Jeremy Travis was your average, All-American kid. Payed football as a kid all the way up until college. While playing for the Oklahoma Sooners, he was injured during a game. He had just intercepted a pass and was running it back, trying to make up for his teams trailing score, when he got hit hard from behind. As he lay on the ground, unable to move his legs, his dreams of playing for the New England Patriots disappeared. He was taken off the field and into the locker room, as his team feared the worst. After finding out he was paralyzed, and with little chance of recovery, Jeremy began to fall into alcoholism and depression. His parents had no idea what to do to help him, and dreaded him committing suicide. His mother got him a job at a Youth Support center, hoping that maybe being around the children would curb his recent downfall.
Jeremy enjoyed being around the kids, telling his tales of Grid-Iron glory, like any football player does. He stopped drinking and quickly brightened his outlook on life. On a field trip to Paragon City to visit Positron, the bus was assaulted by Hellions. Jeremy tried his hardest to ward off the thugs, but to no avail. Just as everything looked bleek, Back Alley Brawler came to the rescue. Jeremy was amazed to see him, especially since he hadn't moved in over a year (^ ^). Back Alley Brawler talked to Jeremy, and even gave him a contact number for a scientist who might be able to help him with his disability. The group met Positron, but Jeremy couldn't stop thinking about what Back Alley Brawler said.
A week later, he decided to call the number. He spoke with Dr. Victor Ortiz for over an hour. They ended the conversation by making an appointment. When Jeremy showed up, he and the doctor discussed the options, and Jeremy jumped at the idea of being able to walk again. The doctor made one limitation to Jeremy that he didn't agree with too much. The doctor told him that no matter how much he wanted to, if he was granted the use of his legs again, he would never be able to play football due to the fact that it would give him an unfair advantage. Jeremy agreed, but was still bummed about the loss of his one love in life. The doctor performed the procedure, injecting him with a serum and fusing a gravity belt around his waist. Jeremy stood up off the table, with a little apprehension. But, when he finally stood up on his own for the first time in 3 years, his eyes welled up with tears.
Jeremy headed to Galaxy City to thank Back Alley Brawler. The two discussed what kind of future Jeremy had now that Football was out of the picture. Back Alley Brawler explained to Jeremy that Paragon city is always looking for new heroes, of any shape or size, to help fight back the villains that threaten peace and justice. Jeremy wasn't sure he could do it, but decided to give it a try. He went to Atlas Park and registered himself into the Hero Registry, choosing the name Patriot Shield. The name comes from his favorite team, and his desire to defend the innocent. His fiorst few days of crimefighting weren't the smoothest ever, as he became good friends with the staff of Atlas Park's emergency room. But, he was dauntless and continued to train and fight crime.
Now at Security Level 45, and very close to being certified Security Level 46, The Patriot Shield is quickly becoming the go-to guy for tankers in Paragon City. He has tackled such foes as Babbage, The Clockwork King, Dreck, Vandal, Hopkins, Countess Crey, Jurrassik, Nemesis, The Crystal Titan and most recently, has been going to Praetorian Earth to take down the doppelgangers of Paragon's Finest. As good as his days of crimefighting are, they are quickly coming to an end. He can feel the belts powers weakening due to over-use and Dr. Ortiz has even said that once it goes, there may be no way to bring back his ability to walk. The only thing he hopes for is to make it to Security Level 50 so he can go down in the annals of Paragon City history as "one tough son of a [censored]". Will he ever get there? Only time can tell...
Jeremy Travis was your average, All-American kid. Payed football as a kid all the way up until college. While playing for the Oklahoma Sooners, he was injured during a game. He had just intercepted a pass and was running it back, trying to make up for his teams trailing score, when he got hit hard from behind. As he lay on the ground, unable to move his legs, his dreams of playing for the New England Patriots disappeared. He was taken off the field and into the locker room, as his team feared the worst. After finding out he was paralyzed, and with little chance of recovery, Jeremy began to fall into alcoholism and depression. His parents had no idea what to do to help him, and dreaded him committing suicide. His mother got him a job at a Youth Support center, hoping that maybe being around the children would curb his recent downfall.
Jeremy enjoyed being around the kids, telling his tales of Grid-Iron glory, like any football player does. He stopped drinking and quickly brightened his outlook on life. On a field trip to Paragon City to visit Positron, the bus was assaulted by Hellions. Jeremy tried his hardest to ward off the thugs, but to no avail. Just as everything looked bleek, Back Alley Brawler came to the rescue. Jeremy was amazed to see him, especially since he hadn't moved in over a year (^ ^). Back Alley Brawler talked to Jeremy, and even gave him a contact number for a scientist who might be able to help him with his disability. The group met Positron, but Jeremy couldn't stop thinking about what Back Alley Brawler said.
A week later, he decided to call the number. He spoke with Dr. Victor Ortiz for over an hour. They ended the conversation by making an appointment. When Jeremy showed up, he and the doctor discussed the options, and Jeremy jumped at the idea of being able to walk again. The doctor made one limitation to Jeremy that he didn't agree with too much. The doctor told him that no matter how much he wanted to, if he was granted the use of his legs again, he would never be able to play football due to the fact that it would give him an unfair advantage. Jeremy agreed, but was still bummed about the loss of his one love in life. The doctor performed the procedure, injecting him with a serum and fusing a gravity belt around his waist. Jeremy stood up off the table, with a little apprehension. But, when he finally stood up on his own for the first time in 3 years, his eyes welled up with tears.
Jeremy headed to Galaxy City to thank Back Alley Brawler. The two discussed what kind of future Jeremy had now that Football was out of the picture. Back Alley Brawler explained to Jeremy that Paragon city is always looking for new heroes, of any shape or size, to help fight back the villains that threaten peace and justice. Jeremy wasn't sure he could do it, but decided to give it a try. He went to Atlas Park and registered himself into the Hero Registry, choosing the name Patriot Shield. The name comes from his favorite team, and his desire to defend the innocent. His fiorst few days of crimefighting weren't the smoothest ever, as he became good friends with the staff of Atlas Park's emergency room. But, he was dauntless and continued to train and fight crime.
Now at Security Level 45, and very close to being certified Security Level 46, The Patriot Shield is quickly becoming the go-to guy for tankers in Paragon City. He has tackled such foes as Babbage, The Clockwork King, Dreck, Vandal, Hopkins, Countess Crey, Jurrassik, Nemesis, The Crystal Titan and most recently, has been going to Praetorian Earth to take down the doppelgangers of Paragon's Finest. As good as his days of crimefighting are, they are quickly coming to an end. He can feel the belts powers weakening due to over-use and Dr. Ortiz has even said that once it goes, there may be no way to bring back his ability to walk. The only thing he hopes for is to make it to Security Level 50 so he can go down in the annals of Paragon City history as "one tough son of a [censored]". Will he ever get there? Only time can tell...