Niles Caulder (Earth-9)

"Well, we keep what we're doing here very secret, you see? And what is it that you do here? I help people that others have given up on. I go beyond what medical science is willing to do... because I believe in hope. Don't you?"

- Niles Caulder and Rachel Roth

Dr. Niles Caulder, better known as the Chief, is a medical specialist in metahumans and a pursuer of immortality, secretly causing tragic incidents that transform individuals into metahumans and recruiting them to his Doom Patrol.

Powers

 * Longevity: Caulder has been active in his mission to "save" metahumans from tragic incidents across the planet since even before the 1950s. Despite this, Caulder remains physically active with no signs of advanced aging.

Abilities

 * Science: Caulder is familiar with a variety of scientific fields, including biology, engineering and medical knowledge.

Weaknesses

 * Paralysis: After Roth's attack, Caulder is once more paralyzed from the waist down, reducing his mobility in the field.

Current Equipment

 * Wheelchair: Caulder uses a wheelchair to support his body.