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Birth Name: Tatiana Howlett -Kyle
Adopted Name: Tatiana Erskine
Nickname: Tati (Most) Kitten (Bucky)
Title: Rightful Queen of Kangusha
SHN: The Cat.
DOB: Unknown, 1878
Age: 65 (1943) (Biological Prime: 25-30)
Place of birth: Petrograd (Saint Petersburg), Russia
Nationality: Russian. Canadian. Kangushan. German.
Gender: Female
Height: 5' 8"
Eyes: Dark Brown
Hair: Brunette
Notes: Armband tattoo/birthmark on the top of her left arm in hieroglyphics
Cast: Eiza González
Family:
James Howlett/Logan/Wolverine (Biological Father)
Selina Kyle/C'ase/Catwoman (Biological Mother) †
Via Selina:
Brian Kyle (Grandfather) †
Nallira 'Maria' Kyle (Grandmother) †
Ma'ja 'Maggie' Kyle (Aunt) †
Queen Jaka (Great-Grandmother) †
Bast (Ancestor) – Status Unknown
Sekhmet (Ancestor) – Status Unknown
Apedemak (Ancestor) – Status Unknown
Bashenga (Ancestor) †
Azzuri (Distant Relative) †
T'Chaka (Distant Relative)
N'Jobu (Distant Relative)
Chanda (Distant Relative)
Via Logan:
Elizabeth Howlett (Grandmother) †
Thomas Logan (Grandfather) †
Sabretooth (Uncle)
Adopted:
Abraham Erskine (Adopted Father (Originally brother))
Greta Erskine † (Adopted Mother)
Marlene Erskine † (Adopted Sister)
Klaus Erskine † (Adopted Brother)
Future Relatives:
T'Challa (Distant Relative)
N'Jadaka/Erik Stevens (Distant Relative)
Shuri (Distant Relative)
X-23/Laura (Half-Sister)
Pre-Life:
Before Tatiana's birth, before even Selina's, Nallira was born and raised in a kingdom in a corner of South America. A heavy jungle nation called The Kangusha Paradise, (More commonly known as The Paradise). The Paradise is home to a tribe of female-only individuals. These females were all direct descendants of the Egyptian Goddess Bast and her sister, Sekhmet, only ever leaving their forest to seek out a mate as a coming of age ritual (21). The tribe's origin stems from Africa, possibly Egypt given their connection to Bast and Sekhmet. Nallira was the daughter of their ruling Queen, Jaka, the last official Queen of Bast when Nallira came of age, she left the tribe in search of a mate and instead fell in love, forbidden among her people. She was then unable to return to her tribe. The Kangusha women only ever keep their daughters, any males born are left in the jungle to die. Their 'sister' nation is Wakanda. Sharing strong historical bonds with the Golden tribe. The Queen's bloodline is recognized by a birthmark around the top of the left arm. A band of Hieroglyphics honoring Bast.
With the death of Jaka, Nallira, and Selina, Tatiana is the rightful heir to the Kangusha tribe.
Early Life:
Tatiana's early life was defined by tragedy. When she was just a girl (6 years old), her mother Selina was killed whilst they were living in Germany. Left alone, Tatiana lived on the streets, surviving off of scraps, she learned to survive by stealing, fighting, etc.
In 1896, now 18 years old, she was found by Abraham Erskine, at the time only 27 years old himself, he took a liking to the young girl. Often bringing her food and blankets. A friendship was formed in the following years which eventually turned into something familiar. Abraham chose to unofficially adopt Tatiana as his sister.
As Abraham aged and Tatiana did not, their dynamic had to change.
She became his 'daughter' to the outside world but their friendship remained strong.
In September 1935, the Erskine family attempted to flee Germany. His wife Greta's father was a Jew and Abraham Erskine wanted to take his family to safety. They were stopped at the Germany/Switzerland border by Johann Schmidt and his men. Schmidt wanted Erskine's work on ways to increase the molecular density of cellular fibers through synthetic proteins. In order to ensure Abraham's cooperation, Schmidt sent Greta and her children Klaus and Marlene to the Dachau concentration camp. (They died during a typhus outbreak two years later)
Tatiana by then was very capable of physical harm, she lashed out at Schmidt and his men, managing to kill two before she was subdued, unfortunately, this showed her as a mutant and Schmidt became very interested in her and her abilities.
Physical Appearance:
Tatiana has dark brown hair and brown eyes. She is regarded as being very beautiful. She can some times be seen with cat-like eyes, yellow in color with slitted pupils. She is incredibly feline in the way she moves, especially when prowling rooftops, or during a fight.
Personality:
Tatiana is a woman who is defined by pride and temptation. Being a burglar, she is skilled in espionage, so she is able to keep herself from being known. She also has a high interest in jewelry, particularly that of high value and rarity.
Tatiana is often seen as the embodiment of attraction and a pinnacle of dominating superiority, specifically over men. She isn't afraid to make suggestive comments and frequently flirts with Bucky and the Commandos. She also seems to be aware of her appearance and sometimes makes use of it.
Tatiana also stands between the boundaries of an occasional hero and villain: she only plays the role of a hero whenever necessary and doesn't show much of a villainous ego.
Tatiana does care deeply for those she calls her friends, specifically Abraham who is the closest thing she has to family.
Tatiana feels most threatened when her freedom is in danger and is quite good at holding a grudge.
Tatiana is mostly interpreted as a survivor; her time imprisoned has made her both bitter and pessimistic, thus she doesn't trust easily. Her past experiences have left her troubled and scared.
Despite her willingness to use violence, she is a moral person who does not do so needlessly, nor does she attack innocent people.
Tatiana is extremely loyal and protective and she is completely ready to sacrifice her life if it will save someone she loves and will stop at nothing to protect her friends and family.
Items:
Necklace: Tatiana wears a black tattoo choker around her neck.
Goggles: Tatiana likes wearing a pair of goggles on the top of her head, these can also work as a protective piece of clothing. (These were actually her mother's and the only item she has of family meaning)
Catsuit 1: A simple black cotton jumpsuit with black gloves and boots.
Catsuit 2: Designed by Howard at the behest of Abraham who wanted something a little more resilient for Tatiana, despite her healing ability. It's lightweight and flexible, able to move as she does.
Pairing:
Bucky Barnes