Kate Cha

Full Name Katherine "Kate" Cha

Other Names Dupli-Kate (alter-ego)

Gender Female

Species Human

Occupation Superhero

Affiliations Guardians of the Globe (member) Teen Team (formerly)

"We're all the real Kate." Kate or a clone, to Rex Splode

History Origin

Due to an ancient Chinese curse which stated: "The seventh generation after Cha's seventh grandchild would be burdened with a family too large to care for... and it would drive him mad." casted upon Kate's ancestor, she along with her brother, Paul, would gain the ability to multiply.

After her mother passed away during the delivery, her father was left to take care of the twins. He would eventually become insane when the toddlers developed their powers and multiplied. Paul and Katherine "Kate" were placed into foster care and undergo testing to determine the origin of their abilities. It would prove impossible for the scientists to identify. But as they approached young adulthood, the pair improved their ability to control and joined forces to combat crime.

ADVERTISEMENT Flaxan Invasion

Rex asks Eve and Invincible why they had gotten to the top of a building together, and Eve reminds him that they go to the same school and tells them that he had never gone to high school. Robot tells them to focus since the Flaxans were back, but this time it seemed they had found a way to resist the timestream. Eve asks Mark if he was ready, and he unconfidently says that he was.

Teen Team attacks the aliens, who were fighting with superior technology than they were. Eve was able to drive many of them back, but had something thrown to her face which covered it. Mark deflected beams thrown at him by cannons and was taken out by a kind of glue which did not let him move. Robot tells the team that the Flaxans seemed to have used their time wisely. When the Flaxans' leader was about to kill Eve, Invincible let out a yell which blew everything at a certain radius away from him. He punched the Flaxan leader, who started aging once his bracelet broke and saved Eve. The team realized they had to destroy the wristbands, and the aliens started dying soon after, which forced them to leave. Rex told him that he took everything he had said back, and congratulated him, followed by Eve.

Teen Team rushes to fight Flaxans Teen Team rushed to fight Flaxans only to be saved by Omni-Man. The Flaxan army invades the city once again, and Robot tells Teen Team that the Flaxans were now immune to the timestream, and they should consider the city lost. He tells them that he will contact Cecil and request a nuclear response, but everybody disagrees.

Invincible starts fighting the army, but is swiftly brought down and punched repeatedly in the face y the leader. Omni-Man arrives and starts defending the city, resisting all the attacks thrown at him and sending the enemies back where they had come from. However, when the leader looked up at Omni-Man once more, he punched him and went into the portal with him. Teen Team was shocked and found out that Omni-Man was Invincible's father.

Caught in the Act

Eve catches Rex cheating Eve was angry to see Rex cheating on her with Kate. Atom Eve makes it to Teen Team's headquarters, where she sees Dupli-Kate, who was acting suspiciously after a shower, having missed the funeral. Eve takes a look inside the shower and sees Rex Splode moaning and kissing Dupli-Kate's twins, which makes her furious. However, Kate tells her that Rex had told her that she was now dating Invincible, which she says is not true.

At the Pentagon, Robot and Invincible look at many heroes lined up, who will be selected to be the new Guardians of the Globe. However, Robot wanted Invincible to try out as well, but Invincible told him that his father wanted to train him himself. Robot thanks everybody for showing up.

Eve faces a very strong man at the tryouts, and defeats him quickly, showing a lot of anger. Invincible asks Rex Splode what was going on with her, but he simply mentions he does not know.

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Recruited into the Guardians

Robot announces new Guardians Robot announced the new Guardians. In the end, Robot introduces the new Guardians: Black Samson, Shrinking Rae, Dupli-Kate, Monster Girl, which makes Rex laugh since she was small, but Monster Girl asks if there was not a dick size requirement. Rex gets angry and makes his arm light up, but she punches him with a huge arm before he could do it. She transforms into a big green human-like being and hits him once again. Rex gets angry and uses his powers, but his powers turned out to be useless against Monster Girl. As she punched Rex, Invincible stopped her and told her to cut it out, but was simply thrown in another direction. Angry, he flies in her direction and hits her so hard she changes back into a little girl. He apologizes for having hit her, but she says that it is fine since she always got angry when called a little girl, also apologizing to Rex for her dick joke.

