Malcolm Raymond (father)
unnamed paternal uncle
Christopher Raymond (older brother)
Queen Althena (adoptive mother)
King Triton (adoptive father)
James Howlett (Wolverine, boyfriend)
Backstory
In the name of Neptune, those who dare cross me or my friends shall face the wrath of my oceans!
- — Poseidon
- — Poseidon
Poseidon was born Cameron Darryl Raymond in Boston, Massachusetts to Darlene and Malcolm Raymond. He, along with his older brother, Christopher, lived in the upper-middle-class neighborhood and Cameron always had a sense of adventure, taking a liking to Indiana Jones and Steve Irwin. He even told his parents that he wanted to travel and they would brush it off because he was just a child.
However, when Cameron was seven years old, he went on a fishing trip with his paternal uncle until a massive storm hit the Atlantic Ocean, causing waves to crash onto the ship, and a big wave demolished the ship, killing all of the fishermen and Cameron's uncle while Cameron himself began to sink down the ocean, just seconds away from drowning. However, a female Atlantean named Althena saw him and gave him her life-force, which not only saved Cameron's life but changed his appearance slightly: his ears became pointy and gills grew behind his ears.
When Althena brought him into the city of Atlantis, Cameron woke up, wondering how he was breathing underwater, and Althena told him that she saw him on the verge of drowning and saved his life. Remembering what had happened moments ago, he became saddened that he wouldn't be able to return to his family. This prompted Althena to start raising him on her own.
However, this caught the attention of her husband, Triton, who was the king of Atlantis, and when he did discover that Cameron was human, he confronted Althena about it. Althena ultimately told Triton that she saved Cameron from drowning and he couldn't return to his family. Triton eventually gave in and let Althena care for him. Cameron could see the skepticism within the Atlantean king and he felt like he might have rubbed him the wrong way.
But Triton eventually started to warm up to him and he began to teach him how to use his newly given powers thanks to Althena -- such as his super strength, agility, and even aquatic telepathy and water manipulation. Soon, Cameron began to adapt to the Atlantean civilization and was even taught and trained by the Royals of Atlantis when Althena and Triton weren't there.
Years passed and Cameron bloomed from a little boy into a mature young man, and he had been living well in Atlantis, making friends everywhere he went, and his bond with King Triton and Queen Althena grew stronger as he got close to them. However, they started to suspect that Cameron still missed his real family, and Triton decided to take him inside the castle, to the room where the Golden Trident of Neptune was, which was used by his grandfather, Neptune many years ago followed by his father Poseidon. He gave it to Cameron, telling him that he knew he missed his family and wanted to reunite with them. Triton also informed him that he was giving him the Trident because he wanted to remind him about his years in Atlantis and how hard he and Althena worked to raise him, and still considered him as his own son, and he would use the Trident to control the great oceans because of the time he had lived in the kingdom.
Cameron accepted the Trident and thanked Triton, but their moment was soon interrupted when one of the Atlantean guards informed Triton that they were under sudden attack by an incoming enemy. Many Atlanteans ran for their lives as the kingdom was under attack. Triton and Althena called in all of the troops and an all-out war ensued. Cameron tried to step into the battle, but Triton and Althena told him not to interfere and he must leave Atlantis. Cameron tried to protest, but he started to see the looks on their faces, he knew that he had almost lost his life and they didn't want him to lose his life again. Saddened, Cameron left Atlantis as the war continued, leaving the place he had called his home.
Once Cameron reached the surface, he found himself at the Coney Island Beach in New York City instead of Boston. Determined to find his family (who thought he was dead), Cameron decided to go into the Big Apple in hopes that people would help him find his family. However, he was caught in a crossfire between the New X-Men, led by Archangel and Black Warlock, and a monster, but the team was on the verge of defeat. Without any hesitation, he looked at the Golden Trident and remembered his heart-to-heart with Triton and rose the weapon in the air. Calling out to the spirit of Neptune, he summoned the great ocean and defeated the monster, leaving the team shocked.
