Maelstrom (Earth-11584)

History
"'You complain to me of lack of progress, yet it was your daughter who foiled our plans and meant to betray us the whole time. If we are to be equals in this endeavor, Thanos, then I suggest you start treating me as such.'"Coming Soon...

Powers & Abilities

 * Kinetic Absorbtion: Due to his Inhuman genetics, Maelstrom has the ability of absorbing and redirecting kinetic energy used against him. This energy can be used to augment his own strength, accelerate his own healing, form constructs or be fired as concussive energy blasts. As a side effect, Maelstrom was difficult to harm, due to this ability to absorb energy. It is likely this is how he was able to temporarily control the Power Stone before placing it in a constructed weapon of his design.
 * Weapons Constructs: Maelstrom could use the latent kinetic energy absorbed by his body to make pseudo-psionic weapons made from pure energy. In this way, he controlled the Power Stone in a scythe he crafted that constantly regenerated itself from the power seeping from the stone.
 * Advanced Scientific Knowledge: Though not shown on screen, Maelstrom is said to have inherited the vast genetic knowledge of the Inhumans through his father, the revolutionary Phaeder.

Weaknesses
Maelstrom's petulance and seeming constant need for approval was a major downfall of his personality, so much so that Thanos would not take him seriously as a threat, even after Maelstrom possessed one of the six Infinity Stones. While he was well-known as a space pirate, Maelstrom was constantly hounded by the Nova Corps, and was only considered a minor threat until his assault on Xandar.

Maelstrom was also obssessed with the personification of Oblivion, and viewed himself as the Avatar for the fundamental force. This obsession drove him to the point of madness.

Film Details
Maelstrom appears in the following films in the Earth-11584 continuity. In all cases he is played by actor John Malkovich.
 * Guardians of the Galaxy (2014)