Crucible:VARIAN-7
Background: VARIAN-7 was a down-on-its-luck robot who first appeared claiming to be a deadly war-droid and battling the superhero Protector. In reality, it was a butler droid that had escaped from its eccentric New York inventor and had no weapons, so its pretense didn't last long. Still, can't blame a bot for trying!
Group Affiliation: The Desperadoes
Skills: VARIAN-7 was programmed as a full-service butler. Over the years it has picked up computer programming skills. After it was re-programmed by Simon Matthews, it got a job as an Uber driver.
Technology: A stolen energy crystal it has in its chest cavity enabled the robot to radiate psychic energy and phase through solid objects.
Creator: Jeff Messina
First Appearance: PROTECTOR #21