Richard Rider (Earth-2199)

The Uni-Power is an extra-dimensional force that possesses an individual in a time of crisis, transforming that person into Captain Universe. As Captain Universe, the transformed person typically retains his or her original personality and appearance, though with Captain Universe's costume and heroic traits superimposed over the original. The Uni-Power itself emanates from the Enigma Force, the exact nature of which, naturally, remains an enigma.

Richard Ryder is a below average student with a future of being stuck in the small podunk town of Campbellsville or to join the military. One night while drinking stolen beers in his red Iroc-Z28, Ryder is hit by a blazing blue light. When he came to, a blue and white costume covered him as he turned, he saw the Earth below him. THE EARTH?!?!?! He thought as he spun around in the void of space. Ryder was able to fly, move and operate in space without the aid of a shuttle.

A voice boomed inside of Richard’s head. It was the voice of the embodiment of Infinity. She had purposed Ryder for greater things. She explained that the universe needed a champion. If he was up to the challenge, it would be him. Richard reflected on his life on earth and agreed to go with her. He felt he didn’t have anything to offer as plain old Richard Ryder, but as Captain Universe he could be a somebody.

Powers and skills

Captain Universe usually has superhuman strength, invulnerability, flight, Uni-Vision (microscopic vision, telescopic vision, infrared vision, heat vision, X-ray vision, and telescopic vision), telepathy, telekinesis, cosmic awareness, and a psychic perception of imminent danger; When a person is to be once again possessed and made Captain Universe, if that person already possesses one or more of these powers these capacities will be amplified to cosmic levels. Some manifestations of Uni-Power demonstrated other, less common abilities, as well as failing to present some of the most "usual" powers, which vary in intensity with each bearer according to one's strength and imagination. Captain Universe usually possesses the ability to molecularly rearrange organic and inorganic matter, the transmutation of elements, the ability to project bursts of cosmic energy and force, and hypnosis (using the energy of Uni-Vision). Possessing its own sensitivity, Uni-Poder can and will abandon a host of hosts if necessary, or if the present host says it will use it for harm or intends to abuse the Uni-Power's abilities to its own detriment  or criminal.