Crucible:Crossfire

Real Name: Erik Forrester

Background: Erik Forrester was a dropout from a government super-soldier program, who took up life as a mercenary. The experience made him jaded and cynical. On a patrol in deep jungle, he was the lone survivor of a battle against a cyborg army belonging to MEK. He took up the identity of Crossfire to gain his revenge. Later, he was recruited by Adrian Knight for the second Guardians team.

Group Affiliation: The Guardians

Status: Active

Powers: Forrest's super-soldier training regimen used a combination of drugs and intense hypnotic training to optimize a soldier's potential. Thus, he is able to maintain an intense focus on combat tasks.

Skills: Crossfire is a crack shot and an expert in hand-to-hand combat, stealth, and infiltration.

Technology: Crossfire favors guns. Lots and lots of guns. He enjoys using them in pairs. He also favors a heads-up display for increased accuracy.

Creator: Jeff Messina

First Appearance: ADRENALINE COMICS #34