Sam Lane (UE-43)

General Samuel "Sam" Lane is a military general and an ally of Superman.

Meeting Superman
At some point in the 2000s, Samuel's daughter married Clark Kent and was informed of Clark's identity as Superman.

Nuclear Power Plant Attacks
In 2021, Samuel was sent to the Edison Nuclear Power Plant to handle an explosion caused by an armored individual. Knowing the army is unable to handle the situation, Samuel called Superman for help using his Signal Beacon. After throwing a block of ice from the ocean into the power plant, the situation was neutralized and Samuel talked to Superman about his overtime working as vigilante and told him about bringing the grandkids to fishing.

Later that week, Samuel arrived in Smallville shortly after Martha Kent's passing in order to attend her funeral. Samuel also returned once more after the army discovered another attack on a nuclear power plant and sent Clark on the destination.

Abilities

 * Leadership: As a military general, Samuel has been able to lead a large group of soldiers at once.

Current Equipment

 * Signal Beacon: Given by Superman, Samuel is able to use the beacon in order to reach for Superman's help.
 * Guns: Samuel is able to use a firearm under the army's rules and trainings.