially erased by Legacy Chain.)''		John Cole's first love was Crystal Burke. The two were childhood friends and eventually began working together as young recruits to Arachnos. During one of their later missions, they became intimate. But not long after their intimate encounter, Crystal disappeared. He had feared the worst until Crystal's brother Matthew explained that she was sent to America [[Midnight_Arachnia#Mu_Prophecy\|for reasons]] that he did not know at the time. Matthew would later explain to John [[Midnight_Arachnia#Project:_Limelight\|the real reason]] why she had to leave and why her brief return to the Isles had to be kept secret. He still holds a special place in his heart for her, even though she has few memories of her time with Arachnos, never mind of their brief intimate time together. ''(Parts of her memories were initially erased by Legacy Chain.)''

	Upon his mother's death, John was given a letter that explained some of the additional abilities he possesed. During the late 1980's, she was an operative for Arachnos, assigned to Paragon City for infiltration and seduction. She had seduced Marcus Cole, otherwise known as '''[[Statesman]]''', who at the time was still grieving over the loss of his wife, [~~http://wiki.cohtitan.com/wiki/~~Maiden_Justice Monica Cole] ''(the sister of [[Lord Recluse]])''. She returned to the Rogue Isles and used her connections with [[Ruth Burke]] to hide under the last name of Cole. The letter explained that John is in fact the son of Statesman. After meeting with his father, John learned that Statesman had no knowledge of these things and was surprised when an identical letter was sent to him in Paragon City. Their relationship was ~~somewhat strained~~, compounded by the fact that John was a member of Arachnos and still possesses some of their technology.		Upon his mother's death, John was given a letter that explained some of the additional abilities he possesed. During the late 1980's, she was an operative for Arachnos, assigned to Paragon City for infiltration and seduction. She had seduced Marcus Cole, otherwise known as '''[[Statesman]]''', who at the time was still grieving over the loss of his wife, [[Maiden_Justice\|Monica Cole]] ''(the sister of [[Lord Recluse]])''. She returned to the Rogue Isles and used her connections with [[Ruth Burke]] to hide under the last name of Cole. The letter explained that John is in fact the son of Statesman. After meeting with his father, John learned that Statesman had no knowledge of these things and was surprised when an identical letter was sent to him in Paragon City. Their relationship was distant, compounded by the fact that John was a member of Arachnos and still possesses some of their technology.

	John became involved with [[Dr. Shelly Percey]], a superhuman specialist at [http://wiki.cohtitan.com/wiki/Hospitals#Villains Black Heart Hospital] in [[Cap au Diable]]. Their relationship was originally one of doctor-patient, but eventually developed into a romatic relationship. This relationship ~~was strained~~, though, because she felt she could not compete with the feelings that he still has for Crystal. Following the events in "The Guardian Powers", Shelly had sent John a package through Vanguard. The package contained her string bikini and a note saying it would be the only way he would see it from that point on.		John became involved with [[Dr. Shelly Percey]], a superhuman specialist at [http://wiki.cohtitan.com/wiki/Hospitals#Villains Black Heart Hospital] in [[Cap au Diable]]. Their relationship was originally one of doctor-patient, but eventually developed into a romatic relationship. This relationship doomed to fail, though, because she felt she could not compete with the feelings that he still has for Crystal. Following the events in "The Guardian Powers", Shelly had sent John a package through Vanguard. The package contained her string bikini and a note saying it would be the only way he would see it from that point on.

	John's connection to member of the Libra Order was extremely strained. He was "recruited" as a matter of opportunity, and since he was involved in letting known heroes "borrow" the identities of members of the Order, they blamed him for the chaos that followed in their own lives. It is not known if any of them worked with him during his time in the Order.		John's connection to member of the Libra Order was extremely strained. He was "recruited" as a matter of opportunity, and since he was involved in letting known heroes "borrow" the identities of members of the Order, they blamed him for the chaos that followed in their own lives. It is not known if any of them worked with him during his time in the Order.
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	==Pre-AFTERMATH==		==Pre-AFTERMATH==
	Prior to the events in "[[Guardians of the Dawn AFTERMATH]]", John Cole an '''Arachnos Widow'''.		Prior to the events in "[[Guardians of the Dawn AFTERMATH]]", John Cole was an '''Arachnos Widow'''.

