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    {{Character
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    {{Quote|Infinite velocity will soon be mine! And once my ascension is complete, all will bow before the might of Godspeed!|Godspeed|Heart of the Matter, Part 1}}
    '''August Heart''', also known as '''Godspeed''', is the arch-nemesis of [[Bart West-Allen (Earth-Prime)|Impulse]], an enemy of [[Nora West-Allen (Earth-Prime1: Pre-Crisis)|XS]] and [[Barry Allen (Earth-Prime1: Pre-Crisis)|The Flash]].
     
    ==Biography==
    ===GodOriginal of SpeedMultiverse===
     
    In 2049, August injected himself with Velocity Serums and granted himself speedster abilities. He then used the alter ego "Godspeed" and fought [[Bart Allen (Earth-Prime)|Impulse]] and [[Nora West-Allen (Earth-Prime)|Nora West-Allen]], later known as "XS".<ref name="P.O.W."/> August later created a [[Godspeed Sanctum (Earth-Prime)|sanctum]] and proclaimed himself as the "God of Speed".<ref name="Heart of the Matter, Part 1"/>▼
    ===New Multiverse===
    ====God of Speed====
    ▲In 2049, AugustHeart injected himself with Velocity Serums and granted himself speedster abilities. He then used the alter ego "Godspeed" and fought [[Bart West-Allen (Earth-Prime)|Impulse]] and [[Nora West-Allen (Earth-Prime1: Pre-Crisis)|Nora West-Allen]], later known as "XS".<ref name="P.O.W.">{{Ep|P.O.W.}}</ref> AugustHeart later created a [[Godspeed Sanctum (Earth-Prime)|sanctum]] and proclaimed himself as the "God of Speed".<ref name="Heart of the Matter, Part 1"/>
     
    ====Sending Clones====
    Months later, AugustHeart started sending [[Godspeed Army (Earth-Prime1: Pre-Crisis)|five Godspeed Clones]] throughout 2019 and 2020 in order to terrorize [[Central City (Earth-Prime1: Pre-Crisis)|Central City]] as well as to steal [[Barry Allen (Earth-Prime1: Pre-Crisis)|The Flash]]'s]] speed.<ref name="Pay the Piper">{{Ep|Pay the Piper}}</ref>▼
     
    ====Godspeed War====
    =====Fractured Memories=====
    Later, AugustHeart stayed in 2020 and witnessed a civil war between his clones. However, he lost his memories and had no idea who he was until [[Cecile Horton (Earth-Prime1: Pre-Crisis)|Cecile Horton]] brought him to S.T.A.R. Labs and allowed [[Caitlin Snow (Earth-Prime1: Pre-Crisis)|Caitlin Snow]] to restore his memories.<ref name="P.O.W."/>▼
     
    ===Sending==Seeking ClonesOrganic Speed=====
    [[File:August Heart (Earth-1) (Pre-Crisis) 005.png|250px|left|thumb|"God of Speed"]]
    ▲Months later, August started sending [[Godspeed Army (Earth-Prime)|five Godspeed Clones]] throughout 2019 and 2020 in order to terrorize [[Central City (Earth-Prime)|Central City]] as well as to steal [[Barry Allen (Earth-Prime)|The Flash]]'s speed.<ref name="Pay the Piper">{{Ep|Pay the Piper}}</ref>
     
    ===Godspeed=Possible Civil WarFuture====
    ====Fractured Memories=Death=====
    ▲Later, August stayed in 2020 and witnessed a civil war between his clones. However, he lost his memories and had no idea who he was until [[Cecile Horton (Earth-Prime)|Cecile Horton]] brought him to S.T.A.R. Labs and allowed [[Caitlin Snow (Earth-Prime)|Caitlin Snow]] to restore his memories.<ref name="P.O.W."/>
     
    ====Seeking=A for Organic SpeedLegion=====
    [[File:August Heart (Earth-1) (Pre-Crisis) 007.png|250px|right|thumb|Heart is resurrected]]
     
