James Harmon IV, the heir to a massive fortune earned by the defense contractor Harmon Industries, came from a family of war heroes, explorers, and lawmen, yet found himself shying away from the adventuresome life of his ancestors, preferring to work quietly on electronics and computers.
After the destruction of Detroit and the defeat of Dr. Destroyer, Harmon found his calling, inspired by the sacrifices of countless heroes to defend the people of North America. Using his skills in electronics and computer technology, along with the massive resources and weapons available from his family's company, Harmon created a power suit with the most advanced weaponry and armor available. Giving him the ability to fly, along with a variety of energy attacks and a massive energy blade, the Defender suit he had created offered James the ability to live up to his family's name and heritage and truly become a hero in his own right.
After a move to Millennium City, Defender put out a call for comrades, eventually recruiting the four other heroes who would form the Champions: Witchcraft, Ravenspeaker, Ironclad, and Sapphire.
Today, Defender is the most popular and famous hero on Earth; a bold and courageous leader who is renowned for his bravery. Despite this, in person Harmon is socially awkward and shy, perhaps a result of his sheltered upbringing.
Defender's secret identity is known to few. The public perception of James Harmon IV is one of a shiftless womanizer and playboy, unfit to carry the family name.
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