	His primary ability was '''Widow Claws'''. As part of his Widow training, retractable razor-sharp claws were embedded into his hands which allowed him to slice through even the toughest armor. The tips of these claws also included toxic poisons which further caused harm to his victims.		His primary ability was '''Widow Claws'''. As part of his Widow training, retractable razor-sharp claws were embedded into his hands which allowed him to slice through even the toughest armor. The tips of these claws also included toxic poisons which further caused harm to his victims.

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Current

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	Guardian Star's Primary power is '''Street Justice'''. Although not considered super-strong, he is a skilled melee fighter even against powerful opponents.		Guardian Star's Primary power is '''Street Justice'''. Although not considered super-strong, he is a skilled melee fighter even against powerful opponents.

	His Secondary power is '''Willpower'''. He doesn't have his father's invulnerability, but he still can endure much and power on through.		His Secondary power is '''Willpower'''. He doesn't have his father's invulnerability, but he still can endure much and power on through. He got additional protection from his use of Vanguard armor, which, like Galatea's battle armor, contains some protections against magic.

	He also retains the power of flight, which he inherited from his father's side of the family.		He also retains the power of flight, which he inherited from his father's side of the family.

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Relationships

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	John's connection to member of the Libra Order was extremely strained. He was "recruited" as a matter of opportunity, and since he was involved in letting known heroes "borrow" the identities of members of the Order, they blamed him for the chaos that followed in their own lives. It is not known if any of them worked with him during his time in the Order.		John's connection to member of the Libra Order was extremely strained. He was "recruited" as a matter of opportunity, and since he was involved in letting known heroes "borrow" the identities of members of the Order, they blamed him for the chaos that followed in their own lives. It is not known if any of them worked with him during his time in the Order.

	In [[Guardians of the Dawn GRADUATION\|"Guardians of the Dawn GRADUATION"]], it was seen that John is in an intimate relationship with [[Galatea Powers]], although he has some questions about her feelings for him.		In [[Guardians of the Dawn GRADUATION\|"Guardians of the Dawn GRADUATION"]], it was seen that John is in an intimate relationship with [[Galatea Powers]], although he has some questions about her feelings for him. In [[Furia and the Guardians\|"Furia and the Guardians"]], it was revealed that while he does have feelings for Galatea, he also was assigned to keep an eye on her to report on her increasing power levels and whether or not she began to develop hyper-intelligence. Galatea has admitted to him that she knows about his assignment and that they still are in a relationship. She has also said that she wants to count on him for support as she begins her ascendency into being an incarnate.

	= Alternate Future =		= Alternate Future =

BattlerockX: /* Pre-AFTERMATH */

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Pre-AFTERMATH

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	==Pre-AFTERMATH==		==Pre-AFTERMATH==
	Prior to the events in "[[Guardians of the Dawn AFTERMATH]]", John Cole ~~was classified as~~ an '''Arachnos Widow''' ~~archetype with '''Natural''' origins~~.		Prior to the events in "[[Guardians of the Dawn AFTERMATH]]", John Cole an '''Arachnos Widow'''.

	His primary ability was '''Widow Claws'''. As part of his Widow training, retractable razor-sharp claws were embedded into his hands which allowed him to slice through even the toughest armor. The tips of these claws also included toxic poisons which further caused harm to his victims.		His primary ability was '''Widow Claws'''. As part of his Widow training, retractable razor-sharp claws were embedded into his hands which allowed him to slice through even the toughest armor. The tips of these claws also included toxic poisons which further caused harm to his victims.