Robot once again introduces Monster Girl as a Guardian and tells them that Rex would also join once he recovered. After that, he mentioned that Atom Eve would be the last member, telling them that he would be announcing it publicly later. Eve told him that she could not be on the same team as Rex and Kate and leaves.

Robot tells the new Guardians that when forensic investigations concluded, they would move into the Guardians' headquarters. He tells them their schedule and Rex complains that their training was too early, and they did not even need it. However, Robot tells him that they are no longer Teen Team and Black Samson tells him he needs experience. Rex points out that if Black Samson had not lost his powers, he might have been able to help the past Guardians, which angers him. Black Samson tells him to watch it, and tells Robot they needed a leader they could look in the eye and not ones and zeros, saying that he could be the leader instead. However, Rex once again mentions that Black Samson had lost his powers and wondered why they needed to put up with him.

Shrinking Rae points out that teams needed teamwork, which Robot agrees to. Everybody leaves and Black Samson congratulates Robot sarcastically. After everybody left, Monster Girl told Robot that she could not do three combat exercises a day, but Robot said he needed the team operational. Monster Girl tells him that whenever she transform, she gets younger and even used to go by Monster Woman. Robot apologizes and sympathizes, but Monster Girl believes there was no way he could understand since he was a Robot. From above, Omni-Man observes, describing what he had seen as pathetic.

Robot is interrupted from watching the Mauler Twin work by Rex, who welcomes him to the new Guardian's new digs. Black Samson mentions it is good to be home again, which annoys Rex since he does not enjoy hearing him say he was an original member of the Guardians of the Globe. Monster Girl tells Robot she is nervous, and Robot tells her that he is as well. Cecil walks in and tells them to not be surprised since it was their job. Rex tells him that he had missed a spot when cleaning blood, but Cecil tells them that he had left that there as a reminder and would get cleaned off when they proved themselves to be worthy of the heroes that had come before. He is radioed, told that Omni-Man wanted to see him, so he leaves. Monster Girl asks Rex if they are cool and he says they are since she had beaten him up in front of assholes. Robot walks up to Rex and tells him not to let his personal life to meddle with his professional one since it was his fault they were alienating Atom Eve and did not want it to happen with Monster Girl. Rex tells him that when he grew a pair, then he could tell him how to swing his. However, Robot mentions that he was giving him an order, patting him on the shoulder with a needle which slightly hurt Rex.

The new Guardians of the Globe celebrate a victory against the Lizard League. They all celebrate with beers except for Robot and Black Samson, who emits a high frequency, which shatters their bottles. He tells them that people were in the hospital because they had not fought as a team. They go through the fight and Black Samson lectures them on what they could have done to save lives, but Rex was unhappy and told him they had done their best and won.

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Battling Machine Head

Later, As Mark tries getting up while taking down Machine Head who had hired supervillains, he is thrown once again. Machine Head celebrates, but mentions he was getting a signal as the Guardians of the Globe show up. They mention that Cecil had gotten an anonymous call and would take it from there.

Machine Head tells his supervillains to kill the Guardians, and they swiftly defeat them. Battle Beast mentions he believed Earth had worthy opponents and told Invincible that killing him would be an act of mercy. Black Samson tries to shoot at him, but fails and Invincible is struck in his stomach and stops responding. Black Samson gets up and runs toward Battle Beast, who rips his hand from his wrist and throws him, cracking his head. Monster Girl tries to defeat Battle Beast as well, but is also swiftly defeated.

