Dr. Thunder

Dr. Thunder is one of the core members of the League of Power and an antagonist of Psycho and The Pig earlier on in the series, and later on an ally of the crew. He is the head scientist on Mt. Lightning, located in the center of Electric City. He leads research on power generation, meteorology, and confectionery beverages. He is a minor antagonist in the early series, and becomes part of the main cast in Psycho and The Pig 2.

Appearance
Despite being an older man, Dr. Thunder still has a healthy physique. He has two tufts of cloud-like hair on either side of his head and sideburns, a horseshoe moustache and is bald on the top of his head. Being a field scientist he often forgoes a lab coat and formal clothing for outfits more befitting of his environment. He dresses in a beige jumpsuit, wears yellow insulated gloves and galoshes, and has circular glasses. Alternatively, in colder conditions he wears a beige aviator jacket with winter boots and gloves.

Personality
Dr. Thunder is an experienced researcher, and is one of the top scientists in the world, and in the League of Power. He doesn't have any malicious intentions, despite being a primary member of the league, and only wants to help improve the world. He's a fairly cheery old man, though he can be serious when it comes to his work. As much as he likes a good joke he doesn't tolerate nonsense on the job, and is very strict with his workers on the clock. He can have a temper, but he'd rather not lose his composure in front of people. Outside of work he can be jovial, albeit a bit detached, and likes to enjoy himself with celebrations or by relaxing.

Despite how much he hates fighting, once you get him in combat he very much enjoys an honorable battle. He may be a thinker but he's part of the Forecast Family, in his heart he's a fighter and won't tarnish his honor by turning down a challenger. No matter what he'll always refuse to fight his brother, Master Meteor, because he knows that he'll always lose.

Childhood
As a child Dr. Thunder's father, Dr. Fulmin Forecast, would push him towards excellence. Even at a young age, he was expected to perform at a high level and was always taught that he should focus his energy into something much larger than himself like fighting wars or running in politics. Unlike his brother this was never a problem for him. Dr. Thunder was ambitious by nature and wanted to do something big whether his father was pushing him or not.

As a teenager Dr. Thunder became interested with meteorology, much like his father before him, and wanted to study the weather anomalies happening across the world at the time. He was also interested in controlling the weather, and using the weather to generate electricity via wind and water turbines. All throughout high school he focused on studying, and took many advanced courses in meteorology studies.

Young Adulthood
In college Dr. Thunder would eventually get his degree in Meteorology, and then eventually earned seven doctorates in the field. In one of his classes, on anomalous weather events, he met with his future colleague Mr. Mol who he would go on to research The Abyss with after college. During this research Mr. Mol discovered Molar Energy, and unlocked the secrets of The Abyss. This event gave everyone in the world some form of extraordinary ability, when beforehand everyone was mundane. During this event one of Dr. Thunder's colleagues, (Mrs.) Dr. Core was lost to The Abyss and a falling out between Mr. Mol and him would occur, causing them to go their separate ways.

Electric City
After parting ways with his previous research team Dr. Thunder would find a new team and help start the creation of Electric City at the age of 26. He spent years working with his team and constructing his lab on Mt. Lightning, eventually finishing in his 30s and continuing his research into controlling and harnessing the power of weather. It was some years after that he took Cumulus Stratus and Cirrus under his care, and raised them as his apprentices. It was also then when he reunited with Master Meteor, who had ran away from his family to focus on harnessing his newfound powers. After the brief reunion they parted ways once again, and Master Meteor taught his brother about using his abilities in tandem with the weather. Dr. Thunder had begun practicing the use of his powers in conjunction with his research into weather machines, and eventually created a few working machines in the heart of his lab giving power to all of Electric City.

The League of Power
After a few years into his own personal projects, Dr. Thunder was approached again by Mr. Mol who offered him a seat in the league. The two mended their differences and Dr. Thunder agreed to join and give his help to the league. Although he disagreed with the purpose of the league, it offered him protection and gave him funding for his future projects. It wouldn't be long until he would try to go against Mr. Mol, though, and he plotted his scheme to undermine him before he could cause harm to the world.