	His secondary ability was '''Teamwork'''. Similar in some ways to "willpower", his skills were seen more to bolster team activities than just solo participation.		His secondary ability was '''Teamwork'''. Similar in some ways to "willpower", his skills were seen more to bolster team activities than just solo participation.

			There were additional devices implanted in his body designed to monitor and control his activities. This was standard for Arachnos Widow operatives, although some of these could not be implanted since they were designed to control female bodies and hormones.

	In addition to his Widow claws, John also possessed some abilities inherent to his family, including the power of flight. The full extent of his abilities, including whether or not he retains the same potential to become an incarnate like other members of the Cole family, were never fully categorized.		In addition to his Widow claws, John also possessed some abilities inherent to his family, including the power of flight. The full extent of his abilities, including whether or not he retains the same potential to become an incarnate like other members of the Cole family, were never fully categorized.

BattlerockX: /* "Guy" and "Guardian Star" */

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"Guy" and "Guardian Star"

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	In the [[PNN News Break]], a stranger wearing a Vanguard uniform was seen working closely with [[Galatea Powers]]. The media and fans of Galatea dub him "Guy", as in "lucky guy". We later discover in [[Guardians of the Dawn GRADUATION\|"Guardians of the Dawn GRADUATION" #3]] that this was John Cole in his Vanguard outfit. After reporting in with [[Gaussian]] on Galatea's activities (including admitting his intimate relationship with her), he is told that he needs to take a more "active" role with the hero group.		In the [[PNN News Break]], a stranger wearing a Vanguard uniform was seen working closely with [[Galatea Powers]]. The media and fans of Galatea dub him "Guy", as in "lucky guy". We later discover in [[Guardians of the Dawn GRADUATION\|"Guardians of the Dawn GRADUATION" #3]] that this was John Cole in his Vanguard outfit. After reporting in with [[Gaussian]] on Galatea's activities (including admitting his intimate relationship with her), he is told that he needs to take a more "active" role with the hero group.

	In [[Furia and the Guardians\|"Furia and the Guardians" #2]], John is seen wearing a new outfit which highlights the star-shaped insignia of the supergroup. Although he is sent out in the field to help fend off the robot attackers, he was not given a hero-name at the time. It was [[PNN\|PNN reporter]] [[April Ramirez]] that dubs him "Guardian Star".		In [[Furia and the Guardians\|"Furia and the Guardians" #2]], John is seen wearing a new outfit which highlights the star-shaped insignia of the supergroup. Although he is sent out in the field to help fend off the robot attackers, he was not given a hero-name at the time. It was [[PNN\|PNN reporter]] [[April Ramirez]] that dubs him '''"Guardian Star"'''.

	= Relationships =		= Relationships =

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	\| hair =brown		\| hair =brown
	\| nationality =American		\| nationality =American-Rogue
	\| occupation =former member of Arachnos, former mercenary, hero		\| occupation =former member of Arachnos, former mercenary, hero
	\| birthplace =Peregrine Island		\| birthplace =Peregrine Island
	\| hometown =Paragon City		\| hometown =Paragon City
	\| marital =		\| marital =single
	\| relatives =Marcus Cole (father, deceased), unnamed mother (deceased)		\| relatives =Marcus Cole (father, deceased), unnamed mother (deceased)
	\| appearances =Guardians of the Dawn Spotlight, The Guardian Powers		\| appearances =Guardians of the Dawn Spotlight, The Guardian Powers
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	\|}}		\|}}
	'''John Cole''', otherwise known as '''Guardian Star''', is a freelance operative who was born and raised in the Rogue Isles. He was first seen as an ally of the '''[[Guardians of the Dawn (supergroup)\|Guardians of the Dawn]]''', a former member of [[Arachnos]], and a member of '''[[The Libra Order]]'''. He is featured in '''Issue #17''' of the '''"[[Guardians of the Dawn Spotlight]]" series''', marking the first time in the series that a non-member of the Guardians is highlighted.		'''John Cole''', otherwise known as '''Guardian Star''', is a freelance operative who was born and raised in the [[Rogue Isles]]. He was first seen as an ally of the '''[[Guardians of the Dawn (supergroup)\|Guardians of the Dawn]]''', a former member of [[Arachnos]], and a member of '''[[The Libra Order]]'''. He is featured in '''Issue #17''' of the '''"[[Guardians of the Dawn Spotlight]]" series''', marking the first time in the series that a non-member of the Guardians is highlighted.

