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The subject of this article is set in an alternate universe that is encompassed by the Marvel Cinematic Universe franchise. Its events are not considered part of the main universe's timeline.

Two different interpretations of the Crimson Dynamo have appeared in video games set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe:

"Stupid Americans, this was never your war."
―Valentin Shatalov[src]

Colonel General Valentin Shatalov (Russian: Валентин Шатапов) was a Russian general and head of the Roxxon Energy Corporation. He was working with the terrorist group A.I.M. in order to create and develop a large suit of armor, which he named Crimson Dynamo.

Biography[]

Valentin Shatalov controlled the Tesla energy program for the Russian Armed Forces. He formed a partnership with A.I.M. and sold them the energy necessary to power Project Ultimo. In return, he asked them for an army of drones for his planned insurrection and for them to build him a Crimson Dynamo Armor to best and defeat Iron Man. They gave the suit the capability to control electricity. He later declared himself president and began an insurrection, seized control of the facility with Roxxon Armigers. He then ordered an attack on the Stark Archives, in which Roxxon stole the Dataspine.

When Iron Man, War Machine and S.H.I.E.L.D. attacked the facility in an attempt to liberate it, A.I.M.'s Kearson DeWitt contacted Shatalov and informed him that there was a spy in his midst. DeWitt chastised Shatalov for letting a spy go unnoticed and for bringing S.H.I.E.L.D. to his doorstep. DeWitt warned Shatalov that if he failed to follow orders, their partnership would be over. Shatalov then ordered his troops to prepare the Dynamo and declared that their alliance with A.I.M. was severed and they would fight on alone.

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Shatalov prepares to fight Iron Man

Shatalov donned his armor and blasted War Machine. He powered up his armor through Tesla tower which generated electric energy as Stark confronted him. The two fought, and Stark destroyed the power projectors powering Shatalov's Tesla tower, as well as the tower itself, weakening Shatalov's suit. War Machine then grabbed Shatalov from behind and held him in place, allowing Stark to make a critical hit, overpowering the armor.

Stark and Rhodes approached Shatalov, who insulted the pair. Shatalov explained that A.I.M. stole J.A.R.V.I.S. and renamed it Ultim, and attempted to threaten Stark, but succumbed to his wounds and died.[1]

Powers and Abilities[]

Powers[]

  • Crimson Dynamo Armor Capabilities: Despite not having any powers himself, Shatalov wore an armor that allowed him to fight against Iron Man. The armor was powered by Tesla technology which required it to be consistently near a power source.
    • Superhuman Strength: While wearing the armor, Shatalov was able to grab and restrain Tony Stark and his Iron Man armor with one hand and pin him to the ground.
    • Superhuman Durability: Shatalov's armor allowed him to survive several direct blasts from Iron Man's armor.
    • Flight: Shatalov's armor allowed him to fly, which he used to avoid blasts from Iron Man.
    • Power Suit: Shatalov's armor was powered by Tesla energy, which allowed him to expel power from it in a weaponized form. He used the energy against James Rhodes.

Abilities[]

  • Expert Marksman: As a member of the Russian Armed Forces, Shatalov was trained to be able to aim weapons well. He was able to fire a blast from his armor and accurately hit James Rhodes in his War Machine armor as he was moving at high speeds from far away.
  • Tactician: As a Colonel General in the Russian military, Shatalov created strategies which allowed him victories. He created strategies which caused his insurrectionists to pose a threat to the Russian government. Furthermore, he made partnerships with organizations such as A.I.M. which would help him advance his goals.
  • Pilot: Shatalov was able to pilot his Crimson Dynamo Armor well enough to avoid blasts from Iron Man.

Equipment[]

  • Crimson Dynamo Armor: Shatalov wore the Crimson Dynamo armor which was developed for him by A.I.M. Shatalov wore it while fighting Tony Stark, and it gave him the ability to fight Stark.

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Enemies[]

Gallery[]

"You are what is wrong with my country, Stark. Too many worship money. Decadence. They glorify themselves over the state."
"You mean like stealing a suit of armor that belongs to your government?"
"I never betrayed the Motherland, it's government betrayed us all! My countrymen need the right leader. When I crush you, they will see it is me."
―Crimson Dynamo and Iron Man[src]

The Crimson Dynamo was a Russian military officer who stole his government's prototype battle armor and allied himself with A.I.M..

Biography[]

The man known as Crimson Dynamo was a Russian ex-soldier and revolutionary sponsored by A.I.M., who stole a prototype battle armor from his government. He made a deal that if he helped A.I.M. defeat with Iron Man, he would be given the Extremis technology A.I.M. wanted to steal from Stark Industries in order to help him seize power in his country.

The Crimson Dynamo ambushed Stark in California and accused him of being cowardly for stopping weapons development. Stark, in turn, accused Dynamo of being a cheap imitation of himself. After a harsh battle, Crimson Dynamo retreated to Stark's calls of cowardice. J.A.R.V.I.S. filled him Stark in on the Crimson Dynamo's past with information from his Interpol file.

Crimson Dynamo attacked Stark again, claiming people like him were the problem with his country, glorifying themselves over their country. Stark retorted by accusing Dynamo of stealing his armor from the Russian government. Dynamo claimed the government betrayed their people first, and that by crushing Stark he would prove himself Russia's rightful leader. After another battle, Dynamo retreated with promises of revolution funded by A.I.M..

Crimson Dynamo defeat

Crimson Dynamo is killed by Iron Man

When he was guarding A.I.M. operations in China, Stark faced him once more, and the extreme damages suffered during the battle caused Crimson Dynamo's suit to explode and kill him.[2]

Powers and Abilities[]

Crimson Dynamo relies on his armor and its weapons systems to perform superhuman abilities.

Equipment[]

Crimson Dynamo wears an armor.

Relationships[]

Allies[]

Enemies[]

Gallery[]

Trivia[]

"All you care about are your glory days as the Crimson Dynamo."
"It's the 'Red Guardian'."
Yelena Belova and Alexei Shostakov[src]

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