Guardians work together The Guardians decided to work together after Invincible, Monster Girl and Black Samson were gravely injured. Robot shoots at him and while the Guardians looked at their fallen friends, they told the supervillains that they had messed up. Working together, they share an intense encounter with the villains and defeat them except for Battle Beast, who says there was no honor in killing insects and leaves.

Robot holds Monster Girl after seeing she was badly injured. Machine Head describes the events as strange and asks Isotope to get him out of there, but finds he does not respond and is hit by Rex. Mark awakens and Titan tells him that he did not mean for things to turn out the way they did before leaving.

Monster Girl is welcomed back by the Guardians, who hug her. Rex tells them all they should party, handing her a milk carton which has beer in it. Monster Girl asks Black Samson why he had gotten his powers back, and he tells her he thinks it was because he was putting up with Rex. Robot tells her he is glad she had recovered and tells her he would never let her die, but repeated the word die many times, which the Guardians in shock.

Revelation of Omni-Man

Cecil tells the Guardians to be quiet and sit tight until they were called. Rex is desperate and says they needed to know what was happening, which Black Samson agrees with. He asks if Robot can find out, but Robot did not respond. Rex hits the robot on the head until they are approached by the new Robot. He presents himself as Rudolph Connors, saying robot was simply a drone he controlled remotely. Kate asks how they could know he was telling the truth and Robot says they could ask him anything. Rex asks why he looked like him, but Robot told him to wait.

Rudy surprises Guardians Rudy surprised the Guardians when he explained his story. Rudy tells the Guardians everything that had happened, but Rex still wants to know why he had picked his body. Everybody thought it was wrong that he had not asked Rex first, but Monster Girl realizes that he had done it for her. Rudy explains that Monster Girl was slowly getting younger and he was trapped in a mechanical tomb, while she was stuck as well. Monster Girl goes through everything Robot had done and says that she needs time to process it.

Black Samson calls the Guardians and tells them he knew why they were on high alert. They see a video of Omni-man destroying the satellite.

The Guardians say they should help, but Cecil tells them to stay where they are until he told them to move because if nothing went well, they would be their last hope against Omni-Man. Rex is confused, but everybody confirms they heard what he did and they remember what had happened to The Immortal.

The Guardians watch Nolan and Mark's transmission as they fight. Dupli-Kate suggests going to help them, but Rudy tells them that they needed to follow Cecil's orders and stay in the bunker since the battle was beyond their capabilities. Black Samson agrees, but Eve flies in, asking what was happening. Rex tells her that Omni-Man was fighting him, so Rudy says that he hopes Mark lives up to his name.

Guardians and Eve watch Omni-Man The Guardians and eve watched Omni-Man fight Mark, deciding to help civilians hurt by the fight. The Guardians watch as the fight between Omni-Man and Invincible unfolds. Black Samson tells them to gear up because even if they could not stop the fight, they could save lives. Rudy tries to remind them of Cecil's orders, but Shrink Rae tells him they do not care. Monster Girl walks up to him and reminds him he was not a Robot anymore.

The Guardians return to their bunker, exhausted. Rex walks up to the blood stain on the wall and cleans it, but Black Samson tells him that they had not earned it yet. Rex tells him to fuck off, but when Black Samson grabs him, the Guardians all support Rex, so Black Samson drops him and told him that they were finally a team, helping him with the stain.

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New Leadership

A month after the Omni-Man battle, Cecil appointed the resurrected Immortal as leader of the Guardians after concluding that Robot's leadership was insufficient. After a training session with the Guardians, she is worn out, leaning on Black Samson. She would go for a shower along with the Immortal where she was caught by Rex, similar to how Eve learned about Rex and Kate. Dupli-Kate claims that they were never a couple, but she and the Immortal are.

After surrounding Rex with her copies, Kate talked with him. Rex asserts that the Immortal is 2000 years old, with Kate stating that the sum of her life and the lives of the clones puts her at roughly the same age. She also clarifies that he's the only person who has died as many times as she has, and it might not mean anything to him but is important to her. Something the Immortal understands and Rex doesn't.