	He is also known as '''Widowmaker''', and he was the first-ever male member of the '''[http://wiki.cohtitan.com/wiki/Arachnos_Widow Arachnos Widow]''' unit until he left the organization to become a freelance operative.		He is also known as '''[[Widowmaker]]''', and he was the first-ever male member of the '''[http://wiki.cohtitan.com/wiki/Arachnos_Widow Arachnos Widow]''' unit until he left the organization to become a freelance operative.

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	As told in '''"[[Guardians of the Dawn AFTERMATH]]"''', John Cole disappeared following [[Longbow]] taking control of Fort Darwin, along with Matthew Burke. [[Midnight Arachnia]] risked her life to return to Mercy Island, only to disappear as well.		As told in '''"[[Guardians of the Dawn AFTERMATH]]"''', John Cole disappeared following [[Longbow]] taking control of Fort Darwin, along with Matthew Burke. [[Midnight Arachnia]] risked her life to return to Mercy Island, only to disappear as well.

	Months later, it was discovered that both John Cole and Midnight Arachnia were recruited by [[Libra]] for an undisclosed mission. Prior to the start of that mission, though, Libra announced that certain events had changed ''(namely the death of [[Statesman]] at the hands of Darrin Wade)''. Midnight Arachnia was sent through for the mission, while John Cole remained in [[Limbo]].		Months later, it was discovered that both John Cole and Midnight Arachnia were recruited by [[Libra]] for an undisclosed mission. Prior to the start of that mission, though, Libra announced that certain events had changed ''(namely the death of [[Statesman]] at the hands of [[Darrin Wade]])''. Midnight Arachnia was sent through for the mission, while John Cole remained in [[Limbo]].

	When [[Icon Powers]], [[ExGemini]], and [[Tainted Eve]] arrived in Limbo to search for their missing associates, they discovered John held captive by Libra's forces, with all of his Arachnos implants forceably removed from his body. Libra declared that he had freed John of all ties to both Arachnos and the Libra Order and was no longer welcomed in the Rogue Isles.		When [[Icon Powers]], [[ExGemini]], and [[Tainted Eve]] arrived in Limbo to search for their missing associates, they discovered John held captive by Libra's forces, with all of his Arachnos implants forceably removed from his body. Libra declared that he had freed John of all ties to both Arachnos and the Libra Order and was no longer welcomed in the Rogue Isles.
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	John Cole's first love was Crystal Burke. The two were childhood friends and eventually began working together as young recruits to Arachnos. During one of their later missions, they became intimate. But ~~afterward~~ Crystal disappeared. He feared the worst until Crystal's brother Matthew explained that she was sent to America [[Midnight_Arachnia#Mu_Prophecy\|for reasons]] that he did not know at the time. Matthew would later explain to John [[Midnight_Arachnia#Project:_Limelight\|the real reason]] why she had to leave and why her brief return to the Isles had to be kept secret. He still holds a special place in his heart for her, even though she has few memories of her time with Arachnos, never mind of their brief intimate time together. ''(Parts of her memories were initially erased by Legacy Chain.)''		John Cole's first love was Crystal Burke. The two were childhood friends and eventually began working together as young recruits to Arachnos. During one of their later missions, they became intimate. But not long after their intimate encounter, Crystal disappeared. He had feared the worst until Crystal's brother Matthew explained that she was sent to America [[Midnight_Arachnia#Mu_Prophecy\|for reasons]] that he did not know at the time. Matthew would later explain to John [[Midnight_Arachnia#Project:_Limelight\|the real reason]] why she had to leave and why her brief return to the Isles had to be kept secret. He still holds a special place in his heart for her, even though she has few memories of her time with Arachnos, never mind of their brief intimate time together. ''(Parts of her memories were initially erased by Legacy Chain.)''

