Maximus Atom

Maximus is the oldest of the Atom children, born in 1984. From his earliest childhood, he took more after his “uncle” Jack Wolfe, physically active and daring. He quickly learned responsibility for his younger siblings and helped look after them. Already famous as the grandchild of Dr. Atom, Maximus quickly became known for his own accomplishments. He became the de-facto leader of his siblings in more ways than one, helping to train them as he learned to understand and control his own superhuman abilities.
Maximus is close to his Uncle Jack and he admires him greatly. He’s boisterous and athletic, outgoing and friendly. He’s a bit overawed by his younger siblings’ intellect, and makes light of his own, even though he is smart in his own right. He takes responsibility for his sisters and brother and for Jack Wolf too, even though Jack supposedly looks out for them. He chose to study business management, although his first love is mechanics. Maximus is President of Atomic, Inc. and manages the family business, spending some off-hours playing grease-monkey in the Nucleus’ garage hangar.
Initially shy around girls, Max struggled with an on-again, off-again attraction to Empath of the Psions (a family of criminal psychics). He eventually met and fell in love with elementary school teacher Vanessa Hudson, and the two of them married in 2010. They have a daughter, Angela, born in 2012, and a son, Jack, born in 2014.

Physical Description

Special abilities

Maximus can control his body’s atomic structure to a limited degree. He can grow to tremendous size, shrink down to less than an inch tall, and shift his molecular valance out of phase with other matter, letting him pass through it. In his giant form he’s also very tough; few weapons can pierce his skin.
Maximus typically grows in response to danger, allowing him to oversee the situation and protect his family. He doesn’t hesitate to jump in front of attacks to shield others, and he uses his great size and reach to deal with opponents. He’ll often carry others, like Vicky and Chase, in his giant form.
In situations where stealth is called for, Maximus shrinks down or “ghosts” through solid obstacles. He’s been known to hitch a ride with Victoria in his miniature form, and the two of them make a great infiltration team (especially in silent telepathic contact with Chase).