Real Name: Uknown, presumably Karma Doyle

Background:

"I am Bruce Lee's bastard stepchild."

"I was raised by Irish Shaolin monks."

"I'm Batman.  No, really I am!"

If anyone is looking for a greater chance at developing a headache, ask Karma Doyle about her origins.  The public first became aware of her in 1983 when she helped San Francisco police capture the serial killer known as the Mercy Killer, a nurse who slew elderly and terminally ill patients in a series of hospitals. Doyle deduced the killer's identity as being a woman then by hacking into numerous databases was able to narrow the suspects down to one; Nancy Kellerman, a nurse whose mother had been terminally ill for some ten years before her death earlier that year.  It was the start of a stunning series of cases; Doyle closed long-unsolved cases, recovered millions in stolen goods, nabbed notorious killers.  It is not known if she coined the phrase "The world's greatest detective" but she certainly seemed to live up to it.

Her analytical mind was not her only asset.  Doyle's martial prowess proved up to the task on many an ocassion when dangerous characters did not approve of her meddling.  Even "super villains" discovered she was quite adept at protecting herself.

Doyle aided High Justice in a series of cases. Her martial arts prowess combined with her intellect made her a valuable asset to the team. She worked with the group actively for eight years before resigning from active membership in '91, her reasons were cited that she wished to devote more time towards criminal cases and "other pursuits". It is also believed that she had gained too much notoriety as a "super hero" and it was interfering with her personal life. She has always aided High Justice whenever asked to, the last known time was July 30, 1997 during the infamous "London Burning" incident where she attacked and crippled every member of the Magpies by dislocating a majority of their bones. Liberal forces in the British government demanded she be brought up on charges of brutality for her actions but nothing came of it.

Over the past several years Doyle has devoted more and more time to the cause of Amnesty International, in many cases she has helped to free numerous political prisoners.  The Chinese, Libyan and Iraqi governments all have a price on her head as a result.  She had gone into semi-retirement, acting as co-leader of the Neo Phyters along with Junal Pathkiller as well as being a mentor to other young heroes.

After her son's death at the hand of Lord Dread's minions Doyle has accepted a job as a civilian consultant for the BPA.  She is now unofficially known as Agent I in honor of her son.  Doyle is now scheduled to become married to Junal Pathkiller.

Powers/Skills: Doyle has no obvious paranormal abilities, although her physical skills are phenomenal. She has the reflexes, agility and athletic prowess of an Olympic level athlete and has been seen performing numerous physical skills from acrobatics to diving. The range of her martial arts skills is astounding.  Among the martial art disciplines she have displayed are: Wu Shu, several different forms of Kung Fu (Tiger Claw, Phoenix eye, Shaolin, Chin Na, Crane, and Dragon), Tai Chi, Tae Kwon Do and the Hawiian fighting style Lua (which she most effectively demonstrated in London '97 on the Magpies when she performed literally dozens of joint dislocations).  Doyle combines these varied martial art forms along with her gymnastic training for devastating effect.  Doyle is also well versed in melee weapons such as swords and knives, although she does not often use them.  It is speculated that Doyle has "photographic reflexes", the ability to successfully mimic any physical action she sees.  If so it would certainly explain much.

Another effective talent is Doyle's ability to turn any small object into a lethal projectile.  She has used pens, pencils, car keys, golf balls, spoons, etc. into lethal missiles.  As long as Doyle has access to any small solid object she has an arsenal at her disposal.

Doyle seems to have mastered many special martial art "powers", mind-over-matter techniques as well as mental disciplines that make her even more formidable.  These techniques may have even extended her age, as she appears at least a decade younger than she really is.

Doyle's intellect is incredible; her natural intuition combined with a near-photographic memory and vast mental storehouse of knoweldge have served her numerous times in the past to solve many cases.

Personality: Doyle comes across as being arrogant and impatient.  When asked about this she had explained that her mind moves at a speed far faster than most people, hence she sometimes has difficulty dealing with "slower thinkers".  Despite her attitude she has formed friendships with others in the super human and law enforcement communities.  She can be counted on as a staunch ally and a close-if at times insufferable-friend.
 

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