    ==Powers and Abilities==
    ===Powers===
    [[File:August Heart (Earth-Prime1) 003(Pre-Crisis) 004.png|250px|right|thumb|Superhuman Speed]]
    *'''[[Velocity Serums (Earth-Prime1: Pre-Crisis)|Velocity Serums]] Enhanced Physiology/[[Speed Force]] Connection/[[Negative Speed Force]] Connection''': AugustHeart injected himself with Velocity Serums and granted himself with [[Speed Force#Users|Speedster]] abilities.<ref name="P.O.W.Godspeed"/> Later, AugustHeart demanded [[Barry Allen (Earth-Prime1: Pre-Crisis)|Barry]] to give him his organic speed and absorbed the energy.<ref name="Heart of the Matter, Part 2"/>
    **'''SuperhumanAccelerated SpeedHealing Factor''': AugustHeart is able to runheal atfrom theinjuries speedin ofshort lighttime and fightat a higher rate than [[Nora West-AllenHumans (Earth-Prime1: Pre-Crisis)|XShumans]] with his superhuman speed.<ref name="P.O.W.Godspeed"/>
    ***'''[[TimeAccelerated Travel]]Perception''': AugustHeart wasis able to travelperceive backactions inand timewords fromthat 2049appeared tofor 2020a brief moment in time.<ref name="P.O.W.Godspeed"/>
    **'''Bodily Vibration''': Heart is able to vibrate at superhuman speed and create visual illusions. He is also able to use his vibrational energy in order to generate a sonic boom that is able to slow down his opponents and steal their speed.<ref name="Godspeed"/>
    **'''Electrokinesis''': August produces white lightning when running at superhuman speeds.<ref name="Heart of the Matter, Part 1">{{Ep|Heart of the Matter, Part 1}}</ref>▼
    ***'''Electrical[[Clones Constructs(Earth-1: Pre-Crisis)|Clones]] Creation''': AugustHeart iswas able to absorbcreate lightningclones from thehis skyown body and constructlater reabsorb their speed in order to be afaster swordthan ofThe lightningFlash.<ref name="Heart of the Matter, Part 2"/>
    ▲**'''Electrokinesis''': AugustHeart produces white lightning when running at superhuman speeds.<ref name="Heart of the Matter, Part 1Godspeed">{{Ep|Heart of the Matter, Part 1}}</ref>
    ***'''Speed Force Aura''': August is protected by an aura of invisible energy, protecting him from burning due to extreme friction and from gravitational forces.▼
    ***'''SpeedElectrical Force SiphoningConstructs''': AugustHeart wasis able to createabsorb soniclightning boomsfrom andthe wavessky inand orderconstruct toa siphonsword superhuman speed from Barry'sof bodylightning.<ref name="Heart of the Matter, Part 2"/>
    ***'''Intangibility''': Also known as '''"phasing"''', by vibrating at the same frequency as air, AugustHeart is able to go through solid objects.<ref name="Heart of the Matter, Part 1Godspeed"/>▼
    **'''Accelerated Perception''': August is able to perceive actions and words that appeared for a brief moment in time.
    ***'''Invisibility''': Heart is able to vibrate at some point that he could appear invisible to others.<ref name="Heart of the Matter, Part 1">{{Ep|Heart of the Matter, Part 1}}</ref>
    **'''Superhuman Momentum''': August is able to withstand extreme kinetic energy. He is also able to stop completely even running at a superhuman speed.▼
    ▲***'''Speed Force Aura''': AugustHeart is protected by an aura of invisible energy, protecting him from burning due to extreme friction and from gravitational forces.<ref name="Godspeed"/>
    **'''Superhuman Reflexes''': August is able to respond to attacks quickly.
    ***'''SuperhumanSpeed StaminaForce Siphoning''': AugustHeart iswas able to runcreate atsonic extremely high speedsbooms and thuswaves hasin aorder highto ratesiphon ofsuperhuman metabolismspeed withoutfrom beingThe out ofFlash's breathbody.<ref name="Heart of the Matter, Part 12"/>
    **'''BodilySuperhuman VibrationDurability''': AugustHeart is able to vibratefight atboth superhuman speedXS and createImpulse visualfor illusions.a Heperiod isof alsotime ablewith tono usevisible hisinjuries vibrationaldespite energyfalling in order to generatefrom a sonic boom that is able to slow down his opponents and steal theirgreat speedheight.<ref name="Heart of the Matter, Part 1"/>
    ▲**'''Superhuman Momentum''': AugustHeart is able to withstand extreme kinetic energy. He is also able to stop completely even running at a superhuman speed.<ref name="Godspeed"/>
    ▲***'''Intangibility''': Also known as '''"phasing"''', by vibrating at the same frequency as air, August is able to go through solid objects.<ref name="Heart of the Matter, Part 1"/>
    ***'''InvisibilitySuperhuman Reflexes''': AugustHeart is able to vibraterespond atto someattacks point that he could appear invisible to othersquickly.<ref name="Heart of the Matter, Part 1Godspeed"/>
    **'''AcceleratedSuperhuman Healing FactorSpeed''': AugustHeart is able to healrun fromat injuriesthe inspeed shortof timelight and at a higher rate thanfight [[HumansNora West-Allen (Earth-Prime1: Pre-Crisis)|humansXS]] with his superhuman speed.<ref name="Heart of the Matter, Part 1Godspeed"/>
    ***'''Superhuman[[Time DurabilityTravel]]''': AugustHeart iswas able to fighttravel bothback XS and Impulse for a period ofin time with no visible injuries despite falling from a2049 greatto height2020.<ref name="Heart of the Matter, Part 1P.O.W."/>
    **'''[[ClonesSuperhuman (Earth-Prime)|Clones]] CreationStamina''': AugustHeart wasis able to createrun clonesat fromextremely hishigh own bodyspeeds and laterthus reabsorbhas theira speedhigh inrate orderof tometabolism bewithout fasterbeing thanout Theof Flashbreath.<ref name="Heart of the Matter, Part 2Godspeed"/>
    **'''Teleportation''': AugustHeart is able to teleport in the form of several bolts of white lightning.<ref name="Heart of the Matter, Part 2"/>
     
