Chester Phillips
Colonel Chester Richard Phillips
Physical Description
Special abilities
- Master Tactician
- Expert Marksman
Mental characteristics
Personal history
Colonel Chester Phillips was an officer of the United States Army, the first and only director of the Strategic Scientific Reserve, Steve Rogers' commanding officer, and one of the founding members of S.H.I.E.L.D. During World War II, Philips was a key factor in the creation of the world's first super soldier and the defeat of HYDRA.
Employment
Chester Phillips became a colonel a few years prior to World War II. He had served in the Spanish-American War, the Philippine-American War, World War I, and World War II. He was the first and only Director of the Strategic Scientific Reserve. He was also the first Director of SHIELD.
Morality & Philosophy
Chester Phillips was an old-fashioned soldier, a gruff and iron-forged man who firmly believed in classical war values. He was contrary to Abraham Erskine's choice for Steve Rogers as his Super Soldier Serum test subject, since he was accustomed to training "real" combatants, and did not see the value of a small and skinny man such as Rogers. Philips also came off as a condescending blowhard with a lack of characteristic sense, whom, even after seeing Roger's potential realized through the program, still thought little to nothing of the enhanced individual; as apparent when he belittled and mocked Rogers most every time they met. Even less so of Agent Carter due to being a woman and because she kept more faith in the sickly young cadet than him. This coupled with his caring for operatives with greater physical capability than character merit blinded him to the cowardice of his proposed augmentation candidate during his mock trial while on the base. Eventually, he accepted Rogers as a soldier when he proved his bravery and worth by rescuing 400 prisoners of war. He also possessed a dry sense of humor, often poking fun at others such as Rogers before he became Captain America; Phillips also made fun of Zola to intimidate him.
Species
Ethnicity
Honorary & Occupational Titles
- Colonel
- Founder of SHIELD
Date of Birth
December 3, 1876
Date of Death
September 8, 1962
Life
1876 AD
1962 AD
86 years old
Birthplace
New York
Place of Death
New Jersey
Children
Pronouns
He/Him
Sex
Male
Gender
Man
Presentation
Masculine
Eyes
Brown
Hair
Grey
Skin Tone/Pigmentation
Fair
Height
5’11”
Weight
175 lbs.
Quotes & Catchphrases
"Let's go find two more."
"The Strategic Scientific Reserve is an Allied effort made up of the best minds in the free world. Our goal is to create the best army in history. But every army starts with one man. At the end of this week, we will choose that man. He will be the first in a new breed of super soldiers. And they will personally escort Adolf Hitler to the gates of Hell."
