Orka was originally an Atlantean soldier and loyal follower to Warlord Krang. Orka continued to follow Krang after his exile from Atlantis by Namor. Krang would discover the hidden fortress of Doctor Dorcas as they searched for wealth and treasures from sunken frigates. They agreed to become allies but Dorcas needed a subject for one of his experiments, one with limited intelligence. Orka would be that test subject and be placed inside a chamber attached to various tubes and wires. Dorcas would transfer the power and abilities of the killer whale into Orka where he began to grow in strength and stature. Orka could also breathe indefinitely out of water, communicate with killer whales and was given a belt that formed a connection with the machine that sustained his powers. Namor would discover the hidden fortress when he followed a horde of killer whales to the base and found out that Lady Dorma was being held captive by Dorcas and was in cahoots with Krang. Orka would overpower Namor and place a metal collar around his neck which allowed Krang to control him with a special belt. Orka would command some killer whales to seek out Lady Dorma and kill the other fugitives that managed to escape from Dorcas. Dorma and Lord Vashti managed to reach a sunken cave when the rest of their party were killed when the whales smashed into the entrance, causing a massive cave-in. Things looked bleak for Dorma until Tiger Shark appeared from the reefs and fought off some whales. Tiger Shark was willing to help them out and save Atlantis if Dorma promised to marry him so he would have claim to the Atlantean throne. Out of desperation, Dorma promised to be his bride so Tiger Shark fought off the rest of the killer whales present and brought Vashti and his bride to be back to Atlantis. Krang and Dorcas would no longer wait for the recapture of Lady Dorma so they proceeded to assault Atlantis with Orka leading the charge with an army of killer whales with Namor strapped to one with heavy chains. Namor breaks free when the killer whale he was strapped to is struck by a laser cannon. Namor confronts Krang when he steps out of his vessel and grabs his cloak. Tiger Shark strikes Namor from behind and Krang's cloak wraps around Namor's face. Orka believes his master is being attacked by Tiger Shark so he strikes Arliss. During the fight, Orka grabs a massive pillar and attempts to smash Tiger Shark with it. However, Orka misses and strikes the ground with so much force that it creates a giant crevice that swallows both Orka and Tiger Shark. The killer whales are no longer in control without their leader and depart Atlantis.


Powers & Abilities
Orka is one of the strongest Atlanteans. He can lift 80 tons while on land and over 100 tons while in water. This ability in strength could fluctuate however. His speed and stamina are on par with those of an actual orca. He can communicate with whales in their own language. The blubber in his body grants him some protection from injuries, though he also used protective armor on occasion. Orka is one of the few Atlanteans that can breath above water without aid. Orka possesses enhanced senses, including sight, hearing and sense of smell and taste. Orca, like the Sub-Mariner, has the limited ability to communicate and call upon certain marine lifeforms. Particularly killer whales, whom while within the presence of, Orca can grow decidedly stronger and tougher with them by his side. Vastly increasing his physical strength well beyond the 100+ marker so long as they remain within a limited vicinity.

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