Auron is the name of two fictional

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Auron (Omega Men)

The first Auron originally appeared in ''

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'' (vol. 2) #142 (July 1981). He appeared in his original form, Lambien, in the preceding issue, ''Green Lantern'' #141. Lambien, along with his twin brother, was born from the Psions' attempt to crossbreed the Okaaran X'Hal with a Branx warrior. A subsequent experiment gave X'Hal godlike powers which she used to escape and return to Okaara with her two sons. As an adult, Lambien is among the leaders of the

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n system, known as the

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, who resist the

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. Lambien sacrifices himself to help the Omega Men get to safety. His body is placed in stasis and later reborn during a conflict between the Omega Men and the

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s. The reborn Lambien, now known as Auron, joins the Omega Men in their battles against the Citadel, but is manipulated by X'Hal, who forces him to kill and destroy at her command. Auron leaves the Omega Men after they are forced to fight each other and cause the dispersal of X'Hal's essence.

Powers and abilities

Auron has nearly god-like energy manipulation powers. He can fly fast and can survive unprotected in the vacuum of space.

Auron (Jim Harper clone)

A second Auron first appears in ''Legacy of Superman'' #1 (1993). Following the death of

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, scientist

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steals Superman's body for experimentation. After discovering he also needs a disc containing Superman's genetic information, Westfield creates a clone of Jim Harper which he dubs Auron. Auron is ordered to retrieve the disc from other members of

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, including Guardian, the

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, and

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. The Newsboy Legion convince Auron not to give Westfield the disc, and he subsequently leaves Earth. Auron meets Superman in space near a Virago Cruiser to team up against Massacre. At first believing Superman is an imposter, the two fight until Superman convinces Auron he is the genuine article. During their fight with Massacre, Auron is hit by Massacre's energy blast and killed.''The Adventures of Superman'' #509 (February 1994) Auron's jetpack falls into the possession of a merchant, who sells it to buy alcohol.

Powers and abilities

Auron has a jetpack containing a binary computer that is cyber-linked into his mind. He does not need to breathe, eat, or sleep.

References

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External links

Auron I at the Unofficial Guide to the DC UniverseAuron II at the Unofficial Guide to the DC Universe
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