    ===Abilities===
    *'''Genius-level Intellect''': AugustHeart planned multiple strategies to send his clones in search for more speed.<ref name="Pay the Piper"/>
    **'''Expert PhysicistPhysics''': Prior to becoming Godspeed, AugustHeart was a physicist.<ref name="Godspeed"/>
    *'''Master Hand-to-Hand CombatantCombat''': AugustHeart was shown to be able to fight both XS and Impulse easily.<ref name="Heart of the Matter, Part 1"/>
    **'''Swordsmanship''': AugustHeart was able to fight both The Flash and Reverse-Flash with his lightning sword.<ref name="Heart of the Matter, Part 2"/>
     
    ==Equipment==
    ===Former Equipment===
    *'''[[Godspeed Suits (Earth-Prime1: Pre-Crisis)|Godspeed Suit]]''': AugustHeart wears a white and gold protective suit as the enemy of The Flash, Godspeed.<ref name="P.O.W.Godspeed"/>
    *'''[[Velocity Serums (Earth-Prime1: Pre-Crisis)|Velocity Serums]]''': AugustHeart injected himself with Velocity Serums to grant himself with Speedster abilities. He later injected the serums ininto a series of clones, allowing it to disguise as "Godspeed" and fight The Flash in 2019- and 2020.<ref name="Pay the Piper"/>
     
    ==Appearances==
    {{Appearances
    |{{Ep|Godspeed|Flashforward}}
    |{{Ep|Snow Pack|Vision}}
    |{{Ep|Into the Void|m}}
    |{{Ep|Pay the Piper|m}}
    |{{Ep|Success Is Assured|m}}
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    |{{Ep|Heart of the Matter, Part 1}}
    |{{Ep|Heart of the Matter, Part 2}}
    |{{Ep|Impulsive Excessive Disorder|Flashback}}
    |{{Ep|Into the Still Force|Name Seen (In the [[Still Force]])}}
    |{{Ep|Keep It Dark|m}}
    |{{Ep|Rogues of War|Flashback}}
    |{{Ep|A New World, Part 3: Changes|Vision}}
    |{{Ep|A New World, Part 4: Finale}}
    }}
     
    ==[[:Category:Images of {{{images|August Heart (Earth-Prime1: Pre-Crisis)}}}|Gallery]]==
    <gallery>
    August Heart (Earth-Prime1) (Pre-Crisis) 001.png|CivilianAugust Heart (Season 5)
    August Heart (Earth-Prime1) (Pre-Crisis) 002.png|GodspeedAugust Heart (Season 7)
    August Heart (Earth-1) (Pre-Crisis) 003.png|Godspeed
    August Heart (Earth-1) (Pre-Crisis) 006.png|Heart in 2052
    </gallery>
     
    ==References==
    {{Reflist}}
    {{Other versionVersion}}
    [[Category:The Flash (2014) Characters]]
    [[Category:Scientists]]
    [[Category:Speedsters]]
    [[Category:Villains]]
    [[Category:Time Travelers]]
    [[Category:Inmates]]

    Latest revision as of 08:20, 2 May 2024




    “ Infinite velocity will soon be mine! And once my ascension is complete, all will bow before the might of Godspeed! ”
    — Godspeed[src]

    August Heart, also known as Godspeed, is the arch-nemesis of Impulse, an enemy of XS and The Flash.

