| abstract | - A Batson Factor is a baseline who has acquired powers in a way that has so far only been discussed on the forums. The name is derived from Billy Batson, the alter ego of the classic comic character Captain Marvel, whose powers are activated with the word Shazam, the initials of several (mostly Greek) deities. Dr. Diabolik suspects Captain Patriot may be another example of the Batson Factor at work, and Madam Lash, one of his officers, confirms that this seems very likely based on a database check. This leads him to the conclusion that broadcasting Captain Patriot's image in his weakened state may have sabotaged him. Captain Patriot is known to be an Origin hero. Furthermore the Green Witch has been hinted to have revealed information relevant to Batson Factors and talks briefly about Captain Patriot type Origins, while not mentioning anything obviously related to Shazam like activation words. So Batson Factors might be a specific subtype of Origin heroes whose powers are linked to their mental state. Also, a supposed secret government program called Batson Project that apparently involves inducing powers has been mentioned.
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