As all the strongest heroes left to deal with an alien invasion, only her, Rex, and Rae were left on Earth to deal with the Lizard League attacking a nuclear site; underestimating the villainous group, they engaged them without a plan, and, while Rae managed to kill Salamander, Kate got overpowered by Komodo Dragon, who smashed the last two remaining copies of her together, permanently killing her.

Appearance Dupli-Kate wears a gray and black suit with a number 1 emblem. All clones of Dupli-Kate have a number on their suit displaying their age relative to all other clones, with 1 being the oldest.

Powers and Abilities Powers

Self-Replication: Dupli-Kate possesses the ability to create identical physical duplicates of herself at will. It is not known precisely how her powers work, although the duplicates bodies seem to "split off" from within her. Through concentration, Kate "splits off" a single duplicate. Though she can create multiple selves. It is not yet known the exact number of duplicates of herself she can create before taxing the ability. Each of the duplicates are capable of independent thought, feeling and action, although they are telepathically linked from formation to absorption, and if one dies they all feel it. Kate has a diverse training background including hand-to-hand stand-up, clinch, ground fighting, martial arts, boxing, and wrestling.

Weaknesses Replication Blocking: Dupli-Kate's survival in combat is solely dependent on having at least one duplicate. If Kate is physically prevented from being able to split (such as being held by Komodo Dragon), her last remaining self can be killed.

Kate is an ISTP

Introduction

WHO IS THE ISTP PERSONALITY TYPE?

ISTP (Virtuoso) is a personality type with the Introverted, Observant, Thinking, and Prospecting traits. They tend to have an individualistic mindset, pursuing goals without needing much external connection. They engage in life with inquisitiveness and personal skill, varying their approach as needed. I wanted to live the life, a different life. I didn’t want to go to the same place every day and see the same people and do the same job. I wanted interesting challenges.

Harrison Ford People with the ISTP personality type (Virtuosos) love to explore with their hands and their eyes, touching and examining the world around them with an impressive diligence, a casual curiosity, and a healthy dose of skepticism. They are natural makers, moving from project to project, building the useful and the superfluous for the fun of it and learning from their environment as they go. They find no greater joy than in getting their hands dirty pulling things apart and putting them back together, leaving them just a little bit better than they were before.

ISTPs prefer to approach problems directly, seeking straightforward solutions over convoluted troubleshooting methods. People with this personality type rely heavily on firsthand experience and trial and error as they execute their ideas and projects. And as they do so, they usually prefer to work at their own pace, on their own terms, and without unnecessary interruptions.

This is not a type who is inclined to socialize beyond what is necessary as they try to accomplish their goals. In fact, ISTP personalities generally find regular socializing to be taxing. And when they do decide to get together with people, they will almost always choose smaller, more meaningful interactions over superficial networking.

Direct & Decisive For all the mysteriousness heaped on them, with this type, what you see is what you get. Direct but reserved, calm but suddenly spontaneous, industrious but focused on their own priorities, people with the ISTP personality type can be a challenge to predict, even by their friends and loved ones. They can seem very steady for a while, but they tend to build up a store of impulsive energy that explodes without warning, taking their interests in bold new directions.

ISTPs act spontaneously on a new interest, exploring its viability after they’ve shifted gears. Decisions made by ISTPs may largely stem from their rational nature and their sense of what feels practical for them at any given moment, but that doesn’t mean that they don’t get swept away by their passions from time to time. Once their flame is lit, they tend to commit their time and energy with an impressive intensity until another equally compelling, or perhaps more gratifying, opportunity arises. And when it does, people with this personality type have no qualms about walking away from projects or situations that seem unfruitful or drained of potential.

