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The origins of the Old Soldier are lost to time. He is an almost mythological figure, who fights for justice on his terms, rather than siding with any one country or political view. His recent appearances have him siding with the United States for the most part, with sightings in the Civil War, the Spanish-American war, and both World Wars. One exception to this is Vietnam, where he reportedly stood against American soldiers. There is no film footage of these actions, and no photographs. | The origins of the Old Soldier are lost to time. He is an almost mythological figure, who fights for justice on his terms, rather than siding with any one country or political view. His recent appearances have him siding with the United States for the most part, with sightings in the Civil War, the Spanish-American war, and both World Wars. One exception to this is Vietnam, where he reportedly stood against American soldiers. There is no film footage of these actions, and no photographs. | ||
| − | |history = | + | |history = The Old Soldier has been reported seen at the following times: |
| + | *1863<Br> | ||
| + | *1898<br> | ||
| + | *1918<br> | ||
| + | *1944 <br> | ||
| + | *1952 or 1953- in Pyongyang, or possibly earlier in the Korean War. <br> | ||
| + | *1959- aiding [[Honor Guard]] against [[Shirak]] in a netherworld. <br> | ||
| + | *1972- Standing against American Troops in Vietnam.<br> | ||
| + | *1975- at the fall of Saigon.<br> | ||
| + | *Unspecified Time-[[Forgotten Time Crisis]].<br> | ||
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| − | ;Anti- | + | ;Anti-aging |
| − | :The Old Soldier does not appear to age between his scattered appearances across time. This could be a resistance to the normal | + | :The Old Soldier does not appear to age between his scattered appearances across time. This could be a resistance to the normal aging processes, or... |
;Time Travel Capabilities? | ;Time Travel Capabilities? | ||
| − | :His arrival at crucial points in history suggests some form of teleporting power or device. One observer claimed, ''"I could have sworn it was solid rock behind me. But all of a sudden he was there. Moving past me,"'' | + | :His arrival at crucial points in history suggests some form of teleporting power or device. One [[Elliott Mills|observer]] claimed, ''"I could have sworn it was solid rock behind me. But all of a sudden he was there. Moving past me,"'' |
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| − | + | He has displayed an unusual awareness of tactically important information, such as an altar being the key source for generating a mystical area. | |
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| − | + | He does not appear when photographed, filmed or videotaped. While probably '''NOT''' a vampire, this trait suggests a ghostly source for his powers and origin.<br> | |
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| + | It's possible that he might be King Arthur himself with the information given above. He returns when someone is in their time of need and gives them the inspiration to fight on.<br> | ||
| + | And it might tie into Douglas MacArthur's quote, "Old Soldiers never die, they just fade away..." <br> | ||
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| + | Elliot Mills mentioned his last appearance, prior to 1959, as being in 1944. But there are also reports of an appearance in the early 1950s presumably in the Korean War. It could be Mills, getting older, just forgot about the appearance in Korea, but as a reporter it would seem strange. | ||
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Revision as of 18:10, 10 September 2013
HistoryThe Old Soldier has been reported seen at the following times:
Powers
EquipmentHe carries a longsword with an ornate hilt, a flintlock pistol, grenades, a bayoneted rifle, and a canteen. ObservationsHe has displayed an unusual awareness of tactically important information, such as an altar being the key source for generating a mystical area. Speculations, TheoriesHe does not appear when photographed, filmed or videotaped. While probably NOT a vampire, this trait suggests a ghostly source for his powers and origin. It's possible that he might be King Arthur himself with the information given above. He returns when someone is in their time of need and gives them the inspiration to fight on. Elliot Mills mentioned his last appearance, prior to 1959, as being in 1944. But there are also reports of an appearance in the early 1950s presumably in the Korean War. It could be Mills, getting older, just forgot about the appearance in Korea, but as a reporter it would seem strange.
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