	Upon his mother's death, John was given a letter that explained some of the additional abilities he possesed. During the late 1980's, she was an operative for Arachnos, assigned to Paragon City for infiltration and seduction. She had seduced Marcus Cole, otherwise known as '''[[Statesman]]''', who at the time was still grieving over the loss of his wife, [http://wiki.cohtitan.com/wiki/Maiden_Justice Monica Cole] (the sister of Lord Recluse). She returned to the Rogue ~~Isle~~ and used her connections with [[Ruth Burke]] to hide under the last name of Cole. The letter explained that John is in fact the son of Statesman. After meeting with his father, John learned that Statesman had no knowledge of these things and was surprised when an identical letter was sent to him in Paragon City. Their relationship is somewhat strained, compounded by the fact that John was a member of Arachnos and still possesses some of their technology.		Upon his mother's death, John was given a letter that explained some of the additional abilities he possesed. During the late 1980's, she was an operative for Arachnos, assigned to Paragon City for infiltration and seduction. She had seduced Marcus Cole, otherwise known as '''[[Statesman]]''', who at the time was still grieving over the loss of his wife, [http://wiki.cohtitan.com/wiki/Maiden_Justice Monica Cole] ''(the sister of [[Lord Recluse]])''. She returned to the Rogue Isles and used her connections with [[Ruth Burke]] to hide under the last name of Cole. The letter explained that John is in fact the son of Statesman. After meeting with his father, John learned that Statesman had no knowledge of these things and was surprised when an identical letter was sent to him in Paragon City. Their relationship was somewhat strained, compounded by the fact that John was a member of Arachnos and still possesses some of their technology.

	John became involved with [[Dr. Shelly Percey]], a superhuman specialist at [http://wiki.cohtitan.com/wiki/Hospitals#Villains Black Heart Hospital] in [[Cap au Diable]]. Their relationship was originally one of doctor-patient, but eventually developed into a romatic relationship. This relationship is strained, though, because she ~~feels~~ she ~~cannot~~ compete with the feelings he still has for Crystal. Following the events in "~~AFTERMATH~~", Shelly had sent John a package through Vanguard. The package contained her string bikini and a note saying it would be the only way he would see ~~her in~~ it from that point on.		John became involved with [[Dr. Shelly Percey]], a superhuman specialist at [http://wiki.cohtitan.com/wiki/Hospitals#Villains Black Heart Hospital] in [[Cap au Diable]]. Their relationship was originally one of doctor-patient, but eventually developed into a romatic relationship. This relationship was strained, though, because she felt she could not compete with the feelings that he still has for Crystal. Following the events in "The Guardian Powers", Shelly had sent John a package through Vanguard. The package contained her string bikini and a note saying it would be the only way he would see it from that point on.

	John's connection to member of the Libra Order was ~~somewhat~~ strained. He was "recruited" as a matter of opportunity, and since he was involved in letting known heroes "borrow" the identities of members of the Order, they blamed him for the chaos that followed in their own lives.		John's connection to member of the Libra Order was extremely strained. He was "recruited" as a matter of opportunity, and since he was involved in letting known heroes "borrow" the identities of members of the Order, they blamed him for the chaos that followed in their own lives. It is not known if any of them worked with him during his time in the Order.

	In [[Guardians of the Dawn GRADUATION\|"Guardians of the Dawn GRADUATION"]], it was seen that John ~~was~~ in an intimate relationship with [[Galatea Powers]], although he has some questions about her feelings for him.		In [[Guardians of the Dawn GRADUATION\|"Guardians of the Dawn GRADUATION"]], it was seen that John is in an intimate relationship with [[Galatea Powers]], although he has some questions about her feelings for him.