One of the biggest issues that they are likely to face is that, because they often act out of haste, they might rub people the wrong way sometimes. ISTPs are not the type to sugarcoat their opinions or feelings. They tend to have a very straightforward communication style that is often misinterpreted as bluntness or a lack of sensitivity, but it is simply the way these genuine souls operate. ISTP personalities have no time for people-pleasing or unnecessary social niceties. With them, there is little need to question their motives.

Defying the Rules ISTP personalities are truly a unique bunch. At their core, they are authentic individuals who march to the beat of their own drum rather than adhering to societal norms and rules. Their opportunistic outlook and direct approach to life tend to create a rich tapestry of experiences and interactions for people with this personality type – some incredibly frustrating and others extremely gratifying.

Guided by their knowledge and the evidence at their disposal, ISTPs navigate life by feel and inspiration, often stepping away from predefined routines to follow their instincts. They are unbound by convention, preferring to chart their own course in all that they do.

In essence, people with the ISTP personality type live life freely on their own terms, valuing personal autonomy above most things. Weaving their way through social expectations, they still find a way to color outside the lines. Their journey might not align with broader norms, but therein lies the strength and beauty of their unique perspective. Finding an environment where they can coexist with people who understand their need for freedom, space, and unpredictability will give them many happy years.

Virtuosos are the least likely personality type to set New Year’s resolutions.

Strengths & Weaknesses

ISTP Strengths

ISTP (Virtuoso) strengths

Diligent and Observant – People with the ISTP personality type (Virtuosos) are usually up to their elbows in some project or another. As hands-on individuals, they love readily engaging with their environment and transforming their observations into practical solutions.

Handy and Resourceful – This personality type is very imaginative when it comes to practical things, mechanics, crafts, and skills. Novel ideas come easily to ISTPs, and they love using their hands to put them into action.

Spontaneous – They are generally able to go with the flow and think on their feet. This flexibility comes with some unpredictability, but ISTPs are able to store their spontaneity for a rainy day, releasing their energy just when it’s needed most.

Direct and Authentic – ISTPs value straightforward and honest communication. They speak their mind without sugarcoating, reflecting their authenticity. This directness often fosters clarity in their relationships and helps them advocate for their wants and needs.

Independent – Very self-reliant individuals, ISTPs thrive on regularly undertaking tasks alone, which helps them foster their creativity along with strong problem-solving abilities.

Grounded – ISTPs have the uncanny ability to stay rooted in the present moment. With a keen focus on what’s happening now, this personality type is less likely to get swept up in hypothetical future scenarios or past regrets.

ISTP Weaknesses

ISTP (Virtuoso) weaknesses

Unapologetic – As easily as ISTPs go with the flow, people with this personality type can also ignore it entirely and move in another direction with little consideration for others’ preferences. If someone tries to propose a different direction, ISTPs can become quite blunt in their irritation.

Insensitive – ISTPs rely on logic, and even when they try to meet others halfway with empathy and emotional sensitivity, it rarely seems to come out quite right, if anything is even said at all. Private and Reserved – This personality type is notoriously difficult to get to know. They keep their personal matters to themselves and often just prefer silence to small talk.

Easily Bored – ISTPs enjoy novelty, which makes them excellent tinkerers, but they are much less reliable when it comes to focusing on things as novelty wanes. Once something is understood, they tend to simply move on to something new and more interesting.

Independent – While also listed as a strength, ISTP personalities’ independence can be a challenge in their social relationships, including in romance. Having someone else’s schedule – especially a social calendar – imposed on them is unlikely to sit well for long. Their tolerance can be quite low for having others take their time away from what they’d prefer to be doing.

Overly Skeptical – ISTPs’ generally skeptical outlook can help them avoid unfounded assumptions, but unchecked skepticism may lead them to dismiss more subjective truths or unquantifiable aspects of the human experience. It can also lead to missed opportunities – they may not take risks or explore unfamiliar concepts due to a lack of definitive proof. Similarly, excessive skepticism may also strain social relationships due to perceived negativity and lack of trust.