    Biography[edit | hide | hide all]

    Original Multiverse[edit | hide]

    New Multiverse[edit | hide]

    God of Speed[edit | hide]

    In 2049, Heart injected himself with Velocity Serums and granted himself speedster abilities. He then used the alter ego "Godspeed" and fought Impulse and Nora West-Allen, later known as "XS".[5] Heart later created a sanctum and proclaimed himself as the "God of Speed".[6]

    Sending Clones[edit | hide]

    Months later, Heart started sending five Godspeed Clones throughout 2019 and 2020 in order to terrorize Central City as well as to steal The Flash's speed.[7]

    Godspeed War[edit | hide]

    Fractured Memories[edit | hide]

    Later, Heart stayed in 2020 and witnessed a civil war between his clones. However, he lost his memories and had no idea who he was until Cecile Horton brought him to S.T.A.R. Labs and allowed Caitlin Snow to restore his memories.[5]

    Seeking Organic Speed[edit | hide]
    "God of Speed"

    Possible Future[edit | hide]

    Death[edit | hide]
    A Legion[edit | hide]
    Heart is resurrected

    Powers and Abilities[edit | hide]

    Powers[edit | hide]

    Superhuman Speed
    • Velocity Serums Enhanced Physiology/Speed Force Connection/Negative Speed Force Connection: Heart injected himself with Velocity Serums and granted himself with Speedster abilities.[1] Later, Heart demanded Barry to give him his organic speed and absorbed the energy.[2]
      • Accelerated Healing Factor: Heart is able to heal from injuries in short time and at a higher rate than humans.[1]
      • Accelerated Perception: Heart is able to perceive actions and words that appeared for a brief moment in time.[1]
      • Bodily Vibration: Heart is able to vibrate at superhuman speed and create visual illusions. He is also able to use his vibrational energy in order to generate a sonic boom that is able to slow down his opponents and steal their speed.[1]
      • Clones Creation: Heart was able to create clones from his own body and later reabsorb their speed in order to be faster than The Flash.[2]
      • Electrokinesis: Heart produces white lightning when running at superhuman speeds.[1]
        • Electrical Constructs: Heart is able to absorb lightning from the sky and construct a sword of lightning.[2]
        • Intangibility: Also known as "phasing", by vibrating at the same frequency as air, Heart is able to go through solid objects.[1]
        • Invisibility: Heart is able to vibrate at some point that he could appear invisible to others.[6]
        • Speed Force Aura: Heart is protected by an aura of invisible energy, protecting him from burning due to extreme friction and from gravitational forces.[1]
        • Speed Force Siphoning: Heart was able to create sonic booms and waves in order to siphon superhuman speed from The Flash's body.[2]
      • Superhuman Durability: Heart is able to fight both XS and Impulse for a period of time with no visible injuries despite falling from a great height.[6]
      • Superhuman Momentum: Heart is able to withstand extreme kinetic energy. He is also able to stop completely even running at a superhuman speed.[1]
      • Superhuman Reflexes: Heart is able to respond to attacks quickly.[1]
      • Superhuman Speed: Heart is able to run at the speed of light and fight XS with his superhuman speed.[1]
        • Time Travel: Heart was able to travel back in time from 2049 to 2020.[5]
      • Superhuman Stamina: Heart is able to run at extremely high speeds and thus has a high rate of metabolism without being out of breath.[1]
      • Teleportation: Heart is able to teleport in the form of several bolts of white lightning.[2]

    Abilities[edit | hide]

    • Genius-level Intellect: Heart planned multiple strategies to send his clones in search for more speed.[7]
      • Physics: Prior to becoming Godspeed, Heart was a physicist.[1]
    • Hand-to-Hand Combat: Heart was shown to be able to fight both XS and Impulse easily.[6]
      • Swordsmanship: Heart was able to fight both The Flash and Reverse-Flash with his lightning sword.[2]

    Equipment[edit | hide]

    Former Equipment[edit | hide]

    • Godspeed Suit: Heart wears a white and gold protective suit as the enemy of The Flash, Godspeed.[1]
    • Velocity Serums: Heart injected himself with Velocity Serums to grant himself with Speedster abilities. He later injected the serums into a series of clones, allowing it to disguise as "Godspeed" and fight The Flash in 2019 and 2020.[7]

    Appearances[edit | hide]

    Gallery[edit | hide]

    • August Heart (Season 5)

      August Heart (Season 5)

    • August Heart (Season 7)

      August Heart (Season 7)

    • Godspeed

      Godspeed

    • Heart in 2052

      Heart in 2052

    References[edit | hide]

    1. ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 1.18 Godspeed
    2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 Heart of the Matter, Part 2
    3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 A New World, Part 4: Finale
    4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Into the Void
    5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 P.O.W.
    6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 Heart of the Matter, Part 1
    7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Pay the Piper


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