much of his previous xenophobia towards the surface. Eventually Orm proposes to Erin while becoming Tommy, Erin's son, new father figure. The two later break their engagement due to Orm's priotization of his homeland over Erin and Tommy, believing that his royal duties calls for sacrificing what he desires most. Powers and abilities Throughout the character's history, Ocean Master's powers and abilities change dependent on continuity. Superpowers and skills Pre- Crisis version The earlier iterations of the character was ordinary human with no metahuman powers; he is a high-tech sea pirate who utilized many innovative gadgetry and weaponry, including a special helmet that enabled him to breathe underwater and body armor that allowed him to withstand the pressures of the ocean. Post-Crisis version After the events of Crisis on Infinite Earths, the nature and ability of the character and his powers were changed, seemingly mystical in nature due to his hybrid nature although unlike Aquaman, whose origin has changed to being the result of a homo magi (Atlan) raised simialrly to a human and a modern Atlantean (Atlanna), he is instead the result of a homo magi (Atlan) and a pure-blood human. Due to his heritage, Ocean Master possessed powerful magical abilities, having gained power from study of Atlantean lore and drawing from ancient Atlantean talismans. Over time, he became more proficient in various schools of sorcery and could perform acts such as conjuring energy blasts, telepathy, illusions, and manipulation of sea life. Using his mystical powers, he endowed himself to be able to be breathe underwater, swim at greater speeds, and allow him to be unaffected by the deep ocean pressures similarly to modern Atlanteans in the DC Universe. At the height of his magical powers, Ocean Master's hydrokentic abilities was portrayed to be powerful enough to hold back both Superman and Wonder Woman at bay while in Atlantis, the latter speculating his power is more fortified while in his native place of power. He also managed to alter the timeline with his magic and trident, switching his life with his brother and taking mental control of his protege, Aquagirl. In addition to his powers, Ocean Master is considered a master tactician, nautical genius, and is considered a skilled hand-to-hand combatant, able to match most humans in physical combat although he possesses no enhanced strength. Post Flashpoint version In the New 52 onward, Ocean Master is a full-blooded modern