Confectionary Business
Dr. Thunder would start his soda brand, named after himself, a short while after joining the League of Power. On the surface it was a way for him to get more funding for his research, but behind the scenes he was attempting to undermine Mr. Mol's power by making the populace resistant to his Molar Energy, which was the energy that gave everyone their abilities. It turned out that someone would need to drink a lifetime's worth of the soda to see a noticeable effect, and that any use of their ability would make the effects of the drink wear off. He tried with the release of his other drink. Mt. Lightning, but it failed to have any noticeable effect as well. He would continue to push the drink in an attempt to cure the people of their attachment to Molar Energy to no avail, and the production of the drinks would surround Electric City in The Haze.

Sponsorship
During the peak of Psycho and The Pig's popularity Dr. Thunder would give them a sponsorship deal as to promote his soft drinks, in hopes it would get more people to drink it. He would see a decrease in sales as Psycho and The Pig advertised his product, so he eventually pulled the sponsorship. This dealing would leave The Pig sour and he plotted his revenge against Dr. Thunder.

Heist on Mt. Lightning
While on a research trip to Greenland Dr. Thunder's lab would be plundered by Psycho and The Pig, not for his secrets nor his incredible technology, but for his supply of Dr. Thunder. He was not very happy to find out that thugs such as Psycho and The Pig could waltz into his lab and take all of his soda while he was away, and demanded that the League of Power hold up it's part of their deal and do something about it. This would cause Psycho and The Pig to become enemies of the league, and it would increase tensions between the groups involved.

The Event
During The Event Dr. Thunder was offered protection by the league once more, but he decided to go his own way. An event like this is something he had been studying for his whole life and he wanted to observe it in full. He also had his suspicions that the league themselves were responsible for the event, but he held on to them until he could be certain. After seeing the effects of The Event and the destruction it had caused he was certain that the league had something to do with it. He was going to find out who was responsible.

Fall of The League of Power
Into his journey to discover who was behind The Event Dr. Thunder was notified about the attack on the League of Power, hearing that it was Sir Hand and Mr. Mol attacking he rushed back to help defend. Once he got there he met up with Master Meteor who was on his way to save Psycho and The Pig. Together they fought against Sir Hand and Mr. Mol, but in the end Master Meteor forced Dr. Thunder away saving his life. After waking up in the care of Psycho and The Pig he teamed up with them to reform the League of Power and to get revenge.

Disappearance and Return
Much like his brother did before him Dr. Thunder left everyone behind to train his ability. He left behind an advanced AI which had his memories uploaded to it, so that it could lead the league in his absence. For twenty years he trained just as Master Meteor had, alone. He trained his power and extended his ability to control all waveforms of energy. Mastering techniques and moves of his own creation Dr. Thunder was ready to return, and get revenge for his brother's death. Upon his return he found that his AI and machines had gone rogue, and made quick work of them showing his growth vs himself from twenty years prior.

Waveform Manipulation
Dr. Thunder can manipulate any kind of energy waves. Initially he can only control soundwaves, but after mastering his ability he learns how to control light waves and electric frequencies as well.

Sound Barrier
Dr. Thunder can completely halt the movement of sound in an desired area. He can either use this for stealth, or with enough frequency he can turn it into an almost physical barrier. He can also delay or speed up certain sounds so that they can mess with his target's reaction time.

Thunderclap
Dr. Thunder can also amplify any sound he makes to destructive levels. Screaming works, and on occasion he will do this, but he finds it harder to focus when he's screaming at the top of his lungs so instead he'll amplify the sound of his clap.

Relativity Field
After his training Dr. Thunder gained the ability to slow down light particles. This allows him to create a field in which light and sound cannot move, giving the illusion of frozen time. He's not immune to the effects of the field so he cannot perceive motion either. He can use this for stealth, but often times he uses it for combat to mask his movement until the moment of impact. This move takes a lot of focus to do, and he often overdoes it to provide himself serenity for the moment he needs to strike.

