It began when a time traveller from the future came to the present looking for the Avengers. Unable to find them at the time, he used a computer program to locate possible alternates. He came looking for a Super Soldier…the son of the person the Super Soldier Serum fas first tested on, but all he found was that person's nephew Elijah. Eli lied to him, told him he had found a super soldier, that he has gained powers from a transfusion of his Grandfather's blood, and used Mutant Growth Hormone to give himself temporary powers. Once the need for his powers was past and it was revealed that he was using an illegal steroid…he stepped down for a time.
Later, Eli was hurt and ACTUALLY did get a transfusion from his grandfather. His lies became truth and he resumed being a hero, the Super Soldier he claimed to be and now was in truth.
Super-Soldier: The super soldier serum is a metabolic catalyst that renders those who have it far more efficient, as well as reproducing itself in the body. Elijah possesses peak human ability in Strength, Senses, Speed, Agility and Reflexes. Additionally he is abnormally durable, able to survive falls and explosions with little harm, heals many times faster than normal, and is resistant to diseases and chemicals. His Stamina is amazing, he can hold his breath for 6 minutes and perform for hours without tiring. His mind functions like a living tactical computer, allowing him to gather and retain information far better than normal and intuitively analyze threats.
Skilled Combatant: Even without his powers, Eli has been shown to be a capable combatant in hand to hand and with his throwing stars.
Skilled Athlete: Is generally an excellent athlete and is skilled in Parkour.
Skilled Tactician: Even before being enhanced by the serum, he was a capable leader and naturally skilled tactician.
Expert Liar: He managed to fool everyone, even several Avengers, into thinking he was a Super Soldier before he really was. It may not be the best skill for a hero, but can occasionally be useful.
Living Situation: Eli lives with his family, he does have a part time job and attends school, but is not wealthy. However, both his Grandfather and his Uncle are Super Soldiers, it is possible that, if he REALLY needed the help, he might be able to call on them.
Costume: Eli has a padded costume made of very tough materials, it provides some protection from most gunfire and many melee weapons. In addition, he has a copy of Captain America's original Shield, it is only high quality steel alloy, but still provides the ability to deflect many attacks and can be used for melee attacks. Finally, he has a number of throwing stars that he uses as a ranged weapon.
Bossy: Eli had no real powers at first, this made him defensive and gave him something of an inferiority complex and feelings of guilt. He covered up by being bossy, trying to take charge so that he would be seen as not only an equal, but a leader. It is a bit hard to break established habits. Even though he now has powers, he still tends to give orders and be reluctant to take them.
Self Sacrificing: Literally, when he knew the world was endangered, he did not hesitate to do what it took to save it. Even that that meant breaking the law and using illegal and highly dangerous chemicals to do it. He places himself between others and danger, it is his nature.
Patriotic: He believes in what this country stands for. Eli knows that it often fails to live up to those ideals, but they are worth fighting to the death to defend.
Serum: Eli's powers come from the Super Soldier Serum in his veins. While difficult, it is possible to remove this biological catalyst, leaving him only human.
Former MGH Addict: It is unknown what Mutant Growth Hormone would do to him now, so he avoids it…but the fact is he USED to use an illegal substance which could get him in trouble with the law if revealed. Further, he used to rob pushers and suppliers to GET the drug, giving him a number of enemies in the underworld.
No Medicine: The Super Soldier Serum is a wonderful drug, but it tends to interfere with any other drug he could possibly use, even medicines will not work for him. This may be a problem if ever he is badly hurt enough to require medical treatment.