Machine Man



X-51 appeared as a supporting character in the animated series Spider-Man Unlimited.

He first appearing in the fifth episode "Steel Cold Heart". X-51 was one of the High Evolutionary's servitors who was due to be scrapped. He was spared when Spider-Man interfered. Following this, he switched sides and he continued to appear in the series as one of John Jameson's Rebels following that appearance. He was voiced by actor Dale Wilson.

Origin
X-51 was originally designed to be a killer as part of a US Army project to build robot soldiers. He had solar powered batteries built into his exoskeleton. All of the other robots in the series went insane after gaining sentience, while X-51, who has been called "the Robot with a soul", survived. He was raised as the human son of his creator, Dr. Abel Stack, who later died in an attempt to protect his "son" from a bomb intended for him.

Power and Abilities
Machine Man's powers include super-human strength, speed, durability and endurance. His body is made of titanium, and he has a cybernetic brain that gives him superhuman analytical ability. He has telescopic and detachable limbs which can be controlled when separated from the body.

Along with the built-in abilities for defense, X-51 has a multitude of devices, including anti-gravity generators that allow him to fly, built into his body. He also has sensors with zoom and magnifying capabilities, various radars, a chromatograph, seismometer, audiometer, transceiver and gravity wave detector. His fingertips contain lasers. He is virtually immortal as long as his programming/consciousness is kept secure. Any damage done to his body can simply be repaired.