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	~~[[Category:Libra Order]]~~
	[[Category:City of Heroes MMO]]		[[Category:City of Heroes MMO]]

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	John was asked to take part in the Widow program, a special branch of Arachnos agents that, until that point, was reserved only for women. John would become the first male Widow in the organization as a test to see if other men could follow suit. Trained by a student of the legendary [http://wiki.cohtitan.com/wiki/Red_Widow Red Widow] herself, John Cole was given the codename '''Widowmaker'''. He also began to exhibit new abilities that were not a part of the Widow program.		John was asked to take part in the Widow program, a special branch of Arachnos agents that, until that point, was reserved only for women. John would become the first male Widow in the organization as a test to see if other men could follow suit. Trained by a student of the legendary [http://wiki.cohtitan.com/wiki/Red_Widow Red Widow] herself, John Cole was given the codename '''Widowmaker'''. He also began to exhibit new abilities that were not a part of the Widow program.

	As Widowmaker, John was calculated and precise. He only killed when needed to, without boasting or exaggeration. In fact some might say that he regretted killing.		As Widowmaker, John was calculated and precise. He only killed when needed to, without boasting or exaggeration. In fact some might say that he regretted killing. That did not make for a good "Agent of Arachnos".

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	For reasons that were never revealed publicly, John left Arachnos and "retired" as Widowmaker. Very little was said how this could be possible as being in Arachnos is considered a lifetime vocation, but it did happen after John was handed a letter from his late mother and after a clandestine meeting with [[Statesman]].		For reasons that were never revealed publicly, John left Arachnos and "retired" as Widowmaker. Very little was said how this could be possible as being in Arachnos is considered a lifetime vocation, but it did happen after John was handed a letter from his late mother and after a clandestine meeting with [[Statesman]].

	There are still many that believe that John never left Arachnos, that he is still working for them. This follows the Arachnos conditioning that says that one can only leave the organization when they are dead and buried.		There are still many that believe that John never left Arachnos, that to this day he is still working for them. This follows the Arachnos conditioning that says that one can only leave the organization when they are dead and buried.

	After leaving Arachnos, John carried out several high-risk freelance operations for Crystal's older brother, [[Matthew Burke]]. This netted him a sizable fortune, even though he continued to live modestly in Cap au Diable. During this time he also began to date [[Dr. Shelly Percey]], a specialist in superhuman beings. Initially the treatment was for the Widow blades which were still implanted in his arms, but eventually she was curious in his other abilities which began to develop. This eventually developed into a romantic relationship, at least on his part. ''(While normally such a relationship would be unethical, ethics are somewhat lax on the Rogue Isles.)''		After leaving Arachnos, John carried out several high-risk freelance operations for Crystal's older brother, [[Matthew Burke]]. This netted him a sizable fortune, even though he continued to live modestly in Cap au Diable. During this time he also began to date [[Dr. Shelly Percey]], a specialist in superhuman beings. Initially the treatment was for the Widow blades which were still implanted in his arms, but eventually she was curious in his other abilities which began to develop. This eventually developed into a romantic relationship, at least on his part. ''(While normally such a relationship would be unethical, ethics are somewhat lax on the Rogue Isles.)''
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	Following the mission, he was also given an honorary membership to the Guardians and welcomed to visit anytime.		Following the mission, he was also given an honorary membership to the Guardians and welcomed to visit anytime.

			He continued to operate as a member of the Order, but was given very few assignments either by [[Libra]] or by [[Tainted Eve]]. Other members of the Order questioned why he was even allowed to stay as a member, especially after he helped the Guardians impersonate them.

			During the events in the [[Galatea Dawning (GotDS)\|"Galatea Dawning" storyline]], John tried to help the Guardians in taking down [[Leona Powers]], but Libra refused to allow it. John's defiance would be the "imbalance" needed to allow [[Misty Mysery]] a chance at retribution.

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