Katana
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Real Identity: Tatsu Yamashiro
Affiliation(s): The Outsiders
Powers/Skills: Martial Arts, Armed Combat, and Unarmed Combat
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Tatsu was the object of two brother's affections, Maseo and Takeo Yamashiro. She chose Maseo, leading the other to turn to a life of crime with the Yakuza. Takeo quickly rose in ranks and acquired a set of matching swords called the Soultaker. The Soultaker was forged in the 14th Century by Muramasa who later cursed them, as well. It is said that the sword takes the souls of those it kills and stores them within it, engaging in limited communication with the sword's owner.
Takeo wanted revenge and murdered Tatsu's family. However, Tatsu defeated Takeo and took the sword. During the tragedy, Tatsu heard the voice of her dead husband coming from the Soultaker sword. Seeking to be an agent of justice, Tatsu trained in the samurai arts under Tadashi and traveled to America as Katana.
Katana was one of the heroes who volunteered to work with the government after Lex Luthor became President. Three years later, he returned to his campaign against Superman. Luthor fabricated a story that the approaching Kryptonite meteor was altering Superman's mind and making him insane. Luthor presented proof of threat when Superman supposedly murdered Metallo. He then issued a $1 Billion bounty on the hero. Superman was forced to go underground and several super villains tried to capture him. Luthor then assembled a government task force made up of superheroes enforce a federal warrant on Superman. Katana was one of the heroes selected, most likely because she was one of the few able to match Batman's martial arts prowess.