From publisher blurb: For heroism in the line of duty, he was decorated with numerous medals, including the Purple Heart. Being the no nonsense guy that he was he was chosen to be the Avengers successor and took part in the Super Trooper Formula. Project: Patriot (The third incarnation of the Super Trooper Formula which in turn created The Patriot) In doing so granted him amazing abilities added already to his natural skill arguably makes him one of the most dangerous individuals the world has ever known.