Charge Pack
Dr. Thunder carries a battery pack / capacitor on him when he's out in combat. He has multiple uses for it, but for him it's mostly a tool used for physical measurements of his abilities. It was made specially for him by Ms. Lightning.

Wave Meter
Dr. Thunder uses an electric current and numerous measuring devices to read precise measurements of the waveforms he's manipulating so he can accurately use his powers. The device is mostly manual, and he has to use his knowledge of air and light movement to synchronize his tools for the situation.

Arc Flash
Dr. Thunder can control the flow of electricity through air just enough to direct an Arc Flash from his capacitor to an enemy of his choice. This uses up all of the energy in his pack at once, but it's often a deadly attack.

Expert Meteorologist
Dr. Thunder didn't earn seven doctorates in Meteorology and Atmospheric Science just to be called Mr. Thunder. He has an acute sense of forecasting, and people say he can tell the humidity, temperature, chance of precipitation and windspeed for the next three days just through sight and feel alone.

Master Meteor
His brother, his mentor and his friend. Dr. Thunder used to see Master Meteor as a lazy bum, and even he'll admit that he was, but once he found purpose in his new abilities he became one of the greatest martial artists the world has ever seen. Dr. Thunder looks up to his brother and respects his diligence in the martial arts. Despite flunking out of school and not becoming a doctor like their father had wished, he holds him as an intellectual equal and admires his intense knowledge combat and harmony in movement.

Dr. Fulmin Forecast
Dr. Thunder's father, a man of high stature among his colleagues and a famous scientist of his time. Dr. Thunder was always his father's favorite son, and made him proud by continuing and advancing his meteorological knowledge. He was left full inheritance upon his father's death, but he shared it with his brother when they reunited. Dr. Thunder respects his father and hopes to raise the next generation of science to go even further beyond his own achievements in his honor.

Cumulus, Stratus, and Cirrus.
Dr. Thunder's three apprentices. It's unknown if they're his children or adopted by him, but he's raised them as his own ever since building his lab in Electric City. They've grown up to become his apprentices, and work with him in his lab. He's proud of all three of them, and eventually lets them pursue their own passions once they're old enough to leave his care.

Mr. Mol
His college friend, Mr. Mol is one of Dr. Thunder's oldest colleagues, together they uncovered the secrets of The Abyss, and Molar Energy. They had a falling out after losing a mutual friend in the midst of their research, but they've forgiven each other for the incident. Even still, Dr. Thunder had his suspicions that Mr. Mol was up to no good and didn't try to get too close to him after everything. He was heart broken to see him causing so much violence and destruction at the League of Power, and he desire vengeance for what he did to his brother.

Dr. Core
Dr. Core, the husband of the late Mrs. Dr. Core, is one of Dr. Thunder's closest colleagues. He's shown him respect and care due to his guilt over what happened to his wife, and they both spend a lot their off time together. Dr. Core helped Dr. Thunder build his lab, and he made the designs for some of the most powerful engines / turbines in the lab.

Ms. Lightning
An estranged friend of Dr. Thunder, and nemesis to his businesses. What happened between the two that caused their rivalry is unknown, but you often see Ms. Lightning where ever Dr. Thunder plans to set up business to ruin his plans.

Eventually, the two make up and become friends again in their older age. They go on to work together making numerous small inventions and building weapons for the new League of Power.

Other Doctors / Mt. Lightning Science Team
Dr. Thunder's science team all respect him as their leader fit into their individual roles on the team. Together they have the power to manipulate weather and avoid natural disasters with their abilities, and Dr. Thunder uses their powers as research for the weather machines he hopes to build. Most of the time, the goes out with a handful of the members of his team needed for the research missions he's on but he always enjoys coming back and working with everyone.