Romantic Relationships

Dating people with the ISTP personality type (Virtuosos) is a tango, complex and interesting, with alternating detachment and genuine care, some frank conversation, and plenty of spontaneity and enjoyment of the moment. Nothing can be forced in ISTP relationships, but so long as they are given the space they need to be themselves, they will gladly enjoy the comforts of a steady partner.

ISTP (Virtuoso) romantic relationships An Independent Heart Early in dating, these individuals can be especially difficult to get to know. They live in the present, and they generally prefer partners who are also more focused on the practices of the present than the hypotheticals of the future or feelings of the past.

If a potential partner doesn’t measure up, these personalities may simply walk away. They also need a great deal of personal space, both physically and mentally, and any attempts to control them or forcibly schedule their activities only heightens the risk of their departure.

As their relationships progress, ISTPs’ partners tend to find that intimacy is one of the more accessible avenues to open emotional expression. It’s not that they don’t have feelings – they actually run quite deep and strong. They just conceal and protect those feelings partly because they are unsure of how to deal with and express them and partly because they tend to think people should deal with their emotional baggage privately.

The Subtle Art of Communication People with the ISTP personality type often leave things unsaid that they think are mutually understood. Attempts to push understood arrangements, even the relationships themselves, into open discussion in order to secure commitment, especially early on, are often met with something close to panic or disdain. Nothing is so acutely terrifying to them as knowing that there’s no way out. Every day is a new day, and ISTPs review their obligations from moment to moment.

If ISTPs are to be lifelong partners, it must happen as a natural progression of day-to-day decisions made on their own time. None of this should be taken too personally by their partners – it’s just how ISTPs’ minds work. People with this personality type live in the present, in a world of physical activities that engage the senses, and they just need to know that they have the freedom to be passionate about something one day and indifferent the next without being grilled on when they’re going to finish something or why they’ve “suddenly changed their mind.”

That said, being a little more expressive and a little more comfortable with the idea of consistency and follow-through can go a long way in rounding out ISTP personalities.

Friendships

When it comes to how people with the ISTP personality type (Virtuosos) navigate their friendships, their social playbooks might seem a little quirky compared to the norm. ISTPs cherish alone time and personal autonomy much more than the average person does. Consequently, when they do decide to participate in some mingling, they can be very selective about who they engage with. They are like a well-kept secret – not everyone gets the privilege of being their friend.

ISTP (Virtuoso) friends Keeping It Spontaneous A lot of this selectivity comes down to them simply not wanting to be bound to any particular person or activity. Forcing them to constantly commit to scheduled activities is probably the quickest way to end a friendship with someone with the ISTP personality type. As long as everyone keeps things relaxed and flexible, though, their friendships can be rich and rewarding.

ISTP personalities live in the present, enjoying whatever life brings, and feel no real obligation to shift course on account of others’ plans. If friends don’t want to do what ISTPs are doing, then they are free to go do their own thing, and they’ll hang out some other time. Sometimes their shifts in attitude can catch their friends flat-footed, but they are generally very direct about how they do and don’t want to spend their time.

People with this personality type are talented when it comes to using their abilities, and they usually enjoy a little competition. This makes their hobbies, especially the more hands-on activities, especially enjoyable with a little company, and these are usually the basis for their friendships.

They are also thoughtful, rational people. Being fairly creative individuals themselves, they often enjoy putting a new spin on their interests with people who they feel close to – but in the end, the point of sharing those ideas needs to be to take action. Musing and dreaming are well and good, but talk is cheap, and discussions on abstract or distant subjects can only hold ISTPs’ attention for so long before they decide to shift their focus to something they can do.

The Surprising Charm of Being Yourself People with the ISTP personality type are unusually popular, almost in spite of themselves. Their interesting hobbies and sharply pragmatic nature are attractive to a remarkably broad range of people. It’s getting beneath the surface to become their true friend that is the real challenge. They may have a lot of goodwill and friendly faces to call on but only a few people who they feel truly understand them.