After the defeat, Cameron was approached by Archangel, who offered him membership in the New X-Men. At first, Cameron wanted to refuse, but he realized that this might be a chance to have help in being reunited with his family. He accepted the offer and joined the team, and Archangel offered to help find Cameron's family. He soon named himself 'Poseidon' in remembrance of King Triton and Queen Althena.
Powers & Abilities
Powers
Aquatic Adaptation: Thanks to Althena transferring some of her life-force into him, Cameron is able to adapt to the underwater environment, being able to breathe underwater and swim well, and endure high water pressure and water temperature.
- Superhuman Strength: As a half-Atlantean, Cameron gains superhuman strength, meaning he is able to lift anything whether he is underwater or on land. He can even deliver hard punches that can send an enemy flying backwards.
- Superhuman Speed: Cameron can swim underwater at greater speeds than any other Olympic swimmer and sea creature that are fast swimmers and he can use this advantage to get away from any situation he gets himself into. However, his ability only adapts underwater, on land, his speed remains the same.
- Aquatic Telepathy: Cameron has the ability to communicate with sea creatures with his mind, being able to understand their thoughts and emotions. He can even use the ability to summon them to assist him whenever he's in trouble during battle.
- Hydrokinesis: Cameron has the ability to manipulate and shape forms of water and any other liquid. He doesn't use this ability that often, but he can summon water he sees present and can use it at his advantage.
- Cold Immunity: Like Ameisha, Cameron is immune to cold weather and cold temperature, meaning he can survive temperature below zero and even the winters in New York. This is due to him living underwater which is mainly cold.
Ocean Manipulation: Through his Golden Trident, Cameron has the ability to control oceans and seas. He can perform different water-based attacks such as projectiles, beams, and even create storms.
- Ocean Bolt Projection: With the Trident, Cameron can project small projectiles of water-based energy. Like any other projectile attack, they can stun, injure and even penetrate the enemy.
- Ocean Beam Emission: Cameron can fire a great beam of water energy at high speed and with great force. This can cause flash floods that are so strong which can sweep away people and buildings.
- Water Shield Construction: Cameron can create a shield from water energy that can absorb any damage while protecting himself as well as his allies.
- Storm Manipulation: With the Golden Trident, Cameron can create massive and strong storms that are associated with the oceans such as hurricanes. But it can even create strong winds as well as thunder and lighting, aside from performing water-based attacks.
Abilities
- Due to him being underwater as a half-Atlantean, Cameron develops a deep love for swimming and would find a public swimming pool to go for a nice dip in the water for exercise.
- Aside from being able to adapt underwater and manipulate water, Cameron is skilled in weaponry combat, being able to attack and counterattack.
Strength level
Unknown.
Weaknesses
- Electricity: Cameron is very vulnerable to electricity thanks to his underwater abilities. His strength weakens when he gets hit by any electrical attacks.
Arsenal
Equipment: His X-suit
Transportation: The X-Jet
Weapons: The Golden Trident of Neptune
Side Notes
- Technically, Cameron was born human so that makes him the only member of the New X-Men to not be a mutant.
- Cameron takes inspiration from Namor McKenzie/The Sub-Mariner and DC's Aquaman.
- His sign is Aquarius, which alludes to him having water-based powers
- Cameron was in a relationship with fellow X-Man, Geostrike, who was later killed in the series.
- Cameron developed a crush on Cyclops in the series, but his feelings for him faded when Cyclops announces his engagement to Jean Grey.
- He soon got involved with Wolverine, who at first annoyed him and often antagonized him, but soon develops feelings for him later.
Trivia
- No trivia.
See Also
- Appearances of Cameron Raymond (Earth-7090)
- Character Gallery: Cameron Raymond (Earth-7090)
- Quotations by Cameron Raymond (Earth-7090)
Discover and Discuss
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Links and References
- None.